'MORSE.TXT for use with MORSE.EXE and MORSE.DTA - VERY IMPORTANT:-
'Please do NOT try to edit this file: at best, screen displays will
'be disrupted, at worst the program will CRASH!!!!!
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"               This UNREGISTERED version of our Morse Code Training"
"      Program is copyright Stormy Weather SoftWare; all rights reserved."
"      For details refer to the accompanying License (LICENSE.TXT)."
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"                         MORSE CODE VERSION 4.0                                 "
""
"               All files (EXE, DTA, TXT) must be present."
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"               All on screen instructions are self explanatory."
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"               HELP notes are available in the Main Menu."              
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"              The following test will give you 36 groups of 5 characters each"
"      composed at random from the twenty six letters of the alphabet, the ten "
"      numerals and . , ? - / [AR] [AS] [BT] [ERR] [SK]."
"              At 12 WPM the test will last three minutes. Quite a few people"
"      cannot use the keyboard fast enough to listen and type at the same time"
"      so you may transcribe to paper and at the end of the test either type"
"      your answer in for an automatic score or display the text and score your"
"      answer manually."
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"      Type in your answer, in EXACTLY the same format as it was sent. Do not"
"  type 'Inserted Spaces'. If you missed a symbol, type anything - an 'X' will"
"  do! Use back-arrow to correct; press <enter> when complete. You will be"
"  given a second chance to edit/correct your answers."
"      To save on typing time, 'QuickKeys' are available: e.g. you can type +"
"  instead of [AR]. The program recognizes which system is used."
"      Note that Random Group tests are given in blocks of 5 symbols with one"
"  space between:xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx etc, no leading space, so your typing here"
"  should end up with three lines, 12 blocks each, ending with a space."
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"                                  INSERTING SPACES."
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"              You can slow a practice test down by inserting a space between"
"         each character. This will retain the proper sound of the symbol at"
"         the chosen WPM, but give you more time to write it down."
"              Example 'NEW TEXT' becomes 'N E W   T E X T', and if you have"
"         selected 12 WPM (a good speed to practice listening to the sound),"
"         then the actual transmission will be at approximately 7 1/2 WPM."
"              This facility is available for Text and Random Group Exams, and"
"         and for Continuous Groups in 'Type and Listen'."
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"         Do you want to make any changes? <Y>es_<N>o?"
"         N.B. No Video for exams: this should NOT be changed."
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"              These groups have been chosen for certain similarites in their"
"         code make-up. After you have chosen one or more groups and entered"
"         it/them, the code will be sent in random order until you type the"
"         corresponding character, ask to hear it again, or quit. You can make"
"         your own group to use on its own or combined with others."
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"              When 'FileName' is used, it means an eight (or fewer)"
"         character group of alpha-numerics with no punctuation marks."
"         The program automatically adds the DOS suffix '.MOR'"
""
"                   Use up/down arrows to select choice"
"                   or else type first letter of choice."

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"                   Use up/down arrows to select choice"
"                   or else type first letter of choice."
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"         Each time you hear a morse symbol (or group), type it on the "
"         keyboard. You can use the QuickKeys or type in full, format [xx]."
"         To hear it again, press <BACKSPACE>. To stop, press <ESC>."
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"         Do you want to hear the symbols singly, or in groups of two, three"
"         four etc, before you type them in? Groups of five would resemble a"
"         Test that stops between groups."
"                                         Type a number from 1 to 9 .... "
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"         Type your answer (using QuickKeys or not) then <ENTER>:-  "
""
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"         Pressing <BACKSPACE> will repeat the group.... "
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"         Type your answer (using QuickKeys or not) then <ENTER>:-  "
""
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"         Do not type 'Inserted Spaces' between characters...."
"         Pressing <BACKSPACE> will repeat the group.... "
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"         RANDOM GROUPS:- You will hear 36 groups of 5 symbols, each group"
"         seperated by a space. The symbols are chosen at random from the 26"
"         letters of the alphabet, numerals 0 to 9, plus . , ? - / [AR] [AS]"
"         [BT] [ERR] and [SK]. At 12 WPM, the test will last approximately 3"
"         minutes, but more random letters E will obviously make it go faster"
"         than random zeros!"
""
"         PLAIN LANGUAGE:- Use the 'FILE MENU' 'Type New' to make up your own"
"         tests. Each full line of typing will last about one minute at 12 WPM."
"         Then use 'TESTS' 'File' to play it back as a Test."
""
"         INSERT SPACES (see Help, Learning) is available."
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"         AUTOMATIC SCORING is available. If you have used 'Inserted Spaces'"
"         do NOT retype the extra spaces. It is easier to use the QuickKeys"
"         (see Help, General) to enter your answer, for example !=_(+ is"
"         easier to type than [Err][BT][SK][KN][AR] and all the 5 symbol"
"         groups will be neatly lined up."
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"         Tone is set in audio frequency cycles per second."
"         300 is low, 1500 is pretty high."
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"         Choose your frequency                             - "
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"         Default speed is set for a 486 CPU at 100 Mhz. Your computer might"
"         vary slightly. Run 'CODEZ' or TEST3MIN' at 12 WPM from the 'TEST"
"         FROM FILE', time it and enter here the SECONDS of running time -"
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"         TYPING:- No typing is CASE SENSITIVE throughout the program."
"         When writing a new File, if you do not have to <ENTER> before the"
"         end of a line: the line will 'wrap around' and the finished text"
"         will not look so pretty, but the Code sent will be exactly the same."
"         The Autocorrect option needs careful typing, but after one or two"
"         tries you will appreciate its usefulness."
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"         BLANK SPACES:- Where required, a 'Blank Space' message will appear"
"         with a whistling audio tone; this is to remind you to press the"
"         Space Bar, otherwise you might think the program had stopped."
""
"         KEYBOARD INPUT:- In most cases where only a single character is"
"         required (like answering <Y>es to a question, or random character"
"         practice) you will not have to <ENTER> your choice. Longer replies"
"         will require 'entering' but detailed instructions are given at each"
"         point in the program. All Menus will scroll up and down, or you"
"         type the first letter of a Menu line to make your choice."
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"              Frequently, when you are asked if you want to modify input or"
"         output (WPM, Tone, etc.) one specific key is required to make"
"         changes (a Y for <Y>es, I for <I>nsert Spaces); <ANY_OTHER_KEY>"
"         including <ENTER>, being used for continuing without changes. When"
"         you get used to the options you will be able to get to your choice"
"         very quickly."
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"         INSTRUCTIONS:- A highlighted instruction box for the next step"
"         will always appear at the bottom of the screen."
""
"         QUITTING:- <ESC> is normally used to get back to the Menus. 'Files'"
"         and 'Help' have a 'Quit' to exit the Program. Most parts of the"
"         Program allow you to keep repeating the same excercise."
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"         FILENAMES:- DOS rules apply; use a maximum of 8 alpha-numerics,"
"         starting with an alphabetic letter - no punctuation marks, etc."
"         The Program will automatically add the suffix '.MOR'. The files"
"         that come with the Program have self explanatory names."
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"         QUICK KEYS:- All combination symbols (pro signs) must be enclosed"
"         in square brackets - [SOS], [Err] - so single key entries that"
"         correspond to each one are available. Those that are genuine Morse"
"         symbols are obvious - [BT], or double break is the = (equal sign),"
"         [KN], or go ahead specific station, is ( or left bracket."

"         Long/Quick  Long/Quick   Long/Quick   Long/Quick   Long/Quick"
"         "
"                     [Err] = !    [AR] =  +    [BT] =  =    [KN] = ("
"          '' =  '    [AS]  = $    [SOS] = *    [KA] =  %    [SK] = _ "
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"         You can use them all the time, part of the time or not at all; the"
"         program will accept either long form or QuickKeys indifferently."
"         Each time you might need them, a list will appear at the bottom of"
"         the screen. All output will be in long form."
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"         LIST:- This option will list all the files currently available"
"         in the active directory with a .MOR suffix, i.e. that can be used"
"         to send Morse Code. Note that if you 'rename' any ASCII text file"
"         to include this suffix, the Program will run it, but some char-"
"         acters (&, etc) will produce [Err] when sent."
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"         TYPE A NEW FILE:- Type in your text then choose a File Name. You will"
"         get a message if it is not to DOS standards, or if it already exists,"
"         in which case you would type over the old contents. You may use the"
"         <ENTER> key before the end of a line to avoid wrapping around. Then"
"         save the text, by pressing <ESC> as required after typing in your"
"         chosen File Name."
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"         VIEW A FILE:- This option will display the text of any '.MOR' file"
"         in the active directory, or Exam File by entering the Password."
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"         DELETE A FILE:- This only works for '.MOR' files. You will be"
"         prompted to confirm the deletion."
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"         PRACTICE WITH A FILE:- After entering the File Name, you will be"
"         asked if you want to see the text displayed and want to change the"
"         WPM, tone or switch the Video on/off. Practice then starts, with"
"         you typing in each letter as you hear it. You can repeat the same"
"         symbol by pressing <BackSpace>. If you are right, the letter will"
"         be displayed; if you are wrong, your computer will send you a nasty"
"         noise and repeat the symbol. At the end of the file, or earlier if"
"         you press <ESC>, you will get your score."
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"         TEST from File:- This option starts just like PRACTICE but allows"
"         you to 'Insert Spaces'to slow down the test by approximately 35-40%"
"         while retaining the sound of the symbols at your chosen WPM. Video"
"         is switched off (unless you have turned it back on again!) as this"
"         would not be realistic for a real exam. At the end of the file (or"
"         earlier if you have held down <ESC> until the end of the next symbol)"
"         you can choose between manual correcting (just display the text) or"
"         Automatic - type the text and your computer scores you."
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"         WORDS PER MINUTE:- WPM is based upon 36 words of 5 symbols each with"
"         one blank between each word taking three minutes at 12 WPM. Symbols"
"         include all alpha-numerics plus common punctuation, and files"
"         called 'TEST3MIN' and 'CODEZ' are included. See SPEED."
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"         SPEED:- If you find that your computer runs a little fast or slow,"
"         either using 'TEST3MIN', Random Tests, or your own test files, use"
"         Initial Setup to <ENTER> the number of seconds your computer takes"
"         when using the default of 180 seconds."
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"         TONE:- Is the audio frequency sent in cycles per second."
""
"         COLOUR/BLACK & WHITE:- Your choice - let us know what you think."
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"         VIDEO:- Is normally turned off for tests."
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"         IMPORTANT:-Use Initial Setup to retain these values between sessions."
"         All other changes will be lost when you turn your computer off."
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"         INDIVIDUAL SYMBOLS:- Each time you press a key, the symbol will be"
"         sent, Video will be displayed if turned 'on', and the corresponding"
"         character will be printed. Use QuickKeys or [  ] for pro signs."
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"         GROUPED SYMBOLS:- Will normally be sent with no pause for keyboard"
"         input between characters. Just listen to the group, and repeat it as"
"         often as you want by pressing <BackSpace>. If you have your practice"
"         key handy, this is a good check for your sending, by listening to a"
"         short group (for example, your Call Sign), then sending it yourself."
"         Video can be 'on' or 'off', and you can use the 'Insert Spaces'"
"         option. (You have the possibility of pausing for keyboard input bet-"
"         ween symbols, but 'Practice Files' or 'Random Groups' are probably"
"         more useful for learning.)"
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"         Note that your last group is retained between sessions, but you can"
"         obviously retype it as often as you want."
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"         You can only learn Morse Code by practising. Regular sessions of 30"
"         minutes to an hour are probably best. Help and instruction are often"
"         available at your local Amateur Radio Club, low speed Morse is sent"
"         by some stations at various times, cassette tapes can be obtained,"
"         but nothing replaces practice. This Program is an aid to practice."
""
"         Start with 'Type and Listen'; choose 10 to 12 WPM and 'Insert Spaces"
"         for continuous groups (make them short) until you 'hear' the symbol"
"         and do not have to think too much about it. Use Video if it helps,"
"         but remember that Morse Code is normally an audio form of communic-"
"         ation, rarely visual, and you will not have Video for your test!"
"         Then move on to 'Group Practice'; the groups are arranged so that you"
"         can make steady progress, one group at a time or by combining various"
"         groups that you have already practiced with. Write your own Group 9"
"         for those symbols that you have difficulty with. To begin, send the"
"         characters singly, type them in and the Program will 'score' you,"
"         moving on to the next symbol (or repeating the same if you got it"
"         wrong!). You can ask for repeats by using <BackSpace>."
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"         A more pleasurable step is to move on to plain language practice,"
"         available in the 'Files Menu'. A few Learn Files and QSO Files are"
"         included with the Program (many more can be typed in in ASCII"
"         format using any plain text Editor as xxxxxxx.MOR, or rename an"
"         existing text file as .MOR, but remember to edit out CAPITAL (upper"
"         case) letters. Also please bear in mind that these files, just like"
"         cassette tapes, become repetitive and you learn them by heart! So,"
"         work at 'Group Pactice' because with its random mixing you will"
"         never know what is coming next."
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"         Finally, move on to the Tests and Exams. You will find plain lan-"
"         guage slightly easier because you can anticipate a little and"
"         correct somewhat at the end, but if you can do Random Group Tests"
"         you will certainly certainly pass a text test at the same WPM."
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"         Once again, this Program is only an aid to YOUR practice. I hope"
"         that you find it useful, and that I will hear you on the bands when"
"         you get your License. Persevere a little; it took me longer to"
"         write this Program than you'll ever take to learn Morse Code."
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"         The 'File Menu' contains most of the plain language options:-"
""
"         LIST, TYPE, VIEW, EDIT and DELETE are File Management Utilities."
""
"         PRACTICE with a File allows you to listen one symbol at a time,"
"         repeat it if need be, type in the character, and have your answer"
"         confirmed by the Program before moving to the next symbol. You"
"         therefore take your own time, WPM changes only the sound of the"
"         symbol."
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"         To CREATE A TEST from a file (PLAIN LANGUAGE TEST), goto 'TESTS',"
"         then 'Files'. This will send the complete text with no pauses, un-"
"         less you interrupt the transmission, at your chosen WPM, optionally"
"         slowed down by 'Inserting Spaces'. Scoring at the end can be either"
"         Automatic or Manual. When you type in a new text suitable for a test"
"         remember that one line of typing will give about 1 minute at 12 WPM."
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"         * Note:- You can listen to single words or short messages using the"
"         Group option (with pauses or continuous) in 'Type and Listen'."
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"         This portion, the fundamental learning and speed building aid, is"
"         made up from 10 Groups comprising all the alpha-numerics, pro signs"
"         and punctuation, and contains, in order, the following options:-"
""
"         GROUPS 1 - 8: Normal alphanumerics, punctuation and pro-signs."
"         GROUP 9:- Use this for your own choice of 'difficult' symbols; you"
"         can use it entirely on its own, edit it whenever you wish, or use"
"         it in conjunction with other Groups, in order to increase the "
"         random possibility of the character being sent."
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"         CHOICE OF GROUPS:- Use from one Group up to all Groups combined."
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"         CHANGE:- WPM, Tone, Video; current parameters are displayed."
""
"         SINGLE or MULTIPLE SYMBOLS:- To start with, send the characters"
"         singly. As your speed builds, send in longer multiples - from 2 to"
"         9 at a time. The 'Insert Spaces' option is available for multiples."
"         Use QuickKeys or [  ] for your answers and to edit Group 9."
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"           This test contains six blocks of one hundred groups, each group"
"      composed at random of five Morse characters plus a space."
""
"           Blocks 1, 3 an 5 are alphabetic only (A to Z), blocks 2, 4 and 6 are"
"      numeric only (0 to 9). Punctuation and prosigns are not included. There"
"      is no additional space or pause between blocks."
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"           The Candidate types the Code as transmitted, then is allowed to"
"      edit his/her answer. If the system has been SECURED by an Examiner"
"      the Candidate cannot change the test conditions or see the results"
"      prior to the Examiner OPENING the system (Password Protection)."
""
"           The Test is timed, and results (both on-screen and printed) will"
"      contain the elapsed time as well as w.p.m."
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"                             NOTICE TO CANDIDATES."
""
"           This test contains six blocks of one hundred groups, each one"
"      composed at random of five Morse Code characters, then a space."
"           Blocks 1, 3 an 5 are alphabetic only (A to Z), blocks 2, 4 and 6"
"      are numeric only (0 to 9). Punctuation and prosigns are not included."
"      There is no additional space or pause between blocks."
"           As you type, your answer will appear on the screen: your typing will"
"      AUTOMATICALLY scroll and wrap at the end of lines. The following will be"
"      automatically corrected before your editing at the end of the test:"
"               Carriage return (Red ) or a space are equivalent"
"               Backspace ()  deletes previous character"
"      Note that End of File (Red ) cannot be removed, it is there for your"
"      convenience only."
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"           If you are ready to start, press <ENTER>"
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"                             NOTICE TO CANDIDATES."
""
"           During or after this test, you may type in your answers for auto-"
"      matic scoring, otherwise you will have to correct manually."
"           At the end of the test, a red on white notice allows you to catch"
"      up the last few letters if needed. You will then be able to edit, or type"
"      in your complete answer."
"           If you type, your answer will appear on the screen: your typing will"
"      AUTOMATICALLY scroll and wrap at the end of lines. The following will be"
"      automatically corrected before your editing at the end of the test:"
"               Carriage return (Red ) or a space are equivalent"
"               Backspace ()  deletes previous character"
"      Note that End of File (Red ) cannot be removed, it is there for your"
"      convenience only."
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"           If you are ready to start, press <ENTER>"
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"              The following test will give you groups of five characters each"
"      composed at random from either all 26 letters of the alphabet, the alph-"
"      bet plus the 10 numerals, or include all the alphanumerics and the prosigns"
"      and punctuation . , ? - / [AR] [AS] [BT] [ERR] [SK]. Quite a few people"
"      cannot use the keyboard fast enough to listen and type at the same time"
"      so you may transcribe to paper and at the end of the test either type"
"      your answer in for an automatic score or display the text and score your"
"      answer manually."
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"      Custom Editions only:"   
"              The following test will give groups of FOUR numerics only taken"
"      from the group of special numerics."
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"           CUSTOM: a test written to a specific format (six blocks of one"
"      hundred groups, each one composed at random of five Morse Code charac-"
"      ters, then a space) is included."
""
"           CUSTOM: Bar letters EUOHA are included and should be typed as"
"      Upper Case symbols (holding down the Shift Key)."
"      (E= ..--..   U= ..--   O= ---.   H=  ----    A= .-.-)"
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"           CUSTOM: special numerics are included, but MUST be SELECTED"
"      in the Setup Menu. They will remain valid until DESELECTED in Setup, and"
"      will be remembered next time the software is started."
"      (1= .- 2= ..- 3= .-- 4= ...- 5= . 6= -... 7= --. 8= -.. 9= -. 0= -)"
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