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Thinking about switching my child to Islamic school because he’s getting bullied
Elementary School-Aged Kids
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 10:34
6
98
Should I fire my employee or write her up?
Jobs and Careers
started by Anonymous, 05/11/2024 15:46 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4 ]
45
2269
speed or technical ability? Age 11.
Soccer
started by Anonymous, 05/18/2024 10:48 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  7, 8, 9 ]
121
4453
Embarrassed I can't afford friend trip
Off-Topic
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 09:36 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
15
404
Volleyball club- recap and thoughts
Sports General Discussion
started by Anonymous, 07/10/2023 11:49 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  56, 57, 58 ]
856
81638
Am I obligated to read my husbands new book?
Relationship Discussion (non-explicit)
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 23:27 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
40
957
Is QOSA the new JFD?
Swimming and Diving
started by Anonymous, 05/17/2024 19:38
7
422
What could cause my dc's mood to shift every 2 weeks? Is this what bipolar looks like?
Kids With Special Needs and Disabilities
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 09:27
5
101
50+ men with 20s and 30s women
Relationship Discussion (non-explicit)
started by Anonymous, 05/18/2024 13:57 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ]
77
2369
Will I ever get my ds back?
Tweens and Teens
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 09:14
9
218
Moving to Petworth
DC Public and Public Charter Schools
started by Anonymous, 11/02/2023 04:04 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ]
62
6227
End of 1st grade and still a very slow reader
Elementary School-Aged Kids
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 09:22 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
16
351
What lipstick does Meghan Markle wear?
Beauty and Fashion
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 10:46
11
514
Sean “Diddy” Combs accused of gang rape of teen girl in new lawsuit
Entertainment and Pop Culture
started by Anonymous, 12/06/2023 20:00 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  32, 33, 34 ]
500
37968
Is it normal not to have a best friend in adulthood?
Off-Topic
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 19:41 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
19
665
How do I tell gf she smells bad…down there
Relationship Discussion (non-explicit)
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 16:56 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ]
68
3434
Girls only goodbye gifts
Infants, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 07:15
12
245
More MOCO Upzoning - Starting in Silver Spring
Metropolitan DC Local Politics
started by Anonymous, 05/06/2024 21:34 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  35, 36, 37 ]
551
9121
FCPS HS Boundary
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)
started by Anonymous, 03/10/2024 16:53 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  122, 123, 124 ]
1847
66568
Leaving a team mid year
Soccer
started by Anonymous, 05/14/2024 07:36 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4 ]
47
2797
Dagger to my mom heart!
Tweens and Teens
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 19:58 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
27
1417
Traveling for a wedding-Gift $$$$$
Money and Finances
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 20:32 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
18
432
Vibe of Pomona and other SLACs on other coast
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 05/10/2024 17:20 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
44
2009
EVERY Six Months Jolie reiterates accusations against Pitt
Entertainment and Pop Culture
started by Anonymous, 04/05/2024 23:48 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  35, 36, 37 ]
545
57039
PANDAS? My kid has frequent strep and acts weird while sick
Kids With Special Needs and Disabilities
started by Anonymous, 05/09/2024 10:30 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
20
931
If you were a light sleeper, would you ask your two DC's (home for the summer) to please not get home at 2 am?
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 08:21 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ]
63
1021
How To Handle Pushy Anti-Private Relative Who Left Private for Financial Reasons
Private & Independent Schools
started by Anonymous, 05/14/2024 19:17 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ]
61
1986
Talk to me about McKinley
DC Public and Public Charter Schools
started by Anonymous, 12/14/2023 21:28 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  16, 17, 18 ]
263
16322
Lost MD learner's permit
Tweens and Teens
started by Anonymous, 08/11/2021 22:32
5
801
Anxiety over parent “social engineering”
General Parenting Discussion
started by Anonymous, 02/05/2024 13:53 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4 ]
58
4108
How long was your LO in Memory Care?
Midlife Concerns and Eldercare
started by Anonymous, 05/18/2024 18:22
12
466
My mom has terrible social skills, help
Family Relationships
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 08:34
10
250
Widow hitting on my dh?
Relationship Discussion (non-explicit)
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 10:18
7
136
How much overweight is it appropriate to use semiglutides?
Health and Medicine
started by Anonymous, 05/16/2024 17:31 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
16
749
Washington Spirit
Soccer
started by Anonymous, 03/24/2024 12:47 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ]
81
4239
AOS/AET waitlist 2024
VA Public Schools other than FCPS
started by Anonymous, 03/22/2024 21:49
12
2058
Intimacy during vacation
Relationship Discussion (non-explicit)
started by Anonymous, 05/18/2024 17:40 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
31
1945
HS Soccer is borderline unwatchable
Soccer
started by Anonymous, 05/09/2024 13:59 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  5, 6, 7 ]
91
5973
A word of warning about this round of COVID
Health and Medicine
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 07:14 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
28
959
Feelings about house when you bought it vs. reality
Real Estate
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 09:51
10
186
Word of caution for aspiring CS majors
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 08:53 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
38
859
Reneging Internship
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 15:55 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
39
1555
How often do you allow DD to miss school due to menstrual cramps?
Tweens and Teens
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 09:53 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
15
213
Time to Reflect
Private & Independent Schools
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 06:23
14
514
GPAs
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 10:35
4
56
Insiders view of tryouts
Soccer
started by Anonymous, 05/09/2024 12:22 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  8, 9, 10 ]
142
11919
The social continuation of High School
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 10:24
5
167
Another person arrested in Turks and Caicos
Off-Topic
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 01:46 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ]
64
2338
Enrichment to keep up with AAP
Advanced Academic Programs (AAP)
started by Anonymous, 05/18/2024 21:25 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
36
1166
Mild heartburn, doc recommends endoscopy?
Health and Medicine
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 17:47
9
280
Teen license — don’t feel ready
Tweens and Teens
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 09:38
5
117
TJ admissions change from Merit to Essay impact to Asian American Students
Advanced Academic Programs (AAP)
started by Anonymous, 04/19/2024 16:17 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  37, 38, 39 ]
579
18108
When do you let your teenager spend the night alone?
Tweens and Teens
started by Anonymous, 05/18/2024 09:49 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
21
606
VHSL Girls Lacrosse Spring 2024
Lacrosse
started by Anonymous, 06/11/2023 20:19 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  154, 155, 156 ]
2336
223645
FC Virginia
Soccer
started by Anonymous, 12/07/2023 08:41 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  130, 131, 132 ]
1966
221668
Connecticut Ave bike lanes are back!
Metropolitan DC Local Politics
started by Anonymous, 05/09/2024 20:14 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  33, 34, 35 ]
511
8920
Lit programs that have not succumbed to postmodernism/cultural studies
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 04/26/2024 17:37 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  9, 10, 11 ]
153
5606
Breakthrough or Military Road? PreK3
DC Public and Public Charter Schools
started by Anonymous, 05/17/2024 22:35
7
418
2nd Grade Gifted and Talented Survey
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
started by Anonymous, 03/04/2023 07:00 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
30
2035
MCPS Teacher is a Semi-Finalist in America's Favorite Teacher Contest - Please Vote (Daily)!
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 10:36
0
30
we have a new chief and she is reeeeally intense
Jobs and Careers
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 11:38 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
15
709
NB All America Tryouts
Lacrosse
started by Anonymous, 05/07/2024 17:25
11
1383
Can we analyze jennifer lopez?
Entertainment and Pop Culture
started by Anonymous, 02/24/2024 19:51 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  35, 36, 37 ]
544
23421
Best intl. universities
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 17:17 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
35
1055
Hotel recs for family in Kensington (London)
Travel Discussion
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 15:00 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
23
424
How To Deal With Manager Who Has No Life
Jobs and Careers
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 08:18
10
246
Microwave Over Stove Died - Replace with Range Hood?
Home Improvement, Design, and Decorating
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 10:32
0
36
Financing deals
Cars and Transportation
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 08:30
5
139
Favorite vacation for romance and intimacy
Travel Discussion
started by Anonymous, 05/18/2024 17:41 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
18
885
VHSL Boys 2024 Season (Discussion and Scores)
Lacrosse
started by Anonymous, 01/29/2024 11:43 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  135, 136, 137 ]
2049
169304
Gap between Caitlin Clark's WNBA salary and her male counterparts draws outrage
Sports General Discussion
started by Anonymous, 04/16/2024 18:31 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  7, 8, 9 ]
121
5158
When your kid really loves their safety
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 15:28 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
32
1566
Does anyone live in a community that is “too much” socially?
Elementary School-Aged Kids
started by Anonymous, 05/18/2024 08:36 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ]
63
2944
ASA
Soccer
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 08:49 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
32
1530
Amazing movie recommendation: American Woman starring Sienna Miller
Entertainment and Pop Culture
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 10:20
7
316
C2 Education
Schools and Education General Discussion
started by Anonymous, 05/10/2017 07:30
9
12957
Office shoe recs
Beauty and Fashion
started by Anonymous, 05/18/2024 21:52
7
261
Anyone know when Achilles offers come out?
Soccer
started by Anonymous, 05/14/2024 21:39 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
18
1170
Worst Group Split Check Experiences?
Off-Topic
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 17:57 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
35
1530
Please help - gift ideas from kids to DH
Elementary School-Aged Kids
started by Anonymous, 05/17/2024 08:02 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
18
524
Friend on Wegovy - looks haggard and sick
Diet and Exercise
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 07:08 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
20
667
IF you were married 10 years, you can receive Spousal Social Security Benefits even if you are Divorced
Family Relationships
started by Anonymous, 05/18/2024 20:59 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
16
740
How will Wootton or RM be affected by new high school in Crown Farm?
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
started by Anonymous, 06/25/2018 21:45 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  19, 20, 21 ]
314
37508
Why are Episcopal schools so much more expensive than Catholic?
Private & Independent Schools
started by Anonymous, 05/17/2024 14:13 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ]
82
3605
One Upping Someone
Off-Topic
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 09:58
3
77
VRSC
Soccer
started by Anonymous, 02/07/2024 11:05 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  42, 43, 44 ]
655
73421
How long do you allow your 9.5 year old to stay home on their own?
Elementary School-Aged Kids
started by Anonymous, 05/18/2024 09:30 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
40
1223
Haverford v. Swarthmore
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 02/14/2024 13:50 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
41
2966
2024 Boys Private School Results /Game Schedules/ Commentary
Lacrosse
started by Anonymous, 06/09/2023 13:20 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  278, 279, 280 ]
4199
339909
My kid is refusing to take his meds
Kids With Special Needs and Disabilities
started by Anonymous, 05/18/2024 02:12
13
430
APS budget is unacceptable
VA Public Schools other than FCPS
started by Anonymous, 03/01/2024 15:43 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  48, 49, 50 ]
748
35133
Travel to Italy and Spain with passport expiring mid July
Travel Discussion
started by Anonymous, 05/17/2024 01:54 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4 ]
52
1614
Matty and Taylor
Entertainment and Pop Culture
started by Anonymous, 05/06/2024 12:19 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  24, 25, 26 ]
386
11953
Help w planning: ND/SD/WY/ID
Travel Discussion
started by Anonymous, 05/13/2024 11:49 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
29
937
High performing public schools vs private
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)
started by Anonymous, 04/24/2024 21:14 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4 ]
57
2314
Mcps middle school assignment - only allowed to use CNN, NPR, and Pew
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 09:14
5
127
How to parent in hyper competitive type A area?
General Parenting Discussion
started by Anonymous, 05/14/2024 20:23 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  9, 10, 11 ]
150
4948
Can we afford $45k/year private for 2 kids? Stats included
Money and Finances
started by Anonymous, 05/18/2024 13:31 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  5, 6, 7 ]
104
3513
Irrational jealousy?
Relationship Discussion (non-explicit)
started by Anonymous, 05/15/2024 22:40 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ]
75
2096
Arthritis early 40s?
Health and Medicine
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 11:45
5
150
How Much do Club Coaches Make
Swimming and Diving
started by Anonymous, 05/16/2024 23:23
12
586
Are LS / MS students who stay for HS more prepared for HS Pressure Cooker?
Private & Independent Schools
started by Anonymous, 03/03/2024 22:26 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
28
1638
Why the stress
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 04/03/2024 13:15 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ]
65
3828
Catholic school when you are not super Catholic
Private & Independent Schools
started by Anonymous, 05/14/2024 10:09 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ]
74
3104
Vent Spec Ed in school
Kids With Special Needs and Disabilities
started by Anonymous, 05/15/2024 19:09 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
24
1071
Who should be responsible for the maintenance of parents' grave if you're an only child and you're not local?
Midlife Concerns and Eldercare
started by Anonymous, 10/20/2023 15:04 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ]
60
3099
DD coming on too strong
Tweens and Teens
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 08:39 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ]
65
2177
want a GOOD Mac & cheese recipe
Food, Cooking, and Restaurants
started by Anonymous, 05/18/2024 21:40 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
17
513
Lifetime Reston Men's Locker Room Theft
Diet and Exercise
started by Anonymous, 05/17/2024 20:43
13
478
SWW Theatre Program
DC Public and Public Charter Schools
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 10:09
0
57
Hogan running for Senate
Metropolitan DC Local Politics
started by Anonymous, 02/09/2024 12:17 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  37, 38, 39 ]
581
18060
what is your experience with Nissan LEAF maintenance costs?
Cars and Transportation
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 14:37
1
76
What do kids wear at Sidwell?
Private & Independent Schools
started by Anonymous, 05/15/2024 07:44 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
40
2400
Talk to me about Alexandria City
Real Estate
started by Anonymous, 05/01/2024 18:58 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  9, 10, 11 ]
159
6440
Mom won’t accept help caring for Dad
Midlife Concerns and Eldercare
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 08:16
14
418
Is this a coveted look?
Real Estate
started by Anonymous, 05/18/2024 16:16 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
37
1888
Score on practice SSAT test - how'd DC do for 5th grader?
Private & Independent Schools
started by Anonymous, 12/05/2015 15:23
4
2056
Bad for students, who apply for CS or engineering, to take AP Calc AB and then BC?
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 01/24/2023 21:31 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ]
76
2997
Resume formatting
Jobs and Careers
started by Anonymous, 05/18/2024 21:05
6
210
Is the overachievement of autistic people in school and the work force due to nature or nurture?
Kids With Special Needs and Disabilities
started by Anonymous, 05/17/2024 22:05 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
37
1243
Pre IPO ISO options exercise Tax
Money and Finances
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 10:04
0
25
What to wear to a tech startup job interview?
Jobs and Careers
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 19:19
11
278
When a young child is very resistant to changing schools
Private & Independent Schools
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 20:32
7
423
Anyone have experience with buspar?
Health and Medicine
started by Anonymous, 02/15/2024 11:30 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
17
748
Gouged by the DC government for...drinking water?
Metropolitan DC Local Politics
started by Anonymous, 05/16/2024 14:35 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ]
86
2019
Too many electronics, no privacy, no longevity
Cars and Transportation
started by Anonymous, 05/16/2024 09:23
9
400
Did social skills classes help your adhd or ASD child?
Kids With Special Needs and Disabilities
started by Anonymous, 05/15/2024 13:28 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
22
921
Romance books spinoff... book covers
The DCUM Book Club
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 08:55
6
97
Hyde-Addison or Stoddert ?
DC Public and Public Charter Schools
started by Anonymous, 05/16/2024 16:39
8
550
2028 Girls Lacrosse
Lacrosse
started by Anonymous, 11/13/2023 11:18 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  184, 185, 186 ]
2781
173834
Boys 2028 mess - considerations and solutions.
Lacrosse
started by Anonymous, 04/30/2024 14:20 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  11, 12, 13 ]
181
9469
Which smart watch?
Tweens and Teens
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 09:53
1
58
Independent living/assisted living without a buyin?
Midlife Concerns and Eldercare
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 09:58
0
35
Lightening
Off-Topic
started by Anonymous, 05/17/2024 21:53 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
17
651
Anyone have a loved one at the Virginian?
Midlife Concerns and Eldercare
started by Anonymous, 05/20/2024 09:56
0
26
Favorite outfit on opposite sex
Relationship Discussion (non-explicit)
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 12:29 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4 ]
48
1744
Which Colleges and Universities Are Full of Rich, Preppy Students ?
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 05/17/2024 18:29 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ]
61
4563
Serious Answers Only—How to Fix MCPS?
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
started by Anonymous, 08/21/2023 07:26 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  14, 15, 16 ]
226
19226
2024 Girls Lax WCAC ISL Outlook
Lacrosse
started by Anonymous, 10/04/2023 20:17 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  107, 108, 109 ]
1620
180462
Husband doesn't want to leave our kids much in inheritence
Money and Finances
started by Anonymous, 05/14/2024 13:31 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  10, 11, 12 ]
173
5722
Taking teen daughter to LA before camp: Where to stay
Metropolitan Los Angeles
started by Anonymous, 05/14/2024 11:20
5
213
Does anyone else in the millennial/ xennial cohort wonder if they'll have a close relationship with their kids?
Family Relationships
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 22:37 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
17
485
Re : Math SOL 7th Grade ( AAP 6th grader)
Advanced Academic Programs (AAP)
started by Anonymous, 05/18/2024 00:26
9
470
Kevin Costner's moustache
Entertainment and Pop Culture
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 19:11 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
18
351
Signs a Rec League is Dying
Sports General Discussion
started by Anonymous, 05/14/2024 09:33 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
22
1050
Late application/transfer for a non-top student??
Private & Independent Schools
started by Anonymous, 05/08/2024 21:34 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
17
1061
What have been your results from Ozempic/Wegovy/semaglutide?
Diet and Exercise
started by Anonymous, 05/05/2024 18:13 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ]
76
4015
Lifetime Reston thefts?
Diet and Exercise
started by Anonymous, 09/23/2023 15:00 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
21
2671
Birkenstocks - teen guys
Tweens and Teens
started by Anonymous, 05/19/2024 19:26
12
329
Teen gunman who 'sprayed DC neighborhood with 26 rounds from an AR-15' is released on bail by self-confessed woke judge
Metropolitan DC Local Politics
started by Anonymous, 05/13/2024 21:08 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  5, 6, 7 ]
94
4000
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