Note if you're reading a watch review: Note that over the past few months new Garmin, Timex and Polar watches have been released. If you're stopping by to read one of my many watch reviews, you'll definitely want to check out the new Garmin FR910XT In Depth Review, the Garmin FR610 In Depth Review, Timex Run Trainer and Polar RCX5 In Depth Review. Always best to know all your options out there. Enjoy!

Friday, November 12, 2010

November Forerunner 210 Giveaway

Over the last week or so I’ve been testing out the Forerunner 210 GPS running watch, which is brand spankin’ new and just released in time for the Holidays.  I’ve been so happy with it to date, that I’ve decided to give one away.  And while I don’t have a full In Depth Review put together quite yet, I’m happy to say this watch is just about what the majority of runners out there want.

And since I love the watch, and I love you guys…you get a free watch. :)

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Like all giveaways to date, there are no restrictions on where the goods go to – so no matter where in the world you are, I’ll send to you (heck, with all my travel as of late, I might just simply drop it at your front door myself!).  I’m going about this like a random raffle drawing, except that you can get multiple ‘entries’.  Here’s the usual skinny on how:

One Entry: Simply place a comment below on this page, that’s it!  No lyrics to create, or poems to make.  No stories to tell, or anything complex.  Only comments on this page count (nope, comments from 2 years ago on a post about pasta don’t count).

Two Entries: Three different ways to double up here.  In addition to the comment below, just put a link on your blog (if you have one) to this contest page.  Or the second option is adding your Twitter account as a follower of DCRAINMAKERBLOG and retweeting the contest announcement.  By simply spreading the word, ya get an extra entry.  (Note: If you’re already a follower, simply re-tweet and you get credit!).  The final third option for non-Twitter/Blog peeps is to Share this on FaceBook instead. Surely you have FaceBook, right?  There’s a handy button below the post for doing it automagically.

Three Entries: Triple-time baby!  This is easy – just do all three of the above!  Twitter (or FaceBook), Blog/Site, and Comment.  Ya max out at three entries though…no quadruple dipping here!

See, that’s pretty painless, right?

Please let me know in your comment below how many entries you’ve qualified for if more than one, as it’s super-difficult for me to lineup a Twitter account named “AwesomeRunner28” to a blog named “RunnerGuy” to a comment listed from “RunningCowTippers!”, and I certainly want you to get all your entries.  I don’t need to know your account names, just how many entries.  Also, if ya have technical questions/thoughts/comments/diatribes/poems regarding the Forerunner 210 specifically, use that post page for those writings.

The winner will get a brand new Forerunner 210 (including HR strap).

The contest will run until Thursday November 18th, 2010 at 11:59PM Eastern Time when I’ll close the entry period.  Baring any major travel snafu’s, I’ll announce the winner the following day.

For those curious on how the giveaways work (like the part about how these are funded by me…), here’s the full deets.  Thanks all!

(Note: If you’re active duty US Military and deployed - simply shoot me an e-mail and I’ll get ya counted for all three.  Just like that…magic.  Thanks!)

894 comments:

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adroit November 12, 2010 12:07 AM  

This watch looks awesome! love the reviews, keep up the good work

kai November 12, 2010 12:10 AM  

i want that!!

estorms November 12, 2010 12:12 AM  

Pick me please. Also I follow on twitter (@veganrunningdad)

Nathan November 12, 2010 12:13 AM  

Hey, Ray. I look forward to the 210 review. I RT'd you, so please put down for two entries. Thanks!

Chris November 12, 2010 12:13 AM  

another giveaway just in time for the holidays. you are the best. so is your site. great info.

timothytee November 12, 2010 12:14 AM  
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timothytee November 12, 2010 12:16 AM  

Actually looks like a watch!
Would be a great training tool.
(@timothyt)

wormscoffer November 12, 2010 12:16 AM  

OK - three please!

Comment, Tweet (@wormscoffer) and Blog (http://blog.themolehill.co.uk/?p=289)

Jess @ THIR November 12, 2010 12:18 AM  

I follow, and I re-tweeted...
Just going to add the link to tomorrow's pre-prepared post :D

darrellg November 12, 2010 12:19 AM  

My Forerunner 201 needs an upgrade. Hope I win!!!

Telford November 12, 2010 12:22 AM  

Three please! Excellent blog!

S. Wall November 12, 2010 12:24 AM  

Sign me up for a single entry. Thanks.

droffen November 12, 2010 12:27 AM  

For me please!

Paul November 12, 2010 12:35 AM  

Nice watch, forerunner 210!

Bruski November 12, 2010 12:40 AM  

Could I have three entries please, retweet, facebook and here. Thanks...

Bruski.

bruski73@gmail.com

Kayla November 12, 2010 12:43 AM  

sign me up for 3 entries please. I am linking on my blog and tweeting! I really could use a Garmin!!!

jenez_world November 12, 2010 12:44 AM  

Two for me - comment and blog.

I love and need new toys !

sisterbison November 12, 2010 12:45 AM  

I'd love a new Garmin, esp after your great testing earlier this week. I'm still using a 205 and it takes me FOREVER to 'acquire satellites' !!

Rory November 12, 2010 12:49 AM  

Posted!

Chmouel November 12, 2010 1:08 AM  

I would love to get that watch as well..

Kel November 12, 2010 1:09 AM  

Hey Ray,
Hope you have better weather than we have here up north, if you could put me down for three entries from twitter and blog, that'd be awesome.
Cheers

sumrit2572 November 12, 2010 1:09 AM  

One for me, Thanks.

LJG3 November 12, 2010 1:15 AM  

Pick Me Pick Me!

SSB November 12, 2010 1:20 AM  

I'm leaving a comment.

Mike W November 12, 2010 1:22 AM  

Count me in for 1 entry. Thanks.

Mr. A November 12, 2010 1:23 AM  

OOOO Maybe I can get this instead of the so sadly mentioned TGT.

SSB November 12, 2010 1:23 AM  

I'm leaving a comment. I thought I did before. But it doesn't look that way

Anonymous November 12, 2010 1:24 AM  

I am in with 3 entries, here, twitter account webhaaz and à link on webhaaz.nl

SSB November 12, 2010 1:24 AM  

And there will be a link to your post on my next blog post.

Anonymous November 12, 2010 1:26 AM  

Facebook, Twitter @mrbenparkinson and this comment.

Thanks

Josh November 12, 2010 1:26 AM  

Count me in! Thanks!

dctw November 12, 2010 1:28 AM  

count me in!

Klaus Schoenwandt November 12, 2010 1:29 AM  

Awesome! 3 please.

Mr. A November 12, 2010 1:29 AM  

OOO I can get this one instead of TGT.

Laurie November 12, 2010 1:41 AM  

You simply rock! I'll take 3 entries please. Thanks.

matt November 12, 2010 1:47 AM  

I want one!!!

MadeUpName November 12, 2010 1:53 AM  

Ray.... Please stick me down for a "three-for"

madeupname.co.uk

Nee November 12, 2010 2:02 AM  

Keep up the good work! I enjoy reading your blog.

Lyen Huang November 12, 2010 2:03 AM  

Keep up the invaluable reviews. I can think of a few people who might love this as a Christmas present.

C.M.M November 12, 2010 2:07 AM  

Pick Me!

kleinruh November 12, 2010 2:08 AM  

Love it!

Vijesh November 12, 2010 2:13 AM  

Wow! I never win anything ;-)

bryspald November 12, 2010 2:17 AM  

I've published on facebook, retweeted and linked it on my blog :)

mzo November 12, 2010 2:18 AM  

Do actually have a blog set up but havent written anything yet so would be a bit cheap to link from there.

So just one for me.

webrob November 12, 2010 2:23 AM  

I would like to test it

Hugo November 12, 2010 2:26 AM  

3 for me, RT, FB and here. Thanks!

Monk Monkey November 12, 2010 2:27 AM  

Woo Woo! I have the original 205 and its awesome, but definitely on its last legs.

Put me down for 2, I'm posting on my facebook, too!

Giedrius November 12, 2010 2:35 AM  

Want want want!!!

dragos November 12, 2010 2:44 AM  

nice watch

Kathleen November 12, 2010 2:50 AM  

That would be nice to have :)

joel November 12, 2010 2:50 AM  

Count me in

Katy November 12, 2010 2:51 AM  

+2 RT (katyms) -- and my running watch just died...so sad!

Ai-Lin November 12, 2010 2:53 AM  

I have just started running and read about your review on Garmin Forerunner 210. Would love to have one to help me train and run better!

mo November 12, 2010 3:11 AM  

Cant wait for the in-depth review. Tweeted @mobahir for 2 dips :)

JaG November 12, 2010 3:15 AM  

Another awesome giveaway!
Count me in for all 3
(comment, twitter, site)

Salvio November 12, 2010 3:18 AM  

Hope it is ready to fly in France ;)

Ben Holster November 12, 2010 3:19 AM  

Hey DC,

thanks so very much for all your great posts and reviews. I recently bought myself a FR60 after reading your extensive reviews and I am loving it!

However there's always room for another gadget like the 210 :) So I retweet'ed and posted a blog (in dutch):

http://losseveter.dnsalias.net/benholster/2010/11/12/garmin-forerunner-210-winnen/

Thanks again for all your great research and posting, keep it up!

Gr, Ben.

Tim November 12, 2010 3:19 AM  

great contest.
posted it on twitter (@plauderstunde)and on facebook

Stratoman November 12, 2010 3:24 AM  

Great blog Ray! Down for just the one entry here but you never know...

Privateer29 November 12, 2010 3:26 AM  

Hi There, Once Again Put me down for three.
1. Twitter @Privateer29 & Facebook
2. Blog http://privateer29.blogspot.com/
3. Right here this comment
Thanks for the great reviews.

Tobiasz November 12, 2010 3:29 AM  

i win :)

raiden007 November 12, 2010 3:31 AM  

Sign me up for 2 entries please : comment and facebook

Kaare November 12, 2010 3:31 AM  

Awesome blog! Very inspiring! Br,
Kaare

George Kouroumalos November 12, 2010 3:33 AM  

Hey Ray! Count me in for two!

Kim November 12, 2010 3:36 AM  

One entry ;)

tom November 12, 2010 3:50 AM  

Maybe more luck this time, I hope so :)

Andre @guarischi November 12, 2010 4:09 AM  

Hi, this is already mine !!

ppiixx November 12, 2010 4:12 AM  

Looking forward to the review

(2 entries)

JoBa818 November 12, 2010 4:14 AM  

Put me down for 2 entries Ray - here and Facebook.

Great blog - keep it coming!

JB

kaizen12s November 12, 2010 4:15 AM  

I hope this time I get one...keep up the good work

jaimev November 12, 2010 4:25 AM  

Nice !! Maybe i´m the lucky one.

_108 November 12, 2010 4:32 AM  

Great Blog, Great Reviews, Great Watch and yet another incredible Giveaway! Sign me up for 3 :)

tnx.

Ricardo Velez November 12, 2010 4:37 AM  

Two for me!

Don November 12, 2010 4:53 AM  

Hope its much better than the 110! don@donahn.com

Christian Martinussen November 12, 2010 4:56 AM  
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Christian Martinussen November 12, 2010 4:59 AM  

nice with another giveaway! really like your blog so keep up the good work

Roberto November 12, 2010 5:05 AM  

Two for me !!!

Fabio November 12, 2010 5:05 AM  

I'm in!! :D thx ray!

mdv638 November 12, 2010 5:20 AM  

cool watch

G November 12, 2010 5:34 AM  

In for one!

Henry November 12, 2010 5:45 AM  

Count me in for 3 entries. Thanks again for all the awesome reviews!!

Fred November 12, 2010 5:53 AM  

Pick me :-)

Gav November 12, 2010 6:12 AM  

Ooh, yes please. And a 2nd entry for my RT @gavtris - thanks!

Philip November 12, 2010 6:12 AM  

Awesome reviews! Keep going!

Guillermo November 12, 2010 6:13 AM  

Love your blog

Jason November 12, 2010 6:16 AM  

Count me in as one of the hopefuls!

Susanna November 12, 2010 6:17 AM  

I´m in with two :)

Jason November 12, 2010 6:20 AM  

Sorry forgot to mention, I'm down for two. (maybe three not sure how it works if both retweet and post on Facebook.)

Kim November 12, 2010 6:21 AM  

Hi Ray
Count me in for three-I tweeted, I FB'd, and left a comment here. Thanks!
Kimba

JP November 12, 2010 6:25 AM  

3 for me.
posted to FB
Retweeted and her is my comment.

Henry November 12, 2010 6:25 AM  

yes please

runningbadger November 12, 2010 6:27 AM  

Good to hear you rate it highly!
Two entries for me please (facebook share for the other one)

Pati L' November 12, 2010 6:32 AM  

Three for me!

comment

Facebook

Twitter

ScottDavis November 12, 2010 6:33 AM  

Count me in. Great blog. Keep it coming!! :)

James November 12, 2010 6:33 AM  

Hi Ray. Thanks for all the hard work with the reviews and other insightful posts. An even bigger thanks for the giveaways!!

Alejandro November 12, 2010 6:41 AM  

Please put me in for two entries. Thanks!!

k-rock November 12, 2010 6:42 AM  
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Jill November 12, 2010 6:44 AM  

Comment for the giveaway (by the way, loved your time-lapse photo videos of the MCM and last year's ATM). Go DC!

k-rock November 12, 2010 6:48 AM  

i love contests, watches, and garmin. Please put me in for 3 entries - here, facebook, and twitter. Thanks!

Gabriel Proulx November 12, 2010 6:52 AM  

Nice watch... I need something sleeker than my 305.

Zach November 12, 2010 7:00 AM  

Comment and RT

Looks like a great watch

Jesper November 12, 2010 7:01 AM  

Hi. Please put me down for 2 entries. Thanks.

Kevin November 12, 2010 7:04 AM  

I'd love one! Thanks for the chance. :-)

Alex November 12, 2010 7:11 AM  

Hey! Two entries for me. Comment + Facebook. Keep up the good work!

KB November 12, 2010 7:11 AM  

+1 for me

Bruce Downs November 12, 2010 7:12 AM  

Count me in for one please. Thanks for the great work on the blog.

britneysmurf November 12, 2010 7:12 AM  

This would be an awesome early Christmas gift! Put me down for three (facebook, twitter (@TinyPickles), comment)

Kenneth November 12, 2010 7:22 AM  

fantastic blog! count me in =)

Darren November 12, 2010 7:27 AM  

2 for me, comment here + a post on my blog.

love the blog

Libby November 12, 2010 7:33 AM  

always love new gear!

Andy November 12, 2010 7:37 AM  

You rock! I'm in, follow on twitter & retweeted @andygingrich

Kimberly November 12, 2010 7:38 AM  

I'm in for two. Facebook and a comment here. Can't wait for the indepth review though. Unless I win, then I don't really care cause I'll have one. :)

Our Hope November 12, 2010 7:41 AM  

3 entries for me! Thanks for all your hard work- I'm new to the site, but have really enjoyed all the archived posts!

John November 12, 2010 7:44 AM  

i would love a new garmin thanks for a simple way to win

Mr. and Mrs. G November 12, 2010 7:45 AM  

Sold!

David November 12, 2010 7:48 AM  

Would love to win one and have it shipped over to the UK !

CroftonRunner November 12, 2010 7:50 AM  

Love this blog.

Sean in NY November 12, 2010 7:51 AM  

Seeing as how my birthday falls two days after your contest ends, I think I would be the ideal candidate for winner of this giveaway! Mark me down for 1!

John November 12, 2010 7:51 AM  

Put me down for two entries for comment and retweet. This would be a great holiday gift.

erik November 12, 2010 7:55 AM  

So if I win this watch, and I give it to my wife for Christmas, and I "borrow" it for a workout once in a while, is there an easy way to separate our data on the computer?

Robert Lejeune November 12, 2010 7:57 AM  

Hey Ray

Three entries for me please, comment, tweet and on my blog!

Lloyd November 12, 2010 8:04 AM  

I'd love to win the 210!

vperspective November 12, 2010 8:04 AM  

Blogged, tweeted and this comment makes 3 :)

Robert T November 12, 2010 8:06 AM  

So meticulous with your reviews and can’t wait. Sign me up for two (comment and link on my blog)

Mike November 12, 2010 8:07 AM  

Woohoo!!! :) Count me in!

Pat November 12, 2010 8:09 AM  

First post, but I've been following for a couple of months... I love your blog. Keep up the good work!

JKStephens November 12, 2010 8:09 AM  

I'm in for two

jose November 12, 2010 8:10 AM  

one entrie, thanks!

jose November 12, 2010 8:11 AM  

Patricia; one entrie. patriciagarridolopez@yahoo.com

Emily November 12, 2010 8:11 AM  

Pick me!! I retweeted on twitter (@em1026) and posted to FB so thats 3 entries! Thanks :)

Anonymous November 12, 2010 8:12 AM  

One entrie for mi. patriciagarridolopez@yahoo.com

Gary November 12, 2010 8:15 AM  

Currently running with my wife's "Pampered Chef" digital timer...the 210 would be so much more useful...and masculine! Help me out Ray!

windy cindy November 12, 2010 8:17 AM  

Please pick me! This is my one and only lucky entry ...

Shawn November 12, 2010 8:19 AM  

In for three entries. Thanks Ray!

Kate McDowell November 12, 2010 8:22 AM  

Two entries please! :)

Chris P. November 12, 2010 8:25 AM  

Thanks for all the great giveaways! You're blog is the first thing I check each morning with my coffee in hand. Thanks!

Chris November 12, 2010 8:26 AM  

Looks good! Put me down for two.

Edson November 12, 2010 8:26 AM  

Man, my wife could really use one of these... back here in Brazil!

nohbdy November 12, 2010 8:27 AM  

Couple entries here.

majorcane November 12, 2010 8:28 AM  

Nice giveaway - put me down for 2 (twitter follower)....

CoachLiz November 12, 2010 8:30 AM  

Hola Ray!

Blog post, FB post, and message to you. 3 entries please!

Have a great weekend,

Coach Liz :)

Bain November 12, 2010 8:30 AM  

I'm in, great site.

ARI_RUN November 12, 2010 8:31 AM  

have a chance this time ?
Count me for 3
(this + blog + retweet)

Shout it so bad November 12, 2010 8:31 AM  

Sign me up!

SKroah November 12, 2010 8:32 AM  

I'm your man.

Mike Claffey November 12, 2010 8:36 AM  

I'd be interested to see how this watch stacks up in comparison to the other garmins in the accuracy article. Does it use a newer gps chip compared to the 310?

milebymile November 12, 2010 8:37 AM  

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I retweeted the link (RingmasterK), and put a link on my blog (MilebyMile.wordpress). Thanks for the fun!

William November 12, 2010 8:38 AM  

3's the charm for me, FB'ed with William Taylor and tweeted with wktaylor1.
Love your blog, best info on the net!

Jake Eyler November 12, 2010 8:39 AM  

Thanks for another giveaway. Three for me--comment, tweet, blog.

Thanks again!

Kelly November 12, 2010 8:40 AM  

Gimme gimme!

Oh... did that sound greedy? Please don't let greediness count against me.

Kelly November 12, 2010 8:40 AM  

I retweeted.

Tom November 12, 2010 8:42 AM  

Big bucks big bucks....no whammys.....STOP!

I love the FR's.

Kirstie November 12, 2010 8:42 AM  

Very cool.

2 entries for me please. Post this on FB for my entire running group to see.

Suzi November 12, 2010 8:42 AM  

I would love to have this! Put me down for three entries...twitter, blog, and this comment.

Mark V. McDonnell November 12, 2010 8:44 AM  

Count me in, Ray. Thanks!

______
Mark
http://twitter.com/triexpert

Kelly November 12, 2010 8:49 AM  

Count me in for this giveaway.

Kelly November 12, 2010 8:49 AM  

I tweeted this giveaway and am a follower.

Aya November 12, 2010 8:50 AM  

Great giveaway!

3 entries for me - I follow you on twitter (@ayalumbera) and I retweeted your post about this giveaway.

Silakka November 12, 2010 8:50 AM  

I would like that one.

A.B. November 12, 2010 8:56 AM  

I'm up for three, here Twitter and Facebook. And of course, this is the week after I buy a new FR60...

sylverdevil November 12, 2010 8:57 AM  

2 entries for me! :)

Dustin Schneider November 12, 2010 8:59 AM  

2 entries for me - comment and twitter. Thanks again for another great giveaway.

Sean November 12, 2010 9:00 AM  

Two entries for me, one here and one as @learnfitness on Twitter. Can't wait to win!

Adam Beston November 12, 2010 9:00 AM  

I will take one entry.

go ian November 12, 2010 9:03 AM  

Free stuff?? You've got my attention.

Ben November 12, 2010 9:04 AM  

Thanks Ray - looking forward to the review.

Weyland November 12, 2010 9:05 AM  

You're the best reviewer on the internet.

Little Dinosaur November 12, 2010 9:11 AM  

Yes please, gimme! I graduated C25K 6 weeks ago and have my first race coming up Dec. 4. I've been eying Garmin watches as the next step to this commitment to the new me!

Jim November 12, 2010 9:12 AM  

Sign me up!

LT November 12, 2010 9:13 AM  

Ohhh, looks nice

Chris.Johnson November 12, 2010 9:13 AM  

Pick me! - Twitter - csjohns7

MATTOS, P.R.O. November 12, 2010 9:15 AM  

Whats the diff between this and FR 110?

Kovas Palubinskas November 12, 2010 9:15 AM  

This would be agreat gift for my wife, a newbie runner. Tweeted @kovasp. Fbed on my blog page. 3 entries please.

andre November 12, 2010 9:15 AM  

Ich frage mich ob ein Kommentar in Deutsch mich auch qualifiziert ;)

David November 12, 2010 9:17 AM  

Count me in!

Bill November 12, 2010 9:17 AM  

Hook me up Ray/\.

Dana November 12, 2010 9:17 AM  

Wow! Great giveaway! 2 entries please.
1 - comment 2 - twitter (@dana_banana)

Katie November 12, 2010 9:18 AM  

Do I have a chance??

Sam November 12, 2010 9:19 AM  

I love this blog. I have been talking to my friend recently about this very topic: accuracy of these devices. This post is extremely helpful in settling our conversation.

John November 12, 2010 9:19 AM  

Love the blog but would also love a Forerunner 210.

MisterBeaver

kendall's November 12, 2010 9:20 AM  

Count me in. Great site.

Sam November 12, 2010 9:20 AM  
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Sam November 12, 2010 9:21 AM  

Sorry, me again. Please put me down for two. I also posted on Facebook.

Triathlon New Guy November 12, 2010 9:22 AM  

2 entries for me (twitter-@djscobey)!

Anonymous November 12, 2010 9:25 AM  

Margie S here. Nice review looking for a Garmin in my family's Xmas grab bag this year!

msrevi November 12, 2010 9:26 AM  

gotta have it!

Chuck Askew November 12, 2010 9:26 AM  

I like watches.

Chuck Askew November 12, 2010 9:26 AM  

I like watches.

Chuck Askew November 12, 2010 9:27 AM  

I like watches, too.

Keith November 12, 2010 9:30 AM  

Sign me up for 2!!

MaoChan November 12, 2010 9:31 AM  

Trying to win it for my wife.

Dad November 12, 2010 9:32 AM  

3 for me please: comment, twitter, facebook

No longer IM Moo Wannabe November 12, 2010 9:32 AM  

Comment - done
Retweet - done
My blog - http://www.afterimmoo.blogspot.com - done.

Great blog!

John November 12, 2010 9:33 AM  

two entries (this plus retweet)

chiuman November 12, 2010 9:37 AM  

again one. awesome...keep it coming

CT November 12, 2010 9:39 AM  

I would love this watch! I also retweeted so put me down for two entries. Thanks!

slowly growing old together November 12, 2010 9:41 AM  

Sweet giveaway!

Amber November 12, 2010 9:43 AM  

Love your blog! I also posted on facebook. Thanks.

Amber (mah)

Chip's Foolish Tri Adventures November 12, 2010 9:43 AM  

Ray, really enjoy your reports and reviews. I don't know how you do it with all your travel. Thanks

Turn The Damn Cranks! November 12, 2010 9:45 AM  

Great stuff, as alwasy! I am in for all three entries for the first time ever. As you would say, Woot!

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