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1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 19 (from laksa000)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa019.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.groovypost.com/news/steve-jobs-dies-56-apple/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.groovypost.com/news/steve-jobs-dies-56-apple/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/news\/steve-jobs-dies-56-apple\/","crawl_time":1775380230,"first_indexed_time":1484153790,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,groovypost!www,\/news\/steve-jobs-dies-56-apple\/ s443","src_root_hash":"7610853284505159819","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Steve Jobs: Apple Co-founder and Chair Dies at 56","meta_descriptions":["Steve Jobs died peacefully today after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer, Apple confirmed. He was 56. Jobs, who co-founded Apple with inventor"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Steve Jobs died peacefully\ntoday after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer, Apple\nconfirmed\n.  He was 56.\nJobs, who co-founded Apple with inventor Steve Wozniak in 1976,  just last month resigned his post as CEO of the company he revived from near disaster. Jobs, ousted from Apple in 1985, returned in 1997 to engineer what will go down in corporate history as one of the biggest turnarounds of all time. His fierce attention to detail, charismatic stage presence and persistently held view that tech could be art transformed Apple.\nApple CEO Tim Cook sent the following email to all Apple employees:\nTeam,\nI have some very sad news to share with all of you. Steve passed away earlier today.\nApple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing\nhuman being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.\nWe are planning a celebration of Steve’s extraordinary life for Apple employees that will take place soon. If you would like to share your thoughts, memories and condolences in the interim, you can simply email rememberingsteve@apple.com.\nNo words can adequately express our sadness at Steve’s death or our gratitude for the opportunity to work with him. We will honor his memory by dedicating ourselves to continuing the work he loved so much.\nTim\nOn behalf of the groovyPost team, we wish Jobs’ family and friends our deepest sympathies.\nOn behalf of the groovyPost team, we wish Jobs’ family and friends our deepest sympathies.\nimages courtesy of Apple","attrs_markdown":"- [Premium\\!](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/support-us\/ \"Premium Subscription\")\n- [News](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/news\/ \"Tech News\")\n- [Windows](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/windows\/ \"Microsoft Windows tips, news and reviews\")\n- [macOS](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/macos\/ \"Apple MacOS tips, news and reviews\")\n- [Smartphones](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/smartphones\/ \"iPhone and Android mobile tips, news and reviews\")\n- [Microsoft Office](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/microsoft-office\/ \"Microsoft Office how to tutorials, tips, news\")\n- [Google Apps](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/google\/ \"Google Apps and Services news, tips, and reviews\")\n- [Online Privacy](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/privacy\/ \"Online Privacy tips and tricks and news\")\n- [Forums](https:\/\/forum.groovypost.com\/ \"groovyPost Forums\")\n- [Newsletter](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/emailsub\/ \"groovyPost Newsletter\")\n- [Store](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/shop\/ \"groovyPost Store\")\n  - [Cart](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/cart\/ \"Shopping Cart\")\n- [My Account](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/my-account\/)\n- [About Us](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/about\/ \"Learn about groovyPost,com\")\n  - [Writing Staff](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/staff\/ \"groovyPost Writing Team\")\n  - [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/contact\/ \"groovyPost Contact Information\")\n  - [Tools & Services We Recommend](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tools-services-we-recommend\/)\n  - [Editorial Policies](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/editorial-policies\/ \"groovyPost Editorial Policies\")\n  - [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/privacy-policy\/ \"groovyPost Privacy Policy\")\n  - [Terms of Service](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/terms\/ \"groovyPost TOS\")\n- [Search](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/search\/ \"Search groovyPost\")\n\n[![groovyPost](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/groovy-logo.png)](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/)\n\n## groovyPost\n\n- [Search](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/search\/ \"Search our Article Archive\")\n- [News](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/news\/ \"Tech News\")\n- [Windows](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/windows\/ \"Microsoft Windows tips, news and reviews\")\n- [macOS](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/macos\/ \"Apple macOS tips, news and reviews\")\n- [Smartphones](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/smartphones\/ \"iPhone and Android mobile tips, news and reviews\")\n- [Microsoft Office](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/microsoft-office\/ \"Microsoft Office tips, news and reviews\")\n- [Google Apps](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/google\/ \"Google apps and services tips, news and reviews\")\n- [Online Privacy](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/privacy\/ \"Online Privacy tips, news and reviews\")\n- [Newsletter](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/emailsub\/ \"Join our free Tech Newsletter\")\n- [Premium\\!](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/support-us\/ \"Premium Subscription\")\n- [My Account](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/my-account\/)\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/news\/)\n\n# Steve Jobs: Apple Co-founder and Chair Dies at 56\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI1MCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1MCIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDUwIDUwIj48cmVjdCB3aWR0aD0iMTAwJSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDAlIiBmaWxsPSIjMDAwMDAwIi8+PC9zdmc+)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/litespeed\/avatar\/694bd4c37bc2c740811591d0244818d9.jpg?ver=1768523128)\n\nBy [Steve Krause](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/author\/mrgroove\/ \"Posts by Steve Krause\")\n\nUpdated\n\nApril 5, 2024\n\n![](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/apple-featured.jpg)\n\n[Steve Jobs died peacefully](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/news\/steve-jobs-dies-apple-remembering\/ \"Remembering Steve Jobs\") today after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer, Apple [confirmed](https:\/\/www.apple.com\/pr\/library\/2011\/10\/05Apple-Media-Advisory.html). He was 56.\n\nJobs, who co-founded Apple with inventor Steve Wozniak in 1976, just last month resigned his post as CEO of the company he revived from near disaster. Jobs, ousted from Apple in 1985, returned in 1997 to engineer what will go down in corporate history as one of the biggest turnarounds of all time. His fierce attention to detail, charismatic stage presence and persistently held view that tech could be art transformed Apple.\n\n![Steve Jobs at Keynote](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI2NDAiIGhlaWdodD0iNDY1IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNjQwIDQ2NSI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iIzAwMDAwMCIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)![Steve Jobs at Keynote](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Steve-Jobs-at-Keynote.png)\n\nApple CEO Tim Cook sent the following email to all Apple employees:\n\n> Team,\n> \n> I have some very sad news to share with all of you. Steve passed away earlier today.\n> \n> Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing  \n>  human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.\n> \n> We are planning a celebration of Steve’s extraordinary life for Apple employees that will take place soon. If you would like to share your thoughts, memories and condolences in the interim, you can simply email rememberingsteve@apple.com.\n> \n> No words can adequately express our sadness at Steve’s death or our gratitude for the opportunity to work with him. We will honor his memory by dedicating ourselves to continuing the work he loved so much.\n> \n> Tim\n\nOn behalf of the groovyPost team, we wish Jobs’ family and friends our deepest sympathies.\n\n![Steve Jobs Passing](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI2NDAiIGhlaWdodD0iMzE3IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNjQwIDMxNyI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iIzAwMDAwMCIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)![Steve Jobs Passing](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Steve-Jobs-Passing_thumb.png)\n\nOn behalf of the groovyPost team, we wish Jobs’ family and friends our deepest sympathies.\n\n*images courtesy of Apple*\n\n9 Comments\n\n#### 9 Comments\n1. Jordan Austin\n   \n   October 5, 2011 at 5:03 pm\n   \n   This is really tragic, he was a visionary for sure.\n   \n   \\-Jordan, groovyPost.com\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/news\/steve-jobs-dies-56-apple\/#comment-259838)\n2. Steve Krause\n   \n   October 5, 2011 at 5:14 pm\n   \n   Wow… Very sad news.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/news\/steve-jobs-dies-56-apple\/#comment-259840)\n3. Brian Burgess\n   \n   October 5, 2011 at 6:32 pm\n   \n   Steve was a giant in the tech world. He was truly a great visionary.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/news\/steve-jobs-dies-56-apple\/#comment-259857)\n4. Techno Sage\n   \n   October 5, 2011 at 6:52 pm\n   \n   Steve, you will be missed by many…\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/news\/steve-jobs-dies-56-apple\/#comment-259863)\n5. Rod Seed\n   \n   October 5, 2011 at 11:36 pm\n   \n   A very sad day today, I wish his family all the best.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/news\/steve-jobs-dies-56-apple\/#comment-259909)\n6. Nathan Berry\n   \n   October 5, 2011 at 11:36 pm\n   \n   Bummer, bummer, bummer…. :(\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/news\/steve-jobs-dies-56-apple\/#comment-259910)\n7. Ann Hofferberth\n   \n   October 6, 2011 at 2:25 am\n   \n   I was shocked and saddened. He was remarkable and although I did not know him personally…I know I am going to miss him\\!\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/news\/steve-jobs-dies-56-apple\/#comment-259947)\n   - Steve Krause\n     \n     October 6, 2011 at 5:48 pm\n     \n     It was a shock. I was certain it was a rumor however I admit, I stared at the Apple home page for a few minutes after it was announced. He was very young.\n     \n     [Reply](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/news\/steve-jobs-dies-56-apple\/#comment-260187)\n8. moop\n   \n   October 7, 2011 at 1:33 pm\n   \n   Why care? 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He was 56.\n\nJobs, who co-founded Apple with inventor Steve Wozniak in 1976, just last month resigned his post as CEO of the company he revived from near disaster. Jobs, ousted from Apple in 1985, returned in 1997 to engineer what will go down in corporate history as one of the biggest turnarounds of all time. His fierce attention to detail, charismatic stage presence and persistently held view that tech could be art transformed Apple.\n\n![Steve Jobs at Keynote](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Steve-Jobs-at-Keynote.png)\n\nApple CEO Tim Cook sent the following email to all Apple employees:\n\n> Team,\n> \n> I have some very sad news to share with all of you. Steve passed away earlier today.\n> \n> Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing  \n>  human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.\n> \n> We are planning a celebration of Steve’s extraordinary life for Apple employees that will take place soon. If you would like to share your thoughts, memories and condolences in the interim, you can simply email rememberingsteve@apple.com.\n> \n> No words can adequately express our sadness at Steve’s death or our gratitude for the opportunity to work with him. We will honor his memory by dedicating ourselves to continuing the work he loved so much.\n> \n> Tim\n\nOn behalf of the groovyPost team, we wish Jobs’ family and friends our deepest sympathies.\n\n![Steve Jobs Passing](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Steve-Jobs-Passing_thumb.png)\n\nOn behalf of the groovyPost team, we wish Jobs’ family and friends our deepest sympathies.\n\n*images courtesy of Apple*\n\n![](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/groovy-logo.png)","meta_canonical":null}

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Meta Title	Steve Jobs: Apple Co-founder and Chair Dies at 56
Meta Description	Steve Jobs died peacefully today after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer, Apple confirmed. He was 56. Jobs, who co-founded Apple with inventor
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Boilerpipe Text	Steve Jobs died peacefully today after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer, Apple confirmed . He was 56. Jobs, who co-founded Apple with inventor Steve Wozniak in 1976, just last month resigned his post as CEO of the company he revived from near disaster. Jobs, ousted from Apple in 1985, returned in 1997 to engineer what will go down in corporate history as one of the biggest turnarounds of all time. His fierce attention to detail, charismatic stage presence and persistently held view that tech could be art transformed Apple. Apple CEO Tim Cook sent the following email to all Apple employees: Team, I have some very sad news to share with all of you. Steve passed away earlier today. Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple. We are planning a celebration of Steve’s extraordinary life for Apple employees that will take place soon. If you would like to share your thoughts, memories and condolences in the interim, you can simply email rememberingsteve@apple.com. No words can adequately express our sadness at Steve’s death or our gratitude for the opportunity to work with him. We will honor his memory by dedicating ourselves to continuing the work he loved so much. Tim On behalf of the groovyPost team, we wish Jobs’ family and friends our deepest sympathies. On behalf of the groovyPost team, we wish Jobs’ family and friends our deepest sympathies. images courtesy of Apple
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He was 56. Jobs, who co-founded Apple with inventor Steve Wozniak in 1976, just last month resigned his post as CEO of the company he revived from near disaster. Jobs, ousted from Apple in 1985, returned in 1997 to engineer what will go down in corporate history as one of the biggest turnarounds of all time. His fierce attention to detail, charismatic stage presence and persistently held view that tech could be art transformed Apple. ![Steve Jobs at Keynote](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI2NDAiIGhlaWdodD0iNDY1IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNjQwIDQ2NSI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iIzAwMDAwMCIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)![Steve Jobs at Keynote](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Steve-Jobs-at-Keynote.png) Apple CEO Tim Cook sent the following email to all Apple employees: > Team, > > I have some very sad news to share with all of you. Steve passed away earlier today. > > Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing > human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple. > > We are planning a celebration of Steve’s extraordinary life for Apple employees that will take place soon. If you would like to share your thoughts, memories and condolences in the interim, you can simply email rememberingsteve@apple.com. > > No words can adequately express our sadness at Steve’s death or our gratitude for the opportunity to work with him. We will honor his memory by dedicating ourselves to continuing the work he loved so much. > > Tim On behalf of the groovyPost team, we wish Jobs’ family and friends our deepest sympathies. ![Steve Jobs Passing](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI2NDAiIGhlaWdodD0iMzE3IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNjQwIDMxNyI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iIzAwMDAwMCIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)![Steve Jobs Passing](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Steve-Jobs-Passing_thumb.png) On behalf of the groovyPost team, we wish Jobs’ family and friends our deepest sympathies. images courtesy of Apple 9 Comments #### 9 Comments 1. Jordan Austin October 5, 2011 at 5:03 pm This is really tragic, he was a visionary for sure. \-Jordan, groovyPost.com [Reply](https://www.groovypost.com/news/steve-jobs-dies-56-apple/#comment-259838) 2. Steve Krause October 5, 2011 at 5:14 pm Wow… Very sad news. [Reply](https://www.groovypost.com/news/steve-jobs-dies-56-apple/#comment-259840) 3. Brian Burgess October 5, 2011 at 6:32 pm Steve was a giant in the tech world. He was truly a great visionary. [Reply](https://www.groovypost.com/news/steve-jobs-dies-56-apple/#comment-259857) 4. Techno Sage October 5, 2011 at 6:52 pm Steve, you will be missed by many… [Reply](https://www.groovypost.com/news/steve-jobs-dies-56-apple/#comment-259863) 5. Rod Seed October 5, 2011 at 11:36 pm A very sad day today, I wish his family all the best. [Reply](https://www.groovypost.com/news/steve-jobs-dies-56-apple/#comment-259909) 6. Nathan Berry October 5, 2011 at 11:36 pm Bummer, bummer, bummer…. :( [Reply](https://www.groovypost.com/news/steve-jobs-dies-56-apple/#comment-259910) 7. Ann Hofferberth October 6, 2011 at 2:25 am I was shocked and saddened. He was remarkable and although I did not know him personally…I know I am going to miss him\! [Reply](https://www.groovypost.com/news/steve-jobs-dies-56-apple/#comment-259947) - Steve Krause October 6, 2011 at 5:48 pm It was a shock. I was certain it was a rumor however I admit, I stared at the Apple home page for a few minutes after it was announced. He was very young. [Reply](https://www.groovypost.com/news/steve-jobs-dies-56-apple/#comment-260187) 8. moop October 7, 2011 at 1:33 pm Why care? Another dictator dies…. 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Readable Markdown	![](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/apple-featured.jpg) [Steve Jobs died peacefully](https://www.groovypost.com/news/steve-jobs-dies-apple-remembering/ "Remembering Steve Jobs") today after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer, Apple [confirmed](https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2011/10/05Apple-Media-Advisory.html). He was 56. Jobs, who co-founded Apple with inventor Steve Wozniak in 1976, just last month resigned his post as CEO of the company he revived from near disaster. Jobs, ousted from Apple in 1985, returned in 1997 to engineer what will go down in corporate history as one of the biggest turnarounds of all time. His fierce attention to detail, charismatic stage presence and persistently held view that tech could be art transformed Apple. ![Steve Jobs at Keynote](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Steve-Jobs-at-Keynote.png) Apple CEO Tim Cook sent the following email to all Apple employees: > Team, > > I have some very sad news to share with all of you. Steve passed away earlier today. > > Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing > human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple. > > We are planning a celebration of Steve’s extraordinary life for Apple employees that will take place soon. If you would like to share your thoughts, memories and condolences in the interim, you can simply email rememberingsteve@apple.com. > > No words can adequately express our sadness at Steve’s death or our gratitude for the opportunity to work with him. We will honor his memory by dedicating ourselves to continuing the work he loved so much. > > Tim On behalf of the groovyPost team, we wish Jobs’ family and friends our deepest sympathies. ![Steve Jobs Passing](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Steve-Jobs-Passing_thumb.png) On behalf of the groovyPost team, we wish Jobs’ family and friends our deepest sympathies. images courtesy of Apple ![](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/groovy-logo.png)
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