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'''Balmedie''' ({{lang-gd|Baile Mheadhain}}) is a large village in [[Aberdeenshire]] in [[Scotland]]. It lies north of the city of [[Aberdeen]], in the [[civil parish]] of [[Belhelvie]]. The long and wide beach is bordered by an extensive [[sand dune|dune]] system that stretches {{convert|14|mi|km}} from Aberdeen to just north of the [[Ythan Estuary]] at [[Newburgh, Aberdeenshire|Newburgh]]. The dynamic dunes has [[marram grass]] as the principal vegetation. They support a large array of wildlife. Two watercourses make their way to the sea within the area creating ribbons of wetland vegetation along their course. The area lies within the [[Sands of Forvie]] [[Site of Special Scientific Interest]], the fifth largest [[sand dune]] system in Britain.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://gateway.snh.gov.uk/sitelink/documentview.jsp?p_pa_code=1404&p_Doc_Type_ID=1| title=Sands of Forvie and Ythan Estuary SSSI: Citation| format=PDF| author=SNH| accessdate=7 September 2013}}</ref>
'''Balmedie''' ({{langx|gd|Baile Mheadhain}}) is a large village in [[Aberdeenshire]] in [[Scotland]]. It lies north of the city of [[Aberdeen]], in the [[civil parish]] of [[Belhelvie]]. The long and wide beach is bordered by an extensive [[sand dune|dune]] system that stretches {{convert|14|mi|km}} from Aberdeen to just north of the [[Ythan Estuary]] at [[Newburgh, Aberdeenshire|Newburgh]]. The dynamic dunes have [[marram grass]] as the principal vegetation. They support a large array of wildlife. Two watercourses make their way to the sea within the area creating ribbons of wetland vegetation along their course. The village is near the [[Sands of Forvie]] [[Site of Special Scientific Interest]], the fifth largest [[sand dune]] system in Britain; this is an integral part of the [[Ythan Estuary]], which separates the sands from Balmedie Beach.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://gateway.snh.gov.uk/sitelink/documentview.jsp?p_pa_code=1404&p_Doc_Type_ID=1| title=Sands of Forvie and Ythan Estuary SSSI: Citation| format=PDF| author=SNH| access-date=7 September 2013| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160115093106/http://gateway.snh.gov.uk/sitelink/documentview.jsp?p_pa_code=1404&p_Doc_Type_ID=1| archive-date=15 January 2016| url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Balmedie village==
==Balmedie village==
The village's facilities include a [[primary school]], a small library and a sports centre. Shops include a small supermarket, a pharmacy, a [[fish and chip]] shop, Indian takeaway and a convenience store/post office. Other services include a car mechanic, and the ''White Horse Inn'' (a hotel, bar and restaurant). In 2007, [[Barratt Developments]] established its ''Barratt Homes North Scotland'' headquarters in Balmedie. [[Stagecoach East Scotland]] provides 'Bluebird' bus services linking the area with [[Aberdeen]], [[Ellon, Aberdeenshire|Ellon]], [[Fraserburgh]] and [[Peterhead]].
The village's facilities include a [[primary school]], a small library and a sports centre. Shops include a small supermarket, a pharmacy, a [[fish and chip]] shop, Chinese takeaway and a convenience store/post office. Other services include a car mechanic, and the ''White Horse Inn'' (a hotel, bar and restaurant). In 2007, [[Barratt Developments]] established its ''Barratt Homes North Scotland'' headquarters in Balmedie. [[Stagecoach East Scotland]] provides 'Bluebird' bus services linking the area with [[Aberdeen]], [[Ellon, Aberdeenshire|Ellon]], [[Fraserburgh]] and [[Peterhead]].


There are four small play parks in Balmedie there are also two full-sized football pitches where amateur side Trophies International play their home matches. Footballers [[Cammy Smith]] and [[Scott Wright (footballer)|Scott Wright]] were both raised in the village.<ref name=dream>{{cite web |title=RedMatchday Feature: Living the dream |url=https://www.afc.co.uk/2014/07/28/redmatchday-feature-living-the-dream/ |publisher=Aberdeen FC |date=28 July 2014 |accessdate=18 February 2019}}</ref>
There are four small play parks in Balmedie; there are also two full-sized football pitches where amateur side Trophies International play their home matches.


==Balmedie Country Park==
==Balmedie Country Park==
The Balmedie Country Park provides amenities within the dunes for visitors, including parking, toilets, wooden walkways across the sands and streams, picnic areas with barbecues, and a swing park with a fishing theme. The park is often used by horse riders as a starting / finishing point for beach rides with room to park a horsebox or trailer.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://aberdeenshire.gov.uk/countryparks/locations/balmedie.asp| title=Balmedie Country Park| publisher=Aberdeenshire Council| accessdate=2007-05-06|url-status = dead| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070404105227/http://aberdeenshire.gov.uk/countryparks/locations/balmedie.asp| archivedate=2007-04-04| df=}}</ref> The beach is also known for its vast dunes.
The Balmedie Country Park provides amenities within the dunes for visitors, including parking, toilets, wooden walkways across the sands and streams, picnic areas with barbecues, and a swing park with a fishing theme. The park is often used by horse riders as a starting / finishing point for beach rides with room to park a horsebox or trailer.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://aberdeenshire.gov.uk/countryparks/locations/balmedie.asp| title=Balmedie Country Park| publisher=Aberdeenshire Council| access-date=2007-05-06|url-status = dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070404105227/http://aberdeenshire.gov.uk/countryparks/locations/balmedie.asp| archive-date=2007-04-04}}</ref> The beach is also known for its vast dunes.


The park is open during the hours of daylight every day of the year. Over the years the beach has won a number of awards.{{Citation needed|date=May 2007}}
The park is open during the hours of daylight every day of the year. Over the years the beach has won a number of awards.{{Citation needed|date=May 2007}}


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During the [[World War II|Second World War]], Balmedie Beach was designated as a bomb cemetery. Defused and [[Unexploded ordnance|unexploded bombs]] from [[Luftwaffe]] raids in Aberdeen were brought here to be cleaned of explosives or detonated on the foreshore. Three pillboxes were built on the dunes at Balmedie to protect a small radar station consisting of three masts. Anti-tank blocks are also located in the dunes along with remains of the barbed wire defences just to the north.
There is an unofficial naturist area on the beach, a stretch of the beach behind the Blackdog Firing Range. Access can be gained by walking down the beach towards Aberdeen from the Balmedie Country park car park, or by access through the firing range. Range in use is designated by red flags flying in various areas around the range.

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During the Second World War, Balmedie beach was designated as a bomb cemetery. Defused and unexploded bombs from Luftwaffe raids in Aberdeen were brought here to be cleaned of explosives or detonated on the foreshore. Three pillboxes were built on the dunes at Balmedie to protect a small radar station consisting of three masts. Anti-tank blocks are also located in the dunes along with remains of the barbed wire defences just to the north.


==Menie Estate==
==Menie Estate==
[[File:Menie House 02.JPG|thumb|left|alt=Menie House in 2013|Menie House in 2013]]
[[File:Menie House 02.JPG|thumb|left|alt=Menie House in 2013|Menie House in 2013]]
Menie House is a grand 14th-century country property surrounded by over {{convert|200|acre|ha}} of private land, collectively known as the Menie Estate. The house was designed by the Aberdeen architect [[John Smith (architect)|John Smith]] for George Turner around 1835. It is listed as category B by [[Historic Scotland]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Menie House (Ref:2787)|url=http://hsewsf.sedsh.gov.uk/pls/htmldb/f?p=2200:15:0::::BUILDING,HL:2787,Menie%20House|publisher=Historic Scotland|accessdate=7 September 2013}}</ref>
Menie House is a grand 14th-century country property surrounded by over {{convert|200|acre|ha}} of private land, collectively known as the Menie Estate. The house was designed by the Aberdeen architect [[John Smith (architect)|John Smith]] for George Turner around 1835. It is listed as category B by [[Historic Scotland]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Menie House (Ref:2787)|url=http://hsewsf.sedsh.gov.uk/pls/htmldb/f?p=2200:15:0::::BUILDING,HL:2787,Menie%20House|publisher=Historic Scotland|access-date=7 September 2013}}</ref>


During the Second World War, a beach minefield was laid beside the Mill of Menie in case of a German invasion. The minefield was cleared by the 11th Coy Bomb Disposal under Major W.M. Hewitt of the Royal Engineers. During construction of the Menie golf course, the rusting harmless fragments of a landmine were found.
During the Second World War, a beach minefield was laid beside the Mill of Menie in case of a German invasion. The minefield was cleared by the 11th Coy Bomb Disposal under Major W.M. Hewitt of the Royal Engineers. During construction of the Menie golf course, the rusting harmless fragments of a landmine were found.


In 2006 American investor<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=mTB6Ip_FW-UC|title=Taming the Beast: Wall Street's Imperfect Answers to Making Money|last=Light|first=Larry|publisher=John Wiley & Sons|year=2012|isbn=978-1-118-08420-5|page=157}}</ref> (and future [[U.S. President]]) [[Donald Trump]] purchased a large part of the estate and proposed to build an extensive development, including two 18-hole [[golf course]]s, a 450-room hotel, conference centre and spa, 36 golf villas, 950 [[holiday home]]s, accommodation for 400 staff and residential developments comprising 500 houses. Although this would substantially damage [[habitat]] at a [[Site of Special Scientific Interest]], according to analysis by [[Scottish Natural Heritage]],<ref>The Press and Journal, Aberdeen, Scotland, August 6, 2007, page 3</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Donald_Trump_to_build_£300m_%22golfing_paradise%22_in_rural_Scotland| author=wikinews| title=golfing paradise| accessdate=2007-05-05}}</ref> planning officials from [[Aberdeenshire Council]] recommended approval of the development.<ref>Aberdeen Evening Express, Aberdeen, Scotland, September 12, 2007, page 4</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisaberdeen.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=202847&command=displayContent&sourceNode=219244&contentPK=18369077&folderPk=102795&pNodeId=219246 |title=Trump's £1 billion golf complex wins planners' approval |accessdate=2007-10-24 }}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> This subject was covered by documentary film maker Anthony Baxter in his 2011 film ''[[You've Been Trumped]]''. [[File:Trump Intl Link - Menie Estate Course clubhouse.JPG|thumb|Trump links at Menie]]
In 2006, [[Donald Trump]] purchased a large part of the estate and proposed to build an extensive development, including two 18-hole [[golf course]]s, a 450-room hotel, conference centre and spa, 36 golf villas, 950 [[holiday home]]s, accommodation for 400 staff and residential developments comprising 500 houses. Although this would substantially damage [[habitat]] at a [[Site of Special Scientific Interest]], according to analysis by [[Scottish Natural Heritage]],<ref>The Press and Journal, Aberdeen, Scotland, August 6, 2007, page 3</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Donald_Trump_to_build_£300m_%22golfing_paradise%22_in_rural_Scotland| author=wikinews| title=golfing paradise| access-date=2007-05-05}}</ref> planning officials from [[Aberdeenshire Council]] recommended approval of the development.<ref>Aberdeen Evening Express, Aberdeen, Scotland, September 12, 2007, page 4</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisaberdeen.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=202847&command=displayContent&sourceNode=219244&contentPK=18369077&folderPk=102795&pNodeId=219246 |title=Trump's £1 billion golf complex wins planners' approval |access-date=2007-10-24 }}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> This subject was covered by documentary film maker Anthony Baxter in his 2011 film ''[[You've Been Trumped]]''. [[File:Trump Intl Link - Menie Estate Course clubhouse.JPG|thumb|Trump links at Menie]]


===Legal dispute===
===Legal dispute===
{{main|Trump International Golf Club Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers}}
{{main|Trump International Golf Club Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers}}
In December 2015 Trump's attempt to prevent a windfarm being built within sight of his golf course was dismissed by five justices at the [[Supreme Court of the United Kingdom|Supreme Court]]. Commenting on the decision, former [[First Minister of Scotland|Scottish First Minister]] [[Alex Salmond]] branded Trump "three times a loser", in reference to his losses in lower Scottish courts leading up to the Supreme Court case. A spokesman for the [[Trump Organisation]] responded to Salmond's comment by saying: "Does anyone care what this man thinks? He’s a hasbeen and totally irrelevant."<ref>{{cite news|author=Owen Bowcott Legal affairs correspondent, and Esther Addley |url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/dec/16/donald-trump-loses-appeal-windfarms-scottish-golf-course |title=Alex Salmond brands Trump 'loser' after judges reject windfarm appeal &#124; Environment |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |date=December 16, 2015 |accessdate=December 16, 2015}}</ref>
In December 2015, Trump's attempt to prevent a windfarm being built within sight of his golf course was dismissed by five justices at the [[Supreme Court of the United Kingdom|Supreme Court]]. Commenting on the decision, former [[First Minister of Scotland|Scottish First Minister]] [[Alex Salmond]] branded Trump "three times a loser", in reference to his losses in lower Scottish courts leading up to the Supreme Court case. A spokesman for the [[Trump Organization]] responded to Salmond's comment by saying: "Does anyone care what this man thinks? He’s a hasbeen and totally irrelevant."<ref>{{cite news|author=Owen Bowcott Legal affairs correspondent, and Esther Addley |url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/dec/16/donald-trump-loses-appeal-windfarms-scottish-golf-course |title=Alex Salmond brands Trump 'loser' after judges reject windfarm appeal &#124; Environment |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |date=December 16, 2015 |access-date=December 16, 2015}}</ref>


The director of [[WWF (conservation organization)|WWF]] Scotland stated, "This result is great news for Scotland and for all those interested in tackling climate change and creating jobs".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-35106581 |title=Donald Trump loses wind farm legal challenge |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=16 December 2015 |website=BBC News Online |accessdate=15 February 2016}}</ref>
The director of [[WWF (conservation organization)|WWF]] Scotland stated, "This result is great news for Scotland and for all those interested in [[Climate change mitigation|tackling climate change]] and creating jobs".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-35106581 |title=Donald Trump loses wind farm legal challenge |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=16 December 2015 |website=BBC News Online |access-date=15 February 2016}}</ref>


[[Vattenfall]] decided to proceed with 11 turbines in the 92&nbsp;MW wind farm in July 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-36854835 |title=Vattenfall to invest £300m in Aberdeen offshore wind farm |date=21 July 2016 |website=BBC News Online}}</ref> The project, formally named the [[European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre]], was completed in late 2018.<ref name=BBCopening>{{cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=Aberdeen offshore wind project opposed by Trump officially opening|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-45446189|work=BBC News|location=NE Scotland, Orkney & Shetland|date=7 September 2018|accessdate=18 February 2019}}</ref>
[[Vattenfall]] decided to proceed with 11 turbines in the 92&nbsp;MW wind farm in July 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-36854835 |title=Vattenfall to invest £300m in Aberdeen offshore wind farm |date=21 July 2016 |website=BBC News Online}}</ref> The project, formally named the [[European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre]], was completed in late 2018.<ref name=BBCopening>{{cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=Aberdeen offshore wind project opposed by Trump officially opening|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-45446189|work=BBC News|location=NE Scotland, Orkney & Shetland|date=7 September 2018|access-date=18 February 2019}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070819031206/http://freespace.virgin.net/three.merlin/webcam2.html Webcam view from Merlin Terrace Newburgh n/r Balmedie]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070819031206/http://freespace.virgin.net/three.merlin/webcam2.html Webcam view from Merlin Terrace Newburgh n/r Balmedie]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20101020231216/http://robinwilson.net/menie3/menie.html Panorama of the Menie Estate dune system] (QuickTime required)
*[http://www.whitehorseinn.co.uk/ White Horse Inn Hotel, Bar and Restaurant]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20101120122138/http://british-naturism.org.uk/beaches/beaches_detail.asp?beach_ID=57 British Naturism, Balmedie Beach]
*[http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/balnagask/meniewebsite/ Photographic Record of developments at Menie Links Golf]


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Sand dunes at Balmedie in 2006
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57°15′N 2°03′W / 57.25°N 02.05°W / 57.25; -02.05

Balmedie (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Mheadhain) is a large village in Aberdeenshire in Scotland. It lies north of the city of Aberdeen, in the civil parish of Belhelvie. The long and wide beach is bordered by an extensive dune system that stretches 14 miles (23 km) from Aberdeen to just north of the Ythan Estuary at Newburgh. The dynamic dunes have marram grass as the principal vegetation. They support a large array of wildlife. Two watercourses make their way to the sea within the area creating ribbons of wetland vegetation along their course. The village is near the Sands of Forvie Site of Special Scientific Interest, the fifth largest sand dune system in Britain; this is an integral part of the Ythan Estuary, which separates the sands from Balmedie Beach.[2]

Balmedie village

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The village's facilities include a primary school, a small library and a sports centre. Shops include a small supermarket, a pharmacy, a fish and chip shop, Chinese takeaway and a convenience store/post office. Other services include a car mechanic, and the White Horse Inn (a hotel, bar and restaurant). In 2007, Barratt Developments established its Barratt Homes North Scotland headquarters in Balmedie. Stagecoach East Scotland provides 'Bluebird' bus services linking the area with Aberdeen, Ellon, Fraserburgh and Peterhead.

There are four small play parks in Balmedie; there are also two full-sized football pitches where amateur side Trophies International play their home matches.

Balmedie Country Park

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The Balmedie Country Park provides amenities within the dunes for visitors, including parking, toilets, wooden walkways across the sands and streams, picnic areas with barbecues, and a swing park with a fishing theme. The park is often used by horse riders as a starting / finishing point for beach rides with room to park a horsebox or trailer.[3] The beach is also known for its vast dunes.

The park is open during the hours of daylight every day of the year. Over the years the beach has won a number of awards.[citation needed]

During the Second World War, Balmedie Beach was designated as a bomb cemetery. Defused and unexploded bombs from Luftwaffe raids in Aberdeen were brought here to be cleaned of explosives or detonated on the foreshore. Three pillboxes were built on the dunes at Balmedie to protect a small radar station consisting of three masts. Anti-tank blocks are also located in the dunes along with remains of the barbed wire defences just to the north.

Menie Estate

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Menie House in 2013
Menie House in 2013

Menie House is a grand 14th-century country property surrounded by over 200 acres (81 ha) of private land, collectively known as the Menie Estate. The house was designed by the Aberdeen architect John Smith for George Turner around 1835. It is listed as category B by Historic Scotland.[4]

During the Second World War, a beach minefield was laid beside the Mill of Menie in case of a German invasion. The minefield was cleared by the 11th Coy Bomb Disposal under Major W.M. Hewitt of the Royal Engineers. During construction of the Menie golf course, the rusting harmless fragments of a landmine were found.

In 2006, Donald Trump purchased a large part of the estate and proposed to build an extensive development, including two 18-hole golf courses, a 450-room hotel, conference centre and spa, 36 golf villas, 950 holiday homes, accommodation for 400 staff and residential developments comprising 500 houses. Although this would substantially damage habitat at a Site of Special Scientific Interest, according to analysis by Scottish Natural Heritage,[5][6] planning officials from Aberdeenshire Council recommended approval of the development.[7][8] This subject was covered by documentary film maker Anthony Baxter in his 2011 film You've Been Trumped.

Trump links at Menie
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Main article: Trump International Golf Club Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers

In December 2015, Trump's attempt to prevent a windfarm being built within sight of his golf course was dismissed by five justices at the Supreme Court. Commenting on the decision, former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond branded Trump "three times a loser", in reference to his losses in lower Scottish courts leading up to the Supreme Court case. A spokesman for the Trump Organization responded to Salmond's comment by saying: "Does anyone care what this man thinks? He’s a hasbeen and totally irrelevant."[9]

The director of WWF Scotland stated, "This result is great news for Scotland and for all those interested in tackling climate change and creating jobs".[10]

Vattenfall decided to proceed with 11 turbines in the 92 MW wind farm in July 2016.[11] The project, formally named the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre, was completed in late 2018.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Mid-2020 Population Estimates for Settlements and Localities in Scotland". National Records of Scotland. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  2. ^ SNH. "Sands of Forvie and Ythan Estuary SSSI: Citation". Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 January 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
  3. ^ "Balmedie Country Park". Aberdeenshire Council. Archived from the original on 4 April 2007. Retrieved 6 May 2007.
  4. ^ "Menie House (Ref:2787)". Historic Scotland. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
  5. ^ The Press and Journal, Aberdeen, Scotland, August 6, 2007, page 3
  6. ^ wikinews. "golfing paradise". Retrieved 5 May 2007.
  7. ^ Aberdeen Evening Express, Aberdeen, Scotland, September 12, 2007, page 4
  8. ^ "Trump's £1 billion golf complex wins planners' approval". Retrieved 24 October 2007.[permanent dead link‍]
  9. ^ Owen Bowcott Legal affairs correspondent, and Esther Addley (16 December 2015). "Alex Salmond brands Trump 'loser' after judges reject windfarm appeal | Environment". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 December 2015. {{cite news}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  10. ^ "Donald Trump loses wind farm legal challenge". BBC News Online. 16 December 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  11. ^ "Vattenfall to invest £300m in Aberdeen offshore wind farm". BBC News Online. 21 July 2016.
  12. ^ "Aberdeen offshore wind project opposed by Trump officially opening". BBC News. NE Scotland, Orkney & Shetland. 7 September 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
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