[Travelandtourism] Travelandtourism Digest, Vol 75, Issue 2

cheryl echevarria cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com
Thu Oct 6 09:58:20 UTC 2011


Scott, when you have a few minutes, can you please introduce yourself and what you do as well.

Many on here would be really interested to that.

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Scott Rains<mailto:srains at oco.net> 
  To: travelandtourism at nfbnet.org<mailto:travelandtourism at nfbnet.org> ; travelandtourism at nfbnet.org<mailto:travelandtourism at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2011 5:28 AM
  Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] Travelandtourism Digest, Vol 75, Issue 2


  Hey ya'll. yes, I'm reading this. My laptop died yesterday but resurrected 
  today. I am in Barbados consulting with the government on tourism at the 
  invitation of NfB member Senator Kerryann Ifil


  Scott Rains

  The Rolling Rains Report

  http://www.rollingrains.com/<http://www.rollingrains.com/>

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  >    1. Re: Blind Fishing:  Lawrence Euteneier (Rakesh Chand)
  >    2. Re: Blind Fishing:  Lawrence Euteneier (cheryl echevarria)
  >    3. Re: Blind Fishing:  Lawrence Euteneier (cheryl echevarria)
  >    4. international cane travel (John Davis)
  > 
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  > 
  > Message: 1
  > Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2011 21:17:06 +1300
  > From: "Rakesh Chand" <chand at connect.com.fj<mailto:chand at connect.com.fj>>
  > To: "'NFB Travel and Tourism Division List'"
  > <travelandtourism at nfbnet.org<mailto:travelandtourism at nfbnet.org>>
  > Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] Blind Fishing:  Lawrence Euteneier
  > Message-ID: <61499E2BD5BE477F82D5D425A923CED0 at ChandFujitsu<mailto:61499E2BD5BE477F82D5D425A923CED0 at ChandFujitsu>>
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  > 
  > Hi Cheryl,
  > 
  > 
  > Meant to post this observation long ago but, have been certainly 
  hesitant!
  > 
  > 
  > Apologies guys, it's got nothing to do with the posting below...
  > 
  > 
  > I've traveled approximately 6 to 7 countries and surprisingly, wasn't 
  too,
  > impressed at the LA Airport last year when I was asked to sit on a
  > wheel-chair after 11 hours of sitting down in  a flight!
  > 
  > 
  > I was told that if I didn't sit down on a chair I wouldn't get a service
  > which was offered to  people with disabilities in the US...
  > 
  > 
  > Now that our country is celevrating White-Cane Awareness week, I'm forced 
  to
  > ask what's the value of a person traveling with a Cane at LA Airport? Do
  > they have a choice to walk with a sighted-guide a service that many 
  airports
  > provide?
  > 
  > 
  > I'd imagine US is being the best in Universal Disability wonder if there 
  has
  > been enough advocacy for White-Cane users?
  > 
  > 
  > Certainly meant for no offence but just a simple disscussion...
  > 
  > 
  > Raks
  > 
  > -----Original Message-----
  > From: travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.org>
  > [mailto:travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl 
  echevarria
  > Sent: Wednesday, 5 October 2011 1:22 a.m.
  > To: travelandtourism
  > Subject: [Travelandtourism] Blind Fishing: Lawrence Euteneier
  > 
  > Hello all:
  > 
  > A new friend of mine, who I met at this year's national convention in
  > Orlando, Dr. Scott Rains, he is not blind he is and if Scott is reading 
  this
  > can correct me if I am wrong he is a paraplegic, and does the Rolling 
  Rains
  > blog, and also was with the Benetech table and bookshare.
  > 
  > Scott fights for all disability rights in the way of the travel and 
  tourism
  > industry in a world wide area. currently he is in Barbados as the just 
  like
  > I am trying to do with the blind. 
  > 
  > go to the website for more information about him and The Rolling Rains
  > Report
  > http://www.rollingrains.com/about/<http://www.rollingrains.com/about/<http://www.rollingrains.com/about/%3Chttp://www.rollingrains.com/about/>>
  > 
  > Some information he has posted in his blog are wonderful, such as Fully
  > Accessible Barbados is FAB, there are organization like the Barbados 
  Council
  > for the Blind, in fact Scott had a few people with him at convention 
  this
  > year from Barbados and Antigua. I am hoping to get him to speak to us at 
  the
  > 2012 Convention in Dallas. Just to let you know what is going on outside 
  the
  > US.
  > 
  > Now that I have your attention.
  > 
  > One of the activities that I love to do when I travel is go fishing.
  > 
  > Here is an entry from the rollingrains.com/travelogues/  thank you can 
  enjoy
  > from reading his website.
  > 
  > Makeover Suggestion 10: Adaptive Fishing in
  > 
  Barbados<http://www.rollingrains.com/travelogues/2011/09/makeover-10-adaptiv<http://www.rollingrains.com/travelogues/2011/09/makeover-10-adaptiv>

  > e-fishing-in-barbados.html>
  > By Scott Rains<http://www.rollingrains.com/<http://www.rollingrains.com/>> on September 17, 2011 8:18 
  PM |
  > 0
  > 
  Comments<http://www.rollingrains.com/travelogues/2011/09/makeover-10-adaptiv<http://www.rollingrains.com/travelogues/2011/09/makeover-10-adaptiv>

  > e-fishing-in-barbados.html#comments>
  > There are many people who find that fishing is more than just a hobby. It 
  is
  > a way of relaxing and enjoying what life is all about. The feeling of 
  being
  > outdoors is nothing short of perfect and should be enjoyed by everyone.  
  It
  > has been proven that fishing increases attention span, offers social
  > inclusion, a sense of achievement & motor skills development.  
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > There are some wonderful global fishing destinations and the Caribbean is 
  a
  > favourite.  Aruba, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, St. Lucia, Bermuda  and
  > Barbados all have the perfect setting for fishing itineraries.  
  Barbados,
  > however, is the island taking the lead with it's "Fully Accessible 
  Barbados"
  > initiative. "Fishing is a fact of life" in Barbados so what better time 
  to
  > introduce "adaptive fishing" than now.  
  > 
  > 
  > Here are some options which support the fact that fishing can, indeed, 
  be
  > enjoyed by everyone:
  > 
  > 
  > Blind Fishing:  Lawrence Euteneier
  > 
  >  
  > For those who are blind or have vision impairment, meet Lawrence 
  Euteneier,
  > - a gentleman who has been registered as blind since the age of 8 years 
  old.
  > 
  > 
  >  Lawrence   specializes in arranging guided fishing adventures for 
  persons
  > with limited or no sight.
  > 
  > Lawrence says blind fishing is all about "feeling the bite".    He has 
  spent
  > his life researching and trialing gear and techniques proven effective 
  for
  > fishers with vision disabilities.  His guides are trained in 
  sighted-guide
  > techniques and blind etiquette.  Adventures can be arranged from one day 
  to
  > two weeks in length and can include equipment rental, sighted guide
  > assistance, transportation, meals and Accommodation.
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > For those of us who are travel partners, this is a great person to let 
  you
  > clients know about.
  > 
  > Stayed tuned for more.
  > 
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  > 
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  > Message: 2
  > Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2011 05:59:37 -0400
  > From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>>
  > To: "NFB Travel and Tourism Division List"
  > <travelandtourism at nfbnet.org<mailto:travelandtourism at nfbnet.org>>
  > Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] Blind Fishing:  Lawrence Euteneier
  > Message-ID: <BLU162-ds59655758D0674ABB3E6EBA1F80 at phx.gbl<mailto:BLU162-ds59655758D0674ABB3E6EBA1F80 at phx.gbl>>
  > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
  > 
  > Well know your rights, and tell them what you are doing is against the 
  law, and call for a supervisor!!!
  > 
  > I would report this to LAX.
  > 
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  >   ----- Original Message ----- 
  >   From: Rakesh Chand<mailto:chand at connect.com.fj<mailto:chand at connect.com.fj>> 
  >   To: 'NFB Travel and Tourism Division 
  List'<mailto:travelandtourism at nfbnet.org<mailto:travelandtourism at nfbnet.org>> 
  >   Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 4:17 AM
  >   Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] Blind Fishing: Lawrence Euteneier
  > 
  > 
  >   Hi Cheryl,
  > 
  > 
  >   Meant to post this observation long ago but, have been certainly 
  hesitant!
  > 
  > 
  >   Apologies guys, it's got nothing to do with the posting below...
  > 
  > 
  >   I've traveled approximately 6 to 7 countries and surprisingly, wasn't 
  too,
  >   impressed at the LA Airport last year when I was asked to sit on a
  >   wheel-chair after 11 hours of sitting down in  a flight!
  > 
  > 
  >   I was told that if I didn't sit down on a chair I wouldn't get a 
  service
  >   which was offered to  people with disabilities in the US...
  > 
  > 
  >   Now that our country is celevrating White-Cane Awareness week, I'm 
  forced to
  >   ask what's the value of a person traveling with a Cane at LA Airport? 
  Do
  >   they have a choice to walk with a sighted-guide a service that many 
  airports
  >   provide?
  > 
  > 
  >   I'd imagine US is being the best in Universal Disability wonder if 
  there has
  >   been enough advocacy for White-Cane users?
  > 
  > 
  >   Certainly meant for no offence but just a simple disscussion...
  > 
  > 
  >   Raks
  > 
  >   -----Original Message-----
  >   From: 
  travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.o<mailto:travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.o>
  rg>
  >   [mailto:travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl 
  echevarria
  >   Sent: Wednesday, 5 October 2011 1:22 a.m.
  >   To: travelandtourism
  >   Subject: [Travelandtourism] Blind Fishing: Lawrence Euteneier
  > 
  >   Hello all:
  > 
  >   A new friend of mine, who I met at this year's national convention in
  >   Orlando, Dr. Scott Rains, he is not blind he is and if Scott is reading 
  this
  >   can correct me if I am wrong he is a paraplegic, and does the Rolling 
  Rains
  >   blog, and also was with the Benetech table and bookshare.
  > 
  >   Scott fights for all disability rights in the way of the travel and 
  tourism
  >   industry in a world wide area. currently he is in Barbados as the just 
  like
  >   I am trying to do with the blind. 
  > 
  >   go to the website for more information about him and The Rolling Rains
  >   Report
  >   
  http://www.rollingrains.com/about/<http://www.rollingrains.com/about/<http:/<http://www.rollingrains.com/about/%3Chttp://www.rollingrains.com/about/%3Chttp:/>
  /www.rollingrains.com/about/%3Chttp://www.rollingrains.com/about/>>
  > 
  >   Some information he has posted in his blog are wonderful, such as 
  Fully
  >   Accessible Barbados is FAB, there are organization like the Barbados 
  Council
  >   for the Blind, in fact Scott had a few people with him at convention 
  this
  >   year from Barbados and Antigua. I am hoping to get him to speak to us 
  at the
  >   2012 Convention in Dallas. Just to let you know what is going on 
  outside the
  >   US.
  > 
  >   Now that I have your attention.
  > 
  >   One of the activities that I love to do when I travel is go fishing.
  > 
  >   Here is an entry from the rollingrains.com/travelogues/  thank you can 
  enjoy
  >   from reading his website.
  > 
  >   Makeover Suggestion 10: Adaptive Fishing in
  >   
  Barbados<http://www.rollingrains.com/travelogues/2011/09/makeover-10-adaptiv<http://www.rollingrains.com/travelogues/2011/09/makeover-10-adaptiv>
  <http://www.rollingrains.com/travelogues/2011/09/makeover-10-adaptiv<http://www.rollingrains.com/travelogues/2011/09/makeover-10-adaptiv>>
  >   e-fishing-in-barbados.html>
  >   By Scott 
  Rains<http://www.rollingrains.com/<http://www.rollingrains.com/<http://www.rollingrains.com/%3Chttp://www.rollingrains.com/>>> on 
  September 17, 2011 8:18 PM |
  >   0
  >   
  Comments<http://www.rollingrains.com/travelogues/2011/09/makeover-10-adaptiv<http://www.rollingrains.com/travelogues/2011/09/makeover-10-adaptiv>
  <http://www.rollingrains.com/travelogues/2011/09/makeover-10-adaptiv<http://www.rollingrains.com/travelogues/2011/09/makeover-10-adaptiv>>
  >   e-fishing-in-barbados.html#comments>
  >   There are many people who find that fishing is more than just a hobby. 
  It is
  >   a way of relaxing and enjoying what life is all about. The feeling of 
  being
  >   outdoors is nothing short of perfect and should be enjoyed by everyone. 
   It
  >   has been proven that fishing increases attention span, offers social
  >   inclusion, a sense of achievement & motor skills development.  
  > 
  > 
  > 
  >   There are some wonderful global fishing destinations and the Caribbean 
  is a
  >   favourite.  Aruba, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, St. Lucia, Bermuda  
  and
  >   Barbados all have the perfect setting for fishing itineraries.  
  Barbados,
  >   however, is the island taking the lead with it's "Fully Accessible 
  Barbados"
  >   initiative. "Fishing is a fact of life" in Barbados so what better time 
  to
  >   introduce "adaptive fishing" than now.  
  > 
  > 
  >   Here are some options which support the fact that fishing can, indeed, 
  be
  >   enjoyed by everyone:
  > 
  > 
  >   Blind Fishing:  Lawrence Euteneier
  > 
  >    
  >   For those who are blind or have vision impairment, meet Lawrence 
  Euteneier,
  >   - a gentleman who has been registered as blind since the age of 8 years 
  old.
  > 
  > 
  >    Lawrence   specializes in arranging guided fishing adventures for 
  persons
  >   with limited or no sight.
  > 
  >   Lawrence says blind fishing is all about "feeling the bite".    He has 
  spent
  >   his life researching and trialing gear and techniques proven effective 
  for
  >   fishers with vision disabilities.  His guides are trained in 
  sighted-guide
  >   techniques and blind etiquette.  Adventures can be arranged from one 
  day to
  >   two weeks in length and can include equipment rental, sighted guide
  >   assistance, transportation, meals and Accommodation.
  > 
  > 
  > 
  >   For those of us who are travel partners, this is a great person to let 
  you
  >   clients know about.
  > 
  >   Stayed tuned for more.
  > 
  >   Leading the Way in Independent Travel!
  > 
  >   Cheryl Echevarria
  >   
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  the moderator, this confuses everyone to what the main topic was.
  > 
  > Thank you.
  > 
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  > 
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  >   ----- Original Message ----- 
  >   From: Rakesh Chand<mailto:chand at connect.com.fj<mailto:chand at connect.com.fj>> 
  >   To: 'NFB Travel and Tourism Division 
  List'<mailto:travelandtourism at nfbnet.org<mailto:travelandtourism at nfbnet.org>> 
  >   Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 4:17 AM
  >   Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] Blind Fishing: Lawrence Euteneier
  > 
  > 
  >   Hi Cheryl,
  > 
  > 
  >   Meant to post this observation long ago but, have been certainly 
  hesitant!
  > 
  > 
  >   Apologies guys, it's got nothing to do with the posting below...
  > 
  > 
  >   I've traveled approximately 6 to 7 countries and surprisingly, wasn't 
  too,
  >   impressed at the LA Airport last year when I was asked to sit on a
  >   wheel-chair after 11 hours of sitting down in  a flight!
  > 
  > 
  >   I was told that if I didn't sit down on a chair I wouldn't get a 
  service
  >   which was offered to  people with disabilities in the US...
  > 
  > 
  >   Now that our country is celevrating White-Cane Awareness week, I'm 
  forced to
  >   ask what's the value of a person traveling with a Cane at LA Airport? 
  Do
  >   they have a choice to walk with a sighted-guide a service that many 
  airports
  >   provide?
  > 
  > 
  >   I'd imagine US is being the best in Universal Disability wonder if 
  there has
  >   been enough advocacy for White-Cane users?
  > 
  > 
  >   Certainly meant for no offence but just a simple disscussion...
  > 
  > 
  >   Raks
  > 
  >   -----Original Message-----
  >   From: 
  travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.o<mailto:travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.o>
  rg>
  >   [mailto:travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl 
  echevarria
  >   Sent: Wednesday, 5 October 2011 1:22 a.m.
  >   To: travelandtourism
  >   Subject: [Travelandtourism] Blind Fishing: Lawrence Euteneier
  > 
  >   Hello all:
  > 
  >   A new friend of mine, who I met at this year's national convention in
  >   Orlando, Dr. Scott Rains, he is not blind he is and if Scott is reading 
  this
  >   can correct me if I am wrong he is a paraplegic, and does the Rolling 
  Rains
  >   blog, and also was with the Benetech table and bookshare.
  > 
  >   Scott fights for all disability rights in the way of the travel and 
  tourism
  >   industry in a world wide area. currently he is in Barbados as the just 
  like
  >   I am trying to do with the blind. 
  > 
  >   go to the website for more information about him and The Rolling Rains
  >   Report
  >   
  http://www.rollingrains.com/about/<http://www.rollingrains.com/about/<http:/<http://www.rollingrains.com/about/%3Chttp://www.rollingrains.com/about/%3Chttp:/>
  /www.rollingrains.com/about/%3Chttp://www.rollingrains.com/about/>>
  > 
  >   Some information he has posted in his blog are wonderful, such as 
  Fully
  >   Accessible Barbados is FAB, there are organization like the Barbados 
  Council
  >   for the Blind, in fact Scott had a few people with him at convention 
  this
  >   year from Barbados and Antigua. I am hoping to get him to speak to us 
  at the
  >   2012 Convention in Dallas. Just to let you know what is going on 
  outside the
  >   US.
  > 
  >   Now that I have your attention.
  > 
  >   One of the activities that I love to do when I travel is go fishing.
  > 
  >   Here is an entry from the rollingrains.com/travelogues/  thank you can 
  enjoy
  >   from reading his website.
  > 
  >   Makeover Suggestion 10: Adaptive Fishing in
  >   
  Barbados<http://www.rollingrains.com/travelogues/2011/09/makeover-10-adaptiv<http://www.rollingrains.com/travelogues/2011/09/makeover-10-adaptiv>
  <http://www.rollingrains.com/travelogues/2011/09/makeover-10-adaptiv<http://www.rollingrains.com/travelogues/2011/09/makeover-10-adaptiv>>
  >   e-fishing-in-barbados.html>
  >   By Scott 
  Rains<http://www.rollingrains.com/<http://www.rollingrains.com/<http://www.rollingrains.com/%3Chttp://www.rollingrains.com/>>> on 
  September 17, 2011 8:18 PM |
  >   0
  >   
  Comments<http://www.rollingrains.com/travelogues/2011/09/makeover-10-adaptiv<http://www.rollingrains.com/travelogues/2011/09/makeover-10-adaptiv>
  <http://www.rollingrains.com/travelogues/2011/09/makeover-10-adaptiv<http://www.rollingrains.com/travelogues/2011/09/makeover-10-adaptiv>>
  >   e-fishing-in-barbados.html#comments>
  >   There are many people who find that fishing is more than just a hobby. 
  It is
  >   a way of relaxing and enjoying what life is all about. The feeling of 
  being
  >   outdoors is nothing short of perfect and should be enjoyed by everyone. 
   It
  >   has been proven that fishing increases attention span, offers social
  >   inclusion, a sense of achievement & motor skills development.  
  > 
  > 
  > 
  >   There are some wonderful global fishing destinations and the Caribbean 
  is a
  >   favourite.  Aruba, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, St. Lucia, Bermuda  
  and
  >   Barbados all have the perfect setting for fishing itineraries.  
  Barbados,
  >   however, is the island taking the lead with it's "Fully Accessible 
  Barbados"
  >   initiative. "Fishing is a fact of life" in Barbados so what better time 
  to
  >   introduce "adaptive fishing" than now.  
  > 
  > 
  >   Here are some options which support the fact that fishing can, indeed, 
  be
  >   enjoyed by everyone:
  > 
  > 
  >   Blind Fishing:  Lawrence Euteneier
  > 
  >    
  >   For those who are blind or have vision impairment, meet Lawrence 
  Euteneier,
  >   - a gentleman who has been registered as blind since the age of 8 years 
  old.
  > 
  > 
  >    Lawrence   specializes in arranging guided fishing adventures for 
  persons
  >   with limited or no sight.
  > 
  >   Lawrence says blind fishing is all about "feeling the bite".    He has 
  spent
  >   his life researching and trialing gear and techniques proven effective 
  for
  >   fishers with vision disabilities.  His guides are trained in 
  sighted-guide
  >   techniques and blind etiquette.  Adventures can be arranged from one 
  day to
  >   two weeks in length and can include equipment rental, sighted guide
  >   assistance, transportation, meals and Accommodation.
  > 
  > 
  > 
  >   For those of us who are travel partners, this is a great person to let 
  you
  >   clients know about.
  > 
  >   Stayed tuned for more.
  > 
  >   Leading the Way in Independent Travel!
  > 
  >   Cheryl Echevarria
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  > Message: 4
  > Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2011 12:34:42 -0400
  > From: John Davis <john.davis817 at gmail.com<mailto:john.davis817 at gmail.com>>
  > To: travelandtourism at nfbnet.org<mailto:travelandtourism at nfbnet.org>, blindtlk at nfbnet.org<mailto:blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
  > Subject: [Travelandtourism] international cane travel
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  > Hi,
  > 
  > I'm thinking of traveling abroad with some friends soon for a few
  > weeks. I've never left the country before, but our plan is to see
  > parts of Asia and Europe.
  > 
  > First, I use an NFB cane with the standard metal tip for travel
  > everywhere I go. I do use a combination of touch and slide technique
  > depending on the situation. I had never thought to ask this question
  > until a friend who went to Africa over the summer told me that, being
  > in a developing country, the roads and sidewalks look completely
  > different from the suburbs and cities of the US! With that, I'm
  > wondering If I'll have any trouble using a cane in some foreign
  > countries? From what I've heard a lot of sidewalks can have huge holes
  > and cracks everywhere and the like which might make using a cane hard
  > abroad. especially in more developing countries ... apparently it's
  > quite chaotic and a total mess in some places even for people who can
  > see! I ask because the NFB metal tip can succumb to rough spots and
  > cracks and the like here on occasion, so I'm suddenly wondering If
  > I'll have trouble abroad. I will be with a group of friends so maybe I
  > won't need to use my cane too much on my own, but I thought I'd ask
  > before I leave anyway. Apologies if these are silly or the wrong lists
  > to ask these questions on.
  > 
  > Thank you
  > 
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