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Road Scholar Transport Launches New Facebook Page!

Friday, October 5th, 2012

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We want fans, not followers.  That’s why Road Scholar has created a new Facebook page that combines fun with the ease of shipping.  Check out all of the new things you can do at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Road-Scholar-Transport/141609205912305!

Get a freight quote

You can now request a truckload or LTL rate directly through our Facebook page.

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Introducing Road Scholar’s new customer rewards program that awards YOU the customer, simply for submitting rates online…no purchase necessary!  Learn more and sign up.  Now that’s rewarding.

Photos

You can view all of your favorite awareness trucks by visiting our photo album.  New photos are always being added so check in daily to see what new truck has recently hit the road!

Work for us

Road Scholar is always looking for experienced drivers to join our qualified fleet, offering a $1500 sign on bonus, excellent pay and equipment, and much more.  To apply for a driver position, check out the “work for us” section today.

Connect with us

Join us not only on Facebook, but across all of our social media platforms…Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Blogging, and Youtube.

Security measures

Learn about all of the ways Road Scholar is keeping your freight safe and secure during transport.

Services

Did you know that Road Scholar offers Autohauling, Van and Reefer Service, as well as hauls both LTL and TL freight?  Learn more under our “services” section.

Awareness program

It started with one pink truck in support of breast cancer and grew into a fleet spreading awareness for organizations including The Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation, Parkinson’s Disease, Marley’s Mission, and more.  View all of our awareness trucks and look for upcoming ones.

Youtube

Road Scholar has created videos to help stop bullying, memorialize the victims of 9/11, spread breast cancer messages of hope, and more.  View them all here.

Games

You know what they say about all work and no play.  So take a break and check out our games section where you can play our Awareness Matching Game or enter our NFL, NASCAR, PGA, and March Madness pools for a shot to win prizes!

Surveys

Your input is important to us.  That’s why we conduct monthly surveys with one random recipient winning a $25 gift card of their choice each month.

Contact

Drop us a line.  We always want to hear from you!

So what are you waiting for?  Head on over to our fan page today!

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Road Scholar Makes Shipping Quicker and Easier on RoadScholar.com

Friday, August 3rd, 2012

Road Scholar Transport is dedicated to providing quality transportation, immediate customer service, and making shipping fluent and stress-free to our customers.  That’s why we’ve built our website with a wide variety of tools and services that provide shippers with a quick and convenient way to communicate and gather information regarding their shipments with just the click of a button.  Let’s take a tour of the options you have available at www.roadscholar.com.

Live Chat with a Transportation Expert: Have a question about a shipment?  Need to get a quote ASAP?  Then use our live chat to get answers to your questions instantly.

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Access to Documents/Certifications: Including our liability insurance, hazmat credentials, SmartWay Certification Certificate, and much more.

Instant Rates & Quotes Online: Get rate quotes in a matter of minutes through our quote form (http://www.roadscholar.com/freightquote.php) or via the live chat option.

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Online Tools: Sign up to gain access to:

-Real time satellite tracking of your freight anywhere via your computer or mobile device!

-Scheduling a pickup online

-Retrieving documents online

-Printing a BOL

-And much more!

Sign up today at http://www.vlmtools.com/trucking/login.php?a=19.

Company News/Blogs: Stay informed with the latest news in the trucking industry, awareness campaign articles, and company news at http://www.roadscholar.com/blog/.

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Live Mapping of Equipment Availability Areas so you know where are vans and reefers are currently located at http://www.roadscholar.com/equipmentavailability.php

Employment Opportunities: Want to become part of a winning team that strives for excellence?  Then visit http://www.roadscholar.com/employment.php.  Here are some things Road Scholar has to offer:

-A reputable carrier

-Excellent pay and benefits

-Flexibility in your work schedule (both part-time and full-time positions available)

-Home time

-A great work environment

-Excellent equipment

-And the chance to make a difference

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Testimonials-Don’t take our word for it.  View testimonials from freight and auto hauling customers just like you about our service at http://www.roadscholar.com/freighthaulingtestimonials.php

Join our Mailing List so never miss contests, special discounts, and trucking industry news.

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Contests and Games: Check back often for new contests and games to be posted for your chance to win prizes!  Featured right now is Road Scholar’s NFL Challenge.  Whether you are a die-hard NFL fan or just trying to learn more about and get involved with the games, this is the contest for you.  Just  pick the winner of each game.  It’s that easy!  http://www.roadscholar.com/nfl/ Other popular annual contests include the NASCAR Challenge, PGA Challenge, and March Madness.

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Quick access to our social media sites by clicking the blog, Twitter, Youtube, Facebook, and LinkedIn icons at the bottom of the page.  Follow us regularly to be informed of contests, special discounts, and trucking industry news.

Awareness Campaign: Road Scholar has vowed to travel ten million miles, spreading awareness of the many diseases/conditions battling lives today, through the use our trucks’ rolling billboards.  View pictures of our awareness trailers and learn more about Road Scholar’s Ten Million Miles to a Cure Campaign at www.roadscholarawareness.com.  Our awareness trucks currently include:

-Alex’s Lemonade

-Autism Speaks

-American Breast Cancer Foundation

-Children’s Tumor Foundation

-Prostate Cancer Awareness

-International Rett Syndrome Foundation

-St. Joseph’s Center

-American Foundation for the Blind

-Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

-Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN)

-The Flight 93 National Memorial

-The American Red Cross

-Clayton’s Hope (benefiting epilepsy)

-Children’s Craniofacial Foundation

-Make a Wish Foundation

-Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation

-Northeast Regional Cancer Institute (Rock on Judi H)

-Stop Bullying

-Parkinson’s Disease

-Marley’s Mission

-9/11 Rolling Memorial

-Miracle for Ava…a Cure for Brain Tumors

-Lyla’s Hope-Spina Bfida

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While your at our Awareness site, don’t forget to play our Awareness Matching Game at http://www.roadscholar.com/contestgames.php and send an awareness e-card. There are times in everyone’s life when something unfortunate happens to someone we love and we wish we could have done something about it.  Show someone you care by sending them an awareness e-card, demonstrating to them how much they mean to you and reminding them to get a check-up.  Currently, there are awareness e-cards for the following organizations:  American Foundation for the Blind, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, Autism Speaks, American Breast Cancer Foundation, Children’s Tumor Foundation, Prostate Cancer, St. Joseph’s Hospital, International RETT Syndrome Foundation, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and the Flight 93 Memorial.  Send one today at http://www.roadscholarawareness.org/awareness-campaign/tell-a-friend/.

We are constantly working on building our site to reflect the needs of our customers so check back often for new tools and options!

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Auto Hauling Quotes

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

Looking for Auto Hauling Quotes. RoadScholar Transport provides Covered auto hauling service throughout the United States from our Scranton, PA headquarters. Auto Transportation and Car Shipping is one of our most specialized services. Our owner Jim Barrett is a car collector and auto enthusiast himself. You can be sure that when RoadScholar is handling your vehicle they are handling it with care. Our covered Carrier Trailers offer the best protection on the road.

CLICK HERE For An Auto Hauling Quote

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Road Scholar Transport Will Sponsor 40th Annual Scranton Region Collector Car Show with the Appearance of Four Trucks

Monday, July 11th, 2011

This Sunday, July 17th, Road Scholar Transport will be driving not one, not two, but four of its trucks to the Scranton Region’s 40th Annual Flea Market and Collector Car Show.

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Road Scholar Transport will be sponsoring the event, which will take place at the South Abington Executive Park in Clarks Summit, PA.

Gates open at 8 a.m. with admission costing $3.00 per person aged 13 and up.  Attendees will enjoy music by Joe Kruz, access to food and drink stands, a car show, and flea market.  Individuals wishing to utilize the flea market can reserve a ~12’ X 30’ space for $15.00.

Those wishing to participate in the car show can either pre-register or register the day of the show from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.  Pre-registration for cars dated 1945 or older is free.  The cost of those dated 1946 or above and those that register on show day is $10.

That’s not all.  All vehicles that participate will receive a dash plaque and have the chance to win a trophy.

The Winners Parade, in which trophies and awards will be distributed, takes place at 3 p.m. with awards including the “Scranton Region Award,” “Early Ford Award,” “Merit Award,” “Longest Distance Driven (Pre-War),” and “Hard Luck Award.”

Don’t forget to check out Road Scholar’s auto hauler and awareness trucks which will also be at the show.

With competitive rates, shipping 24/7/365, and professional drivers, Road Scholar can provide you with auto hauling service in as little as 48 hours!

You don’t have to worry about getting a scratch on your brand new car.  Road Scholar’s car carriers are air ride equipped, enclosed to protect your cars from the toughest elements, contain lift gates, possess state of the art equipment, and security features including satellite tracking, so you know exactly where your vehicle is at all times allowing you to sit back and enjoy your trip.  Check out Road Scholar’s auto hauling service at http://www.roadscholar.com/autohauling.php.

Are you an advocate for a good cause?  Do you want to Stop Bullying in schools and fightChildren's Craniofacial Foundation for a cure for cancer?  Then be sure to drop by Road Scholar’s awareness trucks which will be raising awareness at the event.  In attendance will be the Children’s Craniofacial Foundation truck along with two other trucks representing great causes.  Could it be Road Scholar’s Breast Cancer Foundation and the Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation trucks?  Or maybe it’s their Flight 93 and Autism Speaks trucks?  You have to go to the event to find out.  Visit www.roadscholarawareness.org to read more about Road Scholar’s 10 Million Miles to a Cure Awareness Program.

You can join the fight for a cure and help us spread awareness by keeping the freight moving.  Just go to www.roadscholar.com and get an online quote for your LTL and truckload freight.

Still have questions about the event?  Call 570-346-3771 prior to July 17th for further information and 570-650-3634 on the day of the event.

Which awareness trucks do you hope to see at the event?

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Caught on Tape: Thieves Make Away with Company’s Sole Truck to Steal Another’s Trailer

Friday, June 10th, 2011

Not one, but two North Carolina companies were the victims of a theft last month when thieves took a tractor from a privately-owned company, using it to then steal a trailer from a trucking company.

A & B Land & Timber, located in Fuquay-Varina, had their sole truck cab stolen on May 11th, resulting in the company having to hire contract haulers to transport their shipments, an article on wral.com notes.

But that’s not all.  The thieves then waited an hour before driving the truck to Williams Brothers Trucking in New Hill, stealing one of the company’s $40,000 trailers.

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Surveillance video caught the theft, which occurred in under four minutes, as it plowed it’s way through the company’s fence, which was actually wide open at the other end, the article notes.  (See video on the right)

So what happens next?  According to one GOLO member on the site, who goes by the name ‘djofraleigh,’ “Someone went into trucking business.”

Unfortunately, this is the case a lot of the time, where thieves create fraudulent trucking companies to steal freight…your freight.  This is another reason to conduct research on a carrier before trusting them with your precious cargo.  Better yet, why not get a first-person customer point of view on the reputation of a company before shipping with them.   At www.roadscholar.com, you will be granted access to both freight and auto hauling customer testimonials telling you about their experiences with Road Scholar.  Don’t take our word for it, take shippers’ and receivers’ like yourself.

Another person, going by the codename “radartoe,” also commented on the theft stating, “They’ll never find it. Had one stolen and I don’t even think they ever looked for it. If they did stop someone they look at the truck ID, but never ever the trailer.”

That’s why Road Scholar Transport not only has tracking devices on all of our tractors, but trailers as well, knowing the precise location of your freight, and our equipment, at all times.

Unable to track down their missing trailer a month later, Williams Brothers Trucking is now offering a $5,000 reward for the recovery of their trailer.

According to the company, the truck is “a white 1990 freight-liner with “A&B” on the doors” and “North Carolina tag number YA104853,” while the trailer has “‘Williams Brothers Trucking’ decals and Georgia tag number LE5256F” (http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/9703676/).  Those with any information are asked to contact Roger Williams at 912-424-4777.

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How Well Do You Know Road Scholar?

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Think you know Road Scholar Transport?  Then test your knowledge with the following questions.  Be sure to check your answers by clicking on the trailer door below each question for the correct answer and more information!

1.  What group has Road Scholar teamed up with in an effort to enhance the safety of the cargo supply chain and your freight?

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2.  Road Scholar offers this type of service to transport your automobiles in as little as two days…

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3.  How many miles has Road Scholar vowed to travel in its awareness campaign?

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4.  Which Road Scholar service allows you to keep your freight cool, frozen, or even warm during transport?

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5.  Every month, Road Scholar sends this around to keep you informed about recent issues in the trucking industry, company news, and upcoming events…

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6.  Before establishing Road Scholar, what was Jim Barrett’s previous position?

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7.  If you have a smaller load to ship, this service would be for you…

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8.  What was the most recent trailer to become part of Road Scholar’s awareness campaign?

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9.  Can you name the states in Road Scholar’s primary service area?

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10.  If you need to get your freight there FAST, what service would you choose?

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11.  What year was Road Scholar founded?

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12.  Have a lot of freight to move?  Why not try this service…

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13.  What kinds of games does Road Scholar offer on their website that allow you to win great prizes?

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14.  What was the first foundation to become part of Road Scholar’s awareness campaign, kicking off the initiative?

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15.  Can you name the 5 social media platforms for Road Scholar Transport?  Hint:  They are located on the bottom of the roadscholar.com homepage.

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Stories from the Road…Butch Bailey

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

Any Road Scholar employee who hears the pitter patter of small paws in the office knows immediately that it’s Skip, a Jack Russell Terrier belonging to driver Butch Bailey.

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Butch has been driving for Road Scholar Transport for over 8 years now and those that meet him for the first time often ask, “You’re the one with the dog right?”  Butch laughs, knowing that Skip surely makes his rounds when visiting the terminal.

And it’s not just at Road Scholar that Skip has become well-known.

“He’s been around some real famous people.  Alan Jackson…David Letterman…Jay Leno.  We hauled a car for them.”  Butch is referring to Road Scholar’s auto hauling service.

“We get to meet a lot of people, me and Skip, when we are doing cars.  He’s my buddy.  He stays with me all the time.  Ever since he was about 8 weeks old.”

Skip will be 10-years-old on June 23rd but has been by Butch’s side on every road trip over the years.

In the middle of the interview, we were interrupted by Skip, who came darting in for a quick pet and then ran back out to make his rounds.

“He has an attention span of about two minutes,” Butch joked.

“So why is Skip so special?” I asked and he began to tell me Skip’s story.

“I saw Skip before he was even born.”  It turns out that the owner’s husband was a vet and Butch was able to see Skip via an ultrasound before he was born.

“Skip was a family of six but he and his sister were the only ones that made it.  I wasn’t even supposed to get him.  A little girl was supposed to.  She had leukemia but then the family decided not to get her a dog.  The little girl called me and asked if I wanted Skip.  Me and Skip were destined…destined.”

Butch then began to talk about Road Scholar and how accepting they were of Skip, mentioning one time in particular back in 2009 when he had to stay in the hospital for awhile and Road Scholar employees jumped in, taking turns caring for Skip.

That is prime example of the warm hospitality Road Scholar has towards its employees and customers.

So the next time you see a Road Scholar truck on the road or backed into your dock, keep a lookout for Skip and be sure to wish Butch a Happy Birthday on May 16th!

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Shippers Warned to be on Guard and Practice Secure Measures as Recent Pharmaceutical Thefts Point to Growing Concern Over Fraudulent Trucking Companies

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

Have you heard of Medy Trucking?  According to QuicfraudIndianapolis, IN and operates only one truck and driver.  But then again, they recently went into business on March 3, 2011 so their small operation is still growing right?  Not anymore.

According to securingpharma.com, Medy Trucking was another case of a fictitious trucking company registering with the US Department of Transportation in order to steal freight.

Concerns over fraudulent trucking companies are continuing to rise as the Easter weekend alone experienced eight thefts for this very reason.

According to The Pharmaceutical Cargo Security Consortium, thieves are obtaining driver identification credentials and using them to register as a legit transportation company, as “Medy Trucking” did, the site notes.

High risk targets include food and pharmaceuticals which, under the wrong hands, can cause serious effects to consumers if the products are tampered with and then sold, not to mention the costs of a lost shipment.  Two out of the eight shipments that were stolen over the Easter weekend were pharmaceutical, with a grand total of all eight shipments accumulating an estimated loss of over $1.2 million (http://www.securingpharma.com/40/articles/925.php).

But just because a manufacturer/distributer does not ship a product considered “low risk” does not mean that they should not be concerned about the security of their cargo, experts explain, especially when it comes to shipping via 3rd parties in which you do not know who is handling your freight.

As the article in securingpharma.com notes, “This rash of thefts is largely made possible through online brokering sites that criminal elements use to impersonate legitimate carriers, and win business from shippers…Of course the loads never arrive at the destination and are never seen again.”

So how do you ensure that you’re putting your freight in the hands of a trusted carrier?  Easy, just follow these steps:

1.  Go to www.roadscholar.comRoad Scholar Transport

2.  Click on High Security Shipping

3.  Under “High Security” click to view a presentation on Road Scholar’s high security service

4.  Click on Home and go to Get Rates & Quotes to access your freight or auto hauling rate

5.  Call 800-542-2301 to schedule your pickup or, if you are already a customer, schedule a pick up online

6.  Click on Driver Verification to quickly and easily verify that the driver picking up/delivering your freight is legit

7.  Click on Online Tools or use your handheld phone to track your shipment from the moment if leaves your dock to the moment it safely arrives to your customer viewing your shipment’s live position at all times

8.  Frequently visit Road Scholar’s Facebook and Twitter pages for upcoming contests, discounts, events and more

9.  Don’t forget to visit www.roadscholar.com for all of your freight needs

It’s that simple, saving you time, money, and having to explain to your customer why their freight was not delivered.

Wouldn’t you rather trust your freight in the hands of a secure carrier rather than risk having it stolen by an imposter?

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Told ‘No Way’ to Same-Day? Not Anymore

Friday, April 1st, 2011

It’s Saturday and you just got a call from your number one customer.  They need your products and they need them womanfast.  What do you do?

Your reputation is on the line as you frantically make calls but are told the same thing over and over again…we do not offer same-day service.

Finally, you come across a carrier who offers a glimpse of hope.  “Yes, we offer expedited services…but not on weekends.”

Time is ticking and you are just about to give up when one of your colleagues walks by.  “Have you tried Road Scholar Transport?”

Gaining hope, you pick up the phone and dial 800-542-2301 and are immediately greeted by a friendly voice.  “Good Morning.  Road Scholar Transport.  How may I help you?’

Feeling a sense of comfort in talking to an actual person instead of a machine like you faced on previous calls, you explain your problem.

“No problem,” Road Scholar’s helpful and knowledgeable employee replies.  “Whether it be weekday or weekend delivery, we offer 24-hour and same-day expedited service, 24/7.”

The customer service rep even provides you with a link (http://www.roadscholar.com/mileage/index.php?to_zip=&=Calculate&from_zip) that allows you to calculate how long it will take for your shipment to arrive at your destination.

Furthermore, you learn that by going to www.roadscholar.com you can schedule future pickups and track your shipment down to the street level!

Best of all, you managed to keep your customer and provide reliable, fast service at a moment’s notice.

No longer do you need to frantically search for a carrier to deliver your weekend freight.  Road Scholar is your one-stop shop for shipping; offering vans, temperature-protect, auto hauling, expedited service, and much more.

Have you ever faced a time when you had a problem getting your freight delivered because it was a weekend or needed same-day delivery?

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Achates Power to Release More Efficient Engine

Friday, March 4th, 2011

With fuel prices skyrocketing, consumers are looking for any little way to cut back on fuel prices.

Recently, we told you about BMI Corp’s device that attaches to the undercarriage and rear top of the trailer that would cut fuel usage, and now, we are giving you yet another product that might help.

Achates Power

Achates Power, founded in 2004, proposed the creation of a new engine that would save on two important matters, both which are intermingled:  fuel and cost.

The new prototype will improve fuel mileage on trucks (which currently average 5-6 miles per gallon), which in return lowers the cost of having to purchase fuel.

According to Archates Power’s CEO David Johnson, the new engine will cut fuel usage by 10 to 15%!  The best part is, this efficient engine is cheaper to make than the current ones.

As greentechmedia.com notes, Archates Power’s engine “will cost 10 percent to 15 percent less than a conventional engine to manufacture.”  Why is this?  As the company explains, the engine would be less expensive because it would require fewer components.

Instead of having an engine in which each piston has its own cylinder, the new engine would contain “two cylinders in the same cylinder,” which would “charge toward each other and serve as the de facto cylinder head for the other,” thus removing the need for cylinder heads (http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/an-engine-that-costs-less-and-gets-better-mileage/).

Although this engine may help with the current fuel crisis, consumers will have to wait four to five more years for it to be available for purchase.

Until then, Road Scholar Transport continues to haul your LTL/TL freight and automobiles with the addition of several new trucks that will add to our green initiative (one truck being 42 times cleaner than a 2007 engine)!  Visit www.roadscholar.com to learn more.

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