Posted via email from Lost On… Steve Crombie

Posted via email from Lost On… Steve Crombie

Posted via email from Lost On… Steve Crombie

Posted via email from Lost On… Steve Crombie

Posted via email from Lost On… Steve Crombie

Taken at San Antonio National Park

Posted via email from Lost On… Steve Crombie

Special thanks to NASCA for providing me the opportunity to hang out as an ARMTour Ambassador with the Ntaria community in Hermannsburg, Central Australia. Special thanks to the Ntaria community for sharing your world and inspiring us how live. 

This quote is dedicated to the people who live there and all the people who work for NASCA. ‎”Certainly you can inspire others with your words. Yet you can inspire other people even more with the way you live. By skilfully arguing and presenting your beliefs, you can convince others to consider adopting those beliefs. Yet you can express those beliefs even more convincingly by consistently applying them to your life. With what you say, you can get some attention. With what you do, again and again, you can build real and lasting credibility. If you wish to lift others up, the first step is to bring your own life to a higher level. Then you can bring along as many other people as you wish. It’s not selfish to follow your own authentic dreams and to create a life for yourself that’s the best you can imagine. For in doing so, you also create outstanding opportunities along the way to be of real, meaningful service to others. Your life has unique and immense value. Share that value far and wide by living your dreams and making your life a true inspiration” Unknown.

If you want to get involved check out the website. NASCA aims to be the peak body for Indigenous Sport, Health and Education in Australia and set the international standard for imaginative and effective personal development programs for indigenous communities. 

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Reviews about Lost On Earth

Lonely Planet – 4.5 from 5 stars
‘This cracking tale of sheer determination should be mandatory reading for any would-be adventurer.’
Triple J Magazine
‘This guy knows exactly how to rock the world.’
TrailBike Adventure Magazine (TBAM)
‘Probably the best moto-adventure book ever written’
Transmoto Magazine - 5 from 5 stars
‘Lost On Earth is one of the most honest and inspiring books I’ve ever read.’
Alpha Magazine – 4 from 5 stars
‘You can’t put it down and when you finally do, you want to run out and explore the world.’
Alain de Botton
‘Beautiful and astonishing’
Australasian DirtBike Magazine (ADB) 5 from 5 stars
‘It’s a ripping good yarn. A must read.’
Jerry Bernado – ESPN commentator
‘By buying this book you will have taken the first step to a lifestyle drenched in freedom’

Warren Stackman
G’day Steve, currently reading your book, can’t put it down! Fantastic mate. Got a few workmates asking “what’s that ya readin’?” even the non-bikers. I give them a “teaser” and tell them to go buy your book! I’m looking for your DVD’s next. In your book you seem to be searching for who you really are, where you fit. All I know is a lot of us love who you are, what you do, and what you represent. Take care.

Emily ‘Emz’ Hine
Hey steve just finished reading lost on earth it was given to me by a girl named rachel who is traveling across Australia from adelaide to perth on push bike she gave it to me because i have a dream and she wants me to follow it. your book has made sure im going to follow that dream thank you take it easy .

Cameron Tom
Just finished your book and have to admit mate it was fuckin amazing. It was the first book ive ever read front to back and im 23. Dont stop doing what your doing and keep writing cuz ur bloody good at it. Thanks for the book and thanks for getting my mind ticking……….

Rod Rance
Just gave up a 350k dirt ride today through the snowys so I could finish your book….I can ride another day…but couldn’t put the book down…great read…some of your thoughts i’ve shared while riding over the years…especially riding through snow and ice..-7c with summer gloves..hands swollen..’what am I doing he…re’ please let me get to a warm place! thanks for sharing your adventures with your book and in the adventure bike mags you write in … really enjoyed your ride out west on the Tenere.

Neil Seabrook
enjoyed the book steve, one up on ‘jupiters travels’. i must (will) get the bike out and travel and really explore. (Jupiters Travels is the book that inspired ‘Long Way Round’)

Danni Tukuniu Tribe
Just thought i would let you know your book is fantastic!!!!! It is currently sitting on Niue Island doing the rounds with my friends & family as i have just come back from a visit there & it is one of my ‘must-reads’!!!!! I’m glad you have chosen to live your dream & turn your back on what society expects of us – i have too & cop heaps of shit as i’m female LOL!!!!!! Love the show too!!!!! I actually did the same as you (without the bike) through the Pacific so i could explore my background – it wasn’t until i turned 30 that i stood up & did what i wanted to. Should you ever decide to visit the lesser known island of Niue do let me know – we are sure you would love it!!!!! Safe travels on your trips & keep crankin the engine!!!!! You are an absolute inspiration to us Junior Nomads.

Fiona Liosi
“Hi Steve, my Brother passed on your book to me, Lost On Earth, I just finished it and when I got to the bit about the astrologer and your chart, I knew I was going to try to find you. I am a fellow adventurer, but have to live vicariously through you as have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and have chronic pain now. I miss my days of travel so much. Loved seeing the world through your eyes mate. I know the freedom of which you speak when you are out there alone, going for it. I hope I get out there again some day!”

Aaron Pipkorn
I heard you talking a while back on ABC when I was driving to Adelaide. I tuned in halfway through and I just really got everything you were saying, like this dude is me in 7 or 8 years on crack. The stuff about connecting with people and being like a mobile councilor because you both know your not going to be there tomorrow and the honesty that two strangers share is something I really understand. Needless to say I bought your book when I got to Adelaide and loved the shit out of your stories.

Keith Peut Tel:  08 6254 9923
Hi Steve…I want to say congrats on your book for an awesome read. I heard you talk about your adventure on JJJ and went out and purchased a copy and finished it over a few days. I totally got lost while i was reading (no pun intended) i found myself constantly visualizing being there riding with you just taking each day as it comes. I have travelled to many places myself and spent many a night in a hostel taking everything in & meeting people from all walks of life. I will pass your book on to my 18YR old daughter & hope that she gets inspired and spreads her wings. As my beautiful woman says to me LIFE IS A GIFT… Take care on your journeys & if your ever in Perth id love to catch up for a chat.

Matt Hill
I’ve finished your book Steve and I want to say congratulations for following your dreams, daring to live your life to the fullest and being inspirational to others! I wish that your editor didn’t cut so much out because on each page I just wanted to read more but oh well, guess that means I’ll have to go out and live it myself!!! Well done!

Anthony Horgan
Steve Crombie = incredible human being. Anyone who can make their passion their life is an amazing person. When that passion happens to be your own though, all it does is make you wish you were them! Seriously check out his book – LOST ON EARTH. Epic…

Jen Filby
Ok Steve so i loved ur book so much that i just have to read it again!!

Jenna FreydaNuffin Bigg
Just finished your book! Am on holiday in Langkawi, you have inspired me to take the mighty pink scooter offroad! (this could end either really well or really badly!!! Bloody fantastic book though!

Trent Roll
It was a brilliant book! I reckon it would make a good movie.

Brian Kelly
hi mate kids got me your book for Christmas and it is great. One of those books you dont want to end, just like the adventure. Finished the book, fastest I’ve ever read a book couldn’t put it down. Now I’m done I’ve been reading about your Lost On… WR250R. I’ve got the same bike so I’m going to implement some of your ideas to lighten it up a bit. Thanks for a great book mate

Millie Fairhall - Blogger
Steve Crombie is a futuristic adventurer. There are no plumes of feathers protruding out of a velveteen hat, no sign of a khaki clad body and not a pair of brass binoculars in hand; it’s just Steve and his motorbike.

LOST ON EARTH is his personal account of his epic 90,000km ride from Australia to the Arctic Circle. The journey takes him 2 years and within those 2 years he suffers from dehydration, starvation, disease and rebuilds his beloved motorbike ‘Wolverine’ 5 times over. At the beginning of his journey he declares to himself that the only way he is going home is by bike or by box.

Throughout the book, Steve has the ability to absorb you into his ride and when you can actually pull yourself away from it, you’re left with a zest that makes you want to bury your head back in the pages and carry on along with his adventure. I didn’t want to finish the book because then the adventure would be over.

There’s one particular passage in the book which I adore, where he meets a particularly extraordinary man who passes on these words to him ‘…Why stop? Whatever makes you happy. All your long and lonely days on the road are going to teach you more about life than any university. There’s no reason to feel guilty doing something you love. The best way to learn how or why you’re doing something is by actually doing it. You might not know what you’re working towards yet, but these experiences will shape your life. You might struggle at first, but eventually you’ll get the hang of it. You’ll work it out. Use your imagination to feed your hunger if you can’t afford it – and when the time’s right again, hit the road. But don’t rush; you’ve got a whole lifetime ahead of you’. From riding past delicious sunflower fields speckled in golden sunshine to resorting to licking bugs off the front guard of his bike to sustain his starving stomach to interacting with peculiar and beautiful characters along the road. His journey is saturated with epic highs and lows which ultimately become the fuel to light Steve’s thirst to continue.

My Dad picked up the book, mentally and emotionally devouring it within two days and is still rambling on to anybody who will listen as if it were he himself that rode 90,000km on a motorbike. Even if you aren’t the adventuring kind, this book makes it possible for you to experience the life of a man who dreamt of something and threw himself out into the world to pursue and live it. Maybe in turn rousing you to take your own steps towards that dream [whatever it may be] that’s always lingered in the back of your mind. Or maybe you can be refreshed by the fact that there are still adventurers in this world, which continue to chase the horizon and who relish in the calm and chaos of this amazing world.

Or maybe you should just read LOST ON EARTH because I’m a damn fine literary hooker. Either ways read LOST ON EARTH and remember that ‘Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all’.

Rachael Torise
Mr Crombie, you totally changed my life and i really just want to say thankyou. YOU are living MY dream, except that i never really knew it was my dream and i certainly never knew it was possible to make it into a reality. When you showed up in your book and documentaries… well, something ignited in me and it hit me like a thunderbolt.

I never knew that there were people out there doing it, i thought it was just my wild imagination causing so much conflict within because i was always wanting to be somewhere else, doing something extreeeeemely exciting and dangerous to make me feel as though i was really, truly alive and making the absolute most of my time on this magnificently mindblowing planet. From that moment i had no option but to persue my lifelong dream that had been skulking lazily on the sidelines of my mind and in my heart, just waiting to be brought to life.
I love all the lesson’s life brings and the people that bring them to you, especially you. You’ve played an important part in my life, you made me think differently and act upon those thoughts to bring me to where i am today, which is a far far better place.
So, now i live my life safe in the knowledge that if i get flattened, at least i have let you know that you’re still the most inspiring person i have ever met.
From a tropically balmy summer’s night in Byron, i send love and thanks. Dreams can come true can’t they?

ESPN commentator  - Jerry Bernado
“For all of those who never set foot out in to the world and ended up in a small town with no great tales to tell, meet Steve Crombie. The pull quote on the back of the book says it all: ‘The only way I am coming home is by bike or in a box.’ One man’s dream of traversing this great planet by motorbike and all the obstacles he has to overcome is consolidated into this great adventure novel. Displaying all the carefree nature of a typical Australian, Steve Crombie plops himself onto Honda650 dirt bike and starts his 90’000 kilometre journey in South America. It will take him two years but his final goal is to ride to the Arctic Circle come hell or high-water and he gets both in huge doses. Ride along with this brave adventurer as he proves he is not even close to being a professional by forgetting a tire pump in the beginning of the journey! He is beaten down by weather, pushes though sleep deprived days in the saddle and has constant motorbike issues, Crombie and his never-give-up attitude soak in the sights, sounds and smells of this, our Gods great earth. Traversing in and out of both good and evil this book will keep you guessing as to the outcome of his quest. Come along as he hangs out with coke dealers in Venezuela while fixing his bike; wakes up in jail in Tierra Del Fuego and runs on empty in lush rain forests, Steve Crombie will not fail. Live though his anguish, joy, curiosity and the constant roll-with –the-punches attitude.

You might not go out and buy a bike and a map but if you do you will have taken the first step to a lifestyle drenched in freedom.

Andy Wigan – Editor of  Transmoto Magazine
“I couldn’t put this book down! Admittedly, I’ve known Crombie for years and was hoping his literary labour of love would entertain me in the same way the man himself does over a few beers. And that it exactly what it does! Lost On Earth is one of the most honest and inspiring books I’ve ever read. It makes you feel like you’re part of the adventure, grabbing life by the balls and milking every granule of juice out of every experience, as Crombie and his trusty “Wolverine” travel through some pesky situations in both South and North America over the course of two years. So go buy this book. That way, Crombie can get off the breadline and shout me that beer he’s been promising for years! “

Tom Foster – Editor of Trail Bike Adventure Magazine (TBAM)
“So after all these years, after all the adventure and seemingly impossible and unlikely chapters in his incredible tale, Lost On Earth is finally a reality. Not only that, it’s a ball-tearer! Probably the best moto-adventure book ever written. Steve relates some of the amusing and terrifying anecdotes – yes, anecdotes – from his time covering 90,000km on his unstoppable Honda Dominator, Wolverine, which he rebuilds four times during the two-year odyssey. He kicks off on Easter Island with a couple of mates and proceeds to do a little jail time, follow the Amazon, dodge pumas, associate with undesirables (aside from adventure riders) and makes his way through the Arctic. It’s a frigging rollicking story, and Steve’s optimism shines from every page… which is just as well, considering some of the shit he had to cope with. “

Ant Lyon – Senior Journalist for Australasian Dirt Bike Magazine (ADB)
5 from 5 stars “Chronicling his epic 90,000km journey through South America to the Arctic Circle, Lost on Earth is a raw, sometimes harrowing, account of Aussie adventurer Stevo and his faithful NX650 ‘Wolverine’. Steve is thrown in jail, crosses the Amazon basin, is nearly murdered in Colombia, sails the Caribbean with criminals and pushes his physical and mechanical endurance. It’s a ripping good yarn. A must read.”

Anthony Sharwood – Senior Writer of Alpha Magazine
(4 from 5 stars) Two pages into Steve Crombie’s 90,000km travel journal, I was getting frustrated with the present tense. Two chapters in, I was frustrated that I wasn’t exploring the forests of South America on the back of a customized motorbike, meeting strange locals, eating strange food and meeting strange but beautiful women. It’s a remarkable tale, written in an immediate style that has you feeling every bump, sweeping corner and jaw-dropping scene. You can’t put it down and when you finally do, you want to run out and explore the world.

Jenny Valentish – editor of Triple J Magazine
Steve Crombie, Professional Adventurer, raconteur and author of ace new book Lost On Earth. He’s an expert on how to give your life a kick up the arse, Just one of his epic expeditions is documented in new book Lost on Earth, which he barrels off to Antarctica on a motorbike, picking up waifs, strays and hangovers on his way. This guy knows exactly how to rock the world.

Dick Smith – Entrepreneur and Adventurer
‘Wow, very impressive! An extraordinary journey. I “dips me lid” to you.’

Chris brown James and Mary
I was buying a copy of Australasian Dirt Bike when an article caught my attention Singapore to Sydney an epic tale. so I had 3 hours to kill on a boring bus so I hooked into this tale and I couldn’t stop reading. I really believe that you are one tough nut and a great idol. I am a adventurer and my brother and I are into motorbikes and we want to travel around Australia using the back roads. but back to what I was saying before you seemed to take the tough road and you got struck by disease all the time but you still persevered in my books that is a great way to be. I am only 17 but one of my adventure plans is to paddle down the Amazon river in a traditional dugout canoe surviving like the natives. just an idea when you have nothing else left to do in your adventure world. Cheers and hope to hear from you soon

Martin Belson
“I bought your book at the Airport and now I am a fan, great book ……. I also toured on an NX650 and now ride a WR250R… I work in TV and would like to get you and Leon Logothetis on a show together one day… best read since “Jupiters Travels”"

Andrew Berridge
Stevo, I just got back from a week in bali, which i spent sitting by the pool each day reading you book cover to cover. Awesome book mate. Just wanted to say congrats on an awesome adventure! Very inspirational in the sense of following your dreams! i felt like I was on the bike with you!!!

Lizzie McDonald
I just wanted to say congratulations! You must be proud. I love your book. Its’ beautifully written and u have struck a perfect balance in your story telling. Its funny, informative, its moving, it travels at a good pace – as did you and it conjures empathy within the reader… I love it.

Christine and Danny Wescott
Have just finished reading Lost on Earth, I couldn’t put it down, a few lines on page 336 about genuinely expressing yourself, if we all had a little bit of that in us how exciting our lives could be. Fantastic read.

Naz Rimmer
Just had a long bath with Steve Crombie (well his book anyway lol) Lost on Earth is an incredible read and I would recommend it to anyone who loves an adventure! I’m loving it – it’s giving me serious wanderlust! And I would slap someone who tried to pinch it before I finished.
Jason McCarthy
Love the book. Im about half way through it and its hard to put it down and go to work. I have been riding dirt bikes for years and now have the urge to go travelling on one.

Michael Ninja-Meegs Migali
The book was amazing mate, very inspirational. Hope there’s many more to come!

Tim Griffiths
Just finished the book…..AMAZING!! Its made my dream adventure feel achievable! For all the riders and wanabee adventurers out there get the book and get inspired!!

Diarmuid Tyson
Hey Steve, bought your book completely randomly since it had a great cover photo (first book I’ve bought in years).  Awesome work – thanks for a great read.  Has made me really miss all my old motorbikes.  Just crawling your LostOn site now to see if there are any other books/dvds I can buy.

Kade Turner
Fucking awsome book im almost finished.  I have to do this trip.  Ive got a few people on to the book even my parents ha. Seriously i will head up your way i just dont know when either way keep up the good work. Im sure we will hear of your next mission. I have one question… How the f#”k did you afford and pay for the trip??

Johnny Šebalj
dude brought ur book yesterday =] it’s unreal !! makes me wana travel so bad =[

Lyndon T Edney
legend mate, book is inspirational, been travelin for 2 years, but youve opened up a new light for me!!

Gemma Marie Sanger
Hey Steve – had your book delivered yesterday and loving it so far… cant wait to get into more of the adventures as i read on.

Danielle Murdoch
I’ve just finished you book! Your a great writer, telling your tales straight from the heart! Good to see for a change. Keep your adventures alive and have an awesome night tonight!

Barry Moore
Hey Steve, just got around to finishing your book. What a fantastic journey and a great read, well done! I was sad to get to the last page, but I look forward to the next book. Keep on ridin’ buddy.

Lucas Young
“Gday steve. loved your book. one of those ones hard to put down. shame it was dressed down from bible size to novel size! all the best for the future. im back to south america soon myself. happy travels!”

Sylvia Gromer
You dont know me, Im a fan of your book and admirer of your travels – totally awesome, very inspiring. Best book i read in a long time. I dont usually contact people like this so hope you dont mind. Im a frequent traveller myself and recently got into the motorbike scene and are planning a long distance ride in the near future. I totally enjoyed reading your book lost on earth and was wondering if you will be writing another book anytime soon? Best of luck on your future adventures hope to hear all about them. thanks. Sylvia or also known as (Sly)

Peter Thanh Ly
Had to travel to get the final copy at Dymocks in the city! love it and specially about the part u in the club is scary!

Chris McGill
Just finished your book. What a great read. Waiting in anticipation of your next adventure! Don’t’ forget to look me up when next you pass thru Canberra. Love to ride the snowy with you. Blue Water Holes is an excellent camp spot and they have limestone caves you can explore for free. You just need a head lamp to light your way. Cheers and Happy Travelling

Andrew Fairleigh
Hey Steve, Just like to say that I loved your book and i can’t tell enough people about it!! Also i’m taking a trip on my bike out to Broken hill, down the murry and into Victoria. This will be my first journey, any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thankyou.

Anthony Edwards
Nearly finished reading the book and I am loving every moment of your journey! Hope to cross paths or ‘two wheels’ with you out on the road someday!

Thomas Woodgate
Hey mate, finally finished the book and thoroughly enjoyed it. Well done big fella. It made me want to come on the next one with you…

Glen Johnson
just finished reading Lost On Earth by Steve Crombie, top read and would make a great xmas stocking filler for any one you know with an adventurous spirt or a passion for travel

Marcus Hennig
Loving this book man…..Freaking awsome

Matt Grech
Steve, just finished reading your book. What a trip! Brilliant read and very very well written! Can totally relate to your post travelling blues…I’m looking forward to reading the next one! Cheers, Matt

Leeann Conquest
Book was great, bought it for the husband but had to read it first. Really hope I dont read everyone elses adventures instead of living my own!!

Michelle Blanchard
Started reading Steve Crombie’s book Lost On Earth on the way back to Melbourne.  Loving it!

Brodie Maxwell
Finished the book in two days! Great read. Classic steve I’m cracking up at the too cold to tuck ur old fella in and hailing a lift!!! I love all the analogies!!!!

ian neubauer
Hi Steve, Just finished your book. Absolutely loved it. My family is from South America and I have been there five times, and got to relive many of the places you visited by reading your book. Good stuff mate.

Stephen Wood @ozzieadventure (Twitter)
Just finished Lost on Earth, read many adv riding books but honestly this has been the best Top effort Steve I know the world will love it

Email Address: wcn@iinet.net.au
Love the book Lost on Earth. Just returned from 9000km trip through the Kimberley’s in W.A and feel like a whimp compared to Steve’s adventure. Well done mate your writing style is brilliant can’t wait for the DVD’s and future books.

Yvette Brindle
“Hi steve, am about half way through ‘lost on earth’ and loving it – inspirational stuff! Am in awe bout how many k’s you get done in a day! riding until the wee hours…anyway thought I’d google you and landed here… keep the adventures coming .”

Rubiar Hart
Absolutely loving the book …He has video ?????? how cool is this guy.. what an inspiration for us ..

Chris McGill

“Hi Steve, inspiring Book man. Never too old to travel. Bike’n and lovin’ it!”

Marissa Oliver
Great writing style, I’m loving the book

Chris Dale
Cracking book Steve…absolutely loving it.

‘Most people in Blue AIME Hoodies in a pic’ win a special half day of adventuring in Sydney with Lonely Planet Adventurer Steve Crombie! Every jumper bought supports more Indigenous kids to finish school at the same rate as every Australian child. DO IT NOW! If you can’t afford jumper share link to show your support. Buy your jumper here and post your photos on the AIME page.

An example of some of the adventures you could have on ya little half day adventure. I promise I won’t make you bleed or break any bones. Well… its unlikely anyway.

*Competition closes on the 21st of July.

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One of their highest reviews ever. Book being reprinted as we speak. To place your order email readthebook@loston.com To read the full review read below. Taken from Lonely Planet website http://bit.ly/jkhpt1

In Lost on Earth, young Aussie Crombie  plans to ride his single-cylinder Honda 650cc motorcycle from Ushuaia at the southern tip of South America’s Tierra Del Fuego, to Prudhoe Bay,Alaska; the Pan American Highway’s unofficial endpoint well north of the Arctic Circle.

Originally accompanied by two friends, what starts as another blokey road trip quickly becomes a lot more interesting when the author’s mates choose their own path and Crombie is left alone to pursue his dream – all 90,000 kilometres of it.  Over the ensuing two years, our author crisscrosses South America several times, as he struggles his way north, surviving hardships, privations, romance, diseases and numerous (mechanical) breakdowns. While a steady trickle ofhermanos have completed the Pan American traverse, (Tim Cahill in Road Feverfamously took a mere 23 days), Crombie does his utmost to avoid the route-more-travelled and takes the reader on a trip through the obscurer slices of Latin America.

It’s hard not to draw a parallel with Ted Simon’s Jupiter’s Travels, published over a quarter of a century earlier.  Both writers are solo motorcyclists; both are imprisoned in South America; both suffer greatly from transport of dubious mechanical reliability.  However, while journalist Simon’s prose is sculptured and aloof, Crombie is refreshingly unrestrained, and sometimes boisterously low-brow. Moreover, whileJupiter’s Travels peters out (one needs to read the sequel, Riding High, to fill in the blanks) Lost on Earth is perfectly paced, reaching a fabulous do-or-die climax.  And let’s not forget, Simon’s bike had an extra cylinder.

Crombie is always entertaining and his passion (and ability – he speaks both Spanish and Portuguese) to converse with the locals brings a depth to encounters that most adventure travellers only dream of. He’s constantly indebted to the kindness of strangers as he single-mindedly flogs both body and machine relentlessly towards his goal. And the closer he gets, the more questions he asks, the more he reveals of himself and his motivation.

This cracking tale of sheer determination should be mandatory reading for any young, would-be adventurer.

Steve Waters, while working at his computer in LP’s Melbourne office, day-dreams of driving his six-cylinder 3000cc ’65 Holden HD Premier from Tasmania’s Cockle Creek to Nordkapp in Norway.

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