Joel Kachmarek @tacomaturf Twitter profile

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

7 years

Every golf course should emulate the Tree Management Plan at Erin Hills

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One of our indoor frozen morning projects. Modifying the old custom valve box lids to work on the new systems valve boxes. They just don't build a decent box cover so we made our own about 10 years ago and they are still awesome.

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6 years

I’ve been waiting 12 months for this picture. Here’s 14 green taken exactly one year apart. This is our tree management plan in action with a new perimeter buffer planting.

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@tacomaturf

5 years

Mowing green expansions now and they’re looking sweet. Here’s #9

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@tacomaturf

8 years

Tacoma's 7th green January 2010 before tree removal and again January 2015 after tree removal..........case closed!

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@tacomaturf

10 months

Mounted a boomless nozzle on the end of a boom to treat the pond. Works well

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8 years

Okay supers, storms comin, u know what that means, get out there and make those hidden pre-cuts to all those trees you need blown over

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@tacomaturf

1 year

Sweet Kyle adding some metal to all the new valve boxes so we can find them with the metal detector in case they get lost and grown over

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

5 years

First photo taken last year at this time and second photo taken today, our “fine turf” purification program is working

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@tacomaturf

1 year

A resident member just sent this picture. The freezing rain is serious. Golf course is covered in ice. Everyone stay home till it melts. I am.

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

4 years

Decorating some trees for the Holidays. #tistheseason

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@tacomaturf

4 years

Beautiful morning for the inaugural 54 hole stroke play championship.

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@tacomaturf

5 years

Two years now since we removed those weeds around 14 green, it just keeps lookin better and better every day

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

5 years

Yes we did connect 10 fwy and 11 tee with short grass. This is a high traffic area so managing short grass will improve turf quality, but if you miss the green over there be ready to face a near impossible up and down over the bunker 😬

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

4 years

This past spring we finished the renovation of the fifth hole. This meant rebuilding the teeing ground. Here’s a look at the fifth tee/fourth green complex in 2009, 2018, and now today. #pure

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

3 years

Painted out the new green shape on 18 today. We'll start cutting the expansion areas at 0.300”

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

4 years

“Thank you” to the membership at Tacoma for voting YES to installing a new irrigation system. We will start sometime in late March or early April. I couldn’t be more excited. This will be a Rainbird IC system

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

2 years

Here's one more from 2005 and now today.

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@tacomaturf

1 year

You get what you pay for. Google Earth is free. This new aerial cost us a little $ but it is amazing. Wish I wouldn't have topdressed 10 and 11 fairway that day.

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

4 years

Green expansions on 16 are looking strong

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

4 months

Intense fusarium pressure out here.

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

5 years

The things we do when the course is frozen solid

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

2 years

Here’s a look at 18 green……….how it was……….and how it is.

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

1 year

Punching greens today and tomorrow. This is the tenth straight year of punching with solid tines only. Thanks to OM246 testing we now know that this is infinitely sustainable.

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

5 years

Tacoma #11 in 2011 versus today.....Where would you rather play?

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

4 years

I’m pretty excited about how these green expansions are turning out

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

3 years

After 6 months of running two control systems simultaneously, I’m finally sitting at one computer. Old computer boxed up and ready to go to a new owner. Goodbye TORO Field interface and hello Rainbird IC two wire. Dual monitor is sick.

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

7 years

Scene from a golf course superintendents nightmare #varmints

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

5 years

#5 approach shot before and after tree removal

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

5 years

This greatly exceeded my expectations. Put a boom buster nozzle on the end of my boom for treating the pond edge. Worked like a charm

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

6 years

“I sure miss those fir trees behind 14”........ said NO human being ever. The new buffer planting’s continue to fill in and look great. #nobrainer

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

6 years

One last before and after of the “founders tee” on 18. Opening soon

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

5 years

New core processor for fairway aerification this month

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

1 year

Loving the new GPS sprayer more and more each day. Almost 8 mph and the thing is just spot on. Auto steer is obviously essential for this and that also lets me check my email 🤣

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

6 years

Here’s another 2011 vs today in the middle of the course

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

3 years

The irrigation map is now complete. Amazingly accurate, amazingly detailed and simply gorgeous. Thank you @BrentHarvey4 for being the best in the business

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@tacomaturf

6 years

14 green before tree removal and now today after tree removal with new buffer plantings #nobrainer

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@tacomaturf

5 years

Got the drone up to get a birds eye view of the amazing work the team is doing on #9 . Collar dam removal and recapturing putting surface

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@tacomaturf

5 years

Pretty strong before and after pic of #5 from the 100 yard marker

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

8 years

Yes it's been windy here

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

6 years

Looks like the new pro shop will have to be considered for removal when we update the tree management plan

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

4 years

This skip in our fall application shows just how effective fungicides can be. Imagine if all the fairways looked like this small area short of #2 green.

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

4 years

Tree removal phase of the project behind 9 green is now complete. Stump removal and new buffer planting still to come. This is going to be fun!

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

5 years

Removed collar dam on entire perimeter of 4 this past week. The crew is really getting efficient at this. In some areas around this green 8 inches of sand build up was removed. We’ll be scalping the green out a little to recover lost pin positions #thiswillbefun

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

6 years

When the sun first comes up on a golf course......... The camera does not do it justice.

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

5 years

The 12th green/16 tee complex has certainly gone through some changes in the last decade. Here is an aerial from 2009 before the sewer project, another picture taken right after in 2010 and then the last pic is a drone shot I took the other day. 🙂

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

6 years

Pushing out more fairways. This is #16 . #width

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

7 years

Between 12 & 13 last year vs today. Poplar trees destroyed 😎

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

10 years

A brilliant statement by Dr. Alister MacKenzie http://t.co/LcJJbm4D0V

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

3 years

It’s like trading in a Yugo for a Ferrari. This new system can really move some water as the smallest mains are 6”. All new Rainbird IC complete on hole 10.

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

8 years

Baltusrol today and how it looked in 1945. No wonder the PGA was so boring to watch. Rees...bring back real hazards

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

7 years

Absolutely disgraceful workout session, this will take some time to repair and recover

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

4 years

Excited to get opened up this coming Tuesday. Greens were top dressed last week and the Embark is down so they should be as sweet as pie. The new fine turf area around the putting green is all healed up and looks like it’s been there all along.

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

5 years

Kyle doing an exceptional job with the face smear and now checking sand depth.....good people that take pride in their work is priceless. Our staff is our most valuable asset

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

9 years

#6 green in winter 2009 before tree removal vs. today after tree removal.......any questions? http://t.co/y0DAoKsgVJ

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@tacomaturf

5 years

The new steps on 9 green side bunker .......... #so sick

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@tacomaturf

5 years

I knew the massive new teeing ground on 5 would be cool but it’s turning out ridiculously cool #sosick my staff is amazing!

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

9 months

Proof that we sometimes do rake bunkers in the morning

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

4 years

Remember that tree on 7 tee?............neither do I. Here’s a cool before and after.

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

5 years

Claire’s first fish on the fly where she made the cast, the hook up and then in the hand all on her own. Oh, and she’s wearing a Beaver shirt too. So proud #GMATakeMeFishing

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

4 years

I’ve been waiting over a year to cut this “clowns mouth” pin on 17. The area is finally smooth. Hope you enjoy

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

4 years

Another very nice find on eBay. Built by the Club’s first golf professional (Charles Locke) between 1905 and 1910

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

7 years

Remember those poplar trees between 12 & 13..................GONZO!

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

6 years

If you’re looking for the sand and seed bottles check inside the new box on #1 tee

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

3 years

We released almost every oak tree, thinned most of the dense fir clusters, and cleared those that were interfering with the new irrigation system design. It’s very likely that this is the last time you see a log truck on the golf course. #oaksavanna

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@tacomaturf

2 years

Before and after of #1 green. At least 40 trees removed in this one spot.

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@tacomaturf

6 years

I’m guessing roots really like those little venting holes

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

8 years

New ball crates look good this morning. Made by local craftsman. Branded by yours truly

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@tacomaturf

6 years

11 and 13 green in May 2009 vs. May 2018............ #treemanagement

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

4 years

I’m just going to apologize right now for all the wicked pins I will cut in this new expanded area back left on 13

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

6 years

We’ve got the front of #1 opened up to remove the collar dam and allow water to run off as the original design intended

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

5 years

Some aerials I took today for @TroyMartinGolf in order to update our yardage books. New 4th green 5th tee complex, 5 & 8 green, 9 green, 10 & 17. It’s pretty easy to see where the greens have been expanded. That will take a few seasons to go away

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

3 years

For the first time in our 127 year history we have head to head coverage. Simply beautiful. @BrentHarvey4

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

3 years

Fantastic picture by one of my loggers while up in a tree. Love how 16 green looks from this viewpoint. BTW That’s a plywood bridge fronting it for crossing the fairway with big machines.

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

11 months

Unbelievable stretch of weather leading up to tomorrows US Open qualifier.

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

4 months

The bunker re-turfing team did an amazing job on 18 green

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

5 years

17 green is all put together. About 8 yards of built up top dressing was removed allowing us to expand the surface back to its original size

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@tacomaturf

5 years

Phase 1 of the 5th hole project went well. Stumps are being removed and then it’s time to build the tee, here’s a before/after

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

1 year

Fixing up some mowing lines and cutting out some ugly ryegrass encroachment. #detailsmatter

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

6 years

@Super__Link Nitrogen became a secondary nutrient to me once I discovered feeding with Carbon. I applied less than 2 lbs of N in 2017 and never had a problem with health or color. For me feeding with carbon has been the most significant discovery of my career

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

3 years

On this day in 1913, Harry Vardon and Ted ray played a 36 hole exhibition match against Jim Barnes and Robert Johnston, over the playing field at Tacoma Country and Golf Club

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

7 years

Love all the different colors of grasses in mid summer

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

2 years

Took the drone up today for the first time in a long while. Trying to get some images to show the performance of the new irrigation system during peak summer stress. Here’s a couple pics of the 4th hole, one from Aug 20th 2019 with the old system and one from today. #hellyes

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

3 years

Very exciting day for me. Today we got the first visit from @LandscapesGolf as we prepare to install our new irrigation system. First step is figuring out where to store all the HDPE pipe @BrentHarvey4

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

3 years

Diving into 18 green. This will be one of the most extensive collar dam removal projects yet. The team has done enough of this type of work that they are very confident in their approach. The new green shape will be bold and fitting for a classic finishing hole.

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

6 years

Just a little pruning today near the second hole

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

3 years

Updating the hole location chart. It’s been at least 10 years since we’ve done this. You can see the new green shapes are cool, but they also offer additional and more interesting hole locations

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

2 months

New lithium MDX carts are beautiful. I’m so excited for these.

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

2 years

It takes about 4 growing seasons for these projects to fully grow in but I like how things are looking so far. Here’s an update on #2 ……….how it was…….and how it is.

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

2 years

Todays hail storm made for some really cool images.

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

4 years

We’re now mowing the green expansions at 0.110”. For the most part they are looking good. Some areas will take a while to mature but overall I’m pleased with the progress. Here’s a few pics of 15 before and after

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

5 years

New fine turf transition from 4 green to 5 tee looking pretty good

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

2 years

My as built maps are amazing. This is what you get when you work with the best @BrentHarvey4

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

3 years

#11 a year ago and now today.

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

6 years

Most of these trees should probably be destroyed but what’s even more obvious is shouldn’t all these tees be simply mowed together with a fairway mower? #teeways

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

2 years

Taking advantage of the new sprinkler head spacing and expanding a few of the greens just a little. Here's a look at #11 . One of my favorite greens now after the main expansion project a few years ago.

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

6 years

Look what I just got. Isn’t she a beauty?! I think I can fit a whole dead fir tree in this thing.

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

1 year

The new GPS sprayers are absolutely amazing. On Autosteer it's easy to take a sip of coffee ......which was essential this morning since we are having historic cold temps right now. @Sam_Schmidt_APT

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

4 years

11 tee in 2017 and then today less 4 trees near the tee and 8 trees near the Lower landing area #progress

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Joel Kachmarek

@tacomaturf

6 years

Punching green surrounds today. 10” Solid tines on the greens yesterday with the Wiedenmann and now today with hollow tines. This is definitely the best aerifier I’ve ever seen.

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