[Loren(#10223)] Loren leans back and smiles at his suddenly full tummy!
[Knot System(#30){Wysard}<-(#14740)] <~WOO~> Lyxia says, "Wow. That dinner was fast..."
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna smiles as she is a quick eater.
<~WOO~> Malia grins "said it was /quick/ ;) I just want to move to the OOC stuff asap :)
[Mikhailos(#1730)] Mikhailos isn't very hungry, but eats socially.
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan wonders that he ate at all, barely a look at the plate before his stomach tells him he's full. He leans back in his chair lookign to teh C.
As soon as everything is cleared up, Malia gets to her feet, holding up her hands for silence as she begins announcements.
Malia first reports, her expression a mixture of anxiety and relief. "A Telgar rider stopped by here to report seeing a woman that matches Journeywoman Hadrina's general description in a small cothold in the mountains. However, he didn't have a chance to investigate further." She shrugs helplessly "It may be a coincidence, but I am trying to arrange for another rider to check this out"
Malia adds with a slight catch to her voice "With any luck...we'll find Haddy... safe and sound" She looks around the familiar faces of her woodsmiths. "Don't get your hopes up too far...but this is the best news we've had since word reached us of the Journeywoman's disappearance"
[Anwyn(#9587)] Anwyn nods solemnly, listening quietly.
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan nods quiet as well.
[Loren(#10223)] Loren looks sadly at the table top.
Malia turns to Anwyn "Master Anwyn has joined us to offer her report of Bitra Hold. If you're ready, Anwyn?"
[Anwyn(#9587)] Anwyn stands quietly. Her voice is on the quiet side, but her years as a Master as taught her how to carry. "Things go well at Bitra. The spring festival is soon, and the Hall is invited. I am contributing one of the prizes for the competitions. Also a small experiment in cross-crafting is being done."
Malia asks curiously "Cross-crafting? In what way?"
[Loren(#10223)] Loren perks up, attention on Anwyn.
[Anwyn(#9587)] Anwyn says "Master Myriana of the Bakercraft is teaching me some of the techniques they use for their fancy vegetable carving for gathers. I'm looking at the possiblity of us developing some specialty carving tools that we could produce for their work, and giving her some suggestions. If the tools work out well, we can make an arrangement for Bakercraft to purchase them from us and the Smithcraft." She smiles wryly, "I'm also concidering making the next beginners carving class practice on vegetables before starting on wood. At least then we can eat the mistakes."
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan grins nodding. "An interesting idea."
Malia chuckles "An excellent idea...with benefits for everyone" she says.
[Anwyn(#9587)] Anwyn smiles a bit at the praise, "That's all for my report for now."
Malia smiles at Anwyn "Thank you" she says, then begins cueing other assorted JM and Masters for their reports. After that, Malia says "Senior Apprentice Krystyna...can you come here?"
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna nods and stands. She goes over to the Masters table and listens.
Malia picks up on of the knots on the table in front of her and hands it over to Krystyna. "As is our custom, and as a Senior Apprentice yourself, you will accompany our newest Senior Apprentice on her walk to your table. Please give this to Lyxia and assist her on her walk"
[Lyxia(#14740)] Lyxia slowly stands.
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna smiles and takes the knot from the Craftmaster. She turns and walks over to the apprentice table. Looking at Lyxia with a smile she holds out the knot.
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna says "Would you walk with me Lyxia to the Senior Apprentice table?"
[Lyxia(#14740)] Lyxia smiles, taking the knot from Krysty. She nods, "Of course. " and walks to the Senior Apprentice table with Krysty.
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna sits down at the Senior Apprentice table. A smile still on her face as she is happy for her friend.
Malia waits until both are seated and she now calls Journeywoman Ydara to the table. She hands the girl a knot and says, "Journeywoman Ydara...please accompany our newest Junior Journeyman on her walk to your table. Give Krystyna this knot and welcome her to the rank of Junior Journeywoman"
Ydara grins and nods at the Craftmaster and quickly steps over to the Senior Apprentice table. "Here ya go Krystyna" she says, giggling. "Walk with me"
[Lyxia(#14740)] Lyxia grins at her friend.
[Loren(#10223)] Loren smiles and nods, silently.
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna stands and takes the knot. "Thank you. I'd be honored to." She follows Ydara to the Journeymans table.
Ydara helps Krysty to her seat before returning to her own.
Malia smiles at Krystyna "Congratulations, Junior Journeywoman" she says. "Because of Hadrina's absence at Bitra, Anwyn's need of another woodsmith, Bitra's need of another woodsmith, your subcraft of tools...Qinan and I are sending you to Bitra Hold as your posting. You will travel to Bitra within a few days."
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna listens and nods.
[Mikhailos(#1730)] Mikhailos sits at the Table in the back, smiling.
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan nods smilign to the new journeywoman. "Congratulations.
[Lyxia(#14740)] Lyxia looks a little sad at the mention of her friend leaving.
[Loren(#10223)] Loren smiles fondly and somewhat proudly.
Malia says "This concludes the IC portion of our Craft meeting and promotion dinner :) If my woodsmiths can join Qinan and I in the meeting room, it would be much appreciated :) Thank you to the guests who have joined us to celebrate Lyxia and Krysty's promotions :)"
[Anwyn(#9587)] Anwyn smiles and nods to the new Journeyman
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna smiles at Anwyn and Qinan.
[Loren(#10223)] Loren stands, "Congratulations, Krysty and Lyxia!"
[Lyxia(#14740)] Lyxia smiles, "Thanks Loren."
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna smiles "Thanks Loren."
[Mikhailos(#1730)] Mikhailos stands, smiling and walks outside.
*** Spam of moving to the Meeting Room ***
Meeting Room ~*~ WoodCraft Hall
Perfectly square, this room is dominated by a large circular meeting table which is a work of art in itself. Meant to house important craft meetings and functions, this chamber can only be described as wondrous in its design and workmanship. The four corners of this room are each occupied by a stout column, carved in the shape of a tree trunk, reaching from floor to ceiling. The ceiling itself is vaulted in a four sided pyramid to further enhance the effect. The pinnacle of the tectum is set with a circular clear glass window that provides an unobstructed view of the sky. The northern wall is set with a large glass window, which looks out onto the craft's precious hardwood groves. The acres of deciduous trees within the hardwood groves are laden with blossoms of pink and white, and tiny bright green leaves struggle out from buds on branches. This is planting time, and you can see a patch of land being refurbished with saplings from the craft nursery.
The eastern wall is graced by an enormous 'tapestry' which appears to be hung from the branches of the northeastern and southeastern "trees." The southern wall holds the double doorway that leads back into the foyer, the molding of the door supported by the southeastern and southwestern trees. The western wall sports a slightly elevated platform, perfect for usage as a dais for the master's table at craftmeets, or for the official party of a handfasting ceremony. The woodcraft banner hangs proudly between the northwestern and southwestern trees, its stylized forest-green softwood tree set on a white background.
For more information on the WoodCraft, try +lhelp. +View is available.
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna goes and sits down at the table. She sips on her OOC diet coke.
Malia sets down a plate of Peanut Butter fudge she bought today on the great beanie hunt...enjoy!
[Lyxia(#14740)] Lyxia oohs and takes a piece of Peanut Butter fudge.
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna grins and wonders if Malia had any luck on her hunt.
Malia bought a few of the ones that retired this week...but no luck otherwise :(
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan sighs and takes a seat and a snack. Yummy :)
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna snugs Malia... there will be future hunts and hopefully good luck.
Malia bangs a little gavel on Qinan's head "Alrighty...this meeting is strictly OOC...if you couldn't tell by the fudge and beanie babies :) For the benefit of those reading the log...nothing should be set in stone tonight...so any +mail'ed suggestions, additions, anything can be sent to me and Qinan"
Malia snugs Krysty "I hope so!"
Malia brings up Agenda Item numero uno! TP's!!!!
Malia notes that Qinan has suggested any number of TP's that involve natural disasters...armageddon-like... ;)
Malia lists:
Forest Fire
Small Earthshake to unearth caves
Winter Avalanche
Malia thinks Qinan has lived in Cali too long ;)
[Lyxia(#14740)] Lyxia says "Avalanche sounds fun."
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna nods and likes the avalanche or the earthshake.
[Anwyn(#958 7)] Anwyn says "forest fires are frightening... but all that Ash for making soap . ;)"
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan hehs and worked at a movie theater too..no influence..really ;)
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna grins "We could do all three and become known as the disaster craft of Pern.
You say "What we were thinking of, first of all...is to have the forest fire whenever fall is here. Due to dry lightning. Forest fire is more detrimental to us than any of the others. Obvious reasons :) Could cause a shortage of wood...hence we could demand more marks :)""
You say "By fall I mean autumn...not Threadfall. :)"
[Anwyn(#9587)] Anwyn says "Perhaps using dragons to start counter-blazes, make a firebreak..."
You say "This TP could also involve Telgar, if we wanted to...they might be interested in RP'ing flying over dropping water or something..."
Malia nods to Anwyn "That too"
Malia stresses forest fire also...because we are already planning a winter event...the gather. The avalanche can happen in an upcoming winter :)
[Lyxia(#14740)] Lyxia says "And we could do the earthshake any time. Sometine when we get bored."
[Lyxia(#14740)] Lyxi a says "Sometine=sometime"
Malia nods "Well-spaced apart, naturally...because..." she grins at Krysty "We don't really want to be the natural-disaster craft of Pern :)"
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan nods.
[Lyxia(#14740)] Lyxia says "Then we would never get any new appies."
You say "So that's something to keep in mind...we'll be having a forest fire soon :) Qinan and I still have to coordinate with the weyr and nail everything down...but will naturally keep everyone up to date :)"
Malia grins at Lyxia "Something we're happy to report we aren't having problems with right now. Four new appies in the past few weeks!"
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan thinks autumn would be sometime end of oct/in onv so there is a little time for plannign this and developign it better.
You say "Which also means winter isn't too far off...meaning gather. So we should start planning that asap. Any ideas for a winter gather should be +mail'ed to me and Qinan as well."
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna sighs and thinks summer goes too fast on Pern.
Malia grins "We're still in spring...so we're pretty safe :)"
Malia gives update on the Ista/Woody TP
Taken from +mail from Minara:
What I know about the Tree TP is that it'll be in mid October (second week?). I' ve gotten no responses for the requests for descriptions as yet. Merellia is loo king into the maze code and I recently asked her about it. She's gotten no respo nses from who she thinks owns the code and is going to try through someone else. She'll let me know.
I wish I had more to tell, but that's it for now. :)
You say "Basically, our role will be to show up to clear out the tree. I don't think Ista has worked out too much detail past that :)"
You say "Do any of you have any TP suggestions to throw out right now? And to those in the peanut gallery, if you have a suggestion, +mail me and Qinan :)"
Malia says in a monotone "Anyone? Bueller?"
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan listens in teh still quiet...hmm....if you guys don't come up with them we will..heh and you've seen which way my brina's been pondering.. ;)
[Lyxia(#14740)] Lyxia can't think of anything...
You say "And Qinan's brain is dangerous. I know, cause we share it""
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna grins and likes your ideas so far Qinan.
[Anwyn(#9587)] Anwyn says "Nothing here..."
Malia grins "Ok..." She taps Qinan on the head "Your turn, my dear...regale us with tales of classes"
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan thinks of teh logging tp..the rotting basement supports tp...the meadow grasses tp..stream tp's...hmm oh right classes. Turns attention back. My turn!
Malia glares at Qinan "I am /NOT/ rebuilding this hall again"
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan hehs nad ducks "Alright. I plan on running a one hour class/lecture.rp session on woodcraft related stuff, at least once every other week startign in OCT. I'll be posting to the bb to find out if there is a general best day but most likely it will rotate n days and times, depending on what response I get and how my schedule goes.
[Anwyn(#9587)] Anwyn nods
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan thinks. So far thing I have come up with that I might think about doing/speaking on in one of these sessions are: Leaf Gathering, Soap, Code(basic-advanced), Woods, chopping/stacking/splitting the art of, Beds, cribs, adn other sleeping...:), Being a woodcrafter at:
[Anwyn(#9587)] Anwyn says "I could help with carving, soap making, basic code... fragrances and color.."
[Lyxia( #14740)] Lyxia likes all the ideas.
Malia adds, too...if you have any OOC knowledge of anything that could fit into a class...that would be much appreciated :)
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan nods. help is definitely welcome. it doesn't have to be me doing this every time. Certainly not all of these fall in my area of expertise : )
[Anwyn(#9587)] Anwyn says "One problem I have... I have a BAD case of carpal tunnel... right now I am in enough pain I am NAUSATED.. and I have no way of telling weither I am going to have a good day or a bad one"
Malia grins at Qinan "And of course would be open to all woodsmiths for attendance"
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna agrees with Lyxia and likes them all.
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan nods, and anyone else really. not all of them do I plan, nor want to be jsut me talking/doing.
Malia hugs Anwyn "We understand, Anwyn."
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna hugs Anwyn.
[Lyxia(#14740) ] Lyxia hugs Anwyn too.
[Anwyn(#9587)] Anwyn hugs. "I have trouble with preplanned rp because of that... on the otherhand, if you see me on, and want to rp, Page me. The stuff I mentioned, I know something about OOCly as well... if you want to do a class/lesson on the spur of the moment, I am all for it
Malia adds to Qinan's thoughts (same brain, you know) "We'd also be accepting /ideas/ for classes at all times... She thinks a moment....Actually...we can use the comment code on the hall for class suggestions as well....
Malia asks Anwyn..."If you do any spur of the moment class/lessons...can it be logged? I'm trying to get logs of classes on the webpage for people who can't make it on for them :)"
[Anwyn(#9587)] Anwyn says "I can try. :)"
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan nods. That would be great. *Snugs Anwyn*
Malia also reminds that the more OOC info you contribute to the hall...the better you look in the eyes of the CM's ;) Anything that I can add to the webpage that will help basic knowledge is /WELCOME/!!!
[Anwyn(#9587)] Anwyn snugs, and goes idle again... watching, just not typing
You say "If there's nothing to add to classes :) I'll move on :)"
You say "You all know our newest apprentice, Zaeryn, can't talk IC'ly. I feel this should add an interesting aspect to life at the hall. She has offered to hold an IC class to teach woodsmiths how to sign so she can communicate. She has tentatively scheduled it for Sept. 27 at 7pm EST."
Malia thinks they all sound good, Qinan :)
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna nods and agrees with Malia
[Lyxia(#14740)] Lyxia agrees with Krystyna and Malia.
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan nods.
Malia grins and agrees with herself and everyone :) Ok...next...
[ Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna grins and thinks we are an agreeable group.
Malia okies :) "+lhelp. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to improve the local help here? Do you think it's complete? Is there anything Qinan and I can add to it? Is there anything that you would like to see clarified? Any suggestions at all!"
[Lyxia(#14740)] Lyxia thinks it's pretty complete.
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan thinks//or anythign to remove?
You say "Any suggestions or ideas can be +mail'ed to Qinan and I for those of you reading the log :)"
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna thinks a pricelist for commissioned items would be helpful for those of us who are new or newer at thinking up what to charge.
[Lyxia(#14740)] Lyxia nods, "That's a good idea."
Malia nods to Krystyna "That would be nice...but I've noticed here on the MUSH in general...no-one knows what anything is worth...it's all very relative and comes out in RP. We can try to come up with an idea...but I usually use what's under 'news prices' and go by that. But we can think on that"
[Lyxia(#14740)] Lyxia says "If anybody has DLG, there's a sort of price guide in there."
Malia nods to Lyxia "I think it's the same one listed in 'news prices'...if I recall correctly..."
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna nods "New prices isn't very craft specific though. If it was a list based on WoodCraft Items then we could compare what we are making to other suggested prices. How much a keg of wine sells for doesn't help me determine value of a spinning wheel."
[Lyxia(#14740)] Lyxia looks at 'news prices'. "Yep."
Malia pokes the Qinan "What do you think? It's an odd day, you have the brain"
Malia eeps "Odd days are my day :b"
[Lyxia(#14740)] Lyxia looks at Krysty. "Well, you can take the price of a small box, 1 mark, and work from there."
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan nods. I think a pricelist would be very helpful and easy to do.
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan grins..after so many commissions we can ask what people have payed and them sort one together and put it up for future use.
Malia nods "And we can divide them by rank as well...cause a box made by an apprentice will be less than one made by a master :)"
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna smiles and nods "I think that would be very helpful to have the rank divisions.
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan sees a chart in the making.
Malia grins
You say "Any other +lhelp suggestions?"
[Lyxia(#14740)] Lyxia has to be going now... :P
Malia snuggies Lyx! Thanks for coming!
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan wavers. Thanks Lyxia..sned lots of suggestions and sleep well :)
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna snugs Lyx goodbye.
[Lyxia(#14740)] Lyxia grins, "I wouldn't have missed my own promotion."
Malia guesses not...and moves on to the last
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan oohs..the l ast item? *peers over shoulder*
Malia was surprised to see what Flint brought up at the most recent Craft Council meeting...that I was being restrictive in regards to promotions here at the hall. If this is the case...and anyone feels this way...I would really like to know. Qinan and I, from what I feel, are very generous in promoting. To the point of sometimes promoting people who haven't fulfilled /all/ requirements. I just want it to be known that we take a lot of things into consideration for when we promote. Activeness being the most important. But we also consider requirements reached...and a proper IC time. Qinan and I meet before every promotion dinner to discuss all the woodsmiths in the craft. We do monitor what you do...we do keep track...and we do want you to remain active and happy here. If there is anything we can do to improve this...please let us know.
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan blinks and didn't know this btw. But we also ask people to tell us when they want to move out of a rank (ie from app to jmen, jmen to master) since it is a larger commitment and serious change in their ic char, and discounts for search and so on.
Malia nods to Qinan "We won't promote above senior apprentice unless the player requests it..."
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna looks at Malia "I think he brought that up because of our conversation Malia. The one where you said you wanted Sr. Appies to rp at the hall for a long time. I mentioned to him how you said that Mick was a Sr. Appie for over a year before being promoted.
Malia nods "I'm sure it is too...it was obvious from the log, though he didn't mention names. I did +mail Flint and explained that Mick was a sr. app for so long because he was very idle...and never requested the promotion"
[Krystyna(#8 591)] Krystyna nods "And I didn't know that because you never mentioned it to me . Once you explained I understood.
[ Qinan(#9036)] Qinan hmms. Do you, as having been a sr apprntice, think it would be better if we +mail'd all those eligable reminding them instead of relying them to see posts on teh bb. Or mayby we should jsut do it so many times per year Malia?
Malia would just ask that if you have /any/ problems with something Qinan or I have done...please come to us. Speaking for myself, I won't get upset. I can't change anything, explain myself, or help you if I don't know there is a problem. This system has worked ever since Anwyn and I took over the craft...so in my mind this works. Qinan and I are very approachable...and welcome any input for the good of the craft.
Malia looks at Qinan "Well...I don't know about set times...we tried that with exams and it didn't really work."
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan thinks just as a +mail reminder. We try to have dinners at least once per month. Then again do you think it would get to be like pestering someone to seek promotion if they ended up getting +mail'ed once a month about it?
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna nods and does approach you if I have questions. To answer Qinan I think either posting to the +bb or +mailing those eligable would work.
Malia nods to Krysty "It's just Flint took this to the CC, saying he was at his wits' end about what to do with me. And I was never aware there was a problem."
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna says "You both keep good records. I think one +mail asking of interest for future promotions."
[Qinan(#90 36)] Qinan hees and watches reams and reams of paper spew out of teh computer..records..did she say records? ;)
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna looks at Malia "I didn't know ahead of time that Flint was going to the CC. I can't talk for him."
Malia wouldn't like to pester...because some /do/ like staying as a senior...especially if they want to try for search. And I wouldn't want them thinking that they /had/ to be promoted. Maybe a +mail reminding them to put +bbscan/woo new in their aconnect ;)
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna says "I wonder if you woul d both consider one suggestion."
Malia smiles at Krysty "I know...I'm just explaining this"
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan says "always."
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan grins. Its how we work. Kinda stating the obvious and bounces ideas back and forth. some stick others don't.
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna says "I know you both don't really want to post out Senior Appies, but I think it would be nice to have them posted for short temporary postings from the hall with other masters/journeyman for the rp practice. Kind of like an internship. They could be posted for maybe a couple of IC months and then return to the hall."
Malia nods "That's how we used to do it....half the senior appie'ship was spent at an IC posting. It didn't work out, though, so we abandoned it. Our sr.'s became idle...and RP wasn't happening at all..."
You say "Which is why Mick was at Bitra as a senior..."
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan nods..plus our apps became a very very small group left here at teh Hall. But now that we are bigger that is something to consider again I think. Somethign that is shorter though than it was meant when we first tried it I think Malia. And not as a sr requirement (mayby a benefit..get away from teh hall ;)
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna says "If it was shorter time period with a master or journeyman who agreed ahead of time to encourage rp during the posting... and some areas are more active with rp..."
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna nods at Qinan "Plus it would expose the Sr Appies to other area's of pern for when they have to let you know where they would like to be posted.
Malia nods "If it's to a JM/Master in their chosen subcraft...or doing like Krysty did...I just don't want it to end like some, getting sent somewhere and idling out because of lack of RP"
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan nods. I think not getting knotted would emphasise the short term of it. its somethign to work on and consider aagin.
Malia nods "We'll talk about it...since we do have a big group of appies again."
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan grins. Finally. It worked well when we had a large group of apps. The problems fell when the number did, or everyone got promoted to sr. and posted.
Malia nods "There was a time when the craft was /very/ idle...."
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna says "You wouldn't have to post them all out at once either. Could be one or two at a time."
[Qinan(#9 036)] Qinan hmms. *Ack i only have three mins left.
Malia grins "True...but we only have four seniors right now...three of which are idle right now :)"
Malia sits on Qinan "Stay!"
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna says "You could have them have to come back to the hall with reports on their away projects."
[Qinan(#9036)] Qinan with four..mayby one at a time. I think the exzperience is worth the consideration, btu details definitely need to be worked on.
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna says "That way they would be here occasionaly while posted out."
Malia smiles "We'll talk about it, Krysty...it is a good idea...and one that worked when we first tried it...for awhile at least. :)"
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna smiles and nods "Thanks."
Malia grins and closes the meeting and the log...since there isn't anything left on her agenda...unless you have something to add?
[Krystyna(#8591)] Krystyna shakes her head "No nothing to add at this point."
Malia smiles "Alright...and I declare this meeting over...suggestions for anything seen here can be +mail'ed to Malia and Qinan :) Thank you and goodnight!"
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Log uploaded: October 9, 1998
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