420 with CNW – Huge Demand Forces Michigan Recreational Weed Retailers to Impose Purchase Limits

In Michigan, recreational marijuana business is booming. On Wednesday, a recorded message from Arbors Wellness in Ann Arbor said that currently, the shop has a high number of customers, which is keeping them extra busy and they are therefore unable to answer calls. The overwhelming demand has even led to purchase limits being imposed by the retailers.

The sale of recreational marijuana in Michigan was launched on December 1 and since then, demand has been so high that businesses were forced to turn away customers at some point. On the first day of recreational sales, four shops generated an average of $221,000.

On Wednesday, Arbor Wellness owner, James Daly, said that they had a line of customers all day and that they are working through the lines professionally with a wait time of approximately 40 minutes.

Greenstone Provisions in Ann Arbor employees said that by 1 pm on Wednesday, the wait time to get served was about 2-hours. While on Tuesday, customers had to wait for 3 to 4-hours before getting served at Exclusive Brand’s dispensary in Ann Arbor.

Michigan Supply and Provisions in Morenci, located along the border with Ohio, is having a steady flow of customers; however, on Wednesday afternoon, no customers were waiting in line to be served.

On Sunday and Monday, Greenstone Provisions had to turn away hundreds of potential customers because it had run out of stock of marijuana buds. Since then, the retail outlets made a point of restocking daily.

Marijuana shops have been forced to institute a purchase cap on the amount of marijuana each individual is supposed to buy because of the massive demand. Greenstone Provisions, Michigan Supply, and Provisions in Morenci have instituted a sale limit of 7 grams of marijuana flower per person.

Arbor Wellness’ sale limit is 1/8 of an ounce of flower. They also have a purchase limit of two edibles, seven pre-rolled joints, and 15 vaping cartridges.

The only dispensary that did not institute purchasing caps is Exclusive Brands. On Wednesday, Omar Hishmesh, Exclusive Brands co-owner, said that they are not putting any sale limit since they are not going to run out of stock. He further noted that they are fully stocked and are actively re-stocking products; thus, no shortages.

According to Michigan laws, the sale limit for the flower is 2.5 ounces, which includes a maximum of 15 grams of concentrate.

In-store inventory is moving like a hotcake, which makes real-time resupplying difficult; however, business owners still insist product shortages will not happen any time soon.

Currently, there are three licensed recreational marijuana processing plants and one licensed transportation business in Michigan.

Greenstone Provisions and Michigan Supply and Provisions inventory is at the mercy of their competition since the three licensed processing facilities are owned by their competitors. The three facilities are owned by Exclusive Brands, Arbor Wellness, and Green Peak. Green Peak is the largest processing facility in Michigan, and it is planning on establishing retail locations across the state.

It would be interesting to hear what cannabis companies, such as Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) and Grapefruit Boulevard Investments Inc. (OTCQB: IGNG), have to say about how things are looking up for the industry in Michigan.

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420 with CNW – Superstar Drake Joins Cannabis Industry by Partnering with Canadian Pot Company

The booming marijuana sector and the ever-growing hemp-derived CBD industry has attracted the attention of celebrities and athletes who are signing up to pitch for either of the brands. On Thursday, the hip-hop artist Drake whose full name is Aubrey Drake Graham, entered into a partnership with Canopy Growth, a Canadian pot company, to launch his own cannabis company, More Life Growth in his hometown, Toronto.

Drake has joined the wave of celebrities who are partnering with cannabis companies either by selling products, being brand ambassadors, joining their Board of Directors, or in his case, partnering with Canopy Growth on a joint venture business.

Some of the other celebrities who are in cannabis business include Gweneth Paltrow, Jay-Z, Martha Stewart, Montel Williams, Snoop Dogg, Tony Hawk, Willie Nelson, and Whoopi Goldberg. And the question on everyone’s mind is if we have gotten to the peak of celebrity cannabis?

Kantar is a business insight and brand consulting firm whose senior Vice President, Ryan McConnell, said that celebrity involvement in the marijuana businesses is yet to be fully saturated.

Marijuana is an emerging industry that is still regarded as illegal by some, and through celebrity endorsement and collaboration, the sector is gaining credibility and trust among the citizens.

Diana Eberlein, who is an entertainment marketing specialist, said that celebrity involvement is not a guarantee for brand growth because people are attracted to real and authentic brands.

Eberlein, who is now the head of marketing at SoRSE, further said that a brand would lose its audience faster if it does not feel authentic. SoRSE is a marijuana company that produces water-soluble cannabis oil. Mad Tasty is a company that develops hemp sparkling water. Ryan Tedder, One Republic singer, founded Mad Tasty. Tedder’s company worked with SoRSE in the production of water-soluble marijuana oil.

Eberlein said that although Drake is very popular, he is not readily associated with marijuana. However, he has a huge following, and the More Life Growth Company’s success will depend on his and his team’s marketing efforts.

His agreement with Canopy Growth is not very different from those of other celebrities as it will involve endorsements, investments, and offering advice on some issues. Drake is the majority shareholder of More Life Growth, said Cassel’s, the law firm representing the Canadian company.

The agreement between Drake and the company shows that 60% of the shares of More Life Growth belongs to Drake, while Canopy Growth retains 40%. This gives the company the ability to utilize certain intellectual property rights in Canada and across the globe.

According to Andrew Carter, an analyst working with brokerage and investment banking Stifel, brand development in Canada is under strict restriction against using celebrity names; Carter believes that Canopy is yielding to financial gain since the company has been in an operational and financial bind.

It remains to be seen what marijuana industry players like Youngevity International Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) and Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) make of this technique of trying to break into new markets by partnering with celebrities.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) to Host Q1 Fiscal 2020 Earnings Conference Call

Lifestyle-oriented cannabis company Green Growth Brands (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) on Tuesday announced that it will release its first quarter fiscal 2020 results after market close on Monday, November 25, 2019. GGBXF will also be holding a conference call with company management to discuss the results at 8:30 AM ET on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. To join the call, dial (+1) 416 764 8609 for the local Toronto line, (+1) 778 383 7417 for the local Vancouver line, or (+1) 888 390 0605 for the North American toll-free line. The conference ID is 54236169. The call and replay will also be available on the company’s investor relations website.

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Green Growth Brands creates remarkable experiences in cannabis and CBD. Led by CEO Peter Horvath and a leadership team of consumer-focused retail experts, the company’s brands include CAMP, Seventh Sense Botanical Therapy, The+Source, Green Lily, and Meri + Jayne. The company also has a licensing agreement with the Greg Norman(TM) Brand to develop a line of CBD-infused personal care products designed for active wellness. GGB is expanding its cannabis operations throughout the U.S., via dispensaries in Nevada, Massachusetts and Florida and the largest network of CBD shops in malls across the country and ShopSeventhSense.com. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.GreenGrowthBrands.com.

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420 with CNW – Yale Teams Up With Weed Company to Study Effects of Cannabis on Stress

The Yale School of Medicine and CT Pharmaceuticals Solutions Inc. have teamed up to conduct a study on the impact of medical marijuana on stress and mental health.

On Friday, Yale and CT Pharmaceuticals announced that they would be conducting a phase-one study on the effects of a variety of cannabis strains with medicinal qualities for alleviating pain and stress. They will also examine other conditions such as PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), and opioid replacement.

This is a revolutionary clinical study which is the first of its kind to be approved by the state’s Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) medical marijuana research program to study stress and mental health, said Yale.

The study on stress and mental health will advance CT Pharma’s current research which involves human subjects. CT Pharma’s current research was started in 2016 by Yale’s Dr. Rajita Sinha.

In 2017, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave Sinha in collaboration with the CT Pharma, a go-ahead for an Investigational New Drug application to examine how marijuana products affect subjective and physical responses to stress and pain.

In a news release, Sinha said that there is an increase in the consumption of medical marijuana in America, and it is crucial to understand how it helps in relieving a patient’s symptoms. She further said that the study should come up with new findings on pain and stress management in patients using medical marijuana. It should also contribute to the development of new CBD-based treatments.

The first phase of the study will examine males and females between the ages of 21-45. They must be recreational weed consumers who do not qualify for MMJ cards. The second phase will include men and women suffering from chronic pain between the ages of 21-60. Each of the study participants will be provided with placebo and cannabidiol (CBD). CBD is the non-psychoactive compound of marijuana, famous for its healing and wellness benefits.

The study will also assess marijuana’s side effects, such as increased heart rate, systolic, and diastolic blood pressure as well as other clinical symptoms.

The study on stress and mental health comes days after the Connecticut lawmakers added new conditions such as interstitial cystitis, intractable neuropathic pain, medial arcuate ligament syndrome, and Tourette syndrome to the medical marijuana program. The Connecticut MMJ program now has 36 qualifying conditions for adults and 10 for patients under 18 years.

According to CT Pharma, there are 37,927 patients in the MMJ program, 1,196 certified physicians, 15 licensed dispensaries, and four producers in Connecticut. The largest concentration of registered patients is in Hartford, Fairfield, and New Haven.

CT Pharma has 40 employees, and it is planning to expand by moving into a larger facility, which is 173,000 square-foot located in Rocky Hill. The facility was previously occupied by a pharmaceutical company known as McKesson Corp.

This kind of independent research is what marijuana industry players like Youngevity International Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) and Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) have always wanted to see so that the public can be reassured that when the industry says marijuana is beneficial, it is true.

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420 with CNW – University of Texas Scientists Develop Rapid Marijuana Test

In the U.S., marijuana is one of the most used federally illegal drugs. There are no federal regulations governing marijuana use, leaving law enforcement with the challenge of identifying impaired driving.

A team of researchers at the University of Texas in Dallas has developed a biosensor that uses saliva to detect the levels of THC on a subject in one minute.

Their study was published in Nature Scientific Reports in September. The biosensor device will help in the roadside assessment of THC consumption. It works the same way as those testing for alcohol-impaired driving.

Dr. Shalini Prasad, who is one of the researchers and an interim department head of bioengineering in the Erik Johnson School of Engineering and Computer Science, said that even though marijuana is not legal in Texas, there are conversations geared towards that end. She furthers says that there are no devices that can accurately determine the levels of THC in a subject.

THC is the active component of marijuana that has the potential to affect memory, mobility, focus, coordination, decision-making, sensory and time perception of the consumers.

According to Dr. Prasad, marijuana effects vary from person to person and determining how it affects the population as a whole is much more complicated than it is for alcohol. However, there are several studies on the metabolism of marijuana.

Previously the team had developed a biosensor that uses sweat to determine the level of glucose in the body. But, it takes too long for marijuana to leave the body through sweat, thus, testing sweat for marijuana is not suitable for ensuring road safety. Testing impaired driving through blood tests is also time-consuming, invasive, and requires medical expertise, which not all law enforcement members are equipped with.

Prasad further said that time is crucial when developing technology meant for public-assessment. The team set out to develop the device after noticing a gap when they reviewed the existing technology. She also explained that the faster the test is conducted, the better and the easier it is to ensure public safety.

Using saliva is the best alternative as it is not invasive, and it does not require much time to get accurate results. Just get a swab on the cheek, and you have your testing sample. Some kits can even be used at home, but they require more caution when handling them, said Prasad.

The biosensor uses the electrochemical activities of the molecules to determine THC concentration. However, the method still has its complications, such as the presence of other molecules in saliva, which makes it difficult for the biosensor to pick THC metabolites. Another complication is acidic saliva, as it tends to camouflage electrochemical signals, but they overcame this hurdle by designing a lubricant that amplifies the metabolite signal.

The team worked for a period of three years, on and off to develop the saliva biosensor, which has a 95% accuracy. The team has hopes of partnering with researchers working closely with marijuana metabolism to perfect their device.

Experts suggest that the marijuana industry, including actors like Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) and HTC Extraction Systems (TSX.V: HTC), may still have strong reservations about marijuana impairment test kits since there is no agreement regarding the standards upon which someone can be regarded as impaired.

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420 with CNW – Marijuana Legalization Support Undiminished by Vaping Injuries, Gallup Poll Finds

According to a survey released by Gallop on Wednesday, two-thirds (66%) of all Americans are in favor of legalizing marijuana. This shows that the support for marijuana policy reforms has not dwindled in the face of the vaping-related injuries outbreak despite the opponents investing their efforts to pin this on marijuana legalization.

Gallup has been polling on marijuana legalization since 1969, and in 2005 the support was at 36%.

In the analysis of the latest figures, Gallup’s Jeffrey M. Jones wrote that the states’ and public opinion have increasing become pro-marijuana.

In the U.S, 11 states have legalized marijuana for recreational use while others plans on doing it during the 2020 legislative sessions. Others are opting to refer the matter to voters during the coming elections.

Jones further wrote that when supporters of marijuana legalization are based on gender, education, income, region, urban or rural, the difference is insignificant because 60% to 70% of them are in favor of legalization. However, the difference is significant across party lines with 51% of Republicans and 76% of Democrats in favor, while 68% of independents also favor the reforms.

All key Democrats except former Vice President Joe Biden are in support of marijuana legalization.

Although it is still unclear if President Donald Trump prefers federal legalization laws, he seems to be for the states to set their own marijuana policies, said Gallup.

Trump has openly said that if a bill is introduced paving way for states to be allowed to enact their cannabis laws without federal interference, he will sign it into law.

According to the new survey by Gallup, the majority of Americans irrespective of the age (as long as you are under 65) support legalization while 49% are opposed.

The overwhelming support of 81% for marijuana legalization is by Americans under the age of 30.

Gallup found that the majority of racial and ethnic groups are in favor of legalization; however, less support is noticed in the Hispanics.

Gallup’s recent survey, which included 1,526 adults, was conducted amidst daily news and health bulletins of hundreds of people suffering from a lung-related injuries linked to vaping cannabis products.

Rep. Andy Harris and Smart Approach to Marijuana, which is a prohibitionist organization, argue that the states and the advocates for legalization should slow down on the push for the reforms in the face of the recent outbreaks.

Only a handful of people affected got the vaping products from licensed dispensaries; most of those affected purchased from the illegal market.

Despite the several warnings and the negative press, the majority of the Americans are still in support of legalization and regulated sales of marijuana, said Justin Strekal, the NORML Political Director. He further added that it is imperative to end prohibition and adopt best practices for the regulatory authorities to oversee a thriving consumer marketplace.

In conclusion, Gallup wrote that there is a probability that the support for legalization will continue to expand in the years ahead due to generational differences.

Cannabis industry watchers believe that companies like Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) and HTC Extraction Systems (TSX.V: HTC) agree with Gallup and see support for legalization soaring in the coming months.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) Posts Q4 & Full Year Financial Results, Hosts Conference Call

Lifestyle-oriented cannabis company Green Growth Brands (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) on Wednesday reported its results for the fourth quarter and full year ended June 30, 2019. Among other highlights, GGBXF reported total revenue for fiscal 2019 of $15.7 million, as well as a 29% quarter-over-quarter increase in revenue for the three-month period ended June 30, 2019. The company is hosting a conference call and audio webcast today, October 24th at 8:30 AM ET featuring GGBXF CEO Peter Horvath and CFO Brian Logan. To join the call, dial (+1) 416 764 8609 for the local Toronto line, (+1) 778 383 7417 for the local Vancouver line, or (+1) 888 390 0605 for the North American toll-free line and use the conference ID 66844833. A replay will be accessible on the company’s investor relations website following the call. “In a short-time we have built a pathway to open up to 47 dispensaries in three key states and established the first, best and only vertical CBD distribution network in the country,” Green Growth Brands CEO Peter Horvath stated in the news release. “This foundation leverages our strengths of creating brands consumers love, building innovative product assortments and operating and growing retail at scale, quarter after quarter.”

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Green Growth Brands creates remarkable experiences in cannabis and CBD. Led by CEO Peter Horvath and a leadership team of consumer-focused retail experts, the company’s brands include CAMP, Seventh Sense Botanical Therapy, The+Source, Green Lily, and Meri + Jayne. The company also has a licensing agreement with the Greg Norman(TM) Brand to develop a line of CBD-infused personal care products designed for active wellness. Already driving the strongest sales per square feet in the cannabis industry, GGB is expanding its cannabis operations throughout the U.S. its CBD presence at ShopSeventhSense.com, in malls across the country, at DSW and Abercrombie & Fitch stores—and that’s just the beginning. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.GreenGrowthBrands.com.

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420 with CNW – How Custom Packaging Can Give Marijuana Brands an Edge

Marijuana is a booming business, and no one can dispute that fact. In 2014 Colorado legalized recreational marijuana, and that same year 147 dispensaries were launched in the state. The number of dispensaries has continued to grow, and by 2018 there were 509 dispensaries. Since then, six other states have implemented recreational marijuana programs.

The marijuana industry is growing at a rate that has never been experienced before, and cannabis brands are faced with differentiation challenges since every year, hundreds of marijuana brands are launched. Joining the marijuana business are high profile celebrities such as the former boxer Mike Tyson and Tommy Chong, the comedian. Competition is very stiff in the weed industry, and brands are faced with the problem of developing a unique, trustworthy and recognizable brand while still adhering to the strict state rules regarding marijuana.

The main rule that any marijuana business must adhere to is securing high-quality marijuana packaging. This means that the businesses must use food-grade materials and designs which are child-proof. That is, they cannot use tubes or bags that can be easily opened by children. The packaging of cannabis products should be able to maintain and protect the integrity of the cannabis product while keeping its freshness intact, as well as adhere to the safety regulations as stipulated by the the federal government and other authorities.

For the marijuana brands to be successful in the crowded marijuana market, not only should they comply with the stringent rules, but they should also develop brands that are unique and able to attract a following of loyal clients.

Stefanie Singer of Greenlane Premium dispensary and smoke shop distributor says that for a company to create a unique brand, they should focus on developing customizable packaging as it will help promote brand awareness. She says that the company should choose a container with the right design, such as colors, branding, and the finishes which will help differentiate and elevate your brand; thus, creating a lasting impact on your customers.

Part of the Greenlane products is the Pollen Gear, with which Greenlane is on a mission to ensure that companies get their preferred packaging, which will help elevate their own brands through quality, custom-designed containers which are made from sustainable materials. The vessels include glass jars, which are child-proof, patented PopBox, and SnapTech containers. The packaging for pollen Gear is airtight, durable, and lightweight, and the containers can be made as per the customer’s request in terms of color, logos, and finishes that show the right brand appearance and sensation.

Your brand should not only be about the packaging; it should tell a story to the customers. For instance, a company that uses recyclable and sustainable material can elevate its brand’s relationship with the customers because of a shared mission of maintaining a clean environment.

Developing a unique and trustworthy brand in the crowded marijuana market is not an easy task. Therefore the brand should ally with reliable partners who will provide them with an easy and convenient way of obtaining cannabis products that are customized, compliant and sustainably packaged.

It would be eye-opening to hear what measures cannabis companies like Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) and Therma Bright Inc. (TSX.V: THRM) (OTC: THRBF) took to grow their brands to the level at which they are.

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420 with CNW – DC Employee Sues City Over Medical Marijuana

A government employee Doretha Barber, who was told that she would only get back to work after she stopped using medical marijuana and passed a drugs test is suing Washington, D.C.

Barber’s work is classified as safety-sensitive in the Department of Public Works; however, she does not operate heavy pieces of machinery or vehicles. Currently, her work involves raking leaves and spreading salt on icy sidewalks. She started working as an office assistant, then got promoted to a sanitation worker.

She had been suffering from extreme backaches and migraines for several years to the extent that sometimes she could not see nor lift her head up. In 2018, she informed her supervisor that she has been using medical marijuana to manage the pain when she was not at work. Barber’s doctor recommended marijuana after trying several prescription pain killers and muscle relaxers to no avail.

Barber said that she was told not to go back to work until she stopped using medical cannabis, and passed a drugs test, even if she never went to work under the influence. She was also told to seek counseling for drug abuse.

She said that she felt like she was stereotyped as a drug abuser when they asked her to stop using medical marijuana, take a test and seek drug counseling, even though she does not have a drug problem.

With the help of the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) Chapter of D.C, Barber is suing for permission to treat her ailments using medical marijuana during her time off. Furthermore, she wants Washington, D.C. to view medical cannabis like any other prescription medicine.

The legal co-director of ACLU, D.C. Chapter, Scott Michelman said that what the city is doing to government employees such as Doretha Barber by asking them to choose between a job and medicine is not fair. Mayor Muriel Bowser refused to voice his opinion on the pending lawsuit.

Michelman said that although there are jobs that qualify to be classified as safety-sensitive, the government is disingenuously over classifying people as safety-sensitive.

According to the mayor’s office, there are 35,000 employees in Washington, D.C, of which 11,000 of those jobs are classified as safety-sensitive, and employees are prohibited from using medical marijuana.

Only seven states in the United States permit government employees to use medical cannabis just like any other prescription drug only if the law allows it, said the ACLU.

It is widely believed that industry actors like Grapefruit Boulevard Investments Inc. (OTCQB: IGNG) and Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) are hoping for a court decision that protects the rights of workers to use medical cannabis just as they would any other medicine.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) Announces Opening of 150th CBD Shop and Progress to Capitalize on Holiday Shopping Season

Lifestyle-oriented cannabis company Green Growth Brands (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) today announced the opening of its 150th Seventh Sense® Botanical Therapy (“Seventh Sense”) CBD mall-based shop. The first shop opened in early February, and the update provides a link to watch Green Growth Brands CEO Peter Horvath discuss the growth of Seventh Sense from the Polaris Fashion Place location in Columbus, Ohio. The 150 shops operate across 35 states, and the number of locations is expected to reach up to 200 by the start of the holiday shopping season. To date, of the customers in the consumer database, nearly 20% have made a repeat purchase. GGB will provide a sales update on the performance of Seventh Sense® shops and eCommerce on its earnings call for fourth quarter and fiscal year 2019 ended June 30, slated to occur Thursday, October 24th, 2019.

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Green Growth Brands creates remarkable experiences in cannabis and CBD. Led by CEO Peter Horvath and a leadership team of consumer-focused retail experts, the company’s brands include CAMP, Seventh Sense Botanical Therapy, The+Source, Green Lily, and Meri + Jayne. The company also has a licensing agreement with the Greg Norman(TM) Brand to develop a line of CBD-infused personal care products designed for active wellness. Already driving the strongest sales per square feet in the cannabis industry, GGB is expanding its cannabis operations throughout the U.S. its CBD presence at ShopSeventhSense.com, in malls across the country, at DSW and Abercrombie & Fitch stores—and that’s just the beginning. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.GreenGrowthBrands.com.

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