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Mayhem 2023
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Mayhem 1
6AM
Have A Nice Day |
Mayhem 2
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Mayhem 3
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Mayhem 4
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Mayhem 5
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Mayhem 6
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Mayhem 7
12AM
Electronic Soul
12PM
Discovered |
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Mayhem 8
10AM
Doc Watson |
Mayhem 9
10PM
Happy Birthday to Me |
Mayhem 10
7PM
Examining Drekka |
Mayhem 11
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Mayhem 12
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Mayhem 13
12PM
Love |
Mayhem 14
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Mayhem 15
10AM
Yodel-Ay-Ee-Oooo |
Mayhem 16
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Mayhem 17
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Mayhem 18
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Mayhem 19
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Mayhem 20
12PM
JPT Scare Band |
Mayhem 21
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Mayhem 22
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Mayhem 23
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Mayhem 24
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Mayhem 25
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Mayhem 26
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Mayhem 27
6AM
Albert Ayler |
Mayhem 28
12PM
Random Radio |
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Mayhem 29
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Mayhem 30
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Mayhem 31
6AM
Have a Nicer Day |
Junehem 1
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Junehem 2
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Junehem 3
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Junehem 4
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Short descriptions of Mayhem Specials
Have A Nice Day
Monday, Mayhem 1 6:00am — 10:00am
Hosted By Brian Damage
Some of the dumbest four hours that KFJC has ever aired. A complete
refutation of the 1978 student takeover of the station, by airing a 1970s AM pop takeover of (mostly independent label)
one hit wonders, to put you in a sunny mood behind the wheel of your 73 Cutlass Supreme.
FTR #1251 Pandemics, Inc., Part 1
Monday, Mayhem 1 6:00pm — 7:00pm
Hosted By Dave Emory
Dave Emory details a series of interlocking corporate fronts—some apparent biological warfare fronts—involved with developing pandemic insurance and presenting a business model in 2018 that insured against a “novel coronavirus spreading around the world, necessitating quarantining, social distances and school closures.” That was in 2018!
Surf Songs About California - Part 1
Monday, Mayhem 1 9:00pm — 10:00pm
Hosted By Cousin Mary
Sally Goodin’s recent special “Songs about California” caused Cousin Mary
to think of all the surf music that is literally about geographic spots in California. Tune in for tunes that honor
towns, surf spots, highways, beaches and more.
El Paraiso Records
Tuesday, Mayhem 2 2:00pm — 6:00pm
Hosted By Jay Omega
Psychedelic music label, El Paraiso Records, was Initially created in 2011 by
members of the Danish band, Causa Sui, to provide an outlet for the band’s own material. It is now home to many bands
with similar jazz-psych leanings, and was the launching pad for psychedelic heavyweights Papir and Mythic Sunship.
FTR #1252 Pandemics, Inc., Part 2
Tuesday, Mayhem 2 6:00pm — 7:00pm
Hosted By Dave Emory
Dave Emory details a series of interlocking corporate fronts—some apparent biological warfare fronts—involved with developing pandemic insurance and presenting a business model in 2018 that insured against a “novel coronavirus spreading around the world, necessitating quarantining, social distances and school closures.” That was in 2018!
Doin' It To Death: Tribute to James Brown
Wednesday, Mayhem 3 12:00am — Thursday, Mayhem 4 12:00am
Hosted By Spliff Skankin and the KFJC Soul Enthusiasts
On The Birthday of the Godfather of Soul,
KFJC hosts will honor his legacy with 24 hours of James Brown.
Raga Shankarabharana
Thursday, Mayhem 4 6:00am — 10:00am
Hosted By Good Karma
Raga Shankarabharana is the equivalent of the major scale, and is present in
musical traditions worldwide. Raga Shankarbharana is host to countless compositions, and has been venerated as the best
of all ragas. This special will focus on the many aspects of Shankarabharana. Music selections both short and long will
delineate aspects of Shankarabharana's personality.
ANATOLIAN PSYCH: Turkish Psychedelic Music from 1965-1980
Thursday, Mayhem 4 10:00am — 2:00pm
Hosted By Ann Arbor
Featuring the music of Erkin Koray, Baris Manco, Selda Bagcan, Cem Karaca,
Ersen and bands like Mogollar and Bunalim, Anatolian Psych will tell the sonic story of political and social ferment in
Turkey during the 1960’s and ’70’s through its music.
FTR #1253 Pandemics, Inc., Part 3
Thursday, Mayhem 4 6:00pm — 7:00pm
Hosted By Dave Emory
Dave Emory details a series of interlocking corporate fronts—some apparent biological warfare fronts—involved with developing pandemic insurance and presenting a business model in 2018 that insured against a “novel coronavirus spreading around the world, necessitating quarantining, social distances and school closures.” That was in 2018!
It's All About the Vibes, Dude
Friday, Mayhem 5 10:00am — 2:00pm
Hosted By Goodwrench
The jazz genre is rife with trippy and tuneful contributions from jazz
vibraphonists. Expect good vibes from people like Karl Berger, Milt
Jackson, Khan Jamal, Walt Dickerson, Bobby Hutcherson, Lionel Hampton,
and more.
FTR #1254 Pandemics, Inc., Part 4
Friday, Mayhem 5 6:00pm — 7:00pm
Hosted By Dave Emory
Dave Emory details a series of interlocking corporate fronts—some apparent biological warfare fronts—involved with developing pandemic insurance and presenting a business model in 2018 that insured against a “novel coronavirus spreading around the world, necessitating quarantining, social distances and school closures.” That was in 2018!
KFJC Airchecks 1983- The Mark Burford Collection
Friday, Mayhem 5 7:00pm — 10:00pm
Hosted By Brian Damage
Number 2 in a continuing series: 3 more hours of KFJC aircheck tapes from
1983.
Electronic Soul
Sunday, Mayhem 7 12:00am — 3:00am
Hosted By Good Karma
On Mayhem 7th at midnight, we are going to get down synthetically. Karma will
explore electronic soul music starting with early electrofunk all the way on down.
Discovered
Sunday, Mayhem 7 12:00pm — 3:00pm
Hosted By Brian Damage and Beast of Bourbon
3 hours of bands covering other bands.
Just a fun three hours of unusual and unexpected covers – new bands doing old songs, older artists covering newer
songs, genre shifts, and some covers that come out of left field. There’s no deep message, no Watergate-level
research, just a fun three hours on a Sunday afternoon.
Doc Watson
Monday, Mayhem 8 10:00am — 2:00pm
Hosted By Sally Goodin
Born in Deep Gap, North Carolina, Doc lost his eyesight to eye infection
at the age of two. His earliest musical influences were the Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers. He joined his first
professional band in 1953 playing electric guitar in a Country and Western band. They were often asked to play for
square dances but they seldom had a fiddle, so Doc taught himself to flat pick fiddle tunes on guitar, and flat picking
became a part of his sound, influencing many future players, such as Tony Rice and Clarence White.
In 1960 the folk music revival grew, and Doc switched to acoustic guitar and banjo. He began to tour and got his big
break at the Newport Folk Festival in 1963.
His final performance was in April, 2012. In May of that year he passed away.
Tune in for four hours of Doc and friends.
FTR #1255 Pandemics, Inc., Part 5
Monday, Mayhem 8 6:00pm — 7:00pm
Hosted By Dave Emory
Dave Emory details a series of interlocking corporate fronts—some apparent biological warfare fronts—involved with developing pandemic insurance and presenting a business model in 2018 that insured against a “novel coronavirus spreading around the world, necessitating quarantining, social distances and school closures.” That was in 2018!
Modern Surf Music
Monday, Mayhem 8 7:00pm — 10:00pm
Hosted by Good Karma
A look at the state of the surf rock industry. New releases from the past
few years and
deep dive into a few of the bands to track their influences. Where is surf music headed?
FTR #1256 Pandemics, Inc., Part 6
Tuesday, Mayhem 9 6:00pm — 7:00pm
Hosted By Dave Emory
Dave Emory details a series of interlocking corporate fronts—some apparent biological warfare fronts—involved with developing pandemic insurance and presenting a business model in 2018 that insured against a “novel coronavirus spreading around the world, necessitating quarantining, social distances and school closures.” That was in 2018!
Happy Birthday to Me
Tuesday, Mayhem 9 10:00pm — Wednesday, Mayhem 10 2:00am
Hosted By Ras Babo
It's my Party, but I'm not crying. Join Ras Babo as he self-indulgently hosts
his own birthday bash. Radio cake and party favors will be available. Tune in to get your audio goodie bag.
FTR #1277 Pandemics, Inc., Part 9
Wednesday, Mayhem 10 6:00pm — 7:00pm
Hosted By Dave Emory
Dave Emory analyzes a new federal agency modeled after the Defense Advanced Research Agency, ostensibly designed to “beat” cancer but very possibly a front for—among other things--biological warfare development.
Examining Drekka
Wednesday, Mayhem 10 7:00pm — 11:00pm
Hosted By Max Level
Michael Anderson's solo project Drekka has been performing live and releasing
music on a variety of labels since the mid-1990s. Using his personal archives of sound, he works in the areas of textures
and drones, touching on themes such as silence, dreams, and memory. Four hours of music and sound, as well as
conversation with the artist.
Yellow Magic Orchestra
Thursday, Mayhem 11 6:00am — 10:00am
Hosted By Good Karma
YMO were a Japanese electronic music band. They were one of the first popular
electro pop bands, and helped bring electronic music to the mainstream. This show will be a tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto
and Yukihiro Takahashi, who passed on earlier in 2023. .
FTR #1278 Pandemics, Inc., Part 10
Thursday, Mayhem 11 6:00pm — 7:00pm
Hosted By Dave Emory
Dave Emory analyzes a new federal agency modeled after the Defense Advanced Research Agency, ostensibly designed to “beat” cancer but very possibly a front for—among other things--biological warfare development.
Phil Western- a Busy Bee
Friday, Mayhem 12 10:00pm — Saturday, Mayhem 13 2:00am
Hosted By Goodwrench
Phil Western (1971-2019) was a Vancouver - based electronic producer who had
his fingers in a wide variety of musical pies. One of his best-known projects was Download, a collaboration between
Cevin Key and Dwayne Goettel of industrial group Skinny Puppy. This special will start with a 4-hour segment dealing
with the Download project, followed by a another 4 hour section dealing with own -name material and various other side
projects.
Love
Saturday, Mayhem 13 12:00pm — 3:00pm · Full details...
Hosted By Carson Street
Love was formed in Los Angeles in 1965. Led by front man and primary
songwriter Arthur Lee, they were one of the first racially diverse American rock bands.
Sunday Afternoon Leftovertures
Sunday, Mayhem 14 12:12pm — 3:00pm
Hosted By Sir Cumference
Overtures – they're used to get you in the mood for a spectacle of stage
and/or screen, with a sampling of the themes from the production you’re about to see. You came for a show, but nothing
happens – there is no action – only music. From Rossini to Daft Punk, Steiner to Lloyd-Webber, 1776 to 2001. Tune in for
three hours of the music before the show.
Yodel-Ay-Ee-Oooo
Monday, Mayhem 15 10:00am — 2:00pm
Hosted By Sally Goodin
Yodeling is a vocal technique used in many cultures worldwide. It was
brought to the United States by German immigrants in the early 1800s. By the 1840s many of the traveling minstrel shows
featured yodeling, and it remained a popular form of entertainment on the vaudeville circuit. When Jimmie Rodgers
released Blue Yodel #1 (T For Texas) in 1928, it created a national craze, and yodeling was an obligatory part of
country music in the 1930s and 40s. This program features yodeling from the past to the present.
Surf Songs About California- Part 2
Monday, Mayhem 15 9:00pm — 10:00pm
Hosted By Cousin Mary
Sally Goodin’s recent special “Songs about California” caused Cousin Mary to
think of all the surf music that is literally about geographic spots in California. Tune in for tunes that honor towns,
surf spots, highways, beaches and more.
American Primitive Guitar
Friday, Mayhem 19 7:00pm — 10:43pm
Hosted By Good Karma
American primitive guitar is a fingerpicking style of guitar developed by
John Fahey in the late 1950s. Other guitarists in the tradition include Robbie Basho and Jack Rose. Glenn Jones and
Joseph Allred continue to release American primitive guitar material to this day. The genre is influenced by country
blues, Indian/western classical, and new-age music. Relaxing, thought provoking music.
Phil Western- A Busy Bee Part 2
Friday, Mayhem 19 10:00pm — Saturday, Mayhem 20 2:00am
Hosted by Goodwrench
Phil Western (1971-2019) was a Vancouver - based electronic producer who had
his fingers in a wide variety of musical pies. One of his best-known projects was Download, a collaboration between
Cevin Key and Dwayne Goettel of industrial group Skinny Puppy. This special will start with a 4-hour segment dealing
with the Download project, followed by a another 4 hour section dealing with own -name material and various other side
projects.
The Cure 1979-1989
Saturday, Mayhem 20 6:00am — 9:00am
Hosted By Klaudhopper
Tired of Covid? KFJC has The Cure. Take a seventeen second walk to the top
of disintegration and view the head on the door with Klaudhopper. Go with Klaud as he highlights the works of the
English post punk band, The Cure. This show will highlight a decade of releases from 1979-1989.
JPT Scare Band
Saturday, Mayhem 20 12:00pm — 3:00pm · Full details...
Hosted By Carson Street
Formed in Kansas City, Missouri in 1973, JPT Scare Band's freeform
psyche-metal went further than any band before them.
Sir Cumference Investigates Sax and Violins
Sunday, Mayhem 21 12:00pm — 3:00pm
Hosted By Sir Cumference
Last Mayhem, Sir Cumfernce got horny with three hours of songs with horn
sections. This year it’s songs with saxophones and/or violins. You’ll hear familiar songs and artists, and maybe a few
you wouldn’t expect.
A Day and Night of the Sun
Monday, Mayhem 22 12:00am — Tuesday, Mayhem 23 12:00am
Hosted By Spliff Skankin and Others
Celebrating Sun Ra's 109th birthday with a 24-hour round-the-
clock party of experimental music, psychedelic poetry, cosmic philosophy, and Afro-futuristic space jamming.
Pithukuli Murugadas
Wednesday, Mayhem 24 6:00am — 10:00am
Hosted By Good Karma
Pithukuli Murugadas was a South Indian musician, composer, and spiritual
leader. He was known for his renditions of ancient Tamil works. He also composed many devotional works designed for
singers of all abilities to perform. He lived a simple, monastic life, and eschewed the wealth and fame common in high
musical society.
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Squarepusher -Jazz, Drum and Bass, and Further Extremes
Wednesday, Mayhem 24 10:00am — 2:00pm
Hosted By Preston Peace and Ann Arbor
Tom Jenkinson aka Squarepusher is a virtuoso bass player
and electronic musician from Chelmsford, England. His musical career spans more than 25 years of releases, including
over a dozen albums for the seminal Warp Records as well as numerous EPs and remixes. His work encompasses a multitude
of styles, ranging from frenetic experimental drum ’n’ bass, to jazz fusion, to solo electric bass, to musique concrète,
to compositions for the Royal Festival Hall’s massive pipe organ. This journey through his musical output will expose
you to the varied, contradictory, and complementary elements of Squarepusher’s sound, leaving you well-versed in, and
appreciative of, the sheer stylistic breadth of his music.
Pop Goes the Vinyl
Wednesday, Mayhem 24 7:00pm — 10:00pm
Hosted By Jersey Girl and Max Level
Have you ever gone to a thrift store and NOT bought a record
because you thought it was too scratched? Well, there might be some hidden gems under that pop. Join Max Level and
Jersey Girl as they explore thrift store records. To make it an interesting game, they will each buy their own and
disguise the record information; the records will then be shuffled and randomly played. ML and JG have to choose their
record! What's the prize? Pasta? A sandwich? Tune in and find out.
Turkish Delights: Anatolian Psych Part 2
Thursday, Mayhem 25 10:00am — 2:00pm
Hosted By Ann Arbor
Continuing the musical profiles of Anatolian Psych pioneers from part 1 of this series, this time we’ll feature Cem Karaca, Okay Temiz, and some less well-known artists. We’ll also introduce new Turkish artists continuing the sound developed in the 1960s and 70s or taking Anatolian Psych to new places musically.
“Money Doesn’t Just Talk, It Kills”
Thursday, Mayhem 25 6:00pm — 10:00pm
Hosted By Dave Emory
Dave Emory presents “Money Doesn’t Just Talk, It Kills,” presenting programs detailing the decisive and treasonous support given to the Axis powers of World War II by American corporations, as well as their attempt to stage a fascist coup d’etat in 1934 to overthrow President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
“How Martin Bormann Won The Peace”
Friday, Mayhem 26 6:00pm — 10:00pm
Hosted By Dave Emory
Dave Emory presents “How Martin Bormann Won The Peace,” presenting programs setting forth the powerful, deadly economic and political engine formed by Hitler’s deputy Martin Bormann, the organizations profound links to the Bush family and its role in effecting the escape of Adolf Hitler and the end of World War II.
Albert Ayler
Saturday, Mayhem 27 6:00am — 9:00am
Hosted By Albion Moonlight
An in-depth look into this underappreciated artist.
Forbidden Sonority II
Saturday, Mayhem 27 3:00pm — 6:00pm
Hosted by Teacher AIDS and Forbidden Sonority
Baphomet blistering San Jose label of underground extreme occult
experimental black metal returns to defile all within the circle of KFJC’s ouroboros. Submit to three hours
of infiltrating filth seeping from the frozen pustules of the 9th Circle, Lake Cocytus, the final destination of all who
enter the carrion comfort of the Sabbatic Goat.
“All That Glitters”
Saturday, Mayhem 27 6:00pm — 9:00pm
Hosted By Dave Emory
Dave Emory presents “All That Glitters,” Presenting programs documenting America’s deal with Japan to use the stolen wealth of Asia to finance Cold War covert operations and line the pockets of well-placed institutions and individuals, as well as detailing the lethal retribution directed against those running afoul of these interests.
Random Radio
Sunday, Mayhem 28 12:00pm — 3:00pm
Hosted by Sir Cumference
Sir Cumference throws caution out the window, as he digs through the KFJC
7-Inch library – randomly throwing records into a bin, and then randomly pulling out songs to play over three hours. The
DJ will be just as surprised as you are as to what is being played – as if he’s put KFJC on shuffle!
“How Are the Mighty Fallen?”
Sunday, Mayhem 28 7:00pm — 10:00pm
Hosted By Dave Emory
Dave Emory presents “How Are the Mighty Fallen?” Dave Emory presents programs about the heroism of authors Sterling and Peggy Seagrave and Iris Chang detailing their brilliant research into the deep politics of World War II in the Pacific, the powerful forces that benefitted from that conflict, and the deadly, terrifying retribution directed at the writers.
Country Music of the 1940s
Monday, Mayhem 29 10:00am — 2:00pm
Hosted By Sally Goodin
The 1940s were an innovative time in country music, with different styles
including western swing, hillbilly boogie, honky-tonk, and the singing cowboy. Tune in to hear Roy Acuff, Gene Autry,
Spade Cooley, Red Foley, Moon Mullican, Roy Rogers, Floyd Tillman, Merle Travis, Ernest Tubb, Bob Wills, and many, many
more.
“Where Have All the Soldiers Gone?”
Monday, Mayhem 29 6:00pm — 10:00pm
Hosted By Dave Emory
Mr. Emory presents “Where Have All the Soldiers Gone?,” Presenting Memorial Day programs about the JFK assassination as pivotal in America’s entry into the Vietnam War, the Vietnam War experiences of Special Forces Colonel Dan Marvin as well as interviews with Sterling and Peggy Seagrave about their research into Japanese World War II gold and the forces that benefitted from that wealth.
Sir Clement Seymour 'Coxsone' Dodd - Reggae Forefather
Tuesday, Mayhem 30 2:00am — 6:00am
Hosted By dr. doug
The Jamaican producer Clement Seymour "Coxsone" Dodd founded Studio One in 1954. It became, arguably, the birthplace of Ska and Reggae; giving a start to the career of many Jamaican artists, maybe most notably Bob Marley and the Wailers. Join Dr. Doug as he takes a look at one of the forefathers of reggae.
From Taiko to Tama- Bang your Drum
Tuesday, Mayhem 30 10:00pm — Wednesday, Mayhem 31 2:00am
Hosted By Ras Babo
Four hours of drummers of various styles and influences. KFJC staffers
submitted their suggestions for their favorite drummers, and Ras Babo wades through the sticks and skins to find some
gems. Paradiddle your way to timpanic membrane delight.
Have a Nicer Day
Wednesday, Mayhem 31 6:00am — 10:00am
Hosted By Brian Damage
More 1970s AM pop hits, delivered with the message, “have a nice day.”
Up with people.
Anatolian Psych Part 3
Thursday, June 1 10:00am — 2:00pm
Hosted By Ann Arbor
From the heyday in the 1960s and ’70’s to today’s musicians and the Anatolian
Rock Revival.
Part 3 will showcase the works of musicians we haven’t yet heard from prior to 1980, as well as today’s musicians
who are continuing the tradition of Anatolian Psych incorporating new styles of music. Some of the featured artists
include: Gaye Su Akyol, Baba Zula, Altin Gun, and Islandman.
George Thorogood & The Delaware Destroyers
Saturday, June 3 12:00pm — 3:00pm · Full details...
Hosted By Carson Street
"High-energy boogie-blues" is how George Thorogood's music is often
described.
A Mighty Love: the career of soul music maestro Thom Bell
Saturday, June 3 9:00pm — Sunday, June 4 12:00am
Hosted By Zero Gravity
Born in Jamaica but raised in Philadelphia, Thom Bell, who passed away on
December 22 of last year, was a singer, songwriter, record producer, arranger, pianist and composer. Along with Kenny
Gamble and Leon Huff, he was pivotal in creating the sound of Philadelphia soul in the 1970s. He found success as a
producer and songwriter for the Delfonics, Stylistics, Spinners and many others. On June 4 from 9pm to midnight, Zero
Gravity traces his recorded career with rare tracks and the hits that made him a legend in soul music.
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