Our streak of Unhealthy air quality promises to stay around for the rest of the day.
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SATURDAY, August 30: We’re likely to have our third day in a row of
poor air quality on Saturday with Unhealthy or higher AQI levels for the
rest of the day.
SUNDAY, August 31: No change in the forecast for Sunday: look for the Unhealthy conditions to continue for another day.
MONDAY, September 1: Monday looks like more of the same as we kick off September with Unhealthy conditions for the entire day.
Friday, August 29, 2014
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
PM2.5 Forecast for Beijing – Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Our hoped-for better than average conditions are in place, and it looks like there is a good chance that they will stay around for most of the day. But at some point this afternoon or evening, we do expect the pollution levels to start increasing again.
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THURSDAY, August 28: Thursday should bring us back to about average levels, Unhealthy for likely the entire day.
FRIDAY, August 29: Friday should again have us at Unhealthy conditions for the entire day.
SATURDAY, August 30: We’re likely to have our third day in a row of poor air quality on Saturday with Unhealthy or higher AQI levels for the rest of the day.
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THURSDAY, August 28: Thursday should bring us back to about average levels, Unhealthy for likely the entire day.
FRIDAY, August 29: Friday should again have us at Unhealthy conditions for the entire day.
SATURDAY, August 30: We’re likely to have our third day in a row of poor air quality on Saturday with Unhealthy or higher AQI levels for the rest of the day.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
PM2.5 Forecast for Beijing – Tuesday, August 26, 2014
We've been lucky to keep better than average air quality around overnight and through the morning, and now it looks like we have a good chance that it will stay around for most of the day. We should again see the pollution accumulate somewhat in the late afternoon and evening, but it will likely be late before we see Unhealthy conditions.
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WEDNESDAY, August 27: We’re on the fence for Wednesday's forecast. Some of the signs point to average air quality, but there are other signs pointing toward better than average conditions. If we have to choose, we'll go with better than average conditions as the most likely scenario for Wednesday.
THURSDAY, August 28: Thursday should keep the pollution around average levels, Unhealthy for likely the entire day.
FRIDAY, August 29: Friday should again have us at Unhealthy conditions for the entire day.
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WEDNESDAY, August 27: We’re on the fence for Wednesday's forecast. Some of the signs point to average air quality, but there are other signs pointing toward better than average conditions. If we have to choose, we'll go with better than average conditions as the most likely scenario for Wednesday.
THURSDAY, August 28: Thursday should keep the pollution around average levels, Unhealthy for likely the entire day.
FRIDAY, August 29: Friday should again have us at Unhealthy conditions for the entire day.
Monday, August 25, 2014
PM2.5 Forecast for Beijing – Monday, August 25, 2014
So far, Sunday's good air quality has stayed around, but it is unlikely that it will stay around much longer. Look for gradual increases in the pollution for the rest of the day, and we may or may not make it to Unhealthy before the day is over.
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TUESDAY, August 26: Tuesday may start off with better than average air quality, but we expect to be back at Unhealthy conditions by late afternoon or early evening.
WEDNESDAY, August 27: We’re expecting Wednesday to be about average for Beijing, so look for Unhealthy conditions for most, if not all of the day.
THURSDAY, August 28: Thursday should keep the pollution around average levels, Unhealthy for likely the entire day.
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TUESDAY, August 26: Tuesday may start off with better than average air quality, but we expect to be back at Unhealthy conditions by late afternoon or early evening.
WEDNESDAY, August 27: We’re expecting Wednesday to be about average for Beijing, so look for Unhealthy conditions for most, if not all of the day.
THURSDAY, August 28: Thursday should keep the pollution around average levels, Unhealthy for likely the entire day.
Sunday, August 24, 2014
PM2.5 Forecast for Beijing – Sunday, August 24, 2014
We've had great air this morning, and that should continue for a few more hours, likely until late afternoon.
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MONDAY, August 25: For now it looks like the better than average air quality should carry over into Monday, possibly through most of the afternoon, but we should see the pollution start to accumulate again before the day is over.
TUESDAY, August 26: Tuesday may start off with slightly better than average air quality, but we expect to be back at Unhealthy conditions by late afternoon or early evening.
WEDNESDAY, August 27: We're expecting Wednesday to be about average for Beijing, so look for Unhealthy conditions for most, if not all of the day.
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MONDAY, August 25: For now it looks like the better than average air quality should carry over into Monday, possibly through most of the afternoon, but we should see the pollution start to accumulate again before the day is over.
TUESDAY, August 26: Tuesday may start off with slightly better than average air quality, but we expect to be back at Unhealthy conditions by late afternoon or early evening.
WEDNESDAY, August 27: We're expecting Wednesday to be about average for Beijing, so look for Unhealthy conditions for most, if not all of the day.
Saturday, August 23, 2014
PM2.5 Forecast for Beijing – Saturday, August 23, 2014
We've seen poor air quality overnight, and that should continue throughout the rest of the day.
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SUNDAY, August 24: There is a good chance of clearing skies on Sunday morning, so you can expect better than average conditions, likely Good or Moderate AQI readings, for nearly the entire day.
MONDAY, August 25: For now it looks like the good air quality should carry over into Monday, likely into the early afternoon, but we should see the pollution start to accumulate again before the day is over.
TUESDAY, August 26: Tuesday may start off with slightly better than average air quality, but we expect to be back at Unhealthy conditions by late afternoon or early evening.
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SUNDAY, August 24: There is a good chance of clearing skies on Sunday morning, so you can expect better than average conditions, likely Good or Moderate AQI readings, for nearly the entire day.
MONDAY, August 25: For now it looks like the good air quality should carry over into Monday, likely into the early afternoon, but we should see the pollution start to accumulate again before the day is over.
TUESDAY, August 26: Tuesday may start off with slightly better than average air quality, but we expect to be back at Unhealthy conditions by late afternoon or early evening.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
PM2.5 Forecast for Beijing – Thursday, August 21, 2014
After this morning's poor air quality, look for the rest of the day to continue at average or worse than average conditions.
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FRIDAY, August 22: Friday’s forecast will likely have us at Unhealthy conditions throughout the day, but there is still a slight chance of improved air quality in the afternoon hours.
SATURDAY, August 23: We're looking for another day with average conditions on Saturday.
SUNDAY, August 24: There is a good chance of clearing skies on Sunday, so you can expect better than average conditions, likely Good or Moderate AQI readings.
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FRIDAY, August 22: Friday’s forecast will likely have us at Unhealthy conditions throughout the day, but there is still a slight chance of improved air quality in the afternoon hours.
SATURDAY, August 23: We're looking for another day with average conditions on Saturday.
SUNDAY, August 24: There is a good chance of clearing skies on Sunday, so you can expect better than average conditions, likely Good or Moderate AQI readings.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
PM2.5 Forecast for Beijing – Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Some of the volatility we saw in the AQI over the weekend has gone away, unfortunately leaving us with readings steadily in the Unhealthy range. We expect that to continue for the rest of the day and into Wednesday.
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WEDNESDAY, August 20: Wednesday should bring us another day with average conditions, although we are starting to see a possibility of improved air quality in the afternoon. If that pans out, we could see Moderate or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups conditions in the afternoon and evening.
THURSDAY, August 21: Thursday looks similar to the days before, so we have to go with a prediction of average air quality for the day. And again there is some indication that the air quality might be somewhat better in the afternoon.
FRIDAY, August 22: Friday’s forecast should have us at Unhealthy conditions throughout the day.
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WEDNESDAY, August 20: Wednesday should bring us another day with average conditions, although we are starting to see a possibility of improved air quality in the afternoon. If that pans out, we could see Moderate or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups conditions in the afternoon and evening.
THURSDAY, August 21: Thursday looks similar to the days before, so we have to go with a prediction of average air quality for the day. And again there is some indication that the air quality might be somewhat better in the afternoon.
FRIDAY, August 22: Friday’s forecast should have us at Unhealthy conditions throughout the day.
Monday, August 18, 2014
PM2.5 Forecast for Beijing – Monday, August 18, 2014
Our air quality roller coaster continues with significant changes on an hour-by-hour basis. The weather forecast should take us back up to Unhealthy conditions, but based on the past few days, we can't rule out Moderate conditions during daylight hours.
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TUESDAY, August 19: Tuesday's forecast should have us at Unhealthy conditions throughout the day.
WEDNESDAY, August 20: Wednesday should bring us another day with average conditions: Unhealthy AQI readings should be the order for the day.
THURSDAY, August 21: Thursday looks similar to the days before, so we have to go with a prediction of average air quality for the day. But there is some indication that the air quality might be somewhat better in the afternoon.
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TUESDAY, August 19: Tuesday's forecast should have us at Unhealthy conditions throughout the day.
WEDNESDAY, August 20: Wednesday should bring us another day with average conditions: Unhealthy AQI readings should be the order for the day.
THURSDAY, August 21: Thursday looks similar to the days before, so we have to go with a prediction of average air quality for the day. But there is some indication that the air quality might be somewhat better in the afternoon.
Sunday, August 17, 2014
PM2.5 Forecast for Beijing – Sunday, August 17, 2014
Within the last 16 hours, we've seen a seven-fold increase in PM2.5, then a drop of more than 90%. In this environment, it's very difficult to predict where things will go next, but we'll give it a shot. The currently decent air quality is unlikely to stay around for long, so look for a return to average, Unhealthy conditions during the day.
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MONDAY, August 18: There is a slight chance of improved air quality in the early hours on Monday, but it is most likely that we will see Unhealthy conditions instead, still average for this time of year.
TUESDAY, August 19: Tuesday should keep the streak alive with Unhealthy conditions throughout the day.
WEDNESDAY, August 20: Wednesday should bring us another day with average conditions: Unhealthy AQI readings should be the order for the day.
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MONDAY, August 18: There is a slight chance of improved air quality in the early hours on Monday, but it is most likely that we will see Unhealthy conditions instead, still average for this time of year.
TUESDAY, August 19: Tuesday should keep the streak alive with Unhealthy conditions throughout the day.
WEDNESDAY, August 20: Wednesday should bring us another day with average conditions: Unhealthy AQI readings should be the order for the day.
Saturday, August 16, 2014
PM2.5 Forecast for Beijing – Saturday, August 16, 2014
It's been a real roller coaster for our air quality recently, but we're going to stay with our forecast from yesterday: after this morning's improved air quality, we should be back to about average conditions for the rest of the day.
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SUNDAY, August 17: Sunday should bring us another day with average conditions: Unhealthy AQI readings should be the order for the day.
MONDAY, August 18: And Monday should keep us at Unhealthy conditions, still average for this time of year.
TUESDAY, August 19: Tuesday should keep the streak alive with Unhealthy conditions throughout the day.
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SUNDAY, August 17: Sunday should bring us another day with average conditions: Unhealthy AQI readings should be the order for the day.
MONDAY, August 18: And Monday should keep us at Unhealthy conditions, still average for this time of year.
TUESDAY, August 19: Tuesday should keep the streak alive with Unhealthy conditions throughout the day.
Friday, August 15, 2014
PM2.5 Forecast for Beijing – Friday, August 15, 2014
Thursday was a good surprise as we saw better than average air quality for much longer than we expected. But it seems like the tide has finally turned on Friday morning with our return to Unhealthy AQI readings. From here we should stay in the Unhealthy range for the rest of the day.
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SATURDAY, August 16: There is still a slight chance of improved air quality in the morning, but the most likely scenario is average, Unhealthy conditions throughout the day.
SUNDAY, August 17: Sunday should bring us another day with average conditions: Unhealthy AQI readings should be the order for the day.
MONDAY, August 18: And Monday should keep us at Unhealthy conditions, still average for this time of year.
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SATURDAY, August 16: There is still a slight chance of improved air quality in the morning, but the most likely scenario is average, Unhealthy conditions throughout the day.
SUNDAY, August 17: Sunday should bring us another day with average conditions: Unhealthy AQI readings should be the order for the day.
MONDAY, August 18: And Monday should keep us at Unhealthy conditions, still average for this time of year.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
PM2.5 Forecast for Beijing – Wednesday, August 13, 2014
We're on the march back toward average air quality on Wednesday so, although we could see better than average AQI levels for a few more hours, we should end up at Unhealthy readings before the day is over.
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THURSDAY, August 14: We should be back to average conditions on Thursday: Unhealthy AQI readings should be the order for the day.
FRIDAY, August 15: Friday should keep us at Unhealthy conditions, still average for this time of year.
SATURDAY, August 16: There is a slight chance of improved air quality in the morning, but the most likely scenario is average, Unhealthy conditions throughout the day.
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THURSDAY, August 14: We should be back to average conditions on Thursday: Unhealthy AQI readings should be the order for the day.
FRIDAY, August 15: Friday should keep us at Unhealthy conditions, still average for this time of year.
SATURDAY, August 16: There is a slight chance of improved air quality in the morning, but the most likely scenario is average, Unhealthy conditions throughout the day.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
PM2.5 Forecast for Beijing – Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Just like the last couple of days, we should see Good or Moderate AQI readings for most of the day, then increasing pollution in the evening. But then we should see the pollution drop down again sometime around midnight.
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WEDNESDAY, August 13: There is a chance Wednesday could start off with decent conditions, but we think it’s more likely that we will return to average conditions by late morning or early afternoon, so look for Unhealthy AQI readings for much of the day.
THURSDAY, August 14: We should be back to average conditions on Thursday: Unhealthy AQI readings should be the order for the day.
FRIDAY, August 15: Friday should keep us at Unhealthy conditions, still average for this time of year.
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WEDNESDAY, August 13: There is a chance Wednesday could start off with decent conditions, but we think it’s more likely that we will return to average conditions by late morning or early afternoon, so look for Unhealthy AQI readings for much of the day.
THURSDAY, August 14: We should be back to average conditions on Thursday: Unhealthy AQI readings should be the order for the day.
FRIDAY, August 15: Friday should keep us at Unhealthy conditions, still average for this time of year.
Monday, August 11, 2014
PM2.5 Forecast for Beijing – Monday, August 11, 2014
Monday is looking like a great day for air quality with Good or Moderate readings, and, although there is a chance the pollution could increase in the afternoon, it looks like the AQI should not move up much before the day is over.
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TUESDAY, August 12: Monday’s better than average air quality has a very good chance of carrying over into Tuesday, so we could see more Good and Moderate conditions throughout the day.
WEDNESDAY, August 13: There is a chance Wednesday could start off with decent conditions, but we think it's more likely that we will return to average conditions by late morning or early afternoon, so look for Unhealthy AQI readings for much of the day.
THURSDAY, August 14: We should be back to average conditions on Thursday: Unhealthy AQI readings should be the order for the day.
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TUESDAY, August 12: Monday’s better than average air quality has a very good chance of carrying over into Tuesday, so we could see more Good and Moderate conditions throughout the day.
WEDNESDAY, August 13: There is a chance Wednesday could start off with decent conditions, but we think it's more likely that we will return to average conditions by late morning or early afternoon, so look for Unhealthy AQI readings for much of the day.
THURSDAY, August 14: We should be back to average conditions on Thursday: Unhealthy AQI readings should be the order for the day.
Sunday, August 10, 2014
PM2.5 Forecast for Beijing – Sunday, August 10, 2014
Sunday started off with surprisingly good air quality, but that is not likely to last for long. We expect to be back at Unhealthy conditions before the day is over, although we could see conditions improve again near midnight.
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MONDAY, August 11: Monday's chance of improved air quality looks like it is coming through. We are expecting Good or Moderate air quality for almost the entire day.
TUESDAY, August 12: Monday's good air quality has a decent chance of carrying over into Tuesday morning, but we should see increasing pollution in the afternoon and evening.
WEDNESDAY, August 13: We're likely to be back at average conditions on Wednesday, so look for Unhealthy AQI readings for most of the day.
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MONDAY, August 11: Monday's chance of improved air quality looks like it is coming through. We are expecting Good or Moderate air quality for almost the entire day.
TUESDAY, August 12: Monday's good air quality has a decent chance of carrying over into Tuesday morning, but we should see increasing pollution in the afternoon and evening.
WEDNESDAY, August 13: We're likely to be back at average conditions on Wednesday, so look for Unhealthy AQI readings for most of the day.
Friday, August 8, 2014
PM2.5 Forecast for Beijing – Friday, August 8, 2014
More average air quality for Friday, so we can expect Unhealthy conditions for the remainder of the day.
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SATURDAY, August 9: More of the same on Saturday: Unhealthy conditions are likely for the entire day.
SUNDAY, August 10: Sunday should keep us at about average conditions once again, although there is also a chance that we could see the AQI climb up into the Very Unhealthy range.
MONDAY, August 11: Monday will most likely bring us about average conditions, but it looks like there is some chance of improved air quality in the afternoon. We'll keep an eye on this weather pattern and hope for the best.
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SATURDAY, August 9: More of the same on Saturday: Unhealthy conditions are likely for the entire day.
SUNDAY, August 10: Sunday should keep us at about average conditions once again, although there is also a chance that we could see the AQI climb up into the Very Unhealthy range.
MONDAY, August 11: Monday will most likely bring us about average conditions, but it looks like there is some chance of improved air quality in the afternoon. We'll keep an eye on this weather pattern and hope for the best.
Thursday, August 7, 2014
PM2.5 Forecast for Beijing – Thursday, August 7, 2014
We did see just a slight improvement in air quality this morning, but it looks like that has passed and that we are heading back up in the Unhealthy for the afternoon.
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FRIDAY, August 8: Friday should keep us at about the same pollution levels, about average conditions (Unhealthy, generally) throughout the day.
SATURDAY, August 9: More of the same on Saturday: Unhealthy conditions are likely for the entire day.
SUNDAY, August 10: Sunday should keep us at about average conditions once again.
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FRIDAY, August 8: Friday should keep us at about the same pollution levels, about average conditions (Unhealthy, generally) throughout the day.
SATURDAY, August 9: More of the same on Saturday: Unhealthy conditions are likely for the entire day.
SUNDAY, August 10: Sunday should keep us at about average conditions once again.
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
PM2.5 Forecast for Beijing – Wednesday, August 6, 2014
We finally made it back to Unhealthy conditions overnight, but it looks like we have some chance of better than average air quality for Wednesday. If we do see improved air quality, it should happen in the morning or early afternoon, then the pollution should accumulate again in the late afternoon and evening.
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THURSDAY, August 7: We have another slight chance at improved air quality in the morning on Thursday, but the most likely scenario is about average conditions throughout the day.
FRIDAY, August 8: Friday should keep us at about the same pollution levels, about average conditions (Unhealthy, generally) throughout the day.
SATURDAY, August 9: More of the same on Saturday: Unhealthy conditions are likely for the entire day.
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THURSDAY, August 7: We have another slight chance at improved air quality in the morning on Thursday, but the most likely scenario is about average conditions throughout the day.
FRIDAY, August 8: Friday should keep us at about the same pollution levels, about average conditions (Unhealthy, generally) throughout the day.
SATURDAY, August 9: More of the same on Saturday: Unhealthy conditions are likely for the entire day.
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
PM2.5 Forecast for Beijing – Tuesday, August 5, 2014
We've been lucky to keep Monday's good air here for a while on Tuesday morning, but that should not last much longer. You can expect the AQI to increase throughout the afternoon, likely leaving us at Unhealthy or higher before the day is over.
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WEDNESDAY, August 6: Wednesday should have us back at average conditions again: AQI readings should be mostly at Unhealthy throughout the day.
THURSDAY, August 7: More of the same for Thursday, and there’s a chance that conditions will be worse than average.
FRIDAY, August 8: Friday should keep us at about the same pollution levels, about average conditions (Unhealthy, generally) throughout the day.
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WEDNESDAY, August 6: Wednesday should have us back at average conditions again: AQI readings should be mostly at Unhealthy throughout the day.
THURSDAY, August 7: More of the same for Thursday, and there’s a chance that conditions will be worse than average.
FRIDAY, August 8: Friday should keep us at about the same pollution levels, about average conditions (Unhealthy, generally) throughout the day.
Monday, August 4, 2014
PM2.5 Forecast for Beijing – Monday, August 4, 2014
We're back! And just in time for a chance at some decent air quality for the first time in a week. We should see the pollution falling during the morning hours, possibly leaving us at Good/Moderate AQI readings for a large part of the day. We say possibly because the rainy conditions may spoil the clearing skies and hold in some of that pollution. In any case, we should see the pollution climbing again in the evening. likely back toward Unhealthy conditions.
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TUESDAY, August 5: We have a small chance that decent air quality could hold over into Tuesday morning. Absent that, look for about average conditions (Unhealthy, generally) throughout the day.
WEDNESDAY, August 6: Wednesday should keep us at average conditions again: AQI readings mostly at Unhealthy throughout the day.
THURSDAY, August 7: More of the same for Thursday, and there's a chance that conditions will be worse than average.
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