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13 May 2010

Dear All,

The weather is getting a bit better, with not sooo much rain……and bright sunny days….very pleasant for Sooka 2010 …

The ‘Rugger’ was exciting this weekend, with the Bulls JUST edging the Crusaders with that last suspect try (???) Methinks that it was a Bulls knock on, and the Crusaders should have won…,, BUT … as Naaaaaasty (Naas) Botha says, it what the points say on the score board, and cowboys don’t cry, they ‘chunk’..Naas Bota se so ……The Reds were beaten, and I reckon they just had a special mid season ofGR888 wins, BUT…cannot carry on….The Sharks win over the Stormers , mixed everything up, and depending on the final games this weekend, could still mean that the Stormers ‘might’ not storm in, and have an away Semi….The Lions were again consistent in their loss, and have not won a game this season…. It has been many years, since soooo many teams were in the running for a Semi spot, with the last games making the decider….I am really worried about the Bulls ability to win the Final, with the next few games played away from ‘Fort Loftus’ and although Matfield said Orlando would be fine, not the same….BUT would be good for ‘Rugger’
Last week I mentioned SAUJS & Maccabi ‘Rugger’ … SAUJS narrowly lost 22 - 17 to Engineers that are on top of the log and the Maccs beat Eldorado Park 19 – 12 ..Get involved and join up to play League ‘Rugger’ with your Chaveirim…..
Call… Jonathan on 082 580 2009 or Greg on 079 875 4747

VRYSTAAAAAAAAAT!

A Free State "Boer" walks into his local bar and to his surprise finds a little Japanese man sitting in his regular chair.
"Kleingat, you sommer sitting op my stoel" he angrily shouts.
Before he knows it the Jap is up and knocks the farmer flying.
After the farmer recovers he asks: "What the blerry hell was that?"

"Zat martial art from my country Japan" replies the Jap and strolls off in a stroppy way.

The following day the farmer finds the Jap in "His" seat again.
The farmer goes: "You is alweer sitting op my stoel" and again the Jap knocks the farmer out with some nifty Kung Fu.
On regaining consciousness the farmer asks: "What the blerry hell was that?"

"Zat Karate from my country Japan" and as stroppy as ever ambles off.

Now the farmer is dik die moer in.........
The next day the farmer finds the Jap sitting in "His" chair again!
"So, you is alweer sitting op my stoel. Vat So" and he knocks the daylights out of the Jap with one blow.
The little Jap comes around after some time and asks the farmer what was that?

The farmer replies: "That, my china was a bliksemse Isuzu 2.8 litre turbo diesel bakkie se wheelspanner....also from your country Japan" (Vat hom Fluffy……..).

Went to Highlands to watch them play Sandringham yesterday, and I must say some things NEVER change….They was some SERIAAAAAAAAAS fighting on the field, and Highlands were on top of the situation , like in the old days, BUT….we used to get ‘moered’ and BUT…Highlands won 25-5……The ‘GEES’ was unbelievable, and the spirit of the spectators was E-mazing..
Pictures……http://stantgsm.com/list_pics.php Got a ‘Youtube’ with Francois Steyn kicking a ‘Monster’ in France….Must have got Biltong from the Vrystaaaat.
http://www.sport24.co.za/Galleries/Video/Top%20Videos/The%20longest%20drop-goal%20in%20history/743d2e104a344697929489f366c4d718/The-longest-dropgoal-in-history

‘OUR’ Manne carry on playing ‘Jukskei’ instead of Cricket in the 20 / 20 (Baseball) World Cup in the West Indies…..We cannot seem to adapt to 20 / 20 and the Manne do not seem to be ‘Gelling ‘ …Reckon the Aussies must be in a GOOD position to take the competition…??? We were ‘KAK’……….. A few weeks before the Cup, I wrote that we did not stand a chance…..??? and a few ‘Boffs’ said I was a Schmuck…….! ! ! !! Shows you……and I see Captain ‘Courageous’ has been making a few waves…..nothing of interest.

‘OUR’ Local funny man ‘Leon Shuster’ (Yiddisher name..??) is coming out with one of his ‘Mishugana’ movies for Sokka 2010, and hopefully he won’t get ‘Klapped’ by FIFA ..???? In the Clip is Chini ‘G’ , Zunnelle of Rabbi Yossy Goldman…..’Gib A Kuk’ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMK2RWM7HXo

A man goes to a bar with his dog. He goes up to the bar and asks for a drink. The bartender says "You can't bring that dog in here!"
The guy, without missing a beat, says "This is my guide dog."
"Oh man,” the bartender says, "I'm sorry, here, the first one's on me."
The man takes his drink and goes to a table near the door.
Another guy walks in the bar with a Chihuahua. The first guys sees him, stops him and says "You can't bring that dog in here unless you tell him it's a guide dog." The second man graciously thanks the first man and continues to the bar where he asks for a drink.
The bartender says "Hey, you can't bring that dog in here!"
The second man replies "This is my guide dog."
The bartender says, "No, I don't think so. They do not have Chihuahuas as guide dogs."
The man pauses for a half-second and replies "What? They gave me a Chihuahua?"

The ‘World Cup’ Sokka 2010 ‘Circus’ continues, with still a lot of tickets available for not such GR8888 games, and I have been unable to get tickets for the Opening or Final, BUT…the rest seem available …. Everything seems ready, besides the road works, and of course MANY of the ‘Wekkers’ threatening to strike…which is of course why we will win the World Cup…We have the best ‘Strikers’ in the World…….another ‘Skandaaaaaaaal’ has broken with the revelation by the Sunday Times that Half of the Material endorsements, belong to a private company and not SAFA , and that no one is sure of how the Rights were sold, or how much $$$$ changed hands……Mmmmmmmm ..

The World Cup 2010 Sokka Song, in Spanish I think…with Shakira….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEXOSDcT3H0&feature=related Waka Waka
SASFIN’S ‘Sokka Friday’ was E-mazing on Friday with them launching a Building Size Shirt on the building and they had a few Dinki Dancers teaching the staff (Oey vey..) …
Banking on our boys!
Banks don’t bet – but Sasfin has put its shirt on Bafana Bafana!
Well… in a manner of speaking…..
To proclaim its support for the national team, the niche banking group has pulled a ‘Good Luck’ shirt over one of its head office buildings that face onto the M1 motorway – opposite Melrose Arch.
The question is: “Will it draw more attention than Sasfin’s real-time R/$ exchange rate screen, which is a long-established ‘must read’ for the business boffins as they weave their way along the M1 to and from the office each day?
Pictures ; http://stantgsm.com/list_pics.php

How do you know when a blonde has been making chocolate chip cookies ?????
You find Smarties shells all over the kitchen floor. .. (Oey vey..)

After stopping for drinks at an illegal shebeen, a Zimbabwean bus driver found that the 20 mental patients he was supposed to be transporting from Harare to Bulawayo had escaped.
Not wanting to admit his incompetence, the driver went to a nearby bus stop and offered everyone waiting there a free ride. He then delivered the passengers to the mental hospital, telling the staff that the patients were very excitable and prone to bizarre fantasies. The deception wasn't discovered for 3 days. ( Ag, Sies Tog…..)

E-mazing how Mark & Jodi Reichenberg are getting around in Israel, after getting there a few months ago…They were at Court 14 when Conor Nilnad beat Harel Levy the Israeli favourite…Court 14 was packed for most the day’s play and despite the disappointment for local fans, the tennis was entertaining. For 14 year old Saul Reichenberg of Kfar Saba, who is a new immigrant from South Africa, “I loved it. It’s the first time I have been to the Ramat Hasharon Tennis Center and although I was disappointed that Harel and Dudi lost their matches, it’s was a treat for me to see top tennis players in action.” Saul who plays tennis said “It’s important to see these guy’s play. It’s inspiring.”“Why, what does it do for you?” “Who knows? If I practice hard and develop my game, maybe I will one day be playing down there” pointing to the court “instead of sitting up here.
”The stand at court 14 was packed with youngsters that must have had similar thoughts as young Reichenberg of Kfar Saba.This augers well for Israeli tennis. Picture http://stantgsm.com/list_pics.php

Warms ones heart…………..
A salesman goes up to a house and knocks on the front door.
It's opened by a little ten year-old boy who has a lighted cigar in one hand, a glass of whiskey in the other and a Playboy magazine tucked under his arm.
Salesman: "Hello son. Is your Mom or Dad home ?"

Little boy: "What do you think, you Schmuck”…???

The ‘Torah Academy’ Lag B’Omer parade along the BIG LB (Louis Botha Ave..)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV-k9Mu8yiY

Gilad Shalit’s Fathers Yom Ha’atzmaut ‘Youtube’… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VH9xQbYJP8&feature=related
Mr. Cohen walks along the street accompanied by his dog when he meets Mr. Levy.
They exchange the usual niceties and then Mr. Levy asks: ..
"Mr. Cohen, tell me, does your dog bite?"
Mr. Cohen replies: "No, my dog doesn't bite."
A few minutes pass and suddenly the dog grabs Mr. Levy’s ankle, who jumps from pain.
Mr. Levy blurts: "Mr. Cohen, you told me that your dog doesn't bite."
Mr. Cohen replies calmly: "Yes, my dog doesn't bite, but who says that this is my dog!"

Four 60 year olds, who have been life long friends went to England for a Sixtieth ‘Jol’ and went to watch a Manchester game, and the London Marathon….Mannie Becker, Dave Blend, Paul Cohen & Kenny Lazarus had one Hell of a time…..I know all 4 ‘Zulicks’ well, and Mannie’s Zunnelle Jason works at SASFIN with me, Dave Blend and his Boet Steven I have known for years, and their Schvester Cindi Ginsberg (Sydney), Paul Cohen is my Chaver Dennis’s Boet and Kenny has been with the crew for the past 50 years….I remember doing Paul’s 30th. in a Marquee at his parents home in Greenside ‘Amolikke Yoren’ and all the Manne were there…..Phew , that was 30 years ago.. ’Skrikky’… It was a Circus theme, and Kenny & his wife Susan were the best dressed…that was one of the few themed parties that I have catered over the years that actually worked……
Picture; http://stantgsm.com/list_pics.php

Landros: "Gatiep waar is jy gebore?"
Gatiep: " in die Kaap Jou Honor"
Landros: "watter deel?"
Gatiep: " My hele lyf Jou Honor, net die tanne kom uit Joburg" (Yislaaaaaaaaaaik…).

David Flax , sent me an e-mail about school’s ‘Rugger’ as I have been plugging Highlands a bit lately, and tells me he played in the 1960 Under 14 team at KES, which had the best results since 1902… “We played 15, won 15 scored 349 points with not a single point against us…not a try not a penalty not a drop, nothing”. Dave also like to watch School ‘Rugger’……You will see on the Home page I have added the HIGHLANDS NORTH HIGH School badge, and have info on the SCHOOL reunion on the 30/6/2010. http://stantgsm.com/Highlands.html
Please make contact….only 40 days away… (Sokka 2010 … 30 days) Joe Rivkind who is with me at SASFIN, sent me a picture of a get together of a few Manne from 1957……Met at Zoo lake last month..Picture http://stantgsm.com/list_pics.php

A Traffic cop pulled a Free State farmer over for speeding.
The farmer pleaded that he wasn't much over the speed limit.
But the cop continued to slowly write out the ticket.
He brushed a fly off his face.
The farmer said, "That sirkelgogga bothering you?"
The cop said, "What's a sirkelgogga?"
The farmer said, "That fly - they circle a horse's back side and we call them sirkelgoggas."
The cop stopped writing, looked at the farmer, and said,
"Are you trying to say I'm a horse's @ss?"
The farmer said, "Never! I have a great respect for officers of the law."
The cop carried on writing.
After a while the farmer said, ……….. "But you can't fool them flies." (Einaaaaaaah..)

It is the breast cancer and breast health awareness morning for ladies at King David Linksfield Primary - and funds raised will be shared between KDLP and Bosom Buddies, the breast cancer support group. It is being sponsored by Momentum and the keynote speaker, amongst others is Carol-Ann Benn, a breast specialist and surgeon. We are giving away amazing goody bags, prizes and the raffles are fantastic! Delores Fouche will cater a sumptuous high tea. The donation is R150.00 Contact . Debbie Firer 0828076111 for more Info http://stantgsm.com/list_info.php Last year was E-mazing Book early 30/5/2010.

A’Yiddisher’ police recruit was asked during the exam,
'What would you do if you had to arrest your own mother?'
He answered, 'Call for backup.' ( WiZe Boytjie….).

The Comrades Marathon takes place at the end of May, and although there has been VERY little news about the GR8888 event, Methinks due to Sokka 2010, they reckon that this years run will be the biggest ever with over 20,000 ‘Mishugoyim’ running…and Chabad of Umhlanga will be there to give the ‘Yiddisher’ runs some spiritual and refreshment ‘up liftman ‘….I think this is Vic Boston’s (33 run ??) must be a Yiddisher record, and ALAN ROBB who was at Highlands for a few years, has achieved the record for MOST consecutive runs 36, won 4 Comrades, most Gold 12, most silver 28 ………..

Dear Employees:

As the CEO of this organization, I have resigned myself to the fact that Barrack Obama is our President and that our taxes and government fees will increase in a BIG way.
To compensate for these increases, our prices would have to increase by about 10%. But since we cannot increase our prices right now due to the dismal state of the economy, we will have to lay off sixty of our employees instead.

This has really been bothering me since I believe we are family here and I didn't know how to choose who would have to go.
So, this is what I did. I walked through our parking lots and found sixty 'Obama' bumper stickers on our employees' cars and have decided these folks will be the ones to let go. I can't think of a more fair way to approach this problem. They voted for change ...... I gave it to them.

I will see the rest of you at the annual company picnic. …….. THE BOSS (Mmmmm..).

WoW’s ( Women of the World ) E-mazing Raffle of Raffles
Women of the World is at it again. The dynamic women’s organisation, now in its second decade, is hosting a giant raffle event with prizes galore – and the good news is, you need only enter for the prizes you are really keen on.

As respected Patrons of Education, WoW is raising funds to enable them to address the special needs of their beneficiary schools. “Every school has its own particular wish list,” says Chairperson Rochel Goldman, “things they really want for their kids which cannot come out of the regular school budget. Raffle of Raffles will, please G-d, help us make those wishes come true.”

There are over 50 stunning prizes to be won including 2 EL AL Air Tickets to Israel, Luxury Holidays, Soccer World Cup Tickets, Diamond Jewellery, Furniture Suites, Appliances, Electronics and Kids’ Toys.
All the prizes will be on display for public viewing at the beautiful, new Sydenham Community Centre, 24 Main Street; Rouxville, from Sunday 23 May to Tuesday 25 May from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm.
Tickets may also be purchased on line at www.womenoftheworld.org.za until 1 pm on Thursday 10 June 2010. The draw will take place later that day.
For more information contact MANDY on 083 380 5268.

An elderly woman died last month. Having never married, she requested no male pallbearers. In her handwritten instructions for her memorial service, she wrote,
'They wouldn't take me out while I was alive, I don't want them to take me out when I'm dead.'

The Mizrachi Yom Yerushalayim evening was a GR8888 success and well attended……and the ‘Graze’ was very ‘Lekker’……………..

Methinks that the ‘Goldtone Affair’ has blown over, and hopefully both sides have learn’t valuble lessons on tolerance….. Quite E-mazing how I only heard ONE joke related to the Affair….quite unusual……and not such a Gr8888 one at that…
‘They should have moved the Barmy to another City……..GAZA…????

Conceptspark has been appointed as Event Manager and Stylist of The Captains Dinner, a gala dinner to honour Aaron Mokoena and the Bafana Bafana South African Football team, just prior to the FIFA 2010 world cup in Johannesburg, South Africa, taking place on 7 June 2010. The dinner will benefit the Aaron Mokoena Foundation and its charitable beneficiaries.
Tickets for this exclusive event can be purchased through Edith Venter, on edith@conceptspark.com
Marc Hirschowitz, Director of Conceptspark, commented: “ This is one of the most exciting events in the world. A tribute dinner to the South African Captain, who will be in receipt of his 100th cap for his country, just prior to the FIFA 2010 world cup, a first in Africa and a first in South Africa. I feel proud to be associated with this event, as well as with the associated beneficiary charities. I wish Aaron and the South African football team the best of luck, and to enjoy the spirit of the games ahead.” Marc is one of ‘OUR’ local ‘Yiddisher’ Coordinators, who does Simcha’s and specializes in Corporate events……. www.conceptspark.com

This is good, really good.
A man and his wife quarreled and had a fight. After the fight, the wife went into the bedroom. A few minutes later, the husband also trooped into the bedroom only to find the wife busy packing her suitcase.
He asked "You are packing! Where are you going??"
She answered..." To my mother!" The man paused for a while and also got his big brown pure leather suitcase and started packing his clothes.
The wife angrily stared at him and said "You are packing! Where are you going?"
He replied " Oh ya! I am going to my mother!"
The wife... "To your mother! And what about the children!
Who is going to look after them?"

The man..."You are going to your mother! I am going to my mother .
The children should also go to their mother"

John Abrahamson and his TEAM are doing VERY well on their “ Mission Impossible” trip to deliver donations to the ‘Yidlach’ in Lithuania…..and have arrived in Vilnaus ..I see that John’s family also came from Shavel (re-named Siaulai) and there are only 300 Yidden left there see the progress at ; http://stantgsm.com/list_info.php

FOR the MOST ‘Jacked up’ Yiddisher Wedding registry, ‘Gib A Kuk’ at;
www.lechaim.co.za ………….Run by Young Yiddisher ‘Boychix’ ……

Happy Birthday to ‘Cuzzie’ Elaine (Schneider) Weitzman in Tooo-Run-Tooo…..many, many more….see you all for the Chasener end of Septmeber Elaine’s Mom, Annette was a Science teacher at Waverley girls for 40 years, and also lives in Tooo-Run-Tooo……

Mazeltov to Loreen (Levy) & Calmin Zaidel, on the birth of their Prince last week…To Gayle & Alec Zaidel and Levy…Mazeltov….Alec is the Boetie of my Chavers Myron & Solly Zaidel (Soviet Jeans) & Gayle is the Schvester of Joan Weitzman my old Stan & Pete Partner Sarge’s wife…..Mazeltov to the whole ‘Mishpocha’…….

Mazeltov to Jodi (Ginsberg) & David Stone on the birth of their Princess in San Diego….Mazeltov to Glenda (Kupshik) & Doc. Phillip Ginsberg, the Bobba & Zaida…. Jodi’s Late Grandfather Morris Kupshik, was the well known Polony/Sausage maker in Joburg, ‘Amolikke Yoren’ …Mazeltov to david’s family and the whole ‘Mishpocha’….Pictures http://stantgsm.com/list_classifieds.php

Mazel Tov to Daniel (Braude) and Ruthie (Segal) on their engagement …. To parents Ken and Marilyn Braude and Ivan and Brenda Segal …...Daniel has been coming to our Sandton Shul for awhile, and it all makes sense now…as The Segals have been at Sandton for years………Daniel is of course the Zunnelle of Marilyn and Ken Braude, and Ken has been involved in Chazzonis & choirs for MANY years…..Mazeltov toBobbas Nancy Swaine and Pearl Stein…..Marilyn is a Schvester to Brian Swaine, who must be one the greatest Arsenal supporters, through thick & thin…Mazeltov to the whole ‘Mishpocha’…..

Mazeltov to Tarryn (Kulber) & David (Marcus) on their engagement in Cape town this week…Mazeltov to the parents Issy & Michelle Kulber & Roy & Adrienne Marcus……..I actually catered for Tarryn’s parenst wedding, and her Late Zaida Lou Schmaman was Bowls chairman at the ‘old’ Jewish Guild and I knew the family VERY well, with her cousins the ‘Zwicky’ boys having worked at Stan & Pete for many years….Mazeltov to the whole ‘Mishpcoha’…………..

Mazel Tov to Nicole (Waner) and Clifford (Karp) on their engagement and to the parents Terry and Marcelle Waner and Lionel and Beverley Karp. …Lionel is of course a Financial Adviser ‘GURU’ and Davens at Sandton Shul…Mazeltov to the whole ‘Mishpocha’ and for their Chasener in Melbourne later in the year………

Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, 'Why is the bride dressed in white?'' The mother replied,
'Because white is the color of happiness, and today is the happiest day of her life.
'The child thought about this for a moment then said, 'So why is the groom wearing black?' ( Einaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah…………..).

The easiest way to source Simcha ‘Wekkers’ & suppliers is to ‘Gib A Kuk’ at ; http://www.stantgsm.com/simcha/sg.htm

MANTIS SECURITY TIP (Call 011- 487-1000) of the week;

HOUSE ATTACKS …………. In General:

House robbery is different to a burglary as it is done when the residents are present

Burglaries nets mostly the bulky items, house robberies can net the hidden cash, jewellery and items

from the safe

Police arrests are mostly by accident and not as a result of TV-like sleuthing . that is a MYTH

89% of aggravated house robbery cases do not reach court

SAPS does not debrief convicted criminals and do not learn anything new

Money disputes are a major source of .revenge. attacks, where ex employees lead or inform attackers on the house and the residents

These 2 lessons were sent with the report…
Lesson 1: .A friend was locking his front door in Sweden with 2 locks. .Why do you do that, you have no crime in Sweden? I asked. He stared at me. .
That’s why we don’t have crime in Sweden….(Mmmmmmmmm)
Lesson 2: .Two men were running away from a lion. . You have to run pretty fast. said the one. ..Nope. said the other, …….Only faster than you..

Be ‘Wakker’ & ‘StreetwiZe’ all the time…………

Call; Mark Kramer @ MANTIS (011-487-1000) for advice and sign up and discuss it with his experienced staff.
Have a peaceful, restful Shabbos….…

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Parsha of The Week

Rabbi Yossy Goldman,
Sydenham Shul,
C/O ‘Beloved Country’
Wisdom from the Wilderness

"Numbers" may be the name by which the fourth of the Five Books of Moses is commonly called, but in the Hebrew original it is known as Bamidbar, or "In the Wilderness." It is interesting to note that this parsha is always read immediately before the festival of Shavuot, "the season of the giving of the Torah." What is the connection?
The Sages teach that it is not enough for G-d to give us the Torah, we have to be ready to receive the Torah. What makes us worthy recipients of this most precious and infinite gift from G-d? This is where the "wilderness" idea comes in. A wilderness is a no-man’s land. It is ownerless and barren. Just as a desert is empty and desolate, so does a student of Torah need to know that he is but an "empty vessel." Humility is a vital prerequisite if we are to successfully absorb divine wisdom.
As long as we are full of ourselves and our preconceived notions, we will not be able to assimilate and integrate Torah into our being. Even if are already somewhat accomplished in our Torah studies, we still need to remember--as the Kotzker Rebbe put it--that "as much as you know, you are still an undeveloped wilderness."
Then there is the idea that an ownerless wilderness is there for anyone to stake his claim. No person or group of people has a monopoly on Torah. It belongs to each and every single Jew, not just the rabbis or the yeshiva students, or the religiously observant. "The Torah that Moses commanded us is the heritage of the entire Congregation of Jacob" (Deuteronomy 33:4). While we acknowledge that there is much hard work ahead of us if we are to acquire the Torah and make it ours, we also know that with diligence and effort we can succeed. Indeed, some of our finest Torah scholars throughout the generations have hailed from the simple, ordinary folk -- tailors, cobblers and the like.
Maimonides in his Laws of Torah Study (3:1) states: "With three crowns was Israel adorned--the crown of Torah, the crown of the priesthood and the crown of royalty. The priesthood was the privilege of Aaron…royalty was the privilege of King David…the crown of Torah is there ready and waiting for all of Israel... and it is the greatest crown of all."
However, while Torah may be "free for all" as a desert wilderness, we must surrender ourselves to it, emptying ourselves of our ego and our preconceptions, rather than attempting to adjust it to our own circumstances and lifestyles.
And then, like the empty, uninhabited wilderness, the Torah personality may well find himself alone and isolated. We might express our strongly held values and beliefs only to discover that we stand alone. We might display the courage of our convictions and find ourselves, like Abraham, "on the other side" of the whole world. Our principles may well prove unpopular, especially should they stand on toes or upset apple carts. No matter. Being true to G-d and His Torah means standing by it, under any and every circumstance.

May the literal title of our parshah of Bamidbar and the many lessons it conveys serve as a fitting prelude for the beautiful festival of Shavuot. May we receive the Torah with joy and earnestness so that this important festival will be both memorable and meaningful.

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