Author Topic: [SPRiT] R1 R2 (Shipping 92% Completed) (Read 1783988 times)

RSSonic92 · « **Reply #3800 on:** Sun, 24 May 2015, 12:45:08 »

Good to have you again!

limitz · « **Reply #3801 on:** Tue, 26 May 2015, 10:17:54 »

I'd like to make a public apology to Sprit.

Just got my keyboard today, and I definitely want to say that this GB has been a learning experience for me in terms of patience, and as well as judging people prematurely.

Since I slandered Sprit in a public forum, it's only fair that I make an apology the same way.

So.... Sorry Sprit! Will definitely take this as a learning experience moving forward. Hope you accept my apology.

tjweir · « **Reply #3802 on:** Tue, 26 May 2015, 11:44:43 »

Quote from: limitz on Tue, 26 May 2015, 10:17:54

I'd like to make a public apology to Sprit.

Just got my keyboard today, and I definitely want to say that this GB has been a learning experience for me in terms of patience, and as well as judging people prematurely.

Since I slandered Sprit in a public forum, it's only fair that I make an apology the same way.

So.... Sorry Sprit! Will definitely take this as a learning experience moving forward. Hope you accept my apology.

Well said and good on you.

sprit · « **Reply #3803 on:** Tue, 26 May 2015, 11:49:43 »

I am a sinner.

You Guys have 100% Full Rights to punch me !

I was Too Stupid to be Too ambitious (or something, I am trying to find a proper word.)

So Sorry! for the long wait and a mistake for the final double check!

I have been learning a lot thru R1 and R2. I will try to finalize all soon!

Big Thanks ! Dear limitz!

justify · « **Reply #3804 on:** Tue, 26 May 2015, 11:57:10 »

Quote from: sprit on Tue, 26 May 2015, 11:49:43

I am a sinner. You Guys have 100% Full Rights to punch me !

I was Too Stupid to be Too ambitious (or something, I am trying to find a proper word.)

So Sorry! for the long wait and a mistake for the final double check!

I have been learning a lot thru R1 and R2. I will try to finalize all soon!

Big Thanks ! Dear limitz!

Its okay sprit, atleast you are fufilling all our orders

. Check your PMs btw, I sent you one a few days ago

RSSonic92 · « **Reply #3805 on:** Tue, 26 May 2015, 12:18:27 »

Quote from: sprit on Tue, 26 May 2015, 11:49:43

I will try to finalize all soon!

So, will I get an update?

Dansor · « **Reply #3806 on:** Fri, 29 May 2015, 08:03:13 »

I hate to be "that guy", but any chance of an update yet this week, Sprit?
Even if it's just "working on it", it's nice to hear something.

Keep plugging away, you're at the home stretch

sprit · « **Reply #3807 on:** Fri, 29 May 2015, 08:27:11 »

Oh! I just want to show some progress achievement,

Anyhow, Definitely will update on Monday or Tuesday evening !

(Edited)

archer · « **Reply #3808 on:** Fri, 29 May 2015, 10:43:28 »

Quote from: sprit on Fri, 29 May 2015, 08:27:11

Oh! I just want to show some progress achievement,

Anyhow, Definitely will update on Monday evening !

Looking forward to hearing from you Sprit, glad you're feeling better!

cookiesowns · « **Reply #3809 on:** Fri, 29 May 2015, 12:02:13 »

Quote from: limitz on Tue, 26 May 2015, 10:17:54

I'd like to make a public apology to Sprit.

Just got my keyboard today, and I definitely want to say that this GB has been a learning experience for me in terms of patience, and as well as judging people prematurely.

Since I slandered Sprit in a public forum, it's only fair that I make an apology the same way.

So.... Sorry Sprit! Will definitely take this as a learning experience moving forward. Hope you accept my apology.

I guess I have to come out now as well.

I've received the first part of my order. The packaging was super awesome. The Gold Springs & Gold stabs are just pure KB pr0n. Very awesome stuff. I'm still waiting for the other parts.

For those that I threw under the bus, My apologies. It was just very tough to deal with after coming back on GH and realizing that all progress has stopped and I had quite the order.

Swill, Sprit, my most sincere apologies for being irrational at the time.

Sprit, let me know when you have an update on my order just for one last confirmation. I want to make sure you only have to ship once more for me =)

sprit · « **Reply #3810 on:** Fri, 29 May 2015, 12:10:03 »

Hello Dear!

Sorry for the Delay! I have to count every screws for Your cases.
As You know, I found it's not a joke, hardest job for me

* I dont know who was good or bad, I dont remember !

WiNloSt · « **Reply #3811 on:** Fri, 29 May 2015, 22:42:14 »

Will you confirm order again before shipping? I started to think I need gold stabs.

sprit · « **Reply #3812 on:** Fri, 29 May 2015, 22:46:50 »

Quote from: WiNloSt on Fri, 29 May 2015, 22:42:14

Will you confirm order again before shipping? I started to think I need gold stabs.

Hello! WiNloSt

Sure! Yours under packing, need to take pics & final confirmation

lilky · « **Reply #3813 on:** Sat, 30 May 2015, 12:53:25 »

It has been 18 months and I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED MY ORDER. Sprit continues to ignore my emails and other attempts to communicate with him.

TO PEOPLE THINKING OF JOINING THIS GROUPBUY: this is a scam, don't fall in the same trap I did and lose $400 to a scammer.

sprit · « **Reply #3814 on:** Sat, 30 May 2015, 13:09:33 »

Hi!

We were talking via emails till April, I will pack it all and confirm before shipping.
As You know, You are on the head of the list

tjweir · « **Reply #3815 on:** Sat, 30 May 2015, 13:48:38 »

Quote from: lilky on Sat, 30 May 2015, 12:53:25

It has been 18 months and I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED MY ORDER. Sprit continues to ignore my emails and other attempts to communicate with him.

TO PEOPLE THINKING OF JOINING THIS GROUPBUY: this is a scam, don't fall in the same trap I did and lose $400 to a scammer.

With people posting pictures of their orders being delivered, I'm not sure how you can call this a scam.

sprit · « **Reply #3816 on:** Sun, 31 May 2015, 06:16:52 »

Final Inspection & PreAssembly before Shipping

60% Model 2S slim - Clear Transparent

sprit · « **Reply #3817 on:** Sun, 31 May 2015, 06:34:07 »

Hello! Twiddle!

Email sent !

For the 75%, 87%, 110% PCBs, the 3mm Hex Screws should be soldered along with MX Switches! (You will know What i mean)
- The reason is : Not to loose the screws, and to make opening the plate and case Easier!

jlor · « **Reply #3818 on:** Sun, 31 May 2015, 08:15:33 »

Quote from: lilky on Sat, 30 May 2015, 12:53:25

It has been 18 months and I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED MY ORDER. Sprit continues to ignore my emails and other attempts to communicate with him.

TO PEOPLE THINKING OF JOINING THIS GROUPBUY: this is a scam, don't fall in the same trap I did and lose $400 to a scammer.

Not a scam. Just very very very slow. And it seems he's not handling orders in any particular order.. I've been waiting nearly a year now, and I'm in the last batch - if you've waited 18 months, something is clearly wrong with Sprits priorities :-)

I'm glad orders are getting fulfilled finally. And I'm glad Sprit has admitted he took too much on his plate with this group buy. I am patiently waiting for my order now, but it will be the last time I participate in a group buy.

Group buys are just too risky for my taste. I've participated in quite a few by now (6+) and I've only had 2 good experiences. Oddly enough one of them was with Sprit

sprit · « **Reply #3819 on:** Mon, 01 June 2015, 23:19:14 »

Case Assemble Guide :

There is a simple Assemble guide . I try to peel the sheet off a bit before shipping.
Acrylic Plates and Cases are very transparent by itself.

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=60887.msg1488528#msg1488528

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50580.msg1415531#msg1415531

For the 75%, 87%, 110% PCBs :

- the 3mm Hex Screws should be soldered along with MX Switches! (You will know What i mean)
- The reason is : Not to loose screws, and to make opening the plate and case Easier!

sprit · « **Reply #3820 on:** Tue, 02 June 2015, 10:22:46 »

Update 2nd June - The Final to go

- Packed, or under Packing! to confirm pics, will ship this week : lilky, echo0, RSSonic92, WiNloSt, Crabby_B, Permeability, archer, chocobunny, osxoep, funkymeeba, SigLogical,

- To Ship Next! I will speed up! : Lastpilot, bianco, IMHB, Hzza, pepperpanda, kakakowie, pasph, dorkvader, shrapneL, elllit, durandalx, exitface, debt4lyfe, joneslee85, DelKey, Keymaster, Elias Camber, akikun, cruk, Biased Opinion, poog, xauser, Heliosphere, witbliz, mooswa, DWawa, Magna224,

- Got email answers, will start fixing the final next turn : bladegesnow, cultofjosh, MrChunky, o3okevin, KyesaRRi, tjweir, tobetchi, Vibex, b7ad, MigZm, lol, mark0331, jlor, gimpster, dansor, AlexJP, Jinryuixi, freka, Lingj, bubchi89, _robban : (many requested full soldering or Full assembly)

- The End -

bubchi89 · « **Reply #3821 on:** Tue, 02 June 2015, 10:29:26 »

I thought people were complaining just so they'd be bumped to the front of the list... lilky's complaining and he's first in line. lol. I'm confused

sprit · « **Reply #3822 on:** Tue, 02 June 2015, 10:35:46 »

Hello! bubchi89

Sorry for that! He has been on the head of the list, but i need clean up the solder resins on his PCB and need to check some LEDs. (a couple of LEDs look slightly dimmer)
So his stuffs have been delayed more than 7 weeks since Apr. So Sorry! All are my fault

Signature · « **Reply #3823 on:** Tue, 02 June 2015, 12:11:44 »

Quote from: bubchi89 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 10:29:26

I thought people were complaining just so they'd be bumped to the front of the list... lilky's complaining and he's first in line. lol. I'm confused

lillky is a ****boi

sprit · « **Reply #3824 on:** Tue, 02 June 2015, 12:31:25 »

All are my fault, Too stupid to be Too ambitious, or Too confident.
Soldering PCB was one of the killing factor.
I have learnt being more humble, and smaller.

Btw, some epidemic diseases - MERS here, how about your country?
Along with the weather gets hotter, I feel much better !

Oh I need to go to bed >>>

Guys! Have a Good Day!

LeandreN · « **Reply #3825 on:** Wed, 03 June 2015, 15:40:03 »

Sorry for the quality of the pictures(Nexus 5), I will take some new ones with my GH3 later.

Parts I got from SPRiT except the Gaterons that I got from the GB here

Spring swapping (55g(?) to 78g)

Too excited, started placing switches in my plate(prototype for my group buy)

Got the switches OUT to place them in the corners instead(again too excited)

Everything is going alright now(nope, forgot the stabilisers)

Removed all the switches and the PCB and installed the stabilisers

Looking good

Everything looks great(notice the missing stabiliser on the backspace, facepalm)

I have no pictures of my soldering job or case assembly, but it went pretty well since I have soldered a lot before.

Looks great IMO. The bottom row LEDs are upside down emitting light into the case, because LEDs on the bottom row kills your eyes and doesn't help much.

The plate gives the Gateron some awesome clacks

Thanks SPRiT!

tjweir · « **Reply #3826 on:** Wed, 03 June 2015, 16:42:43 »

Quote from: LeandreN on Wed, 03 June 2015, 15:40:03

Sorry for the quality of the pictures(Nexus 5), I will take some new ones with my GH3 later.

Parts I got from SPRiT except the Gaterons that I got from the GB here
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Spring swapping (55g(?) to 78g)
Show Image

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Too excited, started placing switches in my plate(prototype for my group buy)
Show Image

Got the switches OUT to place them in the corners instead(again too excited)
Show Image

Everything is going alright now(nope, forgot the stabilisers)
Show Image

Removed all the switches and the PCB and installed the stabilisers
Show Image

Looking good
Show Image

Everything looks great(notice the missing stabiliser on the backspace, facepalm)
Show Image

I have no pictures of my soldering job or case assembly, but it went pretty well since I have soldered a lot before.

Looks great IMO. The bottom row LEDs are upside down emitting light into the case, because LEDs on the bottom row kills your eyes and doesn't help much.
Show Image

Show Image

The plate gives the Gateron some awesome clacks
Show Image

Thanks SPRiT!

Nice clean build, good stuff.

LeandreN · « **Reply #3827 on:** Wed, 03 June 2015, 16:43:43 »

Quote from: tjweir on Wed, 03 June 2015, 16:42:43

Quote from: LeandreN on Wed, 03 June 2015, 15:40:03
Sorry for the quality of the pictures(Nexus 5), I will take some new ones with my GH3 later.

Parts I got from SPRiT except the Gaterons that I got from the GB here
Show Image

Spring swapping (55g(?) to 78g)
Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Too excited, started placing switches in my plate(prototype for my group buy)
Show Image

Got the switches OUT to place them in the corners instead(again too excited)
Show Image

Everything is going alright now(nope, forgot the stabilisers)
Show Image

Removed all the switches and the PCB and installed the stabilisers
Show Image

Looking good
Show Image

Everything looks great(notice the missing stabiliser on the backspace, facepalm)
Show Image

I have no pictures of my soldering job or case assembly, but it went pretty well since I have soldered a lot before.

Looks great IMO. The bottom row LEDs are upside down emitting light into the case, because LEDs on the bottom row kills your eyes and doesn't help much.
Show Image

Show Image

The plate gives the Gateron some awesome clacks
Show Image

Thanks SPRiT!

Nice clean build, good stuff.

Thank you so much :) !
Waiting for some nice white ISO Nordic PBT keycaps to finish it up.

RSSonic92 · « **Reply #3828 on:** Thu, 04 June 2015, 08:39:23 »

I still got no pictures for confirmation of my order... kinda makes me lose faith my order will be shipped this week, yet again.

sprit · « **Reply #3829 on:** Thu, 04 June 2015, 08:56:04 »

Quote from: RSSonic92 on Thu, 04 June 2015, 08:39:23

I still got no pictures for confirmation of my order... kinda makes me lose faith my order will be shipped this week, yet again.

Hi! RSSonic92!
It will be sent soon

I am working on your Assembly !
The time passes so faster than the time in my mind

haha !

Dansor · « **Reply #3830 on:** Thu, 04 June 2015, 09:26:14 »

Quote from: Signature on Tue, 02 June 2015, 12:11:44

Quote from: bubchi89 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 10:29:26
I thought people were complaining just so they'd be bumped to the front of the list... lilky's complaining and he's first in line. lol. I'm confused
lillky is a ****boi

I debated responding to this, mostly because the point I want to make could risk making Sprit feel bad, which is not my intention.
Some of the stuff directed at Sprit has been WAY out of line. Also, he's doing awesome now in progress and in communication.

However, as someone who ordered in Dec 2013, I'm totally sympathetic towards anyone's frustration.
I totally understand he was sick, and there's risk involved with group buys.
But, there was a period where it seemed he had just vanished, with no communication, and it's natural for people to get upset and lose their tempers.
I guess the point I'm trying to make is, let's not get personal here. People on both sides of this could have handled it better.
Let's just move on.

Sprit, keep up the good work. It was rough, and you had your reasons, but you're definitely rehabbing your image in my book.
lillky, you are probably not a ****boi, whatever exactly that is.

sprit · « **Reply #3831 on:** Thu, 04 June 2015, 09:41:38 »

Yes! Let's go to the Final point!

I felt saying I was sick might sound weak, trivial excuses, But I felt I have to stand up to fight for myself during the missing 7 weeks (mid-Jan to early Mar).

Now I feel quite free to say in public : " I am so sick to carry the duty this week. "

Thanks Guys! For Cheering up!

fuus · « **Reply #3832 on:** Thu, 04 June 2015, 15:09:25 »

Nearly there Sprit! Exciting times.

retrochick · « **Reply #3833 on:** Thu, 04 June 2015, 16:00:33 »

Quote from: LeandreN on Wed, 03 June 2015, 15:40:03

Looks great IMO. The bottom row LEDs are upside down emitting light into the case, because LEDs on the bottom row kills your eyes and doesn't help much.
Show Image

This is a good idea. I will have to try this! Thanks :D

LeandreN · « **Reply #3834 on:** Thu, 04 June 2015, 16:08:28 »

Quote from: retrochick on Thu, 04 June 2015, 16:00:33

Quote from: LeandreN on Wed, 03 June 2015, 15:40:03
Looks great IMO. The bottom row LEDs are upside down emitting light into the case, because LEDs on the bottom row kills your eyes and doesn't help much.
Show Image

This is a good idea. I will have to try this! Thanks :D

no problem, enjoy ! :)

RSSonic92 · « **Reply #3835 on:** Mon, 08 June 2015, 11:36:23 »

Not to sound rude, but I'd really apreciate the weekly update being on time without having anyone to ask for it...

jlor · « **Reply #3836 on:** Wed, 10 June 2015, 02:59:54 »

Sprit, great to see products being shipped. Good job :-)

Could you shed light on what's keeping the remaining back? I for one have agreed to solder my PCB myself on several occasions, so I'm unsure what's left for you to do once you receive the PCB from the factory.
I understand others might like their PCBs soldered before shipping.

My order didn't include any cases, so that shouldn't be an issue.

sprit · « **Reply #3837 on:** Wed, 10 June 2015, 07:50:08 »

Hello Guys!

I have been sick for 6 days. The doctor says its mainly from fatigue.
I had days off from my work, got enough sleep, feel a bit better today.
I will resume the shipping tomorrow!
Thanks!

Some PCB only orders in the list should shipped out earlier. The list is sorted by group email orders, now i see the each details after updating and unification all the remaining orders.

Dansor · « **Reply #3838 on:** Wed, 10 June 2015, 15:42:36 »

YOW I am having a couple different reactions to this.
I don't know enough about your personal and work life to make any sort of judgement call, but this makes me wonder a couple things.

First, and this might piss some people off, but with your health at risk, I'd strongly suggest just refunding what orders you can. It's not that I don't think you can complete them, but it's totally not worth the cost of your health.

Second, why on earth are you still taking orders on other buys?

Please don't take this the wrong way, but with some orders on this group buy 18+ months behind, and your health in jeopardy, give yourself some breathing room.

Again, I don't know your personal, work, or financial status, or what stake you have in this completing a certain way, but this whole thing makes me really uneasy.
PLEASE cancel my order even if you can't refund the money. Or just ship out what is ready and forget the rest. CRIPES I don't want a keyboard that is killing you. It's not worth a few hundred dollars.

REALLY Cancel it and just forget the money if you have to.
I'm not saying anyone else should feel the same way, but I'll get by with the loss.

EDIT: Just had to edit to make something clear. If this whole thing is super important to you for financial reasons, I don't want this to come off as negative on your work ethic or abilities or whatever. If you NEED this to be completed a certain way, then I'm sure you can do it. Man, I just don't know...

EDIT 2: Or another option, are there any locals that can help Sprit complete this on his terms? This is just freaking me out on a number of levels, and I'm also a little worried my sentiment won't translate properly, if I've even made it clear in English. Maybe French will be clearer: Tell everyone to f*ck off and take care of your health. Man... Sorry if this whole rant is rude to anyone who really wants their keyboard. The more I think about it the more it's creeping me out.

dorkvader · « **Reply #3839 on:** Wed, 10 June 2015, 22:09:33 »

Quote from: sprit on Wed, 10 June 2015, 07:50:08

Hello Guys!
I have been sick for 6 days. The doctor says its mainly from fatigue.
I had days off from my work, got enough sleep, feel a bit better today.

SPRIT: Take care of yourself first man! Keyboards for people are not worth your health. We'll live. I think Dansor and I agree on this.

Seriously though, take an extra few days / weeks / months if you need to. don't put yourself through this fatigue.

That said: We Love you Sprit, I know you will do what's best and I support you all the way.

Dansor · « **Reply #3840 on:** Wed, 10 June 2015, 22:56:45 »

Quote from: dorkvader on Wed, 10 June 2015, 22:09:33

SPRIT: Take care of yourself first man!

YES YES YES YES THIS x 1,000
Well said, straight to the point, and much clearer than my mindless rambling.

To my mind, this is a community of like-minded hobbyists, coming together to share a nerdy passion.
Quite frankly, if someone thinks their money or keyboard is more important than your health, then they are a crummy part of that community.

I've had my own frustrations, but frankly there's no assurance and certainly no time limit on these group buys. You've fulfilled a ton of orders and put in a ton of work; way more than you should have to.

Anyway, I'll start rambling again, so instead:
Much love, take a break, come back to it when and if you can, take it slow, don't listen on the off chance anyone gives you heat. You've got a ton of happy "customers", a ton of KB friends, are a valued member of this community.

My dog wants a belly rub so I have to go take care of that. You take care of you.

DanielT · « **Reply #3841 on:** Sat, 13 June 2015, 11:37:49 »

SPRiT is a good friend for me above anything else and I love when I see people thinking like this, people and their health always come first ! This is the spirit of this community, I'm glad to see it is not lost

RSSonic92 · « **Reply #3842 on:** Mon, 15 June 2015, 13:13:36 »

Well whatever, just give me a sign, sprit, I don't like to be in the unknowing about what you intend to do with my order after giving you my bucks...

lilky · « **Reply #3843 on:** Mon, 15 June 2015, 13:19:02 »

Still don't have my keyboard over a year and a half after paying $400+...

Basically the cycle goes like this:

1. I PM and email Sprit to get updates on the situation, which he ignores

2. With no other options and as a last resort, I come to this thread and complain in public, which warrants a single placating, bull**** response from Sprit about how the order is all ready and all he has to do is ship it out.

3. No reply for another 3-4 weeks.

Repeat.

Now he's talking about health issues. Well if your health issues are so bad that you cant make a trip to the post office for the package you've "had ready to ship" for over a year, you probably shouldn't have started a massive groupbuy in the first place.

99% chance this is just a scam.

mashby · « **Reply #3844 on:** Mon, 15 June 2015, 13:37:47 »

Sorry to rub salt in the wound iliky, but I just received my package today. Don't know where in the stack my order was in relationship to yours, but I hope yours arrives very soon.

RSSonic92 · « **Reply #3845 on:** Mon, 15 June 2015, 15:43:05 »

I have to agree there really is a burden of proof on sprit, since supposedly he started assembling my board a month ago promising to send photos soon, which hasn't happened until today... I mean how long could it possible take to assemble a single board when you are confident enough to handle that lot? Also no visible progress has been made in the updates since the 10th of may!

Magna224 · « **Reply #3846 on:** Mon, 15 June 2015, 18:09:33 »

People have been receiving their stuff just very slowly with gaps of no communication. Sprit just seems to be busy with life.

CatNip :3 · « **Reply #3847 on:** Mon, 15 June 2015, 22:33:35 »

Hey Sprit! Just emailed you a few days ago, if you could reply, that would be excellent

Vadurr · « **Reply #3848 on:** Tue, 16 June 2015, 02:02:53 »

Quote from: CatNip :3 on Mon, 15 June 2015, 22:33:35

Hey Sprit! Just emailed you a few days ago, if you could reply, that would be excellent

me too!

jlor · « **Reply #3849 on:** Tue, 16 June 2015, 02:07:12 »

Quote from: RSSonic92 on Mon, 15 June 2015, 15:43:05

I have to agree there really is a burden of proof on sprit, since supposedly he started assembling my board a month ago promising to send photos soon, which hasn't happened until today... I mean how long could it possible take to assemble a single board when you are confident enough to handle that lot? Also no visible progress has been made in the updates since the 10th of may!

I have to agree with this statement. Let us take a look at a message I received from Sprit back in December 2014:

Quote from: sprit on Tue, 23 December 2014, 08:24:54

Hello!
110% PCBs' controller parts installed and firmware test done. Only need to solder diodes for 110 Switches.
Its quite simple job but takes a couple of hours time.
So sorry for that !
If you are OK for solering diodes, i am shipping enough 2 types of diodes with PCBs.

To which I responded I was OK with soldering on the diodes myself. So yea.. PCB controller parts done, firmware test done, diodes to be done by me. What's left? Packing and shipping. When can I expect the PCB? Nobody knows..

Being ill is fair enough, **** happens. But the communication is just horrible! What I've been told does not match reality. My PCB can't have controllers installed and firmware tested, and still need 6 months work. It's just not possible. I don't think my PCB was anywhere near ready when I received that message. I believe I have been lied to. The alternative would be that Sprit had the PCB ready back in December 2014, and just decided not to ship it during all his trips to the post office with your boards.

News:

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