11/25/25 Novi Note

City OKs rezoning overlay for the Grove town house development

BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

A new housing development will soon be built in the area of 12 Mile and Meadowbrook roads.

The city approved a planned rezoning overlay for the Grove, a 232-unit town house development that is meant to focus on the needs of senior citizens, during its regular meeting on Nov. 17. The plan reportedly conserves nature on 47% of the development site. The development will have entrances from both 12 Mile and Meadowbrook.

“It’s a very well thought-out plan for the Grove,” said Gary

Novi discussing sister-city relationship with Nagahama, Japan

BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

The city of Novi is currently looking into the possibility of a sister-city relationship with Nagahama in Japan.

“It’s similar to Novi in terms of size, and that’s a large part of it. They also don’t actively have a relation-

ship with a community in Michigan,” City Manager Victor Cardenas said. “It’s like you’re at the school dance and you’re trying to figure out if you want to dance together or not.”

Mayor Justin Fischer and Cardenas recently visited the city, which is located within Michigan’s sister state of Shiga, during the Midwest Japan Conference,

Kyle Kaminski and Jason Krause celebrated the 30th anniversary of the publication of their first comic during the Fall Motor City Comic Con Nov. 14-16 at the Suburban Collection Showplace. They debuted the comic at the 1996 convention in Dearborn.

BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

Comic books are so much more than a small pictorial storybook that some might recall being included with the children’s menu at Big Boy Restaurants, or the “funnies” that Grandpa used to read to us as kids, and later wrap presents with.

They are a way for writers to voice their perspectives on issues, and they

are a driving force behind much of pop culture, which has created mega conventions like the biannual Motor City Comic Con in Novi, drawing thousands of people from all over the country.

“It’s very wild how vast all this is now,” said Ryan Hetkowski, owner of State of Comics in Plymouth. “You’re talking Marvel (Comics) has got 60 years of multiverse stories that explore the entire universe, and the science and

Fans and creators celebrate comic books at Motor City Comic Con

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the knowledge behind publishing these comics is just astronomical — pun intended. It’s just very cool, and again, it’s a learning experience because there is so much to it. It is so much more than just art or stories.”

Kyle Kaminski, 50, writer and publisher of Big Blue Comics, celebrat-

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Detroit Historical Museum opens new Red Wings centennial exhibition

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

DETROIT — The Detroit Historical Museum opened the Detroit Red Wings at 100: Becoming Hockeytown exhibition to the public on Nov. 20.

The exhibition features artifacts from the Detroit Historical Society’s collection, the Red Wings’ archives and from the Hockey Hall of Fame.

“It’s an honor to see a century of Red Wings history brought to life at the Detroit Historical Museum,” Ilitch Sports + Entertainment Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing Asia Gholston said in a press release. “Every decade has its own defining moments, and this exhibit gives our fans a special opportunity to celebrate the passion, pride, and legacy that have defined 100 years of Red Wings hockey.”

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NOVI MAN HAS ELABORATE ACTION FIGURE COLLECTION

BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

Thano Karimalis, 51, of Novi, has developed an extensive and elaborate collection of action figures over the years.

Karimalis’ collection goes from floor to ceiling and takes up an entire room in his home. The action figures range from G.I. Joe, Batman, Superman, anime characters and even the Muppet Babies.

He said he has no idea how many action figures he has and does not keep a written inventory of them.

“I collect mainly Marvel, G.I. Joe and Star Wars,” Karimalis said. “There’s some random stuff in there. There’s some HeMan, not a lot. There’s some Ninja Turtles, but not a lot. There’s some Power Rangers, but only, like, one shelf, and then random stuff like the Terminator, you know, a lot of ’80s characters.”

Karmalis said he purchases characters

“I just want to see faces…” Can you help?

Dr. Jacobi, I realize my macular degeneration is severe in both my eyes (they’re about equal) and I have given up on reading, computer use, and crocheting but I really would like to see the faces of my children and grandchildren.  Occupational therapists have helped me stay on my own with some techniques, but I am living like a blind person.  I think I have some sight left even though it is poor.  Is there anything I can do to at least see the faces of family and friends?

Q. A.that he cares about and doesn’t base his purchases on their collectible value.

“Just because they make a figure, if it’s not like a character that I care about, then I don’t want to probably get them. Usually, I go to characters I know the backstory, like Superman, Batman, Spiderman. Stuff like that. If there’s little obscure characters, I just don’t get them. I only get what I like,” he said. “But there are people out there who are completists and they’ll get the whole line of stuff, which to me is just a waste of money. Where are you going to put them?”

He said he got into action figures as a child. He said there weren’t many kids to play with in the area at the time, so he just started collecting for about 15 years.

Karimalis resumed collecting action figures at 30 and purchases a few new figures each month, primarily from online sources. He said he does enjoy going to conventions but has found the best deals to be online.

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Your request sounds like it is quite reasonable.  I have helped many patients who had vision problems similar to yours, be able to see the faces of family and friends. In addition, I am able to help patients return to reading and some can even resume or keep driving.

You will be glad to know that helping patients to see faces is possible with the right low vision device, even though they may have signifcant vision loss. Usually most low vision doctors will specialize in devices to help with reading and computer use so people often get the wrong impression that nothing can help them see faces. I would need to do a full evaluation of what vision you do have, to determine the best options for you which could include a pair of telescopic eyeglasses so you would not only be able to see faces but you would also feel more confdent in your surroundings.

While you are right that you do have usable sight, it will take work.  The ability to return to the things you used to love doing has a lot to do with your motivation and your willingness to use devices.  For instance, you may have to use an electronic magnifer with your telescopic glasses.

The best thing to do is for you to schedule a low vision evaluation with me.  First, I will determine the devices you will need to see faces and then I will immediately help you experience what it will look like with the device.  Then, if you are interested I will also show you solutions for reading, computer use and even crocheting.  I will understand if you are only concerned about seeing faces.  So, be sure to bring a loved one you want to see again right there in the exam room. I will help you see what is possible!

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HOMES

Real estate professionals share tips to prepare

MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

Ahome inspection — which can bring attention to major issues in a house that the buyer can request that the seller repair before closing — is an essential part of the buying and selling process that ensures buyer satisfaction and safety.

As a seller, the idea of one’s home being inspected might be daunting — especially knowing that the report directly impacts the sale. Cleaning and fixing simple repairs are some of the ways that sellers can prepare for their inspection to help minimize the issues.

A local real estate agent and a local inspector shared insights on how sellers can best prepare for an inspection to ensure it goes as smoothly as possible.

Ensuring access and decluttering

A seller can try to eliminate surprises during the inspection by evaluating all areas of the house — even the ones that are hard to reach.

For example, attics are a place that many sellers might not regularly go to, which can result in an unpleasant surprise if an issue is found during an inspection.

“My No. 1 tip is for the seller to go up into their attic and make sure there isn’t any moisture up there, because that can be an expensive thing on a home inspection if the buyer wants it all remediated,” said Michelle Carey, a Clinton Township real estate agent from Century 21.

President and CEO of Home Inspection Professionals Kevin Stripling said it is also important that the attic is accessible. For homes where the attic access is in the garage, it is ideal for cars to be parked elsewhere.

“Keep in mind that we have to go into the attic. So attic access-wise, we like it when the closets are cleared out so we can set the ladder up and we can go up inside the attic areas,” Stripling said.

In addition to attics, Stripling said it is important to make sure that clutter is cleared from all important areas such as furnaces, hot water heaters and crawl spaces. Before an inspection, a seller can ensure convenient entry into all parts of the house by tidying up clutter.

Though the seller is not usually present for a home inspection, the buyer usually is present. Even though the buyer has already put in an offer, it is important to keep up the positive image of the home for the buyer. A seller should make sure the house is as clean as it was when it made its first impression on the buyer.

“Just as you would for a showing of your home, have it looking really good and clean, because the buyers come for the home inspection. … It is important for the house to be looking its best, because you don’t want the buyer to come and all of a sudden, it doesn’t look as good as it did when they wrote the offer,” Carey said.

Another important tip from Stripling is to make sure pets are caged or kenneled. Even though he said they try to be cautious and keep the doors closed, it is possible for pets to accidentally get out during an inspection.

It can be exciting when a house goes under contract; however, the inspection is an important step in securing the sale. Before packing boxes, a seller should think about how to prepare ahead of a home inspection.

Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.

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and minor issues in a house, such as water damage, mold, termites and more.

ABOVE: It is important to declutter a home so inspectors can access the attic, furnace, electrical panel and other key areas of the home.

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ed the 30th anniversary of his first comic book, “The Resistants,” at MC3 and reunited with his friends from Troy High School — Jason Krause, Micah Faulkner, and Josh Dahl — with whom he published it.

Originally published under the name Blue Comics, Kaminski said he changed the name when he decided to go back into publishing comics eight years ago. Since he was coming back bigger than ever, he decided to call his company Big Blue Comics.

“It’s just that personal connection of having your hand in every aspect of it and being able to shape your vision that kind of gets lost in some of the other media, because there’s so many cooks in the kitchen,” Kaminski said. “But being able to put out a story that’s similar to that, that could be adapted one day into a movie, but being able to do that with just three people, I don’t think there is another art form out there, a visual art form, that you can create a whole story with only three people.”

Comic Artist Andy Bennett, of Columbus, Ohio, got his start in the business at Caliber Comics in Livonia and said there is just something special about comics.

“I think all little kids love them, and I just never stopped,” Bennett said.

Hetkowski said that comics are multifaceted. He said there is the collectible side, the restoration/conservation side, the stories and reading aspect, and on top of that, there’s the art side.

“There’s so many different ways to appreciate comic books that people don’t see, and I just find it super interesting because there’s so many different angles to it,” Hetkowski said.

Bennett said that while going to school for illustration at Columbus College of Art and Design, he discovered some of the more sophisticated comics that were not so much into “kids stuff” that people are used to seeing, and it spoke to him. He said he really likes the storytelling and illustration aspects of comics.

“There’s a lot of parts to comics. It’s kind of like rock ‘n’ roll,” he said. “You can’t just teach comics. It’s illustration. It’s storytelling. It’s editing. There’s so many different disciplines that go into making a comic book,” Bennett said.

The first comic books, as we think of them today, were published in the 1930s. Superman debuted in 1938 in Action Comics. The following year, Superman gained his own series. The first book in the series is so highly sought after that a copy in extraordinarily good condition sold for $9.12 million at auction on Nov. 20.

Many of the books and characters were designed to introduce social issues to children. Hetkowski said that Captain America was created as a form of war propaganda in the 1940s to fight Nazi Germany. On the cover of the first issue in the series, Captain America is punching Hitler. According to Hetkowski, the X-Men comic series is based on civil rights. The humans hated the X-Men, and the mutants just wanted equal rights, Hetkowski said.

“(Comic books) can give information indirectly that we’re not going to get to kids, because kids don’t watch the news or whatever it may be, or they do not pay attention to social issues,” Hetkowski said.

Kaminski said his comic series “The Resistants” is about an “uncompromising strike force that fights for a world that fears and hates them.” He said it is really about

See MC3 on page 16A

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Christman Construction selected as contractor for public safety bond project

Christman Construction will be the contractor for the public safety bond project as well as the Novi Community School District bond project.

The Novi City Council approved Christman as the contractor for the project during its regular meeting on Nov. 17. The NCSD had previously selected Christman.

Stuff a Squad Car

The Novi Police Department will be at the Walmart Supercenter in Novi from noon to 6 p.m., Nov. 29-30 and Dec. 6-7 to collect new and unwrapped toys for its annual Stuff a Squad Car campaign to benefit the southwest Oakland County Toys for Tots.

Friends of the Library annual scholarship

The Friends of the Novi Public Library is once again offering two $1,000 scholarships to high school students who attend Novi High School or reside in the city.

To apply for a scholarship, students must write a 250- to 500-word essay, provide a transcript of their grades and a list of the extracurricular activities they have participated in, as well as the college they plan to attend and their course of study.

Scholarship applications are available at the high school or at novilibrary.org. NHS students should submit the application and essay to the school. Students who don’t attend NHS should email their application to friends@novilibrary.org. Applications must be received by Jan. 12. Recipients will be notified by the end of March.

Beyond Belief to put on Christmas concert

Beyond Belief, Novi’s senior chorus, will hold a public concert at 2 p.m Nov. 25 at Meadowbrook Commons, 25075 Meadowbrook Road. No tickets are required.

— Charity Meier

Action figures

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His favourite place to purchase figures is bigbadtoystore.com , but he does shop at Target and Walmart occasionally.

“I got rid of all the stuff that I collected when I was younger, that I grew up with, so I could concentrate on the 1/12 scale,” he said.

He said that collecting the 1/12 scale figures by lines like Hasbro and Mattel provides him more bang for his buck, and the size allows him the space for a larger collection.

Kamimalis said he customizes his collection from time to time.

“If there is a character missing in a collection that the company hasn’t made yet, I’ll try and customize that character,” he said. “Sometimes you can find the head online, and you’ll have to make a body for it with just different parts from other figures. So, it kind of, like, makes the character you want.”

He said that there are thousands of collectors out there like him and many of them will talk through social media and meet at conventions.

“But my group is small. I have one friend who is interested in this kind of stuff,

Grove

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Shapiro, president of Ivanhoe Cos.

The new development will have a park on the northeast corner of the property and allow public access. The property will feature a trail from the park, which is only a quarter mile from the Beacon Hill park.

Mayor Pro Tem Laura Marie Casey inquired as to whether or not buyers could choose a layout with the owner’s suite on the first floor. She said that many seniors are looking for that feature in a new home.

“The width of the unit dictates the opportunity to get a first-floor master,” Shapiro said.

Shapiro said that purchasers of units that are 30-feet wide will be able to select a first-floor master suite.

Casey said that through the Older Adult Needs Committee, the city found that a lot of senior residents were looking to move into a smaller home, but that there weren’t a lot of homes with first-floor access available for them to purchase, and consequently, they were choosing to stay in their larger homes.

“My hypothesis is that this is going to meet a pretty significant need for residents in Novi,” said Casey.

The homes, according to Shapiro, will

and then I know a guy who goes to a bunch of cons and stuff,” Karimalis said.

He said he does have a few pieces that are worth some money. He said that they never are valued at more than $400, but most figures go for about $30. He said that he has a couple of Wonder Twins figures that are worth $250, as they are rare.

He said that on average he spends about $1,000 to $1,500 a year.

“It’s not an expensive hobby. It really isn’t,” he said.

He said that the figures often will go up in value within a year as they are no longer being made.

Karimalis’ mother, Pat, said that she is very impressed with her son’s collection and shocked. She said she had no idea that he had that extensive of a collection. She said that she knows his collection is at least three times bigger than when she last saw it.

“I think it is amazing. It’s from the ceiling to the floor. He sets up new things all the time and I don’t know how he finds the room to put up all that stuff, you know?” she said. “But he loves it.”

Kamalis can be reached on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok at Thanokarimalis.

Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.

probably be priced approximately $550,000 to 600,000.

Councilman Brian Smith said he appreciated that the plan didn’t just say what they were trying to build, but also why they wanted to build it.

“I really appreciate the thought that went into this, the variety of housing that you have supplied here,” Councilman Aaron Martinez said. “The density is now appropriate for that area.”

Shapiro said that the project would start within a year and he hoped that they would be completed within four years.

Councilwoman Priya Gurumurthy asked that they put plenty of benches along the sidewalks, as it is a request she hears frequently from senior residents.

“You checked all the boxes that we had set up eight to 10 months ago. Seldom do we see that, so we really appreciate that,” said Councilman Dave Staudt. “This is first class.”

“See how easy we are to deal with when you just do everything we want you to do?” joked Mayor Justin Fischer.

The motion for a planned rezoning overlay from Office Service Technology to Low-Density Multiple Family was approved 7-0.

Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.

PAC-MAN is out for blood

METRO DETROIT — The video icon PAC-MAN is helping the American Red Cross.

The nonprofit organization has teamed up with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., to recruit blood donors. Anyone who donates blood until Dec. 7 will receive a classic pair of Red Cross x PAC-MAN socks and a one-of-a-kind PAC-MAN Gashapan collectible, both while supplies last.

Donors of all blood types are needed. To make a blood donation, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call (800) RED CROSS. See RedCrossBlood.org/PACMAN for additional details.

PAC-MAN is celebrating its 45-year anniversary this year.

Donating blood takes about an hour, including talking to a health official about your medical history to ensure you are a good candidate. Blood transfusions are given to patients in a wide range of circumstances, including serious injuries such as car crashes, surgeries, child birth, anemia, blood disorders, cancer treatments and more.

Through the end of November, the Red Cross is providing free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes. The test measures an individual’s blood sugar level over the past three months. While no fasting is required for the test, blood donors should eat a nutritious meal ahead of their appointment. To receive A1C results, donors must make a successful blood, platelet or plasma donation and have not received an A1C result with their donation in the past 12 months.

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which was also attended by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

“We have a very strong relationship with Japan. We have the most Japanese residents living and or residing in Novi for the whole state of Michigan,” said Cardenas.

Cardenas said that the sister city would benefit residents by further strengthening the city’s already strong relationship with and knowledge of Japan.

He said the city also hosts Japanese government officials for about a week each year. During their time here, Cardenas said, they show them how a typical Midwest city government runs.

“It’s just being able to provide that kind of environment where when they come here, they have the amenities of home that makes them feel at home when they are across the globe,” Cardenas said.

He said that he hopes through this process they can build a relationship where residents will have the opportunity to go to Nagahara to learn about Japanese culture and Nagahara residents will have the opportunity to come to Novi to learn about American culture.

“It is very important given the large presence of Japanese population as well as the 70plus companies that call Novi home, “ Fischer said. “I think it is important for the leader of the city to have that in-home understanding of the culture.”

Fischer said that they were able to meet with local and government officials and encourage their businesses in Japan to consider Novi, as well as Oakland County and Michigan, as the premier places to go because of the diverse, hardworking workforce and the large auto industry.

Fischer and Cardenas said that they enjoyed the trip to Japan, particularly hearing from so many people who had heard of Novi or who had a connection with the city.

“We met with a lot of groups. It was interesting to hear them say to the governor or to County Executive (David) Coulter, ‘Oh yeah, I have visited Novi,’ or ‘I have family that has visited Novi’. So, it shows how well respected Novi is in Japan and how well known it is,” Fischer said. “It seemed like every time we turned around, they were talking about Novi.”

The relationship between Novi and Japan began in the late 1970s as a result of the expansion of companies within the auto industry, according to Cardenas.

“As those companies started to grow, the word kind of got out to come to Novi. I think

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it’s the safety, the security and the environment that has been built. The infrastructure of restaurants and grocery stores and the Japanese day school Ringo Kai. All of those things kind of play in together, in addition with our partners with the Japan America Society and with the Japanese Business Society, all of those things kind of just play into and build that support and builds the attraction for people to

come in and work and live here,” Cardenas said.

Cardenas said that during their trip to Japan, they met people with connections to Novi everywhere they went.

Novi has an inactive sister-city relationship with Owani in Japan. Cardeans said that the relationship has not been active for

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a few decades because when the relationship was established, the two cities were both very small. Novi has since grown into a large city, but Owani has not; hence, the relationship became dormant.

Cardenas said there is no formal way to his knowledge of ending the relationship with

Owani. He said to start a sister-city relationship, they usually start with a friendship agreement and then go on to a sister relationship. There is no set length of time to acquire the relationship, but both cities must be in agreement.

“Personally, I’d like to see us establish something within the year, but I can’t say there’s a typical length of time,” Fischer said.

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Detroit Red Wings at 100: Becoming Hockeytown will occupy parts of the City of Champions Gallery, the New Motor City Showcase and the Detroit Artist Showcase. The exhibition filling three different galleries at the museum is unique and highlights the team’s extensive history.

Visitors will see memorabilia and photos from Olympia Stadium and Joe Louis Arena, information and artifacts from players in Red Wings history, and history related to the team’s earlier names — the Detroit Falcons and the Detroit Cougars. There are also interactive parts of the exhibition, including flashing Joe Louis Arena lights and the sounds of the organ from Olympia Stadium.

Detroit Red Wings at 100: Becoming Hockeytown will be on display all season long. The Detroit Red Wings were an integral part in the development of the new exhibit, according to the press release from the Detroit Historical Society. The museum parking lot is available for $10 a day.

For more information on tickets, hours and the Detroit Historical Society. Visit detroithistorical.org.

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MC3

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what drives the individuals and the difficulties they go through.

“We were influenced by these ’80s cautionary tales, and the funny thing is these ideas keep percolating over the years, and a lot of people, we have this corporate state and border walls where the unemployed are cast out, and it sounds like we might be trying to talk about today’s issues, but it is just the fact that we created this world 30 years ago and it just becomes more relevant,” Kaminski said.

“Even though many people say that comic books don’t get political, they definitely do,” Hetkowski said.”And I think that is a good way to get people to realize what’s happening in the world is through stories like that. So, they’re great and I think they are educational to a certain standpoint.”

“Sherlock Homes and the Empire Builders” is a graphic novel series that Bennett has illustrated. The books are an alternate history take on Sherlock Homes. People are being oppressed by a fascist government and trying to turn the tables on the fascist government and get things back to the way they used to be.

Bennett said that he is often asked if that is his way of trying to convey a message about the state of the current government. He said it was not a deliberate attempt to convey a message, but he feels that it does seem to apply to current times.

“I don’t think it is deliberate, but there is no way to not read that into it,” he said.

Hetkowski said there is a science element to comics when

it comes to the paper they are printed on and how to store and restore the books to preserve them for future generations.

“It’s interesting. It’s crazy to look at the different types of effects that can happen when moisture gets into the paper. … And the oxidation can happen and change the color of the pages. The science behind it is super interesting, because people, when they see comics or newspapers or books, they probably don’t even think twice about it. They don’t think about the restoration and stuff like that, so it is just super interesting to me, personally,” Hetkowski said.

Allen Byrd, of Ferndale, said he has been collecting comics off and on since he was in seventh grade. He said that he sold his original collection to pay for the downpayment on his house circa 2011. He got back into collecting around 2020.

“I always liked the characters. I always wanted to have all my favorite characters displayed on my walls,” he said.

He said his favorite character is the Hulk, because he was always misunderstood. He said that the Hulk was always trying to do the right thing.

“He had a good heart and was trying to do the right thing, and he was still an outcast,” he said.

He said that when he purchases comics, he goes for good covers, good storylines and first appearances of characters — something that has a good look to it and something with value.

Hetkowski said that the most important thing about comics is that they provide people with a way of escaping the harsh reality of their own lives for a moment

“That’s super important because reality is pretty harsh sometimes,” Hetkowski said.

Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.

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