YTSEJAM Digest 5474
Today's Topics:
1) Re: PoS new album
by Totikus <totikus@gmx.net>
2) Re: Weakest Poll
by Totikus <totikus@gmx.net>
3) TLF Recording from LiT
by Andrew Coutermarsh <a_couter@oz.plymouth.edu>
4) Audio stuff (PC - Stereo)
by "Jason Birzer" <longshot@pressroom.com>
5) enlightened
by "Tibor Varady 2.0" <lawinen@freemail.hu>
6) Re: YTSEJAM digest 5473
by Cluck42@aol.com
7) pronounce
by rob denni <drummerdream@yahoo.com>
8) pronounce
by rob denni <drummerdream@yahoo.com>
9) pronounce
by rob denni <drummerdream@yahoo.com>
10) TLF-LiT Recording
by Andrew Coutermarsh <a_couter@oz.plymouth.edu>
11) Webring
by NuGgeTMaN <emoeglin@wezl.org>
12) Iron Maiden Bootlegs
by Alexandro Talamini <Alexandro@Boticario.com.br>
13) Myung Gettin' Funkay
by "Philip J. Kaplan" <pk@pkinteractive.com>
14) More on Jadis
by "Charlie_Farrell" <Charlie_Farrell@email.msn.com>
15) Re: Myung Gettin' Funkay
by "Michael Pruchnicki (DE)" <michael.pruchnicki@computec.de>
16) Re: Myung Gettin' Funkay
by elmariachi@metallica.com
17) JP merchandise / JPMs
by "Awake ." <awake@buffymail.com>
18) spacefests for the midwest
by "M P" <mremann6@hotmail.com>
19) =?utf-7?Q?Metal_Sludge?=
by =?utf-7?Q?Mats_Rydstr+APY-m?= <mats.rydstrom@fanglobe.com>
20) Re: Webring
by Michael Kizer <mike@ivorygate.com>
21) mymp3.com
by Robb Muise <robbm@shore.net>
22) Record Companies settle out of court
by Brian Hansen <bhansen10@yahoo.com>
23) to all the Swedes on the list....
by O-P Komonen <op777@surffi.net>
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Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 20:07:00 +0200
From: Totikus <totikus@gmx.net>
To: ytsejam@torchsong.com
Subject: Re: PoS new album
Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20000510200700.007a8210@pop.gmx.net>
>>From: "Blevins, Mike" <BlevinsM@amsc.belvoir.army.mil>
>>Subject: PoS, gear, and concert reviews...
>>I wonder what their next [album] will sound like? :)
>
>A mix of the two prior albums, if their web page
>is to be believed.
>
That's what every band says ;) Seriously though, you can never know with
PoS. I'm sure we're in for a surprise!
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Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 20:03:33 +0200
From: Totikus <totikus@gmx.net>
To: ytsejam@torchsong.com
Subject: Re: Weakest Poll
Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20000510200333.007a7570@pop.gmx.net>
>As for you conclusion about poppier and mellower
>songs, I don't think that's the case. I like both
>poppy and mellow songs. I just didn't think that those
>songs were very good.
>
>my $.02, BH
>
OK, just a little misunderstanding there I think, I meant only that
people didn't seem to like *DT's* poppier songs in general (almost all of
their songs which can be considered "poppy" got at least 1 vote), although
I'm sure many like other mellow stuff. Subjectively speaking, I liked the
lighter stuff up to Awake but from FII on IMHO they started writing
"ballads" that sounded too much like other bands (HY/Sting, Anna Lee/Queen,
TSCO/Pink Floyd) while I found the earlier mellow efforts much more unique
and emotional (WFS, S-DV, IF). Judging from the poll, however, some fans
also dislike the earlier mellow stuff.
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Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 16:34:50 -0400 (EDT)
From: Andrew Coutermarsh <a_couter@oz.plymouth.edu>
To: ytsejam@torchsong.com
Subject: TLF Recording from LiT
Message-ID: <Pine.BSF.4.10.10005101631520.91381-100000@oz.plymouth.edu>
Well, I tried. I have some good news and bad news, though. The good news
is that I got a relatively clean recording of this song off of my video.
The BAD news is that I had forgotten that every time I plug my VCR and my
computer into an audio source together, they create a nasty ground loop
that I've never been able to get rid of (it does it with any other powered
source, too, such as my N64 or anything like that - doesn't do it with my
CD player, though... Can't figure that shit out). If you're still
interested in listening to this version of the song (even with a low Bb
hum), you're welcome to do it at: http://cout.dhs.org/tlf-lit.mp3
Note that it's not up as I'm typing this - I still have to work on the wav
file (maybe I can get some of that hum out of there, at least in the
quieter parts), but if you can't download it, try a little bit later.
-------------------------------------------------
Andrew Coutermarsh
a_couter@mail.plymouth.edu
http://cout.dhs.org/
Cloak on IRC
ICQ: 2513441
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The only stupid question is the one that is never
asked, except maybe "Don't you think it's about
time you audited my tax return?" or "But officer,
isn't it morally wrong to give me a warning when,
in fact, I was speeding?"
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Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 16:48:47 -0400
From: "Jason Birzer" <longshot@pressroom.com>
To: <ytsejam@torchsong.com>
Subject: Audio stuff (PC - Stereo)
Message-ID: <200005101648.AA43057898@pressroom.com>
>Since the Dukester's more than likely dealing with 3.5 mm stereo
>phone plugs at the sound card, he's first going to deal with the
>transformation to RCA plugs. I'd recommend really short 3.5
>mm stereo phone plug *to* RCA female adapter cables. (Stereo)
Tried something like that myself, but I was still getting a hum. That's why I now have optical cable from the optical out to my Denon 3300. MUCH better. :^)
Al: Am currently building a new home theater system. I wouldn't mind some advice from you. Talk to me off list.
Jason
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Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 23:49:19 +0200
From: "Tibor Varady 2.0" <lawinen@freemail.hu>
To: ytsejam@torchsong.com
Subject: enlightened
Message-ID: <200005102149.XAA02993@altair.ceu.hu>
> They won't win, because we live in an en
lightened society.
haha
Thats arguable.... very.
Tibor
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Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 17:50:54 EDT
From: Cluck42@aol.com
To: ytsejam@torchsong.com
Subject: Re: YTSEJAM digest 5473
Message-ID: <d.4ae1c3f.264b33be@aol.com>
hello!
ok, im now officially in love with anga's "holy land." for anyone who has
not already, i REALLY suggest getting it. anyway, andre's use of a choir in
some of those songs is AMAZING, and id really love to hear more music with
choirs in it. any suggestions would REALLY be appreciated, even if it a
completely classical work. thank you much!
ROSE ALAIMO
cluck42@aol.com
"Our deeds have traveled far, what we have been is what we are."
-Dream Theater
"She screams for me, not at me."
-SRV about his guitar
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Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 17:45:59 -0700 (PDT)
From: rob denni <drummerdream@yahoo.com>
To: ytsejam <ytsejam@torchsong.com>
Subject: pronounce
Message-ID: <20000511004559.183.qmail@web106.yahoomail.com>
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Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 17:45:57 -0700 (PDT)
From: rob denni <drummerdream@yahoo.com>
To: ytsejam <ytsejam@torchsong.com>
Subject: pronounce
Message-ID: <20000511004557.178.qmail@web106.yahoomail.com>
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Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 17:49:10 -0700 (PDT)
From: rob denni <drummerdream@yahoo.com>
To: ytsejam <ytsejam@torchsong.com>
Subject: pronounce
Message-ID: <20000511004910.506.qmail@web106.yahoomail.com>
I too pronounced Myung in one syllable because of my
time spent in Korea. I was surprised when I heard
Mike say it the way he did. And I know its an old
issue, but I had an idea. What if everyone boycotted
Metallica purchases? Then maybe they will see what
losing money really means.
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Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 20:52:49 -0400 (EDT)
From: Andrew Coutermarsh <a_couter@oz.plymouth.edu>
To: ytsejam@torchsong.com
Subject: TLF-LiT Recording
Message-ID: <Pine.BSF.4.10.10005102051280.18432-100000@oz.plymouth.edu>
Well, despite some audio problems, it's up. The song can be downloaded at
http://cout.dhs.org/tlf-lit.mp3 and is encoded at 192Kbps. It's rather
large (17 megs), but it's worth it. I also plan on getting a better
quality (i.e. without the hum, there was some weird volume stuff that
happened that I'm going to fix), but for right now and for the people that
really wanted to get the file, I put it up.
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Andrew Coutermarsh
a_couter@mail.plymouth.edu
http://cout.dhs.org/
Cloak on IRC
ICQ: 2513441
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I like to go down to the dog pound and pretend
that I've found my dog. Then I tell them to kill
it anyway because I already gave away all of his
stuff. Dog people sure don't have a sense of
humor.
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Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2000 21:46:19 -0400
From: NuGgeTMaN <emoeglin@wezl.org>
To: ytsejam@torchsong.com
Subject: Webring
Message-ID: <39419DEB.774A1412@wezl.org>
For all 3 people who've tried to access "Lifting Shadows Off A Ring" the
past couple of weeks...I apologize for the site being down...the server
moved to a new box, and a few things went funky...the page is now back
up, and the ring should be functioning properly. Also if you tried to
join the ring within the past 3 weeks PLEASE re-submit your page, as I
couldn't access anything to fix the problem. And for those of you who
still don't know...the SECOND best web source for DT information is all
the cool DT web pages that make up "Lifting Shadows Off A Ring" THE
Dream Theater webring.
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Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 20:01:34 -0300
From: Alexandro Talamini <Alexandro@Boticario.com.br>
To: "'ytsejam@torchsong.com'" <ytsejam@torchsong.com>
Subject: Iron Maiden Bootlegs
Message-ID: <1EC071008C02D4118B8D0020484030574424C8@CORREIO>
Hi there,
Does anybody can point any URL address where I can find info on IM bootlegs.
E-mail me privately, please. Thanks in advance.
Alex
Curitiba, Brazil
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Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 03:46:47 -0400
From: "Philip J. Kaplan" <pk@pkinteractive.com>
To: <ytsejam@torchsong.com>
Subject: Myung Gettin' Funkay
Message-ID: <NDBBJDCNILGDEGLNGLEFMEMHCPAA.pk@pkinteractive.com>
Did anyone else notice the funky slap bass in SFAM in the verse right after
"I ran into Judy"? Specifically, I'm listening to the Orlando HOB show
right now - not sure if it's in the studio version. That boy is out of
control I tell you.
- Phil
NP: P-Funk - oh wait, I mean Dream Theater.
:)
philip j. kaplan : pk interactive nyc
: www.pkinteractive.com
: vox +1 212.273.9623
: fax +1 212.273.9642
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Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 09:17:34 +0100
From: "Charlie_Farrell" <Charlie_Farrell@email.msn.com>
To: <cmerlo@optical.mindstorm.com>, <ytsejam@torchsong.com>
Subject: More on Jadis
Message-ID: <015601bfbb21$63953160$1b88bc3e@pbvpu>
Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 21:18:33 -0400
]From: Digital Man <cmerlo@optical.mindstorm.com>
To: ytsejam@torchsong.com
Subject: Vai, Jadis, Rush, ...
> > Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 23:40:41 +0100
> > From: "Charlie Farrell" <charles.farrell@tesco.net>
> > Subject: Jadis - Understand / The price of DT T-shirts
>
> > Cool to see someone else talking about Jadis - one of my fave neo-prog
>
> I've never heard of these guys, but if they're like IQ, I'm
> interested. Anyone have a sample so I can figure out what
> album to get?
Jadis are a band who've been around in a number of forms since the mid-80's
tho I've only really heard about them over the last 2 years, due to coverage
in certain fanzines I read. After I'd caught them live a couple of times, I
fell in love with Gary's Chandler guitar playing and the keys. The music is
fairly lightwight prog, with songs about relationships and stuff, but the
instrumental breaks are great and the guys can really play.
Currently they are composed of
Gary Chandler - Guitars
Stevie Christey - drums (he's also played recently with the John Whetton
band)
Martin Orford - keys (also in IQ)
John Jowitt - bass (also in IQ and ex-Arena)
Gary writes most of the material, Martin throws in some nifty atmospheric
keyboards and great backing vocals and the other guys are good players too.
They have about 6 disks available:
More Than Meets The Eye (1992) - 'Sleepwalk', 'Holding Your Breath'
tc -excellent live staples.
Once Upon A Time (EP -1993) - I don't have this one
Across The Water (1994) - A great disk. I'd start with this - its all good.
Once Or Twice (EP - 1996) - re-recorded versions of earlier Tunes, OK but
not essential
Somersault (1997) - The first CD of their which I bought. In retrospect not
as good as some of the erlier stuff. Also has different bass and keys
players. Don't listen to it much, now I have the other disks.
As Daylight Fades (1998) - live album recorded with the Somersault line-up
Understand (2000) - The newie
The did tour with Marillion (once or maybe twice) in the UK/Europe in the
early 90's, but never made it big. Nowadays they play a handful of gigs a
year - usually 1 in the UK,a couple in Holland and Belgium (where they still
seem to have fans) and the odd gig in South America.
I'd guess that if you like IQ, then you'd like these guys too
Website at
http://www.jadis-net.co.uk/
Since their disks are issued on GEP, you might find it difficult to track
down their CDs. There are ordering facilities on the website, but they are
not the most sophisticated :-)
Hope that helps
Charlie
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Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 10:21:58 +0200
From: "Michael Pruchnicki (DE)" <michael.pruchnicki@computec.de>
To: "'ytsejam@torchsong.com'" <ytsejam@torchsong.com>
Subject: Re: Myung Gettin' Funkay
Message-ID: <A1205194D0DAD2119B05006097B4030872E8C7@fileserver2>
> Did anyone else notice the funky slap bass in SFAM in the verse right
after
> "I ran into Judy"?
Er ... that's Julian, not Judy! :D Although it would make for a nice twist
.. ;)
> Specifically, I'm listening to the Orlando HOB show
> right now - not sure if it's in the studio version. That boy is out of
> control I tell you.
Listen to One Last Time (around 2:08), there's even more slap bass on SfaM.
- Mike
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Date: 11 May 2000 05:01:25 -0700
From: elmariachi@metallica.com
To: ytsejam@torchsong.com
Subject: Re: Myung Gettin' Funkay
Message-ID: <20000511120125.11455.cpmta@c003.sfo.cp.net>
On Thu, 11 May 2000, "Michael Pruchnicki (DE)" wrote:
> > Did anyone else notice the funky slap bass in SFAM in the verse right
> after
> > "I ran into Judy"?
> Er ... that's Julian, not Judy! :D Although it would make for a nice twist
He wasn't the only person that heard "Judy." First time I listened to the CD was in the car, so I couldn't read the lyrics, and I heard "I ran into Judy and said we'd get together soon." I wasn't following the story 100% at the time, so I just figured we were just taking a look at a "happy" afternoon where she ran into one of her friends. And if you aren't paying close attention or don't know the words, James does run that phrase together quickly and it sounds like "Judy and" not "Julian."
-El Mariachi
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Date: 11 May 2000 12:35:50 -0000
From: "Awake ." <awake@buffymail.com>
To: ytsejam@torchsong.com
Subject: JP merchandise / JPMs
Message-ID: <20000511123550.308.qmail@musone.chek.com>
Anyone else notice that johnpetrucci.com has a thing
saying "T-shirts comintg soon!" up? Methinks that'll be
rather cool. Does make you wonder what'll be on them,
though. D'you think JP owns the pattern that appears on
the JPMs, or is it Ibanez's? Having that on a T'd be
pretty cool.
Speaking of JPMs, how many models have they made? I count
one low-colour one, two full colour ones, the camo, and
the black & white one that's a rip of JP's 7-string (now
why wouldn't they bring out the JPM-7?). Anyone keeping
count?
~Simon
NP: Transatlantic
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Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 08:08:28 EST
From: "M P" <mremann6@hotmail.com>
To: ytsejam@torchsong.com
Subject: spacefests for the midwest
Message-ID: <20000511130828.53574.qmail@hotmail.com>
if you're anything like us, you're probably sick of seeing
prog-rock festivals being held thousands of miles away.
Well, the space-rock scene of the midwest is getting
together to do a few shows soon.
Quarkstorm 2000
http://www.quarkspace.com/quarksto.htm
spacerock/avante-gard, Memorial Day weekend
Columbus, OH
Strange Daze 2000
http://www.strange-trips.com/docs/sd2k.html
spacerock, August 11-13
Nelson,OH (with thepossibility of other shows
around the midwest)
not a lot of big names involved, but it should be
interesting nonetheless
the JAJUID bunch
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Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 15:30:26 +0200
From: =?utf-7?Q?Mats_Rydstr+APY-m?= <mats.rydstrom@fanglobe.com>
To: =?utf-7?Q?Ytsejam_Mailing_List_=28E-mail=29?= <ytsejam@torchsong.com>
Subject: =?utf-7?Q?Metal_Sludge?=
Message-ID: <087809B9CB62D311A03B0060B057B5641B58A8@NTSERVER>
Hi y'all+ACE-
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sex life. +ACI-Donna's Domain+ACI- is THE place to go for important metal news.
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+AD4-road, he visits the local strip-joints with a handful of
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Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 07:17:26 -0700
From: Michael Kizer <mike@ivorygate.com>
To: ytsejam@torchsong.com
Subject: Re: Webring
Message-ID: <391AC0F6.EF1E9A9A@ivorygate.com>
NuGgeTMaN wrote:
>
> For all 3 people who've tried to access "Lifting Shadows Off A Ring" the
> past couple of weeks...I apologize for the site being down...the server
> moved to a new box, and a few things went funky...the page is now back
> up, and the ring should be functioning properly.
Thanks, Nuggetman... ;-)
People really should check out the ring sometime, lots of great DT sites
to cruise through...
-- ~Michael Kizer < mike@ivorygate.com > < ICQ # 2070538 > "Enter ivory gates through midnight skies..." ~ http://www.ivorygate.com >>> Fates Warning ~ Island In The Stream <<< >>> Dream Theater and Kevin Moore "Unofficial" Song Books <<< >>> Underground Internet Radio at: http://www.ytseradio.com <<<------------------------------
Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 08:32:16 -0400 From: Robb Muise <robbm@shore.net> To: ytsejam@torchsong.com Subject: mymp3.com Message-ID: <4.2.2.20000511083206.00adec90@pop.ecosoft.com>
MP3.com Voluntarily Disables Major Label Content From My.MP3.com Dear My.MP3.com member, As you may already be aware, MP3.com has been engaged in an ongoing legal process with the five major record labels in regard to their recordings stored in My.MP3.com. While we have been working to settle these matters with the labels, MP3.com has voluntarily agreed to disable their content in the My.MP3.com database while negotiations continue apace. As a result, you will, at this time, be unable to access the major labels' content through your My.MP3.com account. We will continue our efforts to restore your music as soon as possible, and we hope that you will continue to enjoy the remainder of the My.MP3.com content, including all indie label content, the more than 350 albums in the Classical Music Channel and the 400,000-plus songs available to you for free on MP3.com. Michael Robertson Chairman & Chief Executive Officer For more information, go to: http://click.mp3.com/c/c_cNaa/n_701073586/u_silence
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Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 09:56:39 -0700 (PDT) From: Brian Hansen <bhansen10@yahoo.com> To: ytsejam@torchsong.com Subject: Record Companies settle out of court Message-ID: <20000511165639.4154.qmail@web110.yahoomail.com>
According to the government, the record companies have been ripping everyone off...
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Music Distributors Settle Charges By REBECCA SINDERBRAND, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) - Music lovers who complain about the high prices of CDs may be getting a break, thanks to an agreement five major music distributors reached with the government to settle allegations that the companies have been overcharging customers.
Under the agreement announced Wednesday, the five companies will discontinue ``minimum advertised price'' programs that required retailers to sell music compact discs at or above a set level in return for getting substantial funding to underwrite their advertising.
The programs cost consumers $480 million since 1997, the Federal Trade Commission estimated.
``These settlements ... should help restore much needed competition to the retail music market,'' FTC Chairman Robert Pitofsky said. ``Today's news should be sweet music to the ears of all CD purchasers.''
Under the consent agreement, Universal Music and Video Distribution, Sony Corp. (NYSE:SNE - news) of America, Time-Warner Inc., EMI Music Distribution and Bertelsmann Music Group will be barred from using minimum price programs for the next seven years.
In return, the government agreed not to seek damages for past pricing practices of the companies, and the companies did not admit any wrongdoing, officials said.
Officials at the five companies did not immediately return calls seeking comment. The Recording Industry Association of America declined to comment.
The FTC said the five companies distribute 85 percent of the music CDs sold in the United States. The industry reported a record $15 billion in sales last year.
The government contended the distributors and retailers wanted to keep CD prices high to avoid a repeat of the price wars of the early 1990s when consumers paid as little as $9.99 for some popular CDs.
The companies adopted the minimum advertised price policies in 1995-96. By 1997, CD music ``price wars'' had ended, and the price of compact discs first stabilized, then steadily increased.
The average CD now costs $14 to $17. That's as much as 30 percent to 50 percent more than a cassette tape with identical content.
The recording industry attributes the price difference to the CD's higher sound quality and ease of use.
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Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 20:22:20 +0300 From: O-P Komonen <op777@surffi.net> To: ytsejam@torchsong.com Subject: to all the Swedes on the list.... Message-ID: <3.0.1.32.20000511202220.0099fb70@mail.surffi.net>
Sorry, we were better last year, and we were better now.... have a nice holiday team Sweden!
op777
(to those of you who have no idea what I am talking about, check out www.ihwc.net)
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