4.2

Frank Taylor

Social Science - Edinboro University

4.2
Quality
2.3
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Would Retake
94
Reviews
4.2
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.2
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Would Retake

94

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What Students Say

TRULY EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE

326 - 5.0 rating

funny, sexy, and engaging

100 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

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56% confidence
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Reviews (94)
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SOC326
Dec 11, 2002

Difficult, but good.

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326
Dec 12, 2002

TRULY EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!! great guy

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SOC600
Dec 18, 2002

No Comments

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SOC
Dec 22, 2002

No Comments

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100
Jan 6, 2003

funny, sexy, and engaging

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SOC
Feb 16, 2003

Interesting class. Like his stories

4.0
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SOC326
Feb 20, 2003

true or false?,...can he talk about anything but sex?, not that i mind t

5.0
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SOC502
Mar 10, 2003

No Comments

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SOC367
Apr 3, 2003

incredible class. learned a lot. easy and fun. great guy who actually makes class interesting.

5.0
3.0
SOC326
Apr 8, 2003

Dr. Taylor is a very motivated intuitive professor. He truly cares about his students and helps them to succeed in his classes. He also cares about the needs of the students.

5.0
3.0
SOC
Apr 10, 2003

Passionate about both students and his department

5.0
3.0
SOC
Apr 10, 2003

Renaissance man.

5.0
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SOCIOLOGY
Apr 11, 2003

He's big on papers. ughh. But if you go to class, participate, and give a good effort, he won't give you lower than a B. It's a fun class and worthwhile in the end.

4.0
4.0
9230182390
Apr 11, 2003

i like his stories, hes fun but hard tests---kinda hard to follow

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326
May 9, 2003

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh- thats all i have to say

5.0
1.0
SOC
May 30, 2003

LOVE this guy...great professor. Makes you work, but is always laughing and having a good time. You really get a lot out of this class!

5.0
3.0
SOC500
Aug 8, 2003

Great teacher! I don't think he's hot, but who doesn't love a professor that likes strip joints and adult book stores?

5.0
1.0
SOCTHEORY
Aug 19, 2003

Truly excellent!! Dr. Taylor makes class fun and also makes it easy. Great guy. I have had him for 4 classes so far. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

5.0
2.0
SOCINDIV
Oct 5, 2003

Fascinating lectures -- keen sense of humor. Will change your biased world view -- which is by far more important than memorizing facts for a test. Find myself thinking about what we learned in class on a regular basis.

5.0
3.0
SOC
Oct 28, 2003

He was an amazing teacher and made me want to go to class everyday. He related class to his own life and it made it seem like he is a pretty cool guy. I would take any of his classes anyday.

5.0
2.0
SOC100
Nov 20, 2003

Dr. Taylor is awesome. He is so helpful outside of class too. hes always laughing and loves to joke around with the kids in the class

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SOCIOLOGY
Dec 3, 2003

super funny, funny jokes, nice guy, tests are hard though, lots of material to cover, fun class

5.0
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CONTSOC
Dec 14, 2003

Again, an incredible professor. Very down to earth and understanding. Grades very easily. You will definitely get an A or B. Highly Recommended!!!!

5.0
1.0
SOC
Apr 22, 2004

This man is a god. He is very easy on the eyes. I couldn't take my eyes off his package, yummy!!!

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100PRIN
Apr 22, 2004

good professor...funny...would definetly take him again

5.0
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SOCIOLOGY
Apr 28, 2004

Quite possibly the BEST professor at Edinboro!!!! Very easy, but you learn a LOT. Definitely take him if you can!!!!!!

3.0
3.0
SOWK315
May 3, 2004

All I know is that he hated teaching our class.

5.0
1.0
SOC
May 8, 2004

Taylor has to be one of the nicest, most cooperative professors at EUP. His classes are a cakewalk and you learn a lot too. I love Taylor, trust me, take him. I have had him for 4 classes at Edinboro. You wont regret it, and you will get a decent grade.

5.0
2.0
RSRCHMTHD
Jun 10, 2004

I REALLY like dr. taylor. even though his tests are very hard...he helps you the best way he can, almost giving you the answers. I missed a lot of classes but still did the work and got an A...thats the way it should be!! great guy!!

4.0
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POFS
Aug 6, 2004

very good teacher. tests are hard but gives tons of information that always helps on them. Tells lots of stories sometimes over and over but are always fun to hear! PLEASE TAKE HIM!!!

3.0
3.0
SOC100
Aug 12, 2004

Professor Taylor is not of the norm when selecting a professor. However, his stories are very funny and he does get you to think beyond the normal. I would highly suggest him for this class.

5.0
1.0
SOCTHEORY
Aug 26, 2004

The best professor at Edinboro. (Along with Chompalov)

5.0
1.0
MTHDS250
Sep 7, 2004

TAKE TAYLOR. you will learn a lot. plus the class structure is very easy and relaxed. a definite plus.

5.0
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METHODS250
Nov 13, 2004

Taylor rules. Easy classes, very laid back, you will learn a lot. plus he likes to get off the topic and talk about current events and get students opinions. You will learn a lot with him.

5.0
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VARIOUSSOC
Nov 15, 2004

Dr. Taylor has a rare gift to make even the most challenging sociology classes survivable and interesting. Also a worthy advisor, very helpful and understanding. An asset to this university, and highly recommended.

5.0
1.0
METHODS
Nov 16, 2004

the man, need i say more?

5.0
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SOC
Dec 15, 2004

Look forward to Class discussions and heated debates on a number of topic and you will end up learning more then you thought you have. I will tell you to take good notes and run through them before the test, bone up on the terms for the most part.

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PRINOFSOC
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2005

AWESOME!!! He was the reason I almost switched to that major!! Took him during the summer, very easy class, and still learned A TON!!! EVERYONE should have him AT LEAST ONCE!!! An eye opening experience.

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SOC502
Jan 27, 2005

TAKE TAYLOR. He will change your life in more ways than you could ever imagine. Great guy, easy to get along with, perfect for sociology.

5.0
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SOC502
Mar 6, 2005

I look forward to every one of Taylor's night classes. Not only will you learn a lot, but he will open up your mind to the real world and really make you second guess and think about things!! Keep up the awesome work Dr. Taylor!!

5.0
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SOC502
Apr 30, 2005

THIS IS MY LAST CLASS I HAD WITH TAYLOR BEFORE I GRADUATE. ALL I CAN SAY IS THANK YOU DR. TAYLOR!! YOU HAVE CHANGED MY LIFE. KEEP UP THE AWESOME JOB!!

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SOC250
May 26, 2005

I actually looked forward to going to class, even night class!! Dr Taylor is one of the coolest guys on the planet. I never thought I would learn so much about the world and how it works. I think of him as more of a good friend than a professor!! You will not be disappointed!!

5.0
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SOC500
Jul 30, 2005

Take him now-for anything!! Dr. Taylor will set you straight and expand your way of thinking!! He changed my life!! A++++++++

5.0
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SOC250
Aug 5, 2005

what can I say that hasn't already been said about this man? he is the greatest thing to happen to edinboro...

5.0
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LOTS
Aug 11, 2005

Dr. Frank Taylor, wow, where to begin!! Totally awesome professor!! His advanced classes are very labor-intensive, but I enjoyed every minute of it!! He also will give you a break or extension if you seem to be falling behind-which is common for the higher-up courses. I think Taylor needs to run the entire school and set it straight!!

5.0
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SOC250
Oct 9, 2005

May be the most awesome professor on campus. He is THE MAN!! SPECTACULAR!!

5.0
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PRINSOCIOLOGY
Oct 18, 2005

all professors should aspire to be as great as dr. taylor. good class discussions, intensive learning atmosphere, very refreshing to go to class and listen to what he has to say. if you need help with ANYTHING-he will be there for you and completely understand. a truly great guy. I wont forget him....

5.0
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ALLOFTHEM
Oct 28, 2005

This guy is more than a professor, he is a prohet. Inspired me to devote my life to Sociology and teach it as well. I am where I am because of this man. Get it? No? Take him and you will.

4.0
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SOC502
Nov 18, 2005

The king of Edinboro right here folks!! Too many awesome things to comment on for Taylor...just take him and you will see....true genious!! Nice guy!!

4.0
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SOC101
Grade: B
Nov 20, 2005

EXCELLENT PROFESSOR. EXCELLENT GUY OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM TOO!! WOW!!

5.0
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SOCIALTHEORY
Nov 27, 2005

This man is inspirational. He is what true professors should be.

5.0
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SOC501
Jan 21, 2006

best professor ever....perfect for sociology and a good laugh during class. one of the greatest at edinboro

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ABUNCH
Mar 2, 2006

totally awesome professor, I always look forward to his classes, he's definately what a professor should be, and he knows his stuff, the work can be a little long winded, but it's managable. Also really cool outside of the classroom, and the best part is, he isn't into brown nosers, which is a definate plus

5.0
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SOC502
Mar 23, 2006

One word.... AWESOME

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SOC100
Mar 30, 2006

Truly the best SOC teacher that the department fields. FRank Taylor will improve your life, and if you take anyone other than him, you are only hurting yourself. HE IS AWESOME. Makes you think about the world around you and why you do things, just like a SOC teacher should. TWO HUGE THUMBS UP FOR a GOD here at Edinboro. Frank Taylor is greatness

1.0
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SOC100
Apr 11, 2006

i hated this man. i honestly don't understand all of these good ratings for him because i dreaded his class every week!!! he is the worst teacher i have ever had in my entire life

3.0
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SOCOFINDIV
Apr 21, 2006

The tests were difficult but we were able to correct them and get some points back. The 10 qizzes are take home and very easy. He is nice but he is very busy and doesn't have much time for students. You have to call him because he doesn't respond to e-mails.

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SOC326
May 15, 2006

hes a nice guy. he says what on his mind and shares his opinion of how things should be. his test are easy if you take good notes cause all test are open book/note. i would take him again if i had to.

4.0
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SOC100
Jul 14, 2006

Mr. Taylor is a nice guy. I recommend him if you have to take a sociology class. He does preach a lot of his opinions and if you're an opinionated person it's best to keep those to yourself because in this class his opinion is fact and your opinion is stupid. This guy is obviously a huge liberal, but then again what sociology teacher isn't?

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SOC101
Nov 15, 2006

i think this teacher is horrible!!! he just talks about himself all the time!!

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INDIV326
Nov 22, 2006

Jack Taylor is a very good professor, I recommend anyone to take him. He's funny- some get offended by him but you shouldn't cause he is just being honest!Class is a little hard, but he gives extra credit, and tests are open notes. Class isn't mandatory, but you need the notes. Great guy- take him.

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SOC101
Dec 10, 2006

This is the worst class I have ever taken. SO boring and frank is a jerk. Changes the attendance policy when he feels like it. At first it wasnt mandatory then at the end of the term its 25% of your grade. Also he writes the text book (which is WORTHLESS) and wont let you sell it back because he wants to next semester to have to buy it!! horrid!

4.0
1.0
SOC101
Dec 22, 2006

Interesting and fun class, easy if you study even a little no prob passing with an A, just show up.

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SOC326
Dec 26, 2006

I have read the negative comments on here about Dr. T. The reason these students give a rating like this is because they never show up and still expect to pass. Don't fault someone because you can't grow up and become an adult. Mommy is not here to hold your hand. I have read both of his books and will take more of his classes. Excellent!!!

4.0
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SOC100
Feb 20, 2007

His class is easy to pass..if you go to class. Read the books and you'll have no problem. His lectures are kind of boring, but he talks about his life, and it's kind of funny sometimes.

4.0
1.0
SOC100
Apr 2, 2007

Dr. Taylor holds an interesting class and has a good sense of humor. No need to fail this class if you apply yourself even a little.

4.0
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SOC100
Apr 11, 2007

Funny and cool guy. If you don't piss him off he lets you use your notes from class on the tests. The are hard though. But if you have perfect attendance (which I reccommend for this class) it will help your grade alot. My technicaly grade on the mid-term was an F but because I had pefect attendance so far it bumped me up to a B!!!

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SOC100
Jul 7, 2007

I read some of the comments here and have to say that Dr Taylor is a good teacher. He is funny and I like his stories. But I agree that Alex is wonderful. He is soooo helpful. He will make an excellent teacher someday

2.0
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SOCSECT
Aug 13, 2007

No Comments

5.0
1.0
LIFE101
Aug 27, 2007

No Comments

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1.0
SOC100
Sep 12, 2007

He's okay, and sometimes the class is really interesting, and I was glad to be able to get into the class since it fit my schedule, but if I could have I think I would have rather took the class from Dr. Fiala, who I heard is really funny.

1.0
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SOC101
Nov 17, 2007

I love dr taylor and plan to take him first chance i get. unless the class is full, then i'll take him later or i'll just take dr chompalov instead, doesnt matter.

5.0
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SOC100
Nov 17, 2007

Dr. Taylor is 99% cool, but should recognize Bono in a more positive light in his next book. "We thought that we had the answers, it was the questions we had wrong." (Bono.)

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SOC326
Dec 19, 2007

To anyone that is a realist, I recommend taking this professor. Dr. Taylor is a great teacher and has a relaxed lecturing style. His mid term exam is generally open book, but his final is not. He shows great movies during class and he never missed a lecture. However he did disappear toward the end of the semester. BTW attendance is very important!

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SOC100
Dec 29, 2007

AS SHe OverLEy emphasized, Dr. Taylor has disappeared, and should be searched for, per the university attendance policy.

5.0
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SOC200
Jan 9, 2008

Dr. Taylor is one in a million.

5.0
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SOC001
Jan 27, 2008

I like Dr. Taylor because he's such a sensitive type of guy. My friends all like him too, and think he's pretty cool for an old person.

5.0
1.0
SOC100
Feb 17, 2008

One of his areas of expertice is in regards to basic rights guaranteed to all females under the Geneva Convention Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In addition, he is passionate regarding issues involving JFK/Cuban missile crisis era, sort of a Max Azicri without the accent. (LOL) I love him.

4.0
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SOC101
Feb 28, 2008

Very funny teacher. Attendence is ver important, deff. helps raise your grade if you go to every class. Also take advantage of his extra credit assignments. I didnt do that well on his tests but with my attendence and extra credit i ended up with a B for the course.

5.0
1.0
SOCANY
Mar 12, 2008

I got my BA in Sociology at EUP, and now perform sociological research at the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI). I am currently planning an international cultural educational vacation. My accomplishment wouldn't have been possible without the assistance of Dr Taylor and his academic associate, Dr Chompalov. I just wanted to say, "thanks." HI-5

5.0
1.0
SOCNUN
Mar 19, 2008

I had not worn a dress since HS, and only then to please the nuns. Thanks to Dr. Taylor's healthy perspective on feminist (ie exchange) theory I now wear a skirt when my boyfriend visits, knowing that it will statistically increase the chance that he will buy me jewelry. I don't wear underwear under my skirt for the same reason. Atleast I'm honest.

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SOC502
Sep 22, 2008

as a soc major i had dr. taylor as a prof for 4 years.. he was by far the greatest of the boro faculty- all majors included- you wont find another like him- i highly, highly suggest taking him if you get the chance-- you will be very thankful

1.0
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SOXSIX
Oct 2, 2008

I'm sure as he** glad I don't have him as a prof. even though nobody uses the term "prof" anymore except for Pendejos. He's so mean it isn't even funny. I asked him for one simple favor and he screamed at me.

1.0
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SOCSIK
Oct 4, 2008

Can you say, "wimpy, wimpy, wimpy?"

3.0
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SOC100
Oct 6, 2008

No Comments

3.0
3.0
SOC326
Oct 17, 2008

I wrote a report on Edgar Allen Poe's short story "Bon Bon." I got an 89 on it like I've gotten on every other assignment that I've ever turned in to him. As an idiot savant, I love getting graded for my work. Dr. Taylor's website used to advise students to "strain r minds." Too many students tried that at home, however, so he removed that advice.

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SOC100
Nov 5, 2008

This was the hardest class I ever took in my life and I'm glad I passed and it's over. I'd like to take an easy class for a change.

3.0
1.0
SOC100
Nov 6, 2008

I heard so many horror stories about how hard this class is...Then I took it and I couldn't believe what I had heard. I didn't even buy the book...I just went by the notes, and the tests were the easiest most common sense tests I have ever taken. People really need to quit complaining about how hard that class is--Boring, yes, but not hard at all

5.0
1.0
SOC123
Nov 22, 2008

He was bad in his younger days but has supposedly mellowed out a lot. He's awesome, really understands life, and unintentionally hilarious even when he's trying to be serious. He wears these shoes with little curls on the end that are really cool. Everybody should take atleast one night class with him to open their minds about the real world.

5.0
1.0
SOCWILL
Dec 23, 2008

In class, we watched George Orwell's satirical novel Animal Farm. Sheep represent the ignorant and uneducated masses of revolutionary Russia. Sheep are unable to be taught revolutionary ideology and can only be taught repetitive slogans such as "Four legs good, two legs bad" which they bleat in unison at rallies. They cannot save themselves.

5.0
1.0
SOC665
Jan 6, 2009

I talked to him out of class once at the gas station. He's a nice guy! ;)

5.0
1.0
SOC325
Jan 15, 2009

Taylor is a sexy beast!

5.0
3.0
SOCI101
Nov 17, 2009

May he rest in peace, one of the greatest professors i've ever had in my life... Love him.

5.0
1.0
SOC103
Mar 26, 2011

I really really miss him. ;(

Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

56% confidence
Based on 2 grades
Most common grades:
A (1)
B (1)
Grade Distribution
A(1)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 2 reported grades
A: 1
B: 1
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.71 avg change
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Nov
Mar
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

100

5.0

(1)

SOC367

5.0

(1)

SOCIOLOGY

5.0

(3)

SOC500

5.0

(2)

SOCTHEORY

5.0

(2)
+42 more courses
Difficulty by Course

PRINOFSOC

5.0

SOXSIX

5.0

SOCSIK

5.0

100

4.0

SOC600

4.0

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