History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

History: Fiction or Science? Chronology 2 (Chronology)

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History: Fiction or Science? Chronology 2 (Chronology)
Anatoly T Fomenko
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`History: Fiction or Science? Chronology 2` is the second volume of the most explosive and astounding tractate on history ever written - however, every theory it contains, no matter how unorthodox, is backed by rock solid scientific data. The book is easy and pleasant to read; it is well-illustrated, contains hundreds of charts, graphs and illustrations, copies of ancient manuscripts, and countless facts attesting to the falsity of the chronology used nowadays. You will be amazed to discover: - That the chronology universally accepted today and taken for granted is simply wrong; - That ALL methods of dating of ancient sources and artefacts known today are erroneous or non-exact; - That there is not a single document that could be reliably dated earlier than the XIth century; The Author refers to the Middle Ages as the Antiquity and proves mutual superimposition of the Second and the Third Roman Empire, both of which become identified as the respective kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Furthermore, he asserts that the famous reform of the Occidental Church in the XI century by Pope Gregory Hildebrand was the reflection of the XII century reforms of Byzantine emperor Andronicus who in his turn identifies with Jesus Christ. The Trojan war counted by Homer happened only as late as of the XIII century A.D. and the great poet actually lived in XIV century A.D. No stone in history of Antiquity is left unturned. Literally. This book is the beginning of a major correction to the chronology we live with.

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Check and see.......2007-06-21

I don't care what other people say of this book. Those affirmig it's fake, they hadn't ever read it. Or have some special reasons to do so. "Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see..." This book won't make you feel comfortable. It'll make you feel free. It'll make you feel you're "not the only one" to feel you'd been lied to for centuries.

Suprise! Suprise!.......2007-03-22

Here is a serie of books which turns "the whole world" upside down. I learned a lot of it and I hope that a new book from A.T. Fomenko will follow very quick. A absolute must for everybody who is interested in history or even a little bit from it.

Prescient St Augustine?.......2006-02-05

We can so far divide the New Chronology into the following three parts:

a) The verifiable theory that proves consensual chronology wrong with the aid of astronomy, statistics and mathematics;

b) The new chronology hypothesis based on a new understanding of known historical facts and the most likely logical explanation of the most obvious inconsistencies inherent in the official version of history;

c) The history conjectures, that is experimental historical reconstructions based on assumptions that the authors believe to make sense in the light of their research and linguistic parallels - void of ironclad factual support to date.

Fomenko's theory complies with the most rigid scientific standards as a whole:

It gives a coherent explanation of what we already know.

- It is consistent: independent lines of inquiry all lead to the same conclusion.

- The predictions it makes are confirmed empirically.

Fomenko goes by the following axioms:

- Chronology is the basis of history;

- Human evolution has always been linear, gradual and irreversible;

- The "cyclic" nature of human civilization is a myth, likewise all the gaps, duplicates, "dark ages" and "renaissances" that we know from consensual history;

- The accumulation of geographical knowledge as reflected in cartography is a gradual and irreversible process;

- The chronological distance between a given manuscript and the events described therein is proportional to the amount of distortions it contains;

- There is no "useless" information in authentic ancient sources.

Why the mainstream historians do not shower mathematician Academician Dr.Prof Fomenko with thanks and laurels?

The Russians:

Because Fomenko asserts that there was no such thing as the Tartar and Mongol invasion followed by three centuries of slavery, providing a formidable body of documental evidence to prove his assertion. The so-called "Tartars and Mongols" were the actual ancestors of the modern Russians, living in a bilingual state with Arabic spoken as freely as Russian. The ancient Russian state was governed by a double structure of civil and military authorities. The hordes were actually professional armies with a tradition of lifelong conscription (the recruitment being the so-called "blood tax"). Their "invasions" were punitive operations against the regions that attempted tax evasion. Fomenko proves that Russian history as we know it today is a blatant forgery concocted by a host of German scientists brought to Russia by the usurper dynasty of the Romanovs, whose ascension to the throne was the result of coup d'état, charged with the mission of making their reign look legitimate. Fomenko proves Ivan the Terrible to be a collation of four rulers, no less. They represented the two rival dynasties - the legitimate rulers and the ambitious upstarts. The winner took it all! Over some 30 years of controversy, Russian historians have made a most remarkable transition - they were initially accusing the young mathematician Fomenko of anticommunist dissident activity and attempts to deface the historical legacy of Soviet Russia; nowadays the middle-aged mathematician is accused of adhering to "pro-communist Russian nationalism" and defacing the proud historical legacy of Great Russia.

The Westerners:

Because Fomenko blows consensual Russian history to smithereens, successfully removing a crucial cornerstone from underneath the otherwise impeccable edifice of World History. Fomenko adds insult to injury, wiping out one by one the Ancient Rome (the foundation of Rome in Italy is dated to the XIV century A. D.), the Ancient Greece and its numerous poleis, which he identifies as the mediaeval crusader settlements on the territory of Greece, and the Ancient Egypt (the pyramids of Giza become dated to the XI-XV century A. D. and identified as the royal cemetery of the Global "Mongolian" Empire, no less). The civilization of the Ancient Egypt is irrefutably dated to the XII-XV century A. D. with the aid of the ancient Egyptian horoscopes cut in stone. He was the first one to decipher and date all such horoscopes, coming up with mediaeval dates in every case. English historians rage at the suggestion that the history of Ancient England was de facto a Byzantine import transplanted to the English soil by the fugitive Byzantine nobility. To reward the English historians who consider themselves the true scribes of World History, the cover of the present book portrays Tintoretto's Jesus Christ crucified on the Big Ben.

The Chinese:

Because Fomenko wipes out the Ancient History of China outright. No such thing. Full point. The compilation of the so-called Ancient Chinese History is reliably datable to the XVII-XVIII century only. It is perfectly recognizable as the Ancient European history, reworked and transcribed in hieroglyphs as yet another historical transplantation, this time performed on the Chinese soil by the loving Jesuit hands. The Chinese are the next in line to go berserk. Chinese history is inevitably bound to get both more ancient and more eventful, proportionally to the growing involvement of China in the world affairs. Chinese historians will keep on finding valid proof of prehistoric Chinese spaceflights until the Politburo orders them to shut up.

The Arabs:

Too bad. Islam with all its key figures is datable to XV-XVI century A. D. Arabic historians may find consolation in the crucial historical role of the Ottoman Empire in the XVI-XVII century. The trouble is that this empire was initially a Christian state, with Hagia Sophia identifiable as Temple of Solomon, according to Fomenko! We can only guess if the acquisition of Alexander the Great (a Macedonian and a Christian) as the founder of the Muslim World Empire will make Fomenko's theories more acceptable to the Arabic mainstream. He certainly does not spare any holy cows at all, claiming The Stone of Qa'Aba in Mecca to contain the lost Arch of the Covenant.

The Divinity:

Despite of reiterated statement that his theory is all about chronology and not Religion, Fomenko stirs up a whole condominium of wasp nests. His collection of anathemas, fatwa, and other condemnations from all parties concerned is already considerable. Little wonder, considering that the history of religions à la Fomenko looks as follows: the pre-Christian period (before the XI century and JC), Bacchic Christianity (XI-XII century, before and after JC), JC Christianity (XII-XVI century) and its subsequent mutations into Orthodox Christianity, the Catholicism, Islam, Buddhism, and so on.

According to Fomenko we know strictly NOTHING about the events that predate the X century A. D.

St Augustin was prescient when he spoke unto us: "be wary of mathematicians, particularly when they speak the truth."

Something of a disappointment.......2005-09-09

After having read the first volume of this expected series of 7 volumes I was triggered by the thesis of these authors that ancient Greek and Roman history did in fact take place in the Middle Ages. So I started studying medieval history of the Middle East - also known as Islamic history - to find out if the opponents of the ancient Greeks and Romans - the Acheamenid Persians, Sassanids, Scythians, Egyptians, etc. - also have their duplicates in medieval history. My search was disappointing: none of the many medieval Islamic dynasties seemed to correspond to the ancient middle eastern rulers.

However, I did find a close correspondence between Herodotus' Persian kings and medieval events:

- the defeat and capture of an Anatolian king - the Lydian Croesus - by the Persian conqueror Cyrus is identical to the defeat and capture of another Anatolian king - sultan Bayezid - by the Asian/Mongol conqueror Tamerlane;
- the Persian conquest of Egypt by the cruel tyrant Cambyses reds almost exactly as the Ottoman conquest of Egypt by Selim the Grim (note the nickname!);
- Darius the Lawgiver of the Persian Empire looks very much alike to Sulayman the Magnificent, the Lawgiver in Islamic history;
- Xerxes, whose main claim to fame is to be defeated by the Greeks at the naval battle of Salamis, looks like Selim II (the Sot) whose main claim to fame is to be defeated by a Spanish-Italian alliance at the naval battle of Lepanto.

I should have expected Fomenko et al. to arrive at similar conclusions, however, they claim that the Persian kings are the alter egos of the Angevin kings of Sicily whose biographies do not contain the exploits of the Persian kings.

The similiarities I indicate lead to the conclusion that Herodotus must have written his Histories at the close of the 16th century. But this is extremely late, given that Herodotus is "the Father of History", so therefore all other "ancient" histories must have been fabricated even later. Yet, the founders of modern chronology - Scaliger and Petavius - laid their foundations also at the close of the 16th century and had the full corpus of ancient histories already at their disposal.

It seems to me that Fomenko has to address these inconsistencies, maybe in the forthcoming 5 volumes?

Another critique of their book is that the correspondencies between different rulers are often based on a superficial comparison of the biographies; upon a more thorough comparison many details appear that do not correspond at all.

Finally, the authors rely heavily on the works of Gregorovius (1821-1891!!) - his medieval histories of Rome and Athens - as the source of medieval history; these works are - at least in the West - hoplessly outdated and have been superceded by more up-to-date works (for instance, Julius Norwich's trilogy on Byzantine history is not even cited).

Romulus courts Helen, Paris founds Rome, Moses goes to Troy.........2005-07-30

If you agree with Fomenko that Roman chronology is basically the foundation of the entire edifice of global chronology; you would also certainly agree that despite its numerous gaps and inconsistencies, Roman history is the best-documented field of ancient history, and thus a reference scale. But how well is the actual date of the Eternal City's foundation known?

Firstly, Rome is supposed to have been founded by the Trojans who had to flee after the fall of Troy. Some claim Rome to have been founded by Aeneas and Ulysses shortly after Troy had fallen; others are of the opinion that there was an entire dynasty that ruled for 500 years between the fall of Troy and the foundation of Rome.

Well, that's just an innocent 500 years long misunderstanding compared with what heretic Fomenko says, asserts, proves in his second volume: Second Roman Empire, Third Roman Empire, Biblical Kingdom of Israel, Biblical Kingdom of Judah, Holy Roman Empire are stories about basically same events, written from different points of view at different times. The underlying events have actually taken place during xii-xv cy. These histories have been written and perfected by multitude of highly talented humanist and clerical writers of xiii-xvi cy disguised as "ancients" with glorious names like Homer, Pluto, Thucydides etc..Chronology 2.0 beta..

Historians are kindly invited to report the bugs.

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As the groundbreaking events of Civil War erupt across the Marvel Universe, the shockwaves are being felt everywhere! The consequences of Spider-Man's allegiances have culminated in the ultimate showdown... with Flash Thompson!? Plus: the shocking return of Mysterio! Collects Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #11-16.

Blind Dates Can Be Murder (Smart Chick Mysteries, Book 2)

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Blind Dates Can Be Murder (Smart Chick Mysteries, Book 2)
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Blind dates give everyone the shivers...with or without a murder attached to them. Jo Tulip is a sassy single woman full of household hints and handy advice for every situation. Her first romantic outing in months is a blind date—okay, the Hall of Fame of Awful Blind Dates—but things go from bad to worse when the date drops dead and Jo finds herself smack in the middle of a murder investigation.

With the help of her best friend, Danny, and faith in God, Jo attempts to solve one exciting mystery while facing another: Why is love always so complicated?

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An even better read than the first.......2007-07-07

Blind Dates Can be Murder. Just from the title alone you can tell you're in for a good read. I found the second installment in the Smart Chick Mystery series to be better than the first. Though, the story still drags a bit in the beginning, the pace quickens earlier. Plus Danny is planning on telling Jo that he loves her!! Danny is such a sweet and endearing character; my favorite parts in the story are when he's together with Jo. Even though you're just reading the words- the extent of his love is very obvious, it brings out the sappy smiles. Awww...

The mystery is also a little more developed here than in Trouble with Tulip. Jo has her own household tips website and is answering questions and chronicling her days in her blog. Her agent has decided that it would be good publicity for her to try a dating service and relate her experience to her readers. Her first (and only) blind date turns into a big disaster and a possible murder. Jo, of course, becomes Nancy Drew/Martha Stewart again, using household clues to try and solve the mystery.

Overall a good read; it's hard to put down once you're at the halfway mark. You want to make sure everything works out in the case and if Jo loves Danny too. It ends on a cliffhanger, so make sure to have the final installment, Elementary, Dear Watkins ready and waiting!

I love it!.......2007-06-14

I adore this series by Mindy Starns Clark. I read this whole book in one sitting because I absolutely HAD to see how it ended! Jo and Danny are such lovable characters. Read it!!

Dead Dates Tell No Tales.......2007-04-27

After finally getting over being left at the alter Jo has decided to move on by joining a blind dating service. Her first date isn't at all what she expected him to be and then even worse: he dies during their date! Suddenly Jo finds that she's the target of kidnapping, stalking, and death threats. She has no idea why but clues seem to lead back to her deceased date. Along with best friend Danny (who is now hopelessly in love with Jo) the two set out to find out why Jo is being victimized.

Once again Mindy Starns Clark has written a winner. I absolutely adore Jo, she is one of the best recent female characters I have read. Just like in Trouble With Tulip, you can find household hints sprinkled throughout the book (now in email format!) and which also help to solve the mystery. I'm really glad that Danny was able to talk to Jo, now the ball's in her court. It'll be interesting to see how all that happens. I found the blind dating service to be very interesting since I have never used one before. I was really chilled and frightened while reading this book. Especially near the end, I couldn't put the book down because I feared so much for Jo. It was totally like watching a movie: mystery, action, romance, suspense, drama, characters you hate- such a well developed story line. Actually I really think they should make this series into a TV show, you could learn household tips and be entertained at the same time. Sort of Heloise meets Alias type of deal. This was such an excellent book, I thought it was even better than the first one in the series. And with the cliffhanger at the end of this book, I can't wait to get started on the third which is in my TBR pile. VERY highly recommended.

Cliffhangers Can Be Murder.......2006-12-15

Mindy Starns Clark's Blind Dates Can Be Murder was a fun read. Mindy has a way of putting the reader into the characters' minds--disconcerting when the character is a sociopath.

Also disconcerting is the way she ends this page-turner. Who in their right mind wants a cliff hanger ending to a suspense novel? Sure, a sequel is in the works, but do I have to wait and see where it's going? 'Tain't fair!

I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN........2006-10-15

This book was so good. I can't wait until the next one comes out. I'll have to buy the other series of Clark's. She has me hooked on her books now.

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Expiration Date
Eric Wilson
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Release Date: 2005-05-17

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Your Days Are Numbered…And Clay Ryker Knows It.

Clay Ryker is a man with a dark past and an uncertain future. A failure in both business and marriage, he has come home after a decade away, hoping for a fresh start in the small Pacific Northwest town where he grew up.

But Clay harbors a terrible secret, one that even those closest to him don’t know. When increasingly sinister notes appear in the folds of his morning paper, Clay realizes that the truth is not so secret after all. Then people around him start dying and, with a serial killer on the loose, he discovers a terrible gift: he can foresee the timing of a person’s death–his or her expiration date.

As his newfound ability proves both a blessing and a curse, Clay’s foreknowledge could cost more than he can bear to lose. Working with ex-cop and investigator Vince Turney, Clay has no choice but to face up to the truth of his past. Will he find the courage to overcome an unspeakable evil, one that he himself may have empowered?

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An Enjoyable Read.......2007-10-08

Action, suspense, history, and spiritual warfare are combined here to make this a very enjoyable read.

Expiration Date features Clay Ryker who is experiencing major difficulties in all areas of his life: his marriage, business, parents, friends, and spirituality. The author does a good job of weaving together a story containing lots of twists and turns along with some spiritual truths.

This novel contains some characters from Eric Wilson's previous novel, 'Dark To Mortal Eyes'. It will keep the readers interested from start to finish.

Old But Not Expired. .......2007-05-31

A well-written and fascinating blend of supernatural, historical and gritty reality.

Clay Ryker is struggling with the baggage of lies believed and sin-scorched failures. I ached for him as he continued in his downward spiral of confusion.

But what is at the root of his confusion? And what would he do with this cursed gift he's been given?

Expiration Date blends intriguing history, life-like characters and a tight plot into a compelling read.

A Compelling Read!.......2007-05-31

I liked Dark to Mortal Eyes; I loved Expiration Date. I am officially hooked on Eric Wilson's writing after reading this novel.

Expiration Date draws on the history of the Romanov family and the Bolshevik Revolution in a thrilling story about fate, free will, and divine intervention. The book tackles the question that everyone asks at some point: is the future written in stone, or is it determined by our choices - or is it perhaps a mixture of both?

When Clay Ryker discovers that he is suddenly able to foresee the day a person will die, he takes it upon himself to use his newfound knowledge to save lives - if that's possible. Unwittingly, he becomes mixed up in a battle for an ancient relic that may be a clue to the fabled treasure of Rasputin. In order to protect this relic and save the life of its finder, a young boy named Kenny, Clay must face the demons of his past that he has tried to hide for years.

Expiration Date is masterfully written, whether you're looking for philosophical insight or just a good read. May cause spinning thoughts, sleep loss, and shortage of breath.

Another great book!.......2007-01-20

Expiration Date is the second book in the senses series and explores the sense of touch. It has an interesting premise, and is quite enjoyable to read. It extends some of the loose ends left from Dark to Mortal Eyes, but does not completely answer all the questions. The use of Russian history as the back drop to many of the character's motivations is quite intriguing. At times I felt like I was getting a very enjoyable history lesson about the Czars and Rasputin. My only complaint was the lead character Clay Ryker was written too well. He behaved and acted exactly as someone in his position should and does. However, for someone, like me, who has little patience for self-pity, he began to grate on my nerves just a little. Once Clay starts acting and thinking rather than sulking, he is very likable. This is a compliment to the author for writing a believable, human character. The issues that Clay faces are some that many people today deal with--divorce, failure, their past, poor decisions, family tension, etc. He's someone we can all relate too and sympathize with. The supernatural elements in the book are vivid and remind me a bit of This Present Darkness. I look forward to the third sense book and hope it is published soon.

I'll make this short........2006-10-26

I thought I had written a review right after I read this book but I must have forgotten so here goes my opinion. It's excellent! Do I need to say anything more? Eric is getting better with each book.

Prom Dates from Hell (Maggie Quinn: Girl vs Evil)

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AWESOMENESS!
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A satisfying read indeed!

Prom Dates from Hell (Maggie Quinn: Girl vs Evil)
Rosemary Clement-Moore
Manufacturer: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
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ASIN: 0385734123
Release Date: 2007-03-13

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Maggie Quinn, Girl reporter. Honors student, newspaper staffer, yearbook photographer. Six weeks from graduation and all she wants to do is get out of Avalon High in one piece. Fate seems to have different plans for her.

High school may be a natural breeding ground for evil, but the scent of fire and brimstone is still a little out of the ordinary. It's the distinct smell of sulfur that makes Maggie suspect that something's a bit off. And when realTwilight Zone stuff starts happening to the school's ruling clique—the athletic elite and the head cheerleader and her minions, all of whom happen to be named Jessica—Maggie realizes it's up to her to get in touch with her inner Nancy Drew and ferret out who unleashed the ancient evil before all hell breaks loose.

Maggie has always suspected that prom is the work of the devil, but it looks like her attendance will be mandatory. Sometimes a girl's got to do some pretty undesirable things if she wants to save her town from soul-crushing demons from hell and the cheerleading squad.

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Fun, fun, fun!.......2007-07-17

I loved this book. Suspenseful, clever and funny, Clement-Moore is obviously a skilled storyteller at weaving a complex plot that adults and teens enjoy. I left my teenage years a while ago, but I really liked these characters, especially Justin. Maggie Quinn is a character I want to read in future sequels.

AWESOMENESS!.......2007-07-13

This was seriously one of my favorite books of all time!
Rosemary Clement-Moore really outdid herself in this thrilling novel.

Hurrah!.......2007-04-08

I got this book over a vacation. I knew nothing about it, or the author, but I bought it because it looked funny. I finished it in 2 days. (One of which was a 14-hour car ride.) As soon as I finished the book in the car, it was scooped up by both my older brother and mother, because i wouldn't stop raving about it. They have been fighting over it constantly, and both enjoy it. Just goes to show how the book appeals to a wide audience! Definitely worth reading!!!

Buffy is a thing of the past........2007-04-07

I was very surpirsed at how good this book turned out to be. Most teen lit books I read are very well targeted toward the teen audience, but this was not. It can be enjoyed by readers of all ages!

I also loved the main character Maggie. She's someone I would have been friends with back in highschool and someone who I could relate to. It was very well written and is a great mixture of mystery and the supernatural. I really hope for a sequel because Maggie was such a likeable character.

A satisfying read indeed!.......2007-04-04

I bought this book on a whim having not heard or seen anything about it before coming across it in my local bookstore. Is there anything better than buying a book on impulse and finding that it was exactly what you were looking for? I think not! For fans of either Veronica Mars or Buffy this is a must read. The author does a fantastic job of creating a complete world rich with details and characters who feel real even when faced with surreal situations. This is one of those books where when you get to the end, you turn the page anyway hoping for more. After finishing my first thought was that I wanted more time with these characters. After doing a little sleuthing of my own online I am happy and relieved to know that I will get my way as the follow up book is already finished and looks to be in stores sometime next year. If you are on the fence about this one, I really recommend you pick it up, you will not be disappointed.

No Such Thing As A Good Blind Date: A Brandy Alexander Mystery

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An Excellent and Fun Series!
No blind dates for me........
Brandy is rich and intoxicating - just like her namesake
No such thing as a bad Brandy Alexander!
A WINNING NEW SERIES........................

No Such Thing As A Good Blind Date: A Brandy Alexander Mystery
Shelly Fredman
Manufacturer: AuthorHouse
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ASIN: 1425953514

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Brandy and her friends are back in the second book in the Brandy Alexander Mystery Series No Such Thing As A Good Blind Date When childhood friend and recent parolee Toodie Ventura suggests he exchange his plumbing services for the spare room in twenty-eight year old Brandy Alexander's house, the out-of-work new homeowner thinks it's a pretty good idea. That is, until she discovers a dismembered body in the freezer and the suspect topping the list is the now missing Toodie. Brandy refuses to accept her old friend is a cold-blooded killer and, with the help of her ex-boyfriend, (police detective Bobby DiCarlo) and sexy mystery man Nicholas Santiago she sets out to prove Toodie's innocence. Soon, Brandy finds herself up to her neck in stalkers and deranged killers, all the while juggling some of the worst blind dates ever! What The Critics Are Saying About No Such Thing As A Secret Brandy is a fun, feisty narrator with a big heart.and the plot is brisk and lively. -ChickLitBooks.Com Fredman is a hilarious writer! She has such a warm style of writing that the reader can't help but be pulled in.Brandy Alexander takes the reader on a ride not soon to be forgotten.No Such Thing as a Secret is a titillating mystery full of fun and mayhem. There is a rich under-texture that separates the story from other authors and thus makes it a standout. -Midwest Book Review Brandy is a likeable protagonist with a fine supporting cast of eccentric, sometimes scruffy, friends and neighbors. The book is an entertaining read which won't leave you afraid to turn out the light. -New Mystery Reader www.nosuchthingas.com

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An Excellent and Fun Series!.......2007-08-07

Brandy Alexander has moved back to her hometown of Philly and is now living in the house she grew up in. Recently transplanted from LA she is still in search of a job. As the perfect investigative reporter job continues to elude her, Brandy takes up waiting tables for her brother Paul.

In the midst of plumbing issues, job searches and screwing up service at her brother's restaurant, she acquires a roommate. Toodie has a troubled history but Brandy sees him as a helpless stray. When he doesn't come home one night, Brandy is not that concerned, in fact she doesn't get worried until she lifts the top of Toodie's freezer for a steak and makes a gruesome discovery. All signs point to his guilt, but Brandy doesn't buy it and sets out to clear his name. Unfortunately it is bringing her up close and personal with some very dangerous characters; enter the second Brandy Alexander Mystery.

While the reader follows Brandy as she simultaneously is running from and chasing after bad guys, we get a closer glimpse into Brandy's personal life and we even go on a couple horrible blind dates. Blind dates are always funny when you aren't the one on them.

Bobby is back as the cop in charge of her case and his wife is making it hard for Brandy and him to work together, let alone be friends. Bobby wants to keep Brandy safe by keeping her out of the investigation, period. Nick realizes Brandy is headstrong and won't quit, so he tries to help her while keeping her safe. Brandy grows more and more dependant on Nick; he seems to understand her needs and wants more than she does. We observe her feelings change and grow with both Nick and Bobby.

In the follow up to No Such Thing As A Secret, this book packs in the scary, the dangerous, the hilarious, the sexy and the tender. Brandy continues to be a sharp and witty heroine, with a slightly clumsy streak. Once again I was laughing out loud and eagerly turning the pages. Ms. Fredman writes a story about people you easily become invested in and mystery that keeps you guessing. I am loving this series and I am most anxiously and impatiently awaiting the third book.

No blind dates for me...............2007-07-06

I've just fnished reading an awesomely great mystery by Shelly Fredman called "No Such Thing As A Good Blind Date; A Brandy Alexander Mystery". OMG the book was great. It was a very entertaining, funny mystery about Brandy Alexander, her blind dates and all they drama they seem to cause. Who would have thought so much could happen to one person in just over a weeks time span. The story was told very well. I was able to sit back and picture Brandy telling about her adventures since she moved back home. If you haven't already be sure to check it out!!!!!!

Thanks Shelly!!!

Brandy is rich and intoxicating - just like her namesake.......2007-05-05

After turning her back on a career as a California-based television reporter who seemed to cover stories on nothing but boring, uninteresting fluff, just five weeks ago, twenty-eight-year-old Brandy Alexander made the very important decision to say goodbye to la-la land, and make her way back to the place where she grew-up: South Philadelphia. Not only did she follow her roots to her childhood stomping ground, she actually purchased the ancestral home she grew up in. Sure, re-routing to Philly has brought back memories of her relationship gone awry with hottie police officer, Bobby DiCarlo, but it got her out of wearing a hideous bridesmaid's dress to her best friend, Franny DiAngelo's wedding, and gave her the opportunity to, once more, stuff her face with the amazing sandwiches from PrimoHoagies, which she grew up on, and re-connect with her old best friends. Everything is going great. That is, until plumbing problems begin wracking up bills that could leave Brandy in the poorhouse. Luckily, Toodie Ventura, a friend from childhood, who happens to double as a recent parolee, offers Brandy something she can't refuse: he'll donate his plumbing services to her, in exchange for a spare room in her new place. Brandy can't help but think it's a great idea. But when she stumbles upon a dismembered body in the freezer, she can't help but suspect Toodie. The fact that he has suddenly disappeared doesn't help his case much, either. While Brandy finds herself listing Toodie as her number one suspect in the case, she finds herself unconvinced that her childhood friend could have become such a heartless, cold-blooded killer over the years, and resolves to find the true culprit and clear Toodie's name. Unfortunately, to do that, she'll have to hook-up with Bobby to help her out on the case. While the mere mention of Bobby's name sends Brandy into a tizzy, she finds herself quite calm in the situation, considering there's a new love interest on the scene in the form of the mysterious Nicholas Santiago - an individual who wants to help Brandy with her investigation. Aside from the dead body in the freezer, and Toodie's disappearance, Brandy finds herself feeling like things are looking up. After all, she's hooked a new hottie, and is working full-force to make Bobby jealous, but then things turn deadly. Suddenly, Brandy finds herself getting up close and personal with crazy killers out for revenge, and a slew of stalkers determined to make Brandy's life miserable. As if all that weren't enough for a girl to contend with, she's fighting off a menagerie of bad blind dates that could make a girl swear-off men for life; while at the same time, trying to keep her head - literally.

Stephanie Plum was one of the first female detectives, or, rather, bountyhunters, who made it fashionable to pack heat, juggle a slightly deranged, off-beat family, and work as hard as possible at spiting her exes by rubbing new love interests and relationships in their faces. Shelly Fredman has combined some of those traits, along with a handful of those found in Gemma Halliday's HIGH HEELS mysteries, to craft the unstoppable, fun-loving Brandy Alexander. Brandy's dysfunctional personality, and attempt to comfort herself by relocating to her "safe haven" of Philadelphia make her a relatable character, whose insecurities and flaws only work to make the reader sympathize with her character. However, it is her ability to make the best out of anything life throws at her, and talk her way out of just about any situation that leaves you laughing out loud. From page one, Brandy is an indomitable voice that booms above the din of those surrounding her. Her penchant for cherry Italian ice, hoagies, and bad relationships - or lack thereof - only work to increase her appeal. Between Brandy, along with her interactions with various characters, from her old childhood friends, to her ex-boyfriend, and even reaching the new hunk in her life, are absolutely hilarious. The various quirks and personalities of these secondary characters only work to add another dimension to NO SUCH THING AS A GOOD BLIND DATE, and work to make them memorable. Shelly Fredman's latest novel pokes fun at blind dates, and serves the purpose of illustrating the ups and downs of a new homeowner; while, at the same time, works to show the compassionate, caring side of Brandy as she does everything in her power to clear Toodie's name. Brandy is rich and intoxicating - just like her namesake.

Erika Sorocco
Freelance Reviewer

No such thing as a bad Brandy Alexander!.......2007-04-01

I had grown tired of Stephanie Plum (Evanovich) and Kinsey Milhone (Grafton) and thought maybe I'd seen all the good female detective fiction there was to see. Along came Shelly Fredman's heroine and my hopes are renewed. Brandy is fun yet adventuresome. She's more grown up and talented than Stephanie and more social and well-adjusted than Kinsey. I look forward to watching her grow and develop. Thanks, Shelly Fredman for "birthing" this new gal detective.

A WINNING NEW SERIES...............................2007-03-27

If you're looking for a winning new series, look no further. Clearly not one to disappoint, Ms. Fredman has once again outdone herself.
Our girl Brandy is back...she's returned to her hometown of Philadelphia, and has purchased the family home from her parents, who have relocated permanently to Florida. Currently unemployed, Brandy takes in childhood friend Toodie, whose plumbing skills more than make up for his checkered past..and present. When her roommate suddenly disappears and body parts turn up in a fridge in Brandy's basement, all facts points to Toodie's involvement in a murder. But Brandy refuses to believe that the bumbling Toodie is as evil as everyone is so quick to believe...and soon sets out to prove his innocence. With an entourage of scary folks following her (ex-cons and ex-boyfriend's wives), Brandy enlists the help of the one person that she considers even scarier..the delectable Nicholas Santiago. Can Brandy manage to stay alive to find the real killer? Or will the real killer find Brandy first? Or worse yet....will ex-boyfriend Bobby's wife be the one to throttle Brandy?
Laughs abound in this fabulous sequel....readers will be thrilled to find that the author has lost none of her steam.

DYB

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Weird
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i love it
The perfect date or muder......?....
Dating Is A Scream...

The Perfect Date (Fear Street)
R.L. Stine
Manufacturer: Simon Pulse
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ASIN: 1416903232

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Fear Street -- Where Your Worst Nightmares Live...

After his girlfriend's gruesome death one year ago, Brady is finally ready to get on with his life. He's met Rosha and he's fallen hard.

But he's also fallen into trouble. Terrible accidents seem to happen whenever Rosha's around. And a strange figure with a scarred face is following Brady everywhere he goes.

Is Rosha really Brady's dream girl? Or has she brought his worst nightmare back to life?

The Fear is Catching.

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Weird .......2007-06-04

Brady the main character was sledding with his girlfriend and she ran into a tree and ripped off her face. He later found a girl named Rosha that he really liked. Everytime he went out with her he loked behind his shoulders and he noticed that he had a stalker. She was a scarred face lady that looked like his old girlfriend that got her face ripped off, when they were sledding. It happend that the so called Rosha had stolen that scarred face girl's body. Rosha was really shannon the girl that crashed and got her face ripped off. They fought for there own body's back and finnally that scarred face girl got her pretty body back.

horrible ending.......2006-11-26

This was, in my opinion the best fear street book ever, but I read the ending, and it was so unrealistic. It was a huge let down. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who likes fear street books, it will change your outlook on the whole series, and it is a waste of your time.

i love it.......2006-06-11

This book 'The Perfect Date' is so cool and full of mystery. I loved it that it took me only three hours to finish it. This is probably one of the best fear street book i've read.

Its about a teenage boy named Brady who has a girlfriend named Shannon Noles. He made her sled in a dangerous part of Miller Hill when she didn't want to. But she died in a horrible death.

A year later Brady had a girlfriend called Allie. Then he met a very pretty girl named Rosha Nelson. He asked her for a date and she agreed. But every time horrible things happened she seemed to be around. Like when the car accident happened. Or when she accidently stabbed him with a letter opener. At least thats what he thinks. Also there is a scar faced girl who keeps warning him to stay away from Rosha. So could Rosha be dangerous?

I recommend this book to anyone who is brave enough to read about killings and blood. I thought that Brady could be a little stupid.

The perfect date or muder......?...........2006-04-20

I think it was a thrill i read bit in one day .
It all starts when a boy named brady has a girlfriend named sharon they went sledding . Sharon didn't want to sled and brady told her it was fun so she went ahead she wanted to stop since the sled was going too fast. When she lost control of the sled she crashed in a tree full of thorns and her body got trapped when brady reached to the bottom he saw her laying down he turned her over she had lost her face in that accident a year later after the accident Brady meets a girl mamed rosha he thinks that's the perfect person to be with for the rest of his life. Even though he is dating a girl named Allie she is very nice.weird things star happenning every time Brady is around Rosha a girl with scars all over her face would appear and warning him about Rosha but didn't listen to the scarred girl .Rosha takes him where the accident of sharon happend and then Rosha told him can't you see is me sharon i just swich the letters arund. then Rosha kills Brady .

Dating Is A Scream..........2005-11-29

Brady wants nothing more than to put the past behind him. After the sledding accident one year ago that left his girlfriend, Sharon, deformed and dead, he wants a fresh start. And that means a fresh start with girls. Sure, he's Mr. Popularity when it comes to the ladies, but Brady has been unable to stay interested in one girl for long. That is, until he meets Rosha. Rosha is gorgeous ten times over, and is really into Brady. The only problem that comes to Brady's mind when he's with her is the fact that he always gets hurt. Rosha seems to be carrying around some sort of curse that hits Brady each time she's around. Then there's the girl with the scarred face that keeps following Brady around. A girl who looks a lot like Sharon. But Sharon's dead...or so he thinks.

R.L. Stine has a way of turning the simplest story into a complete, and total scream-fest that will leave even the most composed person scared of the dark. Stine's talent is not wasted with THE PERFECT DATE. THE PERFECT DATE features all of Stine's usual elements: teenagers, dating, death, but incorporates one more frightening component that makes THE PERFECT DATE a perfect read: supernatural activity. THE PERFECT DATE is a fabulous combination of horrific gore that makes you cringe, and paranormal phenomena that will leave you begging for more.

Erika Sorocco
Book Review Columnist for The Community Bugle Newspaper

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Poor Girl...
One Of Stine's Best
this book was ok i guess.
A creepy way to begin dating
Death on Dates

First Date (Fear Street)
R.L. Stine
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ASIN: 1416908196

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Fear Street -- where your worst nightmares live...

Chelsea is the typical shy girl. Always home on a Saturday night, she would give anything to have her first date. Finally, Chelsea's luck begins to change when two new guys move into town and both ask her out.

Too bad that one of Chelsea's new boys has a terrible hobby -- murder. Now Chelsea may be looking for love, but he's looking for a new victim.

The Fear is Catching.

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Poor Girl..........2007-09-01

This is the one of the many books of the Fear Street series, and it's really good. Fear Street is a series about scary and/or supernatural events that happen to teenagers in a ficitional town called Shadyside. In this book, a sweet, shy girl who has trouble with boys happens to meet two interesting ones. Too bad one's a deranged killer, the mystery is, which one? This has a pretty good twist ending and gives a good taste of future books in the series.Pulitizer material it's not, but for young teens, or anyone wanting a quick thrilling read, this suits the bill just fine.

One Of Stine's Best.......2006-03-15

First Date is one of the best books in the Fear Street series. Although predictable, it still had style and substance, and actually contained some very suspensful parts, unlike other Fear Street books.
The book describes 15 year old Chelsea Richards, a shy, lonley, high school student who is looking for love.
She soon meets two boys, a 20 year old high school dropout by the name of Tim Sparks, and a new boy at school named Will Blakely.
Soon both of them ask her out, although when she finds out the FBI are on the trail of a serial killer who looks alot like Tim Sparks, she rats him out and chooses to go on her first date with Will Blakely.
Unfortunately for Chelsea, Will is the actual serial killer. His real name is Lonnie Mayes, and he kills girls who look like his mother or his sister in each town he visits.
Will Chelsea's first date also be her last?

this book was ok i guess........2005-10-26

I really disliked how heartless Will Blakely was..other than that this was a great read.

A creepy way to begin dating.......2004-03-27

Chelsea Richards has never had a first date, but she's not the only new kid in town noticing that. Two boys, two new, cute boys ask her out. One is a shy, sweet boy who goes to her high school. The other is a rough, tough dropout she meets at her dad's coffee shop. Chelsea is so excited, her first date! How can she know that one of her "first" dates could lead to her funeral?

The cast of characters includes Chelsea a pretty, young girl who plays the saxophone and is slightly overweight. She is timid and tolerant, but can be panicky at times. Will Blakely is humble, kind and shy, whereas, Tim Sparks gives the impression of being wild and tough. Nina, Chelsea's friend, is a short, cute blonde, slightly selfish at times, but also friendly, relaxed and easygoing.

Although he may not use the greatest literary techniques, R.L. Stine does have the ability to build suspense that keeps you begging for more. Readers can relate to his language and true-to-life conflicts with ease. Stine promotes the mood of the novel with strong verb choices and some wonderful imagery. The author's point of view seems to wallow in the shadows of the plot, as a third person who is telling the story as though he knows what will happen. By leaving a little bit of foreshadowing at the end of each chapter, R.L. Stine can be sure that readers will not stop reading until Chelsea's fate is determined.

Death on Dates.......2004-01-09

"He allway kills them then, on the first date."
Whoa this book is a sure screamer and you'll be scared.The main character is Chelsea Richards who is a scared and very new girl in the town. Se's a very shy teenager who has bever gone on a date and never been kissed.
One day she's working with her dad in his restaurant when something terrible happens. Then she meets will, a new shy boy in town too. They start to dateand really like each other. Now that they are going one dates................................... they........They.........THEY read the book to find out what happens.
People of older ages that really like horry and scary stories will like the book alotIliked this book and thought it was okThat is why I give it 4 stars.

The Grand Masters Up To Date (Masterpieces of Mystery)

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The Grand Masters Up To Date (Masterpieces of Mystery)

Manufacturer: Davis Publications
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