5 June 2025
Grandstand Seats Coming Soon
3 Day Passes will be available to buy online soon
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1 June 2025
National Trial Entries will ONLY OPEN on the 1st of June and CLOSE midnight on 12th June 2025
National Trials Entry Checklist - Entries are now open
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20 May 2025
MYISDS
MyISDS - Link- To renew memberships please go into update my details
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20 May 2025
Membership renewal needs to be completed this month to receive your membership badge included in the summer edition of the ISN
Please log into MYISDS portal and go into update my details to renew your membership.
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28 April 2025
Chairman's News 1 - April 2025
News and Introduction from new Society Chairman - John McCullough Spring 2025
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12 March 2025
Updated ISDS Officials & Director Nominations
At the Society AGM on the 22nd February. we welcomed a new Chairman and Vice Chairman, and 4 new members of Council. Director Nominations must be in by 1st April 2025.
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3 March 2025
Updates to Society Constitution, Rules for Trials & Studbook/Guide to Member Services 2025
Post AGM updates to Society Constitution, Rules for Trials & Studbook/Guide to Member Services 2025
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26 February 2025
Working Sheepdogs Website has become ISDS Trials Diary
At the AGM last weekend, Society Directors decided to adopt using Working Sheep Dogs as the Society Trials Diary going forward!
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24 February 2025
Updated List of ISDS Officials
The ISDS Official List has been updated now we have had our AGM!
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19 February 2025
MyISDS transfers
Any Transfers made on MyISDS will be marked pending until the original certificates are received at the ISDS Office.
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17 February 2025
It's our (re-scheduled) AGM week!
This weekend sees our Society Directors are heading to Preston, safe journey to all attending and we look forward to a productive meeting!
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5 February 2025
Direct Lines to get in contact with the office
Direct Lines for Registration officers
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4 February 2025
Wisdom Panel - DNA CEA Results
Wisdom Panel - Premium Bundle does NOT include results required for ISDS Registration
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3 February 2025
2026 World Trial - Organising Meeting 2
Second organising meeting for the 2026 World Trial - Thursday 6th February at 7pm at Lauderdale Hotel
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30 January 2025
2023 Stud Books & 2024 Correction Deadline
Important information regarding the 2023 Studbooks and information ahead of producing the Studbook for 2024
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23 January 2025
2025 AGM Has Been Cancelled
Please be aware our Society AGM due to take place this weekend has been cancelled due to Weather Warnings across the UK & Ireland.
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21 January 2025
Updated List of BVA Vets & Clinics for Eye Testing
Eye Testing Sessions for January - March 2025.
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20 January 2025
2026 World Trial Meeting - All Welcome!
First Committee Meeting of the 2026 World Trial being held on Thursday 6th February 2025!
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7 January 2025
Server issues in the office & on MyISDS
Unfortunately we are experiencing issues with our server both in the office and on MyISDS...
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16 December 2024
ISDS Office Christmas Closure 2024
The office will be closing on Wednesday 18th December for the Christmas period.
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3 December 2024
2025 International - Trade Stand Applications OPEN
We are now welcoming applications for trade pitches at the 2025 International in Chirk next year!
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21 November 2024
Christmas Order Deadlines for the ISDS Shop
Get Your Gifts in Time for Christmas! Here are our last order dates for UK & International Christmas delivery.
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12 November 2024
2026 World Trial Venue Finalised
The next World Trial is heading to the Scottish Borders!
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11 November 2024
New ISDS Memberships Rates
As of 1st January 2025, new membership rates and packages with the ISDS will come into effect for all renewals and new members.
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18 October 2024
ISDS Members, we need your help!
We are inviting ISDS members who already offer training, to submit expressions of interest to have their details on a list to be referred to when the office receives enquiries for training.
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7 October 2024
Reminder of deadline for Directors Motions
Reminder of deadline for Directors Motions: Friday 1st November 2024
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20 September 2024
Important Notice: Future World Trial Venues
We are calling on all people, who would be interested in hosting or being on the organising committee for a future World Trial, to be in contact with the ISDS C.E.O, Isabel Branch.
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14 September 2024
2024 International Supreme Results
Congratulations to all finalists, results below!
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1 September 2024
Live Streaming 2024
Please check your emails as your discount codes have been sent.
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9 August 2024
Important Update: Parking at the English National
Important Update: Parking at the English National due to weather conditions.
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8 August 2024
2024 English National - Bad weather
The Brace Class has been delayed in starting due to low fog, further updates to come...
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6 August 2024
ISDS Training Initiative Development
We are reaching out to members and are open to any ideas on how best to assist new and inexperienced handlers.
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1 August 2024
2024 Annual Section Meetings Information
Information, Agendas, and 2023 Minutes available for this years National Section Meetings.
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22 July 2024
Live Streaming 2024
Please Click on the picture below to take you to the subscription page
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2 July 2024
2024 Great Yorkshire Show Trial
The ISDS is back at the Great Yorkshire Show with our Exhibition Trial!
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21 June 2024
National Trial Points Cut 2024
Read on to see if your points will have made "The Cut" 2024
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31 May 2024
National entries. This phone line is open 01234861662
National entries. This phone line is open now 01234861662
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29 May 2024
Guides for Entering National Trials on MyISDS
We have created a helpful step by step guide for entering the Nationals on MyISDS!
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22 April 2024
Membership Badge
Remember to renew your membership to receive your badge in this coming edition of the magazine.
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12 March 2024
2024 Directors Nominations & Member Motions
Reminder of nominations for Society Directors & Vice Presidents
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28 February 2024
MYISDS
Will be unavailable from 1pm on Thursday 29th of Februay 2024.
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22 February 2024
IMPORTANT - Updates to Consitution & Rules for Trials
Important updates to Trials Rules & Society Constitution for members to be aware of.
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17 January 2024
DNA Testing in ISDS Border Collies - 2023 Update
Updated Results & Statistics for 2023 of the current status of genetic testing in ISDS Border Collies.
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14 December 2023
URGENT REMINDER OF UPDATES TO RULES 2023
Registration of puppies reduced to 1yo on 1st Jan 2024
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8 December 2023
ISN: Special World Trial Edition
Pre-order you Special World Trial Edition of International Sheepdog News now!
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14 September 2023
ANNOUCEMENT: YOUNG HANDLERS COMPETING IN THE 2023 WORLD TRIAL
Important information & updates for Young Handlers running on Friday 15th September at the World Trial
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14 September 2023
Live Streaming- Official Link
Please make sure you click on the correct link, for live streaming. If you are not sure get in touch with me at the office.
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14 September 2023
ISDS World Trial Semi-Final Running order
Download running order here
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11 September 2023
Please Do Not Upload Any Live Streaming
If you have uploaded any live streaming, please can you remove it now.
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11 September 2023
World Trial Opening Ceremony
Tuesday 12th September 2023 12 Noon Access to site 2:30 - 4:30pm Handler Registration 5pm - Gathering of Teams and Handlers leading into: Parade of competitors & teams through Gill Hall Estate and Opening Ceremony
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10 September 2023
Update International Supreme Scores
There was an error in the announcing at the presentation. Thanks to all concerned for their understanding when communicating this error. The Breakdown of scores will be available on the ISDS Trials Scoreboard early in the week. The Merit Points Lea
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9 September 2023
International Running Orders available for Download
Download running order here
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1 September 2023
Last Chance to book Your Grandstand Seats for the International
Important Information concerning the International Grandstand Seats.Grandstand seats for the International will not be available on the day.
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31 August 2023
Discount Code for Members for Live streaming
Please have your ISDS Membership Number emailed to get your Discountfor live streaming.
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9 August 2023
World Trial Planning 2026
Inviting Expressions of Interest for the 2026 World Trials
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3 August 2023
Members Discount Code For Live Streaming
Live Streaming- Contact tamie.white@isds.org.uk
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18 July 2023
National Trial Participator Lists
A-z List of Combinations Participating in the 2023 National Trials available for downloand
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22 June 2023
Rabies Vaccination Update, Taking Dogs to and from Eire
Taking dogs to and from Eire.
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16 June 2023
National Trials Points Cuts Announced
Check to see if your points will make the cut for the National Trials 2023
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13 June 2023
IMPORTANT - Social Media & The ISDS
A reminder to our members about the importance of how we are perceived online...
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2 June 2023
National Trials Entry Portal Open
Register now to use the new portal created for entering National Trials
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23 May 2023
World Trial Exclusive. Grandstand Tickets are now on sale. Please click the picture below.
Click on the picture to take you to Ticket Source
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20 April 2023
Updates to Rules for Trials, Guide to Member Services, & Constitution
Important updates to Rules for Trials, Guide to Member Services & Studbook, & Constitution, for members to be aware of.
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21 March 2023
Society Update - Directors Nominations and Member Motions
Director Motions and Nominations 2023
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1 March 2023
World Trial Campsite Application Form
Due to limited spaces, all bookings will be on a first come first served basis.
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14 February 2023
Rabies Vaccine Protocol
All competitors who wish to run at the National must have evidence of the vaccinations to show before they can run.
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8 December 2022
Annual Directors Meeting
AGM LOCATION Holiday Inn Lancaster Waterside Park, Caton Road, LA1 3RA, www.hilancasterhotel.co.uk
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8 November 2022
ISDS Memberships now due/overdue for renewal
Please ensure to renew your memberships by Friday 11th of November 2022 to make sure you are on the mailing list for the next magazine, which contains full reports from the 2022 International and list of Council nomination and Motions put forward for
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20 October 2022
Streaming Now available until 20th November 22
Access was advertised to end on the 11th of Oct. It’s being extended today until the 20th of Nov.
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18 October 2022
HRH The Princess Royal renews Patronage
Three-year extension of HRH The Princess Royal's Patronage of the ISDS
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26 January 2021
Society GDPR compliance
and the impact on producing Pedigree Certificates
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17 January 2020
2020 Annual Membership Renewal
Renewal letters will be dropping through your letter box soon...
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28 November 2019
Two standing for election of chairman
John McCullough and Ian Fleming
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31 October 2019
End of 4 year term for Scottish National President
We take a moment to thank Ian Brownlie
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22 October 2018
ISDS New Starter Training Day
A very successful and enjoyable day was had by all
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31 October 2014
Christmas Shopping
Visit the Society's on-line shop for Christmas Goodies
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29 October 2014
BBC Alba - Farpaisean Chon-Chaorach Dates
Broadcasting starts on Tuesday 6th January 2015
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20 October 2014
Imerslund-Gräsbeck Syndrome Clinic
Testing Clinic - 25th October 2014
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18 September 2014
S4C broadcasting coverage of the World Trial
This Saturday and Sunday
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16 September 2014
Congratulations to James McGee & Glencregg Silver!
International Trial Supreme Champions 2014
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16 September 2014
Congratulations to Ricky Hutchinson with Sweep & Fly
International Brace Champions 2014!
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8 September 2014
Michael Shearer - WORLD TRIAL WORLD CHAMPION!
Congratulations to Michael Shearer and Bob - crowned World Champion 2014
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7 September 2014
BBC Countryfile - One Man and His Dog
One Man & His Dog returns to BBC's Countryfile on Sunday 14th September
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5 August 2014
2014 Welsh National Sheepdog Trials Champion
Congratulations to the Welsh National Team 2014!
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5 June 2014
New Test Launched: Imerslund-Gräsbeck Syndrome in the Border Collie
New Animal DNA Diagnostics Ltd test available
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2 June 2014
2014 National Trial Entries - Close One Week Today!
Please send your entries as soon as possible
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22 May 2014
May/June ISN Magazines have been despatched
Look out for the postman delivering your copy
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21 May 2014
Calendar Photo Competition - Closes Soon!
Don't forget to send in your photos by 1st June 2014
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17 April 2014
National Trials 2014 - Entry Forms have been posted out!
Look out for your Entry Form
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4 April 2014
2014 International Trial Tickets on Sale!
Entry & Grandstand Tickets for 2014 International Trial 12-14 September
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31 March 2014
Eye Test Rules for Pup Registration Change Today
The Rules regarding Eye Testing change today - 31st March 2014
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28 March 2014
ISDS 2015 Calendar Competition!
We are running our Photograph Competition again
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18 March 2014
March/April ISN is on its way!
March/April ISN Magazines are in the post
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18 March 2014
Director Nominations!
Closing date for nominating Society Directors is Tuesday 1st April
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14 March 2014
Rules for Registration From 31st March 2014
New - Updated Registration Rules re Eye Tests
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3 March 2014
BBC Alba - Farpaisean Chon-Chaorach
Episode 9 - Tues 4th March at 9.00pm
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25 February 2014
World Trial Entry Forms
The 2014 World Sheep Dog Trial Entry Forms have been sent out
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24 February 2014
BBC Alba - Farpaisean Chon-Chaorach
Episode 8 - Tues 25th February at 9.00pm
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16 February 2014
BBC Alba - Farpaisean Chon-Chaorach
Episode 7 - Tues 18th February at 9.00pm
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10 February 2014
BBC Alba - Farpaisean Chon-Chaorach
Episode 6 - Tues 11th February at 9.00pm
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4 February 2014
2014 World Trial Tickets are now on sale!
Purchase through the on-line shop
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4 February 2014
BBC Alba - Farpaisean Chon-Chaorach
Episode 5 - Tuesday 4th February at 9.00pm
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3 February 2014
Carlisle AGM Update re Registration Rules
Eye Test Rules to change from 31st March 2014
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28 January 2014
BBC Alba - Farpaisean Chon-Chaorach
Episode 4 - Tues 28th Jan at 9.00pm
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26 January 2014
Could your puppy take the lead on TV?
New TV show seeks puppy recruits
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20 January 2014
BBC Alba - Farpaisean Chon-Chaorach
Episode 3 at 9.00pm - Tuesday 21st January
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17 January 2014
2014 Subscription Renewals
Membership subscription renewals for 2014 are in the post!
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15 January 2014
January/February ISN Magazine is on its way!
The Jan/Feb edition of the magazine is in the post
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14 January 2014
BBC Alba - Farpaisean Chon-Chaorach
Episode 2 - Tuesday 14th January
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6 January 2014
Val Tiller's next Optigen 20/20 Clinic - 11 February 2014
DNA Testing for CEA/CH CL and TNS
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28 December 2013
All-Wales nursery crown goes to Gwynfor Owen
Gwynfor Owen wins the All-Wales nursery championship for the first time with Ben
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19 December 2013
***DNA Testing for CEA - New Lab***
New arrangements for DNA extraction
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