Ghana runs to Ivory Coast for “Easter power”

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fkbf 9 years ago

That is why these people do not respect us and fight us all the time

That is why these people do not respect us and fight us all the time
meyaa 9 years ago

WHO are these people? They are our family neighbors We want peace in this world.

WHO are these people? They are our family neighbors We want peace in this world.
impromptus 9 years ago

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?
ANLOVI 9 years ago

Yes Ivory coast have 4 small Hydro electricity Dams which when put together is not even to the size of Akosombo Hydro. Now Ghana have Akosombo, Kpong, Bui and Thermal plant but unable to manage it. This is amazing. We are sho ...
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Yes Ivory coast have 4 small Hydro electricity Dams which when put together is not even to the size of Akosombo Hydro. Now Ghana have Akosombo, Kpong, Bui and Thermal plant but unable to manage it. This is amazing. We are showing our incapability to the our fellow neighbours.
impromptus 9 years ago

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?
impromptus 9 years ago

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?
impromptus 9 years ago

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?
impromptus 9 years ago

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?
impromptus 9 years ago

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?
impromptus 9 years ago

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?
impromptus 9 years ago

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?
impromptus 9 years ago

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?
impromptus 9 years ago

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?
impromptus 9 years ago

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?
impromptus 9 years ago

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?
impromptus 9 years ago

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?
impromptus 9 years ago

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?
impromptus 9 years ago

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?

It is of course shameful - a country that just came out of civil war can manage to turn around her fortune more than political stable Gh. That is worrying if not shameful. Do you get it?
joman 9 years ago

impromptus or whatever your name is. is it the first time youre posting a comment on ghanaweb? why these same comment???

impromptus or whatever your name is. is it the first time youre posting a comment on ghanaweb? why these same comment???
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 9 years ago

Some are allowed to have a field day in here by posting in multiples and others are restricted. A phenomenon to which we are observing keenly behind the scenes.

Some are allowed to have a field day in here by posting in multiples and others are restricted. A phenomenon to which we are observing keenly behind the scenes.
Rogue Lawyer 9 years ago

May God almighty curse any Person in authority who will beg Cote dI Ivory for electricity.
what sought of nonsense is this? do you think , trying to stop Ghana oil gains from ITc is a funny entertaining Thing?

ndc you ...
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May God almighty curse any Person in authority who will beg Cote dI Ivory for electricity.
what sought of nonsense is this? do you think , trying to stop Ghana oil gains from ITc is a funny entertaining Thing?

ndc you will go like goodluck fools
meyaa 9 years ago

Rogue lawyer, Your sought of nonsense. NDC is staying like buhari . Who wants enemies as your neighbors not Ghana of course. We want peace.

Rogue lawyer, Your sought of nonsense. NDC is staying like buhari . Who wants enemies as your neighbors not Ghana of course. We want peace.
meyaa 9 years ago

Rogue lawyer, Your sought of nonsense. NDC is staying like buhari . Who wants enemies as your neighbors not Ghana of course.

Rogue lawyer, Your sought of nonsense. NDC is staying like buhari . Who wants enemies as your neighbors not Ghana of course.
meyaa 9 years ago

Rogue lawyer, Your sought of nonsense. NDC is staying like buhari . Who wants enemies as your neighbors not Ghana of course.

Rogue lawyer, Your sought of nonsense. NDC is staying like buhari . Who wants enemies as your neighbors not Ghana of course.
meyaa 9 years ago

Rogue lawyer, Your sought of nonsense. NDC is staying like buhari . Who wants enemies as your neighbors not Ghana of course.

Rogue lawyer, Your sought of nonsense. NDC is staying like buhari . Who wants enemies as your neighbors not Ghana of course.
meyaa 9 years ago

Rogue lawyer, Your sought of nonsense. NDC is staying like buhari . Who wants enemies as your neighbors not Ghana of course.

Rogue lawyer, Your sought of nonsense. NDC is staying like buhari . Who wants enemies as your neighbors not Ghana of course.
CLUELESS NANA ADDO!. 9 years ago

So we should sit in darkness even if they can SELL us some electricity?. We are not begging for free power. Npp, nobody can win in your book.

So we should sit in darkness even if they can SELL us some electricity?. We are not begging for free power. Npp, nobody can win in your book.
Rogue Lawyer 9 years ago

it is total stupidity to buy energy for the Country only to celebrate easter, but not for industries to produce and generate income for the growth of Ghana economy.beside how Long is this going to help you? the type of your ...
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it is total stupidity to buy energy for the Country only to celebrate easter, but not for industries to produce and generate income for the growth of Ghana economy.beside how Long is this going to help you? the type of your thinking had made every government to ride you as fools. not withstanding the Country who is making an unsubstantiated Argument and aligations against you in ITC.

do you know what it means to cook an untrue stories and alligations against your neighbour?

your Level of thinking was like Esau in the bible who found it nothing wrong to sell his dignity and elderhood to his wise Junior brother just for Food.
if you are one of those who took those decisions, you are nothing but idiots, who want to sell Ghana dignity as a Country to fill your stomach.
remember the just ended AFCON which Ghana placed second. do you watched the match? dont Play with our heart ok.
Brian Williams 9 years ago

This president is brainless. He begs other countries for electricity to watch soccer and celebrate easter, but not for industrial purposes. Kootoolo.

This president is brainless. He begs other countries for electricity to watch soccer and celebrate easter, but not for industrial purposes. Kootoolo.
BOY KOFI 9 years ago

Ghana produces more power than Ivory Coast by far but our population is double of theirs.The problem here is that with only 900 Megawatts in Ivory Coast,they are able to supply Ghana,Burkina Faso and Togo so why are we in thi ...
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Ghana produces more power than Ivory Coast by far but our population is double of theirs.The problem here is that with only 900 Megawatts in Ivory Coast,they are able to supply Ghana,Burkina Faso and Togo so why are we in this mess?Something must be wrong somewhere.We need better explanation from VRA.Thank you.
Kb 9 years ago

You said it all. It is a matter of population. Ghanaians breed like rabbits. How come other African countries have been able to keep their numbers but we can not. Family planning is the way to go.

You said it all. It is a matter of population. Ghanaians breed like rabbits. How come other African countries have been able to keep their numbers but we can not. Family planning is the way to go.
SARPONG 9 years ago

Who told you Ghana population is double that of Ivory Coast? Do you just say things for saying sake? Ghana population in 2010 was 24.8 million whilst Ivory Coast at the same time was 20 million.

Even the 900 megawatts you ...
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Who told you Ghana population is double that of Ivory Coast? Do you just say things for saying sake? Ghana population in 2010 was 24.8 million whilst Ivory Coast at the same time was 20 million.

Even the 900 megawatts you quoted Ivory Coast to generate as of now is Wrong. The 900 megawatts figure was in 2002. Since then Ivory Coast has added more than 700 megawatts to that 900.

The reason why Ivory Coast seems self sufficient is because rural electrification in Ivory Coast is about only 20 percent and its urban electrification is about 85 percent.

Ghana on the other hand has about 60 percent rural electrification whilst urban areas is close to 100 percent electrification achievement.
BOY KOFI 9 years ago

I got the figures from an Ivorian friend but I did not cross check.Truely,their population is little bit over 20 million.My checks on google show that Ivory Coast has capacity of 900 megawatts which is connected to Ghana,Togo ...
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I got the figures from an Ivorian friend but I did not cross check.Truely,their population is little bit over 20 million.My checks on google show that Ivory Coast has capacity of 900 megawatts which is connected to Ghana,Togo,Benin and Burkina Faso.Either way it goes,your explanation can also not be adequate concerning the percentage of rural and urban electrification.I believe,something fundamental is wrong somewhere and we need tangible answers from the VRA.Thank you.
SARPONG 9 years ago

Where did it say that in 2015 Ivory Coast capacity is 900 megawatts? The 900 megawatts was 13 years ago in 2002 and since then Ivory Coast has added more than 700 megawatts.

Ghana according to Ndc government has 2820 megaw ...
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Where did it say that in 2015 Ivory Coast capacity is 900 megawatts? The 900 megawatts was 13 years ago in 2002 and since then Ivory Coast has added more than 700 megawatts.

Ghana according to Ndc government has 2820 megawatts now and our dairy need is 2000 megawatts so even if we are having repairs at some plants and shortage at Akosombo, Bui and Kpong due to low levels of water, we should not be having this acute shortage of electricity.

Even in 2007 at its worst point, Ghana was only having 24 hours of lights off every four days, that means you have three days of continuous electricity and one day light off.

Now you have 24 hours of lights off and 12 hours light on. Something is really wrong. We should not be having this much lights off if we have 1544 megawatts available.
Egya Nyadowa 9 years ago

With electricity.mnow look at us. Thanks to our dumsor president

With electricity.mnow look at us. Thanks to our dumsor president
Moira 9 years ago

So there's nobody with brains, the size of a pea, to figure out how to supply power to the people? Yet, Ghana is inviting the world to do business in this powerless country.

So there's nobody with brains, the size of a pea, to figure out how to supply power to the people? Yet, Ghana is inviting the world to do business in this powerless country.
Gogo 9 years ago

If the lack of electricity is due to over population then China and India must be worse than Ghana.

If the lack of electricity is due to over population then China and India must be worse than Ghana.
John 9 years ago

The problem is not bcos of over-population it all due to lack of money to invest.Both China & India have the same problem but they've money to invest to get power,they even import from Russia who have excess.

The problem is not bcos of over-population it all due to lack of money to invest.Both China & India have the same problem but they've money to invest to get power,they even import from Russia who have excess.
SARPONG 9 years ago

China has no electricity problem but India has a electricity problems and apart from cities like New Delhi, Bombay and Calcutta, load shedding is part of Indians daily life.

China has no electricity problem but India has a electricity problems and apart from cities like New Delhi, Bombay and Calcutta, load shedding is part of Indians daily life.
agyeman 9 years ago

What is wrong with Gridco? We need power to run our businesses not for enjoyment. Go to 'Voire for more power during the week so that we can keep people in employment. Th...i..n...k idiots!

What is wrong with Gridco? We need power to run our businesses not for enjoyment. Go to 'Voire for more power during the week so that we can keep people in employment. Th...i..n...k idiots!
Michael K. Tettevi 9 years ago

Dumsor will forever remain in the history of Ghana. If our energy requirement is 2080 megawatts and we are only able to get 1564 megawatts, who gives us the remaining 516 megawatts representing 24.8% ?

Dumsor will forever remain in the history of Ghana. If our energy requirement is 2080 megawatts and we are only able to get 1564 megawatts, who gives us the remaining 516 megawatts representing 24.8% ?
SARPONG 9 years ago

Micheal, we have the capacity to generate 2820 megawatts every day to meet our needs and still have close to 800 megawatts remaining.

The problem is that we don't have the money to buy gas to power our thermal plants but t ...
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Micheal, we have the capacity to generate 2820 megawatts every day to meet our needs and still have close to 800 megawatts remaining.

The problem is that we don't have the money to buy gas to power our thermal plants but this government keeps on lying to Ghanaians. The problem is not the capacity to meet our needs which we do have and more to spare.

The problem as Dr Bawumiah rightly said is financial than technical.
nigerian graduate 9 years ago

this is what we get when we elect fools to lead us.stupid dumb ass fools

this is what we get when we elect fools to lead us.stupid dumb ass fools
meyaa 9 years ago

Nigeria graduate, Ghanaians elected a brave, intilengent, hardworking with good vision PREPRESIDENT. go figure.

Nigeria graduate, Ghanaians elected a brave, intilengent, hardworking with good vision PREPRESIDENT. go figure.
tokyo 9 years ago

What a waste this mahama government is. I don't know why they are still in power. What a messy waste. Aaaah!!

What a waste this mahama government is. I don't know why they are still in power. What a messy waste. Aaaah!!
meyaa 9 years ago

That is what neighbor's do.

That is what neighbor's do.
impromptus 9 years ago

Useless NDC and stupid tribal voters

Useless NDC and stupid tribal voters
impromptus 9 years ago

Useless NDC and stupid tribal voters

Useless NDC and stupid tribal voters
impromptus 9 years ago

Useless NDC and stupid tribal voters

Useless NDC and stupid tribal voters
impromptus 9 years ago

Useless NDC and stupid tribal voters

Useless NDC and stupid tribal voters
Andy K- Kumasi 9 years ago

Stupidity is when you cannot provide for yourself but wants to provide for others. The fraustration is tooo much in this country. Our businesses are collapsing. We cant pay back our loans. We cant provide for our families. Wh ...
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Stupidity is when you cannot provide for yourself but wants to provide for others. The fraustration is tooo much in this country. Our businesses are collapsing. We cant pay back our loans. We cant provide for our families. What have we done to deserve these sufferings? Yabr3 mo! Aden!
Douglas.Bristol-UK( I am a foolish Ew 9 years ago

WHAT A STUPID AND USELESS COUNTRY I AM BORN IN,IDIOTS.

WHAT A STUPID AND USELESS COUNTRY I AM BORN IN,IDIOTS.
Saintzero 9 years ago

NDC are now saying Nigeria voted Buhari because of Boko Haram but there is nothing like Boko Haram in Ghana so they will win come 2016. I just want to remind them that their Create, Loot and Share is more dangerous than Boko ...
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NDC are now saying Nigeria voted Buhari because of Boko Haram but there is nothing like Boko Haram in Ghana so they will win come 2016. I just want to remind them that their Create, Loot and Share is more dangerous than Boko Haram. I wonder whether they think through their heads.
TJ 9 years ago

Why not discontinue Togo and Benin electricity supply. Is it a problem? President Mahama is not serious because you can't let your children go hungry while giving food to your neighbors. Shit, think about this people.

Why not discontinue Togo and Benin electricity supply. Is it a problem? President Mahama is not serious because you can't let your children go hungry while giving food to your neighbors. Shit, think about this people.
eben 9 years ago

It's a shame

It's a shame
Ishmael 9 years ago

What is going on in Ghana now no body cn change it expect God i mean no political parity

What is going on in Ghana now no body cn change it expect God i mean no political parity
Kofi, The Oldman will not winoooooooo 9 years ago

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arims ciessey 9 years ago

how fortunate , they can always find power for festive periods. Hypocrites

how fortunate , they can always find power for festive periods. Hypocrites
Ben Cool 9 years ago

I do call all GHANA PEOPLE to stop being too arrogant ;
what,s wrong for asking ENERGY SUPPLY FROM ( COTE D,IVOIRE )?
I don,t think that it is a CRIME to do so ..any responsible government will naturally do the same thing ...
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I do call all GHANA PEOPLE to stop being too arrogant ;
what,s wrong for asking ENERGY SUPPLY FROM ( COTE D,IVOIRE )?
I don,t think that it is a CRIME to do so ..any responsible government will naturally do the same thing..what is amazing is that , we are in the ( 21st century )and still GHANAINS don,t even know that the whole world has become: one global family, and especially one global common market so therefore , i have no doubt that the Government has taken the wrihgt decision to get ENERGY SUPPLY from somewhere...Do you what ? AMERICA , BRITAIN ,FRANCE do get their (GAS SUPPLY FROM RUSSIA ); are you going to call them HOPELESS COUNTRIES ?
kofi kofi 9 years ago

How many of u pay ur light bills ?????we all contribute to what we enjoying nw as Dumsor

How many of u pay ur light bills ?????we all contribute to what we enjoying nw as Dumsor
joman 9 years ago

you dont have power to supply to ur country. but the little that you have you are giving it to other country. what a shame to mahama led gov.

you dont have power to supply to ur country. but the little that you have you are giving it to other country. what a shame to mahama led gov.
GBEWAA 9 years ago

IN THIS 21ST CENTURY, GHANAIAN "LEADERS" AND OTHER AUTHORITIES DO NOT FEEL ASHAMED TO LET THE WHOLE WORLD KNOW HOW USELESS GHANA, AND INDEED THE REST OF THE WEST AFRICAN REGIONAL LEADERS ARE.

WHAT A COUNTRY AND REGION.

IN THIS 21ST CENTURY, GHANAIAN "LEADERS" AND OTHER AUTHORITIES DO NOT FEEL ASHAMED TO LET THE WHOLE WORLD KNOW HOW USELESS GHANA, AND INDEED THE REST OF THE WEST AFRICAN REGIONAL LEADERS ARE.

WHAT A COUNTRY AND REGION.
Abdul 9 years ago

this national Darkness party (NDC) have really put a great country like ghana in a big shame and insults. is that better or bitter agenda? In shaaa Allah come 2016 you will join your brother badluk Jonathan party

this national Darkness party (NDC) have really put a great country like ghana in a big shame and insults. is that better or bitter agenda? In shaaa Allah come 2016 you will join your brother badluk Jonathan party
Fred from Abeka 9 years ago

What a country and its managers. Its shameful that we classify ourselves as learned people yet we can't be truthful to our citizens for once. How many times haven't we promised that the dumsor situation will improve and we ha ...
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What a country and its managers. Its shameful that we classify ourselves as learned people yet we can't be truthful to our citizens for once. How many times haven't we promised that the dumsor situation will improve and we have failed. Shameful leaders. Fellow Ghanaians, lets take cue from Nigeria and sack our leaders who have failed us in all aspects of governance.
ABDULLAHI AHMED 9 years ago

My good friends you don't get it do you?
DID THOSE PEOPLE AT GRIDCO AND ECG WERE EMPLOYED BASE ON MERIT OR JUST SYMPATHY? HOW CAN YOU EMPLOY SOME TECHNOCRATS WHO ARE USELESS ND DON'T PERFORM ND STILL KEEP THEM PAY THEM RIDE ...
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My good friends you don't get it do you?
DID THOSE PEOPLE AT GRIDCO AND ECG WERE EMPLOYED BASE ON MERIT OR JUST SYMPATHY? HOW CAN YOU EMPLOY SOME TECHNOCRATS WHO ARE USELESS ND DON'T PERFORM ND STILL KEEP THEM PAY THEM RIDE IN BIG CARS. INCREAS BILLS ANY TIME THEY WISH. WHAT DO U THINK THEY WILL ADVISE? IF WE DON'T TAKE CAR WE WILL ONE DAY GO TO TOGO FOR ADDITIONAL POWER AND THEY WILL GIVE REASON FOR THAT TOO.
WHAT IS WRONG WITHOUT GHANA ND IT'S USELESS LEADERSHIP ND THEIR USELESS TECHNOCRATS?
Wifey 9 years ago

Lord, is this the country I left behind? Supplying power for only special occasions? All the money wasted on useless projects could've been used to fund electricity. Where are the priorities in this country? Didn't they know ...
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Lord, is this the country I left behind? Supplying power for only special occasions? All the money wasted on useless projects could've been used to fund electricity. Where are the priorities in this country? Didn't they know that electricity is the backbone for a nation's productivity? No wonder companies are laying off workers and some folding up their industries. Not only the cedi is now worthless, the companies are also losing money because of this constant power outages.
Joe 9 years ago

It is a shame NDC government is going to buy power from Ivory Coast, a nation that is being governed by a 72 year old man. NDC using the age of Nana Akuffo Addo has been saying he is too old to govern. If a 72 year old man is ...
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It is a shame NDC government is going to buy power from Ivory Coast, a nation that is being governed by a 72 year old man. NDC using the age of Nana Akuffo Addo has been saying he is too old to govern. If a 72 year old man is governing his country so well to the extent that a 57 year old is messing up, then it is up to Ghanaians to make up their mid that the age barrier which NDC is using is dead on arrival.

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