Punta Gorda Sailing Club Nautical Links

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New Updated Links       July 31, 2008 

• NBC Olympic Sailing Coverage    -  NBC coverage of the Olympic Sailing Competition. Lots of GREAT Info - Now. 
• Punta Gorda, Florida Aviation Weather    -  Interesting  Punta Gorda Airport Surface Condition Weather Forecast  
• Busters Marine   - A New York Marine Supply Company where some of our Members bought inflatable dinghies.   
• PassageWeather.com  -  Planning tool for Skippers making passages to the Keys or the Bahamas   - Submitted by Mike Savino
• YouTube Video - PGSC Race - Racing with the Punta Gorda Sailing Club. A 2min 16sec view from "Whimsy" - Submitted by Tom Ray
• Booklet Charts  - Free Up-to-date charts you can print at home in Booklet Format    Submitted by  Jerry Haller
• Google Earth with NOAA Charts Overlay - Pick a location by mouse double-click. Zoom slowly.    Submitted by Bill Dolan
• PGSC Spring 2008 Race 7 - A 4min 38sec view of the race taken from the race mark tender boat.   - Submitted by Tom Ray (Boatflix)
• Sailmonster dot com  - The Ultimate Sailing Community. Sailors Unite!  
• Peace River Sail and Power Squadron - Dedicated to teaching the proper & safe way to operate & enjoy your sail or power boat.  
• BoatUS Hurricane Resource Center  - Boat US Hurricane info, preparation & damage avoidance resources. 
  
  

Weather Forecasting & Miscellaneous Weather information

• SailFlow Wind Forecast - SailFlow Wind Forecast map for Punta Gorda
• Beaufort Scale of wind speed   - The "HowToons" Beaufort Scale
• EarthNC - NOAA ENC charts imposed on Google Earth with marine weather & real-time positioning
• BoatUS Hurricane Prep Guide -  New BoatUS Guide with a lot of very useful information. 
• Local Google Weather -  Personal Local Weather Station Network. Click the Stations to see a LOT more.
• Marine Weather  - One click Bonita Beach To Suwannee River Coastal Waters Synopsis
• Gulf Wind Forecasts  - Submitted by Walt Glasspool 
• NOAA Weather School  - National Weather Service's Jetstream Online Weather School
• NOAA 48 Hr Wind & Weather Forecast - A great source of wind and weather prediction
• The National Hurricane Center's Web Site
• Charlotte FL Hurricane History
• The Hurricane Hunters  - This is the place to see unique photos inside the hurricanes.
• Florida Wind Forecast  - You select the forecast time, today or tomorrow.  - link held here by PGSC Webmaster
• National Weather Service Forecasts Gone?  - National Weather Service Duties Act of 2005
• Florida NOAA weather bouys  - Florida and Eastern Gulf of Mexico Recent Marine Data
• Comps - Florida Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction System (Real-time gulf monitor)
  

Racing & Racing related information

• The ISF Racing Rules - Down-loadable 2005-2008 Racing Rules of Sailing from J World. Click Download PDF upper right.
• You Tube Video- Racing Rules - Rather see the movie than read the book ? Basic rules in small video chunks.
• The 33rd America's Cup - BYM Magazine - 33rd America's Cup  Stay up with all the news here.
• Regatta Time in Abaco  - Looking for a Regatta to race in July 3-11, 2008 ?  Scroll down to the 2008 info.
• Banks Sails - Expert Tips   - Tips on trimming your sails for optimum race performance.
•  Learn the Racing Rules - Learn the Racing Rules. 2 DVD Set. - $59.95  
• Online Racing Rules   - Submitted by Dennis Peck
• Racing Basics  -  Very Readable Basic Racing Manual
• West Florida PHRF Website
• Volvo Ocean Race - The race is over.
• The Jester Challenge 2006  -  The first single-handed trans-Atlantic Jester Challenge for yachts under 30 feet LOA
• The Regatta Diaries Blog   -  Blog Collection of irreverent stories about a group of Gulf South sailors 
• 2006 Key West Rendezvous -  Subtitled - What Sailors Will Do For A Party by Bob Anderson
• Race Training Video -  Google Video moved here from the Home Page 
• Southwinds Magazine online -  You can download the current issue in PDF format 
• Why Race ? -  Sail Magazine Article - Why Race ?
• $50 Sailboat Race  - Interesting Contrast to PGSC's Cardboard Sailboat
• Key West Race Week -  enjoy it - Skip & Susan Vielhauer
• West Florida Racing Calendar -  SouthWinds Sailing
• Daily Sailing News -  Digest of racing news, commentary, opinions, etc  
• Sailingworld Magazine -   Lots of sailing and racing news online here. 
  

Sail Education and Sail Trim

• YouTube Video - Heavy Weather Sailing  - 5 minute You Tube Video demonstrating Heavy Weather Sailing 
• Encyclopedia of Sails - Everything about sails.  UK-Halsey's Encyclopedia of Sails
• Basic Sailing Course  -  Texoma Sailfest Sailing Course 
• US Sailing Training  - Pick the sailing course that you want to take. 
• Heaving-To Video  -  US Sailing Training Videos starting with "Heaving-To" 
• Flying Bowline Movie -  Google movie shows how to do it
• Sailing Ahead -  Site with information about sailing targeted mostly at beginners
• Test your sail trim knowledge -  Sailnet article 
• North Sails Web Site -  Check out the information tab for Sail Trim and Boat Handling Tips
• US Sailing online education  -  Learn a lot online here
• Downwind Performance - Part 1 -  Insights into better downwind performance
• Downwind Performance - Part 2  -  More on better downwind performance
• Downwind Performance - Part 3  -  Even more on better downwind performance
• Learning to Sail -  Great Resource for newcomers to the sport
• Don't Tack - Shunt  -  Click the [Click to Start Shunting] to see the animation  Click   HERE  -  to see a bird's eye view of the "Proa" that "shunts" across the wind instead of tacking.
• Sail Trim & Shape -  Sailing for maximum efficiency
• Downwind to the Mark  -  Downwind Race Tactics
• Mastering oscillating winds  -  Unfortunately, the links at the bottom of this page don't work.
• Telling Tales  -  I found it again !   Animated Sail Trim
  

Cruising/Navigation & Marina Information

• Laishley Park Marina Info    -  Laishley Park Punta Gorda Municipal Marina Information 
• NOAA Pocket Charts -  PocketCharts from NOAA for a fee - $ 5.95 each including shipping.
• Salty Sailors Cruising  -  About cruising aboard a sailboat, recipes, Tips & tricks, & Cruiser's Stories 
• Maxing Out -  Global Adventures aboard  "Exit Only", a twelve meter catamaran
• Moss Marine  - Great Marina on Fort Myers Beach next to the Big "M" Casino Boat.
• Furled Sails.com Podcasts -  Listen to a variety of Podcasts ( Ipod not requires) about cruising. 
• Coastal Cruising Provisioning -  Some basics on Coastal Cruising Food Provisioning. 
• City of Ft. Myers Yacht Basin  -  A Great Marina Destination right in downtown Fort Myers ( mooring balls too )
• USCG Notice to Mariners -  USCG Local Notice to Mariners weekly updates for 7th USCG District (Florida).  
• Navigation Course - Learn how to navigate safely using a minimum of resources.
• Free online Charts -  NOAA shut them down, but they are here. Very good for planning.
• New Florida Law - Anchoring -  Florida's local governments prohibited from regulating anchorages! 
• Salty Southeast -  Claiborne Young's Watermark Publishing Cruiser's Net Website
• USCG Navigation Center -  USCG Local Notice to Mariners - updated weekly
• Cruising Central -  Dedicated to helping you get ready and go! 
• Sailing Adventures -  Good Info on Cruise Preparation   - Submitted by Jerry Haller
• Cruising Resources -  8,000 listings on 350 Cruising Topics  
• Offshore Qualification Sail Movie -  Google Movie - Sailing around Long Island NY
• Is your boat being seen ? -  Navigation Lights - Your Responsibility
• Port Focus Florida -  Listing of every marina in Florida that has a web site  - Submitted by Mike Savino
• The Ocean Navigator -  Online Magazine with tales of venturing offshore
• Boat US - Anchoring -  "Good Old Boat" magazine article - Hooking - Good Night's Sleep
• Florida Cruising Directory -  FLORIDA CRUISING DIRECTORY - Electronic Edition  
• Boat US Forum -  Info about open/closed/damaged marinas  -Submitted by Bill Dixon
• Cruise News Net   -  Cruising and Sailing Stories     
• Docking Simulator  -  Practice docking with wind and current simulation - Submitted by Sue Alaimo
• Hydro Bubble Anchors -  New design of plow anchor with exceptional holding power
• Bulwagga anchors -  Does that pique your interest ? It is interesting. 
• Cruiser Marine Radio Nets  -  Marine Radio Net Frequencies for Blue Water cruisers - Submitted by Rod Barrett
• Cruise Guides -  Lists marinas, bridge heights etc.   - Submitted by Mike Savino
• Southwest Florida Anchorages -  Links to aerial views, charts & notes for many anchorages
• Current/Tide Predictor -  Linked for Punta Gorda but predicts other locations too
• Western Florida Marinas   -Submitted by Jack Pitt  
  A Great Site to Plan Your Cruise
• Aids to Navigation - List of Lights -  Submitted by Walt Glasspool   
• Map Tech Charts Online
• Sail Mail -  One way of staying in touch
• Sailing with Pets -  Website for people sailing with pets  - Submitted by Mary Dixon 
• Charts of Florida's Big Bend -  Scanned 8.5 x 14  sections of old, large-format GOFC chart
  
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  Boats

• Rebel Cat  - Simple sailing catamaran you can make - 
• Yacht World      Boat Trader Online   - Here are 2 places to search Boats for Sale
• How's Your Hull ID ?  - Verify your Hull ID here. BoatFax Free HIN validator  
• Identify other Boats you see - Good Old Boat uses sripes to identify boat brands.  - submitted by Jerry Haller
• Choosing a Dinghy -  Tenders: Making the Hard Choice - 2004 Cruising World Article.
• Boats Reviewed at Sailnet -  Sailnet Sailing Community Boat review of many boat models
• Marine Survey Online -  How to Decide if Buying An Older Boat is Right for You.
• The Pearson Info Net -  Info on Pearson sailboats 
• Tartan Owners -  The Tartan Owners Website
• SanJuan 21 Message Forum  Submitted by Bill Curtis
• Trailersailor -  Website dedicated to boats that are trailered. Many Helpful Tips here. Submitted by Dick Vale
• S2 7.9 Heaven -  S2 7.9 Meter Class Association
• Basic Sailboat Design Formulas - Sailing by the numbers & other stuff 
• Cat Sailing -  All About catamaran sailing
• US Sailing - sailing calculators -  Calculate max hull speed & much more
• Re-naming a boat -  Interdenominational Boat De-naming Ceremony
• Skate sailing in wings -  Do you want to sail really fast ?
• Hydroptere -  Want to sail at 39 knots ?  Look at this  PICTURE too
• Boatclix -  Suncoast Boating Website with many interesting resources.
• 30,000 sq. feet of Sail on 4 masts -  Submitted by Dick Vale
• Small Boat Source -  Submitted by Dennis Peck
• Compare Your Boat to Others -  Submitted by Sue & Matt Alaimo  
• NADA Boat Book -  Submitted by PGSC Webmaster
• Freedomship -  Nice Place to Visit but ...
  

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  Boating Safety

• America's Waterway Watch - The US Coast Guard wants your help in keeping our waters safe and secure
• DSC VHF Marine Radios  - Boatsafe info about the latest in marine radio technology - Digital Selective Calling
• BoatUS MOB Report -  Learn the latest rescue methods & retrieval gear.  - Submitted by Bill Dixon 
• Florida Fish and Wildlife -  Learn about their responsibilities and how we can help them and they help us.
• Virtual Safety Seal -  Vessel Safety Check Requirements to get a Safety Seal
• Vessel Safety Check Website -  Why boats fail & Can you pass ?
• Florida Safety small boats -  Florida Safety Requirements for Canoes, Kayaks, & Dinghies
• Florida Safety 16 to 26 ft -  Florida Safety Requirements for Boats 16 to less than 26ft 
• Florida Safety 26 to 40 ft -  Florida Safety Requirements for Boats 26 to less than 40ft 
• Florida Safety 40 to 65 ft -  Florida Safety Requirements for Boats 40 to less than 65ft 
• US Coast Guard Safety -  Federal Requirements and Safety Tips for Recreational Boats 
• USCG Boating Safety -  US Coast Guard Boating safety website with a lot of resources 
• Minimum Required Safety Equipment -  Click the different boat classes to see requirements
• Basic Boating Safety Course -  Submitted by The Web Guy
• Sailboats and Lightning -  A look by Univ of Florida Dept of Elec. Eng.
• Maritime Safety Information Center  -  Submitted by John Leavy, Jr.
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  Boat Maintenance

• BoatUS Video - Know Your Knots  - Video - Bowline, Cleat Hitch, Square Know, Clove Hitch, etc
• Yanmar Part Number Listing - Australian PDF File Reference of Yanmar Engine Part Numbers. Prices are not $ US.
• Sunbrella Care Info -  Sunbrella® fabrics Care and Cleaning Info from the folks who make it.
• Samsom Rope-Splicing Instructions  - Try your hand at doing some rope splicing. 3 strand, 6 strand, etc 
• PlasTeak -  Plastic Teak - No maintenance recycled plastic lumber. See the Teak and Holly flooring too.  
• Sailboat Rig Dimensions -Handy Reference of Sail/Rig Dimensions for most production Boats at Mauri Pro Sailing
• McLube Sailcote -  High performance dry lubricant that makes everything run smoother
• Bob & Annie's Boatyard -  Boatyard in St. James City. They haul 'em all.  
• Yanmar Help -  Click for help with your Yanmar Diesel
• Marine Engine dot com -  Gas & Diesel marine engine parts, service, and information 
• Universal Atomic 4 Engine -  Care and Feeding of the Atomic 4
• Yanmar Diesel Help -  Not real easy to navigate but has a lot of good info
• Sailcare -  Put some new life into your sails 
• Forespar Tech Tips -  All about whisker poles and more 
• How to clean your sails -  Great Practical advice on how to get this job done
• New England Ropes Selector -  This Page makes selection of Halyards, Sheets, etc really easy
• Which Sealant to use ? -  Don Casey on selecting the right sealant
• Alternate Energy -  Local, Punta Gorda Source for Solar, Windpower, Batteries, etc for your boat
• Got Blisters? -  Don Casey's take on Fiberglass blister repair 
• All about batteries -  Deep Cycle Battery Basics and Information
• Save the Crocagator -  Article on marine sanitation
• Sailboat Rigging Problems  -  A Surveyor's View
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  Boating Services and Supply

• Local Boat Bottom Cleaning Service  -  Robert Nelson's Boat Bottom Cleaning in Punta Gorda
• Colligo Marine  - Something new (also old too)  - Synthetsic Rigging System  to replace wire
• West Marine 2008 E-Catalog   - Newest Online West Marine Catalog  
• Annapolis Performance Sailing -  Sailboat Parts - all kinds !
• West Marine E Catalog - West Marine's 2007 Online Catalog
• Railmakers  - Need Custom Fabricated Stainless Steel round tube ( pulpits, rail, etc) ?  You can get it here.
• Duckworks Boat Builder Supply  -  Boat plans, sails, hardware, tools, gear & more
• Hurricane Hoops  - This is an interesting concept that's been advertised elsewhere but here in case you missed it.
• Punta Gorda Yacht Brokers  - Buy or Sell a boat with a Local Punta Gorda Yacht Broker. 
• Gulf Island Sails  - Local Punta Gorda Sailboat Dealer with a large variety of sailboat offerings. 
• The New JSI -  St. Pete's JSI Marine Superstore is back.
• Practical Sailor  - Taking the guesswork out of boat & gear buying
• Cajun Trading Company -  Marine Rope and Cordage Products - Complete Running Rigging Kits 
• Mast Mate -  Efficient, single-handed, portable mast ladder. Made of 2 inch-wide nylon webbing & attached to the sail track.
• Marine Engine Dot Com -  Great source for Parts, Manuals, & Help, etc for your Outboard Motor
• Nautical Trader  -  Nokomis, Fl Boating/Sailing Consignment/Re-cycle Outlet. You can easily spend an hour browsing here.
• Sailorman Emporium - Fort Lauderdale Store with hard-to-find parts, new, used, surplus, scratch-n-dent marine merchandise
• Garhauer Marine -  Online Catalog source of Sailing Hardware 
•  Seatow -  Sea Tow Charlotte Harbor offers PGSC members a local discount for both new and renewal memberships.
• Defender -  Discount Marine and Boat Supplies
• West Marine 2006 E-catalog -  Their 2006 E-catalog is now online
• Johnson/Evinrude Parts Online -  New Source for OB Parts
• Gulf Island Sails -  A Punta Gorda Sailboat Dealership
• Magnifico Marine Surveys -  Captain Kip Turner (Accredited Marine Surveyor)is a PGSC Sponsor
• Masts - Booms - parts source -  Dwyer Aluminum Mast Company
• The Cajun Trading Company -  Yacht Running Rigging Kits. lines,& other stuff
• Captain D's Fiberglass Repair -  Do it yourself ???  
• The Sail Warehouse -  New & used sail bargains from The Sail Warehouse in Monterey, CA
• Rub Rail in all sizes & shapes -  Hamilton Marine - Discount Marine in Maine
• Thai Teak Marine Company  -  Get any teak you need directly from the source
• Layline Racing Gear -  The Webmaster spent some time at Layline in Raleigh NC
• Marine Diesel Direct -  Yanmar, Universal & Westerbeke Diesels Parts
• Boatus - boattech -  Advice on many Boating Topics from Boat US
• Boat Painting Techincal Bulletins
• Sailmiami - Sailmakers in Florida -  Find a Sailmaker in Florida
• Nautical Know How -  Boating Tips
• BoatUS
• SAILNET -  Submitted by Sue & Matt Alaimo
• Atlantic Sail Traders -  Used & New Sails in Sarasota
• What to Wear Sailing -  SailNet info on what to wear sailing
• The Portland Pudgy -  Need a dinghy and a lifeboat combo ?
• Thai Teak Marine Company  -  Get any teak you need directly from the source
• Champion Trailers -  Good info about Trailer Tires
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  Yacht and Sailing Clubs

• Singles for Sail  - Local Charlotte Harbor Singles Sailing Club. Sailing Opportunities for singles. 
• Isles Yacht Club  - PGSC's Leukemia Cup Regatta Partner - submitted by Mike Savino
• East Coast Sailing Association  -  Sailing Club on Florida's East Coast( see Bahamas Info)  - Submitted by Bill Dixon
•  Map Muse - Sailing Clubs -  PGSC has been listed here by one of our Members
• Seven Seas Cruising Association -  For living the dream or planning to release all - Submitted by Kay Haller 
• Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society -  Ft. Myers Beach Sailing, Racing, Cruising Club
• Gulf Coast Sailing Club -  Naples, Florida Sailing Club - Sailing, Racing, Cruising, Socializing
• Peace River Power Squadron -  Submitted by Jack Pitt
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  Other interesting Web Sites

• US Naval Observatory -  Get a One year Sun/Moon Rise/Set Table. 
• Rounding Cape Horn    - Web Chiles short story about being the 1st American to round Cape Horn  ( 57sS Lattitude)
• The Maltese Falcon   - The biggest, fastest & most high-tech privately-owned sailing vessel - submitted by Bob Kueny
• t2p.tv -  Online network for Sailing On Demand TV covering major sailing regattas  - submitted by Dennis Peck
• San Francisco Shipping  - Ships operating in San Fran Bay. Hover cursor for Ship ID. Refresh to restart annimation.s
• Great Sailing Stories -  Webb Chilles sailing stories. A collection of short sailing articles to enjoy
• The Tale of Captain Santa - The January 08 BoatUS Magazine touched on this interesting story. Here is more. 
• 2007 PGSC Conquistador iBloks   - Created by PGSC Webmaster in 2007. Take a look.
• Sail Nassau   - Experience sailing a multi-million dollar America's cup Racer
• Dancing with the wind Video  - Dancing with the Wind Video on the Sailing Channel TV
• Latest Sailing News   - Sailr.com is a sailing news aggregation service of Sailing News for Sailors.
• Latitudes & Attitudes Video  - How to back out of a tight slip single-handed.
• Towing Laws -  State by State US Towing Laws and Regulations
• Pre-Americas Cup Action Video  - Emirates Team New Zealand vs Alinghi. From Malmo in 2005.
• Yachting & Boating World  -  Yachting news, reviews & features online Magazine
• F W S A   - The Florida Women's Sailing Association promotes women's sailing along the West coast of Florida.
• Bridge Restaurant   - Fort Myers Beach home of the "World Famous live reggae Dock Party" every Sunday 2 to 11 pm. 
• Sailing Video - Do you think you might like to try "kite sailing" ? youtube video 
  
• Folding Bikes - Inexpensive "Citizen" folding Bikes - your land taxi while cruising ?
• Boater's Bonanza -  A new, local, Charlotte County business offering coupons for discounts on local goods & services.
• Live Sail Die -  "Sailing is our Drug" is the motto at Live Sail Die. Lots of good, current stuff here. 
• USPS Flag Etiqette  -  All about Nautical Flags.  
• Sailing Video - "Everybody" - An inspiring "youtube" video... Multihulls, Boardsailors, etc screaming- Submitted by Clif Kewley 
• Decode Hull ID Numbers  -  How to decode the info in a boat Hull ID number. 
• Steady Crew -  Crew wanted or Wanting to crew - Here is a place to make it happen  - Submitted by Dennis Peck
• Sailing Breezes Online Magazine -  It has an "up North" flavor but there is a lot of interesting stuff 
• Seamaster Sailing  -  Video documenting America's Cup Preparation( 11 1/2 min video )
• Florida Beach Safety -  Free 70 Page E-book about being safe from Florida Coastal Hazzards  
• Sail Blogs  -  Have a sailing adventure to share - Cruising, Racing, Re-fitting ?  Blog it here for free.
• Red Tide Status -  Florida Red Tide - Current Status Statewide Information
• Sharks !   - Everyone's fear- Sharks. All about sharks in Florida.
• Weather Underground Interactive Star Chart  -   See stars at Lat 26.9119/Lon 82.049 (Punta Gorda) 
• Scuttlebutt Video of the week -  Horrors of the Deep Video on Lake St. Clare.  - Submitted by Bill Dixon
• Sailing Crash Video -  First you're looking really cool & then ... CRASH!  - 34 sec Small Boat Video
• Mote Marine Laboratory -  Check out their Sea Turtle Sighting program for Charlotte Harbor
• Outboard Electric Corp -  How about an electric outboard engine ?
• Nautical Flags -  The International Maritime Signal Flag System
• Tinkerbelle -  Online read about the smallest boat ever to cross the Atlantic nonstop  
• Gulf Stream Under threat -  Click the "next" button at the bottom of the new page graphic to see the slideshow
• Boca Grande Lighthouse  -  Interesting Info about Boca Grande Light
• 10,000 Boat Names -  Most popular sailboat names - Database of 24,375 sailboat names 
• Documentation Name Query -  USCG Vessel Documentation Name Data Base
• Tide Slide -  Interesting boating product that works with the tide
• Learn the knots -  A place to learn some knots
• Glossary of Sailing Terms -  So's the lubbers'll know what us Salts is talkin' about - Submitted by Jerry Haller
• Sail Jazz Article -  The Anatomy of a Bad Decision
• Interface to the Planet -  See the bottom of an area you want to sail - free for 7 days - Submitted by Dennis Peck 
• 1-800 Flags -  Need a courtesy Flag ???
• Red Tide Report -  Up to date Red Tide Report - Submitted by Bill Dixon
• Waterside Car Rescue -  Car rescue in the UK. (Link brought here from PGSC Home Page by PGSC Webmaster)
• Our Restless Tides -  What causes tides - Submitted by Bill Dixon (2005 Vice Commodore ) 
• Nautical Origins -  Nautical Origins of some common expressions 
• The Offical U.S. Time   -   Submitted by Mary & Bill Dixon
• Everything about Sailing  -  The name says it all. - Submitted by George Benson
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