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Dark Labs | Crack Barbarian | 25 ServingsReal pump basics with a straight up beast mode stim stack Dark Labs Crack Barbarian Edition is a straight up, fully labeled high stim pre workout that sticks to one simple idea: back up real workout support with a seriously stacked stim blend for guys who want that rush, better mood, sharp focus, and drive to train hardnot just a caffeine buzz. Unlike a lot of 'extreme' pre workouts that are basically stim overloads with weak pump add ons, this one

Real pump basics with a straight-up beast-mode stim stack

Dark Labs Crack Barbarian Edition is a straight-up, fully labeled high-stim pre-workout that sticks to one simple idea: back up real workout support with a seriously stacked stim blend for guys who want that rush, better mood, sharp focus, and drive to train hard—not just a caffeine buzz. Unlike a lot of 'extreme' pre-workouts that are basically stim overloads with weak pump add-ons, this one grounds it all with solid doses like 6,000mg citrulline malate (2:1) and 3,200mg beta-alanine.

The pump and stamina start with 6g citrulline malate, a dose that's right in the sweet spot for boosting nitric oxide and workout performance. Citrulline boosts arginine levels better than taking arginine straight up since it skips a lot of breakdown in your body, leading to more nitric oxide, wider blood vessels, better flow, and oxygen to your muscles. You'll feel a fuller pump, push more reps, and avoid that flat vibe that hits when high-stims ignore blood flow. Beta-alanine at 3.2g is the standard daily amount to bump up carnosine in your muscles, which fights off acid buildup during tough sets. Right away, you might get those tingles. After 2-4 weeks of steady use, it helps hold off that deep burn that cuts sets short.

Agmatine sulfate at 1,000mg ramps up the pump even more. Agmatine helps with nitric oxide signals and blood flow in ways that pair great with citrulline, not just copy it. Alpha GPC is in at 500mg as a 50% material, giving you about 250mg real Alpha GPC—a solid nootropic dose for acetylcholine support, better mind-muscle link, and focused movements. N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine at 500mg is included

DL Crack Barbarian by Dark Labs contains 6000mg Citrulline Malate (2:1), a effective dose for training performance and pump.

Key Highlights

  • 6,000mg Citrulline Malate (2:1) — this is a legit dose that actually does something, not just for show. Citrulline ramps up arginine and nitric oxide better than straight arginine, leading to wider veins, better blood flow, and that full, lasting pump serious lifters love in a good pre-workout.
  • 3,200mg Beta-Alanine — the go-to daily amount to build muscle carnosine. That's key because carnosine fights acid buildup in high-intensity sets, helping you push through the burn in longer reps or packed workouts.
  • 1,000mg Agmatine Sulfate — a solid dose for pump help that works alongside citrulline without overlapping. Agmatine boosts nitric oxide signals and blood flow, adding more congestion and muscle fullness to your sessions.
  • 412.5mg Total Caffeine from Two Sources — 300mg anhydrous plus 225mg caffeine citrate. They use citrate for a quick kick and anhydrous for steady energy, so it ramps up faster than single-caffeine options.
  • 250mg DMHA — that's higher than the usual 150-200mg, showing this is a heavy-hitter. DMHA brings intense energy, mood lift, and pushes your pain tolerance, but real studies are slim, so know your limits.
  • 500mg Eria Jarensis Extract — a big dose for this type of thing, which is why it feels so mood-boosting and engaging. It gives that happy, driven feel way beyond basic caffeine pre-workouts.
  • 750mg Beta-Phenylethylamine — here for quick mood and drive boosts. PEA hits fast but doesn't last long, so they pair it with hordenine and naringin to stretch it out and make the whole ride better.
  • 500mg Alpha GPC (50%) — gives about 250mg actual Alpha GPC for brain support. It's enough to sharpen focus, coordination, and mind-muscle connection in a stim-packed pre-workout, even if it's not the max dose.

DL Crack Barbarian by Dark Labs contains 6000mg Citrulline Malate (2:1), a effective dose for training performance and pump.

Who Is This For?

  • Serious bodybuilders in grind mode who need more than a heart-rate boost. The 6g citrulline malate and 1g agmatine deliver pump and fullness for volume work, while stacked stims keep intensity up from compounds to isolations.
  • Powerbuilders doing marathon sessions with heavy lifts into accessory overload. 3.2g beta-alanine helps buffer repeats, and dual caffeine plus DMHA keeps you going strong past the half-hour mark.
  • Guys comfy with 400mg+ caffeine who want more. It's not just caffeine; DMHA, eria jarensis, halostachine, hordenine, and alpha-yohimbine make it way punchier than basic stuff.
  • Lifters who dig mood lifts and laser focus as much as pumps. Beta-PEA, eria jarensis, caffeine, and Alpha GPC make sessions feel urgent, immersive, and mentally on point, not just wired.
  • Competitive types or early birds wanting a top-tier pre-hit with full disclosure. Fast citrate plus anhydrous and stims give a quick buildup for feeling it before your first real set.
  • Folks bulking or cutting who like appetite curb and max drive. The stim profile often kills hunger and amps motivation, handy when you need to crush it no matter what.

How to Use

If you're new to this or not used to heavy stims, start with half a scoop. A full one packs 412.5mg caffeine plus extras, so base it on what you can handle, not bravado. Take it 20-30 minutes pre-training; that fits the quick citrate hit while letting the full stims build. Shake one scoop in 8-12 ounces cold water for even mix—better than stirring. Empty stomach makes it hit faster and stronger; food can dull it. Don't mix with coffee, energy drinks, stim burners, or other DMHA/yohimbine stuff unless you know your body well. It teams up nice with creatine, electrolytes, and intra carbs for performance without more stims. Stim tolerance builds fast, so cycle it for tough days, not daily. Keep it sealed cool and dry to avoid clumping.

What to Expect

Minutes 0-10: it settles fast, especially without a big meal, with early stim signs popping up. Minutes 10-20: caffeine citrate starts working, beta-alanine might tingle, and you go from 'drank it' to 'feeling it.' Minutes 20-40: that's the peak ramp, where dual caffeine, DMHA, eria, PEA, and alpha-yohimbine bring the rush, focus, mood boost, and training fire. Minutes 40-90: it stays strong, with citrulline and agmatine holding blood flow while stims keep you alert and intense. Days 1-7: stim effects hit right away, but beta-alanine is just starting to load carnosine. Weeks 2-4: buffering gets better, showing in tougher reps and volume, but watch stim tolerance if you're using it a lot.

Key Ingredients

  • Citrulline Malate (2:1) — 6000mg — Clinical-dose pump and blood-flow support for harder training
  • Agmatine Sulfate — 1000mg — Reinforces pump, fullness, and blood-flow signaling during sessions
  • Caffeine Anhydrous + Caffeine Citrate — Fast-rising, high-output energy from dual caffeine delivery
  • 2-Aminoisoheptane — 250mg — Intense central drive and hardcore pre-workout stimulation
  • Eria Jarensis Extract — 500mg — Mood-elevating focus for a more immersive training state
  • Beta Phenylethylamine — 750mg — Fast-hitting mood lift and immediate training urgency
  • Alpha GPC (50%) — 500mg — Cholinergic support for sharper focus and mind-muscle connection
  • N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine — 500mg — Stress-resilient focus support inside an aggressive stim formula
  • Naringin — 25mg — Bioavailability support to strengthen and extend the formula

DL Crack Barbarian by Dark Labs contains 6000mg Citrulline Malate (2:1), a effective dose for training performance and pump.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much caffeine is in Crack Barbarian Edition per scoop?

One full scoop provides 300mg caffeine anhydrous plus 225mg caffeine citrate, which yields 412.5mg total caffeine. That is before accounting for the fact that the formula also includes other stimulants like DMHA, alpha-yohimbine, halostachine, hordenine, and eria jarensis, so the perceived intensity is greater than the caffeine number alone suggests.

Is Dark Labs Crack Barbarian Edition suitable for beginners?

No. This is an advanced high-stim pre-workout built for experienced users with established tolerance to aggressive stimulant formulas. Even at one scoop, the combination of 412.5mg caffeine, 250mg DMHA, and alpha-yohimbine makes it far too intense for most beginners.

Why does this formula include both caffeine anhydrous and caffeine citrate?

Caffeine citrate is absorbed quickly and helps create a faster onset, while caffeine anhydrous provides the larger backbone of total stimulation. Using both forms is a common strategy in hard-hitting pre-workouts to create a quicker rise in energy without relying on one single caffeine source.

Will I feel beta-alanine tingles from this product?

Probably. The formula contains 3,200mg beta-alanine, which is the standard daily dose associated with paresthesia in many users. The tingling is harmless for most healthy adults and reflects acute nerve-related sensation, while the real performance benefit comes from long-term carnosine loading over repeated use.

Is the pump side of this formula actually strong, or is it mostly stimulants?

For a high-stim product, the pump support is legitimately respectable. You get 6,000mg citrulline malate and 1,000mg agmatine sulfate, which is enough to provide real blood-flow support and help offset the 'vasoconstricted' feel that can happen in heavily adrenergic formulas.

Can I stack Crack Barbarian Edition with a fat burner or energy drink?

That is generally a bad idea unless you are extremely experienced and fully aware of your tolerance. This formula already includes 412.5mg caffeine plus DMHA, alpha-yohimbine, hordenine, halostachine, and other stimulants, so adding more stimulation can increase the risk of excessive heart rate, anxiety, and poor tolerance.

Should I use a full scoop right away?

No. Start with half a scoop to assess tolerance, especially because the formula contains multiple stimulants beyond caffeine. Many users underestimate how much stronger the combined profile feels compared with a standard 300mg caffeine pre-workout.

How often should I use this pre-workout?

Most experienced users are better off reserving it for their hardest sessions rather than taking it every training day. Beta-alanine benefits from consistency, but stimulant tolerance to caffeine and the other CNS actives can climb quickly if you use a formula this aggressive too often.

What does the 500mg Alpha GPC (50%) really provide?

Because the raw material is standardized to 50%, 500mg of Alpha GPC (50%) yields about 250mg actual Alpha GPC. That is a useful dose for cholinergic support and focus, though not a maximal nootropic dose.

Does the formula use a proprietary blend?

No. Every active ingredient and dose is disclosed on the label, including the stimulants most likely to affect tolerability. That is a real advantage in a category where many hardcore pre-workouts still hide exact amounts.

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Mr. Douglas
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The Best Book on the Creation-Evolution Debate
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“The book The Evolution of Adam is an accessible study of the hermeneutical issues involved in reading Genesis and Paul on Adam in view of evolution.” - Peter Enns In my opinion The Evolution of Adam by Peter Enns is the best book available on the evolution versus creation debate because it goes right to the heart of the matter. Christians grossly misunderstand the creation stories in Genesis because they read them from a modern point of view. The first part of the book deals with Adam in Genesis. The second part of the book deals with Paul's Adam in Romans. The book is short and very well written for the popular audience. PART 1 ADAM IN GENESIS Many stories in the Old Testament have parallels with other Ancient Near Eastern stories. The Adam story is no different as it has strong similarities to Atrahasis. If I may quote Enns, “Israel's creation story was written to say something about their place in the world and the God they worshiped. To think that the Israelites, alone among all other ancient peoples, were interested in (or capable of) giving some definitive, quasi-scientific, account of human origins is an absurd logic. And to read the story of Adam and Eve as if it were set up to so such a thing is simply wrongheaded. It strains credulity to think that, of all the ancient peoples with origins stories, Israel alone escaped this story-telling mentality and gave us something approximating 'history' or 'science' in the modern sense.” The Evolution of Adam shows conclusively that, “the Adam story in Genesis is part of Israel’s literature of national and religious self-definition, not the origin of humanity.” The Adam story is not concerned with human origins as most Christians assume. Adam is Israel. Israel’s history as a nation can be broken down as follows:   1. Israel is “created” by God at the exodus through a cosmic battle (gods are defeated and the Red Sea is “divided”);   2. The Israelites are given Canaan to inhabit, a lush land flowing with milk and honey;   3. They remain in the land as long as they obey the Mosaic law;   4. They persist in a pattern of disobedience and are exiled to Babylon. Israel’s history parallels Adam’s drama in Genesis:   1. Adam is created in Genesis 2 after the taming of chaos in Genesis 1;   2. Adam is placed in a lush garden;   3. Law (not to eat of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil) is given as a stipulation for remaining in the garden;   4. Adam and Eve disobey and are exiled. PART 2 PAUL'S ADAM Paul’s use of the Adam story, like Paul’s other uses of the Old Testament, is marked by creativity and the prior conviction that Jesus is God’s unexpected solution to a universal plight. Enns' summary of Paul's Adam in Romans 5:12-21 is as follows: 1. Adam is hardly mentioned in the Old Testament. 2. Some see Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David as “new Adams.” Paul represents Jesus as a new Adam. 3. The Fall of man is not taught in the Old Testament. 4. The Fall of man is not taught in the Garden scene. The imputation of Adam’s sin is not taught in the garden story. 5. The Adam/Jesus Parallel in Romans 5 is both clear and not so clear. What does Paul mean when he says that through Adam’s sin, “death came to all, because all sinned.” One might have expected Paul to say, “because Adam sinned” (death is Adam’s fault). 6. Paul’s Jesus/Adam parallel does not stem from a “plain reading” of Genesis. It is selective and theologically driven. The Book of Romans is not about personal salvation, but about the Jew/Gentile relationship. 7. Paul was an ancient man and he had an ancient view of human origins. 8. Paul used the Old Testament in creative ways that violate the grammatical-historical-contextual approach. So he could be doing the same with Adam. 9. Adam was used creatively in Second Temple Jewish literature (Paul’s contemporaries). CONCLUSION Evolution and creation are not in conflict because the early chapters of Genesis have nothing to do with HOW God created the world or the first humans. Therefore science can be studied freely for what it is and the Old Testament can be understood as ancient Israel's story. If I may quote Enns again, “The root of the conflict over evolution and creation for many Christians is not scientific or even theological, but group identity and fear of losing what it offers. The challenge of evolution is here to stay, and its effect on how Christians read Genesis and Paul must be addressed deliberately.” “Evangelicals tend to focus on how to protect the Bible against the attacks of evolution. The real challenge before them is to reorient their expectation of what the story of Adam and Eve is actually prepared to deliver.” If you are looking to solve the evolution-creation debate in your mind then the Evolution of Adam is the book to read. Evolution and creation are both true. God created through evolution. The Bible is not a modern science book.
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William M. Victor
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 4
Thoughtful book on the purpose of the Creation accounts
Format: Paperback
This book provides a very good introduction into how the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) was most likely formed. It takes very seriously the environment that may have shaped the Pentateuch. It also provides a good primer into how Paul read the Hebrew Bible: through the lens of the death and resurrection of Jesus. If the reader of the Bible understands the purpose behind the creation narratives then there appears to be less conflict with scientific explanations for the origins of the universe and even humanity. I was expecting this book to do something that Enns never claims he was setting out to do, that is give an alternative understanding of the origins of sin and death while taking Paul's account in Romans 5 seriously. Enns claims that Paul interpreted the Adam story in a way that he interpreted other accounts of the Hebrew Bible, through a Christological lens but with little regard to historical context. To Enns, Paul was a man of his time and just because Paul, a man uninformed by scientific explanations of the universe, understood Adam as a historical person doesn't mean those of us who are informed need to see it the same way. Enns values Paul's Christocentric lens on the Hebrew Bible, but comes just short of calling Paul wrong on his understanding of the origin of sin and death. If you are working through the issue of integration/synthesizing scientific thoughts on the origins of the universe and humanity (as well as trying to come to grips with the purpose of the Creation accounts in Genesis) this book will serve you well. If you are expecting Enns to provide that integration/synthesis for you, you will be disappointed.
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Mark A. Chenoweth
Grantham, US
★★★★★ 5
Enns' view of Adam will eventually dominate in the Evangelical academy
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For years and years on end, I have been fascinated with trying to make Adam and Eve line up with evolution. I took a bunch of positions that I knew were ad-hoc but I didn't know what else to do at the time. One thing I couldn't figure out was why Genesis 1-3 seemed to be completely symbolic, yet Paul seemed to interpret it so literally. I read through Genesis 1-3 again and again and again. I picked up commentary after commentary. But the commentaries I read (other than Claus Westermann's-which is fantastic)seemed to make arbitrary jumps between interpreting the Adam story literally and symbolically. The attempts to literally interpret the story seemed to stem from a desire to stay faithful to Paul's reading of the story rather than from a desire to be faithful to the Genesis text. But shouldn't how Paul interprets the story be the final word on Adam for Christians? This is what The Evolution of Adam deals with. Paul's interpretation of the story in Romans and 1 Corinthians seemed to be a strange re-reading of the story...one that is overly literal. A talking snake? God walking in the garden? Every good Christian knows God doesn't have a body. So why in the world did Paul read this story so literally? It's this that Enns tries to answer. He shows us that Paul didn't intend to give us a historical critical exegesis of Genesis. Maybe Paul thought Adam was a literal person, maybe he didn't. This is beside the point. Enns shows that Paul was doing some pastoral reshaping of the Adam story along the lines of 2nd Temple Judaism to highlight the significance of Christ's death and resurrection. According to Enns' the "authorial intent" of Genesis 2 and 3 was of very little significance to Paul. Even if Paul knew (and there's good reason to believe he did) that Genesis doesn't indicate that Adam's sin has a universal effect on all humanity, he probably would have used the Adam story in the exact same way. Why? Because it was the best way to explain how Christ put Jews and Gentiles on an "equal footing." For Paul, Christ came first. Anything that could help explain the significance of Christ, even if that meant reshaping OT testament passages from their original "authorial intent," was fair game for Paul. And as Enns shows, it was also fair game for Paul's contemporaries. As Christians, we know we are sinners because we have a savior, not because Adam sinned. In the words of world-renowned Patristics professor and Eastern Orthodox scholar, John Behr, "We should not begin with a claim to know ourselves as sinful and then find a savior who corresponds to what we think our problems are...Christ provides the diagnosis of our condition and simultaneously provides the remedy." Enns' suggestions for the evolution debate are controversial among evangelicals, although they seem to be accepted by many Eastern Orthodox and Catholic academics today. Evangelicalism is a bit behind. Enns' book will provide for much discussion and will inflame reformed Evangenical fundamentalists like Albert Mohler. But his suggestions will ultimately be accepted by the majority of evangelical theologians in the next 100 or so years. I'm fairly sure of this. Although I'm Eastern Orthodox, Peter Enns' book is thoroughly orthodox, excellently argued, pastorally sensitive and ultimately game-changing for the Evangelical world. And although it seems many Orthodox are already talking Enns' game, to my knowledge, no one has written a book on the subject that actually tackles all the sticky exegetical issues. So Enns' book transcends the Protestant/Catholic/Orthodox divide. One thing Enns did leave out is what to do with the genealogies in scripture that mention Adam. If you are interested in a discussion of these, check out Daniel Harlow's article online entitled "After Adam: Reading Genesis in an Age of Evolutionary Science."
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AlbMonk
Alexandria, US
★★★★★ 5
Opened My Eyes to a New View
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Excellent book. Entirely changed the way that I have looked at the origins debate. I have been a lifelong literal creationist for most of my Christian life. But, in recent years I have begun to question this view and look a bit closer at how evolution could in fact be reconciled with the creation story. And, this book has most certainly helped with this journey. "The Evolution of Adam" is broken up into two major parts with each part broken up into several more detailed subsets: 1) Genesis: An Ancient Story of Israelite Self-definition; 2) Understanding Paul's Adam. It is from these two parts where Enns believes he can establish an understanding about the Genesis story, Adam, and where evolution could fit into the story. Using textual criticism, Enns makes numerous conclusions based on both biblical and extra-biblical resources. Here are just a few that I have observed: 1) The Genesis account is NOT a book about origins, but a wisdom book about Israel's identity as a chosen people. Never did the Jewish people claim or believe Genesis was about the origins of the world and humanity. 2) Enns also surmises that Genesis was likely written post-exilic by the prophet Ezra at a time when Israel had lost its identity in Babylonian captivity and were seeking a renewed national identity that had been lost. 3) The Genesis creation story closely resembles numerous other creation stories of Israel's neighboring cultures (i.e. Atrahasis, Enuma Elish, Gilgamesh). 4) That Adam was a proto-type of Israel (i.e. loved by God, disobeys Gods command, and suffers the consequences, exiled from the garden/Babylon). 5) That Paul's Adam was explained in the context of 1st century Judaism and was using Adam as a mere metaphor and example of spiritual death for both Jews and gentile alike. 6) Adam could have possibly been the first homo-sapien that became aware of his spiritual nature, but hominids could have existed prior to Adam. 7) Nowhere in the Old Testament and Jewish history was Adam known to be the conduit for which sin became an inherited nature passed on to all of mankind. Where I think this book is lacking is where evolution comes into play. Enns spends most of his time breaking down and dissecting the creation story, but spends very little time building up the evolution process and how it fits in. Nevertheless, we cannot dismiss the science of evolution at the expense of taking the creation/Adam account literally. There is wiggle room in these two ideologies to allow for both God's divine creation and scientific evolution. Great book. Must be read with an open mind. If you hold firmly to creationism and believe it to be the ONLY way, then this book is likely not for you. But, if you are open to the possibility that Genesis is not a scientific book about human origins, then you may find this to be quite good. Enns speaks in such a way that this book is not too academic and easy enough for the average layman to understand. it is highly recommended.
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West Virginia Born
Omaha, US
★★★★★ 5
Very insightful
Format: Paperback
I am a materialistic atheist and I liked this book a lot. Perhaps that is why Peter Enns lost his teaching position! I certainly would not agree with Enns on his religious views but I found his scholarship & willingness to stray from closed-minded literalism refreshing. I learned quite a bit about Paul and his modus operandi in dealing with OT passages. I was presented a way of thinking about Genesis that transcended "it's just a metaphor" or "its just an ancient myth". Basically, my take home messages were 1) the Bible was compiled in its final form during exilic/post-exilic times though it contains some much older material 2) the OT was written as a means of self-definition & self-explanation for the Jewish people after the trauma of exile 3) the Bible is "incarnational", meaning both divine & human (those who demand it be free of its chronological & cultural milieu are being unreasonable) 4) God can "inspire" by stooping to our level & it's unwise to tell God what he can & can't do in terms of revelation 5) the Bible has no intent to be scientific and historical in early Genesis 6) Paul is a bigger obstacle to accepting evolution to many Christians than Genesis 7) by tying Adam & Eve to original sin & origin of death, Paul re-shapes/reinterprets the story in a way that seems foreign to OT writers 8) rejecting evolution means rejecting Pauline theology for many and 9) Paul, who also re-writes OT meaning in Abraham (faith vrs law; "seed(s)", uses Adam to put Jew and gentile on equal footing in needing grace/Christ's sacrifice/obedience for salvation. Christ, as second Adam, undoes damage of first Adam for ALL (Jew & gentile) willing to accept the gift of grace. Paul uses midrash/pesher arguments for his Christological interpretations with "creative engagement" of OT texts. Again, while Enns and I probably have very little common ground for agreement, I appreciated the book & was struck by this passage at the end: "...the light of science does not shine with equal brightness in every corner. There is mystery. There is transcendence. By faith I believe that the Christian story has deep access to a reality that materialism cannot provide and cannot be expected to know. That is a confession of faith, I readily admit, but when it comes to accessing ultimate reality, we are all in the same boat, materialistic atheists included: at some point we must trust in something or someone beyond logic and evidence, even if it is to declare that there is nothing beyond what we see." While I wouldn't agree totally with that statement, it strikes me as very honest, sincere & open-minded. Good book whether you agree or disagree with it.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2012

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