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+# ------------------------------------------------                       SUBJECT AREA
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DETAIL AREA
+
+# Please enter a subject that is not longer than 50 characters.
+# If you enter a detailed description, each line should not be longer
+# than 72 characters. Break the line as soon as you reach this limit.