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WHERE 
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ORDER BY 
  cscart_discussion_posts.timestamp DESC 
LIMIT 
  0, 10

Query time 0.00043

JSON explain

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Result

post_id thread_id name timestamp user_id ip_address status email message rating_value
120229 38712 Tara Lu 1472623080 0 98.238.243.197 A Replaced an old light by the garage/ over the driveway and added a new one so we have lights on both sides of the driveway. With the dusk to dawn sensor, it is perfect. Several neighbors have inquired. We ordered two more in a slightly smaller size-one for the side garage door and one for the front door. Adequate light, cast mostly down but spread out far enough to make good but not overly bright light. Paired with dimmable LED bulb. 5
101867 38712 David Goodrich 1422828300 0 50.174.224.228 A The light looks great over my outdoor BBQ. Excellent Quality. 5