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		<title>Roofs For All Seasons</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:19:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Handy Man</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Good roofing is unquestionably essential to all homes.  If you&#8217;re living in the Northwest area of the U.S., chances are you&#8217;ve been accustomed to wet, windy and frequently unpredictable weather conditions that require even greater diligence when installing your roofing.
Known by some as the FourSeasons roofers of Bothell, Edmonds and various other counties of Washington, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Good roofing is unquestionably essential to all homes.  If you&#8217;re living in the Northwest area of the U.S., chances are you&#8217;ve been accustomed to wet, windy and frequently unpredictable weather conditions that require even greater diligence when installing your roofing.</p>
<p>Known by some as the <a href="http://www.fourseasonsroof.com/ourprocess.php">FourSeasons roofers of Bothell, Edmonds</a> and various other counties of Washington, Four Season Roofing stands proud as a provider of quality residential roof systems.  This <a href="http://www.fourseasonsroof.com/">Bellevue roofing company</a> specializes in roofing installation and remodeling services  that take account of both your particular needs and budget.</p>
<p>Whether you&#8217;re in Shonomish,  Everett or <a href="http://www.fourseasonsroof.com/warranties.php">Mulkiteo roofing warranties</a> are offered, apart from regular installation and remodelling.   Check their website now if you live anywhere near those areas and have Four Seasons do your roofing work.</p>
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		<title>Hot Tub Covers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:56:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Handy Man</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Having a hot tub perched right on your backyard seems like a really nice perk. I&#8217;ve never enjoyed one but have thought about it.  If you do, you&#8217;ll want to keep it clean from airborne debris, whether dust, falling leaves or wayward insects.  I know I wouldn&#8217;t want to jump in there with those things [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Having a hot tub perched right on your backyard seems like a really nice perk. I&#8217;ve never enjoyed one but have thought about it.  If you do, you&#8217;ll want to keep it clean from airborne debris, whether dust, falling leaves or wayward insects.  I know I wouldn&#8217;t want to jump in there with those things floating around.</p>
<p>With winter season just months away, it may be a good idea to begin considering finding sufficient covers for your hot tub, if you do happen to have one situated outdoors.  The Cover Guy has some of the finest <a href="http://www.thecoverguy.com/">hot tub covers</a> I&#8217;ve ever seen with various layers of stress protection to withstand the onslaught of winter season.</p>
<p>Imagine stepping out into your snow-covered yard, flipping the <a href="http://www.thecoverguy.com/store/cover.php">hot tub cover</a> up and diving right in to soak in some warm water - just like a scene out of a movie.  With The Cover Guy&#8217;s top-of-the-line hot tub and <a href="http://www.thecoverguy.com/">spa covers</a>, it&#8217;s guaranteed.</p>
<p>Visit their site now and see the product line they have to offer - replacement covers, different types of lifters and various accessories, all geared towards providing you with the best hot tub experience.  Sample your desired picks online with their custom spa cover building software so you can get a virtual look at what you&#8217;re getting before ordering it.</p>
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		<title>Liven Up Your Bathroom With Accessories</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:31:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Handy Man</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Bathroom accessories do more than just serve useful functions.  People simply don&#8217;t give it just due.
Accessories can really liven up your bathroom.  That soap dish could do more than just hold that 3oz sludge of processed human fat.  That mirror could do so much more for your ambience than just show you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bathroom accessories do more than just serve useful functions.  People simply don&#8217;t give it just due.</p>
<p>Accessories can really liven up your bathroom.  That soap dish could do more than just hold that 3oz sludge of processed human fat.  That mirror could do so much more for your ambience than just show you back your freshly-washed face.  Think creatively while looking at bathroom accessories or even other <a href="http://www.quickietools.com/homedics-illuminated-rock-garden-relaxation-fountain/">home accessories</a> and you just might come up with some cool new ideas.  Here&#8217;s a few:</p>
<p>1. Colorful Towels</p>
<p>If your bathroom is clad in one of those generic neutral tones - white , beige and similar shades - colorful towels can change its look immensely.    A color-filled selection of towels draped across the hangers can bring liveliness to your otherwise bland surroundings.  Make sure to get good quality towels though- you don&#8217;t want those cheap ones that leaves colorful strands of fabric across your face.  Eeek!</p>
<p>2. Curtain Calls</p>
<p>Shower curtains come in a wide variety of patterns and colors and can change your bathroom&#8217;s mood in drastic ways.  You can turn it comedic with Disney patterns featuring Goofy or formal with exquisite emblems.  Use fabric shower curtains for a refined tone and vinyl for a more informal atmosphere.</p>
<p>3. Art</p>
<p>You do know you can hang art on the bathroom walls, right? I, myself, have a Von Dutch pinstripe print and a Robt Williams print adorning my walls, framed in water-proof linings of course.</p>
<p>Think Different</p>
<p>There are 1000s of ways to differentiate your bathroom from the generic design common to many homes.  Why not spend a couple of hours and make it happen with simple bathroom accessories?</p>
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		<title>Lots Of Home Repairs Needed? Think Cash.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:58:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Handy Man</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Repair Tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When you have a ton of pending tasks piled on your home repair list, you know you need cash.  Busted plumbing?  Flooded basement? Broken dishwasher?  Unless you have home warranty, you&#8217;re probably thumbing through the pockets of your jeans on the laundry pile trying to scrape up enough cash to get it fixed.   While screaming [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you have a ton of pending tasks piled on your home repair list, you know you need cash.  Busted plumbing?  Flooded basement? Broken dishwasher?  Unless you have home warranty, you&#8217;re probably thumbing through the pockets of your jeans on the laundry pile trying to scrape up enough cash to get it fixed.   While screaming is a natural reaction, it&#8217;s hardly the best nor the most effective.</p>
<p>You need some spending money to cover those repairs, whether you do them amateurishly yourself or hire a contractor who supposedly knows what he&#8217;s doing.  I usually keep an emergency fund ready for easy access in case one of these things occur.  So should you.  If that advice came too late and you don&#8217;t have a backup fund in place, please do yourself a favor and don&#8217;t visit one of those payday lenders advertising to people in need of home fixups - they&#8217;ll bleed you open worse than a missed hammer swing right to your big toe.</p>
<p>In case you&#8217;re getting antsy waiting for a solution, keep the faith.  I&#8217;m building up to a feasible alternative here so just wait.</p>
<p>Ever wondered if there is any possible way you can get <a href="http://www.thinkcash.com/">cash loans</a> as fast and convenient as online payday loans without all the accompanying hassle of those pain-inducing charges and dizzying interest rates?  If you &#8220;think cash&#8221;, you just might find one.</p>
<p>Yes, Think Cash lets you borrow anywhere from $250 to $2500 without the long approval process of conventional loans and none of the predatory practices of more unscrupulous financial sources.  With rates up to 75% lower than your friendly neighborhood cash advance stores, Think Cash can help you fix up your home without leading you down the path of financial disdain.  Money is wired into your account within the next business day, providing for a real emergency funding solution for those home repair requirements that just can&#8217;t wait another week before being attended to.</p>
<p><strong>Better Terms</strong></p>
<p>Not only do you get friendlier interest rates, you get more flexible terms than the standard 15-day cutoff.  Think Cash allows <a href="http://www.thinkcash.com/installment-loans.aspx">installment loans</a> that you can settle based on terms that are easiest for you - there are several payment options that may suit you better than the standard two-week terms offered with regular cash advance loans.</p>
<p>Visit Think Cash now to learn more about this helpful service and find out what amount you can qualify for if you decide to apply for a loan today.</p>
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		<title>The Comfortable Chair</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:39:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Handy Man</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Whenever I plop down on the computer to write one of these blog posts or just to work on the pile of to-do&#8217;s I have lined up, I thank my wife for getting me a comfy reclining work chair.  Believe it or not, I used to attend to my computer duties while sitting on a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whenever I plop down on the computer to write one of these blog posts or just to work on the pile of to-do&#8217;s I have lined up, I thank my wife for getting me a comfy reclining work chair.  Believe it or not, I used to attend to my computer duties while sitting on a spare wooden chair I lifted out of our dining set - not the best help for my tired neck and slowly aging back.  While I doubt my chair can be as good as any of the ones featured on Designer Seating, it has still done a lot for me, even though the upholsters are starting to show wear.</p>
<p>As for Designer Seating&#8217;s line, I want my next work chair to be as good as those.  They exclusively offer  <a href="http://www.designer-seating.com">HAG chairs</a> - quite possibly the most ergonomically advanced  seating apparatus for office settings in the market today.  The site is chock-full of information for those looking to learn more about these fabulous seating furniture, including detailed product descriptions, pictures and videos.  They also devote a section of the site to different HAG spare parts, including replacement upholsteries, that are available from their offline office - great for those who have already invested in one of these chairs.</p>
<p>Naturally, they carry the <a href="http://www.designer-seating.com">Capisco chair</a>, HAG&#8217;s award-winning concept that adorns the rooms of the world&#8217;s most creative offices.   My favorite chair in their line is definitely the H09 with its classy look and executive feel.  Perfect for feeling corporate while wearing paint-stained jeans and ripped shirts in my home office <img src='http://www.quickietools.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> !  If you&#8217;re interested in a HAG chair, you can contact Designer Seating and ask to try them out - yes, they offer a free trial for all the chairs in their line so you&#8217;ll know exactly what you&#8217;re buying!</p>
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		<title>Get The Best Home Insurance Available</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:11:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Handy Man</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Regardless of how much you know about repairing and rebuilding problem areas of the house, it cannot be overemphasized how important a role having adequate home insurance plays.  Quite frankly, tragedy can happen in the most unexpected time.   If you want to truly safeguard your assets and protect your home, a quality home insurance plan [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Regardless of how much you know about repairing and rebuilding problem areas of the house, it cannot be overemphasized how important a role having adequate home insurance plays.  Quite frankly, tragedy can happen in the most unexpected time.   If you want to truly safeguard your assets and protect your home, a quality home insurance plan needs to be in place.  Home insurance will not only protect you from total loss when disaster occurs, it can help you recover losses from damaged properties and appliances as well as stave off incurring further liability when accidents occur inside your home while other parties are in it.</p>
<p>As with other insurance offerings, online is the best place to go for comparing offers and securing the best available rate you can get.  For UK homeowners, this  <a href="http://www.homeinsurance.org.uk/">home insurance</a> website offers the best place to find quotes and additional information when trying to secure coverage.  They have a wealth of information available on the site - tips, advice, calculators and free quotes.  Whether you&#8217;re looking to insure the actual home, its contents or both, they have the best quotes available anywhere.  Best of all, it&#8217;s all automated - no annoying reps calling you and no agents pressuring you into closing the deal.  You can truly evaluate the best offers in the privacy of your own home.</p>
<p>Spend a short time on the website and you can have all your questions answered.  Want to know how to lower your insurance premiums?  They teach you how to do it.   What items should you look for in the quotes to ensure that you get the best deal?  They outline the exact terms to look for and how to take them into consideration.   It&#8217;s one of the most helpful sites I&#8217;ve seen in the industry and should prove a big help for people researching insurance information even if you&#8217;re not from the UK.</p>
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		<title>Comprehensive Duct Cleaning Equipment Catalog</title>
		<link>http://www.quickietools.com/comprehensive-duct-cleaning-equipment-catalog/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:42:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Handy Man</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Indoor air pollution is a serious concern.  With all the coverage the issue is getting,  many are now resorting having their air ducts cleaned and treated. Not all homes need to have their air ducts cleaned, however.   If your air ducts are relatively free from molds, vermins, insects, dusts and debris, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Indoor air pollution is a serious concern.  With all the coverage the issue is getting,  many are now resorting having their air ducts cleaned and treated. Not all homes need to have their air ducts cleaned, however.   If your air ducts are relatively free from molds, vermins, insects, dusts and debris, you might want to leave professional cleaning alone for the meantime and focus on securing it from pollutants.  When you need to get work done, however, it might pay to familiarize yourself with the tools and equipment the air duct cleaners will be working with.  Chances are, quite a few of the <a href="http://www.heatsealequipment.com">air duct cleaning</a> services in your area get their supplies from Heat Seal Equipment.</p>
<p>Heat Seal Equipment&#8217;s website offer sale and lease of their own brand of high-grade duct cleaning tools and equipment.  Don&#8217;t let the simplicity of the home page fool you.  They carry some of the most comprehensive inventory, including truck mounts, <a href="http://www.heatsealequipment.com">duct cleaning vacuum</a>, fittings and much more.</p>
<p>A few clicks into the inside pages will reveal concise listings of  their products.  You may even find a couple of <a href="http://www.heatsealequipment.com">duct cleaning suply</a> units recommended for the home, so you can maintain your air ducts clean and free from pollution.  You can also order their 26-page catalog so you can browse their product offerings at ease.</p>
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		<title>Shopping For Fireplaces</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:42:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Handy Man</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[A fireplace, more than offering warmth during the cold, can play a pivotal part in any home.   It provides ambience and sets an inviting mood.  Friends and family gather around it and share in each other&#8217;s lives.   Despite many homes now coming outfitted with suitable heating systems, the fireplace lives [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A fireplace, more than offering warmth during the cold, can play a pivotal part in any home.   It provides ambience and sets an inviting mood.  Friends and family gather around it and share in each other&#8217;s lives.   Despite many homes now coming outfitted with suitable heating systems, the fireplace lives on and continues to adorn houses the world over.   While recent developments have seen the traditional fireplace turn into modern and efficient appliances, it continues to carry every bit of its old-world charm.</p>
<p><strong>Finding Your Perfect Fire</strong></p>
<p>If you&#8217;re in the UK and outfitting your home with a suitable fireplace, you can&#8217;t go wrong with Hot Price.  With hundreds of products from dozens of the most popular brands, your home&#8217;s perfect fireplace is just a click away.  Do you have a particular brand you&#8217;re looking for? Hot Price probably has it, whether it&#8217;s Dimplex, Euro Flames, Vermont or Flavel.   Are you shopping within a specific price range? Get expensive units for hundreds less than you can find anywhere else.  If you find a better price for any unit at any store, which is unlikely, they will match it.</p>
<p><strong>What Do You Prefer?</strong></p>
<p>They offer a huge selection of <a href="http://www.hotprice.co.uk">Gas Fires</a>, from traditional inset units to hole-in-the-wall fireplaces.   Just take a look at the prices and you&#8217;ll understand why it&#8217;s called Hot Price.  Literally hundreds of pounds in potential savings! Find the perfect <a href="http://www.hotprice.co.uk">Electric Fires</a> to complement your room!  Sexy wall-mounted units can add a touch of class to almost any setting.  Need a freestanding electric fireplace?  Get it from Hot Price at a value you won&#8217;t find anywhere else.  If you prefer a more classical marble fireplace suite, you will find some of the finest-looking centerpieces on offer at discounted prices.</p>
<p><strong>Visit Hot Price Now</strong></p>
<p>Check out the hottest prices on fires and fireplaces from Hot Price and see for yourself!</p>
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		<title>Window Shutters Buying Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:13:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Handy Man</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Need to purchase shutters for your home?  Shutters are made from a number of different materials with wooden shutters still being the benchmark for quality window coverings.  Quality wood shutters are designed to last for the lifetime of your home.  Deciding on the material for your shutters is the first step in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Need to purchase shutters for your home?  Shutters are made from a number of different materials with wooden shutters still being the benchmark for quality window coverings.  Quality wood shutters are designed to last for the lifetime of your home.  Deciding on the material for your shutters is the first step in making things work.</p>
<p><strong>Selecting your shutter style </strong></p>
<p>There are two basic styles of shutters available. The traditional style uses a narrow shutter panel with 1-1/4&#8243; louvers.  Traditional shutter louvers are normally wedge shaped, being thicker in the front and narrower in the rear.  Plantation type shutters are generally 1-18&#8243; thick with larger louvers.</p>
<p><strong>Selecting the shutter finish </strong></p>
<p>Shutters can be stained, painted, or both.  Almost all companies offer a number of paints with stain colors, while some don&#8217;t.  Paint colors will generally include a variety of whites and lights. The stains will help enhance wood grains in a number of tints and tones, starting from light natural tones to an almost black pitch.  Keep in mind, both synthetic and wood composite shutters can&#8217;t be stained.</p>
<p><strong>Determine the price</strong></p>
<p>Because of their material options, shutters will come in a wide range of prices, with many suppliers calculating the price on the square foot.  Prices are calculated based on the exact window size, shutter, style, finish, and number of panels involved.</p>
<p><strong>Deciding on the unit</strong></p>
<p>Shutter units can use a number of different panel configurations within a window.  The number of panels across the shutter is determined by the shutter style, traditional or plantation, and the width of the window.  The traditional style panels are normally narrower than the plantation style and would use more panels across the window.</p>
<p>Each specific company offers guidelines for the number of panels to be used with a window.  If the window is tall enough, you may want to  consider a double tier, or two tier shutter unit that uses one set of shutters at the top and one set at the bottom.</p>
<p>Each set of shutters will then open independently on the other.  You can also use a divider rail, which is is a horizontal bar that creates a top and bottom louver section within a single style  of panel.</p>
<p><strong>Measure and order</strong></p>
<p>Carefully follow the measuring instructions, then determine the window type and installation provided by the company you have selected.  The directions should be detailed, yet very easy for you to follow.</p>
<p>Keep those tips in mind next time you&#8217;re buying shutters for your home.</p>
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		<title>Swimming Pool Supplies: Must-Have Chemicals</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:07:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Handy Man</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Every pool owner has to deal with chemicals at some point in time.  When dealing with chemicals, there are a few things that you should know.  No matter how many chemicals you have, you should never attempt to mix them together.  Also, you should never try to add water to dry chemicals of any form.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every pool owner has to deal with chemicals at some point in time.  When dealing with chemicals, there are a few things that you should know.  No matter how many chemicals you have, you should never attempt to mix them together.  Also, you should never try to add water to dry chemicals of any form.  Last but not least, you should never under any circumstances attempt to handle chemicals with your bare hands.</p>
<p>Throughout your time of owning a pool, there are 3 chemicals that you simply must have for your pool.  These chemicals are very important, as you&#8217;ll be using them quite frequently.</p>
<p>1.  Chlorine tablets<br />
Chlorine tablets come in dimensions of either 1 inch or 3 inch.  Chlorine tablets go in your skimmer, normally 3 - 4 tablets at a time.  During the summer, when you run your pool on a daily basis, you&#8217;ll need to change out your tablets every week or so.  If you are planning to use 2 skimmers, you&#8217;ll need around 8 tablets each week.  You can buy chlorine tablets by the bucket, containing 30 - 50 tablets.  They can tend to get expensive, around $80.00 a bucket, so you&#8217;ll need to have plenty of money to invest in your pool during the summer.</p>
<p>2.  Alkaline powder<br />
Even though chlorine in your water will help to kill off germs, it can also raise the level of acid in your pool.  If you aren&#8217;t using enough alkaline, parts that contain metal will begin to corrode, turning your water a misty green color.  On the other hand, if you are using too much alkaline powder, the water will get very cloudy, raising the level of germs in the water - which can lead to very dangerous health issues.  In order to get the right about of alkaline powder in your pool water, you should always use brand name alkaline powders in the amount recommended by the package.</p>
<p>3.  Chlorine powder<br />
Chlorine powder is essential to killing germs such as algae and bacteria that exist in your pool and multiply at very fast speeds.  To kill off these germs, you&#8217;ll need to use a large amount of chlorine powder in your water.  Depending on the size of your pool, you may need to use more powder than others.  Chlorine powder can tend to be expensive, so you should always check how much you need before you buy.  This is a chemical you must have, as it&#8217;s impossible to keep your pool free of germs without it.  If you have already bought it or if you plan to buy a large supply, you shouldn&#8217;t worry as you&#8217;ll always have the need for it - meaning that you can never buy enough chlorine powder.</p>
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