According to Jacques Pepin, "the moment for a child to be in the kitchen is from the moment they are born." Let's Cook French, written by his daughter Claudine Pepin, is a fun, interactive, bilingual cookbook for families that introduces the art and joy of French cooking. It teaches better eating habits and the importance of culture, while providing quality family bonding time. Featuring classic, simple dishes inspired by French cuisine, each recipe is shown in both French and English and accompanied by charming illustrations. With an emphasis on fresh ingredients and hands-on preparation, dishes include traditional starters, main courses, and desserts. Your child's creativity will be sparked, as will your deeper connection with them. "Let's Cook French is a magical introduction to some of the most delicious French classics. With Claudine's recipes, her father's and her daughter's illustrations, this is a book by a family for your family." - Dana Cowin, Editor in Chief, FOOD & WINE "I cannot think of anyone more qualified to write a French cookbook for children than Claudine Pepin! A trusted television personality, accomplished cook, seasoned teacher, and dedicated mom, Claudine has spent her entire life learning from and cooking alongside the most renowned chefs in the world. Complete with countless personal stories, beautiful illustrations by her father and her daughter, and timeless recipes developed with her husband, Let's Cook French is an absolute delight for the whole family and a source of inspiration for aspiring chefs of all ages. Bravo!" - Gail Simmons, TV host and author of Talking With My Mouth Full "If there's one thing I've learned from the French, it's that good cooking is not an end in itself. Rather, it's the crucial thing that brings the family together for a meal at the end of every day - and nothing's more important than that. Claudine Pepin, Jacques's daughter, was schooled in this lesson from birth. Now she is paying it forward. Simply but cle

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The bubbly and successful BBW, Meghan, decides to splash out on her house to make the interior more modern. She wants the kitchen refurbished and is looking for reliable workmen. One day, she happens to mention it while out on lunch with her BFFs. Debbie, a successful lawyer, tells Meghan that her dad is a handyman and very good with his hands. Meghan takes his details and invites him over one day. Read what happens next!

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One of the best sexual adventures I ever had was with a young friend of mine named Paul. He was the son of a divorced female friend I knew, and I had let him stay overnight with me, if she had a hot date. After we got comfortable with each other, he started asking me a lot about sex, so I told him I'd answer any question he asked. He asked a bunch of stuff about anatomy, gender differences, etc. I also showed him some hot pictures, from my personal collection, (girlfriends I'd had over the years.) He asked me if I had any of guys, so I showed those to him too. He was particular fascinated with guys giving/receiving oral service. In the course of our conversation, I asked him if he wanted to give it a shot, and he did. After a fair amount of experimentation, he wanted to know what sex with females was like and asked me if I could get one of my girlfriends to come over. So I told him I'd see… I had one particular female friend in mind, who would definitely be interested. She was a true blond, in her mid 30's, nicely built, largish chest, and a VERY attractively trimmed down below.I had zero idea if she'd do anything with us, but I decided to give it a shot anyway, and invited her over for a Friday night date. She had no inkling that Paul would be there at all. The doorbell rang about 8:00; I opened the door to the room, and she stepped in. She looked beautiful in a pale gray, silky dress that buttoned down the front. She looked a little surprised to see my young friend sitting on a chair across from my couch. But, just as natural as anything, I introduced him to her and offered her a place where I had been sitting, behind a sturdy coffee-table. She still had zero idea of what was going on, so I walked into the kitchen, poured her a nice (large) glass of wine, and brought it back out to her. She said, "No thank you", but as a handed it to her, she took it anyway. I sat down on the couch beside her and started some small talk.I told my young bud that my girlfriend is 't

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You have two weeks to find a new place to live and move out," Dominique Desbois said calmly. His perfectly manicured fingernails tapped on the immaculate coffee table once - and only once - before he crossed his legs."I won't need your help, Dominique. I'll manage on my own," I replied, my voice surprisingly steady.I had known for months that Dominique and I weren't made for one another. My friends described Dominique as anal, and that's the best word I can think of to characterize him."Can I get you some water, Lisa?" Dominique asked gently. When I didn't respond, he went to his spotless kitchen and grabbed a glass. He inspected the glass, holding it up to the light and squinting his brown eyes, drawing his brows together in concentration. When the glass passed his examination, he pushed the lever on the freezer door and filled the glass with crushed ice and very little water.I crunched the ice with my teeth as Dominique grimaced."Well, I guess I'll get my things together," I said, standing abruptly and ignoring Dominique's complaints.I set my glass down on the marble coffee table, watching with satisfaction as the water spilled over and made a slight puddle on the table's glossy surface.A huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders when Dominique Desbois jilted me.

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The Hooker in the Lobby captures the essence of working in the hospitality industry - no two days are ever the same! Paul Treyvaud aims to dispel some of the myths and stereotypes associated with working in this fast paced industry. This is his witty, no holds barred account of what really happens behind the kitchen and hotel doors. Paul brings you on a journey, from his somewhat turbulent college days, first job, working life in Ireland and Europe and finally to opening his own restaurant Treyvaud's, with his brother Mark, in Killarney Co. Kerry. Paul Treyvaud owns and runs the multi award winning Treyvaud's Restaurant in Killarney, Co. Kerry with his brother Mark. He studied Hotel Management & Business Studies in Cathal Brugha Street for four years but was classically trained throughout his life by Ireland's original Masterchef, his father Michel Treyvaud. After spending years working in some of Europe's and Ireland's leading hotels he decided it was time to do it all for himself.

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A decades-long war in Levant and Nubia. A Hebrew people rebelling against forced labor in the Valley of the Kings. A people on the brink of famine. Beautiful slave Mutnofret finds herself conscripted to the villain's side of the Book of Exodus, when Pharaoh returns from the battlefield to abruptly make her his Second Wife in Ascend, the first book of the ancient Egyptian erotic romance series, Beautiful, Doomed. Excerpt: Mutnofret placed her heavy basket of beans on her hip, her shell-tipped hair swinging over her shoulder. Then, she edged along the side of the golden chariot. She aimed to return to the kitchens, to deliver the hefty stack of beans to the chefs for supper. And she resolved that she wouldn't let this haughty noble disturb her. But as she walked alongside the chariot, brighter than the sand, brighter than rays from the sun god Ra, she felt a lean shadow envelop her. "Your Pharaoh has heard your insult, slave," it pronounced ominously over her. Oh no. Mutnofret stopped as she leaned forward to take another step, frozen like a hippopotamus under a boat. The Pharaoh led forces in Levant, in Nubia. It couldn't be. "Did you hear me, beautiful slave?" The shadow prompted again, demanding attention in an authoritative, but now amused, voice. Caught, Mutnofret forced her knees to bend, forced herself to place the heavy basket of beans alongside her, forced herself to bow - arms outstretched - until her nose touched the hard-packed dirt of the courtyard. She forced herself to bow like the slave she was. "Reverence for your Pharaoh becomes you more than mumbled insults, Mut the Beautiful," chipped the shadow, as he descended from his golden conveyance. She doubted that he could remember her, though he clearly he did. As the Pharaoh's shadow fell over her again, Mutnofret quivered, naked, vulnerable, before him. She felt ashamed that her status forbade her to look him in the eye, to challenge him with her gaze; but also, rage. "My lord," Mutnofret attempted to r

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She was quite ready to forgive and forget, but the unbending esteem in which she was held by the circle in which she moved did not allow of such a course. Madame Dellion had made it clear to her that any such weakness on her part would be judged unfavourably; all the drawing-rooms in the place were unanimous upon that score. There was but one opinion among the tradespeople: Madame Bergeret must return to her mother. In this way did they uphold the proprieties and, at the same time, rid themselves of a thoughtless, common, compromising person, whose vulgarity was apparent even to the vulgar, and who was a burden on everybody about her. They made her believe there was something heroic in her conduct. "I have the greatest admiration for you, my child," said old Madame Dutilleul from the depths of her easy chair, she who had survived four husbands, and was a truly terrible woman. People suspected her of everything, except of ever having loved, and in her old age she was honoured and respected by all. Madame Bergeret was delighted at having inspired sympathy in Madame Dellion and admiration in Madame Dutilleul, and still she could not finally make up her mind to go, for she was of a homely disposition and accustomed to regular habits and quite content to live on in idleness and deceit. Having grasped this fact, M. Bergeret redoubled his efforts to ensure his deliverance. He stoutly upheld Marie, the servant, who kept every one in the house in a state of wretchedness and trepidation, was suspected of harbouring thieves and cut-throats in her kitchen, and only brought herself into prominence by the catastrophes she caused. Four days before the time appointed for Madame Bergeret's departure, this girl, who was drunk as usual, upset a lighted lamp in her mistress's room and set fire to the blue chintz bed-curtains. Madame Bergeret was spending the day with her friend, Madame Lacarelle. She returned and, amid the dreadful stillness of the house, beheld on entering her room th

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Have your mini Masterchef dishing up delicious feasts with the Pink Vintage Play Kitchen from KidKraft, with a quirky retro design in soft pink.

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Christmas means different things to everyone, but most often it's all about pulling loved ones close and brightening the gloom. The fire's crackling. The snow is piling up outside, even if it's only in your dreams. Time to snuggle up with some cocoa and some stories carefully crafted by the Mischief Corner Crew to warm hearts and cockles. Wreath of Fire: Smokey Mountains Bears 2 - Toni GriffinMichael's trying to start a new life away from his abusive father, but he's drifting and not sure what he wants. When he accidentally starts a kitchen fire, the hot new fireman who comes to the rescue is not only another bear shifter. He's Michael's mate. Michael desperately needs to get his act together and figure out what he wants if he has any hope of claiming the bear fated to be his.A Christmas Cactus for the General - Angel MartinezExiled to Earth for perhaps the worst failure in Irasolan history, General Teer must assimilate or die. Earth is too warm, too wet, too foreign, but he does the best he can even though human males are loud, childish louts whom he can't imitate successfully. When a grieving seaplane pilot strikes up a strange and uneasy friendship with him, he finds he may have been too quick to judge human males. They are strange to look at, but perhaps not as unbearable as he thought. Holly Jolly - Silvia VioletI'm not gay. I just notice men sometimes. Everybody does, right? I notice Dane a lot, like every time I'm near him, but just because I think he's an attractive man that doesn't mean I like him, does it I'm also not a fan of Christmas. Too many years "celebrating" with my Bible-thumping family ruined the holiday for me. So what if I envy all these cheerful souls dashing about with smiles on their faces? I don't have to like Christmas, do I? If anyone could get me in the Christmas spirit, it would be Dane with his easy, relaxed manner and his gorgeous smile. If that were going to happen, though, I'd have to find the courage to talk to him and to admit that

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Spouse Calls: Messages From a Military Life is a collection of the best military life columns by respected journalist Terri Barnes, based on her popular weekly Spouse Calls column in Stars and Stripes. From her own kitchen table to Capitol Hill, Terri takes readers beyond the headlines and homecoming videos for an inside look at the day-to-day hardships, victories, and many ways military life shapes, challenges, and enriches its families. Terri reports and reflects on a wide range of topics, including motherhood, faith, friendship, family ties, war, current events, sacrifice, and PTSD. As a wife and mom, Terri highlights important, pivotal moments in her own family's life as well as others', in essays that will resonate with both military and nonmilitary families. Through poignant personal stories, incisive interviews, and emotive reflections, Terri creates an historical snapshot of American and world affairs, preserving an important piece of our nation's culture. About her book, Terri says, "My hometown isn't a geographical location, but a place in American culture that is invisible to many people. My family lives in the hometown of military installations and military communities. This book is the story of the people we know and the life we live in the neighborhood of our American military life.

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This book is about the Paranormal experiences that myself, two of my cousins, and our best friend had when we were teenagers. I had been exposed to a supernatural encounter when I was 5 years old, I was playing on the back porch at my Grandparents house, at a desk that my Grandmother had set up for her to use. I was sitting at the desk while my Mother helped my Grandmother in the kitchen, the back porch was just off from the kitchen, so they both could see me from the kitchen. I was writing in a notebook and I heard a pen or pencil roll off of the desk, I get out of the chair to see if I could find it, and as soon as I stoop to look under the desk, I clearly hear a mans voice say "Shoot". I was terrified and ran through the kitchen screaming. But that was nothing like what I would encounter as I got older. This book is based on our experiences with paranormal phenomenon. There is one incidence that is in the book that I would like to talk about here. All of the experiences that we had were frightening, but this one stands out in my mind. This particular incident scared me really bad, because I had never seen anything like it in my life. Nicholas was home alone and decided to go to the store to get cigarettes, he locked the door before he left and when he returned, he walked into a frightening scene. He unlocked the front door and walked in the living room to find all of the pictures on the wall turning in circles. There were at least thirty pictures in all, and every single one spinning on the wall. He ran to my cousin s house, and told us what he had returned home to find. We decide to walk back over to his house. When we got there, Gwen opened the front door and screamed. We run up behind her to look into the house and what I saw sent chills down my spine. As Nicholas had said, every picture was spinning on the wall. We walk into the living room and Gabriella, Gwen s sister, walks over to the pictures and looks behind them and they are spinning in mid air, they re

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Robert Egger wasn't impressed when his fiancée dragged him out one night to help feed homeless men and women on the streets of Washington, DC. That was twenty-five years ago, and it wasn't that the cocky nightclub manager didn't want to help people-he just felt that the process was more meaningful to those serving the meals than those receiving them. He vowed to come up with something better. Egger named his gritty, front-line nonprofit DC Central Kitchen, and today it has become a national model for feeding and empowering people in need. By teaming up with chefs, convicts, addicts, and other staffers seeking second chances, Egger has helped DC's homeless and hungry population trade drugs, crime, and dependency for culinary careers-and fed thousands in the process. Written by a DC Central Kitchen insider, The Food Fighters shows how Egger's innovative approach to combating hunger and creating opportunity has changed lives and why the organization is more relevant today than ever before. This retrospective goes beyond the simplistic moralizing used to describe the work of many nonprofits by interviewing dozens of DC Central Kitchen leaders, staff, clients, and stakeholders from the past two-and-a-half decades. It captures the personal and organizational struggles of DC Central Kitchen, offering new insights about what doing good really means and what we expect of those who do it."The women and men of DC Central Kitchen are in the business of changing lives. I have felt first-hand the energy and enthusiasm in that basement kitchen, and it's infectious. This book is a testament to what is possible when we break down stereotypes, rethink old models, and challenge ourselves to become true agents of change." -Carla Hall, co-host of ABC's The Chew"Robert Egger and DC Central Kitchen … changed my life, and I have never looked back. Their story will open a door to a new way of thinking about bringing dignity and hope to those in need." -José Andrés, James Beard award winner

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Miss Polly Harrington entered her kitchen a little hurriedly this June morning. Miss Polly did not usually make hurried movements; she specially prided herself on her repose of manner. But to-day she was hurrying-actually hurrying. Nancy, washing dishes at the sink, looked up in surprise. Nancy had been working in Miss Polly's kitchen only two months, but already she knew that her mistress did not usually hurry. "Nancy!" "Yes, ma'am." Nancy answered cheerfully, but she still continued wiping the pitcher in her hand. "Nancy,"-Miss Polly's voice was very stern now-"when I'm talking to you, I wish you to stop your work and listen to what I have to say." Nancy flushed miserably. She set the pitcher down at once, with the cloth still about it, thereby nearly tipping it over-which did not add to her composure. "Yes, ma'am; I will, ma'am," she stammered, righting the pitcher, and turning hastily. "I was only keepin' on with my work 'cause you specially told me this mornin' ter hurry with my dishes, ye know." Her mistress frowned.[.]

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Before I started juicing, I was overweight and on medication to treat an autoimmune disease. By drinking only fresh vegetable and fruit juices while making my film, Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead, I lost the weight, got off those drugs and started feeling better than ever! To keep healthy and happy today, I drink a lot of juice and eat a balanced diet centred on fruit s and vegetables -this book will help you feel great too!" JOE CROSS The Reboot with Joe Juice Diet Recipe Book includes healthy inspiration for your kitchen with Joe's favourite Reboot recipes to help you feel more energised than ever. Includes recipes for - Juices - Smoothies - Salads - Soups - Snacks - Main dishes A Reboot diet - a time of drinking and eating only fruits and vegetables - is a perfect way to power up your system and lose weight, increase your energy levels and think more clearly. And when you consume juice, your system is flooded with an abundance of vitamins, minerals and nutrients to help your body stay strong and fight disease. Take control of your diet and improve your health with The Reboot with Joe Juice Diet Recipe Book.

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Dear Reader, You might have come across various articles, blogposts and books on Herpes. I have seen books that dedicate the initial chapters in educating the reader about Herpes, its causes, symptoms and types. Sadly some authors have the nerve to give their books with cure and without cure where the one with cure is priced higher than the one without cure. This book is not going to talk about what Herpes is. It will not even discuss the types, symptoms and causes. This book is about the CURE! This book talks ONLY about the SOLUTION! There is NO magic pill. It involves a LOT of cheap medicine you can find anywhere easily- herbal, ayurvedic and natural medicines you can find in your garden, kitchen, supermarket and stores that sells alternate medicines. And it contains directions about a series of simple activities like exercises, massages, breathing techniques, etc. We will discuss the cure for Herpes which happens to be the cure for many sexually transmitted diseases (with slight modifications). BEFORE you buy this book keep in mind the following. 1) I am NOT SELLING any product here or anywhere for that matter. Do not lose your money to any fraudulent impostor posing to be Richard Teddy Frank. I have NO plans to start a website until mid 2016. If I open a website, I will announce it on my author page on Amazon. Right now my hands are full with my practice and wellness centre, and I don't fancy having a website run entirely by the staff members. 2) I am NOT going to ask you to sign up with me for prescriptions or tailor-made charts. Medicines are prescribed here in this book. You can buy anywhere you want. 3) I am going to show you how to get cured of Herpes using the inexpensive things you find in your garden, kitchen, supermarket and stores that sells Indian medicine. Be healed. God bless you! -Richard Teddy Frank

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Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2012: USA Winner, Best Easy Recipes Book2012 IACP Award Winner in the Children, Youth and Family category2012 James Beard Award Nominee"Of the recently published books by gourmet chefs on home cooking (e.g, Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Home Cooking with Jean-Georges and Rick Tramonto's Steak with Friends), James Beard Award-winning Louisiana chef John Besh's latest is easily the most beautiful. This stunning volume is filled with intimate photographs of the Besh family in the kitchen, at the table, and outdoors with friends. Recipes like Risotto of Almost Anything and Whole Roasted Sole with Brown Butter reinforce Besh's Jamie Oliver-like argument that practical home cooking does not require reliance on processed products. Includes some excellent holiday recipes. Highly recommended." -Library JournalRenowned chef and James Beard award-winner John Besh invites us into his home and shows us how we can put good, fresh, healthy food on the table for our families every day. In My Family Table, the Iron Chef champion makes a case for the importance of home-cooked meals. "If I can help make a difference by cooking simply and sharing what I love to cook, I can possibly help us all use our passions and skills to make our lives better at almost every meal."From organizing your kitchen and stocking your pantry to demystifying fish cookery, John Besh shares his favorite recipes he cooks with his family every day. Master recipes Risotto of Almost Anything and Creamy Any Vegetable Soup show you how to make the food without worrying about having the right ingredients or mastering complicated techniques. Filled with mouthwatering photographs of each recipe as well as showing John in his kitchen with his wife and four sons, My Family Table captures the spontaneity, intimacy, and fun of home-cooking and will inspire the nation back to the family table.

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I've got to get my house office and personal life organized! When did you last speak these words? Was it when you recognized that you're literally drowning under gobs of paper? Perhaps it was when you got a look of the enormous laundry pile that you can never seem to catch up on. Maybe it was when you looked at all of the jumble in your kitchen, basement, bedroom, garage, den, front room and everywhere else. You might have even pondered tossing everything out the window! Was it when you urgently searched for those missing tickets? It may have been when you missed that crucial appointment. Or when that deadline sneaked up on you. Perhaps it was when you recognized that you had enough To Do's on your list to last you a lifespan. Was it when you urgently searched for that missing customer folder? Or even worse, it might have occurred when you determined you had no time left for yourself, your kinsperson, your acquaintances, that needed holiday and basically everything in life that you love to do. You're not alone. Those words have been expressed again and again by thousands of individuals all over the world. Disorganization may actually trap you into living a life filled with tension, frustration and bedlam. It may rob you of the precious time you ought to be spending enjoying your life. By defeating disorganization, you may be set free to live the sort of life you've always dreamed of. You deserve to be organized!

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In this book we will read the ancient prophecies for the next 1000 years and beyond. It quite different then any other works on this subject, but I feel this is the correct one, I could be wrong. We will read the dates and time periods of Daniel and Revelation, all the Bible, Nostradamus and ancient Egyptian art to see what will happen and when. All prophecies in all books will be fulfilled if true during this time span. Se read on and see your future. Be sure to read my other books entitled: "Predictions for 2015 Revised Edition", "The Experiment at Philadelphia Revised Edition" "End Time Signs II" and "The End Times." Prophecies don't always happen the way we think they will and many times give more than one date, event and time. Some preachers call this "secondary fulfillment." For the prophecies of this book to come true the events of September 24-28, and/or October 15-17, December 31, 29, 24-25, 14, 7 November 10-11,22, 2016 or 2017 must come to pass or else another type of future will happen. I explain this in this book and document how other books predicts four or five possible futures and from four or five one will come true as Isaac Newton and a woman in a life after death experience predicted. She said when she was dead she saw four or five futures unfold before her. She came back to life and forgot about them and one day in her kitchen she notice it was the exact copy of one of her futures she saw long ago when she was dead. One comes true out of four or five. If the people remain sinning the good prophecy could fail. This book was finished on December 14, 2015 (leave in).

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Natural Organic wholesome home baked dog biscuits your pup will love. You will have the pleasure of seeing him/her ask for more, these recipes are that appealing to your canine friend. Shiloh my fifteen year old bison loves every recipe in this book and heartily approves of my sharing them with you. Nine year old Jackson is always enthusiastic to get his biscuits so much so that he hangs around the kitchen whenever I'm baking looking for test samples. I trust you will enjoy making Shiloh's Favorites and have the peace of mind that you are giving your dog the very best.

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Love Stories the Relationships of four Women is my first book. I love it! It was not what I had in mind when I sat down at Letha, my niece's kitchen table to write. When I put my fingers to the keys of my second hand computer back in 2006, the book that I had planned to write was about my trials and tribulations during the death of my boys. This book is a Romance novel about four girlfriends and their relationships. On these pages you will experience the Love, Laughter, hurt and betrayal and a unique way that they go about living life. These women are so close to my heart that I wish that they were real. They experience real life ups and downs and they help each other get through them. The closeness of their friendships is something I can relate too. I grew up with a half dozen close relationships with my cousins and girlfriends. So get ready for a treat. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, tea or a cold glass of lemonade and sit down and get comfortable as you prepare to go on a journey with them. Hey you just might discover that it's yours. From My heart to yours, Cordelia

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