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BuddyPhones: Innovative and SAFE Volume Limiting Headphones for Kids

June 24, 2017 By 1 Comment

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Portable devices like iPhones, iPads, MP3 players, and others are all capable of outputting sound at a level high enough to damage your hearing. While adults (should) know better and turn the volume down, kids often don’t. In order to protect their little ears, onanoff designed BuddyPhones to be the safest sound solution for children! BuddyPhones teaches kids to protect their hearing, encourage them to share, and embrace their inner creativity. BuddyPhones are innovative and built tough for kids. The headphone band is extendable to fit different sizes and grow with the child so it’s a perfect fit every time. The one size fits all is not only convenient but also budget-friendly, as parents won’t have to splurge on buy a new pair of headphones as the child grows.

I received a sample and love that they seem quite comfortable and my little reviewer did not want to take them off! They are available in the following:

STANDARD – The BuddyPhones Standard is the most economical edition.  The STANDARD’s key feature is the built in BuddyCable system is a built-in audio splitter that allows up to four audio cables to connect to one device, making it perfect for sharing with your best buddies. For those that have more than one child at home and they have trouble sharing it’s an excellent solution, allowing up to four kids to share one device, squabble-free. $19.99

EXPLORE – Along with its main key features, The BuddyPhones Explore has a detached BuddyCable with build a built-in microphone, which further improves the durability of the headphones. The microphone is useful for calling other buddies or to use with interactive learning apps, perfect for little scholars to use for study time. $24.99

EXPLORE FOLDABLE – BuddyPhones Explore Foldable extends the key feature of the explore by adding a foldable option with soft head band cushion.  It also comes with a color coordinated traveling bag, allowing the active explorer to travel with their headphones with ease.  $32.99

INFLIGHT – BuddyPhones InFlight are designed especially for airborne little travelers. The Inflight features a child-proof volume control dial, allowing parents to select the right volume between 75, 85 and 94 dB for different noise environment.  Inflight also comes with a two-prong airplane plug, detached BuddyCable, traveling bag and foldable function. $39.99.

MOOMIN –  This version of the Explore foldable BuddyPhones, are adorned with bright and cheerful Moomin designs portraying the fairytale Moomin family and other fun characters. $39.99.

 

Our readers have a discount code! Code CALKIDS2 for 20% off any Buddyphones.

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample to feature. Info and Image were also provided. 

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Summer Beauty Must Products

June 24, 2017 By Leave a Comment

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Does the Sun dry your hair out? This one is a must! I absolutely love it and have been using it once a week!

Sun Bum Beach Formula Deep Conditioning Masque
Our Deep Conditioning Masque was specifically formulated to restore essential hydration and enhance overall softness and smoothness to dry, damaged or over-processed hair.

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DDF Protect and Correct Moisturizer with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF15
A moisturizer with Mirco-Radiance ComplexTM to help diminish the appearance of brown spots and helps protect from UVA/UVB damage and discoloration. I love that this one really works! 

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Malin+Goetz Mojito Lip Balm
Back by popular demand this balm is soothing to the lips as its blended to protect, restore and replenish.

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Philip B. Oud Royal Thermal Protection Spray
Protect your hair against damage as this spray creates an invisible, weightless shield against the sun, chlorine and salt water.    This one is a beauty-must! It really helps from leaving my hair feeling dry and brittle after days in the sun!

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Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Nourishing Mineral Sunscreen
The lightweight, fast-absorbing formula spreads on evenly, leaving behind water-resistant, broad spectrum SPF30 protection, without the thick or sticky white residue. I LOVE this Sunscreen!  My favorite thing is that it truly does absorb quickly!

 

Look for all of these products at a retailer near you!

Happy Summer! 

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Release Your Inner Child in Carlsbad, CA

June 24, 2017 By Leave a Comment

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Catching a wave off the Carlsbad Coast (Photo Credit: Visit Carlsbad)

Home to the blocky amusement park and SeaLife, the sunny SoCal city Carlsbad, CA is often thought as a wonderland for kids. However, with Omni La Costa’s new Edge Day Club, bike-friendly roads throughout the city, seven miles of pristine beaches, ample watersports activities, and more this city isn’t just a playground for kids, it’s also a playground for adults looking to release their inner child.

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Photo: Biking along one of the many bike paths that follow the coastline.(Photo Credit: Visit Carlsbad)

For those looking to find their younger self during their summer getaway, here are 15 ways to summer like a kid in Carlsbad, CA:

 

  1. Stop by Edge Day Club for perfectly poured crafted cocktails, bottle service options, and tempting culinary creations in a musically drenched outdoor venue atOmni La Costa Resort & Spa
  2. Take an electric bike tour through the village with Pedego Electric Bike Rental
  3. Beat your own best time racing at the K1 Speed Go Kart Track
  4. Go with the skate boarding flow at the Alga Norte Skate Park
  5. Go VIP with Cape Rey’s premium poolside cabana rentals, with personal service, an assortment of fruit and non-alcoholic drinks, complimentary WiFi, television, privacy drapes and VIP amenities
  6. Take in the amazing aerial views in an Icon Helicopter Tour
  7. Take a bite out of Carlsbad’s culinary best on a Food Tour
  8. Learn to swing like a pro at the Aviara Golf Club
  9. Surf with the pro’s with So Cal Surf Lessons
  10. Practice your sun salutes in a Stand Up Paddleboard yoga class
  11. Escape the heat with some figure skating at Icetown Carlsbad
  12. Test your kayak skills with Carlsbad Lagoon
  13. Surf while standing up with Two Guys Stand Up Paddleboard
  14. Taste Carlsbad’s best pizza at the Intergalactic Headquarters for the Pizza Port Empire
  15. Dance like nobody is watching during the 14th Annual Carlsbad Music Festival on August 25-27, 2017

Credit: Visit Carlsbad. 

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These Products are a Must for the Summer!

June 24, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Summer is here! Finally! I can’t wait to spend time at the beach!

Here are my favorites for the Summer!

Block Island Organics SPF 30 Natural Mineral Sunscreen

Block Island Natural Mineral (zinc only) Sunscreen – SPF 30.  It’s great for adults, kids, and babies over 6 months.  All of their products are free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, dyes and artificial fragrances. They also don’t do animal testing and use vegan-based formulas.
I received a sample and I love how well it works! No sunburn for me!
 
Their sunscreen also made The Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) Best Beach & Sport Sunscreen list for the third year in a row.
Here’s a bit more about them: Their belief is that good skin care is about good suncare as the sun is the leading cause of skin damage and premature aging.  Skin care doesn’t need to be complicated, overly expensive or chemically manufactured.  They believe that it is our responsibility to educate consumers, provide quality products and simplify the skin care process.
Find it here! 
 Here is a discount code = denise
The code is good for 20% off on our site from today through Sunday, July 2nd!  May not be used with any other codes. 
Looking for Summer Camp products?
Here are a couple of my top choices!
Kids of all ages will love these adorable and cool Journals, Postcards and On-the-go games!
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I love all the fun choices from Peaceable Kingdom!  My favorites are the Cat and Emoji Face Postcards!
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But, the games such as You Guessed It! are also fun for Family Travel this Summer or for Family Game Nights! They have a great variety and I highly recommend all if their products!  I like that they have products for a variety of ages.
Here are some more necessities for Summer Camp! 
I love these all-natural products that will help protect your child from all types of critters!
FairyTales_Rosemary Repel Shampoo      Bug Bandit Bug Repellant  All products illustration

Bug Spray

Even if your child loves creepy, crawly things, mosquito bites and bee stings can make summer camp unpleasant. So don’t forget the bug spray — just be sure to use one made for kids. Fairy Tales Bug Bandit ($15) DEET-free formula ($13.95) promises to repel fleas, mosquitoes, ticks, and biting flies all with a mere spritz.  Plus, it is free of harsh chemicals, pesticides, toxins, parabens, sulfates, dairy, gluten, and nuts that can trigger allergic reactions.

 

Lice-Repellant

There is nothing worse than a visit from Aunt Louise at summer camp! Close proximity in camp cabins and sharing caps and clothing create the perfect storm for a lice outbreak. To protect your child, simply pack a shampoo that will naturally repel lice. Fairy Tales Rosemary Repel Daily Shampoo ($12.95) gently cleanses the scalp while a proprietary blend of organic Rosemary, Citronella, Tea Tree and Geranium oils help prevent lice.

 

Bed Bug Protectant

Camp cabins are a breeding ground for bed bugs. Not only will they leave your child with itchy bites, but they’ll also be coming home with them in their suitcase (yikes). Bed bug sprays are often harsh and unsafe, so be sure to read the ingredients before packing one. Fairy Tales Sleep Tite Bed Bug Spray ($5.95) is an EPF exempt formula that is classified as minimal risk and uses natural ingredients that have been shown to help kill bed bugs and their eggs.

I love that these really do work and that they aren’t full of chemicals! I highly recommend all of their products!

Check them out at http://www.fairytaleshaircare.com

Who is ready for a BBQ?
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 The 4th of July can be a hard time for those who eat gluten-free, and BFree would love to help with their soft rolls. The BFree Soft White Rolls and Brown Seeded Rolls are the perfect wheat-free substitute to grilling favorites such as hamburgers and sliders, allowing those living with Celiac Disease and gluten sensitivity enjoy backyard barbecues again.
I had the opportunity to try out these Soft Rolls and they are simply delicious! I also love their Sweet Potato Wraps! They have a great variety of products to choose from and they are all gluten-free!
Looking for something when the Kids start saying they are bored?
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Introducing The 3D Magic Pen!

For everyone full of imagination and desire to turn their 2-dimensional fantasies into 3-dimensional realities, HamiltonBuhl introduces the 3D Magic Pen™.

With plug and play simplicity and at a touch of a button, doodles and hand-drawings will spring out of flat 2-dimensional paper world becoming real 3-dimensional objects.

Designed to stimulate creative thinking and help master problem-solving, the 3D Magic Pen™ is very easy to use, simply plug it in, watch the screen for optimal temperature, then press for action. Key features include:

  • Comfort grip design
  • Self-feeding motor
  • Ceramic nozzle for safe use
  • Speed adjusting dial
  • Vibrant filament colors
  • Non-toxic, quick cooling and hardening filaments

The 3D Magic Pen™ comes with three color filaments. Packs of fifteen color filaments or individual color rolls are available for purchase separately.

With so many filament color options, building and creating possibilities are endless – doodles and dinosaurs, towers, dragons and trolls – there is no limit to what can be built.

This one really is a lot of fun! I was surprised how easy it is to use!

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The 3D Magic Pen™ is currently available for purchase with manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $99 through HamiltonBuhl’s educational dealer network or at www.HamiltonBuhl.com. Additional filaments are available in packs of 15 different vibrant colors and retail for $29.95.

Looking for an on-the-go Snack?

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I love the GoMacro Bars! They are healthy and delicious! And, did you know that this past Spring, GoMacro completed Certified R.A.W.™ and Certified C.L.E.A.N.™ labels for all of their products?  For more information, please visit CleanFoodCertified.org.

Check out https://gomacro.com/shop/ too!

 ABOUT GOMACRO®:

Starting on a small organic family farm in 2004, GoMacro is an internationally distributed plant-based food company that believes in the pursuit of thoughtful food choices and clean eating. Sourcing only the highest quality plant-based ingredients from the top organic and non-GMO certified growers, GoMacro has maintained a steadfast commitment to the company’s roots in Farm, Family, and Ingredients. GoMacro’s award-winning MacroBars and recently launched Thrive Bars are produced in Viola, Wisconsin, near the GoMacro family farm. For additional product information and more about our story, please visit GoMacro.com or call 1-800-788-9540. Find us on social media at @GoMacro.

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this Summer featured post. Photo images were also provided.
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3 Tips to getting compensated for serious injury accidents

June 23, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Being involved in a serious accident can cause life-threatening and long-term injury. This can change one’s lifestyle and cause a great deal of mental, emotional, physical, and financial stress on a person as well as their family. If you or a loved one has experienced serious injury due to an accident, there are ways in which you can get compensated for your pain and strife. This article will provide a few tips in how you can go about getting compensated for the serious injury incurred by an accident.

 

  1. Organized documentation. Before you make your claim you will need to get yourself organized and have all the documentation in hand. Beginning from the time of the accident to your current condition, you should gather all documents including but not limited to police reports, insurance reports, automobile cost assessments, medical bills and records, prescription bills and records, x-rays, and documentation of your diagnosis and treatment plan. Having all of these organized and in order by date will help to expedite the process.

 

  1. Contact legal representation. After you have your documents organized, you will then need to contact someone to represent you legally. Getting in contact with a legal firm such as http://www.roberttarren.co.uk will be your next step and is very important. Be sure to do your research on the legal firm. Read reviews, success stories, and take into consideration anything negative that you learn about the legal team. While not every case ends the way the client wants it to, it is important to read the good and bad reviews about a legal firm before signing a contract with them. You will likely be partnered with the legal company for an extended period of time and you will want to be sure that you can trust them to represent you will, advocate for you, and have fair compensation requirements. The last thing that you will want to deal with while in the middle of a compensation case is to have to change legal teams. Do the research now and you will be happy that you did later.

 

  1. Be patient and diligent. Getting compensated for serious injury related to an accident can take a great deal of time. In fact, it may be likely that you’re serious injury is healed by the time you are compensated. It is important that you fully participate in your recovery as well in the compensation process. Being patient and keeping an upbeat and positive attitude will help you get better faster and make the legal process run smoother than if you chose to wallow in your sorrow.

 

It will take time to get compensation for a serious injury due to an accident but it is often done. If you are organized, select a solid legal team, and are patient and diligent in your own recovery as well as in the legal process, you will be successful in your endeavor of achieving compensation as well as making a positive recovery.

Filed Under: SoCal City Kids News

Universal Studios Hollywood Casts a Dazzling Spell on “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” with an All-New Summertime Enhancement, “The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle.”

June 22, 2017 By Leave a Comment
"The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle" at "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" at Universal Studios Hollywood.

“The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle” at “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” at Universal Studios Hollywood.

I have to admit that I was in awe of this amazing light show! As night falls on the Hogsmeade village, “The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle” will shine brightly with an awe-inspiring spectacle that showcases the four houses of Hogwarts: Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin (Which one is your favorite? I have to admit that Gryffindor is mine!) that culminates with awesome beams of lights that fan into the night sky.

The colorful state-of-the-art light display and special effects projection, designed to dance across the stunning Hogwarts castle, will be accompanied by a special musical arrangement created by Academy Award-winning composer John Williams based on his original scores composed for the film series. The musical arrangement that will emanate in a surround sound environment was conducted by prolific arranger William Ross and recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra in London.

"The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle" at "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" at Universal Studios Hollywood.

“The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle” at “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” at Universal Studios Hollywood.

This new summertime feature will take place multiple times a night during its run. I had the opportunity to experience it earlier this week and was really impressed! It was also my first time seeing the whimsical world of Harry Potter at Universal Studios. I truly felt like I was in the world of Harry Potter. It is a wonderful recreation and I loved seeing people of all ages dressed in theme clothes and running around with magical wands. You also have to try the Butterbeer! It is simply delicious!

More information is available at http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com

Also, Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook will host a Facebook Live event to stream the all-new “The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle” experience at “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” on Friday, June 23 at 8:45 pm PST! Don’t miss it!

 

Self Disclosure: I had a Media invite to facilitate this post. Information was also provided and images were provided. Photo Credit: Universal Studios.

 

 

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Friends and Family pricing for award-winning and ad-free magazines for kids and teens

June 21, 2017 By Leave a Comment

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Cricket Media is offering friends and colleagues a special subscription deal for their 11 ad-free, Parents’ Choice Gold Award winning magazines for kids, from tots  to teens. Please take advantage of this 50 percent off deal. Here’s the link to your special Friends and Family discount with Cricket Media.
In these screen-saturated times, the unplugged pleasures of colorful and intelligently written magazines make a fantastic gift for the kids in your life.

Also, have you seen the FREE Bug Camp stories and activities this summer on Cricket Media’s “Keeping Tech in Check” page? Check it out:  www.keepingtechincheck.com

Credit: CRICKET MEDIA

Cricket Media, Inc. is an education media company that provides award-winning content on a safe and secure learning network for children, families, and teachers across the world.  Cricket Media’s 11 popular media brands for toddlers to teens include Babybug®, Ladybug®, Cricket® and Cobblestone™.  The Company’s innovative web-based K12 tools for school and home include the ePals community and virtual classroom for global collaboration as well as In2Books®, a Common Core eMentoring program that builds reading, writing and critical

thinking skills.  Cricket Media serves millions of teachers, students and parents in over 200 countries and territories through its platform and NeuPals, its joint venture with China’s leading IT services company Neusoft. Cricket Media also licenses its content and platform to top publishing and educational companies worldwide.  For more information, please visit http://www.cricketmedia.com, and follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

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Harry Potter in Concert Returns to the Hollywood Bowl

June 21, 2017 By Leave a Comment
HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS™ –
IN CONCERT
Thursday, July 6, 2017, at 8:00 PM
HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN™ – IN CONCERT

Friday and Saturday, July 7 & 8, 2017, at 8:00 PM

Harry Potter returns to the Hollywood Bowl with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ – in Concert, the second film in the Harry Potter series, on Thursday, July 7, at 8:00 PM, and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ – in Concert, the third film in the series, on Friday and Saturday, July 7and 8, at 8:00 PM. TheLos Angeles Philharmonic, led by conductor Justin Freer, will perform John Williams’ unforgettable scores from both films, while the entire films are projected on the Bowl’s big HD screen.
The Harry Potter Film Concert Series, which is another magical experience from J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World, began in June 2016 and is scheduled to include hundreds of performances across more than 35 countries around the world through 2018. In July 2016, the Los Angeles Philharmonic performed the score to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone live-to-picture at a sold-out Hollywood Bowl.
In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, cars fly, trees fight back and a mysterious house-elf pays Harry a visit to warn him of what lies ahead this year in the world of wizardry. Adventure and danger await when writing on the wall announces: “The Chamber of Secrets has been opened.” In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, it is Harry, Ron and Hermione’s third year at Hogwarts, where they meet escaped prisoner Sirius Black and learn to handle a half-horse, half-eagle creature known as a Hippogriff, repel shape-shifting Boggarts and master the art of Divination. Harry faces a werewolf and even withstands soul-sucking Dementors.
The incredible music composed by John Williams for these films became instant classics, conjuring beautiful and soaring motifs as we continue the adventures of Harry Potter on his journeys.

This film concert series has been created by CineConcerts, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products. CineConcerts’ creator and producer Justin Freer explains, “The Harry Potter film series is a once-in-a-lifetime cultural phenomenon that continues to delight millions of fans around the world. It is with great pleasure that we are bringing back this opportunity to experience the award-winning music scores played live by a symphony orchestra, all while the beloved films are simultaneously projected onto the big screen. This will be another unforgettable event.”

Brady Beaubien of CineConcerts and Concert Producer for the Harry Potter Film Concert Series added, “Harry Potter is synonymous with excitement around the world and we hope that by performing this incredible music with the full movies, audiences will enjoy returning to this magical world, and to the many wonderful magical characters that inhabit it.”

Tickets are on sale now at HollywoodBowl.com, via credit card phone order at 323.850.2000, or in person at the Hollywood Bowl Box Office.

For more information, please visit:

HarryPotter and the Chamber of Secrets™ – in Concert:
http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/harry-potter-chamber-of-secrets/2017-07-06
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ – in Concert:
http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/harry-potter-and-prisoner-of-azkabantm-concert/2017-07-07
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About the Hollywood Bowl
One of the largest natural amphitheaters in the world, with a seating capacity of nearly 18,000, the Hollywood Bowl has been the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic since its official opening in 1922, and plays host to the finest artists from all genres of music, offering something for everyone. It remains one of the best deals anywhere in Los Angeles; to this day, $1 buys a seat at the top of the Bowl for many classical and jazz performances. In February 2017, the Hollywood Bowl was named Best Major Outdoor Concert Venue for the thirteenth year in a row at the 28th Annual Pollstar Awards. For millions of music lovers across Southern California, the Hollywood Bowl is synonymous with summer.
About CineConcerts
CineConcerts is one of the leading producers of live music experiences performed with visual media. Founded by producer/conductor Justin Freer and producer/writer Brady Beaubien, CineConcerts has engaged millions of people worldwide in concert presentations that redefine the evolution of live experience. Recent and current live concert experiences include Gladiator,The Godfather, It’s a Wonderful Life, DreamWorks Animation In Concert,Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage 50th Anniversary Concert Tour, andBreakfast at Tiffany’s.
Justin Freer has quickly become one of the most sought-after conductors of film music with a long list of full symphonic live to projection projects.  He has appeared with some of the world’s leading orchestras including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony and Sydney Symphony Orchestra. From full-length movie screenings with live orchestra to music-interactive sporting event experiences to original 3D-environment holiday programming, CineConcerts is at the forefront of live entertainment.
About Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.
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