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VOLUME 3 | ISSUE 10

ANTIQUES

Antiques and Collectibles Reference Books

RESTAURANTS

TIPS

Winter cleaning

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Buying art for your home

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What’s inside... 3

2019: The Year of the Space-Age Home

Antiques: The Golden Age of Printed Antiques and Collectibles Reference Books

Goodbye spring cleaning, hello winter refresh!

Tips for winter tree care

Organize and declutter room-by-room

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2019: The Year of the Space-Age Home (BPT) – In 2019, the “spaceage” home will become a reality with modern innovations that are poised to change the way we think about luxury, elegance and comfort. Incorporating advanced technology into your home is essential when elevating its overall style, design and functionality. What better way to create a futuristic environment than by living like an astronaut in your own home. You can do exactly that with the new Flotation Tub with ZERO DIMENSION from TOTO. Made from proprietary Galaline man-made marble, the stylish tub combines a luxury spa aesthetic with space-age technology that simulates zero gravity by offering bathers a weightless experience. After more than a decade’s research, TOTO discovered that a unique posture - with the reclining body stabilized and the hips, knees and ankles flexed - reduced the joints’ mechanical energy/load to nearly zero. Astronauts sleep in this position; it enables the most relaxing rest possible. Cerebral blood flow studies

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ANTIQUES

The Golden Age of Printed Antiques and Collectibles Reference Books 1975 to 2005 When I assumed the editorship of “Warman’s Antiques and Their Prices” in 1981, owners Stanley and Katherine Greene presented me with two boxes of books. “They represent the Warman’s reference library,” the Greens told me. The books filled half of a 36-inch wide, five-shelf bookcase. Although my collecting memories start at age five, I did not start assembling my own antiques reference library until the mid1960s. Until the end of the 1970s, collectors built general rather than category specific antiques reference libraries. Few exceeded 100 titles. Collectors focusing on a single collecting category often could count the number of specific titles relating to that category on a single hand. It the number exceeded three, it was a bonus. When WorthPoint.com acquired my Rinker Enterprises, Inc, reference library in 2011, it contained over 7,500 titles and included information on hundreds of specific collecting categories. I did not realize how integral a part these books played in my research and writing until I no longer had access to them. [Author’s Aside #1: I am one of several individuals working with WorthPoint.com to create introductions / landing pages for major,

secondary, and tertiary collecting categories. When completed, perhaps a decade or more from now, it will be the greatest antiques and collectibles dictionary of all times. There are times when I feel that I am a contemporary version of Gary Cooper’s Professor Bertram Potts character in the screwball movie comedy “Ball of Fire” (1941). Thus far, I completed the introduction / landing pages for Ceramics – North American, Ceramics – European, and Glass. I currently am working on Ceramics – United Kingdom. Once done, I am moving on to costume jewelry and/or toys, games, and puzzles. Each introduction / landing page contains a list of printed and online references. As I was researching printed titles, I quickly realized that the majority of the titles were published between 1975 and 2005. The annual volume of printed antiques and collectibles titles actually started to decline in the late 1990s.] In the late 1960s, private individuals began to self-publish reference books on specific collecting categories. Marion Hartung’s “First Book of Carnival Glass: One Hundred Patterns” appeared in 1968. Collector Books arrived on the scene in 1980. By the mid-1980s, there were over a dozen publishers

specializing in antiques and collectibles titles. Antique Trader Books, Books Americana, Collector Books (Schroeder Publishing), Hobby House, House of Collectibles, L-W Book Sales, Wallace-Homestead, and Warman’s are a few examples. By the end of the 1990s, there was at least one book on almost every secondary antiques and collectibles category imaginable. When Collector Books went out of business in 2010, it claimed to have published over 1,500 titles on antiques and collectibles. In 2019, Schiffer Publishing, and to some extent KP (Krause Publications), a division of F + W Media, are the two remaining antiques and collectibles publishers. Their title list grows smaller and smaller each year. The Internet is a convenient culprit when assigning blame for the demise of the printed antiques and collectibles reference book. While the Internet is partially responsible, there are other reasons as well. First, antiques and collectibles book authors were motivated by love more than profit. Few became rich off their titles. The adage that fame is fleeting held a special meaning for them. Second, as collecting became increasingly specialized, the number of potential buyers for a

narrowly focused book diminished. Sales were measured in hundreds, more often at the low end, than thousands. Third, list prices rose as print runs were reduced. Affordability became an issue. Fourth, interest in doing detailed research about object groups, especially among amateur writers, declined. In 2019, antiques and collectibles titles that focus on a narrow collecting category sell for $50.00 or more, especially if the book is printed in color, as most are. [Author’s Aside #2: There is a similar rise and fall pattern in national and regional antiques and collectibles trade publications. It is not as dramatic as the curve for printed antiques and collectibles reference books, but it exists.] Trained as a research historian, I favored antiques and collectibles reference books that contained a scholarly introduction that provided a detailed history of the company or category, accurate image captions, and a strong bibliography. I also appreciated the comprehensive nature of these titles. I still remember my initial reaction when I saw my first picture price guide, a new form of reference book that premiered in the ...continued on next page

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ANTIQUES early 1980s. Most contained three to ten pages of text information followed by pages of nothing more than captioned pictures. Most captions were poorly written. The objects pictured were often from the author’s collection with a few additions from the collections of others. There was no attempt to provide a comprehensive and balanced presentation. There were exceptions. Reference books by Sharon and Bob Huxford for Collectors Books and William Heacock’s books for Glass Press are examples that come immediately to mind. If prices were not provided in the caption, they were available in the back of the book. The pricing in many of these books was market manipulative. My field experiences quickly taught me to question all of them. My approach has mellowed over the years. I now realize that the value of these books was primarily as object identification guides. When I began to ignore the short introductions and inadequate captions and use them to identify an object’s pattern or model, I found them very helpful. As an example, when I encountered a piece of Roseville pottery and did not know its pattern, I went to my library and pulled down a copy of Sharon and Bob’s Huxford’s “Collectors Encyclopedia of Roseville Pottery.” I put the piece in front of me and started to go through the book page by page. Once I identified the pattern, it was easy to research the piece. At the very least, I could find comparable pieces if I could not make an exact match. During the Golden Age of

Printed Antiques and Collectibles Reference Books, some specific categories witnessed the release of only a single title. Two examples are Lee Feibinger’s “Collector’s Reference & Value Guide to the Lone Ranger,” published in 1997, and Jack Koch’s “Howdy Doody: Collector’s Reference and Trivia Guide: Identification & Values,” published in 1995. Koch’s book and Helen Greguire’s “The Collectors Encyclopedia of Granite Ware, Colors, Shapes & Values, Book 2” are on my Top Five list of the most market manipulative price guides ever published. That aside, these books continue to serve as key identification guides in their respective subjects. Because of modern copyright laws, it will be decades if not a century before these indispensable pictorial identification guides from the Golden Age of Printed Antiques and Collectibles Reference Books will find their way to the internet. By the time this happens, I cannot help wondering if anyone will care. I have lost track of the number of these books I bought back in the eight years since I sold the Rinker Enterprises, Inc., reference library. I do not want to know, especially if the number exceeds 100. What I do know is that there is no more room on the shelves I had built in our basement storage rooms in Kentwood, Michigan, for new reference titles. Under these circumstances, I should be glad the Golden Age is over. I am not. I miss it. Harry L. Rinker welcomes questions from readers about collectibles, those mass-produced items from the twentieth and

twenty-first centuries. Selected letters will be answered in this column. Harry cannot provide personal answers. Photos and other material submitted cannot be returned. Send your questions to: Rinker on Collectibles, 5955 Mill Point Court SE, Kentwood, MI 49512. You also can e-mail your questions to harrylrinker@ aol.com. Only e-mails containing a full name and mailing address will be considered. You can listen and participate in WHATCHA GOT?, Harry’s antiques and collectibles radio call-in show, on Sunday mornings between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Eastern Time. If you cannot find it on a station in your area, WHATCHA GOT? streams live on the Internet at www.gcnlive.com.

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Goodbye spring cleaning, hello winter refresh! (BPT) – Every year, homeowners anxiously await spring to refresh and reset their homes. But what if we capitalized on all the time spent indoors during winter to take control of home improvements ahead of time instead? With a little thoughtful planning, you’ll not only be able to give your space a simple face lift but also enjoy spring when it comes around and be outside, soaking up the weather! Many homeowners agree that the colder months are the perfect time to cross home improvement projects off the list, feeling more motivated to work on them during this time of year, according to a new survey (online survey conducted in September, 2018, of 1,000 U.S. homeowners, ages 18+, in partnership with Lucid, on behalf of Maytag). A

whopping 78 percent of homeowners plan to make some type of home improvement in the next three to six months and young homeowners are even more motivated, with 87 percent of millennials planning to give their spaces some tender loving care during the same time frame.

Simple updates with big impact Enhancing your home’s value and functionality does not require a full-blown remodel. Strategic updates can make a significant impact and can be completed in just a few days. Consider these smart, no sweat home updates while staying cozy indoors. Upgrade appliances: Dated appliances can steal from a space’s potential; a simple swap can com-

pletely transform the aesthetic of a room, taking it from vintage to polished in a snap. Thanks to Maytag, you don’t have to sacrifice function for style. Whether you’re partial to French door or side-by-side refrigerators, front load or top load washers, explore sleek options at www. maytag.com. With a few thoughtful changes, you have the power to turn your home into the space you’ve always dreamed of. Declutter: While you may not be ready to jump on the minimalist band wagon, be inspired by the movement and remove unnecessary items from your home. Donate or sell trinkets and gadgets you don’t use and focus on organizing what’s left. Consider storage solutions like closet organizers and kitchen pull-outs that make organization seamless. There’s no greater joy than coming home to a clean, tidy and truly clutter-free space. Fresh paint: A fresh coat of paint is an affordable update for any room, and with a little elbow grease, you can easily complete this project in a weekend. Whether you paint all the walls in your bedroom or just one to create a focal wall, you can customize this project to your personal tastes and preferences. While

you’re at it, why not paint the ceiling too? A fresh coat of white paint can instantly elevate a space by better reflecting light. Replace hardware: The kitchen and bathrooms are typically the most frequented rooms in a home. The hardware in these spaces might seem like an afterthought, but if you want to add a little pizzazz with minimal effort, focus here. Styles go in and out of fashion and hardware becomes drab with everyday wear and tear. Replace knobs, handles and hooks with a new look that reflects your personality. Brushed metals have maintained popularity, and brass is poised to make a comeback. Other materials like wood and glass are popular for hardware, too. Whether you love it or can’t get through it quickly enough, winter is a perfect time to take on home improvements that are simple and achievable; about three in four homeowners would rather complete home renovations during the fall and winter so they can travel in the spring and summer. With these handy tips, you have the knowledge and power to rejuvenate your home and make this winter a productive one. Update now, so you can relax later!

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Tips for winter tree care (BPT) – It’s hard to believe that winter is almost here. It seems like yesterday we were just getting our yards and patios ready to host summer barbecues and pool parties, and now we’re beginning to think about winterizing plants and trimming tree branches. Winter is the best time to trim and prune trees and shrubs because they’re dormant. With winter around the corner, here are some tips to consider when deciding whether to trim or prune your trees.

Before you start Trimming and pruning trees is a big job, and there are a lot of things to consider before starting that project. It’s a good idea to do a quick search online and see if there are special techniques to prune specific trees.

When to prune Pruning during dormancy is the most common practice among arborists, and it’s usually best to wait until the coldest part of the winter to begin this process. It results in vigorous growth in the spring. There are a number of reasons why pruning in the winter is best. • The wounds heal faster, which keeps the plant strong. • Pruning a tree helps it maintain its shape and appearance.

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• There is less risk of disease or infestation. • It’s easier to see when the leaves are gone. • Dead or broken branches can fall at any time, which creates a safety hazard.

Selecting trimming equipment It’s important to make sure that you have the right tools for the job. Greenworks 60V 10-Inch Brushless Pole Saw is great for those higher branches that are hard to reach. On a fully charged battery, this lightweight pole saw will run for an hour and extend up to 8 feet. The Greenworks 60V 16-Inch Cordless Brushless Chainsaw is perfect for those larger trimming jobs. It provides you with up to 90 cuts on a fully charged battery with a chain brake that halts the chain to prevent accidental kickback. Greenworks’ battery innovation with both products means there is no messy gas or oil mixture to deal with, and push-button start technology ensures that you’ll never have to bother with a pesky pull-cord again! For more information, visit www. greenworkstools.com.

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Organize and declutter room-by-room Getting organized is a popular New Year’s resolution. Clutter can be a major source of stress that affects how individuals feel about their spaces. Psychology Today indicates messy homes and work spaces can contribute to feelings of helplessness, anxiety and overwhelming stress. Clutter bombards the mind with excessive stimuli, makes it more difficult to relax and can constantly signal to the brain that work is never done. Tackling messes no matter where they are lurking is not a one-time project. Much like losing weight and getting healthy, clearing a home of clutter requires dedication and lifestyle changes. With these organizational tips and tricks, anyone can work through their home room-byroom and conquer clutter.

Find a place for everything Clutter creeps up as people accumulate possessions over the years. Over time, failure to regularly go through belongings and thin the herd can lead to the accumulation of clutter. But clutter also can accumulate if people fail to find a place to put items. Racks for garages, organizational systems for closets and furniture with storage capacity, such as storage ottomans, are some storage solutions that can help people find a place for their possessions.

Utilize vertical space when possible Getting items up and off the floor can maximize square footage in a home. Bookshelves, hanging wall shelves, hooks, cabinetry, built-ins, and other storage solutions that rely on walls and ceilings are simple and effective storage solutions. Unused space behind cabinet or closet doors are some additional places to store belongings. Hang razors or toothbrushes on medicine cabinet walls and curling irons and other hair tools on the interior of cabinet doors in bathrooms.

Create a coding system Home offices can be some of the more disorganized rooms in a house simply due to the volume of electronics and paperwork within them. HGTV suggests using a colorcoded system for important files to keep them organized. Label important items, whether they’re paper or digital files, in accordance with your system.

Put it away When you finish using an item, return it to its storage location. This eliminates piles of belongings strewn

around the house — and hunting and pecking for missing things. If you can’t put it away immediately, have a few baskets on hand labeled for the different rooms in the house. Pop the items in the requisite baskets and then routinely take each basket around the house to return the items. Investing in custom cabinetry and organizational systems also can help people organize their belongings. Tackle rooms such as the garage, basements, bedroom closets, and pantries, or those areas that tend to accumulate clutter the fastest.

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191 Slippery Elm Hollow Road Ceres • R1138834 • $139,900 This property is in a great location with all the room to do what you want to. The home is situated on the NEW LISTING side of a long hill over looking a long valley. Plenty of space for the children and horses, cows or alpacas. Plus a large garage/barn with two ponds. It comes with OGM and Timber rights. The taxes reflect Clean & Green Status on Acres.

262 Main Street Randolph • R1156345 • $119,900 These motivated sellers have done it all. It’s got new windows, vinyl siding, and a maintenance-free NEW LISTING concrete driveway leading to a two car garage. There’s a main floor half bath, beautiful updated kitchen, with a spacious formal dining room. The living room features an easy to use gas fire place. The full, finished basement boasts a laundry room and a kitchenette.

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Project 1: Fresh, eco-friendly style Transitional style is today’s most popular bathroom style, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association, and with good reason: almost limitless design potential. The American Standard Town Square S bathroom collection, inspired by classic American architecture, makes it easy to create a ‘put-together’ look in bathrooms of all sizes, with a full suite of fixtures and faucets that are easy to install for a stunning refresh. Performing beautifully, you would never guess just how much water the Town Square WaterSense-certified faucets save: almost half the water of regular faucets! There is nothing better ...continued on next page

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than a beautiful new bathroom that is as easy on the eyes as it is on our water resources (not to mention the little extra cash you get to keep in your wallet when a lower water bill arrives!).

Project 2: Modern flooring When you look down, do your bathroom floors leave something to be desired? Redoing the flooring is a simple weekend project that will transform the space. Tile is a great bathroom flooring choice because it is so versatile and long-lasting, and can be created to look surprisingly like other materials, such as wood, creating unique looks that wouldn’t typically be possible for the bathroom space. Want to step it up? Consider heated flooring to add comfort and a touch of luxury. This top trend works with a variety of different types of flooring material.

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Project 4: Personal pampering Bidet seats and toilets are a smart bathroom upgrade for a wellness-focused home. Drawing on Japanese traditions and technology, water cleans more thoroughly than toilet paper, so it’s more healthful for all users. A great option is the DXV AT 200 LS SpaLet with its heated seat, soft night light, fully-automatic cleansing wand and adjustable water temperature settings. This bidet toilet will also score bonus points because it is designed for fast and easy installation, so you can create your spa bathroom retreat a lot sooner than you think! With these project tips that involve simple product installations, updating the look and feel of your bathroom won’t feel like an overwhelming undertaking.

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Project 3: Customizable shower A restorative shower experience is at the top of the list for a new bathroom must-have. Intuitive products like GROHE SmartControl make it easy to control the precise amount of water with a simple push of a button. A turn of the dial allows for accurate control of water volume and temperature. This makes it easy to change modes quickly, from when you want less water while soaping up to when you want more water to rinse off.

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Technology has changed the way people live in the 21st century. Once ubiquitous, land lines anchored to kitchen walls have now given way to smartphones that can be taken anywhere. Bulky television sets that required at least two people to move have been replaced with highdefinition offerings so light and thin they can be mounted on living room walls. It’s no great surprise that technology also is changing the physical places we call home. Smart homes are a rapidly growing trend. In a typical smart home, devices such as the thermostat, television and even the refrigerator can be controlled remotely through the internet. Converting an existing home into a smart home can seem intimidating, especially for people who don’t consider themselves tech savvy. But today’s user-friendly technology makes it relatively easy for anyone to turn his or her home into a smarter one. Before you get started, recognize that there are certain must-have items to turn a home into a smart home.

Hub The hub refers to software or hardware that connects all of your devices and gets them to work together. Think of the various devices you have and then think of their manufacturers. Chances are strong you have devices manufactured by various companies, and enabling those to work together might seem impossible. A hub does that work for you. And because they can be connected to your smartphone, hubs also make it possible to control de-

vices while you’re away from home.

WiFi router Some people rent their routers from their internet/cable providers, while others buy their own routers. Regardless of which category you fall into, you’re going to need a good WiFi router to get your smart home up and running. Determine which type of WiFi your home currently has and then find a router that’s compatible with that WiFi. Request a list of routers that are compatible with your WiFi from your service provider, as not all routers will necessarily work with your internet connection. If possible, upgrade to the fastest WiFi your internet provider offers, as that will make your smart home that much more enjoyable and frustration-free.

Devices You won’t necessarily need to upgrade your devices to get a smart home. In fact, if you control or can control any device in your home with a smartphone, you are already on your way to having a smart home. Upgrading to a programmable thermostat that’s compatible with your smartphone might be a great idea if your current thermostat is old and not internet-compatible. With a programmable thermostat, you can control the temperature in your home remotely. That ensures the home is a comfortable temperature when you arrive home and allows you to turn off costly heating and cooling units when no one is home. Smart homes may seem futuristic. But chances are strong your home only needs some simple, inexpensive upgrades to join the smart home revolution.

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The art of buying art for your home • Shop around. Thanks to the internet, billions of pieces of art, from tapestries to photographs to paintings, are at your fingertips. Comparison shopping can be fun and help novices discover their personal tastes. It also can be a great way to support artists. For example, 90 percent of all image royalties on art purchased from YourArtGallery.com goes directly to the artist, ensuring much of buyers’ money is going toward supporting the people responsible for the art they plan to hang in their homes. That can give people a greater sense of pride in their home’s decor.

Designing a home’s interior can be fun. Whether furnishing a first apartment or a newly purchased family home, many people feel that the art they put on the walls of their homes is an expression of their individuality, and that a home isn’t truly a home until its interior reflects their personalities. Furnishing a home with art can be intimidating, especially for people doing so for the first time. But a few tricks of the trade can help men and women turn the interiors of their homes into spaces that reflect who they are. • Embrace your personal taste. Don’t hesitate to decorate your walls with art you like. When buying furniture for a home, it can make sense to follow certain rules. For example, parents of young children might want to purchase dark-colored furnishings that can hide stains. But no such rules should govern your choices of artwork. Art reflects the person who made it, but it also reflects the person who buys it, so buyers should embrace their personal taste when furnishing their homes with art.

• Seek inspiration. If you’re unfamiliar with art, don’t hesitate to seek inspiration. Art is everywhere, from the hotels you stay in while traveling to the billboards you pass while driving to work to the local art museum near your home. If you’re uncertain of what you like, make a concerted effort to recognize the art you see but may not stop to notice each day. As you expose yourself to more and more art, you

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have different rooms throughout your home reflect your different tastes. This can give each room its own unique feel and make for a colorful home.

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The art people hang in their homes is a personal choice, and the process of finding that art can be fun and eye-opening.

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How builders can keep radon from entering a home As the world has changed, so, too, have home buyers. The home buyers of today typically want homes that align with life in the 21st century. That means extra outlets for all of our devices and homes pre-wired for high speed internet access. Housing starts, which refers to the number of new residential construction sites, reflect buyers’ demand for newly built homes. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were slightly more than 1.2 million housing starts in September 2018, which marked a sizable increase from a year prior, when 1.158 million new residential

constructions broke ground. Though prospective buyers want a host of modern amenities, they also want something valued by homeowners since the dawn of time: safety. Security systems can safeguard homeowners and their families from criminals, but homeowners also must ensure steps are taken to protect a home’s inhabitants from naturally occurring threats, including radon. Radon is a radioactive gas that is produced from the natural breakdown of the uranium found in most rocks and soil. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, exposure to radon gas is

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the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Because it’s naturally occurring, radon can infiltrate any home. However, the EPA, working alongside state and federal geologists, has developed maps that predict the potential indoor radon levels for every county in the country. (Note: Radon can pose a health risk when breathed in through outdoor air, but such instances are unusual because radon is typically diluted in open air.) Each county has been assigned a zone depending on its potential radon threat, and those that pose the biggest threat are designated as Zone 1, while those with the lowest threat are Zone 3. Homeowners building their homes can contact their state’s radon office via www.epa.gov to determine which zone their property is in.

In addition to learning which radon zone they’re in, homeowners building new homes can ask their builders to take the following measures so their homes’ interiors are as resistant to radon as possible. • Install a layer of clean gravel or aggregate beneath the slab or flooring system. • Lay polyethylene sheeting on top of the gravel layer. • Include a gas-tight venting pipe from the gravel level through the building to the roof. • Seal and caulk the foundation thoroughly. Learn more about radon, including how to determine radon levels in your home, at www.epa. gov.

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