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Editor’s Note

This month we celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. What do you and your family and friends do to celebrate Canada Day? Do you even celebrate it at all? I think a lot of people take the day for granted and see it just as another long weekend-an extra day at the beach, another day where you don’t have to work, or an excuse to have a barbeque with friends. Maybe this year, amid the political turmoil of our southern counterparts, or in spite of the dire state of some parts of the world, we can take time to reflect on how lucky we are to be Canadian.

We certainly don’t get to choose where we are born. Maybe it’s fate, maybe it’s luck. Whatever you call it, we are fortunate to call Canada home. For many people and many reasons, this vast and beautiful country has become a second home, a safe haven, a fresh start. They chose to come here, because of the wonderful things we offer and stand for. In our own province, The Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan is working to “actively support welcoming and inclusive communities that create a sense of home and belonging for all people.” Isn’t that something we all should strive to do?

As the celebrations continue throughout the summer, I encourage you to take in an event you may never have considered before. Check in with your local cultural organizations to see what is happening in the next couple of months. Open your hearts and minds to new cultural experiences, celebrate your neighbours and appreciate your freedom.

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2017 is not simply a commemoration of Canada’s 150th anniversary. It is an opportunity to recognize our country’s struggles, celebrate its strengths, and work together to create an even more inviting, inclusive place to call home.

approximately a decade ago that newcomers began arriving en masse to Saskatchewan. The province’s evolving cultural makeup necessitated a shift to ensure all voices at the table were heard.

Last year, the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan (MCoS) was named one of 19 community organizations in the province to receive funding from the Government of Canada’s Canada 150 program. The program offers financial support to organizations and initiatives whose mandates serve one of Canada 150’s four identified themes: diversity and inclusion, reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, the environment, and youth.

“Saskatchewan’s cultural diversity has changed so much in the last ten years,” says Rhonda. “It’s important we be receptive to a need to understand it better and ensure everyone is benefiting from it. It’s not enough to say the door is open. We have to work together, inviting and recognizing the contributions of all members of our community. Our goal is to create safe spaces to learn and to connect as people.”

“Multiculturalism is central to cultural, emotional, social, and

“The Welcoming and Inclusive Communities project is a road

Talking and hearing with people of other cultures was the highlight (of the training) for me. A group of us bonded over drinks on the first evening. This really broke the ice. We became very close very quickly. It allowed us to open up during the full training and we worked so well together as a team.

– Intercultural Facilitator Training Participant political life in Saskatchewan,” shares Rhonda Rosenberg, Executive Director at MCoS. “Greater diversity makes for better decisions. By inviting different perspectives, you foster creativity, innovation, and better planning and problem solving at the community level. We have had a very supportive relationship with the Canada 150 team; they are helping us move multiculturalism forward.”

MCoS—a not-for-profit, charitable, non-government agency— has been raising awareness of the benefits of cultural diversity and the dangers of racism since 1975. Opportunities for crosscultural interaction and growth are made possible through the collective efforts of MCoS staff, members, thousands of devoted volunteers, and countless Saskatchewanians.

When Rhonda and her team learned about the Canada 150 funding opportunity, they got to work on their application for MCoS’s #WelcomeHome150 – Creating Welcoming and Inclusive Communities (WIC) project. WIC believes in the power of diversity and cultural exchanges and experiences to strengthen communities and facilitate a deeper understanding of Canadian history.

According to the WIC website http://mcos.ca/welcomehome150/, a welcoming and inclusive community is one that is “free from discrimination and where residents feel able to participate in all aspects of the social, economic, cultural, and political life of the municipality.”

Working towards inclusivity is important considering Saskatchewan’s colonial history and ongoing instances of racism, discrimination, stereotyping, and bias—things that not only hurt an individual or cultural group, but the community as a whole.

Program Coordinator, Jamal Rafat, explained that while Canada’s immigration boom began in the 1970s, it was not until 6 |

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to belonging,” adds Jamal. “Everyone deserves to feel like Saskatchewan is their home. We all deserve safety and respect.”

For Jamal, WIC is about more than leaving a professional legacy—it’s about giving back to the country that welcomed her with open arms.

“I grew up in Pakistan and came to Canada over ten years ago,” she explains. “I have had a really good experience here in Canada, but I know my path has been less turbulent compared to other newcomers—especially refugees. When I heard about the project, I knew I had to apply. This is my chance to pay tribute to Canada and give back to the country I get to call home.”

The WIC project comprises three components, each purposebuilt to promote commitment, learning, and sharing. Drawing inspiration from the nationally acclaimed work undertaken by our neighbours in Alberta, Jamal has spent the past year leading the design, delivery, and oversight of the Welcome Home Pledge, intercultural training facilitator sessions, and a resourcerich toolkit.

At the core of WIC is the Welcome Home Pledge, a written and spoken promise to “uphold the Saskatchewan motto From Many Peoples Strength and actively support welcoming and inclusive communities that create a sense of home and belonging for all people.” We have included a copy of the pledge here for you to complete and share, but it is also available online at http://mcos.ca/welcomehome150/.

Pledge-takers are encouraged to view and share WIC’s promotional video (available online), and to upload a photo or video with a signed copy of the pledge to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter using the hashtag #WelcomeHome150.

“We wanted the pledge to be something personal,” explains Ja-

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Jamal and Rhonda also spoke to MCoS’s commitment to advancing conversations around multiculturalism beyond what Rhonda referred to as “great doorways” like song, food, and dance. They each acknowledged the importance and impact of cultural celebrations like the Saskatoon Folkfest (http:// www.saskatoonfolkfest.com/) and Regina’s Mosaic: A Festival of Cultures (http://www. reginamulticulturalcouncil.ca/info/mosaica-festival-of-cultures.html), but explained that what comes next is an exploration of “deeper level concepts.”

“Naturally, people are interested in things we can see on the surface, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg,” says Rhonda. “We are working to create accessible opportunities to share values, beliefs, traditions, roles, and attitudes.”

mal. “After all, it’s your pledge. We encourage people to take it and make it work in the best way for you. This might mean displaying it at your workplace or talking about it with your coworkers, family, and friends. We want to create a snowball effect and get as many people involved as possible.”

“The [Welcome Home] Pledge declares your space a safe space, whether you’re a clothing store or city hall,” says Rhonda. To date, more than 300 individuals, businesses, and organizations around the province have committed to supporting equality and nurturing relationships with members from other cultural groups in the community.

One such opportunity is the Welcoming and Inclusive Communities Tool Kit, a collection of research, stories, and ideas palatable to organizations, municipalities, and institutions. This tangible resource is the product of several community consultations aimed at identifying what kinds of information would provide the greatest value to municipalities looking to create a sustainably diverse Saskatchewan. The toolkit highlights people, programs, and progress towards this objective, had been endorsed by the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA; http://suma.org/).

“We wanted to keep [the toolkit] very local,” says Jamal. “While there is a lot of research out in Ontario and Alberta, the reality is that Saskatchewan is different. It was important for us to create something that reflected the province’s demographics and needs. The tool itself is very user-friendly and motivating.”

Outside of WIC, MCoS supports programs and initiatives that encourage individuals and businesses to incorporate inclusive practices into their daily routines. The agency recently updated its strategic direction to include five pillars: strengthening MCoS’s

A wise person learns from everyone every day. I look forward to learning from people from all backgrounds.

– A Welcome Home Pledge Taker To help put these principles into practice, the team at MCoS has travelled around the province, facilitating a variety of intercultural workshops and training sessions. By using techniques that move beyond a traditional classroom model, MCoS is steadily growing a team of empowered educators who will work with their local municipalities, sharing tools and strategies that reinforce the many advantages of multiculturalism and diversity.

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capacity; strengthening the multicultural community; advocating for government and public policies and programs that support diversity; encouraging multicultural practices throughout Saskatchewan; and building a shared future by recognizing and appreciating the province’s Indigenous populations.

“Especially in Saskatchewan, we need to be looking for respectful engagement opportunities with Indigenous peoples,” com-

In my role with the City of Yorkton, I need to connect with different groups to ensure their voices and input are heard and received on various municipal issues. At the community level, with a variety of community initiatives, I connect different groups with each other on common issues so they can support each other and share in the implementation and responsibility of effective community change. I believe the intercultural facilitation skills gained at this workshop would be valuable for my work and our community. In addition, this training would help the City of Yorkton move forward with the Professional Development and Training for Public Servants as called for by Action 57 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action.

- Lisa Washington, City of Yorkton.

Rhonda Rosenberg Executive Director

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ments Rhonda. “We are fortunate to have the gift of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report, with its 94 calls to action. The report is a really accessible entry point to use with any audience to start to have some difficult but necessary conversations.”

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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s final report, ‘Honouring the Truth, Reconciling for the Future,’ is available online at http://www.trc.ca/websites/trcinstitution/index.php?p=890.

MCoS’s next train-the-trainer event (Deeper Learning for Intercultural Facilitators) is scheduled to take place September 18 through 20, 2017 at Elk Ridge Resort and Conference Centre in Waskesiu Lake, SK. The event will feature a mix of interactive discussions, activities, and guest speakers affirming the importance of inclusivity, diversity, and self-care. To register, or to set up a training session in your community, visit the MCoS website (http://mcos.ca) or e-mail education@ mcos.ca.

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For questions about the WIC project, contact Jamal at project@ mcos.ca, call MCoS at (306) 721-6267, or drop by the MCoS office at 452 Albert Street North in Regina. #WelcomeHome150 Welcome and Inclusive Communities Community Impact Statistics 300+ Welcome Home Pledges taken 46 intercultural facilitators trained in 12 Saskatchewan communities 10 intercultural events planned and/or attendees 15 presentations delivered across Saskatchewan

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SPIRIT MATTERS

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Here’s to Fun in the Sun! In our western culture, it’s almost become a badge of honour to talk about how busy we are. And for many, life is busy!

But what about leisure, play and rest? There’s a fabulous quote,”Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under the trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.’ (John Lubbock) Not only is rest and leisure not a waste of time, it’s essential to our health and vitality! Summer offers us plentiful opportunities to live life in a more relaxed way and reorients us to the value of taking a breath and slowing down.

As we enter summer, heed summer’s call to get outside, dig in the dirt, ponder, dream and rediscover your sense of play!

Make time for daydreams and stargazing. This is the season to recharge our batteries and regenerate our spirit! And by making space and taking time, we’ll discover that rest and leisure are part of the ‘magic grow’ to be healthy, happy beings! So here’s to catching a few rays, having fun in the sun and getting a summer glow on the in as well as the outside!

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• It’s always smart to buy investments that have performed well recently. You may have read, in investment prospectuses, that “past performance is no guarantee of future results.” These words are certainly true; just because an investment has had a good run recently, it doesn’t mean its success will continue indefinitely. You need to evaluate each investment on its own merits and on how well it fits into your overall portfolio.

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TOTAL BODY TONE

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If summer has you on the go and not able to stick to a set routine, invest in a set of resistance bands and take your workout with you! This month I am sharing ways for you to tone your entire body no matter where your days take you!

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HIIT Warmup: Sprints and Burpees

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9 min - Warm up – 20 second beach sprints – 10 cycles of 20 seconds at max sprint with a 30 second active recovery.

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10 - Explosive burpees with a push up: Squat down, place hands on either side of feet and hop back to a plank position.

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Bicep Curl – Single arm – 10/side Palms forward, elbows close to ribs, isolate one arm at a time, curl your bicep up just passed 90 and return to start.

Bent over row – 10-15 With a wider stance, bend forward with straight back, row keeping elbows in and core engaged, return to start.

Bent over front Single arm raise – 10/side With a wider stance, bend forward with straight back, arms in front and raise one arm at a time to shoulder raise, keeping core engaged and pausing at top of movement, return to start.

Shoulder Press – Dual arms – 10-15 Arms up, elbows forward and at 90, press arms up and return to start.

Bent over dual arm raise – 10 With a wider stance, bend forward with straight back, arms in front and raise arms up, keeping core engaged and pausing at top of movement, return to start.

Shoulder Press – Single arm – 10/side Arms up, elbows forward and at 90, isolate one arm at a time, press up and return to start.

Press Cross Over – 10/side Arms up, elbows forward and at 90, isolate one arm at a time to press up and across to opposite side, return to start.

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Squat Press – 10-15 Squat wide and low. Perform shoulder press from squat position, pressing to top and returning to a 90.

Bent over tricep bent arm kick back – 10 Bend forward with a straight back and arms bent at a 90 degree angle, kick back using the tricep, pause at top of movement and return to start.

Straight leg abductor Kick out – 20/leg Start in a plank position.

Kick one leg up and out to the side. Repeating down to touch and out to side with straight leg and engaged glute, hamstring, core and obliques. With resistance, there should be an effort at top of movement to resist the resistance and squeeze at the top.

Without resistance the kick will be higher and hold at top without over extending and getting in to the lower back region.

Bent over tricep straight arm kick back – 10 Bend forward with a straight back and arms in line with body, kick back with straight arms, squeezing the tricep and pausing at top of movement before returning to start.

Bent knee hamstring kick back – 20/leg Start in a plank position.

Kick one leg up and straight back. Bend the knee and lower in towards the chest before kicking back out. Engage glute, hamstring and core. With resistance, there should be an effort at top of movement to resist the resistance and squeeze at the top.

Without resistance the kick will be higher and hold at top without over extending and getting in to the lower back region.

(2 - 3x through) Lower Body Resistance Blast (can be done with or without the lower body resistance bands) Straight leg glute Kick Back – 20/leg Start in a plank position.

Kick one leg up and straight back. Repeating up and down with straight leg and engaged glute, hamstring and core. With resistance, there should be an effort at top of movement to resist the resistance and squeeze at the top. Without resistance the kick will be higher and hold at top without over extending and getting in to the lower back region.

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Plank with knee to elbow, plank with knee to cross elbow – 5/leg Start in a plank position.

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Short Hair Tips

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Blow dry your hair in all different directions. This will help give you optimum volume.

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If you wash your hair at night, make sure you blow dry before you go to bed. This will make styling easier for you the next day.

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Keep hair at a tamed length by your nape. This will keep it looking less mullet-like.

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Use product! There is only so much texture and movement your hair will have on its own.

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Make sure you are using the proper product! The product you use should be making your styling life easier, not harder.

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Get a colour service. Highlights aren’t just for long-haired gals! Adding colour to your hair will create more dimension and character to your style.

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If you have shorter hair, you will need to get more frequent trims/ cuts to maintain the style. I would recommend anywhere from 5-8 weeks, depending on the style.

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When getting your hair cut, ask your hair stylist what products she/he is using and try to recreate a similar look when doing it yourself.

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Just like long hairstyles have different looks, so does short hair. There are classic, trendy, mature, youthful, and edgy

short hairstyles. Make sure the cut you get represents you and your personality. If you have tried a short hair style and didn’t like it, I would recommend trying different shapes and styles instead of just growing it out.

10. Short hair doesn’t always mean that it’s easier. In lots of situations this may mean that you do need to style your hair every day to achieve the look you want. Before chopping your hair, make sure to do your research on a style/ look that will compliment your lifestyle and morning routine.

Joy Tesch is a passionate hairstylist who originated in Vancouver and has continued to develop her talent by further training not only in Vancouver, but as well as Las Vegas, New York, Orlando, Miami and is now residing in Saskatoon. Her extended training has furthered her knowledge in precision cuts, hair colours and up styling. Hair is a fashion industry that is continually changing and growing; she truly values the importance of continually upgrading and enhancing her skills. She doesn’t believe hair dressing is just a job, it’s her passion. Joy is a hair stylist in Saskatoon. For more hair tips, follow her on Facebook and instagram at Joyteschhair.

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#ROSÉOK Oh my! It’s been a while since one colour has dominated summer fashion like this. We just can’t seem to get enough of the latest rosé or rose colour craze. This gorgeous summer hue has simply taken over the season’s palette.

PANTONE’s top 10 colours for spring fashion 2017 included this gorgeous pale pink, 13-1404 Pale Dogwood.

Continuing the tranquil mood of the 2017 top Pantone hues, “Pale Dogwood is a quiet and peaceful pink shade that engenders an aura of innocence and purity. The unobtrusive Pale Dogwood is a subtle pink whose soft touch infuses a healthy glow.” – pantone.com This gorgeous rose colour can be seen on dresses, halter tops, shoes, summer tanks, and accessories. It’s even taken over hair colours-it’s just everywhere!

Bella Chic has dedicated a corner of the store to celebrate rosé! We invite you to enjoy a glass of rosé on your deck this summer and swing by our shop to try on some gorgeous rosé for yourself!

You do not need to look far to find the best in summer style and prices. Shop Bella Chic online at www.bellachic.ca.

Also visit Bella Chic in our store at 5P South Plains Rd West, Emerald Park. Now open 7 days a week. Directions and store hours are available online. Find us too on Facebook at /BellaChic.Fashion and remember to share your favorite fashion pics on our Instagram feed @Style_Lives_Here_ BellaChic.

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Although I’ve spent years on the road travelling, each time I return home, I get to reconnect with what I miss most. As an outdoor adventure junkie and in honour of Canada’s 150 celebration, here are 10 things I love most about our country.

1. Winter I love the deep-freeze of Canadian winters. Even on the coldest day, the sun shines and the skies are clear. Layered up in warm gear, it’s easier to appreciate all the fun the snow brings: snowmobiling, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, building snowmen and snowball fights!

2. The Northern Lights The aurora borealis looks like something out of a sci-fi Hollywood film and only those at the extreme latitudes are lucky enough to enjoy it. It’s surreal to watch the shifting and flowing colours dance across the night sky.

3. The Wildlife From grizzly bears and moose, to squirrels and hummingbirds, Canada has a unique assortment of wildlife. Another aspect I’ve often taken for granted is the frequency at which we encounter wildlife in nature.

4. Late Summer Evenings Near the equator, the sun rises and sets in 12 hour cycles. In the summertime in Canada, the glow of the sun doesn’t leave the sky until well past 10 p.m. (or later if further north!). If out all night, the sun rises only a few short hours later and makes waking up in the morning much easier.

5. Our Lakes Ontario has 250,000 lakes, Saskatchewan nearly 100,000. Water almost seems limitless when it comes to Canada. Plus, we have the longest coastline in the world and are surrounded by three different oceans.

6. The Stars I didn’t appreciate the stars until I met travellers who were wowed by the night sky in foreign destinations. I took for granted the fact that growing up on a farm I was able to see them clearly anytime I wanted.

7. The Rocky Mountains There are numerous mountain ranges I’ve trekked around the world, but none I love as much as the ones in my backyard. The Rocky Mountains can be considered one of the greatest natural features across Canada.

8. The Four Seasons I appreciate the changes that come with four distinct seasons a year: the anticipation of spring and summer after an especially cold winter, or the beauty and colours that arrive with autumn and slowly become blanketed by a white winter landscape.

9. Our Natural Landscape Raging rivers, sky-high mountain ranges, rolling prairies, and craggy ocean cliffs – Canada has a lot to offer when it comes to diversity in our natural landscape.

10. Our Size As the second largest country in the world, Canada is both vast and diverse. Whether cityscape or landscape, it can take a lifetime to explore it all.

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Summer is officially here; time to start the backyard and neighbourhood parties! Summer entertaining usually means burgers, hot dogs, mom’s famous potato salad, and no-bake desserts. Want to mix things up a bit this year? Try a Taco Bar! It’s so easy to prepare and you can get most of the food prepped the night before so you have more time for visiting on party day.

To set the scene for a Taco Bar, load up on those brightly coloured party supplies. The easiest way to set a party backdrop is by covering foam poster boards (found at the dollar store) with various colours of wrapping paper. You can then attach some brightly coloured paper fans and banners to decorate it even more. I love using the foam poster boards for a party table – they are so easy to make and you simply set them on the back of the table (leaning against the wall or fence) and you’re done!

Fresh flowers are always a great idea for decorating a party table – just make sure they’re not going to attract a lot of bugs around your food at an outdoor party.

My son insisted that our Taco Bar had a piñata, so I found one at the party store and used it like a centerpiece on the food table.

I also found a brightly coloured tablecloth and mini ponchos for drink bottles at the party store that worked great for this Taco Bar. Need sombreros? Yep, the party store has those too!

Now let’s talk about the food! There are so many options when it comes to a Taco Bar. You’ll want to start with the taco shells (both hard tacos and soft), then choose a couple of meat options and all the delicious toppings. Here are some tasty ideas: • • • • • • • • • • • •

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shredded cheese rice salsa sour cream guacamole hot sauce nacho cheese sauce

Tacos can be a messy food, so make sure you have lots of plates and napkins. Instead of serving traditional tacos, you could set this up as a “Walking Taco Bar,” which is basically where everyone is given a small bag of Doritos, then they load their toppings right into the bag and eat it with a fork. No additional plates required!

For drinks, you could serve frozen crushed ice drinks in margarita glasses. For a summer party, you’ll want to have plenty of ice cold drinks for the guests to choose from.

Now on to my favourite part of a party – dessert! Some dessert ideas that go with this theme are churros or ice cream nachos. Ice cream nachos are broken waffle bowl pieces dipped in chocolate with scoops of ice cream served on top – you’ll find more details on Ice Cream Nachos on the www. momsandmunchkins.ca blog.

I hope you have a wonderful summer filled with great memories and plenty of ice cream!

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