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February ANCHOR NEWS As I sit here this Sunday morning the middle of January, it's 70 degrees outside. Not at all like a January day; too bad it will not stay this warm!! So before we go on, we want to wish you all a Happy New Year and hope everyone had a great holiday season. We at the Anchor had a 'world wind' month with the shortened season. We went from Thanksgiving give outs to the toy shop to Christmas food give outs. It was challenging, fascinating and fulfilling all together. It could not have happened without the many volunteers who helped make this possible. A sincere thank you to all that generously gave donations for all occasions above. The Anchor is in need of volunteers to help us in the food pantry and the thrift store. Anyone interested either call Paula or stop by. Anytime you can donate would be appreciated. Our hours are Monday's 5-7; Tuesday & Thursday's 9-2 & the first Saturday of the month from 10-1. We are located behind the Riverside Nursing Home off of 9J in the Village of Castleton. The Anchor has a new sign/logo outside our main door. It was fabricated and constructed by a generous patron of the Anchor. He did a tremendous job! Stop by & check it out!
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February 2020 Dear Our Towne Readers, I hope you enjoy this first Our Towne issue of 2020. I had a great month off, enjoying lots of time with my family. Having our oldest daughter home from college is such a treat. We went on vacation and enjoyed relaxing without worrying about homework or my work. I have a bad habit of working way too much and not prioritizing “down time.” I feel relaxed and recharged and ready for 2020! Over the holidays, I volunteered at two local charities that are invaluable to our community and need our support & donations throughout the year. CoNSERNS-U in Rensselaer, is a basic needs program of Catholic Charities Tri-County Services, serving families and individuals in southern and rural Rensselaer County. Their services include a food pantry, crisis intervention, casework,information and referral, advocacy, clothing, back-toschool supplies, emergency assistance, Christmas/holiday programs. The Anchor Food Pantry & Thrift Store in Castleton serves those in the town of Schodack & Castleton. When I was recently at The Anchor, the director, Paula Sancomb, told me about a free referral & education service through The United Way called 2-1-1.
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East Greenbush Community Library | 518-477-7476 www.eastgreenbushlibrary.org Go to events.eastgreenbushlibrary.org for a complete listing of all storytimes, children’s and tween/teen programs.
2/14: Adult Open Recreation Space, 9:30am-2:30pm; Happy Valentine's Day (ages 2-5), 10am; Homeschool Meet Up*, 2pm; Friday Mashup (grades 6-12), 3pm
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2/15: Saturday Storytime, 11am; RPI STEM Workshop (ages 8+)*, 2pm
2/1: Take your child to the library day!, 10am - 2pm; Balloon Extravaganza*, 11am
2/16: Acoustic Folk Music with Chuck Oakes*, 2pm
2/3: AARP TaxAide (by appointment only; call 211 for an appointment)*, 9am-4:30pm; ENL: English as a New Language*, 9:30am-12:30pm 2/4: Terrific Tuesdays (ages 3-5), 10am; Drop-In Tuesday Tech Time, 4-6pm; Greenbush Garden Club: Awakening the Garden in Spring*, business meeting at 6:30pm, presentation at 7:15pm 2/5: ENL: English as a New Language*, 9:30am-12:30pm; Movers & Shakers (ages 1-3), 10am; Fantastic 4s & 5s, 11am; Teen Volunteer (TV) Club (grades 6-12)*, 3:15pm 2/6: Movers & Shakers (ages 1-3), 10:00am; Baby Meet up, 11:00am; Rensselaer County: Why Our Count Counts*, 6pm 2/8: 6th Annual Day Before the Awards Film Festival* Registration is required for each movie. 2/9: Greenbush Historical Society presents To Serve in Free Country: Slavery and Freedom in New Netherland*, 2:00pm 2/10: ENL: English as a New Language*, 9:30am-12:30pm; AARP TaxAide (by appointment only; call 211 for an appointment)*, 9am-4:30pm; AARP Smart Driver Course*, 9:30am-4:30pm 2/11: Terrific Tuesdays (ages 3-5), 10am; Drop-In Tuesday Tech Time, 4-6pm; Mat Yoga with Camie*, 5:30pm
2/17: AARP TaxAide (by appointment only; call 211 for an appointment)*, 9am-4:30pm; Safe Space for Writing with Sisters in Crime*, 1pm; Marble Run Fun (ages 5+)*, 2pm; Crafter Eve: Pinecone Flowers*, 6pm; Monday Evening Book Discussion, 7pm 2/18: Break Out! (ages 8+)*, 11am OR 1pm OR 3pm; Drop-In Tuesday Tech Time, 4-6pm; Mat Yoga with Camie*, 5:30pm 2/19: Jackie the Magician (ages 4+)*, 2pm; Soup-er Anime Night (grades 6-12)*, 6pm 2/20: Cooking the Books: Celebrate the 'Soup'er Bowl!*, 6pm; Book Bingo (ages 5+)*, 6:30pm 2/21: Adult Open Recreation Space, 9:30am-2:30pm; Clifford's Birthday! (ages 3+)*, 11am 2/22: Saturday Storytime, 11am 2/23: The Underground Railroad: Whose Story Do We Tell?*, 2pm 2/24: AARP TaxAide (by appointment only; call 211 for an appointment)*, 9am-4:30pm; ENL: English as a New Language*, 9:30am-12:30pm; Safe Space for Writing with Sisters in Crime*, 1pm 2/25: Drop-In Tuesday Tech Time, 4-6pm
2/12: ENL: English as a New Language*, 9:30am - 12:30pm; Movers & Shakers (ages 1-3), 10am; Fantastic 4's & 5's, 11am; Teen Anime Club, 3pm; Legal Project Free Legal Consultations*, 5:30-7:30pm; Society for Creative Anachronism presents: Medieval Storytelling, Song, and Poetry Performance, 6:30pm
2/26: ENL: English as a New Language*, 9:30am-12:30pm; Art Discovery (ages 2-5)*, 10am; Teen Anime Club, 3pm
2/13: Movers & Shakers (ages 1-3), 10am; Baby Meet up, 11am
2/29: Saturday Storytime, 11am
2/28: Adult Open Recreation Space, 9:30am-2:30pm; Tooth Tales! (ages 2+)*, 10am; Friday Mashup (grades 6-12), 3pm
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Rensselaer Public Library February Events 676 East Street, Rensselaer, NY 12144 (518) 462-1193 | www.rensselaerlibrary.org
Pre-K Storytime- Tuesdays at 11 am. Ages 2-6, no sign-up needed. Siblings welcome.
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First Friday Free Community Meal on February 7 at the church. Doors open at 5:30 p. m. with dinner at 6:00 p. m. . Join us for a delicious meal and fellowship. All welcome. For information, call 518-758-6401 or kinderhookreformedchurch.com.
Teen Anime Club- Thursdays 5-7 PM. Ages 13-18. Watch anime, discuss manga and pop culture, and hang out with your friends. Parents Night Out 5 to 8 p. m. on February 8 at the church. Free child care for kids 3 and older with dinner provided. Fun Special Halloween party October 31. evening of age appropriate crafts, story-time and a movie in a safe and nurturing environment. Preregistration required. For Take Your Child to the Library Day is February first! Stop in at information and to register, call 518-758-6401. our library to see all the things that we offer. Day Before the Oscars Film Festival: Saturday February 8, 10:30 AM, we will show “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil”. Please call to reserve your seat. Special raffle basket drawing will be held at event, refreshments served. Part of the East Greenbush Library film festival. History Talk: Edmonia Lewis: Saturday, February 19 at 6:30 PM. Historian Bobbie Reno will talk about the famous African American sculptor who was born in Rensselaer. Please call to sign up. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see http://rensselaerlibrary. org/ or visit the library’s Facebook page, http://www.facebook. com/RensselaerLibrary.
Rensselaer Senior Services Open Mon-Fri 9-3pm | Located at East & Herrick Streets | 518-463-2166 February Events February 13th Special Dinner w/ Gone Grey Feb. 25th - Fat Tuesday Special Dinner w/ Winchester & Young Weekly Classes Monday 10:00 Tai Chi 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Silver Sneakers Tuesday 9:15 Aerobics-10:15 Line Dancing-12 Lunch 12:30 Arts & Crafts Wednesday 10:15 Line Dancing-12 Lunch-1:00 Silver Sneakers- 1:45 Yoga Thursday 10:00 Tai Chi - 12:00 Lunch - 12:30 Community Service Friday 9:15 Aerobics-10:15 Art Class-12:00 Lunch 1:15 Silver Sneakers
A chicken barbecue will be served 11:00 a. m. -3:00 p.m. February 9 at the church. Dinner includes half a chicken, baked potato, “secret recipe” cole slaw and dinner roll. Desserts are available for a free will donation. Take out only. Tickets are $12.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door. Pre-order by February 3. Proceeds to benefit the Youth Mission Trip in July. For tickets and information, call 518-336-0859.
North Chatham Free Library 4287 State Route 203, North Chatham NorthChathamLibrary.org “Chase the Chill” at the North Chatham Library Friday, January 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm Please join us for our annual Chase the Chill Cocktail Party! Let a warm welcome and pleasant conversation replace the chill of winter. Held at a lovely local home, this cocktail party is to benefit the North Chatham Free Library. Cost is $35 per person and includes beverages and a bountiful collection of hors d’oeuvres. Reservations required. Unlock The NCFL’s Free Online Resources Monday, February 3 at 10 am Did you know that your library offers FREE access to great resources? The North Chatham Free Library is hosting a presentation by Heather Lloyd to learn how to take advantage of the great content your library provides through your computer, mobile device, or tablet. A huge variety of services are offered, including video streaming with Kanopy, reading and listening to audiobooks online with Overdrive, listening to audiobooks on your phone with Libby and learning new languages with Mango. Join us to discover the potential of your library! NCFL at (518) 766-3211 or Mail@NorthChathamLibrary.org. Adopting a Zero-Waste Lifestyle at the North Chatham Library Wednesday, February 19 from 10 am to 11:30 am Learn how you can make your life more environmentally sustainable. By adopting a zero-waste or voluntary simplicity lifestyle, you not only help the environment but you also boost your mood by knowing you are doing something good. This workshop by Theresa Mayhew will look at strategies and tips individuals and families can adopt to reduce their waste output by cultivating more fulfilling and mindful lifestyles. NCFL at (518) 766-3211 or Mail@NorthChathamLibrary.org.
Yarn and happy hookers needed to help with our warm up America program we delivered more than 138 bags to seniors in Nursing Homes that don't have visitors or get gifts. The bags where full of scarfs, hats, shawls and blankets and it could not have been possible without the help of the community Please Comedy Night Fundraiser for East Greenbush Kiwanis Club Help Us Again This Year your greatly appreciated We Are Located On East And Herrick Streets In Rensselaer And We Are The Kiwanis Club of East Greenbush is having their annual Open 9-3pm Monday To Friday. "Comedy Night" on March 7, 2020 at the Melvin Roads American Legion Post 1231, 200 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY. We are featuring national headliner, Howie Mason, and local favorite Register for Nassau Baseball from now until 3/1/20 at our Cody Montanye. Doors open at 6:30. pm and showtime is 8:00 website, www.nassaubaseballassociation.com. Children ages pm. Tickets are $25 ($30 at the door). There is a cash bar, 4-12 in Rensselaer and Columbia counties are welcome, no snacks, 50/50 raffle, and a Chinese Auction. Buy your tickets at experience needed! Visit us at the DPS Children's Fair at DPS Gettysburg Flag Works, 715 Columbia Turnpike. East Greenbush, Elementary School February, 29th 11am -3pm to register in NY or online at www.egkiwanis.weebly.com or call Noreen at person. Registrations after 3/1 are accepted with a late fee. (518) 283-1215.
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Climate Reality Project Presentation
On February 9th, the community is invited to First United Methodist Church of East Greenbush, 1 Gilligan Road, for a presentation by the Climate Reality Project. Starting at 10:45 am, Paul Fisk will describe the effects of climate change and what you can do to help create a better future for the planet. His presentation includes information about climate science, evidence of a changing climate and impacts currently felt both locally and globally. Mr. Fisk will discuss solutions that are already underway, including advancements in renewable energy and smart climate policy. The session will end at noon, following questions.
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Welcome to February in the Northeast & to National Children’s Dental Health Month. With that in mind I want to simply address the most common topics related to dental health, for children, in my opinion. In my practice, major concerns are developing great habits, while avoiding cavities. While the overall rate of new cavities has decreased, it remains a huge issue in the general population. Getting even one cavity means that there is something your child likely could have done to prevent it. Dispelling the myth that bad teeth are inherited, or that folks have soft teeth, 99.9 % (my statistic) of dental cavities and other scenarios happen because of either poor nutrition choices or inconsistent habits or both. Parents tell me all the time that they’re busy, their kids love candy, soda and sports drinks, they’re tired or hate flossing or forget to do it until the day before an appointment. You can make all of the excuses as to why the kids are eating bad snacks or don’t brush or floss regularly but ultimately it will show up in their mouth. And it’s a balance - habits and choices. Diet and homecare (including brushing and flossing) are the most important factors in getting or not getting cavities. Eating a diet low in sugar and brushing twice a day for two minutes each time and flossing once per day is the best defense against getting cavities. Really. That being said, all the brushing and flossing in the world cannot correct crooked or overlapped teeth. I get questioned why so many kids are referred to orthodontists for braces. While the esthetics is important to some folks, teeth that are overlapped or crowded or misaligned, can also lead to cavities and other scenarios simply because they are difficult to maintain with nooks and crannies. Misaligned teeth can also lead to poor sleeping, breathing issues, tmj and other more comprehensive problems. In fact, sleep apnea in children is becoming an increasingly studied, with results indicating that early episodes of apnea may lead to lifelong issues with apnea and disturbed sleep patterns. I’ll address this more comprehensively in another issue. If you have concerns about the position of your child’s teeth, let your general or pediatric dentist know. Many issues are watched over time, and some change too, as the child’s jaw grows. Also, while many of the topics of habit and homecare technique can be addressed in a general dental office, there are certainly scenarios that are better suited in a specialty practice. If you have a child with extensive dental needs, extreme anxiety or fear, or erratic behaviors, to name a few, you may find a pediatric specialty office the calming and comprehensive environment designed to help your children. Speak up and advocate for your child’s dental care. Their teeth should last a lifetime, with the habits they learn today. While February is Dental Health Month on the calendar, every day is dental health month at Lapinski Dental, and we love seeing you and your children smile.
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The last of the decorations are stored away, most of the pine needles are gone, returns are bagged and in my trunk and my google calendar is updated. I forgot to buy a paper one this year to hang in the kitchen and we’re all still looking at December 2019. Between the late Thanksgiving and extended high school vacation, Allison’s basketball schedule and Nate’s extra long (very, very, too, too long) college winter break, the continuity of my life has been, well, not continuous. It’s been hectic and frantic, alternating with bouts of uneventful binge tv, muddled with celebrations and commitments. For weeks now there have rarely been 2 days together in a row that haven’t been complicated by a game or work or appointments. My sister and I did get to sneak away to NYC to see a show and the new MoMA before she moved out of state, and the kids and I successfully completed a crazy 24 hour Florida trip to have dinner with my dad. It sounds extreme, but keeping connected to everyone can be chaotic, and if this is how the year is going to be, we have our work cut out for us. But that’s the thing. 2020 didn’t just start. A month is gone, already. People are talking about taxes and summer vacations, we’re planning college visits and summer internships. That hopeful, glistening, new year-new decade feeling, has been bundled into a parka and sent headfirst into the future. Realizing February is here, I’m acknowledging it’s time to drill down into those 2020 intentions (formerly called resolutions but renamed by popular demand). I LOVE resolutions, I mean intentions! I discuss goals and plans and changes a lot in the coaching and business consulting that I do. I see setting intentions and goals as being hopeful for change and being purposeful too. You can’t get there if you don’t know where you’re going.
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I am, however, shocked when a whole month goes by like that and I don’t feel as if I have moved my needle forward or crossed off enough items from the master list. Truth be told, my closet is still a huge mess, and the pile of donations is growing. I also haven’t done nearly as much writing as I would have expected, but I did plan a summer vacation and buys some deeply discounted holiday decorations for next year! So I have that going for me. I realize that my life, when laid out like this is a contradiction. I preach organization and yet exist in an explosion of reality. I want to be present with my family but a new season of my show just came out and I have my spot on the sofa all set. I would like the normalcy of a regular, recurring week with Nate at school but I love having him around, even if he is on the couch and leaves hoodies and socks everywhere and I would love basketball season to end so it wouldn't dictate our schedule but I love seeing Allison engaged and committed and thriving as part of a team. I suppose that’s what all these resolutions and intentions do for me. Help me create that vision of where we want to be and align it, step by step, with the reality and chaos of the now. My simple reminders, recited on the daily, tweaked for the moment, mixed with habits, are the roadmap to one day get it right. Until then, I’ll sit here staring at my 2019 calendar as a reminder that I better go buy a new one when I finally get around to making all of those returns.
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For Sale By Owner Versus A Full Service Realtor, What You Need To Know! Selling your home can be an exciting, stressful and sometimes emotional journey! Some people, in an effort to save on commission fees, try to go at it alone and try to sell as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). Their thinking is often that selling their home on their own will be more cost efficient than hiring an agent and will “cut out the middleman”. They often don’t take into account the myriad complexities that go into properly marketing a home for sale and what it takes to get from contract to closing! Not only is selling a home complicated, typically, FSBO is far from cost efficient and can end up losing you money in the end. According to the 2019 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, homes sold by owner for a median of $200,000 last year—a whopping $80K less than agent-assisted homes, which sold for a median of $280,000. Even if a FSBO saves on commission more times than not, they are leaving money on the table and under selling their property. So, what does this mean for you? If you’re thinking about going solo on your home sale as a way to save money on commissions, you might want to rethink this strategy. According to Zillow, 36% of sellers attempt the FSBO route but majority waste time and opportunity and ultimately hire a Realtor. In the end 89 percent of home sellers last year worked with an agent to sell their home; not only do they make the process easier and less stressful, but they can typically get you a significantly higher price for your property. You might ask yourself, what are you paying for when you hire a quality full-service agent to represent you? The answer is a lot. A Realtor is an expert at selling homes, they know the process inside and out, they recognize trends, can advise you on things to do to prep your home for sale to make it the most marketable and the most valuable. Realtors are also well connected with other professionals in the industry that will be needed in the home selling process. From quality attorneys, inspectors, contractors and lenders and beyond. Your Realtor will sit in your corner and help you properly price your home, some provide professional photography (which I highly recommend and provide to my clients) to show your home in its best light. Come contract time they are able to break it down for you in a way that you can understand and negotiate on your behalf to get your home sold for the most money and at the terms that are best for you! Once you are under contract your agent will manage the transaction to make sure everything is moving along in order and that all Ts are crossed and Is are doted to make the transaction as smooth as possible. In the end, when most people hire a high-quality Realtor you will find that many of them will tell you they are worth their weight in gold. I look forward to helping you in 2020! Adrienne Pieluszczak, Licensed RE Salesperson Brewer/Morris Team, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 102 Van Rensselaer Square, Rensselaer, NY 12144 C: 518-260-0226 | O: 518-286-1000 adriennep@howardhanna.com | Www.homesbypie.com
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2013 Ford F-350 SD Lariat Crew Cab Long Bed DRW 4WD, 56k miles, CLEAN CARFAX! Navigation!Sunroof!6.7L Dually Diesel! Hard to Find! Heated & Cooled Seats, Portable Audio Connection, Power Seats, Power, Running Boards, Trailer Hitch, Power Tow Mirrors, Bluetooth, Leather,Premium Audio, Satellite Radio, A/C, Cruise, $47,497
2015 GMC 2500 Denali Crew Cab. 91K miles, Duramax, loaded with navigation & sunroof, Leather, Premium Alloy Wheels, Traction Control, Remote Starter, Power Steering, Running Boards, Bedliner, Keyless Entry, Airbags, Side Curtain Airbags, Trailer Hitch, 4x4, Parking Distance Control, Anti-Lock Brakes, Bluetooth, Premium BOSE Audio, Satellite Radio, $45,997
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2014 RAM 3500 Laramie Mega Cab 4WD, 83K miles, Cummins!! Gorgeous!! Loaded! Clean Carfax, Leather, Diesel, Remote Starter, Navigation, Running Boards, Bedliner, Adjustable Pedals, Backup Camera, Parking Distance Control, Heated and Cooled Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Memory Seating, Bluetooth, Premium Audio-Alpine, Satellite Radio, Stereo Controls on the Wheel.A/C, Cruise, Tilt, 41,997
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2014 Ford F-150 FX4 SuperCrew 5.5-ft. Bed 4WD, 41K!! LOADED!! Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew 5.5-ft. Bed For2013 Customers at least 750 gallons per year. Call for details! 4WD,71K miles, Backup Camera, Sunroof, Remote Starter, Automatic,4x4,Heated & Cooled Leather Seats, NAVIGATION, backup
2007 GMC C5C042 C5500, 63K miles, Money Maker!! C5C402 Topkick, Regular Cab, Automatic, Only 11 Foot Rugby Dump Body, One Owner!! Clean CARFAX!! Power Steering, Running Boards, Trailer Hitch, Power Windows, Locks & Mirrors. A/C, Cruise Control, Tilt Wheel, CD. $31,497
518-794-9066 Premium Alloy Wheels, Traction Control, Power Steering, Running Boards, Bedliner, Keyless Entry, Side Curtain Airbags, Anti-Lock Brakes, Bluetooth, Portable Audio Connection, Premium Audio, Satellite Radio, $39,497
camera,5.0l V8, power windows & locks,5.5ft Bed, Bluetooth, Remote Starter, Keyless Entry, Running Boards, Stereo Control On The Wheel, Alloy Wheels, Trailer Hitch, A/C, Tinted Glass, Satellite Radio, $29,997
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2011 Ford F-350 SD XLT DRW 4WD, V SNOW PLOW! 36K miles, One owner, clean Carfax, REGULAR CAB XLT DRM FLATBED, STAINLESS STEEL SALTER! 9.5’ WESTERN MVP PLUS V BLADE!! Remote Starter, Traction Control, Power Steering, Running Boards, Alloy Wheels, CD. $39,497
2011 RAM 3500 Regular Cab 4WD LWB DRW, 26K miles, Hard to Find Plow Truck! One Owner, Clean Carfax, 6.7L I6 Cummins,9 Foot Boss Super Duty Plow, Power Steering, Traction Control, Running Boards, Trailer Hitch, Anti-Lock Brakes, Airbags, Power Windows, Locks & Mirrors. A/C, Cruise Control, Tilt Wheel, CD, $37,497
2012 Ford F-250 SD XL 4WD ONE OWNER! 24K miles, CLEAN CARFAX!! 8’ Fisher Minute Mount 2 Plow Super Duty Regular Cab, Traction Control, Power Steering, Running Boards, Keyless Entry, Power Locks/Windows, Trailer Hitch, Tonneau Cover, Anti-Lock Brakes, Airbags & Heated Mirrors. $29,697
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