Konect Balerno July 2023

LOCAL HISTORY:

THE WATER OF LEITH:

A SOURCE OF HIGH FASHION AND CLEAR THINKING

WINE TASTING:

MONEY

MATTERS:

QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD BE ASKING YOURSELF

Over the summer most of us will at some point, if not regularly, be walking or cycling along our “silver thread in a ribbon of green;” the Water of Leith continues to provide for us, today very differently from when it was diverted and used heavily for mills of all sorts. The history article this month looks at the snuff mill phenomenon on the river, and I love details such as the fashion for snuff even influencing the moustache during the Enlightenment!

The food articles – both Suzanne’s food column and Joanne’s wine words –ponder different food and drink choices, and how such a collective and social activity is fundamentally a very individual choice too. Food for thought, along with all our usual columns from talented local contributors.

Whether you’re staying home or going away for the holidays, I hope you have a lovely summer.

Thank you for reading Konect and supporting local businesses and organisations.

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THE WATER OF LEITH: A SOURCE OF HIGH FASHION AND CLEAR THINKING

Anyone walking along the Water of Leith cannot fail to see remains of countless sluices and areas where water driven mills were developed over the years. Today it may not look that significant to the cultural and economic growth of the capital, but the use of this quite modest waterway should not be underestimated.

In 1810 the eminent antiquarian George Chalmers, in his three volume ‘Caledonia’, wrote “This is the most useful river of any in Edinburghshire, perhaps in Scotland”. His justification lies with the sheer number and concentration of mills for processing and milling goods of all kinds, and of these few could be more fascinating than the once highly valued milling of snuff.

Most people know that snuff is a tobacco powder that is sniffed, but it is also one of the four major tobacco trends that each lasted broadly over a century, as each supplanted

the other. In the 1600’s tobacco was smoked in pipes, from the mid 1700’s to mid 1800’s snuff was high fashion, and then we have the heyday of cigars and then cigarettes.

On The Water of Leith, on the two mile stretch of water that passes Juniper Green and meets Colinton village, there was once the greatest concentration of snuff mills probably anywhere in the world; five, perhaps six, grinding mills that supplied the whole of Scotland and beyond with a constant supply of the finest Sneeshin – an alternative Scots word for snuff. The earliest snuff mill, at the border of Currie and Juniper Green, was started in 1749 just downstream from East Mills bridge at Blinkbonny where the walkway crosses the river. There may have been one on either side of the river here and the snuff miller is recorded in the 1842 Post Office directory as a James Watt. Further down was Watt’s Snuff Mill, that remained operating as the last mill until around 1943, sat alongside the old Juniper Green railway station close to Baberton Loan. Just into the neighbouring parish of Colinton was Flemings snuff mill at Upper Spylaw (where the city bypass crosses the Water of Leith) and then almost immediately beyond was the respected Royal Mile tobacconist James Gillespie. Records show Gillespie milled from 1759 right at his riverside Spylaw House and yet another Spylaw snuff mill was situated close to Colinton Church. Gillespie purchased the small mansion and estate of Spylaw, and while he attended to the milling his brother ran the shop; between them they became Edinburgh’s most successful snuff makers.

James Gillespie

The demand for snuff was driven by fashion and the rise of Edinburgh as one of Europe’s new cultural capitals – the Enlightenment. As Scotland had always enjoyed strong links with France, snuff was just one of many fashions that arrived here before they became widespread south of the border. Both Royalty and the Church helped seal the fashion, from Frederick the Great (the snuffing king) to our own George III and particularly his consort Queen Charlotte, whose nickname became Snuffy Charlotte. In 1724 even Pope Benedict learned to smoke and use snuff and repealed the papal bulls against clerical smoking. Napoleon Bonaparte’s snuff habit saw him shift more than three ounces a day.

Downstream Edinburgh was expanding towards and across the Water of Leith as the New Town, the largest planned city development in the world at that time, created elegance and an escape from the crowded, odorous Old Town. Many meeting places remained amongst the squalor and smells in the old quarters and snuff contributed, in a verse from poet Robert Fergusson’s masterpiece ‘Auld Reekie’ written in 1773, to help dispel the effect:

Gillespie’s snuff shou’d prime the nose

O’ her that to the market goes, If she wad like to shun the smells

That float around frae market cells

Note his advice is for the female snuffer, for as many as half of all adults were caught up in the sneeshin craze. The men too were taking things pretty seriously; in Enlightenment circles, the nose was considered as a direct passage to the brain, the seat of Reason. In order to ensure free

“Gillespie’s Hospital, a commodious oblong building, ornamented with battlements and small turrets, situated on a spot in a direct line south of the castle, was endowed by Mr James Gillespie. He acquired a large fortune by trade in snuff and tobacco, the greater part of which he appropriated to the erection of this Hospital, and a School in the neighbourhood. The one for the maintenance of old men and women, the other for the education of an hundred boys.

The right of admission to the Hospital is good behavior and poverty, fifty years of age and upwards, with no allowance from any other charity. The late servants of Mr Gillespie are preferred. Those of the name of Gillespie; those living in Edinburgh and its vicinity; in Leith and in the country. And, in case of vacancies, those residing in any part of Scotland.

The right of admission to the School is poverty, under six and not above twelve years of age. Place of residence unlimited. The total number in the Hospital is above forty. The surrounding fields add greatly to the pleasure and healthfulness of this dwelling”

From Arnot’s History of Edinburgh (1816)

Snuff Mill, Juniper Green

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You may remember this as the start of a primary school song which built up, verse by verse, to get pupils moving parts of their body as they sang. As we get older, though, keeping our hand joints moving can be a big problem for some of us, particularly if Osteoarthritis strikes.

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hand joints often happens as part of nodal OA – a form of arthritis that runs in families and mainly affects women in their 40s or 50s. This type of OA affects the base of the thumb and the joints in the fingers. Over years, firm knobbly swellings form at the finger joints. These are called Heberden’s nodes when they form at the end joints of your fingers or Bouchard’s nodes if they are at the mid finger joints. The good news is that these nodes look unsightly but can actually become less painful once they are fully formed. The bad news is that if you have nodal arthritis in middle age, you are more likely to develop arthritis in your knees as you get older.

Research shows that 20% of the population over the age of 50 has OA of the thumb and more than 12% of people over the age of 50 have severe hand related disability. Despite the huge number of people affected, there is not yet a huge research base of evidence detailing what can help. This means that many people who go to their GP with hand pain due to OA are told that there are few options other than painkillers, so they don’t go back or seek further help. However, research is now

emerging that suggests that hands, just like hips and knees, respond to exercise to help the pain and joint stiffness caused by OA.

OA is now known to be more of a “wear and repair” process than a “wear and tear” process so that exercises really can make a difference to how the condition progresses. Do not accept problems as a natural part of aging. Pain, joint stiffness and muscle weakness, all symptoms of OA, can be helped by exercise. These exercises can by tailored towards stretches and mobilising techniques to improve muscle and tendon flexibility and, therefore, joint movement. Exercises can also be geared towards improving muscle strength or endurance. Once you know what to do, it is easy to continue these at home.

If exercises and medication do not help then there are other options in the form of steroid injections or surgery that can offer pain relief and help function. However, surgery is seldom necessary for OA hands. More information can be found from Versus Arthritis at www.versusarthritis.org or from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy on www.csp.org.uk. If you have any questions, we’d be happy to help too – just give McNaughton a call on 0131 337 5135 One finger, one thumb – keep them moving and life stays merry and bright.

The health column is contributed by McNaughton Physiogrange, Edinburgh www.physiogrange.co.uk

“One finger, one thumb keep moving/ We’ll all be merry and bright”

Travel Vaccine Clinic at Colinton Village Pharmacy NOW OPEN!

Our Travel Vaccine Clinic runs by appointment in advance (to make sure that we have the vaccines you need in stock), on Thursdays.

Judith, our second pharmacist, will administer vaccines and give you general advice about travel in places with possible health risks and how to prepare for your holiday. Judith and some of the team are also working with Crystal Health Group (www.crystal-health.co.uk) to provide DNA Testing and Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing services.

Summer season warnings – hayfever, ticks and sunburn: We’re finally enjoying some wonderful sunshine - but for some this season brings the unpleasant impact of pollen and other natural elements on their system. We can help with a number of different hayfever remedies. We also have all you need to combat ticks and the potential danger they pose in carrying Lyme disease. We have restocked our sun protection shelves - even if it’s not hot your skin may suffer, so take some protection and water bottles out with you and the kids!

On all of these issues, you can consult our fully trained team, via the NHS Pharmacy First Plus Service, and other health issues, such as impetigo, skin infections, shingles and urinary infections. And remember our Tympa Earhealth service, including wax removal!

We also have a lovely office space for rent in our lower floor (see advert), a great opportunity for another health professional or anyone needing a new work space to join us. If interested please come and see.

The Ask Your Pharmacist column is contributed by Juliette Paton, Superintendent Pharmacist, Colinton Village Pharmacy. www.colintonpharmacy.co.uk

JULY CROSSWORD

JULY CROSSWORD Solution

ACROSS: 1. Automatons (6), 4. Racket sport (6), 9. Female grandparent (7), 10. Two times (5), 11. Recorded sound (5), 12. Defrosting (7), 13. Not needed (11), 18. Spun by spiders (7), 20. Afterwards (5), 22. Monarch (5), 23. Copy (7), 24. Long for (6), 25. Concurred (6).

DOWN: 1. Disorganised (6), 2. Insipid (5), 3. Immature frog (7), 5. Additional (5), 6. Louder (7), 7. Toboggan (6), 8. Alliance (11), 14. Takes small bites (7), 15. Working out (7), 16. Frightened (6), 17. Buddy (6), 19. Mistake (5), 21. Torment (5).

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Solution in the August edition of Konect

ACROSS: 1. Automatons (6), 4. Racket sport (6), 9. Female grandparent (7), 10. Two times (5), 11. Recorded sound (5), 12. Defrosting (7), 13. Not needed (11), 18. Spun by spiders (7), 20. Afterwards (5), 22. Monarch (5), 23. Copy (7), 24. Long for (6), 25. Concurred (6).

DOWN: 1. Disorganised (6), 2. Insipid (5), 3. Immature frog (7), 5. Additional (5), 6. Louder (7), 7. Toboggan (6), 8. Alliance (11), 14. Takes small bites (7), 15. Working out (7), 16. Frightened (6), 17. Buddy (6), 19. Mistake (5), 21. Torment (5).

ACROSS: 1. Automatons (6), 4. Racket sport (6), 9. Female grandparent (7), 10. Two times (5), 11. Recorded sound (5), 12. Defrosting (7), 13. Not needed (11), 18. Spun by spiders (7), 20. Afterwards (5), 22. Monarch (5), 23. Copy (7), 24. Long for (6), 25. Concurred (6).

DOWN: 1. Disorganised (6), 2. Insipid (5), 3. Immature frog (7), 5. Additional (5), 6. Louder (7), 7. Toboggan (6), 8. Alliance (11), 14. Takes small bites (7), 15. Working out (7), 16. Frightened (6), 17. Buddy (6), 19. Mistake (5), 21. Torment (5).

JULY CROSSWORD

Solution in the August edition of Konect

ACROSS: 1. Automatons (6), 4. Racket sport (6), 9. Female grandparent (7), 10. Two times (5), 11. Recorded sound (5), 12. Defrosting (7), 13. Not needed (11), 18. Spun by spiders (7), 20. Afterwards (5), 22. Monarch (5), 23. Copy (7), 24. Long for (6), 25. Concurred (6).

DOWN: 1. Disorganised (6), 2. Insipid (5), 3. Immature frog (7), 5. Additional (5), 6. Louder (7), 7. Toboggan (6), 8. Alliance (11), 14. Takes small bites (7), 15. Working out (7), 16. Frightened (6), 17. Buddy (6), 19. Mistake (5), 21. Torment (5).

QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD BE ASKING YOURSELF

1) Are Individual Savings Accounts (ISA), whether they are cash or the investment type, better than Personal Pension Plans?

2) From an investment point of view what is the difference and what is the best between Passive or Active Investments?

3) Would it be appropriate for me to transfer some of the savings, personal pensions, or final salary pensions I hold?

4) What options do I have for taking money from my pension and when is the best time to do it?

5) Are there tax-efficient ways to pass my money onto my children?

6) Should I be saving more now to help maximise my income in retirement?

7) A friend of mine mentioned that his Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) has arranged for him to invest in something called a Venture Capital Trust (VCT) and something else called an Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS). He tells mebut I do not believe him - this has meant his income tax bill has been reduced dramatically and in certain tax years he has not paid any income tax at all, even although I know he earns a reasonable salary. Is he right as it seems too good to be true?

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The Money Matters column is contributed by Personal Money Management. This month’s article is by Dr Peter M Marshall.

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CURRIE HORTICULTURAL SHOW

Our Annual Show is this year on Saturday 26th August in the Concourse of Balerno CHS. There are competitions for young people in many classes and these can be found on our website www.currieshow.weebly.com Of course there also many ways that parents can support the Show as we also have classes for plants, flowers, vegetables, floral art, baking, preserves and handcrafts which make a lovely display to be viewed when the Show opens to the public from 1:30 till 4:00pm.

If you are in a group we also have a composite class which you could investigate. Entries must be on the Show Bench by 10:00am for the judging to take place. There are many photos on the website to let you see what the hall looks like on Show Day. Schedules should be available (these constitute membership of the Society) through the email currieshow@ gmail.com or from committee members. We do look forward to seeing you. And especially the lovely Geraniums that were given to all P6 pupils in April to be grown on for the Show.

Sheila Mason, Show Secretary

A gin and tonic, finished with the perfect garnish, served in a chilled glass with a flourish and clink of ice. The use of botanicals and premium tonic enhance the theatre, flavour, enjoyment and price of your G&T.

The possible headache the next day is annoying, but would a non-alcoholic ‘gin’ and tonic taste as nice? Why is a nonalcoholic gin almost the same price as the alcoholic version? And if it’s not alcoholic, is it expensive cordial?

The no and low-alcohol (NoLo) drinks market is growing rapidly as consumers become ‘sober-curious’ and conscious of the effect alcohol has on their lifestyle. However, while growing, it is still very small developing market, equalling small production and premium price tags.

NoLo spirits are made in couple of ways. A ‘non-alcoholic spirit’ will usually contain less than 0.5abv. This means they’re made using a neutral grain spirit with botanicals being added to a still. The liquid goes through multiple rounds of distillation, removing all the alcohol from the liquid.

‘Alcohol free’ products don’t use any base spirit at all. The flavours are extracted through maceration, a process where botanicals are left to ‘soak’ in a liquid until they develop a flavour not dissimilar to real gin.

There are new products available to try. I recommend Tuscan Tree if you like Aperol style drinks. Drink it on the rocks or topped up with tonic, then garnish with an orange slice. My favourite non alcholic spirit is Pentire, a Cornish spirit flavoured with botanicals from the Pentire Coast. Enjoy with ice and tonic.

Cheers!

The monthly wine tasting column is contributed by Joanne Frette. Joanne lives in Juniper Green with her husband and three children. For wine recommendations, reviews and details of future tasting events, please go to swirlsipsocialise.com

How much of your day has to do with food? Thinking about it, buying it, preparing it, fretting about the fats or carbs in it, savouring it, dealing with leftovers, daydreaming about more food … I realised a long time ago that I was fairly consumed with what I consumed! Some people eat to survive. For others, like me, thoughts of breakfast get us out of bed in the morning!

Live and let eat

I really dislike any sort of snobbery. And that includes food snobbery.

Our cultures, individual preferences, beliefs, pocketbooks, health conditions and all sorts of other factors influence what we eat and how we prepare our food. And that’s great, because we can learn from one another, enjoying foods we would never otherwise taste. So it sort of irks me when someone says something like, “this is the only way to barbecue” or “decaf is rubbish”.

Of course, we don’t all like the same things, and that’s OK. Generally speaking, I don’t like sweet drinks. So, if offered a choice between the two big-name colas, I pick the one that’s not so sweet. It follows that I dislike Scotland’s national drink (the one made with girders, whatever they are – I think it’s more likely made with bubble gum). And gin may be very popular, but it tastes like tape. Don’t act so shocked! Most of us have wrapped a package without the aid of a scissors and resorted to biting off tape. Yet I try not to be dismissive of what I don’t like. And I will taste anything – especially if I sense it will bring someone joy. Food is often a gift. So when someone shares a dish or a meal with me, it’s as if they have wrapped it up, presented it to me and are waiting to see whether I love it too.

I’m not a vegan or vegetarian, but I don’t disapprove of them or feel any need to belittle or mock them, as some do. You

may turn up your nose at plant-based meat alternatives. But have you ever tried any? One member of our family is a vegetarian, so we join her in one or two veggie meals each week. And they are delicious! I guess meat-eaters regularly get bashed for their choices too. But the vegetarian in my household doesn’t feel the need to do this. She just eats what’s right for her.

Let’s agree to live and let eat – without the judgment. There is good decaf out there. You just need to do your homework. Likewise for alcohol-free beer. (I’m not so sure about wine). Of course, if you drink coffee because it’s a stimulant and alcohol because of how it makes you feel, I understand why you’re not interested in these alternatives. For me, it’s all about the taste. I’ve found a great-tasting decaf filter coffee, but I don’t like the taste of beer, whether it’s alcohol-free or not. Nevertheless, if you really want me to try your “craft beer”, I’ll have a sip.

IFOOD is contributed by Suzanne Green. Suzanne, a freelance writer/editor, lives in Balerno and writes regularly for Konect. She is married to Andy and they have two adult daughters.

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SATURDAY 29TH JULY

Razzmatazz 2023 at Redhall Walled Garden - Annual family fun day at Redhall in aid of Scottish Association for Mental Health 12pm - 5pm. 2023 details to be confirmed, usually includes live music, face-painting, fun and food! Follow @RedhallWalledGarden on facebook for updates.

SUNDAYS 6TH AUGUST, 17TH SEPT

Open Days at Almondell Model Engineering Centre - All welcome. Free admission and parking. Extended train route, train rides £5 first ride, £2 subsequent rides. Driver Experience £8. Picnic Areas. Refreshments and toilets. Open 10:30 to 4pm. Edinburgh Society of Model Engineers, The Almondell Model Engineering Centre Drumshoreland Muir, Drumshoreland Road, Broxburn, EH52 5PF

WATER OF LEITH CONSERVATION TRUST CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY EVENTS

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• River Dipping for 4-8 year olds

Thu 6th July - £7/child

• Fairy Folk for the under 6s

Tue 11th July - £5/child

• Stick! For 4-8 year olds

Thu 13th July - £7/child

• Ultimate Survival for 8-12 year olds

Tue 18th July - £7/child

• Splash! for the under 6s

Thu 20th July - £5/child

• Hardcore Hunting for 8-12 year olds

Tue 25th July - £7/child

• Bushcraft for 4-8 year olds

Thu 27th July - £7/child

• River Dipping for 4-8 year olds

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EXCITING OPPORTUNITY IN JUNIPER GREEN

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• Report monthly to the trustees and promote activities using social media. The post has flexible hours up to 16 hours per week. Initially, the position is for 6 months and the salary is in line with equivalent national pay scales for community workers. Anyone interested should, in the first instance, contact the charity’s chairperson, Lynn Elliott, on lynn13.elliott@gmail.com or phone 07923 831584 for further details before 5pm on Monday 24th July 2023.

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MIDWEEK GROUP - Meet for walks in Lothians, Fife, Borders and further afield. For walk details contact M.Timmins on 07917878955. Follow Balerno Ramblers on Facebook.

BARREFusion - A Barre class with a twist! Elements of Ballet & Yoga. Includes signature Fuse moves, Cardio bursts & Strength work. Drop-in (contactless payments taken) or prebook at www.bookwhen. com/heidimacdonaldfitness

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KNIT ‘N’ KNATTER - Ratho Library, Ratho Commuity Centre, Thursdays 2pm to 4pm. Tea & coffee provided. Bring along your wooly creations. Ratho Library 0131 333 5297

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JUNIPER GREEN

NURSERY PLAYGROUPJuniper Green Community Centre. We are a small friendly playgroup with very experienced staff. We take children who are from 2 to 3 years old for morning sessions (9.15-11.15) cost £13 which includes a snack. No parent duties required. For more information please look at our webpage: www.junipergreenplaygroup. vpweb.co.uk and contact us by emailing junipergreenplaygroup@ hotmail.co.uk or phone 07308 033386.

PENTLAND SINGERS

COMMUNITY CHOIRRehearsals every Tuesday at 7.30pm in Balerno Parish Church. Singing a wide range of choral music, with local concerts twice a year, no

previous experience required and new members always warmly welcomed. Actively seeking new members. Further information: www. pentlandsingers.org.uk or email: pentland_singers@ yahoo.co.uk

PENTLAND JUNIOR

SINGERS - Rehearsals every Tuesday 6-7pm, Balerno Parish Church. For young people aged 8 to 14. Come and sing a wide array of choral music in a fun and supportive environment. More information: www. pentlandjuniors.org or email: pentlandjuniors@gmail.com

CURRIE 65TH BOYS

BRIGADE - Anchor Boys (P2-3) and Junior Section (P4-6) Thurs 6.00-7.30pm Company Section (P7-S6) Sun 6.30- 8.30pm

Gibson Craig Hall, Currie. Contact 65edinburghbb@ gmail.com or 07730 414371.

RATHO COMMUNITY CENTRE

• Gentle Exercise Group, every Thurs from 10am-12 noon

• Gentle Exercise Group, every Thurs from 10am-12 noon

• 50+ Group alternate Wed from 2pm-4pm

• Book Group alternate Wed from 2pm-4pm

• Knit and Natter Group Thurs from 2pm-4pm

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Tuesdays 9am Balerno Scout Hall - bring a mat & water. For further details call Heidi on 07982 205111

PARACISE - Gentle to moderate exercise to music you’ll love. Working on balance, mobility, flexibility & posture. All STANDING. Drop-in (contactless payments taken) or prebook at bookwhen.com/ heidimacdonaldfitness

SOLUTION TO JUNE CROSSWORD

ACROSS: 1. Airy, 3 Umbrella, 9. Dragged, 10. Fight, 11. Combinations, 13. Tissue, 15. Weasel, 17. Dictionaries, 20. Inner, 21. Diocese, 22. Swelling, 23. Ales.

DOWN: 1. Audacity, 2. Realm, 4. Midday, 5. Refrigerator, 6. Legends, 7. Anti, 8. Agricultural, 12. Glistens, 14. Science, 16. Cordon, 18. Ideal, 19. Aids.

learners. We teach pipes and drums free. We meet in Balerno Community Centre every Friday 7pm9.30pm. You can find us on Facebook. For information call Deeanne on 07885 612583

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Wednesdays 10:45am Balerno Scout Hall - bring water. For further details call Heidi on 07982 205111

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ACROSS: 1. Airy, 3 Umbrella, 9. Dragged, 10. Fight, 11. Combinations, 13. Tissue, 15. Weasel, 17. Dictionaries, 20. Inner, 21. Diocese, 22. Swelling, 23. Ales.

DOWN: 1. Audacity, 2. Realm, 4. Midday, 5. Refrigerator, 6. Legends, 7. Anti, 8. Agricultural, 12. Glistens, 14. Science, 16. Cordon, 18. Ideal, 19. Aids.

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