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Hello Residents of Kerrisdale, I hope you enjoyed this past month’s introductory issue of your new neighbourhood magazine. A big thank you to Graeme McKenny for being on our first cover in April and letting us see into his daily life as a resident and business owner in Kerrisdale. In this month’s issue, I’m happy to introduce you to Jonathan Sun and his family, another lifelong Kerrisdale resident who recently purchased the home his father built in Kerrisdale and opened a new sports therapy clinic in the neighbourhood. It’s been my pleasure getting to know people in the neighbourhood. As I continue on my mission to showcase the people, places and organizations that make Kerrisdale a great place to live, please join me in my quest by submitting stories and pictures you’d like to share with your neighbours. And if you or someone you know would like to be featured in a future issue, let us know. These pages are yours to fill as you choose. Have a cause to champion, some little known history of the area or other stories you think would be of interest? Please feel free to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you. With thanks, Dave Pagani Publisher
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Three Generations of Kerrisdale Life By Richard Forzley
Photos by Sarah Virag Photography
Jonathan Sun and his wife Janis share a home in Kerrisdale with their 15-month-old son Chase and their nine-year old Shih tzu/Bichon Frise Bobbi. “My parents built this house in 1994,” he says, “so it was where I spent a large part of my childhood. Four years ago, I had the opportunity to purchase the house from them. Raising my son in the same home I grew up in, the place his grandfather built, is special and something I’ve always dreamt about.” As well as living in his old neighbourhood, Jon owns and operates Evolution Sport Therapy with locations in Kerrisdale and Richmond. “I completed a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education in Athletic Therapy at the University of Alberta,” he says, “and also hold an advanced certificate in athletic therapy from Mount Royal University.” Running his own business offers Jon and his family many rewards. “Perhaps the biggest disadvantage of being selfemployed,” he says, “is finding time for an annual vacation. Since the birth of our son, I’m going to have to start making room in my 4
schedule for more family time.” At the heart of Evolution Sport Therapy is Jon’s focus on helping weekend warriors as well as elite athletes get over sports injuries as quickly as possible. By combining athletic therapy and chiropractic in a multidisciplinary approach to injury recovery, his approach is holistic and designed to address every component of the injury by using the skill sets of an athletic therapist and a chiropractor. “Our main goal is to shorten an athlete’s downtime and to offer rapid treatment that gets you back to enjoying an active lifestyle.” Jon believes that by combining the knowledge base of both types of health care practitioners, his clinic leaves no stone unturned when it comes to finding a solution for physical ailments. He points out that, “the chiropractor focuses on the spine and neuromuscular systems, while the athletic therapist addresses soft tissue treatment and rehabilitation. In the end,” he says, “this hybrid treatment provides fast, effective relief and recovery from sports related injuries.” His May 2015
educational training also includes specific rehabilitative techniques that treat the body as a complete functioning whole. “When there is dysfunction, the entire body is affected by compensation patterns. With objective orthopedic testing, we can pinpoint the pattern and address every facet of your injury. “I’ve been an avid Vancouver Canucks fan since I was a kid,” he says, “and play recreational men’s league hockey in Richmond, so I’m very familiar with the kinds of injuries athletes are prone to.” His experience is broad and includes five years on the board of directors for the Athletic Therapists Association of BC, including a term as president. He has worked clinically since 2004 and has worked with the Canadian National Tae Kwon Doe Team for the 2006 Commonwealth Championships, Canadian Senior Women’s Basketball, Canadian U-18 women’s soccer and BC’s provincial soccer program. “I’m very invested in sports activities for myself and my family,” he says. “Our 15-monthold son just started to walk at the end of 2014 and has already had his first gymnastics class.” Jon and his wife, who works in the insurance industry, met in 2005 and were married at the Sutton Place Hotel in August of 2010. “My wife hates it when I tell this to people, but in 2007 she was a Miss Hong Kong pageant contestant. I have always been proud of how brave she was to do something like that,” he says. “We love living in Kerrisdale. It’s changed a lot over the last 10 years but it’s a wonderful place to raise a family with its welcoming and friendly people and neighbourhoods. As my young family grows, I look forward to becoming even more active with local sports and community events.” To learn more about Evolution Sport Therapy, visit www.evosporttherapy.com.
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Brainstorm what you would like to see in this magazine and what you’d like to share with neighbours. Has your family taken a vacation recently? Share your amazing photos from the continent and beyond! Do you have any special talents in your family? Do you play musical instruments? Do you have a band? Are you running a marathon? Are you the next Einstein? Do you make and sell crafts? Business owners, the community starts right outside your front door. The family feature story is a great place to introduce your services to those closest to you. Volunteers, are you passionate about charity work? Do you organize a fundraiser each year for a non-profit or walk to fight disease? Your story might motivate others to get involved, too. Are you the leader of a book club or group? Do you organize the dinner club or ladies’ night out? Show neighbours how much fun you are having and invite newcomers to join you with an article and photos. If you belong to a homeowners or ratepayers association, use this magazine to inform neighbours of association events, neighbourhood activities, yard sales, new officers, meeting minutes, contact info for board members or other announcements.
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May 2015
MARKET UPDATE FOR WESTSIDE HOMES Units Sold
2014
Month January
$2,741,607
$2,144,200
$2,859,324
$2,145,000
147
300
813
49%
5 6
$2,597,332
$2,176,300
6
$2,711,596
$2,201,600
4
$2,600,418
$2,229,800
5
$2,704,905
$2,257,100
6
$2,871,954
$2,273,600
7
$2,804,503
$2,282,400
5
$2,863,463
$2,299,900
5
$2,645,202
$2,305,700
6
$2,963,623
$2,323,300
6
$3,242,879
$2,325,200
175
143
September October
November December
Benchmark Price
6
203
August
Average Price
29%
158
July
Month’s Supply
748
April
June
Sales to Listings Ratio
407
172
May
Active Listings
117
February March
2015
Units Listed
126
171
155
117
99
280
363
346
328
268
210
307
219 130
100
779
887
900
875
871
838
828
768 668
545
61% 44% 59% 53% 53% 60% 56% 71% 90% 99%
January
100
278
600
36%
6
$2,775,984
$2,351,300
$2,784,655
$2,403,900
March
209
306
739
68%
4
$3,059,452
$2,447,700
February
166
404
754
41%
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Average Price: Total dollar volume of sales divided by the total number of units sold. Benchmark Price: Price for a typical property within the Greater Vancouver Board, with the qualities and characteristics of this property staying constant over time. Month’s Supply: 0-5 is a Seller’s Market, 5-7 is a Balanced Market, Above 7 is a Buyer’s Market Sales to Listings Ratio: The percentage of Units Listed in a month and sold during that month (Units Sold divided by Units Listed) Information is supplied by seller and other third parties and has not been verified. Homes listed on this page are not necessarily listed by the agent sponsoring this section.
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Source: Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
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May 8
Community Table: Tastes of BC Fundraising Dinner for Mission Possible
@Delta Vancouver Suites 550 West Hastings Join us for a BC inspired, 5-course dinner paired with wines from Poplar Grove and help give back to our community partner Mission Possible. $119/person www.tourismvancouver.com
May 16
Forest Fairy Gathering
11 am-3 pm @Burnaby Lake Regional Park Visit the ‘Gnome Depot’ to get construction material for your fairy home. Enjoy free face painting. Fairy attire welcome. Meet at the Burnaby Lake Nature House, 4519 Piper Avenue, off Winston St. www.tourismvancouver.com
May 8
International Migratory Bird Day
1-4 pm @Colony Farm Regional Park Displays, kids’ activities, a history tour at 1 pm and birding walks at 2:30 pm. Look for the tents at the end of Colony Farm Road. Hosted by the Colony Farm Park Association. Admission is Free www.tourismvancouver.com
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May 2015
Daily to May 18
May 25-31
@Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby Street Extraordinary masterpieces by artists of the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements, including Cezanne, Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec, Manet, Degas and Modigliani. Admission:Adults $20, Seniors & Students $15, Children 5 and over $6, Children under 5 Free www.vanartgallery,bc.ca
Various times @Granville Island A world renowned festival of performing arts for young audiences. 1 day pass: adults $25, children/seniors $15 2 day pass: adults $35, children/seniors $25 Family packs available www.childrensfestival.ca www.ticketstonight.ca
Cezanne and the Modern
May 21-24
May 28-June 6
@Vancouver Convention Centre Daily Join us for four exciting days of artwork from Canadian and International art galleries and artists! Attendees will experience an unprecedented collection of fine art hosted for the first time in Vancouver. Browse through hundreds of works of art for home or office and support Vancouver’s fine art scene - book your ticket today! General admission: $15 Children under 14: $8 www.artvancouver.net
@Various locations Every spring, VIBC presents the City of Bhangra Festival, a 10-day, all-out dance party and music-fest showcasing the music and dance of the Punjab regions of India and Pakistan. On indoor and outdoor stages, in parks, clubs, and even right smack downtown in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery, the Festival features hundreds of local and international artists in dynamic performances designed to thrill audiences of all ages. From highland to hoop dancing; from hip-hop to dance hall; from Balkan, Brazilian, Jewish, and Flamenco teams to multimedia performances by local and international recording stars; from traditional folk forms to the latest Bollywood-inspired dance moves and electronic beats: this is City of Bhangra Festival 2015! Coming to both Vancouver and Surrey. www.vibc.ca
Art! Vancouver
May 25-31
PC Financial Open
@Point Grey Golf & Country Club The 2015 PC Financial Open kicks-off the PGA TOUR Canada season, bringing professional golf to one of Canada’s greatest sporting cities. One Day Pass (Thursday to Sunday) $15.00 Weekend Pass (Valid Saturday & Sunday) $25.00 Order by phone: 604.684.2787 Toll free: 1-877-840-0457 In person: Tickets Tonight, Plaza level, 200 Burrard Street.
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May 31
ChildRun 2015
@Queen Elizabeth Park West 37 Ave. & Columbia As one of the largest, family fun runs in Vancouver, ChildRun inspires participants to raise funds for childhood cancer research and treatment areas at BC Children’s Hospital. The 30th annual ChildRun will host runners and walkers of all ages and abilities on an exciting run, where participants can choose between a scenic 5km route through Queen Elizabeth Park or a 1km Fun Run, followed by a carnival celebration. www.childrun.ca
May 29
Tiny Tots: Teddy Bears Musical Picnic Vancouver Symphony Orchestra 10 am & 11:30 am @Vancouver Playhouse May 30 10 am & 11:30 am @Terry Fox Theatre We’re going on a picnic! This playful show introduces children and families to the music of Claude Debussy where the audience will move along to classic “miniatures” of his most famous melodies. Sing-a-long favorites and musical games round out the fun. Children are encouraged to bring their own teddy bears to the concert. Featuring the music of Debussy Instrumentation: Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon www.vancouversymphony.ca
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Honey, We’re Taking the Kids
By Christine Macdougall, Expedia CruiseShipCenters Traveling alone involves a carry-on, a good book and a comfy neck pillow for napping. Traveling with little ones, on the other hand, involves a trunk full of baggage, many coloring books and definitely no siestas. No matter how excited kids may be for their holiday, being stuck in a plane or car seat for hours en route is going to wear on their feelings, not to mention the parents’ sanity. But knowing how to prepare can ensure a stress-free trip so that vacation is nothing but smooth sailing. Preventing boredom is the first key to keeping outbursts to a minimum. Wired. com contributor Sarah Pinault suggests parents bring new toys and books on trips because they will seize and hold children’s attention more effectively than something they have played with before. Allowing kids to watch TV or play games on a smartphone or tablet, even if technology is mostly offlimits at home, is an exception parents may want to make. Kids are also bound to get hungry and restless during travel. The cure for hunger? Conde Nast Traveler’s Debbie Dubrow recommends packing plenty of healthy, filling snacks like string cheese and dried fruit as an alternative to unappealing airplane food. To cut down on the squirms,
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Dubrow also suggests pre-trip exercise. Parents should take their kids to the playground or encourage them to run and jump around before getting in the car or plane. Another option are kid-friendly cruise lines which promise low stress, big style fun with a wonderful balance of family togetherness, kids-only time and grown-up downtime. Other positives to cruising: getting to visit different destinations without the packing-schlepping-unpacking cycle, and not having to worry about finding somewhere to eat or how much dinner will cost. The first step is finding out what’s right for your family. Consider what you want to get out of your cruise. How much time will the kids spend in the kids’ club? Will you require
onboard babysitting services? Is there a good mix of kid appeal and adult activities? The most family-friendly ships boast truly amazing facilities, quality entertainment and state-of-the-art kids’ clubs. Part of the travel preparation process, however, is also accepting that there will probably be bumps in the road. As Expedia CruiseShipCenters owner Christine Macdougall comments, parents should pack their sense of humor and perspective alongside other travel essentials. Visit with one of our agents in person at the Expedia Cruiseship Center office at 5768 East Boulevard, on the phone at 604-266-1118 or email us at kerrisdale@cruiseshipcenters.com.
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TAKE ADVANTAGE Of Your Neighbourhood Magazine!
Neighbours of Kerrisdale is all about bringing neighbours together and fostering a closer-knit community! Check out the many ways that you can contribute to and take advantage of your monthly neighbourhood magazine:
•Resident Features
Get to know your neighbours and community one resident at a time. We enjoy featuring residents from all walks of life. Make the magazine your own by submitting nominations of families or individuals who you would like to see highlighted – could be the newest or longest-living residents on the block, your friends next door, the hobbyist, entrepreneur, etc. Help us honour those people who make this community a great place to live, work and raise a family. Or use this feature as a way to share your own story with neighbours. See pages 4 and 5 for one example of a resident feature.
•Social Scene
What’s happening in the neighbourhood? If you’re part of a book club, social group or charity organization promoting fun or service in the community, share your experiences and photos, and invite others to join you!
•Association Updates
If your neighbourhood has a ratepayers association, we offer an open invitation to post information to your neighbours through this publication for free. Saving association money and putting it towards ways to improve your subdivision is important, so we create customized RPA sections, saving you time and money.
•Youth Classifieds
Budding entrepreneurs can submit free classifieds advertising their services to the community. With parental permission, youth can grow their babysitting, lawn care, pet care and other small business services by submitting a free ad.
•School and Extracurricular Activities
Showcase budding athletes, artists and actors among us by submitting photos and details on your kids’ accomplishments, as well as information on school events and fundraisers that your family is involved in.
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Love to travel? Would you like to work part time from your home or from the office in the travel business, booking travel for family & friends? Consider joining Expedia CruisShipCenters in Kerrisdale. Call 604-266-1118 or email Kerrisdale@cruiseshipcenters.com for more information. Neighbours of Kerrisdale
•Share Your Snapshots
Have some incredible photos from your latest vacation? Have you captured a nature scene or a touching moment that begs to be shared? Send it in!
•Pet Corner
Share your love for your precious pet by introducing him/her to the community! Whether your friend is of the feline, canine, amphibian, aviary or other species, we recognize the uniqueness of your pet and are happy to share his/her quirks, habits, favourite activities and more.
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Families are Key to Preventing Senior Hospitalizations By Dennis Fancy, Home Instead Senior Care
A conversation with Dr. Carolyn Clevenger, recognized expert in gerontology and healthy aging from Emory University, discusses the importance of families in preventing hospitalizations: Q. How can a caregiver help seniors prevent hospitalization? A. Many times seniors may be resistant to outside assistance. But they should realize support could, in turn, help them avoid a higher level of care. One local hospital partnered with a home health agency to look at re-admissions. They found that if a senior wasn’t feeling well and canceled a visit one day, she likely was in the emergency room the next day. Someone checking in, paying a visit, sharing a meal . . . could help prevent hospitalizations. It’s also important for seniors to have someone to watch for red flags, advocate for them and give them a support system. Q. How much do lifestyle factors We’re by your side so your loved one can stay at home. come into play? A. Research has Companionship Personal Care Light Housekeeping Respite Care shown that people Medication Reminders who remain active Shopping and Errands over a lifetime Meal Preparation 604-432-1139 decline for a shorter span of www.homeinstead.com/3037 Each Home Instead Senior Care franchise office is independently time. The more owned and operated.
The dream of most seniors is to remain living in their own homes. A hospitalization could put this dream in jeopardy. Delaying or avoiding medical care is the most common thing that puts seniors at risk of hospitalization. A survey of nurses who specialize in senior care revealed that the three top reasons that seniors do not comply with doctor’s orders are: unwillingness to change their ways, denial of health issues and apathy. The full results of the survey can be found at www.PreventSeniorHospitalizations.ca. What is the key to convincing older loved ones to take care of themselves? It’s family! Nearly 100% of the nurses surveyed agree that the family’s role in keeping seniors healthy and out of the hospital is as important as that of the medical community.
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that seniors can be active and doing the things they consider functional, means the shorter decline at the end of life. Seniors who live alone should be intentional about social interaction, because when you go out you tend to be more active. When you eat with others your appetite is better and emotional well-being is improved. Q. How can family caregivers help advocate for seniors’ loved ones who go into the hospital? A. When someone is sick, they’re not focused on individual symptoms and they’re in no mood to talk about their medical history. If your senior loved one goes to the emergency room, medical professionals are looking to you as part of a patient’s support system. In fact, that has a lot to do with whether they discharge someone to go home. ER providers need to make decisions quickly. Having the family member there helps determine what exists in the home, what’s been going on and long-term history. Sadly, less than half of seniors have a medical advocate. If you know an older adult who needs someone to serve as a second set of eyes and ears at doctor’s appointments, or needs help at home with medication reminders and assistance preparing nutritious meals, contact the local Home Instead Senior Care office at (604) 432-1139
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BUSINESS
Meet Bryan Velve and the Velvegroup! Bryan Velve is a local real estate agent that has been selling homes on the westside and specifically in Kerrisdale for more than 27 years - almost a household name. Over that time Bryan has sold hundreds of homes in Kerrisdale, but he has also done so much more in the community. Bryan has sponsored Kerrisdale Little League for over 20 years, his two boys have played, and his son Nicholas is still playing Minor A this year. Bryan has contributed to school events at the elementary and High school levels, Thunderbirds hockey at UBC, Teen suicide prevention, Kerrisdale Community Centre courses, and a number of other activities in the community. Velvegroup is Bryan’s company within the RE/ MAX umbrella. Bryan’s group includes two other licensed 3272 Main St. Vancouver, BC realtors, Joe Vallee, and Greg Marenco, and a
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support staff. In Vancouver’s busy real estate market they continue to perform at a very high level of success, and maintain a genuine care and attentiveness for their clients. If you are looking for the knowledge and expertise of a true professional in your neighbourhood then you will want to have Bryan on your side negotiating. There is far more to selling your home than a sign on the lawn and an ad in the paper. Those that knock on your door with promises of money are usually trying to buy it cheaper than on the market. Call Bryan and get an expert opinion before signing anything. Truly a solid reputation for results in Kerrisdale!!
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FOOD and Wine
Bryan Velve's LAMB MARINADE
By Bryan Velve
Suggested Wine Pairing for this Months Recipe from our friends at West Coast LC - 5503 West Blvd.
Chateau D’Angles Classique 2010 and Chateau D’Angles Grand Vin 2008 are great value and will pair wonderfully with grilled lamb. These wines are made from Syrah for its blackcurrant flavours, Carignan for its personality, Mourvèdre giving them longevity and full bodied tannins and the Grenache Noir adding smoothness. Flavours of chocolate , leather, deep plums and blueberry, a little earth and just plain delicious. The Grand Vin is crafted from selected plots of the vineyard. It is nursed in oak barrels to develop a wonderful aromatic complexity of ripe fruit and spices on a silky structure.”
INGREDIENTS
• One cup of Greek Spice • Half a cup of olive oil • Once cup of Dijon Mustard • 1/4 cup of fresh rosemary chopped • 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice • tsp salt • tsp fresh ground pepper
DIRECTIONS
• Put ingredients into a large zip loc bag and mix together the ingredients. • Place lamb chops or rack of lamb in the bag and massage the ingredients so the meat is covered. • Put in refridgerate for a day. Pull it out 2 hours before cooking. • Place the lamb on your BBQ grill and grill it to medium rare or your desired flavour. • Allow the meat to rest for 7 mins and serve. You can increase the amounts of ingredients for more meat. The important thing is that there is enough to cover the meat. Hope you enjoy!!
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PICTURE VASE:
Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! By Tori S. Bevens his was a fun way to spend an afternoon with my kids. At two and four years old and armed with their smocks, the painting was by far their favorite part. Take care to spray paint outside, and enjoy their expressions when this project comes to life and they see their little faces in the frame window.
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Mason jar Interior satin paint Paint brush Colored masking tape
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Photo Plastic cup (that fits in jar) Fresh flowers Clear spray paint
1. With masking tape block out a square on the outside of the mason jar the size of your picture. 2. Turn the jar upside down and paint the rest of the jar with the chosen color. 3. Remove the masking tape before the paint dries. 4. When the jar is dry, insert the picture on the inside of the jar into the window created by the masking tape. 5. Secure the photo with tape. 6. Head outside and spray the exterior of the painted jar with clear spray paint to seal. 7. Place plastic cup in the jar and fill with water. Avoid putting water directly in the jar to keep your photo dry. 8. Place flowers in the cup.
Some MYTHS about Pet Adoption and the TRUTH As a certified pet sitter, I often counsel my clients on how to find their next pet. Here is my advice: if you are looking to add a furry or feathered family member, start at your local animal shelter. Many folks wrongly believe that their shelter has only mixed-breed dogs and cats. Not only that, many believe those dogs and cats are all sick and ill tempered. This could not be further from the truth. All types of animals find themselves at shelters through no fault of their own. Shelters have not only excellent, mixed-breed, potential family members, but also purebred dogs and cats of every size and type, such as poodles, German shepherds, cocker spaniels, Labrador retrievers, Lhasa Apsos and many others; and
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for cat folks, there are Himalayans, Persians, Maine coons, Siamese and many more. Your shelter also has many other types of animals waiting for new homes, including birds, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, mice and reptiles. Most shelters pre-screen all their animals through health exams and temperament testing before clearing them for adoption, ensuring they are ready for new homes. Before you choose a pet for yourself or your family, you should do some research so you understand your potential new family member’s needs. Educate yourself about the animal’s size when mature, lifespan, energy level, diet, health concerns and especially maintenance requirements such as bathing, ear cleaning, brushing and exercise requirements.
Some good sources of information are your pet sitter, veterinarian and behaviorist or trainer. Have patience, it may take some time for you to find the perfect pet – but the reward will be worth the wait.
By Bob Thompson
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