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Karols Korner Finally the sun has come out! and the world feels bright and full of possibility!

In this issue...

The lakes that were our fields have started to dry up a little and the grass has started growing in earnest!

The weather didn’t stop us going to the International Championship Show in Luxembourg though!, where Wally gained his title as Junior Champion of Luxembourg. Scarlet and Gromit also had a great day out there, narrowly missing out on the top honors!

Gromit is considering retiring, after all he’s nearly 12, and like so many of us, this showing malarkey is his second career (his first being a household pet!).

So onwards looking forward to the better weather and the opportunity to do some outside activities and days out, make sure and send in any regualr events for our New events listing. 15 words only and submitted directly to events@uselocally.co.uk Have a great May

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Technology - Green Tech: Gadgets For Your Garden History - Jewels Of Our Past Finance - It’s Not Only PPI You Can Reclaim Quirky Britain - Meet The May Day Revellers Pets - Three Tips For Looking After Your New Guinea Pig 16 Things to do that’s near to you!

18 Competitions 20 Recipe - Ricotta Stuffed Pork 22 Cake & Bake - Chocolate Fondant Puddings 26 Home Products - Decorating With Dark Colours 28 Gardening - Striking Sunflowers 32 Home & Interiors - Make The Most Of A Small Bathroom 36 Horoscopes May 2018 38 Beauty – Sense Of Summer 40 Health - Deaf Awareness Week 42 Parenting - Going Green as a Family 46 & 47 Puzzles

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GREEN TECH: GADGETS FOR YOUR GARDEN The technology that can get your garden ready for summer It’s nearly that time of year again: the short period when we stop complaining about the cold and complain about the heat instead. But while the British summer might not be totally tropical, it does mean we can enjoy our gardens, allotments or anywhere else Mother Nature does her stuff.

And increasingly, technology can give her a helping hand.

One of the most important summer tasks is to keep everything hydrated, which isn’t always possible if you’re spending time away. Enter the Hozelock 20 Pot Watering Kit, a watering kit for up to 20 pots courtesy of an electronic timer. It’ll water patio pots or greenhouse plants, baskets or ERUGHUV DQG LW¡V PRUH HIÀFLHQW WKDQ D VSUD\ or sprinkler. That’s important when your water costs money. ,I WKDW LVQ¡W KLJK WHFK HQRXJK WKH VDPH ÀUP offers a Cloud Connection Kit that enables you to control your watering system – whether it’s a single sprinkler or a 20-pot pourer – from your phone, and it works from anywhere you can get a data connection. It’s expensive (around £88) but if you’ve valuable plants it might be a wise investment.

Technology can also help with more furry threats.

An ultrasonic cat repeller has a motion detector so it only works when needed, and it uses ultrasonic sound that annoys cats but not people.

It also works with other visitors: squirrels, foxes and even some insects. Expect to pay ÂŁ25 for two.

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£2,500 or more two years ago is now around £550. For example the £549 (on special offer) Worx Landroid is smartphone-controlled, suitable for lawns of up to 450 square metres and can cope with gradients of up to 19 degrees. If someone could also invent a robot to pick up after the dog we’d be delighted.

Cordless mowers have been getting cheaper and better too. Flymo’s Mighti Mo has a whopping 40V 2Ah Li-ion battery and at £189 it’s comparable with good quality corded or petrolpowered models. It should cope with up to 250 square metres before needing a recharge.

The same kind of power is now available in chainsaws too, such as the Greenworks 40V cordless chainsaw. For ÂŁ179 it offers a 12â€? cutting area and promises ‘ferocious’ performance – and despite the battery pack it weighs a very reasonable 3.4kg. There’s a larger sixteen-inch version on Amazon for ÂŁ139, but you’ll need to buy the battery and charger separately.

Advances in battery technology and power management means that pretty much anything that used to need a cable doesn’t any more, which is great news for those of us prone to accidentally cutting through live electrical cables.

It’s particularly handy for tools such as hedge trimmers and branch loppers (or ‘jawsaws’ as they’re sometimes called), as those jobs tend to be at the very edges of your property – usually as far away from your power point as you can get.

Just make sure you remember to charge them in advance: sadly it takes a lot longer to charge the battery for a chainsaw than it does to charge your phone, and the last thing you want is a power tool that runs out of power just when you need it most.

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History Jewels Of Our Past

By Catherine Rose

in half, perhaps in a ritual to prevent someone else from wearing it.

Crowns made of precious metals and stones to indicate royalty began as ceremonial wreaths in Greek and Roman times, or possibly earlier. The word ‘crown’ comes from the Latin ‘corona’ meaning wreath.

There is no doubt that antique jewellery has a fascination like no other.

Worn close to the skin and often commissioned for an individual, it exudes an aura of its original wearer from across the centuries.

Alexander the Great is said to have established the crown as a symbol of royalty in 356323BC. Over the centuries, crowns continued to become heavier, more elaborate and bejewelled, forming a key part of the monarch’s coronation ceremony.

Walking around the Victoria and Albert Museum’s jewellery section is a kleptomaniac’s paradise. On display in a darkened hall, gold and precious jewels from civilisations past are illuminated like the treasures of Aladdin’s Cave.

Originally, stones such as diamonds or rubies weren’t faceted but would simply be polished – a style known as cabochon. It wasn’t until the Renaissance that the skill of cutting stones developed.

These sparkling gems were at their most spectacular seen in the glow of candlelight.

In early times, jewellery was often worn in the form of amulets for power or protection against evil, and as a status symbol. Gold jewellery was buried with the dead as payment for their passage into the afterlife and to ensure the person’s continued importance.

During the medieval era, jewellery was very much about status and religion. Royalty and nobility wore gold, silver and precious metals while lower ranks would wear jewellery made of pewter or copper set with semi-precious stones and translucent enamel.

Gold ceremonial collars have been found in Celtic Bronze Age burials. One such collar known as the Shannongrove Gorget (800-700BC), uncovered in Ireland in the 1700s, was deliberately folded

Centuries later, this notion was subverted by Art Nouveau, a radical movement that began in 1895. Art Nouveau jewellers saw no hierarchy of materials, meaning gold and diamonds were combined with base

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metals and enamel.

The 17th century heralded increased importation of a variety of gems. As a result, a wider range of coloured stones such as citrine and pink topaz began to make an appearance.

Jewellery was often tailored to the individual and included the use of cameos and miniature portraits of the wearer or their loved one.

The Victorians were as ostentatious in their jewellery as they were with all other forms of ornamentation, IDYRXULQJ ÁRZHUV DQG ELUGV ZKLFK UHÁHFWHG WKHLU LQWHUHVW in the natural world and tied in ZLWK WKHLU ¶ODQJXDJH RI ÁRZHUV· symbolism. Jewellery became largely worn by women, whereas in previous centuries men had frequently worn it too.

Although today’s jewellery makers still use ancient techniques in metalwork and stone setting, contemporary designers are reinventing the way we see and wear jewellery.

Prague-based Janja Prokic designs symbolic fairy-tale jewellery that links directly back to the wearer. She often uses pearls to represent womanhood and says: “As they become polished by contact with human skin, each appears to absorb nutrients from the skin. The result is that this gives them a particular glow peculiar to the wearer.”

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Meet Britain’s Merry May Day Revellers

by Kate McLelland

For many of us in cities, towns and villages across the country, the month of May is not just about unpacking our summer clothes and dusting off the barbecue: it’s time to get out into WKH VWUHHWV RU ÀHOGV IRU VRPH serious partying – preferably ZLWK D SDLQWHG IDFH DQG ÁRZHUV in our hair.

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Here are just a few of the wild and wacky things you can do to welcome the sun back to our QRUPDOO\ JUH\ %ULWLVK VNLHV The ‘Obby ‘Oss Festival, Padstow – 30th April to 1st May The ‘Obby ‘Oss event begins at midnight on April 30th with singing outside the Golden Lion Inn, and the revelling continues throughout the town until the early hours of the morning, when other residents raid JDUGHQV DQG ÀHOGV IRU JUHHQ branches to decorate the town’s lamp posts and drainpipes.

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Accompanied by music and dancing, this extraordinary creature is led through the streets by a club-wielding ‘Teaser’. You can watch a video of the event at padstowobbyoss. wordpress.com.

Jack in the Green Festival, Hastings – 4th to 7th May For the townsfolk of Hastings, the beginning of May means it’s time to paint your face green and tie some ivy leaves round your hat.

In the late 18th century servants and labourers living in this attractive south coast town celebrated May Day by parading in eye-catching costumes created from green garlands.

Although the town’s Jack-inthe-Green processions ceased around 1889, the tradition was reborn in 1983 when a group of Morris dancers decided to revive it. The festival promises “Morris dancing and traditional merriment, centering on the V\PEROLF ÀJXUH RI -DFN LQ WKH Green and culminating in a wild costumed parade – one of the most bizarre in Britain” KDVWLQJVMLWJ FR XN

Cheese-rolling at Cooper’s Hill, Gloucestershire – 28th May You would be well advised to avoid the top of Cooper’s Hill

if you suffer from vertigo. The view is dizzying, and the incline is concave in shape, with a gradient of 1:1 in places.

That doesn’t stop the plucky residents of Brockworth in Gloucestershire – together with hundreds of spectators and contestants – taking part in the annual cheese-rolling race here. People come from all over the world to take part, with contestants from the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Nepal.

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Cycling for Everyone Are you planning to get out on two wheels this Summer?

Cycling is a brilliant exercise which is not only great for your health but can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Why not try one of the latest e-bikes and take advantage of some of the traffic free Sustrans Cycle Routes throughout the area. visit www.sustrans.org.uk for details.

Pedal Electric Cycles, an e-bike specialist, offers a range of facilities including new and used e-bike sales, demos and even hire from just £10 – meaning you can hit the road and experience the joys of riding an e-bike, without having to buy one first.

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Three Tips for Looking After Your New Guinea Pig are a few tips to help your guinea pig feel loved and at home.

Guinea pigs are relatively low maintenance pets, and can be a good choice for families with young children.

They’re very social animals, and careful handling from an early age not only helps to WKHLU EXLOG FRQÀGHQFH EXW DOVR encourages human interaction.

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1. Living - Guinea pigs can live indoors or outside, but will need protection from direct sunlight and the winter cold if they’re outdoors. Make sure their hutch is protected from predators in the garden and has a separate sleeping area that’s out of sight.

2. Eating - Good quality, non-dusty hay should form the major part of a guinea pig’s diet, with grass, leafy greens, fruit, and small quantities of guinea pig mix added every day. It’s worth remembering that a guinea pig’s teeth grow constantly and need to be

PETS ground down on the hay or grass that you provide.

3. Play According to the RSPCA, guinea pigs are active for up to KRXUV D GD\Ăą VR SURYLGLQJ plenty of toys is key to keeping them entertained, especially if you choose one guinea pig rather than a pair.

Guinea pigs can live for up to eight years, so this is a long commitment regardless of the lower level of daily care they require when compared with cats and dogs. š www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/ pets/rodents/guineapigs www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/caringyour-guinea-pig

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We are attempting to organise tree trimming at the clinic before the wind decides to take the matter in hand and it reminded us of a situation with Rufus, the decidedly grumpy old puss, who belonged to the Principal vet.

There used to be some swift growing leylandi in his garden which became a problem for neighbourly bonhomie and the tops had to be regularly chopped off, hard work especially on a hot day.

The very same day, Rufus needed to be dematted and combed, not a necessary procedure according to Rufus, so he strongly objected. A slight sedative was administered in order for the job to be swift and efficient and a sleek puss with thinning hair on his flanks, albeit grumpy, appeared post beauty preparations.

Annoyed and irritated Rufus climbed to the top of the leylandi , nestled down on the flat topped newly pruned trees and proceeded to fall asleep. The sun was hot and no amount of coaxing would the stubborn puss come down. A slight worry of sunburned cat meant that hourly he was cajoled to move to a shadier place, but all to no avail.......

The hours ticked by and the sun went down. As everyone sat down to supper, quietly in crept Rufus, who wanted his own tea. A slightly pink tinge to his skin did not deter his appetite or his annoyance. Unfortunately he then needed an application of aftersun.

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THINGS TO DO, THAT’S NEAR TO YOU! St. Michael & All Angels Church, South Hykeham.

May Fair, Monday 7th May 2018 10am-12pm.

Contact Margaret on: 01522 692669

Retro Festival, Newark Showground.

Fri 8th Sat 9th Sun 10th June.

For more info: www.retrofestival.co.uk

Car Boot/ Table Top, 9am to 12pm, 1st and 3rd Saturday monthly, Washingborough Community Centre. For more info: 07812 749408

Newark Festival, Riverside Park, Newark.

Fri 15th Sat 16th Sun 17th June.

For Tickets & more info: www.newarkfestival.co.uk

Nottinghamshire County Show, Newark Showground. 12th & 13th May. Tickets: 01636 705796 Chase The rainbow 5K, Southwell Racecourse, Saturday 19th May. 01636 610556, www.fundraising@beaumondhouse.co.uk KFA Moves Friendly exercise class starting Thursday 24th May at 2.30pm at Coddington Community Centre.

Carrington Rally Steam & Heritage Show at Stickney, Boston. 27th & 28th May, Gates Open at 9:00am. For more info: www.carringtonrally.co.uk

Robin Hood and his Merry Men Wednesday 4 July at 6.30pm (doors 5.45pm) in the Education Garden at The Archbishop’s Palace (adjacent to Southwell Minster) Monthly group meeting for hearing impaired people.

Just to have a chat and socialise with others so affected. (We meet at St Giles Community Hall.

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Swee Sweet et Recipe R ecipe p Chocola Chocolate ate Fondant Fondan nt Puddings Pudding gs Don’t o Don’t overcook verco ook these di divine vine chocol chocolate late puds o orr the cen centres tress wi will ll set gooey molten middle.

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A big year ahead for Newark’s newest neighbourhood Middlebeck, the new community taking shape on the land south of Newark, remains a hive of activity.

Bowbridge Green, the first of many open spaces that will characterise the development, is now finished. The new loop road, which forms the outline of the first homes at Middlebeck, is also on the point of completion.

And the groundwork that began in 2017, to create the vital infrastructure and services that will support the entire community, continues to run according to schedule.

Look out for more updates on the planning and design of the future phases of Middlebeck both online and in ‘Use Locally’.

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Avant homeowners move in Avant Homes has welcomed Middlebeck’s very first residents.

Having moved in last month they will always be celebrated as leaders in the creation of the new community to come. We wish them every happiness in their new homes.

You can visit their three showhomes on site or find out more at

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Home Products Decorating With Dark Colours

By Katherine Sorrell

Deeply dramatic interiors create a striking effect and are oh-so-fashionable. Do you dare to take the plunge?

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Home & Interiors Make The Most Of A Small Bathroom to avoid an overly clinical feel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; think timber shelving, wicker baskets, ZDIĂ H WRZHOV DQG linen blinds, for example.

Even a tiny bathroom can function brilliantly and look gorgeous. Our top ten tricks of the trade will help you make the most of your space. After all, size isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t everything.

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1 Choose subtle colours Maintaining a pale, neutral colour palette will automatically open up a small bathroom, giving it a clean, sophisticated, contemporary feel. If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live without colour, watery blues and greens have a cool, clear quality that help the room feel light and airy. Add texture

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Horoscopes by Russell Grant ARIES

LEO

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24th - August 23rd

Accepting a new job is a strong possibility at the middle of May. The New Moon on the 15th will give you a chance to gain hands on experience.

Accept a temporary assignment. You will make such a success of this venture that you will be offered a fulltime position. There will be plenty of growth opportunity at this company.

You'll be able to make fresh inroads in your career, thanks to the New Moon on the 15th. It's a good time to take a job involving art, luxury goods or cosmetics. Your warmth and humour will attract loyal clients who trust your judgement. If you're not looking for work, you might be invited to take the helm of a cultural organisation.

SAGITTARIUS November 23rd - Dec 21st Hiring an assistant or additional staff is strongly advised on or around the 15th.

That's when a New Moon will put helpful people in your path. Getting upbeat, enthusiastic people to join the team will take a lot of work from your shoulders. On the 29th, the Full Moon will prompt you to put the finishing touches on a personal project.

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April 21st - May 21st

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December 22nd - Jan 20th

Take this opportunity to show off your creative work. The New Moon on the 15th will attract an appreciative audience. If you've been longing for a career in the arts, this is the time to make your move. On the 29th, the Full Moon will prompt you to make a merger official or break things off with an oppressive partner.

May invites you to go after a cherished dream. Earning an advanced degree, living abroad and publishing a book are among the possibilities. You'll get a green light near the 15th, when the New Moon beckons you into unfamiliar territory. Don't be afraid to leave familiar surroundings for an intimidating environment.

If you've been yearning for romance, you'll find it near the 15th. That's when the New Moon puts an interesting person or opportunity in your path. A gifted artist will seek your company.

You'll admire their impeccable taste while they'll praise your impressive accomplishments. This will be a match made in heaven.

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May 22nd - June 21st

September 24th - Oct 23rd

January 21st - Feb 19th

After a frenzied period of partying, you'll be able to rest and relax in the middle of May. The days surrounding the 15th urge you to take time off work and recharge your batteries. Obey the call of the New Moon and stay away from social media. Solitary activities like reading, writing and even a little contemplative meditation will be therapeutic.

Moving in with your significant other, getting engaged or exchanging wedding vows are among the possibilities this month. On the 15th, the New Moon will urge you to merge with someone who has earned your trust. If you're not interested in romance, you might form a business partnership or collective. The Full Moon on the 29th could find you commanding the spotlight.

Spending time with your nearest and dearest is important at mid-May. You're not especially sentimental, but you do need the support of family. The New Moon on the 15th gives you a chance to connect with people who love you unconditionally. If you're estranged from your relatives, focus on creating a support network consisting of friends, neighbours and colleagues.

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Joining a political organisation or professional club will be lots more fun than expected. On the 15th, you'll be inspired to work with a group that shares your beliefs or ambitions. After feeling like an oddball, it will be a real relief to find your tribe. A big job will come to a successful conclusion on the 29th, filling you with pride.

It's time to turn a fresh page in a relationship. The New Moon on the 15th will cause you to see your business or romantic partner in an entirely different light. Maybe you weren't aware of the full extent of their abilities. Perhaps you took their help for granted. Whatever the reason for this oversight, it will be corrected towards the middle of the month.

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Say hello to your summer beauty essentials, from the perfect tinted moisturiser to your new favourite lip balm.

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It can feel like thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a new super-ingredient being touted in the beauty world every week. However, sometimes the old, tried and tested ingredients really are the best. Retinol, for instance, is probably the best ingredient for stimulating collagen production. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty potent, so most creams only include 1% or less of retinol, to avoid irritation. However, IMAGE skincare have found a way to formulate an overnight mask which includes 3% retinol, without any of the usual side effects. The results RI UHJXODU XVH DUH LPSUHVVLYH ² Ă&#x20AC;UPHU VRIWHU skin, with fewer visible lines. Ageless Total Overnight Retinol Masque retails at ÂŁ80. Call WR Ă&#x20AC;QG \RXU QHDUHVW VWRFNLVW

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Deaf Awareness Week, 14th to 20th May (BSL) or a mixture of both?

According to the charity Action on Hearing Loss (AOHL), in the UK 11 million of us (that’s 1 in 6) have hearing loss. That’s why Deaf Awareness Week, organised by the UK Council on Deafness, is so vital.

Hearing loss can cause employment issues, social withdrawal, loneliness and depression, and it increases GHPHQWLD ULVN E\ XS WR ÀYH times. Unfortunately, on average, people wait 10 years before seeking help for hearing loss and only 40% of people who need hearing aids have them. Yet today, hearing aids are much smaller and more discreet, and are free on the NHS. Wearing one can reduce that increased dementia risk and tinnitus, which can cause depression.

We need to ensure that we seek help (and urge others to) when hearing problems occur, and do everything we can to make life easier for those with hearing loss.

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• Use body language, pictures and subtitles

Gestures and pointing can help. Even if you don’t know any signs, you can gesture to indicate directions and intentions, e.g. miming drinking and raising an eyebrow to ask if they want a drink. If you’re giving a talk, diagrams, pictures and video (with subtitles) can all help to explain and elaborate what you’re saying. Visual stimulus helps to attract attention and aid learning whether we’re hard of hearing or not.

• Be considerate in a group situation Try to get out of those bad habits of interrupting and talking over each other. Take turns talking and raise a hand to indicate you’re about to speak.

Finally: Have patience.

However frustrating it is to be unable to make yourself heard or understood by someone hard of hearing, it’s many times more frustrating for them to be unable to hear or understand you – so be patient. Find other ways to communicate, even if that means writing it down (or tapping it out on your phone).

Whatever you do, don’t give up.

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Going Green as a Family

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Easy ways to cut down on waste and save some cash If you want to live a greener lifestyle, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to get the whole family on-board.

Children are often more inspired by videos than conversations, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth searching YouTube for short clips about plastic waste, climate change, recycling tips and so on. When everyone is feeling a bit more motivated, ask each member of the family to make some simple pledges, such as: â&#x20AC;˘ Saying no to plastic straws. Â&#x2021; 5HĂ&#x20AC;OOLQJ ZDWHU ERWWOHV UDWKHU than buying drinks when out. â&#x20AC;˘ Using a reusable bag for shopping. â&#x20AC;˘ Switching lights off when leaving an empty room. â&#x20AC;˘ Only buying second-hand clothes, toys and so on for six months. â&#x20AC;˘ Checking whether rubbish can be reused or recycled before binning it.

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