Showing posts with label Blogging. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blogging. Show all posts

August 15, 2011

First, I just want to say I am not that good in tweaking blogs. I am no designer or what but I have some knowledge on adjusting fonts and colors, well, I guess most have that knowledge in blogger blogs. After all it is provided in the blogger hosting's platform. One just have time and patience on doing it or else you will end up just letting it go. I mean, it is not easy to do it if you don't have the passion. In my end, I don't know if you like my taste but for me I like it that way (for now, I guess. haha!) than before. Or maybe because I just reformatted and reinstalled the drivers here in my lappy-toppy (it takes about a day for me to do it, huh! A lot to install and I forgot to figure out how to install the network driver. haha! Well, practice makes perfect as they say and I believe on it. I already supplemented of what my friend did and even did several times in my DH desktop but then. Hemmm.. again, makes perfect! After all, my laptop is different from my DH desktop. Experience adds!) and I switched from Windows Vista Ultimate (what my friend installed) to just Windows Vista (the original drivers and utilities of this laptop) to which the fonts and such changed. I don't like looking at the two blogs (this blog "Cacai's Steps and Journey" and my "My Journey Being a Mommy" blog). It took me time knowing some normal way of the blogger platform tweaking were not present so I have to fit what is available with what I want to do. Ah, blogging journey! :-)

And now I redressed my two blogs. Now, I want to ask you, how it looks on your end? Is it too much or what? Thanks in advance by the way and for the visit! ~hugs&kisses~

July 23, 2011

Obviously I am talking of my mood, "mood swing" as some called this. Seems like I have my monthly visitor, but then how can a pregnant woman have a menstruation? Ha! Okay, I am trying to comfort myself but I am not really in mood of writing. I like writing you know, daily grinds, random thoughts that is worth to share or just want to voice-out. :-) What about you, do you have hobby like what I am doing too? Blogging? Do you like writing what you have in mind? Your daily journey? Your likes and wants. The experiences and about to experience. Your steps into something, this and that? If so, then we share the same area when it comes to that. :-) Are we having fun yet? Of course we are. :-) Even if in times of we want to write something but our mood or our body don't, still that is considered fun. *wink* Don't you think? Well, that is a part of this journey. Sometimes it can be a chore because I also set goals. But then, that's it. I won't force myself if I don't like to, though sometimes I do. :-) Ooh well, as I said it is part of the package. I don't like missing something. This also serves as my source of documenting and a note. For now, I have to sign-off. Will have to see you on the next post. You can also share what are you feeling right now if you feel that makes you feel comfortable and makes you feel good. Go ahead. :-) Have a great day everyone!

January 23, 2011

Good news for bloggers and alike who users wordpress platform! Do you want wordpress themes? What about if there are Free Wordpress Themes offered to you?! For sure you are now in search of where it is so you can check it out and get the style you wanted to have on your blog. Why bother to pay if there are FREE, isn't it? This really is a very good news for you. Now you have now choices. What you would only have to do is to browse and check it out for yourself. Presenting free Wordpress themes is no joke. And for sure you are relieve since you will not pay even a dime unless if you will take your theme into a different level. Well, the thrill isn't there if that will be. For what I know, there is great feeling of being introduced to a free stuff. So why not check it out, right? After all, nothing spending. Just check and if you like something (for sure you will love to browse the many pre-made themes they have), then get it, download and install! As easy as that. There could no better than it is free, yes Free WP Themes for you and you! So you may like to check it out now or later,  whichever way, whenever you like (now or later)!

January 17, 2011

 Smiling Sally

This is my first time of this year participating a post which contains blue or Smiling Sally's Blue Monday meme. How I love posting memes but due to some important ones that have to be prioritized first, it is just now that I have my "come back" post. And so now, here's my first entry for this year (which it was being taken last October 20th the other year): 


Those are three blue cars and the blue curtains in front of the apartment complex. You might wonder where is this, well, this was in front of where Cacai_Nad lives. It is in front of the apartment complex to where DH rented. I was the one who made that shot through my cellphone, such time the time I went up downstairs into the mailbox to get the mails. It was raining though blue colors are still visible! Happy Blue Monday!

January 10, 2011

Indeed! Nothing much fancy to say except that the host is happy. I managed to tell my SD that her package  (shown on the last post before this is my pressie from her) already arrived, finished some blog postings though not that much. Well, it is already many as compared to my "sick days" not literally but emotionally tired. Not about my husband but some people or maybe am just bored in the house. Haha! Okay, I felt I was productive lately, as in managed to do what I wanted. With that, isn't that enough to say am happy? Whatever it is, whether you agree to me or not ,but really I am. It is what I feel. Hehe! Just give me your nod or blessing. Oops, do I sound exaggerated? Or maybe over? As in, it supposed not to tell because it is already what it is. I know but I just want to put some spices on it if ever you do not understand.  I know you do, but as I said "if ever". :-) If you are the latter, then you are what I meant? It's your turn to answer that. :))

For now, let me express my happiness now though hubby is already sleeping and am here doing my thing.

January 09, 2011

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I have been meaning to post a surprise Christmas virtual friendship gift of me  which I received the day before yesterday from a blogger mommy virtual friend of mine Mrs. Mary Anne T. (surname is being hidden to protect her privacy but if it's okay with her, I would do it with no second thoughts but for now, this is just what I can tell aside from her three blogs) of Mary Anne's Musings, Little World of Fun and my little home blogs who is from Davao, Philippines. I didn't expect she sent me this as I thought we have only to exchange greeting card (which so sadly haven't been able to do it, even one which I thought it's disappointing of my tradition started wayback two years ago and felt with a word to her that for some reason, I wasn't able to. Thanks she understood. I will just make up to her the next time around.) Actually, she told me days ago (I guess after Christmas, not so sure with the date) that she sent me and if it already arrived. I did not realized that she paid P420 (or $10 at 1=P42) aside from the gift and fare of going to and fro in the post office.  She exerts money, time and effort. With that, she really has to be appreciated, who wouldn't? Wow! I was and still touched with her thoughts (a big bookmark with a very touching thoughts on it as written by Laura Medley as "To: My Very Good Friend" and a native bag (a size of 16 by 14 as length by width) off-white color bag made in the city where she resides now with her daughters. Indeed, who wouldn't be surprised with it? No one but everyone and me if you were on that situation. All smiles, left and right chick. What a day! It made me happy that somehow there is a person whom even I did not meet in real life, appreciates of who I am, and vice versa as I so appreciate of what kind of person she is. A person who is kind, not only to her siblings  (which she selflessly gave-up her house for her siblings) but also to her friends and am glad am one of those. Thanks a bunch sis Anne! You really made my day! God bless you and your family and more blessings to your kind heart! I'll make it up to you sis! Muahhh! ~hugs&kisses~

Diary, keep it in memory.

December 14, 2010

I have a long post already for this post yet because of busy-ness, I clicked something and it vanished all my post. It is automatically saved and yes, it only saved one letter. OMG! That is all I can say. Now, what?! Okay, I am not a careless person, it is an incident. Cacai M. is busy reformatting, oops it is done, I should say reinstalling and updating drivers and utilities on my DH old Windows XP CPU. I input Windows Vista as I cannot find its drivers. No problem as its old drivers was put into good files. Okay, its files (for memory) is in Windows.old. Now I won't forgot it as if I want to remember what is it, all I need on the last minute is just to glance at this post, ooh ha! ;-) 

This time, while doing this post, I am also glancing at the same time the other computer if it is already done with its 98 Windows updates if it is already done as its previous update is already finished and just have to hit the "restart now" button whilst the other Driver Software Installation is installing. Oops, it is now done and ready to use, as in it is already finished as of this moment. It is only the 98 Windows updates is the problem, or should I say the last thing for the computer to restart and do the other installation. The time is it is already 2:00 p.m. . Now, can I still proceed or do I still have to time to prepare myself including foods to eat, then go to post office then to the store? I have to find it myself. Ah! Time management!

November 21, 2010

Choose to be happy, lovely and lively! Why not?! "Tues" is converted into "Choose" and put the "day" . Can you get the logic? He he he! Oops, second day of workday. Are you ready? Ready or not, we have to work unless if it is your leave, right? Or are you sick? Oops it is not good to be sick. If you are sick and still good to work, one might like not to be on absent especially this time that, work is not that easy to find. We better love what we have and take time to get another one at a time if you have a really dream work. We have to think about it or we are sorry if we do not have work. Good for me, my husband does not oblige me to work but still it is great to have something to contribute. :) Thanks to my sponsors in blogging (though it is not a lot) that I got to pay taxes if it surpasses 600 bucks. It is great to have it though it is just little. Well, blogging actually is to express my wits and concern at the same time (hopefully) I get to inspire or just have some idea on how to's which he/she is the same boat of such situation. Ooh well, I love blogging. It is my passion. I am some a kind of introvert-person (not so) and I found myself just go-with-the-flow kind. Nope, I speak with balance and trying to avoid to hurt feelings. But then I found out, sometimes it is great to be hurt to know than being unhurt and know nothing, some kind of no-how. Oops, brain teaser again? Ha ha ha! You will know if you can relate. I do not want to make it long anyway. :-D And so, Happy Tuesday! Choose to be happy, lovely and lively!

September 22, 2010

Sorry folks if you missed me. I was just been busy offline though I still visit your blogs and do some social network. Oops! Yep, if only I can do blog hopping all the time than blogging. Well, I love blog hopping and reading which it usually takes my time than blogging huh. It is just me, it is my weakness of whoever visits me I have to visit back too, who don't? Well, some. It even takes my time more than writing opps. How is that? Of course, I consider myself a fool, no? But then it again, it's my weakness though I do not really consider that as really a weakness. Did I make that hard for you to understand? Hopefully not. Aright, if only I could only do visiting that would be awesome. And I would like to thank you all for visiting me here. May God bless you as always including to those not that good, in broader sense. He he.. Oops! ;-) Anyway, have a great day! Enjoy blogging, blog hopping, reading and all that search or online stuffs.

September 16, 2010

This time, it is already one minute before 11:00 p.m. as of September 16, Pacific Daylight Time (or Daylight Saving Time) and haven't eaten yet for my dinner. Aright, am hungry. DH bought two boxes of food for dinner. Thanks to him (though he likes to eat outside foods too) since I have something to do then. Well, I can also cook for something should he like but I guess he gives me break time. That is sweet of him, don't you think? Hehehe! Well, I guess he should be, because I am also sweet to him. Hehehe! Love my own, that is. Haha! And so, the tilapia with french fries and "Mexican rice" (I called it Mexican as what I can remember this time, I will just then ask what is the complete or real name of such rice afterward) then cooked grind beans (they just call this as "beans" but since it is not whole beans, I just then add "grind" on it) and salad on the other side. Nope, I cannot remember I ate that salad or will eat after this. DH won't matter as he also seldom eat such. Ha! I do not know why but I know he is a salad bum. I just do not bother why he does not like it. Maybe we have the same answer and because "I cannot eat it all" . ;-) Fried tilapia fish is big with lemons on the side. With it, am already full. Then have a can of half iced tea and half-lemonade flavor of "Arnold Palmer" drink. Well, as I jot it down I am also thinking as I now have the appetite of eating. So then, have a great night folks! ;-) Time to eat now. :-)

I just got my winning last night. To tell you I am just happy. I am unlucky when it comes to raffles, contest, giveaway, name it! I don't even like to join. Ha ha ha! Lucky me, I joined and luckily I got it. Actually, my other blog won it. Thanks to the contest host and of course to God and to all of you!

It was awesome, I still cannot believe it until now even if I already have the money. Hehehe! Oops! Am not kidding, am serious. That is because out of 122 entrants, I am the lucky one who bagged the first prize, not only 5thou entrecard credits but two domains with web hosting (in wordpress platform, I guess such web hosting is good for one year or it would be best good for five years or lifetime.. ha ha ha.. joke.. lifetime is impossible, I guess) but fifty bucks too! I am planning to share my winnings. I do not have the domains with web hosting yet but no worries because that is a pledge and sureness already. I just have to contact Rubz, the domain angel as she call.

Okay, as I said I want to share it with you. I will ran a little giveaway for you guys (co-bloggers or not, to those who are not into blog or domain you can do whatever you like to it. Be it as your gift or alike) for that two domains with web hosting. For now I am still hesitant how would I do it. Now, will you please share your idea how? I do not want any video stuff through random(dot)org as it is very common. I want to have another way. Whatever that way, just comment it here and whichever comment I like the most, I will give the first domain with web hosting to her/him and the other one is for the winner of her idea of such simple giveaway. Just a tip, I wanted it just a simple only. So jot down your idea here. This will run until Monday. Do not worry I will moderate the comments and will only publish it on Saturday morning as I woke up (USA PDT time). So comment should you like. ;-) If no comment (perhaps haven't read or just so busy and alike, or perhaps not whatever you like to think) then apparently no winning. ;-) Okay, I will not campaign for this. I will just let it be just an ordinary post. Lucky reader/commenter will then get free domain with web host (note: wordpress platform). If no comment then I will just then think what will I do with it (generally). ;-) Good luck!

September 12, 2010

How's everyone? How have you been lately? I guess you are doing your best and that is great! That is what I want to hear from you otherwise, it is another story. Hahah! Oops!

Seems quiet long time (or several days) already haven't been here writing about steps and journey stuffs. :( If you ask, thank you for asking but if not then, thank you still but am more affectionate to those folks who are wondering where am I (of course). ;-) And so where I was? I am just actually around but thinking about offline stuffs made me tired of jotting down my thoughts though that is what I like to do. Looking up or just even thinking about it made me already burnt-out. :( Oops! Sorry to those who cannot relate. But people sometimes have problems (or some have also problems always, sorry about that) which need to tend first especially the important ones other than the former. Hemmm.. :-) But then we just have to smile and embrace that fact though sometimes we just bend for other to be happy. Ooh yeah, life seems unfair but we have the courage and will to do what we will have to do by doing it not for tomorrow but for the present. Okay, the "tomorrow" or for future too. ;-) Smile and be patient more. It will pass anyway, so just go on and do the best for the time. For sure, there will always rainbow after the rain. The journey must go on by doing our best steps. :-) Have a great day everyone! Just saying "hello" and all the best. :-)

August 30, 2010

Not in terms of transportation or destination, but the drive to something one wants to do. Perhaps some "moolah" or something in exchange of hard work. Now, am inspired to do something and being energetic. Whew! Am I that desperate enough? Ha ha ha! Now your logic is soon be spinning again. Nope, it is not for you to think logically (or not at least, if you can relate on it then great for you) but sometimes it is just have to be this way for some reason. And the reason is for you to find out (if you have not found out yet. What I mean here is if you can relate already, then you already found it; you're on the direction. On the other hand, if not then, don't bother?) What can we imagine for the maintenance and such if we do not have something to finance on it unless if you are rich and just wanted to spend it without any hesitation. Whatever it is, the drive to blog does triggers and evolves a lot of ways. Not just for maintenance but for blogging life in general, life, surroundings, people. Whatever one's thought of blogging and such or how one does in what he/she/they like to do in one's life does count and if one is happy about it. Ooh yes, happiness and contentment, is it really hard to get? Hemmm.. whatever! Be happy, lively and lovely! ;-) Do what is really the right thing and make you happy, responsibly. :-)

August 25, 2010

Did you experienced it, just what I had days ago (and until now)? What did you do? And how did you managed it?

And the blogging journey continues. If you experienced it, then include me in your list. I was pretty a bit nervous of what happened. I cannot logged-in and until now it is still like it but the difference is I now know how to handle it. No panic no more as just like the first time. How did it went? I read it again and again after how many attempts of putting-up my password. Actually it is only in time of logging-in to blogger but I logged-in (which is the traditional way) through my Google Account. I then reread. It has been said that blogger has its own account now though it is still in Google Account when we signed-in to it. We have to see the blogger account symbol (which is a light orange small letter "B") from clicking blogger platform (blogger(dot)com) dashboard.

And so that is it! We should also make sure we type in our Gmail e-mail address not the yahoo one (if you have YahooMail) and correct password. ;-) Enjoy blogging! :-)

July 06, 2010

Yep, it was a long weekend here in United States of A or the entire America especially to those who were celebrating. Much more to the Thursday-off government employees (like my DH) but pending of works to do which need to be done today if there are backlogs to tend to. The 4th of July fell Sunday, though folks were celebrating on Sunday but the observation of the holiday (commemoration of America's birthday), was yesterday -- Monday. So it was a four-days off for Thursday-off government employees or private establishments exercising the same way. Whatever it is, the thing was it was a fun weekend! How was yours on your side? To those who were celebrating, how was your 4th of July celebration? What did you do?

Mine was a fun though DH and I were just in the house. We just got some foods outside (to and fro for many times in a day, I love it! I took a lot of pictures too, lol) and ate in our humble rented-abode. Just had some internet thing, watched movies and some little house chores in observation of the holiday. It was great to just be lazed and I would like it not to be ended but that is just an imagination. Back to stressful weekdays again. Ha! We just have to manage and hurdle all the stuffs here and there, whatever! ;-)

How was yours on your end? I bet you had a great one on your long weekend journey. That's great (or you can share about it -- should you like to, of course but it's great if you share even just some sentence)! *wink* ;-) ~hugs&kisses~

July 01, 2010

Blog, blogging as to promoting is not an easy task especially if you want your blog be known to everyone. Yes, to the online world, to the virtual online readers. Readers are important if you have a public blog or your goal is getting something bucks out of it or you just simply want people will read your write-ups. One thing you have to do is to maximize your link as often called "link building" , be it as one way link, two-way, three way or just for a natural link. Yes, there is a lot to do, not just writing/blogging. And building links, is by far important second to what the blog content is.

May 20, 2010

Tags, yes I was tagged by co-blogger friends weeks ago or perhaps month ago. Sorry friends it's just now that I made this due to a hectic schedule of my time for some offline stuffs but I don't really forget it, in fact it's already in my outbox for a period of time --- I just changed the time for now. Thanks a lot for remembering me by that time. You are appreciated for the effort and thinking of me. You guys rock! Thanks to sis Chuchie of "Whereabouts", Mommy Nuts of "embrace life", Ace of "Happy Home Working" for this tenth photo tag you ought to give me and again, thanks a lot! ;-)


That (above photo) is what my tenth photo posted here in this blog (you can view it under label photography/photos should you like to do so). That was my visit of my bessy A home in La Puente, CA. By that time, we had a lot of eating done, fun and picture shows that I was singing (a karaoke song) ha! Can you guess what I sang? Ha! ;-) Seems like I was going to have an audition that time because I was serious? LOL.. you bet? Nope, just for fun.. :-) So that's all folks! The rules by the way are below. If you wish to do it, just post such rule and a link from here. All of you who are reading this, have been tagged by me, so feel free to grab it anytime (should you like to do so). *winkz*

RULES:
1.Look through your photo archives for the chosen blog and pull out the tenth photo you posted.
2.Tell us a little about it.
3.Tag five more players. 4.Let the fun begin!




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Sisterhood Award

One more thing, I've been thankful for and also dedicate this post to my blogger friends who include me of thinking that we are sisters here in blog land or seems like our friendship is like sisterhood. :-) An award below speaks for what is my award all about, yep, a" Sisterhood Award". I love it!


This award are from sis Ritzchelle of "A Girl Blogger", Nova of " History of Supernova and Sweet Pain",Cookie of "Thoughts" and sis Jenie of "at-a-blink". Thanks again guys.. You are appreciated and being applauded of your gestures being given. You are awesome! :)

May 10, 2010

:-( Aw.. not so.. ;-) It was just that I wasn't able to do my plan to update what I want to update. The thing is it was ruined of my poor stomach behavior (for the negative sides) and the laze part as my internet thing went up to the maximum drama... ah ha hah! Yep, just in time that I wanted to do it, for some reason either my stomach cramp or had gastroenterology, or either my internet connection is down.. it won't cooperate as in, the obstacles of my blogging journey won't get rid of me that time... Ooh ha! I seriously wanted to do it way-back two days from my birthday (it was Wed is my birthday, so supposedly I should have did it by Friday or Saturday or Sunday! Ha ha! But nope, as I said obstacles won't get rid of me. Aside from house stuffs and family matters bonding and such (both here and Phils through chat and calls), I was out of time. Ooh well, did I rant my blues? And now you understand (if you like to)... ;-) *winkz*... Alright, that's my weekend with blues of my blogging journey but on my family/close family circle and friends moment, it was so very happy... as in all smiles... :-) How was yours, folks? I bet you had a great one! Whatever it is, if not, we still have to be happy (since sadness won't last)! ;-) ~hugs&kisses~

May 04, 2010

CSJ is thankful enough to Entrecard droppers, readers, blog hoppers, commenters, you and all! This time it is my will to have my Top 10 list for the last month from EC dashboard regarding the statistics. And thanks much to:

1. Wirez and Circuitz
: computers, internet, technology, gadgets, movie trailers free downloads

2. Lainy's Musings
A blog showcasing my mutterings, random rants, raves and whinings on life's daily maneuvers.

3. Learning Center
Center for Personal Development, Professional Learning and Education, Finance, Smart Investment, Business Management, Business Strategy, Leadership, Business Success, Computer, Technology Update, Lifestyle Improvement.

4. Online Success Centre
Professional Resources for Online Success.

5. Leomar's Den
Description: A personal blog celebrating Filipino pride. Featuring random thoughts from the author, entertainment news, TV shows, books, latest movies and music.

6. Jean sQuared
: Sometimes it’s the smallest decision that can change your life forever…

7. Business & Life Success
Description: Center for Business Success, Life Success, Management Success and Career Success

8. Smart Money Success
: Personal and Professional Development Center for Money Success.

9. my kids are my world
: This is a blog about my life as a wife and mother of three kids, who are, obviously, my world.

10. Slightly Sarcastic
: Sarcasm, stories and lots of BS


Dropper # of drops
Wirez and Circuitz 30
Lainy's Musings 30
Learning Corner 30
Online Success Centre 29
Leomar's Den 29
Jean sQuared 29
Business & Life Success 29
Smart Money Success 28
my kids are my world 28
Slightly Sarcastic 28


Thanks a lot folks. You guys are awesome! See yah this month end.. Keep rocking! hugs&kisses~

April 21, 2010

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Oops! It is better late than never! ;-)This blog would like to thank my Top 10 March 2010 EC Droppers which are coming here often to show their support or as giving a reciprocal drops (*winkz*) or whatever the reasons are, rest assured that it is very much appreciated. With that, you just deserve to recognized. Here you are my top 10 placers (from my/CSJ EC board of statistics from the last 30 days):

(1) People You Need to Know
Category: Marketing
: Behold the Woman! People You Need to Know is dedicated to promoting women in business via print, social media, events, business Expos, radio, etc. Join us in supporting WOMEN in business!

(2) Fact of the Day
Category: Education
Description: Fact of the Day is a project to bring one verified, interesting fact to readers every day in a couple novel formats. Weekly feature articles will educate on a number of topics. Come check us out for today's fact of the day!

(3) Ask Ms Recipe
Category: Cooking and Dining
Description: A food blog like no other where I will answer your recipe questions and include your website with the answers.

(4) BeadedTail
Category: Pets
Description: Antics of two cats and a dog! Plus, we make jewelry for animal lovers with proceeds benefiting animal charities! We're making tails wag one bead at a time!

(5) The Sewing Mom
Category: Parenting and Family
Description: Personal blog showcasing my fabric creations. I also talk about family, friends, hobbies, cooking and daily life.

(6) Business & Life Success
Category: Education
Description: Center for Business Success, Life Success, Management Success and Career Success

(7) Lainy's Musings
Category: Mixed Bag
Description: A blog showcasing my mutterings, random rants, raves and whinings on life's daily maneuvers.

(8) Learning Corner
Category: Education
Description: Center for Personal Development, Professional Learning and Education, Finance, Smart Investment, Business Management, Business Strategy, Leadership, Business Success, Computer, Technology Update, Lifestyle Improvement.

(9) Online Success Centre
Category: Self Improvement
Description: Professional Resources for Online Success.

(10) Learning How To Make Money Online
http://www.makemoneyonlinewithejcooksey.com
Category: Make Money Online
Description: Learning How To Make Money Online: Advertise and Be Seen - Entrecard Widget Is Above The Fold!

Dropper # of drops
People You Need to Know 30
Fact of the Day 30
Ask Ms Recipe 30
BeadedTail 30
The Sewing Mom 29
Business & Life Success 29
Lainy's Musings 29
Learning Corner 29
Online Success Centre 29
Learning How To Make Money Online 28


*** Thank you so much all for the time and all the support and the like. ;-) It is really great to have your here folks. ~hugs~

 
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