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  • Tips on better gardening-00-23  By : JohnJames
    Before everything else, if you are toying with the perfect gift, there’s nothing odd about purchasing a gardening gift for a comrade or a spouse, especially when they adore gardening. They may perhaps end up placing more value to the gardening gift a lot more than any other gift.
  • Arthritis Pain Relief - Cold Therapy or Heat?  By : Roberto Garabell
    Knowing whether to apply heat or cold to stiff joints isn't always cut and dry. Bottom line, you may need to experiment. Find out how.
  • Gifts for a keen gardener  By : JohnJames
    On a preliminary note, if you are dreaming up the ideal present, there is nothing abnormal about purchasing a gardening present for a companion or a dear person, specially when they are passionate about gardening. They might end up prizing the gardening present far more than any other present.
  • Online Shopping & Gardening Tips for the Young, Fabulous and Broke  By : Roberto Garabell
    Nifty ideas to take your pad from dreary to dazzling without breaking the bank
  • Planning a Water Garden  By : Jeff Jarred
    Deciding on what size to make your pond is usually determined by budget, fish type and size of garden. If the fish can grow large, you will obviously need a pool that is an adequate size for the fish to exercise and develop to their full potential.
  • Let`s try home made wind generators!  By : Roberto Garabelli
    I live for 45 years in Dallas and now is a pleasure for me to watch my home made wind generator!Wind has always been one of the basic forms of ecological energy, is used in the generation of electricity. Wind powered generator includes the turbine which helps in the generation of electricity which can either be used locally in the house or can be sold out.
  • Installing Lawn Sprinkler the Easy Way  By : Roberto Garabelli
    This article illustrates how to install the lawn sprinkler the easy way. It also highlights some of the relevant useful tips.
  • How to Select a Lawn Sprinkler System  By : Roberto Garabelli
    This article illustrates how to select a lawn sprinkler system that saves you trouble.
  • Best Rated Things to Do While Visiting Dubai  By : Roberto Garabelli
    A short guide of some of the best things to do while visiting Dubai.
  • Is Wind Generator Guide  By : Roberto Garabelli
    The trend in the world today as far as energy is concerned has changed drastically. This is perhaps because of the energy crisis that has rocked the world making the prices to be exorbitantly high. It is for this reason that people have resulted to other means of energy which are proving to be not only cheaper and affordable but also more effective.
  • The Beautiful Japanese Maple Bonsai Tree Plant  By : Roberto Garabelli
    This article will give you some very interesting information on the indoor bonsai.
  • Growing Your Own Indoor Bonsai Plant  By : Roberto Garabelli
    This article will give you some very interesting information on the bonsai tree.
  • The Beautiful Bonzai Tree  By : Roberto Garabelli
    This article will give you some very interesting information on the Bonzai Trees.
  • Buying Nova Garden Furniture  By : Roberto Garabelli
    Buying Nova Garden furniture on the internet is a sure shot way of saving money. This article to buying Nova outdoor furniture.
  • Gardening Gift Ideas  By : bozenaj
    If buying a gardening gift for a beginner, an instructional or informational book is always a good idea. Books like this will give tips on how to eliminate gardening nightmares like disease, insects, and weeds.
  • Fine Gardening Magazine  By : bozenaj
    Gardening magazines can help with questions that arise involving nearly every aspect of gardening. Not only will gardening magazines give instructions on gardening, they also provide readers with the latest news in the gardening world.
  • Control Pests From Breaking Into Your Gardens And Spoil Your Gardening Spirit !  By : Lokesh Sharma
    Unwanted insects in your garden are just that: unwanted. Unwanted insects may eat and destroy your crops, something shared by any farmer or home gardener. Organic gardening is a means of controlling unwanted insects naturally, without the use of dangerous pesticides. There are many ways to control garden unwanted insects naturally that are also cheap, easy and good for the earth.
  • Selecting A Weather Station To Correspond To Your Needs  By : Jacob Smithson Jr.
    Creating a weather station delivers umteen undeniable benefits for parents and minors alike. The initial weather station set-up is easy to start and can be added onto while offering the kids hours and hours of time pursuing an indoor and outdoor activity.
  • Deciding On Fresh Cut Flowers For Any Function  By : Jacob Smithson Jr.
    Fresh flowers are something that you can bring to any gathering anyplace and receive a warm "thank you" for doing so. There just is nothing quite like dipping your nose into a bouquet and taking a sniff of a carnation or a snow drop.
  • Growing Ones Very Own Fresh Flowers At Ones Home  By : Jacob Smithson Jr.
    You don't have to shell out all that money to make somebody happy on a special day. You can make them happy every day just by developing your very own fresh flowers.
  • Implements And Their Uses  By : Godfrey Philander
    It may seem to the reader that it is all very well to make a garden with a pencil, but that the work of transferring it to the soil must be quite another problem and one entailing so much work that he will leave it to the professional market gardener.
  • The Cultivation of Vegetables  By : Godfrey Philander
    As to weeds, the gardener of any experience need not be told the importance of keeping his crops clean. He has learned from bitter and costly experience the price of letting them get anything resembling a start.
  • Congenial Conditions To The Healthy Growth of Plants Part III  By : Godfrey Philander
    The proper condition of temperature is the most difficult thing to regulate and maintain in growing plants in the house.
  • Congenial Conditions To The Healthy Growth of Plants Part II  By : Godfrey Philander
    After so much advice as to the possibility of making conditions right for the growing of plants in the house, the inexperienced reader will naturally want to know what these conditions are.
  • Congenial Conditions To The Healthy Growth of Plants Part I  By : Godfrey Philander
    It certainly is true that many modern houses of the better sort do not offer very congenial conditions to the healthy growth of plants. It is equally certain that in many cases these conditions may be changed by different management in such way that they would be not only more healthy for plants to live in, but so also for their human occupants.
  • How To Plan For Shrubs In Your Garden  By : Simone Piette
    Used judiciously, shrubs can add beauty and make your landscape easier to maintain. Used incorrectly, they become time-consuming maintenance problems.
  • Planting Fruit Trees For Your Garden  By : Simone Piette
    Fruit trees bear at different times of the year. For example, there are apples for early season, midseason, and late season (well into fall), so it is wise to select trees for the season you want.
  • In Search of the Best Gardening Tools  By : Slavco Stefanoski
    Different kinds of gardens require different kinds of garden tools. Hardware stores mostly cater for a wide range of tools, but there are shops that specialize in the more expensive kind of garden tool that shouts quality. Wherever you decide to shop, here are a few pointers to advise you.
  • Choosing the Best Plants for your Garden  By : Slavco Stefanoski
    Many times we buy plants on impulse then find there is nowhere in the garden that really suits them. Before buying plants carefully examine your garden to see how much sun and shade it gets, whether the soil is well drained or waterlogged and whether your aspect is sheltered or windswept.
  • THE CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES.  By : Alexander de Albuquerque
    how to cultivate your vegetables in the right way.
  • Air Movement to Gain Control Over Temperature, Humidity & CO2  By : Diana
    In addition to light and carbon dioxide all plants, whether they are grown in soil or in indoor grow rooms, need a steady supply of fresh air. While this is achieved naturally in outdoor gardens, fields, farms etc., in hydroponics gardening special means have to adopted to ensure air movement for continual supply of fresh air. This is done using fans blowers and associated equipment.
  • Get Started Growing Your Own Fruit and Vegetables  By : IC
    When to start? In the past allotments traditionally changed hands on September 29th which is the set date for paying agricultural rents.
  • Main Causes of Water Pollution  By : oneclickdoctor
    Saving the earth satrts with little steps
  • What Is The Best Way To Care For A Bonsai Tree?  By : Alan Allport
    Watering - This is the most important aspect of caring for bonsai, especially for bonsai that are kept indoors for too long. Two things to remember about providing water for bonsai are the type of soil and species. Different soils will absorb and retain water at different rates and different tree species have varying degrees of water need.
  • Choosing Between Artificial Flowers And Fresh flowers  By : Anand R
    Let us take a look at the pros and cons between artificial flowers and fresh flowers. Firstly with artificial flowers there is very little to clean, no liquids to get spilt, no soil to prune, just rest it down and go about your chores.
  • Recycling : saving earth’s ressources  By : oneclickdoctor
    Saving the earth satrts with little steps
  • Raccoon Control  By : APP Manager
    Find helpful information on the indentification and feeding tendencies of raccoons. When raccoon populations become an issue in your home or business, find a professional to help with their safe removal.
  • About Air Humidifiers  By : Josie Lee
    A stationery house humidifier can be installed into a person’s home. This will add moisture to the air directly from an A/C system or a furnace for a more comprehensive solution in air humidifier.
  • The Best Vegetables for a New Gardener  By : Tom Straub
    A great way to give yourself a rewarding experience, and become more healthy at the same time, is to grow your own vegetables. From Spring to Fall, fresh, ripe, vegetables can be harvested and then frozen or canned for later. It just takes a few, easy steps.
  • Flower cutting and cultivation tips  By : zaczebra
    Super tips on beautiful flower varieties including Iris, Cardamine and Pulsatilla
  • Indoor grow room- Hydrohut  By : Diana
    HydroHuts are a range of instant indoor grow rooms that offer integrated solutions for a wide range of hydroponic systems. The HydroHut Indoor grow room design features easy to assemble components.
  • Indoor greenhouse or hydro-organics grow room  By : Diana
    Have you heard about indoor hydro-organics? It is an organic growing technique based on hydroponics. According to this technique, you can create proper atmospheric conditions to grow the plants in an indoor situation while adhering to organic standards.
  • Root Causes of Deforestation  By : oneclickdoctor
    Saving the earth satrts with little steps
  • Backyard Water Gardens - Adding A Bit Of Magic To Your Backyard  By : Ingrid Kea
    A well landscaped yard can make a home appear even more beautiful. Flower gardens are lovely, however a water garden can make a home stand out even more. A water garden can be unique and beautiful making a home stand out from others in its area, more memorable than a normal flower garden.
  • Flower Preservation  By : Bobbie McKee
    Admit it or not but, receiving a well-arranged bouquet or even those that have been freshly- picked from the garden by your special someone, will always be significant. It will unmistakably brighten up your facade as you gaze at one of Mother Nature's beautiful offspring. You cannot put into words that you feel like you are the loveliest person in the whole world. It may sound as an exaggeration but undeniably true. Recall the moment when you were given one, did you immediately place it in the trash bin or did you do some flower preservation?
  • How Roses Can be Easy to Grow  By : Tom Straub
    Many people ask whether roses are hard to grow. Roses are really quite easy to grow and require little more care than any other perennial plant.
  • Considerations When You Design Your Deck  By : Rob parker
    When it comes to designing your deck take all of this into consideration, and don't just design a square or rectangle platform.
  • BOAT SALVAGE FOR SALE  By : Deepak Bansal
    There are many people who keep their Boat Salvage for Sale. Before keeping the Boat Salvage for Sale one should first fixed the price of the Salvage Boats. One can decide the price of the Boat Salvage for Sale with the help of Boats Selling guides.
  • SALVAGE BOATS  By : Deepak Bansal
    Salvage Boats are basically those types of boats, which have already been damaged in some or the other way. There are many Boat shops where one gets to buy Salvage Boats. Those who cannot afford to buy good quality boats usually buy salvage Boats. Salvage Boats are not fully damaged boats and nobody is mad enough to buy damaged Boats! So for those who are having the price factor problem, Salvage Boats are the best choice.
  • Summer Flowers - Do You Want a Beautiful Garden?  By : Bobbie McKee
    Are you fascinated with flowers that you can't get enough of them just by looking and/or buying from flower shops? Well, I think it's about time that you make and care for your own flower garden - that way you can sit all day and relax watching the blooming flowers in your garden. Summer flowers are and bedding plants are perfect in adding interesting look to your lawn.
  • Spring Flowers - So Many to Choose From, So Little Time  By : Bobbie McKee
    Spring season is a sign of new beginnings and delights after a long winter season. This makes the best time for wedding and nature trips, because during this time is when plentiful of different flowers can be found anywhere.
  • Environmental Charities Still Charitable?  By : Roberto Bell
    Trying to find a charity to help us help the environment - my bitter experience.
  • Organic Gardening Basics  By : Tom Straub
    Using organic gardening methods does not mean that you have to learn to live with insect chewed fruit, vegetables and flowers. You can learn to protect your garden from destructive insects and maintain healthy soil and healthy plants without the use of chemical insecticides and fertilizers.
  • Salinity & Salinity Meters  By : Diana
    Plants need water for growth and healthy development. If plants are deprived of the required amounts of water, over a period they will whither and die. Unlike plants grown in soil, plants grown hydroponically in grow rooms and indoor greenhouses, are completely dependent on supplied water to meet their nutritional needs. It is therefore important that growers gain a basic understanding of certain vital aspects concerning water supply and plant nutrition.
  • For Hydroponics Growers  By : Diana
    The development of better health consciousness among consumers has led to a phenomenal growth in the demand for hydroponically grown produce. A combination of hydroponic technology and a controlled environment greenhouse or indoor grow rooms can tackle this demand. Such a blend is known as Soil-less/Controlled Environment Agriculture (S/CEA).
  • How To Take Care Of Lawn Properly  By : tangopang
    Lawn care tip #1 - If you do live on or near some dusty roads, your can be sure lawn could be suffering. Do you know that the rate of photosynthesis could be greatly reduced even with a light coating of dust? You need to wash the lawn with water and dish soap every few days or when it looks like it needs some cleaning. Do not use anti bacterial dish soap, as this will leave the lawn with yellow streaks.
  • Flowerless, no problems grow your own organic flowers part 2  By : zaczebra
    Changing to an organic way of life has huge benefits, in this article I will discuss organic pest control, organic disease control and beneficial predators in the pursuit of growing beautiful flowers
  • Water gardening - keeping water clear of algae  By : Petre Coman
    There are many new aims surfacing in gardening, and water gardening is one of the leading new interests. Water gardening can be in the form of waterfalls, basins, fountains, all of which can be enhanced by rock work aggregates and lighting, plants, and fish. Water gardening doesn’t have to be a pond or natural water source either, it can consist of just a plastic tub, basically anything that can hold water.
  • Foam Cushions  By : Myers
    Cushions are a part of every household and not just households they have a big part to play in hotel lobbies and other locations as well. When going to purchase foam cushions you would be in for a surprise with the variety that is available in the market providing you a whole range to choose from. Foam cushions come in various shapes and sizes; the thickness of the cushions also vary. So it is important you take your time and make the right choice.
  • Teak Furniture and the Benefits of Using Teak Wood  By : Roberto Bell
    The benefits of Teak Garden Furniture, how to take care of your furniture and a brief history of teak.
  • Garden Furniture Trends  By : Alan Smith
    In days gone by solid teak, oak and other hardwood furniture was the forefront of the garden furniture industry. From the 50's onwards plastic emerged as the material of choice with light weight, almost disposable plastic garden furniture sets being seen around the back of homes across the country. Today’s discerning buyers are in search of something a little different to separate them from the Jones at number 42. Rugged rustic designs are all the range with Teak Root Furniture making a huge impression on the retail furniture market.
  • Preserving Flowers - Other Options Besides Air Drying  By : Bobbie McKee
    Sparkling sunshine. Pretty blossoms. Evergreen leaves. Fresh zephyr. All these and more, aptly describe April approaching. Far from the knowledge of many, such month makes the desert region look stunning. It is there that bright color abounds with the sprouting of the hedgehog cacti, penstemon, acacia and palo verde, among the others.
  • What is the Cause of Water Pollution?  By : oneclickdoctor
    Saving the earth satrts with little steps
  • How to Choose the Right Tree for Your New Garden  By : Tom Straub
    Planting a tree in your garden is an investment of time and money. Choosing the right tree will make those investments pay off in the future when your tree begins to provide shade, flowers and even fruit.
  • Mosquito Repellent Natural mosquito protection  By : Mosquito Repellent
    Mosquitoes are responsible for nearly three million deaths each year; the diseases spread by a mosquito include malaria, dengue, encephalitis and Filaria. In fact no other insect is responsible for as many diseases as the mosquito. Today there are a number of mosquito repellents available in the market that can protect a person from mosquito bites, and ultimately from one of the many diseases that a mosquito is responsible for.
  • Building a Deck – The Process Before Construction  By : Rob parker
    So you want a deck in your back yard, there are several things to do before you start to build.
  • Memory Foam Mattress, Toppers and Beds  By : Josie Lee
    Due to the development of air circulation advancement, memory foam toppers are suitable for all climates. The progressive cut in memory foam toppers offers extra support where you need it.
  • Adirondack--The Hottest New (Old) Trend In Outdoor Furniture  By : APP Manager
    An American Classic, Adirondack style outdoor furniture has bounced back as a hot new trend in backyards around the country. You'll find there is an Adirondack style to fit almost any decor and taste.
  • The Tremendous Benefits of Organic Gardening  By : Carol Stack
    The art of organic gardening is simply growing food in an environmentally and health friendly manner. Because an organic garden is produce without the use of pesticides and commercial fertilizers you are not only providing yourself and your family with healthy foods, you are also helping the air, water, and soil within our environment.
  • Growing Tropical Plants in Non-Tropical Reqions  By : nipahutgardens
    Tropical Paradise. We often see commercials of Tropical Vacations and dream of better days sitting under the sun with a drink in our hands. What is it about the tropics we so enduring? What lures us to these places? In colder climates during the winter months plants have acclimated to the climate. They can take freezing temperatures and months of snow and ice. However tropical plants are not capable of surviving these climates. But we still long for that Tropical fruit we buy in the store for outrageous prices. What if we could go over to a tropical tree, select a ripe fruit and eat it right then and there, while outside a blizzard is taking place? Our own tropical paradise, right inside out own home. Many tropical plants will grow with the right care and conditions in areas that normally would not permit them. These same plants that grow in abundance in Asia, South America, Africa, can grow right in your own living room, ready to pluck the ripe, sweet fruit grown specifically by you.
  • Four Steps to an Easy Successful Garden  By : Tom Straub
    Gardeners who want a small and simple cutting garden will use the same steps as gardeners who want a large and elaborate series of gardens.
  • Is Patio Garden Furniture Increasing Appeal Of Your Outdoors?  By : Lavinia Montescue
    Today the patio, particularly with a concrete floor, has become the most lived in room for many families. This is due in part to the fabulous patio garden furniture that is now available, as well as the functionality of this type of area. Patio garden furniture together with the specially designed patio chairs and patio cushions have been able to transform ordinary outdoor areas into extraordinary garden retreats. There is now no excuse for a poorly decorated patio area. With a little care and some decorating skills in choosing your patio garden furniture, this can become your favourite room in the house as well.
  • Flower arranging - the love of flowers and colors is all you need  By : zaczebra
    Flower arranging - the love of flowers and colors is all you need
  • Maintaining a flower garden is even painless than planting one  By : Petre Coman
    Maintaining a flower garden is even painless than planting one. Still they can make it on their own, a bag of fertilizer applied in the early spring is a good idea. Drop behind any blooms after they embark to blench and keep them good and watered. To save yourself work throughout the after season of flower gardening, rid your garden of all junk and diverge out organic nutrients like peat slough or compost. Don’t forget to turn over the soil to properly mix in the fertilizer and rake facile when finished. If you have perennials holed up be attentive not to disturb their roots in this process.
  • What Garden Plants Last Year After Year?  By : Tom Straub
    Each variety of annual will have different needs for sun exposure and water. Making sure that you give your annuals the proper sun exposure and water will give you longer lasting plants and more colorful blooms in your garden.
  • Small Engine Fuel Efficiency Means Cost Savings  By : Ben Anton
    Fuel efficiency is a major concern not only when it comes to automobiles but also small engine equipment like mowers, golf carts and trucksters.

    This article provides a summary of options available for small engine equipment managers interested in fuel options.
  • Harmful Effects of Deforestation  By : oneclickdoctor
    Saving the earth satrts with little steps
  • Choosing Outdoor Rattan Furniture  By : Jason Harris
    The outdoor rattan furniture market is simply exploding. Not only are there new designs, but new colors and patterns as well -- and every day there is another company springing up that sells this wonderful stuff.
  • Faraway Furniture Now Selling Indoor Furniture As Well As Garden Furniture  By : Roberto Bell
    Keeping in line with their environment conscious ethos, Faraway Furniture is breaking new ground and is predicted to take the UK furniture market by storm.
  • There's No Mystery To Choosing Patio Furniture  By : John Radcliffe
    You're all set to go out and buy that set of new patio furniture. Checkbook in hand, you set out, only to find out when you are in the showroom that there are a bewildering array of choices - and confused, you leave without buying anything. Sound familiar? If so, then why not use our simple 3-step approach ?
  • Flowerless, no problems grow your own organic flowers  By : zaczebra
    Changing to an organic way of life has huge benefits, in this article I will discuss how it is possible for the gardener to grow plants & flowers the natural way and the benefits that this brings.
  • Ford 800 Tractor Series - The Wonder Farm Tractor Machine  By : tangopang
    Another thing to consider is the kind of service you'll expect from a Ford 800 Series Tractor; will you be working the field, tinkering like I do, or only bringing the new farm tractor out for county fairs. In any of these cases, when you're looking an older tractor..
  • BOAT SALVAGE AUCTION  By : Deepak Bansal
    In a Boat Salvage Auction the people bid and buy Salvage Boats and Salvage boat parts. In a Boat Salvage Auction one should be very careful. At times the Boat Salvage Auction can sell excessively Junked Salvage Boats.
  • The Outdoor Living Room  By : Rob parker
    This is a prime example of some of the great condo developments that are going on in downtown Toronto.
  • Air Movement in Grow Room – Some Basic Considerations  By : Diana
    Air movement is the important thing for a growing plant and all artificial light sources generate heat and grow rooms have to be therefore, provided with some means of cooling. Cooling of grow rooms is best done using blowers, with one mounted on the inside to blow hot air out, and the other mounted on the outside to blow cool air in. all these and lot more......
  • Saving earth: recycling is a great start  By : oneclickdoctor
    Saving the earth satrts with little steps
  • How the Venus Fly Trap Grows!  By : Little Money
    Ever wonder how a Venus Fly Trap grows?
  • Selection of delicious edible flowers  By : zaczebra
    Want to make a start towards an organic lifestyle - How about adding edible flowers to your cooking



    They are simple to grow or even better free, you may already have some of the varieties growing in your garden.
  • Go Start Lawn Care Business, And Be On Your Way to A Nice Monthly Residual Income  By : tangopang
    If you own a lawn, you will always ensure that your lawn is mowed to perfection. The trees and shrubs are pruned properly, and every details of the landscaping not left out. You wll probably be doing this every weekend and all weekend. Why not make some income with doing something you enjoy? A good way to start is to, start lawn care business!
  • Start Allotment Gardening Today!  By : IC
    In some areas allotments are like gold dust and there are long waiting lists. You may well be able to get around this by choosing another site or simply offering to take on an overgrown plot.
  • Climate Changes Due to Global Warming  By : oneclickdoctor
    Saving the earth satrts with little steps
  • The Effects of Global Greenhouse Warming  By : oneclickdoctor
    Saving the earth satrts with little steps
  • Children and Allotments  By : IC
    For some of the older allotment-holders children only spell trouble, but if you start children off early enough, everyone can enjoy the experience.
  • Tulips - There's Sunshine in Your Smile  By : Lynn Derby
    All flowers have meaning. They have their own language and people have been using them since the Victorian Age as symbols expressing their feelings. Today, these fragile blooms are used to express one sentiment or another as one leading psychologist states, "Flowers are a perfect replica of human life."
  • Lighting Considerations in Indoor Hydroponics  By : Diana
    Lighting is of crucial importance to plant growth and plays a key role in determining plant yields. Hydroponics growing equipment manufacturers have, therefore incorporated a wide range of lighting system designs to meet specific requirements of different plants that are grown in indoor grow rooms.
  • Choosing Outdoor Furniture For Your Garden  By : ketutaryadana
    Choosing the right outdoor furniture for your garden can be difficult. You need to think about the style of any existing furniture you already own and try to harmonize your new purchase with your indoor furniture.
  • Robotic Lawn Mowers Cut Harmful Emissions and Pollutants  By : klc
    Robomower and Lawnbott battery powered robotic lawn mowers are pollution free.
  • Finding a Flower Delivery Service  By : Bobbie McKee
    With the birth of the Internet, sending flowers through online flower delivery services has never been so easy. Now you can send flowers as gifts to any global destination you choose.
  • Why Everyone Should Pickle at Home  By : duderinow
    One of the great things about pickles is that anyone, and I DO mean anyone, can make their own right in their own home..
  • Choosing Garden Furniture  By : Alan Smith
    Garden benches not only provide seating, but they can completely transform a completely mundane area of your garden into a beautiful taking point. No matter what style, size or shape of garden you have, there’s always room for some garden furniture.

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