My favorite animal is the dog. It helps you to cheer up, they care, and it protects you. I love animals. Some animals are harmless. I used to have around 35 hamsters in my home. I know that sounds bizarre, but it’s true. I had to give them for free to a pet store, because they was a nuisance to my family. I have seen and touched parrots, but you have to be careful to do so. You need to have a trainer with you to pet it. they can bite, and have large beaks, but they are friendly. Some people have pet snakes. It’s one animal I dislike the most. Anybody has different taste for different animals they like. My brother, his wife, and kids have dogs, and cats in their home. My mom brought me parakeets one day, and they sang beautifully. I don’t take care of pets at all. I am not very good at it. I just want to pet them and look at them. I also play with them. I think humans and animals almost think the same, but different. We can do more stuff then they can. They can do other stuff they we can’t. The best I love so far is the dog, because it understands us. They care for us if we’re in need. All kinds of animals if treated kindly can be kind towards you. Weirder things have happened. Of course, we have to be careful. It is just those who train animals that understand them. It is a big difference. A dog is easily your family pet, if you treat it right.
Family
Pet Animals Are Wonderful
Most of us have pet animals that are domestic. When we take care of them, and show them we care for them they repay our favor by giving us love. An animal like a dog can be sincere to us, if it is trained properly. It protects us. It shows that he/she cares for us. It’s playful. They understand our feelings. We understand their feelings. It’s like you have found a buddy. Animals can be funny when they want to make us happy. We should talk to them, even if they are animals. They are delicate, and need special caring. Cats need love also. They understand what we go through. Pets do need us the most, and animals like dogs are good protectors for us. I used to have pet animals. I have had only dogs, parrots, and hamsters. There are other domestic animals that are kind to us. I think we should be kind to them back. If we can get along with nice people, then we can get along with domestic animals. They will thank us once we do. They are family, and are our family members.
Be A Great And Wonderful Person
You are the best person anyone can count on. Stay happy and positive. Think positive, and happy things. Care for your family and friends. Find something of a hobby that you would love doing. For example I love to write. Help other people when they need you. Tell people how great and nice they are. Meet new people and start conversations with them. Share stuff with friends and family. Talk about life with family, or it can be with friends also. Go outside to enjoy nature. You are a great and wonderful person. Nobody will count you out. Think of wonderful things. Experience the days, which are so beautiful. Capture life in your precious moments. Make them positive to remember them by. Be a great and wonderful person.
Emily Cisount’s Christmas With Ghosts
Ghost fear (Photo credit: @Doug88888)
Dear World,
My name is Emily Cisount and my Christmas celebration was very strange. I used to live in a normal world with humans and animals surrounding it. When I was walking the mall I got transported into a ghost world. This was the time of Christmas exactly the date of December 25, 2000. It was the year where I got to spend the year with friends and family. Instead I have spent the time of Christmas with ghosts. I never knew that ghosts love spending the holidays in Christmas and the new year. It happens so that they celebrate every holiday of the year. I have walked into a time travel loop hole. All the ghosts kept looking at me when I stepped inside the ghost world. All the ghosts kept looking at me as if I’m a strange species, and I look at them like they were once human also. These ghosts were never human, and they were born this way. I have seen their houses when suddenly a ghost family invited me to their home. They have a mansion where it could fit hundreds of guests. I saw hundreds of ghosts having fun. I went along with the party and had tons of fun. I danced with a male ghost and he talked friendly to me. His name is Whales Brandon and he tells me that he writes biographies of celebrities. I told him his job is pretty neat. After that we singed Christmas carols with guests and ghost hosts. We all were talking about all kinds of things. I even ate their food, and it wasn’t ghost food. It was normal food we eat back home on planet Earth. I guess we can call this Planet ghost? I guess so. Well, it wasn’t so frightening after all, as a friend, family, and guest. My ghost friend finished his party at 1:00 am., and I waved goodbye to him, his family, and all the invited ghosts. I went walking at the sidewalk, and then suddenly I got transported back to the mall with my normal friends. We all went home and slept all through the night.
Sincerely yours,
Emily Cisount
Take Out Your Mood Swings
Spears dancing with her friends in the music video. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
When you need to be happy and positive you need to act on it. Don’t do anything that’s hurtful. When I say this is because you may be watching a music video, and you act on it like being depressed of your negative past experiences. You feel the same way the song does, as if you’re never going to get a girlfriend. You can listen to any music you like, but don’t act upon it. Also, don’t make up events in your mind that aren’t really happening. You need to control on what is facing in front of you. Go out with your friends. Don’t remind yourself of your negative pasts, and make songs about it. Always make your brain healthy. When you feel negative your brain cells die off. In order for your brain cells to be healthy you need to feel positive and happy about yourself. Help your friends on anything important they need to do. Find the right crowds to be friends with. Don’t act so moody. By not acting moody is by not making up any feelings you don’t have towards anything. You need to take away your mood swings before you hurt anyone, and if you do it’ll be your major fault. Do the right thing by enjoying life with friends. Your mood swings shouldn’t control you. You should control your mood swings yourself, if required, find someone to help you.
Death And Reborn
Cover of Coming Home (Heartland #1)
Ingrid Camel is an only child with parents Jim and Sheryl. The 3 members of the Camel family live in a peaceful home down in Nebraska and are huge fans of the college football team The Nebraska Cornhuskers. A long time ago their team won consecutive championships in college football. She went with her parents to everyone of their football team’s games. She never missed a game.
Ingrid loves animals and the outdoors. She goes fishing with her Dad and hangs out with him in a farm with animals. She spends a lifetime with her parents while she’s not married. Her love and caring for her farm animals is a long one. You see Jim trained her how to take care of the animals and explained that every animal has feelings. After, that she grew a strong bond with the farm animals as if they’re family members, and still today she considers them that.
She also spends time with her mom to tend her at the garden and learned how to do gardening from Sheryl. Ingrid was very busy all the time, and didn’t have enough time to hang out with her friends, which she usually she does. But, not this time. She’s a free spirited girl with high hopes of having an average career.
Her parents quickly explained to her that pretty soon she has to settle down and have her own family, which somehow they won’t be around for her much longer. “Why, mom and Dad? You’ll always be with me forever when you’ll be going in my heart and soul.”
“That’s very touching dear. We just want the best for you.” Sheryl responded tearfully. “you’ve already have. But, thanks for the compliment.” Ingrid responded.
They all went to the Grand Ole Opry to see their favorite singers making tribute to one of their longtime singer. Once they attended there they enjoyed beautiful singing tributes to the singer present at the audience. It’s soon getting late and the Camel family had to leave. So, they left out and drove a few miles to their home.
Her Dad went on telling his wife and daughter how amazing interesting the Grand Ole Opry was. The two women went on complimenting how wonderful it was to see celebrities perform songs to tribute their favorite singer. Once her Dad didn’t notice that a big working truck went their lane by mistake. Ingrid quickly alarmed her Dad that he’s going to crash, but it’s too late by the time when the car accident just happened. Her Dad didn’t have his seatbelt on so he went out crashing into the window.
Luckily, Ingrid and her mother had on their seatbelts. The two women had little injuries, but Jim Camel was on critical condition. Her mother quickly went to her husband’s aid and Jim tried to talk. Ingrid quickly dialed 911, and her Dad has injuries from his head to near his heart. They’re real worried about Jim’s health.
They had no help from the people driving by, but all the people driving slowly peeped at what happened and didn’t mind their own business. Ingrid and Sheryl were frustrated of how curious the people were, and this was a serious car crash accident.
The man who drove the big old truck came to their aid, and said “, I’m sorry. I didn’t mea—” but, they ignored him, and couldn’t bear looking at him as if he’s the one who killed Jim Camel. The man was called Henry and he’s in tears trying to walk away from the scene but couldn’t.
He knew that he’s soon going to jail. Later, the police and emergency ambulance came and brought the body of Ingrid’s dad, and put him inside the ambulance. The police told Ingrid and her mom to go inside the emergency ambulance. The police filed a report of the accident and arrested Henry and put him inside to the back of the police car.
At the hospital Ingrid and her mother were at the waiting room and the rest of the family they have were there. All of the family, uncles, nephews, and etc. were waiting if Jim Camel is going to make it. A while later the Doctor came to counsel Ingrid and Sheryl that Jim Camel is gone and in a better place. When they’ve heard the news they cried and went hysterical.
Sheryl tried to tell the Doctor that he’s fine and that he’s coming back, but the he didn’t know what to tell her. Her daughter heart broken told her mom that it isn’t her fault he’s gone. Her mother unhappily cried that her partner’s gone. The whole families heard the terrible news and were deeply saddened by their loss. Ingrid only held tight her mother, because he pain for her husband is too strong.
Ingrid drove home with her mother, but they started thinking about Jim. All they only thought about is the loss, and the funeral they had to make and attend to. Once they went back home with their farm near they decided to sleep to make the tragedy go away.
It was long days mourning and depression, but yet they had to go to Jim’s funeral. Ingrid went to her went to her mother to tell her that they had to be with him for his going away. Once Sheryl faced the facts once her daughter did also that day they agreed. They tried to sleep however they could, and made it through the night.
Once it became day the went to Dad’s funeral with her family and friends. The day was a time negative for them.
At the funeral the casket was open to remember how he was and all the relatives paid their respects. Sheryl kissed, hugged, and said her goodbyes as well as Ingrid did for her Dad. The people in charge of the event hugged Sheryl and Ingrid. Their families hugged them telling them to try to remember the good times. Ingrid and Sheryl told them that they will try to.
The funeral ended, all the families said their goodbyes, and went home. But, God had a plan, and he always does.
The next day Ingrid spent time with her boyfriend at his home, and her mom stayed at home trying to forget about the tragic accident. Once Ingrid told her mother by phone she’s coming home and quickly told her boyfriend Eric to drive her back home.
Eric did as his girlfriend pleased, and was at her mother’s home once more. Ingrid and Eric went hurriedly to her from when the door opened. They both tried to tell her that her emotions were normal and that it’s alright to mourn a loved one, but they told her she’s got to let it go. Once she heard she finally did.
Ingrid slept at the room she once slept with her parents with the purple heart from her Dad and dreamt of happy memories.
The next day was different something strange when she woke up and went to the kitchen only to see Mom and Dad kissing each other sharing their meals. She couldn’t believe what she saw and fainted. Both her parents went to her aid to pick her up. Jim grabbed her daughter to send her to her room and slowly Ingrid was in bed. They patted her cheeks to wake up and she did asking them to stop patting her.
She opened her eyes and said “Dad, we buried you!!! And… And… And…”
“Honey you must’ve had a bad dream.” Sheryl said.
“It’s true! …I think” Ingrid responded.
“But, I’m here now!!!” Jim said
“Yeah, it was a bad dream.” she said not believing it
They hugged her and told her that they’re going to go have fun at the fair and she loves the fair.
At the fair she had fun with them and glad that her father’s back. I think it’s all the crying that brought him back Ingrid thought. But what she doesn’t know is that it won’t stay forever, but for a while.
For her it was a wonderful strange experience one she wants to keep forever. Through a lot of days she spent time doing chores at the farm happily whispering “Thank you God for this strange experience.”
“Thanking your for milking the cows and all the chores.” Dad said
“It’s a pleasure.” She responded puzzled
She woke up the next day with mixed feelings, but tried desperately to hide it. Once she stopped she felt better about herself. Quickly her mother went to see her in her room. She’s very good at lying, so she already knows what she’s going to say.
“Sheryl what’s wrong?” mom said
“I’m Okay!” Ingrid said
She gave her a hug and patted her softly on her back.
“Silly girl, you always worry about that, but I know that you’ll do because I’ll keep an eye on you silly doodle.” Sheryl said
Sheryl patted her cheeks as in kidding.
Her mom hugged her and left the room. Her boyfriend gave her a ring once she jumped out of complete shock. But, she got it anyway.
“Hi!” she said loud
“Quit yelling I can hear you fine.” he said
“What!!!” she said mad
“No, no, no. IT’s fine. No offense.” he said
They talked about sports of she wanted to go for the Miami Hurricanes. She loves college football, and college basketball, even if some people don’t like both.
A few hours later she was alone and Eric went back home.It quickly became night and she fell asleep once she feel asleep. Her Dad came inside and saw his happily daughter sleeping in bed. He kissed her on the forehead, and said softly kind “Goodbye.” He walked away once the light of the stairs came towards him. He saw her sleep happy with a big smile.
The day came and she woke up to see her Dad, but she saw her mother with another man.
“Thank you God. Thank you Dad for thinking of us.” Ingrid said softly so the others wouldn’t hear. Her mother and husband Louis the Hispanic man saw Ingrid and Sheryl introduced Ingrid’s second husband, and Ingrid’s stepdad. She gladly shook his hand and saw her Dad behind them happy. Ingrid thanked her Dad.
“You’re welcome. And it’s a great pleasure silly girl.” Jim said
Jim Camel disappeared into the Heavens as her daughter blew her dad kisses. She gave mom and stepdad a huge hug.
“OOOOH!” her parents said when Ingrid was still in a bear hug. They lived happily eve rafter.
Years later the Camels, families, and friends saw the evil man that killed Jim then hating him with evil eyes. The criminal tried to please his sorry, but electrocuted in the electric chair. Then men were happy Henry Danking felt the pain, and quickly the cops in charge took the corpse away. The family and friends left with sweet justice on their minds. And were glad the painful memory is gone.
Writing to my Ghost Grandfather
Number 27 GARDNER, Joseph John (Photo credit: State Records SA)
Dear Grandpa Dan,
This is your grandson Joseph Gardner. The last time you have visited was when you scared the heck out of my parents, by showing up as a ghost. I never thought you will ever come back, and tell me to write you this letter. Well, I’ll be advising the angel to give it to you. Once I place it on the desk in your once was your room. Thanks for the memories when you helped me to stand up to those bullies when I wanted to play football with them. They weren’t real friends. I realized that my friends were the ones close to my age, who helped me many times in my life. I sometimes see you wondering around inside our home, and have tried calling out to you to give you a hug, but I have scared you easily. Sorry, I didn’t mean to scare you. How is it up there in Heaven? Someday I will be joining you sharing your glory with God. As well as mine with you. Well, here I am taking care of my parents, and told them the great news that I am getting married with Lorrie Stanton. They are very proud of me. I have missed you very much, and still love you. Hopefully, you’ll come visit us here as a ghost, but don’t worry about us being scared. It’s just human nature, and we want to just have a friendly chat with you like old times. Here in the United States they welcome ghost relatives to come visit their families, and friends in all states. I am not frightened by your appearance anymore, but have embraced it, and care for you. Things are fine for me here in real life dimension, and my job is as a computer consultant. Soon, you will talk to my fiancée to meet her for the very first time. I am going to advise one of your angels to send this letter to you in heaven. We all love you. Bye!!! I’ll come up there and see you soon!!! Many wishes to you!!!!
Sincerely Yours,
Joseph Gardner
The Laminated Paper Man
Fredo Corleone (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Erynn Lloyd was a man with a boring job as a sales phone clerk, and even in his time customers give him hard times. They wouldn’t settle for buying worthless junk, but he obliges them to. Could it be that he isn’t trying hard enough that they won’t settle to consumer buying? Well, the stuff was simple gadgets like selling toothpicks or electric shavers. Eventually, he’ll have plenty of consumers to settle.
He doesn’t earn too much money to pay the bills; money comes around here and there by luck. He came home knowing he’s not married, but has friends of so very little. He cooks for himself to eat fish with rice and beans, and to drink is a sparkling water. He turns on the news, and sees what’s going on in the world.
This life you call it is depressing, which his friends don’t have the time to hang out with him, because they’re busy all the time. He grabs the remote, finishes eating, and turns of the TV. All he sees is papers on his desk trying to pay the taxes. The IRS is breathing down his neck to collect what he owes.
He manages to pay the tax collector, but he wishes to have a better life of himself. Night heads in Wednesday and he sleeps in his room.
Erynn, wakes up drinks coffee, and goes to the door, and drives the car to work. His friends also work at his job, so that should be comforting. Finally, he arrives in time to work, and stays busy with the phones. Consumers ring up in his phones, and several of his companion workers’ desks.
I wish I was a laminated paper man he thought. It is such a waste that he would stand up to that kind of level. Life is as hectic for him as it is right now, and can’t afford another one.
Soon his boss comes around and tells him that he would have the week off, because spring break is almost coming.
“I know Erynn, that you’re busting your heart out. But, coming next week you have the whole week off, and just you.” Fredo said
“OK, boss,” Erynn responded
“I knew you see it that way!” Fredo said slapping his back for support.
Soon everyone saw him like they hate him for it, knowing that he’s the only one who is taking the week off, and not them.
“What? I sure hoped it would have been all of you, OK!” he argued
But, no one gave him comfort. Work was truly hectic, and so was his life, but he’s happy he’s got his parents to support him all the way.
Everyone left to go home and so did Erynn, his friends came at him to keep him company.
“Hey, Erynn remember us buddy?” hank said
“Yeah, how was the work?” he asked
“Eh, not too comforting, but I’ve got several sales to make me happy. How, ’bout y,all?” Hank asked
“The same old, same old.” Erynn responded
“Yes, listen we have a party this Saturday at this Hank’s house. Are you in?” Harriet asked
“OK, since it’s Friday today I could use a happy back-up, and then uh, I think I’ll… say, yes, definitely.” Erynn said
“OK, buddy. It’s at my home at 9 p.m. So don’t be late!” Hank told him with a happy punch on Erynn’s shoulder.
His friends waved and told him goodbye, and finally he got the cure for the blues again. One thing strange he saw his finger laminated of thin paper, and started to worry, but showed it to no one.
Once he walks to his car people see him strange as if it’s not normal of how he acts. He opens the door, gets in, and drives away. When he got home he slept, and started to feel happy. He is now home, and sleeps in his room. Strangely, he turns into a thin paper laminated man in his bed, but he doesn’t know.
When morning arises he wakes up, goes to the bathroom, and sees himself in the mirror when he screams his lungs out. He is suddenly a laminated paper man. He tries to pick things up, and victoriously does. It’s an amazing sight to see that he could even pick up his briefcase.
“How did this happen?” He said
Well, it may seem by feeling sorry for himself he turned this way. There is no explanation for it.
The window opens by itself, and he suddenly flies out of the window as a paper regularly does. One pedestrian sees a human paper laminated man he gets shocked, while the rest of the people outside, and inside their homes see a bizarre happening.
“Please someone help me!” Erynn says
He flies around the neighborhood block, and on to the Empire State Building. He suddenly travels around the city flying like a useless paper. People began to see how a human could be that way in a sort of manner.
There is simply no answer to that, but the devil did it for the fun of it. God would only change him back once he starts to be happy and live for today. But Erynn is unhappy and worried, which makes matters worse.
But the stranger began to take pictures of him as a strange subject. Erynn, suddenly is stood out as a normal person walking, but he was still a strange object.
When he is walking he didn’t feel anything of his entire body. Women were scared and shocked of how he looks. If the news reporters saw him he would be front page news. Well, he just became front page news, because the stranger who took pictures of him sent it to the news station.
A few weeks he slept on the floor of the sidewalk. When he woke up he went near a news store, and saw himself in the paper. Most people bought the paper, which it was sold out. Other people grabbed hold of him and they sent him to the news station.
Erynn was sitting in a chair along with the news reporter and began asking him questions. He answered them. The questions were simple: How did you became the shape you are today? How do you feel about this? Is the way you look now making you feel important?
He completely told him to but out of his business, and flew out of the station like a piece of paper. Most fans of his loved to see him fly around all over the city; and want to get to know him.
But, people felt sorry for him, because Erynn didn’t like of how badly he’s been treated of how his situation is. Finally, he flew inside his home and lay in bed sleeping.
One night he woke up and stood up surprised of why he’s back to a normal human being again. He is taking credit that he suddenly feels happy again. He called the same news station he was interviewed from, and told them to interview him again. The news reporter who interviewed him was Wanda Kickes.
The week later the interview went smoothly and was on a local channel.
“Hi, this is Wanda Kickes to report to you about Erynn Lloyd about his happy new found life.”
“Hi, Erynn!” she said
“Hi, Wanda.” he said
“Tell me how it felt when you turned into a laminated paper thin man?” she asked
“Oh… It felt horrible. But, I’ll tell you one thing it took my bad feelings away.” he said
“This doesn’t happen out of the blue does it?” she asked
“No, it doesn’t.” Erynn said both laughing
“I just felt as if I didn’t have many friends, and it’s the reason why I got turned into that thing.” he said
“Was there someone or anything that made you into that way?” she asked
“I don’t know the answer to that one. But, God has ways to make you fell happy. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone to experiencing that way in a growing process.” he said
“No, you wouldn’t. Do you feel happy about your life? Why do you want many friends? Is it necessary?” she asked curiously.
“Well, I didn’t feel happy with few friends. But, it’s something happy at least. Yes, I feel happy, and no it isn’t necessary to have many friends.” he agreed
“You made history, Erynn. But, I sure wouldn’t make that kind of history on my terms. How did it feel that way?” she asked
“Well, it felt weird, and awful. Sometimes there has to be a tragedy to learn from it like it was to me that way.” he said
“Erynn, thank you for your time, and we sure do hope this incident wouldn’t happen again. I wish you the very best.” she said
“Thank you for having me.” he said
The interview ended and they shook hands. The film cameras were turned off and are no longer on the air. He kept talking to Wanda and she found that he’s a very nice person. The staff also loved having him.
Erynn drove back to his home and slept through the whole afternoon.
When the weekend passed by he arrived to his work and got a huge surprise at work. Everyone welcomed him back and even his boss also. They were happy he’s back to his old self, and is friends with all of the workers. Hiss boss was one also, but told him to keep this between themselves as working buddies only for business, and nothing else as in friends just that.
Lunch has come and went out to dinner with his new and old friends, and they all had a good time. When it came to work they got busy. Once he finished his working hours he went home and took an easy relaxed shower.
A few years later, he got married and had five kids, resulting in two sons, and three daughters. He told them all about the history incident that happened to him, and has a book about his life to show them. The kids felt sorry for him, and told their father that it won’t ever happen again for it only happened once, and that’s all.
Be Patient, and Your Dreams will Come True
Remember… Dreams Come True (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
All of us want a career, and some of us want to be famous. Remember there is a difference if you’re famous or not. Some people think they are famous, because they write so well, but the reality is you’re not published. When you are published that is when people all over the world starts noticing you, and when you have the opportunity to make huge amounts of money. Don’t ever give up on your dreams of becoming somebody. Don’t let anyone put you down. There are going to be skeptics that will try to destroy your dreams and there’ll be doubts inside your mind. This is no time to quit. The self doubts shouldn’t let you beat you so badly. Just blank your mind and practice whatever you are doing. If you want to be an actor, then godly so is it. New writers appear, and if you want to be one, then rightly so. This world is full of people who want this and that come true. If it’s being a cop you want, then do it. No one is deciding your future, and no one is saying to not do it. It’s only you that is stopping yourself. Don’t blame others for your failures, and don’t blame others that we think you shouldn’t. The decision is up to you. But, you have to want it real badly. Remember it’s not given, it’s earned.
Think On Your Life
English: ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 2, 2007) – An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37 performs a supersonic pass as part of the air power demonstration during the Friends and Family Day Cruise aboard Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Sailors brought their friends and family aboard Truman so they could experience a day in the life of a Sailor. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo Reyes (RELEASED) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
I always think about celebrities I don’t know personally. And forget the most important people, my family and friends in Miami,Fl. We always get caught up on nonsense and buy all kinds of junk we want, but we forget the most important thing your life. Life is more important, and thinks about talking about your family and friends that will always be there with you. We need to talk normal, and think about our close ones. It happens many times that we want to talk about life and friends who have done this and that. I think it is time to live life in a reality mode, and talk about the places you have been also. We should laugh at the funny things we do and say. Maybe, there was a moment when your family member or friend got married or when he or she has jumped 75 feet down from the sky strapped with ropes, and safety belts. Think about those things, and talk serious to your family and friends, but stop joking around so much. We all know you are a kidder, but don’t exaggerate too much. Look at the beauty of our planet, or maybe see animals around, and planes flying in the sky. Read about other things such as nature or pick up a science magazine you wanted to know about the unified theory. Be interested about those things like astronomy, photography, and etc. Entertainment isn’t the only thing you’ll be hooked on. We all should tend to our friends and loved ones. Especially our parents who care deeply so much for us. All people love talking about life. Use your smarts to do these things like talking about your friends and family. Believe me you’ll feel much better, and normal when you do these things.
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