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I thought I’d give you all an update on the Dr. Zenovia products I shared earlier this year. I have finished the Peptide + Ceramide repairing moisturizer. I liked that the moisturizer was lightweight and absorbed very quickly. It also hydrated my skin well. The ACNE SOLUTIONS SYSTEM I am using as needed. I will say that this would probably […]
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I was recently selected for a chatterbox from Ripple Street. I was sent a box filled with a variety of Nature’s bounty Jellybean products. They are for adults and children. The ones I was sent were the following: The products are citrus and lemon and strawberry flavors. Nature bounty info Here are the links to the products I was sent
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A few weeks ago I was able to claim a free product from the P&G Good everyday community. My free product arrived today in the mail. I was sent an Aussie conditioner. The conditioner is the Deep Thoughts Reconstructing Conditioner. It includes a triple blend of oils. Australian Jojoba, Avocado, and Australian Macadamia oils. According to the tube, it is
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I was selected to test this primer a few weeks back. I believe it was from Bzzagent. I’ve tried Pur Cosmetics in the past and liked their Correcting Primer Illuminate & Glow. https://www.purcosmetics.com/collections/makeup-face-primer/products/color-correcting-primer-illuminate-glow-mini This 4-in-1 primer is stated to help or reduce redness, pore reducer, and skin soother. It may also help tired or dull skin. It does have AHA
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Hi all, I hope you all have a good weekend. I’m taking the weekend off to enjoy my birthday. I hope you all enjoy your Friday.
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I was recently sent a very authentic-looking scam email. The thing is most of these emails have a tell-tell sign that they are scams. This email seemed to be from Citibank but I saw the tell that it wasn’t. Keep reading to find out more.
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All sources cited in the video Cloudflare and Merriam Webster were found via a Google search. Some of the major hazards can be the following: Threatening to be sued or having a lawsuit filed against you. This may not always be the case but it can happen if a person, company, brand, or organization feels the information you created or
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The Crosley C6 Turntable and Speaker Kit (KTC6B) is a good turntable. The turntable includes everything you need. It offers a felt slip mat along with RCA output cables. It also includes a power adapter. The turntable kit also includes a Bluetooth speaker. The turntable is equipped with a pre-amp installed. You can connect this turn table to speakers using
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The Ring Floodlight wired plus is a great system. It allows you to monitor any location. You can set a select area to monitor. The flood light is sold in black and white. The setup is quick and easy. You can scan the QR code on the device and follow the on-screen directions. The box includes all mounting and connector
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If you are thinking about adopting a new pet you may want to try fostering. Fostering is a short-term process that allows people to care for animals. Every rescue, shelter, or no-kill shelter may have options available. You will need to seek more info for your area.
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Thanks to Home Tester Club for this Neutrogena Acne treatment product. I’m not too familiar with this Acne line of products from Neutrogena. This one is an AM treatment and can be used once a day. You can work your way up to applying this product up to 3 times a day. This includes 2.5% micronized Benzoyl Peroxide. This product
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I had another EDD (Employment Development Department) text message today. As I’ve shared before EDD does not send out text messages. This scam goes along with the credit card scams that have been happening over the last several years. It states your card has been temporarily suspended.
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I recently was able to sample a Joah mascara thanks to Sampler. The mascara is Joah’s Lash Uprising washable version. The mascara lifts and volumizes your lashes. I liked that it didn’t cake or clump. I found that the applicator was wide and long enough to coat my lashes in one swipe. The only con I found with the sample
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Note all info shared was found via a Google search. A few days ago I had a very interesting phone call. The call was on my cellphone. As with many scams calls the call came from a spoofed phone number. It was listed as someone named Brian P. (i forgot the full last name) The caller claimed to be calling
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At times we may end up with extra sheets. For instance, I had a fitted sheet that tore but the flat sheet was still in good shape. I tend to fold these up and store them. I thought I’d give you some repurposing ideas for these extra sheets.
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Updated: 5/31/2022 to add video review. Let’s face it dandruff isn’t fun for anyone. But many of the major haircare brands have products that are loaded with sulfates and other ingredients that people may not always want. I was surprised to see that Head and Shoulders jumped on the sulfate-free bandwagon recently. I don’t currently suffer from dandruff but do
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P & G has a community you can join. they offer different types of incentives. Such as cashback offers, coupons, and even possible free products. You can upload recipes to earn points or do short surveys as well. You can visit the link below to learn more. https://www.pggoodeveryday.com/signup?code=P3RXFR&utm_source=pggeus-en-pggereg-referral-acquisition&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=refer-a-friend&utm_content=webpage-refer
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I recently shared a post on Instagram. I believe this was a social media ad requested product. The sunscreen is mineral-based and is oil-free. It’s also SPF 30 and can be used on the face. You can learn more about the product by visiting the link below. https://derma-e.sjv.io/c/480766/1610912/18386 Thanks to Derma-E for the complementary product.
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The product name is Kieh’s Super Multi-Corrective eye zone treatment. This eye cream is unique because it can be applied to 4 key eye areas: Under the eye, the Outer corner/sides of the eyes, lids/browbone, and between the eyes as well. The cream can be applied twice daily. I found a pea-size amount is all you need. the cream is
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Updated: 5/24/2022 video added For those who live in California (this may hit nationwide as well) keep an eye out for this scam. I was sent a scam text today from CA’s unemployment office. Here it’s called EDD. I haven’t used EDD in years nor did I need to during Covid lockdowns. So this text sort of has me thinking
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I was able to select a Lovery gift set for review recently thanks to Try It Sampling. The gift set included 6 body butter products in various scents. I wasn’t familiar with the brand but they seem to have a number of gift sets. Some are body products while others are bath gift sets. You can learn more about the
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I’ve been using Similasan eye drops off and on for years now. I like that they use natural active ingredients and are dye-free. That being said when Similasan reached out to me and asked if I’d like to participate in an upcoming promotion I jumped at the chance.
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I recently requested a Neutrogena sample from an Instagram ad. the Neutrogena Hydro boost with hyaluronic acid hydrating cleansing gel arrived today. it’s fragrance-free. I’m not sure if this is a rebranding of previous hydroboost products in this line.
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A video post sharing my content creator alert for some email partnership notices I’ve been receiving lately. These emails are usually sent to a business email address if it’s listed. You may be sent some promising and exciting offers from some major tech brands. Here’s the thing I think most of them are fake. Is it a scam? I would
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Thank Sampler and the brands for these free samples. This sampler box has some great products in it. Persil discs I have tried a few of the Persil Discs. I’ve liked them for the most part. amzn_assoc_tracking_id = “rasp02-20”; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = “manual”; amzn_assoc_ad_type = “smart”; amzn_assoc_marketplace = “amazon”; amzn_assoc_region = “US”; amzn_assoc_design = “enhanced_links”; amzn_assoc_asins = “B07PMQR3RP”; amzn_assoc_placement = “adunit”;
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Clio is a brand that offers chocolate-covered yogurt bars. They are sold at a variety of retailers. They also have a community you can join for free. you can visit the link for more info. http://h3.sml360.com/-/4hcn3 the community offers a variety of tasks or missions you can join. and discussions. I’m still new to it but they do have social
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I was gifted a bottle of Hero Cosmetics Gentle Milky Cleanser. This cleanser is new so you can visit the link for more info.https://www.herocosmetics.us/products/gentle-milky-cleanser?variant=39999092424746
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Derma-E gifted me some products from their Lift & Frim collection. I’ve tried two out of the three you can read that post by visiting the link below. https://derma-e.sjv.io/c/480766/1610912/18386 Thanks to Derma-E for these products.
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Mother’s day is coming soon. So if your like me and are not sure what to gift your mom why not try a scent. The scents don’t have to break the bank. Many offer smaller-sized travel products.
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Updated 5/23/2022 to add a video post. I had a new text scam today. This time it was from Chime. I don’t use the online banking product. But I thought I’d bring this scam to your attention.
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I was chatting with a friend recently and he asked me if I was aware that Facebook had a dating section. I told him yes I’d seen something about that a few years back. I’ve never used it. Well, he went on to tell me an interesting story. It looks like gift card scams are hitting Facebook dating.
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I’ve shared about this a few times in the past but I never get tired of repeating this. All social media verification is free. At least from what I’ve read. You don’t need to pay hundreds or in some cases thousands of dollars to have your social media verified. Now that I’ve got that out of the way let’s get
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I was selected to test this OLAY HYALURONIC + PEPTIDE 24 GEL EYE CREAM thanks to Pinchme.com It’s a light eye gel that is easy to apply. All you need to do is dot it on and blend it in. That’s the easy part. The eye cream is stated to help hydrate and smooth and cool the under-eye area. I
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I was able to test a free full-size sample product thanks to Pinchme.com. The moisturizer is marketed to help firm and plump the skin. It may also improve visible signs of aging (wrinkles or fine lines). It can be used twice daily morning and evening. I’ve tried a few Olay products in the past. Like the previous ones I’ve tried,
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I was able to test two La Perla products thanks to Try It Sampling. I selected a Nourishing Body Balm and lipstick. Nourishing Body Balm The body balm is hydrating to the skin. I found it works best when applied to damp skin. It has a light fragrance. It’s a bit bold when you first apply it then it seems
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I happened upon a Covergirl product sample recently. Well, it arrived the other day. The Covergirl weightless clean fresh skincare was different. It’s a gel-cream which is nice. It absorbs quickly into the skin. The only con I had was that it left my face feeling tacky along my cheeks. This morning when I woke up my face did feel
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I was selected to test and review a Band-Aid product thanks to Home Tester Club. The BandAid is extra large. It’s 7 ct. to a box. These would be great for a larger cut or scrape as well as for a child’s skinned knee. The box states it offers a secure hold.
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Last year I was fortunate enough to test a shark steam mop. The product came with two mop pads. That was great but I suddenly realized I’d probably need to buy a few extra.
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I thought I’d share a bit more about the 08L USA product I’ve been testing recently. The multi-function sleeping pack is a great night skin repair product. It’s hydrating and very easy to apply. you apply it as a final step in your skincare routine. You will need to work it into the skin. But for me, it didn’t cause
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A few weeks ago I was gifted a product by Bliss. I finished the Bliss Pro Youth Serum today. I was very surprised by this serum and its hydrating qualities.
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Many people who are in the influencer or content creator sector would love to be sent free PR boxes or test out sample products. But there is a right way to go about it. I’ve had a few people who have reached out to me in the past and they’ve gone about it the wrong way. I’ll share more about
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Earlier today I shared a few Pinchme samples that had arrived late last week. I was able to find a bit more info about them. olay eye gel cream The Olay eyes Hyaluronic +Peptide 24 hydrating eye gel is something that was a bit new to me. I don’t know if it’s not currently available everywhere or if it is
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It looks like the iCloud scam is back again. Yes, it’s not a new scam but this time I had a new scam version. I had a text message. My previous encounters with the iCloud scam were with automated phone calls.
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I thought I’d share about two items I was sent over the last few days. One was from Try it Sampling while the other was from 08L USA The recent Try It product was a neat outdoor table cloth. it has a zipper design. So you place it over a table and zip the ends together. the 08 L USA
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Earlier today I had a rather interesting text. It was a (possibly new) text scam. It stated I had won Powerball. I can also admit that I didn’t think the California lottery or any state lottery will text you if you’ve won a prize. Let alone know a person’s phone number. Like many text scams, it directed me to click
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I was selected for a new shopper army mission. This is a newer product from Secret the bottle states it may give you 48 hours of dryness and odor protection. This product does contain aluminum. You can visit the following links to learn more about the product and pricing. Secret websitehttps://secret.com/en-us/shop/antiperspirant-dry-spray I found the product at Target as well.
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I was gifted these products by Dr. Zenovia. Acne soutions systems The kit includes the following: 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Cleanser 5% Benzoyl Peroxide spot treatment Aloe Vera soothing moisturizer I found the products to be very refreshing to the skin. As a first impression, I was highly satisfied with the cleanser and didn’t feel it or the spot treatment
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Social Sampling sent me a box earlier today. Ensueno laundry detergent I’m not familiar with this laundry detergent but I did find the website. You can view more info on the brand’s products. You can also find out where the product is sold near you, https://www.alenusa.com/en/our-brands/ensueno/ Chobani dairy creamer and oat milk I’m not a big fan of oat milk
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I happened to find out about Sticker Mule while searching for something online. Since my original order a back in 2020 I’m hooked. Granted the name can be a bit deceiving because you think they sell nothing but stickers. But that’s not the case. They offer a variety of products for all your promotional needs.
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UPDATE 5/9.2022: since my creation of this video and previous blog post I’ve been contacted again by another profile with the same tactic. I recently was tagged by a random account sharing that I’d been selected as a winner of a new iPhone 13. Here’s the thing I never entered a giveaway and the profile was clearly fake. The photo
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I recently purchased this Hp Bluetooth travel mouse. It’s lightweight and has a sleek design. I like the shape and it glides well over any surface. It connects to my computer in seconds. It has a scroll wheel and two customizable buttons on the left-hand side. You can also download software for customizing the buttons. So far it seems to
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#gifted #blissproserum Bliss gifted me this complimentary bottle of Bliss Pro Multi-Peptide Youth Serum. The serum can be used twice daily and absorbs quickly into the skin. I did notice a slightly tacky feeling after application but it soon fades. Overall the product contains Vitamin E, Panthenol, and Goji Berry just to name a few ingredients. It is stated to
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a few weeks back Derma-E gifted me a few products from their Frim & Lift collection. The box contained 3 products. I’ve used two of them so far.
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Let’s face it there are times we may end up with extra pillowcases. Be them old or new there are a few ways to repurpose them.
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AT&T Direct TV logo source by Logo Dix https://logodix.com/att-directv So I’ve been having this call repeatedly every few weeks. The call is either automated or sounds like a female caller. This call was from 1-866-627-3641. The message states the following: Hi there, I’m calling you from AT&T/Direct TV to let you know that your existing account is qualified for 50%
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I shared a post via Instagram about Thayer’s toner I received for free thanks to Try it sampling and the brand. This was a bottle of the Orignal alcohol-free witch hazel-based toner. The bottle is 12 oz. I found that it retails for around $11 USD. Price may vary by retailer. You can visit Thayer’s website for more info on
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I was able to test this cat toy thanks to Try It Sampling. The Sneak Attack cat toy offers a battery-operated feather stimulation toy along with a manual ball track toy. The feather portion pokes out of three slots on the bottom. It also offers a bird tweeting sound. The toy runs on 3 AAA batteries that aren’t included. Overall
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UPDATE 3/9/2022: Since my original post I’ve been contacted by another IG profile sharing I’d won an iPhone again. It’s the same tactic but using a different promo profile to claim the prize. Well just like the iPhone giveaway scams have made their rounds on Facebook It looks like Instagram is the next target. I’m not surprised since they are
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I thought I’d create an FAQ for the Alisten/Musky speaker. Since a few people tend to ask repeated questions. I will direct you to the how-to set the time and alarm video below. All other questions will be answered and shown in the video.
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Thanks to Try it sampling and the brand for these complementary products. I was able to select two products from the brand La Perla Beauty. I selected lipstick and a body balm. lipstick info The lip shade is 106 Venetian Red. It is a satin matte formula. The color is a bold red. I have a feeling for me it
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Thanks to the EZC Pak immunity community for this complimentary product This product is sold at a few retailers. You can learn more by visiting the links provided. product page : https://www.ezcpak.com/products/ezc-pak-5-day-adult-immune-support-pack amzn_assoc_tracking_id = “rasp02-20”; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = “manual”; amzn_assoc_ad_type = “smart”; amzn_assoc_marketplace = “amazon”; amzn_assoc_region = “US”; amzn_assoc_design = “enhanced_links”; amzn_assoc_asins = “B00KN8CSJA”; amzn_assoc_placement = “adunit”; amzn_assoc_linkid = “9e7c3c3bbbcc257cf666e37d78fc045d”; If
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I just shared this post via Instagram. Social nature and Ancient Nutrition sent me a free sample packet to try. Ancient nutrition collagen peptides can be added to a cold or hot drink. It also is sold in a few flavors. This packet is unflavored. This product may be found at Target and Sprouts. It’s sold in powder or capsule
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This Hydrating Facial Alkaline Cloud Cleanser was gifted to me by Derma-E a few weeks back. The cleanser turns from liquid to foam when you pump it into your hand. It is refreshing to the skin. I didn’t feel that it left a sticky or tacky feeling on my face. It rinses clean and leaves a nice hydrating layer on
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Overall the Neutrogena peptide contour lift cream worked okay. I did notice breakouts as I mentioned in my original video post. I did finish it up late in 2021. I did notice that the oily consistency didn’t change much. I did have slight improvements in larger wrinkles but nothing too impressive. This may just be a product that needs to
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There is a new sampling community. Woman&Home Beauty Counter is similar to PopSugar Dabble community. They offer samples for you to try then review. You will fill out a short questionnaire as you create an account. I just joined so I don’t know how many samples the community sends out a month. Or if they tend to tailor sample offers
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I thought I’d share some info on the samples I was sent thanks to Pinchme.com. head and shoulders sulfate free This seems to be a newer addition to the head and shoulders product line. I was sent the supreme nourish and smooth shampoo and conditioner set. This collection seems to have a variety of products in it. You can learn
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I thought this would be a fun craft for Valentine’s day or any other day. This sign offers a touch of handmade art to any decor. I happened to have a lot of leftover palm tree bark so I use it from time to time. You can make your sign out of any materials you have on hand.
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If you have a cat with sensitive paws you know how hard it can be fi tind a litter that works for you and them. In the 20 years, I had been a cat owner I’d never known any of my cats to have sensitive paws. Or at least I didn’t think they did.
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Please note these emails’ screenshots and texts may include names of real people and real businesses. The addresses are usually associated with a different business than the one sending the email. I recently shared a post about payroll scam emails I’d been sent. Well it seems my blog is still being hit with these emails.
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intro:0:00 product overview:0:32 Price: Around $15 USD Price will vary. I was able to try a free box of 50 Stay Strong masks thanks to 08 Liter USA and KMall. This mask has 3 layers. These Korean-made masks are a size large. They fit my face well and covered my nose and mouth. I liked that they offer a built-in
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