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Sometime in April this year, I got myself an insurance coverage for critical illness, having noted the rising number of such diseases over the years. So while the agent and I were having a cup of coffee at McDonalds, Tampines Mart, we chat about Cancer and how serious this was. We were quite deep into the conversation. Just two months later, my 3-year-old was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic

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A couple of months ago, I realised that everytime I said something I knew could be silly or asked a silly question, I would either end up with a nasty stare, nod or sarcastic statements like "why do you ask stupid questions". Amazingly, the two day project management workshop taught me otherwise. It was okay to ask stupid questions at work as it helped clarify further our doubts.In fact, asking

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The Port Services WSQ Framework was launched on Friday by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency, PSA and Jurong Port, in what was a joint effort to enhance the quality of the workforce. The new framework will include a series of new programmes ranging from Certificate, Advanced Certificate to Diploma level and this is set to help the workforce progress in terms of continuing education and

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I attended the "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" over the last two days. I personally thought it was a very good refresher on how we could get our mindset back in control. We all come from a different background and culture. We grow up having different perspectives about our life and the people around us. We have different dreams and goals. We have our own plans on how to achieve them.

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We are so busy complaining about not having the many things in the world, we forget to value the ones we have right in front of our eyes. And then when we realise, we stop to ponder a while on how we could change and improve the way we see things. We start practising it. Six months down the road, we sit and start complaining all over again.

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Temple Railway track ahead The entrance Legend Golf Resort                                       The Pros? Pari's old home Our home back in 1988 to 1992 Dad's clinic 27 Nov 2010 I am actually sitting on the golfer’s terrace after a Thai massage at Legend Golf Resort, enjoying the chill breeze (it started off as a very hot day!), while everyone is out there golfing. It is so green

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They say you grow wiser as you age. As much as it is true, age also helps you stop to ponder the many decisions you've made in life. I read in the papers today that one should not settle for second best. For once, I somehow felt that it is true. Ignorance is the biggest mistake in life. Whatever said and done, it is ideally improtant for an individual to know what they want and act accordingly,

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Last week, as I made my way to fulfill my vow, I recalled my journey to see Him a couple of years ago. I didn't know what to wish for. At that point, all that mattered was knowing what was in store next. I would have been most happy knowing that things would work for the better but who could have assured me but Him. When the moment arrived, and when I asked Him the question, I decided that I'd

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As I child, I was a nomad. We moved a lot because my father was attached to plantations (also known as the Estates). I was born in Tangkak, Johor. I remember my early childhood years at this place called Sagil and Bukit Serampang where my dad worked as a Hospital Assistant (HA). In Bukit Serampang, I remember the huge wooden bungalow we lived in, which had its own tennis court, fruit trees, a DIY

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Shan's 5 tips: 1. Rebel/Fight Back 2. Slap them if you are close enough 3. IGNORE - If they say the rabbit has 3 legs so be it 4. Laugh it Out Loud 5. Do as they say and label them slave drivers

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My husband sent me an article last week about a millionaire who had chosen to live a simple life. Kudos, I mean not everyone can be humble when their bank balance is exploding. I absolutely agree to simplicity. I don't think because you earn big and work big you should show big! I know people who have achieved big and not say a word about their achievement. Most of the time their success is

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Vatsala was the only child of the Nagins. They gave her the best they could in terms of education and necessities. She grew up well. Not a bit spoilt but instead very independent and capable. Vats as everyone knew her was very highly ambitious and worked hard towards achieving her dreams. Because of the need to further her education, she went on to live with her relatives who had insisted that

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The biggest lesson I had learnt while I was pregnant was that it was very rare to find a good samaritan give up his/her seat in public transports. I even wrote a letter to the forum page of Straits Times. Shoot me if it had offended you in someway. Anyway that's besides the point.Since the personal experience, I would walk up to people who were seated on the reserved seats and request them to

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I had been wanting to watch this movie for a long time mainly because of Will Smith's good performance in "Pursuit of Happiness". I knew Seven Pounds would bring something good to the table for his fans.I rented the movie and watched it last week and it did live up to my expectation. Though until half way it had me wondering what was happening, in the end I was completely struck by awe. My

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Planning Aadithya's birthday was no easy task, especially when I had to run about and do all the thinking and practically everything, while working full-time to meet deadlines! It took me a whole month of planning. Deciding on a theme, the cakes, the candles, sourcing for planners, deciding if I actually needed a planner, budgetting so I dont over do it, the balloons, thinking of back-up

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Some people have been so efficient they have come up with tips to deter ERP offenders because these offenders parked their cars on the emergency lanes before the gantries and waited for the ERP period to end to save some cost. Reason for the tips? Because these road users behaviour smeared the image of Singapore as a wonderful nation. Why so atas wan?? We all know Singapore is a developed nation,

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You would guess that I would say the same thing like everyone else. Yes, I stand by what the wise always encouraged us to do. Don't drink and drive! In many cases, 'machoness' takes control of decision-making rather than the mind. So they get drunk and turn the ignition on and drive off. And yes, in many cases, they make it home safe.But I would take some time and ponder the great risk you impose

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It has been very hard for me lately having to juggle between work, house chores, sorting out the new property and staying away from my son. It's driven me nuts.Nonetheless, it's funny how I have changed after this whole maternity period. Have become more vocal and chatty, very punctual at work, efficient and energised despite having loads to do. Sometimes I'd just sit and wonder if I am having

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Being on maternity leave isn't exactly the most exciting bit in life. Everyone says, oh' wow! 3 months break babes. Oh puh leaseeee...besides feeding my adorable Aadithya, there's absolutely nothing to do, more so because you have 6 extra hands to get things done for you! And thanks to the cut, though you're out of the confinement period, you're still too weak to embark on your own, what more

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I really don't know where he gets the strength to stay calm and composed even when I drive him up the wall. Seriously man, it takes a lot of patience for someone to be him. No doubt he is quick tempered (try waking him up when he's asleep!), but rest assured, he's the only man I'd would spend the rest of my life with. Ask me why!!! He just lets me be. Listens to my issues and tells me off if

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So, here I am finally, a complete mummy! Yep, my little one was born on 6 July, way way earlier than my due date and a week earlier from my leave off work! But exactly at week 36.I was on the phone with mum on Saturday night, arguing with her on something she bought. Told her that it was still too early and there was a month to go. Two hours later my water bag broke.I went to bed about 2 am and

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I was out with Thina to view some properties yesterday. After a few viewings, we took the bus and headed to Tampines Mall supposedly to buy some baby stuffs, but we ended up at Row J, seats 9 and 10 instead. Precisely!! We thought it'll be a great idea to watch "The Happening" which wasn't that very happening at all. Don't waste your money on it!Now the movie isn't why I am blogging today, it's

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Oh my goodness, it feels like it was just a couple of months ago that I conceived and now I am already in my final trimester, just one and a half months before babespops out! That's really soon and I really can't wait for it to be done with, seriously! As much as i'd say I enjoy the anticipation and excitement, I also feel irritated now that I have to bear with swollen feet, slow walks and

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For the past week, I was having strong cravings fro Kerala cuisine. I really needed to taste the coconut flavoured dishes!!! So Thina and I decided that we'll lookout for a place over the weekend. We used our favourite search engine, and Googled the best we could find.Spice Junction came up first on the list! The name suddenly rang a bell, a friend had once highly recommended this for Kerala

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When I started writing my stories, I never made an effort to proofread. I don't know, call it laziness or just mere ignorance, I actually just never bothered until recently, when someone experienced and knew the importance of proofreading highlighted my mistake to me.I guess making an effort to actually proofread something we've written, clearly shows an effort in making sure the end product is

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Oh wow! In a weeks time, I will be completing my one year tenure at IPRS. How time flies!! It has been a wonderful year there so far. Much learnt about the industry. I have organised at least an event every month, and have managed to produce good newsletters. I mean I am proud of what I have achieved thus far. The best over the year was organising the PR 2.0 Engaging Stakeholders in the New Media

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I am currently in my second trimester of pregnancy. Am feeling great cos the first trimester was totally turning my life upside down with hormonal changes and morning sickness. More of the morning sicknesses actually! I would puke the moment am off bed, then be steady till i reach work and the moment i step into the office, it'll be another round. I could barely eat or drink practically anything.

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Sometimes a short chat over a cup of coffee or even iced water could just spark some interesting thoughts.Sometimes just silently observing a certain character tells us how gifted we are to be nowehere close to them in any way. Many a times I have observed many people and seen the mean side of them and yet be able to just walk away and believe deep within that it isn't worth thinking about. Many

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It feels like just months that we ushered 2007 into our lives and in days, it'll be 2008. It's amazing how we get so involved with our work and daily lives that sometimes we just don't realise that time literally flies by unnoticed! Well I hope that each one of us atleast relished one resolution we had for the year. I did! I'm gonna be a Mom in 8 months (Hoorah Shanthina!! Hoorah!!). This is

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Wow, it certainly is good to be back. It's been months since I wrote something on this blog. Talking about being a blogger!Well, it has just been a really hectic life and there's just so much to do everyday that the "must blog today" option just is no longer an option these days. Life has been good despite the tight schedule and hey guess what, I got my confirmation. Finally all the whining just

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I read the article on Yahoo and heard it over the radio while at work and got a shock of my life. Eventhough it's just a suggestion, I seriously think it is not a very bright idea. What more when it is based on the life expectancy rate of the people. How can something so unpredictable be used as a reasoning for future decisions in a country? It sounds like somebody wants total control of the

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Yesterday was my last event organised for eAngelz.com and I am glad I did it. All the late nights and struggle to create stuffs using photoshop paid off well. I whould say extremely well. Of the four Visionaries and Leaders Series I have managed, the last two being my babies, this was indeed the best job i've done. And I had a wonderful team to work with...Xiaoyu, AIESEC, Pan Pac, UBS..it was

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Like always, after each event there's sore feet, there's packing up, there's reports,bills, Baggages!!!walking back to the office..oh dear.Thank god some buddies were kind enough to accompany me on a suppose to be 20 minutes walk which ended in a 1 hr plus walk. Why??? We got hungry for some Italian food! But it was sweet of them to help...I got in touch with Man's feminine side as well. Another

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After loads of brainstorming, finally the team came up with the word Imagine for the first AngelzNite with the Media Development Authority of Singapore. Well we were basically trying to get the Interactive Digital Media people to get together and have some good time while networking, experiencing a new venue, meet some incubators and know the industries.Generally I think it was a blast. There

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I had been struggling both mentally and emotionally for the past two years due to my disappointing career path. I tried very hard to keep myself together and come out of my depressed state of mind. The first year as I remember was hell.No doubt, happiness was all around with a wonderful husband and support from friends but I still felt empty within. There was something thats wasn't complete, and

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The roar of the engines sent thrills up my spine! It was almost half past midnight as I tried to get a better view of everything in the dark and through the high security fencing just a few centimeters in front of me. Every 3 seconds passed with a powerful roar.I wasn't even planning to be there in the first place. All I had to do was join my hubby for dinner and the next I know I was on a

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The Event OrganiserThe BrandRico of BBC's Asian Business Report and Charles Phillips, President of Oracle Corporation discussing Business and Technology 2007 in Singapore during the Visionaries and Leaders Series award ceremony.Rico with me, Avis, Christopher and AIESEC StudentCharles with the Organising Team after the event.The Presenting sponsor

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Pic: Courtesy of R.Bala

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I stare at my own reflection, calculate the number of fine lines beneath my eyes, take a deep breath and smile. Every line has its story. How years have passed and so many moments have drifted away together with time that will never return.I can't tell how many years I have left, but I know there is going to be more to look forward to and accomplish. Have I done enough this past 30 years? I don't

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It was almost half five in the morning as I struggled to get off bed. Shal was standing infront toning her face as she woke us up. We were to leave by 6.We all got dressed hopped into the car and embarked on one of the most unexpected journey for each of us. Well for me there was not much to expect as I was suppose to get home change and get straight to work. The rest were gonna hangout and see

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I remember how I used to cut out every newspaper article and gather them in a folder.I silently mourned his death alongside his family which I had absolutely no connection with. I felt a deep sadness for them the same way I would have felt for any loss in my family. I was angered by the way he had to die.I was angered at how someone could be so cold blooded.It was a very painful sight back in May

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Do I get to be the President of this country some day? *ha ha ha ha ha ha*...you never know. Will I be an ambassador to the United States one day? *choke choke....ha ha ha ha ha ha*....but you just never know. Will Thina be the next billionairre in history.... well...? Again you just never know. Can any of you actually tell what's in store? Na-ah.Life may be as twisted as it seems today but it'll

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Sometimes when we have absolutely no idea of where we are heading in life, we sit down and listen to our inner self with hopes that would brighten another day. Sometimes we hear the right stuff, sometimes we hear of what we lack repeatedly. We run through our pasts...all the humiliations, criticisms, sarcastic remarks, cruel accusations and rude encounters. And then we ask ourselves how did we

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Hey peeps...I had this voice audition today and till last night I was wondering how this would all go. My first ever voice audition. When I arrived at Mediacorp Broadcasting I went straight to the Radio Gate as ordered.... but oopsss alamak wrong place. So I was asked to walk back to the main building. What to do? walklah....I was firstly wowed by the location...so away from the busy city life..

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The past few weeks have been very busy. With mum in hospital, engagements week after week, then the V & L event and finally Thina leaving, it was all just so much to digest. No doubt each one was so much of fun preparing for, each the past by in a glimpse.Last night I sent Thins off at the airport.It was all fine for weeks since he mentioned about his upcoming trip abroad. Nothing had struck me

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Call came in from mum on Wednesday last week, saying that she had to go for an angiogram. Now that was not a very sweet news for me.But then again I kinda knew that she'd be fine. I took off for Malacca on Thursday to be her support. The best part is we ended up talking stories on the hospital bed. Chatting and laughing away to the nurses surprise....until.....they put her on drips. AShhhh pity..

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"This is my country, this is my flag, this is my future, this is my life, this is my family, these are my friends, we are Singapore, Singaporeans!" ha ha ha.........its funny cos I used to sing along to this song at one point in time. I think I was twelve back then. We were living in this place called Sedenak Estate, an oil palm plantation just 40 minutes from Kulai District in Malaysia. If i'm

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A community project to preserve a greener Singapore.The proof!Shadow of a tree. A very old tree that caught my eye.A famous steamboat area around Marina Bay.Sharing a moment together at Marina Bay as we waited for the football match to start.What better place to park my bum? With that new shades and cap from a gorgeous person...hmmm can life get any better?Mahesh's wife. Only a few months old.

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Kites of various designs on the background, parachuters diving from the sky rehearsing for the upcoming national day parade, but what was the ultimate team spirit apparent in Marina Bay that evening? It was non either than that of the Fugro team.I was able to catch them in action as they played their way to a 6-3 victory against a very tough opponent. Not just tough but huge too. Oh well,size

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The picture was taken by Pulitzer Prize Winning photojournalist, Kevin Carter who later took his life at the age of 33 for not helping the Sudanese child when he took the picture.Was it his fault that he didn't? He was faced with criticism from all walks of life. Some even said that sitting there to snap the picture was as cruel as the Vulture waiting for the child to die. The fate of the child

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More pictures from the night.Raymond enjoying his gonggong. He was grumpy and told Thina not to bring me out again!Why? Because I made him pause in action as I took the snap. :)The latest in addition to Tiger and Baron and blah blah bleh. Singha Beer of Thailand in case you were wondering.Drinking seems alright as long as they don't do it everyday. I think it's been almost months since I saw them

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Last night we feast on seafood thanks to Alagesh's belated birthday gathering. There were ten of us, of which three left on early duties. One, to be a father to his son and the other two, with the word Panasonic echoing in their ears were just so desperate to get back to work.Here are some of the stuffs we had.Gonggong. That's something I learnt to eat in Singapore.Here's how Raymond demonstrates

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The ninth day of August marks a glorious event as Singapore celebrates her big day.Patriotism has been visible since months back as her citizens started displaying the national flag outside their homes and along the streets. This is my second year being here in Singapore as she ushers in her birthday. I'm sure there'll be plenty of events coming up on that day like the National Day Parade and

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"Use the right words, you are wrong, write it this way, not good enough, pack your bags and leave, what have you been reading, ha ha ha that's quite funny!"Hey give me a break! I wasn't born a journalist, I started becoming one over the years. Just because your editor gave you a tough time doesn't mean you have to treat me the same.This is often the situation in a news room. I personally have

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The worlds far from my mind when I'm watching Football or F1.......Don't disturb me and don't you dare take the remote away!&nbsp

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Last Saturday they had a yearly prayer at my hubby's company. This is the chinese ritual where the great ancestors are respected by displaying food, burning some significant yellow papers and millions of dollars. This is basically to mark respect to the dead and seek their blessings for more prosperous years ahead for the company and employees families.Now after the prayers each employee who had

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Hey guys, someone sent me this pictures claiming its some island south of Thailand. I believed at first then out of curiosity, did a bit of research myself. Guess what, that is not Thailand. No doubt Thailand has one of the best lagoons in the world but this was indeed too good to be true. Guess what? It is the island of Bora-bora in Tahiti .Bora-bora is rated the best island in the world. Now

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The Buddha laughs his way to happiness, thus bringing in more happiness into our sweet little home. The rest accompany him in making everyday more joyous.The Big ganesha, I bought last deepavali. The lil ganesha on the seashell was Satish's gift, the other two I bought from India myself. The Quan Yin was from Bala when he visited Penang last year.The candle stands are from Kodaikanal India when I

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Check this website out peeps. I think it's got great pictures.http://www.nppa.org/competitions/best_of_still_photojournalism/2004/winners/still/

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I broke it into two and dumped it in the bin! This happened just seconds ago. I was so tired of it, and fed up i thought it was no use letting it demotivate me.I had this spiral bamboo plant that is suppose to bring luck. You know the ones they keep in homes on Chinese New Year. Well i bought those too, i thought they could bring some luck. But as time went by, i saw no progress at all. In fact

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That's larkspur, for those who never knew.

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The duck that still lives on despite the passing of generations.

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The team with Katalin at the Plaza Park Royal, Singapore

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Pic: Lynn and I - 6 years ago, Jalan Gasing PJ We often fail to remember when, each of our relationships began in life except for the obvious ones...family and life partner. Friends? Hardly. Cos it just happens. Same with me. I have met so many friends throughout my life. I moved so much from place to place and changed so many schools. Each

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Pic: Nanz and Avis. Me on the backgroundHey, today we had the Edge Powerwomen event featuring Nanz Chong. Nanz was once a fashion model who went on to be the host of the 1997 Olympics for ATV Hong Kong.She is the founder of the home brand One99shop which apparently was and is still quite a familiar name in Singapore.

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