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I realise that those blogs of mine are going to start sounding as though I am ranting all day long, and maybeĀ I am. But perhaps these rants are also a valid start for a conversation? So with no further asides, today I am going to talk about political correctness.
Though I think it all started with really good intentions, PC has now invaded all our lives to such an extent that I fear it has actually begun, in some ways, to infringe on our democratic liberties.
For instance, six years ago, I was lucky enough to become a grandad. Surely not I hear you shout…what? With your youthful good looks? How could this be? Well, yes it did puzzle me too at the timeĀ but the fact remained my son and his partner produced this gorgeous little child and I just fell in love! She is the only girl that could steal my heart instead of my wife and she does frequently by just smiling at me or running to me for a cuddle. It is all simple and loving and fun and natural.
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Constance J. Drumheller, age 81, of Estes Park, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma October 16, 1932. She had no children, and was preceded in death by her parents, Grace W. Drumheller and C.A. Drumheller.
Connie was a unique individual and beloved member of our community, and she dedicated her life to the education, wellness and joy of others. Her early years were spent in Oklahoma and Houston, Texas, where she attended the St. Agnes Academy Catholic High School. Following high school, she pursued a career in nursing, and graduated from the Sacred Heart Dominican College with a BS degree in nursing, and was then awarded a Federal Traineeship for the Colorado University Masters Program. Professionally, she was a teacher and clinical instructor for 25 years, and taught Medical-Surgical and Pediatrics Nursing to college level nursing students at Loretto Heights College, Glockner-Penrose Hospital and St. Francis Hospital. Connie held her students to high standards; and her young patients and their parents "absolutely adored her."
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Connie believed in giving back to her community, and in 2001 received the AAIU salute to Women Award in recognition for her contribution to the Estes Valley in business and volunteerism activities. She was active with Crossroads Ministry, both as a Board member and coordinating volunteer activities; and she also enjoyed volunteering at Prospect Park Living Center.
Connie suffered from a history of respiratory problems which increased with age, but never slowed her down. She continued to live in Estes Park in spite of advice to move to a lower altitude and more agreeable environment. She cherished this special place and determined to spend her last days here. Connie attended Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church, and throughout her life found strength and comfort in her Catholic faith. She was one of a kind, and has found a special place in our hearts and in Heaven.
A Memorial Mass of the Christian Burial will celebrate Connie's life on Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church.
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The wireless industry can't seem to decide if mobile devices will be hard hit because of the economic recession or not. While some say cell phones have become essential and are, therefore, recession proof, the latest report from the Opinion Research Corporation for the New Millennium Research Council indicates that millions of Americans are in fact on the verge of disconnecting their expensive wireless service plans. Based on its survey, two out of five Americans with contract-based cell phones, totaling 39% or 60.3 million, are likely to cut back on their cell phones to save money if the economy gets worse over the next six months (which, let's face it, it will).
More than 40 million Americans are more inclined now than they were six months ago to consider switching from a contract plan to a prepaid service. Amongst those studied, 38% were from households making less than $35,000, 32% were African Americans and 30% were between the ages of 18 to 34.
If consumers aren't ready to ditch the contract entirely, many might consider cutting back on the extras instead. NMRC found that 19 million Americans � one in five cell phone users who current subscribe to additional services � have considered cutting back (5%) or actually cut back (15%) on features like Internet connectivity, email and texting. All blamed financial reasons � job loss, fear of job loss or general fear of the recession. If the economy continues to worsen, nearly 20% said they are very likely to actually go through with the cuts.
Recession-related shifts in attitudes and purchasing habits are already underway, according to Graham Hueber, senior researcher at the ORC. 35 million Americans, or 19% of consumers with a cell phone, have already discontinued their service. When it comes down to it, these consumers just aren't finding the value in their cell phone extras anymore.
The good news is that most consumers will ultimately keep a cell phone service. The bad news (or good news for the prepaid carriers) is that these cutbacks in phone plans and services are inevitable and already upon us. Carriers can and should take measures to prevent subscriber churn, but as Allen Hepner, scholar at the NMRC puts it, the era of penny pinching is officially here.


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"A Truly Great Stick..."
A really gorgeous cigar. I love the rosado wrapper. Well constructed with the exception of a tough draw at the beginning, (I nearly caved my head in on the first 1/4, but these are handrolls). A great medium flavor that develops a progressively complex flavor the further you go (A nice peppery flavor at the end). Get ready to burn your fingers on this one!
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This cigar is rated at 9.20 or so, about the same or higher than the Zino platinum Stout I usually smoke. Ridiculous. This RP is a nice $4 cigar, and I would rate it at about 8, for taste, complexity and burn consistency. It is ok.
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Fertilizing with Gritty Mix
I need to pin down some things about fertilizing with gritty mix.
Here's the info I have so far: "Add 1/4 tsp of Epsom salts per gallon of fertilizer solution every time you fertilize at recommended strength, or 1/8 if you fertilize at 1/2 strength, or a pinch if you fertilize every time you water at 1/8 - 1/4 strength (depending on how robustly the plant(s) is/are growing. You can add white vinegar to acidify, 1-2 T in a gallon of water."
I will be using the Foliage-Pro 9-3-6. Here are my questions:
1) Re: blueberries, because they like a nutrient-poor soil, will it be enough to fertilize only once a year, in the spring? (I've seen that recommendation but am worried it may not be enough.) If only once, then should it be at full strength or would that be too much?
2) Re: my fig, I thought I would follow the "pinch" of fertilizer with each watering during the spring and summer and then nothing in the fall and winter. Is that right, or do I stop when the fruit buds appear?
(For those who remember my mini-balcony aspirations, I don't need to ask about the Carrie mango I had planned on because I think that was taking on too much, too soon, for someone still near the bottom of the learning curve. Maybe next year.)
"Add 1/4 tsp of Epsom salts per gallon of fertilizer solution every time you fertilize at recommended strength, or 1/8 if you fertilize at 1/2 strength if you have used gypsum as a Ca source because your fertilizer doesn't contain Ca/Mg or a pinch if you fertilize every time you water at 1/8 - 1/4 strength (depending on how robustly the plant(s) is/are growing. You can add white vinegar to bring irrigation water down to a pH of about 6.0.
You can prolly skip the gypsum and Epsom salts if you're using FP. It contains both Ca and Mg in a favorable ratio.
I fertilize BBs the same way I do my other woody plants - low doses and often.
I forgot what your 'fig' is - is it Ficus carica (hardy/edible fig) or a tropical plant?
Thanks, Al. I won't bother the gypsum and Epsom salts, and I'll fertilize the blueberries as you suggest.
But I'm still a little confused about fertilizing with regard to seasons. The phrase "is/are growing" could mean that fertilizing is only done during the active growth of leaves or fruit and not during the dormant winter-time. But the whole sentence seems to be talking about how much and how often during growth and doesn't really say to stop fertilizing during the winter. So, do I?
"I forgot what your 'fig' is - is it Ficus carica (hardy/edible fig) or a tropical plant?"
It's a Negronne.
Thanks for the good wishes. My new flower pots are on the balcony (awaiting supports to lift them off the saucers) and all the bags for gritty mix are lined up there. There is really no pressure right now as I only have one bilberry that is dormant and ready for me to root-prune and get into the new soil, and I hope to start on that this weekend. But I do feel a bit anxious, looking at those huge 5 cu ft bags and wondering about sifting at my kitchen sink!
There is no harm in maintaining a favorable level of fertilizer in the soil/soil solution for the entire growth cycle, but since the plant isn't growing and you are watering so infrequently, it's probably better to withhold fertilizer from temperate plants until they begin to grow in the spring. I fertilize houseplants all winter long, using low doses at every watering. I can do this and still not over-fertilize because of the fast soils I use and my habit of flushing the soil each time I water. The way I water/fertilize ensures there is a low dose of fertilizer in an appropriate ratio to support any growth the plant will make in winter, as well as the plant's ability to keep its systems orderly. If I was using a slow soil that necessitated my watering in small sips so the soil wasn't getting flushed of accumulating salts, this method wouldn't be appropriate. If you don't fertilize in the winter because of slow soils and watering habits though, the ratio of nutrients soon becomes skewed.
I don't BRING the discussion in a circle to soil choice, but there are so many aspects of container culture that relate to growth and vitality involving soil choice, that it is difficult to discuss growth and vitality w/o recognizing that soil choice is the single most important decision in establishing a container planting - even if only because all of the other cultural influences unrelated to soil are easily changed. We know the considerations are much broader than simply our ability to change them, but that in itself is sufficient cause to make our choice of soils our #1 consideration.
I appreciate your explaining in depth just why you do what you do (in watering, fertilizing and other aspects of container gardening), esp. as it relates to the gritty mix. Many thanks.
I'm very glad you appreciate everyone's efforts to help you, Claire. Many have argued that knowledge (yours or mine) isn't very important when it comes to consistently producing healthy and productive plants. It's usually the same group that claims experience is everything. That's bull. Learn all you can, and let your own growing experiences validate what you already know. Give me a group of individuals intent on learning scientifically sound principles, who have the sense to make sure that what they think they are observing conforms to known science before they validate their own observations, and I'll show you a group poised to leave the rest of the growing crowd in their slipstreams. ;o)
Yes, I do want to follow scientifically sound principles. I don't the money to waste on experiments based on opinions and I don't have the time -- in terms of years left of life. :)
You asked me about my fig. Was that just out of curiosity, or did you mean to comment specifically on that with regard to fertilizing?
Claire - I asked about your fig because it might be appropriate to fertilize tropical plants all year long, depending on your soil choice/watering habits, where it probably wouldn't be appropriate to fertilize dormant temperate plants. .... one of those deals where 'more info is required'.
.... hope you enjoy the solitude, JJ. ;o)
Good morning!
Have to ask, what is "temperate plants" ? I feel I should or do know what it is, but at the moment, not ringing any bells. lol!
My son ran off with the dictionary, so i'll ask here. ;)
Like you, I don't have the $$ to waste either, so it's great to be able to come here and learn!
Thanks! I have tons to do with the plants, but plan on setting some time aside for catching up on other things. ;)
When I refer to temperate plants, I'm usually referring to plants that employ some sort of mechanism to protect them from cold - most often, dormancy. In Claire's case, the fertilizing instructions for a temperate deciduous fig would vary significantly from tropical Ficus.
Sorry to be slow about these things, but I'm having some confusion about "I asked about your fig because it might be appropriate to fertilize tropical plants all year long, depending on your soil choice/watering habits, where it probably wouldn't be appropriate to fertilize dormant temperate plants."
1. I'm thinking my Negronne is a "temperate" plant because you talked (on another thread) about waiting until it lost its leaves before re-potting. So am I right in thinking I should *not* (even with gritty mix and in zone 10) fertilize the fig all year long?
2. If this above is true, then I'm confused because you did suggest I fertilize the blueberries (also in gritty mix) through the winter and since one of them -- a bilberry -- has now lost its leaves, I'm thinking that's a temperate plant also.
I understand you have to be guarded about your language because any advice you give depends on the particulars, (the soil, the zone, etc.). But in this case, I am left uncertain that I've really understood you.
1) Technically, there would be no harm in fertilizing regularly with low doses of fertilizer, even if the plant was dormant, IF the soil was fast enough and you were watering so you were flushing the soil of accumulating salts; but, there is no advantage in it either, so it's probably silly to do it. ;o) If the plant has leaves and is growing, it's beneficial to ensure there is a full compliment of nutrients in the soil at all times. While the plant is dormant, or in a post-dormant stage of (soil) temperature induced quiescence (rest period after true dormancy), withhold fertilizer until active growth commences.
2) I wouldn't have knowingly suggested you fertilize dormant plants, so either I worded something poorly, or you misunderstood something I said. Both happen from time to time, so if there is something still unclear, please ask.
Thanks, Al. It's all clear now. I think your wording is excellent, but it is nuanced, enriched with the background of knowledge you have, so someone like me, lacking any background and floundering around for the simplistic -- "Yes, do this" and "No, don't do that." -- can sometimes miss the message. :)
;o) Sometimes I offer specific directions, but it's usually when I've been asked directly for the info. I think I hold out hope that people will want to know the whys and wherefores, rather than follow instructions w/o knowing why, which is the reason most of my posts are offered with the hope there will be something in them someone will find value in. I guess I want to stimulate people to think about their issues.
In most cases, I'm pretty good at determining and getting folks the info they need, but sometimes you need to take the bull by the horns and ask questions, so good for you for doing just that.
I'm learning right along side of you. ;) Have blueberries, and i'd never hear the end of it from hubby if they died. ;) I can't eat the darn things, they are just for him. And fig tree's.
Thanks Al~
I hope you both are having a good evening.
It was when I didn't know the "whys and wherefores" that I got into trouble trying to grow various plants. But now that I have the "whys and how it works" pinned down, I find that it's all relatively easy... and as long as I continue to adhere to the effort input, I'm successful.
I think a part of why people don't bother to learn the "whys and wherefores" is because a lot of sources give information that's too technical for those of us without horticulture or botany degrees! Some books describe the fertilization process in terms that practically require a degree in chemistry!
But Al makes all the scientific and technical information so easy to grasp... it makes me eager to learn more!
I guess my own wording is a problem here, because you misunderstood me. :)
I agree with everything you said. I am intensely interested in the reasoning behind every choice I make in this new endeavor. I have to understand the principles because the particulars in my case may need to be altered to fit my circumstances (advanced age, tiny balcony of second story apt. and no elevator).
So, it's not that I want bare-boned, simplistic directions. Quite the opposite! It's just that I sometimes need help in extracting my ultimate direction from the context-rich material Al gives.
For instance, in this thread Al really never told me to fertilize my blueberries all winter long. In his Nov 5, 19:22 post, he states that this is unnecessary, but he also uses the word "probably" (which makes me uncertain) and then goes on to describe his own practice with his household plants of fertilizing through all seasons. At that point I missed the significance of "household" plants and simply thought "Oh, this is what Al does and that's good enough for me." This response on my part was cemented in by the final comment (which once again I made general as opposed to specific with regard to household plants) "If you don't fertilize in the winter because of slow soils and watering habits though, the ratio of nutrients soon becomes skewed. " At that point in my reading, I was sure that Al was telling me to fertilize all year long!
So . . . none of Al's post was poorly worded -- but it was very "rich" with the context of his vast understanding and experience, and that made it easy for me -- with my meager understanding and complete lack of experience -- to
Oh, no, Claire... I was speaking of myself. I've been gardening for the better part of my life, but I really didn't have an elementary understanding of the science basics. What I meant was, Al has given me a goldmine of simplified information that has helped me become a much more successful container gardener.
For me, at least, I wish Al had been around to teach me the basics from the very beginning. That way, I wouldn't have learned everything helter-skelter, which is how I imagine a lot of people learn. I wouldn't have struggled along, having some success here and limited success there.
There are no hard and fast rules to gardening, and there isn't one single source or school of thought when it comes to learning all that a gardener learns. There are some things I wish I had learned FIRST! Such as... there is a world of difference between container gardening and growing in the ground. And I also wish that I had learned the basics of how plants grow and why they need the things they do... what role each aspect plays, such as soil, watering, fertilizing, etc...
And it wasn't until I read Al's article on Container Soils and Water Retention that I really began to understand the roles each variable played in container growing.
Let's face it... the gardening world is rife with fallacy and old wives tales, many of the books written are rather technical in nature, and it seems that no two people or writers do the same things. It can be confusing.
I can certainly understand where you're coming from... I'm not a spring chicken, either... and I have various health issues to deal with. It's frustrating to realize that some of what you'd like to do can't be done... because your body betrays you. It won't allow you to do what you want. For me, it's Lupus and permanent injuries, on top of age.
Don't mind me, Claire... I'm just lamenting the fact that it's taken me so long to wade through the world of growing and find the truth, the facts, the basic tools that have finally given me success. :-)


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E.L.F. • Studio Cream Eyeshadow in Eggplant • Eye Shadow
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prcsillusion on 3/14/2013 1:49:00 PM more reviews by prcsillusion
Age: 19-24 Skin: Very Oily, Olive, Warm Hair: Black, Straight, Fine Eyes: Black
Love love love this. Pigmented, lasts long, DOESN"T CREASE WITHIN 4 8 hours. Cheap, no complaints.
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*TOP REVIEWER* Christinaann5 on 7/16/2012 10:43:00 PM more reviews by Christinaann5
Age: 25-29 Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool Hair: Blond, Straight, Coarse Eyes: Brown
I am obsessed with the Elf Studio Cream shadows. They are very similiar to the new raved up Maybelline Color Tattoos- they are dupes but more like cousins. These cream shadows are amazing and i wish they would come out with more and more!
The Elf Studio Cream Eyeshadows can be found online on the eyeslipsface website as well as various shades at varying Target & KMart stores. I have recently seen a few shades available at my local Dollar Tree stores so ladies, go check if you are interested in trying any. The price is great. At full price, these are $3 which isnt bad esp for the product & how much you get. Even better if you catch them on a good sale which always check retailmenot site for coupon codes!! would i pay full price? yes, i have & would again if i had to.
The Elf Studio Cream shadows are a great cream shadow formula. These cream shadows are a nice thicker cream that spreads well. Def will need to use a primer first to help prevent any creasing or fading. Esp if you have oily lids. I have normal to dry skin & these stay put for hours!! A cream shadow can be used alone for a more natural & effortless look but if you top these a powder shadow, it will allow the powder shadows to stand out or be more pigmented, as well as keep the cream shadow from fading or creasing & can allow different undertones of shadows to be brought out. I am obsessed w/ cream shadows & these have quickly become my favorite! The formula is similar to a paintpot meaning, its not too waxy or wet. A perfect cream consistency that can be applied w/ fingers or a synthetic brush. These apply true to color in pot & blend easily w/out blending away. You also got a little bit of time to work with them to blend & smooth w/out worrying that they are gonna dry fast. Using a thin layers will also help against creasing as well as them looking too cakey. Eggplant is a great midtone color but least used esp in the summer/spring months but can be used year round. Eggplant in the jar is a deepened brownish purple maroon. It shows up a little less dark on the lids but its multi-faceted meaning, it shows up as a medium purple maroon with a bronze undertone. It shows lighter where the light naturally hits like the lids but darkens in the crease area so it can be worn alone for a look. Eggplant can be worn year round & works well underneath almost any color esp bronze, browns, purples & maroons.
The Elf Studio Cream shadows come in a bulky hard plastic jar that the cream blushes & lip balms come in. This hard plastic container doesnt look cheap. Its just a bit big. I know they have since put some of the shades in the same but smaller packaging that the cream liners come in. So i have yet to find out if its the same amount of cream shadow or less for the same price. When i look, ill update here. The lid is a flat black color w/ white elf logo & product name. The bottom is see through allowing to see which color is inside. Nice if you have more of the elf studio products since they all have almost the same packaging. The lid is a tad inconvenient. You must make sure to twist the lid on correctly otherwise, the product will dry out. You will see that its not on right since the lid wont sit flat. So with the minor flaws, its not the best but its def not the worst either. They had a good idea but it just didnt come out too great. Other than that, I really do love the product inside & feel like i can look past it. I could always depot if it becomes too bothersome. I have all the available shades & they do take up some room in my collection but they look nice at least!
Overall, if you are looking for some good cream bases or cream shadows, these are wonderful! I think the formula is great & these are affordable & cruelty free! Eggplant is a great base to use alone or paired w/ lots of other shadows. Great for a nice warm smoky look or a nice warm maroon purple daytime look, very versatile & so pretty.
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*TOP REVIEWER* mirageangelhope on 7/15/2012 11:47:00 PM more reviews by mirageangelhope
Age: 25-29 Skin: Sensitive Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I love these cream shadows just not this Color
For one thing this is the size of there cream liner and not the normal size of like 9 grams of there other colors.I agree with the one reviewer who said that the pigmentation isn't very good. It a pale purple which on the eye looks like a pale brown and doesn't have the lasting power of the other cream shadows from elf.The other color are just as good as the maybelline color eye tattoo both in color and lasting power.
Try the other colors bronzed, natural light,dawn they are amazing
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*TOP REVIEWER* seroled on 6/8/2012 8:47:00 AM more reviews by seroled
Age: 44-55 Skin: Combination, Cool Hair: Black, Curly Eyes: Brown
I really like the elf shadows. Looks great with UDPP and lasts all day. Only thing is this color is not eggplant. It's a pale purple, but I like it. Looks great as a smokey eye with Milani liquifye pencil.
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*TOP REVIEWER* hobosmiles on 10/6/2011 8:04:00 PM more reviews by hobosmiles
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Sensitive, Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Hazel
I am a huge lover of ELF's Studio Cream Shadows, and this one is just as fabulous as the rest of them. They're all very creamy and easy to blend (with a finger, NOT a brush!) and they don't crease. While all of the other colors are pretty much universal colors, this one is not and that's why the rating is so low. The purple has a red undertone which causes most wearers to appear sick, or dead. It's also very dark and easy to overdo. Wear this with caution!
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kushiez on 9/15/2011 5:50:00 PM more reviews by kushiez
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Blue
Huge huge raves for this product! I bought it on a whim not really knowing what to expect and I was pleasantly suprised when I put this on. Its not a true eggplant color, it has a reddish brown tint to it, but its fantastic on my pale, cool skin. I applied it with the brush that came with the UD Naked Palette and it was so smooth. The formuma is very slippery so I can ser this getting messy if applied with fingers, but the UD brush is perfect for this and other cream shadows. I love this and look forward to trying other colors!
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Cupcake210 on 8/30/2011 6:38:00 PM more reviews by Cupcake210
Age: 25-29 Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
The consistency is similar to Benefit's creaseless cream shadows, however, does not have comparable pigmentation. It's not easy to work with because it does look messy around the eye. It looks terrible alone and doesn't really do much under eyeshadow. If you like Mac's paintpots, you will hate this.
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haleyanna19 on 8/13/2011 11:44:00 AM more reviews by haleyanna19
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Hazel
Wow, can't believe the positive reviews on this one. These usually work for me; however, eggplant was a HUUUUUGE no-no. I put it on up to and just a little bit past my crease on the left eye, and was pretty un-pigmented, so I dug a litle deeper into the pan for the right eye, and WOW what a "little bit deeper" made. It was so dark and ugly and I guess I didnt watch what I was doing when I applied (I like to watch TV and put on makeup at the same time so maybe I was too busy watching the TV instead of my fingers! :-P) and I got it ALLLL over the sides of my nose. AWFUL! so I wiped it off and tried again. Watched very carefully this time....barely got any out on my fingers...and it did the same thing! Eggplant crap EVERYWHERE! so weird! so I tried to just wipe what I could off and darken the other eye....well the crap just spread to the other eye. I was an eggplant MESS that day. I didnt have time to start over so I just kept on going. Needless to say, I looked awful. I tried again the next day and it was just a goopy, too-dark mess again. Third time's the charm, tried AGAIN, and same thing. I wound up giving this to my best friend who loves purple eyeshadows. I Never asked her how it worked for her. Anyway...long story short...these can be hit or miss...this one and Candlelight is a huge miss....:/
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*TOP REVIEWER* BarbItalia on 7/22/2011 6:43:00 PM more reviews by BarbItalia
Age: 44-55 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
Sooooo pretty and pigmented but true, this is not an eggplant shade! It's a red-purple. I'm rather surprised that I can wear this shade; it looks really nice on my brown eyes. I don't apply this to my entire lid though; I use Smashbox's #30 shadow-liner brush and apply this as a smudgy liner applied thickly at my lashline and slightly beyond the lid to a bit of a tail, then lightly under my eye. Using my bronzer brush I sweep a bit of LG's Bronze-n-Brighten (my favorite!) from my crease to brow. I have alot of space there and the bronze shade warms up my eyes, visually lessens that space and helps the red-purple shade of Eggplant work for me. A little black liner to lift the outer corners of my eyes and mascara makes for a super-easy summer eye that lasts all day. I love ELF's Cream Eyeshadows, they're my greatest summer makeup find! I even like the clunky jar - it feels like I have so much product! If you have green eyes this is a no-brainer - ya gotta get this! *shade is deeper that the shade shown above, from ELF website*
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*TOP REVIEWER* pjw1209 on 5/21/2011 10:59:00 PM more reviews by pjw1209
Age: 44-55 Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Brown
Three stars because Eggplant is not Eggplant it's Purple, but not the right shade of Purple. It's hard to explain, but it has a reddish tint (at least it does on me), which looked horrible on my eyelids. If the color was darker, it would be easier to wear. Right now, it just looks like my eyes are bruised. I use a white base under all of my eye shadows and that didn't even help this one. Maybe, a Purple NYX Jumbo pencil underneath this color could help.
The consistency is nice and creamy, and after it's applied it's completely crease less. The size of the container is huge, so the cream eye shadows are an excellent value. I have Dawn, which is a gorgeous taupe and I have Bronzed. Not crazy about Bronzed, it's too dark for me. I am going to purchase Candlelight, but I will not buy Eggplant again...
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Who Does Ashley Choose on 'The Bachelorette?' [VIDEO]
After a rough season of love lost and love gained, Ashley Hebert was finally ready to make her decision as to who would get the final rose on last night's episode of "The Bachelorette!" Plenty of bombshells were dropped this season (ahem, Bentley!) and the finale fit right in with the already scandalous season. Ben F. and JP were the last two bachelors vying for the final rose on a gorgeous beach in Fiji. Prior to the final rose ceremony, the two bachelors had the chance to meet with Ashley's family.
The Bachelorette's "Men Tell All" Turns Into Bentley Roast [VIDEO]
Any viewer can agree that when Ashley and JP visited her family, she seemed quite a bit more subdued than usual. What gives? Could JP's super sweet and gentle demeanor be to blame? Ashley's sister sure thought so! She had no problem speaking her mind and telling her younger sis that JP simply wasn't "the one." The problem? She'd only spent about fifteen minutes with the guy before deciding he wasn't a good fit for the pretty bachelorette. Of course, this upset Ashley and caused her to really evaluate her relationship with JP.
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When Ashley and Ben paid a visit to the Hebert household, the energy was much different. It was apparent that Ben and Ash had a really great time together. His goofy personality and her spunky side meshed really well. Ashley's sister immediately took a liking to Ben's goofy personality. She told her sis that Ben was the better fit, leaving Ashley confused and torn between the two bachelors.
Chris Harrison's Thoughts on Bad Boy Bentley! [AUDIO]
But later, on their one on one date, the chemistry between Ben and Ashley seemed very weak. Ben seemed to be feeling his emotions more intensely than Ashley was, and all that was super obvious during their kiss. After Ben confessed that he had fallen in love with the former dancer, she smiled in a way that said, "I'm so flattered," instead of, "I love you, too." She wrapped her arms around her neck, and gave him a kiss that seemed to lack passion. On her date with JP, though, she was extremely vocal about her feelings and her insecurities after what had happened with her sister, proving that she felt very comfortable with cute bachelor. Their kiss at the end of the date was romantic and passionate, two elements that seemed absent from her kiss with Ben.
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During the final rose ceremony, it was difficult to predict who would win. Would it be the family favorite, Ben, or the vocal romantic, JP? When Ben was the first one to step off of the plane, our hearts sank. We knew that this was the end for him. As he walked up to Ashley, we could see in her face she was twisting with nerves and sadness. Despite her efforts to try and stop him, Ben confessed his love for the former dancer, knelt down on one knee and presented a gorgeous diamond ring for Ashley, only to get absolutely no response from her. He stood up in embarrassment and anger as Ashley tried to explain how hard this decision was for her and how she hated to see him go.
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Up until this moment, my heart was heavy with the pain Ben was feeling. But after Ashley managed to speak a broken and tearful apology, his entire mood changed. He became angry, sarcastic, and downright dislikable. He turned and walked away without so much as a "good bye" to the woman he had fallen in love with and, of course, Ashley followed. She told him she didn't want it to end this way, and he scoffed and said, "You can't leave something like this on good terms…Good things don't end unless they end badly." Oh, come on, Ben! At least act the least bit gracious to have fallen in love and shared this amazing experience with a sweet and beautiful girl. Make Ashley feel terrible about letting you go by acting kind and understanding, not angry and sarcastic. We get it, it totally sucks to have your heart broken but the best way to make Ash think she made the wrong decision would be to act extremely nice about the whole experience. His reaction probably confirmed for Ashley that JP truly is the man for her.
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Later, on the After Show, host Chris Harrison said that Ben's reaction was one of the most "genuine" he had ever seen on "The Bachelor" or "The Bachelorette" and while that may be true, his departure left many viewers with a bad taste in their mouths. The sweet, goofy Ben we had been rooting for suddenly seemed rude and unforgiving.
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Back at the final rose ceremony, when JP stepped off the plane we all knew he was in for a great surprise. The mood changed the moment Ashley laid eyes on JP. You could tell she instantly perked up, as if a jolt of happiness had gone through her. She couldn't stop smiling! That was when it was clear Ashley had made the right decision. JP knelt down on one knee and proposed to the bachelorette, offering her a sparkling diamond ring. She said "Yes!" Of course, they walked off into the horizon on a gorgeous white sand beach to begin their happy lives together.
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So, we conclude yet another season of "The Bachelorette" and see that once again, a couple has found themselves true love (or at least we hope so)! Let's just hope JP and Ashley don't turn into virtual enemies like another Bachelor couple we know (i.e. Jake and Vienna.)
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We wish JP and Ashley the best and hope they can maintain the same passion and chemistry they had during their season of "The Bachelorette!" Good luck to you both! Are you happy with Ashley's decision or should she have gone with Ben F.?
Watch Ben's disgraceful departure from "The Bachelorette" here!


text: Hope and FaithHope and faith are twin virtues that are gifted to each believer at the time of their new birth. Given in small measure, like newborn babies, they need to be nurtured to grow and thrive. Click on image for a closer look. The polymer clay sculpture on left, titled 'Hope' is 9x12" In the Bible, although hope and faith are used together, they are not the same. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen"Heb 11:1 KJV All that is written about time management can leave us with a sense of despair about wasted time. Lost time spent in mundane daily activities is sometimes unavoidable. Then there is the time lost due to rebellion, or circumstances beyond our control. Sometimes there was so much that I yearned to do, and so little that seemed to be happening. Time seemed to be flying by at breakneck speed, yet seemed to be standing still for me. I am sure that some of you have felt the same impatience and regret. You may have lost time because of harsh circumstances - the loss of loved ones, tough financial times, crazy schedules, little time to create etc… Does that disqualify you, or set you back from fulfilling your purpose, as an artist in His service? Most definitely not! As Christians we are heirs of an incredible redemption, in every area of our lives. Hope and faith is the currency for that redemption. Like precious money, we can invest hope and faith in God's Word. Then He goes to work to redeem our lost time. That Word makes the following incredible promise. "He hath made every [thing] beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world (eternity) in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end." Ecc 3: 11 KJV Like a sculptor fashioning a work of art, God promises to redeem everything - including our lost time. He works with our weaknesses and our passions, our failures and our hard work, our rebellion as well as our apathy. Each of us is a complex mixture that He uses as the raw material, to create something that will be beautiful in its time. While He works, our sense of the temporal is replaced with a deep, intuitive understanding of the eternal. That too is a beautiful process. All of His work is mysterious and unfathomable. Occasionally we comprehend some aspect of it. But whether we do or not, the work goes on. Watching a sculptor at work can be a similarly confusing experience, for one who is not an artist. Clay is slapped on and everything looks misshapen. Spaces are gouged out, and tools cut, carve, press, punch, squeeze and slice. Nothing makes much sense to the viewer (which is why demonstrations of the process, are such a crowd-pleaser at many art events!) Trusting God's promise that He is at work, is sufficient for our present. A monumental sculpture reveals little as it waits for its unveiling. It is an ungainly form under the drape. But when the curtain is finally pulled off the sculpture, it will take our breath away with its beauty. I am certain that we too, in the fullness of time, will be overwhelmed at God's creative use of all our messes, to create His masterful work of art. So today, instead of despairing about the past, invest the precious currency of hope and faith in His promise. "Forget the former things: Don't you get the feeling from reading the passage above that God delights in proving His ability to work out the impossible? The only thing that could possibly hinder our experiencing this for ourselves, is disregarding the dual currency of hope and faith. Friend, don't dwell on the past, instead reach in hope and faith for an incredible future with Him. Time Management for the Artist. Return from Hope and Faith to Christian Artist Home Christian Articles - Christian Poetry-Access thousands of Family Safe articles in categories of your choice. |


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what part does grooms family pay for?
Who pays for what these days? I hear things have changed and the grooms family are responsuble for much more than the traditional rehearsal dinner. Whats for real?
There is no rule about who pays for what. Sometimes the bride and groom pay for everything themselves, sometimes the bride's family pays for it all, sometimes the groom's, and sometimes some or all pitch in, either equally or not. Some families break down expenses by proportion (equal or not) of the total; some have the bride's family pay for some things and the groom's for others. Sometimes the bride's family pays for the wedding and the reception and the groom's for a party the night before or a brunch the day after. You name it, someone is doing it that way, and NONE is "incorrect."
That has been true always, not just "these days."
The main time you hear people talk about who is "responsible for" certain expenses is when they are trying to get someone else to pay. They seem to think that they can wave some rule in other people's faces and force them to be happy about being ordered to foot the bill for something.
So if you are involved in a wedding, as a parent or as the bride or groom, forget about any rules or traditions of who is "supposed to" pay for what, and just figure out what works best for YOUR family. Best wishes to you!
One suggestion, though...
If you decide on any form of "splitting the cost", be very specific about what counts as the cost that is being split. At DD's wedding, the groom's family (who are in a *much* higher income bracket than we are) very generously wanted to split the cost of the wedding with us. Not only was this generous, but it was also reasonable, as the groom had more specific -- and more expensive -- ideas about what he wanted than the bride had. But, since his family had said they wanted to split the cost, we made decisions based on that.
Unfortunately we had not been specific about what "splitting the cost" meant. I was thinking along the lines of flowers, reception hall rental, caterer, decorations, etc. So, when I gave them the breakdown of the costs (after the wedding was over), I did not include items such as my husband's tuxedo, my dress, the bridal gown, etc -- nor did I include the costs of the two bridesmaids dresses I paid for (I paid for them because the bridesmaids were poor students). I felt like the attire was not really costs of the wedding.
When the grooms parents gave us a check for their half, they had, before splitting the cost, added some of "their" costs -- like the tuxedos for the groom, the groom's father, and the 4 groomsmen (the groom's brothers). At that point it would have seemed picky to go back and add on some of our similar costs. So we just gratefully accepted the amount they gave us, and were glad to get it.
But the point is -- communication is key!
The old tradition in my area was for the groom or his parents to pay for the rings, flowers for the ladies, the honeymoon and the rehearsal dinner. The bride or her family paid for everything else. I don't know how much "tradition" is followed anymore. I fact, it seemed the groom usually picked up the "groom or family" expenses, with the exception of the rehearsal dinner, which the groom's parents usually paid for.
IME, the older the bride and groom, the less likely tradition is followed.
One thing that many brides don't understand is that if her parents (or his parents, for that matter) are paying, she gets the wedding THEY can afford, not the wedding SHE would like.
Personally, I think everyone should sit down and have an adult conversation about how it will be split. Every family has a different situation. Can parents approaching retirement really afford it? Should the bride and groom expect their parents to pay for a wedding if the the parents just paid for college. There are countless scenarios.
DH and I paid for our wedding, 100%. My father offered to pay for the rehearsal dinner, and I accepted. My MIL didn't pay for anything (she doesn't have anything).
As others mentioned, the traditions of past generations have largely gone by the wayside. Couples are often no longer in college or just out of high school (think brides from the 50s and early 60s) when they marry. Many have well-paying jobs and they can afford to, and want to, help with the wedding expenses. The key issue is that no parent of either the bride or the groom MUST pay for anything. If they can afford to help, and want to, they will volunteer. Relationships can be damaged when a couple assumes that one or both families will pay for whatever the couple wants. If parents do agree to help, they will decide how much they can afford to contribute. The couple can then either supplement with their own funds or scale their expectations to the parents' abilities.
I would think of it this way: the HOSTS pay. That may be one or both sets of parents, the couple themselves, or all of them.
Now, that does not mean that others will not offer to contribute. Say the bride's parents have offered to give the wedding. Perhaps the groom's parents will offer to contribute, especially if they want to invite more people than the bride's family had anticipated. Or perhaps they will offer to pick up the bar bill, or pay for a live band, or something like that. In that case, however, I still think they need to be sensitive and not act as if their contribution entitles them to change the hosts' plans. (All that applies the same way if the couple themselves or the groom's parents are the hosts or contributors).
And don't forget -- it can get even more complicated if there are divorced and/or remarried parents involved.
Lord knows what it will be like when our 2 daughters get married. They are teens now. Hopefully, the future in-laws will help with some of the costs but if they don't I'm sure we will manage. Wayne and I paid for everything except the big ticket items at our wedding. Rehearsal dinner and the reception (food, hall rental, and drinks). Those the parents took care of. We married older, both of us were 25 and we both had jobs so we paid for as much as we could. Making our parents pay for everything didn't seem right. NancyLouise
Thanks sweet pea, it just didn't feel right having the money to pay for things like the flowers, cake, mom's and mil dresses, etc. and not do so. We have drilled into our daughters since they were old enough to understand; do well in school, go to college, get a job and then think about marriage. So they maybe older when they chose to marry also. (not so they could help pay for the wedding, but to be self-reliant and not depend on anyone for their financial stability).
Can I ask you one question sweet pea? When there are arguments over money with the weddings that you have worked on how do you handle it. Do you get involved or do you let the families work it out themselves? NancyLouise
I need an outside opinion, please. Okay here is the story: My fianc and I are 29 and 32 we have been engaged for about 4 months. Our families were very happy when we got engaged, so there was no prior strife. . Believe me as soon as we got engaged I started looking at the numbers for a wedding of only family that live near us (which would be about 40 people) to a wedding with close friends and family (no more than 80). So from the beginning we let everyone know that we could not afford to pay for both a wedding and a honeymoon and we would have to choose between the two. My family is very laid back and said that is fine. His family really didnÂt say anything, but we let both know just in case anyone felt strongly enough about it to help with the cost although we didnÂt think anyone would (I have 3 younger siblings my parents are raising and they just donÂt have the cash). So of course no one did and we decided that in June we would elope. We told both families (only parents and siblings) that we planned to go to the Bahamas in June (5.5 months in advance) to get married and if they would like to take a vacation at that time and see us get married they were more than welcome but it would absolutely not hurt our feelings if they couldnÂt. My family was fine and said they will try to be there if things work out financially (b/c they take a beach vacation every year anyway they would just use this budget to come). His family was very upset and tears were shed by his mother and sisters even though we gave ample notice that this was possible and laid out to everyone what kind of budget we had. Now they are saying that we are taking the opportunity to see their brother/son get married away from them. Keep in mind his father paid for both of his sisters weddings and receptions and in each instance the groomÂs family picked up the tab for the honeymoon. I just donÂt know what to do I feel guilty on one hand, but on the other I am mad because do they think we are somehow made out of money? Should we start our life together head over heels in debt just to please them. They keep saying it shouldnÂt be a money issue that we should take everyoneÂs feelings into account, you only do this once, and all of the other "make us feel guilty phrases". Not a money issue incase you have forgotten having a wedding costs MONEY!! How could I have done this different? I feel like the bad guy but we canÂt change now b/c deposits have been made and airline tickets have already been purchased.
I agree with you. You are doing what you and your fiance feel is right for you and you are being financially responsible. Your future MIL may try to lay a guilt trip on you now, but she will get over it in time. If she really wants to attend, she will find a way. If she doesn't, then what she really wants is to have her way, not accommodate your desires. Best wishes to you.
Nancylouise, search this forum for discussions of destination weddings. If what you are really looking for is not advice, but people to support the decision you have already made and to tell you not to worry about anyone else's feelings, you'll find that.
But you will also find many posters who said that they don't like destination weddings (especially for first marriages) because they communicate the message that the couple cares more about a fancy, exotic setting than about having their families with them as they are married.
I certainly agree that the decision is yours, and you really are entitled to do what suits you. But I disagree that what is going on here is that people are "trying to lay a guilt trip on you." I think that your fiance's family are genuinely disappointed that they will not be at your wedding. (And isn't that a good thing? How would you feel if they didn't give a darn?) You are entitled to make your own choice, but you do not have the power to control how other people will feel about it. If you feel bad about thier disappointment, don't fall into the trap of blaming them for "making you" feel that way.
Actually, good for you that you are feeling "guilty," as you put it -- not because you are "guilty" of anything, but because it shows that you care about other people's feelings, too, not just your own. You are finding it hard to close off your heart and say, "Too bad for them; it is Our Wedding, and I am The Bride, and they have no right to 'make me' feel bad about it by being disappointed." I think that speaks well for you.
Of course you shouldn't start out marriage in debt for more wedding and honeymoon than you can afford. But I don't see anything in there that says anyone is asking you to do that.
Try to look at it from their point of view: you are choosing an expensive honeymoon over having them at your wedding. I can't blame a parent for feeling that you two will, with luck, have many trips over the years, but only one wedding.
And it seems to me -- although there may be circumstances I don't understand -- that you are presenting a false choice here. There isn't enough money for both a wedding reception and a trip to the Bahamas, and you have chosen to spend your budget on the trip -- okay. But does that mean you have to "elope," as you put it, in order to have the trip? Would it be possible to have your close relatives present at a City Hall ceremony or a simple ceremony at home, a clergyperson's office, or other free venue, and then go to the Bahamas for your honeymoon?
That is the compromise I would recommend. Your more distant relatives will be disappointed, and your closer ones won't get to celebrate at a reception, but that isn't the same as missing seeing your own child get married -- a disappointment, but not a heartbreak. On your end of the compromise, you wouldn't have your ceremony in an exotic Bahamian setting, but you'd still get to spend your budget the way you wanted, and anyway, the setting isn't the most important part (I hope!) of the ceremony, is it? Besides, there's nothing stopping you from having your own romantic private ceremony in the Bahamas, too, you know -- and you'd save the money of having it be the official one. It would also relieve your relatives who said they would try to scrape up the money to come of having to make that choice -- and it would make sure you would be ALONE on your honeymoon!
Whatever you decide, the point is that it is important to communicate and implement it in a way that considers other people's feelings as well as your own desires. That doesn't mean you can't do what you want, including no compromise at all. But it does mean that other people will have responses, and if you care about them and your relationship, you will deal with their feelings in a kind and respectful way: e.g., "Mom and Dad, we know our decision to marry in the Bahamas really disappoints you, and we're sorry you are hurt. We really appreciate your support even though we know it isn't what you would prefer." -- NOT, "It's OUR WEDDING and OUR MONEY and we should be able to do whatever we want! It's so mean of you to try to make us feel guilty!" After all, as foolish as it would be to make wedding plans that will cause you start married life in financial debt, it's even more foolish to start off by communicating to your families that you don't care about anyone's feelings but your own.
Good luck to you.
I know many people who have done destination weddings or who have considered one. In every single case the parents that were disappointed were the parents of the groom. Every single time, without exception. And not coincidentally, those are the parents that are not expecting to pay for the wedding. I have never seen parents of the bride have an issue. Coincidence? Perhaps, but more more likely, IME, the parents of the groom (well, the mother) feel cheated because they were looking forward to a child's wedding they didn't have to pay for. I've been close to a few of these and they can get ugly. I am betting that if you offered to get married at City Hall, with no reception, and then go on your honeymoon that wouldn't appease them. But maybe that is something you can offer them, as Gellcom recommended, as a compromise?
Your future in laws are not being deprived of the opportunity to see you get married. They are choosing to not go. They have adequate means, it sounds like. If a non-destination wedding is so important to them then they could have contributed, as they did for their other children. You are making a choice that is yours to make.
I am not biased towards your choice. I did the opposite. DH and I had a big wedding and delayed the honeymoon (it's been 5 years, still delayed). But it was our choice. Our families would have been fine with us eloping.
Oh, gosh, nancylouise, sorry! Of course I meant bridewithouthelp.
I'm sure sue36 is telling the truth about her experience. But I would be just as disappointed if my daughter planned a destination wedding as I would if my son did -- even though I would be sure to travel to attend in either case. I would be disappointed because our extended family loves to come together, especially for wonderful occasions like weddings, and I would want the two families to meet. I would also feel worried if I felt the kids didn't care much about meeting each other's families. Whether or not I would be paying wouldn't make the difference; indeed, I would be as happy to pay for my son's wedding as for my daughter's, and anyway, it seems that it is far from universal that the bride's parents pay for everything anyway.
Anyway, as I wrote above, I think that the most important part is HOW the couple handle their decision, whatever it is, in a way that shows that they recognize others' feelings, not only their own, even if their choices don't suit everyone. You can act selfish with a "home" wedding and gracious with a destination one.
gellchom: Thank you for your opinion and I agree with you. I did offer to do a simple ceramony and behind my back it was said that I wasn't making this special for their son and brother. They do have the money to come and in fact travel regularly. I have decided that I can't make everyone happy and I need to make us happy and finacially sound. My fiancee was clear he did not want a big wedding as most of his family lives pretty far away and he is not close to them. The bottom line is his mother feels guilty to go if his sisters are not going and the reason they can't go is that they already have 5-6 vacations planned for the year. The schedule is a nightmare either way. I know that this is an issue that is sensitive and I aprrecite everyone's input!


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Released today (August 27th) is the Beach Boys' Made In California, the band's latest box set -- and the followup to the Grammy Award-winning 2011 box set, The Smile Sessions. The new six CD career-spanning collection features over 60 previously unreleased songs, home demos, alternate mixes, and live recordings, and is presented in a "yearbook-inspired" hardbound book. The project was compiled and produced by the Beach Boys' archival team, producers Mark Linett and Alan Boyd, with the help of label exec Dennis Wolfe -- all three of which shared the Smile Sessions Grammy win with Brian Wilson earlier this year. The collection marks the band's fourth box set, following 1993's career-spanning Good Vibrations five CD compilation; 1997's four-disc set The Pet Sounds Sessions; and 2011's five disc Grammy Award-winning The Smile Sessions.
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