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Want a staid, low-volatility income play for your retirement? Try tech stocks, of all things -- or one of the ETFs that love them.
The most popular of such exchange-traded funds are: Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF XLK 0.3654342218400688% Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF U.S.: NYSE Arca 46.69 0.17 0.3654342218400688% /Date(1480730400001-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 10000625 AFTER HOURS 46.71 0.02 0.04283572499464553% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 52028 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap N/A Dividend Yield 1.6754936817305632% Rev. per Employee N/A More quote details and news » (ticker: XLK), Vanguard Information Technology ETF VGT 0.37469130545857104% Vanguard Information Technology ETF U.S.: NYSE Arca 117.87 0.44 0.37469130545857104% /Date(1480730400004-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 486177 AFTER HOURS 117.87 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 48 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap N/A Dividend Yield 1.3676083821158904% Rev. per Employee N/A More quote details and news » (VGT), iShares Dow Jones U.S. Technology Sector Index IYW 0.44823722092923024% iShares U.S. Technology ETF U.S.: NYSE Arca 116.53 0.52 0.44823722092923024% /Date(1480730400004-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 513778 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap N/A Dividend Yield 1.123271260619583% Rev. per Employee N/A More quote details and news » Fund (IYW) and the ubiquitous PowerShares QQQ Trust QQQ 0.19918593574088508% PowerShares QQQ Trust Series 1 U.S.: Nasdaq 115.7 0.23 0.19918593574088508% /Date(1480716000178-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 31912372 AFTER HOURS 115.65 -0.05 -0.043215211754537596% Volume (Delayed 15m) : P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap N/A Dividend Yield 1.015972342264477% Rev. per Employee N/A More quote details and news » (QQQ). Large, long-running funds, they had become fairly boring homes for aging large-caps—before the rock star moved in.
Apple AAPL 0.37446342131701527% Apple Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD109.9 0.41 0.37446342131701527% /Date(1480716000257-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 25971488 AFTER HOURS USD109.76 -0.14 -0.12738853503184713% Volume (Delayed 15m) : P/E Ratio 13.288996372430471 Market Cap 586021205548.573 Dividend Yield 2.0746132848043675% Rev. per Employee 1846780 More quote details and news » (AAPL), whose share price has been on a tear, now accounts for close to 13% of Nasdaq's market cap. Up 56% this year, it has powered the funds to market-beating, double-digit returns and pushed the tech-heavy Nasdaq past 3000 again. We might even be at the front of another secular bull for tech, reminiscent of the 1990s.
But this isn't the same sector that crushed baby-boomer portfolios at the turn of the millennium. After Apple, the top 10 holdings for those four big ETFs include familiar names like Microsoft MSFT 0.08445945945945946% Microsoft Corp. U.S.: Nasdaq USD59.25 0.05 0.08445945945945946% /Date(1480716000369-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 24157575 AFTER HOURS USD59.21 -0.04 -0.06751054852320675% Volume (Delayed 15m) : P/E Ratio 28.485576923076923 Market Cap 460689551147.461 Dividend Yield 2.632911392405063% Rev. per Employee 745325 More quote details and news » (MSFT), Intel INTC 1.1848341232227488% Intel Corp. U.S.: Nasdaq USD34.16 0.4 1.1848341232227488% /Date(1480716000411-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 21083511 AFTER HOURS USD34.14 -0.02 -0.0585480093676815% Volume (Delayed 15m) : P/E Ratio 16.11320754716981 Market Cap 161884239276.886 Dividend Yield 3.0444964871194378% Rev. per Employee 539860 More quote details and news » (INTC), IBM IBM 0.12514078338130397% International Business Machines Corp. U.S.: NYSE USD160.02 0.2 0.12514078338130397% /Date(1480716011036-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2686117 AFTER HOURS USD159.99 -0.03 -0.018747656542932135% Volume (Delayed 15m) : P/E Ratio 13.041139653149042 Market Cap 152155818037.1 Dividend Yield 3.499562554680665% Rev. per Employee 212324 More quote details and news » (IBM), Oracle ORCL -0.5167958656330749% Oracle Corp. U.S.: NYSE USD38.5 -0.2 -0.5167958656330749% /Date(1480716217760-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 18836688 AFTER HOURS USD38.5 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : P/E Ratio 18.333333333333332 Market Cap 158067333251.953 Dividend Yield 1.5584415584415585% Rev. per Employee 273485 More quote details and news » (ORCL) and Cisco Systems csco -0.6791171477079796% Cisco Systems Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD29.25 -0.2 -0.6791171477079796% /Date(1480716000302-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 26577194 AFTER HOURS USD29.25 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : P/E Ratio 13.928571428571429 Market Cap 146827944580.078 Dividend Yield 3.5555555555555554% Rev. per Employee 663731 More quote details and news » (CSCO). But, boy, has the old gang changed. Most tech ETF holdings have turned into undervalued, low-volatility giants which, except for Apple, get no respect.
"A lot of these companies are very attractively priced with good long-term prospects," says Sam Stovall, chief equity strategist for S&P Capital IQ. "But tech has a [public-relations] problem, even among investing professionals."
The above-named four ETFs hover around a noncommittal 14 trailing price/earnings multiple, about the same as the broad market's multiples on both a trailing and forward basis. Investors haven't been excited about tech for a very long time, but many institutional clients are starting to come around, reports Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty. They are recognizing the power of tech's long-term drivers -- mobile devices, cloud computing, and business-analytics technology.
What's more, the formerly payout-phobic sector has become one of the better places to shop for dividends. Flush with cash, tech companies are simply running out of reasons not to give some to investors. Apple's recent surrender of $10 billion each in buybacks and annual dividends catapults it to the front ranks of S&P dividend payers, reports S&P Senior Index Analyst Howard Silverblatt. It should help drive the index's payouts 15% higher, to a record $277 billion this year.
Even though yield tends to get watered down in big ETFs, investors still love a cash-rich balance sheet with payout prospects. Apple's distributions don't even make a dent its nearly $100 billion mountain of cash, nor do they reduce its impact on Technology SPDR, Vanguard Information Technology, iShares Dow Jones U.S. Technology and Powershares QQQ, notes Huberty. She thinks Apple could earn $80 a share in 2013, and command $720, maybe even $960, if it just keeps doing what it's doing: "We aren't even baking in potential new sources of revenue."
OTHER BIG TECHS are also pulling their weight, getting a boost as investors rotate into cyclical stocks to take advantage of growth in the economy. That makes the ETFs hard to ignore. The researcher and advisory XTF ranks the Technology SPDR, the Vanguard fund, and the QQQ in the top 2% of all equity ETFs in terms of cost, risk and other metrics. The iShares Dow Jones fund makes the top 10%, hurt somewhat by its annual fee and concentration risk, says XTF's Richard Radnay.
All four funds have outperformed the market over three years, logging eye-popping returns, above or near 20%, in just the past three months.
Three dozen ETFs offer narrower ways to play tech, and PowerShares Nasdaq Internet Portfolio PNQI 0.19445794846864364% PowerShares Nasdaq Internet Portfolio U.S.: Nasdaq 82.44 0.16 0.19445794846864364% /Date(1480715851748-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 12869 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap N/A Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee N/A More quote details and news » (PNQI) has been one of the more successful. Surprisingly, it holds no Apple at all. Instead, about 60% of its assets are in famous Internet brands like Priceline.com pcln -0.45010340213292244% Priceline Group Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD1473 -6.66 -0.45010340213292244% /Date(1480716000389-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 329415 AFTER HOURS USD1472 -1 -0.06788866259334692% Volume (Delayed 15m) : P/E Ratio 37.576530612244895 Market Cap 72805968257.9041 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 670617 More quote details and news » (PCLN), eBay EBAY 3.760496531580869% eBay Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD28.42 1.03 3.760496531580869% /Date(1480716000216-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 14188025 AFTER HOURS USD28.47 0.05 0.17593244194229415% Volume (Delayed 15m) : P/E Ratio 18.380545854352608 Market Cap 31771457726.8926 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 767759 More quote details and news » (EBAY) and Google (GOOG), with Baidu BIDU -0.8646063281824872% Baidu Inc. ADR U.S.: Nasdaq USD161.67 -1.41 -0.8646063281824872% /Date(1480716000422-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1894516 AFTER HOURS USD161.4 -0.27 -0.16700686583781776% Volume (Delayed 15m) : P/E Ratio 11.274137197609468 Market Cap 56085048164.6552 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 261902 More quote details and news » (BIDU) providing some exposure to China. PNQI carries a disappointing 0.60% annual expense ratio, but in performance, it has kept up with the big boys, with a 17% return year-to-date.
How Five Tech ETFs Stack Up
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|XLK Description -- Institutional favorite, 88% technology, 12% telecommunication
|VGT Description -- Purer IT play with surprisingly high expense ratio for a Vanguard fund
|QQQ Description -- Nasdaq proxy, 70% tech with some consumer and health care
|IYW Description -- Pricey, but a solid performer because of high AAPL concentration
|PNQI Description -- Holds largest U.S. Internet companies; some China exposure
|Nasdaq 100's Return: 20.8 S&P 500's Return: 11.9
Note: Data through April 4. Sources: XTF; Bloomberg
Stovall thinks both the market and tech have headroom, based on their conservative valuations. S&P IQ is forecasting a 1450 S&P 500 index by year-end, up from 1398 now. If earnings do a little better than expected, a 1595 S&P would not be unreasonable, says Stovall.
With the earnings season just around the corner -- and if Europe doesn't melt down -- tech stocks could be set for another climb. In other words, now could be an excellent time to pick up an ETF or two on pullbacks.
A Pimco ETF Comes in Like a Lion
The March 1 launch of the Pimco Total Return Exchange-Traded Fund BOND 0.22235112142304717% PIMCO Total Return Active ETF U.S.: NYSE Arca 103.67 0.23 0.22235112142304717% /Date(1480730400003-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 273724 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap N/A Dividend Yield 4.172856178257934% Rev. per Employee N/A More quote details and news » may not turn out to be the fund event of this year, but it's going to rank right up there.
"It's definitely the most important ETF filing so far," says Morningstar ETF analyst Tim Strauts. "The world's largest mutual fund bringing its strategy to a space that hasn't been successful yet? It could be a game changer."
Active fund managers are watching closely to see if the ETF (ticker: BOND, changed last week from TRXT) version of the iconic Pimco Total Return Fund (PTTAX) will accelerate the shift in assets out of mutual funds and into ETFs. Fund researcher Lipper reports that mutual funds lost about $94 billion in net assets last year, while ETFs gained $43 billion. "Pimco believes they'll attract new money or, at least, keep it in house," comments Todd Rosenbluth, ETF analyst at S&P Capital IQ.
Unlike passively indexed iShares Barclays Aggregate Bond AGG 0.31575037147102525% iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF U.S.: NYSE Arca 108.02 0.34 0.31575037147102525% /Date(1480730400003-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 4269125 AFTER HOURS 110.022 2.002 1.8533604887983706% Volume (Delayed 15m) : P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap N/A Dividend Yield 2.2652916126643214% Rev. per Employee N/A More quote details and news » (AGG) and Vanguard Total Bond Market BND 0.360561979360935% Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF U.S.: NYSE Arca 80.72 0.29 0.360561979360935% /Date(1480730400003-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1948957 AFTER HOURS 80.7 -0.02 -0.024777006937561942% Volume (Delayed 15m) : P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap N/A Dividend Yield 2.3829187314172446% Rev. per Employee N/A More quote details and news » (BND), which dominate the space, BOND's mix of government and corporate debt will be picked by Pimco's Bill Gross, a member of the Barron's Roundtable. While AGG and BND, both with assets of $15 billion, mirror the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, Gross will use strategies very close to those that turned Pimco Total Return into a $252 billion powerhouse with outsize multiyear returns.
For structural reasons, he can't use the same swaps and options to hedge risk and boost returns. But a look at BOND's early holdings suggests that he's using currencies and emerging-market and mortgage bonds to the same end, says Strauts.
SO FAR, ACTIVELY MANAGED ENTRIES are a small drop in a $1.65 trillion exchange-traded pool, but McKinsey & Company thinks they could top $600 billion in assets by 2015. That's a tall wall to climb, considering that about nine in 10 new ETFs fail to accumulate the $30 million needed to ensure viability, says Mel Herman, CEO of XTF, a research and advisory firm specializing in exchange-traded funds.
Rosenbluth notes that BOND "came out of the gate strong." It attracted $70 million in its first two weeks of trading, and now has $328 million in assets. BOND has enjoyed trading volumes and bid/ask spreads on a par with the large funds–even outperforming them during its first month of trading. "It achieved about 1.5% in alpha [return above the market's] in its first weeks, which is pretty impressive," says Strauts.
But can it thrive among price-sensitive ETF investors? BOND's 0.55% expense ratio compares favorably to the Pimco Total Return mutual fund's 0.85% (plus a 3.75% front-end load). However, the fees are two and five times as expensive as AGG and BND, respectively. Morningstar research has shown that low cost is the most reliable predictor of positive fund returns.
Formidable New Player
Available only since March 1, the Pimco Total Return ETF is outperforming rivals and already has attracted $328 million in net assets, despite its relatively high expense ratio.
|BOND Description -- ETF version of Pimco Total Return mutual fund
|BND Description -- Largest diversified bond
|AGG Description -- First bond ETF
|SCHZ Description -- Schwab BND alternative
|*Through April 5
|Sources: XTF; Bloomberg
Strauts and Rosenbluth think that BOND can overcome this disadvantage.
For one thing, a record $9 billion in new cash flowed into fixed-income ETFs in January, reports iShares' parent, BlackRock, so there's lots of demand. For another, bond portfolios could benefit from active management, maintains ETF Database co-founder Michael Johnston. Large-cap-weighted bond funds tilt excessively toward government debt, and are tied to backward-looking indexes, he argues, and so can't respond as quickly as Gross can to sudden reversals like the record flow from Treasuries in late March. Still, Rosenbluth warns, "if Gross guesses wrong like he did with Treasuries last year, he will significantly lag the benchmark; but far more of his bets have worked out."
If the man who's been called the bond king makes a go of it, it's likely that many more actively managed ETFs will follow.
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Good morning, Washington DC area wedding lovers! Get your pens and pencils ready, because I am so looking forward to today's post about how to write a best man or maid of honor speech. I have really useful Washington area wedding planning advice for everyone, not just brides and grooms. Specifically, I'm helping out your maid of honor and your best man! See, we look out for everyone involved in the wedding process! I've been to lots of weddings over the years and I'm going to a few in the next few months. I've given my fair share of speeches, so toda, I'm giving you my advice on how to write a winning maid of honor or best man speech. I even talked to a few of my married friends about what they love and remember most about the maid of honor and best man speeches given at their weddings. I also asked current and former maids of honor and best men on their best advice for making their BFF's big day delightfully memorable! So, here goes, this is my advice for writing a winning best man and/or maid of honor speech…
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Don't Be Afraid To Be Creative
I served as maid of honor for my best friend's wedding last month. I'll be MOH (that's wedding lingo for maid of honor!) with another friend of my friend's. Non-traditional wedding situations such as these allow for tons of creativity. We talked about doing a joint maid of honor speech, but then we thought about doing two separate speeches, tackling the "sweet" and "sassy" side of my friend. The speeches turned out wonderfully!
Speak From The Heart
Speaking from the heart in any speech for a wedding or otherwise, is always a great place to start. You can never go wrong with speaking from your personal place and this is a great piece of advice from two former classmates of mine. While watching her wedding video for the first time, my friend, the bride, looked at her groom they both agreed that their maid of honor's speech was the best! Why? Because she didn't use notes, or paper. She didn't read from her phone (Yes, I've seen that happen at weddings!) We knew everything that she said was genuine and came from the heart.
Tip: Write down the things that you love about the couple, not the specific draft of the speech. If you stick to the lovely moments, you can If you glance down at your notes and talk about the memories without reading at speech word-for-word.
Make Jokes, Not Digs
Jokes in a speech can break the ice and get the crowd laughing. They can also cut the tension in an otherwise serious moment at a wedding. However, there is a big difference between making a joke, which makes people laugh, and making a dig, which makes people cringe. You want to go for the joke with your speech, not the dig. Nothing is worse than listening to a wedding speech and the maid of honor or best man is trying to be funny, but he or she is instead being insulting. Keep your personal opinions aside. The other wedding guests want to hear about the bride and groom, not your insults.
Tip: Run your wedding speech jokes past someone else who knows the couple, maybe another bridesmaid or groomsman, before you give your speech. (Ideally, a few days before, so you have time to re-think or re-work any jokes!) Ask someone else their opinion, are you jokes funny or do they cross the line?
Make it About the Two of Them
As tempting as it can sometimes be when you have the limelight, remember it's not your wedding day. You are there to celebrate the couple that you are standing in front of! I talked to a former best man who is a friend of mine and he had some great advice about keeping the word "I" in your speech to a minimum and making an effort to include the both members of the couple in your speech. Strive to devote at least one-third of your speech to the significant other; as in if you are better friends with the groom, devote at least a third of your speech to the bride. This way you are sure to get applause and tears from all of the wedding guests and the couple!
Keep In General
Stay away from too many inside jokes between you and the couple. Yes, the couple will love hearing about those funny or memorable moments that only you share, but the rest of the wedding guests won't get it. The guests will be confused and lost listening to your speech if it is full of too many personal moments that only you two would get. Worse, the guests will feel left out. Stick to general things about the couple that most people at their wedding will know – and love- about the couple!
Be Short and Sweet
One of my friends who gave a memorable maid of honor speech said it best when she reminded me that keeping any speech short and sweet is always the key. Wedding guests want to get to the dinner and dancing, they don't want to hear you! No one wants to listen to you blab on and on about inside jokes and things that you love about the couple and every story about how they were there for you and how much you love them and so on and so on. Tell a story or two that captures your point in an essence – not six or 20. As much as it was the best vacation ever for you two, no wedding guests wants to hear a 15-minute speech on your adventures with the bride or groom.
Have Fun, But Not Too Much
It's totally fine to be a little nervous before you give your wedding speech. That isn't an excuse to have five shots at the bar before you speak. I think we've all seen the movies or maybe witnessed the tipsy maid of honor or the drunk best man slur through their speech! An over served speech giver, is awful to watch! As a wedding guest, I'd rather watch a nervous maid of honor give a speech than a super drunk one. If you are nervous, take a few deep breaths, give yourself a little pep talk and remember, people are focusing on the bride and groom, not you. They're grateful you are there celebrating their big day with them anyway! Try to enjoy letting the couple know how much they mean to you. After the speech is when you hit the open bar!
Tip: If you are extra nervous about your speech, this is all the more reason to keep it very short. No need to wax on and on. Focus on one thing you love about the couple, raise your glass and get off the stage!
And, there you have it – great tips for writing a memorable maid of honor or best man speech at a wedding. Talk about some great advice by some real people who have been there before! What are some of your best tips you'd give to those who will be maids of honor and best men? As wedding guest, what made a great speech for you? We want to know! In the meantime, check out all of the other DC area wedding advice that we have on the blog or check out some more inspiration and ideas.


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Meatloaf Burgers With Tangy Tomato Sauce
Total Time
Prep 30 mins
Cook 16 mins
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 3⁄4 lb ground pork
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
Tangy Tomato Sauce
- 1⁄4 cup tomato sauce
- 1⁄4 cup cider vinegar
- 1⁄4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1⁄4 cup Dijon mustard
- In a large bowl, mix all the meatloaf ingredients together.
- Form mixture into 6 patties, each 1 inch thick.
- Lightly oil the grill or a skillet over med-high heat; cook the burgers 6-8 minutes per side for medium or to desired degree of doneness.
- While the burgers are cooking, make the tomato sauce; mix together all the tomato sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Serve up burgers: sandwich the patties between toasted white bread or thick-slice country bread after you have spread a little Tangy Tomato Sauce on the patties.
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- Released: May 20, 2002
- Label: New West Records
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Rolling Stone - 6/20/02, p.873.5 stars out of 5 - "...As a devil-may-care hoot, it's one for the ages."
Entertainment Weekly - 5/31/02, p.109"...A gleeful reunion..." - Rating: A-
CMJ - 6/02, p.37"...A very fine album that was worth the wait."
Mojo (Publisher) - 8/02, p.100"...Folk-blues, country and rockabilly with a marvellous feel..."
- 1.Going Away
- 2.Julia
- 3.Wavin' My Heart Goodbye
- 4.Down In The Light Of The Melon Moon
- 5.Right Where I Belong
- 6.My Wildest Dreams Grow Wilder Everyday
- 7.I Thought The Wreck Was Over
- 8.Yesterday Was Judgment Day
- 9.Now It's Now Again
- 10.All You Are Love
- 11.You Make It Look Easy
- 12.Pay The Alligator
- 13.Down On Filbert's Rise
- 14.South Wind Of Summer
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The Flatlanders: Joe Ely (vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, dobro, harmonica, keyboards, bass); Butch Hancock (vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica); Jimmie Dale Gilmore (vocals, acoustic guitar).
Additional personnel includes: Mitch Watkins (guitar).
Recorded at Spur, Pedernales Studios, Austin, Texas.
Personnel: Robbie Gjersoe (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, slide guitar, dobro); Joe Ely (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, dobro, harmonica, keyboards, bass guitar); Butch Hancock (vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica); Jimmie Dale Gilmore (vocals, acoustic guitar); Gary Herman (vocals, bass guitar); Steve Wesson (vocals, musical saw); Tony Pearson (vocals); Mitch Watkins (guitar); Lloyd Maines (steel guitar, dobro); Paul Glasse (mandolin); Gene Elders (fiddle); Joel Jose Guzman (accordion); Chris Searles, Rafael Gayol (drums, percussion).
Recording information: Apur Studios, Austin, TX; Pedernales Studio, Austin, TX.
Photographers: Sharon Ely; Joe Ely; Butch Hancock.
Even by the most lackadaisical release schedule, three decades is a bit of a wait between a group's first and second albums. Of course, this pause in the discography of progressive-country cult heroes the Flatlanders can be explained by the fact that each of the three members spent the time in the middle becoming respected solo singer-songwriters. Still, it sounds like no time passed at all between the posthumously released MORE A LEGEND THAN A BAND and the reunited bliss of NOW AGAIN, as the reunited band's mix of traditional country, Townes Van Zandt-like troubadourism, and cowboy mysticism remains unquestionably intact and vital.
The group's three-part harmonies are employed to maximum effect on the sparkling, '60s-pop-inflected "Julia." "Waving My Heart Goodbye" and "My Wildest Dreams Grow Wilder Every Day" show the band's knack for adding witty lyrics to honky-tonk grooves. The Joe Ely-sung "I Thought the Wreck Was Over" is a light-hearted romp that utilizes Ely's trademark roughneck vocal style well. Though the otherworldly tremolo of the group's most affecting singer Jimmie Dale Gilmore is the dominant vocal element,and Butch Hancock's metaphysical, post-Dylan lyrics emblazon themselves most strongly on the listener's mind, almost all the songs on NOW AGAIN are group-penned and show the work of a truly collaborative outfit once more at the peak of its considerable powers.
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I've been so inspired by the colors, textures and tastes of the season, so a few weeks ago, I invited some girlfriends over for a celebration of fall flavors at my house! The meal was so yummy, I made it again last week. 😉 Enjoy my home-cooked recipe for this super tasty vegan meal! (The bruscetta makes a great appetizer to share as well.)
Try to buy local, organic fruits and veggies if possible….they are so much more flavorful and good for the planet! I get mine at Bi-Rite Market on 18th Street in San Francisco or at the Saturday Farmer's Market at The Ferry Building!
I paired this meal with the luscious and velvety-delicious local Donati Family Vineyard '05 Claret, which I bought on my last trip down to Pasa Robles. (If you find yourself in the Central Coast, it is worth a stop at their LOVELY winery. Only 3 hours from the bay area!) Enjoy this meal with friends, family, neighbors or any old passerby!
Kale & Fig Salad
• A bunch of kale
• Fresh mixed greens
• Several fresh figs, quartered (I love candy-striped figs! So sweet…)
• 1 clove fresh garlic, finely diced
• ½ red onion, julienned
• Sliced Almonds
• Brown Sugar
• Salt
• Pepper
• Olive Oil
• Balsamic vinager
• Rice vinager
• Whole grain mustard
• Ginger paste (or finely diced)
• An hour ahead of time, in a large wok or pan, sauté kale until reduced to half its original size. Add a light drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinager, salt and pepper. Stir and cover. Cook for a few more minutes until wilted. Set aside to cool.
• Place sliced almonds on a baking sheet and sprinkle with a few drops of water, then brown sugar, salt and pepper. Bake for a few minutes until brown. Cool. (You can do this ahead of time as well)
• Dressing: Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons rice vinager, 1 teaspoons mustard, 2 teaspoon ginger paste, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, diced garlic, salt and pepper to taste. Whisk.
• Combine kale, mixed greens, onions and dressing. Toss. Top with almonds and Figs!
Heirloom Tomato Bruscetta
• Local Vegan Bread (I like herb focaccia best!), sliced
• 1-2 ripe heirloom tomatoes, sliced
• 8-10 Casteveltrano olives, pitted and diced
• ½ red onion, diced
• 3-4 cloves of garlic, diced
• olive oil
• balsamic vinager
• ½ cup diced fresh cilantro
• ½ cup diced fresh basil
• Spread sliced bread out on a baking tray
• Mix diced garlic, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinager, 3 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl
• Spread a small amount of garlic mixture on each piece of bread
• Sprinkle diced olives on each.
• Place one slice of tomato on each.
• Sprinkle onion, cilantro and basil, salt and pepper on each.
• Lightly drizzle olive oil over the entire tray (a very quick, small bit on each)
• Bake in oven at 350 degrees for half hour or until tomato looks soft and bread looks crispy!
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"However, my research and my personal experience has convinced me that organizations that clearly and creatively seek to differentiate—and raise their performance to a level that creates distinction—will naturally become superior to inconspicuous competitors."
That's a quote in Scott McKain's book, The Collapse of Distinction. (Full disclosure: he references this blog in his appendix.) If you are seeking ways to set your organization apart from your competitors then you may want to read—then act—on the information this book contains.
The Problem
In the first part of the book Scott talks about the three destroyers of distinction that have homogenized many organizations to the point where one business is perceived by customers to be no different than its competitors.
For example, Scott lists as the first destroyer, "Capitalism produces incremental advancement." In other words, change is constantly occurring. The reason why this is a destroyer is that an organization responds to the change either incrementally or by replicating the changes of a competitor. More to the point, the organization is responding to change by competitors, not to the desires of the customers.
The Solution
The second part of the book discusses ways you can create distinction, a step he describes as being above differentiation. Scott uses a pyramid divided into three sections stacked on top of each other. At the base is "sameness," where there is no discernable difference between your competitors and you. Level two is "differentiation," where you're starting to be different. Level three is "distinction." Where you are known (and frequently celebrated) for your ability to set yourself apart from your competition.
He spends most of the book laying out the "four cornerstones of distinction."
- Clarity
- Creativity
- Communication
- Customer experience focus (Now you know why I'm reviewing this book.)
These cornerstones should resonate with those of you implementing a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) strategy.
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I bought mine about a year back. It had two shoots about 3 feet tall and was quite healthy but was not blooming. It burnt on a cold night (houston, tx) last winter and just went downhill from there. I had no idea it was so sensitive, then.
It came back this spring with all strength and in the last one month grew from nothing to about 2.5 feet tall! I am amazed at the rate! Do you think it will bloom this year? It is in a 1 gallon pot, I guess I should now transfer it. Would you know what kind of soils it prefers?
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Situated opposite the village green and the river, this thoughtfully converted, semi-detached cottage, provides a lovely holiday base to relax or from which to explore the area. Good walks and cycle routes are all around and with the likes of Chatsworth House, The Peak District, Mansfield, Sherwood Forest, Nottingham and Newark all within a short drive there is plenty to see and do. There is a good selection of shops in the village and with the Jug and Glass public house next door there is somewhere convenient to enjoy the local beer and food. Shop ½ mile, pub 10 yards and restaurant 4½ miles.
Ground floor: Living room with beams. Dining room with beams. Kitchen. First floor: 3 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin, 1 single. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.
Woodburner in living room (initial fuel included). Electric heaters, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Freeview TV. DVD. Electric cooker. Washing machine. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Large, enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area and furniture. On road parking. Cycle store. Welcome pack. No smoking. NB: Low door frame to kitchen.
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Situated on a working farm this semi-detached cottage makes an ideal base for a peaceful rural holiday. Also the base for Shelford Horse Trials, there is plenty for the equestrian enthusiast to enjoy with stabling available by private arrangement with the owners. The vibrant city of Nottingham is only 12 miles away as is the historic town of Newark and its International Antique Fairs. Excellent cycle routes and walks in the area with the River Trent less than 1/4 mile away with miles of river bank to explore. The Radcliffe on Trent golf course is only 61/2 miles away. Shop, pub/restaurant 2 miles.
Ground floor: Living room. Dining room/kitchen. Bathroom with toilet. Steep stairs to first floor: 3 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin, 1 single. Shower room with toilet.
Open fire in living room (initial fuel included). Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Freeview TV. DVD. CD. Electric cooker. Washing machine. Wi-fi. Lawned garden with sitting out area and furniture. Parking (3 cars). Cycle store. Welcome pack. Stabling available. No smoking.
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Set on the owner's farm, these beautifully renovated, semi-detached barns are ideal for holidaymakers that want to explore the area, as well as for more leisurely breaks with your feet up and the TV on. Surrounded by open countryside yet only a short drive to the A1, the properties are situated in a peaceful location, but still have easy access to nearby attractions such as Newark, which is famous for its International Antiques Fairs and showground. Lincoln is home to the New Magna Carta Centre as well as a stunning cathedral and castle, just 17 miles away, which is around a 30-minute drive. Fishing is available in the nearby River Trent and one of the local fishing lakes. Good walks and cycle routes (bike storage available) pass by the front door, and with the local pub just 1 mile, you can enjoy a pleasant meal and a drink in the evenings, before strolling back home. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.The Parlour (UKC377) and The Old Dairy (UKC378) can be booked together to accommodate up to 10 guests.
All on the ground floor.Open plan living space: With tiled floors.Living area: With 32" Freeview TV and French doors.Kitchen area: With electric oven, electric induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer.Bedroom 1: With double bed and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.Bedroom 2: With twin beds and en-suite with shower over bath, and toilet.Bedroom 3: With twin beds and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.
Private parking for 3 cars.
Both properties: Underfloor air source central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Lawned garden with courtyard. Shared patio and terrace with garden furniture and barbecue. Bike store. No smoking.
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Hall Farmhouse is situated in the peaceful, rural hamlet of Winkburn set on the edge of the owner's farm, with stunning walks and cycle routes on your doorstep. (Bicycles are available to hire). Both the A1 and A46 are easily accessible. The historic market town of Newark and Southwell with its stunning minster and quaint shopping, also Clumber Park and Sherwood Forest are all within a short drive. Guests are welcome to visit the farm animals at Readyfeilds farm and join on the hound exercise through the villages. Owner's farm shop with local produce 1 mile, pub 1¼ miles and pub/restaurant 2 miles.
Ground floor: Living room. Dining room. Kitchen. Shower room with toilet. First floor: 3 bedrooms: 2 double, 1 twin. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.
Economy 7 central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Cot, travel cot and high chair on request. Freeview TV. Stereo/CD. Rayburn (solid fuel). Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. Freezer. Front lawned garden with furniture. Barbecue. Parking (3 cars). Cycle store. Welcome pack. No smoking.
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This semi-detached property, located next to the owner's home, is situated in the village of Lowdham and is close to the owner's equestrian yard with stabling available by arrangement. Pets are welcome, and heated kennels and a run are also available. Perfectly located, the vibrant city of Nottingham is only 9 miles away and the historic town of Newark with its International Antique Fairs is just a short drive away. With excellent cycle routes and walks in the area, and the River Trent only a couple of miles away, as well as plenty of river banks to explore, there is plenty of exercise to be had. Fishing is available on the River Trent (licence required). Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and relax in front of the woodburner after a busy day touring the area. Catering services are available (please contact owner with any enquiries). Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Ground floor: Living room with French doors. Dining room/kitchen with French doors. 1 double bedroom. Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet. First floor: 2 double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and toilet, 1 twin (zip and link, can be double on request). Shower room with toilet.
Woodburners in living room and kitchen (initial fuel included). Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot and high chair on request. 50'' Satellite TV. DVD. CD. Gas hob. Electric oven. Microwave. Washing machine. Tumble dryer. Dishwasher. Freezer. Wi-fi. Lawned garden. Enclosed patio with sitting-out area and furniture. Barbecue. Ample parking. Cycle store. Hot tub. Table tennis. Heated kennels, dog run and stabling available by arrangement. Welcome pack. No smoking. NB: Steps in garden.
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Located next to the owner's home, with superb views to the rear over Derbyshire, this detached, child-friendly property provides a convenient base from which to explore the area. Ideal for those family getaways in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, whether it's a day out at Newstead Abbey, 5 miles, a visit to Nottingham city centre, 12 miles, Matlock Bath, 20 miles, with the Heights of Abraham cable car rides, or to see the magnificent Chatsworth House, 29 miles, there is something for everyone to see and enjoy. Good walking and cycle routes throughout the area with secure bike storage at the property. Fishing is just 3 miles away, and there are good local pubs all within a comfortable walk for refreshments after a good day out. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Ground floor: Dining room with patio doors/kitchen. Games room. 2 bedrooms: 1 double with en-suite toilet, 1 single with additional pull-out single. First floor: Living room. 2 double bedrooms. Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, shower cubicle and toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot and high chair on request. 42" Freeview TV. Electric hob and oven. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. Freezer. Wi-fi. Enclosed lawned garden with patio and terrace. Barbecue. On road parking. Garage/cycle store. Games room with pool table. Welcome pack. No smoking. Couples and family bookings only. NB: 4 steps in garden.
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Perfectly situated on the Garden Lake, in the grounds of Newstead Abbey, Gun Room is a stunning property. Here, you will be walking in the footsteps of the classic romantic poet, George Gordon Byron, and enjoying spectacular views over the lake, which was created by Thomas Wildman in approximately 1820. The abbey was founded as a monastic house in the late 12th century, and to this day the house retains much of its medieval character, along with an array of stunning gardens to explore.Step inside and take pleasure in the detail of the features that echo throughout. The large living room enjoys panoramic views and a traditional wood burner for those cosy nights in. Three stylish bedrooms can be found upstairs, with the benefit of one extra bedroom being on the ground floor, which boasts an en-suite complete with a walk-in shower, toilet and a multi-media mirror. Off the large entrance hall you will find a spacious separate dining area with a hidden snug room for relaxing or letting the children gather. Large patio doors are a fantastic feature of the kitchen, which has an Aga and American-style fridge/freezer, not to mention the spa filter taps. The full length patio doors to the kitchen really do bring the outside in. They lead out onto the patio area which nestles amongst mature trees and shrubs. Outside, you will find a summerhouse to relax in whilst enjoying the lake views, and a large mature garden to enjoy. The Gun Room is situated within the Newstead Abbey grounds and is just a few minutes walk from many of the parks unique features, including the abbey, Byron's own fort and the plethora of gardens.Mansfield, Nottingham, Newark and Southwell are all close by. Local attractions include Sherwood Forest, Clumber Park, Rufford Abbey Country Park, Whitepost Farm, Robin Hoods Wheelgate Park and Papplewick Pumping Station. The surrounding area is perfect for walkers and cyclists with many footpaths, tracks and woodland walks close by, along with a selection of pubs, restaurants and local amenities. Gun Room makes a convenient and comfortable base for couples or small families to enjoy the Peak District and Nottinghamshire. Whether you are celebrating an occasion or just spending time with your friends or family, this is the perfect place to spend your time together. Shop 1½ miles, pub 1 mile and restaurant 500 yards.
Ground Floor:Living room: With wood burner, Freeview TV, DVD player and iPod dock.Snug.Dining room.Kitchen: With breakfast area, electric Aga with warming drawer, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, tiled floor and patio doors leading to garden.Utility room: With washing machine and tumble dryer.Bedroom 1: With super kingsize bed and en-suite with walk-in shower, multi-media mirror and toilet.Separate toilet.First Floor:Bedroom 2: With super kingsize bed.Bedroom 3: With super kingsize bed.Bedroom 4: With bunk bed.Bathroom: With Jacuzzi bath, shower cubicle, bidet and toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack. Large enclosed lawned garden with summerhouse, patio and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a lake in the grounds.
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Stunning views across the Meden ValleyFishing available on-site
Enjoying spectacular views across the Meden Valley, this comfortably appointed, detached bungalow makes a great base for a relaxing break. Coarse fishing, shooting, archery, plus knife and axe throwing are available 200 yards away at Woodend farm complex and there are many good cycle routes and walks throughout the area. The immediate surrounding land is classed as a conservation area, and 3 miles away is Hardwick Hall, as is Sutton-in-Ashfield, which is home to a leisure centre with an indoor swimming pool and ice rink. Newstead Abbey and Sherwood Forest are also close by. Explore the nearby Peak District, spend a day at Chatsworth House, follow the Five Pits Trail or simply enjoy the stunning views either from inside the property, or outside on the decking. There is a games room for both children and adults. In the village, there is an 18-hole golf course available an a day rate. Conveniently, there is a boarding kennels and cattery close by, where day boarding is available by arrangement with the owners. The games room is exclusive to this property, also adjacent to the property guests have access to 3 acres of public recreation land. The owner of the property lives in the annex which has its own entrance, should you require any assistance. Shop ¾ mile, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.
All on ground floor: Living/dining room with French doors. Kitchen with breakfast area. Sun room. Utility room. Games room. 4 bedrooms: 3 double (one 5ft), one with en-suite bathroom and toilet, 1 twin (zip and link, can be 6ft double) with additional single. Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet. Shower room with toilet.
Woodburner in living room (initial fuel included). Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot and high chair on request. 42" Freeview TV. DVD. Ceramic hob. Electric oven. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. Freezer. Wi-fi. Enclosed decked sitting-out area to front. Balcony. Gas barbecue. Ample parking. Cycle store. Games room with table tennis and dart board. Fishing available on-site (licence required, at cost). No smoking. Couples and family bookings only. NB: Lake in grounds, 200 yards.
Relax in the large, enclosed lawned garden of this tastefully renovated, Grade II listed house. Standing detached, this holiday home retains many of its original features and provides spacious and comfortable accommodation, which is ideal for a getaway with friends and family. This property provides a delectable holiday base for a relaxing break, or to explore the surrounding area. Guests can enjoy pleasant walks along the tow path of nearby Chesterfield Canal, or cycle rides from the door. Alternatively, the beautiful city of Lincoln, with its picturesque cathedral quarter, quaint shops and restaurants, is just 27 miles away. Bustling Doncaster with its racecourse is 13 miles away, and Sheffield, with museums and galleries, is 26 miles away. Shop 200 yards, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Ground Floor:Living room 1: With 50" Freeview TV, CD player and games console.Living room 2: With open fire.Dining room.Kitchen: With gas range, electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, wine cooler and washing machine.Separate toilet.First Floor:Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed and en-suite with shower over bath, and toilet (Jack and Jill shared with bedroom 2).Bedroom 2: With twin beds and en-suite with shower over bath, and toilet (Jack and Jill shared with bedroom 1).Bedroom 3: With kingsize bed and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.Bathroom: With shower over bath, and toilet.Second Floor:Bedroom 4: With kingsize bed.Bedroom 5: With kingsize bed.
Oil central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for open fire included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Welcome pack. 1-acre enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and gas barbecue. Outdoor table tennis. Private parking for 6 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a fenced pond in the garden.
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Approached by a private drive, this idyllically peaceful and smartly furnished detached property (pictured on left of photo), enjoys open farmland views. A grade II listed converted hunting lodge situated in what used to be the grounds of Rufford Abbey, which is a short drive, under 1 mile, or twenty-minute walk away, accessible via the private road that runs past the cottage. The property mixes original features with contemporary furniture and all the facilities you would expect from a luxury holiday cottage, including a 6 - 7 person hydrotherapy hot tub in the secluded private courtyard. Within 5 miles there are many visitor attractions including Go Ape, Adrenalin Jungle, Sherwood Pines, quad-biking, go-karting, Sherwood Forest and Country Park (home to the Major Oak), Clumber Park, White Post Farm and Wheelgate Theme Park. An excellent location for keen cyclists. Newark 10 miles, Nottingham 17 miles, Lincoln 35 miles. Golf 0.5 miles. Riding and fishing 2 miles. Shops, pubs, restaurants and takeaways 1.5 miles.
Ground floor: Living room. Dining room. Kitchen with breakfast area. 1 double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Separate toilet. First floor: 4 bedrooms: 2 double, 2 twin. Bathroom with 6ft double-ended Jacuzzi bath, shower cubicle and toilet. Shower room with walk-in shower and toilet.
Woodburner in living room (initial fuel included). Oil central heating and electricity included (£50per week, £30 per short break October-April). Bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. High chair. Satellite TV (basic package). Freeview TV. DVDs. Playstation 2. CD. Microwave. Washing machine. Tumble dryer. Dishwasher. Freezer. Wi-Fi. Enclosed garden with courtyard and furniture. Ample parking. Hot tub. No smoking.
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1Division of Applied Cachexia Research, Center for Cardiovascular Research, Charité Campus Mitte, Berlin, Germany and Division of Cardiology, Department of internal Medicine, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan
2Division of Applied Cachexia Research, Center for Cardiovascular Research, Charité Campus Mitte, Berlin, Germany
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4Division of Applied Cachexia Research, Department of Cardiology, Charité Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Berlin, Germany and Department of Clinical Cardiology, National Lung and Heart Institute, Imperial College, London, UK
Citation Information: Clinical Chemical Laboratory Medicine. Volume 45, Issue 10, Pages 1259–1267, ISSN (Online) 14374331, ISSN (Print) 14346621, DOI: 10.1515/CCLM.2007.274, October 2007
Publication History
- Received:
- 2007-01-13
- Accepted:
- 2007-06-01
- Published Online:
- 2007-10-10
In recent years, biomarkers have been recognized as important tools for diagnosis, risk stratification, and therapeutic decision-making in cardiovascular diseases. Currently, the clinical potential of several natriuretic peptides is under scientific investigation. The well-known counter-regulatory hormones are atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP), dendroaspis natriuretic peptide (DNP) and urodilatin, which play an important role in the homeostasis of body fluid volume. ANP and BNP have already been demonstrated to have diagnostic usefulness in a great number of studies, which have progressed from bench to bedside. This article summarizes existing data on ANP and related peptides in cardiovascular and other disorders, and outlines the potential clinical usefulness of these markers.
Clin Chem Lab Med 2007;45:1259–67.
Keywords: acute coronary syndrome; atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP); brain natriuretic peptide (BNP); C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP); dendroaspis natriuretic peptide (DNP); heart failure; renal failure
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