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		<title>Join Hump Day $50 Giveaway This Week by Following Us on Twitter!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s my second time to join this giveaway, and I hope to gain lots of Twitter followers! It&#8217;s Wednesday once again and time for our 1-day event through Hump Day $50 Giveaway! The task for today is Twitter Follow and &#8230; <a href="http://www.pensivethoughts.com/2012/02/join-hump-day-50-giveaway-this-week-by-following-us-on-twitter-2.html">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s my second time to join this giveaway, and I hope to gain lots of Twitter followers! </p>
<p><center><a title="Hump Day $50 Giveaway" href="http://www.mytotsexactly.com/hump-day-50-giveaway-for-11-9/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad250/mytotsexactly/Badges/hdgbigcolor.png" alt="Hump Day $50 Giveaway" border="0" /></a></center>It&#8217;s Wednesday once again and time for our 1-day event through Hump Day $50 Giveaway! The task for today is Twitter Follow and for all entries to be available, you need to <span style="text-decoration: underline;">complete the first 3 mandatory tasks before the rest of the entries are enabled</span>. There are a total of 34 entries for a chance to win $50. This is all thanks to our wonderful blog partners and sponsors who continuously support <strong>Hump Day $50 Giveaway</strong> every week.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">NEW</span>: </strong>After entering the mandatory entries, you will be taken to a <em>separate page</em> to follow the 25 other sponsors. Please completely <em><strong>FOLLOW ALL 25 on the separate page to be eligible for the 25 points</strong>. All the sponsors will verify your entry and if you miss to follow one, your 25-point entry will be <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>disqualified</strong></span></em>. After following all 25 entries (link to all the twitter button will be grayed out), come back to the blog page you first entered on to complete the rest of the Rafflecopter task<span style="text-decoration: underline;">s</span>.</p>
<p>You may also want to visit our sponsors to show them some love:</p>
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<p><span id="more-2793"></span>A note: Please join only on one blog. A maximum of <span style="text-decoration: underline;">34 entries</span> will be considered. If you have more than 34 entries, the host reserves the right to <strong>delete duplicate or fraudulent entries</strong>. Also, please use only one name and email address, or Twitter account for quicker validation of entries. On the first mandatory entry, please write <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><em>Pensive Thoughts</em></strong></span> referred you. You must complete the first 3 tasks before the other entries are enabled. Thank you very much and good luck. By filling up the form below, you agree to the Terms and Conditions at the bottom of the form. Contest is open all-day Wednesday, from February 22nd, 12:01am EST to February 22nd,11:59pm EST (February 22nd, 12:01pm Philippine time to February 23rd, 11:59am Philippine time).</p>
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		<title>Flowers for you, Mom!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:23:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nope, my little boy didn’t give me those flowers because (1) he’s too young to order flower delivery online and (2) he didn&#8217;t have money to buy those beautiful flowers. But I’m sure he would love to surprise Mommy with &#8230; <a href="http://www.pensivethoughts.com/2012/02/flowers-for-you-mom.html">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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Nope, my little boy didn’t give me those flowers because (1) he’s too young to order <a href="http://www.ezbloomers.com/">flower delivery</a> online and (2) he didn&#8217;t have money to buy those beautiful flowers. But I’m sure he would love to surprise Mommy with a lovely flower bouquet because he is such a sweet boy. </p>
<p>That photo was taken at 50th Avenue in Robinsons Galleria before Christmas last year. I had my point-and-shoot camera then, the background was perfect, and the little boy gamely posed for this impromptu photo shoot. </p>
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		<title>Unilab Run United 1 2012 Is Happening Soon!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:47:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unilab Run United is back! There will be a RunRio Trilogy this year, starting with Unilab Run United 1 which will happen at the SM Mall of Asia on March 4, 2012. This will be followed by Run United 2 &#8230; <a href="http://www.pensivethoughts.com/2012/02/unilab-run-united-1-2012-is-happening-soon.html">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Unilab Run United is back! There will be a RunRio Trilogy this year, starting with <strong>Unilab Run United 1 </strong>which will happen at the SM Mall of Asia on M<strong>arch 4, 2012</strong>. This will be followed by <strong>Run United 2 on June 17</strong> and R<strong>un United 3 on September 16</strong>. </p>
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The five race categories and their corresponding fees are as follows:<br />
•	Ceelin 500-meter dash for kids aged 5 to 12 years old = Php350<br />
•	3K = Php600<br />
•	Dolfenal 5K = Php700<br />
•	Enervon 10K = Php700<br />
•	Enervon HP 21K = Php900</p>
<p>Online registration is until <strong>February 19</strong>, while in-store registration is until <strong>February 26</strong>. </p>
<p>Registration for Run United 1 is ongoing at the following stores:<br />
•	Riovana at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City and Katipunan, Quezon City<br />
•	Toby’s at SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City<br />
•	The Athlete’s Foot at Robinson’s Galleria, Ortigas, Quezon City. </p>
<p>For online registration, check details at <a href="http://www.runrio.com">www.runrio.com</a>. </p>
<p>For more inquiries, visit <a href="http://www.unilabactivehealth.com">www.unilabactivehealth.com</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UnilabActiveHealth">www.facebook.com/unilabactivehealth</a>. </p>
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		<title>I Can Only Imagine</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:32:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have never seen snow in real life, only in the movies. I have never experienced having a fireplace at home because I live in a country with no winter season. I have also never ridden a motorcycle before. Since &#8230; <a href="http://www.pensivethoughts.com/2012/02/i-can-only-imagine.html">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have never seen snow in real life, only in the movies. I have never experienced having a fireplace at home because I live in a country with no winter season. I have also never ridden a motorcycle before. Since I’ve never been in a snowy place that requires donning warm gear, I guess I’ll never get to experience riding a motorcycle wearing <a href="http://cozywinters.com/heated-clothing/">heated clothing</a>, but who knows? For now, I can only imagine what it’s like to live in a cold country frolicking in the snow, enjoying the comforting warmth of a fireplace, or going on a road trip wrapped in heated motorcycle gear. </p>
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		<title>My Little Speller!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:14:40 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Happiness Is...]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If I can help it, I would prevent my son from eating sweets, like candies and chocolates. That’s because we have a family history of diabetes. These sweet treats are usually not included in my weekly grocery list, but every &#8230; <a href="http://www.pensivethoughts.com/2012/02/my-little-speller.html">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If I can help it, I would prevent my son from eating sweets, like candies and chocolates. That’s because we have a family history of diabetes. These sweet treats are usually not included in my weekly grocery list, but every once in a while, my heart softens and I buy my little boy a few sugary goodies that I give to him in small portions.  One of the things he likes is Ovalteenies. According to Wikipedia, “Ovalteenies are round sweets made of compressed Ovaltine.” </p>
<p>A few days ago, he asked for Ovalteenies, but before he could open the small packet of Ovalteenies, he noticed something odd, and he quickly showed it to me. </p>
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Justin: Mommy, did they make a mistake? </p>
<p>Mommy: What mistake, son?</p>
<p>Justin: Here, Mommy (showing me the back portion of the Ovalteenie packet containing a trivia). Look at this word, Mommy. It’s spelled M-A-O-D-E. </p>
<p>Mommy: Oh, yes, Justin, you’re right! That should be spelled “M-A-D-E.”</p>
<p>At 5 years old, my son can already spell simple words, and he was quick to notice the misspelling in the Ovalteenie packet. This simply shows that he’s learning more and more each day and that he’s applying what he’s learning in school and at home. That makes me a happy mom! </p>
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		<title>Join Hump Day $50 Giveaway!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:01:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s my first time to join this giveaway, and I’m so excited! Thanks to the 27 wonderful bloggers listed below, it&#8217;s time for Hump Day $50 Giveaway once again. This week&#8217;s task is for Facebook Page likes which is super &#8230; <a href="http://www.pensivethoughts.com/2012/02/join-hump-day-50-giveaway.html">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s my first time to join this giveaway, and I’m so excited! </p>
<p><center><a title="Hump Day $50 Giveaway" href="http://www.mytotsexactly.com/?s=Hump+Day+50+Giveaway" target="_blank"><img src="http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad250/mytotsexactly/Badges/hdgbigcolor.png" alt="Hump Day $50 Giveaway" border="0"/></a></center><br />
Thanks to the 27 wonderful bloggers listed below, it&#8217;s time for Hump Day $50 Giveaway once again. This week&#8217;s task is for Facebook Page likes which is super easy to do. Feel free to visit all the wonderful blogs below once you&#8217;re done entering the giveaway. You can log on to Rafflecopter via your Facebook account, or your name and email (just make sure you&#8217;re Facebook is opened so you can easily like the pages).</p>
<p>Once you&#8217;ve liked the page (Like button turns gray), <strong>leave your Facebook Profile Name</strong> (not a Business/Blog Page) on the space provided for Extra Info after doing the task so we can verify your entry.  It would be best if you enable us to see the pages that you liked in your info tab so we can announce the winner ASAP.</p>
<p><center><a href="http://www.mytotsexactly.com" target="_blank">My Tots Exactly</a> | <a href="http://www.frugalexperiments.com" target="_blank">Frugal Experiments</a> | <a href="http://www.levyousa.com/" target="_blank">LEVYousa</a> | Drama Queen | <a href="http://sweetkeanna.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Life of A Big Sister</a> | <a href="http://earthfriendlymomma.com" target="_blank">Earth Friendly Momma</a> | <a href="http://www.travellingmomma.com" target="_blank">Travelling Momma</a> | <a href="http://mommawannabe.com/" target="_blank">Momma Finally</a> | <a href="http://www.mygreenlivingideas.com" target="_blank">My Green Living Ideas</a> | Health is Wealth | <a href="http://momonlinemag.info/" target="_blank">Mom Online Mag</a> | <a href="http://advocatingbreastfeeding.com/" target="_blank">Advocating Breastfeeding</a> | <a href="http://wraptoloseincheswithjolene.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Wrap Inches Away with Renee</a> | <a href="http://www.bloggerstech.com/" target="_blank">Bloggers Tech</a> | <a href="http://www.couponqueenoftexas.com/" target="_blank">Coupon Queen of Texas</a> | <a href="http://wrapitwithkelli.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Wrap it with Kelli</a> | <a href="https://loseincheswrapping.myitworks.com/Home" target="_blank">wrap with ann it works</a> | <a href="http://www.pensivethoughts.com" target="_blank">Pensive Thoughts</a> | <a href="http://www.delightmyappetite.com" target="_blank">Delight My Appetite</a> | <a href="http://www.foodiesgalore.info" target="_blank">Foodies Galore</a> | <a href="http://fabuliciousdiva.com" target="_blank">Fabulicious Diva</a> | <a href="http://www.travelunravels.com" target="_blank">Travel Unravels</a> | <a href="http://www.mytummycalls.com" target="_blank">My Tummy Calls</a> | <a href="http://thebloggerhub.info" target="_blank">The Blogger Hub</a> | <a href="http://www.diaryofane.com" target="_blank">Life According to Me</a> | <a href="http://www.myonlinejournies.com/" target="_blank">My Online Journeys</a> | <a href="http://www.mommantics.com/" target="_blank">A Positive Standpoint</a> | <a href="http://nshimaservings.com/" target="_blank">Nshima Servings</a></center></p>
<p><span id="more-2753"></span>A note: Please join only on one blog/page PER GROUP. A maximum of <span style="text-decoration: underline;">32 entries</span> will be considered. If you have more than 32 entries, the host reserves the right to <strong>delete duplicate or fraudulent entries</strong>. Also, please use only one name and email address, or Facebook account for quicker validation of entries.</p>
<p>On the first mandatory entry, please write <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><em>Pensive Thoughts</em></strong></span> referred you. You must complete the first 2 tasks before the others are enabled.</p>
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		<title>Great Brazilian Madness at Glorietta Activity Center!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:36:39 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Glorietta Activity Center]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Good news to all Ipanema, Grendha, Rider and Ipanema Gisele Bundchen lovers like me! You can avail of a Buy 1 Take 1 Promo and up to 60% discount on these cool and fashionable Brazilian footwear brands this week. The &#8230; <a href="http://www.pensivethoughts.com/2012/02/great-brazilian-madness-at-glorietta-activity-center.html">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Good news to all Ipanema, Grendha, Rider and Ipanema Gisele Bundchen lovers like me! You can avail of a <strong>Buy 1 Take 1 Promo</strong> and up to <strong>60% discount</strong> on these cool and fashionable Brazilian footwear brands this week. The <strong>Great Brazilian Madness</strong> will be held today until Thursday, <strong>February 13 to 16, 2012</strong> from 10am to 9pm at the <strong>Glorietta Activity Center</strong>. Hurry! Limited Collection only! </p>
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		<title>I Need to Spruce Up My Wardrobe</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:04:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’ve been working from home since middle of the year 2008. As a WAHM or work-at-home mom, I don’t need to wear office clothes when I report for my shift. During weekdays, I need to drop off my son at &#8230; <a href="http://www.pensivethoughts.com/2012/02/i-need-to-spruce-up-my-wardrobe.html">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I’ve been working from home since middle of the year 2008. As a WAHM or work-at-home mom, I don’t need to wear office clothes when I report for my shift. During weekdays, I need to drop off my son at school before I work, and because my son’s school is very near our place, I usually just wear shirt and jeans when performing this motherly duty. </p>
<p>So yes, there’s really not much fuss about what I’m going to wear when I leave the house, and that works for me, well, most of the time. That’s because I attend gatherings every once in a while, and this is where I need to wear a different set of clothes than the ones I’m accustomed to wearing the entire week.</p>
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<center><em>Photo taken from <a href="http://www.joebrowns.co.uk/sp+Womens-Dresses-Tunics-Passionately-Perfect-Dress+LD292">Joe Browns’ website</em></a></center><br />
This is where my problem begins. When I open my closet, all I see are ordinary clothes. I don’t have outfits for special occasions, such as weddings, cocktail parties or formal product launches. Sometimes, I make do with what I have, but oftentimes, I have to go to the nearest shopping center to buy something presentable and appropriate for the occasion. </p>
<p>I think it’s about time I spruce up my wardrobe. I need to stock up on nice tops, skirts and dresses. I found interesting items on <a href="http://www.joebrowns.co.uk/">http://joebrowns.co.uk/</a>, and I’m going back there again to finalize my shopping cart. If I had done this a long time ago, it would have saved me a lot of headaches! </p>
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		<title>Happy Birthday, Mommy!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:24:17 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Birthday Gift]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A few days before my birthday, my 5-year-old son already gave me a birthday card that he himself made. Birthday card for Mommy (front) Birthday card for Mommy (back) On my birthday, January 31, he gave me two of his &#8230; <a href="http://www.pensivethoughts.com/2012/02/happy-birthday-mommy.html">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A few days before my birthday, my 5-year-old son already gave me a birthday card that he himself made. </p>
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<center><em>Birthday card for Mommy (front)</em></center></p>
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<center><em>Birthday card for Mommy (back)</em></center><br />
On my birthday, January 31, he gave me two of his piggy banks that were almost full. He usually saves money to buy toys that he wants, but because it’s my birthday, he gave me these piggy banks instead. </p>
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<center><em>The little boy’s piggy banks with money inside, his birthday gifts to me</em></center><br />
This was our conversation that day:</p>
<p>Justin: Happy birthday, Mommy! These are my gifts for you (handing me his two piggy banks). </p>
<p>Mommy: Thank you, Justin! But why are you giving me these? I thought you’re using the money inside these piggy banks to buy toys?</p>
<p>Justin: It’s okay, Mommy.  I’ll just buy toys after graduation. The money inside those piggy banks is yours. </p>
<p>Mommy: But why, baby? Did I ask for money? </p>
<p>Justin: I’m giving you my money because I heard you say the other day: “Lord, I want lots of money on my birthday!”</p>
<p>Indeed, I said that, and my son remembered! LOL! While I have no intention of getting the money from his piggy banks, I accepted those piggy banks to show him my appreciation. My little boy’s sweet gesture really made my birthday special and yes, happy! </p>
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		<title>Join Pensive Thoughts&#8217; Rashfree Giveaway!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:09:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is your baby constantly suffering from diaper rash? Do your kids have skin irritations every now and then? Does anyone in your family have sensitive skin like me and my son and needs protection from irritants? Do you want to &#8230; <a href="http://www.pensivethoughts.com/2012/02/join-pensive-thoughts-rashfree-giveaway.html">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is your baby constantly suffering from diaper rash? Do your kids have skin irritations every now and then? Does anyone in your family have sensitive skin like me and my son and needs protection from irritants? Do you want to relieve your family’s skin problems but find the cost of medications very expensive?  </p>
<p>Now, you can become rash-free without spending too much. All you need is Rashfree ointment. <strong>Rashfree™</strong> contains zinc oxide, a skin protectant that soothes the skin and prevents it from coming into direct contact with external irritants. Zinc oxide also promotes normal skin healing process.  Rashfree prevents and treats diaper rash and also promotes healing of minor skin irritations, non-infected wounds and burns, abrasions, cuts, chafed skin and sunburn. Find out how my son became rash-free <a href="http://www.pensivethoughts.com/2012/01/how-my-son-became-rash-free.html"><strong>here</strong></a>. </p>
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Now, here’s good news! One lucky reader of Pensive Thoughts will get to win 5 tubes of Rashfree ointment from <strong>Unilab</strong>, which cost Php750.00. All you need to do is:</p>
<p>1)	Like Pensive Thoughts on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pensive-Thoughts/171205536255179">HERE</a>.<br />
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3)	Tag Pensive Thoughts by sharing this post on your FB wall: <em><strong>Win 5 tubes of Rashfree ointment from Pensive Thoughts!</strong></em><br />
Note: Please tag properly by typing “@” before Pensive Thoughts.<br />
4)	Leave a comment on this post with the following details: your complete name, email address, Twitter name, FB name and link to your FB post. </p>
<p>•	Only one comment per reader will be counted.<br />
•	Contest starts now and ends on February 22, 2012, 11:59pm, Philippine time.<br />
•	One winner will be chosen via random.org and will be announced in this blog on February 29, 2012.<br />
•	The winner will be notified by email.<br />
•	This contest is open to Philippine residents only.<br />
•	Unilab will take care of shipping the prizes to the winners. </p>
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