tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1128765655894615232024-03-05T15:12:46.522-08:00Chris Kerr JewelryMusings by a middle-aged, jewelry-making, Christian mom and wife...Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563162014346232631noreply@blogger.comBlogger379125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112876565589461523.post-91367569023512624072015-11-23T12:27:00.000-08:002015-11-23T12:27:44.618-08:00Doodle Sun Love Pendant~~a bit of bench time!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Had a bit of selfish and lovely bench time last Friday. How fun! Bent over, sawing, hammering, the hands remembering the skills to take sheet brass and copper and fashion a funny little pendant for myself. It's been forever.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year has been a life-changer. We now have five grandchildren: age 8, 2, 20 months, 18 months and 5 months with another baby boy in a few weeks. What an overwhelming blessing! Every minute with them, in person or on Skype or Facebook, is a privilege of joy covering my "mature person" tiredness. <grin></grin></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My Dad passed away suddenly July 5. He was 80 and blessedly didn't have to suffer for a long time. We never had a good relationship, but I am grateful to him for the example of hard work and duty. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are left with Mom. Mom is fading mentally and still lives by herself for now. It is so very hard for me to witness her diminishment. Since I am the child who lives the closest, I see her frequently and my husband and I help her in every way we can. My wonderful siblings travel here when they can. For that I am so grateful!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> My husband and I both still have our "day jobs" and do not want to give up grandchildren time. So we balance it all as best we can, which frequently leaves us so burnt out we must fall into each other's arms with exhausted chuckles. We pray. We thank God for what we have and ask for strength for what we must do. Sometimes I just cry, then wipe my eyes and get over it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't know if I will get back to the bench this year. I don't know what the future will allow. I do know that I will do my best to follow Christ, loving God with all my heart, soul, strength and mind. And I will strive to love others as I love myself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So I send love and the wish of Shalom to you all~~my precious readers. </span></div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563162014346232631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112876565589461523.post-46468313695728882422014-11-15T20:34:00.001-08:002014-11-15T20:34:05.942-08:00Working on Christmas Ornaments<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Every year I make ornaments for my family. Just finished the prototype for this year's model. Kinda like a steampunk angel, y'think? I have to make at least 20 of these...I'd better get moving!</span></div>
Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563162014346232631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112876565589461523.post-18780137858697096032014-08-24T17:09:00.000-07:002014-08-24T17:09:03.397-07:00Earthquake!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Earthquake this morning! A town near us, American Canyon, was hit by a 6.1 quake this morning at 3:20 AM. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I almost slept through it! I was deep, super deep asleep and I woke to my husband shaking me awake. Then I noticed that the <i>bed</i> was shaking wildly. It went on for a while, and when it was done, the dogs were barking and the kitty wanted me to feed her. Stress, y'know.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Vallejo was pretty lucky. Windows smashed in businesses, and chimneys falling in the old houses, but no major tragedies. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I fell back asleep after an hour. Just an earthquake. No big. :-)</span></div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563162014346232631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112876565589461523.post-66681729949766776822014-08-17T19:13:00.001-07:002014-08-17T19:13:42.693-07:00WIP Cross earrings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I kept busy this weekend. Bit by bit at the bench. Measure, cut, smooth, hole punch, stamp, rivet, make earwires. I will still add dangles and play a bit more. It does feel satisfying to create!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">August 17th!!! What!!! This summer is flying past. Kids are starting school. The Pleasanton, CA Scottish Games are ramping up. My DH volunteers a whole week to set up and take down. A big family deal every year. In 1996, when we were dating, he took me to my first one. The kilts, clothes, music, vendor booths are a fun tradition. Labor Day weekend. Come by, OK?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Just inundated with grands~~What a blessing to enjoy our little ones. Here we are at a wedding for one of the girls. See how dashing my hubby looks? Kilts, gotta love 'em.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We are so busy with family, work and life....I must try to stop by here and post more often. Where can I purchase more energy? lol~</span></div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563162014346232631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112876565589461523.post-83563633465852589702014-02-08T21:25:00.003-08:002014-02-08T21:27:04.840-08:00Charm Cross Earrings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563162014346232631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112876565589461523.post-48742406362925347312014-01-11T19:52:00.000-08:002014-01-11T19:52:04.873-08:00Playdate with Catherine!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Last Wednesday, I had the funnest best day! I got to spend the day with <a href="http://happydayart.typepad.com/">Catherine Witherell</a> at her beeeeaaaautiful studio. I forgot to take any pictures because I was having too much fun looking at all of her treasures, her projects, books, tools, amazingly organized areas, her dogs AND her "rock and roll bathroom"! ( very cool)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It was kinda like soul vitamins for the artist in me....SO FUN! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The winner of the "Gratitude" bracelet is Pebbles Wireman! Fair and square~~I wrote down all the names on my pads. Snipped them apart, put them into my 1970's Corningware bowl. Then I stirred them around, closed my eyes and drew. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Thank you thank you thank you all for playing! How fun to hear such lovely comments here and on FaceBook. You've blessed me so much~~Wish I had bracelets for you all!</span></div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563162014346232631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112876565589461523.post-17739169981152198452013-12-21T07:04:00.000-08:002013-12-21T07:04:26.575-08:00Gratitude Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I will draw the winning name Friday, December 27th at 7:00 PM my time ( Pacific Standard Time). I'm going to do it the old-fashioned way and write each person's name on a piece of paper, load them into a hat and draw. Everyone gets an equal chance. 4-H girl's honor! (hehe)</span></div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563162014346232631noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112876565589461523.post-47557887547959211992013-12-15T16:43:00.000-08:002013-12-15T16:43:10.025-08:00Reverent Cross Earrings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I sawed the crosses out a couple of months ago, and set them aside on my bench. Other projects, life, etc. kept getting in the way, and they kept calling to me to <i>finish </i>them already...lol! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">BUSY great time in the Kerr household. New grandson Logan:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">That's my son, the father of my little grandson. His wife is a wonderful gal and a great mommy. Logan was born on Thanksgiving and is growing sooooo fast. He's also quite mellow, which is an experience for me, as both of my babies were colic-y. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I've been privileged to change two of his messy diapers...my DH always bows out quickly when that happens~hahahaa! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Our goddaughter is due with a little girl baby in March and my husband's eldest daughter is having a little boy in May. Population explosion! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">May your week be filled with blessings and remembrances of Advent, the time of waiting for our Savior's birth! And is anyone else amazed at how fast 2013 has sped by? </span></div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563162014346232631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112876565589461523.post-70112776707935155582013-11-24T14:51:00.002-08:002013-11-24T14:51:29.548-08:00For Pilar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm alive. Truly. Just busy! And I'd LOVE an energy transplant. I wish I could have 1/4 the energy of a 5-year-old. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Made these earrings for my daughter's MIL. They are on the way to Spain right now. Brass, nickel, ametrine and citrine. It's all good~</span></div>
Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563162014346232631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112876565589461523.post-9728540332708443192013-10-21T09:17:00.000-07:002013-10-21T09:17:03.479-07:00Charmita Class Yesterday!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We picked out our beads and crystals, and cut into the copper sheet to fit our bead choice. I disclosed that I have bled on my projects more than once and encouraged them to avoid doing the same! Stamping=pounding=need for earplugs and safety glasses were available for all. Hole punching, applying patina (stinky!) and the correct way to open jump rings were all practiced. A wonderful time!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">May your week sail by to the weekend. I wish you all joy~</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I set the packet on a shelf in my studio area and there they sat. And sat. They wanted to be altered, I could tell, but how?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Finally, I grabbed a couple and started goofing around with them. Pounding, stamping, wiring, antiquing and metal leafing. Fun times!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Do you have anything sitting around that nudges you to play and experiment? I bet you do. :-)</span></div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563162014346232631noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112876565589461523.post-13826214951067812752013-09-25T11:22:00.001-07:002013-09-25T11:24:10.747-07:00Scottish Games 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I patinaed it and then colored it in a bit with Gilder's Paste, which was an experience of messiness! lol I can be a bit sloppy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Then, I riveted it to some stamped and hammered nickel. Added a crystal drop, hung it on wire with embellishments and was happy with my new piece~</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We had a fun time. Saw LOTS of vendors and fun items for sale. Exercised lots of self control and bought very little. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Rocked out to the Celtic bands and droning bagpipes. Saw every type of kilt and crazy outfit possible. :-D</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Wonderful time. Another year gone by so fast!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">October getting so close~~may this fall season be full of blessings for you all, my friends. </span></div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563162014346232631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112876565589461523.post-31001725054400389952013-08-28T19:23:00.000-07:002013-08-28T19:23:27.950-07:00Scottish Games Jewelry Bench Bliss<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few years back I purchased a Kerr crest rubber stamp. Two years ago I stamped a bunch of copper and brass and etched some simple pendants. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, I've been playing at the bench ALL DAY. Now I must get in the kitchen, make my lunch for tomorrow's workday, pick out my scrubs & stuff, clean the cat box, wash dishes and shower and get in BED. </span></div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563162014346232631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112876565589461523.post-19658937454911168692013-07-20T21:28:00.000-07:002013-07-20T21:28:16.884-07:00"Relic" Earrings tweaked a bit and LISTED~!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We went shopping for clothes for our almost-six-year-old granddaughter's birthday next week, and we did grocery shopping, returning things, visiting my FAVORITE library, laundry, etc. etc. etc.~ A great day. Just blessed for good health, good life.</span></div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563162014346232631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112876565589461523.post-89723910706421381292013-07-10T04:51:00.002-07:002013-07-10T04:51:28.080-07:00Copper Cross Earrings for Kate's Birthday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">When we return to her house, we sit and pray together. Clasping hands, we pour out our petitions and thanks. That Kate has SUCH a heart for the Lord!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">These copper crosses are LITTLE~I sawed using my magnifying reading glasses on top of my prescription hobby glasses! My neato Crafted Findings tool put the eyelets and rivets in place.</span></div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563162014346232631noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112876565589461523.post-89380279303338167162013-07-06T15:28:00.000-07:002013-07-06T15:28:39.664-07:00I heart PATINA~<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This cross is made of four metals: bronze for the back plate, etched brass on top, silver cradling the peridot, and copper circles under the silver circles riveted all around the edges. I didn't know if Liver of Sulfur patina would do the trick, so I used Stephanie Lee's favorite patina stuff called Novacan Black Patina. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I cleaned the cross with hot water and dish soap, then put on some gloves and brushed on the Novacan. Neutralized it with baking soda and then cleaned it up~I just plain LOVE it...that aged look. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I've had the best hermit-y weekend. My sweet DH is away at my little brother's ranch. He took the dogs, and I'm here with only the kitty to keep me company. It's heaven....I think I needed a break from everything. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Soooo, may your July be a month of summer fun, summer reading, summer renewal. Blessings!</span></div>
Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563162014346232631noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112876565589461523.post-82233124995055932312013-07-04T17:47:00.000-07:002013-07-04T17:47:21.571-07:00"Beloved" Mixed Metals Cold Connected Cross<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563162014346232631noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112876565589461523.post-52277954270332684572013-05-11T05:12:00.001-07:002013-05-11T05:12:40.350-07:00What I'm Wearing Now<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">~Busy with life~</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Blessed to have my life!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This pendant is a bit re-worked. I've added bits and pieces over the years, and now it's done. My personal reminder of Who I follow and to Whom I belong.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">May Mothers Day hold special meanings and fond memories for you!</span></div>
<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563162014346232631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112876565589461523.post-3107937951263695152013-04-19T20:01:00.001-07:002013-04-19T20:01:08.648-07:00Sophia Birthday earrings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My lovely little niece~Birthday earrings! Only 5 more gifts to make for the April Gathering. My siblings and parents and even more relatives with be gathering together in the foothills of Bakersfield for our yearly gathering. I always make earrings for the birthday girls. I'm so far behind!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Must get back to work~</span></div>
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