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[ - ] my 3 yo constantly cries for attention when my 5yo is around. 5 yo is very chatty and many times answers for the 3yo. how do i deal? i have asked the 5yo to wait whenever i speak with the 3 yo but that does not seem to work. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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This is called sibling dynamics [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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and how do i deal? my biggest goal is for them to grow up loving and respecting each other [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:18 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone have a dermatologist recommendation on the Upper East Side? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.10.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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cosmetic or practical [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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practical please [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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My GP just recommended Dr. Heftler and Dr. Buscemi. I haven't gone to either yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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Dr. Peter Halperin...E. 61st. I love him., [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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Is his daughter's name Julie? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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I have no idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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dr. moy 935-7700 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:08 AM Flag
[ - ] What would you think of a woman who was getting her P. I license? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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Nancy Drew, girl detective? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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i told a guy that iam dating this and he laughed. Do you think men are threatened by this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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PIs make me think of TV shows--I know it is a real job, but it sounds like you should wear a trenchcoat and have a name like Pepper or Moxie. Maybe he though you were kidding [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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I know, lol. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:51 AM Flag
[ - ] Where can I get swimshoes for my 19 month old? No luck at BRU in Union Sq, TRU in Times Sq, or Buy Buy Baby. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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Stride Rite UES [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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The Children's Tore carries them.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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^^store [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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^^Right, children's place is what I meant all along. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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Target had them last week, maybe Payless? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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children's place [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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op:Good ideas - thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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i got them at payless - very good believe it or not [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:06 AM Flag
[ - ] My dd is 10mos old and seeing all of the school lottery stuff is already freaking me out. What exactly do they test these 3 year olds on? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.10.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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It's 4 year olds who are tested for the most part. And there are 3 different tests - OLSAT/Bracken for public G&T; ERB for private schools; SB for Hunter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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Are they testing reading and writing, etc? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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Oh no - not at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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Don't let the SB scare you; you can't prep for it beyond great exposure to enriching life experiences for your child. If you're here in ny and get out a lot, there's little chance your child won't accumulate a great fund of experiential knowledge. When the time comes, make sure they're well rested, fed, as relaxed as possible and [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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you know what, tesing 4 yos is scary and unpredictable and you can be a great, cool, nyc parents with a bright kids, and that kid can get a score (on sb or erb) that eliminates lots of appropriate options. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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so true... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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no tests for general public school admission btw [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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If you can afford it, go private. Of course, there's no guarantee, but it's one more set of potential options. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:20 AM Flag
[ - ] Please don't make me go outside to do pickup. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.10.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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why has NASA wasted all that money on space shuttles, when we really need teleporters? I want to punch some numbers into my microwave, and have dd beamed those 15 blocks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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Well, get on it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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so far the duct tape and tin foil haven't worked. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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have an asian child and she'll solve the problem for you in her high school science project(just kidding) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:42 AM Flag
[ - ] Did anyone read NYT article on giving up on fertility treatments? I think a couple of my childless friends fall into this category and it must be hard. On the other hand, they didn't really give adoption a chance, it seems. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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maybe they didn't WANT to give adoption a chance. for many people it isn't an alternative they are interested in, and that's okay... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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I haven't read the article, but my best friend struggled a long time with the decision to stop trying. it's hard to give up the dream of a biological child. they adopted, and are very happy, but it was a tough road to get there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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if you listen to the interviews, they sound pretty sad. It's a depressing article IMO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:43 AM Flag
[ - ] 14 month old son STILL. DOESN'T. WALK. Its driving me nuts, b/c he just wants to get down and explore but b/c he can't walk, I can't really let him in a lot of places. Any thing I can do to help him along? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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leave him alone, he'll get it. 14 months is not late for walking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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oh, i'm not worried about it, i just can't take it anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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Mine was almost 18 monts before he walked. Very frustrating. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:41 AM Flag
[ - ] Do you think Private school parents tend to be more protective (ie driving kids to school 6 blocks, not having kids take the school bus, hovering at drop off, etc) or is it just my small sample distortig my views 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.10.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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a bit of both [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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^^^Meaning they are more protective, but not as much as I think? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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sorry, meaning yes some are really protective, or can't fathom the use of plebian public transportation, and it is also the people you know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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Yes - especially private school parents who have excellent public school options. Choosing public schools requires a certain tolerance for adventure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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OP: lol at your phrase. I have a pretty high tolerance for adventure, btu couldn't do it for the kids education...some times I feel like a fish out of water though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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I think that part of the reason behind sending kids to private school, esp among the wealthier segment, is to keep them in a certain bubble, keep them away from the hoi polloi, so to speak. Same goes for the parents' own lives. But if you had the convenience of a driver, wouldn't you use it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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I wouldn't have a driver take my kid 6 blocks to school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:00 AM Flag
[ - ] I just came across an interesting site about the wealthiest neighborhoods NOT zipcodes in the country - www.higley1000.com. In the top 100, two neighboorhoods in Mamaroneck Village (Orienta and Shore Acres on the water), one in White Plains (the Ridgewood Country Club area), two in Harrison (Purchase and Westchester Country Club area), four in Scarsdale and the Old Edgemont/Coltswolds neighboorhood in Town of Greenburgh, Hewletts Bay Park in Long island and Mid-town Manhattan made the list. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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^^There were also 6 neighborhoods in Greenwich,CT, 2 in Millburn, NJ (incl. Short Hills), 1 in Summit, NJ and 1 in Ridgewood, NJ on the list. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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great. now I know where to start my burglary spree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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op: oh oh I didn't think of that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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don't worry, if it's public, it's out there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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op: I didn't think of that, moderator please delete this post!. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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because burglars lurk on UB for tips like this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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^^^ oh I forgot to mention one neighborhood in Bronxville (Bronxville East) was also in the top 100. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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What's the link? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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www.higley1000.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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A lot of the "wealthiest" lists are country clubs/golf courses FWIW. So these are older, retired people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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No not only country clubs and golf courses. The top 1000 list which is a broader list includes lots of other neighbourhoods in NJ, Long Island, Westchester, NYC and CT. Neighborhoods in Weschester include some in Rye (Greenhaven, Manursing Island, Milton Point) Larchmont Manor, Town of Mamaroneck (Larchmont North/Winged Foot Area), Hastings and Irvington (on the Hudson), Pelham, Armonk, Bedford, Pound Ridge, North Castle and so on. In the city it includes Tribeca, UWS, UES,Sutton Place, Beekman Place, Brooklyn Heights, Fieldston in the Bronx, Neponsit in Queens and so on..............mostly regular neighboorhoods. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:17 AM Flag
[ - ] Any ideas for birthday party for 5-yo girl? She loves mermaids. We live NYC WEst side downtown-ish and have already done NYKids Club and Appleseeds. Chelsea Piers? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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let's dress up on east 84th [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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can you rent pool time there, or at the Y or a private gym? she could have a mermaid party. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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Love, love Chelsea Piers for this age. Have Little Mermaid invites and dishes. Kids a just alittle young for a pool party [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:32 AM Flag
[ - ] who knows how long we have to accept it???? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.10.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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