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Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

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[ - ] might be a silly q but never been pg before: ok to do situps/crunches in 1st trimester? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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Totally not a silly question. Sit ups are generally not recommended, however it is important to strengthen your core (ab and back muscles) as it will minimize pregnancy related discomfort. Check with a trainer on the appropriate exercises for doing so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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i would actually ask your dr instead of a trainer just to be sure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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sit ups and crunches are actually fine for as long as they are comfortable... Check with your doctor, not a trainer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:04 AM Flag
[ - ] I don't understand people who don't want children. It's such an alien concept to me. What is it about kids that these people don't want? The responsibility? Not a flame at all. I guess it's better to not have children if you don't want it, but I just don't understand it. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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So basically, you don't understand people who want something different from you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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get out of your little box, mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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very small minded [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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Really? You can't think of one reason? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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Because they have other things they want to do with their lives, maybe. I love my children, but they are a HUGE suck on my time and energy. By the time they become more independent, I'll be SO OLD. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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responsibility, lack of freedom, financial commitment. to name a few. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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Ummmmm. do you get it yet? alot of replies here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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DH and I did not want kids for years. Not sure if we ever wanted them. (changed our minds) We travelled extensively, went out after work without a care in the world, met friends at a moment's notice. How could you not see the joy in that? I love my children and have a wonderful life but also can see how a life without children can be very fulfilling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:15 AM Flag
[ - ] My aunt is so mean. My mom asked my aunt (they are sisters) if they could talk about planning a 90th bday party for their mom. My aunt said she had already planned a brunch at her friend's house. She did not know if my mom could make it. We all live in diff cities, so would take coordination. Anyway, sisters can be so mean to each other! 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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Do you not have a sister? If you did, this might not be such a revelation for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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np: My sister and I are never mean to eachother. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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(a) I find that hard to believe. (b) You are an exception if that is true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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I guess we are an exception then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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nnp: Only if you get her to sign in and agree. (At this point you are not that different than most sisters...) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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np: do you find everything that is beyond your personal experience hard to believe? I have 4 sisters. Only one of them is mean; the rest of us try to make each other's lives easier/better, not worse [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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another NP: my sister and I are not mean to each other and never have been, but we're 10 years apart in age, so perhaps that has to do with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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why is that mean? i dont get it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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me neither [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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NP: She scheduled the party but didn't invite the sister. The least she could have done was invite her. Better would have been to include her in the plans. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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OP: exactly. Instead my aunt was like: well, I already did soemthing w/o you. If you can come (like any other non-related guest), by all means, stop by. Treating my mom like an outsider. Not like the DAUGHTER of the guest of honor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:53 AM Flag
[ - ] midtown moms- where can I get Haviannas flip flops? tia 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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shoe box [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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uh oh. where is that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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35 and 3rd [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:15 AM Flag
[ - ] Gift ideas for PSD and teachers besides flowers/chocolate. My family has been in preschool forever, it seems, and I want to do something special. Also gift ideas for older kid's teachers appreciated. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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why not gift cards? unless you know the teachers well enough to get something individualized, i think a gift can be risky. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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After ten years, I know them well! I just don't have great ideas. I was thinking flowers/chocolates, but now want something more interesting. I lack imagination! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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well, then what would they like? spa day, partuicualr books, tickets to something? dont' get a chotchke [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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The teachers don't want some little gift from you. They have a closet full of trinkets at home already. Give a gift card or restaurant gift certificate if you want to do something special. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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my mom is a preschool teacher and she has more mugs than she knows what to do with - gift cards, movie tix, american express gift cards are nice because they can use them anywhere [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 12:32 PM Flag
[ - ] any websites that sell chanel ballet flats? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.03.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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saks, neiman marcus or bergdorf? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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I don't think so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:18 AM Flag
[ - ] Why are beets good for you? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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The usual reason vegetables are good for you. It probably has a high concentration of one of the major vitamins. Anyway, they're tasty, and there's a bonus surprise a day or so later. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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generally veggies with deep colors are rich in anti-oxidants. its a rough rule of thumb, of course [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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beet-colored poop is the bonus surprise? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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always freaks me out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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Eating them helps protect against heart disease, birth defects and certain cancers, especially colon cancer. They have tons of folate, thus are great for pregnant women. I love them in salads with orange, goat, feta or blue cheese, and nuts like walnuts. Yum. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:35 AM Flag
[ - ] NYC wedding- what is the normal amount of cash to give? tia 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 06.03.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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150 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:03 AM Flag
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thats really not enought [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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200-250 for 2 people [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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$150 for acquantance, $200-250 for close friend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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ok. thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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How many times are you going to post this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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what do you care- you are bored enough to respond. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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OP here- 1st time actually. is this a popular quest. today? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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yes, like half an hour ago [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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300 a couple [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:11 AM Flag
[ - ] Bride from midwest, bridegroom from south. Wedding in NYC. Okay to give cash? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.03.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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Worst case scenario is what? They think you're tacky? No matter how many people tell me that GIVING cash is tacky, I have NEVER EVER once heard a couple complain about "all those tacky cash gifts" whereas I hear about LOTS of tacky vases, dishes, plates, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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I thought it was tacky, but I could hardly complain. Registry gifts can be exchanged for cash. Just saying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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do they live in nyc now? If so, yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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bride from south (me), bridegroom from midwest, wedding in NYC: we got cash from dh's family and friends and gifts from mine. it was fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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Thanks! Cash it is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:22 AM Flag
[ - ] Need a boys name....was sure i was having a girl, and just decided to find out and it is a boy....i like traditional names like Alex, Charlie, etc. MIL is suggesting "religious" names. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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So you are opposed to David, Samuel, John, Mark and Luke? Cuz those are "religious" names too, you know. P.S. Both Alex and Charlie are nns, not names you should put on the birth certificate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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i don;t like names that are sterotypical jewish names. there- i said it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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well, what i consider traditional: John, Daniel, Edward, William, Michael, Samuel [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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Henry, Joey (Joseph), Max (Maxwell), Steven, Howard [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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we have FOUR henry's in our little gym class - out of only around 20 kids... if that sort of thing bothers you.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:18 AM Flag
[ - ] What do stamps cost now? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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www.usps.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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42 cents [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:23 AM Flag
[ - ] What do stamps cost now? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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42 cents [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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