Arbonne RE9 anti-aging serum: what dry, tired, dehydrated skin needs!

Hello Gorgeous,

Oh it's been a busy day. My apologies for not getting this up early! I am home from Atlanta and re-packing already for the Las Vegas Motor Speedway NHRA event.
Oh so excited.

So that's why this post comes late. I figure better late than never?

I just want to take a quick moment to introduce and maybe remind you of the power of Swiss Skincare. The Arbonne line of skincare is amazing. I received a sample of the RE9 serum in Atlanta and it was a skinsaver as I did not have my normal Murad with me and the weather was much drier than I expected!

Get a sample pack from your local Arbonne distributor! Don't have one? Find one at www.arbonne.com
Try this for a few days and you too will want a full size!

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Sweet Home Arizona!

Hi ya Gorgeous!
I am home from the beautiful and exciting Atlanta! I can not describe my level of fatigue and to add to that mix like a cherry on top, I got my blood work tests back today and it's true. My thyroid is off, again!

My doctor recommended changing and upping my dosage of Armor to treat the higher tsh level in my blood.
Seriously?

I just cut my hair and have a new photo to share! I love it long though it was just ravaged by Hashimoto's and thin, brittle, cotton candy like even though for the past 3 months total I have used every hair supplement possible like this Neocell Keratin vitamin and have only heat styled my hair twice in that time!

So new hair, new season and new adventure ahead!

Thanks for being on the journey with me! Below is a "welcome home" video for you!


Products in video:
Murad Advanced Active rAdiance Serum
Murad Professional Eye Lift Firming Treatment
Murad Hydro Dynamic Ultimate Moisture
Pur Air Perfection CC Cushion Foundation
Pur Hydra Fluid Water Serum Foundation
Pur Llip Gloss Stick in Berry Pretty
Pur Voume Vixen 4-in-1 mascara
Pur Double Ego Dual Ended eyeliner in tasmania
Pur Glow Together Gradient Matte Shimmer Bronzer


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How to grow thicker & stronger eye lashes with Hydro Peptide Lash Serum

Hi ya Gorgeous!

Oh home sweet home! How sweet it is! Atlanta was amazing though I am cherishing every moment of my desert home! My dog is happy to see me-but not willing to move from her warm sunny sandy spot!

 So let's meet this new product I'm testing from Hydro Peptide for lashes!

How to heal your hair with Neocell Keratin Hair Volumizer

Hi ya Gorgeous,
Happy Saturday to you  from Arizona!
Woo hoo! Atlanta was awesome though there is no better feeling than being at home and in your own bed!

 So I have been on a "no heat" hair care for the past two months and have only used the hair dryer twice and tested my mini straightener from Bed Head twice to be able to write on it.

I have to say that using a supplement to help grow and strengthen my hair has been really helpful. I'm noticing new tufts of hair growing along my hairline and the over all shaft of the hair is in better condition.

For the past week I have been using the Keratin Hair Volumizer supplement from Neocell.

Key Ingredients:
Cynatine HNS Solubilized Keratin: The ability to convert natural keratin into a functional form that is bio-available to the body is a recent advancement. Cynatine HNS® is solubilized enabling it to be both bioactive and bioavailable in the body, which allows it to bind with hair. Cynatine HNS® has been clinically proven to reduce hair loss from washing, improve hair strength and improve the brightness and luster of hair.*

Hydrolyzed Super Collagen: Hydrolyzed Super Collagen™ is a structural component of hair, skin and nail health. Super Collagen™ is a rich source of glycine, proline, alanine and hydroxyproline, which are the main constituents of collagen in the hair. Research suggests that collagen supplementation stimulates fibroblasts at the hair root, resulting in increased diameter of the hair shaft. NeoCell's pharmaceutical grade Super Collagen™ is enzymatically hydrolyzed, providing a collagen amino acid ratio with low molecular weight for maximum bioavailability.*
Amla Extract: Amla, or Indian Gooseberry, has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine for its anti-aging properties. Amla provides high concentrations of Vitamin C and and has been revered for being a powerful antioxidant.*
Vitamin C: Vitamin C is an antioxidant that is an important part of optimal collagen formation.*
It's available at Walgreen's, CVS, Vitamin Shoppe and Amazon!

To learn more about Neocell and what else they have to offer, please visit:
http://www.neocell.com/products-keratin-hair-vol.php

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Resurrection Sunday: He is Risen! Happy Easter!

Hi ya Gorgeous!
Today, is Sunday. Though it's not just any Sunday, it's Resurrection Sunday. Easter Sunday.

Some may believe along side me, that today represents the resurrection of Jesus Christ and for other's it's nust another day.

Though I encourage you, even if you do not believe in the same faith as I do, today can be a day for you to claim and pull on the power of a resurrection.

If you need something that has died in your life to come back to you, such as a resurrection of dreams that have gone to the way side, or friendships that may have gone awry and you want to call back to fruitfulness, today s the day to believe for a miracle in your life.

I totally believe that it is possible for the dreams of yesteryear, those that never quite birthed into reality from eight to ten years ago, can come back to life, today. Just ask!

Happy Easter to you! Happy Resurrection Sunday to you!

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90's Retro Inspired Double Top Knots by Celebrity Hairstylist Laurie Heaps

Hi ya Gorgeous!
Happy Saturday!  Today, I have a spunky hairstyle to help you style your spring break hair from a plain pony tail to something a bit more "up" and fun!

Photo for Release. Credit: REX Shutterstock

 

To achieve Rowan Blanchard's 90's retro inspired double topknots created by celebrity hairstylist Laurie Heaps:

1. Use White Sands Liquid Texture Medium Thermal Spray on damp hair for shine and hold and roughly blow dry hair.

 

"This is my go to product for hold and shine," says Laurie.

 

Tip: White Sands Liquid Texture Medium allows the brush to glide through hair without catching, thus achieving a flat iron type effect full of volume and shine with just a blow dryer and round brush in hand.

 

2. Part hair down the middle and pull each section up into a pony.

 

3. Apply Kevin Murphy Powder Puff to the length of the pony for texture and grit.

 

4. Twist pony and then twirl into a topknot securing with pins.

 

"This doesn't have to be perfect. Allow pieces of the hair to stray and use your fingers to release any baby hairs around the hairline," explains Laurie. 

 

5. Finish with a light mist of Bumble and Bumble Cityswept Finish Spray.

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TGIF with Miss Spa Beauty paper masks and eye gels

Hi ya Gorgeous!
Happy happy Friday!

Who wants to have an at home spa party? I am testing the new bee venom mask from Miss Spa Beauty.

If you are traveling for spring break, or want to do a pre-prom get ready party, take a look at these paper masks and eye gels for prepping your skin!

 I really enjoyed the Bee Venom plumping mask and the Restore Brilliance eye gels to take care of some very tired and fatigued looking skin from a 15 hour day in Atlanta.

 Miss Spa Beauty has masks for hands, feet, and face! These range in price from $5.99 to $9.99 and are available at Ulta Beauty and online at  www.ultabeauty.com

These make great gifts for Easter baskets, Mother's Day, spring break travel and pre-prom prep!

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How to use Urban Decay eyeshadows & eyeliners from Ulta Beauty 21 Days of Beauty event for prom looks

Hi ya Gorgeous!
Oh the fun of being in Atlanta during the spring! There is so much in bloom! Flowers everywhere and wee buds on trees! True, it has made for an amazing amount of pollen, though the beauty is worth it!

Speaking of bright colors and beauty, I received a kit of Urban Decay eye shadows, eye liners, and eye shadow primer to play with for spring break and prom looks!

 It has been a long time since I have had any Urban Decay products as I usually use Smashbox and Make Up For Ever. I'm so impressed with the pigment load and wearability of these shadows and liners!

Let me show you some more!

Benefit Cosmetics POREfessional kit at Ulta Beauty during the 21 Days of Beauty event

Hi ya Gorgeous!

The Ulta Beauty 21 Days of Beauty event is going strong and this lil' kit from Benefit Cosmetics called the POREfessional Bronzed is perfect for spring break travel!

I received this as part of a beauty blogger campaign to help create awareness of the event and it just so happens to contain some of my most fave products from Benefit Cosmetics!

Spring Break travel solution for great hair: Bed Head TIGI mini straightener

 Hi ya Gorgeous,
Many of you are traveling or about to travel for your spring breaks-please be safe and make good choices!

So your packing may be limited to one suit case and this new travel size mini hair straightener from Bed Head TIGI is just what you need to be able to style and touch up your hair during your trip.

I've used mine during my stay in Atlanta and it's been a help on the days that were not super humid and I could  actually get my hair to behave a bit.
Here's more detail for you!

Tarte Cosmetics limited edition box set at Ulta Beauty now for 21 Days of Beauty event

Hi ya Gorgeous,

 Quick note to touch base on 2 things: 1) This is my final week in Atlanta! Woo hoo! Desert here I come!
2) The Ulta Beauty 21 Days of Beauty event is going full speed ahead and there are so many amazing limited edition beauty boxes

The Tarte Cosmetics makes beautifully packaged beauty products that are healthy for your your face and even "skinvigorating" as founder and CEO Maureen Kelly says.

I'm a huge fan of their blushes and lip tints and the mascara "Lights, Camera, Lashes" is amazing for long, full, feathery lashes. The fibers on this dual ended mascara set, hmm, not such a fan of, but the mascara I love.

The new dual ended VIP lipstick lipgloss is a blessing here in Atlanta because of the dual nature of the product I can get several lip looks from the one product and that is a win win for me!

All of these Tarte Cosmetic products are available now on the Ulta Beauty website or in store.
And speaking of in store, you need to get in a retail Ulta Beauty store because many of the brands are offering a high end complimentary service with your purchase, for free.

So go get your beauty game on!

To learn more, please visit : http://www.ulta.com/21days/

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Hard Candy Sheer Envy Pore-Defense Primer Serum

Hi ya Gorgeous

So it's always exciting to find a great product at a discount...I swear this Hard Candy primer serum is so close and similar to some other department store brands. It arrived here in Atlanta just in time to help me get through some very long days and still have fairly fresh looking makeup at hour 15 as it looked at hour 1.

And now
This and more Hard Candy products are available at Wal-Mart nationwide and online at www.walmart.com

Hard Candy Sheer Envy Pore-Defense Primer Serum contains pore-tightening actives and astringents that absorb excess oil for all-day flawless wear. Micro-fine powders blur fine lines and color corrects skin tone. Your skin will look and feel smoother, more uniform, and perfectly shine free.
Hard Candy Sheer Envy Pore-Defense Primer Serum:

• Long-wear formula
• Use under any foundation
• Oil free
• Alcohol free
• Silicone free

My experience with it is good. It has a light, creamy consistency that dries quickly on the skin. I like that it's oil free, silicone and alcohol free. It has a light tingly feel and scent to it and I am wearing it for a third day in the humid then rainy then warm and sunny weather of Atlanta.

For $8 I think this is a good buy and a dupe for other department store brands!



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ULTA Beauty 21 Days of Beauty Spring Sales Event

Hi ya Gorgeous!
Happy Saturday!
The ULTA Beauty 21 Days of Beauty Spring Sales Event is in full bloom!

Everyday from March 13th to April 2nd there is an online or in store special sale from some amazing and favorite brands!

 

 

These products here are 50% off at www.ultabeauty.com and if you shop in store the Benefit Brow Bar has a free brow wax with a $50 purchase.

 

Now is a great time to stock up for yourself and for gift giving. Spring Break vacations, Prom, Easter and Passover events as well as Mother's Day are coming at ya fast!

Go get some beauty goodies at ULTA Beauty!


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TGIF! First impression Mally Eye Shadow Sticks Extra

 Hi ya Gorgeous!

Cheers to your most awesome Friday today! It's the shortest day here in Atlanta and I am ready for the weekend!

I received some samples of the new Mally eye shadow sticks and they truly are better than ever!

St Patrick's Day: how to eat clean and green!

 Hi ya Gorgeous!

The Atlanta adventure continues...today is St Patrick's day and I have a long set day. So here is a throwback Thursday photo of the St Patrick's Day parade llama I saw on Saturday.

On my one day off I see as many sights as I can, like this iconic home of Margaret Mitchell  who wrote Gone with the Wind. 

Today, I have a throwback Thursday video for you on eating clean.
Why?
Because the celebration seasons seem to be running in to each other and there isn't enough time in between to eat clean and detox!

Enjoy the video and thank you for watching!

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Christie Brinkley on HSN today with Hair2Wear - Reader Giveaway

Hi ya Gorgeous!

Mark your calendar now! On March 17^th  at 12AM, Noon and 4PM, Christie Brinkley is bringing her legendary supermodel style to fans across the country as Hair2Wear Christie Brinkley Collection makes its first appearance on HSN. Discover clip-in extensions, hair wraps and accessories designed to make it easy to get gorgeous hair on the go.

The styles that will be available during the show include 16” Hair Extensions, 12” Hair Extensions (an HSN exclusive,) The Pony, Natural Tone Hair Wraps, Natural Fringes, Corinthian Headbands, Fishtail Headbands, Double Braided Headbands, and Thick Braid Headbands. 

Additional styles will be available online at www.hsn.com.  

Now for the reader giveaway! If you would like a new Hair2Wear Christie Brinkley Collection

please enter below and good luck to you! These are perfect for spring break travel and prom!

To enter, please click on the link!

Entry-Form

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Elizabeth Arden review: the new Grand Entrance mascara & Superstart skin renewal booster

Hi ya Gorgeous!

Ooh! I received some goodies from Beauty Brands! The new Elizabeth Arden serum and mascara are amazing and just what I needed in this weird warm Atlanta winter.

How to style hair curly with out heat and with Beauty Brands

Hi ya Gorgeous!
Today I have a "how to" video for you showing a simple old school way to get bouncy curls with out using heat!

 

I ordered my Vavoom hairspray travel size and Redken curvaceous wind up from Beauty Brands. There are retails stores nationwide to shop at or visit www.beautybrands.com to order some spring break travel sizes!

You can connect with Beauty Brands on social media here:
Facebook: @beautybrands
Twitter: @beautybrands
Instagram: @beauty.brands

Now for the video!





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it Haircare 12-in-One Amazing leave in condition review

Hi ya Gorgeous,

Weird weather, travel, dehydration and stress can all lead to some funky hair-like my Hashitmotos inspired cotton candy texture hair I am wearing now. Trust me, that's not by choice.

Today I have a lil video review of this amazing product. It truly is, amazing!

Check this stuff out!

How to wear the new unicorn lipstick colors with Hard Candy Fierce Effects

Hi ya Gorgeous

Your spring break and prom will be on fleek and trendy wearing these three new shades in unicorn style!

 Thank you Hard Candy for the samples! They are gorgeous!

SALLY HANSEN PERFECTING THE NATURAL NAIL AT STELLA MCCARTNEY’S WINTER 2016 FASHION SHOW

Hi ya Gorgeous!

SALLY HANSEN PERFECTING THE NATURAL NAIL AT STELLA MCCARTNEY’S

WINTER 2016 FASHION SHOW

Sally Hansen, the exclusive nail sponsor of Stella McCartney Collections in 2016, added the finishing touch to the Stella McCartney Winter 2016 Fashion show with a flawless and always on trend nude nail look.  Adding to the elegant and polished silhouettes, Sally Hansen’s Global Color Ambassador Madeline Poole elevated the natural nail look by using a warm beige tinted shade giving nails a deeper nude undertone perfect for the runway.

 

 

Madeline Poole used two coats of Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in “Au Nature-al”, a fresh clean shade that reveals unexpected added coverage while still maintaining the neutral aesthetic.  The warm shade matches precisely with skin tone and delivers the perfect amount of color for a flawless finish.

 

      

“This season we wanted to celebrate the signature Stella look. Luxurious and effortless, sensual with a sense of humour and a tomboy side” – says Stella McCartney

“This year at Stella McCartney we are using a very classic shade. "Au Nature-al" is an amazing shade from Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in a sheer mid tone beige. With built in base and top coat the models are getting a quick and thorough high shine manicure that's perfect for every day, every scenario, and every outfit change”– says Madeline Poole, Sally Hansen Global Color Ambassador

THE SHADE

 

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Au Nature-al

 

Sally Hansen’s award-winning Complete Salon Manicure collection infuses trend-setting shades with an expert quality formula to deliver salon-caliber results. Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure delivers seven salon manicure steps in one bottle. Chip resistant strength joins gel-quality shine. Must-have color meets nourishing benefits. Plus, a built-in base and top coat, it’s everything you need to achieve a professional manicure at home.

 

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Pura D'Or Argan Oil skin and hair care: just what winter skin needs to heal and moisturize

Hi ya Gorgeous!
Oy the fun and uniqueness of Atlanta continues! I'm glad to have a free moment or two to do some blogging and this lil gem of a product came at just the right time!

 Meet Pura D'Or. An Argan Oil based line of natural products made here in the United States.

Beauty Brands fragrance for travel: Vince Camuto Bella roll on

Hi ya Gorgeous,

How ya doin'! I love fragrance and I bought this Vince Camuto Bella perfume roller ball for easy travel here in Atlanta. It's so perfect! It's a light floral and a tad bit fruity! You may like it to for a spring break vacation, or a scent memory maker for your prom or like me, just a great portable every day scent!

These are the notes:
Top: Italian Bergamot, peach nectar pear & lemon ice
Mid: Strawberry flower, nectarine blossoms, jasmine water
Dry: Solar musk, white amber, sandalwood, blonde woods, caramelized wood

 Find this Vince Camuto Bella fragrance roll on at Beauty Brands retail locations, online at the www.beautybrands.com website.
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Beauty Brands: Adventure Time look for day, spring break and beyond with the Beauty Library

Hi ya Gorgeous!

The month of March is full of so much activity and change and stuff going on! Woo hoo! I'm in Atlanta, and it's awesome.
Makeup University is a Beauty Brands ambassador for the month of March and today is the first "look" video that I have for you using the Beauty Brands Beauty Library.

 Get ready for the look video!

Strivectin Ultimate Restore for thinning hair

Hi ya Gorgeous!

Oy! The challenge of Hashimoto hair! I am sure my thyroid is off by some measure and resulting in a greater experience of symptoms, like, thinning, dry, brittle hair! 

I have a travel size set, just right for Atlanta, of the Strivectin Ultiimate Restore shampoo, conditioner and mask.
I've used it twice and love it! It smells a bit chemically which makes me think that maybe it's doing something extra, or oomphy to enhance my scalp's ability to grow and restore hair!

 Rejuvenate damaged or thinning hair with StriVectin Ultimate Restore Shampoo Travel Size. In a convenient size that packs easily into gym bags and carry-ons, this gentle cleanser features a balanced pH and soothes the scalp. Free of sulfates, parabens, synthetic dyes and phthalates, the revitalizing shampoo won't strip hair of natural oils. It provides essential nourishment to hair and improves tensile strength. Safe for color or chemically treated hair, the restoring shampoo is also free of sulfates, phthalates, parabens and synthetic dyes.

Features:
- Gently cleanses hair
- Has balanced pH
- Comforts scalp
- Won't strip hair of natural oils
- Improves tensile strength
- Ideal for damaged or thinning hair
- Safe for chemically or color-treated hair
- Sulfate-free shampoo is also free of phthalates, parabens and synthetic dyes
- Travel size (2 oz)

StriVectin Ultimate Restore Shampoo and Conditioner Travel Size

StriVectin Ultimate Restore Shampoo Travel Size delivers crucial nourishment to damaged or thinning hair. In a travel-friendly size, the gentle cleanser improves tensile strength.Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

Unboxing video with Beauty Brands as an ambassador for March

Hi ya Gorgeous,
So the month of March is in full swing and I am so excited to be working with Beauty Brands this month as a brand ambassador!

I have received a gift card to order products from the Beauty Brands website to use in Atlanta and create some looks for you.

Here is the first look...and unboxing video of what I ordered!

To get your own Beauty Brands products, visit the website: www.beautybrands.com or your local retail store!




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Kate! Rimmel London new NUDE lipsticks for spring break

Hi ya Gorgeous!
Oh happy Monday to you. If you saw The Walking Dead last night, don't say a word. I don't understand how the Four Seasons does not have AMC? The show is filmed in Atlanta, yet, the hotels don't carry the station that carries the show?

Rant over.

On to the best nude lipsticks for your spring break and prom! Meet the new Kate! by Rimmel London.

Oh these are gorgeous!

How to help dry scaly skin: C.O. Bigelow Lemon Body Scrub

Hi ya Gorgeous!
Oh the time in Atlanta is interesting-the weather is always changing though it is essentially cold and dry, not humid! Oy my skin!

I'm back to work today, and ready for another amazing week.

 I wish I had this super nourishing lemon body scrub from C.O. Bigelow with me! The scent is fresh and invigorating and gently removes scaly skin leaving it soft with a light layer of moisture!

This generous sized tub is just $19.50 on the CO Bigelow website  or on Amazon.http://amzn.to/1nlqMSV

No 1159 Ultra Nourishing and Gentle Exfoliating Formula Lemon Oil and Extracts 3%

Our extraordinary scrub exfoliates and nourishes skin with a blend of pure Brown and White Sugar and skin-brightening Lemon Extracts.  This ultra-nourishing formula leaves skin looking radiant, smooth and renewed.

• 100% Natural Fragrance


• No Artificial Colors


• No Animal Testing


• Made in USA

- See more at: http://www.bigelowchemists.com/c-o-bigelow-lemon-sugar-body-scrub-no-1159.html#sthash.w2Z8oF9U.dpuf

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Top 3 Reasons to Choose A Wedding Day Fragrance

Hi ya Gorgeous!
Happy Saturday to you from the beautiful city of Atlanta!

I am out on an adventure on my one of two days off for this event. I hope to hit the aquarium, The World of Coca Cola, Piedmont Park and some great food!

While I'm out exploring, I have a quick video to teach you about the importance of finding, and choosing a signature wedding day fragrance!






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Help for dry itchy winter skin with Palmer's Skin Therapy Spray Oil

Hi ya Gorgeous!
Ok, so far, the Atlanta adventure has been amazing and I have had the chance to blog a bit more than I thought I would? But wait...the official launch is today and that just may finish off my efforts.
Alas, I will at least a get a weekly post up for you and maybe more!

Now, let's talk this... the Palmer's spray oil and it's awesomeness!

 It's under $10, easily accessible at most mass retailers and it's awesomeness in a can because if you dry itchy winter skin or need to spray a little something on to make freshly tanned spring break legs look a hint better than this here can is your Huckleberry!

 This is my dog Beatrix, she is learning to be a beauty blogger too. OMG. I miss that face!

Ok, here are the details on Palmer's Skin Therapy Spray Oil and just go ahead and some because you are going to need it, and once you use it and experience the light texture of the oil that quickly absorbs with the ease of application! Get some!

Available on Amazon here: http://amzn.to/21DNqc1

Palmers Skin Therapy Oil Spray with Vitamin E is a lightweight moisturizing treatment oil that's formulated to reduce the look of scarring, stretch marks and damaged skin. This oil spray is quick and convenient and leaves your skin radiant.

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