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Limited Edition T-shirt now available until May 1

By Howard B. Owens

As we announced previously, we have a special limited edition T-shirt coming out that was designed by Brian and Beth Kemp at T-Shirts Etc.

Existing members should have received an e-mail with a link where you can buy the shirt for $9 each. If you didn't get the e-mail, write to me at howard@thebatavian.com and I'll forward the link to you.

Readers who aren't members can purchase the T-shirt for $16 each. Use the PayPal buttons below or to order by check or credit card, download this form.

 

Sizes SmallMediumLargeXLXXLXXXL

Join The Batavian Club before the end of the month and I'll send you the link to purchase shirts for just $9. The next three people to join will also receive a $20 gift card from Smokin' Eagle BBQ & Brew. Use the PayPal buttons below or click here to download the membership form.

Annual Single Membership - $50 per year
Includes membership card, bumper sticker, package of gift certificates to local businesses.

 

Annual membership, one payment of $60

Includes membership card, bumper sticker, package of gift certificates to local businesses.

 

Sponsored Post: Batavia Roof Cleaning. What's Eating Your Roof?

By Lisa Ace

Spring is here at last! When you step back and ponder your summer projects, look at your roof.

  1. Does your roof look dirty?
  2. Have black streaks?
  3. Is there moss appearing?

Unsightly black stains or streaks on asphalt shingles are caused by a hearty form of airborne algae called Gloeocapsa Magma. The algae feeds on the crushed limestone that is used in asphalt shingles. Rain spreads the algae down the roof, causing the black streaks. Shade and moisture encourage this growth, usually on a north-facing or shaded part of a roof. This is why you may only notice it on parts of the roof.

These streaks are not only unsightly, ruining the curb appeal of your home, but can cause the shingles to fail prematurely. The algae and moss cause the shingles to absorb heat, which is one of the major causes of shingle failure. Also the roots tend to grow up under the leading edge of the shingles where it stays moist the longest. These roots can actually break the seal of the shingle leaving it more suseptable to wind damage.

If your roof is otherwise in good condition the algae and moss can be killed and gently removed using our low-pressure chemical cleaning. Never use high pressure on a roof, as it will damage it and may even void your warranty. Companies like Owens Corning, GAF, and also the Shingle Manufacturers Association recommend a low-pressure chemical application using certain cleaners to restore shingles blighted by roof algae.

Batavia Roof Cleaning offers safe low-pressure roof and exterior cleaning with immediate stunning results guaranteed! Visit us online and check out the gallery of before and after pictures! www.RoofCleaningBatavia.comGive us a call today for more information 585-762-9075.

 

Sponsored Post: WNY Fireplace Outlet Now Offers THE BIG GREEN EGG!

By Lisa Ace

Widely acclaimed as the original American-designed ceramic cooker, the Big Green Egg was derived from an ancient clay cooking device known as a “kamado”. Originally a clay vessel with a lid, today’s EGG® is a modern ceramic marvel known for producing amazing culinary results for novice and experts alike for over thirty years!

Often copied, never matched … there is only one, original Big Green Egg – The Ultimate Cooking Experience!
 
Grill | Sear the perfect steaks, pork chops or burgers on the EGG. High temperature “steak house” grilling – even at 750º F / 400º C – is quick and easy! Using the two dampers for accurate control, you can lower the heat to a more moderate temperature for other grilled foods. Fish and seafood turn out moist and tender with a flavor-packed crust unmatched by other grills.
 
Oven | Using the indirect cooking method with a Plate Setter, the Big Green Egg bakes bread, pizza, casseroles, cobblers and pies better than your kitchen oven … you may never cook indoors again! The Big Green Egg retains heat and moisture so well that foods don’t dry out! Poultry, lamb, beef and vegetables are naturally tastier because the juices and flavors stay locked inside.
 
Smoker | The insulating ceramics of the Big Green Egg allow you to precisely control the temperature even at low heat. A controllable 200 to 350°F / 93 to 177°C gives succulent results with turkey, ham, lamb, chicken, ribs or any of your favorite cuts, infusing them with the aromatic wood smoke flavor. Want to slow cook at low heat for sixteen to eighteen hours … no problem!
 
The Only Outdoor Cooker You Will Ever Need!

Which EGG fits your needs? The Big Green Egg stands alone as the most versatile barbecue or outdoor cooking product on the market, with more capabilities than all other conventional cookers combined. From appetizers to entrees to desserts, the Big Green Egg will exceed all of your expectations for culinary perfection … and with five convenient sizes to choose from, there is a Big Green Egg to fit any lifestyle!
 
CHECK OUT OUR NEW LINE OF SPICES TOO! Mention this ad and we'll throw in a set of shelves along with a spice basket! Stop by and visit WNY Fireplace Outlet located at: 4103 W. Main St., Batavia or give us a call at 585-343-1924 or 585-343-9259. Like us on Facebook to stay up to date on Big Green Egg info and in-store specials. https://www.facebook.com/wnyfire?fref=ts

 

Sponsored Post: Matteo & Mullen Thanks The Community!

By Lisa Ace

THANK YOU BATAVIA!

Thank you for being a great community to live in and do business in. And thanks to all those who help us to better serve our clients. 

If not for the great service of the Post Office, the banks, the brokers and the attorneys who help us with our clients, and the police who watch out for us late at night, and the DPW for treating our street like their street, and the restaurants for keeping us fed and smiling, and our business neighbors for helping and caring, we wouldn’t be successful.

Especially, thank you to each and every client for allowing us to serve you.

Batavia is a GREAT place to live and work.

We are proud to be Batavians!

Matteo & Mullen CPAs

Thomas D. Matteo & Jeffrey R. Mullen

Sponsored Post: Mark Lewis Agency - Tips for Burglary Prevention!

By Lisa Ace

Here are some tips on burglary prevention for both inside and outside of your home:

Inside the House

  • Set timers on interior lights: This goes a long way in deterring burglars, who often look for crimes of opportunity. Don't allow your house to appear as if no one is home.
  • No status updates: Never broadcast your location on Facebook or Twitter. Even if you think that it's only your friends or colleagues viewing your online profile, it's safest not to leave any sort of opening for a possible burglar.
  • Alert alarm company: If you have an automatic security system in place, call your representative, announcing you'll be away from home for an extended period of time. Make sure the alarm is set properly when you leave.
  • Secure valuables: If you don't already have your jewelry or other valuables in a safe deposit box, now might be the time to do so. Doing this also ensures that you don't leave out anything valuable in plain sight that a burglar might be able to see from a window.
  • Lock all doors and windows: It might seem obvious, but double-check just to be sure.
Outside the House
  • Arrange for lawn care: Have your landscaping tended to by a friendly neighbor or local service. Before you leave, trim tree branches that might allow access to a climbing burglar.
  • Newspaper and mail: Stop mail and newspaper deliveries, or have them regularly picked up by a neighbor. Again, you don't want to easily clue in a burglar to your absence by the mounting newspapers on your doorstep.
  • Exterior lighting: Set these lights on timers as well, to deter burglars.
  • Don't leave spare keys outdoors: Collect any hidden spare keys from around the exterior of your home. Remember, burglars know the most popular hiding places, like beneath mats and in potted plants.
  • Lock up garage: Even if there is no entrance to your house from the garage, there's still a chance for numerous things to be stolen. Secure the door and any entrances to the garage.

For more information or insurance coverage: please call the Mark Lewis Agency at: (585) 343-4959 or stop by, we're located at: 8331 Lewiston Road, Batavia, NY. Visit us online at: http://www.marklewisagency.com/

Sponsored Post: Celebrate Liberty Night!

By Lisa Ace

CELEBRATE LIBERTY NIGHT! Come to the Genesee County Libertarian Committee’s 1st Fundraiser & Membership Drive as we prepare for our inaugural convention on June 1st!

Registration 6:30 p.m. | Social time 7 p.m. | Dinner at 7:30 p.m. Tickets include: $15 FREE Casino Play along with dinner. Entree: choice of steak, chicken or pasta primavera; baked potato & vegetable. Unlimited salad & soup bar, coffee/tea & soft drinks, & ice cream station. Live Entertainment starting at 9 p.m., basket raffles, cash bar!

Ask yourself... Are you disappointed with the state of your government? Not feeling very well represented? Wondering what you can do to help change things?

Get information: What’s a Libertarian? How do I know if I’m Libertarian? What will the Genesee County Libertarian Party stand for? What makes Libertarians different from other political parties?

We welcome everyone in the community to come out to celebrate liberty. Bring your friends, join the party, bet on freedom, register to vote Libertarian, & have fun!

HURRY: Advance Tickets Only – Must be purchased by April 9, 2013. Tickets: $ 30 per person ($20 for students, age 21 & under). Tickets are available for sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. Please contact Debbie Paine at Arctic Refrigeration, 26 Cedar St., Batavia, NY 14020. For more Information, go to: http://www.facebook.com/GCLP.NY or e-mail: gclp.ny@gmail.com

Sponsored Post: West Main Mini Mart celebrates 2 years of business!

By Lisa Ace

West Main Mini Mart is celebrating 2 years of business this week! We're offering specials on pizza, wings and beer to celebrate this occasion. Buy 1 Pizza and an order of wings and get a FREE 2 liter of soda. We have 16 inch pizzas for $7.99, 10 wings for $6.99 and specials on beer, see store for details. MUST MENTION THIS AD TO REDEEM SPECIALS. Stop in today and celebrate with us! West Main Mini Mart is located at 3845 West Main Street, Batavia. 585-219-4656

Sponsored Post: Dan's Tire - Unbeatable Tire Sale!

By Lisa Ace

APRIL SPECIAL at Dan’s Tire & Auto. PLAIN AND SIMPLE TIRE SALE!

We won’t be undersold. We will BEAT anybody’s price on comparable tires, plain and simple.

  • No Charge to Mount
  • No Charge to Balance
  • No Charge for Valve Stems
  • No Charge to Reset Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • No Charge 4-WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Not Alignment Check)
  • FREE Road Hazard/ Flat Repairs
  • FREE Rotations for Life of the Tires

We want your tire business, plain and simple. After 35 years there’s one thing we’ve learned, keep it plain and simple and everybody wins. Stop in, call or e-mail to get a quote and set up your appointment.

Dan’s Tire & Auto Service Center, 48 Batavia City Centre, Batavia, NY 14020 • (585) 343-7210.  Visit us online at: www.danstire.com or email: dan@danstire.com

Offer expires April 30, 2013. Must mention posting on the The Batavian at time of service. Offer applies to four new tire purchase. For aspect ratios below 50 and rim diameters 19” and higher additional mounting and balancing charges apply. Alignment includes tow in adjustments only. Most vehicles. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers, discounts or coupons.

Join The Batavian Club before April 3 and receive a free T-shirt

By Howard B. Owens

There've always been two great reasons to join The Batavian Club:

  • You're helping to support local journalism that serves your local community;
  • You'll receive more than $300 in money-saving gift certificates to help you support local businesses.

For a limited time, there's another good reason: You will receive a free, limited edition T-shirt from your favorite local news site. The shirt was custom designed exclusively for The Batavian by Brian and Beth Kemp of T-Shirts Etc., 111 Main St., Batavia.

We're going to offer these shirts in two stages: a free T-shirt for new members who join before 5 p.m., April 3; and, later, at a discounted rate for existing members.

Why the delay for existing members? Because technically, we need a "certificate of authority" to collect sales tax on the shirts, and it will be at least 20 days before we receive that from NYS. When The Batavian has the certificate, members will be able to buy shirts (as many as they like) for $9 each (plus tax and $5 for shipping (or avoid the shipping cost and pick up your shirts at T-Shirts Etc.). Non-members will be able to buy the shirts at that time for $20 each (plus tax and shipping).

For new members, shirts will be available for pick up (pick up only, no shipping) on or about April 17.

Once all members have had a chance to buy shirts, the offer will be discontinued and this particular shirt will no longer be available for purchase.

Use the PayPal buttons below.

Or, you can phone in your credit card number and details to (585) 250-4118 during normal business hours, Monday thru Thursday.

Or, you can mail your name, address, phone and T-shirt(s) sizes to The Batavian, 200 E. Main St., Batavia, NY 14020.

To join the club and get a T-shirt and pay by check or credit card, download this form and mail it to us. Be sure to write your shirt-size information on the form.

To learn about the club, visit the club's new Web site.

Annual membership, no recurring payment, $60


Sizes: SmallMediumLargeXLXXLXXXL

Annual membership with automatic recurring payment of $50 per year

Sizes SmallMediumLargeXLXXLXXXL

 

Sponsored Post: Yngodess Features Easter Wines!

By Lisa Ace

This week at the Yngodess shop we are featuring Fetzer Gewurtztraminer for $8.99! It pairs well with your ham dinner. Stop in today and pick up a bottle! Like us on Facebook to stay up to date on current specials! The Yngodess is located at 73 Main St., Batavia. (585) 343-3170. We'll be open 12 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. From our family to yours, have a blessed Easter holiday!

Sponsored Post: Win an IPad Mini from Zebrareach and The Batavian

By Lisa Ace

List of participating retailers:

  • Adam Miller Toys & Bicycles

  • Alex's Place
  • Blue Pearl Yoga
  • B-Town Yellow Taxi
  • Charles Men's Shop, Inc.
  • The Color Salon
  • Dave's Ice Cream
  • The Enchanted Florist
  • Dog Crazy Daycare
  • FASTEC Automotive
  • Fisher Sports
  • Glass Roots
  • Greased Lightning (Both Liberty St. & W. Main locations)
  • Lambert's Design Jewelers
  • Main St. Pizza
  • RW Vapors
  • Salsa & Curry
  • Spirits
  • Sweet Ecstasy Bakery
  • Sweet Pea's Cupcakery & Cafe
  • Terry Hills
  • The Detail Shop
  • Thee Cutting Edge
  • T.F. Brown's
  • Valle Jewelers
  • West Main Mini Mart

To download the app to your iPhoneclick here.

To download the app to your Androidclick here.

Shopping local has never been so rewarding! 

Sponsored Post: Sweet Ecstasy Bakery - Easter Menu - Order Your Goodies Today!

By Lisa Ace

Sweet Ecstasy Bakery Easter Menu! Pick up Saturday - March 30 - from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All items are by order only. You must order by Thursday, March 28.

CookiesFrosted Sugar Cookies: choose from Easter Egg, Bunny, Crosses, Butterflies, Flowers, Chicks and more. $9/Dz. Lemon Drop Cookies: Small: $4/Dz.  Large: $8/Dz.

Breakfast Items: Lemon Bread $5, Coffee Cake $11 -- Cinnamon, Cinnamon Nut, Apple. Scones $9 1/2 Dz. -- Lemon Blueberry, Chocolate Chip, Blueberry, Glazed Raisin. Jumbo Muffins $8 1/2 Dz. -- Chocolate Fudge Chip, Apple Streusel, Blueberry Streusel, Strawberry Streusel, Banana, Honey Bran, Sour Cream Coffee Cake, Lemon Poppy Seed.

Pies: $15 each. Flavors: Apple, Banana Cream, Blueberry, Caramel Apple, Cherry, Chocolate Banana Cream, Chocolate Cream, Coconut Cream, Dutch Apple, Key Lime, Lemon Meringue, Mince Meat, Mixed Berry, Peach, Pineapple Cream, Pumpkin, Sugar Free Apple, Sugar Free Cherry, White Chocolate Raspberry, White Chocolate Silk.

Cakes & Cupcakes: 9" Round -- $22 | 12" Square --  $45 | 1 Dz. Cupcakes -- $18. Coconut -- A fluffy white cake with coconut filling and frosted with coconut buttercream.

Good Bunny - Spiced cake with fresh carrots & raisins topped off with a rich cream cheese icing and walnuts.
Lemon Raspberry -- Lemon Cupcake filled with Raspberry topped with a vanilla buttercream.

Cheesecakes: Orange creamsicle, triple citrus, classic cheesecake, cookie dough, lemon blueberry.

SweetEcstasyBakery.com
716-795-2253 •  6173 Main Road in Stafford

Announcing the new, custom-designed T-shirt for The Batavian

By Howard B. Owens

Brian and Beth Kemp, of T-Shirts Etc., 111 Main St., Batavia, have designed a brand-new, exclusive, limited edition T-shirt for The Batavian.

We're going to offer these shirts in two stages: a free T-shirt for new members who join before 5 p.m., April 3; and, later, at a discounted rate for existing members.

Why the delay for existing members? Because technically, I need a "certificate of authority" to collect sales tax on the shirts, and it will be at least 20 days before I receive that from NYS. When The Batavian has the certificate, members will be able to buy shirts (as many as they like) for $9 each (plus tax and $5 for shipping (or avoid the shipping cost and pick up your shirts at T-Shirts Etc.). Non-members will be able to buy the shirts at that time for $20 each (plus tax and shipping).

For new members, shirts will be available for pick up (pick up only, no shipping) on or about April 17.

Once all members have had a chance to buy shirts, the offer will be discontinued and this particular shirt will no longer be available for purchase.

Use the PayPal buttons below.

Or, you can phone in your credit card number and details to (585) 250-4118 during normal business hours, Monday thru Thursday.

Or, you can mail your name, address, phone and T-shirt(s) sizes to The Batavian, 200 E. Main St., Batavia, NY 14020.

To join the club and get a T-shirt and pay by check or credit card, download this form and mail it to us. Be sure to write your shirt-size information on the form.

To learn about the club, visit the club's new Web site.

Annual membership, no recurring payment, $60


Sizes: SmallMediumLargeXLXXLXXXL

Annual membership with automatic recurring payment of $50 per year

Sizes SmallMediumLargeXLXXLXXXL

 

Become a member of The Batavian Club and help support our state championship basketball coverage

By Howard B. Owens

NOTE: This is the same offer I posted earlier in the week. We had a good response. We have two sponsors for our basketball coverage, two; but, it would be helpful if a couple of more new members joined. Thanks to those who have stepped forward to support The Batavian.

Part of the premise of The Batavian Club is your membership helps support what we do. Well, here's a chance to directly help what we do in a way that will have immediate benefit.

Both Batavia and Notre Dame are playing state championship games this coming weekend. I plan on trying to do the impossible and cover both teams (the games don't overlap, which helps).

I estimate the cost of coverage will be about $400. You can help us cover that expense by joining at an annual membership level.

Each new member who joins at an annual level while this post is on the home page will receive a free 13x19 inch print on matte paper of the basketball photo of their choice from the 2012-2013 season. The retail value of the unframed photo is $35 and you'll receive it for free along with more than $300 in gift certificates to local businesses.

After joining via PayPal, e-mail me, howard@thebatavian.com, and let me know what picture you would like me to print for you. Or if you use the downloadable form and send in a check or credit card number (or phone your membership in), write down (or tell us), which picture you would like.

This offer applies only to pictures that I've taken. We'll need to receive your request in one way or another in order to fulfill this offer.

TO JOIN: Use PayPal buttons below, or to pay by check (annual only) or credit card, click here to download form. Or call (585) 250-4118 to pay by credit card.

Monthly Single Membership - $5 per month
Includes membership card and bumper sticker, package of gift certificates to local businesses.

 

Monthly Household Membership - $10 per month
Includes two membership cards and two bumper stickers, one package of gift certificates to local businesses.

 

Annual Single Membership - $50 per year
Includes membership card, bumper sticker, package of gift certificates to local businesses.

 

Annual Household Membership - $100 per year
Includes two membership cards and two bumper stickers, one package of gift certificates to local businesses.

 

Annual membership, one payment of $60
Includes membership card, bumper sticker, package of gift certificates to local businesses.

Annual household membership, one payment of $120
Includes two membership cards, bumper sticker, one package of gift certificates to local businesses.

 

Join The Batavian Club and help support our state championship basketball coverage

By Howard B. Owens

Part of the premise of The Batavian Club is your membership helps support what we do. Well, here's a chance to directly help what we do in a way that will have immediate benefit.

Both Batavia and Notre Dame are playing state championship games this coming weekend. I plan on trying to do the impossible and cover both teams (the games don't overlap, which helps).

I estimate the cost of coverage will be about $400. You can help us cover that expense by joining at an annual membership level.

Each new member who joins at an annual level while this post is on the home page will receive a free 13x19 inch print on matte paper of the basketball photo of their choice from the 2012-2013 season. The retail value of the unframed photo is $35 and you'll receive it for free along with more than $300 in gift certificates to local businesses.

After joining via PayPal, e-mail me, howard@thebatavian.com, and let me know what picture you would like me to print for you. Or if you use the downloadable form and send in a check or credit card number (or phone your membership in), write down (or tell us), which picture you would like.

This offer applies only to pictures that I've taken. We'll need to receive your request in one way or another in order to fulfill this offer.

Any businesses interested in sponsoring our basketball coverage should call us at (585) 250-4118.

TO JOIN: Use PayPal buttons below, or to pay by check (annual only) or credit card, click here to download form. Or call (585) 250-4118 to pay by credit card.

Monthly Single Membership - $5 per month
Includes membership card and bumper sticker, package of gift certificates to local businesses.

 

Monthly Household Membership - $10 per month
Includes two membership cards and two bumper stickers, one package of gift certificates to local businesses.

 

Annual Single Membership - $50 per year
Includes membership card, bumper sticker, package of gift certificates to local businesses.

 

Annual Household Membership - $100 per year
Includes two membership cards and two bumper stickers, one package of gift certificates to local businesses.

 

Annual membership, one payment of $60
Includes membership card, bumper sticker, package of gift certificates to local businesses.

Annual household membership, one payment of $120
Includes two membership cards, bumper sticker, one package of gift certificates to local businesses.

 

Members of The Batavia Club to start receiving membership cards and gift certificates

By Howard B. Owens

Over the next couple of days, we will start sending out membership cards and $323 in gift certificates from 34 local businesses to our first 125 members.

A few days ago Francis Collins (aka Jimi Jamm) and wife Margot Collins came in to pick up their membership cards and gift cards.

Jimi and Margot were excited to get their packages and Jimi said he joined to help support The Batavian.

The Collins' joined as household members, so they both got a membership card.

The Club is all about giving the readers who love the The Batavian a way to support local journalism directly. As a thanks for the support, we send out gift certificates to local businesses, so you're also helping to support the local business community.

The Batavian provides you with free local news, free classifieds and information about the top local businesses in the county. Your membership will help us improve what we do. Please join today.

TO JOIN: Use PayPal buttons below, or to pay by check (annual only) or credit card, click here to download form. Or call (585) 250-4118 to pay by credit card.

Monthly Single Membership - $5 per month
Includes membership card and bumper sticker, package of gift certificates to local businesses.

 

Monthly Household Membership - $10 per month
Includes two membership cards and two bumper stickers, one package of gift certificates to local businesses.

 

Annual Single Membership - $50 per year
Includes membership card, bumper sticker, package of gift certificates to local businesses.

 

Annual Household Membership - $100 per year
Includes two membership cards and two bumper stickers, one package of gift certificates to local businesses.

 

Annual membership, one payment of $60
Includes membership card, bumper sticker, package of gift certificates to local businesses.

Annual household membership, one payment of $120
Includes two membership cards, bumper sticker, one package of gift certificates to local businesses.

 

Sponsored Post: Win an iPad Mini from Zebra Reach and The Batavian.

By Lisa Ace

 

Here's your chance to win an iPad Mini from Zebra Reach and The Batavian.

If you haven't done so already, download the Zebra Reach app for your smartphone (iPhone here / Droid here), then visit five of the participating merchants listed below and earn a point.

The first 500 Zebra Reach users who earn points at five local, participating businesses will be entered into a drawing to win a FREE iPad Mini.

The drawing will be held March 15.

Don't have a smartphone? No problem. Visit any participating merchant and obtain a Zebra Reach card. Become a registered user and then use the card to earn points in the stores of participating merchants. Earn points in five businesses and you're automatically entered to win.

Here's the "no purchase necessary" option: Download this form and follow the instructions on the form.

What is Zebra Reach?

We're all familiar with loyalty cards -- buy five lunches, get the sixth free, buy nine books get the 10th free. A lot of businesses run these sort of programs, but they usually come with flimsy paper punch cards that either get lost or crammed in your wallet with a dozen other cards.

Zebra Reach makes loyalty reward programs digital and easier to use -- one app stores all of your purchase points for multiple participating businesses.

Here are the participating businesses (and of course, we're looking for more businesses to participate):

SHOPPING LOCAL HAS NEVER BEEN SO REWARDING!

Local business owners: To sign up for Zebra Reach, contact Lisa Ace (lisa@thebatavian.com or (585) 250-4118). 

To download the app to your iPhoneclick here.

To download the app to your Androidclick here.

 

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