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Apartment Prep Services
Offering Painting, Cleaning and Minor Repairs. Our
$20/hour rate includes Behr paint!
Call Ryan at 256-8529 or visit the website.
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Add a Little Zip to Your Wardrobe
Little Italy’s Rose Neander is a talented jewelry designer/ maker. Her company, Rose Metals Jewelry, makes 100% handmade metal jewelry from sheet metal (copper, nickel, brass, sterling silver). Rose uses artistic techniques to create unique textures & designs in her pieces. Shop for Rose’s creations at Artcentric, 89 Fourth St or Artique (Plaza 8 Shopping Ctr, exit 8, Northway), or on the web.You may also contact Rose for info about the pieces.
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Michael Dzaman Photography
Super Spring Deals on Wedding Photography for a very limited time! Find out more!
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Business for Sale, Office for Rent
Downtown’s Open Box Technologies, whose international HQ is located in Carl Erickson’s building at 12 State Street, is for sale. The company deals with online video portals. Should the firm relocate, the building will be for rent. It’s a perfect space for a start up, a law firm or other business.
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 Got the Photography Bug?
The Photography Center of the Capital District is a cool place to meet fellow photographers, and learn more about photography's history, equipment, and techniques. This membership-supported facility offers three stories of almost everything photographic: a gallery for contemporary images; exhibits of cameras and images spanning more than 100 years; a consignment store selling used equipment; a shooting studio; computer workstations with a variety of scanners, burners and printers; a media center with projectors and HDTV for viewing photo and video productions; a reading/research floor with thousands of books and collections of periodicals past and current; equipment for do-it-yourself mounting, matting, Polaroid transfers and copying; and space for meetings, workshops and salon nights. Check out their website to learn more!
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X’s to O’s – Vegan Bakery
Downtown’s Deb Lockrow, Amber Fisher & Dave Krop have a new neighbor – X’s to O’s Vegan Bakery, 97 Fourth Street. 315-868-0099. Retail hours:
Thurs-Sat 11-7. X’s to O’s specializes in vegan cream-filed baked goods, cakes, pies, cookies & just about anything else you can think of. Talk to owner Sarah Preston about the goods.
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Oliver’s Naturals
Oliver’s Naturals reopened at Washington & Hill behind Flavour Café. Organic Fair Trade coffee is featured. Stop in.
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Saving Your Sole
We have had requests for where to go for shoe repair & rebuilding – Troy Quick Shoe Repair, 81 Third. 274-2431.
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Art Supplies are now available in your neighborhood!
Located at 269 River Street, Pigment Art Supply offers affordable, quality materials for student, beginner, and professional artists. Owner Robyn Diaz loves the new location in Troy & looks for-ward to meeting all of her new neighbors. Visit online for info about the products & join the mailing list. Pigment offers discounts to Art Center members, students & faculty, as well as discounts for RPI, Sage & other college students, and stretched canvas is ALWAYS 50% off! |
Guitar Man
Fifth & Grand’s Klem Mazurowski of Cathedral Music (1813 Fifth Ave, 273-5138) has lots of guitars for holiday giving. Stop in & pick out a few chords.
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A Call for Vendors From a TightKnit Community
Tight Knit is a craft and art event that showcases handmade wares from 100% independent artists and artisans! It's a great atmosphere full of fun, community and live music! Check out their site for more info!
Waltja!
Join us at Waltja Center, the new public-access healing space, at 157 1st Street, (the corner of 1st and Washington). Consider planning classes & events with the Waltja Center, meet with clients & deliver your one-on-one treatment modalities in the private therapy room. New rental rates available for space w/huge savings if you block time in half day increments.
Private Therapy Room Rates:
Sessions for 75 min each at $15/session if booked separately, or pre-pay monthly and:
Book 8 sessions (10 hours or 2 half days) for $100,
Book 16 sessions (20 hours or 4 half days) for $150,
Half days run from 8:30am - 2 pm, 2:30 - 8 pm
Email or call Charle-Pan at 274-3013 if you have an idea & want to collaborate with others. Join the Waltja Center Practitioners yahoo group to brainstorm with practitioners in the area, view the Waltja Center calendar for direct scheduling of space & receive emails for practitioners Please contact Charlepan at (274-0360) or Andrew at (326-1769) for more information.
Syma's Stuff
Syma's Stuff is a locally owned business specializing in gourmet food items, small housewares and gift baskets. We bring to you delicious condiments and snacks that have been carefully selected for quality and taste. Syma's Stuff features natural, organic and special diet products. Our housewares include a wide range of traditional and more specialized products for people who like to cook and entertain. Please contact Syma for additional information. We look forward to hearing from you.
The Paper Sparrow
The Paper Sparrow at 288 River Street sells interesting and fun kids clothes, jewelry, etc. Check it out!
New Stores Downtown
Cobblestone Antiques has opened on River Street.
Fifth Avenue has a new business – Uncle Ricky’s Bagel Heaven, 1809 Fifth (326-5019), next door to Cathedral Guitar. Owner Rick Wilson offers deli sandwiches, homemade soup and, of course, bagels with lox and specialty cream cheeses.
Third Street also has a new business – Tru Image Apparel, 29 Third Street (266-8966 or 528-7023). Owner Anthony Smith has a wide range of apparel including baby and children’s clothing. Please support these new businesses.
Got Stress?
Osgood’s Elizabeth and Andrew Kasius are completing their Yoga Teacher Training and are teaching classes in Troy at
CEO (Commission for Economic Opportunity) on Wednesday evenings from 5:30-6:30pm. It is a beginner’s class, open to anyone
seeking some stress-relief & improvement in flexibility & well-being. $10 fee. Call Andrew/ Elizabeth at 326-1769 for info.
Natural, Joyful Learning!
Tap into your strengths and interests to explore the world around you! Tutoring and educational services based on respect and empowerment offered by experienced, knowledgeable, and responsive teacher. Emily is a parent, life-long learner, and RPI graduate who is passionate about sustainable community and the interconnection between all things. Specializing in math and science, but open to all subjects. One-on-one, small group, and homeschool/unschool situations. Reasonable rates and open to bartering. Email Emily!
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ArtCentric - An Opportunity to Sell Your Creative Work
Downtown’s Debra Lockrow is looking for artists/crafts-people who would like to sell their work at her new store - Artcentric Gift Galleryat 95 Fourth Street. Debra, a renowned photographer, is embracing her new life in Troy & is adding a store to her list of endeavors. She plans monthly "art shows" & in the future, if there is a demand, art classes. If teachers are looking for classroom space, reach out to Debra at 691-0007. Her immediate need is art work to sell. Debra will also use the space as an office for ART Photography, her successful business, & show her wedding photography skills (details at her website). Artcentric is next to the new, yet to open bakery. |
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Sawdust Writers' Group
Writer's unite! Get organized, connect and create that unwritten work of art. Meetings are held at Discovery Hall, 426 Second Street. Find out more... |
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New Classes at The Arts Center
Check out their list of offerings; The Arts Center offers many opportunities to be creative! |
Sensing Peace Saturday Classes
See what's up! |
Discovery Hall at 426 Second Street
Discovery Hall is a place of discovery for the body, mind, hands and spirit. Check out their Spring activities. |
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Getting married? Hosting an event? Got cute kids or grandkids? Check out the photography work of two of our professional photographer residents: Debra Lockrow (691-0007) and Michael Dzaman. |
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ArtCentric
Downtown’s Debra Lockrow’s new venture – ArtCentric Gift Gallery, 95 4th Street – is doing well. Check it out! 272-4278. |
Pigment Art Supply
Art Supplies are now available in your neighborhood! Located at 269 River Street, Pigment Art Supply offers affordable, quality materials for student, beginner, and professional artists. Owner Robyn Diaz loves the new location in Troy & looks for-ward to meeting all of her new neighbors. Visit online for info about the products & join the mailing list. Pigment offers discounts to Art Center members, students & faculty, as well as discounts for RPI, Sage & other college students, and stretched canvas is ALWAYS 50% off! |
Clay Studio Offers Classes and More
Angela Kanaan of Historic Sage operates her Clay and Decorative Painting Studio. She is now offering classes. Studio hours by appointment, please contact Angela at 518-326-2975. |
Check out Katie’s creative work!
Osgood’s Katie Nare announces her jewelry studio/bead gallery at 377 Second Street. Katie’s studio is open by appointment; call 441-0200 or email for more information. |
Pottery Lessons
The Broken Mold offers children and adult pottery lessonsat 284 River Street. Call Blanche at 518-273-6041 or visit them on the web. |
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Peek in The Living Room
Living Room, a store for home décor, design and the next generation of antiques, is feeling comfy at 274 River Street. Owned by Downtown resident Elizabeth Young, the store is an eclectic blend of objects & furnishings. Stop in soon! |
Get 'e ko ligic al!
'e ko logic accessories cost from $72 to $120; clothing ranges in price from $242 to $570. Credit cards are accepted at the studio and online. Contact Kathleen Tesnakis by email or at 518-274-0813. |
She's Not Blue on 4th
Jean Krueger of Allblues is happy to be located at 199 4th Street. The latest news...Jean has TROYWEAR...Troy flavored T-shirts! Email Jean or call 272-4972 for more info. |
ENJOY Troy!
at Segel Violin at 44 Third Street. |
Troy Neighborhood Market a Fresh Food Success
Little Italy’s Jean Krueger & Donna Mullen started Troy Neighborhood Markets to develop farmers markets in neighborhoods
that don’t have them. The Little Italy Framers Market completed its first year as the first fruit (or vegetable) of their success. The market is open from Spring to Fall every Wednesday from 3-7 pm
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Hospice Volunteers Needed
Community Hospice of Rensselaer County plans a training session for new volunteers in March. Patients & their families greatly appreciate weekly visits that may include reading, playing music, simple art projects, cooking, pet visits- any activity that enhances the quality of life of the patient and celebrates his/her life. Often volunteers are called to merely sit quietly with a patient so that the family member can run an errand, go to church, or just have a bit of respite from care giving. If you have 2 - 4 hours per week to bring some joy to a hospice patient, please call Deb Henderson at 274-5689.
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Troy Food Co-op Needs You!
The Co-op is looking for a volunteer to coordinate the schedule for member-owners who volunteer to help with outreach activities, such as staffing the Co-op info table at Farmers' Markets & Troy Night Out, representing the Co-op at community events, and more. The continuing membership campaign depends on being visible and promoting the Co-op during as many of these events as possible this summer and fall. The goal is to grow membership to 1,000 member-owners by the end of the year -- that's about two new members a day. · Estimated time commitment of the "Volunteer Coordinator" is 3 - 5 hours per week. · Main task is to send emails & make phone calls to Co-op members to request their participation as volunteers and keep a schedule of the people staffing each event. (All of this can be done in the evening.) · Occasionally, you may need to help at the Co-op info table, too. Enthusiasm, good communications and organizational skills, desire to see downtown Troy thrive with a new grocery store are required. Email your interest in this volunteer position or leave a message at 271-0907. |
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Interior Design Services
Need to freshen up your environment? Want more color in your life?
Consider having Virginia do a consultation for you. Virginia has 27 years of experience doing interior design,
including color consultations, wallpapering, faux finishing, painting and marbling, and the preparations
necessary to prepare the surfaces. For info, call 518-235-2015 or 518-961-2894. You won't be disappointed!
Recommendations from Washington Park residents who have employed Virginia are happily given upon
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Painting Services
Historic Sage’s Angela Kanaan is available for interior & decorative painting. Email her or call 518-892-3765. |
Apartment Prep Services
Offering Painting, Cleaning and Minor Repairs. Our $20/hour rate includes Behr paint! Call Ryan at 256-8529 or visit our website. |
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General Maintenance Work
Little Italy’s Charles Pott is available for all types of repair work. Give him a call at 378-8404. |
Make Yours A Garden of Earthly Delights
The Theater District’s (Downtown’s Fourth Street) Dave Kropp is now available for landscaping your green spaces. Call him at 322-1063. |
Helpful Information for You and Your Family
Whether you are hoping to buy a new house, need assistance in finding an apartment to rent, need help with a pending foreclosure, would like to get involved in or start a neighborhood group, TRIP is available to help. We endeavor to keep you informed of help that is available in our community and hope the information you gain at TRIP will be useful to you.
Find out more at their website! |
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Pet Sitting and More
Greta Edmonds is happy to be back in town and is offering a home based service including: pet sitting, dog walking, house sitting and personal errands. Email Greta or call her at 892-9964.
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Silver Fox Salvage Now in Albany
Silver Fox is a local Architectural Salvage company in Albany and carry a variety of items helpful for renovation of older homes. We feature Architectural Salvage, Reclaimed Wood, Antiques and a variety of Home Decor. Fred says call us at 518-431-0606, visit our website or stop by our location at 20 Learned Street in Albany to check us out! |
Need a Carpenter?
Simon Burke-Lipiczky brings a wealth of knowledge from 15+ years of experience in cabinetmaking, residential construction, and boatbuilding to your project. Whether you need cabinets, display cases, or custom, one-of-a-kind woodworking, he is happy to work with you to solve challenging design problems in your home or business. References from local resident clients are always available. You can reach him at 272-5408. |
Need a Mason?
Eugene Lugowski did a great job repairing the Brownstone steps at 224 Third Street and is available for other masonry work as well. Call him at 459-6173. |
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What a Racket - Tennis Lessons
Cedric Gaddis, Head Tennis Coach at the Sage Colleges will be offering tennis lessons (ages 8-adult) at Prospect Park. Lessons are $35 for an hour and a half session. If interested email or call (518) 244-3146. |
Solve your PC Woes
Call Lauren Groff for all of your computer and networking needs. He even makes housecalls! Email or phone 257-6139. Learn more at www.groffnetworks.com. |
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Will's Pet Care
Cat and dog sitting in your own home - at a reasonable rate! Call Will Kozersky at 308-3166. Will has done pet sitting for Washington Park's Dusty Dalton & Karren Bergland. Will is the son of Historic Sage's Deb Henderson. |
Then Rock on...with Bass Lessons
Learn the fundamentals of rock, blues&gospel bass guitar from Joe Abbey. Lessons at your place. Call Joe at 274-6434. |
Gilding the Lily -Painting Services
Charlie Lanier's Firm, Park Living, Inc. is available for interior painting and papering. The firm is donating 5% of directed earnings to the WPA newsletter fund. Call Charlie at 281-6034 for a quote! |
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The work of the Peacful Center is to contribute to the creation of culture of peace through programs supporting the attainment of peace and well-being
within the individual, the family and the community. The Center offers education and experiences intended to enlighten and uplift the human spirt.
Email or call 518 326-3467 for more information. Why not stop by for a visit? They're located at Third Street, Troy, NY 12180 and on the web.
Foundations of Yoga – Class for those new to yoga as well as those who would like to refresh their understanding of the internal & fundamental aspects of yoga practices. Class explores the connection between awareness, breath & movement in order to develop mindfulness, lightness, strength & flexibility of body & mind. Taught by Kathy Falge. Fridays at 5:45-7pm. $60 for 6 classes. Call 326-3467.
Other classes are available – Sunday Sadhana, Hatha yoga, Tai Chi. Call 326-3467. Farley & Betsy Jones, who live “above the store” look forward to seeing all their neighbors at the Peaceful Center. |
Massage Specials!
Washington Park resident and Swedish Massage Institute trained Patricia Refert is offering a variety of western (swedish,deep tissue,relaxation) and eastern (accupressure,cupping and gua sha) massage options depending on client needs. Hours are flexible and by appointment.
Contact Patricia at 347-432-8739 to arrange a house call or an in office visit. Hours are flexible and by appointment. Gift certificates are also available. Patricia can also be contacted through Bodhi Holistic Spa. |
Massage Therapy: Effective, Healing, Rejuvenating
Relax and be well at 39 2 nd Street, across from the Troy Music Hall. Visit Essential Indulgences for more information.
Lesley A. Kavanaugh, LMT provides therapeutic massage therapy, specializing in pain and stress relief, rehabilitation and teaching self-care.
NYS No-Fault and Worker's Comp. Insurances accepted. Lesley has been NYS licensed in Massage Therapy since 2000.
Pregnancy Massage and Aromatherapy also available. Please call 518.506.9985 or visit the website. Available by appointment 7 days a week. |
A Second Option...
A Second Option at 39 2 nd St. is Clinical Dimensions,LLC, a skin health and nail studio in the heart of downtown Troy operated by Kathy Tolcser. In addition to clinically proven facial techniques to reduce the signs of aging, come for relaxation and relief from the buzz of city or college life, back treatments, gentle body waxing, 1-hr.pedicures with a polish guarantee, and manicures. For more information about Clinical Dimensions, visit the website or call 271-7696. |
The Movement Lab ...NEW Season, NEW Workout, NEW Schedule!
Ready to try your first Pilates class or are you a seasoned pro looking
for more challenge? The Movement Lab, A Pilates Studio has a variety of
classes to choose from to help get you on the path to a healthier body.
In addition to our group classes, our Classical Pilates studio offers
private, duet and trio sessions on the mat and apparatus as well as
group yoga classes. We have motivating introductory offers to get your
started, so what do you have to lose? Check out our website -
or stop by our warm and inviting studio on the third floor at 225 River
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Bekandze Bodywork
Massage & energy work for the mind, body, and spirit. Little Italy’s Nathanial Neander (LMT, RMT) specializes in deep tissue massage customized to facilitate healing/rejuvination for every client. He provides a calm, relaxing environment in an historic Troy brownstone at 1835 Fifth Avenue. Sessions by appointment only, so call today at 274-0330; 928-5244 to take the first step towards health & well being. |
| Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company will offer Stretch & Strengthen classes on Tuesday mornings from 8:30 to 9:45am and on Saturday mornings from 9 to 10am in Troy. Taught by Ellen Sinopoli, the classes will consist of isometric strengthening and passive stretching exercises. No dance experience is needed; bring a floor mat. Fee schedule is 5 classes for $40 or $10 per class. Info at 518-408-1341. |
| Dance the Night Away Hélène Lesterlin, Washington Park resident and curator of dance at EMPAC, launches a website for ATLAS Dance, a dance production company. Sign up for events mail list, email for more info, or just take a peek: www.atlasdance.org. |
Yoga, Yoga!
Ongoing drop-in yoga classes happen on Mondays in downtown Troy. Classes are taught by Little Italy's Joely Johnson Mork and are suitable for all levels of experience. Come to Christ Church United Methodist's community room located on State Street between 4th and 5th. Classes are Monday evenings, 6-7:15 pm, $10 fee. Bring a mat if you have one. See www.troy-yoga.com for more information. |
Even More Yoga
The Yoga Room's Cecily Bailey has many options for fitness, strength and flexibility. Call her at 899-4372 or visit the web to find out more. |
New Classes and Workshops at Waltja Center:
Waltja Center is a community-access healing space at 157 First St. in Troy. Call Charle-Pan for general questions: 518-366-3400. |
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Hospice Homecare Volunteers Needed
Community Hospice of Rensselaer County is recruiting volunteers, Rensselaer. Hospice volunteers visit with patients in homes, nursing homes & hospitals. They play cards, read aloud, take patients out for a ride through the old neighborhood, bring them an ice cream, cook a meal, pick up groceries, provide a quiet, reassuring presence, have a cup of tea with a caregiver, or drive a patient to a luncheon. If you want to be part of this great organization, please call. Info, call Historic Sage’s Deb Henderson at 274-5689. |
POUNCE Update!
Our POUNCE crew had a mellow August. Funds & volunteers needed. Thanks to Osgood’s Susan Gordon for adopting an abandoned black & white female cat, now named Ella. Call Lynn at 274-6434 for adoption info, etc. One 5 month old female kitten available for permanent placement. All shots, spayed. |
Feline Therapist On the Way
To find out more about Delta Society "pet partner" training for animals who visit nursing homes/ hospitals, call (425) 226-7357 or visit http://www.deltasociety.org. To become a Community Hospice volunteer (animal or human) in Rensselaer County, call 285-8114. |
Prospect Park Needs You
Looking to volunteer? The Friends of Prospect Park invite you to join their Board which meets once a month. Prospect Park, one of Troy's gems, is a 100 acre park located at the top of Congress. The Friends work with the City to maintain & preserve the park's beauty & offers picnic facilities, a play-ground, hiking trails, tennis courts, amazing vistas and a place to just relax & escape the city heat of summer. Info, call Peter at 273-1500.
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Calling All New Moms
There's a dance cardio class for moms & babies from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Mondays & Fridays at The Peaceful Center on Third Street (across from The Daily Grind) in Troy. Good work-out! $7/class. |
Knit One, Purl Two
Troy Knitters is a newly formed group that joins stitchers with all abilities for fun, learning and knitting. Everyone is welcome and you can attend as frequently as you like. The more the merrier! The loosely-knit group will meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month from 6-7:30 pm at Flavour Café at 230 Fourth Sreet. For additional info, email them! |
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Have You Got Your Bag?
Market Block Books is trying to reduce their use of paper/plastic bags in order to be more environmentally friendly. When you make a large purchase, MBB will ask you if you'd like a free canvas bag. MBB only asks that if you take one, you reuse it (for your Troy Farmers Market purchases, maybe?) or return it to the store so that they can give it to someone else. If you have canvas bags that you don't use, please consider donating them to MBB so they can circulate them throughout the community. Thanks for any help! If you have any questions. (Free canvas bags do not include the Book House/Market Block Books bags that they sell--those are still $14.75, and very stylish!) |
Compassion
Julia Soto Lebentritt shares her work Spontaneous Care Communications: a new way of looking at communicating with dementia that enriches caregivers, family members, and loved ones. Currently the Director of Activities at Kenwood Convent, Julia has written a guide book of activities to help caregivers discover the joy of connecting more deeply with those whom they care for and love, based on her CD New York City Lullabies, which is available at Market Block Books. |
Booklover's Blog
Hit http://stanleyreads.blogspot.com/ to learn about Osgood's Stanley Hadsell and his bookish life. Visit Stanley at work in Market Block Books.
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