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'I brake for oysters' *
On the eve of PEI's shellfish festival, connoisseur MARIALISA CALTA samples the Island's renowned marine export
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. . .and a southern escape from isolation *
A Brazilian park, encircled by farmland, was more like a jail than a haven for the mighty jaguar. SHAWN BLORE details the innovative solution -- travel corridors to link it with other reserves
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A New York minute -- a story from before 9/11 *
In this first of a six-part series by Globe correspondents on their cities, SIMON HOUPT takes you past the feel-good façades to find what really makes the Big Apple shine (an interesting perspective, as it was written just a couple of months before 9/11).
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A northern passage to safety ... *
The death toll on a stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway was so alarming that Banff National Park built a series of overpasses and underpasses to allow animals to cross. MARK STEVENSON reports
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A rest stop fit for a monarch *
Visitors are flocking to the southern tip of mainland Canada to view swarms of butterflies on their annual migration south
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A tale of two cities -- and two hotels *
New luxury properties reflect their home bases of Bath and Cardiff
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Airports of the rich and famous *
Actors, musicians and design gurus are drawn to airports with amenities such as a massage centre, an indoor forest and even an on-site golf course. SIMONA RABINOVITCH tracks down 10 jet setters to talk about their favourites
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Alone in the canyon *
On a solo canyoneering adventure, TOM PRICE climbs, swims and scrambles through a deep cleft in the sandstone of Utah's Zion National Park
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Amsterdam: Painting the town brown *
Amsterdam's cozy brown cafés, named for their dark wood walls, are emblematic of a city renowned for tolerance
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Ancient waters *
On an adventure through the prehistoric landscape of the Far North, The Globe's LASZLO BUHASZ journeys down the Firth, Canada's oldest river
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Andalusia's colliding cultures *
Spain's Moorish past comes alive in this region, from the palatial Alhambra to the mosque-cathedrals of Cordoba and Seville
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Bali: Resurrecting paradise *
On the eve of the Bali bombing's first anniversary, JOHN WEICH examines the security and marketing measures being taken to lure visitors back to this idyllic island.
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Barcelona by night *
As the sun sets on this lively Spanish city, SIMONA RABINOVITCH finds that physical journeys often inspire spiritual ones
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Becoming re-acquainted with Genova *
After five years, PHYLLIS MACCHIONI returns to find a city of change and constancy
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Bollywood's extra appeal *
With the Toronto film fest wrapping up, another production hot spot, Bombay, is luring travellers to work on screen
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Cold streams and hot springs *
Half a day by train from Tokyo, the Japan Alps are home to swirling rivers and baths
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Edam: Worshipping at the altar of cheese *
The town of Edam builds a cathedral out of 10,000 wheels of its namesake cheese
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Edith Wharton's: The house of mirth *
Edith Wharton's 'first real home' shares the pleasures of its famous owner
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Europe's funkiest ephemeral beach *
Each spring and summer, a nondescript stretch of land outside of Amsterdam is transformed into a sandy utopia
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Fall in all its glory *
Cycling and hiking, festivals and luxury inns make autumn a fine time to visit Quebec's Eastern Townships
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Farm-friendly Slovenia (Peachin feature) *
Fancy a farm-stay? Slovenia is still relatively unspoiled, says Mary L. Peachin.
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France's Opera Festival: The little festival that could *
An unlikely opera event puts an island on France's musical map
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Grayshott Hall, England *
At first glance, Grayshott Hall looks like the kind of country house that Henry VIII might have frolicked about in. The Tudor mansion, with its lofty chimneys and half-timbered gables sits in the heart of rural England, near the hamlet of Grayshott.
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Haute hotels *
Once the domain of hoteliers with names such as Schrager and Balazs, the world of luxury accommodation is witnessing an influx of design and fashion gurus, whose fresh ideas are changing the industry
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HI HOTEL, NICE *
Tucked away in a residential neighbourhood of ochre-shuttered apartment buildings, green parasol pine trees, fuchsia bougainvillea and blue-rinse ladies with tiny black poodles is the new Hi Hotel.
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Hong Kong rock city *
In Kowloon, a rock show brings out closet rebels and adoring fans.
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Hong Kong's wild side *
DAFFYD RODERICK explores parts of the former colony where Mother Nature overshadows the lingering effects of SARS
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Hotel Du Pont (Wilmington, DE) *
The Hotel du Pont has packages designed for romance...
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Huntington Hotel & Nob Hill Spa (San Francisco, CA) *
Valentine's package
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Inn of the Anasazi (Santa Fe, NM) *
Enjoy the magic of Santa Fe!
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Inquiry needed to probe cold facts of backcountry dangers *
high in the air, the eastern flank of British Columbia resembles a wild sea that has been frozen in the middle of a storm. The Rockies, Columbia, Purcell and Monashee mountains rise up in towering ranks where snowy peaks claw at trailing clouds.
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Insider Guide to Halifax *
Though famous for the beauty of its surroundings, Halifax also offers the best of the great indoors. As The Globe's SHAWNA RICHER explains, the city is full of uniquely local experiences that give this cosmopolitan centre the feel of a small town
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Let the lodging games begin *
The Athens Olympics are 11 months away, yet hotel space is already scarce. But there are options -- if you know where to look
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Linus Blankets St. Paul ****
Charles Schulz, creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip that graced the pages of newspaper comics around the world for 50 years and was further popularized on a number of television specials, would be thrilled that his characters are still generating adoration.
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Listel Hotel: Native exposure *
A Vancouver hotel's luxurious package exposes guests to the food and culture of West Coast First Nation peoples
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LOEWS HOUSE OF BLUES HOTEL, CHICAGO *
'You a musician?" As he pulls up to the hotel entrance, the airport limousine driver quizzes the thirtysomething male passenger as to his trade.
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London's neglected waterway *
Many visitors and locals overlook the charms of Regents Canal, the city's secondary channel
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Lysiane Gagnon: The French know about being cool *
Summer in France has been scorching. In most areas of the south, the temperatures routinely peaked at more than 35 degrees for almost three months
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Madeleine magic: The scenic Quebec archipelago *
The scenic Quebec archipelago pleases gourmets, adventurers and shoppers
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Magic of Asia newsletter *
SARS has hit hard in Asia -- here's the first newsletter (to try to alleviate that situation) from Shangri-la Hotels and TravelWeekly...
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Making a splash in Bath *
Shut down for 25 years, the city's hot springs are back
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Monty Python fans flock to castle *
Strange things happen to many travellers while they roam the dark passages and chambers of Doune Castle. They are overcome with the irresistible urge to say silly things like "Bring out your dead!" and "We are the knights who say Ni!"
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Munich: Attention, shoppers *
It may not be an obvious choice for a shopping trip, but KAREN VON HAHN finds this German city's attention to style and authenticity makes it a prime destination for the acquisitive
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My Fantasy Birthday Celebration *****
Many people dream of a birthday celebration in an exotic location, doing something they love. They visit a place they rarely get to and indulge. For our travel correspondent, Madelyn Miller, a home-town spa indulgence was the perfect birthday celebration.
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Nashville without music *
Can someone who detests the twang of country find joy in the genre's capital?
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New York to Halifax: Ports of fall *
As our thoughts turn autumnal, VICTOR DWYER takes an offbeat cruise from New York to Halifax in search of signs of the coming season.
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Northern exposure: Yukon and the Dempster Highway *
TERESA EARLE travels beyond the tourist-friendly outposts of Whitehorse and Dawson City in search of the authentic Yukon experience. Meanwhile, MIKE CURRIE goes the distance on the rugged, 750-kilometre Dempster Highway, encountering grizzlies, wolves and plenty of flat tires along the way
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On Montreal's ever-changing strip, the Main, Moishes steakhouse endures *
Montreal's St. Laurent Boulevard must be home to the most motley collection of businesses in the country. There are hip clothing stores, new and antique furniture shops, transsexual bars and strip joints, the occasional family-run hardware store, a gaggle of restaurants (both low- and high-end) and even a gravestone boutique.
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Paris is better than you *
HEATHER MALLICK has fallen hopelessly in love with the city of lights. Sure the waiters are snooty and the drivers vicious. But she will always return for more -- more passion, more colour, more life.
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Pfister Hotel (Milwaukee, WI) *
The Indulgence Package has been designed for Friday or Saturday night
stays, perfect for this Valentine's Day...
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Ponti offers a sweetheart of a deal for Valentine's Day *
The food, the ambience...everything that Ponti Seafood Grill has to offer is perfect for a Valentine's Day dinner.
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Reflecting on a lonely river *
Paddling 600 kilometres down the Northwest Territories' mighty Nahanni, LUC BEDARD finds inner peace in solitude -- despite bouts of compulsive singing
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Romance and Rejuvenation await at the Delta Lodge at Kananaskis Rocky Mountain Resort *
Declaration of eternal devotion comes
but once a year for most, but for those who cherish the wonder of romance
regardless of the season, the Delta Lodge at Kananaskis is sure to provide a
welcome retreat with Romantic Getaways for the truly smitten.
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Rural life rolls on *
Some of the most unique -- and very British -- countryside experiences can be found in the normal course of finding places to eat, drink and sleep.
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Shangri-La enters the Australian Hotel Market *
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts announces its first hotel in Australia.
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Shangri-La to open Exclusive Resort in the Maldives *
Opening in 2004, Shangri-La Maldives will be situated on Villingili, a
pristine island in Addu Atoll, at the southernmost tip of the Maldives.
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Shopping, Dining, Recreation, Hotels...anywhere *
Want to find out what resources (shopping, dining, recreation, hotels) there are...anywhere in the world?
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SLEEPOVER: CHEWTON GLEN, ENGLAND *
At the forefront of the swank, new generation of Britain's country house hotels, Hampshire's Chewton Glen has been mopping up awards and accolades. Gallivanter's Guide named it "Best Small Hotel Under 60 Rooms in the World." Gourmet magazine once called it "Best Country House Hotel in the World."
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Sofitel Offers Winter 'Dream' Getaways *
Value-Added Dream Packages Give Guests Insight to Regional Offerings. . .
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SONIAT HOUSE, NEW ORLEANS *
Like every building in New Orleans' French Quarter, Soniat House has a story to tell.
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Spire scaling in Whistler *
With routes up granite pillars, ridges and showy frozen waterfalls, Whistler has steadily become a climbing hot spot.
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Strolling through an urban gallery *
One of Europe's finest art collections is on display in the public spaces of Barcelona
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Thailand: A truly different destination *
Rowena Carr-Allinson gives us the low-down on resort-hopping in Thailand...
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The Empress Loves Seattle's Best *
Visit the Bengal Lounge at The Fairmont Empress during the month of February and get in on the action by tasting the Seattle's Best Sinful Seduction Martini.
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The Iron Ladies of England *
Current London exhibitions highlight the public's enduring fascination with women who ruled in a man's world: Elizabeth I and Margaret Thatcher.
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THE MARK, NEW YORK *
Is it just my imagination or have New Yorkers become more civilized lately? The light starts changing as I'm crossing Madison Avenue and a cabbie impatiently leans on his horn. That's expected. But it doesn't evoke the profound cacophony of honks from other frustrated drivers it might have in the past.
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The mural that rocked Canada *
Considered too anti-American, it hung for only eight days before being taken down. Now Greg Curnoe's magnificent 'Dorval mural' flies again, SARAH MILROY writes
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The White Desert's weird towers *
Local guides lead visitors into this bizarre Egyptian region, where the ground is covered in limestone or hard white chalk
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tick, tick...BOOM! *
The producers of tick, tick...BOOM!, a new musical by Jonathan Larson, the 1996 Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner for Rent, announced that Christian Campbell, Wilson Cruz, and Nicole Snelson are set to star in the national tour of the off-Broadway musical. The production, directed by Scott Schwartz with script consultation by the 2001 Pulitzer Prize winning playwright David Auburn, will be brought by Broadway in Dallas Contemporary Series, presented by Dallas Summer Musicals at The Majestic Theatre for its North America opening in Dallas, January 7-12, 2003.
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Turning Alpine treks into child's play *
Charming huts located throughout the Alps allow families to hike in style and comfort
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Warming up to Winnipeg *
Forget the cold, mosquitos and inferiority complex. The Globe's GRAEME SMITH uncovers a town with its share of big-city culture and loads of quirky diversions that don't exist anywhere else
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WESTIN NEW YORK *
The new Westin New York floats above grimy Eighth Avenue like a cubist castle keep. Kitty-corner from the bustling Port Authority and a block from the wired freneticism of Times Square, it's a gorgeous yet remote tower of coloured glass squares, the perfect marriage of glitz and grace.
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Wheeling through England *
Punctured tires, suicidal hedgehogs and barnyard wildlife typify the unexpected encounters that enliven a solo cycling trip through the British countryside
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Where wine brats worship *
Picnics are perfect for California's Sonoma County, where local wines and gourmet food go hand in hand
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Wild Africa's comeback *
Visitors are flocking to South Africa's Shamwari Game Reserve, an experiment in ecological reversal that is yielding real results
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World of Well-being: Tigh-Na-Mara Resort, Vancouver Island *
For more than 20 years, the Tigh-Na-Mara Resort on Vancouver Island has been a popular year-round destination for families on vacation. In an attempt to expand its clientele, the resort owners have recently added a new spa facility.
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A chilling, thrilling gourmet experience: Iceland's Food & Fun Festival ****
There is nothing better than joining friends for fabulous food and wine when the weather is freezing outside.
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American Express's 'Going Once' concept *
American Express is pioneering a new travel marketing concept that offers real deals to those with the patience and inner fortitude to play waiting game of bidding on descending prices for destination trip packages. The site launches on February 4, 2008, but a preview of offered trips will be online on January 21, 2008.
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Arizona Biltmore: Great Gossip & Tantalizing Tidbits ****
From the beginning in 1929, the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa was destined to become a legend.
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CRUISING: Tips for getaways on the waves *
A "new normal" in airline travel makes it important to protect your cruise trip. Hundreds of Canadians have missed all or part of their cruise holidays in the past few weeks because of airport foul-ups that meant they couldn't get to their ships on time.
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Direct e-mail tips for Tourism Marketers *
How tourism marketers can
make the most of limited advertising dollars now, while the industry is
facing major hurdles through world events that have precipitated tourism
declines.
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Hotel Confidential: Rodeway Inn & Suites, Las Vegas **
Our verdict: Smoky but cheap
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Hyatt Regency Vancouver *****
Hyatt Regency Vancouver has long been one of the top choices of discerning travellers to Vancouver. But now, with its new chef, Chad Minton, and its five-star (our rating, and we are picky!) Mosaic Bar and Grill, it's a hot destination for in-the-know Vancouverites, too!
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Internet travel search engine tours.com now offers worldwide travel agent search capabilities *
Tours.com -- the Internet site with the Web’s most comprehensive travel search engine -- today announced the launch of its newest search category: worldwide travel agent search by specialty.
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Kew Gardens given World Heritage status *
Southwest London's 132-hectare Royal Botanic Gardens -- better known as Kew Gardens -- is the latest British site to be granted World Heritage status by UNESCO.
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Londra Turu dot com *
The LONDRA TURU website contains concise tourist information to assist visitors planning trips to the UK -- and London in particular.
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Luxury lodge opens in Arizona *
A new luxury lodge has opened near the town of Greer in eastern Arizona's White Mountains.
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Madame Mao back on stage *
In his first full-length opera, composer Bright Sheng traces the life of Jiang Qing, the second-rate actress who became one of China's most reviled figures
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Rowena Carr-Allinson *
...evalu8.org's Contributing Editor, Travel.
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San Francisco street fair celebrates 30th birthday *
From non-stop outdoor dancing pavilions to outdoor art fair Sugar Valley, San Francisco's Castro Street Fair has become a local institution, attracting thousands of revellers each year. This year's eclectic musical entertainment will range from the surf band the Aqua Velvets to the sounds of The Ethel Merman Experience. Best of all, it's for a good cause: The fair generates funds for charities that are important to the Castro Community.
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Sideshow: Harry the Hat goes home *
Voodoo dolls, spell kits, gris-gris bags -- this is what most folks recognize as New Orleans-style magic. But that was before Harry the Hat set up shop in the French Quarter with a very different bag of tricks.
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