Medical Clinic in Encinitas, California now Offering Revolutionary Procedure that Helps Facilitate Weight Loss Now

Medical Clinic in Encinitas, California now Offering Revolutionary Procedure that Helps Facilitate Weight Loss Now

Aerthetic Mesotherapy is an exciting and revolutionary procedure that helps facilitate weight loss now being offered at the Center for Advanced Medicine in Encintas, CA

(PRWEB) April 3, 2005

Lose Weight, Lose Inches - Get the figure you have always wanted. The Center for Advanced Medicine, in Encinitas, CA is now offering the most effective Weight-Loss Program ever! Utilizing the Eight-Day Cleanse Program with aesthetic mesotherapy (www. mesotherapy-us. com), you are now able to achieve weight loss results you never thought were possible.

Aesthetic Mesotherapy

Aesthetic mesotherapy is an exciting and revolutionary procedure that helps facilitate weight loss and helps reduce and eliminate stubborn areas of fat, such as waist, “love handles”, hips and thighs.

Aesthetic mesotherapy is also very effective in eliminating and reducing the appearance of cellulite. It is, by far, the most successful current treatment for cellulite.

Dr. Mark Drucker received mesotherapy training from Dr. Kalil, who is President of the American Society of Aesthetics & Mesotherapy, which can be found at www. mesotherapy-us. com

Mesotherapy was developed in the 1950Â’s by the French physician, Dr. Michel Pistor. The technique of mesotherapy involves multiple, almost painless injections of very small amounts of solutions. The injections are quite superficial, using a tiny small-gauge needle. The benefit of mesotherapy is achieved by injecting the correct solution of ingredients in the correct spot.

The solution for aesthetic mesotherapy contains ingredients that include fat emulsifiers, amino acids that stimulate fat burning and enzymes that break down both fat and cellulite. The injections are relatively painless. The most common side-effect is mild bruising at the injection site.

Multiple sessions are necessary to achieve desired results. Most people begin to notice the benefits after 2-3 sessions. The average patient receives between 6-8 sessions. The initial appointment includes consultation and the first treatment. Contact the Center For Advanced Medicine in Encinitas, CA 760-632-9042, and ask for Joyce Cuff to learn more about this exciting procedure and/or to book your appointment. Check out their website at www. camhealthtalk. com.

For years the Center for Advanced Medicine has been treating the Root Cause, many patients fly in from all over the country. The Center can also share with interested patients information on close lodging facilities for out of town patients who want to come to the Clinic from out of town locations.

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SparkPeople. com Nutrition Tracker Now Contains 250,000+ Foods

SparkPeople. com Nutrition Tracker Now Contains 250,000+ Foods

Plus, real life stories of how food diaries impact weight loss.

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) July 16, 2008

SparkPeople. com's continually updated online food journal now contains more than 250,000 searchable foods (plus about a million other foods entered by members), which coincides with new research that found that keeping a food diary can double weight loss efforts.

That means that SparkPeople. com, the largest free online weight loss website in the world, now houses the most updated and most used free food diary on the web.

A recent study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that keeping a food diary can help double weight loss efforts. Though translating clinical research to real life success can be difficult, SparkPeople members have used the nutrition trackers to help them drop up to half their body weight.

Below are the stories of four women who have used a free online food diary and support website, SparkPeople. com, to help them drop between 45 and 100 pounds. Let their stories be a source of inspiration and education about how this simple and proven weight loss approach can tip the scales in your favor.

Cynthia Lopez has lost over 70 pounds in the last year, and she attributes her success to SparkPeople. com's nutrition tracker. This free online tool helps Cynthia keep a running total of the number of calories, grams of fat, protein, carbs, et cetera that she has eaten throughout the day. She uses that information help her make real time decisions about her next meal or snack. "It is amazing to see what one snack can do for your total numbers for the day," commented Cynthia, "I have many times added a snack to my daily tracker just to see what it would do - and then QUICKLY taken it off (and decided not to eat it after all) after seeing the totals. This was definitely a motivating factor!"

Study co-author Vincent J Stevens, PhD., a senior research psychologist at Kaiser Permanente, concluded that food diaries aid weight loss because they paint a realistic picture of how much and how often people are eating. At SparkPeople, the nutrition tracker--which contains well over a hundred thousand foods and restaurant items--also allows users like Cynthia to see the effect that a snack, a glass of wine or a second serving can have, without actually consuming those additional calories. (And it works away from home, too: SparkPeople's nutrition trackers and restaurant food search are available on web-enabled cell phones.)

With SparkPeople's tracker Bonnie Coulehan identified her food weaknesses, eventually losing 70-plus pounds, which she's been able to keep off for more than a year. "In the beginning, tracking my food showed me how many extra calories I was consuming, gave me a way to make meal plans that fit with my nutritional goals, and helped me recognize areas I needed to improve - whether it was business lunches and office goodies or late-night snacking," explained Bonnie.

Keeping a food journal has also benefited Lori McLester. "I absolutely attribute my success in losing weight and keeping off 100 lbs over the past 4 years with tracking my food," she exclaimed. "I've become so good at tracking my food that it takes me maybe 5-7 minutes per day to do so... I swear by SparkPeople's Food Tracker!" Not only did journaling her food help Lori lose a third of her body weight, but she also discovered a food allergy by using her SparkPeople tracker to look back over her food intake on days she fell ill (the culprit was eggplant, which she now happily avoids).

While journaling an evening's meal, Jessie Bedoya of New Jersey, was shocked to find out just how many calories were in a dish of General Tso's Chicken (about 1,100). Armed with this information (and many similar examples), Jessie was able to make consistently better food choices throughout her journey to lose 45 pounds.

These four women are not alone in their weight loss journey; over two million people a month utilize the free tracking tools, support community and health lifestyle information available at SparkPeople. com. This makes SparkPeople. com the largest free online weight loss website in the world. Each day, users track upwards of a quarter of million foods on the website. Take advantage of this proven healthy weight loss approach and sign up for a free account at www. SparkPeople. com today.

Members of the press interested in interviewing any of the four members featured in this release, or other successful members should contact Grant Miller at press(at)sparkpeople. com.

About SparkPeople
SparkPeople's mission is to help millions of people be healthy and reach their goals. That's why we offer similar diet and fitness tools and services that people pay for on sites like Weight Watchers and eDiets. com, but for 100% free. Also, those who do not want to lose weight can still use SparkPeople's tools and meet others in our healthy living community. We've seen thousands of people succeed on our program, and find that when they start reaching their health goals that they enjoy their lives and reach even more goals, making their life a true adventure! For more information, log on to (http://www. sparkpeople. com (http://www. sparkpeople. com))

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Donate Your Clothing and Household Items to a Charity Before the "Pension Protection Act of 2006" is Enacted Into Law

Donate Your Clothing and Household Items to a Charity Before the "Pension Protection Act of 2006" is Enacted Into Law

Earlier this month, Congress passed the Pension Protection Act of 2006, and President Bush said he would sign this bill into law. Included in this Tax Act are changes to the deductibility of charitable contributions. Now's the time for taxpayers to drop off their donation of clothing and household items to a charitable organization to be able to max out their allowable tax deduction.

Woburn, MA (PRWEB) August 14, 2006

During the first week of August, the Senate approved the Pension Protection Act of 2006 by a vote of 93-5. The House had already approved this bill late in July. The President said that he plans to sign this Act into law.

In addition to sweeping changes to the pension plan rules, this Act also makes a few major changes to the tax deduction people can claim for their charitable donations. One big change applies to donations of clothing and household items. As of the enactment date of this new law, taxpayers can only claim a deduction for donated goods that are in good condition or better.

"Once President Bush signs the Pension Protection Act of 2006 into law, you'll no longer be able to claim a deduction for your donated goods that aren't at least in good condition. So now's the time to clean out your closets and donate your unused clothing and household items to a charity," suggests Andrew D. Schwartz, CPA founder of CPA Niche, LLC (www. cpaniche. com), a site where taxpayers can interact with CPAs who specialize in a variety of niches such as healthcare, real estate professionals, and lawyers.

As always, people who make donations of goods should list each item donated, including each item's fair market value, and file that list along with their other tax documents. Keep in mind that unless an item is brand new or in excellent condition, it is probably worth no more than one-third of its original cost.

Taxpayers who claim a deduction in excess of $500 for donated goods need to complete and attach a Form 8283 to their tax returns. And anyone looking to claim a deduction in excess of $5,000 generally needs to attach a written appraisal to their tax form as well. More information about non-cash contributions can be found in IRS Publication 526, Charitable Contributions, available at www. irs. gov. Give the IRS time to update this publication to reflect the new rules, however.

This Act also increases the documentation required for people claiming an itemized deduction for their donations of money to a charitable organization. Effective as of the Act's enactment date, taxpayers must maintain a cancelled check, bank record, or receipt from the charity substantiating the date and amount of the donation.

"The Pension Protection Act of 2006 made numerous changes to the U. S. Income Tax rules and will take quite a while for taxpayers and tax professionals to digest," warns Schwartz. "Even so, with the new standard for donations of clothing and household items taking effect when this bill is signed into law, anyone who waits to drop off their goods to a charity could lose out on a valuable tax deduction."

Andrew D. Schwartz, CPA is the editor and founder of CPA Niche, LLC (www. cpaniche. com), a site where taxpayers can interact with CPAs who specialize in a variety of niches such as healthcare, real estate professionals, and lawyers. Schwartz has provided tax and basic financial planning advice in interviews with various media, including the Washington Post and Wall Street Journal. He is available for interviews.

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The Surgery Center of Dallas Will Open This Fall as a State-of-the-Art Bariatric-Centric Facility

The Surgery Center of Dallas Will Open This Fall as a State-of-the-Art Bariatric-Centric Facility

The Surgery Center of Dallas will open this fall as a state-of-the-art bariatric-centric facility in the DFW Metroplex. The $10M project funded by Century Bank totals 10,000 square feet and features 3 operating rooms and a procedure room. It has been specifically designed to accomodate bariatric procedures.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) August 7, 2006

With a fresh approach to healthcare and a cutting-edge design, The Surgery Center of Dallas is sure to stand out among healthcare facilities in the DFW Metroplex. Located in the medical district on Harry Hines Boulevard and Research Row, the 10,000 square foot, fully physician-owned ambulatory surgery center will have the look and feel of its well-established neighbor Pine Creek Medical Center. “Together with Dr. Corazon Ramirez (Developer and Chief Operating Officer) we have designed the space to serve patients well by creating a stately, serene environment enabling both patients and healthcare practitioner’s ease of process through procedures and subsequent recovery. Contrasting rich wood tones and lighter neutrals hold the space in balance while hosting a tasteful grouping of life-giving hues” says Amy Shacklett of Azimuth: Architecture, Inc.

The $10M project funded by Century Bank, with a beautiful lobby finished in muted blues and greens and complete with hardwood floors, welcomes patients and visitors with comfort and style. The facility, featuring 3 state-of-the-art operating rooms and a procedure room, has been specifically designed to accommodate bariatric procedures. There is a growing need for these types of facilities due to an increasing demand of surgical procedures for weight loss management. Although The Surgery Center of Dallas will be bariatric-centric, various other medical services will be offered including Orthopedic and Sports Medicine; Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery; Gynecological services; Pain Management; Podiatric Surgery as well as diagnostic procedures.

The project team includes Azimuth: Architecture, Inc. (architecture and interior design services), MEDCO Construction (general contractor) and Trophy Healthcare Development Company (project management). Construction is expected to be completed by September 2006.

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LiveVox’s Technology Improves Agent Performance and Streamlines Costs for Per-Se Technologies

LiveVox’s Technology Improves Agent Performance and Streamlines Costs for Per-Se Technologies

LiveVox, Inc., the industry’s first contact center carrier, today announced an expanded agreement with Per-Se Technologies, the leader in Connective Healthcare that helps physicians, hospitals and pharmacies achieve their income potential. LiveVox will now provide the platform for inbound dialing, in addition to outbound dialing, at Per-Se’s radiology and emergency medicine physician patient billing call centers.

San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL (PRWEB) August 18, 2006

LiveVox, Inc., the industry’s first contact center carrier, today announced an expanded agreement with Per-Se Technologies, the leader in Connective Healthcare that helps physicians, hospitals and pharmacies achieve their income potential. LiveVox will now provide the platform for inbound dialing, in addition to outbound dialing, at Per-Se’s radiology and emergency medicine physician patient billing call centers.

“Customer service is what drives our business,” said Pat Leonard, Physician Solutions division president of Per-Se Technologies. “Improvements to our patient billing call center technology are essential to delivering high quality customer services. LiveVox’s solution increases our call center agents’ efficiency and effectiveness, while driving down costs.”

During the past three years of the existing agreement, LiveVox technology has improved collectibility and shortened the patient pay cycle for Per-Se. Per-Se has seen a 15% reduction in call duration resulting in improved call response. Additionally, up to 15% of inbound calls are satisfied with no operator intervention. Per-Se currently handles 50,000 inbound calls monthly in two call centers and expects call volume, handled by the solution, to double by installing the same technology in other call centers.

“Per-Se was looking to automate its inbound call processes within a very tight timeframe,” said Larry Siegal, LiveVox’s chief operating officer. “Based on our knowledge of the company, we were able to quickly develop and implement a solution that would drive results.”

About LiveVox, Inc.

LiveVox, Inc., the industry’s first contact center carrier, provides a hosted, uniquely tailored contact center solution, delivering all traffic (inbound and outbound) through one integrated platform. LiveVox is also the first voice solutions company to bring IMS to the applications layer in a production environment. LiveVox’s proprietary technology enables for extremely rapid call center deployment and real-time business updates as business priorities change, vs. the lengthy time-frame call centers encounter when dealing with traditional, premise-based hardware and software systems. LiveVox clients experience an average cost-savings of 50% and realize 100%-900% returns on investments through reduced toll-free and fixed T1 costs, improved agent efficiency and pay-as-you-go pricing, with no monthly minimums or up-front costs. For more information, please visit www. livevox. com.

About Per-Se Technologies

Per-Se Technologies (Nasdaq: PSTI) is the leader in Connective Healthcare. Connective Healthcare solutions from Per-Se enable physicians, pharmacies and hospitals to achieve their income potential by creating an environment that streamlines and simplifies the complex administrative burden of providing healthcare. Per-Se's Connective Healthcare solutions help reduce administrative expenses, increase revenue and accelerate the movement of funds to benefit providers, payers and patients. More information is available at www. per-se. com.

LiveVox, Inc. and the LiveVox logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of LiveVox, Inc.

Per-Se Technologies Inc., the Per-Se logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Per-Se Technologies, Inc.

Media Contacts

Pauline Shiu

MRB Public Relations

T: 732-758-1100

Amber Virgillo

Per-Se Technologies

T: 770-237-7643

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Jewels and Pinstripes Gift Bags Strike All the Right Chords at the 2005 Gibson/Baldwin Night at the Net Benefitting MusiCaresÂ&#174

Jewels and Pinstripes Gift Bags Strike All the Right Chords at the 2005 Gibson/Baldwin Night at the Net Benefitting MusiCares®

Once again, Jewels and Pinstripes custom gift bags were a noteworthy finale to a perfect event, as top tennis pros and celebrities met at the 2005 Gibson/Baldwin Night at the Net, benefiting MusiCares®.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 28, 2005

Once again, Jewels and Pinstripes custom gift bags were a noteworthy finale to a perfect event, as top tennis pros and celebrities met at the 2005 Gibson/Baldwin Night at the Net, benefiting MusiCares®. Julie Kenney, founder of the luxury gift bag company that created the opulent thank-you bags for the event's special VIPs, said participating in such a worthy cause is extremely gratifying. "The Gibson/Baldwin Night at the Net was a truly remarkable occasion. The attention to detail showed throughout the evening; from music to food to entertainment - it was all wonderfully done."

The 43 thank-you celebrity gift bags were housed in Victorinox E-Motion 26" Gear Duffle Bags presented by eBags. com (www. ebags. com). Inside, lucky recipients including Andre Agassi, Gavin Rossdale, Randy Jackson, Jon Lovitz, Pauly Shore, Pam Shriver, The Bryan Bros., and the band Kool and the Gang discovered a slew of sumptuous surprises includingÂ…Â…..

Britto Mini Heart Sculpture, www. britto. com

Autographed Kool and The Gang T-Shirt and CD, www. koolandthegang. com

"Cooter's Place" 01 T-Shirt and "Dukes of Hazzard" full-size license plate signed by Ben "Cooter" Jones from the Dukes of Hazzard, priceless, www. cootersplace. com

Author Autographed "The Drummer Who Lost His Beat" Children's Book by Stephanie Bloom, priceless, www. bloomandgrow. com

Two tickets to "La Femme" in Las Vegas, www. mgmgrand. com

Two tickets to Splash in Las Vegas, www. splashlasvegas. com

World Famous Welcome to Las Vegas miniature novelty sign, www. thewelcometolvsign. com

Amy Schwab Designs "Julia" Handbag, www. amyschwabdesigns. com

Shari's Berries Gift certificate for one dozen chocolate covered berries, www. berries. com

10-pack of Summer Soles, chic stay-dry fabric insoles for sandals and other open shoes, www. summersoles. com

Too Faced's LIP INJECTION extreme lip plumping potion, www. toofaced. com

Carry-a-Tune Purse, www. carryatunepurses. com

Elizabeth Grant's LineErase and Shower Gel for Men, www. elizabethgrant. com

Nature Made TripleFlex Bone & Joint – 60 count, www. naturemade. com

Life is good "Reach tennis" adjustable baseball cap, www. lifeisgood. com

Solo CD Case by Swing Ltd - Holds 20 CDs, www. swingltd. com

Cocoa Nuts “Mon Amour, www. cocoadesigns. com

5.1 Label Group DualDisc Sampler, www. dvdlauncher. com

Chipotle Coin for one free burrito at Chipotle, www. chipotle. com

Gibson adjustable baseball cap and wristbands, www. gibson. com

Wigwam Merino/ Coolmax® Adventure Quarter sock - 1 pair, www. wigwam. com

Photo Key Chain by Swing Ltd –Holds miniature sized photos, www. swingltd. com

Altoids Cinnamon & Peppermint Love Tins, www. altoids. com

As always, Jewels and Pinstripes offered two additional gift bags for auction. While one was available only to attendees of the silent auction, a second, celebrity-signed duffle is currently for auction on eBay through August 4, 2005. All proceeds will benefit MusiCares.

About Jewels and Pinstripes:

Founded in October of 2004, Jewels and Pinstripes is a premier designer of luxury gift bags, specializing in creating VIP thank-you bags for charity benefits. Inspired by the dedication of the organizations they work with, Jewels and Pinstripes regularly donates gift bags for auction, and has raised over $80,000 for events that include The Carousel of Hope, Muhammad Ali's Celebrity Fight Night and Chris Evert's Pro-Celebrity Classic. Oprah Winfrey, Halle Berry, Matthew Perry, Faith Hill, Beyonce, Sarah Jessica Parker, Tom Hanks and Clint Eastwood top the long list of lucky Jewels and Pinstripe recipients. The gift bags and their extraordinary contents regularly attract the attention of leading media outlets including Extra, People. com, Us Weekly, Inc. com, and FoxNews. For more information about Jewels and Pinstripes, please visit our website at www. jewelsandpinstripes. com.

About MusiCares:

Established in 1989 by The Recording Academy, MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares' services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community. For more information, please visit www. musicares. com.

Media Contact:

Julie Kenney

925.462.7776

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Electrical Muscle Stimulation Proven to Enhance Muscle Development and Sports Performance

Electrical Muscle Stimulation Proven to Enhance Muscle Development and Sports Performance

Compex ® Introduces New Electrostimulation Product.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) February 2, 2010

Professional athletes, everyday athletes and even the occasional weekend warriors are enjoying the many benefits of Neuromuscular Electrical Muscle Stimulation (NMES). Electrostimulation therapy isn’t new technology – it’s been widely used and popular among European athletes for over two decades. However, the American athlete/consumer is likely to be a bit more wary to eagerly adopt NMES technology due to similar products advertised on late-night infomercials promising to shed belly fat without leaving the couch. Many athletes and consumers aren’t aware of the legitimate benefits that NMES technology offers.

However, athletes and professional sports teams that have embraced the technology recognize that NMES enables users to exercise more muscle fibers in less time by reproducing the body’s natural process of voluntary muscular contractions with high-intensity “optimal” electrical impulses. In other words, a muscle can’t tell the difference between a voluntary contraction triggered by the brain or through a muscle stimulator.

DJO, the worldwide leader in the research, design and manufacturing of NMES technology through its Compex® brand of electrostimulation products (http://www. shopcompex. com/content/performance-us-announced/), is the first U. S. company to offer consumers an FDA-cleared, over-the-counter, portable electronic muscle stimulator (http://www. shopcompex. com/content/performance-us-announced/) for enhanced sports performance and improved physical fitness, which is used by professional sports teams and athletic training coaches worldwide.

Elite athletes such as Olympic Volleyball Champion, Ogonna Nnamani; Olympic Gold Medalist, Peter Vanderkaay; and five-time World Champion Triathlete, Simon Lessing, have incorporated EMS as part of their training regimen.

“Numerous clinical studies conducted over 22 years have proven that when Compex is applied to the motor nerve, it provokes a deeper and more complete muscle contraction than what can be attained through standard voluntary training or activity,” said Greg Houlgate, Director of Sales and Marketing for Compex. “The result is a more efficient workout regimen with less risk of injury to joints and tendons with virtually no cardiovascular or mental fatigue.”

DJO recently launched its latest electronic muscle stimulator – the Compex Performance US. The Performance US was designed to complement the training and exercise regimen for athletes that engage in frequent competition. The Performance US device features five programs that target specific muscle groups and enables athletes to maximize muscle strength and development: Endurance, Resistance, Strength, Active Recovery and Pre-Warm up. These programs work in conjunction with an athletes’ traditional training regimen to help competitive athletes achieve the highest level of performance possible.

“At first I was a bit hesitant and skeptical, until I experienced the way NMES maximized my weight workouts and training sessions. Compex is now an integral part of my regimen,” said Ogonna Nnamani.

DJO offers four Compex muscle stimulators for a variety of athletes. Compex features up to nine specific stimulation programs that target specific muscle groups and enables athletes to maximize muscle performance specifically related to their particular sport. All models include 5 levels of progression and include an Active Recovery® program which is clinically proven to increase blood flow, reduce lactic acid and promote muscle relaxation.

While NMES is clinically proven to increase muscle development (http://www. shopcompex. com/content/performance-us-announced/), don’t ditch your gym bag …just as vitamins are intended to supplement a good diet, electrostimulation products are intended to complement a workout routine, not replace it.

For more information visit www. shopcompex. com.

About DJO Incorporated

DJO is a leading global developer, manufacturer and distributor of high-quality medical devices that provide solutions for musculoskeletal health, vascular health and pain management. The Company's products address the continuum of patient care from injury prevention to rehabilitation after surgery, injury or from degenerative disease. DJO products are used by orthopedic specialists, spine surgeons, primary care physicians, pain management specialists, physical therapists, podiatrists, chiropractors, athletic trainers and other healthcare professionals. In addition, many of the Company's medical devices and related accessories are used by athletes and patients for injury prevention and at-home physical therapy treatment. The Company's product lines include rigid and soft orthopedic bracing, hot and cold therapy, bone growth stimulators, vascular systems, electrical stimulators used for pain management and physical therapy products. The Company’s surgical division offers a comprehensive suite of reconstructive joint products for the hip, knee and shoulder. DJO's products are marketed under the brands Aircast®, DonJoy®, ProCare®, CMF™, Empi®, Saunders®, Chattanooga, DJO Surgical, Compex®, Cefar®-Compex® and Ormed®. For additional information, please visit www. DJOglobal. com. For additional information about Compex please visit www. shopcompex. com

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