WOMEN ages 50+ FOR JULY 2016
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Thank you Rori - we will!0
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Picture of me and my daughter on her wedding day. Walking her down the aisle.
Anne from Wisconsin
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17,000 steps---200 minutes of dog walking---Jake is walking on the treadmill while we watch baseball on TVAnnegreat photo ---congrats to your daughter and her new spouse
Barbie 0 -
1095.1 mi so far, got til the end of the month to go3
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Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon - South Fort Collins.
I was lucky enough to buy a lot that has a natural resource area directly behind it with a lake. Because of the conservation efforts the land that lies between the natural resource area and the mountains will not be developed in the future. So I have a wonderful lake view with Longs Peak and Meeker views that will remain unobstructed. In the evenings I get the city lights for Loveland and points East and South. Bonus - I also have an open HOA area on one side of my house, so I have only 1 house close to me.
The Fourth of July out on the back deck is awesome. At least 9 different fireworks shows going on at the same time and that isn't counting all the backyard shows.
I drop into Boulder from time to time. Love, love, love the Dushanbe Teahouse. It's a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. boulderteahouse.com/ourstory/
My daughter and I are headed up to Estes Park to Rocky Mountain NP to Grand Lake on the West side of the mountains. Just a day trip to get out of the heat (95 degrees) here on the East side to a cool 75 degrees in Grand Lake.
Bet I crash my calorie count tomorrow by eating out for the day.
Charleen in Colorado (She'll be going around the mountain tomorrow)0 -
Did 50 min Tracie Long Staying Power DVD. We have a Newcomer board meeting tomorrow a.m. so the plan is to do a Tracie Long Leaning Out DVD.
Mary in MN - but aren't you supposed to go below 90 degrees when you do the Russian squat (or one of them)?
Becca - I'm assuming you mean the Styrofoam barbells in the water. Yes, they do add a lot of resistance, especially if you keep them under the water. I used to have a set only I found that I never used them in my pool at home, but I use them at the Y all the time.
KarenE - I'm game for trying most anything new. Kettlebells are something new. Only I don't have any at home but I can (and did) use the ones at the place where I take the extremepump class
Lisa - I remember going to school board meetings when my kids were in school. Yes, they seemed to drag on for hours and hours. And not a whole lot got accomplished. Usually, when the public would speak, they'd listen out of niceness and then do what they wanted to.
NYKaren - great looking bathroom
Heather - you look mahvelous
Cheri - we left PA without a contract, the house was unoccupied. But it did sell pretty fast, and for more than the asking price! something will come along for you
pip - then just be sure that the handkerchief is big enough for you to wear.
barbie - so glad to hear that Jake is doing so well.
One gal is coming over tonight to play Rummikub in the spa. The pool is a cool, refreshing 91 degrees...lol The guy came to look at our dryer today, it needed a new heating coil. We were afraid it was the control panel. then went to Hamricks to return the shoes I got that I didn't want and then to Aldi to get some things, not much. they did have peaches and nectarines on sale. Biggest problem is that I don't have enough room in my refrigerator! Guess that just means that I'm going to have to eat them. Life sure is tough, huh? Still have some apples in there, some clementines and grapes that were on sale. Maybe I can freeze the grapes (if I have room in my freezer, that is) They did have shelled edamame at Aldi so I got some of that. The only other place I can get it is WalMart, and they're more expensive. I suspect that this isn't something they'll normally carry.
Also went to Office Max and then Office Depot. they have markers on sale (plus, I have a coupon) and I really could use some for marking on the masking tape when I put something in the freezer but both stores were sold out of the markers and neither store gives rainchecks. To me, this is strange.
I don't remember who it was, but I remember discussion about using the orange cake mix and was it adding pudding and white chips (melted) that made it like a creamsicle cake?
Jill/mousemom - it's not considered "rude" to not use your name, just that some people have really weird handles/avatars/whatever they're called, like bjmlrqest. It many times just makes it easier and more personal to respond to someone by their name. Some people don't always sign their posts with their name so you respond to them using their MFP name. But, no, it's not considered "rude", as a matter of fact, if you prefer to be called "mousemom", then "mousemom" it'll be. So glad to hear your daughter is doing so well, and she's done so much! My daughter has done the Tough Mudder for a few years now
Carey - did you maybe have your slow cooker on "high"? Did you have the top on (you probably did). Was there a pretty tight seal on the top? Not real sure why all the liquid burned off, tho
Rori - it IS exhausting, let me tell you. But I think I can see the dirt pile, which means that a lot of the weeds are gone, and I expect them to stay that way planning that Vince'll use the tractor (and then I will once he has the slope leveled out) to keep the weeds cut down and not grow back
Betty - glad to know you're around.
Anne - you look beautiful as does your daughter
Charleen - have a great trip.
Well, the lady who came to play Rummikub in the spa just left. We had some of the tofu pie. It really wasn't bad at all. I used the silken tofu and one packet of the unflavored gelatin for the texture. I'll probably take some to ceramics tomorrow night. I'll just tell the gal that it's tofu when Vince isn't around....lol
Michele in NC
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening Ladies,
Glo, beautiful flowers!!!!!!!
Joyce, I’m so sorry to hear Charlie is sick!!! Gosh, that man deserves a break!!!
Allie, I also vote for you going to the cottage!!! It sounds like a lovely change. I haven’t heard more about the Doctor that you were having problems with. Is he still behaving after he was talked to? I sure hope so.
ChrisMA, I just hate that your job is keeping you so busy!! Not only because we miss you but because I want you to have time to enjoy life. Congrats on fitting into that skirt. Do come see us when you can find the time. (((Hugs)))
NYKaren, the bathroom looks great. I sure hope it works for your sister. She is so lucky to have all of you behind her.
Heather, I love the picture. You look marvelous as always and your friend looks fantastic for her age. I should look so good at 69!
Cheri, great picture. I’m glad ya’ll had the good visit and glad your DH went with you. It won’t be long before you make that HOT trip to Texas. What an adventure!!!
CarolGA, I agree that children are for the young with all that energy. I guess if you never got out of shape, having them around all the time would certainly help keep one young.
Renee, good going on the exercise. I’m glad the party was a success.
Pip, your leg muscles must feel like steel!! I am just exhausted thinking about the miles you have put on that bike. Are you having to struggle to not lose weight?
Meg, I can’t imagine going through that with a dog. They so quickly learn what’s going on and fight it every inch of the way. We had drops for our toy poodle and DH was putting it in his food. He got to where he wouldn’t eat at all. We have a syringe type thing that I can squirt it into his mouth and that has been working well. He opens his mouth to protest and I just squirt it right in. I think tomorrow is the last dose.
Barbie, so glad to hear that Jake is doing well!!! They didn’t even ask me if I wanted/needed a walker when I had my surgery, they just ordered me one and insurance paid for it. If I ever needed one again, I would tell them that I already have one.
VickiNE, congrats on your labs!!! Even when we don’t eat to lose weight, often we eat “right enough” to keep the labs heading in the right direction. Keep it up.
Carey, I can’t imagine why your pork roast burned???? At least glad you got home when you did. Was it in a crock pot or one of those fancy new cookers?
NYKaren, I’m not sure if you used up what we sent so I’m sending you more strength and peace. ((((Hugs))))
Anne, great picture of you and your daughter. Wow, look at that body you’ve got!!!
Charleen, have fun goin’ around the mountain and enjoy the cooler weather.
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I had a great work out at line dancing today. Afterwards I went by the gym to use the Hydro Massage table. I want one at home!!!! Time for me to head to bed. Sending love and good thoughts to all of you and I hope you all have a Happy and Healthy Day!
Words I live by:
Savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.
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Opportunity. Each day offers new opportunities for good health and happiness if we just look for them and choose them.
I Love you,
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Finally caught up. Thanks for the encouragement to exercise at home. I did about 30 min of different walking activities. Doing well at eating the extra calories and carbs prescribed by dietician. Have more energy now. Now, off to bed.
DebbieTX2 -
after 9pm over 90 degrees, no air conditioning and tomorrow is a gardening day... I need to sleep.... 1
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Now that I'm through the first two weeks, it looks as if I'll have to be satisfied with 1 or 2 pounds per week. Still, any movement is good! Friend adds would be great 2
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mousemom18 wrote: »fanncy0626 wrote: »
Try to have legs at least shoulder width apart toes pointed outward. Maybe just try to see what doesn't cause you pain. Your kind would hurt my knees.
My trainer has me doing goblet squats with25lb to build lower body strength for a Tough Mudder coming up in September. When that is over I may try a kettlebell routine. I'll be sure to check your link for ideas and technique.
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Good afternoon ladies,
DJ: So sorry about the loss of your friend.
NYKaren: Thinking of you
Lisa: Hope you feel better real quick!
Meg: 75 minutes of exercise - that's a fabulous start!
Barbie: So glad that Jake is on the mend
Kim: I'm enjoying those fun things you are doing!
Vicki: Congrats on that NSV!
I was walking up the sidewalk as I got home from work and smelled something that I thought was a bbq. Opened the door to this really strong burned odour. Sheesh, my attempt at slow cooking a pork roast up in smoke literally. Not sure why it burned, I added some water and had it on low for about 8 hours. There was no water left in the slow cooker and the bottom is burned black. What a waste and so much for having supper mostly cooked when I got home! Can anyone tell me what I did wrong?
Carey - pouting in Northern Alberta
Carey. I doubt that you did anything wrong. I have a "wonderful" new crockpot and a very basic very old crockpot. I am getting rid of the new one b/c the lowest setting is too too hot. The old pot was manufactured before the standards changed. If you have a new one that has a simple dial control you can get a rheostat. You can't use one if your pot is digital. I hate the new crockpots - they are too hot and over cook the food. Ask Re...she's the crockpot queen and may have advice...
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Michele - re-squats. Yes, but If you can't go below parallel don't force it. You will eventually get past it but at my age I've learned to take my time. I had trouble going below parallel and now can go as low as a baseball catcher! There are several good GobletSquats videos on YouTube. They give suggestions on how to use your elbows to push against your knees to open up your hips. Everyone is different I have to have a wider than shoulder width foot position and I have adjusted my toe position several times when I felt a twinge of pain in my left knee. I never have any pain now. When you start out the first 5week program should be to perfect your form with a lighter weight. The next 5week program you should add weight...
Mary from Minnesota0 -
Michele - this is the GobletSquat I do. I follow StrongFirst a Pavel Tsatsouline Russian Kettlebell instructiors.
http://youtu.be/cMxmJkhxNDg
Mary from Minnesota1 -
VickiNE, congrats on those labs! When I was working on the medical surgical floor and we had a lot of CHF/COPD patients, they had to come in a lot and have their medicines streamlined. But after we got them back on track they felt so much better. I remember some of our patients since they were in so much would become quite close friends with us. My MIL and her mother both had that and they both smoked and it was tough on both of them.
Barbie, so glad your husband is doing much better, feels more stable and confident.
DJ, our local mall has those hydromassage tables. I can't remember how much they cost but I do know it's quite a bit.
Had Charlie's appointment today. His temp was 102 while we were there. So tomorrow he goes for a Cat scan, chest x-ray and lab work. Got antibiotic this evening. Also I asked whether my appointment was for just the nurse or a nurse practitioner. It was just for the nurse. So I had her check mine after she did Charlie's. It was 136/92. I didn't like the 92 part but that was right after she took his temp and it has been one hard week. Doctor did offer to put him in the hospital so he could get the Cat scan this evening and get an IV started for fluids and IV antibiotic. Charlie declined. I wish he just would have said he needed to admit him. Our family doc knows I was a nurse, and Charlie was a medic then a pharmacy tech so he is very knowledgable as far as medicine. So he offers suggestions of treatments or tests and lets us have a say. Although it would have been heartbreaking to both of us, more so him, I would have felt better having him back in the hospital. Since it was a 4 PM appointment, I asked him if Charlie was his last appointment. He had one more but he asked why I asked. So I told him about the chest pain I had last week. So I will get scheduled for a stress test. We had to do another bag change tonight, last one was 3 nights ago. I am tired of that also. I am ready to get in a routine so that he can feel confident in doing this himself. Right now this limp dishrag of a husband I have doesn't feel confident in anything.
Joyce, Indiana0 -
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Michele: Thank you for the suggestion the first thing I checked was the setting and it was on low(at least I think it was low) the I setting not the II setting. Why can't they just print low and high! I'll have to see if I can find the manual to verify.
Yep DJ its an actual slow cooker. The original crockpot. It's actually fairly new maybe it has a glitch.
Karen in Virginia: it is a manual dial crockpot. What the heck is a rheostat? I wasn't aware that new crockpots were so much hotter...here I was so happy to find an 8L size for making lots at once.0 -
Joyce - (((Hugs))) hang in there it is going to get better. Before you know it Charlie will be doing everything for himself. Take care of yourself and keep an eye on your BP.
Barbie - I am so happy that Jake is doing so well! I could picture him running on the treadmill and you happily watching him secretly rejoicing that you won't have to be a chauffeur much longer!
Mary from Minnesota0 -
Joyce... there are no words. Thinking about you, dear, and Charlie, too.
Something I'm doing is helping, feeling much less exhausted.
Press day. It's a 22-page paper today, longer by about four pages than usual, but should be do-able.
Love y'all, happy Wednesday!
Lisa in West Texas, woke up to the scent of rain, my favorite.1 -
Hi lovely ladies!
What a sociable summer I've been having! First three weeks with the entire USA-based branch of the family, plus my Sweden-based kids and their families. Then son and grandkids came to our island paradise in northern Norway for a week. Now they've gone home and my husband has gone back to work in Svalbard, so I'm all alone. And you know what always happens when you relax after a long stretch of activity... I got hit by the classic summer cold, with a cough entrenched deep in my lungs that keeps me awake at night. Ah, well. I'll get over it.
While the grandkids were here, our son continued his campaign to make them dedicated wilderness hikers. The project for this summer was to introduce them to sleeping in a tent. On their second night here, they pitched the tent just 30 yards from the house. They were lulled to sleep by the sound of rain, gulls, sheep bells, wind and waves. It went well, so we decided to brave a longer hike and overnight stay.
Two days later, we walked out to the place we call the white rock beach, about 2 miles away. The grown-ups (Gramma, Grampa and Dad) carried most of the heavy stuff, but the kids had their own backpacks and grandson Leo (5½) carried his sleeping bag.
On the way, we stopped to drink water from one of the streamlets that tumble down the mountainside.
When we got to the beach, it was quite windy - a north wind howling at us straight off the Barents Sea - and although the sun still doesn't go down at night, it was behind the mountain, so the beach was in shadow and rather chilly. We pitched our tents and I handed out raw carrots to tide everyone over while I cooked dinner (pasta and cheese sauce with bratwurst). Leo initially protested that he didn't like cheese sauce, but in the end he ate every bite and said it was the best food ever. After dinner we brushed out teeth (outdoors! a new experience!) and crawled into our nice warm sleeping bags.
About 2 am the sun came out from behind the mountain and started frying the tents. Sure warmed up after that! When I looked out the next morning, the weather was perfect! Clear blue sky, almost no wind, fjord like a mirror.
The kids ran around on the beach looking for treasures (smooth white rocks, jellyfish, seashells) while I made breakfast. Here are the kids playing on the solitary boulder in the middle of the pebbly beach. (Larisa, note Juno's Chilkat/Tlingit-patterned T-shirt from the Pike Place Market.)
Son and grandchildren eating oatmeal on the big rock.
As we sat there, two dolphins and a minke whale swam by. Leo spotted a sea eagle passing overhead, being heckled by crows. Grampa and the kids tried their hand at fishing - unsuccessfully, to my relief. We had enough to carry home as it was.
My husband enjoying a rare moment of peace and quiet.
Eventually we packed up and headed for home, stopping twice on the way for snacks (first apples, then prunes). The children had a great time, and carried their packs the whole way out and back without complaining once. Well on their way to becoming enthusiastic hikers!
On Thursday I head back to Svalbard myself. An old high school classmate and his wife will be visiting for a week. My sociable summer continues...
/Penny, not too far from the North Pole6 -
Penny- love the pictures! I'm glad you are having such a great time with your family!0
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Penny~ just stunning photo's... breathtaking..
I am up and having a cup of tea...
Well I did something fun last night. left work came home and did a quick change and went down to our riverfront park.. they have bands every tuesday night at 6:30 and last night was my friend that I grew up with Band.. his sister was up from Maryland and we just had a great time.. Michael started playing guitar at my house when we were young, and they are a great band.. it was like old home week saw lots of people I haven't seen in ages and it was alot of fun.. left about 1/2 hr before it ended so I wouldnt get stuck in traffic.. and was in bed by 8:40.
Janet~ Mike is alot better.. dont know if it was something that Dr Ho spoke with him about ,or life changes for him.. he seems alot more upbeat. he will never be a huggy friendly person but we get along... He is taking the day off today and going to NYC to an outdoor concert.. hope he has a great time..
And I haven't talked to Tom yet but I am going up to the cottage friday after I get out of work.. I will be working 45 hrs next week so will go up to my happy place this weekend..3 -
Penny - So lovely! Brings back memories of our cruise in those gorgeous waters. Your grandchildren are delightful!
Off in a minute to catch the train to see my friend in Portsmouth.
I am pleased to say I have lost 1 lb this week so far. That is very cheering. I would like to get back to dead on target, so only 3 to go now.
Love Heather xxxxxxxxxx2 -
Quick Hello,
Enjoyed the water aerobics class last night but certainly didn't burn as many calories as I do with the kettle bell routine. Got home and found out the water main in my neighborhood broke and we were without power. In this heat it's much easier to deal with no water than with no electricity. I heard them working on it all night and was dismayed when I woke up at 5:30 this morning with no water. I called the local police department and they said it would be done within a couple of hours. As I was contemplating which friend to wake up in order to use their shower,I heard the neighbor's sprinkler go off. I was thrilled that the water came on at 6:09 this morning and I won't have to change my morning routine or wake up a friend.
Got on the scale this morning, weight is up a bit but measurements are down. Muscle repair in action!
Got to go and hit the shower before they decide to turn the water off again.
Chris in MA1 -
Have to go back and read new comments later!
Today so far:
Treadmill for 15 mins
Day 1 -Kettlebell, 1st time with low weight
Goblet squat 3x5x10
Swing 10x7x10
Ab challenge Day 3
Mary - Thanks so much for the kettle bell videos. They've been very helpful. I will keep watching them and working on form through this process.
Michele (I think that's right) - I hear you on the goblet squat. That's tougher for me, too. I was able to get lower than parallel, but I have such little hip flexibility that I'm no where near as low as the video Mary posted. Forget about being blue to push my knees out with my elbows for now. Lol. Hopefully my flexibility will improve!
And aomeone from Omaha (so bad on remembering names) asked me about the Royals. Last year was amazing. This year we're still cheering. We won't give up. So sad they sent Merrrifield back to your town. I liked him a lot. Might have to get to Onaha to watch a game up there!
Rini (Renee from KC)0 -
Rori: I'm happy that the chiropractic adjustment and therapeutic massage have done their magic for you.
Anne from WI: You look gorgeous waking your daughter down the aisle. I hope she is happy. :flowerforyou:
Charleen: We had a meal at the Dushanbee Tea House with DD and DGD a few years ago. It is a lovely spot. :bigsmile:
Joyce: I'm sending good thoughts to both you and Charlie.
Penny: What a wonderful camping experience for your family. The photos are glorious!
We had a nice day with DDIL yesterday. Lunch in Reston was yummy. When DS got home from work we walked to a nearby Vietnamese restaurant where the food was excellent. I suspect I'll find myself up a few pounds when I get home. DH is doing great with the mobility scooter. I'm sure we will be buying one when we get home. We've all been amazed at how robust the batteries are. Today's plan is a road trip with DS to Monticello. We plan on having a meal at the Michie Tavern afterward & then heading back to the kids' place. DDIL has to work today. She is building a Pilates practice here, and doesn't want to miss an appointment with her new client. I had a Pilates session with her and it was wonderful. I would love to have another before we go home, but I'm not sure whether there will be time. She is getting ready for a trip to help a family friend move from Florida to Cincinnati and there is a lot to do between now and our flight home.
Katla, currently in Virginia
Tibetan proverb: "The secret to living well and long is: Eat half, walk double, laugh triple and love without measure..."
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
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Penny - those are awesome pictures. What great family memories.
Michele - thanks! And congrats to your daughter. This is my second Tough Mudder. I always work out better if I have something to train for.
I did a marathon in France last fall but I don't really want to do any more of them. Too much time spent training and my knees aren't going to last forever! I stick to about 5 miles at a time and strength training other days.
This summer is probably the first one in decades that I have felt confident in shorts. Why did I wait until age 52???2 -
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Good morning to all!
Katla, Enjoy Monticello! It's gorgeous. Jefferson was an interesting man, I don't really admire him, but he sure could write. I live in the area and have been many times since it's a don't miss. If you have any time, Mt. Vernon is interesting and a big contrast.
NYKaren, I'm glad you're feeling better. Sometimes we just need to fall apart a bit before picking ourselves back up and soldier on. It's nice to have people who get that.
Mary, thanks for noting that you couldn't move your knees past 90 when you started and you took it slow. I was feeling incredibly frustrated about my lack of ability to get lower. Now I'll just be patient. Still not using the kettle bell for squats, but I'll get there.
Vicki, I'd love to take a walk, too! Congrats on your blood test results. My cholesterol is typically awful, but all else is consistently good. I'm hoping my cholesterol will come down with exercise and weight loss.
Penny, you live in a beautiful part of the world! Northern Norway is on my short list of places I want to visit. And your grandkids are adorable!
Anne, I love the picture of you and your daughter. Beautiful!
Yesterday was a bad food and exercise day--the worst since I started logging two months ago. I over ate by 1100 calories and didn't get any exercise (sat at my desk). I had muscle soreness from a hard workout on Monday, so I didn't want to do any strength training. I gave blood on Monday, and was completely zoned. Woke up this morning and felt much better! So perhaps I just needed to eat more for a day.
My 20 yr-old DS asked the other night, "Mom, how come older people are so condescending to young people and think they don't know anything?" He was responding to a comment made by someone in one of the political campaigns. Last night he came in to talk about the demise of Yahoo. At one point he said, "the Internet isn't really used by people your age, it's really a millennial thing. Older people really only use email" "What do you mean? Your dad and I use it all the time!" Well, I always think of you two as early adopters." lol Tonight I think we'll talk a bit more about condescension.
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I'm way behind; watching tv at night has done it plus my birthday weekend & the pool! Will absolutely make time tonight...looks like lots of interesting goings on.
Re in Texas here are my stats on the Lose 24 Challange (informal) I didn't keep the start date but think this is the star of week 3
STARTING WEIGHT: 218
CURRENT WEIGHT: 215
TOTAL LBS LOST OR GAINED (THIS WEEK) : -1.5
TOTAL LBS LOST OR GAINED (ALL WEEKS): -3
GOAL WEIGHT: 194
TOTAL LBS AWAY FROM GOAL: 21
GLo chagrined for being so far behind on the North Shore of Ma0
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