Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Felines & fitness
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Pet care deduction petition
Dear Friends,
I have just read and signed the petition: "Allow a Deduction for Pet Care Expenses". Those of us with even just one pet know the cost of responsible pet ownership can become expensive, I think the deduction would be a great thing and hopefully make more people own pets or take better care of their pets. Please take a moment to read about this important issue, and join me in signing the petition I you agree. It takes just 30 seconds, but can truly make a difference. We are trying to reach 20000 signatures - please sign here:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/995438286
Once you have signed, you can help even more by asking your friends and family to sign as well.
Thank you! Love & light~Diva
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Monday, August 10, 2009
Cat Acne?
Anyone have any good treatments? Kiara has always had it, but it has gotten a lot worse over the past day or 2, I think her bowl is too deep and she is keeping her chin dirty. I do not use plastic for any of the cats. Phoebe also has it, but hers has always been controllable (seems to be my white faced cats that get this). Kiara's got worse after I brushed her, so I know I irritated it because it made her bleed, poor kitty & I will certainly be more careful in the future! But I am trying to clean it with warm water and put Neosporin on it daily. A friend recommended peroxide but I think it would burn her right now. If it doesn't get any better, I am going to have to completely stress her out and take her to the vet. Hopefully it will though, I'll give it this week, but any ideas would be helpful as well?
Thanks much!!
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Saturday, August 8, 2009
Help save the big cats
I have just read and signed the petition: "Save Indian Tigers-The Wild Glory of India".
Please take a moment to read about this important issue, and join me in signing the petition. It takes just 30 seconds, but can truly make a difference. We are trying to reach 1000 signatures - please sign here:
Thank you & have a blessed weekend, love & light~Diva
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Thursday, August 6, 2009
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Re-post, Dawn dishwashing liquid
Here is the site where you register your bottle:
http://www.dawn-dish.com/en_US/savingwildlife/home.do
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Temptations treats
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Good news for some dogs
Greyhound racing will be ended on August 8th in the entire state of Rhode Island thanks to pressure from animals rights advocates. YIPPEE!!!!
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A cool thing to do...
JOIN THE MAKE ANIMAL TESTING HISTORY VIRTUAL MARCH
The European law that regulates animal experiments, Directive 86/609/EEC, is being updated. Revision of the law offers a vital chance for real and lasting change for animals who currently receive inadequate protection. Most importantly, a targeted strategy to replace animal experiments with more advanced non-animal methods must be the ultimate goal. Join the Make Animal Testing History virtual march to show your support:
http://www.makeanimaltestinghistory.org/the-march.php?lang=gb&ref=
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Sunday, August 2, 2009
a few Sunday petitions of importance...
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Friday, July 24, 2009
Atlanta area...
Zoo Atlanta is pleased to announce yet another way friends and fans can participate in the campaign to keep giant pandas in Atlanta. Join Pints for Pandas, an upcoming tasting event presented by SweetWater Brewing Company on Friday, August 14 at 9 p.m. All ticket proceeds will go directly to the Give So They Stay campaign!
Visit www.pintsforpandas.blogspot.com for tickets and information. The event will take place at the SweetWater Brewery at 195 Ottley Drive in Midtown Atlanta.
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Darby O'Gill
This big boy is one of my success rescues, he has been through it with an abscessed face and being hit by a car, but he is whole and healthy and actually loves being an indoor lap cat now even after the years he spent outside running around, but he was never feral, he was just never properly taken care of. He is a big tuxedo Maine Coon with light green eyes & yes he is spoiled.
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Stop shelter animals from being sold for research!!
Dear Friends,
I have just read and signed the petition: "Stop Shelter Animals From Being Sold for Research!".
Please take a moment to read about this important issue, and join me in signing the petition. It takes just 30 seconds, but can truly make a difference. We are trying to reach 50000 signatures - please sign here:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/649021463
Once you have signed, you can help even more by asking your friends and family to sign as well.
Thank you again!
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Labels: animal welfare petition
A thank you for giving these dogs a chance...
Dear Friends,
I have just read and signed the petition: "Over 400 Dogs Spared a Life of Unimaginable Suffering".
Please take a moment to read about this important issue, and join me in signing the petition. It takes just 30 seconds, but can truly make a difference. We are trying to reach 10000 signatures - please sign here:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/911002395
Once you have signed, you can help even more by asking your friends and family to sign as well.
Thank you! Love & light
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Labels: petition of thanks
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Bad news on Yellow...
The vet took one look at him & knew he was very ill, so she suggested prior to neutering he be tested for the FIV, FIP & leukemia...well poor Yellow Cat was pretty far gone with it, hence the bad condition he was in. He was already suffering breathing issues not to mention the state of his overall physical body. I thought he just had severe malnutrition. The vet suggested putting him to sleep which we did even though it made me heartsick. Now that I think about it, it is rare a tom cat comes to your house, stays in a tree and doesn't leave, even at night. I guess the poor little guy knew he was on his last legs. It makes me so angry that there are so many irresponsible people out there contributing to the poor life conditions all these unwanted animals must face. I want to scream and hit and rail at someone right now, everyone really. Spay and neuter is the answer, why so many people ignore that is beyond me. I am grateful to my vets, they have always been compassionate and have even cried with me when warranted and rejoiced at other times like when Darby made a full recovery from what could have been a deadly blow. Well I guess this is my last Yellow Cat update, Godspeed little kitty. RIP.
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Lion petition...
I have just read and signed the petition: "Save Lions From Carbofuran Pesticide Poisoning!".
Please take a moment to read about this important issue, and join me in signing the petition. It takes just 30 seconds, but can truly make a difference. We are trying to reach 50000 signatures - please sign here:
Thank you! Peace, love & light!
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Tutankhamen
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
cat funny of the day...
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Yellow Cat update...
He is the stray/feral that I mentioned in a below post.
I finally got him into our outdoor building on Friday to keep him out of harms way until his vet appointment to get fixed and get his wounds treated if they need it on Thursday. I don't know what they will say about the state of his skin and coat, I can't figure it out, I guess just being outside, but his fur is really thinning out. He is eating OK and using the litter box fine, but he stays up in the rafters of the building a lot. This cat really likes being up high, it must make him feel better. Today was the first day he was down while I came in to feed and water him. He let me pet him a little bit. I was hoping he would be used to it by now, but I think he is just scared never having been kept inside anywhere. But his day with the vet is almost here, and he can get back out and about a few days after his 'fixing'.
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
From Alley Cat Allies...
Thank Florida Prosecutors for Enforcing Anti-Cruelty Laws:
Over 30 cats have been found dead in Miami-Dade County, Florida, their bodies mutilated. The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office is pursuing and prosecuting this case under the Florida anti-cruelty law (§ 828.12). The cats who were brutally killed--and the people who cared for them--deserve justice.Please help us thank the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office for upholding anti-cruelty law by lending your name to the "Thank you" petition. This petition will be sent with a letter from Alley Cat Allies, thanking the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office for their action. Encourage friends, and family to sign as well.Thank you for helping to protect the lives of cats.Sign the Petition: http://bit.ly/27Etu8
Please take a moment to thank the law enforcement who respect all life & are willing to punish this heinous crime. Thank you! Peace & blessings!!
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Whiskers!!
Look at those whiskers, they are bigger than she is!! Kiara is our mini Maine Coon that we brought inside when a dog chased her onto our front porch. I believe she was an elderly neighbor's cat who passed away & the family of the elderly lady came into town and put her out without another thought, how someone could toss this precious little life out is beyond my comprehension, but as we all know it is a tragedy that happens all too often and is eating away at the the soul of humanity as we speak.
She showed up at our house originally about a week after my queen kitty Nala passed and she would lay on the rock next to Nala's grave, well at that point I wasn't sure if she was actually still being taken care of as some one's pet or what, but the day the dog was chasing her, I am glad it was my porch she chose to run too & that was too much for me, she was not used to being outside and would not have made it, so in she came. She brought me back to 5 inside cats, which my husband assures me is absolutely the limit. Kiara is doing well and is being spoiled, she is somewhat shy but sweet as sugar, she has had to get used to the other cats though, there is still hissing and carrying on sometimes.

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Dawn saves wildlife!
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009
A new stray/feral has adopted us...
He's a skittish but sweet yellow tabby, my husband spotted him 1st and fed him, and of course he hasn't left since. He has apparently decided he likes the 'pampered life' of guaranteed food and protection from all these summer storms on my covered front porch. He's been with us for over a week now. His coat is bad, he has some old fight wounds & he needs fixed, so I made an appointment with the vet for next Thursday. Of course the fab five, especially Darby, are not pleased with this new visitor hanging out on their front porch, but luckily the herd are all indoor kitties and can't act out their displeasure.
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Labels: new stray
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
SmartyKat Super Scratcher
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Monday, July 13, 2009
Help Arctic Wildlife

Dear Friends,
I have just read and signed the petition: "Regulate Shipping to Protect Arctic Wildlife".
Please take a moment to read about this important issue, and join me in signing the petition. It takes just 30 seconds, but can truly make a difference. We are trying to reach 10000 signatures - please sign here:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/171028412
Once you have signed, you can help even more by asking your friends and family to sign as well.
Thank you & have a good evening. Ciao!!
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Rocky Top cat

Our colorful girl, we call Phoebe our Rocky Top cat, as we live in Knoxville, home of the UT Vols, whose team colors are orange and white, and fight song is Rocky Top
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Darby, catnip & a tennis ball
He's just being a little silly here, I love how he kicks at the tennis ball. I know it's kind of dark, but you can see his little white feet going!!
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And the study says...
Cats DO Control Humans, Study Finds....here is the link from LiveScience.com, but didn't we already know that :)
http://www.livescience.com/animals/090713-cats-cry.html
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Thursday, July 9, 2009
Another Irish quote...
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Cat Quote

"Thou art the Great Cat, the avenger of the Gods, and the judge of words, and the president of the sovereign chiefs and the governor of the holy Circle; thou art indeed...the Great Cat." - Inscription on the Royal Tombs at Thebes
Cats played a really big part in Ancient Egyptian culture. In fact, the cat was one of the animals they worshipped, the goddess Bast had a huge following. Those of us with cats in our homes can certainly understand why with the grace and dignity all felines seem to possess almost from birth. We went to a local museum recently where they have an ancient Egyptian collection and part of the collection to our surprise was mummified cats! They did this to honor them in their death, I thought it was very interesting & this quote made me think of that.
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Help ban bullfighting
Dear Friends,
I have just read and signed the petition: "Help Ban Bullfighting".
Please take a moment to read about this important issue, and join me in signing the petition. It takes just 30 seconds, but can truly make a difference. We are trying to reach 50000 signatures - please sign here:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/638133842
Once you have signed, you can help even more by asking your friends and family to sign as well.
Thank you!
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Monday, July 6, 2009
Beautiful Irish quote
"A cat's eyes are windows enabling us to see into another world." - Irish Saying
And in honor of the above Irish cat quote, a tribute to the Emerald Isle herself with the flag flying high over Bunratty Castle in the Shannon region, this is my fav photo from my son's recent trip to Erie, Erin Go Bragh!!
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Petition - Save the whales!
Dear Friends,
I have just read and signed the petition: "Stand Up for Whales - Don't Rest Until There's Justice!".
Please take a moment to read about this important issue, and join me in signing the petition. It takes just 30 seconds, but can truly make a difference. We are trying to reach 20,000 signatures - please sign here: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/414048529
Once you have signed, you can help even more by asking your friends and family to sign as well.
Thank you!
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Thursday, July 2, 2009
What's in a name?
The naming of cats is a difficult matter. It isn't just one of your holiday games. You may think at first I'm mad as a hatter. When I tell you a cat must have three different names... - T.S. Eliot
The Fab Five + Nala the queen cat:
Nala, my queen cat - my son was 2 years when Nala came into the family, his favorite movie was The Lion King, Nala is Simba's (The Lion King) mate in the movie, I also found out this was a Swahili word that meant gift & it was perfect for her.
King Tutankhamen - I have always had a love for history & ancient Egypt is a favorite. I also remember reading the Marmaduke comic strip as a kid & there was a Siamese Cat that would make appearances from time to time & his name was King Tut & I thought that was cute. Plus, he really is a king, so the name fits!
Phoebe - Also in my love for history, Greek mythology is an interest. Phoebe is a big calico with a round white face. In Greek mythology Phoebe was one of the original Titan goddesses and is associated with the moon. Plus I was heavy into my geneaology research at the time and the name Phoebe makes several appearances in my family tree.
Gypsy Lady - Well this little Maine Coon popped into our garage almost 3 years ago to give birth & has never left. I found good homes for all the kittens & she found her home here. Gypsy from the Cher song Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves, and then I added the Lady because there is a Brooks & Dunn song called My Maria and there is one verse "Gypsy Lady" & the way he sings it, well I just love it!!!
Darby O'Gill - This gent belonged to the previous owner of our house, who was left by them. He was an outside cat at that time, we have since brought him in and made him an inside kitty. So Darby was his original name and the O'Gill came from my mom because she remembered the old fairy tales about the Irishman of the same name.
Kiara - Nala, who was a beautiful blue-gray and white dsh, passed away on Sept 16th, 2008. We buried her at the end of my herb garden next to a big flat rock. The week she passed this little bit of dark striped gray & white Maine Coon cat showed up on my front porch and her favorite place to lay was on the rock next to Nala's grave. Kiara then became our 3rd Maine Coon adoption. Nala being named after the Lion King movie, it seemed fitting the one sent in her place also be named from the movie, Kiara was Nala's daughter in the movie, so we now have our Kiara who is my little fairy kitty.
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Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Making your own cat toys
Cute & easy idea from Cat Fancy Magazine:
"Kitty Balls-
Cut out one 6-by-6-inch square of fabric.
Roll up some fiberfill with catnip and place in middle of square.
Cut a foot-long piece of yarn or very thick thread.
Gather up all sides of the fabric around the fiberfill and tie a double knot with the yarn or thread. I like to loop the thread around at least twice so my kitties can’t remove it.
Tie a bow in the yarn.
Toss the ball toward your cat and watch the fun begin."
See post below on growing catnip, fresh catnip leaves would be great in these! I'll have to make the Fab Five some for sure!!
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Quote of the day
The smallest feline is a masterpiece - Leonardo da Vinci
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pets & sounds of the season
A good reminder from Hill's about loud noises stressing pets out especially with July 4th coming up. And if your weather has been like ours, the spring storms have been a little on the wild side, I have never heard thunder boomers as loud as they have been this year! Darby O'Gill is our kitty that is scared of thunder. He gets in my lap during thunderstorms & it calms him.
"Helping Your Cat Cope with Loud Thunder and Fireworks
It’s not uncommon for a cat to be afraid of loud noises, especially thunder and fireworks. They usually display by hiding. A cat suffering from a substantial fear of loud noises may begin to display anxious behavior before the thunder begins. Rain on the roof of the house, bright flashes of light or even the drop in air pressure before a storm may be enough to trigger anxiety. It is important to know what to do when the situation occurs:
Staying calm will help your cat feel safe. You might even try to play with your cat to distract from the noise of thunder of fireworks.
Make sure your cat has a safe place to seek refuge. Cats typically will run under a bed or under a chair to escape loud noises. Your cat chooses these places because she feels protected and the noise of thunder or fireworks is muffled. If your cat has not already picked out a place, provide one. Try leaving a few kibbles of a favorite cat food in safe place to encourage your cat to go there.
Try desensitizing your cat to loud noises so the sound becomes normal. This is usually done by playing recorded thunder at a low volume and in short intervals while you monitor your cat’s behavior. This process is long and requires patience, but in the end your cat will be much more comfortable during a storm or near a fireworks display."
May you all have a happy & safe 4th of July!!
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Monday, June 29, 2009
Signatures at 31,000 & 45,000 are needed...
I have just read and signed the petition: "Stop the Secrecy and Killing in Animal Shelters".
Please take a moment to read about this important issue, and join me in signing the petition. It takes just 30 seconds, but can truly make a difference. We are trying to reach 45000 signatures - please sign here:
Thank you & please support spay/neuter & release programs in your area, a better alternative to all the killing!

One of our adopted strays, Gypsy Lady, can you say SPOILED ROTTEN ♥
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Labels: animal welfare, cats
Petition in need of signatures...
Dear Friends,
I have just read and signed the petition: "Save Critical Habitat for the Florida Panther".
Please take a moment to read about this important issue, and join me in signing the petition. It takes just 30 seconds, but can truly make a difference. We are trying to reach 35,000 signatures - please sign here:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/478858019
Once you have signed, you can help even more by asking your friends and family to sign as well.
Thank you!
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Thanks Tennessee!
The Tennessee Commercial Breeder Act was passed this month. Thank you to everyone who helped get this much needed legislation passed. This new law will protect dogs and cats in large commercial breeding facilities & make sure they are receiving humane care.
Posted by The Cat Diva at 7:21 PM 0 comments
Labels: animal welfare
The Fab Five are loving the summer
The Fab Five (my herd of cats) are really enjoying this hot weather much more than I am. We have been 90s+ for almost 2 weeks now with lots of sun. They are all enjoying lying about in the rays of sunshine streaming through the windows & doors of the house while sleeping and/or grooming themselves, ahhh, the life of a cat :) Lucky for them the bright sunny days are slated to continue and lucky for us humans, the humidity is dropping, a win-win situation I say. King Tut & Phoebe are currently here with me in the computer room basking in the late evening sun as it hits the back of the house.
The King himself soaking up the sun!
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009
New Pro Plan by Purina COUPON
Click here to request a $3 off coupon for a bag of dry food
http://www.proplan.com/products/multi-kibble-blend/dry-cat-food/default.aspx
"Contains at least 40% protein..."
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Catnip!!
I love catnip & my cats love it more. King Tut in particular begs for it, he knows my hiding spot and if I get within 2 feet of it here he comes meowing at me in his crazy Siamese voice, LOL, mouth of the south for real!! In fact, I just gave all of them some and put some fresh on their toys. I sprinkle the dried leaves on my hardwood floor in the living room so they can lick it up, after they lick some of it, they roll in it & then the action starts!! :)
I love growing herbs and catnip is a SUPER easy herb to grow. You don't have to have any kind of special soil, it'll grow most anywhere but it does do best in full sun. Catnip is a member of the mint family & it is a hardy perennial. Another plus is that its flowers attract pretty butterflies & honey bees. And catnip is not just for the kitties, my grandma used to give us Chamomile & Catnip tea when we had trouble sleeping or just Catnip tea when we had a bellyache. Catnip has natural calmants in it and it is also useful in quieting an upset stomach, all mints are good for stomachaches.
So remember, a perfect bedtime tea is a few teaspoons of dried Catnip leaves & Chamomile flowers boiled for about 10-15 minutes and then honey to sweeten! It is tasty and gives you sweet dreams!!
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Hello & welcome fellow feline lovers!
Hello & thanks for stopping by my cat page!!! I guess this should have been my 1st post but I was really excited about the new all natural cat litter & couldn't wait to share such a great product.
But as you can tell I love the kitties, I love talking about my cats & hearing about other people's cats, or any other pet really. I love pictures, videos, etc, just any & every thing cat. I wanted an online community for that, so viola, here we go. I hope you enjoy and bear with me as I get this thing up & running the way I want it to be.
Peace & love!
Mandi
aka The Cat Diva
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Monday, June 22, 2009
My new favorite cat litter plus COUPON
I have recently discovered a new Cat's Pride litter product at my local Wal-Mart that my cats & I love. It is very low dust and scoops very well, it also has a clean smell but not overwhelming. The odor control is working very well. It is Cat's Pride Natural Scoop, look for the green lid!
Here is the description straight from Cat's Pride:
"Cat's Pride Natural Scoop - The litter with the natural difference that works fast and is safe for your cat. It's the natural choice for conscious consumers.
Natural Odor Eliminator - This breakthrough discovery in natural odor elimination features a natural botanical ingredient derived from fruit and vegetable extracts, delivering safe yet powerful odor control that keeps your cat's litter box fresh, clean and healthy the natural way."
Also if you click here you can get a $1 off coupon!!
http://www.catspride.com/prideclub.php
Cat's Pride is also recommended by the American Humane Association.
I hope you love it as much as we do!
Ciao!
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