tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54997883345045469912024-02-19T17:32:43.698+08:00* MAKE STUFFlizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01055640679589602373noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499788334504546991.post-37945198556768347692018-08-25T09:25:00.000+08:002018-08-25T09:25:57.150+08:00Blueberry & Banana MuffinMakes 12<br />
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125g butter, melted<br />
3 eggs (little beaten)<br />
3 tbp milk<br />
1 tbp oat bran<br />
1/2 tsp vanilla essence<br />
5/8 cup sugar<br />
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br />
1 1/8 tsp baking powder<br />
1 tsp baking soda<br />
1 cup blueberry<br />
1 - 2 banana, mashed<br />
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Preheat oven to 360F. Line cupcake pan<br />
Combine butter, milk, oat bran, vanilla essence in bowl.<br />
Add sugar. Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda<br />
Add bananas. Add blueberry.<br />
Bake for 15 mins or until skewer comes out clean.<br />
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*Substitute some flour for rolled oatslizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01055640679589602373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499788334504546991.post-67165512128043295172017-11-27T15:55:00.001+08:002017-11-27T15:55:39.319+08:00Lemon yogurt cupcake with chia seeds<u><b>Ingredients</b></u><br />
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Batter:<br />
1/2 cup Greek Yoghurt<br />
Zest from 1 lemon<br />
2 tbsp lemon juice<br />
3/4 cup caster sugar<br />
3 eggs<br />
1 cup flour<br />
2 tsp baking powder<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil<br />
2-3 tbsp chia seed<br />
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Syrup:<br />
1/4 cup lemon juice<br />
1/3 cup caster sugar<br />
2 tbsp water<br />
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<u><b>Instructions</b></u><br />
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Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a standard 12x muffin pan with cupcake liners<br />
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In a large mixing bowl, mix Greek yoghurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, caster sugar and eggs.<br />
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Sift in flour, baking powder and salt. Fold till the flour is no longer visible.<br />
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Pour in the olive oil and gently mix everything together till the olive oil is incorporated.<br />
Add the chia seeds then gently fold into batter.<br />
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Divide the batter into the muffin pan.<br />
Bake for approximately 30 minutes or till golden brown or a skewer comes out clean.<br />
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Prepare syrup. Add all ingredients into a small saucepan and heat over low-medium heat.<br />
Stir till sugar fully dissolves and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for up to 5 minutes. Mixture will start to thicken. Remove from heat and set aside.<br />
(Don't over reduce, it'll continue to thicken off the heat)<br />
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Remove the cake from the oven and leave to cool for 5 mins.<br />
Drizzle 1-2 tsp of syrup over warm cake. Allow the cake to fully cool before serving.<br />
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<br />lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01055640679589602373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499788334504546991.post-79849266669612906892017-07-07T06:58:00.003+08:002018-08-25T09:33:58.549+08:00Banana BreadMakes 1 loaf<br />
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1 stick butter, melted<br />
1 cup sugar (3/4 cup caster sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar)<br />
3 eggs<br />
3 tbsp buttermilk (1 cup milk + 1 tbsp) or regular milk<br />
1 tsp vanilla essence<br />
1 cups flour<br />
1 tsp baking soda<br />
1/8 tsp salt<br />
2 tbsp rolled oats, crushed<br />
1/2 cup ripe bananas, mashed (approx 3 large bananas)<br />
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<u><b>Instructions</b></u><br />
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Preheat oven to 350F. Butter or line 9"x 5" loaf pan.<br />
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In another bowl, mix together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla essence. Mix until well combined.<br />
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Sieve in flour, baking soda, salt and oats slowly. Mix just until there’s no more flour visible.<br />
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Add the mashed banana to the mixture. Stir to combine.<br />
Let mixture sit at room temperature for 1 hour.<br />
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake 55 - 65mins.<br />
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Insert a toothpick or skewer into the middle of the loaf. If center is still wet, bake additional 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven to a cooling rack when toothpick comes out clean from middle of the loaf.<br />
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Let cool the loaf in the pan for 15 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside to cool completely.<br />
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lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01055640679589602373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499788334504546991.post-88579669905257567902017-03-08T23:18:00.000+08:002017-05-11T15:49:12.753+08:00Double seed stitch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Cast on even number of stitches<br />
Row 1: k1, p1<br />
Row 2: Repeat row 1<br />
Row 3: p1, k1<br />
Row 4: Repeat row 2<br />
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br />
1 teaspoon baking powder<br />
1 teaspoon salt<br />
75g unsalted butter, melted<br />
1 cup sugar<br />
2 eggs<br />
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
2 teaspoons fresh grated lemon zest *<br />
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice<br />
1/2 cup milk<br />
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries<br />
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour<br />
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<u><b>Instructions</b></u><br />
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Preheat oven to 325; butter the bottom and sides of a 9"x 5" loaf pan with butter.<br />
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In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder and salt.<br />
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In another bowl, blend together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, lemon zest and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.<br />
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Add flour mixture and milk slowly, alternating both (flour, then milk, then flour, then milk). Mix just until there’s no more flour visible.<br />
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Wash the blueberries. Toss the blueberries with a tablespoon of flour. (The flour coating will help prevent the blueberries from sinking while baking)<br />
Add the berries to the batter and gently but quickly stir to combine.<br />
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. <br />
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Bake 55 - 65mins. <br />
Insert a toothpick or skewer into the middle of the cake. If wet crumbs cling to the skewer, bake an additional 5 to 10 minutes.<br />
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Cool the loaf in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully loosening the sides with a knife. Turn the loaf out onto a rack to cool completely. <br />
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* Use 2 tablespoons of grated lemon for more flavour<br />
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<b><u>Abbreviations</u></b><br />
ch = chain<br />
st = stitch<br />
sc = single crochet<br />
sl st = slip stitch<br />
dc = double crochet<br />
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<b><u> Materials</u></b><br />
1 skein of super chunky, 6 weight yarn<br />
3 skeins of Lily Sugar & Cream yarn, Potpourri <br />
6.25 mm hook<br />
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<b><br /></b> Working with two strands together, ch 20.<br />
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Round 1: Ch 2. Dc 4 into same stitch (making 5 total). Dc 18. Dc 5 into last stitch and turn work.<br />
Dc 18. Sl st to join round (46 st total)<br />
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Round 2: Ch 2. Dc 2 into each increase (8 total). Dc 18. Dc 2 into each increase and turn work (10 total). Dc 18. Dc 1 beside chain st. Sl st to join round. (56 st total)<br />
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Round 3: Ch 2. Dc 2. Dc 2 into same st. Dc 26. Dc 2 into same st. Dc 25. Sl st to join round (58 total)<br />
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Round 4 - xx: Increase rows (follow round 3) till desired height<br />
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Handles 1: Ch 2, dc 7. Ch 30 (handle), skip 13 dc. <br />
Dc 16. Ch 30 (handle), skip 13. Dc 8. Sl st to join round.<br />
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Handles 2: Ch 2, dc 7. Sc 13 across handle. Dc 16. Sc 13 across handle. Dc 8. Sl st to join round. <br />
Sl st around top of bag, fasten with a slip st and weave in the end.</div>
lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01055640679589602373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499788334504546991.post-29710197581650885742017-02-14T06:39:00.002+08:002017-03-31T02:59:46.802+08:00Expresso chocolate chip chewy cookiesPrep: 35mins | Total Time: 45mins | Yield: Makes 24<br /><br /><b><u>Ingredients</u></b><br /><br /><div>
3/4 cup all-purpose flour<br />3 oz unsweetened chocolate*<br />1 cup sugar<br />3 large eggs<br />1/4 teaspoon salt<br />2 cup bittersweet or semi sweet chocolate chips (mini), divided<br />2 tablespoon instant coffee granules<br />4oz (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature<br />1/3 teaspoon baking powder<br /><br /><b><u> Instructions</u></b><br /><br /> Preheat oven to 350 degrees. <br />In a double boiler, melt the butter, unsweetened chocolate and 1 cup of chocolate chips. <br /><br />In a bowl whisk the sugar, eggs and instant coffee until thick and mixture forms a ribbon when spoon is lifted.<br /><br /> Slowly add the chocolate mixture to the bowl, whisking just until combined.<br /><br /> Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into the bowl and stir just until combined. </div>
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<br />Stir in the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips.<br /><br /> Drop tablespoon of batter about 2 inches apart on parchment paper.<br /><br /> Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are cracked and puffed on top. <br /><br />Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for 1 minute on the baking sheet before transferring them to a cooling rack.<br /><br /> Note:<br />The batter is much looser than usual cookie dough. Keep in the fridge if making multiple batches.<br />Under bake if in doubt, cookies will continue firming as they cool on the baking sheet.<br /><br /><i> *Substitute unsweetened chocolate with 8 tablespoon cocoa powder</i></div>
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lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01055640679589602373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499788334504546991.post-45898322893661859802017-01-03T07:03:00.000+08:002017-03-31T03:00:59.732+08:00Fresh Ginger & Lemon Loaf<b><u>Ingredients</u></b><div>
<b><u><br /></u></b>2 sticks butter at room temperature<br />1 + ¼ cups granulated sugar<br />2 tablespoons grated fresh lemon zest (1 lemon)<br />2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger<br />4 eggs, lightly beaten<br />½ teaspoon fine sea salt<br />2 cups all-purpose flour <br /><br /><b><u>Instructions</u></b><br /><br />Preheat oven to 325; butter the bottom and sides of a 9 x 5 –inch loaf pan with butter.</div>
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<br />Put ¼ cup sugar in a bowl; add the lemon zest and ginger and massage together<br /></div>
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Add the ginger-lemon sugar and beat for a few seconds before adding the remaining 1 cup sugar; beat 2 minutes, until lightened and fluffy.<br /><br />Lower the mixer speed and drizzle in the eggs and salt; beat on medium-high speed for 2 more minutes – the mixture might look curdled. <br /><br />Slow the mixer to stir, scrape down the sides of the bowl and add half the flour; mix 15 seconds before adding the remaining flour. Mix just until there’s no more flour visible.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I used this template / mold for the octagon pot - <a href="http://homemade-modern.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/ep11/downloads/hmm_bloktagons_big_whitney.pdf" target="_blank">template here</a></span></div>
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An extremely sharp blade is important. <br />I found this tutorial very helpful with cutting the curves - <a href="http://www.megacrafty.com/2011/08/how-to-cut-great-curves-with-craft.html">how to cut great curves </a></div>
lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01055640679589602373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499788334504546991.post-73238544243323597362015-08-03T13:51:00.000+08:002017-04-01T02:19:22.503+08:00Leather kiss-lock coin pouch<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNAKiIJ9i3an7eup95xlalRL7aeI-dRQ3aqltzqeVBSUIwJ7b28rbGdRxz013yJ_R19ZqOXz45JV8suXJUgBhDxD6GjzdaOUHsANg2I9HKJcvglVRi_AfBtgDEyyGAMdd2eAVUfDzkVZE/s1600/Photo+8-8-13+4+22+00+pm.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNAKiIJ9i3an7eup95xlalRL7aeI-dRQ3aqltzqeVBSUIwJ7b28rbGdRxz013yJ_R19ZqOXz45JV8suXJUgBhDxD6GjzdaOUHsANg2I9HKJcvglVRi_AfBtgDEyyGAMdd2eAVUfDzkVZE/s1600/Photo+8-8-13+4+22+00+pm.jpg" /></a><div>
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lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01055640679589602373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499788334504546991.post-65840948109955639022013-05-04T14:15:00.000+08:002013-06-17T15:02:17.859+08:00Thread sketching - a shopping tote Trying out sketching with thread after reading <a href="http://clutterpunk.blogspot.sg/2009/10/thread-sketching-on-fabric-techniques.html" target="_blank">this tutorial </a><br />
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A while ago, a friend asked if I could make a clutch that somehow incorporated a acrylic earring she had. It took a bit to work out how to attach the piece, but I'm quite please with how it turned out. After 3 broken needles, I'm glad all my appendages are intact.<br /><br />It was a lot of trial and error putting it together, and I couldn't quite decide on the material.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWiE_t64OXi3m3Pjzc6UvWzmIbSb6Lse3Hxmy-YmVvcw24SlJn_4XJFDIjQCILD2ZXp5GMGmGDm5v0GFRIRR3Kgeg9pazGBwD7QpKvPt48oOHWBb-SAqc4B6DTSNw4yhvGkaGIYi5mKPk/s640/blogger-image--632176128.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWiE_t64OXi3m3Pjzc6UvWzmIbSb6Lse3Hxmy-YmVvcw24SlJn_4XJFDIjQCILD2ZXp5GMGmGDm5v0GFRIRR3Kgeg9pazGBwD7QpKvPt48oOHWBb-SAqc4B6DTSNw4yhvGkaGIYi5mKPk/s640/blogger-image--632176128.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNPShHvQxOOVdNAl5sVRL_EJNU9s3-_MKqzpXczfqAk3eOMTDilV-HfzWM7JPa-JGZsjAFvOHJbG6FgIm2nKZifx-S5U7ouoO0rZNQigVe1b_TTUr6QCUVCLdrvwq9mHPtlGn1sZgnnlc/s640/blogger-image-1634570435.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNPShHvQxOOVdNAl5sVRL_EJNU9s3-_MKqzpXczfqAk3eOMTDilV-HfzWM7JPa-JGZsjAFvOHJbG6FgIm2nKZifx-S5U7ouoO0rZNQigVe1b_TTUr6QCUVCLdrvwq9mHPtlGn1sZgnnlc/s640/blogger-image-1634570435.jpg" /> </a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMHYNT1ryyNCI7mfo6L0UCI0IoeyDrfUyVD3c9k7HWQByGa8zzInFJFx4p-seCz2bKcKZBQYJ_ZMnZbXINTxx5NGAIdwxvIH8MRhNcjaoV3UAeHy1yK9pG_AX5Zfv9Pq_KqqEgL6dPVZA/s640/blogger-image-1556623562.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMHYNT1ryyNCI7mfo6L0UCI0IoeyDrfUyVD3c9k7HWQByGa8zzInFJFx4p-seCz2bKcKZBQYJ_ZMnZbXINTxx5NGAIdwxvIH8MRhNcjaoV3UAeHy1yK9pG_AX5Zfv9Pq_KqqEgL6dPVZA/s640/blogger-image-1556623562.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1t4iVdUxDtA/UOPxmmBGZVI/AAAAAAAAEDc/w4t9fsFrt-s/s640/blogger-image--1429370473.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1t4iVdUxDtA/UOPxmmBGZVI/AAAAAAAAEDc/w4t9fsFrt-s/s640/blogger-image--1429370473.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-6EsU4M4MUeI/UOPxc6nZ__I/AAAAAAAAEDU/jGSKYmlBcQ0/s640/blogger-image--1558757935.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-6EsU4M4MUeI/UOPxc6nZ__I/AAAAAAAAEDU/jGSKYmlBcQ0/s640/blogger-image--1558757935.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJBUE-6Tzfd-aU84GnjVPMyA6WxNKAL8gEQEU7n-L2xNVWktwW2qfZ3SAyEDV3LhXgvYwdThphr4wDSN7HvLIS6_MK0UbYRfyA7dccJRIoNKfT-3w0Q9f6m_wT2Y4DCSUyBp8d7sGymE0/s640/blogger-image-1524228603.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJBUE-6Tzfd-aU84GnjVPMyA6WxNKAL8gEQEU7n-L2xNVWktwW2qfZ3SAyEDV3LhXgvYwdThphr4wDSN7HvLIS6_MK0UbYRfyA7dccJRIoNKfT-3w0Q9f6m_wT2Y4DCSUyBp8d7sGymE0/s1600/blogger-image-1524228603.jpg" /></a><br /></div>
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Lambskin, embossed leather, magnetic closure.</div>
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I particularly <i>love </i>this piece of leather and it's distressed, croc skin look. Like, could stare and run my fingers along it's smooth skin all day kinda love. Okkindacreepy. </div>
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100% leather, non-tarnish button stud closure</div>
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If you haven't been to this bible of DIY, you've been living under a store-bought rock. Honestly. (see what i did there)</div>
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Hong Kong - the mecca of DIY resource <3</div>
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