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MAGDRL Daneapalooza 2008
June 21, 2008
12 pm
Meow & Fetch and Dog Bar
3307 N. Davidson Street, NC 28205
Phone:cinnamonelliotte@yahoo.com
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Comments:Please join the Mid Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League at the 2nd annual Daneapalooza. All dogs and humans are invited to come out for great food, doggy and humand fun! Doggy kissing booth, bobbing for apples, micro-chip clinic, food, drinks, doggy pupcicles and more! All dogs are welcome!!
Cary Dog Day Afternoon
June 7, 2008
11:00am - 3:30pm
Cary, NC
Phone:919-244-9519
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Comments:Live Music, Charity Dog Walk, Charity Raffle, Concessions, Demonstrations and more! Free Admission. Adoption Dogs will be featured.
Boxer Bash!
October 12, 2007
10:00 - 1:00
PBH Dog Training Center, 5312 Farrington Road
Chapel Hill, NC
Phone:
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Comments:This is a boxer bash to benefit Carolina Boxer Rescue! Bring out your boxer (other breeds are certainly welcome as well!) and support our rescue efforts. Items will be for sale, food will be available for purchase, and there will be contests for your pet! Including a HOWLoWeen Costume Contest!!
Barkitecture: Show and Auction
October 1, 2005
6:00pm-10:00pm
· Design Center of the Carolinas - The Atrium Building, 127 W. Worthington Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone:704.369.2302
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Comments:On Saturday morning, October 1, 2005, dogs and their owners will parade through SouthEnd Charlotte, N.C., to kick-off Barkitecture, the second annual doghouse design competition and auction presented by the Young Architects Forum of the American Institute of Architects Charlotte Section (AIA Charlotte). The Puppy Parade, starting at 10:00am, will begin and end in the plaza in front of the Design Center of the Carolinas (1930 Camden Road) with a pit stop at Barbara?s Canine Café (1447 South Tryon Street). Vendors specializing in canine-specific products and services will set-up their booths and tables, while innovative and visually stunning doghouses, designed by the region?s premier architects, contractors, interior designers, and other building industry representatives provide a colorful backdrop for the morning?s events. The Puppy Parade is the prelude for the show and auction, starting at 6:00pm, to benefit the Humane Society of Charlotte (HSC) and the SPCA Alliance. The designer doghouses will be sold to the highest bidder during a live auction and a silent auction will offer exquisite items for owners and their canine companions.
Sponsorship opportunities are available and in-kind donations for the silent auction are welcome. All Barkitecture events held on October 1, 2005 are open to the public. The Puppy Parade is free, but there is a cost associated with attending the evening show and auction. Interested individuals should contact the AIA Charlotte office at 704.369.2302 or visit www.barkitecture.org for more information.
Barkitecture: Puppy Parade and Festival
October 10, 2005
10:00am - 1:00pm
1930 Camden Road
Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone:704.369.2302
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Comments:On Saturday morning, October 1, 2005, dogs and their owners will parade through SouthEnd Charlotte, N.C., to kick-off Barkitecture, the second annual doghouse design competition and auction presented by the Young Architects Forum of the American Institute of Architects Charlotte Section (AIA Charlotte). The Puppy Parade, starting at 10:00am, will begin and end in the plaza in front of the Design Center of the Carolinas (1930 Camden Road) with a pit stop at Barbara?s Canine Café (1447 South Tryon Street). Vendors specializing in canine-specific products and services will set-up their booths and tables, while innovative and visually stunning doghouses, designed by the region?s premier architects, contractors, interior designers, and other building industry representatives provide a colorful backdrop for the morning?s events. The Puppy Parade is the prelude for the show and auction, starting at 6:00pm, to benefit the Humane Society of Charlotte (HSC) and the SPCA Alliance. The designer doghouses will be sold to the highest bidder during a live auction and a silent auction will offer exquisite items for owners and their canine companions.
Sponsorship opportunities are available and in-kind donations for the silent auction are welcome. All Barkitecture events held on October 1, 2005 are open to the public. The Puppy Parade is free, but there is a cost associated with attending the evening show and auction. Interested individuals should contact the AIA Charlotte office at 704.369.2302 or visit www.barkitecture.org for more information.
Paws Extravaganza
May 19, 2007
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
1447 S Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC
Phone:336 977 3482
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Comments:Meet internationally acclaimed pet vet psychic Dr. Anyes van Volkenburgh!
Improve your dog's health by attending her great workshop!
Please visit her website: www.psychicvet.com
Trade Show showcasing the lastest trends for your best friends!
The Dogs of the Humane Society Charlotte will model the hottest new fashion styles for Fido!
Win a 2 night get-away to Dog House Resort - A Bed & Breakfast for People and their Dogs - www.dog-house-resort.com - featured on Dogfriendly.com
Sponsorship Opportunities available! Please call Britta Roberts at 336 977 3482 or e-mail britta@dog-house-resort.com
$ 10.00 Entrance Fee - All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Charlotte!
Dog Day Festival
October 4, 2008
12pm - 4pm
Charlotte, NC
Phone:704-752-0504
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Comments:A Free Event for Dogs and Dog Lovers!Pet Adoptions, Canine Good Citizen Training, Low-cost Microchipping, Grooming Demos, Dog Contests, Games, Activities, and More!
Warp Ten Flyball Tournament
October 4, 2008
8am-5pm
13607 Choate Circle
Charlotte, NC 28273
Phone:
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Comments:Flyball is a fast-paced, fun sport for dogs and their people. Two teams of four dogs race each other over a course consisting of 4 hurdles and a flyball box. Each dog must go over the hurdles, trigger the box, and retrieve a tennis ball over all four hurdles. The dogs run relay-style and the first team to finish with no errors wins. Twenty-eight teams from 11 clubs will compete with their dogs. Well-behaved dogs on 6 foot or shorter leashes are welcome.
Dog Days of Summer
August 20, 2005
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
P. O. Box 39
Chimney Rock, NC 28720
Phone:800-277-9611
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Comments:Dress up your pooch in its favorite outfit (or the one you deemed its favorite) and parade him around the Park. Or capture that special expression that melts your heart in a fun caricature to take home. You can even suprise Fido with a nice manicure and grooming session.
Want your dog to get a job and earn his keep? Come see what it takes to become a guide dog or a police work dog. Does your special friend have a unique trick? We're giving away prizes for the best ones!
Don't have a dog? We've got that covered too. The Blue Ridge Humane Society will have several great dogs in need of a loving safe home. Your new best friend could be here waiting for you! Additional goodies include, contest prizes, a hot diggity dog stand, treats for your pup, special deals from PetSmart and much more. Whether you want to show off your own greatest dog in the world, adopt a dog or just paw around the trails with your special family member, grab the leash and make a day of it at Chimney Rock Park.
There is no additional charge to the Dog Days event, and if you bring your dog that day, remember to ask about a special upgrade to an annual pass for only $10!
We?ve also got some doggone great package deals at Pet Friendly Accommodations.
Bark in the Park
April 21, 2007
11am - 3pm
Hwy. 64/74A
Chimney Rock, NC 28720
Phone:800-277-9611
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Comments:Third annual event features dog agility demonstrations, herding demonstrations, pet look-a-like contest, parade of dogs, information on adoptions, pet-related vendors, and much much more!
4th Annual Bark in the Park
April 26, 2008
11am-3pm
435 Main Street
Chimney Rock, NC 28720
Phone:800-277-9611
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Comments:Chimney Rock Park goes to the dogs with agility demonstrations, contests, animal rescue organizations and lots more!
Yappy Hour at the FlipSide
October 13, 2007
5:00pm until 8:00pm
105 S Lombard St.
Clayton, NC 27520
Phone:919-989-7601
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Comments:Come enjoy a evening out with your pooch. Advance tickets are $15.00 per person and $25.00 for couples. At the door admission is $20.00 per person and $28.00 per couple. Price includes 2 people drinks each, (wine or beer) and hor d'oeuvres. Doggie Daiquiris and treats provided. Dogs need to current on Rabies vaccine and on a leash. Graciously hosted by the Flipside as a fundraiser for the Johnston County Animal Protection League.
Howl O Ween
October 27, 2007
10am-2pm
16815-D Cranlyn Rd
Cornelius, NC 28078
Phone:704-655-7297
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Comments:The first annual Howl O Ween is in conjunction with Charlotte mecklenburg Parks and recreation to benefit the local dog parks. Enjoy dozens of vendor boots, human food, fun events like: bobbing for bones, trick or treating, agility demos, and more!
Beginning Tracking
June 24, 2005
9-5
Gastonia Park
Gastonia, NC 28112
Phone:
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Comments:BEGINNING TRACKING- An Introduction to Tracking with Ed Presnall
2-day Workshop ? June 24 & 25, 2006
Gastonia, NC
Presented by the Boykin Spaniel Club & Breeders Assoc. of America
Introduction level workshop developed to introduce dogs and handlers to tracking. This is a hands-on working seminar limited to a set number of working participants. Each dog will be started and evaluated on training tracks during the workshop.
Developed for novice to advanced level trackers to provide an introductory knowledge of tracking. This workshop is suitable for beginners or experienced trackers. Dogs will be introduced to starts, restarts, article indication and will work on tracks with straight legs, corners, multiple articles and serpentines. Handlers will be introduced to line handling, developing basic routines and communicating with your dog.
Participant (Non-BSCBAA Member) $125.00 (BSCBAA Members $100.00)
Auditor (Non-BSCBAA Member) $100.00 (BSCBAA Member $75.00)
Instructor biography, detailed workshop overview and sign-up application questionnaire are available online at: http://boykinspanielclub.org/event_news.htm
email to: trackingseminar@boykinspanielclub.org
Schnoctoberfest for the NC Schnauzer Rescue
October 4, 2008
12-4pm
TBD
Holly Springs, NC
Phone:
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Comments:STAY TUNED for more info as we continue planning, but go ahead & mark your calendars now!
Join us for a schnauzerrific day of dog fun in October!!! Sponsored by North Carolina Schnauzer Rescue, this event is open to ALL friendly and healthy dogs and their owners.
Planned events/attendees include a microchipping clinic, grooming demonstrations, and several other dog-related services and supplies vendors!
Our fundraisers include dog-related gifts for sale, and RAFFLES galore. FREE doggie cake will be on hand for our furry friends! We hope to see you there!
Meet and Greet and Microchip Clinic
January 5, 2008
12pm - 3pm
Village Paws and Claws 16815-D Cranlyn Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
Phone:704-655-PAWS (7297)
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Comments:Come out and meet the "Big Dogs" of Mid Atlantic Great Dane Rescue and get your pet microchipped! The cost is only $25 and registration is through AVID, all proceeds go to Rescue to help pay for medical expenses of Great Danes awaiting forever homes! Jan 5th from 12-3pm....
Dog Day Fun Fest
September 8, 2007
12-4 pm
Pineville, NC 28210
Phone:704-752-0504
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Comments:Celebrate your best friend at a free event of fun and education in observance of AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day. Doggy games, activities & contests with prizes; demonstrations & advice on health, training & behavior. Plus Canine Good Citizen testing, micro-chipping clinic, kids' safety workshops and more. Hosted by Best Friends Pet Care Pineville, 12 - 4 pm. For more details, call 704-752-0504 or visit www.bestfriendspetcare.com.
Greyhound Lifesavers Charlotte Area Meet & Greet
February 23, 2008
12-3 PM
Pineville PetSmart
Pineville, NC
Phone:704-372-3711
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Comments:Greyhound Lifesavers invites you to "Let a Greyhound Race Away with Your Heart." We will be at the PetSmart in Pineville for our February Charlotte Area Meet & Greet. This is a great opportunity to meet these gentle creatures and find out if owning a greyhound is right for you. Questions? Contact Melissa Chambers at mbchambers@gmail.com for more information.
Dog Day Festival
October 4, 2008
12pm to 4pm
10301 Feldfarm Lane
Pineville, NC, NC 28210
Phone:704-752-0504
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Comments:Best Friends Pet Care in Pineville, NC will be hosting its annual Dog Day Festival on October 4th, 2008 from 12pm to 4pm. This is a FREE event for Dogs and Dog Lovers in observance of Responsible Dog Ownership Day. There will be a host of activities to participate in including: Low Cost Microchipping Canine Good Citizen Testing "Ask the Vet" table Many Rescues will be here Doggy Games and Activities -Best Tail Wagger -Best Kisser -Loudest Bark -Bobbing for Hotdogs -Ice Cream Eating Contest -Raffles for goods and service at area businesses and of course Best Friends Services Plus many more exciting things! Please join us and help us make this event a success! All proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Charlotte and Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control 10301 Feldfarm Lane Charlotte, NC 28210 704-752-0504
Dogtober Fest 2006
October 28, 2006
11 AM - 3 PM
1905 Spring Forest Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
Phone:919.303.1976
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Comments:A fundraising event hosted by Pawfect Match Rescue Group. Free to all, rescue groups will be there with their foster dogs. Vendors will be on site to sell dog related items. Demonstrations like Canine Good Citizens, Healthy Pet... Contests, Raffles, Rabies Clinic and Microchip Clinic.
Fun for all!
AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day
September 15, 2007
10am - 2pm
Holshouser Building at NC State Fairgrounds
Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone:
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Comments:AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day on September 15th is an exciting way of bringing the areas canine enthusiasts together through fun, educational activities to promote responsible dog ownership. This event will offer the ever popular "Meet the Breeds" with the opportunity to meet over 50 breeds with breeders and owners available to answer questions. There will also be a $20 microchip clinic offered by AKC Companion Animal Recovery (CAR), FREE Canine Good Citizen (CGC) testing, as well as agility, rally, flyball, obedience, and grooming demonstrations. There will be fun for the whole family; games and face-painting for the kids, dog-related vendors, and free games, contests, and giveaways! There will be FREE goodie bags to the first 500 attendees. Join us at the Holshouser Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds on September 15, 2007 from 10am - 2pm. Admission is FREE and leashed, vaccinated dogs are welcome! Come. Sit. Stay. Enjoy!
Doggie Luau
June 21, 2008
11 am - 4 pm
6675 Falls of Neuse Rd, Suite 123 (Falls Village-lower level)
Raleigh, NC 27615
Phone:919-870-8220
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Comments:Come celebrate summer at the bakery! Tropical treats for canines provided. Beach attire encouraged!
Amrican Kennel Club Responsible Dog Ownership Day
September 27, 2008
10 am till 2 pm
NC State Fair Grounds Holshouser Building
Raleigh, NC
Phone:
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Comments:American Kennel Club's Responsible Dog Ownership Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the N.C. State Fairgrounds' Holshouser Building in Raleigh. The public is invited to this free event that includes Meet the Breeds; demonstrations of Obedience, Flyball and Agility; children's games; informational booths; raffle; microchip clinic for $25.00; and free Canine Good Citizen testing. For more information call 919-816-3717 or e-mail ncrdoday@akc.org.
Paws in the Park
September 20, 2008
Registration 9 a.m. Walk begins 10 a.m.
Knox Middle School, 1625 W Park Rd
Salisbury, NC 28144
Phone:
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Towne & Country Dog Show
April 8, 2006
10 am until
501 Davis Drive,
Tarboro, NC 27886
Phone:252-823-9020
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Comments:TOWNE & COUNTRY DOG SHOW (Fashion, Talent and Owner/Pet look-alike
Saturday, April 8th 2006
Vendor Booths available for $10
Bring your own display tables, etc.
Vendor ideas: Dog outfits, gourmet foods/treats, collars, outfits, jewelry, handbags, dog houses, services (i.e. products, groomers, trainers)
CATEGORIES
Pet Parade
Pet/Owner Look A-Like Contest
Talent Show
(Ex. tricks, singing, retrieving, jumping through hoops, dancing, barking, anything!)
Fashion Show
Best Themed Costume
Evening wear
Spring/Summer Fashion
Judges Choice Best All Round
Pet Parade
Please bring a can of pet food for the humane society
Held at: Tarboro Edgecombe Academy Gymnasium
10:00 AM until
Sponsored by GIT-R-DONE CLOVERS 4-H Club
http://www.freewebs.com/gitrdoneclovers/
There will be info booths set up by the Tarboro/Edgecombe County Animal Control
Pet adoptions
Bark in the Park, Fido & FiFi Costume Show
September 20, 2008
10 am to 5pm
630 N Main St
Trouman, NC
Phone:704-799-4475
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Comments:Great American Dog Show - Bark in the Park
2008 Patriotic Dog Show Application
The dog show will be held at Iredell County Fairgrounds, 630 N Main St, Troutman NC. Assistants will be on site at 9 am to provide your
showing location and assist you in obtaining your place.
It is important that you be in place no later than
1:00 p.m. The judging will start at 1:15 p.m.
No entry will be allowed to enter the show once the judging is underway.
In order to insure the safety, comfort and well-being of everyone, all directions given by the assistants must be followed.
Refusal to cooperate will result in the entry being eliminated.
All dogs must be kept under control by their handlers at all times and not be permitted to wander or interfere with other dogs or handlers.
· Health requirements ?.. Current shots, rabies vaccination
· Required all animals be leashed.
· No Aggressive dogs.
Application Instructions
Application must include:
· Application from this brochure
· Check for entry fee. $10 per dog early, $15 late
· Stamped, self-address envelope. No acknowledgement will be made if this is not included.
· Please ensure that the application is complete
Mail, fax or email complete application to:
Great American Shows LLC
Blessing of the Dogs
Awards will be given for each category.
Judging will be done on the following basis:
Parade around Fairgrounds
Dogs in Costume
Pet-owner look alike Contest
Most wrinkles
Best Dancer on 2 Legs
Biggest Dog
Smallest dog
Prettiest Eyes
Best Kisses
Closest to Theme
Best Trick
Best Dressed
Favorite Mutt
Face only a mother could love
Handler's name ________________
Address ______________________
City _________________________
State / Zip ____________________
Home Phone __________________
Dog's Name __________________
( circle one) Male Female
Age ___
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The Fifth Annual PAW JAM
June 10, 2006
11-5
Battleship Park
Wilmington, NC 28402
Phone:
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Comments:The 5th Annual Paw Jam will feature local and regional bands, arts and crafts vendors, as well as many pet related activities and educational attractions. Cape Fear Golden Retriever Rescue is hosting the event and invites you to bring your four legged friends for a great day on the Cape Fear River. All proceeds benefit non-profit, animal rescues, and no-kill shelters in southeastern North Carolina.
Paw Jam 2007
June 9, 2007
10am-5pm
Battleship Park
Wilmington, NC
Phone:
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Comments:PAWS of NC presents the 6th annual Paw Jam! The day is full of music, food, arts and education and all proceeds benefit no-kill shelters and rescues. This year's bands include: L-Shape Lot, Jam Sandwich, Cosmic Groove Lizards and Tommy B & the Stingers. Admission is just $5 bucks!
Paw Jam
June 14, 2008
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Battleship Park
Wilmington, NC
Phone:
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Comments:The 7th Annual Paw Jam will feature new and exciting changes. Live music, vendors, educational speakers and more will be featured. Check www.pawjam.net for updated information.
"Pugs and Popsicles"-The Wilmington Pug Meetup
June 22, 2008
10:00AM
Dog Park at Empie, 3300 Block of Park Avenue
Wilmington, NC
Phone:
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Comments:Come beat the heat at the Wilmington Pug and Pug Mix Meetup! Popsicles for the dogs and their humans will be provided. Event is free but donations to Mid-Atlantic Pug Rescue are accepted. For more details and to RSVP, please go to http://pug.meetup.com/725/
Pug/Pug Mix Meetup
June 22, 2008
10:00AM
3300 Block of Park Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone:910-409-2235
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Comments:Pugs and Popsicles!
Pugs and Pug Mixes rule at our Meetups. Join us every month in celebrating the lives of these comical creatures while they romp and roll with their puggy friends.
Come beat the heat with us at the Wilmington Dog Park. Popsicles for the Puggies and humans will be provided. Event is free but donations to Mid-Atlantic Pug Rescue are accepted.
For more details and to RSVP please visit http://pug.meetup.com/725
The Wilmington Pug/Pug Mix Meetup
July 19, 2008
1:00PM-2:30PM
Wilmington, NC 28429
Phone:
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Comments:Pugs and Pug Mixes rule at our Meetups! Visit http://pug.meetup.com/725/ for details on the July Meetup.
Join us every month in celebrating the lives of these comical creatures while they romp and roll with their puggy friends.
If you are interested in adopting a Pug or Pug Mix, please visit Mid-Atlantic Pug Rescue www.midatlanticpugrescue.org
Wilmington Pug/Pug Mix Meetup
August 23, 2008
1:00PM
Wilmington, NC
Phone:910-409-2235
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Comments:Join us every month in celebrating the lives of these comical creatures while they romp and roll with their puggy friends. Event is free but donations to Mid-Atlantic Pug Rescue are accepted. For details, visit http://pug.meetup.com/725/ or email heather@mapoutreach.com.
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