"Sometimes you will never know the value of something, until it becomes a memory."- Dr Seuss
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Monday 31 March 2014
Sunday 30 March 2014
Finally Finished
Hi everyone, I thought I'd just let you all know that after 14 years of "The Beach "
being released I finally got round to watching it. Now I know it's not a big deal to many people but it is to me. I've stated to watch this film I don't know how many times and today is the first time I have ever seen the end. After watching it through I can now tell you all that I really like it, and I know you've all probably seen it, as its been out for 14 years, but if not then I think you should. So ,ok, this post might be a bit pointless but I just wanted to share this information about my life with you.
Do you have any films that you've started to watch but not seen the end yet? Much love Toni xoxo
My makeup collection
Hi everyone, for this post I have decided to share with you my makeup. I don't have a huge amount but I thought I'd share anyways. I'm not going to do reviews this will just be a list, but if you want to see a review ask in the comments.
First is my makeup draw where I keep the makeup I use on a daily basis along with my pallets and hair accessories.
I'll start with the front section which holds my daily collection.
Next my pallets
Next is my makeup case that holds the things that I don't use very often. This case is from The color institute and also holds a lot of the makeup from them. The color institute does not lable there products with colour codes so I will just tell you the type of product and the amount I have to make things quicker.
Starting in the top and working my way down the draws. So first is the top which holds my lip products and some spare things which I bulk buy.
First is my makeup draw where I keep the makeup I use on a daily basis along with my pallets and hair accessories.
I'll start with the front section which holds my daily collection.
- MAC mineralize satinfinish spf 15 in NC 15
- Rimmel match perfection in 101 true ivory
- 2true matte pressed powder No 3
- 2true natural bronzing powder No 2
- Rimmel wake me up instant radiance shimmer touch in 004 shimmering sand and 002 radiant rose
- Sleek blush in flamingo
- Jemma Kidd blush duo in 02 clear pink/ rose
- Collection lasting perfection concealer in fair 1
- Maxfactor mono eye shadow in creme champagne
- Maxfactor mini nail polish in deep coral
- The color institute liquid eyeliner in black
- The color institute eyeliner pencil in black
- Avon color trend liquid eyeliner in plum craze
- The color institute eyebrow cake
- The color institute highlight
- Baked highlight
- Avon lipstick shade chilli
- Collection lipstick little mix in Leigh-Anne
- Maxfactor high vol and deff mascara in black
- Avon supershock mascara in black
- Avon super magnify mascara in black
- One direction mascara up all night shade ultra black
- Clean & clear morning energy shine control moisturizer
Next my pallets
- Claire's cosmetics eyeshadow pallet
- Small rimmel glam eyes quad eyeshadow in 004 Smokey blue
- Random heart shaped pallet
- 17 boots pallet
- Sleek eyeshadow pallet in oh so special
Next is my makeup case that holds the things that I don't use very often. This case is from The color institute and also holds a lot of the makeup from them. The color institute does not lable there products with colour codes so I will just tell you the type of product and the amount I have to make things quicker.
Starting in the top and working my way down the draws. So first is the top which holds my lip products and some spare things which I bulk buy.
- Spare rimmel wake me up shimmers
- Maybelline dream nude airfoam in 010 ivory
- Front cover lipstick and its a pink/red shade
- The color institute lipsticks and I have 4 from light pink to red
- Laval lipstick in pink illusion
- Random lipstick in shade 2
- Avon lipstick in pink pop
- MUA lipstick in shade 5 and shade 16 nectar
- Avon glazewear sparkle lip gloss in shimmering amethyst
- Technic roll on lip gloss
- Next paradise pink high shine lip gloss
- Bourjois 3D effect in rose idyllic
- Barry M glossy tube in Buzz
- Maxfactor flipstick in folky pink
- Benefit Georgia powder
Middle draw which holds my liners and mascara and eyebrow things
- MAC liquidlast liner in visionaire
- The color institute liquid eyeliner in brown, gold and silver
- The color institute liner pencils x6
- Opia silver eyeshader
- Avon glimmerstick in blackest black
- Sunkissed eyebrow pencil
- MUA eyebrow pencil in blonde
- Laval eyebrow pencil in dark brown
- Chit chat gel eyeliner in black
- 2true duo eyeshadow in No15 (use for eyebrows)
- B. Vivid eyeshadow in 107 cinnamon (also use for eyebrows)
- X3 eyelash glue
The bottom draw holds the color institute eyeshadow and lip gloss pallets along with a few other bits.
- The color institute eyeshadow pallets x8
- The color institute lip gloss pallets x3
- The color institute blush x3
- The color institute highlight x3
- Front cover eyeshadow trio in sapphire
- Avon extra lasting powder eyeshadow in crushed violet
- Tester of maybelline fit me foundation in 130 buff beige
- Maybelline pure cover mineral concealer in nude beige
- Avon pretty eye stix in violet bloom
- Face highlighter cheek stick
Wow I didn't realize I had that much stuff. So what's in your collection, I'd love to know. Much love Toni xoxo
Mother's Day
Hi everyone, so first of all I'd like to introduce my family. Starting left to right, we have my amazing mum, next is me, then my gorgeous niece Jess, my twin Lian ( who you already know) and last but not least my older sister Jo-Anne.
Now that's over let's get back to the point of this post. I'd like to wish my mum the most amazing mother's day anyone has ever had. Love you the moon and back.
Today I'm going to spoil my mum and take her fore a lovely meal with the family.
What are you doing to make your mum feel special today? Much love Toni xoxo
Saturday 29 March 2014
Growing up
"Too many people grow up. That's the real trouble with the world, too many people grow up. They forget. They don't remember what it's like to be 12. They patronize, they treat children as inferior. Well I won't do that."- Walt Disney
Slim in 6
Hi everyone, today I decided to introduce you to Slim in 6. This is a workout DVD and I have been loving it at the minute. It's a 6 week program of resistance training. I've been using this for about 2 weeks and I can already see change. In total I've lost about 5lbs and 4.5 inche over my waist, hips and thighs. I think this set is one of the best of its kind that I've tried. Along with the 3 DVD' s you also get a diet plan, measuring tape, weight loss chart and a resistance band. If your looking to shape up this summer I really recommend this for you. It's so easy and because you see it working you stay motivated. At £66.80 this set is quite pricey but for me I feel it was an investment. I'll leave the link below for anyone who wants to take a look.
Slim in 6 Workout DVD Programme: Six Week Slim Training Body Reshaping Workout DVD Programme
If any of you have tried this workout set I'd love to hear what you thought of it in the comments. Much love Toni xoxo
Friday 28 March 2014
Motivational quote
"Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates a talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work."- Stephen King
The 90's tag
Hi everyone, today I decided to to share my memories from when I was a kid by doing the 90's tag.
1.Favourite tv show?
So many to choose from... erm it had to be the mighty morphin power rangers (I was the pink one).
2. Favourite toy?
Definitely sky dancers, I loved them. Made up when I saw they had been brought back out.You can buy them hear![](http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=tonisthoug-21&l=as2&o=2&a=6040763809)
3. Favourite commercial?
I know this might sound strange but I loved the PG tea adverts with the chimps dressed as people.
4. NSync or backstreet boys?
Backstreet boys all the way
5. Weirdest fashion trend?
Peddle pushers haha
6. Favourite beanie baby?
Aww I had loads of these but I love my peace bear (notice love is present tense as I still have all of mine)
7. How many tamagotchi's did you go through?
erm about 3?
8. Favourite game system and game?
Had to be the SAGA but I don't really remember the games :s
9. Favourite collectable?
Definitely my pogs(yes I still have my pogs and my slammers)
10. Favourites music artists?
The spice girls (I was always baby spice).
11. Favourites Disney original movie?
Halloween town...love it
12. Favourite Nick Jr show?
I didn't watch Nick Jr but me and my sister loved Doug on Nickelodeon
13. Favourite candy?
Flip pop
14. Favourite McDonald's happy meal toy?
I used to love the smurfs, I had hundreds
15. Favourite book?
Mog and the Baby
16. Favourite clothes store?
TBH my mum did my shopping
17. What would you watch when you got home from school?
Probably sabrina the teenage witch
18. Favourite tv show's?
I hope you like reading this tag as much as I liked writing it. I would love to know what you liked back then (leave a comment). Much love Toni xoxo
1.Favourite tv show?
So many to choose from... erm it had to be the mighty morphin power rangers (I was the pink one).
2. Favourite toy?
Definitely sky dancers, I loved them. Made up when I saw they had been brought back out.You can buy them hear
3. Favourite commercial?
I know this might sound strange but I loved the PG tea adverts with the chimps dressed as people.
4. NSync or backstreet boys?
Backstreet boys all the way
5. Weirdest fashion trend?
Peddle pushers haha
6. Favourite beanie baby?
Aww I had loads of these but I love my peace bear (notice love is present tense as I still have all of mine)
erm about 3?
8. Favourite game system and game?
Had to be the SAGA but I don't really remember the games :s
9. Favourite collectable?
Definitely my pogs(yes I still have my pogs and my slammers)
10. Favourites music artists?
The spice girls (I was always baby spice).
11. Favourites Disney original movie?
Halloween town...love it
12. Favourite Nick Jr show?
I didn't watch Nick Jr but me and my sister loved Doug on Nickelodeon
13. Favourite candy?
Flip pop
14. Favourite McDonald's happy meal toy?
I used to love the smurfs, I had hundreds
15. Favourite book?
Mog and the Baby
16. Favourite clothes store?
TBH my mum did my shopping
17. What would you watch when you got home from school?
Probably sabrina the teenage witch
18. Favourite tv show's?
- Keenan and Kel (who love's orange soda?)
- Are you afraid of the dark
- Sabrina
- Teen Angel
- Boy meets world
- The journey of Alan strange
- Art attack
- The little mermaid
- Aladdin
- Doug
- Johnny bravo
- Dexters lab
- Power puff girls
- Etc
I hope you like reading this tag as much as I liked writing it. I would love to know what you liked back then (leave a comment). Much love Toni xoxo
Thursday 27 March 2014
Wednesday 26 March 2014
Saw it, Pinned it, Done it
Hi everyone, I thought I'd share with you one of the creations in my bedroom.
I saw this on pintrest one day and loved the idea. All you need is some string, mini pegs and a few nails. I put this up above my bed a few days ago and I think it looks amazing. I love photos and thought that this was a really original way to display them.
Do you have any interesting ways to show off your photos? Share your ideas in the comments. Much love Toni xoxo
P.S. I love books
Hi everyone, so from the title some of you may already have guessed what this post is about. If not let me tell you. One of my most favourite things to do is read books. I'll read anything, fantasy, biography, autobiography, I'm not too fussy. One of my all time favourites though are novel's by Cecilia Ahern.
Probably most famous for her book PS, I Love You
, Cecilia is an Irish novelist who has had best seller books world wide. I love all her books and own all her novel's.
I find that these books are a very easy read and the descriptions in them make it feel like your watching it on tv. Many of the books I read have films bases on them, I love going to watch them, to see how they have been interpreted, although PS, I Love You
is not one of them. Because this book is so good I didn't want it to be ruined and have decided never to watch it ( for now). I think out of the whole collection The Book of Tomorrow
is hands down, my favourite. I have read this book about 5 times and I'm still amazed by how well written it is. If you only ever read one book in your life this should be it!!!!
Have you read any of these books? If you have leave a comment on what you thought of them. Much love Toni xoxo
Tuesday 25 March 2014
Inspiration and motivation
Hi everyone, one of my greatest love's in life is all things Disney. I have loved it, like many, since I was a kid and I'm still obsessed now. So I'm going to share some of the Disney quotes that have inspired me in the past, and hope it can do the same for you.
1."The more you like yourself, the less your like someone else, which makes you unique."- Walt Disney
2."A true hero is not measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart."- Hercules
3."The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it."- The lion king
4."The things that make me different, are the things that make me."- Winnie the pooh
5."There is more treasure in a book than in all the pirate's loot on treasure island."- Walt Disney
6."Life is not a spectators sport. If watchin is all your gonna to do, then your gonna watch your life go by without ya."- The hunchback of notre dame
7."All it takes is faith and trust."- Peter pan
8."The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."- Walt Disney
9."Your never too old to be young."- Snow white
10."Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, dreams are forever."- Walt Disney
I really hope you enjoyed reading some of my favourite quotes. What inspires you? Please leave comments. Much love Toni xoxo
1."The more you like yourself, the less your like someone else, which makes you unique."- Walt Disney
2."A true hero is not measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart."- Hercules
3."The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it."- The lion king
4."The things that make me different, are the things that make me."- Winnie the pooh
5."There is more treasure in a book than in all the pirate's loot on treasure island."- Walt Disney
6."Life is not a spectators sport. If watchin is all your gonna to do, then your gonna watch your life go by without ya."- The hunchback of notre dame
7."All it takes is faith and trust."- Peter pan
8."The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."- Walt Disney
9."Your never too old to be young."- Snow white
10."Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, dreams are forever."- Walt Disney
I really hope you enjoyed reading some of my favourite quotes. What inspires you? Please leave comments. Much love Toni xoxo
wreck this journal
Hi everyone, today I thought I'd tell you about my new favourite hobby. My wreak this journal
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The point of this journal is to DESTROY it. Each page has an instruction prompting you to wreck it: poke holes in this page, spill something on that page.... You can be as messy, creative or destructive as you want. I got my journal as a Christmas present and I think it is one of the best gifts of ever been given. Since I received this book I've had so much fun and in my opinion everyone should own this journal.
Here are a few of my completed pages for you to see. If you own one of these journal's or have any creative ideas let me know in the comments. Toni xoxo
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Page of good thoughts, scratch using a sharp object, glue staple or tape pages together, rip it up |
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Sell this page |
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Colour outside of the lines |
Monday 24 March 2014
Questions people ask twins
Hi everyone, so if you read my 20 questions post you will already know that I'm a twin. In this post I have decided to go through some of the most common questions people ask about us. Before I start I should first introduce you all to my twin sister Lian(go see her blog here )
Are you twins?
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Me and Lian(lian is in the black) |
Well obviously
Which one is older?
Lian is the older twin, by a whole 9 minutes.
Who's taller?
I'm taller by about an inch.
Are they identical?
Yes we are identical twins. Actually we are mirror image, meaning that I'm left handed and Lian is right handed, like looking in a mirror.
Can you tell what each other is thinking?
Simple answer is no we can't.
Do you feel each other's pain?
Again, no we are no more advanced than any other humans.
Do you ever get yourselves mixed up?
I'm not even going to answer
Do you dress the same?
Not since we were about 10 but before that we wore all the same clothes.
That is all the questions I can think of that people have asked me and my sister but if you have any others leave a comment and I will be happy to answer them for you. Toni xoxo
Are they identical?
Yes we are identical twins. Actually we are mirror image, meaning that I'm left handed and Lian is right handed, like looking in a mirror.
Can you tell what each other is thinking?
Simple answer is no we can't.
Do you feel each other's pain?
Again, no we are no more advanced than any other humans.
Do you ever get yourselves mixed up?
I'm not even going to answer
Do you dress the same?
Not since we were about 10 but before that we wore all the same clothes.
That is all the questions I can think of that people have asked me and my sister but if you have any others leave a comment and I will be happy to answer them for you. Toni xoxo
Whats in my bag?
A girls bag is where she stores all her daily essentials and 'bits and bobs' away from the world. You can tell a lot about a person by the contents of her bag. So I have decided so sort out all the bits of paper and old receipts, put away my lose pennies and show you what I lug around with me in my bag.
1. NOTEBOOK to write down all my blog ideas while I'm on the go.
2. KINDLE FIRE HD for reading books or more likely social networking.
3. DIARY for all my important dates. (e.g. my birthday)
4. PEN to write in my notebook and diary.
5. HAND CREAM so I have nice soft hands.
6. DEODORANT so I don't smell. (haha)
7. MIRROR to check my makeup during the day.
8. NAIL FILE in case I chip a nail.
9. HAND SANITIZER to sanitize my hands.
10. PURSE to hold all my pennies.
11.LIP BALM to keep my lips soft (can't see it in the picture)
12. MY MOBILE PHONE for the usual phone things.
I suppose that is everything, so what's I your bag? Toni xoxo
Sunday 23 March 2014
Primark haul
Hi everyone, So today I went shopping to get my mum some gifts for mothers day and just couldn't resist going in to primark. It been ages since I've been and was really impressed with how sensible I was with my purchase.
The first things I got where these jelly shoes and frilly socks(it's hard to see in the picture but they are pink). I used to love these shoes when I was a kid and when I saw them in primark I got really excited. They were only £4 which I thought was a bargain. I got the socks for £1.50 and thought they'd look cute with shorts or a dress.
I have been wanting a matte nail varnish for a while now so when I saw this top coat for £1 it went straight in to my basket with this other spotty one. I'm not sure what the spotty one will look like on but it was half price at £1 so I couldn't resist.
When I bought these scrunchies I think I was remembering my childhood and how much I used to love them. I'm not too sure if or when I will ever wear them, oh well for £1 I don't mind.
This is the last thing I bought in primark and I think it is my favourite. It's an oversize t-shirt/dress thing. I was thinking it would look good with my jellies in the summer or with tights now while it's still a bit cold. It cost £6 and I thought it was a bargain.
This I how I think I will wear it.
My next purchase was not from primark but I got it on the same shopping trip and thought I'd share it anyways.
I got this lipstick from superdrug for £2.99. It's from the Little Mix range by collection. This colour is Leigh-Anne and is a deep red. It is highly pigmented and I think it looks lovely on and feels amazing.
The first things I got where these jelly shoes and frilly socks(it's hard to see in the picture but they are pink). I used to love these shoes when I was a kid and when I saw them in primark I got really excited. They were only £4 which I thought was a bargain. I got the socks for £1.50 and thought they'd look cute with shorts or a dress.
I have been wanting a matte nail varnish for a while now so when I saw this top coat for £1 it went straight in to my basket with this other spotty one. I'm not sure what the spotty one will look like on but it was half price at £1 so I couldn't resist.
When I bought these scrunchies I think I was remembering my childhood and how much I used to love them. I'm not too sure if or when I will ever wear them, oh well for £1 I don't mind.
This is the last thing I bought in primark and I think it is my favourite. It's an oversize t-shirt/dress thing. I was thinking it would look good with my jellies in the summer or with tights now while it's still a bit cold. It cost £6 and I thought it was a bargain.
This I how I think I will wear it.
My next purchase was not from primark but I got it on the same shopping trip and thought I'd share it anyways.
Saturday 22 March 2014
Daily essentials
Hi everyone, a lot of the beauty blogs I have read talk about different makeup they use , different brands etc. Today I want to write about my daily essentials, these are the little things I use when I'm getting ready and doing my makeup, that I couldn't live without, sometimes get overlooked or under appreciated .
Lip balm- I hate when my lips go dry, so lip balm is my best friend. I use maybelline baby lips and they are amazing. I think the first one I bought was 'pink punch' and after I used it for about a week I went back and bought all them. The packaging is really cute and they make your lips feel fab. At the minute I'm using 'cherry me' which gives a natural red tint look. Lip balm is one of my most used products as I use it morning, noon and night, I'd be lost without it.
So what do you have that you couldn't live without ? Toni xoxo
So here goes:-
Wipes- Not the most exciting thing on my list but they are essential. So we all know what wipes are for, but if not they are for taking your makeup off. I have used many different brands of wipes and have been really disappointed with them, either they don't smell nice or they are quite dry. At the moment I have been using 'natura' cleansing wipes and I really like them as they smell quite nice and they are very moist. They leave my skin generally cleansed and do "what it says on the packet" as the saying goes.
Wipes- Not the most exciting thing on my list but they are essential. So we all know what wipes are for, but if not they are for taking your makeup off. I have used many different brands of wipes and have been really disappointed with them, either they don't smell nice or they are quite dry. At the moment I have been using 'natura' cleansing wipes and I really like them as they smell quite nice and they are very moist. They leave my skin generally cleansed and do "what it says on the packet" as the saying goes.
Moisturiser- With summer just around the corner moisturizing is so important. I'm using Ted Baker origami souffle. I can't describe how good this stuff actually smells. It leaves you skin feeling so soft and moisturizer without leaving the stickiness that you get of some other moisturizers. It also lasts a really long time as you only need to use a small amount.
Lip balm- I hate when my lips go dry, so lip balm is my best friend. I use maybelline baby lips and they are amazing. I think the first one I bought was 'pink punch' and after I used it for about a week I went back and bought all them. The packaging is really cute and they make your lips feel fab. At the minute I'm using 'cherry me' which gives a natural red tint look. Lip balm is one of my most used products as I use it morning, noon and night, I'd be lost without it.
So what do you have that you couldn't live without ? Toni xoxo
Friday 21 March 2014
Thought of the day
Hi everyone, so since my blog is called Toni's thoughts I was thinking it would be a good idea to have a thought of the day. This will be a daily post just a sentence or two long that will sum up my day. So here is my first ever "thought of the day".
"You can't buy happiness, but you can buy chocolate and that's almost the same!"
"You can't buy happiness, but you can buy chocolate and that's almost the same!"
Thursday 20 March 2014
20 questions tag
Do you have a middle name?
Of course it's Lauren
What was your favourite subject in school?
Maths
Do you have any pets?
Yes I have doggie named Mitzy
What is your favourite song at the moment?
Has to be Ke$ha-timber
What's the last thing you bought?
A note book
Favourite colour?
At the moment it's yellow
What is your favourite book of all time?
Split between Harry potter and twilight haha
Favourite perfume?
Kim Kardashian... smells sooo good
What was the last film you watched?
The book thief- cried like a baby
What is your favourite film?
The champ
Pepsi or coke?
Coke all the way
Chocolate or vanilla?
Vanilla only like my chocolate in a bar thank you very much
Tea or coffee?
Tea
What hand do you write with?
I'm left handed
Who is your favourite Disney princess?
Ariel love the little mermaid
Favourite Disney film?
Newsies but I love them all
Book or film?
Both you read the book then go and watch the film
How tall are you?
5.45ft
Can you cook?
Yes I can I'm amazing
Any interesting facts about you?
I have a twin sister
Of course it's Lauren
What was your favourite subject in school?
Maths
Do you have any pets?
Yes I have doggie named Mitzy
What is your favourite song at the moment?
Has to be Ke$ha-timber
What's the last thing you bought?
A note book
Favourite colour?
At the moment it's yellow
What is your favourite book of all time?
Split between Harry potter and twilight haha
Favourite perfume?
Kim Kardashian... smells sooo good
What was the last film you watched?
The book thief- cried like a baby
What is your favourite film?
The champ
Pepsi or coke?
Coke all the way
Chocolate or vanilla?
Vanilla only like my chocolate in a bar thank you very much
Tea or coffee?
Tea
What hand do you write with?
I'm left handed
Who is your favourite Disney princess?
Ariel love the little mermaid
Favourite Disney film?
Newsies but I love them all
Book or film?
Both you read the book then go and watch the film
How tall are you?
5.45ft
Can you cook?
Yes I can I'm amazing
Any interesting facts about you?
I have a twin sister
My real techniques brush collection x
Hi everyone, Just in case you didn't know these are the real techniques makeup brushes by the well known youtuber(pixiwoo) and makeup artist Samantha Chapman. I saw these brushes on a lot of the YT makeup tutorials I watched and instantly wanted them for my collection. As a whole I love using them and they have become an essential part of my daily makeup routine. So what makes these brushes so amazing? Well, they have really soft, synthetic bristles and each brush has its name written on its side which Is handy for people who are just starting to use makeup. At the moment I only own the brushes that come in sets from the 'core collection', 'starter set' and the 'duo-fiber collection'. Out of all the brushes in my collection my favourite has to be the buffer brush which comes in the core collection. I use this brush to apply my foundation, (although you do get a traditional foundation brush) it takes all the effort away leaving my foundation even with no makeup line in sight. I would definitely recommend these brushes and can't wait to buy more and build my collection. xxx
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