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Boral Bricks Joins Climate Registry Boral Bricks Joins Climate Registry
Wall Panel System Addresses the Problem of Moisture in Buildings Wall Panel System Addresses the Problem of Moisture in Buildings
Blue Haven Pools Introduces New Features and Designs for Pools That Have Not Been Seen Before Blue Haven Pools Introduces New Features and Designs for Pools That Have Not Been Seen Before
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells Achieve New Levels of Efficiency Dye Sensitized Solar Cells Achieve New Levels of Efficiency
Video Demonstrates Dulux Paint Pod Dripless Painting System Video Demonstrates Dulux Paint Pod Dripless Painting System
Mannington Mills Buys Burke Industries, Manufacturer of Rubber Flooring Tiles, Wall Base, Treads and Accessories Mannington Mills Buys Burke Industries, Manufacturer of Rubber Flooring Tiles, Wall Base, Treads and Accessories
Bob the Builder set to join in with summer fun in his new DVD Building the BEach Summer Fun for Bob the Builder in Let's Build the Beach
Bob the Builder set to join in with summer fun in his new DVD Building the BEach
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Online Directory Helps Home Owners Go Solar Online Directory Helps Home Owners Go Solar
Builders to be Helped by Engineering and Design Company to Build Zero Net Energy Homes
Firm offers service nationally that recommends materials and systems for builders to construct zero energy homes
Full Story		 Firm offers service nationally that recommends materials and systems for builders to construct zero energy homes
Owens Corning Masonry Products Gains GREENGUARD Certifications Owens Corning Masonry Products Gains GREENGUARD Certifications
Manufactured Stone Range from ProStone Expands After Positive Feedback From Builders and Masons Manufactured Stone Range from ProStone Expands After Positive Feedback From Builders and Masons
Celebrity Interior Designer Shares Tip on Renovating a Bathroom on a Budget Celebrity Interior Designer Shares Tip on Renovating a Bathroom on a Budget
Steelcase Gets Sustainability Award Steelcase Gets Sustainability Award
Scientists at NIST, in cooperation with national standards organizations, have taken the lead in developing the first two standards for solid-state lighting in the United States Energy Conserving LED Lighting Standard Set
Scientists at NIST, in cooperation with national standards organizations, have taken the lead in developing the first two standards for solid-state lighting in the United States
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Positive Pressure Ventilation for High Rise Fire Fighting Positive Pressure Ventilation for High Rise Fire Fighting
Lamina Lighting Introduces LED Replacement Lamp in a Range of Colours
Lamina Lighting Incorporated, the world leader in the development and manufacturer of high-power LED light engines, today announced immediate availability of their highly popular LED-based replacement lamp
Full Story		 Lamina Lighting Incorporated, the world leader in the development and manufacturer of high-power LED light engines, today announced immediate availability of their highly popular LED-based replacement lamp
To meet the increasing demand of its Indian customers, Saint-Gobain has announced plans to build a new flat glass plant in this country Saint Gobain to Build New Flat Glass Plant in India
To meet the increasing demand of its Indian customers, Saint-Gobain has announced plans to build a new flat glass plant in this country
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New DuPont Technical Center Partially Solar Powered
DuPont Microcircuit Materials, part of DuPont Electronic Technologies, recently celebrated the opening of a new technical center in Taoyuan, Taiwan. Powered in part by a 4.25 kilowatt solar panel, the center provides research, development and technical support for its customers in the photovoltaic (PV) solar energy industry who use DuPont Solamet thick film metallization pastes
Full Story		 DuPont Microcircuit Materials, part of DuPont Electronic Technologies, recently celebrated the opening of a new technical center in Taoyuan, Taiwan. Powered in part by a 4.25 kilowatt solar panel, the center provides research, development and technical support for its customers in the photovoltaic (PV) solar energy industry who use DuPont Solamet thick film metallization pastes
Australia Opens It's Doors to Sustainable Housing Australia Opens It's Doors to Sustainable Housing
NABCO Etched Glass Doors Add Impact and Elegance to Entranceways NABCO Etched Glass Doors Add Impact and Elegance to Entranceways
The prison crisis is creating an urgent demand to expand accommodation that is giving rise to innovations in building techniques. The Ministry of Justice, working with steel framed building specialist Britspace, has developed a speedily erected modular cell building that is fabricated off-site. Key components from Guttermaster include concealed gutters, deeply overhanging fascias to eaves and verges, heavy-duty steel ceilings and un-climbable rainwater down pipes Next Generation Prisons to Feature Anti-climb Rainwater Down Pipes, Fascias and Steel Ceilings
The prison crisis is creating an urgent demand to expand accommodation that is giving rise to innovations in building techniques. The Ministry of Justice, working with steel framed building specialist Britspace, has developed a speedily erected modular cell building that is fabricated off-site. Key components from Guttermaster include concealed gutters, deeply overhanging fascias to eaves and verges, heavy-duty steel ceilings and un-climbable rainwater down pipes
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Stirling Aiming to Become the UK's First Carbon Neutral City
Stirling is aiming to become the UK's first carbon neutral city thanks to £1.25m in funding from the Big Lottery Fund and the Scottish Government to the community led Going Carbon Neutral Stirling (GCNS) project
Full Story		 Stirling is aiming to become the UK's first carbon neutral city thanks to £1.25m in funding from the Big Lottery Fund and the Scottish Government to the community led Going Carbon Neutral Stirling (GCNS) project
UK Government Plans for Better Protecting Property from Flooding UK Government Plans for Better Protecting Property from Flooding
Chinese Government to Sponsor a High Level Showcase for Green Building and Infrastructure Products Chinese Government to Sponsor a High Level Showcase for Green Building and Infrastructure Products
Through their Water for the World initiative Borouge and Borealis, leading providers of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, are helping the State of Maharashtra in India to supply drinking water 24 hours per day, seven days a week to the residents of Malkapur village, 400km south of Mumbai Clean Drinking Water For Every House in Indian Village
Through their Water for the World initiative Borouge and Borealis, leading providers of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, are helping the State of Maharashtra in India to supply drinking water 24 hours per day, seven days a week to the residents of Malkapur village, 400km south of Mumbai
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Solatube Tubular Daylighting Devices to Light Up Olympic Gymnastics Solatube Tubular Daylighting Devices to Light Up Olympic Gymnastics
Lightweight Concrete Being Used for Green Roofs
Celcon aircrete, already known for helping to cut carbon emissions because of its excellent thermal insulation properties, is now being put to another green use
Full Story		 Celcon aircrete, already known for helping to cut carbon emissions because of its excellent thermal insulation properties, is now being put to another green use
Australian Push for Building Houses From Hemp Australian Push for Building Houses From Hemp
Expansion for Solarmatrix With Appointment of Midwest Window Film Distribution Partner Expansion for Solarmatrix With Appointment of Midwest Window Film Distribution Partner
Manufactured Homes From Ames Now Feature Ultimate Kitchens Manufactured Homes From Ames Now Feature Ultimate Kitchens
Ferro Taking Action to Rationalize Manufacturing and Expenses Including Deleting Some Product Lines Ferro Taking Action to Rationalize Manufacturing and Expenses Including Deleting Some Product Lines
Wavin Expects Plastic Pipe Market to Grow Wavin Expects Plastic Pipe Market to Grow
Norwegian National Opera Building Opened Including Massive LED Chandelier Norwegian National Opera Building Opened Including Massive LED Chandelier
Durisol Building Systems was awarded the 2008 Green Log Award in recognition of the important role the Durisol Wall Form System can play in reducing waste and increasing energy efficiency when building homes and commercial buildings 2008 Green Log Environmental Award for Green Building Materials Goes to Durisol Building Systems
Durisol Building Systems was awarded the 2008 Green Log Award in recognition of the important role the Durisol Wall Form System can play in reducing waste and increasing energy efficiency when building homes and commercial buildings
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Civil Engineering Students Drawn to Concrete Canoe Competition
The National Concrete Canoe Competition tests competitors' knowledge and ingenuity as they work to overcome the challenge of building a canoe out of concrete that is able to both float and race
Full Story		 The National Concrete Canoe Competition tests competitors' knowledge and ingenuity as they work to overcome the challenge of building a canoe out of concrete that is able to both float and race
What White and Second Generation Asian British Women Want in a Home What White and Second Generation Asian British Women Want in a Home
Green Log Home and Lifestyle Awards Announces Eco-Social Winners Green Log Home and Lifestyle Awards Announces Eco-Social Winners
Upnor Closes Divestment of Infrastructure Business Upnor Closes Divestment of Infrastructure Business
Making Solar Energy Cheaper and Easier to Install With IBM Making Solar Energy Cheaper and Easier to Install With IBM
Recent article examines the relationships between visible disorder (broken windows, graffiti, trash, etc.), community attitudes and the role of the police in maintaining social order Study Shows the Relationship Between Broken Windows and Social Disorder
Recent article examines the relationships between visible disorder (broken windows, graffiti, trash, etc.), community attitudes and the role of the police in maintaining social order
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Environmental Guide Launched to Address Retrofitting Houses to Reduce Carbon Emissions Environmental Guide Launched to Address Retrofitting Houses to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Raychem Electric Underfloor Heating Systems Installed at World Famous Gleneagles Hotel
Raychem electric underfloor heating systems have been installed for comfort heating in the recently opened destination spa at The Gleneagles Hotel, the world famous AA Five Red Star resort in Perthshire, Scotland
Full Story		 Raychem electric underfloor heating systems have been installed for comfort heating in the recently opened destination spa at The Gleneagles Hotel, the world famous AA Five Red Star resort in Perthshire, Scotland
A local government planning decision in Sydney will leave solar electricity panels overshadowed by neighbouring building Sydney Solar Cells To Be Left in the Dark
A local government planning decision in Sydney will leave solar electricity panels overshadowed by neighbouring building
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Innoventions Dream Home in Tomorrowland at Disneyland Showcases the House of the Future
Imagine a home so perfectly attuned to the needs of a family that it can anticipate and fulfill them, virtually without anyone lifting a finger. Now imagine that the home offers family members high-tech connectivity, not just with one another but with people, entertainment and information in the world at large
Full Story		 Imagine a home so perfectly attuned to the needs of a family that it can anticipate and fulfill them, virtually without anyone lifting a finger. Now imagine that the home offers family members high-tech connectivity, not just with one another but with people, entertainment and information in the world at large
Landlubbers and salty sea dogs alike found their way to the fifth annual Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival this past weekend. Hosted in the Duct Tape Capital of the world and home of Duck brand duct tape - Avon, Ohio - the festival boasted traditional favorites, such as rides, food and games, along with a theme of pirates. Pirates Steal The Show at Duct Tape Festival
Landlubbers and salty sea dogs alike found their way to the fifth annual Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival this past weekend. Hosted in the Duct Tape Capital of the world and home of Duck brand duct tape - Avon, Ohio - the festival boasted traditional favorites, such as rides, food and games, along with a theme of pirates.
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Do It Yourself Sustainable Spray Foam Insulation Do It Yourself Sustainable Spray Foam Insulation
ArcelorMittal to Buy Bayou Steel ArcelorMittal to Buy Bayou Steel
Skypoint Solar Launches Large Scale Solar Cell Manufacturing Plant Skypoint Solar Launches Large Scale Solar Cell Manufacturing Plant
Atlanta Fence Company Provides Tips, Incentives and Design Guidance for Do It Yourself Fencers Atlanta Fence Company Provides Tips, Incentives and Design Guidance for Do It Yourself Fencers
Going Green With Wood Floors Going Green With Wood Floors
Heat Resistant Paint Bringing Cooling Cost Savings of 20 Percent Heat Resistant Paint Bringing Cooling Cost Savings of 20 Percent
Businesses Turning to Gazebos for Employee Break Areas as Smoking Bans Impact Workplaces Businesses Turning to Gazebos for Employee Break Areas as Smoking Bans Impact Workplaces
Green Building Trend Still Increasing Green Building Trend Still Increasing
Strategy Released for Improving the Productivity, Efficiency and Sustainability of the UK Construction Sector Strategy Released for Improving the Productivity, Efficiency and Sustainability of the UK Construction Sector
ARXX and American PolySteel Merge to Expand and Provide Greater Range of Insulating Concrete Form Solutions to the Residential, Commercial and Institutional Building Markets ARXX and American PolySteel Merge to Expand and Provide Greater Range of Insulating Concrete Form Solutions to the Residential, Commercial and Institutional Building Markets
Hilton Hotel Makes History by Going Green Hilton Hotel Makes History by Going Green
Dow Take Over of Stevens Roofing Systems Dow Take Over of Stevens Roofing Systems
Flexible Solar Cells Set to Change the Way Buildings Use and Distibute Energy Flexible Solar Cells Set to Change the Way Buildings Use and Distibute Energy
Liberty Station Building Begun With Eyes on LEED Certification Liberty Station Building Begun With Eyes on LEED Certification
ISO 15392 2008 Standard Laid Down for Sustainability Principles for the Worldwide Building Construction Sector ISO 15392 2008 Standard Laid Down for Sustainability Principles for the Worldwide Building Construction Sector
New Corus Bi-Steel Vehicle Bollard System New Corus Bi-Steel Vehicle Bollard System
Landmark Manchester Building Features Aluminium Cladding
Landmark Manchester building, Chill Factor, features two different types of Kalzip aluminium cladding
Full Story		 Landmark Manchester building, Chill Factor, features two different types of Kalzip aluminium cladding
GridPoint Smart Grid Platform Partners With Furman University on Unique Green Construction Project GridPoint Smart Grid Platform Partners With Furman University on Unique Green Construction Project
Construction Whistleblower Sues Over Retalliation Construction Whistleblower Sues Over Retalliation
Agreement Signed on Use of Cement and Photocatalytic Binders for Self Cleaning Photocatalytic Products that Combat Pollution Agreement Signed on Use of Cement and Photocatalytic Binders for Self Cleaning Photocatalytic Products that Combat Pollution
Green Buildings Gaining Momentum Green Buildings Gaining Momentum
ExxonMobil Introduces New Thermoplastic Elastomer for Consumer Goods Market ExxonMobil Introduces New Thermoplastic Elastomer for Consumer Goods Market
Insulated Render Combines the Best of Modern Technology and Traditional Style Insulated Render Combines the Best of Modern Technology and Traditional Style
Bob Burnside of Fireside Home Construction Becomes One of The First Certified Green Professional Builders Bob Burnside of Fireside Home Construction Becomes One of The First Certified Green Professional Builders
Dream Doors wins Brand Builder of the Year Dream Doors wins Brand Builder of the Year
A South East London furniture manufacturer is turning recycled computer games consoles into eco-friendly furniture Turning Recycled Computer Game Consoles into Eco-Friendly Furniture
A South East London furniture manufacturer is turning recycled computer games consoles into eco-friendly furniture
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St Pancras Station Gets Award from English Heritage and RIBA London Award for Building in a Historic Context St Pancras Station Gets Award from English Heritage and RIBA London Award for Building in a Historic Context
High Performance Lexan Thermoclear Sheet for UEFA Euro 2008 Stadium Roofs
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ high performance Lexan* Thermoclear* sheet is used for the roofs of four renovated or newly built stadiums for the UEFA Euro 2008 football championship, taking place in Austria and Switzerland from June 7 to 29, 2008. These include the Tivoli NEU Stadium in Innsbruck, Salzburg Wals-Seizenheim Stadium in Salzburg, Wörthersee Stadium in Klagenfurt, all three based in Austria, and Stade de Suisse Wankdorf stadium in Bern, Switzerland. Building on a legacy of leading-edge products, SABIC Innovative Plastics continues to push forward with state-of-the-art materials designed to further help our customers to achieve competitive differentiation through new designs, safety, durability and comfort
Full Story		 SABIC Innovative Plastics’ high performance Lexan* Thermoclear* sheet is used for the roofs of four renovated or newly built stadiums for the UEFA Euro 2008 football championship, taking place in Austria and Switzerland from June 7 to 29, 2008. These include the Tivoli NEU Stadium in Innsbruck, Salzburg Wals-Seizenheim Stadium in Salzburg, Wörthersee Stadium in Klagenfurt, all three based in Austria, and Stade de Suisse Wankdorf stadium in Bern, Switzerland. Building on a legacy of leading-edge products, SABIC Innovative Plastics continues to push forward with state-of-the-art materials designed to further help our customers to achieve competitive differentiation through new designs, safety, durability and comfort
A famous mathematical pattern has inspired the stunning curved sail façade of Bristol University’s new £11 million Centre for Nanoscience and Quantum Information. The façade, which was completed this week, features cladding based on the Fibonacci sequence. It is isolated from the rest of the building to prevent vibration from the wind travelling across it, affecting experiments taking place inside the Centre. Fibonacci Sequence to Decorate Nanotechnology Building
A famous mathematical pattern has inspired the stunning curved sail façade of Bristol University’s new £11 million Centre for Nanoscience and Quantum Information. The façade, which was completed this week, features cladding based on the Fibonacci sequence. It is isolated from the rest of the building to prevent vibration from the wind travelling across it, affecting experiments taking place inside the Centre.
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Thin Film Solar Cell Technology Developments Thin Film Solar Cell Technology Developments
Incorrect Positioning The Main Cause of Falls from Ladders and Scaffolding Incorrect Positioning The Main Cause of Falls from Ladders and Scaffolding
Two Week Construction Time for New Bridge Two Week Construction Time for New Bridge
Silicon Based Sealants and Glass Protecting Homes from Hurricanes
With the Atlantic hurricane season starting June 1, builders are increasingly relying on silicone glazed impact-resistant glass and silicone waterproofing sealants to protect property from sustained winds and pounding rains
Full Story		 With the Atlantic hurricane season starting June 1, builders are increasingly relying on silicone glazed impact-resistant glass and silicone waterproofing sealants to protect property from sustained winds and pounding rains
Water Saving Homes on the Way Water Saving Homes on the Way
Solar Cell Manufacturing Video Report on Evergreen Solar Solar Cell Manufacturing Video Report on Evergreen Solar
Dual LEED Gold Certifications for Solaris Home Systems Dual LEED Gold Certifications for Solaris Home Systems
Online Database of Green Buildings Online Database of Green Buildings
Environmental Consultants Back HSE Warnings on Asbestos Environmental Consultants Back HSE Warnings on Asbestos
Unitized curtain walling from Wicona Projects has been specified for an 18-floor office tower in the heart of Manchester Unitized Curtain Walling Facade Specified for Complex Building
Unitized curtain walling from Wicona Projects has been specified for an 18-floor office tower in the heart of Manchester
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Centre for Low Carbon Technology in Buildings Set to Fight Climate Change Centre for Low Carbon Technology in Buildings Set to Fight Climate Change
Great River Energy Applies to Become One of Less Than 50 LEED Platinum Projects Great River Energy Applies to Become One of Less Than 50 LEED Platinum Projects
Renovation Report Service Helps Homeowners With Green Home Renovation Projects Renovation Report Service Helps Homeowners With Green Home Renovation Projects
EPA Recognizes LeadCheck Swabs for Lead Paint Testing EPA Recognizes LeadCheck Swabs for Lead Paint Testing
German Copper Roofing Artisan Brings His Art to the United States
German artisan, Erno Ovari, of Copper Exclusive brings the old world art of copper and fine metal roofing to the United States. Ovari is responsible for the copper, zinc and fine metal roofs and ornaments on some of the world's most beautiful castles and cathedrals and important European buildings
Full Story		 German artisan, Erno Ovari, of Copper Exclusive brings the old world art of copper and fine metal roofing to the United States. Ovari is responsible for the copper, zinc and fine metal roofs and ornaments on some of the world's most beautiful castles and cathedrals and important European buildings
With warmer weather enveloping the country, thoughts turn to lazy summer days enjoying the backyard. Leisure Woods, premier manufacturer of gazebo kits announces the top five enhancements for backyards this summer Top Five Backyard Enhancements For This Summer
With warmer weather enveloping the country, thoughts turn to lazy summer days enjoying the backyard. Leisure Woods, premier manufacturer of gazebo kits announces the top five enhancements for backyards this summer
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Corgan The First Architectural Firm in Texas Construct Own LEED Certified Building Corgan The First Architectural Firm in Texas Construct Own LEED Certified Building
Cabot Nanogel TLD201 Matting Agent for High Performance, Ultra-Low Gloss or Thermally Insulative Coatings Cabot Nanogel TLD201 Matting Agent for High Performance, Ultra-Low Gloss or Thermally Insulative Coatings
Folding Glass Wall Systems and Bi-Fold Doors Introduced by Solar Innovations Folding Glass Wall Systems and Bi-Fold Doors Introduced by Solar Innovations
The Science of Clean Technologies and Sustainability to be Showcased by the A to Z of CleanTech website, AZoCleanTech
AZoBuild has a new sister site in the AZoNetwork stable with the launch of AZoCleantech.com.AZoCleanTech.com is an online knowledge base to provide the global clean technology, science, design and engineering community with a continuously updating resource for all the information they need to make an informed decision on selecting a "Clean Technology" solution
Full Story		 AZoBuild has a new sister site in the AZoNetwork stable with the launch of AZoCleantech.com.AZoCleanTech.com is an online knowledge base to provide the global clean technology, science, design and engineering community with a continuously updating resource for all the information they need to make an informed decision on selecting a
Award For Green Website Award For Green Website
New Guide Ensures Sectional Overhead Doors are Fully Compliant With European Standards New Guide Ensures Sectional Overhead Doors are Fully Compliant With European Standards
Millenia Wall Solutions, developer of a revolutionary new retaining wall system, and Structural Plastics Group (SPG), a full-service molder of structural foam and injection molded plastic products, announced that they have entered into a manufacturing agreement Manufacturing Agreement for Lightweight Retaining Wall System
Millenia Wall Solutions, developer of a revolutionary new retaining wall system, and Structural Plastics Group (SPG), a full-service molder of structural foam and injection molded plastic products, announced that they have entered into a manufacturing agreement
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Mitsubishi Electric Heating Division Picks Up Sustainability Award for Ecodan Low Carbon Heating Product
Mitsubishi Electric’s unique low carbon heating system has secured recognition for its carbon saving potential at the Environmental and Sustainability Awards 2008
Full Story		 Mitsubishi Electric’s unique low carbon heating system has secured recognition for its carbon saving potential at the Environmental and Sustainability Awards 2008
American Solar Products announces the introduction of their new Solar Piling Light for the marine market. Employing the latest in solar power technology, our Solar Piling Light offers marina and boat owners an attractive, cost effective lighting solution for their decorative lighting needs Solar Piling Light For Marine Market from American Solar
American Solar Products announces the introduction of their new Solar Piling Light for the marine market. Employing the latest in solar power technology, our Solar Piling Light offers marina and boat owners an attractive, cost effective lighting solution for their decorative lighting needs
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Samco Now Offering New Rollforming Products Including Roof Tile Rollforming Lines, Trapezoidal Samco Now Offering New Rollforming Products Including Roof Tile Rollforming Lines, Trapezoidal
Watts Water Acquires Stainless Steel Drainage Company, Blumcher Metal Watts Water Acquires Stainless Steel Drainage Company, Blumcher Metal
Thin Film Solar Cells is a Booming Market Segment Thin Film Solar Cells is a Booming Market Segment


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