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| Sagamore resort lays off up to 200 (December 30, 2008) The Sagamore resort announced Monday it will temporarily lay off up to... |
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| Starwood survey says beer is most popular drink this holiday season (December 29, 2008) Forget the champagne - beer will be flowing this holiday season instead as people... |
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| Recession leaves many hospitality workers looking for new jobs (December 29, 2008) To many longtime employees, the hospitality industry seemed recession-proof... |
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| 2009 could be the year of the 'naycation' (December 29, 2008) If 2008 was the year of the staycation, then '09 is bound to be the year of the... |
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| AAA: Holiday travel to be down over last year (December 24, 2008) The number of Americans who plan to travel 50 miles or more for the upcoming... |
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| For the holidays, room at the inn for the homeless (December 24, 2008) For several years now, the staff of the Sheraton Harborside has offered... |
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| Orlando jobs at risk as occupancy falls to 53 percent (December 24, 2008) Orlando hoteliers slashed prices last month, without much success, as the... |
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| Spirit of Giving at Sell My Timeshare NOW (December 24, 2008) The employees of Sell My Timeshare NOW have stepped up in a big way this... |
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| Ypartnership predicts 2009 travel trends (December 23, 2008) While marketers of travel services may gladly bid adieu to 2008, the year... |
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| Report: Green movement grows in global hospitality industry (December 23, 2008) Ernst & Young examines the eco-friendly efforts of hotels and resorts in eight... |
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| Inauguration prompts short surge in hospitality industry's workforce (December 23, 2008) After 47 years of service, George Papadapoulos just retired as a banquet... |
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| AH&LA provides Congress with own economic stimulus plan (December 23, 2008) In response to the current economic recession, the American Hotel & Lodging... |
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| Private social network aids revenue bump for New York hotel (December 19, 2008) A little more than two years after approaching branding and design firm 321... |
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| Shell Vacations’ Canada resort ranked #1 by TripAdvisor travelers (December 19, 2008) Since the end of June, Shell Vacations’ Carriage Ridge Resort at Horseshoe... |
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| Housekeepers feeling decline pinch (December 19, 2008) When Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa reduced its 7,500-member... |
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| Bargains pop up in the luxury suite (December 19, 2008) There is no shortage of travel deals advertising Las Vegas hotels from $22 a night... |
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| AAA forecasts a decrease in Christmas holiday travel (December 19, 2008) AAA projects a slight decline in the number of Americans traveling during the... |
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| Economy does a number on timeshares (December 19, 2008) Itzamara Vazquez, a metal shop worker in Orlando, has been trying to sell her... |
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| Resort finds an upside to downturn (December 9, 2008) The Tidemark Resorts Residence Club on Anna Maria Island is now up and... |
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| How to guarantee room revenue during 2009 recession (December 9, 2008) Hospitality industry decision-makers are faced with a new set of challenges in... |
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| A flurry of deals at ski resorts (December 9, 2008) The economy's downhill slide has prompted ski resorts to offer deals. Vail Resorts... |
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| Hilton tells employees to stay home (December 9, 2008) Hotel companies are always looking for creative ways to reduce expenses. It's a... |
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| Mumbai hospitality sites look to reopen following attacks (December 3, 2008) Hotels and cafes in Mumbai, India, that were the scene of terrorist attacks are... |
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| Apply service scripts judiciously, Cornell study advises (December 3, 2008) Not all hospitality employees should be required to stick to their service script... |
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Group RCI and Disney Vacation Club Members to
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| So you want to go green? (November 26, 2008) By running an environmentally responsible operation with cost-effective... |
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| With all the madness in the market, will they still travel? (November 26, 2008) The recent gyrations of the stock market are beginning to affect the leisure travel... |
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| Top restaurant and hotel trends for 2009 (November 26, 2008) The global economic meltdown is forcing profound changes in the hotel and... |
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| Outrageous perks for pets (November 26, 2008) Gunny, a devoted Peinsula Beverly Hills guest, often visits the posh hotel, and... |
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| Crisis in paradise: Meltdown leaves ghost resorts (November 24, 2008) The ocean glows a milky turquoise. Tiny waves lap at the powder-beige sand... |
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| U.S. economy expected to receive a shot in the arm from Visa Waiver Program expansion (November 19, 2008) The Travel Industry Association (TIA) heralded today's official expansion... |
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| Number of lodgings prohibiting smoking nearly triples in 3 years (November 19, 2008) An anaysis of AAA data found more than 8,300 smoke-free lodgings in the U.S., an... |
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| Hospitality innovation study launched by Cornell faculty team (November 19, 2008) Researchers from Cornell's School of Hotel Administration are asking the... |
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| Tradition offsets struggling economy to keep holiday travel strong (November 18, 2008) The 41 million people forecast by AAA to travel over Thanksgiving despite... |
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| Green Globe partners with Green Hotel Certification (November 17, 2008) Green Globe Internatinal has teamed with Green Hotel Certification to co-brand a... |
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| Cornell University offers new sustainability course with hospitality industry focus (November 17, 2008) Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration and the Johnson Graduate... |
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| New administration promises change (November 17, 2008) President-elect Obama does not take office for another two months, but that didn’t... |
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| All-inclusive resorts lose low-budget image with chic decor, luxe spas (November 17, 2008) Your retirement savings back home may be draining, but here you feel like a big... |
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| Examination of key challenges in service innovation kicks off Cornell roundtable series (November 13, 2008) Service organizations face continual headwinds as they develop innovative... |
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| AH&LA launches green strategy (November 13, 2008) The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) launched its green strategy at... |
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| 'Women on their Way' announce top 10 trips for true holiday spirit (November 13, 2008) Women on Their Way, a program dedicated to women travelers created by... |
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| Natural ways to kill the lodging industry's dirty little secrets (November 7, 2008) Here’s a riddle for you: They are hitchhikers you would never want to pick up. To... |
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| The Obama effect on lodging industry issues (November 6, 2008) With the votes tallied and most races decided, the lodging industry is quickly shifting... |
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Web2.0palooza (November 4, 2008) Online peer reviews, the most visible part of the Web 2.0 phenomenon, have... |
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| Survey: Economic hardship changing holiday travel (November 4, 2008) Kayak.com surveyed more than 1,400 users on Kayak.com and Sidestep.com this... |
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| C.A.R.E. Conference held in Colorado (November 3, 2008) Leaves were bright golden in color, the air was crisp, and the elk were running... |
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| Canadian Resort Development Association (CRDA) announces new Board of Directors (November 3, 2008) The Canadian Resort Development Association (CRDA) Board of Directors... |
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| Where do McCain, Obama stand on tourism-related issues? (October 31, 2008) It's been called the tourism lobby's Holy Grail: a national advertising campaign paid for... |
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| Travel Industry Association forecasts stable leisure travel market despite rough economy (October 31, 2008) The Travel Industry Association (TIA) has released its annual travel forecast... |
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| Regular vacations: Prescription for a healthy lifestyle (October 31, 2008) Recent research shows that the long-term benefits associated with taking regular... |
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| Cornell Report: Forty hours doesn't work for everyone (October 31, 2008) Hospitality managers would do well to consider employees' wishes in setting the... |
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| Scary trend: Halloween now its own travel season (October 28, 2008) Once upon a time, Halloween was a one-day event. Then the pumpkins and... |
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| Ninth Annual Resort Conference to be held at PGA National Resort & Spa (October 27, 2008) Resort industry executives will come together May 3 – 5, 2009 for the Ninth Annual... |
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| Women In The Industry (WIN) launches Website (October 27, 2008) Women in the Industry (WIN), an organization professionally supporting and cultivating... |
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| With recession looming, high-end lodgings offer luxe for less (October 24, 2008) A weeknight stay at the white-pillared Clifton Inn, a member of the chichi Relais... |
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| Wyndham Vacation Ownership encourages owners to enter 'Book your Escape Sweepstakes' (October 23, 2008) Wyndham Vacation Ownership is encouraging Wyndham Vacation Resorts owners to... |
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| Center for Hospitality Research explores menu development (October 23, 2008) The world's economic slowdown formed a backdrop as more than thirty restaurant... |
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| Holiday travelers see fewer flights (October 22, 2008) Airlines will offer almost 3,000 fewer domestic flights a day during the Thanksgiving... |
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| Author of 'Timeshare Vacations for Dummies' to speak at seminar for timeshare owners (October 20, 2008) Lisa Ann Schreier, author of “Timeshare Vacations For Dummies”, and “Surviving... |
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| Economy squeezes Orlando's cash-intensive timeshare industry (October 20, 2008) Orlando's cash-intensive timeshare industry is getting hammered from both... |
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| Cornell study underscores importance of manager integrity (October 16, 2008) Different employee ethnic groups have diverse views about the importance of their... |
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| Conde Nast Traveler announces winners of Annual Readers' Choice Awards (October 16, 2008) Conde Nast Traveler today announced the results of its 2008 Readers' Choice... |
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| Timeshare buyers' market profile (October 16, 2008) It may not be that surprising to learn that millions of active leisure travelers are... |
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| Study reveals 'tech-savvy' travelers' Internet habits (October 15, 2008) The media habits of tech-savvy travelers - those who, by self-report, are active... |
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| Blackmailing hacker hijacks hotel emails (October 14, 2008) Guests at a luxury hotel owned by the Thompson Group could see their private... |
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| Center for Hospitality Research explores human resources (October 14, 2008) Nearly two dozen practitioners and academics discussed a number of current and... |
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| Economic woes cause travelers to postpone, cancel trips (October 10, 2008) The plunging stock market, big bank failures, falling home values and other scary... |
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| Vacation Ownership Investment Conference tackles challenging times ahead (October 8, 2008) The mood at the Vacation Ownership Investment Conference has been... |
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| Survey: Travel frustrations dip – except over costs (October 8, 2008) The quarterly barometer that tracks traveler frustrations with such headaches as cost... |
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| Vacation ownership defies the downturn (October 8, 2008) Energy costs are at record highs, inflation is growing rapidly, condo supply in many top... |
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| Westgate Resorts to lay off hundreds of workers (October 7, 2008) Caught in the nation's credit crunch, Orlando-based Westgate Resorts, one of... |
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| Travel industry shaken by economic downturn (October 7, 2008) The travel industry has been hit hard by the economic slowdown, particularly in the... |
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| C.A.R.E. nominates officers at Breckenridge conference (October 7, 2008) The Cooperative Association of Resort Exchangers (C.A.R.E.) has announced the... |
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| Wyndham Worldwide hosts 'Global Green Day' (October 3, 2008) Wyndham Worldwide, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies hosting nearly... |
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| TripAdvisor travelers offer glimpse into 2009 trends (October 1, 2008) TripAdvisor today announced the results of its annual travel trends survey of more... |
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| Deep discounts offered to stimulate travel (September 30, 2008) Travel companies and hotel chains continue to offer special deals to keep... |
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| Hotel stocks drop as 2009 travel outlook worsens (September 30, 2008) Shares of hotel companies dropped on Monday - and plunged further after the... |
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| Paying attention to asbestos is critical during renovation (September 30, 2008) Hotels cannot escape the fact that asbestos was widely used in construction... |
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| Developer wants casinos in Miami Beach (September 29, 2008) The developer of a massive project in downtown Miami is quietly considering a... |
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| ADA reform legislation signed by President Bush, House passes Tourist Promotion Act (September 29, 2008) President Bush signed into law today legislation that would help restore the... |
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| Cornell study demonstrates improvements in hotel food and beverage forecasting (September 26, 2008) A detailed test of hotel food and beverage forecasting has found that most F&B... |
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| AH&LA supports U.S. Treasury plan for financial markets (September 26, 2008) As the national representative for the U.S. lodging industry, the American Hotel &... |
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| Nationwide survey reveals new trend of 'celebration vacations' (September 19, 2008) Vacations have always been a welcomed source of rest and relaxation, yet a... |
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| VacationBetter.org launches to educate consumers about how to take better vacations (September 18, 2008) The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) has unveiled its... |
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| Article: Renovations – go green and save green (September 17, 2008) Lately it seems the term 'going green' is sprouting up everywhere. From fuel... |
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| Understanding tomorrow's tech-savvy traveler today (September 15, 2008) Get ready for the NEXTgen Traveler. Now staying at a hotel near you, this new... |
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| AH&LA and BP Business Solutions partnership saves members up to 6.5 cents per gallon of gas (September 15, 2008) As high gas prices place a strain on the hospitality industry, the American Hotel... |
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| Women on Their Way advisory board launched by Wyndham Worldwide (September 5, 2008) The first meeting of the Women on Their Way by Wyndham Worldwide Advisory... |
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| Destination analysis demonstrates strategic planning for sustainable tourism (September 4, 2008) Destination planners in all locations seek to be as fashionable as possible and... |
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| Hilton University of Florida Conference Center site of inaugural Florida Green Lodging Conference (September 3, 2008) Officials of the 248-room Hilton University of Florida Conference Center today... |
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| Gatilnburg 'green hotel' would be first in the state (September 3, 2008) Construction is set to begin soon on a new kind of Gatlinburg that would make it... |
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| Starwood Vacation Ownership welcomes first guests to the Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort in Cancun (September 3, 2008) Starwood Vacation ownership, Inc., the fractional and vacation ownership division... |
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| Dates for Greening the Hospitality Industry Conference announced for 2009 (September 3, 2008) The Green Meeting Industry Council announced that their 2009 “Greening the... |
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| Departure of airlines from South Florida means fewer tourists (September 4, 2008) Airlines are retreating from South Florida, which could leave hotels and... |
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| AH&LA webinar simplifies crisis planning and communication strategy (September 4, 2008) In today’s world of continuous hurricane advisories, Code Orange security levels... |
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| Hurricanes keep travelers on their toes (September 5, 2008) With hurricanes threatening, those anticipating a fall vacation in the Caribbean... |
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| 'Women in the Industry' (WIN) announces corporate sponsors (September 15, 2008) Women in the Industry (WIN) has announced the support of top level industry... |
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| Dial An Exchange debuts vacation ownership education seminars for timeshare owners (September 15, 2008) Dial An Exchange (DAE) has identified a need within the family of timeshare... |
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| Shift to flat televisions stretches budgets and more (September 16, 2008) Avid followers of politics who watched the recent Democratic convention in a hotel... |
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| Wyndham Worldwide to host 'Global Green Day' (September 17, 2008) Wyndham Worldwide is expanding its environmental efforts through a “Global.. |
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| Family travel and reunions on the rise, survey says (September 18, 2008) Honoring the long tradition of connecting far-flung families through timeshare... |
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| Uniforms made from plastic introduced (September 18, 2008) As part of its evolving “green” strategy, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts today... |
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| Ozone laundry systems offer multiple ways to reduce costs quickly (September 19, 2008) Faced with water restrictions and rising propane costs at its lodging operations in... |
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| Travel Promotion Act passes House committee (September 26, 2008) Recognizing the importance of tourism to the American economy, the House Energy... |
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