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Post by joblackford on Sept 13, 2019 15:06:49 GMT
prettypaper welcome A bit of background on Feed Your Craft - it's a lovely small business run by Elise. She works with Brandi Kincaid and Geralyn Sy to create her kits. They're printed on the smoothest, most luxurious cardstock with (last I saw, anyway) a dot grid on the back so you can use cards you don't like the front of for journaling. The quality is fabulous, rich colors, great print quality, and the customer service is great- what you'd hope for from a one-woman business that knows its limits and genuinely cares about its customers. Always a handwritten thank you on my receipt, and everything is shipped fast. I wish I had a use for their cards because they're lovely. Did you see there's a ongoing thread about FYC and another about Geralyn Sy (In a Creative Bubble/IACB)?
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Sept 13, 2019 15:52:21 GMT
So the BIG surprise is actually leftover notebooks from a failed women's retreat now for sale? What am I not getting? nothing. You got it just fine. It's just Becky...
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Post by prettypaper on Sept 13, 2019 19:29:11 GMT
prettypaper welcome A bit of background on Feed Your Craft - it's a lovely small business run by Elise. She works with Brandi Kincaid and Geralyn Sy to create her kits. They're printed on the smoothest, most luxurious cardstock with (last I saw, anyway) a dot grid on the back so you can use cards you don't like the front of for journaling. The quality is fabulous, rich colors, great print quality, and the customer service is great- what you'd hope for from a one-woman business that knows its limits and genuinely cares about its customers. Always a handwritten thank you on my receipt, and everything is shipped fast. I wish I had a use for their cards because they're lovely. Did you see there's a ongoing thread about FYC and another about Geralyn Sy (In a Creative Bubble/IACB)? Wow! That's pretty high praise! Thanks for letting me know. I'll definitely look into it. No I didn't but I'll search for it.
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Post by julie5 on Sept 13, 2019 19:58:36 GMT
I want to know what drugs Becky’s taking to truly believe her market is notebook buyers and not scrapbook buyers. She’s truly dense isn’t she.
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Post by pancakes on Sept 13, 2019 20:15:51 GMT
prettypaper welcome A bit of background on Feed Your Craft - it's a lovely small business run by Elise. She works with Brandi Kincaid and Geralyn Sy to create her kits. They're printed on the smoothest, most luxurious cardstock with (last I saw, anyway) a dot grid on the back so you can use cards you don't like the front of for journaling. The quality is fabulous, rich colors, great print quality, and the customer service is great- what you'd hope for from a one-woman business that knows its limits and genuinely cares about its customers. Always a handwritten thank you on my receipt, and everything is shipped fast. I wish I had a use for their cards because they're lovely. Did you see there's a ongoing thread about FYC and another about Geralyn Sy (In a Creative Bubble/IACB)? Wow! That's pretty high praise! Thanks for letting me know. I'll definitely look into it. No I didn't but I'll search for it. Agree with joblackford. FYC’s prices may be a little bit higher, but I don’t mind supporting a small business with great customer service... and you also get all of the digital files with the kit, which is huge for me.
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Post by nicolep on Sept 13, 2019 21:40:04 GMT
prettypaper welcome A bit of background on Feed Your Craft - it's a lovely small business run by Elise. She works with Brandi Kincaid and Geralyn Sy to create her kits. They're printed on the smoothest, most luxurious cardstock with (last I saw, anyway) a dot grid on the back so you can use cards you don't like the front of for journaling. The quality is fabulous, rich colors, great print quality, and the customer service is great- what you'd hope for from a one-woman business that knows its limits and genuinely cares about its customers. Always a handwritten thank you on my receipt, and everything is shipped fast. I wish I had a use for their cards because they're lovely. Did you see there's a ongoing thread about FYC and another about Geralyn Sy (In a Creative Bubble/IACB)? Yes! FYC is the best!
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Post by bluemaige on Sept 13, 2019 22:27:28 GMT
Maybe I am just missing the point but I don’t get how wearing the same dress to the same place means you have fundamentally the same values. Ummm no, we all know you shop in the same places, wear the same swimsuits intentionally, and you want people to believe this makes you what...paragons?
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Post by quinmm14 on Sept 13, 2019 22:36:08 GMT
Maybe I am just missing the point but I don’t get how wearing the same dress to the same place means you have fundamentally the same values. Ummm no, we all know you shop in the same places, wear the same swimsuits intentionally, and you want people to believe this makes you what...paragons? Ya'll believe this "just showing up in the same dress" wasn't planned? I am so calling bs on this one. No, you're not missing the point, actually you're right on point with your thoughts. Twinning is so immature, especially when you'd attempt to have us believe otherwise.
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Post by julie5 on Sept 13, 2019 22:41:53 GMT
Oh look at us tee hee! Showing up in the same dress which tee hee just happens to be sponsored and has a handy dandy discount code! So unplanned!!
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Post by joblackford on Sept 14, 2019 4:11:02 GMT
I'm glad to see that AE is acknowledging some of her privilege.
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Post by kiera on Sept 14, 2019 4:52:02 GMT
All I know is that I want to crawl into that bed and snuggle the chubby kitty!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2019 7:32:27 GMT
As someone with a professionally diagnosed anxiety disorder, I HATE that she's still going on about a single isolated event that she went through months ago. It's a terrible thing to experience, and I'm sorry she had to learn what it's like, but using it for pity points is so insulting to those of us who can't take a vacation and get rid of it. Feels like a kick in the side every time she drops the word. Repeating that physical products ceased because of a lack of demand is an outright lie as well - if that question has been thrown at her so much, isn't that her audience demanding that the physical products stay in production? Hugs! I hate it too. It is a slap in the face and a kick in the side. Professionally diagnosed too. I am so angry about how she downplays and mocks a debilitating illness for her to profit and make a name for herself. What will be next- MS, Breast Cancer, Epilepsy, etc.... She's a monster in my eyes. I know that is harsh. I absolutely hate people who profit off illnesses.
I guess her spa vacation didn't cure her. Anyone reading this thread and thinking of going to the cure all spa for anxiety, spend your money on something else fun. Don't think this spa works, lol. I wonder why?
I have said it so many times before on other threads Becky is not a name in the journaling world. Journalers love, love, love, adore, worship Heidi Swapp. I have shared the story before over here how many of the girls in the journal world are so shocked that Heidi was a scrapbooker. They think was and not she still is, lol. She is just so associated with cute planner items, journaling, etc.... that her fan base thinks she journals. I don't even know if she does. She has such a popularity it is one of those things that people think of the person they adore. Some of you know what I mean.
I know if Heidi released a journal it would probably sell out in minutes. I know Becky's journals are like "Who is this person?"
This is so important to a lot of us who journal. We don't like writing in our journals. That's why we buy blank journals! Becky adding her advertising line about CULTivating on pages of her journal is a huge turn off and put that journal straight back on it's store shelf. Don't touch, it's already been written in, the journal is ruined. This is a lot of journaler's mindset.
If I didn't know who Becky was and picked up her journal I would put it back. The paper quality is poor, the binding is poor and the worst it's already been written in. Journaler's are nitpicky snobs (It's a compliment) about our journals. We don't care if it's a twenty-five cent spiral notebook or a top of the line Moleskine.
This is Becky big problem. Really Becky's big problem is profiting off of things she shouldn't. Becky's other big problems is that she creates products only for her and then abuses us when we don't want them. She's the worst.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Sept 14, 2019 10:08:50 GMT
We don't care if it's a twenty-five cent spiral notebook or a top of the line Moleskine. There's a paper unicorn. Moleskine haven't produced decent quality notebooks in years, let alone top of the line, no offense to those who still use them. Rhodia and Paperblanks all the way. @amayalylac I doubt Heidi would put out good quality notebooks. She's with AC, it would be AC quality stuff. Likely ok but definitely not top notch or particularly suited to different writing tools. I also feel like I'm in a completely different journaling community because Heidi Swapp is not a thing at all where I hang once in a while (granted, I don't spend a great amount of time with the journalers). I agree that Becky's notebook audience is just her Becky Higgins core fanbase, those who fangirl and follow her no matter what. It's Becky's extra lazy paper product. She was already preaching the gospel of "slap a card in the pocket, write a word or two if you want to but don't do anything more!" with her Project Life sales pitch. Notebooks are a step further: don't even bother with printed photos (or memories). Buy a notebook, write some notes, use up a notebook, buy another. It's not like she's promoting these notebooks as TN alternates either. All creativity and intention are gone. This is just a sad spiral coiled reminder that BH was once part of and built her success on the papercrafting community.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2019 13:49:47 GMT
Had to go look up the post above about "shade". Holy cow. She never learns. artisticscrapper, you called it. "Becky babble" at its most privileged and obtuse. "I LIKE IT HERE! // Right now. This season. This moment. It’s interesting to me. And I like it! It’s been 4 months since I said “STOP!" … to almost everything that had to do with running a business. I took the most intentional break of my entire life. During that break, we moved into our new home. Here — at home — my creativity feels ignited. After a few months of “sitting in the fresh water”, I feel more freedom + peace + clarity. And I’m more hyper aware than EVER about my thoughts … my feelings … and how work plays into all of this. As I slowly start dabbling back into a routine of emails + projects + commitments + initiatives + ideas that are swirling around in my heart and in my head, I’m paying very close attention to how I FEEL. I’m keeping an eye on my anxiety. I’m aware of which things make me feel anxious and which things bring me joy. I have a deep, DEEP desire to continue evolving … to say YES to those things that set my soul on fire … to say NO to those things that, no matter how badly others wish it would be, if I don’t feel in my heart that I or we should “do the thing" … I simply won’t do it. I’ll politely and firmly stay grounded in my revised truth with a NO THANK YOU. I am so much better about being protective of my well-being. MAN, that feels so good! 💛 This is the actual scene of my work today. I’ve been on the move and doing so so much this week — in almost every area of my life — and once in a while I carve out the time to sit down and do computer-based work. Today I was at my kitchen island for a bit. You can see how much productivity I’ve had on that page in my notebook. MOST of it feels good. SOME of it has me feeling cautious. And I’m paying attention to ALL of those feelings as I navigate my way through this particularly beautiful and interesting season in my story. I really like it here! #BHCultivateAGoodLife" Translated Becky Speak: You guys, my husband makes a ton of money and my company is down the tubes, so I'm going to not work (ed: absolutely fine btw); and rather than just quietly live a new part of my life, I'm going to ruminate on it over and over and let you know repeatedly that I'm not bummed. I'm "sitting" in decorating my mega home and totally not being a failed business owner. Also too, I get teh sadz when I get called out on my poor business decisions. Please buy my notebooks.
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Post by teacherlisa on Sept 14, 2019 14:27:46 GMT
I want Alis comforter lol
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Post by needtime2scrap on Sept 14, 2019 14:47:39 GMT
I'm tempted to post on her insta, "good for you! Now sell your damn business!"
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Post by crafty on Sept 14, 2019 14:49:59 GMT
The dressing alike is just creepy but it also shows how they are both only into their own bubble of a world.
If you look at how whitewashed both their instagrams are, it's pretty clear they only hang out with those that are like them.
Have you seen any diversity represented in their posts? Lifestyle? Ethnicity? Podcast guests? I mean, when Becky Higgins had someone on the show talk about not spending money on anything consumable, she didn't want to hear it and spun it to she's at a "different season" right now. Imagine what would happen if they choose someone to come on to talk about marriage that has been through a divorce? THEIR MIND WOULD BLOW! I had to stop listening to the podcast because it is 60 minutes of not saying anything but Becky Proudfit interrupting to be a know it all and Becky Higgins saying, "Wow. That's an intentional choice to ________ This is so good guys! I'm going to sit in the fresh water and counsel with David about this". No one ever really said anything.
They can both "cultivate" and find their "intention" all they want as long as it's exactly the same as it's always been-they just congratulate each other with all the "agency" and "struggles with anxiety" that they've had.
To all those that have a true anxiety issue, I'm sorry she's such a bitch about it. It's not nice.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Sept 14, 2019 15:29:44 GMT
Have you seen any diversity represented in their posts? Lifestyle? Ethnicity? Podcast guests? I mean, when Becky Higgins had someone on the show talk about not spending money on anything consumable, she didn't want to hear it and spun it to she's at a "different season" right now. The bored WASP-y hausfrau club. All the privilege besides gender. Hobbies include: upsizing, posting 30 IG stories a day, going on vacay, shopping, taping + broadcasting mindless bored WASP-y hausfrau chats with their bored WASP-y hausfrau friend so everyone can gather some wisdom, faux accidental twinning, "influencing" by posting 20% off codes, "you guys!" exclamations, notebooks in the back of the car. It's like the upper middle class version of LulaRoe except you don't have to buy inventory or deal with orders. Just go to IG and fake cries over planned same clothes/jewellery/bedding and amass a number of coincidental shopping codes to go with these products that defy any kind of sense of logic. Also known as the most boring real-life version of Monopoly to be stuck in.
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Post by miss2peas on Sept 14, 2019 17:11:59 GMT
Had to go look up the post above about "shade". Holy cow. She never learns. artisticscrapper, you called it. "Becky babble" at its most privileged and obtuse. "I LIKE IT HERE! // Right now. This season. This moment. It’s interesting to me. And I like it! It’s been 4 months since I said “STOP!" … to almost everything that had to do with running a business. I took the most intentional break of my entire life. During that break, we moved into our new home. Here — at home — my creativity feels ignited. After a few months of “sitting in the fresh water”, I feel more freedom + peace + clarity. And I’m more hyper aware than EVER about my thoughts … my feelings … and how work plays into all of this. As I slowly start dabbling back into a routine of emails + projects + commitments + initiatives + ideas that are swirling around in my heart and in my head, I’m paying very close attention to how I FEEL. I’m keeping an eye on my anxiety. I’m aware of which things make me feel anxious and which things bring me joy. I have a deep, DEEP desire to continue evolving … to say YES to those things that set my soul on fire … to say NO to those things that, no matter how badly others wish it would be, if I don’t feel in my heart that I or we should “do the thing" … I simply won’t do it. I’ll politely and firmly stay grounded in my revised truth with a NO THANK YOU. I am so much better about being protective of my well-being. MAN, that feels so good! 💛 This is the actual scene of my work today. I’ve been on the move and doing so so much this week — in almost every area of my life — and once in a while I carve out the time to sit down and do computer-based work. Today I was at my kitchen island for a bit. You can see how much productivity I’ve had on that page in my notebook. MOST of it feels good. SOME of it has me feeling cautious. And I’m paying attention to ALL of those feelings as I navigate my way through this particularly beautiful and interesting season in my story. I really like it here! #BHCultivateAGoodLife" Translated Becky Speak: You guys, my husband makes a ton of money and my company is down the tubes, so I'm going to not work (ed: absolutely fine btw); and rather than just quietly live a new part of my life, I'm going to ruminate on it over and over and let you know repeatedly that I'm not bummed. I'm "sitting" in decorating my mega home and totally not being a failed business owner. Also too, I get teh sadz when I get called out on my poor business decisions. Please buy my notebooks. This is 100 percent correct. I just can’t believe that she’s wants people to buy her BS, but then again I think she’s trying to really believe it herself.
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Post by refugeepea on Sept 14, 2019 22:04:26 GMT
With so many "you guys just don't understand the situation" comments coming from BH, I really really wish that someone from AC would just come out with a statement about what has really happened. I know it won't happen, but a girl can dream. That may be the way to go! Start e-mailing AC directly asking for answers since they own the brand.
I did traditional scrapbooking for most of my life, then in 2012 found project life and loved it (although I don't do a weekly or monthly, I still kind of do whatever I want like events or around photos) Me too! I was an 8.5x11 scrapper (still am for some things) from 1995-2012. It fits my life much better now. It's just little things here and now. Then there's sometimes the photos I love so much, I'll do a whole page. I still use BH PL frequently. I'm okay with rounded corners!
The bored WASP-y hausfrau club. All the privilege besides gender. Hobbies include: upsizing, posting 30 IG stories a day, going on vacay, shopping, taping + broadcasting mindless bored WASP-y hausfrau chats with their bored WASP-y hausfrau friend so everyone can gather some wisdom, faux accidental twinning, "influencing" by posting 20% off codes, "you guys!" exclamations, notebooks in the back of the car. Ughh! As someone who used to be a practicing Mormon, I hate to see this portrayal. I feel like it's the upper people in the church. People with money, wanting to be social media famous, or the right lineage who are out there all.the.time.
Some of the best people I know are Mormon/LDS whatever they want to be called now.
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Post by refugeepea on Sept 14, 2019 22:07:05 GMT
Maybe I am just missing the point but I don’t get how wearing the same dress to the same place means you have fundamentally the same values. Ummm no, we all know you shop in the same places, wear the same swimsuits intentionally, and you want people to believe this makes you what...paragons? That is one of the weirdest Jesus paintings I've seen in an LDS chapel. Notice it's a black sheep? So many memes are possible with this painting and their history of racism.
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Post by refugeepea on Sept 14, 2019 22:28:38 GMT
I also wonder what the garment lengths are these days? I don't think I could have pulled off Becky's neckline when I wore them.
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Post by camcas on Sept 14, 2019 22:57:51 GMT
Have you seen any diversity represented in their posts? Lifestyle? Ethnicity? Podcast guests? I mean, when Becky Higgins had someone on the show talk about not spending money on anything consumable, she didn't want to hear it and spun it to she's at a "different season" right now. The bored WASP-y hausfrau club. All the privilege besides gender. Hobbies include: upsizing, posting 30 IG stories a day, going on vacay, shopping, taping + broadcasting mindless bored WASP-y hausfrau chats with their bored WASP-y hausfrau friend so everyone can gather some wisdom, faux accidental twinning, "influencing" by posting 20% off codes, "you guys!" exclamations, notebooks in the back of the car. It's like the upper middle class version of LulaRoe except you don't have to buy inventory or deal with orders. Just go to IG and fake cries over planned same clothes/jewellery/bedding and amass a number of coincidental shopping codes to go with these products that defy any kind of sense of logic. Also known as the most boring real-life version of Monopoly to be stuck in. I spat tea at my screen reading this 😂😂😂😂😂 that line would make a great personal ad....” mindless bored WASP-y hausfrau seeks nice gentleman for discreet good times and chats ........”
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Post by artisticscrapper on Sept 15, 2019 0:11:53 GMT
I wonder why her fan girls still follow her. I’m guessing most of them originally were interested in crafting and of course Becky isn’t a crafter any more. She’s actually pretty boring. Why would anyone besides her family and friends care about the minutiae of her life?
Here’s another thing I’ve been wondering about. Is it possible that all these posts of hers about the big new house, pricey decor, and extravagant getaways are an in your face response to the criticisms she’s been getting? The old saying that living well is the best revenge. Maybe it’s Becky’s way of giving everyone the finger.
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Post by julie5 on Sept 15, 2019 1:14:56 GMT
I wonder why her fan girls still follow her. I’m guessing most of them originally were interested in crafting and of course Becky isn’t a crafter any more. She’s actually pretty boring. Why would anyone besides her family and friends care about the minutiae of her life? Here’s another thing I’ve been wondering about. Is it possible that all these posts of hers about the big new house, pricey decor, and extravagant getaways are an in your face response to the criticisms she’s been getting? The old saying that living well is the best revenge. Maybe it’s Becky’s way of giving everyone the finger. She’s always over shared though. She thinks people gaf. “Because someone will ask”. She’s so self important.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Sept 15, 2019 1:32:48 GMT
I follow at this point for two reasons. 1. Train wreck amusement. 2. Home decor stuff. We don’t have similar tastes, but I still enjoy seeing how she’s decorating her new house.
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Post by kiera on Sept 15, 2019 4:55:30 GMT
@amayalylac I agree 100% with everything you said. I'm sorry you have to deal with this nagging monster as well - and in this case I don't mean Becky, lol! She's disgusting though, I have zero respect for anyone who uses illness to line their wallets. Everyone gets anxious sometimes, it's part of being human, but to have a debilitating disorder is nothing to scream out for pity points over. Especially if you're lucky enough to have your anxiety coupled by depression, like I do! The last thing I want to do is shove it into every other Instagram post, or onto social media at all. She needs a therapist.
I bet her notebooks are terrible quality, too.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2019 10:19:43 GMT
sleepingbooty I am having "If it rains but pours" life right now. On top of all my stress I just lost two of my brothers. One of them raised me so I am not processing things in my life right now and I am still in a lot of shock. In my journal comparisons I just used moleskine's because it is the first name I thought of. I am sorry I did not do more research and look for a more luxurious brand of journal. Honestly, I use notebooks and alter covers. I could care less about moleskine's paper quality. I do know people who still love them. Heidi is really well loved in my groups. I have known Heidi for years when she was just Heidi showing scrapbook layouts of her babies before she became a name. When I hear all the Heidi love I find it funny because I never ever think of Heidi like that. I get a kick out of all her fan girling. I think it's sweet younger girls get excited about her things and inspired by them. Least she brings a positive light. That was what I was trying to convey. I know a lot of the new members and our younger members, of course, were not part of our scrapbooking online world when many of us joined when online communities were still in it's infancy. There are two things that I think most of us can agree on who were part of that time- Becky has always been extra, Heidi was always just one of us. Even though both women "made it" in our industry and we are proud of them for it. I think a lot of us see that Becky has not appreciated it but Heidi does. Poor Heidi I keep dragging her into Becky's hot mess, lol. kiera Even more hugs. I have the depression too. My heart breaks for you. I don't want you to suffer. Horrible way to live. I bet you think all the time there is no way Becky can have anxiety the way she's always posting. I keep my phone on vibrate so I don't have to look at it. I don't even have the energy for phone calls or text messages. I can't imagine always having my fingers on the IG post button. Nobody with anxiety could handle posting like she does. I wonder if she realizes that therapists recommend disabling all your social media when you are recovering from anxiety. I don't mean the week she took a spa vacation. I mean for like months to even years until you are able to handle social media in a healthy way. She has become such a snake oil salesman. I can't believe how her fans fall for it. I have said it so many times that woman is going to get somebody hurt some day.
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