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		<title>Rings Flooded with Diamonds</title>
		<link>http://www.mervisdiamond.com/blog/2012/05/rings-flooded-with-diamonds/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 21:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben G.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Engagement Rings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Demarco]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tell us what you think of this new style of engagement rings and wedding bands with diamonds covering every inch of metal? Demarco Bridal Jewelry announced the launch of the Lovers Knot Collection from Demarco Bridal Engagement Rings. This Unique Collection of Engagement Rings are flooded inside and out full of diamonds. This very unusual look [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">Tell us what you think of this new style of <a title="Engagement Rings" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings.html" target="_blank">engagement rings</a> and <a title="Wedding Bands" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/wedding-rings.html" target="_blank">wedding bands </a>with diamonds covering every inch of metal?</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://www.demarcojewelry.com/productphotos/838-1-og.jpg" alt="" width="432" height="432" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a title="Demarco" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings.html?designer=163" target="_blank">Demarco</a> Bridal Jewelry announced the launch of the Lovers Knot Collection from <a title="Demarco" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings.html?designer=163" target="_blank">Demarco</a> Bridal <a title="Engagement Rings" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings.html" target="_blank">Engagement Rings</a>. This Unique Collection of <a title="Engagement Rings" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings.html" target="_blank">Engagement Rings</a> are flooded inside and out full of diamonds. This very unusual look is not only breathtaking but extremely difficult to manufacture, with the utmost attention to detail from every corner of the <a title="Engagement Rings" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings.html" target="_blank">engagement ring</a> being covered in diamonds to the signature patented Pink Diamond on the inside of the Demarco <a title="Engagement Rings" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings.html" target="_blank">Engagement Ring</a>.</p>
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		<title>Top 5 Tacori Engagement Rings</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:21:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben G.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Engagement Rings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tacori]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tacori engagement ring settings fuse old world elegance with modern allure to design exquisite engagement ring settings. Each Tacori engagement ring is an intricate combination of art and science. All Tacori engagement ring settings are handcrafted in California using the finest materials of quality platinum and 18 or 22 karat gold. Tell us what you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Tacori" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings.html?designer=91" target="_blank">Tacori</a> <a title="Engagement Rings" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings.html" target="_blank">engagement ring</a> settings fuse old world elegance with modern allure to design exquisite <a title="Engagement Rings" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings.html" target="_blank">engagement ring</a> settings. Each <a title="Tacori" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings.html?designer=91" target="_blank">Tacori</a> <a title="Engagement Rings" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings.html" target="_blank">engagement ring</a> is an intricate combination of art and science. All <a title="Tacori" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings.html?designer=91" target="_blank">Tacori</a> <a title="Engagement Rings" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings.html" target="_blank">engagement ring</a> settings are handcrafted in California using the finest materials of quality platinum and 18 or 22 karat gold.</p>
<p>Tell us what you think about the top 5 <a title="Tacori" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings.html?designer=91" target="_blank">Tacori</a> <a title="Engagement Rings" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings.html" target="_blank">engagement rings</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>#1</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wedding_prod/photos/6d2fb8132a9a35d6afff02d88fd23600_m" alt="Tacori's Top Five Engagement Rings" width="315" height="315" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">In this Simply Tacori style, ribbons of diamonds reflect effortless grace with subtle signature Tacori milligrain accenting the criss-crossing diamond shoulders.<br />
(Style no. 2565RD9)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">#2</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wedding_prod/photos/cc6a3ff712f34de40215813903de728a_m" alt="Tacori's Top Five Engagement Rings " width="315" height="315" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">From the Dantela Collection, this platinum diamond engagement ring creates a look that is a beautiful juxtaposition of modern, yet traditional; classic, yet unconventional.<br />
(Style no. 2620RDMDP)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">#3</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wedding_prod/photos/519ade47eace667b76d3c8fcd7a8bda7_m" alt="Tacori's Top Five Engagement Rings" width="315" height="315" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Strings of channel-set graduated diamonds lead up the shoulders of the band, giving this modern-classic design a pretty profile. Lace-like signature Tacori crescent silhouettes create windows of light along the sides for interest from every angle.<br />
(Style no. HT251012x)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">#4</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wedding_prod/photos/c268ac03565f620e007d25803102a059_m" alt="Tacori's Top Five Engagement Rings" width="315" height="315" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">What pretty perfection in this deceptively simple ring. Diamond crescent silhouettes decorate the sides of the band, while brilliant round diamonds taper along the shoulders for stylish flair.<br />
(Style no. 2616RD65)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">#5</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wedding_prod/photos/2b2cc958517760efbfdfda94e8cfd775_m" alt="Tacori's Top Five Engagement Rings" width="315" height="315" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">This chic solitaire dazzles with the Tacori touch. A tapered, high-polished band has special and surprising hand-engraved diamond details.<br />
(Style no. 2584RD65)</p>
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		<title>Sneak Peek at Verragio&#8217;s Newest Parisian Engagement Rings</title>
		<link>http://www.mervisdiamond.com/blog/2012/04/verragio-engagement-rings/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mervisdiamond.com/blog/2012/04/verragio-engagement-rings/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:55:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben G.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Engagement Rings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Verragio]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[verragio parisian collection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[verragio parisian engagement rings]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Check out these photos below of Verragio&#8217;s newest Parisian Collection and tell us what you think. With a retail suggested price range of $1200 to $2600, each engagement ring within will feature customizable accent colors (Rose, Yellow, and White) to personalize your Verragio engagement ring even more than before. Verragio engagement rings are adored for their [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Check out these photos below of Verragio&#8217;s newest Parisian Collection and tell us what you think.</p>
<p>With a retail suggested price range of $1200 to $2600, each engagement ring within will feature customizable accent colors (Rose, Yellow, and White) to personalize your <a title="Verragio" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings.html?designer=90" target="_blank">Verragio engagement ring</a> even more than before.</p>
<p><a title="verragio engagement rings" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/verragio-rings">Verragio engagement rings</a> are adored for their unique styling and intricate detail. This new collection carries with it some of the ornate hand crafted detailing but invites a new sensibility at the same time.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Wedding Ring Photography</title>
		<link>http://www.mervisdiamond.com/blog/2012/03/wedding-ring-photography/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:48:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jmervis</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Wedding Bands]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[jeff cooper]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We love all our brides here at Mervis, but sometimes our brides love us so much they want to join our team! That&#8217;s what happened with this lucky bride, who supplied us with this stunning photo of her wedding rings in action. She tells us she decided to choose Jeff Cooper rings because she liked [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/tracy-ring.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-389" title="tracy-ring" src="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/tracy-ring.jpg" alt="" width="604" height="402" /></a></p>
<p>We love all our brides here at Mervis, but sometimes our brides love us so much they want to join our team! That&#8217;s what happened with this lucky bride, who supplied us with this stunning photo of her <a title="wedding rings" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/wedding-rings.html">wedding rings</a> in action.</p>
<p>She tells us she decided to choose <a title="jeff cooper rings" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/jeff-cooper-rings">Jeff Cooper rings</a> because she liked the elegance and simplicity o their designs. Picking a wedding ring can be a tricky task because you want to match your engagement ring, but you also might want something unique too.</p>
<p>We think you did a fantastic job!</p>
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		<title>The World&#8217;s First ALL DIAMOND Ring</title>
		<link>http://www.mervisdiamond.com/blog/2012/03/the-worlds-first-all-diamond-ring/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mervisdiamond.com/blog/2012/03/the-worlds-first-all-diamond-ring/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:06:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben G.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diamonds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Engagement Rings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[150 carat diamond]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now this is an Engagement Ring! The Swiss jeweler Shawish has created an eye-popping ring that’s made entirely out of one 150-carat diamond. “A ring made entirely of a faceted diamond has always seemed like a fantasy,” Mohamed Shawish, president of Geneva-based Shawish Jewellery, according to press materials. “To create the perfect diamond ring is the epitome of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1049817.1332524153!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_635/image.jpg" alt="&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br />
	The all-diamond ring was shaped with a special laser as the cutting tool.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br />
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<p>Now this is an <a title="Engagement Ring" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings.html" target="_blank">Engagement Ring</a>!</p>
<p>The Swiss jeweler Shawish has created an eye-popping ring that’s made entirely out of one 150-carat <a title="Diamonds" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/diamonds.html" target="_blank">diamond</a>.</p>
<p>“A ring made entirely of a faceted diamond has always seemed like a fantasy,” Mohamed Shawish, president of Geneva-based Shawish Jewellery, according to press materials. “To create the perfect diamond ring is the epitome of art.”</p>
<p>Conceptualizing the ring was easy — building it was the hard part.</p>
<p>Shawish secured the copyright for the all-diamond ring one year ago in Geneva. It took one year to get the copyright and Shawish had to undergo multiple tests with the design to get the precision of the circle right using special laser equipment to cut directly into the <a title="Diamonds" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/diamonds.html" target="_blank">diamond</a>. The most important aspect is preserving the integrity of the diamond and of course the most difficult phase is precision cutting an entire stone into a ring. Shawish is now in search of the perfect hand to create the 68 million, 150-carat masterpiece.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="http://laughingsquid.com/wp-content/uploads/all1.jpg" alt="" /></p>
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		<title>The 3 Most Popular Diamond Shapes</title>
		<link>http://www.mervisdiamond.com/blog/2012/03/the-3-most-popular-diamond-shapes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:19:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben G.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diamonds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cushion Diamonds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Princess Diamonds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Round Diamonds]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The top 3 diamond shapes are Princess, Round, and Cushion. But can you guess the correct order? Tell us what you think. Click Here to decide which diamond is right for you. Ultimately, this is simply a matter of personal preference.  There is no right or wrong choice. Round Brilliant-cut diamond. Its 57 facets bring out [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The top 3 <a title="Diamonds" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/diamonds.html" target="_blank">diamond</a> shapes are Princess, Round, and Cushion. But can you guess the correct order? Tell us what you think.</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Shape" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/shape">Click Here</a> to decide which diamond is right for you. Ultimately, this is simply a matter of personal preference.  There is no right or wrong choice.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://lovepromiseandring.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/loose-diamond.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Round Brilliant</strong>-cut diamond. Its 57 facets bring out the most brilliance, fire and sparkle of all the shapes.</p>
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<p><strong>Princess</strong>-cut diamonds are square or slightly rectangular in shape with pointed corners and an array of intricate facets that increase the diamond&#8217;s inherent sparkle.</p>
<p><strong>Cushion</strong>-cut has been popular for more than a century. With a soft and romantic look, the Cushion-cut (or “pillow-cut” as it is often referred to as) has rounded corners and larger facets to increase the stone&#8217;s brilliance.</p>
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		<title>What is the Average Amount Spent on an Engagement Ring?</title>
		<link>http://www.mervisdiamond.com/blog/2012/03/what-is-the-average-amount-spent-on-an-engagement-ring/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:52:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben G.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Engagement Rings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Engagement Rings in Maryland]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[engagement rings in washington dc]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[$5,130 is the average amount spent on an Engagement Ring nationally. An average cost for a wedding? Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Suburban Maryland are ranked 10th for most expensive places to get married. Engagement rings range in price from roughly $1,500 upwards to about $25,000 around Washington, DC. Some people might even spend up to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://www.samuelgordons.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Tacori_Engagement_Rings_lo1.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="569" /></p>
<p>$5,130 is the average amount spent on an <a href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings.html" target="_blank">Engagement Ring</a> nationally. An average cost for a wedding? <a href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/washington-dc" target="_blank">Washington, DC</a>, <a href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/tysons-corner-virginia" target="_blank">Northern Virginia</a> and <a href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/rockville-maryland" target="_blank">Suburban Maryland</a> are ranked 10th for most expensive places to get married.</p>
<p>Engagement rings range in price from roughly $1,500 upwards to about $25,000 around Washington, DC. Some people might even spend up to $50,000. What you spend on an engagement ring is no one&#8217;s business but your own. Whatever you end up choosing, the important thing is that it&#8217;s special to you and that you love it.</p>
<p>Some people think back to the old adage of spending &#8220;two month&#8217;s salary&#8221; on an engagement ring. That may or may not make sense depending on your other financial obligations.</p>
<p>So, if you&#8217;re looking for a <a title="engagement rings in washington dc" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings.html">engagement ring in Washington, DC</a>, we&#8217;d be happy to help you find something perfect for your personality!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/make-an-appointment" target="_blank">Make an appointment</a> here.</p>
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		<title>Write a Caption for this Verragio Ring</title>
		<link>http://www.mervisdiamond.com/blog/2012/03/write-a-caption-for-this-verragio-ring/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mervisdiamond.com/blog/2012/03/write-a-caption-for-this-verragio-ring/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:36:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jmervis</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Verragio]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Take a second and just admire this incredible Verragio engagement ring and matching Verragio wedding band. Write us a one word caption and let us know what you think! &#160;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/verragio.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-331" title="verragio" src="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/verragio.jpg" alt="" width="360" height="357" /></a></p>
<p>Take a second and just admire this incredible <a href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/verragio-rings">Verragio engagement ring</a> and matching Verragio wedding band. Write us a one word caption and let us know what you think!</p>
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		<title>Engagement Ring Photography Inspiration</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:33:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jmervis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thank you Geoff Chesman for introducing me to www.wtring.com &#8211; which has an amazing collection of gorgeous engagement ring photography. Here&#8217;s a quick favorite:]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you <a href="http://www.geoffchesman.com">Geoff Chesman</a> for introducing me to <a href="http://www.wtring.com">www.wtring.com</a> &#8211; which has an amazing collection of gorgeous <a title="engagement rings in washington dc" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings.html">engagement ring</a> photography.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a quick favorite:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings.html"><img class="alignnone" title="engagement ring photography" src="http://wtring.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/With-This-Ring-2012-Brent-Foster-Photography-Beth-Glenn013.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="512" /></a></p>
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		<title>What&#8217;s bigger news: RG3 or iPad 3 ?</title>
		<link>http://www.mervisdiamond.com/blog/2012/03/whats-bigger-news-rg3-or-ipad-3/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jmervis</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Redskins]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Redskins will have rights to Robert Griffin the III. Apple comes out with iPad 3. Mervis has 3 stores in Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland. For those of you who don&#8217;t remember, we created the diamond covered iPad back in 2010. You can see the picture below:]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Redskins will have rights to Robert Griffin the III.</p>
<p>Apple comes out with iPad 3.</p>
<p>Mervis has 3 stores in <a title="washington dc jewelry store" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/washington-dc">Washington, DC</a>, <a title="virginia jewelry store" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/tysons-corner-virginia">Virginia</a>, and <a title="rockville maryland jewelry store" href="http://www.mervisdiamond.com/rockville-maryland">Maryland</a>.</p>
<p>For those of you who don&#8217;t remember, we created the diamond covered iPad back in 2010. You can see the picture below:</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" title="diamond ipad" src="http://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/diamond-ipad.jpeg" alt="" width="450" height="608" /></p>
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