Catch as Cat Can

Book Description

Spring fever comes to the small town of Crozet, Virginia. As the annual Dogwood Festival approaches, postmistress Mary Minor “Harry” Haristeen feels her own mating instincts stir.

As for tiger cat Mrs. Murphy, feline intuition tells her there’s more in the air than just pheromones. It begins with a case of stolen hubcaps and proceeds to the mysterious death of a dissolute young mechanic over a sobering cup of coffee. Then another death and a shooting lead to the discovery of a half-million crisp, clean dollar bills that look to be very dirty.

Now Harry is on the trail of a cold-blooded murderer. Mrs. Murphy already knows who it is--and who’s next in line. She also knows that Harry, curious as a cat, does not have nine lives. And the one she does have is hanging by the thinnest of threads.

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Catch as Cat Can/ DWP.......2007-04-06

For all lovers of Rita Mae Brown and Ms. Murphy this is one of the best.

my favorite of the series.......2006-07-12

This book really has an interesting plot and moves along with it. It is much more a mystery than usual and I enjoyed it very much. Of course there are the usual antics of the animals - they are endearing. I almost always pick up one of these books when I've had it with the world and want something comfortable to slip into. This one's a particular pleasure.

It's spring in Crozet........2005-10-11

It's finally spring in Crozet, Virginia, but the weather is as unsettled as some of the happenings in this little town. There appears to be a lot of deaths - one looked like natural causes, one looked like suicide and one was murder, but as Harry and her pals delve deeper into the mire, it appears that the deaths are all connected and they were all murder. This book moves along at a pretty swift pace, and we have lots of hijinks with the fabulous thres pets as well as more contact with our old friends in Crozet. This is a great cozy series, and because of that we get to become good friends with the good citizens of Crozet. But there's sure a lot of crime in this piece of Virginia!

Catch As Catch Can.......2005-07-07

Love Sneaky Pie and friend. Wish I could live in Crozet and be one of the group. Maybe better wish I could be one of the animals. They are funny, endearing and totally wonderful.

Worst book I ever read.......2005-04-16

So my girlfriend made me read this book. I almost broke up with her because of it. I mean, come on people! Nothing happens in the book, the cats who are supposed to help solve the "mystery" don't lift a paw, the whole thing is so bad and convoluted that at the end, the author has to explain to you all the things that happend that she couldn't manage to fit into the book somehow, so there was no way for you to even have any clue at all what was happening.

Look, I love cats. They're cool. This book made me want to kick cats and the author. Don't waste your time unless you like falling asleep in the middle of scenes that are supposed to be "action" or getting really angry that you paid for this book. (I didn't...my girlfriend loaned me hers. I gave it back. Good riddance.)

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Can You Catch Josephine?
Stephane Poulin
Manufacturer: Tundra Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: School & Library Binding

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ASIN: 0516081519

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Daniel doesn’t know it, but one day he has a stowaway in his backpack when he leaves the house for school. It’s a wonderful romp as Daniel’s cat Josephine takes on the whole school, running from classroom to library, girls’ washroom, science room and gym, with little Daniel trying to catch her. When the chase finally ends in the principal’s office, Daniel and the reader are in for a very funny and delightful surprise.

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Can't Catch Me! (Move Along Beads)
Nancy I. Sanders
Manufacturer: Reader's Digest
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Board book

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ASIN: 1575843676

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Catch as Cat Can

Manufacturer: Recorded Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio Cassette
ASIN: B000GAQH6A

Catch as Cat Can (A Mrs. Murphy Mystery)

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Catch as Cat Can (A Mrs. Murphy Mystery)
Rita Mae Brown , and Sneaky Pie Brown
Manufacturer: Bantam Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 073942470X

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A Mrs Murphy mystery featuring her cat, Sneaky Pie Brown

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Catch As Cat Can (Unabridged Cassettes)
Rita Mae Brown
Manufacturer: Recorded Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio Cassette
ASIN: B000W0T6PI

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Unabridged Audiobook on 7 cassettes. Narrated by Kate Forbes

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Catch As Cat Can - A Mrs. Murphy Mystery
Rita Mae & Sneaky Pie Brown; Illustrations by Gellatly, Michael Brown
Manufacturer: Bantam Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000WLE4XQ

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You Can't Catch Me!
Gerald Rose
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Cambridge Reading is a major new reading scheme which provides stimulating books and support materials for the teaching of reading throughout the primary years. Key features include: a coherent yet flexible structure for teaching and learning; a variety of high quality, attractive picture books; a balance of different text types and genres, including stories, poems and information books; an integrated phonics programme; comprehensive support materials. You Can’t Catch Me! is one of a set of six Bridging Books, written and illustrated by Gerald Rose. These books are aimed primarily at children in Year 2 who are not making the expected progress in reading and need to consolidate their skills before they can become fluent readers. The stories centre around a zany family. In this story, the family’s clever cat, Curly, gets the better of a bad-tempered dog.

5 PBs by Rita Mae Brown: 1. Murder at Monticello. 2. Catch As a Cat Can. 3. Rest in Pieces. 4. Pay Dirt. 5. Outfoxed

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5 PBs by Rita Mae Brown: 1. Murder at Monticello. 2. Catch As a Cat Can. 3. Rest in Pieces. 4. Pay Dirt. 5. Outfoxed
Rita Mae Brown
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000QJRIFK

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5 PBs by Rita Mae Brown: 1. Murder at Monticello. 2. Catch As a Cat Can. 3. Rest in Pieces. 4. Pay Dirt. 5. Outfoxed

Agarren Esa Gata/Can You Catch Josephine?

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Agarren Esa Gata/Can You Catch Josephine?
Stephane Poulin
Manufacturer: Ediciones Ekare
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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For well over a half century, Andre Norton has been one of the most popular science fiction and fantasy authors in the world. Since her first SF novels were published in the 1940s, her adventure SF has enthralled readers young and old. With series such as Time Traders, Solar Queen, Forerunner, Beast Master, Crosstime, and Janus, as well as many stand-alone novels, her tales of action and adventure throughout the galaxy have drawn countless readers to science fiction. Her fantasy, including the best-selling Witch World series, her "Magic" series, and many other unrelated novels, has been popular with readers for decades. Lauded as a Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America, she is the recipient of a Life Achievement Award from the World Fantasy Convention. Not only have her books been enormously popular; she also has inspired several generations of SF and fantasy writers, especially many talented women writers who have followed in her footsteps. In the past two decades she has worked with other writers on a number of novels. Most notable among these are collaborations with Mercedes Lackey, the Halfblood Chronicles, as well as collaborations with A.C. Crispin (in the Witch World series) and Sherwood Smith (in the Time Traders and Solar Queen series). An Ohio native, Ms. Norton lived for a number of years in Winter Park, Florida, and now makes her home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where she continues to write, and presides over High Hallack, a writers' resource and retreat.

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A Maryland Tomboy in King Henry's Court.......2003-03-26

The Shadow of Albion (1999) is the first novel in the Carolus Rex series. This story takes place in an alternate reality in which magic is very possible. In England, Charles II has proclaimed his lawful marriage to Mistress Waters and has accepted Charles, the Duke of Monmouth, as his heir. Upon the death of his father, the Duke became King Charles III and the Stuart dynasty has since reigned over England. The American colonies have remained reasonably content with Stuarts on the English throne, although the thirteen colonies are blocked from expansion by the French lands to their west.

In this novel, it is 1805 and Napoleon Bonoparte rules in France. Sarah, Marchioness of Roxbury, is dying of galloping consumption and Dame Alecto Kennet arrives to confront Roxbury with her dereliction of duty, for she has no heir. They look into the timelines for one to take her place and find Sarah Cunningham from Maryland sailing to England. Roxbury rides to the Saracen Stones to effect the change.

Sarah Cunningham is a child of the new Republic, spending her childhood years between Baltimore and the deep woods. She has grown up among the Cree indian lodges, hunting, fishing, and cooking the game on an open fire. Then, when she is 25, her parents die of cholera and she is taken in by a distant cousin of her mothers.

Sarah Cunningham is aboard ship because a Madame Alecto Kennet has come to America as an agent of the Dowager Duchess of Wessex and Sarah is called to England to right a wrong done to her family. Unfortunately, Madame Kennet dies at sea. Sarah leaves the ship at Bristol and catches the mail coach to London. On the way, they colllide with a strange spidery chariot driven by herself. Sarah falls through the coach window and loses consciousness.

When Sarah again becomes aware of her surroundings, she finds everyone treating her as the Marchioness of Roxbury. She also discovers that she is betrothed to Rupert St. Ives, Duke of Wessex. Gradually, she find out that her fiance is a secret agent of the White Tower and then things start to become really exciting.

This novel is a Regency romance in a timeline that has no Regency. However, it does have Napoleon Bonaparte, Talleyrand, and a strangely effective, but still cruel, Marquis de Sade. Moreover, it does have magic, both white and black.

Recommended for Norton fans and anyone who enjoys romantic adventure in a fantasy setting.

When is a Regency Not a Regency?.......2002-10-07

THE SHADOW OF ALBION, described as the first volume in the Carolus Rex Trilogy, includes many elements of the traditional Regency romance: a concentration on the "ton" (British nobility) and its manners and activities, a marriage of convenience (by order of the King!) that turns into something more, a cold-hearted hero and tomboy heroine, and lots of research, including a rich use of period-appropriate language ("abigail" for "lady's maid," for example). But--as might be expected of a book co- written by one of the best-known names in science fiction and fantasy--it's not *just* a romance. First, it takes place in an alternate world where the Stuarts never lost the British throne: in 1805 England is ruled by Henry IX, great-great-great-grandson of the Merry Monarch, Charles II, through his legitimized son the Duke of Monmouth. With no overbearing Hanovers to push them to rebellion (though Henry's daughter Maria is married to a member of that family), the North American Colonies are still just that--colonies, though loosely ruled and in many ways autonomous--and the Mississippi Valley remains a French possession as Napoleon Bonaparte storms across Europe, with dark ambitions for the entire world. Sir John Adams is the British envoy to the Danish court, the Marquis deSade is a supposed sorcerer in Napoleon's service, Talleyrand is the head of French internal security, and nobody is quite sure what became of Louis-Charles, son of Louis and Marie Antoinette, after his parents were guillotined. In England, plots are afoot to return the country to Catholicism, while the Dowager Duchess of Wessex (the hero's grandmother) and a network of helpers seek to keep humanity in a peaceable relationship with the Oldest People--the Faery Folk.

This is what sparks off the story, as the young Marchioness of Roxbury, dying of consumption, is forced by one of the Duchess's operatives to change places with one of her alternate selves--Sarah Cunningham of Baltimore-in-*our*-world--so that her line can continue and the promise "that Roxbury and Mooncoign would always do what must be done for the People and the Land" can be kept. That change, of course, is accomplished by magic--and so the element of fantasy is introduced to the tale, to run as an undercurrent through all that happens subsequently. And plenty does: espionage, valorous escapes, attempted assassinations, alarums and excursions about the countrysides of two nations, diplomatic maneuverings, plots and counterplots exposed and foiled, love affairs, Sarah's marriage to Rupert Dyer, Duke of Wessex, the discovery of the whereabouts of the "Young King" of France, and the sudden sorcerous vanishment of a Danish ship-of-the-line bearing the Princess Stephanie to her wedding to "Prince Jamie," the future James III, 19-year-old heir to the British throne. And although the connection isn't completely clarified in this volume (the authors are said to be working on the next), there's an element of dark sorcery suggested in Sarah's dream of a non-mortal "Beast" somehow connected to Bonaparte's ambitions.

Though Rupert is a rather unsympathetic hero, Sarah more than makes up for him: a tomboy woods-runner in her American girlhood, struggling to understand why the new life in which she finds herself seems unfamiliar and wrong, and eventually using her skills and gifts to play a large part in everyone's salvation. Illya Koscuisko, Rupert's Polish partner-in-espionage, is a delightful original and worth knowing; he and the Young King are almost worth the price of the book in themselves. It's also fun, if you're a history buff, to puzzle out the differences between the Carolus Rex reality and our own. There are even hints of that classic TV series, "The Wild Wild West," in the resolution of Rupert's confrontation with one of the many plotters he must deal with.

To anyone who (like me) has been reading Andre Norton almost since there was any, it's clear from the style that much of the writing was done by co-author Edghill (who happens to have been, under another name, a former neighbor and fanzine partner). But the fertile Nortonian imagination is clearly at work too, and the two have turned out an intriguing read. I'll be watching for Volume Two.

Very fun.......2002-07-30

And not all that light. The book caught my attention because I had recently learned quite a bit about Stuart and Georgian England. The alternate scenario is inventive and the world created is plausible and tangible. Some of the descriptions tended to be too detailed, but I think that's a strong point of the book as well. I see the settings and rooms and costumes very vividly. I didn't quite like the several pages narrated from Meriel's p.o.v. I found myself wanting to get back to either Sarah or Wessex. Wessex, with his 'sword-blade' looks and 'cat-footed' walk is charming and reflective, sometimes annoying. He's a rather fun character. I've never read a real Regency, so I guess I can't tell how much he may resemble those characters, but I really liked the notion of a 19th century spy. As to the interactions between him and Sarah, I wish there were more, because I loved seeing them clash. Despite their initial reactions toward each other, they really are quite compatible. I also liked the subtle use of magic...a world in which magic doesn't dominate the lives of people, but plays a stronger and tangible role than in our universe.

Refreshing as the spring rain.......2002-05-15

Other reviewers have griped that this book is basically fluff. Well, yes, it's light, but that's part of what I liked about it. I've read a lot of serious (and sometimes depressing) books lately, and this one was a much-needed cool breeze of just plain fun.

The Marchioness of Roxbury, a vain and vapid woman, is on her deathbed, having failed to fulfill a promise made to the Fair Folk. She lives in an alternate England where magic exists, though it's subtle. The only way she can keep her word is by switching places with Sarah Cunningham, her double from our world, an independent woman who was raised in the wilderness and knows her way around a musket. Sarah's memories are jumbled by magic, and now she has to figure out who she is.

She and her new husband, Wessex, get caught up in a deadly game of espionage, kidnapping, and murder. When Sarah becomes friends with the Crown Prince's new sweetheart, the game gets even deeper. Danger, betrayal, and unexpected allies are around every corner. While the love story between Sarah and Wessex is never developed really well, the adventure is fun and movie-like, and the end leaves me wanting more. Gotta go read the sequel now.

Attention All Regency Fans!.......2002-04-21

If you're a Regency romance fan, this book is for you. It's a great introduction to the alternate history/fantasy genre that combines the familiar aspects of Regency society with the imaginative what-if's of a world where the American Revolutionary War never happened.

It tells the story of Sarah Cunningham, an American from Baltimore, who in 1805 is on her way to England. Unbeknownst to her, in an alternate dimension, her exact physical counterpart, Sarah the Marchioness of Roxbury, is about to die, leaving an important promise unfulfilled. Servants who are practioners of the magical arts manage to switch the Sarahs' personalities at the moment of the Marchioness' death. An added twist is that Roxbury has for years been betrothed (though not in love with) the Duke of Wessex, who is secretly a spy for the King.

This all takes place in an England where the Stuarts still retain the throne, and King George never existed. It is also a world where the American colonies are still proud parts of the English empire, the Louisiana Purchase never happened, the faerie's existence is acknowledged, and John Adams is an English ambassador. It's an excellent blend of the familiar and the unknown, of missing heirs, magic, treason, history, romance, treachery, and adventure.

For Regency fans, this gives you a taste of a new genre, that has a whole new world of reading possibilities. For alternate history fans, the depiction of Regency society explains why that genre is so beloved by its fans. This is a book that is the best of both worlds.

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John Eax And Mamelon: Or The South Without The Shadow
Albion W. Tourgee
Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1432687875

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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

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Shadow of Albion :Carolus Rex 1
Andre Norton
Manufacturer: ST MARTINS PRESS *
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000Q33NUK

John Eax and Mamelon the South Without the Shadow

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John Eax and Mamelon the South Without the Shadow
Albion W. Tourgee
Manufacturer: Fords, Howard & Hulbert
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000PS90FI

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The Best and Only Nursing Book You Need

Great breastfeeding book-one of the best!!

Great Book For First Time Moms!

Invaluable living overseas

Great Reference

The Nursing Mother's Companion, Fifth Revised Edition (Nursing Mother's Companion)
Kathleen Huggins
Manufacturer: Harvard Common Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1558323031

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Breastfeeding may be natural, but it is not always instinctive. The 20th Anniversary Edition of this classic guide to breastfeeding, beloved by a generation of women, has been completely revised and updated to provide even more practical, reassuring advice and support for today's expectant and nursing mothers. Easy-reference survival guides help identify and resolve problems at each stage. An appendix on drug safety is a unique feature among breastfeeding books.

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The Best and Only Nursing Book You Need.......2007-10-01

Super informative, easy to understand, great resource section. I have 1 other book--the AAP book--and it is not 1/2 as good. Great layout, natural order of progression. And best of all, no hidden agenda, or platform to proselytize from. I read it over and over again, nearly wore it out, used every inch of every page of it. You cannot go wrong buying this book. It's like having a lactation consultant 24x7. Buy it! :-)

Great breastfeeding book-one of the best!!.......2007-09-04

Are you a new mom? Do you desire to breastfeed your baby but find yourself lost? Are you a seasoned mom who has breastfed before? This book has something to offer for every type of parent! I found it invaluable while I nursed my son. Especially for those parents who do not have a readily accessible lactation consultant or La Leche League group in your area. Best book to add to your parenting library!

Great Book For First Time Moms!.......2007-08-15

I purchased this book just a few days prior to having my baby, and was so happy that I had my copy with me at the hospital. It has been a great reference from day 1. I took a breastfeeding class at our hospital, but they did not address the challenges of breastfeeding at all. I was not prepared, and thank goodness I had this book handy to help me through engorgement, latching, pumping and storing. I highly recommend it to any mother who is even thinking about breastfeeding.

Invaluable living overseas.......2007-08-06

I don't write reviews often, but I had to for this book because of the help and comfort it has given me.

My husband and I are living overseas in Germany. We speak the language but not to such a specific extent which makes problem dr. visits more challenging for us. This book has been my saving grace. It helped us with many things from getting off to a good start with the latch, how to keep baby awake to feed, medicines ok to take during nursing, breast infections (I've had 3), sore nipples (now that baby is teething), all the way to starting solids. I wouldn't feel so comfortable in my nursing practices living over here without it.

There is a great deal more to breastfeeding than I ever thought and this book addresses it all. I brought it with us to the hospital and I'm still referring to it today - baby girl is 6 months already. I can't say enough about this book.

Great Reference.......2007-07-26

This book contains comprehensive, solid information to help you become a successful nursing mother. I recommend buying this while you are pregnant to read up on what to expect and plan for those early weeks and beyond. I still use it for reference if I have a question.
We are still nursing at 11months and plan to continue for a little while longer.
So That's What They're For is also a great nursing book if you are looking for something that is a little more casual in tone.
Above all, I think a determination to succeed and confidence that you are giving your baby the best start in life are what helps the most.

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Just Like Home

Not scratch enough.

Not quite there yet...

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Simple Goodness

The Lost Art of Scratch Cooking
Curtis Parker
Manufacturer: Parker House Enterprises
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0966187202

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Just Like Home.......2005-11-17

This is an excellent resource for the novice.

I do not have a lot of time to read a lot of recipes just to get a good soul meal but this book is truly God sent.

If you need a meal without all of the fuss this book is for you.

Not scratch enough........2005-09-12

The book is misleading as a lot of the stuff she uses to make her food I don't consider to be scratch. I was disappointed in the book although some of it was good.

Not quite there yet..........2005-07-29

As one who cannot resist any cookbook reminiscent of a nostalgic trip back to Grandma's kitchen - any Grandma - and any ethnicity, I had to get this book. While there are plenty of the old-fashioned recipes you would expect, the complete lack of pictures is disappointing.

The layout and style is of the fund raising type you find at your local church group or club, which is fine, but I'm spoiled enough these days by newer technologies to want pictures of the finished recipes.

RECIPES FOR THIS BOOK.......2002-02-05

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE RECIPES FRO THE SWEET POTATOS PIES BECAUSE GRNNY CAN COOK YEAH I WAS WATCHIN HER TO DAY

Simple Goodness.......2001-07-31

This is a plain and simple little book. There are no color photos and no outlandish dishes that you will never try. This book is about good, honest and hearty food. It's an excellent first cookbook and makes a fine addition to a serious cook's collection as well.

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