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China is a beautiful country with a long history. Over time, the people who have lived there havedeveloped their own set of customs, manners and etiquette that many people find different, not onlyfrom their own country, but also from other East Asian countries. The last thing that anyone wants to dowhen visiting a new country is offend someone unintentionally. As such, here are 10 Chinese customs

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Here are two tikets for you.You can see the competitions at the best seat.Also,if you are a couple ,these tikets are you best choise!You can enjoy the competing in China's National Stadium,which is the main stadium of the 29th Olympiad.The most enthusisasim competitions are athetics in the final 100-race and 400-race!

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Please visit http://tour-beijing.blogspot.com we have a lot of travel information and olympic beijing news there.

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Desire and fate linked to a more complex drama of life. Also from the desire not to muscle wounds, the fable general mantis catching mantises disturbing fate is everyone's abyss. Have the abyss, there is hope, misery and struggle. In this sense, which produced the films of Zhang Yimou's latest system for the city to do with a huge gold A always struggling to become more skin on the men and women

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No matter where you are in China, there is a ski resort close by. Whether you are a beginner on the bunny slopes, or an ex-Olympian reliving your glory days we have slopes that will provide the challage you want. Non-skiers will find plenty to explore in exotic and exciting China. The Chinese shi slopes are a perfect place to spend your winter or a weekend.

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For these past two years, China has emerged a "Christmas economy," the statement, the Christmas business, mass consumption, mass entertainment mergerChristmas economic industrial chain forming.China's Ministry of Commerce statistics, December retail sales of catering industry is expected to nearly 80 billion yuan-time monthly high.Christmas and New Year which is the most important factor.Many

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"His mother asked chicken farm cattle Mom, why I was born calf, leaving death,Health giggle tell you finished yet? Chicken mother said,because eggs (Christmas) happy! "in the West Christmas approaching,This is a Chinese-style humor with the SMS widely circulated among the people.This was known as the "Christmas Carol" in the evening,Many cities in China and other parts of the world are young

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From December 24 to January 6 next year as the Christmas festival.During the holiday season, Christians are countries held a grand ceremony.Originally, Christmas is a Christian holiday, because of people's attention, it has become a national festival.Western countries is the most magnificent festival of 2001, and New Year par, similar to China's Spring Festival.Westerners with red, green and

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Shaolin Quan or Shaolin Chuan originated in the Shaolin Temple on Mount Songshan at Dengfeng in Henan Province. It was named after the temple. The founder of the Shaolin Quan was said to be an Indian monk, Bodhi-dharma. The proposition, though very influential, was proved to be false, for there was a monk named BodhHiharma but he knew nothing at all about Chinese Chuan. In fact, Shaolin Quan was

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Silk Road China's vast western region is accessible to travelers along the classic Silk Road, the most important connection between the East and West. Goods traded along the route were mainly silk products and the name Silk Road. At that time, only China grew mulberry, raised silkworms to make silk products. In 133BC, Emperor Wudi of the Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD) ordered to invade

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Beijing's metro system will stretch to 561 kilometres by 2020, replacing London's Underground as the longest subway system in the world, according to a recently completed construction plan for the capital city's public transportation offerings. According to the plan, the 561 kilometres will be laid out along 19 lines knit together beneath the capital. Unlike metro lines 1 and 2 (the loop

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SHANGHAI, China, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- China UnionPay (CUP), the only national bankcard association in China, has awarded AT&T a contract to provide an Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network (IP VPN) integrating CUP Hong Kong with offices in major cities in Europe, North America and across the Asia Pacific region.China UnionPay chose AT&T as its networking services provider during this

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Sea bars details Reapproaching Saying Good Sanlitun Bar Street and the sensual extravagance, the Transitional ShiChaHai lose momentum in the last. But up to the bar or more scattered sea after a fire spread to the sea before, the more and more people to go. Some say that the Transitional ShiChaHai truly touching "details. Marketplace happy with the fragrance of the wine end, the ancient

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At the airport, along the highway, in the bustling Xidan commercial district, Wangfujing walking the streets in the surging crowd. A huge picture of the African landscape painting, as late autumn, the city bright spot. This is the ancient capital of the Orient, with great enthusiasm, to meet the upcoming summit meeting of the Sino-African Cooperation Forum in Beijing. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　To create

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The Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation adopted a declaration in Beijing on Sunday, proclaiming the establishment of a new type of strategic partnership between China and Africa.The strategic partnership features "political equality and mutual trust, economic win-win cooperation and cultural exchanges, " said the declaration, which was adopted by leaders of China and 48

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BEIJING - The Sino-African cooperation forum will hold its summit and ministerial conference in Beijing between Nov. 3-5 with the theme "Friendship, peace, cooperation and development."During the opportune meeting, Chinese and African leaders are expected to review the past 50-year friendly cooperation, and the achievements made since the setting up of the Sino-African cooperation forum. The two

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BEIJING - Heads of state or government leaders from more than 40 African countries have confirmed their attendance at the upcoming Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).Zhai Jun, China's assistant foreign minister, said at a press conference on Thursday that 1,700 delegates will attend the summit, scheduled for November 3-5.Representatives from more than 20 organizations

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The city starting from October 6 dramatic turning point in the night, more rain and temperatures fell. According to meteorological observations, the city following on the 6th evening rain, the city's rainfall again on the 8th. 3-5 mm of rainfall in most areas, the highest daytime temperature in 8 to 20 ° C below. on the 8th of which the most cool and the observatory southeast of the maximum

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Surviving pieces of old Peking are sprinkled across the capital like little ancient islands amidst a rising tide of urban modernity. These precious parts of the past, the alleyway environment and its way of life still abound, but at increasingly scattered locations, forming a hutong archipelago in the forgotten city.October is widely regarded as the best time of year here with a comfortable

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"Interracial couples have the most beautiful babies.” As conventional wisdom, this may not be entirely true, but stars like Michele Reis, Christy Cheung, and Takeshi Kaneshiro – known as hunxue in Chinese – make a convincing case.What about Daniel Wu? In a recent issue of Sanlian Life Week, Meng Jing pointed to a mixed Chinese-Western heritage in an attempt to explain Wu’s failure to graduate

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14 Dongdaqiao Lu, 200 meters north of the Guiyou Shopping Center, Chaoyang District (6501 8811)Xiushui is gradually turning itself into a brand. Just one year after the opening of the five-floor Xiushui building, here comes its sister, Xiushui 2. But this new market is not simply another hub for endless copies of world-renowned labels. Though you can still spot some “designer” items, most of the

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People who visit China are curious about where to go shopping.As many shops referred in tour guide books, there are some very famous business streets full of all kinds of tourist shops, and others are like silk market and yaxiu market.What I am going to tell you will be more than that:Where to go shopping depends on what kind of stuffs you would like to buy?we can simply divide into 3 categries:1

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China is a rapidly rising global economic power. Overall growth has averaged a robust 7% to 8% for more than a decade, with some markets expanding much more rapidly:1. China's auto market exploded in 2003, passenger car sales jumping 82% year-over-year. Yet China's auto industry is still in early stages with strong growth projected for years ahead.2. China is the world's largest

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Work and Rest The working week in China is from Monday through Friday. Most people do not work on Saturdays and Sundays. But people working in shops, super market, this kind of service field still work. So don't worry you can't go shoppinig on Saturday and Sunday. Chinese Currency Chinese currency is

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Beijing 2008 Olympic coins (1) "29th Olympiad commemorative coins" by the People's Bank of China in September 20, 2006 To a global issue. This Olympic commemorative coins issued by the 29th ordinary commemorative coins and precious metal commemorative coins, including two varieties. Ordinary commemorative coins (1) a set of two pieces; Precious metal commemorative coins (1) a set of

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Chinese painting is famous in the world, it has a very long history Chinese painting is an art. The painting is done using a brush on paper or silk, often with black ink alone. It is a monochromatic work of art derived, perhaps, from calligraphy. A Chinese painting is a distinctive object based on centuries-old traditions common to many things in China.

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Kunlun Hotel Jinjiang Group Management from the Kunlun Hotel located in the beautiful scenery of Liangmahe water, adjacent to the embassy district and diplomatic apartments, a large number of offices around the periphery; Airport Expressway in close proximity, drove from the hotel to the Beijing International Airport need only 25 minutes, it only takes 20 minutes to the center, the most

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Palace Hotel Beijing is located in bustling downtown areas, the 14-storey level, a total of 530 rooms between sets, signaling a total area of 29 square meters. Station 5-minute car ride from the hotel from the airport, 40-minute ride around the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square and other tourist attractions, Wangfujing pedestrian street near the hotel. Appearance Hall Rooms 1987

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Beijing painted teapots, snuff bottles, glassware used as raw materials in general, the luxury used jade, crystal, agate, jade made. Production, raw materials, manufactured or first small-bottle statue, using yarn mill shaken in a jar, wall smooth and milky white, and then use very delicate bamboo stick made of the Application List slim first brush, stretching inside snuff bottles, drawings or

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16 km west of Datong Yungang Grottoes located in the foothills of the Week weapons, weapon states to the north of Sichuan. Dug caves and mountains, things ended one kilometer. The existing 45 major caves, including more than 1,100 small niches, more than 51,000 big and small to show respect, it is one of the largest Grottoes, as well as the world-renowned art treasure trove. In 1961 the State

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I visited Yungang Grottoes this Golden holiday, Grottoes locate in Datong in Shanxi Province. Datong is a coal-producing city, but on this piece of land, there is the artistic treasure house -- Yungang Grottoes. I am so proud of !Last time I came here I was still a little child, what in my memory are many statues with gray color, while this time after so long years later, I found it so beautiful,

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put one hand on top of the foot and the other under the sole, then stroke smoothly from your toes to your ankles. Glide your hands back to your toes and repeat. Support your foot with one hand and work on each toe individually. Squeeze it firmly, and gently stretch each toe with a gentle pull.With one thumb on top of the other, do a line of firm pressures down the center of the sole and lines

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The art of drinking and serving tea plays a major cultural role in China. It inspires poetry and songs. Mutual love of tea cements lifelong friendships. For centuries, the ritual of preparing and serving tea has held a special place in the hearts and minds of Chinese aristocracy, court officials, intellectuals and poets. The Chinese tea ceremony emphasizes the tea, rather than the ceremony --

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Beijing imperial food from the Ming and pre- Ming dynasties has mostly disappeared by today. What has been preserved is the Qing Dynasty imperial cuisine because its cooks passed down their knowledge and skills, and because the palace kept dietetic records.General Feng Yuxiang (1882 - 1948) drove Puyi (1906 - 1967), the last Qing emperor, out of the Forbidden City in 1924 and disbanded the

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The hotpot is quite popular in Beijing ,especially in cold winter ,the Mongolian hotpot is mainly made with mutton and beef,but now apart from lamb and veal ,chicken,fish or prawn ,in fact ,everything can be used in the pot,and there are also some vegetables,bean-noodles,mushrooms,Chinese cabbages and bean-curd together with the hotpot, ou put them in to the boiling water in the hotpot by youself

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Beijing Roast duck is thought to be one of the most delicious dishes all over the world; most visitors coming to Beijing will never forget to have a try. The two famous restaurants that serve Beijing Roast Duck are Bianyifang Roast Duck Restaurant and Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant When roasted and dried, the duck will look brilliantly dark red, shining with oil and with crisp skin and

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Hutong Evening:Hutong, Dinner, Bar Street(Private vehicle and guide).US$58/p.p(Based on 2 Persons)Famous Peking Duck Banquet & Chinese Kungfu Show (Private vehicle and guide).US$82/p.p(Based on 2 Persons)

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1. Peking OperaShow starts at 19:30 daily Price : RMB 150 or US$ 18/per person 2 . Chinese AcrobaticsShow starts at 19:15 dailyPrice : RMB 230 or US$21/per person 3. Beijing Night Show Show starts at 19:30 daily Price : RMB 280 or US$34/per person 4. Kungfu showShow starts at 19:15 dailyPrice: RMB 295 or US$36/per person"Beijing night show" dinner theatre holds 500 people at the same time.

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1.Tour to the Great Wall and Ming Tombs.(1-2 pax) RMB 1,100 or US$ 135(3-5 pax) RMB 600 or US$75/per person2.Tour to the Forbidden City.Temple of Heaven and summer palace.(1-2 pax) RMB 1,100 or US$135(3-5 pax) RMB 600 or US$75/per person4.The Great Wall of Jinshanling and Simatai.Hiking Tour (Start from the Great Wall at Jinshanling to Simatai.)(1-2 pax) RMB 1200 or US$ 145(3-5 pax) RMB 820 or US

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1 Traveler: USD 50 2-5 Travelers: USD 30 Per person 6-9 Travelers: USD 20 Per Person Over Travelers: USD 10 Per person Note：9-hour service from 8:30am to 5:30

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Private car：USD 80 Per car( from 8:00am to 5:00pm) van：USD 110 Per Van( from 8:00am to 5:00pm)

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Half day within Beijing City (4 hours) Ratesprivate car：USD 60 Per car ( from 8:00am to 12:00am) van ：USD 80 Per Van( from 8:00am to 12:00am)

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We provide private cars for your party of 1-2 persons.$30/car We provide deluxe van for your party of 3-6 persons.$50/vanThe driver will wait for you at the gate with your name board, he can give you a hand if you have heavy pieces of luggage and offer you a good transfer.If you need our English speaking guide service, please tell us in advance and pay extra USD 15 per car/van. Have a nice trip

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Q: I really want to go to Beijing to watch the games! Where can I get the tickets?A: The Beijing Olympic Games schedule is from Aug. 8 to 24, 2008 and tickets will be available from the beginning of 2007. Part of the ticket allocation is to be reserved for competitors' families, with most of them sold in China. However, it is still unclear as to the exact methods of buying these tickets. People

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Situated in the center of Beijing, Beihai (North Sea) is one of the most popular parks in the city of Beijing. It covers a total area of over 68 hectares, more than half of it is taken up by the lake.Early in the 10th century, the Liao Dynasty built a secondary imperial residence here, called Yaoyu or Jade Islet. When the Jin took over, they renamed the capital Zhongdu, meaning Central Capital,

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Yonghegong is a famous lamasery located in the northeastern part of the old city of Beijing. It was a palatial residence built in 1694 by Qing Emperor Kangxi for his fourth son, Prince Yongzheng who later succeeded to the throne. This magnificent temple consists of five main buildings lying on the north-south axis, with annex halls standing on both sides. The temple is listed by the Chinese

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The Ming Tombs, consisting of 13 emperor tombs of the Ming Dynasty, is situated in the southern foothills of Yianshou Mountain northwest of Beijing. Two of the 13, Changling and Dingling, are excavated and open to the public.Approach to the Ming Tombs is a seven kilometers stone-paved road, beginning with a very impressive archway of carved white marble erected in 1540, followed by giant-size

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Tiantan Park is an icon of such enduring value that it shorthands the entire city. The park's classic Ming architecture gives it heaps of symbolic value and the name has been used to brand products from tiger balm to plumbing fixtures, as well as decorating a plethora of tourist literature. It's set in a 267-hectare (660-acre) park, with four gates at the cardinal points, and walls to the north

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It was designed eight centuries ago as a hot-season getaway for the royal and twice suffered extensively at the hands of Western troops but it retains its considerable beauty today.Situated 20km northwest of Beijing, in the cool hills that rise from the plain on which the city humidly sits in the summer, Yiheyuan also witnessed extravagant celebrations that kept the pampered elite from boredom.

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Despite the common assumption, the Great Wall can not be seen from the moon; it can, however, be viewed from astronauts in passing orbiters. It was also not built all at one, ti was built from the 5th to 16th centuries to be completed as a barrier against nomadic invaders from the north. The wall's origins date back at least to the 5th century b.c., when the rival kingdoms of the Warring States

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With adjacent Tian'anmen Square, this has been Beijing's centerpiece attraction since more than 200,000 laborers built it for the third Ming Dynasty emperor Yongle in the early 1400s. 24 emperors and empresses of the Ming ans Qing (Manzu) dynasties made this their home and held court here across a span of 5 centures.The 74-hectare (183 acre) complex is best known as the Forbidden City, denoting

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Located in the right center of Beijing, the capital of P.R.China, Tiananmen Square occupies an area of 49 hectares (122 acres), big enough to hold half a million people. As one of the largest city squares in the world, many annual and special celebrations and assemblies are held here. Parades take place here on important days, such as the rallies on May 1, International Labor Day and Oct 1,

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Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China, is the nation's political and cultural center. Some 690,000 years ago, Peking Man lived at Zhoukoudian, 48 kilometers southwest of Beijing. A small town appeared on the present site of southwestern Beijing in 1045 B. C. It was named Ji and then changed to Yan. At the beginning of the 10th century, it was the second capital of the Liao

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A visit to Hutong by pedicab A hutong is an ancient city alley or lane typical in Beijing. Existed as early as hundreds of years ago, narrow lanes, or hutongs were common in ancient Beijing. In the past, several thousand lanes, alleys and quadrangles(siheyuan), formed residential areas for ordinary people living in the capital. Today, as the city develops into an international metropolis, its

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Freshwater Pearls are a sweet, smaller, and often more irregularly shaped type of pearl that can be grown in a number of different species of freshwater mussels.A Freshwater pearl is produced when twenty or more tiny tissue grafts are implanted into the thick mantle of a living mussel. Depending on the species, different results will be produced. These outcomes can range from odd,

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The fabric that makes its own statement. Say "silk" to someone and what do they visualize? No other fabric generates quite the same reaction. For centuries silk has had a reputation as a luxurious and sensuous fabric, one associated with wealth and success. Silk is one of the oldest textile fibers known to man. It has been used by the Chinese since the 27th century BC. Silk is mentioned by

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Cloisonné wares are the outstanding handicrafts in China. The production processes of cloisonné wares are painstaking and complicated. Cloisonné is an enamel ware, in which the colors of the design are kept apart by thin metal strips. Major work processes include: making the red-copper roughcast, forming patterns on the roughcast with thin copper strips, filling patterns with enamel of different

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Many countries have jade ware culture, but none of them has as long a history as China has. China's jade ware culture has undergone a long process of development from the New Stone Age 10,000 years ago to the present. Jade in China is varied and can be divided into two categories: hard and soft. Good materials provide strong basics for jade ware carving, but the value of a jade object depends on

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Olympic Green is where 50% of the competition venues will be found in 2008, and is located at the north end of the central axis of Beijing City. A forest park, a central area including competition venues, Olympic Village, the Main Press Center (MPC), and the International Broadcasting Center (IBC) and so on for Olympic Games can be found at Olympic Green. There will be several subway stations to

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In 2008, Beijing is going to hold the Olympic Games, which the focus of the world is going to be on Beijing soon. Having the right of holding such international event, Beijing moves one more step forwards on its history of being international metropolitan. A slogan, “New Beijing. Great Olympics”, can be seen everywhere in the city from subway stations to shirts people wear. When the Olympic Games

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