True Colours Event 16th - 26th April (2)

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EDEN ‘True Colours’ collection launch

Tuesday 16th to Friday 26th April 2013

الدعوة بالعربي بعد الإنجليزي
 

Opened by our Guest of Honour

Lady Jenkins

wife of British Ambassador

1st Floor, Olaya St and Pr. Mohammed Bin

Abdulaziz Rd (Tahliya St) intersection, Riyadh

Opening night 6pm-10pm

Daily 10am-10pm

Fridays 4pm-10pm

Average Jewellery Price 200SR - 600SR

Tuesday 16th: Opening night 
with Lady Jenkins

Daily tour of over 150 kinds of unqiue gemstones (Free)

Daily stone presentation @ 8pm (Free)

Thursday 18th: Sketching class @ 1:30pm 
by American art professor (80SR)

Sunday 21st: Styling workshop @ 8pm 
by Italian stylist Sabina Metta (Free)

Monday 22nd: Calligraphy workshop @ 8pm 
by Zafran Iqbal, from the British Council (Free)

0543768585, info@edenscorner.com, www.edenscorner.com, find ‘edenscorner’ on facebook, pinterest, instagram, twitter

EDEN: Concept art jewellery derived from nature. Over 150 kinds of Unique Gemstones, Organic Gems, Dazzling Opals, Out-of-this-world Meteorite and Tektite, Rare Fossils, Real Leaves in gold and Real Butterfly wings a charity to help protect the species
 
 

 إطلاق مجموعة

 “ True Colours “ 
 الثلاثاء 16 حتى الجمعة 26 , أبريل 2012

على شرف     السيدة جينيكيس

حرم سفير المملكة المتحدة لدى المملكة العربية السعودية

ليلة الافتتاح 6 مساءً -10 مساءً , كلَّ يوم 10 صباحًا

إلى 10 مساءً , الجمعة 4 مساءً – 10 مساءً , للعوائل

مقهى أريج الفني , مجمع سنتريا , الطابق الأول

معدل الأسعار من 200 ريال سعودي , حتى 600 ريال سعودي

الثلاثاء 16 , أبريل : ليلة الافتتاح مع السيدة جينيكيس

الخميس 18 , أبريل :  جلسة رسم عند الواحدة والنصف مساءً بواسطة أستاذ الفن الأمريكي

الأحد 21 , أبريل : ورشة عمل للتصميم عند الثامنة مساءً بواسطة المصممة الإيطالية سابينا ميتا

الإثنين 22 , أبريل : ورشة عمل و محاضرة عن الخط العربي و تاريخه

يوميًا جولة على أكثر من 150 نوع من الأحجار الكريمة  مع عرض عن تصاميم الأحجار 8 مساءً

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P.O. Box 22422
Riyadh
Riyadh, Riyadh 11495

True Colours Event 16th - 26th April

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EDEN ‘True Colours’ collection launch

Tuesday 16th to Friday 26th April 2013

الدعوة بالعربي بعد الإنجليزي
 

Opened by our Guest of Honour

Lady Jenkins

wife of British Ambassador

1st Floor, Olaya St and Pr. Mohammed Bin

Abdulaziz Rd (Tahliya St) intersection, Riyadh

Opening night 6pm-10pm

Daily 10am-10pm

Fridays 4pm-10pm

Average Jewellery Price 200SR - 600SR

Tuesday 16th: Opening night 
with Lady Jenkins

Daily tour of over 150 kinds of unqiue gemstones (Free)

Daily stone presentation @ 8pm (Free)

Thursday 18th: Sketching class @ 1:30pm 
by American art professor (80SR)

Sunday 21st: Styling workshop @ 8pm 
by Italian stylist Sabina Metta (Free)

Monday 22nd: Calligraphy workshop @ 8pm 
by Zafran Iqbal, from the British Council (Free)

0543768585, info@edenscorner.com, www.edenscorner.com, find ‘edenscorner’ on facebook, pinterest, instagram, twitter

EDEN: Concept art jewellery derived from nature. Over 150 kinds of Unique Gemstones, Organic Gems, Dazzling Opals, Out-of-this-world Meteorite and Tektite, Rare Fossils, Real Leaves in gold and Real Butterfly wings a charity to help protect the species
 
 

 إطلاق مجموعة

 “ True Colours “ 
 الثلاثاء 16 حتى الجمعة 26 , أبريل 2012

على شرف     السيدة جينيكيس

حرم سفير المملكة المتحدة لدى المملكة العربية السعودية

ليلة الافتتاح 6 مساءً -10 مساءً , كلَّ يوم 10 صباحًا

إلى 10 مساءً , الجمعة 4 مساءً – 10 مساءً , للعوائل

مقهى أريج الفني , مجمع سنتريا , الطابق الأول

معدل الأسعار من 200 ريال سعودي , حتى 600 ريال سعودي

الثلاثاء 16 , أبريل : ليلة الافتتاح مع السيدة جينيكيس

الخميس 18 , أبريل :  جلسة رسم عند الواحدة والنصف مساءً بواسطة أستاذ الفن الأمريكي

الأحد 21 , أبريل : ورشة عمل للتصميم عند الثامنة مساءً بواسطة المصممة الإيطالية سابينا ميتا

الإثنين 22 , أبريل : ورشة عمل و محاضرة عن الخط العربي و تاريخه

يوميًا جولة على أكثر من 150 نوع من الأحجار الكريمة  مع عرض عن تصاميم الأحجار 8 مساءً

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Eden by Ranyah Seraj
P.O. Box 22422
Riyadh
Riyadh, Riyadh 11495

20th Nov: Eden & Spencer Tart & Co

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Join us for a one-time oppurtunity to meet the famous British artist Spencer Tart in Riyadh (watercolours of the middle east i.e. old jeddah etc...) & view Eden's Winter Collection.

Also at this event Saudi Arts and Crafts (quality, authentic items from Saudi proper that reflect the country's heritage, culture and creative talent) and Saudi Kitch (Hand-blown glassware, bobbles etc... & monogrammed towel sets) and Haya Tours offering unique tours around saudi arabia

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Eden @ Areej Art Cafe, Centria Mall

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you and your family are invited to   an evening with Ranyah Seraj, Eden’s designer   at Areej Art Cafe, 1st Floor Centria Mall, from 8th to 9th Nov. For families. Thursday 8th Nov 10am - 10pm, Friday 9th Nov 4pm - 10pm. 1st floor Centria Mall, Olaya St and Pr. Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Rd (Tahliya St) intersection. Download MAP here  + Twitter | + Facebook | + Pinterest | + Linkedin | Preview | forward to a friend  Golden chunks of beauty! Pyrite - 'Fools Gold' 100 million years to grow, so don't wait, get yours now! Stone of Love Larimar only from Dominican Republic, a.k.a the Altantis Stone the old and the new Antique italian carved rose coral in 5 twist band style

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tonight: gemstone talk at 7pm  you and your family are invited to   an evening with Ranyah Seraj, Eden’s designer   at Areej Art Cafe, 1st Floor Centria Mall, from 6th to 9th Nov. For families. Starts Tuesday 6th Nov 6pm - 10pm; Wednesday 7th & Thursday 8th Nov 10am - 10pm, Friday 9th Nov 4pm - 10pm. 1st floor Centria Mall, Olaya St and Pr. Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Rd (Tahliya St) intersection. Download MAP here  + Twitter | + Facebook | + Pinterest | + Linkedin | Preview | forward to a friend  7ct Emerald with 2500 Year Old Silk Trade Beads 7ct Emerald from Zambia, with Etched 2500 year old Carnelian beads from Indus Valley, in 22ct Gold Real Leaves - Gold Plated the beauty of nature! Real Leaves preserved in 18ct Gold Hand Polished Amber with Orange Coral spoil yourself! Hand Polished Amber with Orange Coral and 18ct Gold

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you are invited to   an evening with Eden’s designer   Ranyah Seraj   gemstone talk at 7pm on first day   at Areej Art Cafe, Centria Mall, from 6th to 9th Nov. For families. Starts Tuesday 6th Nov 6pm - 10pm; Wednesday 7th & Thursday 8th Nov -10am to 10pm, Friday 9th Nov 4pm -10pm. 1st floor Centria Mall, Olaya St and Pr. Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Rd (Tahliya St) intersection. Click Map below to download it.  + Twitter | + Facebook | + Pinterest | + Linkedin | Preview | forward to a friend  Islamic Geometry Leather Belt Islamic Geometry Leather Belt  Royal Blue Lapiz Lazuli with Pyrite inclusions. Lapis is known to be the first blue pigment for paint.  Also, Cleopatra used powdered lapis for make-up. Ayat Collection - Now in Gold Ayat Collection - Now in Gold Fabulous arabic calligraphy from the Qur’an by Eden The Snake Collection The Snake Collection aren't they beautiful!

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Lumiere Event 1st August

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Designer Ranyah Seraj invites you to view it tonight, at Lumiere Ladies Centre, the 1st August 10pm to 1am, feel free to drop in. Ladies Only. Phone Ranyah on 0543768585 or contact Lumiere: 01-216-9030, 01-216-9080 www.LumiereCenter.com Lumiere on Facebook Lumiere Ramadan Opening Hours: 9pm to 2am Location: Olaya Main Street next to Kingdom tower Picture Info: Snake Ring collection, 7 in the collection, 1 - Hand polished australian boulder opal snake ring, 2 - Hand polished australian boulder opal+emerald snake ring, 3 - Hand polished australian boulder opal+diamond snake ring, 4 - Moonstone+moldavite snake ring, 5 - Moonstone+ruby snake ring - SOLD, 6 - Garnet+sri lankan sapphire snake ring, 7 - Moldavite+pearl snake ring - SOLD Ramadan Kareem! Further Collection Preview + Private View Invitation Designer Ranyah Seraj invites you to view it, at Lumiere Ladies Centre, Tonight  the 1st August 10pm to 1am feel free to drop in. Ladies Only.   and to a private view, Thursday 2nd - Tuesday 8th Aug, 8pm - 12am,  at our Villa, Please RSVP, 0543768585 Photo Info: Collection Contains 47 Pieces, 3 - Hand polished australian boulder opal+diamond snake ring, 8 - Sri Lankan sapphire fire carved ring, 10 - Diamond cloud carved ring, 28 - Hand polished australian opal+diamond spiral leaf jali ring notice 'mokume' leaves and detail on back, 30 - Hand polished australian boulder opal+ruby 5 band flower ring Further Collection Preview + Private View Invitation Designer Ranyah Seraj invites you to view it, at Lumiere Ladies Centre, Tonight  the 1st August 10pm to 1am feel free to drop in. Ladies Only.   and to a private view, Thursday 2nd - Tuesday 8th Aug, 8pm - 12am,  at our Villa, Please RSVP, 0543768585 Photo Info: Collection Contains 47 Pieces, 2 - Hand polished australian boulder opal+emerald snake ring, 11 - Garnet fire carved ring, 15 - Emerald vine carved ring, 16 - Rose coral flower+cloud carved ring, 17 - Hand polished australian boulder opal wood effect carved ring, 27 - Sapphire+coral spiral leaf jali ring, 28 - Hand polished australian opal+diamond spiral leaf jali ring notice 'mokume' leaves and detail on back, 29 - Rose coral 5 band flower ring Map to Private Viewing Location Ramadan Kareem!

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Eden Ramadan Event - 2nd Chance Private View

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Designer Ranayah Seraj invites you to a private view of the new collection for Ramadan Tue 31st July - Fri 3rd Aug, 8pm - 12am, at our Villa, Please RSVP, 0543768585 Ramadan Kareem!

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Eden Ramadan Event

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Contact us for an appointment.

Phone +966543768585 or +966542988187 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . RSVP Only!

Arab News - Eden Natural Jewellery Article July 2012

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Wednesday 11 July 2012

The need to live a greener and more sustainable life is becoming apparent for a growing number of people, and as a consequence, the market in Saudi Arabia is opening up for consumers who care about their impact on the environment and are willing to make a difference. Now, shoppers even have the opportunity to buy “green” and ethical jewelry, as Eden, the first and only eco-friendly natural jewelry company in Saudi Arabia, opened its virtual doors on the World Wide Web recently.

The woman behind this all is Ranyah Seraj, a Saudi artist and designer who founded Eden with her husband Stephen Elliott in 2007 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. “A friend of mine, who is a miner, introduced me to the gemstones, which I started to collect,” said Ranyah, who came to the UK to study design, fashion and textiles, and production design for film — first at Brighton University and then at Edinburgh College of Art.

Not happy with her job at that time and inspired by the world of gemstones, Ranyah decided to combine her passion for natural stones with her profession as a designer — hence, Eden, a series of ethical and sustainable concept art jewelry pieces derived from nature, was born. It includes rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and cuffing made of gemstones, meteorites, tektite and fossils, among others.

“In Scotland, green practices, renewable energy and recycling are part of everyday life. Organic and ethical products are also widely available. In Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, people still need to be educated about these practices. That’s why my husband and I in 2010 decided to bring our company to the Kingdom.” Their mission is to enlighten and educate. “We show our customers how beautiful God’s creations are. Our planet is incredible. It should be respected and appreciated,” Ranyah commented, adding that people usually don’t associate being green with high-end products, but “you can be good and gorgeous!”

To make sure only ethical and sustainable materials are used for their jewels, Ranyah and her husband personally go to the miners. These “ethical miners,” as she calls them, only take small amounts of the best quality stones and leave no traces behind of their activity. “They will mine only what they can carry of the precious stones, in contrast to the thousands of tons some nations take away. The miners we work with make sure their work does not harm the local environment,” Ranyah said.

Besides being sustainably sourced, the materials Ranyah and her husband use in their designs are also fair trade, which means they ensure the locals get a fair price for the stones they excavate. “This way, we keep their trade alive and thriving,” said Ranyah, explaining that the main aim of fair trade is poverty alleviation.

At the same time, by going directly to the miners and cutting out the middleman Eden keeps its prices affordable. According to Ranyah, this is one of the things that make them unique. “The average price of our jewelry is SR400 to SR600. What makes Eden artifacts also special is that they are all Saudi designed, and the jewelry is different and personal. “Our style is simple, funky and elegant. We attract confident women who are determined and know themselves. They wear our jewelry for themselves, not for others,” confirmed Ranyah.

Eden does not limit its collections to gemstones. Their Pacific Series, for instance, consists of shells and pearls obtained from farms so as not to dwindle the species, whereas their Eternal Wing collection has real butterfly jewelry to help protect the butterfly population from extinction. “On the rarer side, our Ancient Earth Series consists of real fossils up to 500 million years old and 15 million-year-old meteorite,” Ranyah added.

For the time being, Eden jewelry is only available online. Groups can request a private view at the designer’s home, and she organizes jewelry parties at people’s homes or in compounds. In the near future, however, Ranyah and her husband are hoping to open a boutique in Riyadh. “The whole project is an adventure for me. I realize that the trade in precious stones is thousands of years old. Cleopatra used to apply lapis lazuli on her eyes as eye shadow,” narrated Ranyah. It also takes time to master the craft. “As a designer, I am still learning. I regularly take courses or learn from old craftsmen. Their families often have been in the profession for generations. There are also hundreds of books out there I haven’t read yet.”

As long as she can continue designing exciting lines of creative jewelry and educate people on the importance of sustainable living, Eden jewelry seems here to stay.

Eden can be bought on www.sadashop.com, the first online boutique based in Saudi Arabia.

For a sneak preview on some of their pieces and to join their monthly newsletter, go to www.edenscorner.com.

Eden June Newsletter

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See some of our collection at Sadashop.com

or take a sneak preview of some pieces while our website is under construction

Edens Ma'a Salama Open House, come and get your gifts before leaving Saudi for the Summer    From 2nd to 15th June:- 4pm to 10pm - Please RSVP 0543768585 - 0542988187 - www.edenscorner.com -  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. EDEN: A series of concept art jewellery pieces derived from nature. Encasing Unique Gemstones, Meteorite, Rare Fossils, Real Shell, Leaves and Butterfly wings. The jewellery is designed in Saudi and handmade in specialised workshops all over the world. Directions A) Starting at Sahara Mall ‘Point A’ on the map, face South along King Abdul-Aziz Rd, before King Abdullah Highway Intersection.  1) Continue South past the Intersection, along King Abdul-Aziz Rd. 2) Change lanes to the left-most lane in order to U-turn North. Careful of the road-works. 3) U-turn North and continue along King Abdul-Aziz Rd toward King Abdullah Highway Intersection. 4) Change lanes to the right-most lane. Turn Right onto King Abdullah Highway. 5) Continue East along King Abdullah Highway and take the (4th) forth right on the corner of Hoss Furniture Shop. (Prince Abdullah Ibn Faisal Ibn Abdulaziz Rd). 6) Continue straight along until you reach the White Mosque with one minaret, indicated with a star on the map. 7) Turn Left after the mosque and Left again on to Ash Shaqiq Rd, you should now be facing the empty piece of land for football practice on your right. 8) Second house on left, number 19, opposite the goal posts. Point B on Map.   Open House Directions Click the map to enlarge or print, view it here or download the map here. Star Stone - Citrine Gemini - 21/05 to 21/06 Stone of Gemini and Virgo, citrine symbolizes individuality and confidence. It brings renewed determination. Physically, citrine can aid digestion, increase visual ability, and to balance the thyroid. It is beneficial to the endocrine and digestive system - cleansing, purifying and eliminating poisons that have built up. Citrine has the power to calm and soothe distressed conditions. It reduces ulcer flare-ups and is good for detoxifying the body. Other Gemini alternatives:  Aquamarine, Rock Crystal, Chysocolla, Topaz, Turquoise, Chalcedony (Agate, Jasper, Onyx, Tigers Eye) Buy now at Sadashop.com or contact us Competition Winner Congratulations Nor'adila Hepburn for completing the green survey and winning this beautiful Real 'Ulysses' butterfly pendant in our ‘Green Planet’ event prize draw For your chance to win each month sign up to our newsletter on our home page. Look out for... 4th June - 7:30pm: Art and Design Society - Riyadh  Don't miss their last event before the summer. A chance to meet some great artists living in Riyadh with different cultural backgrounds and artistic styles. Also food tasting from around the world. Book early, spaces are limited and offered on a first come first serve. To register email your full name to artdesignsocietyksa@gmail.com Please note this is a women only event. Art/Drama Summer Camp... at My Little School taught by Eden designer and teacher - Ranyah Seraj themes 'Under the Sea' and 'Pirates and Mermaids' 2 week slots starting June 16th See full advert here, download or print ithere. Are you hosting or know of any 'creative' related events or activities, that should be on our newsletter? If so , Please email to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   Where to buy Eden? www.sadashop.com edenscorner.com is currently under construction but you can preview some of the pieces there What would you like to read in our monthly nerwsletter send your requests and comments to contact us Feedback What would you like to read in our monthly nerwsletter send your requests and comments to contact us Stone of the month - Moonstone Birthstone for the Month of June Stone of Cancer, Libra and Scorpio Moonstone is considered a protective stone while traveling, especially at night or on the water.  The Moonstone is said to assist with female issues and with childbirth. By unblocking the lymphatic system, it can heal and balance the stomach, pancreas, and pituitary gland. It can reduce swelling and excess body fluid. Placed under the pillow it will allow for a more peaceful sleep, and is often used as a cure for insomnia, and used along with the amethyst. Other June alternatives: Pearl, Chalcedony  Browse now at Sadashop.com orcontact us Last Month.... Everyone that attended our Green Planet event in May really enjoyed the experience of alternative choice. It was great to see so many new faces as well as old friends that really cared about their lifestyle choices and our planet. It felt nice to be part of a community where its members are so diversified, from all over, all ages, with different backgrounds; but all with one common trait, green passion in their hearts. Thanks Common thoughts of being green in Saudi, 1.       Programs should be implemented across Saudi Arabia to enable every item that, could possibly be recycled, to be recycled i.e. glass, plastic, paper, e-scrap etc... 2.       Educate the local population on the benefits of being green and how to do it in your home and that every single person can really make a difference. 3.       Conserve water, food and energy as much as possible. 4.       Stop littering, minimise plastic use and day-to-day waste. 5.       Use modern agriculture methods to reduce water usage. Inspirations Halla Khalid is a fantastic illustrator and writer. Her children’s stories, in Arabic and English, transport you to a soft world full of wonderment and original characters. All her books are amazing and I can’t pick just one of them to talk about so I thought I would introduce you to them all. Check out her website and publishing house at Darjerboa.net and herFacebook Page Green Tip When boiling vegetables use only just enough water to cover the vegetables, otherwise you waste water and you waste energy having to boil the extra water. Also leave the lid on the pot to speed up cooking time and to save more energy. Can you help us find... One of our customers is looking for an organic mattress, is this product available in Saudi? please contact us

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MLS Summer Camp 2012

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High Quality Download or Print Summer School information

Download Updated Course Information

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Eden New Collection for Ramadan featurng Islamic Geometry designs and more.... contact Eden on 0543 76 8585  & Art Drama Summer School - Riyadh, K.S.A Download or print it here Contact the school at 050 626 8660 or the teacher Ranyah Seraj - Eden designer at 0543 76 8585 New Eden Collection for Ramadan Preview it, Mon 23rd to Fri 27th July, 8pm to 12 am at outr villa, please RSVP Contact the Eden on +966543768585 or +966542988187 or  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   Download the map here or view it below Pirate and Mermaid Summer Camp Join Eden Designer - Ranyah Seraj at My Little School's - Pirate and Mermaid Summer Camp. We have two di­fferent programs 'Art & Drama Camp - Ages 5 - 9' and 'Adventure Camp - Ages 1 - 9' that will run in two week sessions all through summer. Latecomers Welcome!   Sessions Dates (During Ramadan 9:30am – 2pm) July 28-08 Aug (2 weeks) (A few slots left, but hurry!)   ART & DRAMA CAMP - (2800SR for 2 weeks + 250 Registration) Each two week section will end with a theater performance attended by the parents. Throughout the two weeks the children will be taught how to combine a mixture of materials and methods to create objects for the final performance. Through art and drama activities, the children will be taught about sea creatures, the ocean and their habitats. The children will also be shown how pollutants affect such habitats and how recycling can help prevent habitats from being destroyed. The children will make all aspects of the final performance including the background, props, masks, story and gifts for the audience.   28th July - 08th Aug: Pirates & Mermaids - Take 2 Children will make and learn about treasure, maps, jewelry, ships, costumes and other stage props. The children will create more new pirate and mermaid props as well as use the existing props developed in the last session, to creat a more enhance ocean feel! Map to Edens Open House Preview Ramadan Collection Ramadan Kareem!

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