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Episode 43- Human Swift

8/2/2018

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  • Episode 43- Human Swift
  • Thursday August 2 , 2018

  • Shout out- Meepers (who is Blacktrillium Melanie) introduced herself in the Ravelry group!
  • Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and I’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!
 
  • Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group! Subscribe to audio on Apple Podcasts and video on YouTube!
 
  • On The Needles:
    • Mama Vertebrae by Kelly van Niekerk in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Rainier colorway. (Unable to find in the shop at the moment but she did have a lot of other national park colorways.)
    • 1 Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Badger Buddy colorway
 
  • Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needles
 
  • Off The Needles:
    • Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Sneaky Snake Colorway
    • Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Mondim Color 201 100% Non Superwash Portuguese wool
 
  • In Time Out:
    • Comfort Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry in Sublime DK by Blacktrillium Fibers- It is leaving time out slowly!



  • Spinning/Weaving:
    • So much spinning for Tour De Fleece! One project on the wheel and three different drop spindles. The new drop spindle from TurtleMade
 
  • In Rehearsal/Performance
    • Nothing at the moment
 
  • Netflix and Knit:
    • Won’t You Be My Neighbor? The Mr. Rogers Documentary
 
  • Book Club:
    • Respect the Spindle by Abby Franquemont  
 
  • Yarny Adventures:
    • Mariner's Stitch 'N' Pitch Tuesday July 31, 2018
 
  • Events:
    • September 5, 2018 I'm teaching a mini class on the history of knitting!
    • Rose City Comic Con September 7-9, 2018

PNW Yarn Crawl The Fall Crawl is September 28-30, 2018
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Episode 42- Fun with Color!

7/19/2018

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  • Episode 42- Fun with Color!
  • Thursday July 19, 2018

  • Shout out- No Shout outs this week
  • Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and I’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!

  • Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group! Subscribe to audio on Apple Podcasts and video on YouTube!

  • On The Needles:
    • Mama Vertebrae by Kelly van Niekerk in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Rainier colorway. (Unable to find in the shop at the moment but she did have a lot of other national park colorways.)
    • 1 Sockhead Slouch Hats by Kelly McClure in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Sneaky Snake Colorway
    • Dotted Rays Shawl by Stephen West in the Marriage Equality Gradient set by Neighborhood Fiber Co. Sorta in time out. Constantly 14ish stitches off.
    • Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Mondim Color 201 100% Non Superwash Portuguese wool


  • Off The Needles:
    • 1 Sockhead Slouch Hats by Kelly McClure in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Lion Heart Colorway. 

  • Spinning/Weaving:
    • So much spinning for Tour De Fleece! One project on the wheel and two different drop spindles.
  • A Review!
    • Kraemer YarnsMauch Chunky Roving
    • 100% US Wool
    • 28 Microns
    • Sold in 1 lb quantities on their website


  • In Rehearsal/Performance
    • Lysistrata closed this past weekend but we have God Of Vengence opening in August! I’ll be doing sound, Box Office and probably some costume help.


  • Netflix and Knit:
    • Ant-man and the Wasp, The Incredibles 2, Professor Marston and the Wonder Women (on Hulu),  and the 1970 Wonder Woman Tv Series.
  • Craftivism:
    • Craftivist Atlanta is hosting a weekly craftivist together. Right now they are making Welcome Blankets. Is this something people in the Northwest would be interested in doing? Rotate between North and South side?
    • “Believe that the personal is political and that every choice and action we make affects not only ouselves and our lives, but the lives of others as well.” -Knitting for Good Page 101

  • Yarny Adventures:
    • Tour de Fleece Kick Off!!! Saturday July 7, 2018 2:30-5 Pioneer Park in Puyallup. Not in the Pavilion.

  • Events:
    • Tour de Fleece July 7-29, 2018

  • Mariner's Stitch 'N' Pitch Tuesday July 31, 2018
PNW Yarn Crawl The Fall Crawl is September 28-30, 2018
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Episode 41- Community

7/2/2018

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  • Episode 41- Community
  • Monday July 2, 2018

  • Shout out- No Shout outs this week
  • Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and we’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!

  • Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group! Subscribe to audio on Apple Podcasts and video on YouTube!

  • On The Needles:
    • Mama Vertebrae by Kelly van Niekerk in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Rainier colorway. (Unable to find in the shop at the moment but she did have a lot of other national park colorways.)
    • 2 Sockhead Slouch Hats by Kelly McClure in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Lion Heart Colorway and the Sneaky Snake Colorway
    • Dotted Rays Shawl by Stephen West in the Marriage Equality Gradient set by Neighborhood Fiber Co. Sorta in time out. Constantly 14ish stitches off.​

  • In Rehearsal/Performance
    • Costumes and sound for a production of Lysistrata with New Muses Theatre Company- Open Now through July 15! Come check it out! Not family friendly!
    • Saw the Color Purple last night at the Paramount


  • Netflix and Knit:
    • How I met Your Mother- Hulu, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Broadway: The American Musical
  • Craftivism:
    • It’s been a rough couple weeks in the US. This segment is to help promote projects and other ways to promote positive and effective change within and outside of the crafting realm.

  • Events:
    • Tour de Fleece Kick Off!!! Saturday July 7, 2018 2:30-5 Pioneer Park in Puyallup. Not in the Pavilion.
    • Tour de Fleece July 7-29, 2018

Mariner's Stitch 'N' Pitch Tuesday July 31, 2018
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Episode 40- A New Chapter

6/11/2018

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  • Monday June 11, 2018

  • Shout out- Lizzie from Toronto, Lin from Tuscaloosa, and Nancy from Maine
  • Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and we’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!

  • Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group!

  • On The Needles:
    • Mama Vertebrae by Kelly van Niekerk in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Rainier colorway. (Unable to find in the shop at the moment but she did have a lot of other national park colorways.)
    • 2 Sockhead Slouch Hats by Kelly McClure in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Lion Heart Colorway and the Sneaky Snake Colorway


  • Off The Needles:
    • Sparkle Raglan Sweater by Krysten Ritter. Kit is no longer available at We Are Knitters
    • Baby Vertebrae by Kelly van Niekerk in Twisted Owl Fiber Studio in the Darkwing Duck colorway




  • In Time Out:
    • The darn collar is wrong!Comfort Fade Cadri by Andrea Mowry in Black Trillium Fibers Sublime DK  starting with Cerise to Peach Blossom to Unicorn Opal to Carnaval



  • Spinning/Weaving:
    • Did some spinning with the preschoolers for Y week. She has also spent some time spinning on the wheel and drop spindle just for her own enjoyment.

  • In Rehearsal/Performance
    • Costumes and sound for the upcoming production of Lysistrata with New Muses Theatre Company


  • Netflix and Knit:
    • Watched all of the MCU, some films have been repeated. Step by Step and Full House on Hulu, in theaters Book Club, Deadpool 2, RBG, Infinity War

  • Book Club:
    • Reading the 1970s run of Ms. Marvel on Marvel Unlimited, and Marvel Comics: The Untold Story by Sean Howe

  • Yarny Adventures:
    • PNW Yarn Crawl, Field Trip to Church Mouse Yarns and Teas on Bainbridge Island, World Wide Knit in Public Day at the Twisted Kilt, and the Vashon Sheep Dog Classic

  • Events:

Mariner's Stitch 'N' Pitch Tuesday July 31, 2018
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Episode 39- You're Wrong!

4/9/2018

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  • Episode 39! You’re Wrong
  • Shout out- Lori from San Jose who Bethany met at Stitches West this year, Lisa from Pittsburgh, and Ravelry User GypseeJones from Moses Lake, Wa.


  • Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and we’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!

  • Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group!

  • On The Needles:
    • Bethany is working on:
      • Almost done with the first sleeve! Comfort Fade Cadri by Andrea Mowry in Black Trillium Fibers Sublime DK  starting with Cerise to Peach Blossom to Unicorn Opal to Carnaval
      • Cast on my “Batman” socks! Standard toe-up socks in a funky rib pattern I don’t know if I like. I will use a Fish Lips Kiss Heel Yarn is It's All About Ewe Yarn in the “Hairy Lemon” color.

  • Anna is working on:
    • Beekeeper's Quilt Hexipuffs in various leftover sock yarn
    • Basic socks in Superwash Merino in “Pockets” colourway from Knitted Wit on US 1’s and a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by the Sox Therapist
    • the “So Faded” pullover by Andrea Mowry in Malabrigo Mechita in “English Rose”, “Lotus”, “Indiecita”, “Poipu”, and “Whale’s Road” got all cast on and working on the first color fade!!


  • In Time Out:
    • Bethany put lots of things in Time Out:
      • Kamryn’s Birthday Present: Frogged!
      • Bad Juju socks: Frogged!
  • Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:
    • Anna - made a couple pot holders and repaired things languishing in her Mending Pile. A pair of jeans and put a new zipper in an old dress.
    • Also made a Galaxy Skirt to wear to the Amanda Palmer concert tomorrow!!


  • Spinning/Weaving:
    • Bethany did some construction paper weaving with her preschoolers for W week.

  • Netflix and Knit:
    • Bethany has been doing the Countdown to Avengers: Infinity War! Watched Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America, The Avengers, Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Guardians of the Galaxy. This weekend will finish phase two with Age of Ulton and Antman
    • Anna watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gilmore Girls, The Court Jester with Danny Kaye and Glynis Johns, and Guardians of the Galaxy 1

  • Events:

  • Marvel Cinematic Universe-A-Long! A countdown to Infinity War! Use #BskpMCUalong
  • March for Science April 14, 2018 Seattle, Washington- Bethany can’t be there now but you should!
  • PNW Yarn Crawl May 3-6, 2018 Bethany and family will be crawling on Sunday the 6th.
  • World Wide Knit in Public Day is June 9, 2018. Watch for us to do something!
Mariner's Stitch 'N' Pitch Tuesday July 31, 2018
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Episode 38- A Super Episode!

3/26/2018

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  • Episode 38! A Super Episode!
  • Sunday March 25, 2018 ​
  • Shout out- Margo from Portland who is doing a mystery production in PDX this summer.
  • Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and we’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!

  • Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group!

  • On The Needles:
    • Bethany is working on:
      • Almost done with the body. Working on fading in the forth color. iComfort Fade Cadri by Andrea Mowry in Black Trillium Fibers Sublime DK  starting with Cerise to Peach Blossom to Unicorn Opal to Carnaval
      • DK weight socks in Bad JuJu from Amanda’s Art Yarn on size Us 3 needles, heel has been turned and am working on the cuff- pretty sure I am going to frog them.
      • The Bigger On The Inside Shawl by Kate Atherly in  Mosiac Moon's "Rose Tyler" colorway for the Time Vortex Lace bit. And Madeline Tosh "Raspberry Cordial" colorwayfor the TARDIS section. The Lace Vortex bit is done and the Tardis section is waiting for Bethany to have brains to look up how to do a bobble.

  • Anna is working on:
    • Beekeeper's Quilt Hexipuffs in various leftover sock yarn (Magpie Fibers “Empty Night and Hell's Bells” Malabrigo Mechita in “Ink”, Miss Babs Killington in “Half Past Midnight”)
    • Basic socks in Superwash Merino in “Pockets” colourway from Knitted Wit on US 1’s and a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by the Sox Therapist
    • Almost On the needles: “So Faded” by Andrea Mowry in Malabrigo Mechita in “English Rose”, “Lotus”, “Indiecita”, “Poipu”, and “Whale’s Road” Just waiting on English Rose to arrive from Jimmy Beans Wool!


  • Off The Needles:
    • ​Anna finished: 2 Hexipuffs!


  • In Time Out:
    • Bethany put lots of things in Time Out:
      • Kamryn’s birthday present. It just doesn’t seem to like what Bethany or the amazing Alter Knit book wants it to be!
  • Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:
    • Anna - Finished her “Georgia O’Keefe” dress (pattern is Sew House Seven for Simplicity Pattern: 8231)

  • In Rehearsal/Performance
    • Bethany- Lots of New Muses productions happening over the summer.
    • Anna-0

  • Netflix and Knit:
    • Bethany has been watching: Blackish- caught up and waiting for more episodes, Restarted Supergirl, watched Thor Ragnarok and the new 2017 Jumanji
    • Anna saw Black Panther, rewatched Coraline, and started watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer

  • Events:
    • ​Marvel Cinematic Universe-A-Long! A countdown to Infinity War! Use #BskpMCUalong
      • Superhero Dreamcatcher Afghan- It looks like the Spider man logo.
      • Superhero Civil War hats! - Colorwork hats that say Team Cap or Team Iron Man
      • Captain America Knit Hoodie- This looks so cool and has been in Bethany’s to knit list for a while.
      • Black Panther Afghan Square
      • Nakia's Infinity Scarf
  • March for Science April 14, 2018 Seattle, Washington- Bethany can’t be there now but you should!
  • PNW Yarn Crawl May 3-6, 2018 Bethany and family will be crawling on Sunday the 6th.
  • World Wide Knit in Public Day is June 9, 2018. Watch for us to do something!
Mariner's Stitch 'N' Pitch Tuesday July 31, 2018
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Episode 37- Producer of Ones Own Life

3/12/2018

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  • Episode 37!
  • March 10, 2018- Producer of Ones Own Life
  • One Minute Real Life Update!
  • Shout out- Jessica in Germany, Sylvia from Wisconsin, Noel from Denver, Colorado, Becca from somewhere unknown.
  •  Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and we’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!

  • Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry group!

  • On The Needles:
    • Bethany is working on:
      • Swatched for the Comfort Fade Cardiby Andrea Mowry in Black Trillium Fibers Sublime DKstarting with Cerise to Peach Blossom to Unicorn Opal to Carnaval
      • DK weight socks in Bad JuJu from Amanda’s Art Yarn on size Us 3 needles, heel has been turned and am working on the cuff.
      • The Bigger on the Inside shawl by Kate Atherly in Mosiac Moon "Rose Tyler" colorway for the Time Vortex Lace bit which is almost done. And Madeline Tosh “Raspberry Sorbet” or something for the TARDIS section.
      • Most of the turned brim for the Resistance Hat- the Mature Version by Krista Nelson in Cascade Heritage in a Red, White, and Blue.
    • Anna is working on:
      • Basic socks in Superwash Merino in “Pockets” colourway from Knitted Wit on US 1’s and will include a Fish Lips Kiss Heel
  • Off The Needles:
    • Bethany Finished:
      • 3 more Knitted Knockers equaling two pairs of knockers that were donated at Stitches West.
      • “Coronation Day” Boxy by Joji Locatelli in Fancy Image Yarn “Winter Jewel” colorway.
      • Wonder Woman Wrap by Carissa Browning using Madeline Tosh.
      • The Space Princess Hat by GENEVIEVE MILLER from the Knits for Nerds book in Red Heart in a Rapunzel Yellow.
    • Anna finished:
      • Aidan’s Cowl in Big Box yarn

  • In Time Out:
    • Bethany put lots of things in Time Out:
      • Her Stitches sock that has turned into the Bigger on the Inside Shawl.
    • Anna-
  • Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:
    • Anna - Started embellishing my Graduation Dress
    • Other dress projects are in the works
 
  • Spinning/Weaving:
    • Bethany- learned how to chain ply at knitting group. She thinks her singles are the reason for her spinning attacking her.
  • Netflix and Knit:
    • Bethany has been watching: Blackish, Restarted Doctor Who with the 9th Doctor on Amazon Prime, lots of the Olympics, and Black Panther.
    • Anna has been watching: Stardust, The Mind of a Chef/Chef’s table on Netflix
    • Planning to go see Black Panther, Maria and the Wishflower (Miyazaki), Coco! Wrinkle in Time

  • Events:
 
  • Recap the-Ravelynics, Madrona, Stitches and Emerald City Comicon!
  • March For Our Lives- Seattle
    • Neighborhood Fiber Co. "Parkland" benefit colorway
  • March For Science April 14, 2018 Seattle, Washington (The date has changed since we recorded and Bethany will not be able to attend.)
  • World Wide Knit in Publiic Day is June 9, 2018. Watch for us to do something!
  • An awesome summer knit a Long is in the works!!
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Episode 36- The Tongue Twister Episode!

1/28/2018

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Episode 35- Knitting Funk

1/11/2018

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Episode 35- Knitting Funk

  • Episode 35, January 6, 2018
  • Shout out: Introduce yourself and we’ll give you a shout out!
  • Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry group!
  • On The Needles:
    • Anna is working on the second flip top mitt that she is referring to as the “Sunflower Mitts” pattern by Anna in yarn from a big box store.
    • Bethany is working on: New pair of socks, on size US 3s, in the BadJuJu colorway from Amanda’s Art yarn, DK weight, PussyHat #14 for Nic’s boss in Cascade 220 Superwash 100% Merino.
  • Off The Needles:
    • Anna finished her pink cowl in Madeline Tosh DK in “Nectar’ pattern by Anna, and one of her “Sunflower Mitts” pattern also by Anna
    • Bethany Finished: Paris In Berlin by Joji locatelli in the UW colorway from Fancy Image for my Step Mom for Christmas, Vanilla Sock w/ Fish Lips kiss heel, Plymouth happy feet blueberry color way
 
  • Sew A Needle Pulling Thread: Anna did some light weaving.
  • Spinning/Weaving:
    • Bethany did some weaving the other night.
  • Netflix and Knit:
    • Anna has been watching Gilmore Girls and saw Star Wars: The Last Jedi in the theaters.
    • Bethany has been watching Will & Grace on Hulu, some different sporting events and Lady Bird at the Grand Cinema.
  • Events:
    • Ravelynics- Feb. 9th?-25th? Ish!
    • Madrona in Tacoma Wa Presidents Day Weekend 2018.
    • Stitches West! Last weekend in February 2018 Santa Clara Ca. 
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Episode 34- Happy New Year!

1/2/2018

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  • Episode 34. December 28, 2017
  • Shout out: To Jessica from the Twin Cities in Minnesota
  • Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry group!
  • On The Needles:
    • Bethany is working on:
    • Paris In Berlin by Joji locatelli in the UW colorway from Fancy Image for my Step Mom for Christmas
    • Coronation Day Boxy by Joji in the Winter Jewel colorway
    • Vanilla Sock w/ Fish Lips kiss heel, almost to the purl ridge, Plymouth happy feet blueberry color way
    • October wedding shawl
  • Off The Needles:
    • Bethany Finished:
    • 2 little sweater Christmas Ornaments out of Lion Brand Bon Bons in the Christmas pack.
    • My Cozy Cashmere cowl, still need to weave in ends.- LOVED IT!! Available in 25 colors, 100% Cashmere, 25g ball- 87 yards, I knit my cowl with fives, recomended needle size is US 6 or 7, Solocashmere from Filatura di Crosa
    • Sweater number 46 in the 60 quick baby knits in Cascade 220 Super Wash in a bright Red
    • Hamilknit Hat by Emily Straw in the same blue I used for the last two Hamilknit hats and a sparkly silver.
  • In Time Out:
  • Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:
  • Spinning/Weaving:

  • Netflix and Knit:
    • Bethany has been watching:
    • Hallmark Channel Christmas movies
    • The Force Awakens, the entire trilogy
    • Will and Grace
    • The Last Jedi
    • The Greatest Showman
  • In Rehearsal/Performance/Healing Hands:
  • Contests:
    • Virtual Raffle drawing! Show screen shot of receipt or knitted items that have been donated to refugee groups
  • Events:
    • #BSKPBuddyBuddyAlong!
    • Madrona in Tacoma Wa Presidents Day Weekend 2018.
    • Stitches West! Last weekend in February 2018 Santa Clara Ca.
  • A Year In Review:
    • Things Bethany has finished: 11 Pussy hats, 3 sock head hats by Kelly McClure, Coffee Date Shawl by CC Almon, 2 pairs of socks, stuffed animals (Doxi-Corn from the Rebecca Danger scrap book), 3 Hamilknit Hats, LaBoe Top by Cory Ellen, Shrek Hat and Set of Shrek Ears, Christmakah Shrowl by Stephen West, TPCT by Teresa Gregorio, BabyWrap Sweater by Church Mouse, a single sock, cashmere cowl, rolled brim hat
    • Bethany’s Goal for Next Year: Put my Projects on Ravelry
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