Composting and Food Allergies: Take care of the environment and yourself. Featured Tryst Café serving breakfast, lunch and dinner across from the Desert Ridge Marketplace, Call 480-585-7978.

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Composting and Food Allergies: Take care of the enviroment and yourself.

You may enjoy your own organic grown goodies at home and composting can be an integrated part of your overall at-home plan. At Tryst Café we also feature many organic ingredients, wine and entrées. And for guests with food allergies, we  feature many gluten-free selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner each day of the week. Come by Tryst Cafe and try the freshest menu in the Desert Ridge Marketplace area.

This article previously posted by AAAAI.org

As we become more environmentally conscious, earth-friendly practices like composting are gaining popularity in homes and community settings. That poses an interesting question: Is composting food waste safe for people with food allergies?

For a food to cause a significant allergic reaction, it must gain access inside the body. This can be through ingestion, contact with an open wound (such as a scratch), or inhaling fine particles in the air or fumes from heated food. In most instances, being near or adding food waste in a composter or a composting pile should have little risk to a food allergic person, providing you take these precautions:

• If you are food allergic and are doing the composting, wear a pollen mask to prevent inhaling any particles. Goggles, gloves, and wearing long sleeves and long pants can prevent contact exposure if you have scratches or open wounds.

• If you are composting and are around someone with food allergies, wear gloves when composting or thoroughly wash your hands so that you don’t run the risk of transferring allergen particles.

Is the heat generated from the composting process enough to prevent an allergic reaction?
Research is showing that extensively heating milk and egg can reduce the potential for an allergic reaction. Since heat is released in the composting process, many people wonder if the heat changes the makeup of the allergen enough that it is no longer an allergen.

While heat can affect the allergic properties of foods, the effect differs from food to food. It also depends upon the degree and duration of heating.

For instance, roasting can actually increase the allergic properties of peanuts, whereas boiling has the potential to cause a decrease. You also have to consider the extent and duration to which the peanut is roasted or boiled.

View a FREE video “When Food Kills”, click here >> http://goo.gl/Y9Cc4 .

The bottom line is that composting may have a minor effect in altering the allergic properties of the foods treated, but how much so is not predictable and would vary from food to food. If you have food allergies, be safe. Use the strategies mentioned above when you handle the materials after the composting process too.

Did You Know?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), food waste is the single largest component of municipal solid waste reaching landfills and incinerators.

To the Point
Following basic precautions can keep composting safe for most people with food allergies.

Be sure and share this article with your friends and family that have food allergy or may be interested in composting!

Voted BEST NEW Restaurant by PHOENIX Magazine! As Desert Ridge’s best restaurant, the Tryst Café restaurant takes great pleasure in providing a unique, tasty and visually tantalizing organic, healty and amazingly delicious menu while creating a very warm, hospitable atmosphere with live music on Monday evenings. Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner; dine-in or take-out!

Make a reservation for dine-in at 480-585-7978.

Order amazing take-out by phone or fax, for menu click here >> http://goo.gl/P6bOV.

Map and Directions, Tryst Cafe at 21050 N. Tatum Blvd, just across the street (west) from Desert Ridge Marketplace at the SR101, (by Starbucks). For map and directions, click here >>  http://g.co/maps/gxkc9.

Are you eating ‘SUPER FOODS’? Featured by Tryst Café across from Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix / Scottsdale, AZ. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, call 480-585-7978.

Five Native American “Super Foods” for Better Health and Delicious Dining.

Previously posted on About.com

“Super foods” are foods which have a significantly higher nutritional value than most others. I’ve listed five such foods, native to theAmericas, which appear on almost all these “super food” lists. If you want to eat a healthier diet, start including these delicious foods in your meals. To get you started, I’ve linked in a recipe for each food.

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are a featured item at Tryst Café. Come in and try our amazing creations!

One very simple way to eat healthier is by adding sweet potatoes to your diet to replace part of your regular potato intake. In fact, you may find sweet potatoes so delicious that they become your potato of choice. Now, there’s nothing wrong with the old baked russet potato. This is not meant to imply that they are unhealthy, but when compared to the nutrient-rich sweet potato, the winner is clear!

The sweet potato is one of the oldest known cultivated foods in the Americans, going back over 9,000 years, and is packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber. Its sweet flavor has been shown to satisfy the palette, while at the same time curbing ones appetite longer by stabilizing blood sugar levels. Sweet Potatoes are also rich in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties.

Sweet potatoes can be used in just about every recipe that calls for regular potatoes. The recipe linked here is for oven-baked sweet potato steak fries. These thick cut slices of sweet potato roast-up beautifully, and make a delicious, healthier substitute for the standard French fries.

Blueberries

Blueberries are native to North Americaand were an important food source for the Native tribes for centuries. These Native Americas used the blueberries in something called pemmican, which was dried meat pounded with blueberries and fat. Since you may not have any dried bison meat around, I’ve linked an old fashion blueberry crisp recipe for you to try.

Blueberries are full of flavor and nutritional goodness, yet at the same time are very low in calories. They are very high in vitamin content, fiber and most importantly, antioxidants. In recent studies blueberries were found to be at the top of the list of fruits in their ability to destroy free radicals. Many consider this an important factor in preventing various types of cancer. Red wine has been touted for its antioxidant benefits, but blueberries have almost 40% more antioxidants than red wine.

While the best way to enjoy blueberries is raw, they’re great used in all kinds of recipes. Besides fresh, they can be found frozen and dried, so you can enjoy them year round.

Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are another American “super food” that the Native tribes prized for its culinary and medicinal value. They probably didn’t make pumpkin seed pesto recipes out of them, which is the recipe I’ve linked for you here.

High in fiber and protein, these seeds are also a rich source of minerals including magnesium, manganese, iron, and zinc. Pumpkin seeds are believed to be beneficial for things like prostrate health, bones strength, and arthritis. Pumpkin seeds also contain compounds called phytosterols, which are believed to reduce levels of harmful cholesterol and also improve the body’s immune system.

Pumpkin seeds can now be readily found at health food stores, or higher-end grocery chains. They are sold, raw, roasted, shelled, and unshelled. Try them in this pumpkin seed pesto recipe, which uses the toasted seeds. It’s a delicious, and easy way use this nutritious food.

Avocado

The delicious and nutritious avocado has been cultivated in Central Americafor over 5,000 years. The Mayans believed the avocado had magical powers and was an aphrodisiac. We can’t confirm those claims, but what can be confirmed is that the avocado is clearly one of the world’s healthiest foods. Loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, the avocado is also very high in oleic acid. Oleic acid is a type of monounsaturated fat that can lower cholesterol. It has also shown promise in offering protection against breast cancer.

Studies have shown that another unique benefit of avocados is that when they are added to salads, the body absorbs more nutrients from the other vegetables and fruits than it would have if the avocado weren’t included. That’s why the recipe linked is for a colorful, and delicious avocado, arugula and grapefruit salad. The firm, creamy texture of a ripe avocado is hard to beat, and the fact that it’s so good for you is just another reason to start eating more of this great American food.

Wild Pacific Northwest Salmon

The benefits of eating salmon have been well chronicled, and it’s included in almost every “foods you need to eat” list. But, while eating more salmon is a great idea, eating more wild salmon is an even better one. The majority of salmon sold at the grocery store is farmed. This farmed salmon doesn’t have the opportunity eat a natural diet and is instead given a “feed” which often contains grains and other foods not usually eaten by salmon in the wild. There is also a concern about contaminants and toxins in the farmed salmon. So far that debate has yet to be settled conclusively, but no one will argue with the great taste, and heath benefits, of wild salmon.

Wild salmon is low in calories and very high in protein. But, the main reason for being on so many “must eat” lists is that it contains large amounts of the essential omega-3 fatty acids. Without getting too scientific, these fatty acids are essential for good health but they aren’t produced by the body, and have to be absorbed from the foods we eat. Wild salmon is a delicious, and bountiful source of these omega-3 fatty acids. These important fats are thought to be very beneficial in many areas including; cardiovascular function, cancer prevention, fighting high blood pressure, and improved brain function.

The dish linked to this section is a delicious and easy salmon cakes recipe made using canned wild salmon. While most grocery stores are now carrying frozen wild salmon (which in my opinion is a far better choice than fresh farmed salmon), you can always find canned salmon. This great, and under-used product always contains wild salmon, it’s inexpensive, delicious, and you get all the health benefits described above!

Voted BEST NEW Restaurant by PHOENIX Magazine! As Desert Ridge’s best restaurant, the Tryst Café restaurant takes great pleasure in providing a unique, tasty and visually tantalizing organic, healty and amazingly delicious menu while creating a very warm, hospitable atmosphere with live music on Monday evenings. Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner; dine-in or take-out!

Make a reservation for dine-in at 480-585-7978.

Order amazing take-out by phone or fax, for menu click here >> http://goo.gl/P6bOV.

Map and Directions, Tryst Cafe at 21050 N. Tatum Blvd, just across the street (west) from Desert Ridge Marketplace at the SR101, (by Starbucks). For map and directions, click here >>  http://g.co/maps/gxkc9.

Wine tasting fundraiser at Tryst Cafe across from Desert Ridge Marketplace. July 31st dinner. Call 480-585-7978

Voted BEST NEW Restaurant by PHOENIX Magazine! As Desert Ridge’s best restaurant, the Tryst Café restaurant takes great pleasure in providing a unique, tasty and visually tantalizing organic, healty and amazingly delicious menu while creating a very warm, hospitable atmosphere with live music on Monday evenings. Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner; dine-in or take-out!

Make a reservation for dine-in at 480-585-7978.

Order amazing take-out by phone or fax, for menu click here >> http://goo.gl/P6bOV.

Map and Directions, Tryst Cafe at 21050 N. Tatum Blvd, just across the street (west) from Desert Ridge Marketplace at the SR101, (by Starbucks). For map and directions, click here >>  http://g.co/maps/gxkc9.

Voted BEST NEW Restaurant by PHOENIX Magazine! As Desert Ridge’s best restaurant, the Tryst Café restaurant takes great pleasure in providing a unique, tasty and visually tantalizing organic, healty and amazingly delicious menu while creating a very warm, hospitable atmosphere with live music on Monday evenings. Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner; dine-in or take-out!

Make a reservation for dine-in at 480-585-7978.

Order amazing take-out by phone or fax, for menu click here >> http://goo.gl/P6bOV.

Map and Directions, Tryst Cafe at 21050 N. Tatum Blvd, just across the street (west) from Desert Ridge Marketplace at the SR101, (by Starbucks). For map and directions, click here >>  http://g.co/maps/gxkc9.

Save 20% this week at Tryst Cafe across from Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix / Scottsdale, AZ. Stop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner, call 480-585-7978. A Local First Arizona promotion.

TODAY, JULY 9th is the LAST DAY to SAVE 20% on breakfast, lunch or Dinner!

Tryst Café across from the Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix/ Scottsdale is a participating member in this weeks ‘Local First Independents Week’ customer coupon savings program. Simple download and print the Golden Ticket coupon below and SAVE 20% at Tryst Café for an entire week thru July 7^th!

View and download the FREE 20% Golden Ticket SAVINGS coupon for printing, click here >> TrystCafe20%IndependantsWeekACouponJuly1-7

Reasons to shop local are many, including financial, ethical and environmental. Local First Arizona is the largest alliance of independent businesses in the nation. It’s purpose rings clear: If you spend $100 at a local business, $73 stays in the local economy, as compared with a national chain, a third less, or about $43 stays in Arizona.

Kimber Lanning, Local First’s founder explains “This is a great opportunity to go out and try a new business and see if you can get great customer service, see if you can make a connection with someone and receive a better experience than you may expect”

Last year people cashed in more than 10,000 Golden Ticket Coupons! Tryst Café is a must visit inPhoenix/Scottsdale, and SAVE 20% while giving it a try. What a great deal, we’ll see you here!

View what current Tryst Café customers say about our service, food and entertainment, click here >> http://goo.gl/Gqwqm.

Voted BEST NEW Restaurant by PHOENIX Magazine! As Desert Ridge’s best restaurant, the Tryst Café restaurant takes great pleasure in providing a unique, tasty and visually tantalizing organic, healty and amazingly delicious menu while creating a very warm, hospitable atmosphere with live music on Monday evenings. Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner; dine-in or take-out!

Make a reservation for dine-in at 480-585-7978.

Order amazing take-out by phone or fax, for menu click here >> http://goo.gl/P6bOV.

Map and Directions, Tryst Cafe at 21050 N. Tatum Blvd, just across the street (west) from Desert Ridge Marketplace at the SR101, (by Starbucks). For map and directions, click here >>  http://g.co/maps/gxkc9.

We wish you a happy and safe 4th of July celebration from Tryst Cafe, across from Desert Ridge Marketplace. Call 480-585-7978.

Save 20% for the week of July 4th!

Download and print 20% SAVINGS coupon, click here >> TrystCafe20%IndependantsWeekACouponJuly1-7

More information on Independant’s Week, click here >> http://goo.gl/Vhl7L.

Voted BEST NEW Restaurant by PHOENIX Magazine! As Desert Ridge’s best restaurant, the Tryst Café restaurant takes great pleasure in providing a unique, tasty and visually tantalizing organic, healty and amazingly delicious menu while creating a very warm, hospitable atmosphere with live music on Monday evenings. Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner; dine-in or take-out!

Make a reservation for dine-in at 480-585-7978.

Order amazing take-out by phone or fax, for menu click here >> http://goo.gl/P6bOV.

Map and Directions, Tryst Cafe at 21050 N. Tatum Blvd, just across the street (west) from Desert Ridge Marketplace at the SR101, (by Starbucks). For map and directions, click here >>  http://g.co/maps/gxkc9.

 

 

 

 

Save 20% this week at Tryst Cafe across from Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix / Scottsdale, AZ. Stop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner, call 480-585-7978. A Local First Arizona promotion.

Tryst Café across from the Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix/ Scottsdale is a participating member in this weeks ‘Local First Independents Week’ customer coupon savings program. Simple download and print the Golden Ticket coupon below and SAVE 20% at Tryst Café for an entire week thru July 7^th!

View and download the FREE 20% Golden Ticket SAVINGS coupon for printing, click here >> TrystCafe20%IndependantsWeekACouponJuly1-7

Reasons to shop local are many, including financial, ethical and environmental. Local First Arizona is the largest alliance of independent businesses in the nation. It’s purpose rings clear: If you spend $100 at a local business, $73 stays in the local economy, as compared with a national chain, a third less, or about $43 stays in Arizona.

Kimber Lanning, Local First’s founder explains “This is a great opportunity to go out and try a new business and see if you can get great customer service, see if you can make a connection with someone and receive a better experience than you may expect”

Last year people cashed in more than 10,000 Golden Ticket Coupons! Tryst Café is a must visit inPhoenix/Scottsdale, and SAVE 20% while giving it a try. What a great deal, we’ll see you here!

View what current Tryst Café customers say about our service, food and entertainment, click here >> http://goo.gl/Gqwqm.

Voted BEST NEW Restaurant by PHOENIX Magazine! As Desert Ridge’s best restaurant, the Tryst Café restaurant takes great pleasure in providing a unique, tasty and visually tantalizing organic, healty and amazingly delicious menu while creating a very warm, hospitable atmosphere with live music on Monday evenings. Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner; dine-in or take-out!

Make a reservation for dine-in at 480-585-7978.

Order amazing take-out by phone or fax, for menu click here >> http://goo.gl/P6bOV.

Map and Directions, Tryst Cafe at 21050 N. Tatum Blvd, just across the street (west) from Desert Ridge Marketplace at the SR101, (by Starbucks). For map and directions, click here >>  http://g.co/maps/gxkc9.

Kids Eat FREE on Sunday’s at Tryst Cafe. Across from Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix / Scottsdale, AZ. Reservations call 480-585-7978 for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Voted BEST NEW Restaurant by PHOENIX Magazine! As Desert Ridge’s best restaurant, the Tryst Café restaurant takes great pleasure in providing a unique, tasty and visually tantalizing organic, healty and amazingly delicious menu while creating a very warm, hospitable atmosphere with live music on Monday evenings. Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner; dine-in or take-out!

Make a reservation for dine-in at 480-585-7978.

Order amazing take-out by phone or fax, for menu click here >> http://goo.gl/P6bOV.

Map and Directions, Tryst Cafe at 21050 N. Tatum Blvd, just across the street (west) from Desert Ridge Marketplace at the SR101, (by Starbucks). For map and directions, click here >>  http://g.co/maps/gxkc9.

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Mahi-Mahi is not “Flipper”! Featured by Tryst Café across from Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix / Scottsdale, AZ. Reservations or come by for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Call 480-585-7978.

Is Flipper the dolphin SAFE? Yes, Mahi-mahi is not dolphin meat. Whew, because we love it!

We wanted to get the skinny on Mahi-Mahi.  You always here Mahi-Mahi is actually dolphin. Well good news, it’s NOT. At Tryst Café Mahi-Mahi is a special featured entrée or salad fish from time to time (not available on regular daily menu). Now that you know Mahi-Mahi is not “Flipper the dolphin”, give it a try, you’ll be glad you did.

Previously posted on wisegeek.com

Mahi-mahi is a type of fish, of the genus and species Coryphaena hippurus. They frequent warm waters and are typically found in areas like the Caribbean, the South Pacific, and Southeast Asia. The name is comes from the Hawaiian language and is appropriately spelled as one word — mahimahi. The two-word misspelling seems to have become more common, however. Mahi, means strong in Hawaiian, and was used for this particular fish because they are known for their fighting ability and strength. It’s the fight in them that makes them a valuable catch for sports fisherman.

Mahi-mahi, until recently, was frequently called a dolphin fish even though they are not related to dolphins and are not mammals. Since many people have negative associations with dolphin deaths associated with fishing, the name mahi-mahi is now more frequently used in stores and restaurants.

Mahi-mahi is an exceptional tasting fish, with a firm white flesh and a sweet flavor. It is less “fishy” tasting that many other fish, and is prized most by people in theUS,Japanand in theCaribbean. The fish has been gaining in popularity because a single fish can yield quite a few pounds of meat. The typical mahi-mahi weighs about 20 pounds (9.07 kg). Some can be quite a bit larger, especially males. A few people have caught mahi-mahi that weigh over 50 pounds (22.68 kg).

The average life expectancy of the mahi-mahi is three to four years, and most grow quickly, reaching full size in the first year of life. The fish are carnivores, enjoying a diet of other small fish, squid and crustaceans. They’re often at the near top of the food chain, but certainly make a tasty dish for sharks. They may elude the amateur fisherman and occasionally the shark, with their incredibly quick and powerful swim.

They’re also a rainbow mix of colors, flashing gold, blues and greens that are quite striking. Males are recognized by large foreheads, while females have a smaller head. In both genders the fish have a somewhat flattened and squared-off head.

Obviously mahi-mahi caught fresh from the ocean will yield the best taste, but the fish is often sold frozen. It’s sometimes used in place of swordfish, but on its own, it really doesn’t need to be disguised as something else. Recipes abound for preparing mahi-mahi. You will find it excellent in any recipe calling for a white fish. Mahi-mahi is especially delicious in ceviche and fish tacos, and does very well when lightly seasoned and paired with lime or lemon juice.

Want to try Mahi-Mahi at home, try some of these great Food Network recipes, click here >> http://goo.gl/imJMQ  

View FREE video, Food Network’s “Grilled Mahi Mahi and Asparagus”, click here >> http://goo.gl/2bn2d

Voted BEST NEW Restaurant by PHOENIX Magazine! As Desert Ridge’s best restaurant, the Tryst Café restaurant takes great pleasure in providing a unique, tasty and visually tantalizing organic, healty and amazingly delicious menu while creating a very warm, hospitable atmosphere with live music on Monday evenings. Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner; dine-in or take-out!

Make a reservation for dine-in at 480-585-7978.

Order amazing take-out by phone or fax, for menu click here >> http://goo.gl/P6bOV.

Map and Directions, Tryst Cafe at 21050 N. Tatum Blvd, just across the street (west) from Desert Ridge Marketplace at the SR101, (by Starbucks). For map and directions, click here >>  http://g.co/maps/gxkc9.

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Staron and Warner LIVE at Tryst Cafe Monday. Featured by Tryst Cafe across from Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix / Scottsdale, Az. Call for lunch, breakfast or dinner reservations at 480-585-7978!

Starts at 5:30pm, come by with your friends and co-workers for Happy Hour after work!

EXTENDED HAPPY HOUR EVERY MONDAY NIGHT!!

 Tryst Cafe MONDAY ‘TRYST NIGHTS’ Summer Series ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE click here >> http://goo.gl/VvP2B.

Check the LIVE performance schedule page each month for the lateset schedule of performers.

Voted BEST NEW Restaurant by PHOENIX Magazine! As Desert Ridge’s best restaurant, the Tryst Café restaurant takes great pleasure in providing a unique, tasty and visually tantalizing organic, healty and amazingly delicious menu while creating a very warm, hospitable atmosphere with live music on Monday evenings. Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner; dine-in or take-out!

Make a reservation for dine-in at 480-585-7978.

Order amazing take-out by phone or fax, for menu click here >> http://goo.gl/P6bOV.

Map and Directions, Tryst Cafe at 21050 N. Tatum Blvd, just across the street (west) from Desert Ridge Marketplace at the SR101, (by Starbucks). For map and directions, click here >>  http://g.co/maps/gxkc9.

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What to do for Dad on Fathers Day – it will be fun and special at Tryst Café! Featured by Tryst Café across from Desert Ridge Marketplace. Reserve your family table for breakfast, lunch or dinner at 480-585-7978.

Download the Tryst Café DINE IN Fathers Day Specials, click here >> TrystCafeFathersDay480.585.7978

View the  Tryst Cafe TAKE-OUT BBQ Specials, click here >> http://goo.gl/mynBS.

Don’t Forget Fathers Day, Sunday, June 17^th!

Posted previously on SheKnows.com, by Christina Holt.

If you’ve exhausted all possible avenues searching for your husband’s Father’s Day gift (tip: he doesn’t need any more hats, ties, boxers, or bottles of after shave) and have come away empty, here’s a great idea that involves the kids: make dad a Father’s Day gift he can treasure for years to come.

SheKnows.com has some great ideas for making this year’s Father’s Day gift into a family project.

View the complete SheKnows.com “Craft’s for Dad” article, click here >> http://goo.gl/qDx9Q .

Fun and easy-to-make crafts like a handprint tile paper weight and a “Follow in Dad’s Footsteps Picture” offer a great opportunity to bring out your child’s creativity while making dad a memorable Father’s Day gift.

And it sure beats another “World’s Best Dad” coffee mug!

Before making your new creation for Dad, reserve a family table for this weekend at Tryst Café for Dad’s Day breakfast, lunch or dinner! Call 480-585-7978 and ask for the Fathers Day Special!

 Voted BEST NEW Restaurant by PHOENIX Magazine! As Desert Ridge’s best restaurant, the Tryst Café restaurant takes great pleasure in providing a unique, tasty and visually tantalizing organic, healty and amazingly delicious menu while creating a very warm, hospitable atmosphere with live music on Monday evenings. Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner; dine-in or take-out!

Make a reservation for dine-in at 480-585-7978.

Order amazing take-out by phone or fax, for menu click here >> http://goo.gl/P6bOV.

Map and Directions, Tryst Cafe at 21050 N. Tatum Blvd, just across the street (west) from Desert Ridge Marketplace at the SR101, (by Starbucks). For map and directions, click here >>  http://g.co/maps/gxkc9.

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