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    <updated>2009-07-09T22:33:06Z</updated>
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    <title>30% coupon off NY &amp; Company purchase</title>
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    <published>2009-07-09T22:21:18Z</published>
    <updated>2009-07-09T22:33:06Z</updated>
    
    <summary> Take 30 percent off any in-store purchase at NY and Company or 30% off a $75 purchase online. Coupon Get this little black dress for only $19.97! Looks like the perfect addition to my summer wardrobe. -- Marcia &quot;Bargain...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Marcia Pounds</name>
        
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            <category term="Sexy clothing" />
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://blogs.trb.com/features/consumer/shopping/blog/NY%20Company%20dress.jpg"><img alt="NY%20Company%20dress.jpg" src="http://blogs.trb.com/features/consumer/shopping/blog/NY%20Company%20dress-thumb.jpg" width="190" height="255"align="left" hspace="5" /></a></p>

<p>Take 30 percent off any in-store purchase at <href="http://www.nyandcompany.com/nyco" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">NY and Company</a> or 30% off a $75 purchase online.  </p>

<p><a href="http://email.nyandcompany.com/PS!oU8VRi+KXNsFBgIAAAAGCgFICgg1NDEzOTg5NQoKMTY4MTcxMzkzOQkAKvzCCgk0MDEyMzUwOTMF?EAN=0122730161&ep_mid=54139895&ep_rid=1681713939" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Coupon</a></p>

<p>Get this little black dress for only $19.97! <br />
Looks like the perfect addition to my summer wardrobe. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds </p>]]>
        
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    <title>Printable coupon: $1.50 off Blue Bell ice cream</title>
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    <published>2009-07-09T04:52:19Z</published>
    <updated>2009-07-09T05:43:27Z</updated>
    
    <summary>This is going to be quick...no pretty pictures on this post. I&apos;m packing for trip # 3...in a row. But I saw the $1.50 off Blue Bell coupon, and couldn&apos;t resist sharing. We know our readers LOVE Blue Bell Ice...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Kathy Haines</name>
        
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            <category term="Coupons" />
    
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        <![CDATA[<p>This is going to be quick...no pretty pictures on this post. I'm packing for trip # 3...in a row. But I saw the $1.50 off Blue Bell coupon, and couldn't resist sharing. We know our readers LOVE Blue Bell Ice Cream. </p>

<p>Click <a href="http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=qgguake86082709&bt=wi&o=57328&c=BB&p=uP16vmOW">here</a> if you use Internet Explorer. And <a href="http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=qgguake86082709&bt=wg&o=57328&c=BB&p=uP16vmOW">here</a> if you use Firefox. You can print two from each computer, use the back button to print the second one.  </p>

<p>Now, if you are new to the world of couponing, let me give you a strategic shopping tip. Save these coupons, and use them when Blue Bell is buy-one-get-one free or on a good sale. That will maximize your savings. </p>]]>
        
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    <title>Back to school with LL Bean: $23 book packs</title>
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    <published>2009-07-08T22:11:40Z</published>
    <updated>2009-07-09T04:50:17Z</updated>
    
    <summary> August is approaching and with that, the start of a new school year for most children. What they always need is a backpack, shoulder or rolling, to carry their books. LL Bean, which calls them book packs, offers its...</summary>
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        <name>Marcia Pounds</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://blogs.trb.com/features/consumer/shopping/blog/backpacks.jpg"><img alt="backpacks.jpg" src="http://blogs.trb.com/features/consumer/shopping/blog/backpacks-thumb.jpg" width="553" height="216" align="right" hspace="5" /></a></p>

<p>August is approaching and with that, the start of a new school year for most children.</p>

<p>What they always need is a backpack, shoulder or rolling, to carry their books. <a href="http://www.llbean.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">LL Bean</a>, which calls them book packs, offers its original junior shoulder-strap for $23.95. Larger ones are $27.95. </p>

<p>Rolling varietes are nearly twice as much: $59.95. But kids' backs are priceless! So it might be worth more to invest in the rolling variety, as long as your child doesn't think it's uncool.</p>

<p>Get them monogrammed (I'd check with the child on that) if you want. Large variety of colors and pattterns available, including Army green. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds</p>]]>
        
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    <title>Coupon Chaos: Enter your shopping deals and steals here</title>
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    <published>2009-07-08T17:16:24Z</published>
    <updated>2009-07-08T22:23:44Z</updated>
    
    <summary>Welcome to Coupon Chaos, where you can leave your best savings tips and be entered to win free coupons. You all are leaving great shopping tips all over the blog, we love it!!! Thanks. But as Trish reminded me, it&apos;s...</summary>
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        <name>Kathy Haines</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<p><img alt="coupons1.JPG" src="http://blogs.trb.com/features/consumer/shopping/blog/coupons1.JPG" width="180" height="227" /align="left"hspace=10>Welcome to Coupon Chaos, where you can leave your best savings tips and be entered to win free coupons. </p>

<p>You all are leaving great shopping tips all over the blog, we love it!!!  Thanks. But as Trish reminded me, it's nice to have an obvious place to go when you have a tip to share. I'm a day late, but if you saw my schedule you'd understand. Keep the great tips coming. </p>

<p>What are you finding at Super Double week at Kmart? Did you get good deals with the Office Depot coupon?  (Don't tell anyone I got my wireless keyboard and mouse.) What's new, we love to hear from you.</p>

<p>Check us out on Fridays for a list in advance of the coupons that will be in Sunday's paper. Next week, over $175.  --Super Saver Kathy</p>]]>
        
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    <title>10% off plants through Home Depot Garden Club</title>
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    <published>2009-07-08T17:07:23Z</published>
    <updated>2009-07-08T17:14:14Z</updated>
    
    <summary>Get 10% off ALL bulbs, plants, flowers, trees, houseplants and shrubs at Home Dept through the Home Depot Garden Club. They sent me a coupon, which I would love to share with you, but it says it can only be...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Kathy Haines</name>
        
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            <category term="Coupons" />
    
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        <![CDATA[<p>Get 10% off ALL bulbs, plants, flowers, trees, houseplants and shrubs at Home Dept through the Home Depot Garden Club. They sent me a coupon, which I would love to share with you, but it says it can only be used by the recipient. Join the Garden club to get your 10% off coupon.</p>

<p>If you are not a Garden Club member, click <a href="http://www.homedepotgardenclub.com/SignUp/Registration.aspx">here</a> to register.</p>

<p><em>Fine print off the coupon: This offer cannot be combined with any other discount, offer, promotion or special incentive program and is not valid on: (a) the purchase of The Home Depot Gift Cards or Certificates or (b) prior purchases. Present to cashier at time of purchase to receive your discount. This offer is valid July 8, 2009 through July 22, 2009. </em></p>]]>
        
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    <title>Stein Mart coupon: 20% off Red Dot clearance good though July 7th and 8th</title>
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    <published>2009-07-08T03:41:56Z</published>
    <updated>2009-07-08T03:48:31Z</updated>
    
    <summary>Another Stein Mart coupon! If you didn&apos;t have a chance to go this weekend, this is another coupon for 20% off Red Dot merchandise. Click here to print coupon. --Super Saver Kathy...</summary>
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        <name>Kathy Haines</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<p>Another Stein Mart coupon!  If you didn't have a chance to go this weekend, this is another coupon for 20% off Red Dot merchandise. Click <a href="http://ebm.cheetahmail.com/c/tag/hBKUxzQB7t3LSB7uV1$-d-5AEaf/doc.html?EMAIL=kpierceh@bellsouth.net&i_windstar=0&i_storelocator=33301&FNAME=Kathy">here</a> to print coupon. --Super Saver Kathy</p>

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    <title>Update on Office Depot $20 off $75 coupon</title>
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    <published>2009-07-07T05:44:43Z</published>
    <updated>2009-07-08T03:51:42Z</updated>
    
    <summary>I used my $20 off $75 coupon to buy my Epson printer ink and it worked like a charm. (There was a question, since it didn&apos;t work on technology, would it work on printer ink.) At first the cashier said...</summary>
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        <name>Kathy Haines</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<p>I used my $20 off $75 <a href="http://f.chtah.com/i/48/1237020949/20090630direct11189658.pdf?cm_mmc=InternalEmail-_-20090630Direct-_-Intro-_-20Off75Print">coupon</a> to buy my Epson printer ink and it worked like a charm. (There was a question, since it didn't work on technology, would it work on printer ink.)  At first the cashier said no technology, but I told him Office Depot customer service said it would work.  I ran that total as close as I could to $75, the percentage of savings is best if you stay right at $75.  It was fun seeing the $20 come off the total. </p>

<p>Attention all you eBayers!!! Don't spend all your profits on packing materials, Office Depot packing tape is on clearance, (6) 50m rolls for $7.41. I am scared to buy off-brand tape, you know how it shreds as you're using it?  (Don't you hate when cheap tape unwinds in skinny strips and you can't get a whole piece off the roll?) I bought one pack to test it. It's thin, but with a tape dispenser, it's okay. It sure beats the brand name Scotch packing tape that costs almost $5 for one 50m roll. </p>

<p>I've already printed another $20 off $75 coupon for my return trip.</p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>Kashi deals: Stack manufacturers coupons with Target coupons for great deals</title>
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    <published>2009-07-06T21:36:25Z</published>
    <updated>2009-07-07T05:24:48Z</updated>
    
    <summary>If you love Kashi products, this is a good week for you. Target has Kashi coupons that can be stacked with manufacturers coupons for double savings. We&apos;ll thank MoneySavingMom for sharing the list, click here. See how the Krazy Coupon...</summary>
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        <name>Kathy Haines</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<p>If you love Kashi products, this is a good week for you. Target has Kashi coupons that can be stacked with manufacturers coupons for double savings. We'll thank MoneySavingMom for sharing the list, click <a href="http://www.moneysavingmom.com/money_saving_mom/2009/07/target-deals-for-the-week-of-july-511-2009.html">here</a>. </p>

<p>See how the Krazy Coupon Lady gets $20 worth of Kashi products for $4 <a href="http://krazycouponlady.blogspot.com/2009/07/krazy-kashi-scenario-at-target-this.html">here</a>.</p>]]>
        
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    <title>New &apos;Home Made Simple&apos; coupon booklet with $30 in coupons</title>
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    <published>2009-07-06T21:11:45Z</published>
    <updated>2009-07-06T21:20:33Z</updated>
    
    <summary>Sign up here to get $30 in coupons from Home Made Simple. Even if you already have the coupons from an earlier promotion, it has been reset, so sign up again....</summary>
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        <name>Kathy Haines</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<p>Sign up <a href="http://www.startsampling.com/sm/100603/captureAddress.iphtml?item=100603&pk_guid=68.101.54.84.77641246671757725&source=mrclean">here</a> to get $30 in coupons from Home Made Simple. Even if you already have the coupons from an earlier promotion, it has been reset, so sign up again. </p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>Super Double coupons at Kmart this week - July 5th - 11th</title>
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    <published>2009-07-06T00:25:58Z</published>
    <updated>2009-07-06T02:02:23Z</updated>
    
    <summary>Just a reminder, we mentioned this last week, that it&apos;s Super Double coupons at Kmart this week. While you&apos;re there, if you spend $50, you can get $5 off with this coupon. Make sure you give them the coupon first,...</summary>
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        <name>Kathy Haines</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<p>Just a reminder, we mentioned this last week, that it's Super Double coupons at Kmart this week. While you're there, if you spend $50, you can get $5 off with this <a href="http://f.chtah.com/i/9/381647815/KMC_EAQ_070509.pdf">coupon</a>.  Make sure you give them the coupon first, before any manufacturers coupons, while your total is at least $50.  The rules for Super Double coupons below:</p>

<p>    * Manufacturer Coupons up to $2<br />
    * Does not include Kmart Store/Pharmacy Coupons<br />
    * No copies of manufacturer coupons<br />
    * You may only purchase 4 of the same item using double coupons<br />
    * Limit 10 total coupons per customer / day<br />
    * Doubled up to current retail price of a single item</p>

<p>As we've discussed, sometimes double coupons at Kmart are still not the best deal. Let us know what you've found that is worth buying there this week. </p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>Acer laptop mystery continues</title>
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    <published>2009-07-04T12:37:55Z</published>
    <updated>2009-07-06T00:10:26Z</updated>
    
    <summary>I wrote on Thursday about a $300 laptop that Staples was advertising in its weekly ad. On Friday, Staples sent out e-mails saying the 15.6-inch Acer notebook wasn&apos;t available in South Florida. For those still looking for that laptop, check...</summary>
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        <name>Marcia Pounds</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<p>I wrote on Thursday about a $300 laptop that Staples was advertising in its weekly ad. On Friday, Staples sent out e-mails saying the 15.6-inch Acer notebook wasn't available in South Florida.</p>

<p>For those still looking for that laptop, check out today's (Saturday, July 4th) Brandsmart ad in the <em>Sun Sentinel</em>. The store is advertising the 15.6" screen laptop with 2GB for $348.88 and a smaller Acer notebook, with an 8.9-inch screen and 1 GB ram for $248.88.</p>

<p>Again, shop and compare, and make sure the laptop is going to fit your needs or those of the high school or college student who needs it for class in the fall.</p>

<p>The hunt goes on for the inexpensive laptop. Let me know what you find out there!  -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds</p>]]>
        
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    <title>Stein Mart coupon: 25% off Red Dot clearance good though July 5th</title>
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    <published>2009-07-03T14:37:22Z</published>
    <updated>2009-07-03T19:09:52Z</updated>
    
    <summary>If you are not out partying, and I hope you are....but hey, what&apos;s the next best thing to partying with friends and family? (There are a few good answers to that question, but shopping is one of them.) Head to...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Kathy Haines</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<p>If you are not out partying, and I hope you are....but hey, what's the next best thing to partying with friends and family? (There are a few good answers to that question, but shopping is one of them.)</p>

<p>Head to Steinmart to save 25% on red dot clearance items with this coupon.  You never know what you might find if you have the patience to pick through those racks, practically free. Are you a good sale shopper? You have to shop with Bargain Hunter Marcia. She has a talent for this. Click <a href="http://p.p0.com/YesConnect/HtmlMessagePreview?a=zh1hg-q9pxqgMGXS2zCLg&masterid=943637&companyid=90846">here</a> for coupon. </p>

<p>What do I do when I'm waiting for clothes in the dryer so I can head out on my roadtrip? Blog, of course. Be back Monday. Have a safe weekend.</p>]]>
        
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    <title>Staples apologizes: Acer notebook not available</title>
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    <published>2009-07-03T13:39:51Z</published>
    <updated>2009-07-03T18:58:57Z</updated>
    
    <summary>Sorry folks! Staples sent out an e-mail today saying its previous e-mail and weekly ad featuring a $300 Acer notebook is &quot;not available in your area.&quot; Does that mean all of South Florida? Hard to say. The Staples e-mail says...</summary>
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        <name>Marcia Pounds</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<p>Sorry folks! Staples sent out an e-mail today saying its previous e-mail and weekly ad featuring a $300 Acer notebook is "not available in your area." </p>

<p>Does that mean all of South Florida? Hard to say.</p>

<p>The Staples e-mail says to check out its other great deals. Hmmm...do I smell a bait and switch?</p>

<p>Let Shop-o-matic know if you find this $300 Acer notebook anywhere. I don't see it online, either. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds    </p>]]>
        
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    <title>Do you know about Swagbucks?</title>
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    <published>2009-07-03T04:21:56Z</published>
    <updated>2009-07-03T04:52:34Z</updated>
    
    <summary>I keep hearing about Swagbucks and how you can earn bucks to spend by using the swagbucks site to do Internet searches through Google and Ask.com. I should be packing and sleeping for my roadtrip tomorrow, but instead I&apos;m surfing...</summary>
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        <name>Kathy Haines</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<p>I keep hearing about Swagbucks and how you can earn bucks to spend by using the swagbucks site to do Internet searches through Google and Ask.com.</p>

<p>I should be packing and sleeping for my roadtrip tomorrow, but instead I'm surfing around trying to understand Swagbucks. I'll give you the link, dear readers, and when I get back Sunday, I hope you can explain it to me. </p>

<p>Click on the link below if you are curious and have time to figure it out. Then explain it to us in the comments below. Pleeeassee! I have to get some sleep!!</p>

<p><a target="_top" href="http://swagbucks.com/refer/SuperSaverKathy"><br />
        <img alt="Search & Win" title="Search & Win" border="0" src="http://prodegebanners.sitegrip.com/images/swagbucks-173x63Alt1.jpg"></a><br />
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    <title>Coupons in Advance: Over $275 in coupons in Sunday&apos;s Sun Sentinel (7/5/09)</title>
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    <published>2009-07-03T01:34:31Z</published>
    <updated>2009-07-03T03:47:12Z</updated>
    
    <summary>It&apos;s a holiday weekend, as usual for holidays, no Smart Source or Red Plum inserts, but you&apos;ll be happy to hear there&apos;s a very generous P &amp; G Saver. Lots of $1 and $2 coupons to keep us happy...life&apos;s simple...</summary>
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        <name>Kathy Haines</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<p>It's a holiday weekend, as usual for holidays, no Smart Source or Red Plum inserts, but you'll be happy to hear there's a very generous P & G Saver.  Lots of $1 and $2 coupons to keep us happy...life's simple pleasures!</p>

<p>P&G has some of the all time favorites this month. $1 off Tide (think travel size) $1 off Cascade, and $1 off Pampers,  $0.50 off Pampers wipes. (If you don't need diapers, clip the whole Pampers page and give it to someone, or leave it in the break room at work. Diapers are expensive.)  </p>

<p>There are several good Olay coupons. Have a look at the list, and remember, it's double coupons at Kmart this upcoming week. Let us know what you find. There are other coupons scattered thoughout the ValPak, totalling over $275. Toys R Us, Books A Million and more. </p>

<p>Click <a href="http://blogs.trb.com/features/consumer/shopping/blog/2009/06/blue_bell_ice_cream_bogo_at_wi.html">here</a> to see my list of the P&GbrandSAVER coupons. Can you tell I had to type mine in a hurry when my new co-workers weren't looking? Just ignore the typos. I'm going to a mini-college reunion and I have to pack. </p>

<p>Have a happy and safe 4th of July weekend!!  </p>

<p>--Super Saver Kathy (the midnight blogger)</p>]]>
        
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