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JULY - AUGUST 2015
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editor’s note
things are heating up.
Look at your thermometer. on page 22. Make sure you cool down with a Pimm’s Cup
(recipe on page 6) and register for the annual Breakfast
It seems the searing heat that made itself at Wimbledon Party at Franklin Creek Tennis Center
comfortable in May is here to stay. It’s on Sunday, July 12. Th ere you’ll enjoy the traditional
hot outside, and Club operations are strawberries and cream breakfast complete with Pimm’s
following the trend set by the mercury. Cups, a viewing party and competitive match play. Be sure
We wish safe travels to those members heading north to to wear your whites.
enjoy cooler temperatures during the summer months. Our Facebook presence continues to grow with over 1,090
But those who remain on Skidaway Island will enjoy fans following Th e Landings Club. To join the conversation,
many summertime favorites, including dive-in movies at turn to page 23 for easy to follow instructions for liking,
Marshwood Pool, the popular Independence Day celebration sharing and inviting your friends to like us as well.
at Deer Creek, and some newer events including the sprint Every day is a new adventure here at Th e Landings Club,
triathlon in August and the Captain’s Challenge Golf and we’re happy you’re a part of it. Stay cool out there!
Tournament and International Street Food Bazaar and Beach
Bring Potential members for a Weekend in Paradise Party on July 18. - Cara Slider, PR & Communications Manager
Th ings are also heating up in kitchens across the island,
and you’ll learn all about our distinguished pastry chefs
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table of Contents

this is the year to extend an invitation to your friends to join you for a taste of life
at the most desirable club in the southeast.
3 Editor’s Note 9 May BIO Weekend Recap 18 Eating to Live
mark your calendars and invite your friends to this exciting, event-filled weekend.
4 Welcome New Members 10 Dollars & Sense 19 Welcome Margo + Aquatics News
all guest fees are waived for registered By invitation Only guests.
& Why I Serve
12 Plantation Project Update 20 Clubhouse Happenings
5 A Message from Steven
Help us spread the word about The Landings Club lifestyle
14 Get Personal with a Trainer 21 Pastry Chef Feature
and invite others to experience
6 Summer Tennis Events
15 Summer Skin Care + LEAF Events 22 Summer Pastry Recipes
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7 Golf Instruction & Ask a Pro
16 Wine Crossword Puzzle 23 Facebook How-To’s
8 Sun Safety & Hydration Tips
17 Franklin Creek Cafe + Snack Bar
Club Line
Editor Cara Slider • Contributing Editor Madelyn Morgan • Designer Michael Ortiz • Executive Director Steven Freund
For more information, contact the membership team at 912-598-8050.
Th e Club Line is published bimonthly by Th e Landings Club, Inc., 71 Green Island Road, Savannah, GA 31411
ph: 912-598-8050 • www.landingsclub.com • Facebook: Th e Landings Club
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Welcome new members toTh e island of MUCH MORE
LET US BE THE FIRST TO WELCOME YOU TO THE LANDINGS CLUB! PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO OUR NEW
MEMBERS WHEN YOU SEE THEM ON THE COURSES, ON THE TENNIS COURTS OR AT THE CLUBHOUSES.
Douglas & Barbara Ramey Full Club from Coto de Caza, CA John Agar Athletic from New York, NY
Tom & Penny Cloft Full Club from Glastonbury, CT Carol McCarthy & Raymond Hinsen Athletic from Baltimore, MD
Robert Hainly & Shirley Newhart Full Club from Hummelstown, CT Th eodore Yachik & Lynne Gilfi llan Athletic from Woodbridge, VA
Randy & Margy Hatch Full Club from New Canaan, CT Jonathan & Sharnette Dunn Athletic from Savannah, GA
George Hilliard & Sarah Yarborough Full Club from Savannah, GA Reed & Marcy Stepleman Athletic from Marietta, GA
Lyle & Teresa Myers Full Club from New Albany, OH Shelia Stallings Athletic from Chapel Hill, NC
Sam & Melissa Peters Full Club from Savannah, GA Christian & Quanah Hall Athletic from Baton Rouge, LA
Mark & Patricia Oldfi eld Full Club from Cummings, GA Scott & Jennifer Singeisen Athletic from Savannah, GA
Nathan Alexander Full Club from Savannah, GA Edward & Kathleen Field Athletic from Johns Creek, GA
Jeff rey & Christina Parker Full Club from Savannah, GA Douglas & Krystal Leichtner Athletic from Savannah, GA
Gary & Mary Pat Fisher Athletic from Savannah, GA Glen & Lee Scarbrough Athletic from Savannah, GA
Philip & Debra Wilson Athletic from Bedminster, NJ
Refer Your Friends - Do you love life at The Landings Club? Then share it with your friends and family! Our members have proven to be the very best source for introducing
potential new members to our Club. In appreciation of sharing our Club with new members, the reward for referring a golf member is a $500 TLC gift card; the referred new
Full Club member joining us will also receive a $500 gift card. The reward for referring a House or Athletic member is a $200 TLC gift card; the new member joining us will also
receive a $200 TLC gift card. To refer a potential new member, simply click the “Member Referral” option under “My Profi le” when logged on to www.landingsclub.com.
WHY i SeRve: FORMER BOARD MEMBERS REFLECT ON THEIR EXPERIENCES
By ed Conant running a good size business and at the same Boyer, Board member 2005-2007
Are you willing to work with a time serving your friends and neighbors.” “Serving on the Board of Governors of
group of talented and dedicated Jerry Th imme, Board member 2012- Th e Landings Club was one of the most
colleagues to maintain and 2014 challenging, vigorous and rewarding
“Willingness to sit on our Board is all experiences of my retired life. Board eff orts
strengthen our Club? Do you
about a mindset of service to the Club and a included the highly successful Ambassador
have ideas to contribute to the
sense of responsibility for the future of it. It is Membership Initiative, a stronger investment
Club that you are able and willing
about thinking and acting strategically, while in national marketing, a closer working
to articulate? If so, please consider allowing and supporting our management relationship with Th e Landings Association
running for Th e Landings Club team in their day to day eff orts to make and Th e Landings Company, and a stronger
Board of Governors. our Club the place we all enjoy. No doubt, commitment to budgeting.” Norm Sanders,
it does require a time commitment, but it Board Member 2009-2011
While there are no specifi c qualifi cations is manageable.” Vicki McElreath, Board “Th e Landings is like no other place in the
necessary to serve on the Board, a strong member 2010-2012 U.S. We are lucky to have so many talented
desire to help the Club and its members “I found in retirement that I was happier people who are willing to give of their time
is essential. Please reference the article in if I did something other than my usual to serve on our committees and Board. Th ere
the May/June edition of Club Line which pursuits such as golf. I was interested in is no better way to ensure that we remain
lists desirable characteristics for Board the day to day operations of the Club as the great community that we are than
membership. well as its long-range planning. If you have through Board and Committee service.” Rex
Serving the Club in this capacity can be a particular skill which would be useful Templeton, Board Member 2009-2011
a rewarding experience, as refl ected in the to the Club, why not serve on the Board If you would like to experience
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NOW WHAT?
Dear Landings without sacrifi cing the outcome is
Club Members, “in other words, this setback actually moves us one of our goals. Debt, however,
is trickier. Without drawing down
closer to the end result of improved facilities, better
In the last issue extant cash reserves, the deferral of
of Club Line, competitive positioning and a unifi ed Club. this is maintenance and/or waiting many
I concluded the outcome we will pursue until we get it right.” years to accumulate enough cash
a message on to begin work make debt a more
assumptions - Steven Freund, Executive Director palatable approach. We are open to
invisible to members or not overtly suggestions on how to reduce the
discussed but perhaps as important as provided directly to staff , there are issues need for debt, but there are no easy answers if
those explained as part of the logic behind that need to be vetted before an updated we want to get the work moving quickly.
the Facilities Master Plan (FMP). One of plan can be introduced to our members for To keep the most important considerations
our most important assumptions was “our further consideration. Some of the critical my top priority, I will limit comments on
members are smart and want what is best considerations include: the next steps to the three primary points
for all concerned.” In light of the defeat of noted above. While we’ve received many
the plan as presented, I have been asked 1. additional analysis of renovation more comments, those above were the most
whether I still believe that statement to be options and alternatives frequently cited and where we believe we
true. My consistent response is that my high Exactly how many members prefer a should place our attention. As the plan
opinion of our members has only grown. renovation approach v. new construction develops and a timeline becomes clear, our
Disagreement does not infer disrespect is diffi cult to know. Our current sense Board, Planning Committee and staff will
or disregard. It is part of life that well- remains that pouring nearly the same develop a communications plan to facilitate
intentioned people see the same situation amount of money into a structure that has dialogue with membership. Our membership
and interpret it diff erently. In this case, a real limitations, and therefore compromises is diverse and all members need to be heard
majority of our members believed the plan the end result, is not wise. However, cost as we continue to work through the process.
as presented fell short of delivering on what assumptions related to the renovation As has been the case all along, our goal is to
I believe most members agree on; that is the option have been questioned and our Club develop a plan that:
fact that areas of our Club’s infrastructure has engaged the services of a construction • meets the expressed wishes and desires of
must be updated. Th ere may be disagreement contract management company to provide our members;
on the degree of necessary updates or means a third opinion on probable costs of a • improves our Club’s competitive position
of doing so, but our sense is that even the renovation compared to new construction. in the marketplace;
most vocal of critics acknowledge that • improves the perceived quality of our
something must be done for the well-being of 2. bundled v. unbundled voting option Club; and
current and future members and the health Members have commented that they would • supports the stabilization and growth of
of our Club. So, if we agree that something have preferred to vote on the plan’s elements our membership.
must be done, what are the next steps? Or, to separate from one another. Many went as far With these goals in mind, I am confi dent
quote a member I see frequently at the fi tness to say they would have voted for one or two our Board and Planning Committee will
center, “Now what?” elements of the plan if it would have been present a plan that our members will support
I believe I speak for all senior staff , Board possible to do so but instead chose to vote and one that unifi es our Club. What about
members and our Planning Committee in against the entire plan. It is important to note the timeline? Th ere are some complicating
acknowledging that there was a moment of that we have heard this and will consider this factors making it diffi cult to clearly defi ne
disappointment as we learned the results. It’s option the next time around. dates when a new plan will be presented.
human to feel sad that nearly two years of Some factors include the execution of the
work has been rejected. However, following 3. Debt and cost actual analysis and work required, upcoming
a brief moment of emotional letdown, it Th ese two items overlap a little. Th ere were votes for new Board members at TLA and
became evident that this was less a defeat some members who thought the plan was our Club, and the impending TLA vote on
and more an opportunity to learn, refi ne too aggressive and others struggled with the the next three-year assessment. Information
and improve the plan. In other words, concept of debt. It’s interesting to note that in will be forthcoming as it unfolds but until
this setback actually moves us closer to 2007, our Club approved a $24M plan and then, I extend my sincere gratitude to all
the end result of improved facilities, better the recently proposed Facilities Master Plan who have off ered their opinions and support
competitive positioning and a unifi ed Club. was $22M. Th at aside, it should be pointed as we continue to move closer to our stated
Th is is the outcome we will pursue until we out that we are not a normal sized club. objectives.
get it right. Th ere are only a handful of clubs as large and SSiinncceerreellyy,,
What are the next steps? We have heard complex as Th e Landings Club, and $22M
that our members do not want to be to our Club would be a little over $3M for
surveyed again. Based on many member a traditionally sized club of 400 members.
to member conversations with Board and However, we acknowledge that it is not a
committee members, in addition to feedback trivial amount of money, and cost reduction Steven Freund
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Fun FaCT
During the fortnight of championship
tennis at Wimbledon, thousands of
spectators chow down on the event’s
signature snack: strawberries and cream.
Last year the official Wimbledon food
vendor, Facilities Management Catering
Ltd., served 28 tons of fruit and 1,849
gallons of cream!
How did the fruit become synonymous
with the world’s premier tennis
competition?
Popular legend has it that King George
SummeR TenniS evenTS
V introduced strawberries and cream
to courtside crowds. But the tradition
actually dates from around the time of
By Rebecca Beloungea & Cara Slider the first Wimbledon tournament in 1877,
Our summer tennis events are action-packed! We have several opportunities during according to Audrey Snell, a librarian at
the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum.
July and August for our members to get involved in some tennis fun. We’ll kick
Strawberries and tennis, she said, both
off July with one of our favorite events of the year. As the professional players head
signaled the arrival of summer.
to Wimbledon in July, we will be glued to our televisions to watch them play on
“Strawberries were normally available
the grass courts at the All England Club. Join us Sunday, July 12 for our annual only at that time of year,” said Ms. Snell.
Breakfast at Wimbledon Social and Exhibition. Riveting tennis, delicious food and “When the championships started in the
a fun exhibition will be enjoyed by all. late 1800’s, it was a fashionable thing to
eat. The appearance of strawberries just
The event begins at 8am at Franklin Creek Tennis Center where we’ll gather and watch the Wimbledon happened to coincide with the event.”
Finals on the flat screen TVs. Breakfast will be served with a side of strawberries and cream, The official Wimbledon strawberry
Wimbledon’s signature snack. We will conclude the day with our round robin social. This year all is the Elsanta variety, grown at farms
players must wear their Wimbledon whites to be entered to play, so please dress for the occasion. in Kent. Picked the day before, they
While August will slow down a little, we will continue our monthly adult socials along with our arrive at the championships at 5:30
Tennis School. Our monthly socials have become very popular with players on all levels of play enjoying a.m. for inspection and hulling. They are
a night on the court. Our Tennis School is also a very popular monthly event hosted on the second accompanied by double cream, which
Saturday of each month. A morning theme will be provided and two and a half hours of on court drills, contains at least 48 percent butterfat.
match play and strategy will keep members active and focused. -Amended from a The New York Times
We look forward to seeing you on the court this summer! article by Thomas Vinciguerra
Pimm’s CuP – Drink Like You’re at WimbLeDon!
Pimm’s Cup: Drink Like the brits
On average, over 230,000 glasses of Pimm’s are served at Wimbledon each year. The Pimm’s Cup is
the signature drink of Wimbledon, featuring Pimm’s No. 1 Cup Gin. Pimm’s Cup is to Wimbledon as
the mint julep is to the Kentucky Derby. (Yes, it’s that popular)! There are many variations of this
summertime cocktail. Enjoy the recipe below from Creative Culinary.
Prep time - 15 mins total time - 15 mins serves: one cocktail
ingredients
2 oz fresh lemon juice
½ to 1 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and sugar boiled just until sugar dissolves; cool)
1.5 oz of Pimm’s No. 1 Cup
Club soda, sparkling soda water or plain seltzer water
Garnishes: Cucumber spear or slices, mint, lemon, orange and strawberries
Preparation
Combine lemon juice and simple syrup to make lemonade (start with 4 to 1 ratio and increase to half of each if sweeter is desired)
Fill a tall glass with ice; add Pimm’s and lemonade and top off with soda; stir to mix.
Garnish with cucumbers, citrus and strawberries. Cheerio!!
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GoLF Youth Golf opportunities
Youth Golf Camp July 7-11 or July 23-26
instruCtion
Advanced Youth Golf Camp July 18-19
Last-Chance Summer Camp ((aaggeess 44--1177)) AAuugguusstt 44--55
oPPortunities
Youth Golf Club Championship July 19
Thursday Youth Practice Clinic ((wweeeekkllyy)) 33--33::4455ppmm
LPGA*USGA Girls Golf at The Landings Club JJuullyy 1188 // AAuugguusstt 1155
(both 9:30-11am)
Drive, Chip & Putt Sub-Regionals
(viewing of 2nd level on the way to Augusta! TBA information)
Kids Club After-School Youth Fall Golf Program begins August 26 and 27
(ages 2-10)
Youth Coach & Train After-School Youth Fall Golf Program begins August 28
(ages 11-17)
Also, weekly workshops are held at all four golf shops with Golf Professional Staff
and daily Practice with a Purpose with Nicole Weller (Tues-Sat unless otherwise
noted on TLC website schedule)
TLC member students can now book/cancel/reschedule lessons and practices and register for
most golf schools directly through the TLC website by logging on with TLC website username/
password, going to GOLF and then the nicole Weller Lessons drop down. Brittany Wilson can also
assist with scheduling at 912-598-3551 or [email protected] monday-Friday.
Youth Golf tips
Parents and grandparents, do you want to engage the youngest members
of your family in the great game of golf but not sure how? Leave it to the
professionals! Nicole Weller, award-winning LPGA pro and youth golf
extraordinaire authored a brief but comprehensive guide, now available to all
members on the website. Click “Nicole Wellers Diff erent Strokes” under the “Golf”
tab on the member website, and you’ll fi nd Tips for Golf Instructors and Adults
Working with Junior Golfers ages 2 through 9 for your personal review. Happy
reading, and happier golfi ng!
Youth Golf spotlight
This new feature will spotlight a young Landings Club golfer each month,
courtesy of Nicole Weller. The fi rst youth spotlight is Luke Kirkpatrick. Visit http://
www.nicoleweller.com/LandingsClub/YouthGolferSpotlight.aspx to learn more.
aSK a PRO FeaTuRinG BRaD Baumann
Dream destination vacation: Australia
Something that would surprise the members to learn about me: My
family is nationally recognized for our history in the sport of Bicycle Motocross
racing and the brand “Vector BMX USA.”
my favorite golf brand: Titleist
if i were an animal, what would i be? Being a Leo, I have to say a lion.
Best life advice: Don’t place expectations on people; you could only be setting yourself up for
disappointment.
Photo by Terry Johnson BCeelsetb groitlyf acrduvsihce: :S Lceatr laeltlt t Jhoeh taenchssnoonlogy available in the sport help you, as it can very much do so.
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DON’T SKIMP ON THE SUNBLOCK
Smart skin protection means applying sunblock early and liberally
Provided by our health partners at St. Joseph’s/Candler
It is a joyous occasion—pulling out the beach
towels from the back of the linen closet, dusting
off the big umbrella, blowing up the infl atable
beach ball. But if you dig up a half-empty bottle
of sunblock as you get ready for the return of
summer, your beach supply list needs two more
items: a brand new bottle of sunblock and a vow
to do things diff erently this year.
Sunblock needs to be applied often and liberally to provide
eff ective protection against skin damage caused by the sun.
Th is damage puts people at risk for melanoma, one of the
most deadly skin cancers. Using every last drop of sunblock the sunblock works against both types of sun radiation, UVA and
by the end of the summer is a good habit to get into, especially since UVB.
there is a chance that it will lose effi cacy over a year’s time. • Applying sunblock 30 minutes before stepping outside. It can take
“When you consider that every medication has a shelf life, generally up to a half-hour to absorb into the skin.
a year, then we should look at sunblock similarly,” says Howard A. • Reapplying sunblock at least every two hours. Dr. Zaren stresses
Zaren, MD, Medical Director for the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis that this is the maximum amount of time between applications,
Cancer & Research Pavilion (LCRP). “We don’t know for certain especially if you are swimming or sweating.
which products lose eff ectiveness or to what degree because suffi cient • “Children are especially at risk because they are the ones running
studies have not been done on these sunblocks. But intuitively, around the beach and sweating,” Zaren says. “Dry them off and
knowing that medications have a limited shelf life, we should be using reapply the sunblock every time they come out of the water.”
and reapplying sunblock as much as we can and have none left over • Dr. Zaren notes that women are more fortunate than men in that
by the end of the summer.” many of their regular skin care products can now be found with
Using your sunblock generously is one of several basic an SPF of 15. But both men and women often forget that their
recommendations from Dr. Zaren to protect your skin. Others lips also need protection, and should seek out lip balms with a 15
include: SPF as well.
• Buying sunblock with a sun protection factor, or SPF, of at least 15. • Hats and SPF-infused clothing are also smart choices to buy in
Lower SPF’s don’t provide full protection. addition to that new bottle of sunblock.
• Using higher SPF’s, which provide slightly more protection, on areas • “Wear protective clothing and hats as much as possible,” Zaren
where cancer was previously present or any sensitive area that you says. “Protection of your children is really important, so be a good
are concerned with, such as the nose or ears. example to them. Use your sunblock without reservation. SPF 15 is
• Choosing products that are labeled broad spectrum to ensure that all you need, but it must be applied rigorously.”
CHeCKinG YOuR FLuiDS But is that truly the best way to stay hydrated? dehydrated more quickly. The thirst mechanism is
Eight glasses of water a day isn’t a hard rule, but “Eight glasses a day is a good gauge, but it is also not as well developed in younger children, and older
hydration is an every day concern. a rough gauge,” Almeida says. “The body has a thirst people may have other health conditions that require
Though there is no set percentage of how much of mechanism that can tell you if you need water or not. more fl uids throughout the day.”
the human body is made up of water, we know we’ve If you’re thirsty, your body needs more fl uids. If you’re Water is obviously the best source for hydration,
got a lot in us. Water can average anywhere from 55 not, drinking more than you need may not be helpful.” but Dr. Almeida says that decaff einated teas, fruit
to 75 percent of our body weight. But it doesn’t just Dr. Almeida also notes that there are a variety of juices, and fl avored water such as Crystal Light are
sit there. factors involved in how much water a person needs also viable sources. He discourages the use of drinks
“Water is in every cell and is essential for cellular to stay hydrated. High heat and humidity can cause a with a large amount of sugar or caff eine.
and organ function,” explains Joenie T. Almeida, MD, person to become dehydrated more quickly. Strenuous A parched mouth is one of the fi rst warning signs of
of St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Group – Eisenhower. activity and exercise will also cause the body to lose dehydration. Weakness and dizziness will result as the
If we don’t get enough water and become water faster. Put these two factors together dehydration becomes more severe. Almeida suggests
dehydrated, we become ill. Severe dehydration and eight glasses of water may not seem like that people listen to their body’s thirst mechanism to
can even be life-threatening. This is why much at all. avoid even approaching those later symptoms.
people are encouraged to get 8x8 every day: “Age is also a factor,” Almeida says. “If you feel thirsty,” Almeida says matter-of-
eight glasses with eight ounces of water each. “The elderly and the very young tend to get factly,”you need to drink something.”
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BiO WeeKenD maY 15-17
By invitation Only: a Weekend in Paradise
Many thanks to all members who invited prospective
member guests to experience The Landings Club during
our By Invitation Only weekend. More than 50 guests
visited Skidaway Island May 15-17 for a taste of life at
the Club. Enjoy these photos of the reception at Franklin
Creek and the wine tasting at Plantation Ballroom.
Save the date for our fall By invitation Only
weekend September 18-20. Mark your calendars,
reach out to friends and prospective members, and
register online for this fabulous biannual event.
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D OLLARS AND SENSE
Number Nine in a Series on Club Finances
By Jesse Ruben and Scott Edwards
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membership with the variety of amenities

and services they desire at reasonable costs.

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In short, we strive to deliver a strong value
proposition. We utilize the same tools at
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and techniques as successful “for-profi t”
businesses, including disciplined budgeting,
in-depth cost accounting and cost
3000

management, preventive maintenance and
forward planning for routine maintenance
2900

of our capital assets, competitive bidding,
industry benchmarking, oversight by
2800

experienced volunteer committees, and
independent auditing. We apply these
concepts across the entire Club, reaching all 2700

our disciplines including golf and food &
beverage operations. 2600

Th is article will focus on our Club’s
membership levels. 2500

We sometimes hear statements around the
Club such as, “We are losing members fast,” 2400

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