The Crafts Report 2000: Vol 26 Index

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aOR Tips from A to. Z
2000 YEAR-END INDEX TO ARTICLES
BOOTH DESIGN Diana Lambdin Meyer, p. 18; Insurance: Will You Be Covered When It Counts?,
(by Bruce Baker) B - 36 Bang-up Booth Tips, by Bruce Baker, p. 20; by Joel D. Joseph, July, p. 32;
Sending the Right Message With Color, January, C - Contacts Every Crafisperson Should Have in How to Approach Gallery Owners, by Mary
p52; His/Her Rolodex, p. 22; Strope, August, p. 28;
Choosing the Right Lighting for Indoor and D - Developing Great Support Materials, p. 23; Show Demonstrations Are No Substitute for Good
Outdoor Shows, February, p. 26; E - Elements ofa Consignment Agreement, p. 24; Sales Techniques, by Bruce Baker, August, p. 30;
How to Turn Compliments into Sales, March, F - 23 Full-time Business Startup Tips, p. 25; Marketing Tools: The Press Kit, by Mary Strope,
p. 28; G - Gallery Exclusivity: ls it Right for You?, p. 26; September, p. 30;
How to Interpret Body Language and Use It to H - Hiring Employees, p. 27; Tips for Extending Credit to Wholesale Customers,
Increase Sales, April, p. 24; I - Internet Promotion, p. 28; by Mary Strope, November, p. 28.
Its all in the Details, May, p. 26; J - Jury Slides: Presenting the Right Image, p. 29;
Permission Marketing: A New Approach to Selling K - Know Your Rights in Cyberspace, p. 30; CASE STUDIES
Craft, June, p. 30; L - Lighting for Studios, Shows and Galleries, (by Frederick S. Brown)
An Efficient Booth Allows More Time for Selling, p. 31; Couple Re-evaluates Priorities and Attitudes About
July, p. 30; M - Marketing Tips from Craft Show Veterans, by Money, May, p. 28;
Make Setup and Breakdown Easier with the Mary Strope, p. 32; But Honey, My Crafts Business Is a Job, June, p. 28;
Creative Use ofV elcro™, September, p. 36; N - Navigate Small-Business Traps, p. 34; Work Smarter ... Not Harder, August, p. 32;
Increasing Sales on a Case by Case Basis, October, O - Online Ordering, p. 35; Corporate Business Experience Doesnt Guarantee
p. 28; P - Photography: A Market Round-up, by Steve Craft Business Success, September, p. 38.
Design Consideratiofnosr Indoor and Outdoor Meltzer, p. 36;
Shows, November, p. 34. Q - Questions to Ask Before You Do the Show, CRAFTS LAW
p. 38; (by Joel D. Joseph)
BUSINESS INSIDER R - 40 Retail Tips for Strengthening Your Business, Hiring Employees and Independent Contractors,
Trends in the Craft Market: Where Do They Fit by Grace Butland, p. 39; January, p. 42;
In?, by Susan Ferguson, January, p. 34; S - Software Options for Artists and Retailers, p. 41; 10 Tips for Terminating Employees, February, p. 30;
Chesapeake Pottery Turns an Old Hotel into a T - Tips for Fellow Artists, p. 42; Protect Your Name and Your Work, Match, p. 34;
Home, Studio and Gallery, by Susan Ferguson, U - Understanding Wholesale Lingo, p. 43; 10 Tax-Planning Strategies, April, p. 32;
March, p. 36; V - Virtual Galleries: Look Before You Leap, p. 44; Make Consignment Work for You, May, p. 32;
Want to Quit Your Day Job?, by Paula Chaffee W - 8 Ways to Prepare for Custom Orders, p. 44; Do You Really Need a Lawyer’, June, p. 34;
Scardamalia, April, p. 28; X - Exporting: 10 Things You Must Know, p. 45; Know Your Rights in Cyberspace, August, p. 36;
Tips for Accepting Custom Orders, by Paula Y - Year-end Index, p. 46; Insuring Against Disaster, October, p. 34;
Chaffee Scardamalia, May, p. 30; Z - Zero-Based Scheduling for Busy Production Ten Steps to a Profitable Licensing Agreement,
Co-ops Provide Strength in Numbers, by Diana Artists, p. 49. November, p. 40.
Lambdin Meyer, June, p. 32;
Art Without Boundaries ... Finding Opportunities BUSINESS WISE CRAFTS PHOTOGRAPHY
for Disabled Craft Artists, by Diana Lambdin How to Sell Seconds, Samples, Overstocked or (by Steve Meltzer)
Meyer, July, p. 34; Discontinued Items, by Barbara Brabec, January, Extreme Photography, January, p. 44;
Eight Steps Toward Business Independence, by p- 36; Shooting Great Advertising Photos, February, p. 38;
Susan Ferguson, August, p. 38; Hiring Competent Financial Advisors, by J. Tol A Publicity Photo Can Say a Thousand Words,
Open-studio Tours, by Diana Lambdin Meyer, Broome, Jr., February, p. 36; March, p. 44;
September, p. 32; How to Find and Profit from a Sales Rep, by Simple Ways to Improve Your Jury Slides, April,
Folk Fests: History in the Making, by Susan Mary Strope, March, p. 26; p. 36;
Ferguson, October, p. 36; Earn Extra Income by Teaching, by Mary Strope, Handy Tips for Great Booth Photos, May, p. 40;
Strength in Numbers: Collaboration Can Give April, p. 26; How to Find a Good Crafis Photographer, June,
Your Business a Boost, by Susan Ferguson, Talk the Talk: Wholesale Lingo, by Mary Strope, p. 36;
November, p. 31. May, p. 24; Todays Manual Camera Market: Good News for
Sharpen Your Time-management Skills, by J. Tol Artists, July, p. 36;
BUSINESS TIPS A to Z Broome, Jr., June, p. 42; The Digital Darkroom: With Todays Computer
(December) Create the Ultimate Hangtag, by Laurie J. Peripherals, Darkroom Work can Be Done at Your
A - Alternative Venues: Religious Festivals, by Huttunen, July, p. 26; Desk, August, p. 40;
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aOR Tips from A to. Z
2000 YEAR-END INDEX TO ARTICLES
BOOTH DESIGN Diana Lambdin Meyer, p. 18; Insurance: Will You Be Covered When It Counts?,
(by Bruce Baker) B - 36 Bang-up Booth Tips, by Bruce Baker, p. 20; by Joel D. Joseph, July, p. 32;
Sending the Right Message With Color, January, C - Contacts Every Crafisperson Should Have in How to Approach Gallery Owners, by Mary
p52; His/Her Rolodex, p. 22; Strope, August, p. 28;
Choosing the Right Lighting for Indoor and D - Developing Great Support Materials, p. 23; Show Demonstrations Are No Substitute for Good
Outdoor Shows, February, p. 26; E - Elements ofa Consignment Agreement, p. 24; Sales Techniques, by Bruce Baker, August, p. 30;
How to Turn Compliments into Sales, March, F - 23 Full-time Business Startup Tips, p. 25; Marketing Tools: The Press Kit, by Mary Strope,
p. 28; G - Gallery Exclusivity: ls it Right for You?, p. 26; September, p. 30;
How to Interpret Body Language and Use It to H - Hiring Employees, p. 27; Tips for Extending Credit to Wholesale Customers,
Increase Sales, April, p. 24; I - Internet Promotion, p. 28; by Mary Strope, November, p. 28.
Its all in the Details, May, p. 26; J - Jury Slides: Presenting the Right Image, p. 29;
Permission Marketing: A New Approach to Selling K - Know Your Rights in Cyberspace, p. 30; CASE STUDIES
Craft, June, p. 30; L - Lighting for Studios, Shows and Galleries, (by Frederick S. Brown)
An Efficient Booth Allows More Time for Selling, p. 31; Couple Re-evaluates Priorities and Attitudes About
July, p. 30; M - Marketing Tips from Craft Show Veterans, by Money, May, p. 28;
Make Setup and Breakdown Easier with the Mary Strope, p. 32; But Honey, My Crafts Business Is a Job, June, p. 28;
Creative Use ofV elcro™, September, p. 36; N - Navigate Small-Business Traps, p. 34; Work Smarter ... Not Harder, August, p. 32;
Increasing Sales on a Case by Case Basis, October, O - Online Ordering, p. 35; Corporate Business Experience Doesnt Guarantee
p. 28; P - Photography: A Market Round-up, by Steve Craft Business Success, September, p. 38.
Design Consideratiofnosr Indoor and Outdoor Meltzer, p. 36;
Shows, November, p. 34. Q - Questions to Ask Before You Do the Show, CRAFTS LAW
p. 38; (by Joel D. Joseph)
BUSINESS INSIDER R - 40 Retail Tips for Strengthening Your Business, Hiring Employees and Independent Contractors,
Trends in the Craft Market: Where Do They Fit by Grace Butland, p. 39; January, p. 42;
In?, by Susan Ferguson, January, p. 34; S - Software Options for Artists and Retailers, p. 41; 10 Tips for Terminating Employees, February, p. 30;
Chesapeake Pottery Turns an Old Hotel into a T - Tips for Fellow Artists, p. 42; Protect Your Name and Your Work, Match, p. 34;
Home, Studio and Gallery, by Susan Ferguson, U - Understanding Wholesale Lingo, p. 43; 10 Tax-Planning Strategies, April, p. 32;
March, p. 36; V - Virtual Galleries: Look Before You Leap, p. 44; Make Consignment Work for You, May, p. 32;
Want to Quit Your Day Job?, by Paula Chaffee W - 8 Ways to Prepare for Custom Orders, p. 44; Do You Really Need a Lawyer’, June, p. 34;
Scardamalia, April, p. 28; X - Exporting: 10 Things You Must Know, p. 45; Know Your Rights in Cyberspace, August, p. 36;
Tips for Accepting Custom Orders, by Paula Y - Year-end Index, p. 46; Insuring Against Disaster, October, p. 34;
Chaffee Scardamalia, May, p. 30; Z - Zero-Based Scheduling for Busy Production Ten Steps to a Profitable Licensing Agreement,
Co-ops Provide Strength in Numbers, by Diana Artists, p. 49. November, p. 40.
Lambdin Meyer, June, p. 32;
Art Without Boundaries ... Finding Opportunities BUSINESS WISE CRAFTS PHOTOGRAPHY
for Disabled Craft Artists, by Diana Lambdin How to Sell Seconds, Samples, Overstocked or (by Steve Meltzer)
Meyer, July, p. 34; Discontinued Items, by Barbara Brabec, January, Extreme Photography, January, p. 44;
Eight Steps Toward Business Independence, by p- 36; Shooting Great Advertising Photos, February, p. 38;
Susan Ferguson, August, p. 38; Hiring Competent Financial Advisors, by J. Tol A Publicity Photo Can Say a Thousand Words,
Open-studio Tours, by Diana Lambdin Meyer, Broome, Jr., February, p. 36; March, p. 44;
September, p. 32; How to Find and Profit from a Sales Rep, by Simple Ways to Improve Your Jury Slides, April,
Folk Fests: History in the Making, by Susan Mary Strope, March, p. 26; p. 36;
Ferguson, October, p. 36; Earn Extra Income by Teaching, by Mary Strope, Handy Tips for Great Booth Photos, May, p. 40;
Strength in Numbers: Collaboration Can Give April, p. 26; How to Find a Good Crafis Photographer, June,
Your Business a Boost, by Susan Ferguson, Talk the Talk: Wholesale Lingo, by Mary Strope, p. 36;
November, p. 31. May, p. 24; Todays Manual Camera Market: Good News for
Sharpen Your Time-management Skills, by J. Tol Artists, July, p. 36;
BUSINESS TIPS A to Z Broome, Jr., June, p. 42; The Digital Darkroom: With Todays Computer
(December) Create the Ultimate Hangtag, by Laurie J. Peripherals, Darkroom Work can Be Done at Your
A - Alternative Venues: Religious Festivals, by Huttunen, July, p. 26; Desk, August, p. 40;
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A Whiter Shade ofG ray: The Graduated Keeping Up with a Changing Wholesale Market, Marketing Kaleidoscopes, October, p. 12;
Background, September, p. 40; by Bernadette Finnerty, November, p. 22. Marketing Gourds, November, p. 18;
Display Prints Make a Big Impression, October, Marketing Floor Coverings, December, p. 14.
p. 32; GALLERY PROFILES
Create a Powerful Jury Package in 10 Easy Steps, Florida Craftsmen Gallery, St. Petersburg, Fla., NEWS
November, p. 42. January, p. 54; New Name, New Management, but Baltimore
Grovewood Gallery, Asheville, N.C., January, Alternative Show Is Back, January, p. 8;
CRAFTS RETAILER p. 56; How Do I Measure Up? Results of TCRS 1999
How to Spot Trends Before Theyre on the Way River Market Artspace, Little Rock, Ark., Survey ofI ncome Spending and Show Frequency,
Out, by Grace Butland, January, p. 58; February, p. 52; February, p. 12;
Seven Ways to Turn Your Customers into Educated Sable V Fine Art Gallery, Galveston and New Data on Learning and the Arts, by Noelle
Buyers, by Grace Butland, February, p. 50; Wimberley, Texas, February, p. 54; Backer, April, p. 10;
Buying Decisions You can Take to the Bank, by R. Grey Jewelry Gallery, Boise, Idaho, March, A Cause for Celebration — TCR Turns 25, April,
Grace Butland, March, p. 65; p. 68; p. 14;
The Pros and Cons of Opening a Gallery in a Re- Fireworks Gallery, Seattle and Bellevue, Wash., National Chain Is Target ofM ajor Lawsuit, by
development Area, by Grace Butland, April, p. 50; March, p. 70; Kimberly Geib, May, p. 7;
Creating Extra-special Packages for Handcrafted Bennett Gallery, Knoxville, Tenn., April, p. 46; Another State Uses Craft in Economic Development
Gift Items, by Arona Khan, May, p. 58; Kentucky Art and Craft Gallery, Louisville, Efforts, by Noelle Backer, May, p. 14;
Breathe New Life into Your Displays, by Grace Ky., April, p. 48; RISD Launches Internet Marketing Seminar, by
Butland, June, p. 58; The Gallery of American Craft, Millville, N.J., Noelle Backer, May, p. 42;
Bring Them Back for More, by Grace Butland, May, p. 54; Peer Consultancy Workshops Hit the Mark for
July, p. 46; Cleopatra Steps Out, Asbury Park, N.J., May, California Artisans, by Grace Butland, June, p. 15;
Compensating Your Employees, by Grace Butland, p. 56; The International Artexpo: Big Potential, Big
August, p. 52; Fiddlehead at Four Corners, Bennington, Vt., Risks, by Noelle Backer, July, p. 12;
Advertising Pays ... If You Do It Right, by Grace June, p. 54; NEA Announces Heritage Fellowship Winners,
Butland, September, p. 52; Whippoorwill Crafts, Boston, Mass., June, p. 56; August, p. 12;
Twenty-one Tips for Creating Effective Advertising, Trilogy Gallery, Nashville, Indiana, July, p. 48; ‘An American Craftsmen” Opens at Rockefeller
by Grace Butland, October, p. 47; John McMartin Jewelry Arts Gallery, Milford, Center, by Noelle Backer, September, p. 8;
Gallery Expands to $1 Million in Sales, by Grace Mich., July, p. 50; Artists Help Raise $78,000 for A Doctors Office
Butland, November, p. 56. Kebanu, A Gallery, Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii, on Wheels, by Noelle Backer, September, p. 10;
August, p. 54; Textile Museum Receives $50,000 in Support of
CRAFTS TECHNOLOGY Millennium Arts Gallery, Sebastopol, Calif., New Outreach Programs, by Noelle Backer,
Find the Right Accounting Software in 5 Easy August, p. 56; September, p. 12;
Steps, byJ .T ol Broome, Jr., March, p. 30; Heron American Craft Gallery, Kent, Conn., American Crafts Project Protests Grand Opening of
Business Management Software Can Save You Time September, p. 54; Target Store, by Bernadette Finnerty, October, p. 5;
and Money, by J. Tol Broome, Jr., May, p. 36. The Hudson Valley Arts Center, Hudson, Because Some Dolls Are Still Playthings, by Noelle
N.Y., September, p. 56; Backer, October, p. 7;
CRAFT TRENDS Latitudes Gallery, Framing and Gifts, New Source ofR ecycled Materials in Washington
Roundtable: Who Cares About Trends Anyway, Bismarck, N.D., October, p. 50; State, by Aaron Pogue, October, p. 9;
compiled by Bernadette Finnerty, January, p. 24; Bluestem Missouri Crafts, L.L.C., Columbia, Philadelphia Galleries Get Political, by Noelle
Millennium Color Trends, January, p. 30; Mo., October, p. 52; Backer, October, p. 10;
How to Spot Trends Before They're on the Way Artcraft Collection, Savage, Md., November, Can the East Coast Summer Market Sustain Two
Out, by Grace Butland, January, p. 58. p. 58; Wholesale Shows?, by Bernadette Finnerty,
As Kindred Spirits, Washington, D.C., October, p. 20;
FEATURES November, p. 60; Proposed Legislation Would Benefit Artists at Tax
Advertising Can Be Expensive ... Make It Pay ALoft Gallery of Fine Art, Prescott, Ariz., Time, by Bernadette Finnerty, November, p. 8;
Off; by Carrie Groves, February, p. 22; December, p. 58; Better Business Bureau Takes on E-commerce, by
How to Choose the Right Shows, by Carrie West SouthWest, Denver, Colo., December, Noelle Backer, November, p. 9;
Groves, March, p. 18; p. 60. City Targets Crafispeople in Redevelopment Effort,
Education Supplement: Choosing the Right by Noelle Backer, November, p. 10;
Courses, April, p. 58; INSIGHT “Men of the Cloth” Exhibition Challenges Gender
Controversy on the Craft Show Circuit, by Carrie Marketing Furniture, January, p. 16; Stereotypes, by Bernadette Finnerty, November,
Groves, June, p. 20; Marketing Dolls, February, p. 14; p. 12.
Gallery Exclusivity: Who, What, When, Why?, by Marketing Apparel, March, p. 16;
Carrie Groves, July, p. 18; Marketing Polymer Clay, April, p. 16; PROFILES IN SUCCESS
Is the Search for Health Insurance Making You Marketing Kitchen Accessories, May, p. 16; John Suttman — Moving Through Metal, by
Sick?, by Carrie Groves, September, p. 26; Marketing Recycled Art, June, p. 16; Paula Chaffee Scardamalia, January, p. 20;
A Complete Guide to Getting Your Business Off Marketing Toys, July, p. 14; Cody Foster — Fostering a Million-dollar Doll
the Ground, by J. Tol Broome, Jr., October, Marketing Beads, August, p. 16; Business, by Diana Lambdin Meyer, February,
p. 16; Marketing Handmade Paper, September, p. 18; p. 18;
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Monika Turtle — A Business Built on Passion and How Do You Make Your Show Booth Inviting’, Locally Made Crafts Sell Well, September, p. 44;
Perseverance, by Bernadette Finnerty, March, p. 22; July, p. 88; lowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska,
Kathleen Dustin — A Polymer Clay Pioneer, by J. How Did You Obtain Your Business Loan?, North Dakota and South Dakota: History and
Tol Broome, Jr., April, p. 20; August, p. 88; Lifestyle Influence the Arts, October, p. 40;
Steve and Peggy Kittelson — Kaleidoscopes With How Much Do You Payf or Health Insurance? District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and
Heart and Soul, by Paula Chaffee Scardamalia, Who Is Your Provider?, September, p. 88; West Virginia: A Healthy Environment for Locally
May, p. 20; What Was the Most Costly Mistake You Made Made Crafts, November, p. 46;
Lamb Rugs — Hooked on a Family Business, by When Starting Your Business?, October, p. 80; Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and
Paula Chaffee Scardamalia, June, p. 24; How Have You Avoided Burnout?, November, Wyoming: Where Western Meets Contemporary,
From Vine to Validation: Ginger Summit Takes p. 88; December, p. 50.
Gourd Art to New Heights, by Paula Chaffee How Have You Organized Your Business to
Scardamalia, July, p. 22; Increase Productivity?, December, p. 88. SHOW ALTERNATIVES
Bruce MacDonald: An Interplanetary Success, by Theres No Place Like Home, by Diana Lambdin
Paula Chaffee Scardamalia, August, p. 24; REGIONAL PROFILES Meyer, January, p. 38;
The Hermitage Artists, by Paula Chaffee (by Amy Feinstein) Securing Commissions Requires a Solid, Consistent
Scardamalia, September, p. 22; Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Marketing Effort, by Diana Lambdin Meyer,
Kathy Cooper — Covering New Ground in Carolina: A Traditional Craft Marketplace Looks February, p. 40;
Floorcloths, by Paula Chaffee Scardamalia, to the Future, January, p. 46; County Fairs: An American Tradition, and Big
October, p. 24; Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas: Craft Business, Too, by Diana Lambdin Meyer, March,
J. Fred Woell’s Unorthodox Approach to Teaching Communities at Their Best, February, p. 42; p. 42;
and Art, by Paula Chaffee Scardamalia, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington: Selling Ethnic Inspiration, by Diana Lambdin
November, p. 24. E-commerce and Craft Thrive in the Northwest, Meyer, April, p. 34;
March, p. 46; Take Advantage ofH oliday Prosperity, by Diana
PUBLIC OPINION Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee: Lambdin Meyer, May, p. 34;
How Do Consumer Trends Affect Your Business?, Craft Traditions Run Deep, April, p. 38; Look to Specialty Shops for New Marketing
January, p. 88; Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey: A Fancy Opportunities, by Susan Ferguson, June, p. 38;
How Have You Generated Publicity for Your for Function, May, p. 46; Let Real Estate Agents Put the Sold Sign on Your
Business’, February, p. 88; Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Craftwork, by Diana Lambdin Meyer, August,
How Do You Decide Where to Exhibit Your Work?, Island and Vermont: New England: A Natural p. 42;
March, p. 96; Market for Craft, June, p. 46; Selling to Interior Designers, by Susan Ferguson,
How Did You Get Involved in Teaching Your Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin: September, p. 42;
Craft?, April, p. 88; Craft Styles Reflect Tradition and Agriculture, July, Getting Corporate Commissions, by Diana
Do You Use Any Creative Packaging Techniques’, p. 38; Lambdin Meyer, October, p. 30;
May, p. 88; California, Hawaii and Nevada: Riding the Tourists Welcome: Effective Ways to Market to
What Advice Can You Share With Fellow Outdoor Economic Waves, August, p. 44; Tourists and Travelers, by Diana Lambdin Meyer,
Craft Show Exhibitors?, June, p. 88; Connecticut and New York: Ceramics, Glass and November, p. 37.
SHOW ISSUES
Original Art vs. Reproductions: An Interview With
NAIA Chairman Robert Briscoe, February, p. 34;
How to Choose the Right Shows, by Carrie
Groves, March, p. 18;
C\%, pring Show Safety Requires Careful Planning and Constant
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Awareness, by Woody Jones, March, p. 40;
. Ny( arrelplace Controversy on the Craft Show Circuit, by Carrie
Groves, June, p. 20;
DEL MAR mak. 16-18, 2001 38 Ways to Pre-evaluate a Show, by Mary Strope,
Del Mar Fairgrounds July, p. 28.
POMONA mar. 30- APR. 1, 2001
Los Angeles County Fairgrounds STUDIO ISSUES
SACRAMENTO apr. 6-8, 2001 (by Charles Lewton-Brain)
Cal Expo Pavillion Safety in the Studio, January, p. 40;
PLEASANTON apr. 20-22, 2001 Lighting Your Studio, February, p. 28;
Alameda County Fairgrounds Organize Your Studio for Maximum Productivity,
March, p. 32;
Keeping Home and Studio Separate, April, p. 30;
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Ventilation, May, p. 38;
Good Ergonomics Can Help You Avoid Aches and
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