As much as I’d love to think I’m a connoisseur, I still have trouble deciding which wine to pair with my meals. I understand the basic “rules:” red wine with red meat, and white with fish and poultry. But there are so many variations in both food and wine that those vague guidelines don’t help much. Fortunately, there IS help. This wine and food matcher allows you to input what you’re eating, or what kind of wine you’re drinking, and tells you what’s best paired with it. I will have to stop drinking white with everything.
Stamp on Hunger! On Saturday, May 10th, Campbell Soup Company will join forces with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) to Stamp Out Hunger! Across America. Now in its 16th year, the Stamp Out Hunger! effort is the nation’s largest single-day food drive, having collected more than 836 million pounds of food since its inception in 1993.
At www.helpstampouthunger.com you can learn more about Stamp Out Hunger! cause and find out more information on how you could help and spread the word among your friends, family and online users.
Please join Millions of Americans in the Fight to End Hunger, on Saturday, May 10th
CLEARWATER, Fla., March 21 /PRNewswire/ — Hooters Restaurant’s founders kicked off a yearlong celebration of the chain’s 25th anniversary very fittingly — by launching delivery of 150,000 chicken wings to local shelters and food pantries in the Tampa Bay Area.
Neil Kiefer, CEO of Hooters Management Corporation, said, “It’s what we’ve done since 1983, when we first opened our doors. Hooters is not just about fun and great food for our customers, it’s also about commitment to our communities.”
Soon, hundreds of cases of wings will arrive at Clearwater’s Religious Community Services, St. Vincent DePaul’s Soup Kitchen, the Salvation Army, the St. Pete Florida Clinic, Tampa Metropolitan Ministries, Bradenton’s “Meals On Wheels,” and Our Daily Bread.
Representatives from Hooters Foods, Inc., will distribute “Chickens for Charity,” the name given to this special anniversary initiative. Hooters Foods, Inc. distributes Hooters world famous sauces and breading to grocery chains and thousands of other retail outlets throughout the country.
Hooters Restaurant chain, which started in Clearwater, Florida, currently has 433 restaurants in 28 countries. Nationally, Hooters will be throwing parties and giving away $25,000 to its customers every month on the 25th, with the yearlong observance culminating in an anniversary celebration in Miami Beach, Florida, on July 23rd, 2008.
Source: Hooters Management Corporation
WILTON, CT–(Marketwire - February 8, 2008) - Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd., a leading developer and marketer of premium beverages that partners with renowned icons, announced today that Trump Super Premium Vodka has received a “90-95,” “Superb Highly Recommended” rating from the respected Wine Enthusiast Magazine in its forthcoming March Buying Guide issue.
This is the second coveted award for Trump Super Premium Vodka, crafted and produced in Holland, having also received a “Four Stars,” “Highly Recommended” rating from F. Paul Pacult’s Spirits Journal.
Patrick Kenny, CEO of Drinks Americas, stated, “Following the sale of a portion of Ketel One also a Dutch vodka doing several million cases per year to Diageo, the value of Trump Super Premium Vodka, now selling nationally and internationally, becomes apparent. The great quality and exceptional taste, combined with the Trump standard of luxury and excellence, is what continues to drive Trump Vodka sales. These awards confirm that in addition to superb packaging and effective marketing, Drinks Americas has done a great job with our Dutch distillery in assuring a magnificent product and luxury taste in the bottle.”
Trump Super Premium Vodka recently sponsored the VIP Trump Vodka Lounge at 944 Magazine’s Super Village during the Super Bowl festivities in Phoenix. Celebrity guests such as Paris Hilton, Shia LaBeouf, Kim Kardashian and Juliette Lewis sipped Trump Vodka in the exclusive Trump Vodka VIP Lounge where they enjoyed front row seating to performances by 50 Cent, Wyclef Jean and Velvet Revolver. The celebrity studded lounge offered bottle service featuring the 24-karat gold, Donald Trump signed Trump Super Premium Vodka bottles. Trump Vodka VIP Lounge boasted gold-painted lounge hostesses and extraordinary ice bars that chilled the five-time distilled super premium vodka from Holland. Guest bartenders such as Brody Jenner and Kim Kardashian served up chilled Trump Super Premium Vodka to thousands. The 944 Super Bowl Village played host to over 25,000 people throughout the week where over 50,000 trump vodka cocktails were served.
ABOUT DRINKS AMERICAS
Drinks Americas develops, owns, markets, and nationally distributes alcoholic and non-alcoholic premium beverages associated with renowned icon celebrities. Drinks Americas’ portfolio of premium alcoholic beverages includes Trump Super Premium Vodka and Willie Nelson’s Old Whiskey River Bourbon. The Company’s non-alcoholic brands include the distribution of Paul Newman’s Own Lightly Sparkling Fruit Juice Drinks and Flavored Waters.
Other products owned and distributed by Drinks Americas include award-winning Damiana Liqueur and Aguila Tequila from Mexico, Cohete Rum Guarana from Panama, and Rheingold Beer. Damiana, Old Whiskey River, Aguila Tequila and Cohete Rum are Gold and Silver Medal award winners respectively from the International Beverage Tasting Institute and the San Francisco International Wine and Spirits Competition. For further information, please visit our website at www.drinksamericas.com
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ — Super Bowl Sunday’s almost here-and what better time to blow-off your new year’s resolution of eating healthy and losing some weight. Right? As more than 90 million Americans-and nearly a billion worldwide-gear up to watch TV’s biggest event of the year, we plan parties predicting the collapse of our new year’s weight-loss goals. Not so fast!
With those big-guy pro’s gearing up for Super Bowl XLII, so can you. Don’t time-out from your health goals-play smart. Dr. Wendy Bazilian, author of The SuperFoodsRx Diet (Rodale/Jan 2008/ $25.95/Hardcover) can help you make savvy nutritional choices.
1. Get a game plan. Players gear up for game day…you can too. Think
about your progress and staying on track. Jot down a few key plays in
your playbook: What’s my weight? When will I exercise today? If you’re
hosting the party, decide what healthy items you’ll serve. Or if you’re
going to a friend’s, plan your choices. Tackle the day with the winning
mindset.
2. Get moving. Game time is 6 pm ET. That’s plenty of time for a morning
hike or a pre-game flag football game with your kids or pals. Rev up
your energy, get your game face and show your team spirit actively. You
can burn 200-300 calories in 30 minutes of activity-enough to balance
that extra slice of pizza, chili, pint of beer or dessert later.
3. Snacking SuperFoods-style. Gourmet and exciting can also be healthy and
nutritious! Add pizzazz with colorful SuperFoods vegetables, innovative
low-fat dips and scrumptious finger foods. You can spruce-up your
guacamole and be hip with mini pizzas and tasty baked tortillas chips
alongside hit-of-the-party salsa. Score a touchdown with SuperFoods
fruit-with grilled fruits, fruit kebabs and even football-shaped
watermelon slices. Party-pleasing recipes include:
— Homemade Tortilla Chips
— “Brocco-Mole”
— Salsa Bean Dip
— Toasted Nuts and Seeds
— Turkey (Or Tofu) Meatballs
— Four Bean Chili
— Greek Salad Roll-Ups
4. Show your football fashion savvy. Planning on wearing the oversized
jersey of your favorite player? Don’t! A baggy team jersey makes it
easier to get off track. Wear jeans or fitted pants with your logo
gear. And absolutely do not wear loose-fitting, elastic waistband
sweatpants! These allow you to expand as you go … dieter’s disaster!
Be victorious with a good offensive and defensive strategy going into the game. Don’t be intercepted and keep focused on the healthy win.
Dr. Wendy Bazilian is a doctor of public health and nutrition and registered dietitian. She is owner of Bazilian’s Health Clinic in San Diego and the Nutrition Specialist at the renowned Golden Door spa and fitness resort in Escondido, CA.
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ — This winter, Seasons 52 demonstrates that the season’s most savory meals can also be the lightest when they’re healthfully prepared. The fresh grill restaurant, known for its lighter approach to seasonal fare, encourages do-it-yourself food enthusiasts to abandon preconceived notions of winter food preparation by offering fresh and flavorful culinary options, available on their website at www.Seasons52.com.
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“The winter months are often associated with comfort foods, and perhaps a little overindulging during the holidays,” notes Seasons 52 Executive Chef Clifford Pleau. However, diners and home cooks can enjoy satisfying, yet easy to prepare dishes, by following Chef Pleau’s culinary suggestions.
— To start your evening on a light, lively note, Pleau recommends Roasted
Red Pepper Pistachio Dip.
http://www.seasons52.com/culinary/videos/RedPepperPistachioDip.asp
Roasted red peppers, lime juice, honey, bread crumbs and pistachios are
combined in a food processor. Freshly ground cumin offers an additional
dash of flavor. The dip can be served with crudite, fish or poultry.
— For a novel spin on a comfortable classic, Pleau recommends serving
sweet potatoes seasoned with a light vinaigrette in place of butter and
brown sugar. Simply roast, then cool and slice potatoes into 1/2 inch
discs. Brush with your favorite vinaigrette and broil to add color.
— For a unique side dish, apply Pleau’s simple roasting technique to
various fruits, such as pears.
http://www.seasons52.com/culinary/videos/RoastedBoscPears.asp
Bosc pears sliced in half and spritzed with olive oil will be glazed
with the fruit’s natural sugars when roasted in an oven for 30 minutes.
Says Pleau, “When roasting fruit, nature provides its own glaze as the
sugars concentrate and caramelize; the resulting dish is sweet,
nutritious and guilt-free.”
No winter meal is complete without the perfect wine pairing. Seasons 52’s Master Sommelier George Miliotes understands the art of selecting the ideal vino to maximize your dining experience.
— When serving roast turkey or chicken, Miliotes advises, “really good
Chardonnay never fails … I recommend a non-oaked varietal, such as a
Chablis from France.”
— For a chic wine at a moderate price, Miliotes suggests Spanish white
wines made from the Verdejo grape: “Crisp, clean, and palate-cleansing,
it pairs well with the diversity of flavors in cocktail party food.”
— Red meat dishes explode with flavor when served with California
Cabernets and Merlots from the 2001 vintage, which Miliotes describes
as “great wines that are just rounding into their prime.”
About Seasons 52
Seasons 52 is an award-winning fresh grill restaurant offering a seasonally inspired menu featuring flavorful, lower calorie dishes and an adventurous selection of international wines. Seasons 52 has locations in Orlando, Altamonte Springs, Boca Raton, Ft. Lauderdale and Palm Beach Gardens and in the Perimeter and Buckhead areas of Atlanta.
Roasted Red Pepper Pistachio Dip
Ingredients:
1/4 cup pistachios, shelled and toasted (3 oz)
3/4 cup red peppers, roasted*, peeled and chopped (2 oz)
2 tablespoons bread crumbs
1 ounce lemon or lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon chipotle Tabasco
1/2 teaspoon cumin, toasted
1/2 teaspoon salt, Kosher
Procedure:
— Toast pistachios in 350 degree oven for 5 minutes. Cool to room
temperature.
— Pulse pistachios in food processor for 30 seconds to chop nuts.
— Reserve a tablespoon for garnish.
— Add all other ingredients to bowl of food processor.
— Blend in food processor for 1 minute until smooth. Refrigerate for
a few hours.
— Garnish with reserved chopped pistachios.
— Serve chilled in small bowl with veggies or chips.
*To roast peppers:
Lightly rub a few red peppers with oil. Broil or grill red peppers to
char the skin. Place in a plastic Ziploc® bag or covered container
30 minutes. Remove peels & seeds.
Biddeford, ME (PRWEB) December 11, 2007 - ‘Tis the season for weary shoppers and several inches of new-fallen snow - which help the masses still in need of holiday gifts turn to mail order companies like Lobster Gram that can provide holiday gifts in a hurry. Offerings for great last minute gift ideas include E-Certificates, Gift Cards and a wide variety of other gift certificates to fit every budget. Gift Cards and paper certificates can be personalized, and if ordered by 1:00 pm, ET, Dec. 21st, and sent via FedEx Priority Air Letter, they are guaranteed to arrive by Christmas. Current specials on its website feature the Surf & Turf lobster and steak package, and sides like shrimp, chowder and desserts.
“The popularity of plastic Gift Cards made it clear to us that it was a holiday gift idea that customers were looking for, so we designed one that looks great and can still be personalized with a recipient name and gift message,” said Dan Zawacki, owner and founder of Lobster Gram. “And our E-Certificates work great for the last minute Christmas gift idea, and they can even be delivered right on Christmas Day.”
Gourmet gifts have been on the increase as a popular gift idea in recent years. “With people staying home more, giving a gourmet gift certificate for a complete dinner of lobster, steak or seafood makes the perfect gift for a lot of people.” says Zawacki. If the past 20 years are any measure, Lobster Gram has made live lobster a meal that can be conveniently enjoyed at home anytime.
New Seasonal items featured on the Lobster Gram website:
Stocking Stuffer Gram is a new way to present a Lobster Gram gift card. Includes a $25 Plastic Gift Card with a FREE Larry the Lobster finger puppet and free 1st Class Mail delivery, for a limited time only.
Maine Lobster Tails (4-5 oz. size) with free Lobster Shears is a great way to get a taste of Maine’s finest lobster tails with the added bonus of heavy duty lobster shears for free, a special offer just for the Holidays.
Lobster Gram has been providing great gourmet gift ideas since its inception in 1987. Starting with its trademark “Lobster Gram” packages, Lobster Gram has grown to become the #1 live lobster gift delivery company in America, with a 40-page catalog and hundreds of gift choices, including the new Gourmet Gram lineup of gourmet baskets. Known for ocean-fresh, live Maine lobster gifts with all the trimmings, Lobster Gram also has 10 varieties of exotic lobster tails from around the world, tenderly aged gourmet steaks, crab, shrimp, creamy chowders, ready-to-heat lobster appetizers and decadent desserts.
To learn more about Lobster Gram and its products, a free catalog is available by calling Lobster Gram’s toll free number 1-800-LIVE-LOB (1-800-548-3562) or requesting one at the website. Lobster Gram also has an E-club with great perks, such as private special offers and discounts, and sneak peeks at new products with free sign-up at its website.
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire - Dec. 4, 2007) - Two Dan Aykroyd Discovery Series wines, a Chardonnay and a Cabernet Merlot blend have launched in New Brunswick, announced Murray Marshall, CEO of Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits.
These 100% VQA wines from Niagara are the first to be released as part of the Dan Aykroyd-branded wine portfolio.
Both the Dan Aykroyd Discovery Series Chardonnay and the Cabernet Merlot are priced at $16.99. Both wines are available at ANBL Alcool stores across New Brunswick.
“This is another positive step toward ensuring that the Canadian wine industry receives the recognition that it rightfully deserves,” said Dan Aykroyd. “Diamond Estates has produced an incredible line of VQA wines that I will be proud to serve at home or anywhere my travels take me.”
In the coming months, more Dan Aykroyd-branded wines are scheduled to hit retail shelves. These will include additional releases of Discovery Series wines ranging in price from $15 to $25.
To promote the launch of his wines in New Brunswick, Dan Aykroyd will host several in-store bottle signings at the following ANBL locations:
Sunday, December 9, 2007 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Alcool NB Liquor Prospect Store, 1150 Prospect Street, Fredericton
Monday, December 10, 2007 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Alcool NB Liquor Devon Park Store, 580 Union Street, Fredericton
Tuesday, December 11 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Alcool NB Liquor Parkway Mall, 212 McAllister Drive, Saint John
Wednesday, December 12 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Alcool NB Liquor Dieppe, 513 Regis Street, Dieppe
Additionally, Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits will be releasing a Dan Aykroyd Signature Reserve series that will be produced in limited quantities and will range in price from $50 a bottle upward. No more than 300 cases of any of the Signature Reserve wines will be made and each bottle will be numbered and signed by the winemaker. The first wine under this brand will be a barrel-fermented Niagara Peninsula VQA Vidal Icewine.
“As the sales and marketing agent in New Brunswick for this incredible Canadian wine brand, we are very proud to be able to offer these VQA wines to New Brunswickers” said Wayne Chahley, President, Kriscott Distributors Limited.
Kriscott Distributors Limited, a subsidiary of Toronto-based Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits Ltd., has a sales reach that covers all four Atlantic Provinces and a brand portfolio that includes such companies as Sleeman Breweries, Scottish & Newcastle, Dr. McGillicuddy, Finca Las Moras wines from Argentina, Kendall-Jackson California wines, Pieroth German wines and Carpineto wines from Tuscany.
Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits Ltd., who owns and serves as the sales and marketing agency for domestic wines from Lakeview Cellars, EastDell Estates and Birchwood Estate as well as compelling international wine and spirits brands from premium regions around the world. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.diamondwines.com.
CABOT, Vt., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ — It’s called a “festive” season because, well, we feast. But if you’re concerned about adding inches to your waistline during the holidays, there is a delicious way to celebrate the season and still eat healthy. Cheese appetizers and entrees your whole family will love are not only delicious, but they’ll add vital calcium to your holiday entertaining menu and help rein in those holiday pounds.
Recent studies* show dieters lose significantly more poundage — mostly around the waist — when they include three to four servings of dairy in their daily diets. Aged cheddar cheese like Cabot’s 50 and 75 percent reduced fat cheddars are lactose free for those with dietary restrictions, and Colby, Jack, Swiss and Parmesan are low-lactose options.
“The holidays always offer unique challenges to eating healthy,” says Sara Wing, Cabot Creamery’s Health and Education Programs Manager. “We often find ourselves entertaining family and friends and celebrating the good times with a little too much food. But we can help offset that by making smarter choices in what we eat. By including low-fat products like Cabot’s reduced fat cheddars in our holiday recipes, we can make meals that are healthy and still taste great.”
Cabot’s website (www.cabotcheese.coop/recipes) offers dozens of ideas for your next family get together. With obesity emerging as a national health crisis, give your family the gift of healthy choices this Chanukah, Christmas or New Year’s Eve and beyond in a healthy, happy 2008.
Here are a few of those simple, delicious, and healthy holiday recipes from the farm family owners of Cabot Creamery, the Vermont-based dairy cooperative best know as makers of “The World’s Best Cheddar.”
Cheddar, Zucchini & Garlic Bruschetta
Makes 8 servings
8 (1/2-inch thick) slices crusty Italian bread
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium zucchini (10 ounces), chopped
2 small tomatoes, chopped
Ground black pepper to taste
1 cup grated Cabot 50% Reduced Fat Cheddar (4 ounces)
1. Preheat broiler. Arrange bread in single layer on baking sheet. Broil
about 4 inches from heat until golden on both sides, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes
per side; set aside.
2. In large skillet, combine garlic, oil and salt; stir over medium-high
heat until garlic is fragrant. Add zucchini and tomatoes and cook,
stirring, until just tender (don’t overcook). Season with pepper.
3. Transfer mixture to bowl and stir in cheese until just melted. Mound
about 1 heaping tablespoon of mixture on each toast. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Analysis
Calories 126 Calories from Fat 31 Total Fat 4g Saturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 8mg Sodium 306mg Total Carbohydrates 17g Dietary Fiber <1g Protein 7g Calcium 130mg
Apple-Cheddar Braid
Makes 1 loaf for about 12 servings
6 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded 75% or 50% Reduced Fat Cabot Sharp Cheddar
Cheese
2/3 cup apple butter
2/3 cup applesauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 (13.2-ounce) tube refrigerated crusty Italian bread dough or (13.8-
ounce) tube refrigerated pizza crust dough
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine cheeses in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, combine apple
butter, applesauce and cornstarch; set both mixtures aside.
3. Unroll dough onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray and press
into a large rectangle. Spread cheese mixture lengthwise down center third
of dough. Top cheese mixture evenly with apple butter mixture.
4. Make diagonal cuts, 1 1/2 inches apart, on opposite sides of filling to
within 1/2 inch of filling. Fold strips alternately over filling from each
side, overlapping at an angle.
5. Drizzle honey over loaf and top evenly with almonds.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve
warm.
Nutrition Analysis
Calories 193 Calories from Fat 51 Total Fat 6g Saturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 15mg Sodium 356mg Total Carbohydrates 26g Dietary Fiber <1g Sugars 10g Protein 9g Calcium 120mg
Dairy Latkes
Makes 15
3 medium baking potatoes, peeled (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds)
1 cup (4 ounces) Cabot 50% reduced-fat cheddar, grated
3 eggs
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried sage
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
oil for frying
1. Grate potatoes on grater blade of food processor.
2. Place on a clean dish towel and roll towel up to squeeze out as much
liquid as possible (avoids discoloration).
3. Transfer to a bowl.
4. Add the cheddar cheese, eggs, parsley, sage, flour, salt and pepper.
5. Mix well.
6. Heat about 1/8-inch oil in a large, preferably non-stick, skillet over
medium heat.
7. Slide rounded tablespoons of the mixture into the hot oil.
8. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper
towels. Serve with applesauce and sour cream
Nutrition Analysis
Calories 228 Calories from Fat 57 Total Fat 5g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 47mg Sodium 201mg Total Carbohydrate 40g Dietary Fiber 7g Sugars 1g Protein 7g Calcium 90mg
Cabot Creamery Cooperative has been in continuous operation in Vermont since 1919 and is best known as makers of "The World's Best Cheddar." Cabot is owned by the dairy farm families of Agri-Mark, the Northeast's premier dairy cooperative. For additional information on Cabot Creamery, visit www.cabotcheese.coop
* References - National Dairy Council & Zemel M, et al. Effects of
calcium and dairy on body composition and weight loss in African-
American adults. Obesity Research. 2005 13(7): 1218-1225.Ogden, C.L.,
K.M. Flegal, M.D. Carroll, et al. JAMA 288: 1728, 2002. Flegal, K.M.,
M.D. Carroll, C.L. Ogden, et al. JAMA 288: 1723, 2002. National
Center for Health Statistics. Health United States, 2003.
Hyattsville, MD, 2003.www.cdc.gov/nchs
MONROE, Wis., Nov. 26 /PRNewswire/ — The Tender Filet brings the finest tasting steak and gourmet meals right to your doorstep, ready to prepare and guaranteed to make mouths water.
This year, The Tender Filet is offering a new array of exquisite seafood and side dishes to complement even the most discriminating palate. Chef Wave Kasprzak, one of Wisconsin’s most renowned culinary artists, has prepared a collection of his award-winning dishes exclusively for The Tender Filet.
The Tender Filet offers the same great steaks found in exclusive restaurants and has a thorough understanding of value and fine dining. The Tender Filet’s premium steaks are aged up to 21 days, making them as tender, juicy and flavorful as possible. Every product is packaged in dry ice and guaranteed to come exactly as advertised or customers receive a full refund.
The Tender Filet helps you make gourmet-style meals a snap. No more worrying about aggravating trips to the grocery store or butcher shop to find the best cuts of meats. The Tender Filet also makes gift giving easy and tasteful for the holidays. It’s hard to go wrong with giving loved ones a gourmet-style treat that takes minutes to prepare.
Customers can even take advantage of The Tender Filet’s Choose ‘N Charge Credit Plan, it takes only seconds and makes shopping even more convenient. Take a look. The Tender Filet may be just the ticket for your 2007 holiday meals.
About The Tender Filet
The Tender Filet is dedicated to satisfying every mouth-watering menu need with its premium line of products and services. For more information, or to order from The Tender Filet, go to http://www.tenderfilet.com.
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