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                    <title><![CDATA[Panda Mart - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:50:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/panda-mart-public-warning-march-2026]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Shoppers looking for bargains at Panda Mart are again being warned about dangerous items being sold at the retailer’s Cranbourne and Preston stores.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Public Warning notice - Miniso Winky Australia Pty Ltd (trading as Miniso)]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:54:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/public-warning-notice-miniso-winky-australia-pty-ltd-trading-as-miniso]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Victoria is warning shoppers about non-compliant products being sold at Miniso.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Nerida Hansen - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Sep 2025 01:15:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/nerida-hansen-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Victorians shopping for fabrics are being warned about buying from a Barwon Heads-based retailer. ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Shannakian Jewellery Pty Ltd Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 May 2025 11:53:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/shannakian-jewellery-pty-ltd-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Victoria is warning anyone wanting to buy jewellery from Shannakian Jewellery to be careful, after receiving 67 complaints from consumers about the company. ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Plumbing Australia (Vic) Pty Ltd - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 08 May 2025 05:46:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/plumbing-australia-vic-pty-ltd-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Victorians are being warned about Plumbing Australia (Vic), after Consumer Affairs Victoria received more than 60 complaints since January last year from consumers unhappy with its services.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Panda Mart - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:13:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/panda-mart-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[We are issuing an urgent public warning to anyone who has purchased goods from Panda Mart, a large Cranbourne retail outlet that sells low-cost toys and other items, including homewares, sporting goods and beauty products.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Pick &amp; Lock (Wise Tech Services Pty Ltd) - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Jan 2025 02:06:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/pick-and-lock-wise-tech-services-pty-ltd-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Homeowners and renters looking for help from locksmiths are being warned to be wary of a business alleged to have charged higher than advertised prices, forced consumers into making payments and overall provided unsatisfactory services.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Light-up shoe charms and accessories - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 23 Aug 2024 05:29:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/light-up-shoe-charms-and-accessories-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Victoria Acting Director David Joyner has issued an urgent public warning about light-up shoe charms and accessories that contain button batteries.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Bobo&amp;boo - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:51:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/bobo-and-boo-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Victoria Director Nicole Rich has issued a public warning concerning online retailer Bobo&amp;boo Pty Ltd.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Unsafe Garfield Movie toys at Hungry Jack's - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 31 May 2024 06:16:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/unsafe-garfield-movie-toys-at-hungry-jacks-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Victoria Director Nicole Rich has issued an urgent public warning about fast food chain Hungry Jack’s Pty Ltd.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Mifo Australia - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 May 2024 01:22:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/mifo-australia-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Victoria’s Director Nicole Rich has issued a warning to consumers about an online electronics supplier which has been the subject of numerous complaints.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Find Sports/Let's Roll - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 15 Feb 2024 01:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/find-sports-lets-roll-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumers are being warned about a sports and outdoor merchandise business which has previously been the subject of a public warning from our Director, and now appears to be selling its merchandise under a new name. ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Ishka - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 08 Feb 2024 01:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/ishka-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Victoria Director, Nicole Rich has issued a public warning about retailer Ishka, following a significant number of consumer complaints to the regulator in recent months.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Sam the Man Car Care - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 15 Jan 2024 01:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/sam-the-man-car-care-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Victoria Director Nicole Rich has issued a public warning about a Footscray-based mobile car detailing and car wash company, after serious allegations were raised by consumers.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Baby Direct - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Dec 2023 01:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/baby-direct-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The acting Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria is warning people to be wary of buying from a baby products retailer, which has attracted 43 contacts to the agency in 2023.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Find Sports - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Nov 2023 01:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/find-sports-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Victoria Director Nicole Rich has issued a public warning about Force Industries Pty Ltd, trading as Find Sports (ACN 072 364 231).]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Ultimate Kitchens &amp; Bathrooms - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 31 Oct 2023 01:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/ultimate-kitchens-and-bathrooms-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Director Nicole Rich has issued a public warning about Ultimate Kitchen Design Pty Ltd, trading as Ultimate Kitchens &amp; Bathrooms (ACN 120 673 289).]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[CBD Movers - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Oct 2023 01:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/cbd-movers-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Victoria Director Nicole Rich has issued a public warning notice about Shashi International Pty Ltd, trading as CBD Movers (ACN: 139 679 100).]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Important notice – former Berkeley Living Retirement Village in Patterson Lakes ]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 12 Jan 2023 04:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/important-notice-former-berkeley-living-retirement-village-in-patterson-lakes]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Victoria is encouraging former residents of the now-closed Berkeley Living Retirement Village (Berkeley Living) (or their executors or legal representatives) to come forward in relation to a potential court action. ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Shade Solutions - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/shade-solutions-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumers have complained that Shade Solutions accepted payment but failed to provide goods and services within agreed timeframes, within a reasonable time, or at all. ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Kingdom Warehouse - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 Jun 2022 02:17:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/kingdom-warehouse-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria, Nicole Rich, has issued a public warning notice about online retailer Kingdom Warehouse.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Michael Johnson - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:30:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/michael-johnson-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Acting Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria, David Joyner, has issued a public warning notice to consumers regarding the alleged conduct of unregistered builder Michael Johnson.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[My Moovers - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Jan 2021 01:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/my-moovers-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria, Nicole Rich, has issued a public warning to consumers about furniture removalist company Ajanvi Pty Ltd, trading as My Moovers. ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Melbourne Luxury Car Hire Pty Ltd - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Sep 2018 02:30:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/melbourne-luxury-car-hire-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria has issued a public warning to consumers regarding the alleged conduct of Melbourne Luxury Car Hire Pty Ltd.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Solar Orb Pty Ltd - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Dec 2017 01:30:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/solar-orb-pty-ltd-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria has issued a Public Warning Notice to consumers under section 223 of the Australian Consumer Law (Victoria) regarding Solar Orb Pty Ltd and the websites www.solarorb.com.au and www.solar-orb.com. ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Real estate services supplied by Craig Alan McIntosh - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 31 Aug 2017 12:30:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/real-estate-services-supplied-by-craig-alan-mcintosh-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria has issued a public warning regarding the conduct of Craig Alan McIntosh in the supply of real estate services. ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Hot water bottles - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 31 Jul 2017 12:30:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/hot-water-bottles-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria has issued a Public Warning Notice under section 228 of the Australian Consumer Law and Fair Trading Act 2012, regarding a specific design of hot water bottle.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA['Happy birthday to you' musical candles - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/happy-birthday-to-you-musical-candles-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria has issued a Public Warning Notice to consumers regarding a specific design of “Happy birthday to you” novelty musical candles.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[ADG Windows Pty Ltd - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 16 May 2016 10:12:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/adg-windows-pty-ltd-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria has issued a public warning notice concerning the conduct of ADG Windows Pty Ltd (trading as Australian Double Glazing) and its director, Mr John Heath. ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Carpet cleaning and other services supplied by David James Donald - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 01 Apr 2016 02:42:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/cleaning-and-other-services-supplied-by-david-james-donald-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria has issued a public warning notice regarding the conduct of David James Donald in the supply of carpet cleaning and other services.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Hoverboards - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 05 Jan 2016 07:49:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/hoverboards-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Minister for Consumer Affairs, Jane Garrett, has issued a public warning about hoverboards, after a series of safety incidents involving chargers used to power these devices. ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Toy Palace (www.toypalaceaustralia.com.au) - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Jul 2015 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/toy-palace-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Acting Director has issued a statutory public warning notice, in the public interest, to inform consumers to be wary if purchasing items from the Toy Palace website. ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Robert Turner and Neil Turner trading as Classic Refrigeration and Catering Equipment - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Jan 2014 01:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/robert-turner-and-neil-turner-trading-as-classic-refrigeration-and-catering-equipment-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria has issued a public warning about the conduct of Robert and Neil Turner, both of Dandenong North.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Todd Buzza - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Dec 2013 01:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/todd-buzza-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria has, after considering all the relevant information, determined to issue a public warning notice pursuant to section 223 of the Australian Consumer Law about the conduct of Todd Buzza.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Mark William Whittingham and Connection Blue Pty Ltd - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/mark-william-whittingham-and-connection-blue-pty-ltd-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria has issued a public warning about the conduct of Mark William Whittingham and his business Connection Blue Pty Ltd.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Champion Caravans and Mr Tony Giannakos - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/champion-caravans-and-mr-tony-giannakos-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria has issued a public warning to consumers and businesses about the conduct of Champion Caravans and its operator Tony Giannakos.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Buy A Trail Pty Ltd and Mark William Whittingham - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 27 Sep 2012 02:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/buy-a-trail-pty-ltd-and-mark-william-whittingham-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria has issued a Public Warning notice to consumers about the business practices of Buy A Trail Pty Ltd ACN 149 207 849 (“the company”) and its director Mark William Whittingham.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Marina Dankovic (aka Marina Dawson and Marina Loprese) - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Jul 2011 02:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/marina-dankovic-aka-marina-dawson-and-marina-loprese-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria has issued a Public Warning notice to consumers about the business practices of Ms Marina Dankovic (also known as Marina Dawson and Marina Loprese), trading, among other names, as Marina’s Conveyancing.  ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Solar Spark Electrical - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 02 May 2011 02:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/solar-spark-electrical-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria has issued a Public Warning Notice to consumers about the business practices of Mr Leonardo Palamara (also known as Tony Vincent) and Mrs Merryl Ybasco Villafuerte, trading as Solar Spark Electrical and AWS Eco Solutions.  ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Prestige hire car companies - Public warning]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/prestige-hire-car-companies-public-warning]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria has issued a Public Warning notice to consumers about the business practices of certain prestige car hire companies. ]]></description>
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