Number 15April 2013

Destinos|Aerolíneas|Hoteles|Gastronomía|Diversión

Orange County Asturias

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TRAVELTIMES

Monthly magazine published by

OVCET S.R.L. de C.V.

Editorial Director

Luis R. Cuevas Glez

Coeditor

Raquel I. Membrila

Graphic Designer

Rafael Sánchez

Staff

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Vicente Ochoa

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D i r e c t o r i o

4 - Editorial6 - Escape to Anaheim

16 - Novelties on the map

18 - Yucatan, in essence

28 - 8 Reasons to go to... Playas de Rosarito

30 - Sunset World, lodging and sustainability

38 - Asturias, enchantment and flavor

52 - Apps

46 - Premium Outlets New York y Orlando

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Mexico City, april2013

Dear reader:

Welcome to the april edition of Travel Times

Our travels continue and the joy of sharing our experiences is even greater.

I thank you for the time you are dedicating to read these lines.

In this issue we present three destinations every traveler must place on their

“to do” list, visit Merida, Yucatan and its surroundings, travel to fun fi lled Ana-

heim in Orange County, California, and discover the principality of Asturias

in Spain.

As far as hotels, we will visit the Sunset World Hotels which are situated in

Cancun and the Riviera Maya and discover many great surprises.

Now, in all of our issues we include detailed gastronomical experiences as

well as accommodation recommendations and airline connectivity with the

area.

I hope you enjoy the experiences here included and you decide to venture to

some of these wonderful locations.

The culmination will be the presentation of some shopping options with Pre-

mium and our travel application section, now for Android.

We invite you to share our publication with your friends. Happy travels!

Lic. Luis Rubén Cuevas González Bravo

Director General

Orange County and its emblema c city, Anaheim, are located south of Los Angeles. They possess several tourist a rac ons and also off er facili es so that you can live a comfortable vaca on.

Escape to Escape to AnaheimAnaheim

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World of Color, Disney California Adventure

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Disneylad, Kno s Berry Farm and Medieval Times, enjoying deli-cious food or shopping at South Coast Plaza and the Orange Out-lets are reason enough to travel to this des na on. It is also, how-ever, very a rac ve to be able to land at a nearby airport which has li le traffi c and allows you to pass through immigra on and customs in under a half an hour. You can also stay at a hotel which is at the center of the ac on a er only a very brief drive. All these advan-tages are off ered by Interjet with their direct fl ight to John Wayne Orange County airport arriving from Mexico City and Guadalajara.

A er the short fl ight, the quick unloading and the transporta- on, you can stay at The Ana-

bella Hotel which is located in front of Disneyland. It is also a good moment to grab lunch at the hotel’s Tangerine Grill. Dur-ing the morning, you can enjoy delicious juice and be completely sa sfi ed by the “Hungry Tourist”, a breakfast dish which includes egg, hot cakes, sausage and pota-toes, it is abundant and delicious.

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To the east, Orange County meets with the Pacifi c Ocean which al-lows for beau ful beaches and a breathtaking coastal line. Proof of this is Laguna Beach which is not only an a rac ve loca on for its lovely banks but also has much ar s c and cultural ac v-ity. Walking through Heisler Park and on Main Beach is a gra fying experience because of the con-tact with nature it provides. Tours for whale and dolphin watch-ing are available in the area.

Once you are hungry, we rec-ommend you visit the Las Bri-sas restaurant which off ers sea-food with Mexican ingredients and a touch of Californian Cui-sine. Do not hesitate to try the seafood spaghe and chat a bit with Dante who is from Acapulco and gives all his dishes a special touch with his easy conversa on.

You can con nue your visit with a walk down nearby Forest Avenue where you will fi nd art galleries, exclusive shops, cafes and bars.

A er res ng at the hotel, pre-pare to travel in me and witness jousts between feudal knights at the Medieval Times show. Kings, princesses, noblemen and com-moners converge at the arena to present an equestrian show and to play out medieval duels. While they fi ght, you can enjoy

Fotos:DisneylandNews.com

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an abundant meal without uten-sils just like in medieval mes.

You can use the ART (Anaheim Resort Transporta on), for trans-porta on in the Anaheim tour-ist area, it will comfortably move you to the main a rac ons, is inexpensive and frequent.

A er a placid night´s sleep, fun heads to Disneyland. Start your day by having breakfast at “Min-nie & Friends - Breakfast in the Park” at the Plaza Inn. You will be able to spend me alongside Minnie Mouse, Winnie Pool, Tig-ger and Captain Hook among oth-ers. Mickey shaped waffl es and bacon are tops. The hot choco-late deserves to be men oned.

If you like the Disney princesses and wish to interact with them you must visit the fl amboyant Disney Fantasy Faire, a recently opened a rac on with a theater, stages and plenty of space where you will partake in ac vi es and listen to stories. This is a great op-portunity for that once in a life- me photo shot. Don’t forget to

visit the classic a rac ons such as the Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean and Star Tours.

At the adjacent Disney Califor-nia Adventure you will be able to enjoy several a rac ons in Cars Land, an area which opened its

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Riadiator Springs Races

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doors last year, at which you can experience the ver go of speed at Radiator Spring Races alongside Lightning Mcqueen and his friends. Other a rac ons that you cannot miss are at this park are Soarin’ Over California, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and California Screa-min’. Once a ernoon arrives, you can enjoy the Toy Story parade.

A good place to eat or dine? We recommend the Wine Country Tra oria with its Californian cuisine and excellent wines, just like in Napa Valley. To end your day, you can enjoy a technological spectacle of images, lights, music, dancing fountains and pyrotechnics in World of Color. Impressive!

If you are looking for adrenaline you can visit Kno s Berry Farm on the next day. What used to be a marmalade produc on farm, has now be-come a theme park where the Old West converges with rapid mechanical rides such as Montezooma´s Revenge, Silver Bullet and the Xcelerator.

For a rest, you can fi nd Snoopy and take a picture with him and his friends. Do not miss the fried chicken at Mrs. Kno ’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant, their juicy ancestral recipe dates back to 1934 and is now executed by several Mexican chefs.

Give yourself some me to visit downtown Anaheim and walk down Center Street and the Packing district where you will fi nd museums, restaurants, cultural centers, galleries and even homemade beer.

Orange County is also an ideal place for shopping. Luxurious South Coast Plaza has more than 250 exclusive brand bou ques. For the complete experience, you can take a break from shopping and rest at the comfortable Access Vip Lounge while you watch televi-sion, listen to music and sip champagne or another beverage of your choice. The mall off ers several dining op ons which range from fast food places to elegant interna onal cuisine restaurants.

Another op on is the Outlets at Orange, where you will fi nd great discounts at 120 brand name stores. At the end of the day you can have a great me at Dave & Busters where you can also eat dinner.

At the end of your trip you can again enjoy the advantages the Orange County airport has to off er while documen ng and passing through inspec ons quickly before fi nally taking your Interjet fl ight home a er several adventure fi lled days in Anaheim and Orange County.

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InterjetMéxico – Orange County, CA

Guadalajara – Orange County, CA

Toluca – Las Vegas, NV

Monterrey – Las Vegas, NV

VolarisMéxico – Denver, CO

México – Mérida

México – Tuxtla Gu érrez

Tijuana – Cancún

México – Cd. Juárez (31 mayo)

Guadalajara – Cd. Juárez(1º de Junio)

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Novelties on the mapThese last days several airlines have ini ated opera ons with new routes while others are about to start up, we created this informa on graph to be er inform you.

AeromarCd de México – McAllen, TX.

AeroméxicoToluca – Guadalajara

Toluca – Monterrey

Toluca – Cancún

Toluca – Acapulco

Toluca – Atlanta, GA

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It is without a doubt one of Mexico’s most beautiful colonial cities. In its sur-

roundings you can visit famous Mayan archaeological areas, enjoy nature

and savor its incomparable cuisine.

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The Volaris airplane leaves the Gulf

of Mexico behind and the Yucatan

Peninsula coast line can be perfectly

observed. We have arrived in Mayan

lands. The Merida airport welcomes

us and we head to the hotel which

will be our headquarters during the

weekend, it is the centrally located

and recently renovated Presidente

Intercontinental Villa Mercedes Méri-

da, it is a beautiful Porfi rian mansion

located only a short distance to the

beautiful Paseo Montejo.

The comfortable rooms allow us a rest

after which we have our fi rst contact

with the local Yucatan cuisine. At the

“Frutas y Flores” restaurant located

at the hotel, we can taste new pro-

posals with typical ingredients such

as a delicious crème soup which is

based on lime or a rum cocktail with

sour orange. The meats are superb.

Our fi rst visit is to the Great Museum

of the Mayan World in Merida. It was

recently inaugurated and is known

for its modern architecture, innova-

tive exhibition rooms and themes

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that range from the dinosaur extinc-

tion, the evolution of the species in

the peninsula, the appearance of

man, the birth and splendor of the

Mayan culture, the cross breeding of

the races and the colony, all in an ex-

cellent museum. We recommend vis-

iting this museum at sunset in order

to enjoy the excellent light and sound

show which will impress you.

The brisk night is the ideal moment

to explore the Paseo Montejo with its

beautiful residences and fi nally ar-

rive downtown to witness Merida´s

beautiful colonial architecture. You

can enjoy the “marquesitas” on the

street, a type of crunchy crepe or you

can enter a local restaurant to taste

Yucatan plates.

On weekends, the main downtown

streets become pedestrian walkways

so that you can calmly explore or if

you like, sip a drink while you listen

to live music. To top the night off, you

can visit the adjacent “Nuevo Trova-

dor Bohemio” bar where the famous

Tony Espinoza sings his own songs

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or lends his voice to hits from Ar-

mando Manzanero, Guty Cárdenas,

Guadalupe Trigo and other famous

composers who sing the Yucatan

ballad. This is a tradition.

The second day begins quite early

with a varied buffet breakfast at the

Presidente hotel, after which we

leave for Chichén Itzá. It takes only

one hour to arrive to this modern

wonder. We recommend you take

the guided tour so that you are able

to discover every tiny detail, histor-

ic fact, myth and legend which this

beautiful archaeological area has to

offer. You will be surprised.

The Castle, the Ball Game, the Ob-

servatory and the Snail are all build-

ings you don´t want to miss and will

want to photograph. It is a great spot

for handicraft shopping.

Izamal rises only a short distance

away, it is a magical town which wel-

comes travelers with houses which

are all painted yellow. Its convent,

named after Saint Antonio de Padua,

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Pirámide de Kinich Kakmo

Convento de San Antonio de Padua en Izamal

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dates back to 1549 and has the second largest atrium in the world, it is only

surpassed by the Vatican´s St. Peter´s Cathedral. The mysticism will envelop

you. Very nearby you will fi nd the Kinich Kakmó which must be visited.

It is with a good appetite that you can head to the Kinich restaurant which

belongs to Miriam Azcorra. This is an excellent option for enjoying tradi-

tional Yucatecan food. Valladolid longaniza, deer Tzic, cochinita pibil and

lime soup which are some of the delicious dishes one can enjoy here, do not

miss the opportunity to watch part of their traditional kitchen such as women

making tortillas on a griddle and cooking meat over a stove.

Once your batteries have been recharged and your appetite has been sat-

isfi ed, those who wish to further enter the Mayan world can head towards

Uxmal to enjoy the sunset and watch the light and sound spectacle. Back

in Merida, we have a dining recommendation for you which is located down-

town. It offers good food, drinks, and ambiance under the moonlight, it is

called Los Panchos.

The following morning you can partake of different activities such as watch-

ing the fl amingos, which live and nest by the hundreds in the Celestun bio-

sphere, visiting the natural well route or reaching the Dzibilchaltún archaeo-

logical site with its famous Temple of the Seven Dolls. Later you can spend

a couple of hours on nearby Progreso beach were you can taste delicious

fried fi sh treats.

After checking out of the comfortable Presidente hotel and taking your Vola-

ris fl ight home, don´t forget to buy some famous cheese balls, the ideal des-

sert to top off your weekend in Yucatan.

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8 Reasons to go to...Playas de Rosarito

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1. Gastronomy. The lobster and other seafood are the specialty. Nearby is the Wine Route.

2. Aqua c ac vi es. It has great weather and beau ful beach-es, fi shing and surfi ng school all year.

3. Sports ac vi es. Ideal for hik-ing, biking, paragliding and off road routes for car and ATV.

4. Business. The new Baja Califor-nia Center with everything you need for conferences and con-ven ons.

5. Events. As E.kinox (March), the Rosarito Art Fest (May) or the Lobster Fes val (October).

6. Hotel infrastructure with 1,400 rooms and ample supply of condos and residences per sea-son.

7. Ecotourism: The coast and mountains allow observa on of marine animals, birds and local wildlife.

8. Proximity to San Diego and Southern California.

Beau ful des na on located north of Baja California, a short distance from Tijuana and Ensenada. We give you some reasons to visit:

Photos: Ofi cina de Turismo Rosarito

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Sunset World,lodging and

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This hotel chain with six prop-er ed in Cancun and the Riviera Maya, is not only concerned with bringing their guests great comfort but also worries about sustainabil-ity through their Ethos Project.

Sunset RoyalLocated in the hotel zone on one of Cancun´s most beau ful beach-es, only a short distance from restaurants, bars and shopping

malls. It has an all inclu-sive plan with personal-ized a en on as well as a gourmet kitchen and premium drinks. The ho-tel has 204 guest rooms with ocean or Nichupté la-goon views. The Spa Ya’ax Che, emblema c brand of the group, is located right next to the beach.

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Sunset Marina Resort & Yacht ClubRecently renovated, the place used to be called Sunset Lagoon Resort & Marina. It is a comfortable resort with 177 suites which combine contemporary and tradi onal Mexican architecture in their design. Their excellence in service, their a rac ve all inclusive plan with lux-ury ameni es, and their open air theater shows are very recommend-able. The Sunset Admiral Yacht, a fi ve star marina, is right next door.

Laguna Suites Golf + Spa

A small and beau ful hotel. Lo-cated in an exclusive Cancun ho-tel zone, inside the magnifi cent Pok Ta Pok golf club, Laguna Suites Golf + Spa off ers beau ful views of the golf course and incomparable sun sets over the Nichupté lagoon. The spa off ers a total wellness ex-perience in every sense of the word. It has ground transporta on to take guests to the beach and other Cancun a rac ons in only 10 minutes. It has 47 guest rooms.

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Ocean Spa Hotel It is located in the heart of Cancun´s hotel zone, very close to the city center, shopping malls, restaurants and other tourist a rac ons. It is a refuge for well being, a healthier way of life and total relaxa on. The hotel ac vi es and restaurants also promote the balance of mind and spirit with yoga classes, pilates, aerobics and juice therapy. It has wonderful views of the Caribbean Ocean and Isla Mujeres. The hotel has 158 guest rooms, 27 of them with spa type installa ons.

Sunset Fishermen ResortThis luxurious resort is located in the heart of the Riviera Maya in an exclusive private community, only 5 minutes from downtown Playa del Carmen, it is a reunion spot for European tourism. Purchased and reno-vated in 1999, Sunset Fishermen off ers a great variety of renewing spa treatments on the Mexican Caribbean beach which serve to balance the body and spirit. With daily transporta on to Playa del Carmen, guests can choose from an endless number of ac vi es in the en re area or simply bask in the sun and swim on the tranquil and expansive resort beach.

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Ethos, farm in the jungleWith the same commitment to sustainability, Sunset World created the organic farm, Ethos. It is located near Can-cun. Here, agronomists and countrymen farm fl owers, fruit and organic vegetables using alternative energy in the form of solar panels and wind turbines. Ethos produces seve-ral tons of lemon, papaya, tomato, cucumber and exotic fl owers every year to stock the hotels with fresh produce.

It also has an apiary which produces high quality ho-ney. By following strict norms to achieve the highest qua-lity while protecting nature, Ethos impels local eco-nomy and guarantees the freshness of their products.

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Hacienda Tres RíosThe group´s best kept secret. It opened its doors in 1998 and of-fers the All Inclusive Endless Luxury experience on the Riviera Maya. Prized by the Mexican government for being a sustainable tour-ism development, this resort, completely ecological, off ers unique ac vi es and Mexican tradi ons with a perfect combina on be-tween luxury and sustainability. Guests can experience a vaca on where nature´s beauty and the Mexican Caribbean culture are care-fully guarded. Within the 132 hectares of natural reserve it pos-sesses, there is a natural well that gives life to a beau ful river that crosses the Mayan jungle to fl ow into the Caribbean. Get to know it!

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Wonderful scenery, opulent gastronomy, monumental ci es and pictur-esque towns, Asturias has it all

Asturias,enchantment and fl avor

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The best way to cover the prov-ince is by car, this will make it easier to enjoy the natural beauty and intui on the roads have to off er. The sea and the over two hundred beaches which make up the Asturian coast line will be a constant tempta on. The views from the bluff s and the sensa on of immensity which the ocean and the Cantabrian wind bring leave one breathless. If the day is sunny, it´s off to swim. Some of the most recommendable beaches are the Franca in Ribad-edeva and the Ballota and Toro in Cudillero, just to men on a few.

In order to penetrate the Asturian culture, Luarca is one of the most authen c coastal towns. Its bar and restaurant area enjoy great pres- ge due to their culinary special- es which are a result of the great

ocean richness they possess. The menu off ers barnacles, crabs and lobsters in diff erent presenta ons.

On Aurelio Mar nez street you will be able to dine at the La Rueda restaurant, which is a sure bet. The stately neighborhood, which reached its splendor dur-ing the XIX century, is character-ized by the “Indian” architecture

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homes, meaning mansions which were built by those who migrated making their fortune in America.

Caudillero is considered the coast-al pearl because of its colorful en-chantment. It was an important whaling town and it s ll keeps its spirit with the intense marine ac- vity which develops from day to

day. Here, we recommend the Cabo Vidio Hotel. We suggest you enjoy the stupendous culi-nary experience it off ers which is recognized by the Michelin Guide. Do not forget to taste the emblema c Asturian fabada.

Oviedo is an obligated des na on. It is the capital, its visigothic past, medieval and gothic is refl ected in its monumental old city. One of the most interes ng places is the majes c Oviedo cathedral. It is the maximum expression of Astur-ian gothic and it holds an impor-tant relic treasure which includes one of the denarius received by Judas, the virgin Mary´s maternal milk, and the s ck used by Mo-ses to part the Red Sea waters.

Another enigma c building is the Reconquista Hotel, an an-cient hospice which is a luxu-ry hotel today. Don´t forget to visit the street of Gascona also know and the “Cider Boulevard”.

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While you reach your next des na- on, Villaviciosa, you will begin to

no ce the singular aroma of apple orchards and cider factories. Be-fore entering the town, you will fi nd the Gaitero installa ons (1890), one of the most representa ve brands in the elabora on of this beverage which is obtained by fer-men ng apples in chestnut barrels.

In this beau ful town, you can taste the cabrales cheese, sea-food tapas and well scented cider, just as tradi on dictates. This is a curious form of serving non car-bonated cider which insures that all of the fl avor, aroma and tex-ture are released. Custom indi-cates that the group must all drink from the same glass since this unites people. To be con nued...

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If you are already planning to vis-it New York and Orlando during 2013, we present you our op ons for the best sopping experience.

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PREMIUM OUTLETS IN NY & ORLANDO

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New YorkWe all know the excellent shop-ping one can fi nd in New York. If you are trying to save some money however, don´t hesitate to visit Woodbury Common Pre-mium Outlets. This shopping mall is outside the metropolitan area in the tree lined Central Valley, NY. It is very worthwhile to visit the 220 brand name stores at this loca on. You can arrive by car or if you prefer, there are daily excur-sions depar ng from Manha an.

Based upon our experience and to guarantee easy accessibil-ity, we recommend depar ng from the Port Authority sta on and in only one hour you will reach this shopper´s Paradise.

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OrlandoTwo Premium Outlets are located in Orlando. The fi rst, Vineland Av-enue, is close to the main theme parks and great resorts. It has 150 brand name stores as well as a large fast food area. If you have a rental car, ge ng there will be very easy. Using Linx pub-lic transporta on is also simple.

The second op on off ers 180 stores and is located on Interna- onal Drive, there is easy access

by car, taxi or public transporta- on. Right next door is the re-

cently inaugurated Outlet Market Place by Premium Outlets where there are even more discounts.

We would like to remind you that there is a Disney Outlet at each one of these malls so that you may purchase that spe-cial present. Happy shopping!

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On this occasion we share with you four of the best travel applica ons created for Android which will without a doubt help you on your travels.

Apps

Go with AndroidAndroid

by Rafael Sánchez Vera

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TripitFeed your travel data and plans into this applica on and it will automa cally create an i nerary which will make your travels easier.

ExpensifyIdeal for business travelers who suff er with the verifi ca on of trav-el expenses. This applica on takes pictures, scans and classifi es all receipt informa on by date, con-cept and amount which will ease the verifi ca on of travel expenses.

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FlightViewAn applica on which is ideal for monitoring fl ight status. Thanks to this applica on, you will know where in the world the airplane you are interested in is locat-ed and will no fy you of arrival mes and if applicable, delays.

No more long waits at airports.

Wikitude A display of technology. This ap-plica on allows you to point the camera phone in a certain direc- on and discover nearby informa- on and interest points. You can

save whatever informa on you like in your own myWorld and share it with friends on social networks.

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