SIMPLY RETAIL, INC. - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/202032.xml SIMPLY RETAIL, INC. - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 The 1st Annual Retail Revolution in Healthcare Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1321444.htm We are thrilled to announce the 1st Annual Retail Revolution in Healthcare Conference as the first unbiased event focused on revolutionizing your healthcare retail strategy and transforming your patients into raving fans. (PRWeb Sep 13, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1321444.htm Maria Markusen Partner and Chief Operations Officer: Simply Retail Inc. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1293214.htm Minneapolis, MN, September 5, 2008 - Simply Retail Inc., the nation's leader in customized healthcare retail systems, is honored to announce our new partner, Maria Markusen, Chief Operations Officer at Simply Retail since 2005. We are excited to share in the growth of Simply Retail with someone who has proven to be a strategic leader and has the natural ability to lead the company to it's potential. (PRWeb Sep 7, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1293214.htm Simply Retail Inc., the Nation's Leader in Customized Healthcare Retail Systems, Has Just Announced Simply Products' List of Their Top Five Cash-and-Carry Vendors http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1253264.htm Simply Products, a first-of-its-kind product and vendor online resource for the healthcare industry, has 170 pre-qualified, profiled and categorized vendors in its network. (PRWeb Aug 28, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1253264.htm Simply Retail Welcomes Great Wraps - The NEW American Sandwich as Their Partner for the Simply Real Estate Service http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1231624.htm Simply Retail, the nation's leader in customized healthcare retail systems, has entered into a partnership agreement with Great Wraps -- The NEW American Sandwich. Great Wraps will add to Simply Real Estate's arsenal of food-service selections for hospitals and health systems interested in leased retail opportunities. It is a space-efficient concept that has tremendous potential in virtually any location. (PRWeb Aug 22, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1231624.htm Mindy Thompson-Banko and Health Administration Press Announce Book Release http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1169904.htm Mindy Thompson-Banko, Simply Retail's Founder and President, in collaboration with Health Administration Press, a division of American College of Healthcare Executives, will be publishing a book titled Beyond the Gift Shop: Boost Revenue, Your Brand, and Patient Satisfaction with Strategic Hospital Retail. The book is set to be released in December 2008. (PRWeb Aug 3, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1169904.htm Simply Retail Welcomes Chocolate Medical Ventures Chocolate Café as a Partner for the Simply Real Estate Service http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1151684.htm The Chocolate Café Offers Food and Gift Services in Order to Provide Convenience and Added Value to the Patient Shopping Experience. Simply Retail welcomes Chocolate Medical Ventures Chocolate Café as a partner for the Simply Real Estate service. Simply Retail, the nation's leader in customized healthcare retail systems, has entered into a partnership agreement with Memorial Health System of South Bend, in collaboration with Chocolate Medical Ventures Group. The Chocolate Café, operated by South Bend Chocolate Company and Memorial Health System of South Bend, will add to Simply Real Estate's arsenal of food-service selections for hospitals and health systems interested in leased retail opportunities. (PRWeb Jul 30, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1151684.htm Simply Retail Signs Monroe Clinic & Hospital as 86th Discovery Client http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1139974.htm Simply Retail Inc., the nation's leader in customized healthcare retail systems, recently signed Monroe Clinic & Hospital as its 86th Discovery client. Located in Monroe, Wisconsin, Monroe Clinic & Hospital is a multi-specialty health care center anchoring the Monroe Clinic health system. The scope of the Discovery includes a five-year business plan for the clinic & hospital campus that lays the groundwork for a comprehensive retail strategy. (PRWeb Jul 25, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1139974.htm Mindy Thompson-Banko to Present at SHSMD 2008 Annual Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1140324.htm Mindy Thompson-Banko, Simply Retail's Founder and President, will be a featured speaker at the SHSMD 2008 Annual Conference and Exhibits, "Be a Bridge: Golden Opportunities to Connect and Engage." The conference takes place September 17-10, 2008 at the San Francisco Marriott in San Francisco, CA. (PRWeb Jul 25, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1140324.htm Simply Retail Inc., the Nation's Leader in Customized Healthcare Retail Systems, has Launched a Customized Leasing Program Called Simply Real Estate http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1079444.htm This service provides healthcare organizations with the retail and real estate expertise to develop and lease available space within their new and existing facilities. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1079444.htm Simply Retail expands services to include a professional buyer training program offered to current healthcare retail buyers. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1069984.htm Simply Retail Inc., the nation's leader in customized healthcare retail systems, has just launched a customized training and assessment program specifically designed to teach a healthcare organization's retail buyer effective buying and inventory processes. The new Buyer Mentoring program serves as an opportunity for healthcare systems to leverage existing retail revenues through better merchandising practices and as an investment in the system's current retail staff. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1069984.htm Simply Retail Inc. Announces Network Preferred Provider Partnership with Spirit of Women http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1047254.htm Simply Retail will be a featured exhibit at the Spirit of Women's 11th Annual Executive Meeting in Boca Raton, Florida. The conference takes place July 10-13, 2008. (PRWeb Jun 25, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1047254.htm Minneapolis, MN, June 16, 2008 - Simply Retail Inc. Signs St. Mary's Duluth Clinic Health System http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1023724.htm Facilities in this Retail Discovery include the SMDC Main Campus, Duluth Clinic - West, Duluth Clinic - Hermantown and Duluth Clinic - Lakeside. Overall, SMDC has the opportunity to offer customized healthcare products and services to patients, families, employees and the community. (PRWeb Jun 16, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1023724.htm Retail Inc., the Nation's Leader in Customized Healthcare Retail Systems, has Recently Signed West Jefferson Medical Center of Marrero, LA as a New Management Services Client http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1010344.htm The New Management service provides the client with a financial analysis, buying recommendations, customer service training, visual merchandising training, event planning and marketing strategies. The scope of the service includes two stores - a women & children's and a gift & floral. (PRWeb Jun 11, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1010344.htm Simply Retail Inc. Announce the Opening of a Healthcare Retail Store at Bellin Health System of Green Bay, Wisconsin http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1005154.htm Bellin Health System will be hosting an open house on June 8, 2008 to announce the opening of their brand new facility, The Cancer Team, which includes the new healthcare retail store, "In Store Hope & Health Shop." The open house will last from 12-3 p.m. with guided tours and demonstrations throughout the afternoon. (PRWeb Jun 8, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1005154.htm Simply Retail Inc., the Nation's Leader in Customized Healthcare Retail Systems, is Pleased to Announce the Opening of Two Healthcare Retail Stores at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center of Milwaukee, Wisconsin http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb984044.htm On May 22nd, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center hosted a grand opening to celebrate the addition of the new stores. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place outside of the "For Your Well Being" store, and refreshments and hors d'oeuvres were served on the skywalk near the other store, "Market Express." The night was a huge success, with tremendous support from the hospital's staff, physicians and senior team. (PRWeb May 31, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb984044.htm Mindy Thompson-Banko, Simply Retail's Founder and President, Will be a Featured Speaker at World Research Group's 3rd Annual Retail Health Clinic Summit in Chicago, IL http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb984064.htm Introducing retail on-site as a professionally run business model is an emerging and profitable strategy for many healthcare organizations. In this presentation, Mindy will offer practical knowledge about the basics of retail and what's required to sell cash-and-carry retail products within an organization. (PRWeb May 31, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb984064.htm Simply Retail Inc. Has Developed a New "What can we do for you?" Service that Provides the Client with Buying, Merchandising, Inventory and Promotions Expertise http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb874604.htm The new service is called Simply Merchandising, and it is operated under the company's Simply Products division. "Client demand really planted the seed for the development of Simply Merchandising, a service that is beneficial to any cash-and-carry retail store within a health care system," says Julie Townsend, Director of Simply Products. (PRWeb Apr 20, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb874604.htm Simply Retail Inc., Nation's Leader in Customized Healthcare Retail Systems, Launches RetailCare Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb839074.htm RetailCare is the creation and execution of customized tools and processes developed for clinicians that connect the patient to specialty products and services for their care needs. (PRWeb Apr 8, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb839074.htm Simply Retail Inc, Recently Signed MD Accord, LLC as its 84th Discovery Client http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb759934.htm MD Accord, LLC has already named its healthcare retail store Remedy, which is currently set to open in October 2008 in the Southdale Medical Center in Edina, MN. Remedy will offer personal consulting components and products for nutrition, health & wellness and skin care with a trusted clinically-endorsed brand. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb759934.htm Simply Retail, Inc, endorses Touchpoint Retail as Exclusive Recommended Retail Implementation Provider for Partner Hospitals and Clinics http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb760244.htm Simply Retail, Inc. has entered into a partnership agreement with Touchpoint Retail for store design, implementation and construction management. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb760244.htm Mindy Thompson-Banko to Speak at Minnesota Hospital Association's Healthcare Executives' Institute Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb739434.htm Mindy Thompson-Banko, Simply Retail's Founder and President, will be a featured presenter at the Minnesota Hospital Association's Healthcare Executives' Institute "Advancing Leadership and Accountability." (PRWeb Mar 5, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb739434.htm Leah Berard Joins Simply Retail Team as Project Assistant/Copywriter http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb740054.htm Simply Retail, the nation's leader in customized retail systems for health care, www.simplyretailinc.com], recently welcomed Leah Berard as Project Assistant/Copywriter. In her new role, Berard will be responsible for site surveys, retail data collection and analysis, project management, customizing and writing the Discovery book, and press contact. (PRWeb Mar 5, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb740054.htm Simply Retail Signs Aspirus Wausau Hospital as 81st Discovery Client http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb678583.htm Retail Discovery, a 5-year business plan will lay the groundwork for a comprehensive retail strategy that will afford Aspirus Wausau products and services focused on patient wellness and recovery programs as well as create a substantial new revenue stream for the system. (PRWeb Feb 7, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb678583.htm Simply Retail Signs MeritCare South University Hospital as 82nd Discovery Client http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb678683.htm MeritCare South University is an integral part of the MeritCare Health system. As the Retail Discovery for the Downtown Campus and Southpointe has shown, MeritCare already has a focused and captive audience. Integrating healthcare retail will add tremendous value to patients, staff and families. With the implementation of a comprehensive retail strategy now under consideration, the time is right to determine the details of the retail opportunity at South University. (PRWeb Feb 7, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb678683.htm Simply Retail of Minneapolis and ECR Software Corporation Announce Exclusive Partnership http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb600001.htm Simply Retail endorses ECRS as their exclusive recommended retail systems provider for partner hospitals and clinics. (PRWeb Jan 7, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb600001.htm Brent Miller Joins Simply Retail Team as Director of Retail Planning http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb575934.htm New Director of Retail Planning Brent Miller has advised over 500 clients nationwide through all phases of retail business. (PRWeb Dec 13, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb575934.htm Simply Retail Signs Mercy Hospital of Tiffin as 83rd Discovery Client http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb570689.htm Simply Retail, the nation's leader in customized retail systems for healthcare, recently signed Mercy Hospital of Tiffin, Ohio as its 83rd Discovery client. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb570689.htm Christina Myers Joins Simply Retail Team as Marketing Manager http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb567353.htm New Marketing Manager brings experience from radio and television to the Simply Retail team. (PRWeb Nov 8, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb567353.htm Simply Retail Founder and President and Chief Administrative Officer of Stillwater Medical Group to Speak at American Association of Healthcare Consultants Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb565876.htm Mindy Thompson-Banko and Geoff Kaufmann to present "Retail Medicine Models and Opportunities" at the AAHC Fall Conference on Saturday, November 3, 2007. (PRWeb Nov 2, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb565876.htm Simply Retail Begins Construction on Two New Stores for Presbyterian of Allen in Allen, Texas http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb565381.htm Simply Retail, Inc. is in full construction mode with their client Texas Health Resources in Allen, Texas. These two new stores will bring the total number of stores that Simply Retail has rolled out across the country to 34, with 18 currently open and running. The new stores include a Women's Shoppe and a Gift & Floral Shoppe. (PRWeb Nov 1, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb565381.htm Susie Frank Joins Simply Retail Team as Director of Retail Implementation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb563642.htm New Director of Retail Implementation Susie Frank brings 15 years of operational experience to the Simply Retail team. (PRWeb Oct 25, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb563642.htm Simply Retail Begins Construction on Two New Stores for Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, Wisconsin http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb558066.htm Simply Retail, Inc. is in the in the early construction stage with their client Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, WI. These two new stores will bring the total number of stores that Simply Retail has rolled out across the country to 34, with 18 currently open and running. After conducting a Retail Discovery, a retail feasibility study for Aurora's flagship hospital, St. Luke's Medical Center, Simply Retail recommended multiple new stores to support the needs of patients, visitors and staff. One of the stores that they are moving forward with is a 2,408 square foot flagship store. This store will feature products which are specific to Aurora's Centers of Excellence. The main focus will be in the areas of orthopedics, neurology, diabetes, senior care and general health and wellness products. The second store, The General Store at St. Luke's, will be 357 square foot and offer a variety of products and services including prepared foods, snacks, light groceries and other sundries. (PRWeb Oct 4, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb558066.htm Simply Retail Begins Construction on Seven New Stores for Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma, Louisiana http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb558056.htm Simply Retail, Inc. is in full construction mode with their client Terrebonne General Medical Center (TGMC) in Houma, Louisiana. These seven new stores will bring the total number of stores that Simply Retail has rolled out across the country to 32, with 18 currently open and running. After conducting a Retail Discovery, a retail feasibility study for TGMC, Simply Retail recommended seven new stores to support the needs of their patients, visitors and staff. The new stores will include the following: Gift & Floral Shop, Bakery, Wellness Store, Women's & Children's Shop, Juice & Smoothie Bar, ER-to-Go shop and a General Store. Assisting in the implementation of the store design is Simply Retail's partner, TouchPoint Architects who is also based in Minneapolis. (PRWeb Oct 3, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb558056.htm Simply Retail Signs Parkview Health as its 77th Retail Discovery Client http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb556043.htm Simply Retail, Inc. has recently signed Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This client is the 77th healthcare system that Simply Retail has partnered with in the pioneering movement of hospital based retail initiatives. A 5 year business plan, Retail Discovery, will lay the groundwork for a comprehensive retail strategy that will afford Parkview Health products and services focused on patient wellness and recovery programs as well as create a substantial new revenue stream for the system. (PRWeb Sep 26, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb556043.htm Simply Retail Signs Saint Luke's Health System as its 78th Retail Discovery Client http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb556189.htm Simply Retail, Inc. has recently signed Saint Luke's Health System in Kansas City, MO. This client is the 78h healthcare system that Simply Retail has partnered with in the pioneering movement of hospital based retail initiatives. A 5 year business plan, Retail Discovery, will lay the groundwork for a comprehensive retail strategy that will afford Saint Luke's the products and services focused on patient wellness and recovery programs as well as create a substantial new revenue stream for the system. (PRWeb Sep 26, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb556189.htm Avera McKennan Hospital Enters into Management Services Agreement with Simply Retail http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/07/prweb542815.htm Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center, a not-for-profit community hospital, has entered into a management services agreement with Simply Retail, the pioneering leader in healthcare retail. Under the terms of the agreement, Simply Retail will provide management services for Avera's retail division, which includes a Gift Shop, a Care Shop (devoted to cancer patients needs) and a General Store. (PRWeb Jul 28, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/07/prweb542815.htm Simply Retail -- Leaders in Healthcare Retailing -- Partners with West Jefferson Medical Center to Open Retail Locations in New Orleans http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb518635.htm Simply Retail helps West Jefferson Medical Center implement new and expanded retail, affirming the hospital as a leader in patient care and offering hope to the city. (PRWeb Apr 16, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb518635.htm Kathy Husu Joins Simply Retail http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb480413.htm New VP of Consulting Services brings 22 years of retail experience to executive team (PRWeb Nov 23, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb480413.htm Kurt Rasmussen Joins Simply Retail http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb480395.htm New Vice President of Simply Products brings 15 years of industry experience to executive team. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb480395.htm Simply Retail Helps Bring Health Care Retail to Life at Woman's Hospital http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb393892.htm Simply Retail, the nation's leader in health care retail, is pleased to congratulate Woman's Hospital of Baton Rouge, Louisiana for the successful opening of their new healthcare retail stores. (PRWeb Jun 5, 2006)

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