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Great gift!
I bought this as a birthday gift for a friend of mine who was born in 1969. I figured that I would go with the 70's box since that is really more indicative of her childhood years. She loved the assortment of candy and said that it was all fresh and delicious. She even posted pictures of it on Facebook and bragged about what a good time she was having with it. I would recommend this as a gift or even for yourself if you are missing certain candies that are harder to find these days. | 45 stars
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Smooth Dreamy Chamomile
Rooibos tea brings back memories of sitting outdoors on our deck in Africa in the afternoon. We would always put a heaping tablespoon of condensed milk into our tea. This tea is a blend of Chamomile actually reminds me of tea at my Grandmother's home when she lived in Seattle. So this tea brought back many memories.Rooibos has 50 times the anti-oxidant properties of green tea and this Rooibos tea blend seems to mingle well with flavored honey and is the perfect accompliment to a snack of soybutter and honey on toast.This tea is caffeine free, additive free, preservative free, colorant free and very low in tannin. The Rooibos (pronounced roy-boss) plant grows in the Cedar Valley deep in the heart of South Africa. It is a natural herb that is only harvested every two years. It is indigenous to the Cederberg mountains and it is said that this tea can help to calm nervous tensions, eradicate allergies and help with stomach problems, indigestion and can boost the immune system. This tea contains over forty polyphenol compounds and flavonoids. This tea is also anti-bacterial, anti-aging and anti-viral.I drink one of the Kalahari Rooibos teas every night now because the health benefits have become very apparent. The Chamomile blend can also help to alleviate sleeplessness.The tea bags are beautifully wrapped in high-quality glossy wrappers and it is easy to take this tea with you when traveling.~The Rebecca Review | 45 stars
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Next best thing to coffee...
I had to stop drinking coffee and caffeine for health reasons. My natural doctor placed me on a strict diet with Pero as a substitute for my coffee fix. I am very pleased with it's flavor when I use it with cream. The flavor is not a great to me without it. You can taste the difference but it is as close as you can get. I also tried the Cafix brand of coffee substitute. It wasn't as good to me. For an instant coffee beverage this one is for me. If you want brewed flavor, give the Teeccino brand a try. | 34 stars
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bitter
Very disappointed. This squash has a weird taste. It's kinda bitter and tinny. I didn't like it. It's nothing like fresh. | 12 stars
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Luv 'em, Luv 'em, Luv'em!
Heard about these on Dr Oz show (yeah, I know....) as one of many ways to help boost metabolism so thought I would give them a shot as a healthier snack than what I usually do. First, I received these within a couple of days (and I live in Alaska!) so the shipper is great.The peas were full of flavor and have a super crunchiness that satisfies my cravings. Individually the peas are not very hot, but put 3 or more in your mouth and you will know they were there! Due to this, I can't eat them by the handful; which is a good thing!All in all, a great product. One caution: different manufacturers use varying amounts of sodium so, if you are on a low sodium diet, watch out. I forgot to check the package on this brand so can't tell you how much they use, but will do so after I receive my next shipment. | 45 stars
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Love this stuff, but shipping $$$!!!! Really?
In the age of UPS, FedEx, DHL, and USPS, it's beyond ridiculous that I should be charged more for the shipping on this than for the product. This stuff is great, but it seems like the company sending it to you is more interested in gouging you on shipping than anything else. | 23 stars
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Recipe change?
About two years ago, I used to buy these cookies all the time from Amazon. I loved them, but they disappeared from the website for a long time! Finally, I found them again and excitedly purchased a new batch. They're different than they used to be--they're more dry, hard, and have much fewer chocolate chunks in them. I think they might have 20 or 40 fewer calories in them, though. But I would much rather have back the soft, moist, chocolatey cookies I knew and loved. | 23 stars
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Adds a zing to your cooking!
OK we are on our diet kick and I have lost a few pounds already. We monitor everything we eat and count calories, carbohydrates, salt and everything. It is easy with a good app on your iPhone to do this. One of the things that you will notice is that in America we overeat too much and consume way to much salt. Every processed package food and restaurant puts so much salt in the food that it is very easy to consume 2 or even 3 times the recommended daily allotment. This is even if you don't eat a lot of food as everything is over salted to "bring out the flavor". (Recommended daily allotment of salt is 1500 to 2300 mg)This Mrs. Dash's Southwest Chipotle Mix is very good. We put it onto grilled meats and it adds a wonderful spiciness to the taste. It is slightly hot and it is great on fish. Last night I grilled tilapia and we coated both sides of the fish with this mixture. We then sliced the fish into strips and made soft shell fish tacos. They were delicious, low fat and greatly reduced salt content.This makes a great substitute to salting your food but you can add flavor and spiciness as you desire with just a little addition of this great product. It is all natural and contains no MSG. I highly recommend it. | 45 stars
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Good Product - Nicely Packaged
This is a good value. The cost was reasonable compared to similar products, and when it arrived, it was exactly as advertised. It came in a nice, well-constructed box that looked like the picture. We bought it for my mother-in-law, who likes chocolate bark, and she was very pleased. (Whew!) The package was a little bit overfilled, so it bulged a bit, but some extra tape took care of that. Overall, I recommend this product. | 34 stars
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Pretty good..
... quite authentic (I would suggest using fresh coconut milk and not out of a can). However 12 packs of Lasksa mix for $32, as we say in Singapore, heart pain sia!!! | 34 stars
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Good price, good product, swiftly delivered
Good sugar substitute, easily dispensed, quickly dissolving, and much more convenient to use than droppers or paper packets. Can recommend it wholeheartedly. | 45 stars
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Think You Could Eat Something Better
I liked the fact that this bar was all organic, but hey does that mean that because it's organic, it gets a pass on taste? I don't think so. It was just okay. You can find better tasty and organic alternatives in my opinion that are not as pricey. I was not sure what to make of the texture which like one reviewer said, is not crunchy and is something like a fig newton bar. The bar itself is pretty small and for the calories, I think you can eat something else that would probably be less calories and more filling. I just was not impressed at all by this bar. Not sure if I would purchase if given the chance. | 12 stars
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Great Diet Food
I started dieting from 211 lbs and got down to 179 before stuffing myself over Christmas, so I am back to 187 lbs 1/05/ I just received this product and am very pleased. I only had about 1/4 of a can with some lima beans, and I am still full and satisfied 5 hours later. Usually my stomach is grumbling about that time. I just heated it up and it was a little plain without "fixings" so I added some ketchup and mustard and it was very tasty. I can't wait to try more dishes with additional ingredients and am thrilled to have found a new delicious diet meal that seems to be working. Amazon also makes ordering easy with Subscribe and Save shipments | 45 stars
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Yummy
Careful, you might find yourself eating the whole bag! I was surprised at the amount I actually received....12 bags and the 5 ounces doesn't sound like much but is actually a pretty good sized bag. Kids loved em, took em to work and fellow nurses loved em, you just keep reaching for 1 more. Was well packaged and fresh. Much better priced than at the store. | 45 stars
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Too Vinegary for me. Going back to the original Franks RH + Butter recipe from Buffalo
Take a look at the ingredients list from the regular sauce vs the ingredients list from the wings sauce. You will note vinegar jumped from #2 to the #1 ingredient. In my opinion the wings sauce is too vinegary. I'm going back tot he original buffalo recipe, Franks RH + Butter. 3 parts Franks to 2 parts butter is the original, alter to your desired level of zing. | 12 stars
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Great protein snack!
These are a great protein snack that also gives a crunch. I have had the cheddar but will definitely order the pizza ones to taste also. Great that you can just carry in your purse for when hunger hits and just the right size! | 45 stars
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Wonderful Cherries, Wonderful Transaction
We usually buy a big box of dried cherries when we go to Michigan on vacation, but our source quit handling the large boxes. My sister-in-law suggested I check online, so I decided to check amazon. I was pleased to find the fruit available for far less than I paid on my trips home to the Wolverine state. Great cherries, great price, great transaction! Thanks amazon! | 45 stars
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Crema Coffee - best of the lot
I really enjoy Carte Noire's ground coffee. While I don't get to Paris as fequently to stock up, I have found the Gevalia Crema blend to be the best blend available for the Tassimo machine. It tastes as described and really shows off the abilities of this machine. | 45 stars
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Real Salt - Real Good!
Excellent (and healthy) product. This pouch is also an economical way to purchase it. Especially if you've tried it in the smaller shaker containers and want to 'stock up' at a reduced price. | 45 stars
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Alvita Tea
The Alvita tea is not very tasty. But it does pack a punch of benefits. It is priced well. Billberry is healthy for you. I gave it a 3 only because of taste. | 23 stars
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Awesome
its pricey, but tea is made with organic ingredients, the tea quality is great and it has goji flavor, plain and simple. It was exactly what I wanted and what I got, only con is the price but that is expected with this brand. | 34 stars
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Yogos provide a great sugar energy burst; but they remain in the candy aisle
These Yogos by Kellogg's provide an excellent snack or treat when you're on the run and need a quick burst of energy. They have a sugar kick to them and they are very tasty. Moreover, you get that berry yogurt taste that is very satisfying. They can be addictive; they're that good!Two negatives: Yogos contain partially hydrogenated oils which are not healthy for you. They also have artificial flavoring which is another thing that's not the healthiest, either. I love Yogos, but Yogos are Yogos are Yogos: They stay in the candy aisle of your supermarket. If you're truly interested in something that contains a substantial amount of yogurt or fruit in it then this product is not for you. I will take off a star for these matters to make this a four star review.But, hey--who says that every single snack we eat has to be full of the very healthiest of foods, anyway? It's OK to have a sweet tooth; and, if you do, this is just the ticket! Buy some and see for yourself!SMILE | 34 stars
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An Ode To Funny Bones
I love Funny Bones. First of all I'm a sucker for chocolate and peanut butter together. Add an incredible consistancy- shiny chocolate coating around chocolate cake with peanut butter cream filling- well, put these in the fridge a spell, take them out, and Voila! The perfect munchy snack attack. Enjoy! | 45 stars
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Good tea--but not quite the flavor I wanted
Stash Teas are top notch. I love the packaging and all that...and the quality of Stash Teas.... so when I was looking for lemon tea I decided to try this.As usual this tea looks great with its wonderful lemony color . Very pure looking...and wonderful. Unfortunately--I am not crazy about the taste of this particular blend and I do not LOVE it. I need to LOVE my teas. There is something in this tea --maybe the blossoms. It dosen't taste bad---just not exactly how I would want it to taste.I would still suggest that you try this tea.You may enjoy it more than I...but the next time I'm looking for lemon tea---I will try another brand ! I want a straight lemon taste and thats all. Nothing else ! | 23 stars
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Delicious candy
My children love this candy. The first time they had it was at Epcot in Orlando. Now I buy them whenever I see them on sale. | 34 stars
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Good Deal
This is a good deal, and Amazon is responsible for a good deal of the good deals. :) | 45 stars
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HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE
WELL I ORDERED THIS ITEM AND KINDLY ASKED A CS REP IF THEY COULD SHIP THIS ASAP FOR ME, REASON BEING IS THAT I HAD TROUBLE GETTING THE AERO GARDEN THROUGH CUSTOMS AND IT ARRIVED WITHOUT MY SEED KIT. THE CS TOLD ME IT WOULD GET TO ME JUNE10-25TH, I SAID OK THATS FINE, 2 WEEKS. I JUST RECIEVED AN EMAIL SAYING THAT IT WILL ARRIVE TO ME JUNE25TH.wow I ASKED FOR HELP TO GET IT TO ME QUICKER AND ALL THIS REP DID WAS MAKE SURE I HAD TO WAIT A WHOLE MONTH FOR THIS PRODUCT TO GET TO ME, MY AERO GARDEN WAS HERE IN 2 WEEKS EXACLY WHY WOULD THE SEED KIT TAKE A WHOLE MONTH??? NOT A HAPPY CUSTOMER, ALSO I WAS NOT GIVEN A TRACKING NUMBER. | 01 star
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Tasty & great price!
My boys & I love these. They can eat a bag in a sitting (and so can I). We used to be able to find these at a local store but now they are no longer available. By ordering through Amazon they are actually less expensive and, thanks to the subscription service, more convenient! As for them being healthy, well... they are certainly more healthy than most food that my kids consider a treat. | 45 stars
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Great tea product!
I have loved using this product! The tiny mesh is wonderful for keeping the tea leaves out of ones drink, and the large size is great for allowing the tea leaves room to expand in water. This has worked wonderfully for me and allows me to drink high quality loose leaf tea at the office every day! | 45 stars
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Good stuff
I used to buy the larger cans, but this is a better size and saves waste. | 34 stars
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excellent, quick service
The syrup is in a glass bottle which I think makes the syrup taste much better than those in a plastic bottle. The seller wrapped the package very well, so no breakage on arrival. Very quick on shipping the product too. | 45 stars
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can't live without this
i have been using this seasoning for many years, which i first bought in a specialty store and then had to buy it direct from the manufacturer. now that it is available only from amazon, i am not happy to have to buy 12 8 oz shakers. that would last me 10-15 years. i will give some away as gifts, but some people refuse it because of the msg. nontheless, it is a wonderful seasoning and i use it for salads, meats and vegetables cooked in the oven with just a little olive oil and cavenders. | 34 stars
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Agar Agar Powder
The Agar Agar was very fresh and nicely packaged. I have not purchased from Barry Farm previously but will always buy from them in the future. | 45 stars
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Best tea I've ever brewed
I tasted this tea in Oregon at a friend's house. It was the absolute best, most flavorful tea I've ever had in the States. It is excellent! | 45 stars
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Fine for a Xyiltol Gum
Fine for a Xyitol gum. Flavor doesn't last very long which seems to be common to the Xyitol Sweetened gums. | 23 stars
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Great Coffee
I was looking for organically grown, whole bean coffee for my percolator. I'm very happy with this purchase. The coffee is dark and rich, and is very affordable. I will definitely buy this brand again. | 45 stars
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cRUNCHIES
Good source of complete protein. Great subtle flavor, Does not overwhelm. Of course vegans know about this. Good for the food bill. Eat less meat, | 45 stars
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No taste, and cooks poorly
Reviews seem to be mixed, but I just had a bad time with this product. It's bland, and it clumps together if you try to make it into a sauce. Everything else I have to say has been said already. | 01 star
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expensive but worth it.
This saffron is high quality product,so it is a bit pricey compared to the other brands. However, if the saffron is needed for some medical purpose this product is definitely reccommended. On the other hand if it's just to use it occassionaly for culinary purpose try some other brand which happens to be cheaper. | 45 stars
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good popcorn
I love this popcorn. Only downside is the shipping and packing. Cost almost as much as the popcorn. Need to pack it better. Bag split and a bunch of loose popcorn falling out of the box when the guy brought it to my door. | 45 stars
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yumo
this by far is the best protein bar.. no funny after taste no chalky taste... really yummy and fills you up .. this is my breakfast on the road ... i buy it by the case now.... | 45 stars
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Wish it came in bags
Oh how I love thee Tuscan Whole Milk. Just the thought of your creamy silky white goodness brings back a flood of memories from my childhood In the Canadian wilderness. And how my mother would leave me on the rug by the fire with a liter bag of Tuscan, just freshly warmed to body temperature the old fashion way. By sitting or leaning on it. But alas, these pesky americans and their love of hard plastics has kept me from beverage nirvana. Sure the milk is still great but very difficult to cuddle on the floor rug with a GALLON of cold milk. Ive tried pouring it into industrial zip lock bags, the kind you can only get in restaurants but eventually it would leak out making a huge mess. So one star ding for the container but theres nothing better for those nights when you want to lay on the floor by yourself on a rug in front of the fire and drink a warm glass of milk. | 34 stars
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Organic baby first food
Earth' Best suits our 6 month daughter. She enjoys this cereal and it's easily digested. As one of the reviewers commented, very few cereals are gluten free, and this is one of them. | 45 stars
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This is by far my favorite chocolate.
Cadbury's is by far my favorite brand of chocolate. I've tried all different types of chocolate from organic stuff, to imported stuff, to exotic stuff, to domestic brands to the very expensive stuff so it's funny that it's the proletariat everyman's Cadburys, which is in my humble opinion the best tasting.In their fruit and nut bar you get hard and soft. The nuts are crunchy and the fruit (raisins) is soft. Together you not only get gustatory pleasure but you get a textural pleasure from the mixture of something crunchy as well as something soft in your mouth. I have to admit that Cadbury's, which is tailored to the American sweet tooth is a mite too sweet and it isn't dark chocolate, which is "good" for your health. But who wants to live forever anyway? Chocolate is for pleasure, it's a hedonistic pleasure, if you're into health you should be eating sprouts and doing yoga, not eating this.But taste is in the end subjective, all I can do is to ask you to try it. For me, it is the best. | 45 stars
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Would Definitely Recommend!
Ok, now I understand why so many people online recommend using AmeriColor brand for my icing and fondant-coloring needs. I bought the black, and the color was super strong. Worked really well. I'll probably buy one of their color kits now that I know it's a great brand.The only thing I haven't tried yet is using it to color melted chocolate - I've been told that water-based dyes like this one will make the chocolate crumble. But *shrug* it doesn't hurt to try. I will give an update when I do! | 45 stars
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Finally - Pretzel Perfection!
So after years and years of devoted diligence, I've finally found the perfect pretzel ~ Pete's Gourmet Honey Mustard gems. Discovered them yesterday at TJ Maxx, of all places, and promptly came online today to order some more. I think the 36 pack of 2 oz. each is the best idea, but I also got a 2-pack of the gift box with the variety of choices ~ one for me and one for the other pretzel devotee in my life.These are exactly as described on the box, if not better - the way they're split and the softness of the texture makes each one the absolutely perfect bite. There's just enough honey, just enough mustard, and most importantly, just enough salt; most pretzel makers overdo it on the salt, or they use those big crystals of salt which don't really taste that great in your mouth...but these babies......perfect. Can't wait for the gift boxes, so I can try the other varieties. I'm sure they're just as mouth-wateringly delicious and perfect. . .Did I mention perfect? | 45 stars
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TASTY AND EASY
THIS WAS BEYOND MY EXPECTATIONS. THE VARIETY WAS A GREAT BLEND OF DIFFERENT SOUPS AND SO EASY TO FIX. EVEN MY HUSBAND LIKED THEM. I QUICKLY ORDERED ANOTHER SET, BECAUSE IT WAS SO GOOD. TASTY AND EASY | 45 stars
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Wonderful noodles
I used to buy these a t Albertsons and our store closed last year. They are the BEST egg noodles for BBq pork noodles. I make my own BBQ pork noodle dish at home. It was well worth the S&h to have these again. I got great customer service from Amazon and they were shipped FAST from the company in Seattle. | 45 stars
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Delicious chips
I can buy big bags of these at my local Sams Club but I needed small bags for my boys lunch box. They love all the Stacys pita chip flavors. | 45 stars
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Awesome!
One of the best movies! Seen it several times and its funny every time I watch it :P Great acting | 45 stars
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Brings back middle school memories
When I was in middle school, having a bag of hot fries after lunch was like icing on the cake - I have a salty / spicy tooth, so to speak. After these delectable snacks disappeared from the vending machines in high school and were hard to find in grocery stores, I thought I'd never be reunited with my favorite yellow and blue bag of mouthwatering delights. Thanks to Amazon, now I can enjoy them whenever I want. | 45 stars
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Quick Delivery, Pretty Flowers
Order received quickly - within three days of order. I was surprised to see them delivered in a four foot rectagular box, but upon opening, the 40 purple carnations were very pretty and the size was due to the length of the stems. Shipped with a single cold pack that sufficiently cooled the flowers for delivery during weather in the 80s where I live. Would recommend planning to have vase or other similar items ready to arrange upon delivery rather than shipping directly to the recipient, however, as they are not shipped as final aesthetically pleasing arrangement. I suppose that is dependent on purpose. Mine was as a gift to my girl, so we ended up cutting and placing in vases upon arrival. Would order again! | 34 stars
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Good night sleep
I purchased these tea bags in hope for a good night sleep. The first night I drank it, I slept great. I have continued to drink this every night and I still sleep well but I find myself waking up in the middle of the night once in a while. I do find myself urinating more often so maybe it is cleaning me out. No bad side effects, tastes good alone, no sugar or honey needed. I recommended this to my family and co workers and they all love it. I discovered this from Dr. Oz. Hoping to continue to sleep well. | 34 stars
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GELATIN in baby food
Do not buy product contain gelatin. Gelatin in baby food ??? Why gerber ???, Do not buy if you follow vegetarian or kosher/Halal regime. | 01 star
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My Favorite Chai Tea
I think the Precious Divinity Spiced Chai tea is the best I have ever tasted. Hot or iced it beats them all even Gloria Jeans | 45 stars
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One of the Top 3 commercial BBQ Sauces.
And contrary to what I see posted here, there is NO high fructose cornsyrup in this jar.I was at the North Carolina Battle of the Sauces in the mid 90's when thisstuff took home the grand prize. It was easy to see the Ford family was ontosomething special with his all natural, fat-free, fragrant blend. It is afantastic concoction made with tomato paste, cider vinegar, honey, molasses,dry mustard, horseradish, lemon juice, onions, garlic, peppers, natural hickorysmoke. For grilling out, especially on ribs and chicken there's just nothingbetter that you can find at the supermarket.If you want more heat or a thicker style sauce, then the company has complied.No kitchen or amateur grill master should be without a jar of this fantasticsauce. 5 Bones | 45 stars
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Tasted Old or Spoiled
I was so ecxited to find these on the intranet since my local Publix stopped carrying them. Well now I know why. They were really stale tasting with a strange acidic aftertaste. I oredered a case and threw them all away. | 01 star
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Even My Two Year Old Loved It!
I was a little be leary of buying this after having tried the Annie's whole wheat shell macaroni and cheese which we thought was just horrible. This macaroni, however, tasted wonderful! I think that this has a lot more flavor than the Kraft macaroni and it's so much better for you too! At first, my two year old would not try it as it was not the yellow color of the Kraft macaroni. So, I added a little bit of orange food coloring (the sauce is white so any color would work perfectly) and he was so excited about orange macaroni that he gobbled it right up, telling me repeatedly how yummy it was. I think we can have some fun mixing up the colors in the future. I would highly recommend this! | 45 stars
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Nice little fukien tree!
It arrived in perfect condition and the trunk has been beautifully training into an "S" shape without any trunk scarring. The little fukien leaves were nice and shiny and it had the little white flower bloom. A very beautiful tree it is.For Brussel's website, I would recommend to them that they upgrade their ordering system as it is not a secured server (128 bit SSL with little padlock icon). I was going to order from them directly as it is only $39.99 compared to $49.99 FOR THE EXACT SAME TREE (not taking into consideration the shipping costs) but I would rather pay more and order through AMAZON'S secure server, so I did. | 34 stars
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A must-try for white chocolate lovers
This is so good. Chock-full of fresh, roasted hazelnuts. Usually I find white chocolate cloyingly sweet, but this has so many nuts, it's the perfect balance. | 45 stars
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The JERKY GODS are happy!
The jerky GODS sat high atop Mt. Olympus and pondered how they could make a delicious jerky that combines both beast and foul. The solution was OSTRIM and the result is amazing! This high protein, low fat tasty stick of goodness is the perfect snack on the go. I pack this in my kids lunch boxes, in my workout bag and in my bedside drawer for a late night snack (kidding- but I totally could!)! If you havent tried this yet- do it! | 45 stars
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We tried, but it's dry
This is my sister's favorite type of cake. As teenagers we would make the Betty Crocker cinnamon swirl cake, which looked just like this one, and she was hoping for something similar. After she tried to make this mix a couple times without success, she asked me to try. I will say the overall flavor of this cake is really good, BUT it's very dense. The crust is thick and hard for a cake and the crumb is very dry. I tried using Plugra high fat butter, then substituting some of the butter with oil, and I even tried switching pans. I just could not get a moist cake from this mix. | 12 stars
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Delicious !!!
Normally when I would buy these at a local gas station or grocery store the bag would be stale already leaving very hard to chew beef jerky. There were peices in my bags that were a bit tough but overall they were delicious and highly recommended. | 45 stars
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GREAT flavor!
I bought this Raspberry syrup when Amazon was selling them on a 3 for sale. I thought THREE bottles would last me forever! My husband started adding a little to his iced tea and LOVES IT! I'm already back to buy MORE! | 45 stars
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The Engagement
The Engagement - by Gabriel BotnickJonas stood there befuddled. He stared at a wall of white, speckled with patches of blue, green, pink, and red. The light emitted from the wall was nearly blinding. The chill penetrated deep into his bones. Anxiety draped his entire body like this blanket of cold which he was beginning to resent."May I help you find something?" asked a clerk in Dickies, which were hidden underneath his bright red apron."No thank you. I'm just looking," responded Jonas, hesitant to admit his inability to decide. "Actually, yes...I would love your advice," he continued. "I have found the perfect woman and I've decided to make her my bride. Can you help me?"The clerk proceeded to introduce himself to Jonas. His name was Dean Minor. He was an older man and he sported a thick black mustache like a badge of honor. This mustache stood in stark contrast to his graying hair, which looked quite disheveled today. He extended his right hand to Jonas. His hand looked like it had been relegated to a life of manual labor. The palms were hardened over with calluses and his fingers looked like they were carved from sandstone.Jonas accepted his hand with a subtle smile. He was well-aware that wisdom came with age and hard work. Jonas had spent his nearly-thirty years in the world without a father. This man, he knew, would temporarily fill that role by offering his wisdom and advice."You've come to the right place," Dean assured. "We have a large selection here at Tuscan. If you can't find it here, you can't find it nowhere."Jonas released some tension with a deep breath. "Samantha...that's her name, Samantha...well, she keeps dropping hints to me. She leaves magazines open on the coffee table. She boasts about her friends' jugs. Hell...they even compare jugs at parties."My buddies even try to help me out with advice. Steve, my best friend...he tried teaching me the terms. He told me about skim, low-fat, and whole. Pints, half-gallons, gallons. He even knows a guy who went to Costco and bought a double-gallon.""Don't forget pasteurized and fortified," Dean offered with a laugh. He knew the options were daunting and his kind voice would calm Jonas' nerves.Dean reached out to the wall and grabbed a half-gallon of whole milk."You see, Jonas, size doesn't really matter. It's all about what fits Samantha's style. Some women need to have a full gallon even if it goes to waste. They just need to know that it's all there. Other women are a bit more modest and perfectly happy with a half. I'd steer you away from the pints, though. Sooner or later, you'll just have to go out and get another."Jonas appreciated this advice. Here was an expert who had helped many other men pick out the perfect jug of milk. Jonas knew he would make the right decision."Now what about skim versus whole? What do you think's best?""It all depends on how you look at life, Jonas. Some people are a bit more timid and prefer skim. Others are go-getters and won't stop and anything short of the real deal...they prefer whole."In my opinion," he continued, "I always like to go with a nice low-fat option. Two percent is perfect. It's the right balance in quality."Jonas agreed that this all made sense. Though there was still one question running through his mind. Earlier in the summer, he and Samantha were sitting around watching the news when they were shocked by a commercial for soy milk. Was this true? Is there really a synthetic milk that's just a good as the real thing? Jonas knew he had to ask."Dean...what can you tell me about this soy milk?""Oh, it's not just soy these days. There's also almond and rice milk. Sure, the ads claim they taste just like the real thing, but don't be fooled. There's no substitute for good, ol' fashion milk."Dean proceeded to show Jonas all his options. He explained the difference between different dairies and why some milk costs more than others. After a few, brief minutes, Jonas settled on a gallon of Tuscan whole milk.Jonas walked out of the grocery with a smile of satisfaction. He spent the perfect amount on Samantha. Sure, three ninety-nine was a lot to pay for milk. Sure, he could have settled for an off-brand or a smaller size. None of this mattered, though. Samantha deserved the best.Jonas showed up at Samantha's apartment in no unique fashion. Every Thursday, after work, Jonas would come over for the evening. The two lovers would grab a bite to eat and then return home to watch their favorite tv shows.This night was different, though. Samantha didn't know that Jonas left work an hour early. He still managed to buzz her front door at six-fifteen...just as always. She also didn't know that he spent the entire week deciding on the perfect restaurant and meal. He wanted to make sure that wherever they went - whatever they ate - would go perfectly with a glass of milk.Jonas contemplated various cuisines. Would steak go with milk? How about fish? He finally settled on their favorite Indian restaurant, Lotus Blossom. Jonas remembered all the creamy dishes they had enjoyed in the past. He thought the milk would be the perfect drink to cut the spice of the food. He called the restaurant on his lunch break and reserved a quiet table in the back, making sure he could drop off the milk in advance.Samantha walked through the restaurant doors and immediately knew something was awry. Instead of being ignored by the employees - which she learned to accept in favor of the delicious food - she was greeted with a big smile and warm hello.The owner turned to Jonas a said, "Welcome back, Mr. Hood. Will it just be the two of you tonight?"Samantha raised an eyebrow and flashed Jonas a look of unease. Were they being filmed? Had they stepped into an alternate universe? Jonas shrugged and told her not to worry. However, when they were lead past their usual cramped table up front for a large, private, round table in the back, Samantha demanded to know what was going on."Something really special happened today," was all the explanation Jonas offered. Samantha smiled and kindly accepted the seat being offered to her by her boyfriend. She sat there watching his graceful form take its place opposite her. Jonas looked up from the napkin he was neatly placing across his lap and smiled at the woman he loved. At this moment, Samantha knew why she loved Jonas. It was not because of his athletic build or the way he looked in his business suit. It was not the way his blonde, wavy hair dangled past his brow and playfully teased his lashes behind his frameless glasses. It wasn't even the way he spoke to the people around them - with an ease reminiscent of childhood friends returning home for the holidays. She knew she loved him because of the kindness in his eyes, the way he always looked out for her while respecting her ability, and the knowledge that he'd always be there for her.Anxious to find out the good news, Samantha blurted out, "So tell me already. What are we celebrating? What happened today?"Jonas smiled at this quasi interrogation. He loved her inability to hide what she's thinking. He always knew what was on her mind because she always blurted it out in short sentences."We're celebrating the fact that I love you.""Is that it? I already knew that. But what happened today?""What happened today is that I realized I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you."With these words, Jonas reached underneath the table and pulled out the gallon of milk from a cooler the owner had set there not even an hour earlier.He continued - "Samantha, will you marry me?" - and offered her the jug of milk."Oh...I...ah...Jonas, of course I'll marry you!"Samantha was thrilled by the questioned and overjoyed with the milk. She threw her arms around Jonas and proceeded to shower him with kisses."It's exactly like I've always wanted. How did you know? This is such a surprise. I have to call Mom and tell her. The girls won't believe it. I can't believe it. I can't believe you got me an ENTIRE gallon of milk. Are you crazy? I love it!"Jonas thought back to his conversation with Dean and knew he made the right decision. The woman of his dreams accepted his proposal and while he knew it was because she loved him, he was comforted by knowing that she also loved her milk. | 45 stars
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Gotta love the Newtons!
Arrived fresh. Handy packaging. I take them with me on longer bike rides. Give me as much fuel as a Powerbar or whatever, cost a lot less. | 45 stars
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too expensive
I bought this gum because I recently quit smoking and when I got it I realized that I paid over 12 dollars for gum that should of only cost me 5 dollars. what a rip off. however the gum arrived in a timely manner which was convenient for me. | 12 stars
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Healthier alternative to that other kind
These are delicious! Light, crunchy, tangy-cheesy. A great snack that you can feel good about, because they contain less fat and calories than the other well known cheesy-fries snacks (which are also delicious but have more fat and calories). Enjoy these guilt-free! | 45 stars
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Quinoa is alwasy good but this is not a particularly great deal
Trader Joe's sells Quinoa for pretty much the same price but if you don't mind waiting for it to be delivered, the quality is comparable. | 34 stars
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just found out
it is sold for less than $3 in the supermarket, but here, more than $11?! just found out about it a few days ago. people don't make the same mistake in the future | 01 star
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Delicious
These are my go to snack! I really like the convenience of dried fruit. I also like the pricing for bulk orders like this. I was so satisfied, I've reordered the item for myself and friends. | 45 stars
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Great mixer!!
works perfect with the Smuckers 16 oz bottle. As usual, my wife sniffed at it, but even she commented later that it worked superbly. I almost fell over that she agreed with me. Honestly, this is an immense improvement over using a spoon to stir up the natural peanut butter. Easy to clean because the stirrer is a bent prong that fits neatly in the bottle, and not some type of beater attachment. Buy it, it's worth the money over having to stir over and over again!! | 45 stars
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good stuff for my grown up son!
the puffed millet is what my son loved when he was growing up - we couldnt find it around Little Rock so I got it from you - what a buy!! | 45 stars
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Excellent
Noh products are the classic taste and excellent quality of Hawaii. Enjoy the classic taste of Korean BBQ anytime with this. | 45 stars
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This stuff is the GREATEST
Premium Ghiradelli chocolate mixed with just a hit of coffee makes this a great drink. I've gotten to where I add a heaping spoonful to my Starbucks coffee every morning. It gives it an extra coffee flavor and the chocolate for Ghiradelli far exceeds the 'mocha' chocolate you get at most barista stands. | 45 stars
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Best Candy Ever, But Hard To Find!
This has been my favorite candy since I was 5! I noticed as I got older it was harder and harder to find this candy. If I did find it it would be at an movie theatre in the over-priced candy box! This is a good deal :) I'm glad I don't have to spend double the price at the movie theatre anymore :) | 45 stars
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Delicious
makes delicious fruity drink when mixed with seltzer and a slice of lemon or lime. I no longer purchase sodas. | 34 stars
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Great product for the gluten free crowd
It is a great multipurpose baking mix and the taste is great. We will shop from red mill again. Thanks | 45 stars
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Simply VILE!
I've never tasted jet fuel, but this mac n cheese is how I imagine it would taste. The whole premise of Annie's Homegrown is that it is natural. Let's face it; if it comes from a box it's not natural. The cheese in a foil package is reminiscent of Velveeta. If the kids (2 of the 3 like it) want it in a pinch great, but it's not crossing my lips EVER again. And comparing it to Kraft, there's not much difference in the nutrition department. Both Kraft and Annie's have similar calories, protein, fiber, sodium etc. Conclusion, it's not worth the expense or assault on your taste buds. | 01 star
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My favorite American Band!
I have been a huge fan of CVB ever since a friend of mine loaned me a cassette of (the then recent) Our Beloved Revolutionary Sweetheart. It took some effort finding their back catalog on lp, but was even harder for me to find II & III and the self-titled album on cd. Cigarettes and Carrot Juice is a necessity, and not just for the rabid fan.It's great to have all these cds out with bonus material. I rushed over and bought this on November 5th and this will be my lone highlight of another forgetable election day!This band was simply the most eclectic and humorous band around in the 1980s and early 90s. The best! | 45 stars
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Best Bread Ever
We want you to know that we are very pleased with the quality of service your company provides. We sincerely appreciate your responsiveness and the way you conduct business. We have recommended your company to others because of our satisfaction with your service. We look forward to doing business with you for years to come. | 45 stars
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A treat for the kids and my sister
The kids really enjoy these and so does my sister. A perfect year round treat. The price is good and the free shipping with a minimum order works out very well. | 45 stars
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Almond flour
This is an excellent substitute for regular flour. I have used it in a low-carb brownie recipe, as a coating for fish, in whole-grain pancake recipes...very pleased. | 45 stars
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The Real Thing
I've always been a tea person, and thought Lipton was the only good "regular" tea. But after visiting England and drinking this Tetley tea, I no longer care for the taste of Lipton, or any other "regular" tea. This is the Real Thing, folks! | 45 stars
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Disgusting!
This tea tastes nasty. Maybe I just dont like sage but it made me gag! | 01 star
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Lipton Rasberry Tea, sweetened
This product is so popular that both of my local grocery stores, Winn-Dixie and Breaux Mart, cannot keep it on the shelves. It is cheaper for me to buy through Amazon than to use up my gas to go to different grocery stores to see if they have it on the shelf. Thanks, Amazon, for making my shopping so easy.Nancy in NOLA | 45 stars
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Unbelievable!
When I read a customer review which said that QUICK GRITS were sent when OLD FASHIONED GRITS had been ordered I thought that the probability of such a mistake happening was so very low that it was safe to order the OLD FASHINED GRITS I wanted to cook and count on receiving them. Well! the probability of making the mistake referred to is not that low!!! QUICK GRITS is what I also received! It turned out to be a blessing because I returned the wrong order but have since located OLD FASHIONED GRITS at Wegmans for $1.87/24oz.box as opposed to what amounted to $5.00 for a similar box from Amazon!!! | 01 star
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Gristle abounds!
This jerky has more gristle than I thought was possible to find in beef. Every bite of the 2 oz. package I tried was almost impossible to chew, and I LIKE very chewy jerky. Every bite I took also had a significant portion that was just impossible to chew, and so I ended up spitting it out. | 01 star
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Great value!
The nuts I received were fresh tasting and the packaging was fine. The inner cellophane seal is flimsy, but the lid seals well although it is challenging to press all the air out due to the type of packaging used. I plan to purchase this brand again. | 45 stars
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stale krackers
I purchased these krackers in my supermarket and loved them so I decided to order in bulk because sometimes you can't find them in the store. When I opened my first box the krackers were stale even though they have an experation date of May 09. I guess it is best to stick to the supermarket their returns don't cost you in return shipping. | 01 star
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thick, dense bars for energetic young people
I'm unimpressed with these. They are incredibly dense, so if you want to lose weight, avoid these. They do taste OK, but not great. I've had better tasting granola bars. | 12 stars
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Great job
Bought with my brother in mind for christmas as he loves his hot sauces and he does. Very pleased with it! | 45 stars
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For cooking, fairly decent...
These are VERY CLEAN, and just don't have that HIGHLY-lovely, usual & TRULY organic TASTE!! | 01 star
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delicious biscuits
These are the exact same biscuits that I ordered from another source for more than THREE TIMES the price. They are, without a doubt, the most delicious, rich, yummy biscuits that you have ever eaten. In addition, they are shipped with dry ice so they arrive frozen, you put them directly into the freezer and then bake them frozen at the time you want them. They are divine. I'm never baking biscuits or rolls for holiday occasions again....the time, energy and effort required just isn't worth it when such heavenly biscuits are already available. My family is addicted to them. | 45 stars
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Tasty!
This is very well made oil. It has a good smoke temperature and can really handle the heat of a wok. It also adds a nice sesame flavor - not too heavy, not too light. | 45 stars
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flops are the best
I just discovered the jelly belly flops and think they are the best thing out there for a single mom struggling to get by. We love Jelly Belly's but they are pretty costly. The flops are a bargin and taste the exact same. They may look funny but we get a ton of laughs eating them. | 34 stars
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Delicious treat!
My daughter had brought some back from San Francisco and they were a huge hit with everyone. But we couldn't find any locally. Once they were gone, my son kept asking em to get more. I found them on Amazon.com and made the purchase. My son shares them with his friends, and right now, there is a pile of wrappers on the kitchen table, so I need to go get the boy and have him clean them up. They are a great treat, not too sweet, and just plain good. Try them. | 45 stars
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Could be better
Not enough pebbles to cover surface, soil came with weed seeds in it, should have drip tray included, and fisherman figurine didn't come with a fishing pole and has an angry expression on his face. I guess it would make a nice gift for a beginner though, or a project with a child. | 23 stars
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pretty good, just not my thing.
Don't get me wrong, the right person would love these. Me i don't really like the texture of the "honey come" middle. I had never had these before this or heard of them for that matter, and i wanted to try it, something new. I did enjoy checking out this candy, but i will not buy it again. | 23 stars
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Like unpopped kernels? Then this is for you.
After reading a web review that I thought came from the Washington Post (but can no longer find), I was disappointed to find that this popcorn did not behave as expected. There were many unpopped kernels, which suggested to me that it was not very fresh. Indeed, when opening the caps, the seals on many of the bottles were not firmly glued on. There was no sound of air rushing in as I opened them. The flavors indeed had promise, but I think that my old standby, Petite Princess Amber, still wins as the best popcorn notwithstanding the Washington Post review. | 23 stars
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