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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.24

                                    AGREEMENT

         This Agreement effective as of December 13, 1996 is by and between
Gordon Laboratories, Inc. ("Gordon"), and Chromatics Color Sciences
International, Inc. ("Chromatics).

         WHEREAS, Chromatics has designed and developed a device which analyzes
a consumer's skin tone and may be programmed to recommend the foundation
cosmetic shades best suited for each particular skin tone (the "Colormate
System");

         WHEREAS, Gordon and Chromatics desire to utilize Chromatics's technical
expertise in the programming and operation of Colormate Systems for custom
blended cosmetic foundations, all of which shall remain the property of
Chromatics.

         WHEREAS, the parties intend to set forth the terms and conditions under
which Chromatics will make available pursuant to the terms hereof the Colormate
System for use in a field test retail program as described herein.

         Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the
meaning ascribed thereto in Schedule 1 hereto.

         NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and terms
herein set forth, the parties agree as follows:

I.       Colormate System Lease; Technology License

         1. Unless sooner terminated pursuant to the terms hereof, the term of
this Agreement will be from the date hereof until six months after the later of
the date (i) Chromatics first notifies Gordon in writing that twenty (20)
Colormate Systems are immediately available for shipment for use in the Field
Test (the "Ship Notice"), (ii) that Gordon provides the "Final Samples" (as
defined in Article II), and (iii) that Gordon provides the twenty (20) Custom
Blended Foundation Cosmetic Product Dispensing Systems. During the term of this
Agreement, Chromatics shall lease for a term not to exceed the earlier of (i)
six months from the date of the lease and (ii) the date of termination of this
Agreement or the Field Test to Gordon's customers approved in writing by
Chromatics ("Gordon Approved Customers"), pursuant to lease documentation
satisfactory to Chromatics, a total of twenty (20) portable briefcase Colormate
Systems. In consideration of providing such Colormate Systems, Chromatics shall
receive from the "Budget Account" and pursuant to the "Budget" six equal
payments of $1,667 each on the first day of each month during the term hereof
commencing with the first day of the month following the month in which
Chromatics delivers the Ship Notice. Gordon Approved Customers will not be
charged any lease or rental fee under such leases for the use of the Colormate
Systems during the Term of the Field Test. The Colormate Systems will be
available for use by the date of the Ship Notice and will be shipped from
Chromatics directly to the Customer Location. One Colormate System shall be
provided by Chromatics for each Customer Location and shall be used pursuant to
the lease solely at such Customer Location and shall not be used at any other
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prior written consent of Chromatics. The leases shall expressly provide that the
Colormate Systems shall be returned directly to Chromatics at the earlier of
conclusion of the Field Test, the expiration of the Lease or the termination of
this Agreement.

         2. Beginning on the date of the signing of this Agreement and
continuing until six months after the later of the date (i) of the Ship Notice,
(ii) Gordon provides the Final Samples, and (iii) Gordon provides the twenty
(20) Custom Blended Foundation Cosmetic Product Dispensing Systems, unless
sooner terminated pursuant hereto, Chromatics agrees to grant to Gordon a
non-exclusive license solely in the contiguous states of the United States of
America for the Colormate Systems, "Software" (as defined in Article II
paragraph 1 below) and "Foundation Products Color Formulations" solely for use
in the marketing, distribution and sale to Gordon Approved Customers in the
"Specialty Store Market" at Customer Locations of Foundation Cosmetic Products
manufactured directly by Gordon for Chromatics under the terms specified in this
Agreement for a Field Test as described herein.

         The Colormate Systems, Software and Foundation Product Color
Forumlations shall remain the property of Chromatics. Gordon acknowledges and
agrees that the Colormate Systems, Software, and Foundation Products Color
Formulations may not be used in any manner whatsoever by Gordon or by Gordon
Approved Customers other than in the Field Test, and may not be used
independently of each other. In this regard, and by way of example but without
limitation, the Foundation Products Color Formulations may not be used in any
manner whatsoever other than in conjunction with formulation and manufacture of
the Foundation Cosmetics Products for distribution in the Field Test, the
Software may not be used in any manner whatsoever other than in conjunction with
the Colormate System for marketing efforts in the Field Test, and the Colormate
System and Software may not be used in any manner whatsoever other than in
conjunction with making analyses and recommendations in the sale of the
Foundation Cosmetic Products in the Field Test. Under no circumstances may the
Colormate System, Software or Foundation Product Color Formulations be used to
develop, distribute, manufacture, market or sell any cosmetic product other than
the Foundation Cosmetic Product for sale in the Field Test. Gordon shall have no
right to subcontract, submanufacture, or otherwise retain any third party to
manufacture the Foundation Cosmetic Products, and shall not sublicense, assign,
pledge, transfer or dispose of in any manner whatsoever the license or any
portion thereof granted by Chromatics hereunder.

         3. Beginning on the latest of the date of the Ship Notice, the date
Gordon provides the Final Samples, and the date Gordon provides the twenty (20)
Custom Blended Foundation Cosmetic Product Dispensing Systems, and continuing
for six months thereafter (the "Field Test"), Chromatics shall have available
for lease twenty (20) Colormate Systems, appropriately programmed with the
Software to recommend Foundation Cosmetic Products manufactured solely by Gordon
for Chromatics as required by paragraph 1 of Article II hereof, to Gordon
Approved Customers at the Customer Locations based on mutually agreed on
criteria. Gordon shall arrange for the schedules and on-site training in the
operation of the Colormate Systems of the Gordon Approved Customers personnel at
the Customer Locations at Gordon's sole cost and


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expense (but reimbursable as set forth in the Budget), utilizing up to two (2)
Gordon personnel so trained by Chromatics in the operation of the Colormate
Systems. Chromatics shall use its best efforts to so train such Gordon personnel
prior to the date of the Ship Notice. Chromatics shall not be paid any
additional compensation for training up to two (2) such Gordon personnel
(provided, however, that the Budget will provide for travel and expenses
incurred by Chromatics in training such Gordon personnel); any additional
training requirements or the training of additional personnel shall be at rates
to be agreed upon by the parties. Prior to any disclosure of any confidential
information of Chromatics, including, without limitation, any confidential
information contemplated by Article IV hereof, Gordon shall cause those of its
personnel and those of the Gordon Approved Customers receiving such training, to
enter into confidentiality agreements with Chromatics in the form annexed as
Schedule 2 hereto, and the lease agreement between Chromatics and Gordon
Approved Customers.

II.      Field Test

         1. On or before 30 days from the date hereof, Gordon shall provide
Chromatics with samples and specifications of basic Foundation Product
Formulations to be included in the Field Test, which Foundation Product
Formulations must be approved by Chromatics. Chromatics shall be entitled to
unilaterally terminate this agreement without penalty pursuant to Article VI
hereof by written notice to Gordon if such basic Foundation Product Formulations
have not been delivered by Gordon and approved by Chromatics within 60 days of
the date hereof. Upon approval, Chromatics shall perform chromaticity studies at
Chromatics' expense on the sample to determine the appropriate color
compatibilities ("Chromaticity Studies"). Upon completion of the Chromaticity
Studies (approximately three (3) months), Chromatics shall provide to Gordon a
written report of Foundation Product Color Formulations which report and
Foundation Product Color Formulations shall remain the property of Chromatics.
Promptly following receipt of such written report (but in no event later than 30
days from such receipt, plus an additional 30 days grace period), Gordon shall
provide to Chromatics, for review and approval by Chromatics, such number of
samples and reformulation of each Foundation Product Formulation as Chromatics
may request, until such samples shall meet Chromatics' specifications for the
Foundation Product Color Formulations (the "Final Samples"). Gordon shall not
manufacture quantities of any Foundation Cosmetic Products unless and until it
has received written notice from Chromatics that, based on the Final Samples,
all Foundation Product Formulations meet Chromatics, specifications. Chromatics
shall give, Gordon the Ship Notice within 30 days (plus an additional 15 days
grace period) of Chromatics receipt of the Final Samples. If Gordon fails to
deliver and have available twenty (20) Custom Blended Foundation Cosmetic
Product Dispensing Systems by the date of the Ship Notice, or fails to provide
Chromatics within thirty (30) days (plus an additional 30 days grace period)
following delivery to Gordon of the written report regarding the Chromaticity
Studies (but in no event later than the date of the Ship Notice) with Final
Samples for all Foundation Product Formulations that meet Chromatic's
specifications, Chromatics shall have the right, to unilaterally terminate this
Agreement pursuant to Article VI hereof without penalty or liability to either
party by written notice to Gordon. In the event that Chromatics has not
completed the Chromaticity Studies by April 1, 1997 (plus an additional 15 (days
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period), or delivered the Ship Notice within 30 days (plus an additional 15 days
grace period) of receipt of the Final Samples, either Chromatics or Gordon may
unilaterally terminate this Agreement without penalty or liability to either
party pursuant to Article VI hereof on written notice to the other. All
Foundation Cosmetic Product manufactured by Gordon under the terms of this
Agreement will bear the label of Chromatics and will remain the property of
Chromatics. Gordon shall manufacture the initial inventory of Foundation
Cosmetic Product to implement the Field Test, together with, at no additional
cost, the bottle, cap, label and packaging, at a price of $1.25 per ounce of
Foundation Cosmetic Products, payable solely from the Budget Account (but in an
amount not to exceed $8,650) except as set forth in the last sentence of the
next paragraph. Gordon shall manufacture additional quantities of such inventory
and such related materials as agreed upon by both parties to be needed to
implement the Field Test at the same per ounce cost, payable from the Budget
Account.

         The suggested wholesale price and retail resale price and other terms
of sales of the Foundation Cosmetic Products to be offered to Gordon Approved
Customers and their customers, respectively, to the extent not specifically set
forth herein, shall be mutually agreed upon by Gordon and Chromatics, including
without limitation providing written instructions directing such Gordon Approved
Customers to direct payment for Foundation Cosmetic Products invoiced by Gordon
to the Budget Account. At the end of the Field Test Chromatics will purchase
from Gordon all remaining inventory of Foundation Cosmetic Products manufactured
by Gordon under the Budget at a cost of $.625 per ounce of Foundation Cosmetic
Products, together with at no additional cost the bottle, cap, label and
packaging, dispenser and customer support/sales materials used in connection
with the Field Test, but only to the extent that (i) the foregoing have not been
invoiced to Gordon Approved Customers, (ii) any such purchase by Chromatics does
not exceed $4,325 in the aggregate, (iii) that the funds remaining in the Budget
Account are not sufficient therefor, and (iv) any such amount to be paid to
Gordon by Chromatics is in excess of amounts otherwise to be paid to Chromatics
pursuant hereto as contemplated by the Budget.

         Chromatics shall develop software proprietary to Chromatics
recommending appropriate shades of the Foundation Cosmetic Products based on
skin tone (the "Software") for distribution and installation in the Colormate
Systems. The Software will provide a custom color formulation for each skin tone
that may be custom blended (pigments mixed with the basic Foundation Product
Formulation colors). At the conclusion of the Field Test, Chromatics shall
receive from the Budget Account and pursuant to the Budget in consideration of
developing and programming such Software the sum of $10,000.

         2. During the Field Test, Chromatics' at its cost and expense shall
maintain and keep in good working order all Colormate Systems used in this test,
providing such maintenance is required as a result of normal wear and tear. Each
Gordon Approved Customer will insure, pursuant to the terms of the Chromatics
lease, the Colormate System for damage or replacement under their existing
policies and Chromatics will be named the beneficiary and loss payee under these
policies for this purpose. Each Colormate System also will be insured while
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replacement cost of $3,500.00 per System; payable to Chromatics, and the cost of
all such shipping and insurance will be paid from the Budget Account in
conformity with the Budget. In the event any Colormate System is damaged for
reasons other than normal wear and tear then Chromatics shall be reimbursed from
the insurance carrier.

         3. During the term of this Agreement, Gordon shall provide the
following promotional, marketing, distribution, formulations, research and
merchandising functions for the consideration indicated below, payable solely
from the Budget Account and as set forth in the Budget as being payable to
Gordon:

         a)       Design, develop and provide prior to the date of the Ship
                  Notice in quantities necessary, (but in no event fewer than
                  twenty (20)), point of sale packaging and custom blending
                  dispensing system as approved in writing by Chromatics (the
                  "Custom Blended Foundation Cosmetic Product Dispensing
                  System") for Foundation Cosmetic Products to be used at
                  Customer Locations, for consideration as set forth in the
                  Budget (Item #10) (and not in excess of $4,375 in the
                  aggregate).

         b)       Provide twenty (20) Customer Locations which will utilize the
                  Chromatics Colormate System and the Foundation Product Color
                  Formulations solely in connection with the sale, utilizing the
                  Custom Blended Foundation Cosmetic Product Dispensing System,
                  of Foundation Cosmetic Products as described herein solely at
                  each such Customer Location for the term of the Field Test,
                  without additional compensation.

         c)       Design and supply any supporting promotional literature, to be
                  approved by Chromatics, not to be unreasonably withheld for
                  consideration as set forth in the Budget (Item #2); provided,
                  however, that Chromatics shall in all events have final legal
                  approval.

         d)       Supply and distribute the Foundation Cosmetic Product, the
                  supporting promotional literature and the printer paper rolls
                  supplied by Chromatics for computer print-outs in quantities
                  as needed for each Customer Location during the Field Test,
                  without additional compensation. Gordon Approved Customers
                  shall pay to Chromatics $2.00 per roll for each additional
                  roll beyond the first such roll provided by Chromatics

         e)       Compile and tabulate research/sales data relating to the Field
                  Test as specified in Exhibit A, without additional
                  compensation other than that approved for personnel in the
                  Budget (Item #1).


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         f)       Provide in-store training for each Customer Location during
                  the Field Test, at Gordon's cost and expense (but reimbursed
                  as set forth in the Budget) (Items #1 and 6) and utilizing
                  Gordon personnel trained by Chromatics as described above.

         g)       Provide a name, logo and mechanical art work for the Colormate
                  Systems to be used at Customer Locations. Cost of producing
                  and installing this into the Colormate Systems will be paid to
                  Chromatics as provided in the Budget (Item #3).

         h)       Provide Foundation Cosmetic Product tester kits for each of
                  twenty (20) Customer Locations for consideration as provided
                  in the Budget (Item #11).

         i)       Provide two (2) Foundation Product Formulations in 10 basic
                  color formulations specified by Chromatics and up to 3 pigment
                  formulations specified by Chromatics (all of which are to be
                  approved by Chromatics and which remain the property of and
                  proprietary to Chromatics and for use only in this Field Test
                  and under the terms of this Agreement) for aggregate
                  consideration of $10,000 payable at the conclusion of the
                  Field Test (Item #13).

         j)       Coordinate distribution and sales support and overall customer
                  support during the term of the Field Test, without additional
                  compensation other than as provided in the Budget (Items #1,
                  2, 4, 6).

         k)       Manage overall activities of the Field Test as approved by
                  Chromatics, without additional compensation other than as
                  provided in the Budget (Items #1, 5). Disbursement of Budget
                  items requires joint signatures by Chromatics and Gordon.

         4. If The Field Test has met the requirements set forth in Exhibit A
hereto, Chromatics and Gordon intend to enter into good faith negotiations to
establish a joint venture under terms acceptable to both parties and which shall
include the terms referenced in Exhibit C hereto, it being expressly
acknowledged that there are no other obligations or agreements of the parties
with respect to the formation of any joint venture or other business
arrangement.

III.     Budget Matters

         1. Chromatics and Gordon will each contribute $37,500.00 (the "Initial
Payment") to the Budget on the date which is 30 days prior to the date
Chromatics reasonably anticipates delivering the Ship Notice (as notified in
writing to Gordon by Chromatics), to jointly finance this Field Test. The Budget
for the use of these funds including use of any sales income received from the
Field Test is attached hereto as Exhibit B. Any sales income generated by the
Field Test in excess of Field Test expenses in the Budget and reimbursement to
be provided to the parties as set forth herein and pursuant to the Budget shall
be shared equally by Chromatics and Gordon. It


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is agreed by the parties that should there be less sales income than projected
in the Budget or no sales income received from the Field Test to contribute to
the Budget, then each of Gordon and Chromatics will pay, in equal amounts, up to
$5,234 each (the "Additional Payment").

         2. In no event will either Gordon or Chromatics be responsible to pay
an amount in excess of the sum of the Initial Payment and the Additional Payment
unless mutually agreed upon in writing by both parties. Gordon shall be entitled
to make payments from the Budget Account to third parties in the amounts
specified as set forth in Exhibit D hereto ("Approved Payments"). Any payments
from the Budget Account other than Approved Payments (including, without
limitation, any payments to either Gordon, Chromatics or their respective
affiliates, other than (i) $8,650 to Gordon for initial inventory, (ii) $4,375 t
o Gordon for the Custom Blended Foundation Cosmetic Product Dispensing Systems,
(iii) $10,000 in 6 monthly installments of $1,667 to Chromatics for the
Colormate II Systems, and (iv) $2,500 to Chromatics for repackaging the
Colormate II Systems, which amounts shall be paid by Gordon without additional
consent of Chromatics) shall require the consent of both parties.

IV.      Additional Limitations and Confidentiality

         1. a) Gordon may not grant any rights in any Software, Colormate System
or any custom blended foundation (including without limitation any Foundation
Product Color Formulation) or any Foundation Cosmetic Product or system
utilizing any color formulations or systems of color formulations or pigments
provided or disclosed to Gordon by Chromatics or permit anyone else to take
credit for the invention, development or design of such Colormate Systems or
formulations or pigments without the prior written approval of Chromatics.
Gordon acknowledges that the Colormate System and the Software, including,
without limitation, the processes, Foundation Product Color Formulations,
pigments, custom blended foundation colors, Foundation Cosmetic Product, color
formulations or systems of color formulations or pigments, techniques, programs,
parts, methods, color chart and swatch pack colors, designs and ideas embodied
therein are the proprietary products of Chromatics (and any licensor to
Chromatics), shall remain the property of Chromatics (and any such licensor) and
are furnished on a strictly confidential basis, for use exclusively in the Field
Test provided herein and agrees that no other use shall be made thereof. No
title to or ownership of any of the same or any rights therein, including all
rights to patents, trade names and copyrights applicable thereto, or any copies
thereof, in whole or in part, shall be transferred to Gordon. In addition,
Gordon shall keep confidential and use only for the Field Test and under the
terms of this Agreement all of the kinds of following information;

         1)   Hardware design, parts, and integration.

         2)   All aspects of software for systems.

         3)   Foundation Product Color Formulation, Foundation Color Pigments,
              Chromaticity Studies, including the results of the Chromaticity
              Studies.


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         4)   Color Consultant Training Techniques.

         2. a) Nothing in this Agreement will restrict Gordon in the use or
treatment of any of Chromatics' confidential information:

                  (a)      which is freely available to the public on a
                           unrestricted basis and without violation of any
                           confidentiality obligations prior to the disclosure
                           of same by Chromatics to Gordon; or

                  (b)      which can be shown by written contemporaneous records
                           to have been known to Gordon prior to the date of
                           disclosure by Chromatics to Gordon of the same; or

                  (c)      after such Chromatics confidential information
                           becomes freely available to the public on an
                           unrestricted basis through no fault of Gordon.

This paragraph shall not limit any patent protection Chromatics may have.

V.       Indemnity

         1. Chromatics shall indemnify and hold Gordon harmless from and against
any and all actions, causes of action, claims, demands, liabilities, losses,
judgments, damages or expenses and charges which Gordon shall or may at any time
incur, sustain, or become subject to by reason of any claim or claims against
Gordon arising out of any act or omissions of Chromatics related to this
Agreement, or the performance thereof (provided that Chromatics will not be
responsible for any of the foregoing attributable to failure to use the
Colormate System strictly in accordance with the training and instructions
provided by Chromatics) ; provided that Chromatics is given prompt notice of
such claims and has the right to manage and control all such claims with
attorneys of its own selection.

         2. Gordon shall indemnify and hold Chromatics harmless from and against
any and all actions, causes of actions, claims, demands, liabilities, losses,
judgments, damages or expenses and charges which Chromatics shall or may at any
time incur, sustain, or become subject to by reason of any claim or claims
against Chromatics arising out of any act of omission of Gordon related to this
Agreement, or the performance thereof, including but not limited to claims
regarding: advertising or product claims or promises made by Gordon; consumer
use or purchase of Gordon manufactured products, including without limitation
Foundation Cosmetics Products; loss of business due to damage to the Colormate
Systems in transport and any act which is the responsibility of Gordon as
provided in this Agreement; provided, that Gordon is given prompt notice of such
claims and has the right to manage and control all such claims with attorneys of
its own selection.

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         1. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of New York
without giving effect to the conflict of laws principles thereof. The parties
hereto hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of any New York State or
Federal court sitting in the County of New York, State of New York, in any
action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement, and the
parties hereby irrevocably agree that all claims in respect of such action or
proceeding shall be heard and determined in such New York State or Federal
court. The parties hereto irrevocably waive, to the fullest extent permitted by
law, any objection which they or any of them may now or hereafter have to the
laying of the venue of any such action or proceeding brought in any such court,
and any claim that any such action or proceeding brought in any such court has
been brought in an inconvenient forum. The parties hereto agree that a final
judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be conclusive and binding on the
parties hereto.

         2. This Agreement will continue in effect until six months after the
latest of the date (i) of the Ship Notice, (ii) Gordon delivers the Final
Samples, and (iii) Gordon delivers twenty (20) Custom Blended Foundation
Cosmetic Product Dispensing Systems, unless earlier terminated pursuant to
Article II hereof by Chromatics or Gordon, as applicable, provided the
provisions of Articles IV, V and VI, shall survive the termination of this
Agreement. In the event of such termination, all funds in the Budget Account
after any required payments to third party suppliers, shall be disbursed to
Gordon and Chromatics, in their capacity as creditors in accordance with the
Budget, and all other funds in the Budget Account shall be disbursed Fifty
Percent (50%) to Chromatics and Fifty Percent (50%) to Gordon. Upon the
termination of this Agreement, Gordon will immediately return to Chromatics all
documents and materials of Chromatics referred to in Article IV hereof and/or
otherwise provided to Gordon or its customers by Chromatics, including, without
limitation, the Colormate Systems provided by Chromatics and all documents,
including copies, extracts, or derivations thereof prepared by Gordon or such
customers, including without limitation any marketing material relating to the
Field Test whether or not provided by Chromatics.

         3. Nothing contained herein shall place the parties in the relationship
of partners, joint venturers, principal-agent, or employer-employee and neither
party shall have any power to obligate or bind the other whatsoever.

         4. None of the terms of this Agreement may be waived or modified, nor
may this Agreement be renewed or extended except by express agreement in writing
signed by both parties.

         5. All notices which must or may be given pursuant to this Agreement
shall be delivered by hand or sent by certified or registered mail in the case
of Gordon to-

with a copy to:


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                  Lawrence Braun, Esq.
                  Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
                  333 South Hope Street, 48th Floor
                  Los Angeles, California 90071

and in the case of Chromatics to:

                  Mrs. Darby Macfarlane
                  Chromatics Color Sciences International, Inc.
                  5 East 80th St.
                  New York, New York 10021

with a copy to:

                  Eric M. Lerner, Esq.
                  Rosenman & Colin LLP
                  575 Madison Avenue
                  New York, New York 10022

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as
of the date first above written.


AGREED:
CHROMATICS COLOR SCIENCES
INTERNATIONAL, INC.                       GORDON LABORATORIES, INC.


By: /s/                                   By: /s/
    ---------------------------------         ---------------------------------

Title: President and CEO                  Title: President and CEO
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