Pup Envy and Music Recommendations

on February 5, 2011
in music

When I grow up, I want to be a puppy.

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Oh, hai!

 

All my dogs do is sit like lumps on the couch, snooze all day, and eat food that is prepared by someone else.  This sounds like a pretty sweet existence to me when I’m facing another Saturday filled with work.  😉

 

Breakfast was two and a half (the butt of the loaf) pieces of French toast topped with chia seeds and a banana + blueberries on the side.

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Running Music

 

I thought I’d share three songs that I’ve been lovin’ on runs lately:

 

P. Diddy “I’m Coming Home”

 

Pink – F*ckin’ Perfect

 

Enrique – Tonight (I’m Loving You)

 

Looking for more music recommendations?

 

 

What are you listening to right now during workouts?

{ 118 comments }

 

  • Meg February 5, 2011, 10:12 am

    my fave running music right now is anything by Robyn (the new stuff obvi) which is AMAZING!

  • Kristina February 5, 2011, 10:16 am

    I’ve been listening to Pandora on my phone…either pop hits (Britney-NO SHAME!) or Nickelback and 3 days grace when I need some motivation! I keep forgetting to plug in and charge my ipod-maybe now i’ll remember!

  • Baking 'n' Books February 5, 2011, 10:17 am

    I love that Diddy song and didn’t realize it was him when I first heard it. The chorus with the girl is my fave part though.

    I kind like that new song Rihanna has with David Guetta (“I Just Want To Dance”…?) – not sure what it’s called exactly. First, I thought it was generic – but it’s got a laid-back feel that gets me through the drive to work at least…

  • Jen @ keepitsimplefoods February 5, 2011, 10:19 am

    When I work out, I love listening to the Ting Tings, MIA, Madonna, and Daft Punk. Gets me pumped!

  • Ann @ Day By Day February 5, 2011, 10:27 am

    It’s kind of old, but I love starting (or ending) a run with the song “All I Do is Win” by DJ Khaled (had to look that name up!). It gets me so pumped up. Pretty much any rap/hip hop keeps me going on a run!

  • Alex @ Healing Beauty February 5, 2011, 10:30 am

    I love F*ckin’ perfect by P!nk! I have been listening to that over and over as well as King of Everything by Sara Bareilles. I’ve really been into listening to music while doing yoga and I love Untouched by the Veronicas. It helps me get through tough poses!

  • Alex @ Healing Beauty February 5, 2011, 10:30 am

    I love F*ckin’ perfect by P!nk! I have been listening to that over and over as well as King of Everything by Sara Bareilles. I’ve really been into listening to music while doing yoga and I love Untouched by the Veronicas. It helps me get through tough poses!

    • Caitlin February 6, 2011, 9:25 am

      I love King of Everything!

  • Kathie @ Frugal Fit and Fabulous February 5, 2011, 10:31 am

    never thought to add chia seeds to my toast. brilliant!!

    LOVE those three songs. im running to them all week also!! Great play lists rec links..i’ll have to check them out. good timing. thanks!

  • Stacy @ Every Little Thing February 5, 2011, 10:41 am

    My puppy is too much of a worrier but I was happy to have her wake me up this morning (I’m at my parents). I rubbed her belly for a while and we snoozed.

  • Katy (The Singing Runner) February 5, 2011, 10:44 am

    I’m adding these to my playlist right now! I need new music to get me through a week confined to the exercise bike (stupid shin splints! :() Thanks for some great suggestions!

  • Faith @ lovelyascharged February 5, 2011, 10:45 am

    Have you heard Diddy Dirty Money’s Hello Good Morning? Def in top rotation on my run playlists!

    • Caitlin February 6, 2011, 9:25 am

      I have not, downloading now!

  • Tonyne @ Unlikely Success Story February 5, 2011, 10:45 am

    I am totally loving “F*ck You” by Cee Lo Green, “Diamond Eyes” by Deftones (I’m a rock and roll chick to the core) and “Raise Your Glass” by Pink.

  • Tonyne @ Unlikely Success Story February 5, 2011, 10:46 am

    Oh and totally with you on the dog thing. Chaser the Wonder Schnauzer lives a life of luxury.

  • Zo February 5, 2011, 10:46 am

    I just added a bunch of songs last week. Some fun older stuff (Blondie) some They Might Be Giants (“Birdhouse in Your Soul” makes me laugh while I run). Some newer stuff too. I find it interesting how the songs that pump me up sometimes aren’t the ones I put on thinking they’ll get me running faster.

    When I leave for work I’ll look at my cat and say “Wow..I’m off to earn money so I can feed you and keep you safe and warm…and what are you gonna do all day?” Not a bad life!

  • Brittany February 5, 2011, 10:48 am

    Puppies make me so happy! They’re just so much fun and have the best life 🙂 Great songs… Glee is definitely a big hit on my playlist!

  • Angie February 5, 2011, 10:50 am

    I always listen to paramore!

    • Caitlin February 6, 2011, 9:26 am

      Loooooove me some paramore!

  • Christy February 5, 2011, 10:50 am

    Right now I am loving Stereo Love by Edward Maya. Actually I think it’s right up your alley too. 😉 Oh, and Please Don’t Go by Mike Posner. Both songs make me feel lighter and help me get through tough moments.

  • Keri February 5, 2011, 10:52 am

    I definitely wish I had my cat’s life sometimes! When I leave in the morning for work, she is always lounging on my bed with her belly up, basking in the sunshine. The only sad part of her day is when the sun doesn’t come in the windows onto the bed anymore!

    You’re not the only one working on Saturday – I’ve been at Starbucks all morning, trying to write my thesis. I guess what makes it better is that it’s (mostly) work we enjoy, right?

  • Allison @ OneWhiteTulip February 5, 2011, 10:53 am

    Haha, do you like “Tonight I’m Loving you” or the real, unedited version of the song? =p

    I just downloaded “Rocketeer” by Far East Movement and “Stereo Love” by Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina! Yay! My husband is judging me.

  • Kaitlin February 5, 2011, 10:54 am

    I’ve been loving the Savage Garden lately! The Animal Song is especially silly and great!

    Yay for Saturday workers!

  • Mary (Sisters Running the Kitchen) February 5, 2011, 10:54 am

    I have been LOVING coming home too!! Also by Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina- Stereo Love….definitely an awesome running/spinning song! love it.

  • Lily @ Lily's Health Pad February 5, 2011, 10:55 am

    We have completely different taste in music. 😉 I’ve told you this before, but Placebo is some of the best running music. They are Brittish (and quite…interesting folks). Perhaps your hubby knows who they are? If you like Indie music, you should listen to The Decemberists!

  • Shelly February 5, 2011, 10:56 am

    My husband and I always say we want to come back as a family dog! Anytime the “what animal would you be” question comes up, thats immediately our answer! Our dog has the good life!

  • rebecca February 5, 2011, 10:58 am

    Haa! That’s really funny.. actually I said that same thing yesterday, and also quite often. Only if I was a dog..

  • Caitlin February 5, 2011, 10:58 am

    At the moment I am loving B.O.B.’s “Don’t Let Me Fall” and Keri Hilson ft. Nelly “Lose Control”

  • Jen February 5, 2011, 10:59 am

    Pink is pretty much the most awesome female recording artist ever! She’s gonna be such a great mom…all she has to do is play her own tunes for her baby for the next 21 years, lol.

  • Amanda- The Nutritionist Reviews February 5, 2011, 11:03 am

    I love Enrique’s song. And your doxie is too cute. I have two minis and they are both under my couch right now because a heat vent is there.

  • AJ @ Flowing to Fifty February 5, 2011, 11:03 am

    Love, love, love the Enrique song. And I too want to be a pup. But only in the perfect pet family. Like mine!!

  • Sarah @ See Sarah Graduate February 5, 2011, 11:09 am

    Good choices! My top songs at the moment are–
    Power by Kanye West (LOVE this one)
    Dog Days are Over by Florence + the Machine
    Lala by Ashlee Simpson (had to go old school ;))
    Black & Yellow by Wiz Khalifa (although I’m by no means a Steelers fan :))

  • JenRD February 5, 2011, 11:12 am

    “The Dog Days are Over,” by Florence & The Machine gets me pumped!

    • Lindsey T. February 5, 2011, 11:18 am

      I’ve really like the whole album!

  • abby February 5, 2011, 11:14 am

    Last time you posted about your running music, I took several of your recommendations!! Love the new additions… I also added “This is War” by 30 seconds of Mars, has crowd cheering (in my headphones!) and epic (but not too harsh) screamage! “Kings and Queens” is not bad either 🙂

  • Maddie (Healthy Maddie) February 5, 2011, 11:14 am

    Great choices! I listen to anything current and pop-y 🙂

  • Holly @ Couch Potato Athlete February 5, 2011, 11:17 am

    At the gym I watch tv when I run, when I am outside I listen to Lady gaga or Black Eyed Peas. They always get me going!

    I would love to be a pup too — sitting on the couch all day sounds great!

  • Liz @ Tip Top Shape February 5, 2011, 11:17 am

    But dogs willingly drink toilet water! Do you really want to drink toilet water?? lol

    And I love “Tonight (I’m Lovin’ You)”. Anything by Enrique is pretty much win. You’ve heard “I like It” by him with Pitbull, right?? Such a great song!

    • Caitlin February 6, 2011, 9:27 am

      I loveee Pitbull. I think he went to my high school!

  • Lindsey T. February 5, 2011, 11:18 am

    I’m not a huge fan of pop music (well, besides britney spears, obviously), but when I’m running it’s my favorite music to listen to. It’s always upbeat and really gets you moving! I always listen to Black Eyed Peas when I’m starting to drag

  • Gretchen February 5, 2011, 11:19 am

    These are in a different vein than anything in this post, but…the songs “Kick Drum Heart” by The Avett Brothers and “Cannibal Queen” by Miniature Tigers are great to exercise to! Also, pretty much anything from the newest Matt & Kim album, Sidewalks, is great. So happy.

  • Lindsay McAlester February 5, 2011, 11:19 am

    Wait until you have kids. Talk about the life! 🙂 They have it good!!!

  • Widad February 5, 2011, 11:22 am

    anything dubstep to pump me up, no speak americano, and some classics

  • Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine February 5, 2011, 11:31 am

    I’ve been loving “The Time” by the Black Eyed Peas lately. Just makes me want to get up and dance! And anything by Angels and Airwaves is always really good for a tough workout, because it’s upbeat but intense.

  • emily February 5, 2011, 11:35 am

    I’m loving “Coming Home” lately too. I’m also obsessed with “The Cave” by Mumford and Sons.

  • Darcy @ She Sings at the Table February 5, 2011, 11:38 am

    Most of their songs are exactly cardio material, but for more chill exercise (yoga, walking outside, etc.) I love, love, the Avett Brothers. Best lyrics ever.

  • aubrey @ italktofood February 5, 2011, 11:44 am

    ive been listening to M.I.A pandora station on my iphone. It is so upbeat!

  • Hannah February 5, 2011, 11:44 am

    I love that new song by Pink!!! It has such a great message. I love 1979 by the Smashing Pumpkins…the song has such flow.

  • Kelly February 5, 2011, 11:45 am

    Adele – Rolling in the Deep
    Mumford & Sons – pretty much their whole album

    Gotta loves the Brits!

  • Tracy @ Commit To Fit February 5, 2011, 11:49 am

    I have a pretty eclectic mix going on right now, but I am loving “Runnin” by Doman and Gooding

  • Ali @ Ali on the Run February 5, 2011, 11:52 am

    I call the end of the loaf the “butt” too! My boyfriend calls it the elbow, which is thing is weird. My current favorite running song is “S&M” by Rihanna.

  • Jessica February 5, 2011, 11:55 am

    Got to say it, Britney Spears, Hold It Against Me. It is actually a great spinning song. I’ve also been enjoying old school The Killers and Wiz Khalifa, Black and Yellow for some hip hop 🙂

    • Caitlin February 6, 2011, 9:27 am

      I love HIAM!!!

  • Bethany @ More Fruit Please February 5, 2011, 11:59 am

    Your opening line reminded me of my cousin’s 4-year old daughter who responded with, ‘a cat’, when asked what she wanted to be when she grows up!

  • Ashley February 5, 2011, 12:00 pm

    oh man, I’ve been downloading music like crazy lately! Right now itunes is doing a ton of “love songs” for 69 cents! Can’t beat it!

  • Gill (snaxandthecity) February 5, 2011, 12:18 pm

    fave running music is any mash up by MTV – love those!

  • Kate (What Kate is Cooking) February 5, 2011, 12:26 pm

    I just figured out that I can listen to Pandora on my phone! I ran home from work yesterday and plugged a pair of headphones in, and voila- my favorite 60’s folk music to accompany me home 🙂

  • CH February 5, 2011, 12:29 pm

    I totally used to wanna be a cat when I was younger: they get to play in the house and the yard all day, they have no responsibilities, and they sleep whenever they want. Sounds like a sweet deal to me.

  • kate February 5, 2011, 12:35 pm

    i’m downloading some new music as i type this!

    i like the most random collection of stuff to workout to but mainly country (KEITH URBAN!!!) and techno (tiesto, anyone??)

    some of the new songs i’m really into:

    dirty talk by wynter gordon
    babygirl by sugarland
    dancing on my own by robyn
    something like that by tim mcgraw

  • Lauren February 5, 2011, 12:49 pm

    I am LOVING that Pink song right now. I imagine its going to be overplayed and I’ll probably be so sick of in a few days though. 😉

  • Amber K February 5, 2011, 12:57 pm

    I really don’t think I’d want to be a puppy. I mean, having zero say in what you’re fed every day? Sure, it’d be great to have all of my food handed to me, but what if I wasn’t craving what I was given? No, no…I am too much of a control freak to be a puppy 😉

  • Sarah February 5, 2011, 1:02 pm

    ‘Till I Collapse by Eminem and That’s Not My Name by The Ting Tings 🙂

  • Evan Thomas February 5, 2011, 1:03 pm

    I’ve been loving P!nk’s fucking perfect this week. Can’t count how many times I’ve listened to it. I’ve also jumped on the Mumford & Sons bandwagon.

  • Natalia - a side of simple February 5, 2011, 1:15 pm

    I love the irony in that you said “puppy” and the first thing I thought of was the Pussy CAT dolls’ song 🙂

  • christine February 5, 2011, 1:22 pm

    Power by Kanye West, G6 by Far East Movement, anything by Metallica, and Fire it Up by Black Label Society.

  • JillToday February 5, 2011, 1:32 pm

    Oh I tried so hard not to like that Diddy song, but I can’t help myself!! Shhhhh don’t tell my fiance! 😉

    I recommend Erase Me by Kid Cudi and Kanye West; it’s amazing!

  • Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama} February 5, 2011, 1:54 pm

    Ah, a puppy’s life. Can’t beat it! 🙂

  • Sara (Miles and Manhattan) February 5, 2011, 2:02 pm

    I wake up every day to my dog in her giant cushy bed and think “that must be nice” as she throws a tudey look my way for waking her up and then goes back to sleep….
    xoxo
    s

  • chelsey @ clean eating chelsey February 5, 2011, 2:02 pm

    Some days I act just like your dogs.

  • Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) February 5, 2011, 2:07 pm

    I seriously need an ipod! That would be an especially nice way to carry me through the winter runs. 😀

    Your breakfast looks awesome! I love French toast. 😀

  • Keri February 5, 2011, 2:09 pm

    For running music that gets/keeps me going, I like:

    Emily Wells: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkHVDop4cQI

    Immortal Technique- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTXQ1ZVHSYM&feature=fvst

    and Fort Minor-Remember the Name

  • annette February 5, 2011, 2:10 pm

    I love the first and third songs you suggested- they are great cardio songs 🙂

  • Katy February 5, 2011, 2:12 pm

    The Kills- Cheap and Cheerful
    Ratatat- Seventeen Years
    Coheed & Cambria- Blood Red Summer

    and you can never go wrong with…

    Dexy’s Midnight Runners- Come On Eileen !

  • Ellie@fitforthesoul February 5, 2011, 2:13 pm

    Good question! Lately I haven’t been listening to anything actually. Hope you have a productive day filled with peace <3

  • Elizabeth February 5, 2011, 2:40 pm

    I love “Tonight” too… I also love “Who’s that Chick” by Rihanna and “Grenade” by Bruno Mars.

    • Caitlin February 6, 2011, 9:28 am

      I have a feeling eventually I’ll get sick of Grenade but it hasn’t happened yet!

  • Marisa E February 5, 2011, 2:47 pm

    I am still a beginner so I need something with a slamming beat to get my booty moving. Anything from B.O.B by Outkast, All I Do is Win- DJ Khaled to Killing in the Name- Rage Against the Machine with a little Move Along by The All-American Rejects in between. It’s a little all over the place but it really keeps me going when I get really tired.

    • Karen February 5, 2011, 2:54 pm

      I love “Move Along” !

  • Annie@stronghealthyfit February 5, 2011, 2:52 pm

    La Roux!

  • Karen February 5, 2011, 2:54 pm

    Ah… a dog’s life. 🙂

    Couple of songs on my playlist that I love:
    Calabria — Enur
    So What — P!nk
    Gone — Kelly Clarkson
    Switch — Will Smith

    Can’t wait to see more of other people’s songs! Love getting new ideas and songs to try:)

  • Sheri February 5, 2011, 2:57 pm

    Right now I am loving Raise Your Glass by Pink! Love your choices too…I am going to have to download those.

  • Kara February 5, 2011, 3:04 pm

    I’m really liking Little White Church by Little Big Town. It’s the ideal running song (in my world, anyway :P)

  • delia February 5, 2011, 3:22 pm

    My newest song motivator is “Higher” by Taio Cruz. I also like Enrique Iglesias’ “Tonight.” I didn’t realize until I read through the comments that there was an uncensored version. Holy moly, but I like it! Ha, I made a pun :).

  • Lizzy February 5, 2011, 3:50 pm

    I am loving Eminem lately when I am running. “lose yourself” always gets me going during a tough run. Also love country.

  • Vanessa February 5, 2011, 4:09 pm

    My favorites are 1) Only Girl in the World- Rhianna. 2) Bon Bon- Pitbull. 3)We No Speak Americano. 4)Grenade- Bruno Mars 5) Bottoms Up- Trey Songz

  • Allison at WebWhatNot February 5, 2011, 4:14 pm

    My two favorite workout songs right now are:
    * Grenade by Bruno Mars
    * DJ Got Us Falling In Love by Usher

  • Mary @ Bites and Bliss February 5, 2011, 4:30 pm

    I listen to random songs on my internet radio during workouts. It’s really nice when upbeat stuff comes on but then the slow stuff always throughs off my groove! I seriosly need an IPod.

  • Camille February 5, 2011, 4:36 pm

    When I grow up, I want to be a cat. My kitten so has the life. All she has to do is be fluffy and the only thing she has to worry about is her mother and father loving her too much.

  • laura February 5, 2011, 4:42 pm

    black and yellow.. black and yellow..
    even though i HATE the steelers 🙂

    lil wayne’s rendition a la “green and yellow” is pretty bangin too…. makes me feel oh so gangsta as my blonde ponytail flops in the wind 🙂

  • Edwina February 5, 2011, 4:57 pm

    I love coming home and tonight I’m loving you as well- actually I just ran my first 5k and then I see this and realize neither of these happened to play on my shuffle while I ran! Oh well I had some jay z and Swedish house mafia to pump me up! But yeah awesome songs

  • Kiran February 5, 2011, 5:32 pm

    I love listening to Fireworks! It pumps me up during runs 🙂

  • Casey February 5, 2011, 6:26 pm

    Pitbull feat. T Pains new song-Hey Baby (Drop it to the floor) and The Black Eyed Peas- The Time

    these two songs get me so pumped up when I feel like burning out!

  • Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin February 5, 2011, 6:31 pm

    I think I must be realy out of the loop because I don’t know any of those songs! It’s been way too long since I’ve updated my ipod.

  • Krista (kristastes) February 5, 2011, 6:33 pm

    I love techno/dance music for workouts…Current fav is Earth Versus the World by the Polish Ambassador

  • Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) February 5, 2011, 6:50 pm

    “The Dog Days are Over” by Florence and the Machines – it is a great song!

  • Mandiee February 5, 2011, 7:09 pm

    Puppy life sounds good to me, too. It’s so funny that you mention P. Diddy’s song because I was just singing it in my head as I read your post. It’s been stuck in my head since yoga this morning, but I couldn’t figure out what it’s name was!

    Have a lovely day!
    xox

  • Jessica M February 5, 2011, 7:43 pm

    I love Tonight by Enrique. I can run and run and run to that song!

  • Dannielle February 5, 2011, 7:53 pm

    I totally hear ya…ahh if only I could be a puppy. Seriously. Life would be so much easier… also love your marathon play list!! It’s funny how similar my current running tunes are to yours! Great minds think alike ( ;

  • Michelle February 5, 2011, 8:15 pm

    I was home sick one day last week and I said “wow… these cats really don’t do anything all day.” Its amazing, really.

    My running songs are really random. “The Time” by Black Eyed Peas, “Animal” by Def Leppard, and my favorites right now are “Shipping Up To Boston” and “Club Can’t Handle Me”.

  • Rachel February 5, 2011, 9:42 pm

    Dav-“Bass Down Low”, Hypercrush-“keep up” & Duck Sauce-“Barbara Streisand” get me through my first mile smilin’ 🙂

  • Emma February 5, 2011, 10:13 pm

    All 3 of these are on my playlist! So is “Bass Down Low” by Dav 🙂
    “The Dog Days are Over” by Florence and the Machine is my favorite though!!! Great for sprints, “run fast” are even words in the chorus!

  • Tamicka February 5, 2011, 10:23 pm

    Okay I love”invincible” by OK Go it repeats your “invincible oh oh oh oh” all the time and I find the lyrics to make me feel really strong and empowered I love listening to that while I run

  • Karen February 5, 2011, 11:49 pm

    All-time fave songs to run to are:
    Right Here, Right Now-Fat Boy Slim
    Wolf Like Me-TV On The Radio
    Empire State of Mind-Jay-Z w/ Alicia Keys
    Boys Wanna Be Her-Peaches

    And lately I’ve been especially loving Black and Yellow by Wiz Khalifa

  • Diana @ frontyardfoodie February 6, 2011, 12:00 am

    I had french toast this morning for breakfast! It was delightful.

    I work out to mostly Beyonce!

  • Lisa February 6, 2011, 12:08 am

    I’ve said the same thing about my cats. All they do is sleep and look cute. I want that life!

  • Laura Turrentine February 6, 2011, 2:11 am

    Listening to PINK myself! Love the puppy pic!

  • Jess@atasteofconfidence February 6, 2011, 2:49 am

    waka waka by shakira is my current fav:)

  • Flo February 6, 2011, 3:27 am

    Every time I see pictures of your dog I smile! I cant get over how short her legs are!!! lol Why were they bred like that? Can’t imagine they’d fit down rabbit holes?!

    • Caitlin February 6, 2011, 9:29 am

      Dachshund’s bodies are shapes so they can easily cram themselves in long and low badger holes, grab the badger, and the hunter pulled them dog out by its long thin tail! Fun fact.

  • Katherine: Unemployed February 6, 2011, 6:43 am

    I’m not a ricky fan for running but I love remixes of songs

  • Marina February 6, 2011, 6:47 am

    Love that Pink song!
    I usually listen to the music that’s playing in the gym, pop songs like Lady Gaga and Rihanna. I like Shakira’s This time for Africa song, or whatever it’s called.

  • Michelle February 6, 2011, 8:13 am

    Just watched that Pink Video- thanks Caitlin….. I had never seen it! Cant wait for my daughter to wake up so I can show her. It is a bit harsh- but the point is so important!

  • Olivia R. February 6, 2011, 9:49 am

    Anything by the shins, sleigh bells, Earth wind and fire, Goldfrapp, Maroon 5, and mika. 🙂

  • Carolina February 6, 2011, 11:08 am

    I’m loving Enrique’s song on my runs, it’s so peppy! Being a Miami girl too I have to jam out to some Pitbull, all his songs are great to run to!

  • Reenie February 6, 2011, 5:18 pm

    WOW! I’d never seen the video yet to PINK’S song. I <3 her soooo much. Her new CD is what's in my car now…I can listen to it over and over. I'm happy for her and her hubby and their lil one that will be joining them 🙂

  • val February 8, 2011, 1:34 am

    i love “alors on dance” really good, if you hace a chance listen to it!

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