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Who says your front stoop can’t be a scene-setter for the rest of your house? Cer-tainly not us; we like our projects to show their best faces at all times. If beset with front-door foibles, we’ll amplify sidewalk presence before doing anything else. Put simply, first impressions do count. And then some.

As far as curb appeal is concerned, correction needn’t be costly. Some-times, lurking in the hungry depths of your basement — or that mountainous landfill you call the garage — are all the components of a success-ful update. By combining a few new items with surplus paint, spare furniture, re-dundant window blinds and discarded accessories (kit

which you thought would never again feature “front of house”) you can create surprising results.

First, real estate math-ematics. If the average Canadian home costs ap-proximately $370,000 and measures 2,000 square feet, the value averages about $185 per square foot. An av-erage porch measures 15 feet by seven feet or 105 square feet. Multiply this by $185 and you arrive at $19,425.

Real estate agents don’t generally quantify the dol-lar value of your porch, but we did so to demonstrate the “lost” value if that space isn’t properly used.

CREATING USEFUL SPACE

When we arrived, the stoop had all the allure of an Occupy Wall Street camp un-der siege. After gutting it and painting everything the soft-est bone hue, we cleaned the windows and regrouped with our client. His only proviso was that his porch shouldn’t be austere. For him, it was a place to enjoy a beer at the end of a day. So we installed

a smart sofa along the far wall to give the space a sum-mer house identity. Plasti-cized “rattan” is popular and robust; some types can be left outdoors all year round, although we recommend

referring to manufacturer’s guidelines for care.

VENETIAN BLINDER

Our privacy-producing specification provides a spot

of Colonial charm, while baffling strong sunlight. These blinds were harvest-ed from the basement and trimmed to size. If you’re buying new, don’t spend too much as they’re liable to de-grade and may indeed need to be replaced annually. If you’d like to invest a little more, consider metal and fabric awnings.

SOFT FURNISHINGS ADD DECOR

Before going overboard with wall colour, consider your neighbours; as much as you adore Barbie pink, a sugary-toned patio might send them into toxic shock. Often, accessories are the better way forward. Here, for instance, soft blue and white provide a relaxed but posh feel, while setting the per-fect background for bright dressing. Soft furnishings are perfect as detailing and easy to update.

MIX OLD AND NEW

When conspiring your update, it’s fun to mix past and present; assembling

personal elements with se-lect newer indulgences will allow you to recognize your own efforts. Here, for exam-ple, the stained glass panel which already belonged to our client (but hadn’t been properly showcased) con-trasts beautifully with all the modern inclusions.

PORTABLE FOCAL POINT

Just as a gently flicker-ing flame adds welcome in a living room, so too can a portable modern fireplace — like the bowl shown here — bring an outdoor space alive. This cute wee setup runs on bio-ethanol. It can be used indoors or out, but a little common sense goes a long way: shield it from flammable materials and don’t leave it unattended.

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Many of us would like to see prog-ress in addressing important envi-ronmental issues such as climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving air qual-ity and protecting our natural re-sources.

At the same time, many hom-eowners are interested in lower-ing operating costs and adding value to their homes. Having a healthy home also tops the list for many. The good news is that with a home renovation, any project large or small can be a step toward a “greener” home.

Our professional renovators are helping homeowners take a lead-ership role on these issues. A pro-fessional renovator can guide ho-meowners through their “green” choices, pointing out features, costs and benefits. Look for the Re-noMark™ logo when looking for a professional renovator. RenoM-

ark™ renovators are members of the Regina & Region Home Build-ers’ Association and they have the expertise when it comes to “green” home renovations.

There are three important steps to work through when “greening” a renovation project: increas-ing energy and water efficiency; ensuring clean indoor air; and, choosing resource-smart materi-als and products.

By far the most important of the “green” options is saving energy and water. Renovating offers the opportunity to reduce significant-ly the amount of energy and water used in the household, reducing the impact on the environment and saving on operating costs now and in years to come. These up-grades can also add value to the home, making it more attractive to others if there is the decision to sell. There is a wide range of en-ergy and water efficiency improve-ments that can be made.

Replace or upgrade heating sys-tems with high-efficiency equip-ment, and in doing so look for ENERGY STAR® certified prod-ucts. If the project involves expos-ing exterior walls or renovating the exterior, take the opportunity

to add insulation. When install-ing new windows, choose higher-performance windows and look for ENERGY STAR® certification. Upgrade light fixtures and bulbs to compact fluorescent, halogen and LED lights. If water heating equipment is getting old, consider replacing it with new more energy efficient models. Replace appli-ances with new ENERGY STAR® appliances. When choosing new plumbing fixtures, look for those with the WaterSense® certifica-tion as they are the most efficient on the market.

One of the best steps to take be-fore planning a renovation is to get a home energy assessment from an independent certified home energy evaluator. This will identify how the home uses energy, where it is being wasted and what changes need to be made. This can assist greatly with the renovation plans and is an essential component of qualifying for an energy grant.

Until October 31, 2013, Saskatch-ewan homeowners are eligible for home energy-upgrade grants through the Saskatchewan Ener-Guide for Houses Retrofit Grant Program. To qualify, homeowners must have an initial evaluation

before work is started and a sec-ond evaluation once work is com-pleted. The maximum provincial grant is $5,000.

A renovation project is the perfect opportunity to improve indoor air quality, and protect your family’s health from moulds, chemicals and other pollutants. A healthy home needs proper venti-lation to bring in fresh air and get rid of stale or moist air, chemicals and other indoor pollutants. As the home gets more airtight, ad-ditional ventilation may be need-ed to keep indoor air fresh and healthy. Consider adding a heat recovery ventilator that delivers fresh air without extra heating costs. “House as a system” think-ing is important when planning a renovation, because changes made to one part of the home can affect other parts. Ask about the “clean air” products that can be used when upgrading. Such prod-ucts would include pre-finished hardwood flooring, ceramic, stone, marble and other hard-surface tiles for flooring and walls, low or no-VOC paints and adhesives, and many others.

Choosing resource smart prod-ucts and materials is another im-

portant method of “greening” a renovation. Here are some exam-ples of the type of products that are better for the environment. Materials made from recycled waste including insulation, and decking materials that are made from recycled plastic, just to name a few. Some products are made from easily renewable or well-managed resources or natural ma-terials that involve less process-ing. Ask suppliers for the “green” information on the particular product options. Locally-produced materials reduce energy intensive transportation. Durable products that last longer may cost a little more upfront, but are money-sav-ing and better for the environment over time.

There are many reasons for choosing to go with a “green” ren-ovation. It is a personal decision. But whether it is for financial sav-ings by lowering household oper-ating costs and adding value to the home, or whether it is because of the benefits to the environment or to personal health, it is always the right choice to go “green” in reno-vating.

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Don’t wait until the power goes out to start thinking, “Where’s the flashlight?”

Power outages are becoming a fact of life around North America, at any time of year. Recent years have seen a number of strong storms and hurricanes knock out power to suburban and ru-ral homes for days at a time. And blackouts also can be caused by ac-cidents or short-circuits.

Here’s a refresher on how to be ready:

WHAT TO HAVEJames A. Judge II, a member of

the American Red Cross’ Scientific Advisory Council and executive di-rector of Lake EMS, Inc. in Mount Dora, Fla., recommends putting emergency supplies into a plastic storage bin and slipping it under your bed. That way, he said, you’ll always know where to look.

He also suggests putting emer-gency supplies in an old suitcase with wheels. If you have to evacu-ate, “you have your kit on wheels,” he said.

Think about your basic needs when outfitting the kit.

— Food and water. Judge recom-mends storing 1 gallon of water per day per person and keeping a two-week supply. He said water will keep for about six months if not ex-posed to heat.

Stock up on non-perishable, easy-to-prepare foods for the same period of time: cans of fish, meat, fruits, vegetables and soups, as well as canned or boxed milk and juice. Remember to have a hand-operated (not electric) can opener, said Kit Selzer, a senior editor at Better Homes and Gardens.

You might also want a food ther-mometer to check the temperature of food in the refrigerator.

— Flashlights and extra batter-ies. Check the batteries every few months, Judge advises.

Emergency preparedness experts advise against using candles be-cause of the fire risk.

— Medication: Put a week’s sup-ply of medication in your emer-gency kit; you may need it if you’re evacuated. Don’t forget a first aid kit, as well.

— Personal papers: In case of evacuation or damage to your prop-erty, it’s helpful to have copies of pa-pers like birth certificates or insur-ance policies with you.

— Miscellaneous: Don’t forget cellphone chargers, which you can use if you find a neighbour, library, coffee shop or other spot that has power and lets you plug in. Car chargers also can be helpful if you have to evacuate. Keep some cash on hand; ATMs need power, too, and you won’t be able to withdraw funds from them if the bank also has been hit by the power outage. And to keep up with what’s going on, Judge recommends a battery-operated ra-dio and perhaps a NOAA weather radio, both with batteries. A multi-purpose tool also might be handy.

WHAT TO DOTurn off and unplug appliances,

computers, televisions and other electrical equipment so they won’t be damaged by any power surges that might occur while power is be-ing restored.

Avoid opening the refrigerator or freezer. Generally, food in the re-frigerator will stay cold enough for

four hours, while food in the freezer will remain frozen for 48 hours in a packed freezer or 24 hours in one that’s half full. If it’s in the middle of winter, consider burying food in the snow or putting it in the car to keep it cold.

Foods like eggs, mayonnaise, left-overs and soft cheeses are among the fastest to spoil, Selzer says.

“If you have food exposed to tem-peratures above 40 degrees or more it might not be safe to eat,” Judge said. Use your thermometer to check.

Also, make sure you have gas in your car. You won’t be able to fill up if gas stations are affected by the blackout.

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LONDON (Associated Press) — J.K. Rowling is building two tree houses fit for a wizard.

Despite some complaints from neighbours, the City of Edinburgh Council said Thursday it has ap-proved the Harry Potter author’s application to create the structures in her yard for her children.

The structures, each about 40 feet (12 metres) high, feature tall coni-cal roofs and turreted windows in the style of Hogwarts Castle in the Harry Potter movies.

Artist impressions submitted to the council show that they will be built on wooden stilts and are con-

nected by a rope bridge. Other fea-tures included are lanterns above the doors, a spiral staircase, balco-nies, a trap door, and a steel slide.

Several neighbours had written to object, saying the tree-houses may be visible from the road through a gap in the conifers that shield the development and could affect the area’s landscape.

But the council granted Rowling’s request, saying the development will not have a negative impact.

Rowling, 47, lives in a 17th-centu-ry mansion in an Edinburgh sub-urb with her husband and three children.

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• In Lakeridge Addition$422,900 incl. lot,

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• In Lakeridge Addition

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Fabulous 1,756 sq. ft. bungalow finished bsmt. Triple garage.

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Unique home with many upgrades, Dream garage! Must see!

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4561 HAMES CRESCENTSpacious bungalow built by Summit Homes Ltd. approx. 1,700 sq. ft. on main.Open concept floor plan with hardwood & Travertine tile flooring. The kitchenis a show piece of elegant cabinetry, granite countertops & s/s appliances. 4

bedrooms & 3 spa-like bathrooms. Developed basement with stunning wet bar.

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1124 GARRY STREETReady for new owner. Updated. Priced to sell at

$279,900

312 PICKARD WAY N.Outstanding 2 bedroom condo backing the park with finished

basement & attached garage. Hardwood & ceramic tile flooringon main. Spacious kitchen boasts dark cabinets, island with

eating bar & stainless steel appliances.

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2642 COCHRANE BAYVarsity Park gem. Open concept with upgraded kitchenwith granite, hw floors, vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace,hot tub. 4 bd/3 bath. Walking distance to Hawrylukschools & park system. It’s a must see! $559,900

Michelle Laube 537-9989

221 SHANNON RDWHITMORE PARK

JUST LISTED 1,119 sq. ft. 3 bdrm, upgraded kitchencabinets & countertops, fireplace, hardwood on most of

main. Finished bsmt with rec room, bdrm & bath. $326,900

58 STICE CRESGLENCAIRN VILLAGE

Fantastic upgraded 3 bdrm bung backing green space! Numerousupgrades incl newer kitchen and bath, flooring, carpet, interior

doors & windows. Dev bsmt, 16 x 24 garage. $309,900 won’t last!

✓ classic Cathedral character✓ spacious kitchen ✓ single garage✓ 3 bdrms ✓ large deck $299,500

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Natasha Blaisdell 536-5992Chantal Blaisdell 541-3935

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ALL AREASDarren Bostock351-3900

Buyers looking for farmland and/or acreage any size in Regina /Moose Jaw / Lumsden / Southey /Qu’Appelle / or Avonlea area.

Darren Bostock351-3900

Buyers looking for commercialinvestment and business propertiesRegina, Moose Jaw and rural areas

Carmen Bechard596-2342

Young professional man looking fora bungalow in the south, southwest,southeast or Broders/Arnheim areaof Regina. Preferred to have at leastone of: newer shingles, furnace,updated kitchen or windows. Up to$350,000.

Carmen Bechard596-2342

An active couple looking for abungalow near Broders/Arnheim.Preference will be given to a homecloser to the lake.

Loretta Hughes537-3500

INDUSTRIOUS middle-aged coupleseeking an opportunity to renovatea property in one of the suburbanareas of the city. Willing to spend upto $230,000.

Loretta Hughes537-3500

PLEASANT local businessowners in search of a walk-outbungalow with numerous upgradesand amenities in Windsor Park,Wascana View or Greens onGardiner. Hoping to spend in therange of $500,000-$800,000.

Loretta Hughes537-3500

DELIGHTFUL professional couplelooking for a unique home withover 2,000 sq. ft. in University Park,University Park East, RichmondPlace, Varsity Park or Crescents.Require office, open floor planand would prefer a home witha newer kitchen.$625,000 plus.

Loretta Hughes537-3500

GROWING family with youngchildren is new to Canada andseeking 3-bedroom single familyhome in Regina that is preferablyclose to schools. Family is willingto spend $150,000-$175,000, be ita bungalow, two-storey, bi or splitlevel. More than willing to put workinto the right home with potential.

Loretta Hughes537-3500

WORKING man seeking anopportunity to relocate to Reginafrom Moose Jaw. The ideal homewould be a good structural integritybut in need of significant renovationand retrofit. He will see the potentialin the right home. Buyer wouldprefer one of Pioneer Village,Broders Annex, Rosemontor other comparable areasin Regina.

Loretta Hughes537-3500

VIBRANT family with 3 kids issearching for a 4+ bed, 2+ bathbungalow or split level with aminimum of 1,250 sq. ft. Needsa double garage. Parkridge,Lakeridge, Maple ridge, Westhill areall good options. Willing to spend upto $500,000, would be thrilled tospend less than $350,000.

Loretta Hughes537-3500

ADVENTUROUS couple moving backfrom Australia looking for a home in theCrescents or Cathedral area. Willing tospend up to $450,000. Wish for home tobe suitable for their beautiful young boy.Loretta Hughes537-3500RETIRED couple seeking a bungalow inSouth or East Regina. Home needs tobe ‘move-in ready’ and would preferablyhave main floor laundry. Willing to spendup to $470,000.Loretta Hughes537-3500WONDERFUL lady looking for anopportunity to purchase her newhome in either the Crescents orCathedral. Wanting CHARACTER ina modest-sized two or 1 1/2 storey.Wishing to spend around $300,000.

OUT OF TOWNLoretta Hughes537-3500YOUNG family wanting to relocatefrom Lumsden to either Regina Beachor Kannata Valley. Require space toaccommodate 3 small kids and their toys,3+ bedrooms, 2+ baths and nice outdoorareas for the family to enjoy. Hoping to paybetween $400,000-$425,000.Loretta Hughes537-3500TWO GROWING families looking for theirnext summer getaway cottage near Reginato entertain their families and friends. Bothwould appreciate a large outdoor livingarea. Preferably winterized and Lakefront.Willing to spend up to $300,000.

SOUTHLoretta Hughes537-3500PROFESSIONAL couple looking todownsize from their large home inLakeview to a smaller bungalow or newcondo in one of Regina South or AlbertPark areas in Regina. Interested inspending between $400,000-$550,000 ona premium property.

Loretta Hughes537-3500

ENJOYABLE middle-aged womanready to buy a condo in South orSoutheast Regina that is locatedclose to park space. Willing to spend$450,000-$550,000. Convenientlocation near stores and restaurantswould bean added bonus.

Loretta Hughes537-3500

LOVELY couple with two youngchildren are hoping to relocate withinRegina close to one of eitherDavin or Lakeview elementaryschools in the Crescents / Lakeview.Are happy to spend anywhereup to $450,000.

EASTLoretta Hughes537-3500

GOOD daughter seeking immediatepurchase of a condo for her retiredparents. 2 bedrooms and secureparking (either underground orgarage) are musts. Wanting tospend between $300,000-$350,000.Couple would prefer Regina east.

NORTHLoretta Hughes537-3500

HARD-WORKING tradesman iseager to purchase a home, splitlevel or bungalow, in Regina’s north.Willing to spend between$300,000-$400,000.Must be child friendlywith nice yard.

LAKERIDGE

Janine Wilson537-3200

LOCATION! LOCATION!Great floor plan, Formal Living roomas well as family Room, 3 Bedrooms,

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bedroom. Steps to lake and park.MLS®440437 $487,900

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JESSICADUNN531-8578

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JASONCOSSETTE551-7666

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ARGYLEPARK●Pride ownership of 1,040 sq. ft. bungalow●3 bdrm + 2 bdrm in developed basement●Open floor plan, raised oak panel cabinets, new counter tops●Laminate flooring & ceramic tile●Large detached garage (24x32)

$319,900ForDetails Call Bill Mueller 537-4304

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PARKRIDGE*Excellent 3+1 bdrm, 1021 sq. ft. bungalow*Family homebacking ongreen space

*Open conceptwith vaulted ceilings in living room&kitchen*Fully developedbasement that includes big rec roomwith

corner gas fireplace*Double detachedgarage

$369,900For details call BillMueller 537-4304

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2559EDWARDSTREET

River Heights Bungalow home. Excellent two bedroom witha third bedroom down. Updated windows, furnace andshingles. L-shaped living and dining room. Excellent cornerlot with garage. Priced at $309,900

CallRickMiron537-1565www.rickmiron.ca

Luxurious Cypress home. 2409 Sq. ft. 2 storey.3 bdrm, 3 bath. Hand scraped hdwds, mapleslate kitchen cupboards with quarts countertops.$669,900 GST & Lot Incl.

4844 McCombie Cres.

565-4663www.pacesetterregina.com

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Gorgeous newerhome in Cathedral.3 + 1 Bedroom,with ensuite.4 Baths. FinishedBasement.

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I saw a notice recently about a class-action lawsuit against a shingle company. The problem was with their organic shingles not lasting as long as they should.

A couple of companies have recently come un-der fire with this product. What’s the problem? They’re cracking, curling and even being torn off roofs within a few years.

Most shingles come with a 25- to 30-year guarantee. The ones involved in the lawsuit did too. But many homeowners have had to replace the shingles within eight years — sometimes even as little as five. Who’s to blame?

Homeowners say the prod-uct’s no good. Manufacturers claim it’s poor installation. What’s the verdict? In some cases, the jury’s still out. In others, settlements are be-ing reached. But the truth is settlement or not, homeown-ers just want a good product and a good roof. The hassle of re-roofing is a headache for everyone.

Booking a good roofing contractor is difficult — the best ones are booked months in advance. If you’ve already gone through the trouble once and have to go through it again within a few years — plus pay additional la-bour costs — it can make more than a just a couple of homeowners angry.

Are organic shingles organic?

There’s some confusion

around organic shingles. Some people think they’re green, environmentally friendly or made from or-ganic material. That’s not the case — it’s just clever marketing. When it comes to shingles, organic means non-synthetic.

Organic shingles are your regular asphalt shingles — the same petroleum-based shingles that have been on the market for decades. The reason why asphalt shingles are now being called organ-ic is because there’s a new kid on the block: Fibreglass shingles.

Most organic shingles have a layer of non-synthet-ic materials underneath the asphalt and granules, usu-ally recycled newspaper and cardboard. Fibreglass shin-gles have a layer of synthet-ic material — glass fibre.

Organic and fibreglass shingles look the same. They’re both made from as-phalt and granules. They’re installed exactly the same way too. But the layer of glass fibre makes fibreglass shingles absorb less mois-ture and be more resistant to heat, which increases their durability in warm climate.

Fibreglass shingles usu-ally hold up better if a roof has poor ventilation. This can make some homeowners want to choose fibreglass — a kind of Band-Aid solution for a poorly vented roof. But I say fix the ventilation.

Roofs need to vent

Proper ventilation means the temperature difference is minimized between the attic and air outside. This prolongs the life of your roof. It also eliminates mois-ture that can get trapped inside the attic. If moisture stays there, it can lead to rot and mould.

Building codes vary from city to city. But my roofing guys like to keep one square foot of venting for every 300 square feet of roofing.

Different types of shingles

There are plenty of dif-

ferent shingle products out there. Most homeowners choose based on their bud-get. But like everything else, you get what you pay for.

Compared to other shin-gle materials, asphalt is in-expensive. That makes them popular. Most roofs have them — about four out five

homes in North America. But they’re not as durable as other types of shingles.

Cedar shingles and cedar shakes are among the most expensive roofing materials you can choose. These are the real “organic” shingles and they can be composted. Why are they expensive?

Partly because of the mate-rial itself — cedar looks and smells great. But labour and installation costs are also high.

Installation is slow be-cause each cedar shingle is nailed to the roof, usually by hand. It’s also high-main-tenance. It’s best to keep a wood roof as dry as pos-sible, even if it’s cedar. And you might also need to add a fire deterrent. But keep in mind: Time and weather will reduce its performance.

Some fibreglass shingles come with a 50-year war-ranty. They’re also more fire-resistant than organic. Laminated or architectural shingles are thicker, mak-ing them more durable than regular asphalt shingles. But if you want top of the line, you want metal.

Metal roofs are my favou-rite. They’re easy to install, fire-resistant, and in terms of durability there’s noth-ing better — they last about 50 years.

What’s the downside? Metal roofs aren’t cheap. But they are definitely worth the investment. They last two to three times longer than as-phalt roofs. Plus metal roofs are recyclable. Some are even made from recycled metal. When you consider 10 million tons of asphalt waste ends up in landfills every year, metal roofs are the greener choice.

No matter what type of shingle you choose, qual-ity is key. Always choose a high-quality product. It’s better to have high quality asphalt shingles than low quality fibreglass or cedar shingles. And make sure the shingles you choose are in-stalled properly.

You can have the best quality shingle. But if it’s installed improperly, it will not last. If you do it right, you do it once.

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2129HAMILTONSTREETBACHELOR$500

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2BDRM$750205-5948

2175ROBINSONSTREET1 BDRM$850

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ApartmentsApartments2601-14THAVENUE1 BDRM$680-$780

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ANGUS ROAD NORTHAdult block, 1 br, balc. A/C, freelndry, prkg, elevator. Other ten-ants mostly seniors. Ref'sreq'd. $900. Call Brenda, Qual-ity Construction 535-8059

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Attractive 1 BR in quiet neigh-borhood close to Wascana Park& downtown. No pets. Nosmoking. Refs req'd. 546-4233

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AVAILABLE Oct 1st.2 bdrm. for 1 or 2 non smokingpeople. $880. Call 543-5617.

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BACHELOR1458 Cameron

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BARGAIN. $770. Beautiful1 BR. (apt) Suite, A/C, security

parking, great location.2330 Broad St. 789-7773.

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CATHEDRALQuiet Building

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Clean, quiet, 1 bdrm suite in agreat location for rent. $700.

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College/Broad: MadridBach, good size, cozy, ground,hrdwd, utils, prkg, N/S. $675.Oct 1. 352-0699; 585-0318

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SOUTH REGINA 1 BR apt,fridge, stove, D/W, A/C, water,heat, security doors, no petsN/S. $895/mo. 584-4040

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Warehouse District CondoAvail now. 2700 sf, 2 BR, 2 bth.Call 522-6629 Galon Realty

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HousesHouses1325Dewdeny. 2 storey -4Br. - 2Ba. $1,550/month.Damage&Ref. Req'd.531-5031 after 6PM.

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2 BR quiet lake view location,close to schools, shopping &u n i v . A v a i l s e p t 1 .

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2BR. 1687 Toronto St.$1200/mo + utils.

Call. 306-533-5534C 5 7 1 1 9 0

3 bdrm, 2126 Elliott St.4 appl, fenced yard,

$1,300, Oct. 1. 789-4882,eilleen.schuster@sasktel.net

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Craik, SK. 2 bdrm,$625. Oct 1. No pets.

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SharedAccommodationSharedAccommodation1 BDRM for rent in a fully fur-nished house, split level with asemi private living area. Laun-dry, cable and utilities in-cluded. Good bus route to theuniversity, nice area on eastend. $600 a month. 529-2996

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CATHEDRAL -2 rmsavailable in3000Sfhome.$675 incl. all util.i-net/cable/flat screen&prkg.Malesonly. 531-5031after6pm

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An important factor when considering goingwith a newly built home is determining whattype of neighbourhood you would like to live in.Community developers are responsible for developingRegina’s newest neighbourhoods, and they doeverything from building the infrastructure — suchas roads and utilities — to community layout anddesign, to whatever else it takes to turn land into aneighbourhood that is right for you.

Many of Regina’s new neighbourhoods aredesigned to provide a variety of housing choices toaccommodate many budgets and lifestyles. They aredesigned with a balance of options, from large singledetached homes, to smaller homes that back ontoa lane, to multi-unit complexes. Some of Regina’snew communities are designed specifically with thefirst-time home buyer in mind, and still others arejust right if you are looking for downtown living or alocation near the heart of the city. There are also newneighbourhoods that are designed exclusively for anupscale market with large walk-out lots and luxurioushomes with all the features. But, whatever yourneed or preference, Regina community developershave something for everyone. Discover these newcommunities for yourself in deciding which one isright for you.

New for 2012, and located next to one of Regina’spremier communities, Westhill Park, the newresidential community of Edgewater offers a varietyof housing types, a peaceful lifestyle, park space andviews of both the Joanne Goulet Golf Course andWascana Creek.

Fairways West offers a quiet, small-town livingexperience, just minutes from downtown Regina. Asthe city’s only golf course community, it’s surroundedby green space and overlooks both Wascana Creekand the Joanne Goulet Golf Course. Its secludedsetting in the northwest corner of the city makes itRegina’s best kept secret.

The southwest development of Harbour Landingis a community that is defined by its diversity ofhousing choices, as well as its extensive array ofconnected parks and pathways. This new developmentincludes the Grasslands commercial area, with futureplans for an upscale “urban village” that will houseindependent businesses in a town-square format thatwill serve as a community gathering place.

Newly opened in 2012 is the exciting developmentof Hawkstone in the northwest. Comprised of avariety of residential housing and commercialdevelopments, it has been designed with first-timehome buyers in mind. Watch for more news onHawkstone.

The popular northwest development of Lakeridgefeatures many retail amenities on Rochdale Boulevardand includes a variety of comfortable homes and aman-made lake.

Maple Ridge is a well-established, affordablecommunity in northwest Regina. Located closeto recreation facilities, excellent schools, parks,shopping and restaurants, Maple Ridge is the perfectplace for young families to call home.

Skyview, located in northwest Regina, will havea total of 150 residential lots. Lots in Phase I are all60 feet or wider. Skyview will have a number of lotslocated in bays, and many walkouts are also available.

The residential community of Schandre Estates islocated in the picturesque town of Lumsden, offeringresidents a safe, high-quality and peaceful lifestyle insmall town, Saskatchewan.

A perfect blend of new architecture within a classicheritage site located on the corner of College Avenueand Broad Street in the heart of the city is the locationof Canterbury Park. This new urban developmentfeatures apartments, townhouses, and two-storey andbungalow condo opportunities right across the streetfrom Wascana Park, and is within walking distance toall downtown amenities.

The Creeks in southeast Regina offers a secludedsetting that overlooks Chuka Creek, the McKellConservation area and the beautiful prairie habitat.Conveniently located just off of Arcola Avenue, it willappeal to those hoping to build their dream home.

Active living can be found in southeast Regina withextensive neigbourhood walking paths throughoutbeautifully designed park areas — 40 acres of greenspace plus an environmental reserve are definingfeatures in The Greens on Gardiner. New homesof many varieties front onto separated sidewalksand landscaped boulevards to create picturesquestreetscapes.

Homes in the north Regina community ofKensington Greens are built with the charm of classichome architecture and enduring craftsmanship.Kensington Greens features treed boulevards andwell-designed park spaces ideal for families to enjoy.

Evans Court is nestled on the southern borderof Wascana Centre in the heart of Regina. It is aneasy stroll to offices, restaurants, shopping centresand entertainment. It offers a variety of lifestyles,including everything from custom-built single

family homes, to executive town-homes, to luxuriousapartment condominiums.

Coming soon, just 10 km east of Regina in upscale,welcoming White City, Clear Vistas will offermodern, eco-friendly homes in a beautiful suburbansetting next to an upbeat Village Centre, making it ahighly appealing neighbourhood in the Regina area.

Located minutes from the city, Mission PointeEstates and Spruce Creek Estates are five minutes eastof Regina and 2.2 kilometers north of Emerald Park.Spruce Creek Estates features large .5- to one-acrewalk-out lots backing a beautiful lake and severalCreeks. Rock Pointe Estates is 2.2 kilometers north ofPilot Butte, with lots backing onto a golf course.

Another new area, only 3.1 km east on Hwy 33then 3 km south, is being developed by MikronDevelopments and offers 10-acre properties. It is theperfect area for a peaceful rural lifestyle only fiveminutes from Regina.

Our community developers are designing Regina’snewest neighbourhoods. To find out more, go to www.reginahomebuilders.com.

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — Seven homes with royal cachet are for sale in Erie County as the Canadian gov-ernment closes its Buffalo consul-ate.

The Buffalo News reports that the homes are owned in the name of “Her majesty the Queen in right of Canada.”

They include two mansions and two waterfront condominiums and were used by top officials post-ed to the Buffalo consulate, which is closing on Monday.

Broker Cristen Gregory of Nothnagle Realtors says her office has been getting a lot of calls ask-ing “Can I present my offer to the Queen?” One home, in suburban Amherst, is already under con-tract to sell.

The mansion that was the of-ficial residence of the consul gen-eral is assessed at $800,000.

The Canadian government has retained companies to sell off the furniture and other items in the homes.

Canadian officials said work done at the consulate will now be done online or at the New York City consulate.

The closing of the consul-ate leaves two floors with 36,000 square feet of office space vacant in One HSCB Center in downtown Buffalo and puts 75 people out of work. Forty-five of those employ-

ees lost their jobs in June and a number of others have left over the past month as their work was phased out.

Elected officials and business leaders in Buffalo protested the closing, announced in May, argu-ing that cross-border trade was too important for Ottawa to aban-don the region.

Chris Johnston, president of the World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara, told the News that a lot of commerce was generated by the connections forged through the consulate.

Canadian officials told Erie County officials and business leaders last week that two em-ployees will be posted in the area after the consulate closes to han-dle trade and intergovernmental issues.

One financial benefit of the clos-ing is that once the Canadian gov-ernment-owned homes are sold, they’ll return to the local property tax rolls.

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In a kids’ entertainment world of expensive game sys-tems and disposable plastic toys, there is an alternative: Make something. Play with it.

The do-it-yourself trend, which embraces projects in electronics, engineering and crafts, dovetails nicely with the perennially popular, mainly girl-driven activity of decorating. An abundance of room-decorating games ap-pears online; Girlsgogames.com has at least 30 games in which a bare space — a witch’s house, say, or a Chi-nese palace or a baby nurs-ery — can be revamped.

Making or redecorating an actual dollhouse in the real, not virtual, world isn’t as easy as clicking on colours and furniture; it takes time, creativity, and patience. The reward? It actually exists.

My girls’ dollhouse, a $5 yard sale find, has four tall rooms and an attic. Cur-rently, the store-bought Bar-bie furniture mingles with repainted wooden furniture and sits on rugs made from origami paper and fabric scraps. The walls are cov-ered with contact paper or scrapbook paper or, in one case, white printer paper. That wall is a “doodle wall,” my eight-year-old recently proclaimed, demonstrating its use. “I wish I lived in this house,” she added.

The house has fulfilled many fantasies: It has con-tained traditional bedrooms and living rooms, boutiques and cafes, playgrounds and kennels, depending on the current interest of the deco-rator. We sit down with what-ever paper and fabric we have around, occasionally raiding the magazine rack or the bag of outgrown cloth-ing. I can participate without directing; I just take a room. I have my own bathroom reno-vation dreams.

Angela Holton of Larch-mont, N.Y., also got a doll-house started and watched her daughter run with it. They wanted a bed; she and her five-year-old made one from some cardboard pack-ing material. A scrap of fab-ric became a blanket; finally they needed a pillow and thought of cotton balls. Each

idea led to the next.“I was teaching my kids to

look at objects and think of different ways they can be used,” says Holton. “It was like found art.”

Her daughter quickly be-gan spotting objects around the house that could be re-purposed.

Making furniture and dec-orating rooms can be a very “green” project. FamilyFun magazine regularly shows easy-to-make dollhouses out of recycled boxes and furni-ture out of egg cartons.

Decorating a dollhouse “helps kids to be creative, resourceful and make things with their hands, which are skills that are so important in this digital era especially,” says FamilyFun editor-in-chief Ann Hallock.

That creative process “al-lows children to develop skills involving math, prob-lem solving and fine motor

development,” says Laura Sedlock, educational director at a Manhattan preschool. And they do so “in a context that is creative, meaningful and integrally related to play — elements that are increas-ingly absent from structured academic environments.”

Adds FamilyFun’s Hallock: “With school art programs

being cut and less time in the curriculum for open-ended thinking, many moms are es-pecially looking for projects and ideas that can help en-courage these skills at home. So anytime we run a project that makes it easy for kids to be creative and make things with their hands, we get a big response.”

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A $5 garage sale find is filled with an eclectic collection of Barbie furniture, painted wood furniture, fabric floors and “doodle wall” and keeps writer Laura Joffre’s daughter entertained.

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If you hire John K. Szczepa-niak to design your pool and its landscape, don’t be surprised if he later shows up with swimming trunks and a towel.

“I don’t have time to have a pool and I’d rather tend my flowers. So I nearly always take a swim in the ones I de-sign,” says the landscape ar-chitect, who prides himself on his close working rela-tionships with clients, even those who have to swim at a beach.

Szczepaniak (jszla.com) tells me this as we stroll around the deep green acre-age of an Ottawa-area coun-try estate.

He designed the grounds 24 years ago when he first struck out on his own after working briefly for other firms. A man who takes a proprietorial interest in his projects — “If I drive by and notice a client’s not looking after things, I stop and tell them,” he says in a friendly but definite tone — he has continued to enhance the Cumberland property over the past couple of decades.

Well-treed, the estate in-cludes a rectangular pool with rocks from the excava-tion around its perimeter, a thriving vegetable garden and plantings such as hos-tas, lady’s mantle and, for a splash of colour during the winter, yellow-twig dog-wood shrubs.

It’s welcoming and rest-ful. It’s also both natural and groomed, so you sense but aren’t clobbered by the hand of its designer. It’s what Szczepaniak, who de-scribes his landscapes as art and who draws for plea-sure, seeks in his projects. He says his job is to “create experiences” for his cli-ents.

A garden is a “collection of experiences” that can in-clude multiple zones for so-cializing, daydreaming and so on. Over the past two dozen years, he has seen those experiences evolve as we spend more time out-side. We’ve moved, for ex-ample, from a bare-bones patio table and chairs to outdoor sofas, fireplaces and even kitchens.

Szczepaniak is still as-tounded by how much we’re willing to spend on our out-door lifestyles: $100,000 and

more for a pool and land-scaping is par for the course if you work with someone like him.

He has also seen a shift to more environmental con-sciousness, including the use of drought-resistant plants and native grasses rather than water-and main-tenance hungry lawns.

We’re planting more pe-rennials, fruit trees and shrubs such as currents and gooseberries that look great and feed us. We’ve also moved toward harder-edged garden design just as we’ve moved to more mod-ern home design. But, says Szczepaniak, “we’ve got to have flowers; a garden has to smell good, too.”

Szczepaniak has a soft spot for vegetable gardens and his eyes brighten as he mentions the tomatoes, beets and carrots he grows in his own large patch. “When I grow up, I want to become a gardener,” says the 54-year-old.

His appreciation of rug-ged, natural features, espe-cially rock, is thanks to his northern Ontario upbring-ing. Two years of study in architecture before switch-ing to landscape architec-ture at the University of Guelph means he links that love of natural forms with design principles of flow and function so that you move easily through his landscapes.

Szczepaniak’s portfolio includes “pocket gardens,” small urban oases like one in the Glebe that especially delights him.

In a pocket garden, he says, “you notice every de-tail. Everything has to be exquisite.”

We visit another home nearby. Its exterior — in front, a low box hedge and a couple of Muskoka chairs for watching the setting sun; in the rear, a black, wrought-iron fence and terraced stone patio with a curved wall — has a certain formality distinct from the other two projects.

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Q: We are looking at buying a home and were wondering what the difference is be-tween being pre-approved or pre-qualified for a mortgage? — Stacie, Barrhaven, Ont.

A: Getting pre-qualified

usually involves having the lender estimate both your borrowing power and the maximum amount of mort-gage you can carry.

This usually involves sup-plying a lender with basic information regarding your income, assets and debts. As this is an initial pre-qualifi-cation stage, usually no in-

formation is verified at this point. It’s simply a place to start to estimate the price range of homes you can con-sider.

A pre-approval is a written commitment issued by the lender after a detailed analy-sis of your creditworthiness.

It might be based on veri-fication of income, employ-

ment, assets, debts and cred-it scores.

A pre-approval can also be offered on condition of: the appraisal and title search of property; no mate-rial change in your financial situation; proof of a source of down payment, and; if putting less than 20-per-cent down, approval from Cana-

da Mortgage and Housing Corp. or GE Genworth for mortgage loan insurance.

Pre-approvals can also guarantee current mortgage rates for up to 120 days.

It’s generally recommend-ed to get a copy of your cred-it history from the credit bu-reau/Equifax to ensure that it is accurate before getting

pre-approved for a mortgage.Mortgage rules have re-

cently changed, so I recom-mend that you speak with an experienced mortgage lender to determine how the new rules will impact you.This article provides general

information and does not constitute financial or other

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The animated movie Monster House is about a predatory home that uses seemingly innocent components — from the rug to the floorboards — to take down any-one who dares enter. Aging baby boomers may soon relate.

The number of seniors requir-ing assistance is expected to double in the next 30 years, and some 10 million existing homes will need accessibility updating if those Canadians are to age in place.

Fortunately, a shift toward uni-versal design means such renova-tions no longer require the clini-cal, bolt-on solutions of the past but rather allow sleek, sexy addi-tions that look more Architectur-al Digest than Prevention.

“Fashion is finally catching up to function when it comes to the older population,” says Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging. “Not many baby boomers want to have an ugly stainless steel grab-bar in the beautiful, $30,000 bathroom they’ve just redone.”

According to industry data, fully half of Canadian builders intended to add more accessible features to their designs in 2012. That’s up from just 37 per cent in 2006, and 25 per cent a decade ear-lier.

Milner says the new focus is on

making products “ageless,” allow-ing them to be appreciated across generations. The Apple iPad, he cites as an example, hit pay dirt with older consumers not be-cause it was designed for seniors but because it was designed for anyone.

“It’s high-contrast, easy to read, and easy for anyone to navigate,” says Milner, who believes this trend toward universal design —

particularly in homes — is “going to be absolutely massive.”

In the next 25 years, the growth in Canada’s seniors’ population is expected to be the highest of any major developed nation. In fact, by 2051, analysts project there will be only 2.5 people aged 20 to 64 for every senior, compared to 4.7 in 2009.

Longer living expectancy is simultaneously seeing the cente-

narian population skyrocket, with the number of boomers who reach 100 expected to top 78,300 — roughly the population of Peter-borough, Ont. — by 2061.

Peter Simpson, president and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association, says the demographic sea change will see unprecedented emphasis on such designations as CAPS (cer-tified aging in place specialist)

when remodelling homes.“The renovator will counsel

the owner on what can be done to make the home more accessible, meeting not only their current needs but also their needs in the future,” says Simpson, who on the verge of turning 68 notes that he hasn’t been immune to such con-siderations.

“When I had hernia surgery, it was unbelievable how my ability to do simple tasks diminished, lit-erally overnight,” recalls Simp-son.

“For me, it was a temporary in-convenience; but for others, it’s a permanent reality. So we need to be looking ahead at how we can make our homes more user-friend-ly — and at the same time, not look like they’ve been designed for disabled homeowners.’”

Popular features today include sleek lever handles in place of doorknobs; attractive non-slip flooring; barrier-free rain show-ers; front-load washer and dryers; elegant task lighting; high-con-trast colour palettes; and stylish grab-bars that visually mimic towel racks.

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the Elevance rising Wall Bath by Kohler is one of several products designed to help older adults stay in their own homes longer. the number of seniors requiring assistance is expected to double in the next 30 years.

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Lego’s new line of toys created spe-cifically for girls helped first-half profits jump 35 per cent, despite criticism for fuelling gender stereo-types.

The family-owned Danish toy maker on Friday said net profit rose to 2-billion kroner ($336 million US), from 1.48-billion kroner in the first six months of 2011. Sales rose 24 per cent to 9.1-billion kroner.

The company said it sold twice as many Lego Friends sets as ex-pected during the first six months of the year.

“It has been amazing to experi-ence the enthusiastic welcome that consumers have given the new range,” Chief Executive Joergen Vig Knudstorp said. “Sales have been quite astonishing.”

W h e n L e g o F r i e n d s w a s launched earlier this year, it was met with protests from some con-sumer groups saying the toys were reinforcing gender stereotypes. The line includes a set for girls with mini-figures in pink, purple and green settings, a dream house, a splash pool and a beauty shop.

In the U.S., the SPARK movement against the sexualization of girls and young women, organized a pe-tition with more than 50,000 signa-tures calling on Lego to change its marketing strategy.

Lego said the new line was devel-oped amid requests from parents and girls for more realistic and detailed sets with brighter colours and role playing opportunities.

The company said the half-year result was achieved at a time when the global toy market is declining, and that it had increased its share of the global toy market to more than eight per cent, one percent-age point higher than in first half of 2011.

The first half of 2012 “exceeds our expectations, and the financial result is exceptional, especially in view of general developments in the world toy market,” Vig Knud-storp said. “However, it is still too early to provide estimates on the expected result for the full year because the closing months of the year are crucial for our business.”

Lego said it has been expanding capacity in all areas of its business in 2012 to be able to meet growing demand, and plans to hire some 1,000 new employees globally this year.

The company, which employs some 10,000 people worldwide, is not publicly listed, but has published earnings reports since 1997. It does not release quarterly figures.

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AT$188BI-WEEKLY/84 MONTHS

BASED ON A PURCHASE PRICE OF $34,595.* WITH $2,599 DOWNOFFERS INCLUDE FREIGHT & PDI, PLUS $5,100 CASH CREDITu

1.99% PURCHASEFINANCING††

mPgHIgHWAY

6.1L/100km HWY9.2L/100km cITY▼

46

mPgHIgHWAY

11.2L/100km HWY15.9L/100km cITY▼

25

0.99% PURCHASEFINANCING††CASH

CREDITu

INCLUDES FREIGHT & PDI

BASED ON A PURCHASE PRICE OF $29,995* WITH $3,999 DOWN.INCLUDES FREIGHT & PDI, PLUS $7,500 CASH CREDITSu

BI-WEEKLY/84 MONTHS

AT

CURRENT PICKUP TRUCK OWNERSRECEIVE A $1000 BONUS ON A NEWTRUCK ONLY UNTIL OCTOBER 1, 2012

LoYALTY & coNQUESTTRUckoWNERS

2012 TERRAIN SLE-1

Better Highway Fuel Efficiency thanCR-V, RAV4 or Santa Fe¥¥

Best-In-Class Rear Legroom (1013mm)*†

0% FINANCINGFOR 84MONTHS‡

+^*

FINANCE PAYMENT

ALSO AVAILABLE

AT$158BI-WEEKLY/84 MONTHS

BASED ON A PURCHASE PRICE OF $27,795.* WITH $1,488 DOWNOFFERS INCLUDE FREIGHT & PDI, PLUS $2,000 CASH CREDITu

2.49% PURCHASEFINANCING††

OR

$1,000 BoNUS∆

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