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How To Sniff Out The Best Perfumes

2008-05-28T09:04:00.000-07:00

Picking the best perfumes can be a difficult decision. There is so much choice that making a decision can be extremely difficult. The perfume industry is saturated with choices and with new fragrances being released every week the world of perfumes can quite frankly be overwhelming. If like me you are slightly baffled by the wide variety of choice but would nevertheless like to buy your loved one some perfume as a thank you gesture then how can you decide which one to go for?

Well there is no need to despair too much there are a number of things that you can consider that will help you make an informed decision. With the help of this article you are likely to be able to find your loved one something that they will love and will make you look like the loving thoughtful partner that you are.
So how can you make your perfume selection? Websites and online shops are extremely useful resources for finding out more information about perfumes.

A large number of these sites post a number of types of reviews. They will typically all post information about each of the perfumes that has been produced from the perfume manufacturers themselves. These descriptions are not always the most reliable source of impartial information as they tend to obviously dwell on the positive sides of the perfumes that they sell.

Nevertheless they are reliable in that they tell you what image the creators of the scents want the wearer to adhere to. That is to say that if you are after a perfume that has an image that is meant for a young, girly kind of girl the piece of writing from the perfume company will give you a good indication of whether it is for you. On the flip side if you want a perfume for a mature, sophisticated woman then the information from the marketing team will help you.

The only problem with the information from the perfume manufacturers is that it tends to use overblown language that can be quite daunting for the uninitiated. For example the new fragrance from Alex Curran (A girl who has become famous as the girlfriend of England and Liverpool footballer Steven Gerrard) is sold using the following terminology. The scent is said to be magical and enchanting with a floral heart and lively black pepper accord.

I haven't got a clue what any of this means but it has to be said that it sounds lovely. In this case it is important to take that the fragrance is meant to be magical and lively which to me suggests that it is designed for a younger woman. Once you have made sure that the perfume is aimed at the right type of woman the next thing you should do is look at reviews that have been written by people that work in the perfume industry.

Reviews written by the people that work in perfume shops are extremely useful sources of information. Although they occasionally do try and plug a perfume that they make more money on they will typically do this as part of a special offer section and you will be able to see what they have done.

The main benefit of reading these reviews is that the people that write them are experts on perfumes. They deal with perfumes every day of their lives and they know what people like. Further to this they also receive all of the latest perfumes so that they can have a really objective on the perfumes that are available on the market.

Article Source: http://www.tips.com.my

About the Author:
Shaun Parker is an expert on perfumes and fragrances. To find out more visit DM Fragrances.

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Migrating to New Paid Website

2008-05-09T07:20:00.000-07:00

Dear readers and customer,

We want to informed you that we have migrate our online store to the better one...

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How ever we would not abandon this blog. We start with this blog as our land to our customer and we will remain it as a blog of reviewing of our promotion/sales/perfume review and etc.

Thank you for believe in our un-box (reject perfume) product and do continue shoppe at perfumeauction.net.

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Welcome to perfumeauction.net

2008-02-17T06:47:00.000-08:00

Malaysian based online rejected perfume auction website. Free delivery if you buy at sales price. Although I call this rejected perfume but it's all 100% original.

More reject perfume info.

I sell all designer perfume such as Armani, Ralph Lauren, Blvgari, Christian Dior, Chanel and many more. All perfume sell at lower price.

I also auction my perfume at more lower price. Feel free to visit "term and condition to bid my auction perfume". Because I sell the auction perfume at more lower price, customer need to pay for the shipping.

Latest Perfume For Auction

"Embrance the summer with a limited edition fragrance for women from Calvin Klien"

Bid start from RM 125.00

more info

Calvin Klien Eternity Summer EDT (100ml, Women)

2008-02-16T08:18:00.000-08:00

Embrace the summer with a limited edition fragrance for women from Calvin Klein. This fine fragrance contains fresh floral notes lily of the valley, verbena, mimosa and lotus lily will help you to cool down on sweltering summer day, while making you feel hot hot.

Fragrance notes: Fresh lily, verbena, mimosa and lotus lily.

Counter Price: RM 207.00

Sale Price: RM 160.00 (you save RM 47.00)

Starting Bid Price: RM 125.00
Reserve: RM 130.00
(term and condition on bidding)

How Its Work

2008-02-15T08:41:00.000-08:00

You may start bidding by writing down you price at the comment section in the selected perfume desired.
Please add your email address in user name for my reference. If you like privacy, please email to shopperssolution.gmail.com your email address, your user name, address and your preferred payment.
All perfumes auction will be closed seven days after first bid received.
I will email the winner of the bidding once the auction closed.
You may make payment via - Maybank online banking or paypal
I am using POSLAJU for all shipment, delivery charges will be borne by you. I will email you the tracking number once the perfume ship.
Please allow one week for the shipment arrived at your doorstep after making payment.

Shoppers Source Solution Introduction

2008-02-13T03:47:00.000-08:00

Greetings.
Welcome to Shoppers Source Solution Blog!

We supply Rejected Branded Designers Perfume. Our Branded Designer Perfume are purely original. Usually the rejected perfume are from the old edition, few are new edition.
Please visit our blog from time to time for update and we hope you will find your favorite perfume with a very competitive price.

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Enquiries :

Please email us at shopperssolution@gmail.com for any inquiries or request.

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Shipping & Handling:

Free shipping cost within Peninsular Malaysia. We will deliver the perfume next day after confirmed received your payment i.e. confirmed with our bank online. We will wrapped the perfume accordingly with proper packages to avoid unnecessary damages. We will verify you with the tracking number once item has been delivered. Please request for our shipping rates for other locations.

Anyway risk is to be borne by buyers.

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Orders.

We accept any perfume orders, if we don't keep stock the perfume that you requested. We just need a booking commitment as low as RM20.00 as a deposits. Please give us just a week to received shipment for the perfume that you requested and if the perfume is out of stock or no longer available, we will refund your money fully.

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Payment Methods Available

We accept payment via Ambank Berhad/Maybank deposit transfers at the moment. More options available soon. Good news. We are now accept payment through PayPal. Just email us the perfume wanted and we will email you with PayPal instruction payment.

Bvlgari

2008-02-13T02:17:00.000-08:00

Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme EDT SP (100ml, Men) Unboxed

Aqva Pour Homme by Bvlgari is a vibrant, pure and masculine. This crisp blend of mandarin and petit grain, spiced with sexy mineral amber. It evokes a brisk, aromatic freshness, with an elegant mediterranean touch.

Fragrance notes: Mandarin, Petit Grain, Santolina and Mineral Amber.

Counter Price: RM 278.00

Sale Price: RM 160.00

Starting Bid Price: RM 120.00

Givency

2008-01-23T09:52:00.000-08:00

Givency Very Irresistible EDT 75ml
Fragrance Description: Very Irresistible Perfume by Givenchy, Romantic feel of very irresistible by givenchy was launched in 2003.

Price: RM 140.00 inclusive delivery.

Monthly Promotion Sales

2007-11-29T08:19:00.000-08:00

Promotion Sales for Dec' 2007

Here are the special sales for Dec' 07.

Grab two bottle of perfume below and we'll give you a special price!!!.

Calvin Klein Eternity for man 100ml

Calvin Klien Eternity Summer for Women 100ml

For the price of RM 240.00 + RM 10.00 postage.

Terms & condition

1. Price above is only valid if you buy 2 bottle of above.

2. Sales of the above is until last stock or end of Dec' 07.

3. We reserved the right to change this promotion at anytime.

4. How to order:

- Please email us at shopperssolution@gmail.com to confirm your order.
- We will send you with the pro-forma invoice, to be returned back by filling your address for delivery.
- Then cash bank in to our bank account.
- SMS to 016 - 5008298 or email to us again date and time of bank in.
- We courier the perfume next day and will provide you with the tracking no.

5. We are using POSLAJU for all delivery.

About Rejected Perfumes

2007-11-29T08:01:00.000-08:00

This is how ORIGINAL PERFUMES get their name such as ORIGINAL REJECTED PERFUMES.

FACTORY REJECT

The new born perfumes do not meet the physical quality - it would be impossible to produce products without reject. Most only achieve 99.8% yield (output) where 2% is rejected e.g. 99.8% x 10,00000 = 99,8000 bottles. The rest are rejected (2,000 bottle).

Why they are rejected?. It could be scratches, loose cap item, wrong branding etc. These reject will never be thrown away. They have their own vendor for disposal. Since there are so many manufacturers for brand of perfumes, it will be enough for people like us to trade them.

Factory reject outlet is no longer stranger among us anymore. Their stores are everywhere. Nike, Levis, Ralph Lauren and lots more branded items are selling there. Are they selling fake item?. No, they are original and customer has no doubt at all. But it had been sold with lower price as the products are rejected.

AFTER SHIP REJECT

After shipping reject is one of the common rejects for all products. Most of the case, its only effect the packing (box) but not the bottle. Since people won't buy any defect items at the counters as customers only demand for the perfect item even with the the box, this rejected item will end up at the warehouse. Another reason why this perfumes have no boxes.

RETURNING STOCK

After quite sometimes, perfumes are also will expire. Let say first batch is valid for 8 month. If the item failed to be cleared on time, it will be returned to where it came from. then manufacturer will reduce the output base on the sale demand. But the different is perfumes are still in good condition even after the date line..

PERFUME AT PERFUMEAUCTION.NET COME WITH NO BOX. THERE ARE NO REJECTED PERFUME COMING WITH BOX

(taken from another site on the internet)

Salvatore Ferragamo

2007-08-05T05:42:00.000-07:00

Salvatore Ferragamo EDT 100ml (no box)

Price : RM 160.00 including delivery.

Fragrance Description:

Salvatore Ferragamo Perfume by Salvatore Ferragamo, Launched by the design house of salvatore ferragamo in 1998, salvatore ferragamo is classified as a sharp, flowery fragrance. This feminine scent possesses a blend of a dry scent of greens and anise with lily of the valley and spices, lower notes of fruit, nuts and musk. It is recommended for casual wear.

Hermes

2007-07-15T10:17:00.000-07:00

Terre D'hermes Cologne by Hermes for Men EDT 100ml (no box)

Fragrance Description:
Terre D'hermes Cologne by Hermes, This fantastic fragrance was created by hermes, in 2006. This amazing scent includes a mixture of cedar, grapefruit, orange, gunflint, silex, pepper, rose, geranium, and benzoin.

Selling price: RM 160.00 including courier charges.

Gucci

2007-06-06T08:16:00.000-07:00

Gucci Envy EDT 100ml for women

Fragrance Description:
Envy Perfume by Gucci, Launched By The Design House Of Gucci In 1997, Envy Is Classified As A Refreshing, Flowery Fragrance. This Feminine Scent Possesses A Blend Of Hyacinth, Magnolia, Lily Of The Valley, Jasmine, Violet, Iris And Musk. It Is Recommended For Office Wear.

Normal Price : nil

Sales Price : RM 140.00

Save : nil

Issey Miyake

2007-06-06T08:08:00.001-07:00

Issey Miyake EDT 100ml for women

L'eau D'issey (issey Miyake) Perfume by Issey Miyake, Launched by the design house of issey miyake in 1992, l\'eau d\'issey is classified as a sharp, aquatic fragrance. This feminine scent possesses a blend of fresh water florals including lily. Along with a touch of carnation. It is recommended for casual wear.

Normal Price : nil

Sales Price : RM 140.00

Save : nil

Mont Blanc

2007-06-06T07:54:00.001-07:00

Mont Blanc Femme Individuele EDT 100ml

Fragrance Description:
Individuelle Perfume by Mont Blanc, This extremely sexy fragrance was created by mont blanc, in 2004. Its magnificent scent includes a mixture of pink bay, redcurrant, lotus, rose, vanilla, musk, and amber. This spectacular perfume would make an incredible gift for any occasion.

Normal Price : nil
Sales Price : RM 140.00
Save : nil

Chanel

2007-06-06T02:10:00.000-07:00

Chanel Allure EDT 100ml for Women (unboxed)

Eau de Toilette. Contains top notes of citron and mandarin, middle notes of rose, magnolia, jasmine, water lily, and magnolia, base notes of vanilla and vetiver

Normal Price : RM 278.80
Sales Price : RM 160.00
Save RM 118.80

Chanel Change EDT 100ml for Women (unboxed)

Eau de toilette. contains Hyacinth. White Musc. Pink pepper. Jasmine. Fresh Vetyver Citrus. Absolute of Iris. Amber of Patchouli.

Normal Price : RM 272.00
Sales Price : RM 160.00
Save RM 112.00

Carolina Herrera

2007-06-06T02:06:00.000-07:00

Carolina Herrera 212 EDT 100ml for Women (unboxed)

A long-lasting, off beat, light floral fragrance with musk undertones. 212 personifies today's playfully hip, modern Cinderella. An exciting fragrance experience that wraps the wearer in an intriguing veil of femininity and confidence - live life in the moment

Notes:
Gardenia, Mandarin, Bergamot, Rosette, Camellia, White Lily, Satinwood, Sandalwood, Musk.

Style:
A timeless fragrance for all seasons

Normal Price : RM 286.00
Sales Price : RM 160.00
Save RM 126.00

Carrolina Herrera Chic EDT 100ml for women (unboxed)

Chic Perfume by Carolina Herrera, Launched in 2002, chic by carolina herrera is ultra sheek and feminine. Chic opens with an aromatic blend of fresh cut florals embrassed with a sensual woody base notes. Contains madarin flower, orange flower, vanilla, white musk, red freesia and bulgarian petals. The bottle is contemporarily simple yet abstract with style.

Normal Price : RM 286.00
Sales Price : RM 160.00
Save RM 126.00

Kenzo

2007-06-06T02:04:00.000-07:00

Kenzo Flower EDT 100ml for Women (unboxed)

Flower by Kenzo's newest scent is a soft floral with hints of violet, vanilla and rose, uniquely packaged in poppy-embossed bottles. Flower is a contemporary fragrance for the modern, city woman who looks to nature for inspiration and renewal. Flower by Kenzo. A flower in the city.

Notes: Wild Hawthorne, Bulgarian Rose, Parma Violet, Cassia, Hedione, Cyclosal, Opoponax, White Musk, Vanilla.

Style: A powdery-floral fragrance with contemporary poetic power.

Normal Price : RM 249.00
Sales Price : RM 160.00
Save RM 89.00

Christian Dior

2007-06-06T01:59:00.000-07:00

Christian Dior Poison EDP 100ml for women (unboxed)

Eau De Toilette... A blend of amber, honey, berries, and other spices.

Normal Price : RM 265.00
Sales Price : RM 160.00
Save RM 105.00

Christian Dior Aqua Di Gio EDT 100ml for Women (unboxed)

Eau De Toilette Spray.. Contains Sweet Pea, Aquatic Notes, Jasmine, Freesia, White Hyacinth, Muscat Grape, Musk, Woods.

Normal Price : RM 221.00
Sales Price : RM 160.00
Save RM 61.00

Tips and Facts

2006-01-25T02:02:00.000-08:00

Fragrance Facts

All fragrance is a mix of alcohol and water with a quantity of pure perfume essence added. The different editions relate to the quantity of the pure perfume they contain. For example, the parfum typically contains 15% to 30% of pure perfume essence and eau de parfum will contain 8% to 15% but the eau de toilette will contain only 4% to 8%. Splash colognes and eau de colognes can contain anything from 1% to 5%.

Eau de Toilette (EDT) is the most widely available version of perfume. It is most commonly available as a spray for ease of application, and as it is so light in its' fragrance it can be re-applied throughout the day as a top-up to replenish your fragrance. Eau de Parfum (EDP) makes a good double-act with EDT, start the day with the EDP and replenish it with the EDT as and when you wish after it has been worn for a while.

When to wear : Parfum - wear in small quantities, either at the begining of the day, or for a fuller affect in the evening. Strong enough to last the day. Eau de Parfum - wear throughout the day in small amounts. Eau de Toilette - wear throughout the day.

Fragrances are comprised of many different scents, these scents are called "notes." The unique balance in the mixture of these notes is what gives a fragrance its distinct personality.

Top notes : are very light and last just a few minutes (10-15 minutes).

Middle notes : become apparent in about 15 minutes after application, these can last up to an hour or more.

Bottom notes : are the heavier ingredients, these last the longest, usually for several hours.

Most Commonly Asked Questions

How do I find my perfect perfume?

All perfume smells different on different people so to be sure that a perfume is right for you just try it! You should go to perfumeries and use a tester or obtain a sample preferably in the eau de toilette edition or other lower concentration editions. You should also live with the fragrance for a while to be sure because it will smell different at different times of the day and different occasions as well.

Why did a perfume I bought smell different when I was in the shop?

The atmosphere of most department stores and the other common places for buying fragrance are full of smells by definition so everything smells a bit different. But seriously, all perfume is affected by the environment in which it is experienced. This environment is made up of temperature, humidity and background smells. More importantly than this is the fact that each perfume has a different evaporation rate so the 'top note' that you smell in the store may be different from the 'middle note' that you experience later at home. So your best bet is to try just one fragrance and wear it for the rest of the day.

How long should a single application last?

That depends. Fragrances are made up of volatile ingredients which evaporate over time. As a fragrance is worn it goes through 3 distinct phases. The first of these is the top note and is made up of those ingredients that evaporate first because they are highly-volatile. Then comes the middle note (sometimes called the body or heart of the fragrance) which is made up of those ingredients that are not so volatile. Finally, you guessed it, you get the base or lower notes which are the foundation of the fragrance. These are the least volatile ingredients and hence the ones that last the longest. Good quality perfume will smell very similar through all of these stages but in all cases the length of time it takes to go through these depends on the ingredients.

Sometimes my perfume is too strong, can I do anything about this?

Well you could just put less on or buy a lower purity edition of the fragrance, an eau de toilette or splash if it is available. Alternatively, if you are feeling a little more adventurous, you could add an alcohol and water mix (about 10% distilled water to 90% alcohol). You might do this and put the resulting weaker fragrance in an atomiser to take with you in a handbag to refresh your fragrance throughout the day. This will not affect the smell at all, just dilute the perfume and hence the strength of it.

Should I try just one fragrance at a time?

If you are in a department store there will already be many different fragrances in the air and discerning any one without being affected by another will be difficult. You can also try more fragrances that are very different in one go than you can fragrances that are similar. For example, you could try two or three fresh fragrances and then find your ability to differentiate is impaired. But if you try a fresh fragrance or two and then move to oriental or floral you will still be able to judge them.

You will also find that heavier fragrances are more difficult to try as they tend to be stronger - so always start with light ones. And if you are testing them on your skin, put them as far apart as you can. Best to try a different one on each visit to the store!

Does perfume smell different on different people?

Yes it does. This is because different people have different skin conditions, body temperatures and even diets which can affect the way a fragrance might smell. Everyone has their own individual smell and this is mixed with the smell of the fragrance to make up the smell so you should really always try fragrance on your own skin to be sure (not on a paper tester). Unfortunately, this also means that if you smell a great perfume on someone else you might find it doesn't smell the same on you!

How should I wear perfume?

To answer this, one has to explain how fragrance works; all perfume contains a volatile liquid which evaporates on the skin during the course of its use. This process is facilitated by the heat of the body and the body is warmest where there is good blood circulation closest to the surface of the skin. Therefore, the warmer the skin that you dab the fragrance on the more effective this evaporation will be. That is the reason that the most popular locations are behind the ear, on the wrist and at the bend of your arm.

You can also spray your perfume in freshly washed hair but be careful that your shampoo or conditioner does not have too strong a fragrance itself or you might affect the harmony of the perfume. You could also spray it on clothes near the skin as well which sometimes improves the life of a single application. This works best on natural fibers but be careful if you like to wear different fragrances with the same coat as they may clash.

It's thought to help if you spray your fragrance on damp skin. This can be done after bathing or showering. Apply perfume to pulse points such as: neck, wrist, navel, ankles, behind your ears, back of the knees and inside your elbow. A light spray on the hair can last all day.

Could I wear more than one fragrance at once?

Most perfumers will tell you that this is the ultimate perfume sin because perfumers spend a lot of time developing fragrances in order to achieve a balance and harmony. But I feel that a fragrance is designed to make you feel great and confident so you should wear which ever fragrance you like with what ever you like and feel most comfortable with. Don't forget that perfumes are only careful mixtures of various ingredients so why should you not try a bit of mixing yourself.

Is it possible to wear too much?

As a rule the daytime fragrances are lighter and more and better suited to wear for long periods of time without being overbearing. The evening fragrances are for just that, evening and special occasions because they tend to be heavier, stronger and more intoxicating. In addition to these categories you should also pick the edition carefully as well. If you are going to wear it all day then try the EDT edition and if it is for special evening wear you could use the parfum. Note also that the longer lasting 'base' notes will accumulate if you re-apply the same.

Why can't I smell my own perfume after a while?

You can become accustomed to a smell and your brain filters it out as a background smell so that it is better able to discern new smells. This way you might think your fragrance has worn off yet someone else may find it quite strong still.

Can my perfume affect my mood?

We wear a special fragrance on special occasions and every time we smell it our mood is affected dramatically. We associate it with happiness, friends and laughter and it puts us in that frame of mind. This is one of the most important affects of fragrance. So the answer is yes a perfume can definitely affect the mood of anyone who smells it.

Do use fragrance throughout every day; it will increase your feelings of well being...add a special degree of graciousness to daily living and makes life for you and those around you infinitely more pleasurable and enjoyable.

Blends of floral and citrus-based fragrances are recommended for casual and daywear. Spicy, woody or warm amber-based fragrances are traditionally favorites for evening and special occasions.

Should I use a fragrance which matches my partners?

There are a few fragrance on the market that can be bought in pairs e.g. Armani's He and She, but you shouldn't worry overly about this. Masculine fragrances and feminine fragrances have been moving closer together in terms of the notes they contain whilst there are still some very definite male and female concept areas. You could even try swapping fragrance if you like.

Why is most perfume expensive?

You need read only a little about the ingredients of fragrances to see that some of the methods for collecting them is long and labour intensive which means expensive. In addition to this there are the modern economies of the industry. Firstly, you cannot buy cheaper bulk packs of perfume because it would go off before a single wearer manages to use it all. Secondly the modern designer invests enormous amounts of time and money creating and maintaining sophisticated aspirational brands that people want to buy into through advertising and sponsorships. These brand creation and upkeep costs need to be recouped.

Are some perfumes better than others?

There is a technical answer to this which is that a fragrance should be dermatologically safe and evaporate from the skin evenly and harmoniously throughout its stages, not loosing its essential notes throughout. It should also have 'tenacity' which means it lasts well on the wearer and does not need continuous reapplication. This is achieved through careful use of fixatives or heavy and less volatile notes which maintain the broad smell throughout its use.

The real answer to this question is that a good fragrance is a fragrance that makes you feel good about yourself. It's about the individual and expression.

Does perfume go off? How can I tell?

Yes. New unopened fragrance normally last well (at least a year or more if kept properly) but opened perfume will eventually go off as it is based on a volatile liquid that will evaporate. You can tell if it has gone off by checking to see if it has darkened significantly or thickened and you get a strange sour smell on opening the bottle. To prevent this happening you should always leave your perfume with the lid on tightly and not placed in direct sunlight or near a heat source. Unfortunately there is little you can do with it once it has gone off as trying to dilute it will not return it to its former glory.

How should I keep my perfume?

The best way to keep fragrance is at room temperature or slightly cooler (but not too cool) in the dark. Unopened the perfume will keep for more than a year or so but once opened it will eventually go off. This takes about 6 months depending on how the perfume is kept.

Keep all fragrance in a cool, dry area and away from windows as sunlight or extremes in temperature can unbalance the various ingredients of the perfume and change its scent.

What should I choose as a gift for someone?

There are many ways of selecting appropriate fragrances as gifts but usually you can tell a lot about the fragrance from its name and the advertising, images and emotions it portrays. For example, for a more mature recipient it is easier to buy lighter and more casual fragrances as gifts because they are more widely accepted whereas the heavier fragrances for more evening wear are more personal. If you want to play it safe you should choose one of the long time classics. Good luck and don't forget that a perfume or aftershave always makes a wonderfully and personal gift, whatever it is.

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2006-01-24T08:55:00.000-08:00

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