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According to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, almost a quarter of a trillion dollars of the United State's yearly healthcare costs in 2011 were attributable to substance abuse and addiction. Unfortunately, with an opioid crisis taking center stage across the country, that number may only continue to rise. Consequently, communities around the nation are in dire need of professionals with an in-depth knowledge of both the complex underpinnings of addiction – psychological, biological, cultural, etc. – as well as thorough training in counseling and care.
Featured Online Masters in Substance Abuse Counseling Degree Programs
While a bachelor's in the subject is a start, you can really only make a difference with advanced degree, which requires a rigorous curriculum and hands-on practice, and prepares students for state licensure. Below we've compiled the top 25 online programs in substance abuse counseling and related fields, most of which are designed so that current professionals can continue performing their vital work while simultaneously strengthening their knowledge-base and ability to help in the future.
If you are interested in more general information regarding distance learning, visit our ranking of online schools.
- Affordability (1/3): the average out-of-state tuition per credit hour
- Flexibility (1/3): if the program offers additional specializations and/or an accelerated track
- Academic Reputation (1/3): the rank of the school's parent institution according to US News
1 (tied). Montana State University
Montana State University offers a certificate in Addiction Counseling, designed to be paired with an MA in Counseling, Psychology, or Sociology. Consisting of 12-15 credits, classes include
Cross Cultural & Ethical Considerations in Addictions Counseling, Counseling Theories in Addiction Settings, Chemical Dependency Counseling, and Psychopharmacology and Addictions. Depending on students' previous academic backgrounds, the certificate can be completed in as little as 1-2 years. (Note that additional classes are required for state licensure.) Courses deliver synchronously in order to replicate traditional face-to-face classroom learning and encourage maximum peer collaboration. There are three entry dates per year to fit students' busy schedules.
- Homepage
- Tuition per credit is $359.
1 (tied). Capella University
Capella University offers an MS in Addiction Studies with a General Addiction Studies specialization that consists of 48 credits. Core requirements include Survey of Research in Human Development for Addiction Professionals; Principles of Integrated Addiction and Mental Health Treatment; Ethical and Legal Issues in Addiction Treatment; Theories and Models for Addiction Treatment; implications of Addiction Treatment with Diverse Populations; and Supervision and Program Management in Addiction Treatment, among others. Courses deliver in accelerated 10-week blocks, and course work may be further accelerated for eligible students with previous credit thanks to Capella's generous 12-credit transfer policy. Students must also complete 300 hours of internship to fulfill the program's fieldwork requirements, and there is a 6-week residence built into the program, as well. Upon graduation, students will have a thorough academic understanding of addiction, in addition to an impressive amount of real-world experience.
- Homepage
- Tuition per credit is $503.
3. University of South Dakota
The University of South Dakota offers an MA in Addiction Studies with an advanced track (33 credits) and standard track (45 credits), depending on the student's certification and academic background. Core requirements for the standard track include CADE: Comprehensive Alcohol & Drug Education; Psychopharmacology of Alcohol and Drugs; Advanced Legal/Ethical Issues & the Addiction Profession; Addiction Studies Research; Case Management and Assessment of Co-Occurring Disorders; and more. Students must also complete an internship in order to gain valuable real-world experience. From there, students have the opportunity to tailor their degrees with optional specialization courses in Relapse Prevention and Psychopathology & Addiction, plus 18-21 credits of elective courses. USD offers a wealth of resources to its online students, including student services, an online orientation guide, library services, and more. Applicants ideally should have at least one year of professional work experience or supervised clinical/volunteer experience.
- Homepage
- Tuition per credit is $431.
4. Walden University
Walden University offers an MS in Addiction Counseling that consists of 90-100 quarter credits, depending on if the student chooses to complete a specialization. Core requirements for the general track include Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories, Counseling Addictive Disorders, Diagnosis and Assessment, Assessment in Counseling and Addiction, Group Process and Dynamics, Psychopharmacology and Biopsychosocial Considerations, and more. Students must also complete a counseling practicum and 6 credits of internships in order to gain real-world experience. Walden allows students to tailor their degrees through 6 unique specializations for just 10 additional credits: addictions and Public Health, Child and Adolescent Counseling, Family Studies and Interventions, Forensic Counseling, Military Families and Culture, and Trauma and Crisis Counseling. Drawing on a balance of both theory and extensive real-world practice, graduates will be prepared to analyze, diagnose, and treat addiction cases.
- Homepage
- Tuition per credit is $450.
5 (tied). Indiana Wesleyan University
Indiana Wesleyan University offers an MA in Counseling with a specialization in Addiction Counseling that consists of 48 credits. Core requirements include Multicultural Counseling, Appraisal of Individuals and Families, Issues in Addiction Therapy, Theories and Treatment of Addiction, Counseling Addicted Families, and Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues, among others. Students must also complete a supervised practicum and 6 credits worth of a supervised internship in order to gain real-world experience. Graduation time is typically 2.5-3 years for full-time students but may be accelerated through IWU's generous 9-credit transfer policy. Note that there are also specializations in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Community Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, School Counseling, and Student Development Counseling and Administration. As a Christian school, religious components may be incorporated into the curriculum. In addition to the program's academics, IWU stresses a clinical approach that prepares students for community-based work.
- Homepage
- Tuition per credit is $507.
5 (tied). Umass Boston
Umass Online offers an MS in Rehabilitation Counseling that consists of 60 credits. Core requirements include Medical, Psychological, and Educational Aspects of Disabilities; Principles of Vocational, Educational, and Psychological Assessment; Abnormal Psychology; Case Management and Planning in Rehabilitation; Vocational Rehabilitation and Placement; Clinical Application of Human Development; and Cross Cultural Counseling, among others. Students must also complete fieldwork and a capstone. Full-time students can expect to complete the degree in as little as 2 years; part-time students typically graduate in 3-4 years. With a special emphasis on hands-on experience, the program's practicum requires 100 hours and the internship requires 600 total hours of work (two 300-hour periods). Upon graduation, will have a thorough understanding of legal and ethical standards in counseling; application of theory to individual, group, and family counseling; psychosocial aspects of disabilities; evaluation approaches; and much more.
- Homepage
- Tuition per credit is $507.
5 (tied). Governors State University
Governors State University offers an MS in Addiction Studies with a concentration in Addiction Counseling that consists of 60 credits. (A general track option is available, as well.) Built on a broad-based curriculum, GSU's program is designed as comprehensive and with an emphasis on evidence-based practices that improve clinical outcomes.Students will study and develop skills in a wide range of clinical approaches, including Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, among others. Further, with the knowledge that addiction is often a co-occurring disorder, students will also study in-depth clinical depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. Note that this program is currently a hybrid degree, requiring some residential courses.
- Homepage
- Tuition per credit is $507.
8. Union College
Union College offers an MS in Psychology and Chemical Dependency Counselor certification. Core requirements for the certification (21 total credits) include Foundations of Chemical Dependency Treatment, Ethical Issues in Chemical Dependency Treatment, Psychology of Addiction, Recovery & Relapse, Biological Systems of Chemical Dependence, and elective in either Multicultural & Diversity Issues or Approved Chemical Dependency. This program, while grounded in a firm academic foundation, is primarily designed as a practical training degree to develop students' skills in assisting the needs of chemically dependent clientele as identified by appropriate agencies. In order to create maximum flexibility, all course work is designed to fit students' busy schedules through an asynchronous delivery format. Course materials are all available 24/7 through Union's uLearn learning management system. In most cases, there is no additional cost for textbooks and course materials.
- Homepage
- Tuition per credit is $405.
9. California Southern University
California Southern University offers an MS in Psychology with a concentration in Chemical Dependency & Compulsive Disorders that consists of 42 credits. Core requirements include Counseling Theories and Strategies, Group Psychology, Social Psychology, Therapeutic Boundaries, and Psychopathology. Classes in the concentration include Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency, Family Systems Theory, Dual Diagnosis, and Eating Disorders, among others. From there, students complete 6 credits of applies concepts and a master's thesis. For interested students, there are also concentrations available in Pastoral Counseling, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Sport Psychology, and a general track. Students may complete their degrees in as little as 2 years, or possibly faster, thanks to CSU's 9-credit transfer policy. Alternatively, part-time students may take up to 4 years to graduate. In either case, the program is designed for maximum schedule flexibility.
- Homepage
- Tuition per credit is $425.
10 (tied). University of Oklahoma at Tulsa
The University of Oklahoma at Tulsa offers a Master's of Prevention Science that consists of 33 credits – 18 Core, 9 Elective, 6 Completion. Core requirements include Interdisciplinary Foundation, Foundations in Prevention Science, Prevention Across the Lifespan, and Program Development, Implementation, and Evaluation, among others. (Note that there are some customizing options within the core.) From there, students have the opportunity to tailor their degrees through a wide variety of electives. All students must pass a comprehensive exam in order to graduate. Designed for students interested in pursuing the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium's Certified Prevention Specialist (IC & RC CPS) credential, Oklahoma's program focuses on theory, strategic planning and evaluation, implementation, and ethical, cultural, and social issues. All course material and work is available 24/7 through the university's online learning management system. Graduation time is typically 2.5 year.
- Homepage
- Tuition per credit is $739.
10 (tied). Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University offers an MS in Rehabilitation Counseling that consists of 48 credits. Core requirements include Addiction Counseling, Theories of Professional Counseling, Group Counseling Theories and Techniques, Human Growth and Development, Assessment and Evaluation, Case Management, Multicultural Counseling, Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders, and more. From there, students have the opportunity to tailor their degrees with a wide range on electives (which require 6 credits). For interested students, a certificate in Aging Studies is also available. VCU's program also focuses on fieldwork and experiential learning: students must complete 100 hours of a supervised practicum and 600 hours of a supervised internship in order to gain valuable real-world experience. All students take a comprehensive exam to graduate. Degree completion time may be accelerated through VCU's generous 12-credit transfer policy.
- Homepage
- Tuition per credit is $677.
10 (tied). Assumption College
Assumption College offers an MA in Rehabilitation Counseling that consists of 20 courses for 60 credits. Core requirements Introduction to Assessment and Appraisal of Individuals with Disabilities; Occupational Analysis, Career Development and Job Placement; Rehabilitation Research and Program Evaluation; Substance Abuse and Addictive Disorders in Rehabilitation; Private Sector and Forensic Rehabilitation; Principles of Family and Group Process; and more. Students are also required to complete a practicum in legal and ethical issues and two internships. Upon completion of the degree, graduates will be eligible for the CRC exam. Courses delivery asynchronously, allowing students to complete course work on their own time for maximum schedule flexibility. Further, online students have access to 24/7 technical support. While grounded in sound academic foundations, the program also emphasizes experiential learning and practical application. Typical graduation time is just 3 years.
- Homepage
- Tuition per credit is $480.
10 (tied). Kaplan University
Kaplan University offers an MS in Psychology with 6 tracks, including a a thesis track cum addictions specialization (75 credits) and non-thesis/comprehensive track cum addictions specialization (70 credits). Core requirements within the addictions specialization (35 total) are Chemical and Psychological Dependency Counseling, Psychopharmacology, Advanced Addiction Counseling, Co-Occuring Disorders and Treatments, and a two-part practicum. (For those interested, there are additional specializations in general psychology, applied behavior analysis, or industrial/organizational psychology.) In particular, the curriculum examines the processes that underlie human experience and behavior, as well as core knowledge, theories, and research in the field. Kaplan's online programs are all designed for maximum flexibility – many students maintain jobs while studying. There are multiple entry dates throughout the year to accommodate busy schedules.
- Homepage
- Tuition per credit is $385.
10 (tied). Liberty University
Liberty University offers a MA in Addiction Counseling that consists 48 credits. Core requirements include Ethical & Legal Issues in Counseling; Integration of Spirituality & Counseling; Theories of Counseling; Research & Program Evaluation; Psychopathology & Counseling; Biological Aspects of Addiction & Recovery, and more. Students must also complete an internship in order to gain valuable real-world experience. Liberty also gives students a number of options through which to earn credits before course work begins, including prior-learning assessments, previous training and life experience, a portfolio, military work, and relevant prior academic credit. Designed to meet and exceed many national and state board requirements for certification, the curriculum is broad-based, practical, and built around experiential learning. As a Christian school, there may be religious components incorporated throughout the degree. Students can graduate in as little 6 semesters.
- Homepage
- Tuition per credit is $540.
16. University of Buffalo
The University of Buffalo offers a MS in Rehabilitation Counseling that consists of 48 credits. Core requirements include Foundations of Counseling Theory, Field Work and Counseling Skills, Understanding Statistical Research, Tests and Measurements in Counseling, Medical Aspects of Disability, Law and Ethics for Rehabilitation Counselors, and more. In addition, students must complete two internships, a portfolio, and comprehensive to graduate. With synchronous and asynchronous delivery methods, Buffalo gives students maximum flexibility, allowing for students to prioritize both personal schedules and/or replicating traditional face-to-face classroom environments. Further, part-time tracks are ideal for students wishing to maintain their current careers while earning an advanced degree. Continuous registration also ensures that students are able to complete their degrees in less than years at two courses per semester. With 600 hours dedicated to internship work, students will gain excellent hands-on experience. Entry dates are available at three points throughout the year.
- Homepage
- Tuition per credit is $925.
17. University of North Texas
The University of North Texas offers a MS in Rehabilitation Counseling that consists of 48 credits, with an optional thesis track. Required course work covers a wide range of academic theory, based on cutting-edge research in evidence-based practices including counseling, multicultural aspects of disability, assessment and case management, and the vocational rehabilitation process. Further, in order to provide students with the necessary hands-on experience for transition into the clinical practice, UNT emphasizes a pragmatic, experiential learning method. Alumni have gone on to work as counselors and administrators, assisting individuals with disabilities to attain employment, well-being, and independence. Online students are provided with a number of resources, such as a writing support office and the Center for Interdisciplinary Research, which offers help with statistical research. While many classes are online, UNT also offers hybrid programs to allow students traditional face-to-face education if desired.
- Homepage
- Tuition per credit is $617.
18. Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University offers an MS in Counseling with 7 possible concentrations, including Substance Abuse Counseling (48 credits) and Substance Abuse Counseling and Education (60 credits). Core requirements include Counseling Theories and Practice; Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues for Counselors; Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult Psychopathology; and Career and Lifestyle Assessment, among others. Classes in the substance abuse concentrations include Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders, Psychopharmacology of Illicit and Licit Drugs, and a practicum work (the substance abuse and education track has numerous practicums). For those interested, other specializations are Mental Health Counseling, Applied Behavior Analysis, and Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis. Students typically can complete their degrees in just 2-3 years, which may be further accelerated by taking advantage of the school's generous transfer policy.
- Homepage
- Tuition per credit is $670.
19. Aspen University
Aspen University offers a MA in Psychology and Addiction Counseling that consists of 16 courses, or 48 credits. Core requirements include Neurobiology of Addiction, Substance Abuse Prevention, Psychology of Addiction, Drug Enforcement, Clinical Supervision, and more. Students who are seeking future licensure must complete a two-part capstone course; students who who have already earned licensure or are not seeking it complete a research-based project. From there, students have the opportunity to tailor their degrees from choosing between a wide variety of electives. In particular, Aspen's broad-based, multidisciplinary curriculum is based around fundamental academic theories of individual and family counseling, in addition to addiction topics related to the identification, treatment, and prevention of substance abuse. Eligible students with previous relevant credit may accelerate course work thanks to a generous credit transfer policy.
- Homepage
- Tuition per credit is $325.
20. West Virginia University
West Virginia University offers an MS in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling that consists of 51 credits. (For students who wish to meet professional counseling licensing requirements, WVU offers a 60+ credit degree.) Graduates are qualified for a wide range of employment opportunities, including roles in vocational rehabilitation agencies, community rehabilitation programs, Veterans Administration programs, mental health centers, substance abuse treatment facilities or correctional facilities. Note that the program is accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education and all students receive in-state tuition. While the majority of classes are online, students have residence requirements each summer. Graduates are prepared to assist clients with mental, physical, and emotional disabilities.
- Homepage
- Tuition per credit is $1,160.
21. Post University
Post University offers a master's in Human Services with 4 applied concentration tracks, including Alcohol and Drug Counseling. Among the major areas of focus are human behavior systems, history, ethics, major intervention and treatment models, problem analysis, and organizational/managerial knowledge. For those interested, concentrations are also available in Clinical Counseling within Organizational Settings, Forensic Mental Health Counseling, and Non-Profit Management. Built upon a firm, broad-based curriculum, students study conceptual aspects, analytics, and operational basics for a combination of academic theory and practice. Post places an emphasis on maximum schedule flexibility. Course work may also be significantly accelerated through Post's generous transfer policy.
- Homepage
- Tuition per credit is $570.
22. Mid-America Christian University
Mid-America Christian University offers an MS in Counseling with an Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling emphasis that consists of 48 credits. A broad-based, integrated program, the curriculum focuses on a combination of psychological and psychotherapeutic knowledge to prepare students for licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor, with an emphasis on both academic theories and real-world, professional work and care. Graduates have had real and measurable success: MACU has a 79% pass rate on licensure tests and is ranked #5 out of 19 universities in Oklahoma (it being the only one with an 100% online option). For maximum flexibility, students have the option to complete course work exclusively online or through hybrid formats, and there are numerous entry dates throughout the year. With an accelerated track, students can expect to complete their degrees in just 2 years, while maintaining current careers and responsibilities.
- Homepage
- Tuition per credit is $582.
23. Monmouth University
Monmouth University offers a MA in Psychological Counseling with an Addiction Studies track that consists of 33 credits. Core requirements include Mental Health Counseling, Psychopathology, Counseling Theory & Technique, Treatment of Drug/Alcohol Abuse, Advanced Alcohol/Drug Counseling, and Substance Awareness in the Schools, among others. Students must also complete a practicum in order to gain valuable hands-on experience. Interested students can also complete the course work necessary for licensure eligibility by taking the Addiction Studies Concentration as part of the 60-credit Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling program. The school also offers a graduate certificate in Professional Counseling. Monmouth's program is unique in that is accredited by two bodies, the International Coalition of Addiction Studies Educators and the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission, so employers can be assured that the curriculum is rigorous, comprehensive, and vetted. For students' maximum flexibility, the school offers full- and part-time tracks to accommodate busy schedules.
- Homepage
- Tuition per credit is $1,047.
24. Carlow University
Carlow University offers an MS in Professional Counseling with an Addictions Counseling track that consists of 60 credits for students pursuing licensure in professional counseling (otherwise, the program is 48 credits). Core requirements include Social & Cultural Foundations for Counselors; Ethics & Professional Orientation for Counselors; Diagnosis in Counseling; Families & Larger Systems; and Psychological Assessment, among others. The addiction concentration is made up of 4 courses: Introduction to Substance Abuse Counseling; Substance Abuse Counseling Theories and Interventions; The Biological Bases of Alcohol and Other Drug Addiction; and Co-Occurring Disorders, plus two electives. From there, the student must complete a practicum seminar and two-part, intensive internship. For those interested, Carlow also offers tracks in School Counseling, Child & Family, and an adult/generalist program. Students can complete their degrees in as little as 2-3 years, and there are entry dates throughout the year for maximum flexibility.
- Homepage
- Tuition per credit is $785.

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Dear Gossips,
As a Canadian, Celine Dion is important to me. Some Canadians will claim that they're too cool for Celine. I don't even understand what that means. Since Celine is so essential to my national identity, this is what I'm tripping on today.
Be sure to check out PK Subban's website launching in just 3 days! Link is in the bio. #GoHabsGo #🔵⚪🔴 #Repost @subbanator with @repostapp. ・・・ Only four days until site launch! Special thanks to Celine Dion, a big Habs fan. Il ne reste que quatre jours avant le lancement de notre site internet! Un grand merci à Céline Dion qui est une grande partisane des bleus blancs rouges!
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Taller than his mother and so clearly not a child anymore and how old am I?!?!?
Like many French Canadian boys, Rene Charles is into hockey and the Montreal Canadiens. Celine Dion is a hockey mom. And her kid looks like he has a normal(ish) life. Also she went to Disney yesterday with the twins, Eddy and Nelson. They wore matching t-shirts and all three of them had on the same Chucks. I'm sorry if this update was more exciting for me than it was for you. I'm also excited about other Canadian things but I'm such a jinx it's probably best that I don't say sh-t.
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It's easy to take paperback publishing for granted. We've had the opportunity for years and there's a number of different options and possibilities. The great thing about it, though, is with the ability to make your book available to the major book distributors, the only difference between you and a traditional publisher is your level of professionalism.
And while paperback publishing is fairly simple, take the time to get the details right and you'll have a beautiful, professional book in the end.
Like ebook publishing, the first step is to set up an account with the distributors you want to use.
- Nook Press will make it available at Barnes & Noble.
- CreateSpace will make your book available on Amazon. They also offer to make it available to book distributors (presumably by listing it with Ingram and Baker & Taylor).
- IngramSpark (previously Lightning Source) has a set up fee that varies by format while the other two do not.
There's one key trick if you want to use both CreateSpace and Nook Press. Because if you choose CreateSpace's Expanded Distribution your paperback will still be available at Barnes and Noble BUT you'll get a reduced royalty and you won't be able to publish it with Nook Press at that point because they already have your ISBN registered in their catalog. Yup, learned this the hard way.
So, publish with CreateSpace first but don't select Expanded Distribution. Only make it available at Amazon. I like to start with CreateSpace since it has several areas with more guidelines and help than Nook Press. Then publish with Nook Press to make it available at Barnes & Noble. Finally, go back and select CreateSpace's Expanded Distribution to make it widely available, thereby skipping the need to publish with IngramSpark.
Though, up to this point I've only worked with CreateSpace and Nook Press. If you've worked with any of the other print on demand publishers, I'd love hear how it compares in a comment!
No matter which printer you choose, I highly recommend using your company information for the email address, name, address and the account you set up for direct deposit of your revenue.
While I've already covered formatting, it's worth reviewing or altering a few things for your paperback format.
Page Numbers
It's better to add the page numbers to your paperback file rather than your master file. Word makes it pretty simple to edit the header or footer and add page numbers. Use section breaks instead of page breaks, and don't link to the previous section, for your title page and the front matter so they are free of page numbers. Word has help articles for each of their different versions if you're not sure what I mean.
Since a paperback only has one size, you don't have to calculate for readers with different devices and screen resolutions. This allows you a bit more freedom to use more elaborate chapter headings or larger images (since they can fill a page rather than a compressing to a 4″ screen).
The tricky part comes when you go to upload your file…
Publishing your book
Though the steps for paperback publishing and ebook publishing aren't drastically different, both the book file and cover file take a bit more work.
The first step is to fill out the basic information. You're probably familiar with this step if you've already uploaded your ebooks. If not, you'll need your synopsis, author bio, ISBN and keywords for your novel.
Book Options
You'll then select some interior options:
- Trim Size isn't strictly interior but it's in this section. CreateSpace has helpful tips about standard paperback size and mass market size.
- Interior Print color (either black and white or color)
- Paper color. Nook recommends creme paper with b&w printing.
Book File Upload
You can upload the Word doc file to CreateSpace and Nook. This is another reason to start with CreateSpace. It will process the Word doc and give you the option to download a reformatted file based on your trim size. I highly recommend using their template.
For Tattered Heart I don't remember that I had a template option so I formatted the size and margins manually. It's surprisingly exacting and sometimes difficult to get the margins correct, especially when some pages are just images (like the map of the Princess Kingdoms). Also it can be difficult getting the left/right thing sorted out. It feels like it took me days, though I can't remember for sure.
With Enchanted Storms they had the template. While I still made adjustments and ensured my maps were within the margins, it was much simpler and quicker.
You can then use that same file to upload your book to Nook Press.
If you don't have a different cover for your paperback, now is the time to make it.
CreateSpace gives you some options of different templates that you can customize. I use the full size blank template. It shows the cut lines and helps you size the image correctly. You can also see the lines for the spine in order to manually include your title and name with your preferred font. And the blank template gives you the flexibility to use your ebook cover image with the synopsis on the back cover.
Uploading the file with CreateSpace is a series of steps such as selecting if you want the title and author displayed (I select no for both since I've done it manually on the blank template). Then the file is validated and it will let you know if your image resolution is not high enough or if there are other problems.
Nook requires a pdf file instead of an image file. The easiest way to do this is insert your image in a Word document sized to Nook's specifications with no margins and then save it as a pdf file.
Then you get to determine the price for your book. There's a nice calculator to show what your royalties will be at different prices and different distributors.
With CreateSpace you can select to have it available on Amazon, Amazon Europe, from CreateSpace eStore (their website), and Expanded Distribution to bookstores and online retailers (basically making it available through Ingram and Baker & Taylor). Again, I recommend selecting Expanded Distribution only after uploading it manually to Nook.
Once you've entered and uploaded everything you need, there's a review that generally takes 24-48 hours. You'll get an email informing you if your book is approved or if there are changes you need to make. If there are no errors, the review process is a few clicks in order to make your book available.
Order and Review
Once it's all said and done, you can order a copy of your book.
That way you can review it and make sure everything looks and feels the way you want.
AND now your story is a real book. You can hold it in your hands, enjoying the satisfaction of having written and published a book!
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Lola M. Parker Outstanding Business Woman (2017)
Iota Phi Lambda's 2017 Lola M. Parker Achievement Award Winner is Audrey Dutton Davis.
CEO and Director of Dimples A*Cat*A*Me Childcare and Learning Center
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Audrey is a native Houstonian. She is a graduate of Texas Southern University with a Masters Degree in Education. She is the widow of Edwin E. Davis, a past National President of The Men of Iota. She began her career with AT&T then later Lucent's Technologies as a Technical Supervisor. She was reared by her mother Roselene Shelby Jones, who provided the guidance that encouraged her to endeavor into entrepreneurship. Upon retirement, she became a residential and commercial contractor , a business owner and home and residential apartment owner. The three-business interest developed into one unit because of the desire to accommodate the community being served. She reached out to the community and build under her Contracting Service a complex called Java Apartments. These apartments allowed a source of developing affordable housing in the community. From this income Audrey's Contracting Services has purchased and remodeled over 18 affordable homes for the citizens in the community. and the finances from both has allowed for the development of Dimples A*Cat*A*Me Childcare and Learning Center which is opened within the same community. She is an active community volunteer. She presently serves as President for the Clinton Park Area Civic Association; Treasurer for Park Area Council City of' Houston and a member of Houston Community Advisory-Panel-Port of Houston. She is involved in a youth mentoring program which recognizes Iota Phi Lambda Sorority. She has developed scholarship programs for various chapters. First the "Houston Area Young Scholars" program recognizing. "200" area youth annually in Alpha Kappa Chapter, Pearl of Service program in Epsilon Sigma chapter and The Wheel of Career Program in Epsilon Phi Chapter.
Audrey is a 24 year member of Iota initially joining Alpha kappa Chapter. Audrey was instrumental with chartering Epsilon Sigma Chapter 2013 and Epsilon Phi Chapter which was established January 9, 2016 in the Southwestern Region. She currently serves as President of this chapter. The membership in Epsilon Phi chapter has grown from 10 to 27 members in just one year.
She is also a 47-year member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Audrey is a Member of the National Association of Female Executives, Houston Area, Texas and: National Association for the Education of Young Children, the American Association of University Women, Texas Licensed Childcare Association, Life member of the NAACP, the Southern Poverty Law Center Leadership Council, National Council of Negro Women, and Texas Southern Alumni.
She has been recognized by the International Executive Guild, Dunn & Bradstreet,
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Friday, May 13, 2011
Flooding Our Minds With God
Day 316 in my "Year In My Life Through Pictures" blog series
My picture today is from the City of Paducah's Flood Wall cam. This cam has been up since the day after they installed the flood wall gates to keep the Ohio River out of the city. I actually contacted to city and suggested they do this, so that everyone around here (and across the world) could check in from time to time and see how high the river has gotten.
The river is on the downswing right now. You can see the water line on the flood gate in the mid-right portion of the picture. If not for these flood gates and this flood wall, the city would have been inundated with about 4 feet of water or more. The flood wall was actually an action after the 1937 flood that did much damage to Paducah and other cities along the Ohio River and Mississippi River.
At this time the flood waters are receding here, but down south they are rising. The Corps of Engineers are about to open a levee system in Louisiana to relieve flood waters. The thing is, it's going to flood a whole community with over 15' of water. These folks are frantically packing up anything and everything they can to save from the waters. It is a "needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few" type of thing. Similar to what they did at Birdspoint to relieve the waters beginning in Cairo Illinois, but also relieving the flood depth here and up river from us in places like Ledbetter and Smithland. That action alone is what spared my mom's house from being flooded throughout. The predictions were for the river to crest 3' higher than it did, before they blew the Birdspoint Levee. I thank God that they did for those around here, but still felt sorry for those that lost their homes in that man made levee breach.
One thing we can all learn from this, is that God does what He wants, when He wants. The rivers rise and fall at His commands. The rain falls when He tells it to and falls on the heads of the just and the unjust. Only us humans defile God and do what we want. Paul may be the chief of sinners, but I am not far behind him. I am so wretched sometimes, well, a lot of the times. I have many sins that plague me that I can't seem to shake. Some things left me early in my conversion, but others linger on to wreak havoc to my walk. I put these sin barriers between God and me, which is all a fabrication in my mind. I know the bible says that He casts our sins into the depths of the ocean, as far as the East is from the West, but my mind forgets that when I fall into my sin. I want to wallow in it and think of the wedge that I am driving, but it doesn't do that. It is actually selfishness that brings those thoughts, feelings of what I need to do to fix this. Fact is I can't fix anything. Why? Because Christ already has fixed it. My sins were already forgiven before I thought of them. Not that I have a ticket to sin, but I have a mighty God that is not like us and is able to see us through Christ instead of seeing us as we see ourselves when we know we have messed up yet again.
How great is our God! May we all be able to flow like the rivers and go where He commands without questioning that.
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The Niche Beverly Showroom was awash in vibrant color and worldly design. Last night, right after we attended an opening soiree at Obica up on Sunset Plaza, we headed to the award-winning Niche Beverly showroom in the West Hollywood Design District (WHDD). This influential enclave celebrates design, art and everything creative here in West ... View the Post
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Sport in School
Sport and physical activity are crucial elements in a child's development and at West Wittering we place a great emphasis on them. All pupils are encouraged to participate and we take an inclusive approach to sport and physical activity. We are actively involved in many inter-school competitions and tournaments throughout the year and our pupils have enjoyed great success in these.
The School Governers are committed to seeing continued investment in our sporting facilities and making the best use of the funding that we receive for this purpose. You can read more detail on how we plan to spend our govenrment funding for P.E. in our Plan for PE.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure check is required for all who work and volunteer within the school, and, in line with Ofsted expectations and recommended good practice, a single central register is held. We have a Child Protection Policy which sets out our approach to these issues.
Safer Recruitment procedures are followed rigorously.
Health and Well-Being
The emotional and physical welfare of all the children in our care is very important, and this is addressed through a range of strategies, including robust health and safety systems, effective communication with parents and other agencies, and sensitive planning of Personal, Social and Emotional Development lessons.
We encourage any parent concerned about the well-being of their child, either in the classroom or the playground, to talk to the classteacher, or Headteacher.
Medicines can be orally administered by a specific member of staff but this can only be done with prior written consent. A medical consent form can be obtained from the school office. This must be completed and agreed before medicine can be administered.
There are several members of our school community who have nut allergies, and for this reason we maintain a strict 'no nuts' policy.
Health and Safety
We have very robust procedures in place for all aspects of child and adult safety in and around the school. Risk assessments are carried out and reviewed regularly, in order to minimise hazards.
We ask that to assist us with this you please take note of the following:
No smoking on school premises
Dogs must not be brought into the school playground or field
The high play equipment is not to be used before school
Use of the high play equipment after school is only permissible if the child has a responsible adult with them who is actively monitoring their play.


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Professor Edgar Arriaga has received a university grant to purchase a mass cytometer to be housed in the Department of Chemistry's Mass Spectrometry Laboratory.
Arriaga's grant was one of 10 recently awarded through the Research Infrastructure Program by the University of Minnesota's Office of the Vice President for Research.
Mass cytometry is becoming widely used in biotechnology and biomedical research at leading institutions across the nation. Mass cytometry provides the ability to analyze complex sets of proteins or genes in mixtures of cells or in cells as they change status during maturation, differentiation or degradation. Because it can be done at extremely high speeds (1000 cells/second), it provides a tool to monitor specific protein dynamics and cell populations in many tissues. Currently there are 12 installed mass cytometers in the United States, and other institutions are in the process of acquiring similar capabilities.
Arriaga's co-investigator is Dr. Dan Kaufman from Hematology, Oncology and Transplantation in the Department of Medicine. Matching funds for the mass cytometer is provided the College of Science & Engineering, the Department of Chemistry, and the Medical School.
The Research Infrastructure Investment Program awards are a one-time investment in university research infrastructure designed to facilitate strong partnerships and interdisciplinary alliances at the University of Minnesota, especially between the health sciences and other disciplines.
The program, funded through the President's Office and administered by the Vice President for Research, provided an initial $3 million investment with a required one-to-one match from the supporting colleges or centers. A total of 10 awards were granted amounting to more than $6 million invested in projects that will have a positive impact on research in at least 9 colleges and 11 centers and institutes across the university.


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Friday, May 8, 2009
My Daughter Spoils Me........
My mother passed away in 1999 and my mother-in-law in 1995, so Mother's Day hasn't quite been the same since then. I'd much rather give than receive and I watch people scurry through the stores in search of that perfect Mother's Day gift and I just toodle on my way with no one to buy for.
My kids usually call me and send me mushy cards and usually buy me something special. Today, Jer and I came home from Walmart and I noticed a box on the front step. It was from 1-800 Flowers.com. How exciting...I'd never received anything from them before. I opened it and it was a pink calla lilly plant from my step-daughter, Adrienne. Very healthy and fresh plant. I immediately called in and thanked her and planted my treasure out in the backyard.
I continued on with my day, working in my craft room trying to get it organized. It's been very warm and muggy today, so I caved and turned on the a/c. My hubbie came in and sat down and I happened to mention I was hot. He told me I needed to cool off by going to the front door. I looked at him like he was crazy...what? So, I headed for the front door just as the doorbell rang. I opened the door and here stood this man holding the most magnificant floral arrangement I'd ever seen! I squeeled with delight and almost kissed the man! I couldn't imagine who had sent this. Sorry, dear, but I just didn't think my hubbie could come up with something so gorgeous (he's a simple minded man). The card attached was from...get this..."Floral and Hardy"...how cool is that name? I read the card and it was from my sweet daughter, Kira. I was so surprised because she had told me she was sending me jewelry for Mother's Day. Did I mention how wonderful this beauty smells? OMG! I'm in heaven!!!!!!!!
So, I call Kira and she was so happy that I was so happy. She told me she called this florist (she lives in Utah), after investigating florist online, and told them she wanted something very elegant with pink and white and a hydrangea. She said to her, "my mom's a classy broad, so it's got to be GORGEOUS!" She's such a hoot!
I just had to share my joy. I wish I could preserve this beauty forever. I hope all you moms out there have a glorious Mother's Day. I know I will. I feel like a queen and just may put my crown on and dance around the room!
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While St. Charles Catholic is certainly familiar with Division II semifinal opponent University High, the stakes are much higher when the teams meet Friday in Baton Rouge. "We are familiar with them but in a scrimmage, it is kind of controlled. It's a little bit different. This is for real," St. Charles coach Frank Monica said. U-High defeated St. Charles in a preseason scrimmage and hasn't lost since. It... Keep Reading


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Harding, Kerrigan Practice Together Under Scrutiny
By Christine Brennan
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, February 18, 1994; Page C1
Nancy Kerrigan came out first, clad in the same white lace dress she was wearing when she was clubbed on the knee in Detroit on Jan. 6. Hundreds of cameras whirred at the sight of her. When Tonya Harding arrived, eight minutes late, Kerrigan gave her a special welcome: a triple Lutz-double toe combination that she expertly landed near Harding, who appeared not to notice.
Kerrigan and Harding spent 65 minutes together on the ice today at the 1994 Winter Olympics. There were no collisions, no close calls and no words exchanged as the two U.S. figure skaters practiced together for the first time in more than a year.
Among those at rinkside were USOC Executive Director Harvey Schiller and U.S. Figure Skating Association President Claire Ferguson, Chicago White Sox co-owner Eddie Einhorn who left Michael Jordan's side to attend and a who's who of Olympic figure skating, including Scott Hamilton, Midori Ito, Paul Wylie, Scott Davis and Jill Trenary.
Kerrigan looked more comfortable and assured than Harding, who was spending her first full day in Norway after arriving on a long flight from Portland, Ore., Wednesday. Harding has been linked to the attack on Kerrigan, but has denied any wrongdoing.
Security at the practice was nearly quadrupled from 40 to 150 personnel in the wake of two vague death threats from the United States, one for each of the main players in the Olympics' biggest soap opera.
Bjorn Ruud, who manages the Olympic Amphitheatre where the skating competition is held, said the first caller was a woman at an unknown location who "wanted very much for Tonya Harding to win and said she knew how to do it." The second caller, a man who said he was in Santa Barbara, Calif., claimed he had to "stop Tonya Harding so she can't take part in the competition, and if I do that, God will bless me forever."
Harding almost stopped herself at the end of this afternoon's second practice session. She fell hard while attempting a triple Axel and slid into the boards that surround the rink. She got up, rested for a few minutes and then spent several minutes favoring her right ankle and leg. She made three more attempts at the triple Axel and failed at all three before the session ended.
Later, she was seen by reporters limping badly as she walked out of the arena.
"I have a sore right ankle and it's been sore for awhile," Harding told USFSA spokeswoman Kristin Matta. "The Axel is the jump that hurts it the most."
Harding told Matta that she had not injured herself in the fall.
Harding, a smoker who suffers from asthma, also had trouble breathing, especially in her first practice session. She spent several minutes leaning against the boards, coughing and using an inhaler. But by the later session, she was not forced to stop as often.
Harding had attempted five triple Axels in her first session and hit two of them late, after Kerrigan had left the ice.
Kerrigan shared a locker room with Lily Lee, who skates for South Korea but grew up in Alexandria, Va. Harding was with Bulgaria's Zvetelina Abrasheva who also showed up for her first practice in the other locker room.
Kerrigan smiled throughout the session, her first with a new pair of skate blades, even laughing aloud on the ice when she and Harding made a close pass by each other.
After skating for a few minutes, and sliding by Kerrigan once, Harding stopped, sat down on the ice in front of her coach and tried to catch her breath for five minutes. Soon, it was time for her to skate her long program, for which she clearly wasn't ready.
In addition to stopping twice, she also skipped the triple Axel that appears in the long program.
When Harding skated, Kerrigan stayed close to her coaches, Evy and Mary Scotvold, near the boards, which is not usual procedure for a skating practice. Harding also hugged the boards when Kerrigan went through her program, clearly trying to stay out of the way.
Otherwise, they practiced normally, never acknowledging each other, but always looking out of the corner of their eyes for someone who might be in their path. They had four relatively close passes in all, none dangerously tight.
"Everything went great," said Mahlon Bradley, one of the U.S. figure skating team leaders. "There were no problems. It was set up so they would do their work, and they did it."
Kerrigan left the rink with a big smile on her face; Harding gave a "thumbs-up" sign to the assembled media.
Two hours after leaving the ice at the training rink, they appeared again on the main rink for their second practice session. Harding was late again, but by only three minutes. At one point early in the session, Kerrigan was leaning against the boards, chatting with the Scotvolds. Harding breezed by, giving the trio a quick glance.
They were practicing their technical (short) programs in the second session, and Kerrigan was especially sharp, nailing everything. She fell once later on while practicing triple jumps, just as she had in the earlier session.
Harding, on the other hand, missed her triple Lutz turning it into a single when she tried her technical program. Harding immediately stopped skating and went to her coach, Diane Rawlinson, to talk. She began again, and moments later, broke it off again.
When it was over, U.S. officials breathed a sigh of relief. So too did Lee, 24, who attended Edison High School before moving from the Washington area in 1983 to pursue her skating career.
"It wasn't as tense as I thought it would be," Lee said.
Kerrigan was pleased with how the day went.
"She felt like she was skating really well," Matta said after speaking with Kerrigan. "She was thinking she had a great day."
Kerrigan was even happier about a telegram she received from Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman, wishing her well.
"It was cool," Kerrigan told Matta.
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Blue Buffalo Basics Grain Free Dry Dog Food comes in a Turkey and Potato Recipe and offers simple, wholesome, and tasty nutrition while acknowledging your pet's special diet. Featuring turkey as an essential source of protein, Basics Grain Free does not skimp on the important vitamins and minerals that every active dog needs. It does not contain any corn, wheat, eggs, dairy, or soy, so you can rest assured that your pet will not have any unwanted reactions due to food sensitivities. In addition, Blue Buffalo Basics Grain Free Dry Dog Food also contains tasty potatoes and peas, providing essential carbohydrates in a form that is easier on your dog's sensitive stomach.
Feed your pet according to breed, size, weight, and activity level, making sure to stick to a consistent feeding schedule.
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A few great yoga poses for runners to improve flexibility, reduce injury as well as to keep your focus and attention in the training. While going into these poses, you may experiencing some tightness and pain. Acknowledge them, but do not push into the pain. Over time, you will see improvement, specifically in your flexibility.
Have fun and never give up!!
1. Downward Facing Dog ( Adho Mukha Svanasana)
i. Begin with your hands and knees on the mat, align your wrists under your shoulder, knees hip-width apart under the hip.
ii. Press into your palms and tuck into your toes and lift the knees off the mat.
iii. Gently straighten your legs by pressing your heels into the floor. This will allow you to bring your hips towards the ceiling. If you can't bring the heels down into the floor, you may need to bent your knees slightly until you can achieve the full pose.
– Concentrate in lengthening your torso
– Pressing down through your palms but pull up your upper arms.
– All fingers are equally spread
Benefits: Hamstrings and calves stretch, lengthening the spine, strong foot arches.
2. Low Lunge ( Anjaneyasana)
i. From Downward Facing Dog, lunge right leg forward in between your hands, align your knees over your heels.
ii. Lower the left knee down on the mat and flex toes to the back. Roll your left inner thigh out so that your left heel and left hamstrings are aligned.
iii. Inhale, bring both palms up towards the ceiling. Bring your tailbone down towards the hip and pubic, and towards your navel. Lift the chest, press into your shoulder blades and take your shoulder away from your ears.
iv. Exhale, bring both palms down, tuck your left toes and lift the left knee off the mat and bring your right leg back to downward facing dog.
– Concentrate in squaring the pelvis
– Lift the upper body, draw shoulders back
Benefits: Strengthening the quadriceps, piriformis, and hamstrings muscle. Opening hips and groins.
3. Triangle ( Trikonasana)
i. Stand in Tadasana (Mountain Pose), step your right foot 90 degrees out to the right, left foot 15 degrees in.
ii. Align your right heel with your left inner arch, check that the right knee cap is in line with the second toe of the right foot.
iii. Inhale, bring both arms up to shoulder height, and shift body to the right side from the hip, firm the left outer foot down strongly into the mat.
iv. Exhale, bring your right arm down on the shin, ankle or outside of the right foot, while your left hand towards the ceiling in line with the shoulder, at the same time keep the left torso in line with the left hip. Keep head in the same axis with the spine then gaze up to look at your left palm. Hold from 30 seconds to 1 minute.
v. Inhale, pressing down through the back heel and come back to standing position.
Repeat the same on the left side.
– Do not drop the torso towards the floor, but to be in line with the spine
– Body is bending side way, and not forward or backward
( you may use a yoga block next to your right outer foot to rest your palm down)
Benefits: Stretches hip, hamstrings, calves, spine, inner thigh, shoulder and strengthen the ankles, thighs and knees
4. Reclining Pigeon ( Supta Eka Kapotasana)
i. Lay down on the mat with the back on the floor, bent both knees and bring your left knee and rest your ankle on top of your right thigh, try keeping the left thigh 90 degrees to your shin, and flex the feet. Ensure pelvis is square and both hips are in line. Maintain this alignment.
ii. Bring the right knee to your chest and take the left arm through the triangle. Clasp both hands around the front shin or back of your thigh of the grounded leg, and bring the right knee towards the right shoulder and not to the chest.
iii. At he same time, try to keep the left knee away from you to achieve a deeper stretch.
– If you can't hold your shin with your hand, use a strap and put a blanket under your hips
– Maintain the head and shoulder on the floor
Benefits: Improves hip flexion and external rotation of hip. Stretches piriformis
5. Reclining Hand to Toe ( Supta Padangustasana)
i. Lay down on the mat with the back on the floor, both legs stretch forward.
ii. Inhale, bend right knee and bring to chest, then hold the right big toe with three fingers inside out.
iii. Exhale, extend the right leg up where the toes are pointing towards you and push the right thigh back. Keep the left leg extended and press strongly on the floor with toes flexing up. Keep both pelvis and hips aligned on the floor. Broaden the shoulder blades.
Hold for 1 minute. Exhale and release.
– As many of us are not able to catch the big toe with the fingers, you may want to use a strap to go around the sole of the extended leg. Hold the strap with both hands, and straighten the leg up to be perpendicular to the floor.
– Always keep the stretched leg pressing strongly on the floor, or pressed against the wall if hip muscles are stiff.
Benefits: Stretches hips, thighs, hamstrings, calves and strengthen the knees.
As always, practice makes perfect. Let me know in the comments below any other yoga poses that you feel are suitable for runners!


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"Takuboku-Tei" is the structure of 11-story building rising with Japanese design."Heart of Japan and the atomosphere are harmonized; Japanesque style with full of elegance. Relaxed space are prepared for our guest not only in our guest rooms but also at the facilities such as signatured garden, aerial view open-air bath with the view of Mt. Hakodate and the Tsugaru Channel, big banquet hall, tea-ceremony room, and so.
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Our front lobby, w/1,000 sq. meter, one of the most spacious one in southern Hokkaido, is the symbol of the relaxation with luxurious carpet and granite on the floor. The Japanesque garden is transplanted from Matsuoka Garden, rich in legend in Hakodate. The pine trees and azalea are in the age of over 100 with magnificence and are designated as preserved trees of the city of Hakodate.
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Banquet Hall
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Tea-ceremony room "Shofu-An"
"The spirit of hospitality for tea-ceremony is "Ichigo Ichie" (Treasure every meeting, for it will never recur).
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Please stop by after bathing.。
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Vending machines
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