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Spring forward ............................................... 4White on white, color explosion, and a season of warm joy

Modest and chic ............................................. 5From bathing suits to dressy dresses, the skin is not in

Bathing suit shopping .................................... 8Tips to buying the right swimsuit for your body type

The peacock’s plume ....................................10The story of men’s fashion this spring is color galore

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White on white, color explosion, and a season of warm joyHEIDI MAE BRATT

White hot. Fringe. Col-ors from orange to pink. And lots and lots of fun.

That is the story of spring as the color

comes out of the ground in a spray of flowers and blossoms, and the color comes out of the closets in an array of togs and clothes that are fun and rainbow ready.

“Color is the big story,” said Sara, owner of Mishe-

lyne’s Fashions in Teaneck. “Everything is bright and bold. We are talking about the fuchsias, the oranges, the greens, chartreuse. Lots

of bright colors from pastels to jewel tones. It’s every color under the rainbow.”

Royal blue is also king — or, if you will, queen this season.

Also very big and carry-ing over from the last few seasons with a nod to the boho look, are fringes.

“Fringe is absolutely everywhere,” said Sara. “We are seeing fringe in every fabrication from casual wear to gowns. Delicate fringe in a fine silk on dresses and fab-ric or suede fringe is all over the place.”

Lace is still going strong with the black lace over nude

look, but lace is also playing big in a vari-

ety of the spring colors.“But if you must have one

new spring item,” said Sara, “it is fringe. Fringe is a must-have. You can go for a vest over a t-shirt and pair it with jeans, or for the dressy

look a gown completely fringe or has some element of fringe.”

And while spring may herald warmer temperatures and climb-ing mercury, what’s big this season, said Lucy Gentile, the owner of Engle Shop Too in Cresskill, is the “cold shoulder.”

“Very, very big this season is the off-the-shoulder look,” said Ms. Gentile.

The peek-a-boo shoulder can be a more modest cut-out or a look that is off the shoulder completely.

“It’s really an easy look for most people because most people have good shoulders,” said Ms. Gentile.

Also big are wide-legged pants paired with ruffled blouses. The col-orful, embroidered look of peasant shirts — similar to Mexican embroi-dery in an array of hues — is also very popular.

And of course, there is white.White jeans, white t-shirts, white

dresses.The new color, so to speak, is

white. If you want a bit of actual color, the softer hues are also being shown for spring, including pinks and powder blues. For the white look, suggested Ms. Gentile, putting on a crisp, white shirt and pairing it with what you may usually wear, gets you on trend.

“If you are tanned during the spring and summer, the all-white look is really great,” said Ms. Gentile. “But it may not be for everyone. We would like to follow the trend, but you need to know what looks good on you.”

For a sneak peek at fall, a little bit of a preview happens this spring, said Ms. Gentile, with a bit of khaki green and military camouflage, which can be worn this spring as well.

Paula Parlato, owner of the Engle Shop in Englewood, said that black and white also rocks the look in spring.

“We do very well in black and white, always, especially in daytime dresses,” said Ms. Parlato.

Lace remains very big, including lace in spring colors such as green.

Prints are very popular in water-color and dresses and shirts in off the shoulder styles are also very on trend, said Ms. Parlato.

White on white, color explosion, and a season of warm joy

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White on white, color explosion, and a season of warm joyHEIDI MAE BRATT

Wcomes out of the ground in a spray of flowers and blossoms, and the color comes out of the closets in an array of togs and clothes that are fun and rainbow ready.

“Color is the big story,” said Sara, owner of Mishe-

lyne’s Fashions in Teaneck. “Everything is bright and bold. We are talking about the fuchsias, the oranges, the greens, chartreuse. Lots

of bright colors from pastels to jewel tones. It’s every color under the rainbow.”

Royal blue is also king — or, if you will, queen this season.

Also very big and carry-ing over from the last few seasons with a nod to the boho look, are fringes.

everywhere,” said Sara. “We are seeing fringe in every fabrication from

ety of the spring colors.“But if you must have one

new spring item,” said Sara, “it is fringe. Fringe is a must-have. You can go for a vest over a t-shirt and pair it with jeans, or for the dressy

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White on white, color explosion, and a season of warm joy

For a sneak peek at fall, a little bit of a preview happens this spring, said Ms. Gentile, with a bit of khaki green and military camouflage, which can be worn this spring as well.

Paula Parlato, owner of the Engle Shop in Englewood, said that black and white also rocks the look in spring.

“We do very well in black and white, always, especially in daytime dresses,” said Ms. Parlato.

Lace remains very big, including lace in spring colors such as green.

Prints are very popular in water-color and dresses and shirts in off the shoulder styles are also very on trend, said Ms. Parlato.

Springforward From bathing suits

to dressy dresses, the skin is not inHEIDI MAE BRATT

A recent photograph on the front page of a major newspaper fea-tured Ivanka Trump at an event with her presidential candidate

father, Donald Trump. The former model, businesswoman, wife, and Jewish mother was dressed, as expected, very stylishly in what appeared to be a black shell beneath a v-neck dress.

Whether in fact it was a shell, which many women wear as a first layer to cover up a lower neckline or short sleeves and achieve a more modest look, or whether it was part of the dress design itself, is unconfirmed. But what is confirmed is that as pictured, the dress worn by the iconic daughter of the flamboyant real estate magnate appeared both modest and chic.

From Hollywood — think actress and observant Jew Mayim Bialik — to the halls of high schools — think the modest-in-clothing teen movement and the 15-year-old who started a campaign on change.org pleading with retailers to offer more modest fashions — covering up is gaining ground not only as a statement of female empowerment (no skin; no objectifica-tion!) but as a fashion statement as well.

“Years ago, ‘modest’ was really not a good word,” said Daniella Teutsch, who founded HydroChic, a popular line of modest swimwear, with her friend, Sara Wolf, in May 2008.

“It was associated with the idea of being dowdy and of being unfashionable,” said Ms. Teutsch, who talked to the Jewish Standard from her home in Israel.

“These days it’s completely different. Now you hear that companies like Victo-ria’s Secret are into modest chic,” she said.

In fact, HydroChic, which not only serves a more religious segment of women who dress modestly for religious reasons, but women of all stripes and ages, was born out of an “Ah, ha!” moment several years ago when visiting the Jersey Shore. They watched women of all ages slather themselves with sunscreen and don sloppy

recent photograph on the front page of a major newspaper fea-tured Ivanka Trump at an event with her presidential candidate

father, Donald Trump. The former model, businesswoman, wife, and Jewish mother was dressed, as expected, very stylishly in what appeared to be a black shell beneath

Whether in fact it was a shell, which many women wear as a first layer to cover up a lower neckline or short sleeves and achieve a more modest look, or whether it was part of the dress design itself, is unconfirmed. But what is confirmed is that as pictured, the dress worn by the iconic daughter of the flamboyant real estate magnate appeared both modest and chic.

From Hollywood — think actress and observant Jew Mayim Bialik — to the halls of high schools — think the modest-in-clothing teen movement and the 15-year-

men’s t-shirts over their traditional bathing suits to protect their skin from sun damage. That’s when it struck them that fashionable coverage options were lacking in large seg-ments of the swimwear market. After much research, they become aware of just how many other women were searching for the very same swimwear solutions.

Based in New York, HydroChic has become a leader in modest and sun protec-tive swimwear, offering swimsuits in flatter-ing fabrics and clever cuts that are suited for real bodies and plus sizes, as well.

“Every year we are growing and more and more people are looking for more options,” said Ms. Teutsch. “I think that we are answering a need that women have been looking for. They want to be active and they want to have a modest bathing suit.”

Another modest chic design duo, sisters-in-law Mimi Hecht and Mushky Notik, who are Lubavitch chasidim, run their clothing line, Mimu Maxi, from Crown Heights,

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At Ambience at City Place in Edge-water, owner Grace Guido said that this spring gives a little something to everyone.

“This spring has got something to make everyone happy,” said Ms. Guido. “It’s a little girly, a little boho, a little fit-and-flare, a look that anyone can wear because it’s very body friendly and you can’t make mistakes.”

Hemlines are longer, too, if you so choose. The midi and, of course, the summer maxi are popular.

“You can get anything that fits your lifestyle,” said Ms. Guido, who co-owns the store with Dorothy Regan.

Last year’s jumpsuit has now become this years romper, a smaller, shorter look that is fun for spring, Ms. Guido said.

As for pants, they are more generous in the cut. They are higher waisted — gone are the low-rise pants, and legs are either full or boot cut.

At Past and Present, a consignment shop in Closter, owner Pamela DeBla-sio said that the store has clothing on-trend, including white jeans and white shirts, florals in bohemian styles and other prints as well as denim and leather jackets.

“We are not into vintage and old and we don’t take things that are older than five years old,” said Ms. DeBlasio. “Some of our girls clean out their closets every year, so we get what is still fresh and still hot and still very happening in the market.”

Randi Morein, owner of Savvy Chic in Ridgewood, said that to help accessorize this season’s spring fashions, camel and stone-colored handbags are very popu-lar as are light colored leather accesso-ries, including leather motorcycle jack-ets in such feminine colors as lilac, ivory and light gray.

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Closer to home, Alene Brodsky and Wendy Borodkin, co-owners of Carly’z Craze, in Teaneck follow the current fash-ion trends with merchandise that is mod and modest.

“That means it is hip, trendy, and fashion-able while not showing too much of a person’s body. We strive to provide a fun and success-ful shopping experience for girls, teens, and women,” said Ms. Brodsky.

“Everyone’s manner of dressing is per-sonal. Carly’z Craze is constantly adding to our selection to allow our customers many desirable choices for each individual. If you like a certain fashion but think that it is not available in a wearable way, think again. We have fun looking at the current trends and

then finding those styles with the modest spin.

“Take the skater skirt fashion that has been very popular. It is modeled from ice skater costumes. Its style can be very short or not depending on the skater’s costume. We offer skater-inspired skirts that are knee length. Paired with a cute T-shirt, a crop top, or a tucked in button-down blouse and you’re as fashionable as can be. You do not need to struggle to be fashionable and modest.”

Sara, owner of the casual to dressy wear fashion emporium, Mishe-lyne’s Fashions in Teaneck, said that modest is not just for religious women.

“It’s just a myth that it’s for Jewish Orthodox women,” said Sara.

Women are looking for styles that cover up parts of the body that may have yielded to gravity or weight changes or even not.

“I had a young beautiful girl in and she wanted something with more sleeves. That was her preference. You can be very attrac-tive, even sexy, without showing all that skin. Sometimes the allure is when you are even more covered up,” said Sara.

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Bathing suit shoppingTips to buying the right swimsuit for your body type

Choosing a bathing suit to complement one’s body type can be a daunting experience.

But the swimwear fit and style experts at HydroChic have set down the best-fit tips for every body type.

Tummy PouchHiding a tummy is actually much easier than most peo-ple think. Peplums, for exam-ple, are perfect for a day at the beach or poolside. A full-piece with ruching, gather-ing or draping can also help

to conceal your stomach. A two-piece swim dress with a free-flowing top will also hide bulges and provide comfort. Also, choose styles that draw focus to the upper half of the body rather than the mid-sec-tion. Avoid tight-fitting tanki-nis, belt detailing, and low-rise or string bottoms.

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features, like high necklines, full cover-age at the armholes, or halters with wide bands under the breasts, also help. In many cases a two-piece is actually better, because you have a band of support all the way around the back. Avoid skimpy styles that gape open or lack structure, like tri-angle tops.

Full Hips and ThighsA suit with eye-catching details above the waist — a pop of color or hardware — will lure attention to your upper half. Down below, opt for an arched leg line that hits about an inch south of the hipbone. A skirted bottom also hides hips. An A-line cut, a slit, or ruched sides help keep the look modern. Avoid boy shorts, one-pieces with side cutouts, and bottoms with embellishments.

Straight/Athletic FigureThree-dimensional details — ruffles, rings, shirring, padding — and bold prints can make a straight body look more curva-ceous. Bottoms with embellishments bring attention to the hips and create a waistline. Avoid designs that reinforce straight lines with vertical stripes or harsh square neck-lines, or anything completely solid and

free of texture or accents.

Inverted TriangleChoose suits that slim the shoulder line and draw atten-tion to the legs or the curve of the hips. Two-piece suits work well. Tankinis and swim dresses are also good options. Tops — halter or scoop neck tops in dark, solid colors are best. Wide straps make shoulders appear smaller. To show off shapely shoulders, a bandeau or strapless top works. Bottoms — boy shorts are one option to create more curve at the hips. Light colors are also good for playing up curves. Details such as ruffles, belts, ties, or print patterns like polka dots or hori-zontal stripes are also a good choice.

Pear ShapeThe key here is proportion. Draw the eye up with colors, patterns and eye-catching embellishments on the top half of the suit. On bottom, keep it simple — no gathers, ruches, or ruffles. Conceal hips and thighs in full-coverage briefs, hipsters or boy

shorts. Bottoms should fall just below the largest part of the thigh.

Hourglass ShapeMany consider the hour-

glass the ideal body shape. Swimwear for hourglass figures

should emphasize the body’s nat-ural curves and accentuate the waist.

Two-piece swimsuits are generally best for this, though one-piece suits with details at the waistline also work well. Choose tops with dramatic prints or ruffles, which are good for playing up curves. Horizontal stripes widen the shoulders and, if paired with matching bottoms, draw emphasis to the waist. For bottoms, choose details around the waistline to bring out the most slender part of the torso, or a waistline with a different color trim or band. High-waisted bottoms also slim at the center. As with tops, details emphasize curves, whereas dark, solid colors are slimming. Bottoms that cut off at mid-hip should be avoided.

PregnantSince you obviously don’t want anything too tight around your midsection, it’s best

to look for tankinis since they provide ample wiggle room, sun protection, and easy access to your growing belly. Make sure the tankini gives you good breast sup-port as well. And, of course, a two-piece makes going to the bathroom a breeze.

Burn EasilySun-sensitive ladies have it tough. You want to catch some rays, but you don’t want to look or feel like a boiled lobster afterwards. Your swimsuit can provide protection while being stylish too. Modest swimwear from HydroChic offers many mix and match styling options for cover-age, featuring comfortable fabrics that are chlorine resistant and provide UPF 50+ sun protection.

Plus SizesForget the plus-size swimwear of old: shapeless, dowdy, and inevitably black. Today’s suits for full-figured women are made to flatter in stylish cuts and high-octane colors and prints. As for the basic black suit? It’s still out there: in designs that are sleek and chic. Choose styles that provide sturdy straps, a good bra, and backside coverage. HydroChic

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The story of men’s fashion this spring is color galoreHEIDI MAE BRATT

Color, color, and more color.

That’s the story of the male peacock resplendent with its multi-hued plume, and that’s the story of this spring’s look

for men, say local fashionistas who are counting the colors of the rainbow as men suit up and suit down for the new season.

“It’s lots and lots of color,” said Diana Yom-tobian, owner of Monte Carlo in Westwood.

“And all colors, too. From fuchsia to yel-low, to bright yellow to bright blues.

In fact, the brighter the color, the better.”

Ari Elbaum, a salesman at the four-month-old Emporio of

Teaneck, agrees.“What they’re showing is blue, from a lighter

blue to a royal blue in all kinds of clothing — suits, slacks and sports jackets,” said Mr. Elbaum, who

works with his sales colleague, Gerard Rivera, in the new upscale men’s clothing store.

Also very big this season is a touch of white, Mr. Elbaum said.

White pants, in more dressy styles and white jeans, paired with a sports jacket is a clean and lean look that will be big for the season, he said.

And what’s old is new again.Vintage-inspired fashion is a strong look for

the season, too, noted Mr. ElbaumThe nostalgic look is making a comeback and

can be evidenced in such patterns as plaid and windowpane that are featured in suits. The vin-tage look in footwear for men includes styles of shoes with cap toes or tassels. The three-piece suit, in which the vest is a very prominent feature, is another look that hearkens back to the past.

“In formal and casual wear we are seeing vintage and looks from the 1960s and 1970s, including sports jackets with elbow patches,”

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“It’s lots and lots of color,” said Diana Yom-tobian, owner of Monte Carlo in Westwood.

“And all colors, too. From fuchsia to yel-low, to bright yellow to bright blues.

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Bling it on and on and onThe jewelry industry is tum-bling over in layers. Layering trends have been taking new and innovative turns, allowing everyone to have fun piling it on, both in fine jewelry and sterling with gold plate. The price of gold is luring design-ers to be more delicate and whimsical using warmer mate-rials such as rose gold, green gold, and oxidized metals. These dainty looks combine various shapes that translate in both gold and vermeil, allowing customers to enjoy affordable prices in all metals. Because of this, consumers are enjoying the versatility and many options to wear and enjoy this fun trend in jewelry.

“Layering jewelry is here to stay,” says Randi Shinske, owner of Red Velvet Luxe in Ridgewood.

“We show our customers how to layer necklaces with different shapes and sizes and stacking up rings and brace-lets galore. The juxtaposition of mixing up metals like warm rose gold against cool platinum makes for a unique beautiful setting, for example for our bridal trends,” she says.

This “mixing it up trend” attracts both the younger generation as well as the baby boomer generation. “It’s a time of buy-one-today, add-one-tomorrow mentality,” says Shinske.

Y necklaces are expected to continue their resurgence in the year ahead, as fashion brands such as Chloe contin-ued to use the style on the runways in their most recent fashion shows. They are seen as a subtle sexy look that screams for layers of more.

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said Mr. Elbaum.In addition, bowties are a choice accessory

in a variety of colors and patterns, such as paisley and for a real pop of color, hankies in myriad shades is a look that helps give an oth-erwise conservative suit a blast of personality.

As for the silhouette, the suits are cut on the more tapered side. They are clean lines and trimmer. Jackets either feature one or two vents. Pants are flat front, and if there is a cuff at all, the trendy look is for the cuff to be quite a large one, at least two-inches.

At Mercat Boutique, a ready-to-wear bou-tique with looks from contemporary to luxury that is located in City Place in Edgewater, cus-tomers are sporting a very tailored look, said Jinney Jeong, a buyer for the boutique.

“It is a clean yet easy look,” said Ms. Jeong.The colors run from navy to military

green, to deep gray to red. Likewise, said Ms. Jeong, white is very popular as a spring look for men.

Mario Roselli, who as the owner of Vero Uomo in Englewood has been dressing the fashion forward man in Bergen County, said that “everything is getting a little slimmer. Men are wearing their clothes a little too baggy,” he said. “They have to get slimmed down. They don’t have to wear the clothes as tight as they do in Europe, but it has to be trimmer. A man looks about 10 to 15 pounds lighter in the new slim look.”

Mr. Roselli said that it is not only the suits — jackets and trousers — that are slimmer, but European-made jeans are leaner.

“Men are taking care of themselves, going to the gym and working out,” said Mr. Roselli. “They should dress to show that off” with clothes that flatter and make one look younger.

Other big looks include white chinos and trousers,

which are incredibly complementary with deep navies and pops of bright colors. The white denim and chino trend is worn best with accessories like dusty brown boots and belts. Style the white pants with traditional cable knits and patterned sweaters for preppy takes on vintage cricket attire, or combine white denim with washed out chambray button down shirts for a classic weekend look.

To top it off, bomber jackets are versatile for casual days and keep looks cool and comfortable. Channel features this trend with the variety of new colors and materials available to keep things more contemporary.

Keep things relaxed with oversized polos and textured 50s shirts. Balance out this trend with a tailored pant and accessorize with darker wayfarers for a true vintage look. This silhouette works perfectly in darker tones as well as powder hues, but contrast is key when combining colors, to sustain a more polished look.

Speaking of personality, one doesn’t have to go too far to see that the big rage these days and a big way for men to express their sense of whimsy and fun is found in their hosiery.

Call them crazy socks. The socks come in super bright colors and are being seen in patterns that pop. There are striped colors, designs in classic patterns such as paisley or polka dots and designs with whimsy, such as golf clubs, martini glasses, tennis rackets, boats, or medical symbols to suit a man’s interest, hobbies or profession, said Ms. Yomtobian from Monte Carlo.

And everyone is buying them.“I have sold these socks to young men and to men who

are 70 years old,” said Ms. Yomtobian.The big spring story of color is being played out in dress

shirts that come in a variety of hues and patterns that peek under the cuffs and colors. Even tuxedoes are being fea-tured in colors, such as a navy blue tuxedo with black lapels.

David Rappaport, the owner of Emporio, which just opened its fifth store in Teaneck, said that one thing never would go out of style. The store, which sells high-end mens-wear with names like Jack Victor, Ted Baker, Canelli, and more, has always and will always put its customers first.

“I want our customers to come in and to be able to find better men’s clothing, to find great quality at a value,” said Mr. Rappaport. “But the first thing is for the customer to be able to connect with our sales staff, and to know that they are buying the right thing. They should walk out happy and know what they got is a quality product.”

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which are incredibly complementary with deep navies and pops of bright colors. The white denim and chino trend is worn best with accessories like dusty brown boots and belts. Style the white pants with traditional cable knits and patterned sweaters for preppy takes on vintage cricket attire, or combine white denim with washed out chambray button down shirts for a classic weekend look.

To top it off, bomber jackets are versatile for casual days and keep looks cool and comfortable. Channel features this trend with the variety of new colors and materials available to keep things more contemporary.

Keep things relaxed with oversized polos and textured 50s shirts. Balance out this trend with a tailored pant and accessorize with darker wayfarers for a true vintage look. This silhouette works perfectly in darker tones as well as powder hues, but contrast is key when combining colors, to sustain a more polished look.

Speaking of personality, one doesn’t have to go too far to see that the big rage these days and a big way for men to express their sense of whimsy and fun is found in their hosiery.

Call them crazy socks. The socks come in super bright colors and are being seen in patterns that pop. There are striped colors, designs in classic patterns such as paisley or polka dots and designs with whimsy, such as golf clubs, martini glasses, tennis rackets, boats, or medical symbols to suit a man’s interest, hobbies or profession, said Ms. Yomtobian from Monte Carlo.

And everyone is buying them.“I have sold these socks to young men and to men who

are 70 years old,” said Ms. Yomtobian.The big spring story of color is being played out in dress

shirts that come in a variety of hues and patterns that peek under the cuffs and colors. Even tuxedoes are being fea-tured in colors, such as a navy blue tuxedo with black lapels.

David Rappaport, the owner of Emporio, which just opened its fifth store in Teaneck, said that one thing never would go out of style. The store, which sells high-end mens-wear with names like Jack Victor, Ted Baker, Canelli, and more, has always and will always put its customers first.

“I want our customers to come in and to be able to find better men’s clothing, to find great quality at a value,” said Mr. Rappaport. “But the first thing is for the customer to be able to connect with our sales staff, and to know that they are buying the right thing. They should walk out happy and know what they got is a quality product.”

Customer service, he said, that is something that never goes out of style.


FLOORED ON FLOORSFall in love with new colors, patterns and materialsTOM ROEBUCK

When the time comes to remodel a room, few projects will have the impact that replacing the floor can achieve. By changing the color, pattern, or material,

the room transforms into something com-pletely new and fresh. You’ll fall in love with your house all over again — if you do it right.

Some rooms need thought fu l consideration before you replace any surfaces. We commonly subject our kitchen floors to quite a beating. Not only is it a high-traffic area, but it also has to endure the occasional glass, plate, knife, or even frying pan being dropped on it, not to mention various food and drink raining down. A busy kitchen will take its toll on a floor over the years. In many homes it’s a main focal point, so having a tired-looking surface can detract from a home’s beauty, not to mention its value.

When the time comes for your replacement, you’ll have a lot of innovative new materials to choose from. Stone will have an upscale flair, but it’s not the ideal choice for the kitchen. Any dropped plate or glass will shatter to every corner of the room. It’s also hard on the feet and unforgiving when a child takes a spill.

Chris Davis, president and chief executive of the World Floor Covering Association, said eye-pleasing alternatives with a little spring to their step include bamboo, cork, and a material called corboo, a mixture of cork and bamboo unveiled by US Floors a few years back. He added that vinyl has come a long way.

“It has a light bounce to it, yet it has the look of tile, and if you get down on the floor it has the feel of the real thing,” he said. “And it’s a floatable-type floor, meaning it doesn’t require a glue down. It can be clicked in place. It even has the appearance of grout lines without really having grout.”

Hard surfaces aren’t only found in the kitchen — they can be just about

anywhere. An eco-friendly material suitable for a family room, exercise room, or finished basement is leather, recycled from things like old car seats, wallets, and purses. They’re ground up and applied to a backing material, usually cork, according to Davis.

“It has a pattern to it that looks like real leather. It’s relatively durable and cleans with a damp cloth. It’s bizarre,” he said.

Overharvesting of exotic hardwood from tropical rainforests has made certain types of wood unavailable. The race is on among companies developing methods to make sustainable wood from North America look like it came from trees like Brazilian cherry. Anderson Hardwood Floors has developed a line called Exotic Impressions that uses a natural process that mimics endangered hardwood with impressive results, Davis said.

The carpet industry has also gotten into the green game, rolling out new lines that are made from recycled plastic water bottles and even corn. SmartStrand by Mohawk Flooring is made from liquefied

corn that is hardened into carpet fibers, instead of the traditional nylon fiber.

Whether or not you’re into going green, Davis recommended that homeowners take the time to consider their lifestyle before they make any flooring decisions.

A family with young children and pets living in a house with a gravel driveway tucked into the woods will track in dirt and other things no matter how hard they try not to. They should look into flooring, whether it’s carpet or a hard surface, that is more durable and comes with a strong, 20-year warranty. Choosing a pattern instead of a solid color will help make tracked-in dirt less noticeable. After all, who wants to clean the floor 10 times a day?

On the flip side, an empty-nester couple that sees much lighter traffic in their home can look for something more ornamental rather than a bullet-proof material with a warranty that will outlive them.

“Those are the kind of issues that are really important to talk about when you’re buying flooring so somebody can steer you in the right direction,” Davis said.

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Ever since the first caveman figured out the need for food, warmth, and modesty, animal skins have been common textures inside dwellings. In caves, we have learned that in prehistoric times, the skins

and furs of animals were used to cover bare earth floors for warmth and comfort. Since then, there has been no doubt that these patterned skins would become a classic in interior design all the way through today.

Of course, using skins immediately brings to mind safari-like interiors. From very literal African style interiors to the uber-popular British colonial decor incorporate skins and animal patterns as a motif. Animal prints are used because of their exotic patterns and because they are good durable fabrics that can conceal most stains. Just open any design magazine today, and you will find leopard spots, zebra or tiger stripes, and even giraffe-esque squares.

You have to know how to incorporate animal prints in the space. Take caution because there is a fine line between trendy and tacky. For a subtle touch, you can make an animal print an accent piece in the room. This means it can be shown in a pillow, a lampshade, or per-haps on the pad of a chair. Alternatively, it can be a bold and aggressive move, becoming the focal point of your room. In the latter, you might choose to incorporate these patterns of nature in a wall-to-wall carpet, to cover a large sofa, a pair of chairs, or even wallpaper an entire room. This can be a playful and dramatic effect all in one. Animal prints are wonderful to use if you want to create a room that stands out from the crowd due to its bold appearance yet is inviting and comforting at the same time.

As with many elements in interior design, animal prints were used in fashion first from loincloths of prehistoric men to fur trimmed royal garments for Empress Josephine and the fashion forward designs of Roberto Cavalli. While it remains an unknown which interior designer used ani-mal prints first, there are a long list of designers includ-ing Elsie de Wolf, Madeleine Castaing, Billy Baldwin, and Albert Hadley.

There is a great variety of patterns from antelope, chee-tah, heifer, leopard, panther, tiger, or zebra just to name a few. Animal prints are very adaptable. You can incorporate these prints in most decor, from traditional interiors paired with red lacquered walls a la Diana Vreeland to just a splash here and there in a minimalist interior with white walls.

It takes a certain confidence to decorate with animal prints. It is not for the faint of heart. Nonetheless, today, animal prints are mainstream in decor. I suggest sticking to one type of pattern per room. I find rooms that have multiple patterns can be loud and confusing. Use animal prints in unexpected places for that surprise element that most great interiors have. Finally, be specific where you are using the animal pattern so it doesn’t become ubiquitous, or it will feel like animal prints gone wild.

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Of course, using skins immediately brings to mind safari-like interiors. From very literal African style interiors to the uber-popular British colonial decor incorporate skins and animal patterns as a motif. Animal prints are used because of their exotic patterns and because they are good durable fabrics that can conceal most stains. Just open any design magazine today, and you will find leopard spots, zebra or tiger stripes, and even giraffe-esque squares.

You have to know how to incorporate animal prints in the space. Take caution because there is a fine line between trendy and tacky. For a subtle touch, you can make an animal print an accent piece in the room. This means it can be shown in a pillow, a lampshade, or per-haps on the pad of a chair. Alternatively, it can be a bold and aggressive move, becoming the focal point of your room. In the latter, you might choose to incorporate these patterns of nature in a wall-to-wall carpet, to cover a large sofa, a pair of chairs, or even wallpaper an entire room. This can be a playful and dramatic effect all in one. Animal prints are wonderful to use if you want to create a room that stands out from the crowd due to its bold appearance yet is inviting and comforting at the same time.

As with many elements in interior design, animal prints were used in fashion first from loincloths of prehistoric men to fur trimmed royal garments for Empress Josephine and the fashion forward designs of Roberto Cavalli. While it remains an unknown which interior designer used ani-mal prints first, there are a long list of designers includ-ing Elsie de Wolf, Madeleine Castaing, Billy Baldwin, and Albert Hadley.

There is a great variety of patterns from antelope, chee-tah, heifer, leopard, panther, tiger, or zebra just to name a few. Animal prints are very adaptable. You can incorporate these prints in most decor, from traditional interiors paired with red lacquered walls a la Diana Vreeland to just a splash here and there in a minimalist interior with white walls.

It takes a certain confidence to decorate with animal prints. It is not for the faint of heart. Nonetheless, today, animal prints are mainstream in decor. I suggest sticking to one type of pattern per room. I find rooms that have multiple patterns can be loud and confusing. Use animal prints in unexpected places for that surprise element that most great interiors have. Finally, be specific where you are using the animal pattern so it doesn’t become ubiquitous, or it will feel like animal prints gone wild.


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Who says your house has to look a certain way? Your home isn’t a movie set, it also isn’t museum. Your home is your home, and

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Your home is also much more than just the architecture or the walls that enclose your space. It is both an intimate and public expression of your life, your likes and passions. This is why I always advocate that homeowners do a bit of homework before undertaking the sometimes dangerous process of decorating. Dangerous, because some homeowners

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Following the trends in furniture shops closely can also be a dangerous path. While we like an accessory or color that we are seeing everywhere, it may be too popular, and then your home will look like everyone else’s ... or you just might get tired of the very popular design trick quickly. This is why I repeat: It is your home, let it reflect you.

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Owners of older homes often are drawn to them by their stately charm

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That historical charm does not come cheap, however. As a house ages, it requires more work and, of course, money. Ancient water heaters will fail; paint will peel; roofs will leak. Time also takes its toll on carpet, especially if there are kids or pets in the family. A good carpet can last for years, but even the best eventually will succumb to the rigors of being walked upon all day.

Homeowners would be wise to be careful when removing carpet, especially in an older home, as there may be a treasure that has been hiding under the carpet for years: a hardwood floor worthy of refinishing. Even a long-neglected hardwood floor can be made to look like new, and in many cases it’s a one-day job.

If there’s a possibility that a well-built hardwood floor is under the carpet, care should be taken during removal so the floor underneath isn’t damaged. Pull up a corner of the carpet with a pair of pliers, tearing it away from the tack strip on the floor. Continue around the room until all of the carpet is free. Removing the tack strips requires more care. A small pry bar can be used to pull out the tack strips, and wedging a drywall taping knife between the floor and pry bar will protect the floor from scratches.

Once the carpet and tack strips are gone, the floor can be examined to determine whether it’s worth refinishing. Many 19th-century homes had neatly laid hardwood floors, but

many others had floors that were cobbled together using softwood boards of random sizes. Refinishing a floor that was hastily built may result in simply the highlighting of its flaws, and new carpet may be a better option.

If a floor has been deemed worthy of refinishing, the next step is to start sanding. As the case is with many other procedures, prep and cleanup can take as much time and work as the actual sanding, if not more. Even though newer sanders have vacuum attachments that can capture most of the dust, the job site still will get covered in dust and needs to be sealed from the rest of the house with plastic sheets.

“When we’re sure the dust won’t get to the rest of the house, we start our sanding process with the big machines and edgers,” says Rusty Swindoll, assistant director of technical training for the National Wood Flooring Association. “We start with the least course paper we

can, possibly a 50 (grit), depending on whether there’s any cupping or anything that needs to be sanded out.”

After the floor has been sanded using 50-grit paper, Swindoll recommends further sanding using increasingly smoother paper, indicated by the higher grit number.

“Let’s say 60-80-100, basically,” he says. “You use a 60 and then get those scratches out with an 80 and then get those 80 scratches out with 100.”

Once the floor is flat and the old finish has been sanded off, it’s time to apply the stain using rags or a chamois, depending on the product. After the stain has dried — typically about two hours — the new finish can be applied.

“The finish could be water-based; it could be oil-based,” Swindoll says.

An oil-based finish takes eight to 10 hours to dry, whereas a water-based one takes two to four hours. “And with an oil-based (finish), you have to move out because of the fumes. With water-based (finish), you can stay in the house because it’ll dry out quickly. Unless you’re doing the whole house,” he says.

Fumes aren’t the only concern. Tearing up old carpet and sanding release dust and contaminants into the air that can be hazardous. A government-certified respirator should be worn at all times rather than a flimsy dust mask that doesn’t create a proper seal. Accumulated sand dust can become combustible, so sanders should be cleaned after each day. Stain rags are notorious fire hazards and need to be disposed of properly, not just tossed in the trash can.

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Exactly how does one buy art? Is there any right or wrong way to start an art collection? Well, there is no one correct way, but there are

certain steps to take to ensure the things you buy are meaningful to you and your family.

What drives every collection and collector is different. Some collectors buy the works of local artists, others may collect the work of Old Masters. Some may find street art appealing, and more risk-taking collectors may buy the works of yet-to-be-recognized artists and even artwork that for one reason or another was made by anonymous artists. Defining what your interests are is extremely useful in the selection process.

It is important to focus on what is really appealing to your taste. This may take a while to develop, but visiting galleries, art fairs, and artists studios is essential in seeking out art that grabs you. Single

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Select works of art for your home that enhance your decor. But it needn’t match the sofa or curtains. Art as a form of expression should inspire reflection and conversation. Your selections do not all have to be in a similar format or medium. The most interesting collections are a mix of different types of art. Your collection can be composed of prints, painting, sculpture, video, and even installations.

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Can your lawn and shrubs improve the value of your home?SHARON NAYLOR

Your home’s landscaping can be a big selling point for your on-the-market home, and even if you’re not selling right away, the trees, bushes, and

bulbs you plant now can make your home more valuable months or years from now.

According to the Appraisal Institute, attractive landscaping all around a home can increase curb appeal and entice buyers to attend your open house or schedule a tour of your home. (Buyers’ mindsets may be that if you, as the homeowner, take such great care of the outside of your home, you may be likelier to do upkeep and design the inside of your home, as well.) The Appraisal Institute also found that proper landscaping will make your home stand out among other homes in your neighborhood, and low-maintenance plants are also desirable among buyers. Lovely landscaping in your backyard lets buyers envision the entertaining they’ll do in that space, a big selling point as well.

A study from Virginia Tech found that home landscaping is valued at about 15 percent of your home’s value, and that landscape aspects can add even more value to your home. This study breaks down the particular home value boosts at 42 percent for your landscape design, 36 percent for plant size, and 22 percent for diversity of plants. This last statistic is an important one to build into your landscape plans; if you plant only vincas or impatiens all around your landscaping

for curb appeal, that’s not going to impress buyers as much as if you planted a half-dozen or more different kinds of flowers or plants, such as would be seen in an English garden, with lots of colors, textures, and flower types.

What buyers like to see in your landscapingIn addition to plant diversity, as well as a range of plant and flower sizes, here are some particularly appealing aspects of landscape design you could incorporate into your yard:

• Landscaping all around your home. If your front yard is bursting with plants and a bright green manicured lawn, but your side and backyards are unfinished or even devoid of plantings, the effect is less impressive. Plant all around your property, including the front corners of your property, to add extra pops of color and texture there.

• A variety of healthy trees. A half-dead tree will hurt your home’s value when potential buyers predict pricy tree-trimming service work ahead. Healthy trees boost home value, and you can add more value to your home by having your real estate agent attach a description of your trees — and their values — to your home listing. Did you know that the different trees on your property create increased value for your home? Use the National Tree Benefit Calculator to assess your tree types’ benefits to carbon reduction, energy savings, storm water

runoff and property values. A list of these benefits on your home listing can impress potential buyers tremendously. And just three properly placed trees could save you between $100 and $250 a year in energy costs, says the U.S. Department of Energy. Planting windbreaks and shade trees can reduce winter heating bills by 15 percent and air conditioning bills by 75 percent.

• Plants that provide foliage and color in all seasons. Those spring flowers have an expiration date, but evergreens will provide beauty all year long. A smart mix of trees, bushes, and flowers creates an attractive overlapping of landscape effects throughout all seasons.

• Well-maintained gardens. Trim trees and shape bushes. Deadhead roses and pull weeds to enhance your curb appeal.

• Modern hardscaping. Your plants will look even better with a modern stone or paver terrace and walkways throughout your property. Old, cracked stones from decades ago will hurt the look of your pretty plants. Rock walls, retaining walls, stone garden benches, and well-placed lighting effects in your landscaping add even more beauty and value to your home’s appearance.

While it is possible to do your own landscaping to improve the value of your home, hiring a professional landscaper is most advised, since an expert will be able to advise you on the best tree and plant choices for your

home’s layout and potential energy savings, native plants that bring the most value to your home, proper pruning of your existing trees and bushes to make them look newer and more valuable, lawn seeding and weed treatment, and more. An expert brings great advantage to your landscaping investment, and isn’t it better to have their team climb trees to prune and do all the heavy lifting of new trees and rock wall materials than to do it yourself?

What should you spend? The American Society of Landscape Archi tec ts recommends that homeowners invest 10 percent of the home’s value in landscaping, including hardscaping, lighting, fire pits, ponds, and even swimming pools, all to boost their home’s appearance and value.

David Beaulieu, About.com’s landscaping expert, advises s i f t ing through landscaping ideas online to find inspiration on current and emerging trends, since “You are essentially landscaping for other people’s tastes,” not your own. Still, landscaping looks that call to you will often

match the style and feel of your home, so do trust your instincts as

you design a landscaping plan that can help sell your home more quickly and for more money. Creators.com

Real estateReal estateReal estateCan your lawn and shrubs improve the value of your home?

runoff and property values. A list of these benefits on your home listing can impress potential buyers tremendously. And just three properly placed trees could save you between $100 and $250 a year in energy costs, says the U.S. Department of Energy. Planting windbreaks and shade trees can reduce winter heating bills by 15 percent and air conditioning bills by 75 percent.

• Plants that provide foliage and color in all seasons. Those spring flowers have an expiration date, but evergreens will provide beauty all year long. A smart mix of trees, bushes, and flowers creates an attractive overlapping of landscape effects

• Well-maintained gardens. Trim trees and shape bushes. Deadhead roses and pull weeds to enhance your curb appeal.

• Modern hardscaping. Your plants will look even better with a modern stone or paver terrace and walkways throughout

own landscaping to improve the value of your home, hiring a

home’s layout and potential energy savings, native plants that bring the most value to your home, proper pruning of your existing trees and bushes to make them look newer and more valuable, lawn seeding and weed treatment, and more. An expert brings great advantage to your landscaping investment, and isn’t it better to have their team climb trees to prune and do all the heavy lifting of new trees and rock wall materials than to do it yourself?

What should you spend? The American Society of Landscape Archi tec ts recommends that homeowners invest 10 percent of the home’s value in landscaping, including hardscaping, lighting, fire pits, ponds, and even swimming pools, all to boost their home’s appearance and value.

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If you are like most of us, you drool during episodes of “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” — huge man-sions with more bathrooms and bedrooms than you can count, indoor pools, home gyms, master suites,

and enough land to stable and ride a horse. However, if you are like most of us, a home like this is beyond your financial reality.

When you begin your house hunt, be realistic about your needs and desires. Understand that a home’s actual cost is more than the selling price. You will have to add those numbers in when you are determining affordability.

Basic expenses include closing costs to cover loan setup fees, property inspections and escrow or title company’s fees. The interest rate on your loan and the length of the loan will add to the final purchase price; if your mortgage has an adjustable rate, then your monthly payment may change periodically. Make sure you know exactly how much this amount can fluctuate. There are property and school taxes, utility fees, and, depending on local regulations, there may be occupancy certificates, hookups, warranties and more. If using a lawyer to help guide you through the process, tack on legal fees.

Don’t forget moving costs, furniture and appliance

purchases, and home insurance. Figure in commuting costs. If you are buying a co-op or condo, or a home in a community overseen by a homeowners association, there will be additional monthly fees and improvement assessments. Depending on how long you plan to stay in the house, consider adding in the cost of modifications for any big life changes, such as child safety or senior accessibility. It’s a wise idea to tuck away money, and replenish it as necessary, to help cover routine and emergency home repairs. While home insurance will cover most incidents and damages, there will be a deductible.

Common, but not ironclad, formulas a lender will use before granting you a home mortgage include:

-Wanting a 40 percent down payment on the purchase price of the house.

-Knowing how much of your gross income is necessary to cover your total debt. Banks generally prefer less than 40 percent.

-Knowing whether a maximum of 30 percent would cover your total monthly mortgage payment, including principal, interest and taxes.

Getting a loan prequalification will give you an approximation of what you may be allowed to borrow, but the house — condition, location and selling price — may vary the approved amount. Examine your own finances

What can I afford?How finances affect housing choices

and future plans. Are you applying for the mortgage based on two full-time incomes? If planning to have a family, will there continue to be two full-time incomes? Are you or your spouse nearing retirement or planning a career change? Allow for other lifestyle changes such as education, family milestones, illness, new cars, and even vacations and travel. If you are not planning to remain in this home for more than a few years, your up-front costs might not be recovered.

Circumstances can change unexpectedly, and if you are “just able to make it” with your current finances, the house may become unmanageable quickly. Because your home is collateral for a loan, your lender may look to foreclose if you can’t keep up with payments.

So leave tennis courts and horse stables to celebrities, and focus on building the best home for your budget. Creators.com

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CONQUERING CHAOS‘Can’t have anyone over’ syndromeCATHERINE MCNULTY

You only have to watch five minutes of HGTV to know that how your house looks has a major impact on whether it will sell and how much

you will get for it. Save a lucky few who have homes in markets so desirable they will sell no matter what, the rest of us have to make sure our homes have every advan-tage to ensure they sell quickly and for a good price. An entire industry has sprung up around making sure homes on the market have curb appeal to get prospec-tive buyers in the door — they are staged to make sure those potential buyers make an offer.

If your house suffers from CHAOS (“can’t have anyone over” syndrome), then it is not ready to sell. What can you do to cut through the clutter and get your house sales ready?

The first thing most experts recommend is to get rid of everything you no longer

need or use. It’s easy to get used to having junk around, which is what something you no longer need or use is: junk. After a while, you don’t even see it; it’s just part of the landscape. But think of it this way — if you’re selling your house, eventually you will need to pack and move everything. Do you really want to have to move stuff you no longer use or need?

Of course not! Time to sell — and sell you can because your junk may be exactly what someone else is looking (and willing to pay) for. Ebay, garage sales, estate sales and consignment shops — there are so many options. If you can’t sell something but it’s still in good condition, consider donating to charity or dropping it off at Goodwill Industries. That said, if you have a laundry bag full of stained T-shirts, just throw them out. No one wants that (including you).

Even if you need and use everything in your house, it may still appear to be too cluttered for potential buyers. If you have

a lot of bulky furniture or overstuffed closets and you can’t part with any of it, it’s time to get a storage unit. Having less stuff can give a house the appearance that it has more space (including the coveted closet space), which is very appealing to potential buyers.

It’s also time to put away any personal mementos: family photos and memorabilia, any specific collections and any fixtures you won’t be selling with the house. Remember, you’re selling a house, not your life — you want it to be impersonal so that potential buyers picture themselves living in it. And if there are fixtures you’re taking with you (antique doorknobs, drawer pulls, etc.), make sure those are gone, too. Otherwise, a potential buyer might assume those come with the house.

Assume that anyone coming to see the house will snoop, so if there’s something you don’t want to be seen, don’t have it in the house. Plus, the devil is in the details. It may seem like overkill to sort your Tupperware and make sure all of your dishes are clean and stacked neatly, but a potential buyer (who is going to go through your cabinets) will see someone

who is organized and on top of things. That means the house was well-cared-for.

One of the quickest ways give the rooms of your house a clean, uncluttered feel is a fresh coat of paint and clean windows. It’s easy to overlook how dirty walls and windows can become. Even if they’re not streaked with dirt, accumulated dust and grime can dull both. Fresh paint and clean windows will brighten any room and make it feel cleaner and more spacious.

A lot of the time, small fixes such as that can really help sell a house. Bleach the grout and the tub in the bathroom. Completely wipe out any kitchen cabinets, drawers and shelves. If a door squeaks when it closes, make sure it doesn’t when you put your house on the market.

Speaking of the kitchen, it is by far the most important room in the house. Major repairs and updates don’t always pay off in other rooms, but almost always do in the kitchen. So if you only have the budget to fix one room, make it the kitchen.

Remember, only you can prevent CHAOS in your own house. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, start small: Clean out a drawer; put away all the dishes. Good luck! Creators.com


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Five Star Living…For 25 Yearsand Still the Best!

Five Star Living…For 25 Yearsand Still the Best!

Providing luxury living to area seniors for over 25 years.

OUR RESIDENTS ENJOY FIVE STAR AMENITIES, INCLUDING:

Discover.For nearly half a century Benzel-Busch Motor Car Corp., America’s premier automotive dealership, has been defining the way you drive by establishing a new standard of automotive excellence.

Family-owned and operated as a premium brands dealership, Benzel-Busch has maintained a reputation for honesty, integrity and trust among its many valued customers.

Benzel-Busch, awarded the Sales and Service Laureates Award from Mercedes-Benz for outstanding customer experience. Audi Meadowlands, recognized as a DealerRater 2016 Consumer Satisfaction Award winner. Both dealerships, named Customer Champions Honoree by 1to1 Magazine for excellence in customer service.

Experience our personalized approach to automotive retailing where we provide a range of streamlined service offerings, utilizing cutting edge technology that deliver an unparalleled ownership experience.

Whether your needs are sales or service related, visit a Benzel-Busch dealership to meet with your own personal account representative and begin to define your journey with us today.

benzelbusch.com888-279-7420

425 Route 3 EastSecaucus, NJ 07094

28 Grand AvenueEnglewood, NJ 07631

28 Grand AvenueEnglewood, NJ 07631

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