<html> <head> <title>Guam Garden Villa B & B Homestay - Home</title> <meta name="description" content="guam homestay, guam homestay home, bread and breakfast"> <style type="text/css">td img {display: block;}</style> <link href="guamgardenvilla.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /> </head> <body bgcolor="#ffffff"> <span style="display:none"> Håfa Adai (means “Hello”) Staying at a bed and breakfast (homestay) establishment is an adventurous form of travel accommodation. It affords you an opportunity to meet people from Guam who are happy to share their home and their intimate knowledge of the island. What could be a better way to discover Guam and her people?GUAM GARDEN VILLA takes pride in maintaining a high standard of hospitality and housekeeping. This bed and breakfast establishment allows the owner to pay meticulous attention to all of the details that will make your stay a memorable and rewarding one.GUAM GARDEN VILLA has been a member of the Guam Visitors Bureau since 1985 till present. For visitor information, please contact Guam Visitors Bureau at 1 (671) 646-5278 or visit their website at www.visitguam.org Make your reservations today and plan your unique experience! We offer more than bed and breakfast...Guest has free access to the living and dining areas as well as patios and garden grounds. Exotic fruit trees, such as mangoes, bananas, jackfruits, sour saps, breadfruit and coconut trees surround you. There are often hot tea or coffee available and cold refreshments.Breakfast, which is included in the room rates, provides guest with an opportunity to meet travelers, trade stories and share in adventures.A continental breakfast is served (juice, coffee or tea and pastries or toast).Check in and check out times (12:00 noon) are to be observed and a call to your host if your arrival will be delayed is advisable.Shared bathrooms are often found in Bed and Breakfast homes, and when everyone is considerate, rarely is anyone inconvenienced. Guests are expected to treat the host’s home as their own or that of a friend’s. Smoking is not permitted in the house. The garden and patio areas are designated sites for smoking.Facilities In 1972, Guam Garden Villa was built by Mr. & Mrs. Geronimo (Romy) Ferjeran Laguana in the central village of Ordot, Guam. Romy, a born native of Guam married Herta, who is from New Ulm, Germany. The Laguana’s raised five children in this home and decided to open Guam’s first and licensed bed and breakfast homestay for visitor’s to enjoy the culture, heritage and lifestyle of the Chamorro people. GGV is beautifully landscaped in a tropical island village setting and consist of four bedrooms, all air-conditioned and comfortably furnished. The facility includes an outdoor party kitchen. The modest room rate includes a continental breakfast and your fill of coffee or tea.Rooms are available with multiple accommodations. Example, one large room has three single beds available. Also, apartment style accommodation is available with sitting room, bedroom, kitchen and private bath. Hot running water and showers are available 24 hours daily.Driving Directions On How To Get To Guam Garden Villa: From Hagatna (Agana), Guam’s capital city, proceed approximately four miles south on Route 4. Proceed south from Agana Shopping Center on Route 4 to the second traffic light after leaving Agana. This will take you to Ordot Village. Turn right on Dero Drive. Proceed approximately 100 yards and then take a left turn just before the San Juan Bautista Church on Judge Salan Street. Proceed up the hill and then down the hill until you reach the first main road on your left side. Take that turn. You should find yourself in front of the Ordot Chalan Pago Elementary School on Ramirez Drive (right hand side). Proceed down the road until you reach the light beige painted house surrounded by a concrete and iron wrought fence, House #193 Ramirez Drive. “Welcome to Guam Garden Villa B& B Homestay! THE ISLAND Guam, an island territory of the United States, is located 900 miles north of the equator in the Western Pacific. From four to eight miles in width and 32 miles long. Guam covers approximately 220 square miles (549 sq. km) - the largest island in Micronesia and the gateway to the region. It is approximately 6,000 miles from San Francisco; 3,800 miles west of Honolulu; 1,500 miles south of Japan; 1,596 miles from the Philippines and 2,026 miles east of Hong Kong. The southernmost of the Mariana Islands, Guam shares a common culture with the rest of the group, which also includes Saipan, Rota, and Tinian. The island was created from the peaks of two ancient volcanoes that sank into the sea and were fused together millions years ago. The capital of Guam is Hågatña (Agana). POPULATION The population of Guam is approximately 171,000 as of 2006 and can be divided into three ethnic groups. Chamorros, Guam’s original inhabitants, make up approximately 37% of the population, Filipinos 26%, Caucasian (including military personnel and families) 10%, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and others 27%. Age distribution: 1-14 years: 35.1%, 15-64: 58.4%, 65+ years: 6.4%. Population growth rate: 1.5% POLITICAL STATUS & FORM OF GOVERNMENT Organized, unincorporated territory of the U.S. The government has three branches as set up by Congress through the Organic Act in 1950, and one (1) non-voting Congressional delegate to the House of Representative.HISTORY The fi rst inhabitants of Guam, the Chamorro people, are thought to have traveled to the Mariana Islands from Southeast Asia by canoe. They developed a clan and caste system as part of a matrilineal society and they lived isolated from the rest of the world. Ferdinand Magellan was the first westerner to set foot on Guam in 1521. Nearly 50 years later, Spain claimed the Marianas and controlled them for more than 300 years. Jesuit missionaries brought Catholicism and a western way of life to the island. Because of its location between the Philippines and Mexico, Guam became an important link in the Spanish empire and culture, with the church as the center of village life. A new era began 1898, when the island became a U.S. territory after the Spanish- American War. Japanese forces invaded in 1941 and assumed control of the island until July 1944, when U.S. troops reclaimed it. The Organic Act, signed by President Truman in 1950, made Guam an unincorporated territory and its people American citizens, as they remain today.GETTING THERE Guam is Continental Airlines’ hub in Asia Pacific. The Antonio B. Won Pat International airport is served by Continental Airlines from Guam to multiple points in Asia Pacific and to Hawaii and the mainland U.S.A. Guam can also be reached via Manila, Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, Taipei, or other Asian gateways on Philippine Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, China Airlines, and Korean Air. The average travel time from Guam to key Asian cities is 3.5 hours to 4.5 hours. Travel time to Hawaii is 7 hours. LANGUAGE English and Chamorro are the official languages of Guam. CLIMATE Located in the tropics, Guam’s average yearly temperature is 85 degrees fahrenheit. The temperature rarely falls below 70 degrees or rises above 90 degrees. The average water temperature is also 85 degrees, providing excellent opportunities for a variety of water sports. July through November is the rainy season and December through June the dry season. September and October are the wettest months, each averaging about 14 inches of rainfall. ATTRACTIONS Guam’s attractions range from tropical beaches and waterfalls to historic monuments and museums. Petroglyphs (cave paintings) and latte stones (pillars which supported ancient buildings and houses) provide insight into the lives of the ancient Chamorro people. Spanish ruins and World War II memorials are reminders of both the distant past and more recent events. Sports enthusiasts enjoy world-class scuba diving to explore coral reefs and underwater wrecks, as well as snorkeling, windsurfing, fishing, parasailing and swimming. Golf is available on courses designed by the legends of professional golf. Nature lovers can embark on one of the island’s many hiking trails to spectacular waterfalls, secluded beaches and World War II historical sites. Much of the island’s history is embodied within two major attractions, the Guam Museum in Hågatña and the War in the Pacific Historical Park in Asan. Guam’s traditional fiestas — village-wide celebrations introduced by the Spanish in 1668 and held every year since then by the island’s Chamorro people — often allow visitors the opportunity to experience the traditions and lifestyle of Guam’s indigenious people. The island custom is to welcome those who visit the village to join in the festivities. Guam’s cuisine is a rich mixture of Spanish, Filipino, and Pacific dishes. Delicacies include whole roast pig, tropical fruits, yam, taro, and coconut crabs, red rice colored by achote seeds and just about anything grilled outdoors over an open flame. Some of the barbecue specialties include grilled reef fish, Chorizo sausages, beef short ribs, chicken, pork spare ribs, breadfruit, and tortillas. To transform dishes into a Chamorro meal, request finadene. It is a piquant sauce packed with red local chili peppers, soy sauce, lemon juice, and yellow onions. Most restaurants have a very mild version of fi nadene. If you really enjoy spicy food, ask your wait staff for additional red peppers. Usually, family style finadene has more heat than the restaurant version. Guam is a haven of the culinary arts. Despite Guam’s small population, a wide array of restaurants offer scrumptious delicacies to satisfy any palate. Major hotels serve quality Western meal while a wide range of freestanding restaurants serve a variety of Asian ethnic dishes. Fresh seafood is always a favorite. Fresh fish, octopus, and lobster are either grilled or baked with vegetables or fruit, prepared for sashimi, and in other imaginative ways unique to the Pacific. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS ENTRY AND EXIT FORMALITIES Entry requirements for Guam are the same as for any U.S. destination. Although U.S. citizens are required to possess a U.S. passport, on a caseby- case basis, photo I.D. and proof of citizenship may be required. Citizens of most other countries must have a valid passport with a U.S. visa. In October 1988, the U.S. Government implemented the Guam-only visa waiver program. Citizens of more than a dozen countries have been allowed entry to Guam without a visa for a period of up to 15 days; travel onward to other U.S. ports is not allowed. Must arrive on a signatory carrier. The following countries are eligible for the Guam Visa Waiver Program: Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Taiwan (only authorized for citizens and residents arriving directly from Taiwan or arriving on a flight from Taiwan which stopped in Saipan enroute, must possess a Taiwan National Identity Card), United Kingdom (including British National Overseas), Vanuatu, and Western Samoa. In 1986, the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) incorporated the Visa Waiver Program; the program became effective on July 1, 1988. On October 30, 2000, the Visa Waiver Permanent Program Act made the pilot program permanent. The Visa Waiver Program permits nationals from the designated countries to apply for admission to the United States for ninety days or less as non-immigrant visitors for business or pleasure without first obtaining a U.S. non-immigrant visa, must have a machine-readable passport, and arrive on a signatory carrier. The following countries are eligible for the Visa Waiver Program: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Portugal, Republic of Korea, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan (only on direct fl ights from Taiwan to Guam), United Kingdom, Vanuatu, and Western Solomon. For more detailed information, please visit the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website: www.dhs. gov.Hafa Adai! Thank you very much for visiting Guam Garden Villa B&B Homestay's website. We hope that you enjoyed learning about our special accommodations at Guam Garden Villa B&B Homestay and look forward to hearing from you.Herta Laguana, OwnerRoom Rates Bed & Breakfast room rates start at:US$45.00 Single Occupancy and continental breakfast. Double Occupancy rates are $35.00 per person including continental breakfast. Lunch and dinner service is not available but there are many good restaurants in close proximity to the Guam Garden Villa. No noon and evening meals are served as we encourage guests to explore Guam. Airport transfer services are available for a fee of $15.00 per person each way. Also rental Click here to post your comments and testimonials Please feel free to tell us your experiences during your stay in Guam and at Guam Garden Villa B & B Homestay. Thank you very much for visiting us. We hope that you will visit with us on Guam and give us the privilege of extending our "Hafa Adai" hospitality with you. 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It affords you an opportunity to meet people from Guam who are happy to share their home and their intimate knowledge of the island. What could be a better way to discover Guam and her people?</div> <div align="center" style="padding-top:10px; padding-bottom:10px;"><img src="images/window_garden.jpg" alt="Window Garden" width="205" height="159" /> </div> <div style="text-align:justify; font-size:13px"> <span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:14px;">GUAM GARDEN VILLA</span> takes pride in maintaining a high standard of hospitality and housekeeping. This bed and breakfast establishment allows the owner to pay meticulous attention to all of the details that will make your stay a memorable and rewarding one.</div> <div style="text-align:justify; font-size:13px; padding-top:5px;"><span style="font-weight:bold; font-size:14px;">GUAM GARDEN VILLA</span> has been a member of the Guam Visitors Bureau since 1985 till present. For visitor information, please contact <a href="http://www.visitguam.org" style="color: #8F2D0E">Guam Visitors Bureau</a> at 1 (671) 646-5278 or visit their website at <a href="http://www.visitguam.org" style="color: #8F2D0E">www.visitguam.org</a> </div> <div align="center" style="color: #8F2D0E; font-weight:bold; font-size:12px; padding:5px 0px;"> Make your reservations today and plan your unique experience! </div> </td><td background="images/template_r3_c6.png" width="4" height="692"> </td> <td bgcolor="#DAD3C1" width="418" height="692" style="padding-left:7px;" valign="top"> <img src="images/breakfst.jpg" width="400" height="300" /> <div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:16px;color: #8F2D0E; padding-top:15px;">We offer more than bed and breakfast...</div> <div style="padding:5px 0px; padding-right:15px;color: #8F2D0E; text-align:justify; font-size:13px">Guest has free access to the living and dining areas as well as patios and garden grounds. Exotic fruit trees, such as mangoes, bananas, jackfruits, sour saps, breadfruit and coconut trees surround you. 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It affords you an opportunity to meet people from Guam who are happy to share their home and their intimate knowledge of the island. What could be a better way to discover Guam and her people?GUAM GARDEN VILLA takes pride in maintaining a high standard of hospitality and housekeeping. This bed and breakfast establishment allows the owner to pay meticulous attention to all of the details that will make your stay a memorable and rewarding one.GUAM GARDEN VILLA has been a member of the Guam Visitors Bureau since 1985 till present. For visitor information, please contact Guam Visitors Bureau at 1 (671) 646-5278 or visit their website at www.visitguam.org Make your reservations today and plan your unique experience! We offer more than bed and breakfast...Guest has free access to the living and dining areas as well as patios and garden grounds. Exotic fruit trees, such as mangoes, bananas, jackfruits, sour saps, breadfruit and coconut trees surround you. There are often hot tea or coffee available and cold refreshments.Breakfast, which is included in the room rates, provides guest with an opportunity to meet travelers, trade stories and share in adventures.A continental breakfast is served (juice, coffee or tea and pastries or toast).Check in and check out times (12:00 noon) are to be observed and a call to your host if your arrival will be delayed is advisable.Shared bathrooms are often found in Bed and Breakfast homes, and when everyone is considerate, rarely is anyone inconvenienced. Guests are expected to treat the host’s home as their own or that of a friend’s. Smoking is not permitted in the house. The garden and patio areas are designated sites for smoking.Facilities In 1972, Guam Garden Villa was built by Mr. & Mrs. Geronimo (Romy) Ferjeran Laguana in the central village of Ordot, Guam. Romy, a born native of Guam married Herta, who is from New Ulm, Germany. The Laguana’s raised five children in this home and decided to open Guam’s first and licensed bed and breakfast homestay for visitor’s to enjoy the culture, heritage and lifestyle of the Chamorro people. GGV is beautifully landscaped in a tropical island village setting and consist of four bedrooms, all air-conditioned and comfortably furnished. The facility includes an outdoor party kitchen. The modest room rate includes a continental breakfast and your fill of coffee or tea.Rooms are available with multiple accommodations. Example, one large room has three single beds available. Also, apartment style accommodation is available with sitting room, bedroom, kitchen and private bath. Hot running water and showers are available 24 hours daily.Driving Directions On How To Get To Guam Garden Villa: From Hagatna (Agana), Guam’s capital city, proceed approximately four miles south on Route 4. Proceed south from Agana Shopping Center on Route 4 to the second traffic light after leaving Agana. This will take you to Ordot Village. Turn right on Dero Drive. Proceed approximately 100 yards and then take a left turn just before the San Juan Bautista Church on Judge Salan Street. Proceed up the hill and then down the hill until you reach the first main road on your left side. Take that turn. You should find yourself in front of the Ordot Chalan Pago Elementary School on Ramirez Drive (right hand side). Proceed down the road until you reach the light beige painted house surrounded by a concrete and iron wrought fence, House #193 Ramirez Drive. “Welcome to Guam Garden Villa B& B Homestay! THE ISLAND Guam, an island territory of the United States, is located 900 miles north of the equator in the Western Pacific. From four to eight miles in width and 32 miles long. Guam covers approximately 220 square miles (549 sq. km) - the largest island in Micronesia and the gateway to the region. It is approximately 6,000 miles from San Francisco; 3,800 miles west of Honolulu; 1,500 miles south of Japan; 1,596 miles from the Philippines and 2,026 miles east of Hong Kong. The southernmost of the Mariana Islands, Guam shares a common culture with the rest of the group, which also includes Saipan, Rota, and Tinian. The island was created from the peaks of two ancient volcanoes that sank into the sea and were fused together millions years ago. The capital of Guam is Hågatña (Agana). POPULATION The population of Guam is approximately 171,000 as of 2006 and can be divided into three ethnic groups. Chamorros, Guam’s original inhabitants, make up approximately 37% of the population, Filipinos 26%, Caucasian (including military personnel and families) 10%, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and others 27%. Age distribution: 1-14 years: 35.1%, 15-64: 58.4%, 65+ years: 6.4%. Population growth rate: 1.5% POLITICAL STATUS & FORM OF GOVERNMENT Organized, unincorporated territory of the U.S. The government has three branches as set up by Congress through the Organic Act in 1950, and one (1) non-voting Congressional delegate to the House of Representative.HISTORY The fi rst inhabitants of Guam, the Chamorro people, are thought to have traveled to the Mariana Islands from Southeast Asia by canoe. They developed a clan and caste system as part of a matrilineal society and they lived isolated from the rest of the world. Ferdinand Magellan was the first westerner to set foot on Guam in 1521. Nearly 50 years later, Spain claimed the Marianas and controlled them for more than 300 years. Jesuit missionaries brought Catholicism and a western way of life to the island. Because of its location between the Philippines and Mexico, Guam became an important link in the Spanish empire and culture, with the church as the center of village life. A new era began 1898, when the island became a U.S. territory after the Spanish- American War. Japanese forces invaded in 1941 and assumed control of the island until July 1944, when U.S. troops reclaimed it. The Organic Act, signed by President Truman in 1950, made Guam an unincorporated territory and its people American citizens, as they remain today.GETTING THERE Guam is Continental Airlines’ hub in Asia Pacific. The Antonio B. Won Pat International airport is served by Continental Airlines from Guam to multiple points in Asia Pacific and to Hawaii and the mainland U.S.A. Guam can also be reached via Manila, Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, Taipei, or other Asian gateways on Philippine Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, China Airlines, and Korean Air. The average travel time from Guam to key Asian cities is 3.5 hours to 4.5 hours. Travel time to Hawaii is 7 hours. LANGUAGE English and Chamorro are the official languages of Guam. CLIMATE Located in the tropics, Guam’s average yearly temperature is 85 degrees fahrenheit. The temperature rarely falls below 70 degrees or rises above 90 degrees. The average water temperature is also 85 degrees, providing excellent opportunities for a variety of water sports. July through November is the rainy season and December through June the dry season. September and October are the wettest months, each averaging about 14 inches of rainfall. ATTRACTIONS Guam’s attractions range from tropical beaches and waterfalls to historic monuments and museums. Petroglyphs (cave paintings) and latte stones (pillars which supported ancient buildings and houses) provide insight into the lives of the ancient Chamorro people. Spanish ruins and World War II memorials are reminders of both the distant past and more recent events. Sports enthusiasts enjoy world-class scuba diving to explore coral reefs and underwater wrecks, as well as snorkeling, windsurfing, fishing, parasailing and swimming. Golf is available on courses designed by the legends of professional golf. Nature lovers can embark on one of the island’s many hiking trails to spectacular waterfalls, secluded beaches and World War II historical sites. Much of the island’s history is embodied within two major attractions, the Guam Museum in Hågatña and the War in the Pacific Historical Park in Asan. Guam’s traditional fiestas — village-wide celebrations introduced by the Spanish in 1668 and held every year since then by the island’s Chamorro people — often allow visitors the opportunity to experience the traditions and lifestyle of Guam’s indigenious people. The island custom is to welcome those who visit the village to join in the festivities. Guam’s cuisine is a rich mixture of Spanish, Filipino, and Pacific dishes. Delicacies include whole roast pig, tropical fruits, yam, taro, and coconut crabs, red rice colored by achote seeds and just about anything grilled outdoors over an open flame. Some of the barbecue specialties include grilled reef fish, Chorizo sausages, beef short ribs, chicken, pork spare ribs, breadfruit, and tortillas. To transform dishes into a Chamorro meal, request finadene. It is a piquant sauce packed with red local chili peppers, soy sauce, lemon juice, and yellow onions. Most restaurants have a very mild version of fi nadene. If you really enjoy spicy food, ask your wait staff for additional red peppers. Usually, family style finadene has more heat than the restaurant version. Guam is a haven of the culinary arts. Despite Guam’s small population, a wide array of restaurants offer scrumptious delicacies to satisfy any palate. Major hotels serve quality Western meal while a wide range of freestanding restaurants serve a variety of Asian ethnic dishes. Fresh seafood is always a favorite. Fresh fish, octopus, and lobster are either grilled or baked with vegetables or fruit, prepared for sashimi, and in other imaginative ways unique to the Pacific. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS ENTRY AND EXIT FORMALITIES Entry requirements for Guam are the same as for any U.S. destination. Although U.S. citizens are required to possess a U.S. passport, on a caseby- case basis, photo I.D. and proof of citizenship may be required. Citizens of most other countries must have a valid passport with a U.S. visa. In October 1988, the U.S. Government implemented the Guam-only visa waiver program. Citizens of more than a dozen countries have been allowed entry to Guam without a visa for a period of up to 15 days; travel onward to other U.S. ports is not allowed. Must arrive on a signatory carrier. The following countries are eligible for the Guam Visa Waiver Program: Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Taiwan (only authorized for citizens and residents arriving directly from Taiwan or arriving on a flight from Taiwan which stopped in Saipan enroute, must possess a Taiwan National Identity Card), United Kingdom (including British National Overseas), Vanuatu, and Western Samoa. In 1986, the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) incorporated the Visa Waiver Program; the program became effective on July 1, 1988. On October 30, 2000, the Visa Waiver Permanent Program Act made the pilot program permanent. The Visa Waiver Program permits nationals from the designated countries to apply for admission to the United States for ninety days or less as non-immigrant visitors for business or pleasure without first obtaining a U.S. non-immigrant visa, must have a machine-readable passport, and arrive on a signatory carrier. The following countries are eligible for the Visa Waiver Program: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Portugal, Republic of Korea, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan (only on direct fl ights from Taiwan to Guam), United Kingdom, Vanuatu, and Western Solomon. For more detailed information, please visit the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website: www.dhs. gov.Hafa Adai! Thank you very much for visiting Guam Garden Villa B&B Homestay's website. We hope that you enjoyed learning about our special accommodations at Guam Garden Villa B&B Homestay and look forward to hearing from you.Herta Laguana, OwnerRoom Rates Bed & Breakfast room rates start at:US$45.00 Single Occupancy and continental breakfast. Double Occupancy rates are $35.00 per person including continental breakfast. Lunch and dinner service is not available but there are many good restaurants in close proximity to the Guam Garden Villa. No noon and evening meals are served as we encourage guests to explore Guam. Airport transfer services are available for a fee of $15.00 per person each way. Also rental Click here to post your comments and testimonials Please feel free to tell us your experiences during your stay in Guam and at Guam Garden Villa B & B Homestay. Thank you very much for visiting us. 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