http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 23:39:18 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Bake-a-Potato-1/
How to Bake a Potato - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/R04U/FLG5OGA5/F5BR04UFLG5OGA5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/R04U/FLG5OGA5/F5BR04UFLG5OGA5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/R04U/FLG5OGA5/F5BR04UFLG5OGA5.SMALL.jpg TinkeringProductions Well if you get a CSA box like me you are keenly aware that potatoes are now in season. While there are many ways to cook potatoes there is one time honored way that I like best. That my friends is baking. This instructable will cover a simple way to make great fluffy baked potatoes with nice cri...
By: TinkeringProductions

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:39:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lil-Pomme-Anna/
L'il Pomme Anna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/E45S/HFSHT90C/F7KE45SHFSHT90C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/E45S/HFSHT90C/F7KE45SHFSHT90C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/E45S/HFSHT90C/F7KE45SHFSHT90C.SMALL.jpg supereric Are you ready to impress the heck out of your dinner party guests? Stand one of these L'il Pomme Annas on your guests' plates next to a slab of braised short ribs and watch them ooh and coo about how cute — and delicious — they are. It's a very simple deconstruction of that classic casserole potato ...
By: supereric

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:18:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hydroponic-Food-Factory/
Hydroponic Food Factory - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/GBTW/FSLF84LH/FIIGBTWFSLF84LH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/GBTW/FSLF84LH/FIIGBTWFSLF84LH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/GBTW/FSLF84LH/FIIGBTWFSLF84LH.SMALL.jpg NathanWilliams Build your own outdoor hydroponic system to grow Potatoes, Strawberries, Lettuce and Celery!I have been interested in hydroponics from a very young age when a relative gave me a "grow light".Being young, I didn't realise hydroponics meant growing without dirt, but that didn't stop me trying to grow ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:24:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-And-Easy-Grilled-Potatoes/
Quick And Easy Grilled Potatoes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/MAW3/HFSHE41E/FSLMAW3HFSHE41E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/MAW3/HFSHE41E/FSLMAW3HFSHE41E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/MAW3/HFSHE41E/FSLMAW3HFSHE41E.SMALL.jpg rolltidehank This is how I quickly make grilled potatoes. Doing it the old fashioned way takes forever and uses more propane than I care to use. These take less time and turn out just as good, if not better than an old fashioned grilled potato. This is my first instructable too! Supplies Potatoes, Nonstick co...
By: rolltidehank

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:26:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/No-Hassle-Baked-Potato-with-Bacon/
No Hassle Baked Potato with Bacon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/DQHY/HELX917N/FZYDQHYHELX917N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/DQHY/HELX917N/FZYDQHYHELX917N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/DQHY/HELX917N/FZYDQHYHELX917N.SMALL.jpg sunshiine I loved the Forrest Gump movie. Potatoes are a lot like shrimp and when I make them,  I think of Bubba's shrimp quote "Anyway, like I was sayin', shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. Dey's uh, shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan fried...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:01:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-potato-soup-from-scratch/
Simple potato soup from scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/04EY/GPZAHCP5/FB004EYGPZAHCP5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/04EY/GPZAHCP5/FB004EYGPZAHCP5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/04EY/GPZAHCP5/FB004EYGPZAHCP5.SMALL.jpg aRotondi So many soup recipes today call for store bought specialties such as broth mixes, or expensive kitchen appliances like food processors. However, only simple household items found in nearly every kitchen around the world can complete this recipe for Potato soup. The recipe shown here serves 2 to 3, a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 07:16:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Spicy-Potato-Fries/
Spicy Potato Fries - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGI/AB5N/HD7U1QUK/FGIAB5NHD7U1QUK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGI/AB5N/HD7U1QUK/FGIAB5NHD7U1QUK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGI/AB5N/HD7U1QUK/FGIAB5NHD7U1QUK.SMALL.jpg Muhaiminah Faiz I'm sure potato fries are everyone's favorite and different people use different recipes for it. Me and my sisters usually like spicy potato fries so I thought I'd share the recipe in instructables. They are delicious, especially with tomato sauce.  Ingredients Ingredients needed for this recipe:...
By: Muhaiminah Faiz

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:52:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Co-Axial-Pneumatic-BB-Gun/
Flashlight Air Gun (Can break Sound Barrier) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/GX96/HDYZB8P2/FYWGX96HDYZB8P2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/GX96/HDYZB8P2/FYWGX96HDYZB8P2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/GX96/HDYZB8P2/FYWGX96HDYZB8P2.SMALL.jpg Coolnventions SHOUTOUT TO KIPKAY FOR POSTING A VIDEO ON THIS: my youtube channel is Coolnventions What Did I Make? I am 16 years old and made a covert air powered bb gun, that is rapidly realizes a burst of air to propel a projectile at maximum possible velocity. I wanted something powerful, yet small and covert...
By: Coolnventions

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:32:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bacon-Kettle-Chips/
Bacon Kettle Chips - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/H3UH/GNFSJTQM/FYDH3UHGNFSJTQM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/H3UH/GNFSJTQM/FYDH3UHGNFSJTQM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/H3UH/GNFSJTQM/FYDH3UHGNFSJTQM.SMALL.jpg technoplastique These only require two ingredients - bacon and potatoes.  The simplicity is what makes them magical.  They're a great snack and would be the perfect unexpected addition to a barbecue or simple sandwich dinner.  They're crispy and surprisingly light, with a nice smoky bacon flavor.  It's also a super...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 07:50:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Coaxial-Air-Cannon/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/VMR0/HCB8RFBS/FZ3VMR0HCB8RFBS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/VMR0/HCB8RFBS/FZ3VMR0HCB8RFBS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/VMR0/HCB8RFBS/FZ3VMR0HCB8RFBS.SMALL.jpg NightHawkInLight This video shows how I make a compact 2" bore air cannon with a coaxial piston valve. To understand how these valves work examine the third animation in the following link: http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/piston-valves-explained-visually-t8157.html I also go into more detail of how these cannons fun...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:22:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tuscan-Soup-in-time-for-Winter/
Tuscan Soup in time for Winter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/5I9W/HAQ31LI2/F3N5I9WHAQ31LI2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/5I9W/HAQ31LI2/F3N5I9WHAQ31LI2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/5I9W/HAQ31LI2/F3N5I9WHAQ31LI2.SMALL.jpg Toglefritz Here in Wisconsin where I live, it is starting to get cold outside (although still not nearly as cold as it should be this time of year). And there is nothing better than getting home after a long, cold day in the Wisconsin cheese mines (or a college campus) and having a nice hot bowl of Tuscan soup...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Dec 2012 13:49:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-store-onions/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/Q8Q6/FBQX5NT0/FBRQ8Q6FBQX5NT0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/Q8Q6/FBQX5NT0/FBRQ8Q6FBQX5NT0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/Q8Q6/FBQX5NT0/FBRQ8Q6FBQX5NT0.SMALL.jpg canida We use lots of onions, so need to store them in reasonably large quantity. Unfortunately, while we bring them home from the store in plastic bags, storing them in the plastic bags leads to mold and sprouting. They need to live in a dry, breathable container, but I also hate buying baskets! Thankf...
By: canida

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:01:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Potato-Puffballs-or-Pommes-Dauphinois/
Potato Puffballs, or Pommes Dauphine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/A6SJ/G3KXR0DX/FQEA6SJG3KXR0DX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/A6SJ/G3KXR0DX/FQEA6SJG3KXR0DX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/A6SJ/G3KXR0DX/FQEA6SJG3KXR0DX.SMALL.jpg steveastrouk Here is one of our favourite ways of eating potatoes with a big meal, like the Christmas lunch. Puffballs are deep fried balls of potato and choux pastry mix - they are light and very tasty, here's how to make them. We'd eaten this recipe for 40 years at my folks' before we discovered the "proper"...
By: steveastrouk

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Dec 2009 07:02:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Rapid-fuelling-potato-cannon-mounted-on-Kubota-tra/
Rapid fuelling potato cannon mounted on Kubota tractor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/U8CX/H6S49K8O/FZ6U8CXH6S49K8O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/U8CX/H6S49K8O/FZ6U8CXH6S49K8O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/U8CX/H6S49K8O/FZ6U8CXH6S49K8O.SMALL.jpg nlinventor This potato cannon has a unique one-way valve system that lets the fuel (propellent) into the combustion chamber and prevents the explosive gases from escaping out through the valve.  The cannon can be refuelled and fired in a couple of seconds.  We decided to mount the cannon on the bucket (front e...
By: nlinventor

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Sep 2012 16:05:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rustic-Cottage-Pie/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/WWTM/H9142QUC/FF1WWTMH9142QUC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/WWTM/H9142QUC/FF1WWTMH9142QUC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/WWTM/H9142QUC/FF1WWTMH9142QUC.SMALL.jpg Chef Somer 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 large sweet onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 3 large carrots, diced 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 pound ground beef or lamb 3 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 1 cup dark (porter) beer or beef broth 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Salt and Pepper to taste 1 table...
By: Chef Somer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Nov 2012 10:53:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/French-Fries-Recipe/
French Fries Recipe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/Q3S4/FSIJL8DM/F28Q3S4FSIJL8DM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/Q3S4/FSIJL8DM/F28Q3S4FSIJL8DM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/Q3S4/FSIJL8DM/F28Q3S4FSIJL8DM.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Easy fast french fries made from scratch! These are the best fries you will ever have. Season them to your taste - salt & pepper? Curry? Cayenne and chili powder. Fresh garlic. Grated parmesan. Spicy mustard. No matter how you trick out these chips, they're guaranteed delicious. Materials Potato...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:55:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-up-and-Talking-PotatOS-from-Portal-2/
Light up and Talking PotatOS from Portal 2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/QSCX/H5ED99J5/FW4QSCXH5ED99J5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/QSCX/H5ED99J5/FW4QSCXH5ED99J5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/QSCX/H5ED99J5/FW4QSCXH5ED99J5.SMALL.jpg codename-3c This Instructable is for a light up and talking PotatOS from Portal 2. She was made as a college project which had a size restriction of 1ft cubed. She was also used as a means for me to get to grips with electronics which I'd never incorporated into a project before plus I really wanted my own talk...
By: codename-3c

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Sep 2012 18:36:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Air-Powered-Potato-Rocket-Launcher-and-Ammunition/
Air-Powered Potato Rocket Launcher and Ammunition - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/3OMA/H2WEV0P9/FLB3OMAH2WEV0P9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/3OMA/H2WEV0P9/FLB3OMAH2WEV0P9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/3OMA/H2WEV0P9/FLB3OMAH2WEV0P9.SMALL.jpg icecats Do you need a weapon to protect yourself at work? Or are you a rocket scientist who can't afford a fancy rocket? The air-powered potato rocket launcher is a simple project made out of a few household items. All you need for ammo is a potato. A water bottle serves as an air pump that compresses the a...
By: icecats

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 20:20:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glass-Potato-Chips/
Glass Potato Chips - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/AVNC/H2ULRE6C/FRJAVNCH2ULRE6C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/AVNC/H2ULRE6C/FRJAVNCH2ULRE6C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/AVNC/H2ULRE6C/FRJAVNCH2ULRE6C.SMALL.jpg lmnopeas Let's be honest: Potato chips are boring. Every time I wander the chip aisle of the grocery store, there is some supposedly new twist on the potato chip. Classic. Jalapeno. Terra Blue. Vinegar and salt. Vidalia onion. Ranch. Whatever. Most are a disappointment. Why couldn't the potato chip be beaut...
By: lmnopeas

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 20:29:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Air-Powered-Potato-Cannon/
Air Powered Potato Cannon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FS7/62A6/YP4ES84IMIA/FS762A6YP4ES84IMIA.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS7/62A6/YP4ES84IMIA/FS762A6YP4ES84IMIA.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS7/62A6/YP4ES84IMIA/FS762A6YP4ES84IMIA.SMALL.jpg Hermes I had to build a potato canon for a science project and needed one where I could get a consistent launch force. The typical hairspray cannon would not be appropriate for this purpose so I constructed this air powered launcher as a modified version of Pnewton's Petard from the excellent book "Backyar...
By: Hermes

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2006 15:20:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/End-Around-Pneumatic-Cannon/
End-Around Pneumatic Cannon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FQJ/0Y9W/XUPEP27UT2R/FQJ0Y9WXUPEP27UT2R.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQJ/0Y9W/XUPEP27UT2R/FQJ0Y9WXUPEP27UT2R.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQJ/0Y9W/XUPEP27UT2R/FQJ0Y9WXUPEP27UT2R.SMALL.jpg matthewbeckler While not particularly new or creative, here are my plans for a simple pneumatic (compressed-air powered) potato cannon. It can also be used for other projectiles, as long as they fit down one of the interchangeable barrels. It uses an electrically operated valve, originally made for in-ground irrig...
By: matthewbeckler

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Mar 2006 15:11:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steam-Powered-Potato-Pistol-Zippo-Mod/
Steam Powered Potato Pistol Zippo(tm) Mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/YRQS/GP7IGA9K/FEKYRQSGP7IGA9K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/YRQS/GP7IGA9K/FEKYRQSGP7IGA9K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/YRQS/GP7IGA9K/FEKYRQSGP7IGA9K.SMALL.jpg wiggins8472 I would like to start by giving credit to robbtoberfest and his Steam Powered Potato Pistol 1.0 design which can be found here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Steam-Powered-Potato-Pistol-10/ I also want to start by re-iterating his safety warnings as this device has risks related to fire, steam, ...
By: wiggins8472

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jul 2011 15:51:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steam-Powered-Potato-Pistol-10/
Steam Powered Potato Pistol 1.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/9KC6/FOWZOLMP/FJF9KC6FOWZOLMP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/9KC6/FOWZOLMP/FJF9KC6FOWZOLMP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/9KC6/FOWZOLMP/FJF9KC6FOWZOLMP.SMALL.jpg robbtoberfest I thought this up after watching the Mythbusters make a steam powered machine gun. This is a fun little project that lets you shoot potato across the room with a nice pop. It costs about $10 to $15 to make depending on copper prices and parts already in your garage. A grill lighter is disassembled ...
By: robbtoberfest

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:30:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Vegan-Baked-Potato-amp-Spinach-Balls-Fat-Free/
Vegan Potato & Spinach Balls -- Fat Free - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FKN/J56L/FTDBMYSD/FKNJ56LFTDBMYSD.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FKN/J56L/FTDBMYSD/FKNJ56LFTDBMYSD.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FKN/J56L/FTDBMYSD/FKNJ56LFTDBMYSD.SMALL.jpg ShopCookMake One of the best things about this dish is that it's fat free. So no excuses, if you're on a diet. You can fry these, but they taste better when baked. I know, very surprising!These balls are nutritious and tasty! They are firm and crispy outside, but creamy inside. You can substitute the Spinach, fo...
By: ShopCookMake

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:14:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Delicious-Healthy-Homemade-Potato-Chi/
How to Make Delicious, Healthy Homemade Potato Chips With a Microwave! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/ANAF/F9AZJJ0S/FVYANAFF9AZJJ0S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/ANAF/F9AZJJ0S/FVYANAFF9AZJJ0S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/ANAF/F9AZJJ0S/FVYANAFF9AZJJ0S.SMALL.jpg thatkidwithayoyo Looking for a healthy, low-fat, easy, and delicious alternative to store-bought fried potato chips? Look no further! What You Need 1 Potato 1 Microwave-safe plate 1 Microwave Flavoring (Optional) Cut The Potato Cut the potato into thin slices, as thin or as thick as you'd like. Using a v...
By: thatkidwithayoyo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Nov 2007 12:27:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Original-Potato-Cannon/
The Original Potato Cannon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F09/OVMR/C5SEQ2W32Z5/F09OVMRC5SEQ2W32Z5.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F09/OVMR/C5SEQ2W32Z5/F09OVMRC5SEQ2W32Z5.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F09/OVMR/C5SEQ2W32Z5/F09OVMRC5SEQ2W32Z5.SMALL.jpg matt How to build the original hairspray powered potato cannon. Takes about an hour and $30. Shoots potatoes over 100 yards!!! The Materials Building Materials -5 feet of 1.5" ABS (DWV) pipe -2 feet of 3" ABS pipe -A 3" to 1.5" reducer -A 3" threaded adapter -A 3" end cap -A BBQ ignitor (+1 Screw) -A...
By: matt

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