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New Vinnies Store at St Ives
1st Birthday Celebration for Vodafone Select
Top Ten for The Athlete's Foot
Spoil Your Dad at St Ives Travel
New Stores
New Women's Clothing Store for St Ives
New Sourdough at Bakers Delight
New Location for Wombat St Ives
Say No to Plastic Bags!
The Working Woman's Wardrobe
What's New at Adrienne and The Misses Bonney St Ives
Sprinfields Sale
Award Winning Florist
Plaza Kitchen
What's new at the Ku-ring-gai Neightbourhood Centre?
What's New at Amici
What makes Bendigo Bank different?

To help celebrate the St Ives Village 50th Anniversary, join us on Facebook and share your favourite memory from the last 50 years.

We’d love to see your photos and hear your stories, or your parents’ stories throughout the decades. Tell us about your favourite competition, whether you won, what you dressed up as, as well as sharing how St Ives Village has helped shaped your community experience. Your memories could find their way to our interactive community exhibition and the commemorative issue of Village Life, at the same time as you keep up to date with the latest events, exhibitions, competitions and retail specials.

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23 – 29 August 2010
Springfields – Opp Woolworths, lower level
Y Pillows – Opp Newsagency, lower level
Daffodil Day – Opp Concierge, upper level (Friday 27 August only)
Legacy – Opp Tattlers, lower level (Saturday 28 August and Sunday 29 August)
Gweneth Bleakley Fine Art Prints – Behind Concierge, upper level
Jewish Care (Print 35) – Opp Franklins, upper level (Thursday 26 August only)
Clevedon – Dome area, upper level

30 August – 5 September 2010
Amazing Super Health – Opp Woolworths, lower level
Au Naturale – Opp Woolworths, lower level
Legacy – Opp Tattlers, lower level
Wishious – Opp Newsagency, lower level
Meridien Retirement Living – Behind Concierge, upper level
Jewish Care (Print 35) – Opp Franklins, upper level (Friday 3 September only)

6 – 12 September 2010
Amazing Super Health – Opp Woolworths, lower level
Australian Porcelain Decorators – Opp Woolworths, lower level
Jewish Care (Print 35) – Opp Franklins, upper level (Tuesday 7 September only)
Fitness 2 U – Dome area, upper level (8 – 10 September only)
Sublime Shutters – Opp Harris Farm, lower level

13 – 19 September 2010
Michael Chetham Photography – Opp Woolworths, lower level
Product Innovation Group – Opp Harris Farm, lower level

20 – 26 September 2010
Book Review – Opp Woolworths, lower level
Indian Imports – Opp Concierge, upper level
Fusion Bootcamp – Dome area, upper level (22 – 25 September only)

27 September – 3 October 2010
Country Design Furniture – Opp Woolworths, lower level
Merediths Handicrafts – Opp Woolworths, lower level
Wishious – Opp Newsagency, lower level
Fitness 2 U – Opp Concierge, upper level (28 – 30 September only)

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The new St Vincent de Paul's store at St Ives opened for business on 20th May and is very efficiently run by Ann and Rod and their small team of volunteers. The shop operates six days a week Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm each day.

Vinnies is a lay Catholic organisation that has been in operation for the past 130 years, and which aspires to live the gospel values and messages by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice, hope and joy and by working to shape a more just and compassionate society.

The Society is highly dependent on its centres/shops for revenue generated by selling mostly pre-loved items of clothing, bric-a-brac, books, music DVD’s, CD’s and videos as well as items of jewellery, furniture and other collectables. Donations of the above items are always welcome at our St Ives shop except for furniture which can be donated by calling Florence or Cathy on 9419 3599 who will arrange a pick up four days a week.

Monetary donations are also greatly appreciated and help us to assist others in our community throughout the year.There are many families hurting through various socio-economic reasons and the Society’s dedicated members are there to visit them and help them with their needs. We cannot achieve this without the generous cash-or-kind donations received from the broader community on which we are
heavily reliant.

The shop at St Ives is in need of volunteers and we would welcome any person who can assist for a few hours a day or week. No retail experience required – just a welcoming smile and a friendly customer focus. Onsite training will be provided. Please call the shop for enquiries.

For more information on the good works done by Vinnies, information and donation details are available at the website: www.vinnies.org.au
The new store is located on Mona Vale Rd, next to the new Thai restaurant Hanuman, Phone 9144 6307.

It would be greatly appreciated if any donations made at this site are
done during normal trading hours to avoid pilferage and mishandling
after hours.

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Vodafone Select is celebrating it's first birthday at St Ives Village by giving away a surprise gift with every connection.

Store owner, Victor Durzi would like to take this opportunity to thank all his customers for their loyalty and referrals, "As a result of this we have connected over 1000 customers to the Vodafone Network. We would also like to thank our staff members who have helped us through the year to build our reputation within the Shopping Village
and the community of St Ives. We have met a lot of nice people through the business and we hope to establish long lasting business relationships."

These are exciting times for Vodafone as there are massive improvements to the network and deals have never been better. Vodafone products are rapidly changing with product and plans to suit a wide variety of customers and their everyday needs.

Victor says, "We are forever improving our business and customer service and we encourage all customer feedback, good or bad. This helps us to help you. We are satisfied when you have received the service you expect."

So drop in to Vodafone Select for all your mobile and broadband solutions. We also have a variety of mobile accessories for you to choose from.

Vodafone Select is located at Shop 74, Lower Level, Phone 9449 2577.

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The Athlete’s Foot group operate 139 franchise stores around Australia and New Zealand. As a group, their stores nationally have a focus on first class customer service and they guarantee the fit of every shoe they sell.

John Rae bought The Athlete’s Foot St Ives franchise in late August 2009. When he took over, John’s goal was to be number one. He is well on track.

Since John and his team took over the St Ives store it has been steadily climbing the ranks within the group. It was recently announced that The Athlete’s Foot St Ives has reached the top 10, achieving 10th out of 139 stores in the Group’s Fit for business ranking. This recognizes improvements in areas such as mystery shopping and staff training. John and his team remain firmly focused
on hitting number one in the group but recognize that the competition is becoming very stiff!

The Athlete's Foot is located at Shop 41, Lower Level, Phone 9440 5614.

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Spoil Dad on any budget - spring for a night in a great hotel, book a sports-oriented vacation, or let him sail away and leave behind all his cares.

For the Adventure seeker the Northern Territory sets the scene for some real adventure. It is a relatively remote destination with abundant waterways including gorges, rivers waterfalls and the ocean. Try walking or skiing in New Zealand, combined with the excitement of a shot over boat ride, for the best gift ever. There are ready made
packages, coach trips or your holiday can be tailoredmade.

Whether it’s the Great Barrier Reef, a remote cattle station or enjoying the latest in fine dining let A & K, the worlds leading luxury tour operator, with 20 years experience in Australia, give Dad an unforgettable unique experience at locations all over Australia or worldwide.

See all of the excitement that only a Rugby World Cup can deliver and enjoy the cruise of your life. Book Dad and the family on Rhapsody of the Seas for Rugby World Cup October 2011, New Zealand. Say Aloha to Hawaii with an exciting new Fly, Cruise & Stay package also aboard Rhapsody of the Seas. Sail on 14 April 2011.

Can't Decide What Dad Would Appreciate Most?
Why not give a Travelscene American Express travel gift voucher and let Dad select a travel gift that best suits his needs. Romantic getaways, family holidays, airfares, cruises, accommodation, car hire - the list of options and destinations is almost endless.

Whether it’s Dad the Golfer, High Roller, Fisherman, shopper or cruise fan there is something for everyone. Visit St Ives Travel today or call on 9983 1699.

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Thai Restaurant
New Thai restaurant 'Kaffir Lime' has opened it's doors on Mona Vale Rd next to Bendigo Bank.The takeaway restaurant is open Monday to Sunday, 11.30am to 10pm.

Enjoy all your Thai entree favourites including spring rolls, curry puffs, money bags and fish cakes and for main try masaman, panang, yellow, red or green curries with your choice of meat, seafood or vegetables. Or choose from spicy beef stir fry, BBQ chicken, marinated and served with herbs and sweet chilli sauce, or the chef's
suggestion, mixed seafood cooked with lemon grass and herbs. Pick up your next lunch or dinner on the run from Kaffir Lime.

Kaffir Lime is located at Shop G1, 166 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives, Phone 9144 6699.

Ocean Chinese Massage
Feeling tired and stressed? Drop in and see Joanne at Ocean Chinese Massage. Joanne has over ten years experience in massage and offers swedish, remedial and sports massage to name a few, using traditional chinese herbs to rejuvenate tired bodies and minds.

Ocean Chinese Massage is located at 3 Denley Lane, above Jeeve the Dry Cleaners, Phone 8013 7927, Open 7 days.

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Growing from a single store opening in 2000 in Cottesloe, Flower Clothing is on the way to becoming a significant national brand and has just opened a new store at St Ives Village.

Flower clothing is relaxed and casual with day wear and sports wear representing the majority of the collection. They place a strong emphasis on stretch fabrics and easy fitting styles that offer comfort and practicality. Collections always feature colour and print and customers know they can expect original design and reliable quality levels that consistently take into account their lifestyle needs. Flower
is particularly suited to the fashion conscious, practical minded mum and fills the gap between 'Miss Shop' and 'Ladies Wear'. Check out the new fashion store that's taken hold across the country.

Flower is located at Shop 128, Phone 9144 1660.

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200 year old bread that takes time, traditional sourdough dates back 200 years, so when Bakers Delight were developing their Authentic Sourdough, they sourced the ancient recipe and ingredients that has literally been around for centuries. Known as Levain, this ingredient is a living culture that lies at the heart of the sourdough recipe. The culture is what gives the sourdough a strong, full flavour and it’s
100% natural. All of this leads one thing… time. Every sourdough loaf takes around eight hours to make. The authentic process doesn’t use fake powders or vinegars and the dough is moulded by hand before it rests for a few hours at different stages to ensure a full and authentic taste.

When the loaf goes into the oven, it’s baked on hot stones, not metal trays, giving it a lovely crusty finish with a chewy texture and slightly sour but delicious flavour, the kind of taste that lingers at the back of your palate. The Authentic Sourdough range, which now includes new
and delectable Fruit and Olive varieties, can be enjoyed every day for any occasion: Fruit Sourdough – great for breakfast; once you’ve toasted it you’ll never look at cafe toast the same again. Olive Sourdough – a delicious everyday snack to share with friends or accompany the evening meal. Authentic Sourdough – perfect for making your sandwich at lunchtime that extra bit tastier. Fruit and
Olive Sourdough are available in vienna or rolls and are priced at RRP $5.70 and $1.60.

Bakers Delight is located at Shop 120, Market Room, Phone 9983 1711.

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Wombat St Ives has relocated just a few doors away to Shop 31, St Ives Village Shopping Centre. The store relocation coincides with the launch of their new label W. Lane.

The new collection is inspired by the way Wombat customers live life and love life. Wombat have produced a range of fashion and accessories that captures the perfect mix of casual elegance, for stylish and easy outfitting that works whatever the occasion. The new
store is the perfect place to showcase the collection to St. Ives shoppers.

Wombat will be celebrating the move with a Grand Opening Sale, offering 20% off* all full priced items. * Discount applies to full priced purchases at Wombat St Ives. Not valid on the purchase of jewellery and accessories, gift vouchers or existing lay-bys.

Find Wombat at Shop 31, on the other side of Harris Farm, Phone 9144 2059.

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By saying NO to plastic bags at our stores you can help do your bit for the environment. The Harris Farm Markets Aussie Trust will donate 5c to Clean Up Australia every time someone in our stores says ‘NO’ to plastic bags.

Our communities pay a big price for using plastic bags, environmentally these bags are serious threat to our natural resources. They spoil our parks and beaches, they block our waterways, and endanger our wildlife, both marine and land-based animals.

Consumers are right behind the shift away from plastic bags. Harris Farm Markets shoppers are no exception, and it’s with their support we aim to collect over $60,000 for Clean Up Australia.

Our customers can also make a direct difference to their own neighborhood too. The Harris Farm Markets store with the best results will have the opportunity to choose a deserving local environment project that will then be awarded a $10,000 grant in support of their work.

Tristan Harris, General Manager Buying and Marketing at Harris Farm Markets says “The Harris Farm Markets Aussie Trust is constantly looking for ways to give something back to our community – and reducing the impact of our business on the environment is always front of mind. We’re very pleased to announce our partnership
Clean Up Australia, allowing our stores, our staff and our shoppers to get involved!”

Chairman and Founder of Clean Up Australia, Ian Kiernan AO, says “Clean Up Australia has been committed to getting rid of plastic bags since 2001 – and since that time we’ve helped decrease usage significantly. Overall, plastic bag numbers have been reduced by 45%, but there's still more work to be done. With partners like
Harris Farm Markets on board, Australians can help make a difference every time we shop!”

Shop At Harris Farm Markets To Clean Up Australia, Shop 33-37, Lower Level, Phone 9440 8717.

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In a fun, interactive presentation Jennifer Berry from Adrienne and The Misses Bonney St Ives will show you how to create an entire wardrobe with garments and accessories packed into a single travel bag!

Everyone knows about “this goes with that” and in this presentation Jennifer will transform her model in front of your very eyes taking her from work to play, day to night, mum to corporate woman, featuring the range from Australian designer, Mela Purdie.

Most wardrobes and closets are cluttered with clothes that are no longer in service. Do you look at a wardrobe full of clothes and yet lament “I have nothing to wear?”

Maybe you do have more to wear than you realise! This presentation will inspire you to look over your wardrobe with a stylist’s eye – get more value out of your wardrobe, present with presence and credibility.

Save time and money with Jennifer’s Wardrobe Planning Worksheet to take home on the night. “The Working Women’s Wardrobe” hosted by The
Working Women’s Network will be at Roseville Golf Club on Wednesday August 11th from 7pm. You’ll leave with a Wardrobe Planning Worksheet and the ability to get more value out of your wardrobe and to present yourself with presence and credibility.

For more information and to book your ticket for this popular evening on the local business networking calendar ($75 for guests and $50 for members including drinks and supper) visit www.workingwomensnetwork.com.au or phone Kyle Taylor, Network Co-ordinator on 9971 2411. The Working Women’s Wardrobe is an annual event proudly sponsored by The St Ives Shopping Village.

About Jennifer:
At Adrienne and The Misses Bonney St Ives, Jennifer is able to combine her passion for style and image with her corporate experience. She was a Tax Director with KPMG but Jennifer experienced her sea change and is now one of an exclusive group of consultants trained by Chris Rewell Image Professionals. Jennifer established her Image Consultancy in Melbourne 2001 and relocated
to Sydney in 2005.

Serendipity bought her to Adrienne and The Misses Bonney St Ives where she continues the tradition established over 30 years at St Ives as the destination for special, beautiful and exclusive babywear, gifts and now, Mela Purdie, luxurious yet simply stylish, women’s
clothes.

What clients are saying about Jennifer:
“Through the three sessions I spent with Jennifer I found confidence in myself as a professional woman who works and travels internationally. Culture, fashion and climate can confuse, but I now have the tools and self-knowledge to present professionally in any culture or climate, in a fashion that will never offend or date, always presenting me at my best.” LP, Connaxis, Argentina

“Personally, I have already implemented the 'tools' I learnt into my wardrobe and feel confident knowing that I am dressing to suit the situation, and more importantly - my body!” KK, Brighton Melbourne

Adrienne and The Misses Bonney is located at Shop 131, Upper Level, Phone 9144 3000.

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A French tradition arrives at Adrienne and The Misses Bonney - Sophie la Giraffe. Sophie is a must have for babies showing the first sign of teething. Sophie the Giraffe was born in France in
1961. She was, for her time, an exotic wildlife figure, perfectly
designed for baby’s small hands to grasp. She is completely safe
with lots of parts for baby to chew to sooth sore gums.

Sophie has kept generations of teething babys happy. She is still
traditionally produced in France to this day. Made from 100% natural rubber, derived from the sap of the Hevea Tree and food paint, it is perfectly safe for baby to chew. Sophie is in store now at Adrienne
and The Misses Bonney St Ives.

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Formal season is here again! And you won't want to miss Springfields yearly formal sale from Monday August 23rd to Sunday August 29th.

Woolworths forecourt will sparkle and shimmer for one full week of glamour, with hundreds of formal dresses in silks and satins embellished with beads and sequins.

Make a dazzling statement in long and flowing silk or be cute and super trendy in short and funky satin. It will all be there in front of Woolworths, in sizes from 6 to 20 and even better the prices start at only $49!

For further information and to check out all the new summer styles drop into Springfields at Shop 88, Lower Level, opposite Bed Bath'n Table, Phone 9449 2463.

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The Village is very fortunate to be home to an award winning florist. Asahi So, from St Ives Florist recently took out 3 awards at the Sydney Institute TAFE at Ultimo where he was studying the Floristry Certificate II and III.

The first of the three awards was The Rex Kern scholarship earning Asahi $1000. The second was the Outstanding Performance in Floristry 2009 and the third the Outstanding Performance in Floristry Showcase 2009 which involved designing bouquets to complement
dresses which were then paraded down a catwalk as well as designing a floor standing arrangement.

Floristry was a natural choice for Asahi, "I was always interested in plants and flowers growing up so floristry seemed to fit." Asahi began work experience at St Ives Florist in 2008 before adding the TAFE Floristry Certificate to his hectic schedule in 2009. He is currently completing Certificate IV, "I am really enjoying it. It is more advanced
and includes the additional component of business studies."

Asahi plans to use the $1000 to travel overseas at the end of his studies, particularly to Japan or Belgium. "I am part Japanese, so I would love to travel to Japan and work as a florist there. The Japanese are known for Ikebana and their deep appreciation of plants and flowers. I would also love to work in Belgium as I admire Europeam florists and would love to absorb the floristry ethos and methods in a European country."

Asahi's favourite arrangments are corsages and 'anything fiddly'. "I particularly like window displays, seeing it all put into action." So drop by St Ives Florist and check out one of Asahi window displays and talk to owner Betty about creating a striking floral arrangement for your home or next event.

St Ives Florist is located at Shop 87, Lower Level, Phone 9144 7870.

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If you love asian meals, look no further than Plaza Kitchen. The takeway and eat in store is located opposite Book Review on the lower level of The Village and is open 7 days for lunch and dinner. They have a great selection of vegetarian dishes, soups including Sweet Corn and Chicken Soup, King Prawn Soup and Short Soup (Wonton) or Long Soup (Noodle). For your main select from Noodle
or Rice dishes including Roast Duck, Chicken, Beef or Seafood combinations.

The in-house chef also offers an Asian gourmet menu including favourites Beef with Black Bean Sauce, Honey King Prawns, Sweet and Sour Pork, Laksa and Mongolian Lamb from the sizzling hot plate.

Make sure you don't miss out on the Plaza Kitchen specials between 4 and 7pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday where you'll be treated to any 1 dish with rice or noodles for $9 or a combination of 2 dishes with rice or noodles for only $9.50 or 10% off the gourmet menu.

Plaza Kitchen is located at Shop 65, Lower Level, Phone 9988 3867.

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In addition to our Information Desk, Neighbour Aid support for the frail and elderly of Ku-ring-gai, English Conversation, Mah-jong and Shopping Bus groups which are held regularly at the Neighbourhood Centre, we have exciting news for the crafty among our community.
The Ku-ring-gai Neighbour Centre (KNC) has opened a Yarning Group on the 2nd Thursday of each month. We welcome people who knit, sew, embroider, quilt, crochet, those who want to learn and those who simply like to have a chat and a good yarn. Please bring your
own thread, yarn and tools (needles etc) and for a small donation we’ll provide tea and coffee.

We have a small band of volunteer knitters who have been knitting squares for Wrap with Love for years. We now have the opportunity to increase the number of wraps donated to this worthy organisation culminating in a KNC Knit In Day in 2011.

Ku-ring-gai Neighbour Aid HACC program offers a fortnightly shopping bus to St Ives Shopping Village, social support and transportation to medical appointments, companionship and shopping for eligible clients. Mah-jong is held at the centre on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 10.30am. English Conversation Classes are held during school term on Tuesday mornings 10am – 12pm. Yarning Group from 10.30am on Thursdays 12 August, 9 September, 7 October and 11 November.

Volunteering interest: If you have some time, why don’t you consider volunteering a couple of hours per week with the centre? It’s a great way of connecting with fellow residents and giving back to the community you live in – you do it when you are available and its fun.

Ku-ring-gai Neighbourhood Centre, PO Box 107 St Ives 2075, Outside Woolworths entrance at St Ives Shopping Village, Open Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm.

Ph: 9988 4966, Email: info@knc.org.au, Web: www.knc.org.au

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Celtic Woman
Celtic Woman is a female Irish Musical ensemble merging traditional Celtic sounds with contemporary songs such as Amazing Grace, Sting's Fields Of Gold, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston's When
You Believe, Phil Collins' You'll Be In My Heart and the Irish classic Galway Bay.

This spectacular show available on CD and DVD features talented vocalists Alex Sharpe, Lisa Kelly, Chloe Agnew, Lynn Hilary and violinist Mairead Nesbitt. Dubbed Riverdance for the voice they have sold over 6 million CDs and DVDs around the world.

In Australia, Songs From The Heart debuted #1 on the Classical Charts and #4 on the DVD Chart. Celtic Woman bring their 18 person show including Musical Director David Downes (Riverdance) to Australia in October. Tickets for their Sydney Entertainment Show on October 23 are on sale now at Ticketmaster.

Available at Amici Music, Shop 46, Lower Level, Phone 9144 7876.

WIN – One of 5 copies of Celtic Woman, see Competition page for entry details.

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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s Community Bank® network recently celebrated a momentous milestone; with the announcement it has now returned more than $40 million dollars to support local community groups and projects right across Australia.

The milestone further strengthens the importance of the Community Bank® network as an alternative source of funding for local community initiatives.

Behind that statistic are hundreds of stories of Community Bank® branches making a real difference to the lives of everyday Australians.
Ruth Vumbaca is proud to be the new branch manager of the St Ives branch of Bendigo Bank, "I’m proud to be part of a banking network that supports local communities. This connection to our customers and communities is what sets Bendigo and Adelaide Bank apart from other banks, and drives every staff member at the St Ives branch. We believe that successful customers create a successful community
which creates a successful bank, but only in that order."

Drop in and talk to Ruth and her team outside St Ives Shopping Village, Shop G2 on Mona Vale Road or call us on 9440 3799.

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Witchery has also unveiled its Spring Summer Film. The You Tube link is as follows: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmMyicIpsik

This year, at Witchery’s Spring/Summer Media showings, we asked some of Australia’s favourite fashion editors what they thought of Witchery’s SS10 collection and how they will be wearing the season’s key trends. Check out the you tube link here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMsYvUYd0ao

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