This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Jenne! Jenne, I hope you love your stylish new lunch accessories!
I kind of feel like things have been a little sporadic here on B&B the last few weeks. I think maybe it’s time to tell you why: I got a new job!
After being laid off in January, I was starting to lose hope.. and then out of the blue, I was matched with a fabulous company who made an offer.
Many of you who know me personally know that for the past twelve years, I made my living as a fraud analyst. It’s a pretty specialized field, filled with people who geek out on credit card fraud and identity theft, and doing everything we can to stop it.
A lot of my own identity was tied to that title, and for a while now, I’ve felt a little lost without it. I worried I’d never find a way back to the field. I can’t tell you how excited I am to be working back in fraud!
With this new job has come a fair bit of travel, and a lot of learning, leaving not a lot of time for blogging. But I’ve realized something in all this – I work better under pressure. When I didn’t have a limited window in which to bake, create, etc., I actually felt less creative. Having the limitation on my time has already got my blogging juices flowing again. Hooray for that!
Just before I started my new job, I had a chance to go to the Total Home Event, put on by the lovely ladies over at CoAction PR. This was the second year I was able to attend, and I had even more fun this year!
One of the companies that has been there both years is Built, a New York based company started by two design guys with a passion for beautiful things. Last year, all the swag bags from the Total Home Event had a Built iPhone silicone soft case. From the moment I left the event, that soft case housed my phone.
I dropped that phone more times than I care to count, and never once did it show it. I was in love with that case from the start because it came off easily when I wanted it to, but stayed put when I didn’t, and is a fabulous fuschia color. It looks brand new today, just as it did the moment I took it out of the package last year.

This year, Built is all about civilizing the urban jungle. At the event, we were shown everything from the new Oragami Wine Tote to a product I am all about in my new job, the Gourmet Getaway Lunch Tote. Made of neoprene, which means it’s completely machine washable, it’s flexible too, so I can fit a huge variety of tupperware containers into the bag.

Paired with their food-safe reusable snack bags, all in the most adorable patterns, and I feel pretty darn NYC ready. Chic, even.

These sandwich bags are ingenious. Coated with food-grade, PVC-, BPA-, latex-, and vinyl-free plastic, you can toss them in the dishwasher to clean them. Store anything from a sandwich to grapes. Accidentally squash those grapes in your purse? It’s okay, the bag comes easily clean again.

So after the Total Home Event, I reached out to Built, and asked if we could do a giveaway here on B&B for you guys. I’m just so smitten with these products, and I really want you to get to know this fabulous, homegrown, American brand. They’re doing great things in all manner of bags, from laptops to lunches.
Built agreed to let me feature them, and I’m proud to offer one lucky B&B reader a Built NY Gourmet Getaway Pack!
What you win:
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(1) Built Gourmet Getaway Tote in the pattern of your choosing |
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(1) Mini Dot Black & White Reusable Sandwich Bag |
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(1) Lush Flower Reusable Sandwich Bag |
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(1) Black Reusable Sandwich Bag |
How you win:
To get extra entries, you can:
Hello, Summer! I wanna be lookin’ stylish with this lunch tote #giveaway from @BuiltNY & @BluebonnetBaker http://ow.ly/bZ6LL
You must leave a comment here telling me you tweeted.
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- NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.
- This giveaway is open to USA residents only and will run until Tuesday, July 10th at 11:59 pm EST.
- This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook in any way.
- Winner(s) will be generated via a random number generator software program. Winner will be notified via the contact email provided on the comment contact form.
- Winner(s) will have until 7/12/12 to claim their Built NY Gourmet Getaway Pack or we will choose another winner.
- Winner will receive the Built NY Gourmet Getaway Pack as described above {$48.96 MSRP}. Product will be shipped by Built NY.
Disclosure:
This giveaway is provided to you by Built NY. The views and opinions expressed by Amber Bracegirdle on Bluebonnets & Brownies are my own, and based upon my experiences with the products listed.




















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I’ve been thinking about getting a new tote bag, so I would love to have the Everyday Tote (in Mini Dot) :)
Thanks so much for the giveaway!
I love the City Collection laptop sleeve 16″! I want something that will keep my laptop safe and minimize the chances of scratches!!! I love this!
I would love to have the Cargo Travel Organizer in Scatter Dot/Scuba Blue! I am always losing my chargers and accessories for my electronics when I travel. Or they end up in a tangled mess.
I tweeted :)
I go back to work next week after being off for 10 weeks with my newly adopted daughter. I would love to have the rolltop expandable lunch bag (lush flower/midnight blue) since I will be brown bagging it instead of eating out every day now that I have a little one at home.
I liked BuiltNY on FB!
I follow BandB on pinterest
I am a facebook fan
I follow u on FB!
I followed u and BuiltNY on Pinterest!
Loving the Two Bottle Messenger Tote!! Wish it came in red :)
Rolltop Value Pack
Includes Rolltop Expandable Lunch Bag, Rolltop Bottle Tote 20-30 Ounce, and Sandwich Bag in Mini Dot Black and Charcoal!
The Essential Work Tote looks great. I could get everything organized with it!
Already following BluebonnetBaker on Pinterest :)
The violet essential work tote (laptop bag) is so cute! And I have one reusable sandwich mat, but it’s not nearly as cute as these!!
I’ve tried a couple different types of re-usable sandwich bags and haven’t really fallen in love yet. That polka dot one is just my style and I’d love to try it.
Pinned and following!
The Oragami wine tote looks so cool!
I like you on fb!
I like BuiltNY on facebook!
I follow @BuiltNY and @BluebonnetBaker on Twitter and I tweeted your phrase. :)
I “like” Built NY on Facebook!
I liked Bluebonnets & Brownies on Facebook a long time ago! ;)
I follow BluebonnetBaker on Pinterest :)
I like the laptop tote bag-would be way better than what we use now :-)
I follow you on Facebook
I follow you on pinterest
I follow Built on Pinterest and I pinned this giveaway post :)
I follow built on pinterest
i follow built on facebook
I would love one of the Neoprene E-reader sleeves for my Kindle!
I follow you and @BuiltNY on Twitter and tweeted this giveaway!
I would love the Slim Laptop Bag City Collection in Off-White/Charcoal!
I follow B&B on facebook
I follow Bluebonnet Baker on Pinterest
I would like the Slim Neoprene Sleeve For Kindle® Fire!
I follow Bluebonnets & Brownies on Facebook.
I love the Astor Owl reusable sandwich bags! I’ve really been wanting some so I can cut back on plastic baggies!
I like you on Facebook!
Following on Pinterest (JW)
The City Collection Essential Work Tote on Aubergine/Dark Violet would be nice!
I would love to have the IPad sling in black. It looks perfect for protecting and carrying my IPad.
I follow B&Bon Facebook
Visited the Built site and I Love the Everyday Shopper! I am a sucker for a great bag!
I liked Built NY and already like Bluebonnets and Brownies on Face Book.
I liked Built NY on Facebook.
I follow Bluebonnets and Brownies on Facebook.
I follow BluebonnetBaker on Pinterest.
I am following BluebonnetBaker on Pinterest and love it!
Hoodie Netbook Case 7-10″ in Scatter Dot/Scuba Blue
Following on Twitter & Tweeted: https://twitter.com/GoddessFoodie/status/220165677716221954
I follow you on FB.
I follow you on Pinterest.
I would love the ‘Everyday Tote’ in dot/white and black magenta. It’s a great size, not too big or small.
Empire Protective Sleeve
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The Empire Protective Sleeve for my new MacBook Pro
looks perfect and very stylish for me when I’m on the go:)
Empire Protective Sleeve
Fits 13-inch MacBook Air and MacBook Pro and Ultrabooks up to 14”
I follow you on Facebook
I just pinned this blog and am following Built on Pinterest…..love Pinterest:)
Thank you for bringing the site to my attention! I would love to have the Zip Camera Case Compact, in Summer Bloom/Daffodil!
Am now following Built on Facebook….great stuff
I am now following you on Pinterest….not sure why I hadn’t before. Love your blog and already followed on Facebook. Thanks
I like the Convertible Lunch Cooler
I follow Bluebonnets and Brownies on facebook
I love the Two Bottle Tote in Summer Bloom / Dafodil. Great products!
I’d love to have the Rolltop Bottle Tote 20-30 Ounce!!
I just liked BuiltNY on Facebook!
I already follow Bluebonnets and Brownies on Facebook!
I think the black and white polka dot soft shell camera case compact is really cute!
I already follow B&B on FB
I now follow Built on FB.
I already follow B&B on Pinterest
I now follow Built on Pinterest
I follow you on Pinterest
I follow Built on pinterest
I would love to have one of those big apple buddies kids lunch bags…especially the Delancey Doggie. Its adorable!
I checked out the Bulit website and they have a bunch of cool stuff. I’d say it’s a toss up between the large Cargo Camera Bag and the two-bottle wine tote.
Just followed you on FB. Followed Built NY on Pinterest (pinned under my “products” board). Followed you on Pinterest!
Would love the “Slim Neoprene Sleeve” – just got a new Kindle Touch – perfect and fun colors!
The owl lunch bag is adorable! My daughter would love it!
I love the iPad sleeve in graphite/cornflower blue!
I follow B&B on FB!
I follow B&B on Pinterest!
I like the camera envelope – besides all of the lunch bags. The envelope would make sure nothing got on the camera when it’s in the bigger bag with everything else.
Would I look silly carrying my lunch in the Cornelia Kitty kids lunch bag? It is darling.
I’d like to have the Two Bottle Tote, would be nice to carry extra water bottles (my aluminum ones) on trips instead of having to deal with a cooler and ice.
I already follow B&B on Facebook.
Want to add something, even though it’s not for an entry: I subscribe to your site via my reader and have for a while. I’m constantly adding/un-subscribing recipe sites, but I would never consider dropping B&B from my feeds. It’s got three of my favorite things: bluebonnets, brownies and a Texas theme. Of course, being a Texan, my favorite thing is Texas!
Great products! So nice to see reusable bags, totes etc.
Would love the Delancey Doggie Lunch bag for my grandson who loves dogs!
Thanks for a nice give away and good luck with your company!
I love the slim sleeve in polka dot for the iPad 2! I have drooled over different ones of these, but never bought one. They are very affordable!!
I follow you on FB….
I would love the iPad Sling as I like to tote my iPad around.
Follow BluebonnetBaker on Pinterest.
Followed Built NY on Facebook
Follow Bluebonnets & Brownies on Facebook.
Follow Built on Pinterest
I would love to have the Laptop Tote Bag 16″ in Summer Bloom!
Laptop Tote Bag
I follow Built NY on Facebook
I follow Bluebonnets & Brownies on Facebook
I follow BluebonnetBaker on Pinterest.
I would love the 9-10-inch notebook sleve for my new notebook.
I follow Built NY on FB.
I follow B&B on FB
I follow B&B on Pintrest
I follow Built NY on Pintrest.
I LOVE the City Collection Slim Laptop Bag! I ride a bus everyday and really try to change up the basic black bag with something more fun. This certainly fills the bill! Thanks and have a wonderful holiday!!
I really like the Gourmet Getaway Lunch Tote
My favorite item is Cargo Travel Organizer in Scatter Dot/Scuba Blue!
Would love the ereader envelope!
I like Built NY on Facebook under this name!
I love the Origami Wine Tote. I think I just found my Christmas gift for a few friends.
I like Bluebonnets & Brownies on Facebook under this name.
I follow you on Facebook.
I love the laptop bag in Summer Bloom! That would be the perfect bag for me to lug around all my stuff.
I now follow Built NY on Twitter.
I tweeted!
I “like” B&B on Facebook.
I love the camera envelope in summer bloom/daffodil. It’s perfect to put on the camera and drop in my purse. I also really need those reusable sandwich bags – I have been flying through the ziploc baggies lately!
I follow Bluebonnets & Brownies on Facebook :)
Love the Spicy Relish Lunch Tote in Stripe /Blue…
Also love that one they show with the beach towel and flip flops but couldn’t seem to find it :(
Already following BluebonnetBaker on Pinterest …
I already follow Bluebonnets & Brownies on Facebook…
I follow Built NY on FB…
Following Built on Pinterest!
I love, love, love the Two Bottle Tote in Summer Bloom / Daffodil!! How perfectly fun for toting Moscato for 2!
I like the convertible lunch cooler for summer when we pack lunch for the whole family.
I would love to have the essential work tote, I recently bought a laptop and have nothing to cart it around in!
I really like the Iphone case, black is a little utilititarian, but looks safe!
Laptop tote bag and everyday shopper
Following you on pinterest
I would love the Gourmet Getaway in Big Dot Black & White / Black.
CHEERS!!
I love the DELANCEY DOGGIE kid lunch bag. I would proudly tote my lunch in this bag everyday.
I like Built NY on FB
I like you on FB
I have been looking at reusable sandwich bags for my son to use. The big apple buddies sandwich bag is pretty cute. I also really like the renzo oven mitt and then neoprene tote bag 13” that holds a macbook.
Love the Essential Work Tote
I am following both built and blue bonnet on pinterest!!
I’m digging the navy/magenta Neoprene Sleeve for iPad.
Following Built NY on Facebook.
Following Bluebonnets & Brownies on Facebook.
Following BluebonnetBaker on Pinterest.
Following Built on Pinterest and pinned this post
The silicone soft case for iPhone!
I could definitely use the Everyday Shopper – and I love that it’s water-resistant.
Following @BuiltNY and @BluebonnetBaker on Twitter, and tweeted the phrase:
Following Built NY on Facebook.
Following Bluebonnets & Brownies on Facebook.
Following BlueBonnet Baker on Pinterest
Following Built on Pinterest, and pinned this giveaway.
I love the e-reader sleeves in the Summer Bloom pattern. Thanks for the giveaway!
miyax15 at yahoo dot com
I follow Bluebonnets and Brownies on Facebook. Thanks!
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I follow Built NY on Facebook. Thanks!
miyax15 at yahoo dot com
i like the Neoprene Messenger Bag Custom fits 15-inch or 17-inch MacBook® Pro in graphite grid/cornflower blue. http://www.builtny.com/neoprene-messenger-bag-for-macbooks-prod.html
i am Following Built NY on Facebook.
i am Following Bluebonnets & Brownies on Facebook.
My new camera needs a bag! Love the Zip Camera Case Compact, in Summer Bloom/Daffodil!
I’d love to have the Built One Bottle Tote.
I am following @BuiltNY and @BluebonnetBaker on Twitter and tweeted the phrase above!
I like the Laptop Tote Bag 16″
I’d love one of the Kindle sleeves!
I follow you on facebook.
How adorable are those Big Apple Buddies and Kids Sandwich Bags for my little girl when she is in full day school next year? I also love that Gourmet Getaway tote for me!
12-18ounce water bottle holder looks great for carrying around!
The Everyday Tote would be perfect for my trips to the farmers market. It’s durable and spacious enough to carry everything I usually get without the handles cutting into my hands
I like the Convertable Lunch Cooler :
http://www.builtny.com/convertible-lunch-cooler-prod.html
It looks like it would hold a lot, and would be perfect for me to take my lunch to work. The rectangular shape would be great for my containers of leftovers. It would also be good for taking on a road trip, to keep water, soda, and a few snacks cold.
I follow both on twitter & tweeted:
https://twitter.com/amylou61/status/220559300983136256
I follow you on Pinterest (Amy Leach)
I would love the iPad sling in off white
I Follow Bluebonnets & Brownies on Facebook (Katie Roch)
I Follow BluebonnetBaker on Pinterest
http://pinterest.com/katier6678/
I love the Cornelia Kitty Big Apple Buddies lunch bag. Thanks for the awesome giveaway :)
Renee
fattybumpkins at yahoo dot com
I like Built NY on Facebook. Username: Fatty Bumpkins
Renee
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I like Bluebonnets & Brownies on Facebook. Username: Fatty Bumpkins
Renee
fattybumpkins at yahoo dot com
I would love Cornelia kitty lunch bag. My daughter would love it.
But a camera bag is what I want! Okay, more specifically, the Cargo Camera Bag Medium. It’s much more compact than the bulky one I have now and, hellooo, it’s prettier!
Hi Amber, I just found your site, linked here from Pinterest. Oh, the Built goodies! They’re new to me too. I’d love to have any of their things, but especially I think, the Alexander Girard Shoulder Bag. Love the shape and the bold colors.
I am now following @BuiltNY and @BluebonnetBaker on Twitter; have tweeted, so you may already know.
Also, I am following Built NY and Bluebonnets & Brownies on Facebook, and BluebonnetBaker and Built on Pinterest.
Lastly, I pinned this post to my Pinterest. :D
Thank you! I Hope you had a safe and fabulous Independence Day!
I want the 16″ Laptop Sleeve in Maritime Blue! I loooooove blue and that shade is just too pretty!!
I also like you on Facebook…. I’m one of the few people out there who has yet to join Twitter…
Congratulations on the new job, Amber!! I’m so glad for you. :)
Ohh! I love the two bottle tote in summer bloom/daffodil! Would be so cute to bring to a dinner party!
I liked your facebook page!
I liked Built NY facebook page!
I like the Slim Neoprene Messenger Bag City Grid! I think it is very cute!
the Neoprene E-reader/Tablet Sleeve 9-10″ could come in handy. the black and white polka dot cover is adorable!!
I’d love to have the Built Cargo Travel Organizer in City Grid. Thanks!
I follow both on twitter @sharonjo2
Tweet: https://twitter.com/sharonjo2/status/221072500455522304
I follow BuiltNY on facebook.
(Sharon O.)
I follow you on facebook.
(Sharon O.)
I follow you on Pinterest.
(Sharon O.)
I follow Built on Pinterest and pinned this post.
http://pinterest.com/pin/46724914854556525/
I like the Essential Work Tote in Aubergine.
I follow Bluebonnets & Brownies on facebook.
I follow Bluebonnets & Brownies on Pinterest(chrissyelle).
I follow Built on Pinterest.
I love the Soho Laptop Messenger Bag! It would be great for my commute to work (with a lunchbag, too)!
I follow B&B on facebook.
I follow you on Pinterest
I tweeted the giveaway. https://twitter.com/_chrissyb_/status/221235409395531776
I would love to have that beautiful slim laptop bag. Gorgeous and so practical.
I have also done all the Pinning and Following on Pinterest and Facebook. I’m not a Tweeter.
The Rolltop Expandable Lunch Bag in lush flower/midnight blue looks extremely versitle and portable. For someone who loves to travel, this looks like a wonderful product. And the patterns are adorable.
I followed @BuiltNY and @BluebonnetBaker on Twitter.
I tweeted the following phrase: Hello, Summer! I wanna be lookin’ stylish with this lunch tote #giveaway from @BuiltNY & @BluebonnetBaker http://ow.ly/bZ6LL
I followed Built NY on Facebook.
I followed Bluebonnets & Brownies on Facebook.
Love the champagne totes!
I follow Built NY on Facebook.
I follow Bluebonnets & Brownies on Facebook.
I’d love to have the neoprene ipad sleeve in rain drops.
Love, love, love the Messenger bags, but then to be honest, there isn’t anything on Built’s page that I don’t like.
Thank you for your contest, I have been following you on Facebook for a while, and am following Built on Facebook also.
Tweeted about the giveaway and I follow both of you on Twitter
https://twitter.com/MooshuJenne/status/221356719564005376
I liked Built NY on Facebook
I follow BB on Facebook via Jenne Kopalek
I follow you on pinterest via MooshuJenne/Jenne Kopalek
I like the rolltop bottle tote in lush flower.
I follow BuiltNY and BluebonnetBaker on twitter.
Handle: Cheri_Anne
Tweet about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/Cheri_Anne/status/221408944256593920
I follow Built NY on facebook.
Name: Cheri Anne
I follow Bluebonnets & Brownies on facebook.
Name: Cheri Anne
I follow Bluebonnets & Brownies on Pinterest.
Profile URL: http://pinterest.com/redcherianne/
I love the two wine bottle tote big dot black and white/magenta! It’s awesome:)
I followed and tweeted (menusmeals4moms)
I follow Bluebonnets and Brownies on Facebook!
i would love the Neoprene Phone Sleeve
For iPhone® 4S and
iPhone® 4
I just tweeted!
The Everyday Tote is so cute and would be such a great fill and go bag for my busy life!
I would love a new Cargo Large Camera bag. Bummer part is, there are no fun prints available for this item. : (
I like you on Facebook!
I like Built on Facebook.
I am following you on Pinterest!
http://pinterest.com/built/
I am following built on pinterest!
I love the neoprene ereader sleeve – it would be perfect for my kindle! I also liked Built on Facebook.
the polka dotted tablet sleeve!
I like you on Facebook.
I follow you on Pinterest.
SO many great things. I would love to have this ereader skin: http://www.builtny.com/neoprene-e-reader-sleeve-for-kindles-prod.html
I could totally use the Essential Work Tote in the aubergine/dark violet. It would be so great to carry my laptop back and forth from my apartment to campus!
I like the laptop sleeve 16″ in scatter dot :)
I love the Cargo Camera Bag Large.
Like you on Facebook – Chrystal Jones
Like Built NY on Facebook – Chrystal Jones
Follow you on Pinterest – Chrystal
I like the hoodie netbook case.
I love the Slim Neoprene Messenger Bag 11-13″ in city grid
Either the six pack tote for my husband,it comes in black and I think he would use it, or the wine tote, in a fun pattern for me to take to a party!!
I would love to have the laptop tote bag 16″ summer bloom. thanks :)
I love the Cargo Camera Bag Large!
FB fan as Sonya Neal
I love the Zip Camera Case Compact in the Summer Bloom pattern.
I love the Hoodie Portable GPS Case in the Summer Bloom pattern
I like the Slim Neoprene Sleeve for Kindle Fire.
I followed Blue Bonnet Baker on Pinterest.
I follow Built NY on Facebook.
I use my i-pad all the time for classes, studying and wedding planning. I’m constantly banging it around everywhere, and I fully admit to being a clutz so that really doesn’t help. I would LOVE the Neoprene envelope for the i-pad in the mini navy dot (my wedding colors! I’m getting married in January)
I LOVE the large cargo camera bag – I need to upgrade my camera bags soon.
I tweeted
I like Cargo Camera Bag Large in navy color
Follow Built NY on Facebook (jeannine drenchek-scavo)
yes i can use it
o yes i can it
I like the French Bull Vine / Raspberry Sorbet Slim Neoprene Sleeve for the Kindle.
I like the Rolltop Expandable Lunch Bag in Lush Flower/Midnight Blue
Following Built NY on Facebook
Following Built NY on Pinterist
Following Bluebonnets & Brownies on Facebook.
Following BluebonnetBaker on Pinterest
Congratulations on your new job dear! I’d love to win that giveaway of yours. I hope I’ll win this time. Thanks for the opportunity!
I would love to have the Laptop Portfolio 15.4″ Wide in French Bull Vine.
The Cornelia Kitty lunch bag is super cute! I love it!
I’d like to try The Essential Work Tote!
I like teh Everyday Shopper
I would love to have the Silicone Soft Case for my iPhone!
rain drop Neoprene Envelope
For iPad®, iPad® 2, and the new iPad® (3rd generation)
I really like the neoprene laptop bag. My daughter was looking for one the other day and it looks really cool.
I love the laptop tote bag in formula 1 and graphite.
I like the White Slim Laptop Bag. Thanks!!
I like the Laptop Bag
City Collection
I really need the ipod sling in black
built ny fb fan brittney house
I’ve been wanting to try the water bottle totes.
I would love the Neoprene Tote Bag 13″.
I would also love to have the Neoprene Portfolio 13″ in rain drop.
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I like Built NY on FB Jess Anderson
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I like Bluebonnets & Brownies on FB Jess Anderson
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