adidas Men's Kanadia TR Running Shoe

Get aggressive, storm that trail and kick up some dust. With its spiky, mud-shedding TRAXION outsole, air mesh ventilated upper and adiPRENE® enhanced cushioning, there's simply no stopping you.

Some people have fought many years of their lives to preserve the rich heritage of the outdoors and nature we now enjoy. That dedication and effort has been rewarded by fantastic hiking opportunities in our local, state, and national park systems. In honor of their efforts, let's break out of our winter hibernation and venture into the crisp, clean outdoor air and hit some of those dirt trails. Let's Go Hiking!

Here are 4 steps to having an enjoyable hike, no matter where your feet decide to take you.

1. Know the area you will be hiking in to. Although many states, like California, Colorado, or Wyoming have exceptional hiking hot spots, even your local park will have some kind of useful information. Whether it's a website with information and trail details, or a map at the park office, trailhead, or visitor center, always check before you head out on your hike so you know what to expect.

2. Know the conditions you will be facing, wherever you go. Nothing is worse than traveling to a hiking destination only to miss the hike, because it was raining or freezing and you weren't prepared. If the trail is flooded out, or snowy conditions have shut it down for an extended period, you should be able to find this out as well. It is also good to know if there are any plants or animals to watch out for at your hiking location. Wiping with poison ivy won't feel good in the morning.

3. Wear clothing that works and fits the terrain and hike conditions. There are many options in your clothing arsenal, to keep yourself comfortable, here are a couple of pointers:

- Try and stay away from cotton. Instead, look for synthetic and natural fibers that pull moisture away from your body, or at least stay warm when wet.

- Also, go for layers to keep yourself warm, versus carrying around a huge parka, in case you are hit by a freak snowstorm.

- The two most important pieces of clothing for any hiker, are good socks and good shoes. Don't underestimate the pain a hike can cause with uncomfortable shoes and socks.

- Finally, a hat in cold weather is a great addition, since your body loses over half its heat through your head.

4. In addition to knowing the weather conditions, you will need to be prepared with a first aid kit that's appropriate for the hiking you will be doing. In most cases a simple kit will do. You can pick up a simple first aid kit at a local department or sporting goods store. Or you can build you own, which should include these basics:

- Different sizes and shapes of bandages and gauzes.

- Various types of tape for wounds or fixing tools.

- Suntan lotion.

- A light emergency blanket (preferably with some kind of water resistance).

- Aspirin, allergy, laxative, and anti-diuretic medications.

- Small multi-use tool with a knife, scissors, and a needle and thread.

- A cell phone can come in very handy in emergencies.

It's a good idea to pack all of this in a waterproof bag or container.

Using these tips, your next hiking adventure should be quite comfortable, safe, and enjoyable!

2005 Kathy Burns-Millyard. Kathy is a professionally published freelance writer and stock photographer living in Southeast New Mexico. You'll find some of her best articles and reports on small business, motivation, and marketing in the Brain Dump section of her main, Electronic Perceptions website. Please visit and enjoy!

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adidas Men's Samba Classic Soccer Shoe

Adidas' legendary indoor shoe, the Samba Classic Soccer Shoe, features soft leather and a low-profile gum rubber outsole to give the elite player ultimate control. They also offer a full-grain leather upper for comfort and a soft feel, die-cut EVA for lightweight comfort. Better yet, they have a non-marking outsole for use on polished indoor surfaces.

Golf has become a much more eclectic sport than it has previously been thought as. Despite popular belief, lots of women love the sport of golf. We all know that men enjoy the relaxation and leisurely pace that comes with a good game of golf among friends, and let me tell you, so do women! I mean let's think about this: in addition to being leisurely, golfing provides women with one of their major enjoyments: socializing! Since golf can be done as a solo sport or with a group, many women flock to the sport as a chance to get physical exercise, enjoy some sunshine and fresh air, and meet with their closest friends and catch up on what's going on with one another.

It's also very well known that women love to be stylish and fashionable. Golf is no longer a sport for the retired crowd. Younger and younger women are becoming involved with this fun outdoor activity, and so many manufacturers are paying attention, and creating lines of clothing and womans golf apparel just for them!

Womans golf shirts are a very popular choice for purchasing. These shirts closely resemble mens golf shirts, but there are a few differences. First and foremost, the shirt is designed for a woman to wear, so the making of it and cut of the material, seams, etc. take into account a woman's bust and hips. Also, the shirt may be a bit longer, and most of these golf shirts will also hug the waist with a nice comfortable taper. Like the mens shirts, womans golf shirts come in a variety of colors (yes ladies, you can buy them in pink!), materials, stripes, polka-dots, plaids and solids, and a few different styles. Most of the shirts available feature sun protection as well.

Shoe manufacturers are catering to the preferences of woman golfers, and today's lineup of womans golf shoes proves that statement to be true! Puma, adidas, Nike and many other manufacturers of shoes and golf shoes are creating lines just for women. Womans golf shoes are designed with comfort and support in mind, but style hasn't been forgotten! They make womens Golf shirts to match! With colors like black, pink and baby blue, woman golfers will be able to match their shoes to their outfits.

Why go grab another cup of coffee? Mix it up a bit and try something new. You may find as I have that Golf is actually a quite fun and satisfying pass time. Not only is it fun, but the whole ritual of Golfing from what you are going to wear to what bag your precious set of clubs will go in. It is physical - but not overwhelming. Women and men alike need their daily dose of sunshine to boost that mood and feeling the grass beneath your feet, this helps remind us of the constant life happening all around us, all the time.

Kimberly Green is finding that there may be a place for her on the putting green after all with her new womens golf shoes. When there is shopping to be done, you can count her in! and yes, she bought a womens golf shirt to match.

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adidas Women's Megabounce+ 2008 Running Shoe

A cushioned ride is good. A cool, cushioned, energy-returning ride is even better. This shoe has a breathable layered upper and improved Megabounce heel for a more comfortable, enjoyable run.

As an athletically minded individual, I am extremely grateful for the existence of modern athletic shoes (sometimes called tennis shoes or sneakers). If you're ever bored, consider for a moment what it would have been like to be a devotee of physical activity 100 years ago. Shoes at the beginning of the 20th century didn't exactly scream comfort. If you wanted to pursue a sport in those days, you were basically stuck with your everyday footwear. Contrarily, the athletes of the 21st century can chose from a dizzying array of athletic shoe options, each designed to cater to the demands of a specific sport or pastime.

All athletic shoes serve the same basic purpose: to protect the wearer's feet by mitigating the challenges of whatever pastime they are pursuing. To that end, they all feature soles made of dense rubber and bodies of flexible materials that allow the foot to breathe. Some "athletic shoes" are not really intended for physical activity; rather, they are designed to mimic the style of true athletic shoes for fashion purposes. Such shoes can sometimes be slipped on and off, depending only on Velcro or elastic for a tight fit. However, true athletic shoes always feature shoelaces that can be laced up and over the arch of a foot, tightened according to the needs and desires of the wearer.

Beyond this basic definition, there are numerous kind of athletic shoes, all designed for specific athletic pursuits. For example, some athletic shoes are intended simply for running. Such shoes possess specific features to help the athlete in that physical exercise. Running shoes are lightweight so as not to slow down the wearer. They provide a great deal of cushioning, the better to protect the feet from repeated impact with the ground. Additionally, those running shoes specifically designed for racing have no heel to speak of. The lack of heel improves the foot-to-ground power transfer, allowing the runner to race more efficiently.

Cross-trainers are a popular kind of athletic shoe. The advantage of this shoe style is that is it balances support and cushioning with flexibility and light weight. It can be used for running, walking, tennis, aerobics and many other kinds of exercise. All of the large athletic shoe brands manufacture cross-trainers, including Nike, Adidas, Reebok, New Balance and many others.

Still other athletic shoes are designed for trail hiking and running. These shoes feature relatively high tops, which increases support for the ankle. Also, trail shoes have additional treads on the soles, the better to provide superior traction on uneven terrain. These shoes are ideal for hiking trails that require more support than provided by typical athletic shoes, but do not necessitate traditional hiking boots.

Lastly, some athletic shoes are designed simply for walking. These shoes are excellent for everyday life, especially when an individual has a job that requires being up and about all day. Walking shoes are designed to provide stable and secure support for long periods of time. Additionally, they often feature moisture-wicking materials that prevent feet from becoming too hot and sweaty. Walking shoes are especially popular among nurses, who have to be on the go all day long.

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Soccer has become hugely popular in recent years and is now generating billions of pounds every year. Because the financial rewards have increased there is a growing call for the introduction of technology to assist match officials in reducing the amount of refereeing mistakes that are made.

There have been numerous ideas considered by FIFA including having extra linesmen and also officials placed behind the goals. The referral system that is used in sports like rugby, tennis and cricket and others has been proven to significantly reduce the worst examples of mistakes made by the referees and umpires.

When you have incidents where goals are given when the ball has not gone anywhere near the goal then it strengthens the argument for the introduction of some sort of referral system. The main argument against using such a method is the interruption it would cause. Challenging or referring a decision to an official who had access to the required technology need not take too long as has been proven in other sportsthat currently use the system.

FIFA is reluctant to use the referral system but all teams would benefit in the long run. There is also an argument that relations between officials, managers and players would improve significantly with the reduction of controversial refereeing decisions.

If a referral system were introduced then it would have to be used selectively with each team having one opportunity to challenge or refer a decision in each 45 minute period. This would ensure that challenges would only be used for the most contentious decisions.

Football has become so big that officiating needs to improve accordingly. Referees may have become more accountable now that they have turned professional but there is still scope for improvement and using technology would certainly eliminate the human errors.

To read more football related articles please visit English Football Blog for the latest news and comment on the English soccer scene.

The author is an experienced sports journalist and has a keen interest in sports betting, poker and financial trading you can see some of his work at Football Betting System which is a popular soccer betting resource for use on the betting exchanges.

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adidas Women's Koolvana Sandal

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Prevent injuries with proper youth soccer gear.

Youth soccer players do need the same type of equipment as more mature soccer players. But, it is important that their gear fits properly. Children will get more enjoyment from the game, and will be less likely to injure themselves.

Youth soccer gear includes a solid pair of soccer cleats, well-fitting soccer shorts, and socks that match the team jersey. Soccer shinguards will provide lower leg protection, and a soccer jersey, to top it off. Let's look a little deeper at each item of youth soccer gear.

Soccer Cleats and Shoes

Cleat or shoe types include removable cleats, molded cleats, indoor soccer shoes and turf shoes:

• Molded Cleats have non-removable, pre-formed rubber or plastic cleats on the bottom. Metal cleats are not allowed. They can be used on all outdoor field types but will not perform as well on turf, or wet, soggy fields.
• Removable Cleats are made of a hard plastic. These studs can be replaced as they wear down. Players of a higher skill level usually use this type of cleat on longer grass, or wet soggy fields.
• Indoor soccer shoes look similar to a sneaker, but they are very different. They are made with exclusive compounds in the sole that provide improved grip over sneakers. They are cut lower to prevent rolling off the ankles as your child makes the moves that soccer requires. They are made for firm surfaces like gyms, but not for indoor artificial turf.
• Turf Shoes are specifically for playing on artificial turf. It doesn't matter if it is indoor or outdoor turf. The sole has been specially designed with studs that are shorter than molded or removable cleats. They are multi-directional in nature. This helps provide the grip necessary for playing on artificial turf.

Shinguards

Soccer shin guards are made from a variety of materials. These materials can include:

• Plastic.
• Polyurethane.
• Foam rubber.
• Fiberglass.
• Foam/lycra.

Shin guards are required as part of youth soccer gear and one of the best ways to prevent injury. In soccer most of the action is at your feet. It is sometimes suggested that different positions need to wear a different type of shin guard. I will provide the information, but only you and your child can decide what is best.

• Defenders - thicker model with more protection.
• Midfielders - protective, lightweight, and more rounded in style.
• Forwards - more ankle protection and very light.

This guide will be helpful in choosing the proper shin guard size for your child:

• X-Small: up to a height of 3 feet 9 inches
• Small: up to a height of 4 feet 5 inches
• Medium: up to a height of 5 feet 1 inch
• Large: over 5 feet 2 inches

Youth Soccer Socks

These socks are not much different from the socks that older players wear. They are just smaller. They are needed to hold the shin guards in place, and to match the team's uniform.

Less expensive socks are usually made from a polyester-acrylic blend. Sometimes cotton is added for comfort, but don't expect a lot of cotton. But you can find 100% cotton socks.

Choosing top quality socks made with synthetic microfibers will pull perspiration away from the foot. They will have a padded sole to enhance foot comfort as well.

TIP - If your child's foot sweats a great deal, put talcum powder or foot powder in the sock to help soak it up. This will help prevent blisters.

Youth Soccer Jerseys

Most jerseys today are made from a combination of light-weight microfibers that are and do not absorb much moisture. When it comes to youth soccer, the team or association usually supplies the jerseys. So for that reason, I will leave the jersey choosing to you and your soccer association. Unless you are looking for replica soccer jerseys.

Soccer Shorts

Even though they may be cool to your kids, baggy shorts are not good for the soccer field. If they are too long, they can restrict easy movement. If this happens your child may get injured, or may not play up to their ability. The less restriction, the better it is for their game. They also have to fit your team's uniform. Some associations will provide shorts and socks as part of the team uniform.

If you use this information as a guide you should be able to get the right youth soccer gear for your child.

Wayne MacLean has over 30 years of experience in the game of soccer. As a soccer coach, soccer player, soccer referee, and all-around soccer fan, Wayne is now adding a new dimension to his love of soccer. He now writes many articles and creates soccer videos to help those that are involved in soccer, are new to soccer, or just want to know more about soccer. Check out my Youth Soccer Gear page.

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Sneaker Wars: The Enemy Brothers Who Founded Adidas and Puma and the Family Feud That Forever Changed the Business of Sport

The fascinating story of the enemy brothers behind adidas and puma, whose rivalry shaped the modern sports business

Adidas and Puma are two of the biggest global brands in sports, paying stars, clubs, and competitions to show off their labels in stadiums and across magazine pages.

In Sneaker Wars, journalist Barbara Smit reveals the dramatic, character-driven story of these two power-houses. Started in their mother's laundry room in Germany, Adi and Rudi Dassler's shoe business was an instant success, their spikes worn by Jesse Owens in the Berlin Olympics. But a vicious feud soon pulled them apart: by the end of World War II, the brothers split the company, dividing their family and hometown.

Adidas and Puma revolutionized the world of sport, their rivalry introducing behind-the-scenes deals and multimillion-dollar contracts. From Pelé to Joe Namath, Walt Frazier to Boris Becker, Muhammad Ali to David Beckham, they all contribute to the roller-coaster rise, near collapse, and revival of the two brands. A page-turning narrative, Sneaker Wars is a riveting blend of family drama, business, sports, and history.

If you are interested in starting your own business, a fitting business logo is mandatory. Business logos not only help you identify your business or products and services, but they also pre-sell your identity. That is, business logos build your brand. And as you are already aware, branding or image building is crucial for any business undertaking.

Your business logo should tell everything that your business stands for in an image, a tagline or a combination of both. Various companies adopt various techniques to achieve the perfect business logo. This is because a business logo is your first, and sometimes the last, impression of your business ideas.

Importance Of Logos

Logos are such an intrinsic part of our lives that we often fail to value their importance. A telephone logo on a signboard tells us there is a phone booth in the vicinity. Water flowing from a tap indicates presence of running water. The three stripe logo outside a shoe store tells you that Adidas shoes are available. The golden arches forming a yummy M outside an eatery tells you that you will get your favorite McDonalds snack inside. One look at the ‘one side bitten into’ apple on a signboard, and you know it is Apple Inc and that you can trust its quality without any hesitation.

Creating or designing business logos are neither child play nor a Herculean task. What you need is clarity of thought, precision in designing and a thorough knowledge of aesthetics. It is good to remember that no two logos depend on the same element of design. McDonalds uses color and shape (bright yellow M on a red background), Apple uses an image (a bitten into apple) and Coca Cola focuses on typeface. But all the three are equally recognizable and unique in their own ways.

Rules Of Business Logos

While deciding on your business logos, lay emphasis on only what your business is all about and what you want to tell the world. Although there are no strict guidelines to design the most effective business logos, yet there are some rules that have been followed down the years.

Business logos differ with industries. Though there is no strict rule, some conventions have been followed since they have worked from inception. Business logos appear in high tech, service oriented and business-to-business industries.

• High tech industries – generally use angular and multi-cornered business logos to convey innovativeness

• Service oriented industries – generally use smooth and rounded business logos to convey friendliness and approachability

• Business-to-business industries – follow the middle path. Their business logos combine the chiseled and rounded look to convey stability and to build trust in the company

Depending on where your business stands on the spectrum, decide on the type of business logo that will work for you.

A Timely Reminder

Your business logos should reflect your business goals, your marketing strategies and your future business prospects.

Just like in the days of emperors and kingdoms, the ‘ring seal’ on letters said it all, your business logos appearing on every letterhead, business card, website, magazine, brochure, pamphlet and hoarding should tell the world of your services. Business logos are one of the prime sellers of your services. According to experts of the trade, there are 6 golden rules of designing business logos:

• Business logos should be honest to the core – this means, you business logos should not look like “something that you came across in the magazine the other day”. It should reflect your personality, your vision and the quality of your services. Be creative by all means, but take care not to miss your target. Make your business logos abstract (any pointer with a swish to signify speed; a high power bulb in the darkness to signify innovation etc). Make sure that your business logos are clear in their intentions.

• Business logos should remain simple – this means, your logo should avoid intricacies. Don’t try to say too much with your business logos. Let them be attention grabbers and bring you business. However, to achieve that, business logos will have to give away something of what your business stands for. Your business logos should represent the UPS of your business.

• Business logos should look best in grand old black and white – if your business logo does not work in black and white, it will not work in any other color on earth. So, try out your business logos in B/W and then work on it to give other color tones.

• Business logos should be aesthetically pleasing, irrespective of size – whether your business logos are seen on business cards or billboards, they should look appealing on both. That is the true test of a successful business logo.

• Business logos should maintain artistic balance – this means, no particular part of your business logo should attract you more than the other. Use of color, line depth and shape should be such that your business logos should be one unified art form.

• Business logos should be placed strategically – depending on who, where and how your product will be used, your business logo should be placed on your product. Pens and pencils have their logos at the rear end because the rear is exposed to the buyer. Automobiles have logos both in the front and the rear. This is because you see both from different positions. When you are walking past a parked car, you notice the logo on the bonnet. If you are behind a car, you get to see the logo at the rear. So, the position of the business logo depends on the position of the object and the amount of exposure it receives.

Why Do You Need Business Logos In The First Place?

You need business logos as much as a scientific experiment needs apparatus. You need business logos to make your business known to one and all. Experiments need apparatus to prove to the whole world what the scientist’s mind has in store for you. Similarly, business logos show what your company stands for.

Experts have identified several reasons for the need of business logos for your organization.

• Creating a brand image not only begins with business logos, it is dictated by them – everything your organization does to create a brand image, begins with your logo. All the tools used for sales and marketing bear your business logo. It is your business logo that reaches every corner of the world. Your brand sells or does it not? Who decides? Your business logos. A swish is one of the simplest business logos today. And it is the best brand creating tool. It is easily remembered as it can be easily reproduced. Simplicity of design, effectiveness of simplicity and ease in remembering make your business logos branded.

• Fastest visual cue to your brand in a time crunched world – in a world that is always running after time, it is not unusual to slow down only in the face of instant gratification and everything that hits your sight. Very few people have the time or the inclination to read your advertisement. But they will definitely have the time and the interest to look into your business logo. So, it is all that you have to capture the market. Give all, subtly and overtly, in your business logos.

Swati Banerjee is the owner of Writing Ink, a web content management firm based out of India, that services clients from across the globe. Please take a minute to visit http://www.writing-ink.com to experience how the bright young minds here make magic with words!

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I sat the other day in my house of worship - a long-established religion that is probably similar to yours if you have a house of worship - net to a guy wearing flip-flops and running shorts.

Now, to be fair to the guy, he did not smell. I don't think he jogged to services, and nor do I think he came to services right from his cardio workout. In fact, the flip-flops alerted me to something amazing: he likely had no intention of working out at all.

This means, of course, that this was how he decided to dress to worship the god of his choice. His only saving grace, besides being at services that day, was that his T-shirt was not equipped with an advertisement for Hooters.

When I was a kid, you dressed up for weekend services. In fact, you dressed up for a lot of events. Little boys might, in some areas of the country, wear jeans to school - but never out to dinner, unless that dinner was coming in a bag and partnered with a paper crown or a clown hat. You went to a wedding or a funeral in a dark suit, and you knew that seersucker suits were items only for summer.

There were just standards.

After noticing flip-flop guy over the weekend, I went to dinner with a client at a very upscale restaurant and noticed that there was a table of guys wearing shorts and golf shirts. I reiterate - this was an upscale place.

So upscale, in fact, that the tab was higher than my electric bill in July. My client and I were wearing suits - it was the end of the day, and we'd been working. Maybe - just maybe - the golf shirt table was just back from an impromptu day on the links and had decided to brave the wrath of the chef by showing up looking like a Dockers ad, circa 1997.

I guess what I'm getting to is that Americans really dress appallingly. The 1960s was about tuning out, and there were a lot of people out there dressed like bums or hippies or both, though Madison Avenue and Wall Street still had their dress codes. By the time those norms trickled down to Middle America, however, they had become polyesterized and rubber-soled.

By the time the 1970s had come around, America did the world the biggest fashion disservice in the history of menswear. We were, after all the inventors of that most dire of dire garments: the leisure suit.

Why would you wear a suit during leisure times when you could wear slacks and a shirt or a sweater? How on earth does wearing a two-piece outfit - with matching turtleneck or open-necked silky shirt - equate to anyone's definition of leisure? Think back on that outfit. Go ahead - close your eyes - scroll down the poufy-haired guy, take in the gold chain, and reflect upon the horror of those loafers.

Fast forward a bit. America did not invent the track suit - or jogging suit, or whatever you choose to call it - but we did make it ubiquitous. That polyester stuff with the racing stripe - think Adidas - in the 1970s and early 1980s, and then the version that became known as the wind suit. That style was so bad. No one looked good in it. In a track suit, your butt looks like two hams or two Twinkies, and your chest looks like it is being held up by your gut. And yet, in America, we just keep on reinventing it - through Tony Soprano and the velour versions, and right back to the racing stripe version. Go USA.

Don't even get me started on the women's version with words across the rear end. Who doesn't want to use their posterior as a billboard?

I don't know if all of these quite match up to the trend for the last 10 years of so of wearing pajama bottoms as pants. I actually saw a woman at my son's parent-teacher day wearing a black tank top and a pair of fuzzy pink PJ bottoms with black skulls on them. Her husband was wearing flip-flops and a T-shirt with the words "I didn't do it" written on it.

Well, to put it bluntly - who would?

Clothing shouldn't just doesn't cover your body. It's time for America to take control of itself before we turn into a nation of poncho and diaper-wearing barbarians. Because really - wouldn't that just do the trick?

For men, the proper thing to wear - to dinner, to funerals, to weddings - is a suit. Buy yourself a dark-colored suit in a light wool and it will do the trick for the entire year. If you're feeling like taking a splurge and can pull it off, try something in linen or seersucker for summer.

To accessorize this brilliant suit, buy some beautifully tailored shirts in a good-quality cotton, some silk ties in patterns that look new and striking, and a pair of non-clunky shoes - preferably with laces, as they are more traditional.

If you really are trying to make an impression - and not one like flip-flop guy - buy yourself some good-looking cufflinks Cufflinks can dress up or down a suit, and they really are like jewelry on a woman - the perfect finishing touch. If you buy a pair in gold or silver - match your belt buckle - think about adding your engraved initials. If you want to add a dash of color, but are concerned about appearing gaudy, try getting a pair in enamel or a semi-precious stone that matches your favorite tie.

And while you're at it, remember the basics of hygiene. A haircut and a shave may cost more these days than two bits, but the impression you'll make will be priceless.

Whether your interests are in silver, gold, artistic, sports, or other theme-related cufflinks we've got you covered. Cufflink Aficionado carries a broad range of mens cufflinks designed to meet each connoisseur's individual style and interest. Our selection of cuff links are sure to top off that perfect look.

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