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Allergic to Dogs? - bb archives p.23
May 2007 - Aug
8,
2007
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"Allergic
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chaim
May 27, 07 - 9:48 PM buying a home where dogs have lived (itching
allergies)
Hi
I am looking for a house to buy when I go to look at a house where
they had pets, my body itches after 30 minutes if I buy a house, is
it possible to get rid of these sources of itching if yes how long
it takes?
Kris
May 28th, 2007 - 7:44 PM Re: buying a home where dogs have lived
(itching allergies)
You will have to clean the house very thoroughly before moving in.
Wash all washable surfaces and vacuum everything, including walls.
Also wash all curtains and any other fabrics that remain in the
house after the pet owners have moved out. Floor-to-floor carpets
will be the hardest ones to clean. You could try a carpet cleaning
service that specializes in eliminating pet dander etc., but your
best bet is to replace the carpets. Open all windows to air out the
dog dander as much as possible.
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Jen
Apr 24, 07 - 4:04 PM Do prescription meds help you control symptoms?
Is there anyone out there using daily prescriptions such as allegra
and nasonex to control their dog allergies? Are they working?
Your Email: jmuhl@wadsnet.com
Kris
Jun 20th, 2007 - 2:51 PM Re: Do prescription meds help you control
symptoms?
I use prescription asthma and allergy medications continuosly to
control my dog and other allergies. These medications reduce the
level of my allergic reactions quite a bit if I take them as
prescribed. Skipping a dose worsens my allergies almost immediately.
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Hannah
Jan 24, 06 - 2:10 PM I REALLY WANT A DOG
I really really want a dog but my dads allergic he wants a big dog
that is hypo-allergenic. Is there one? thanks, Hannah
Your Email: qt@hotmail.com
AIM: pandagirl
Nicole
Feb 7th, 2006 - 11:21 AM Re: I REALLY WANT A DOG
I am allergic to dogs also. I find that I do better around smaller
dogs since they produce less dander. But, your dad is just going to
have to be around the specific breeds to see what kind of reactions
he has. And try to be around ADULT dogs. Puppies are going to have
less dander and can give a negative allergic reaction when the adult
could make him sneeze. I had a schnauzer when I was growing up and
I'm getting a Maltese now. They say that a Giant Schnauzer has lower
dander levels. Thats a rather large dog. Maybe look into those??
Maisey
Feb 12th, 2006 - 10:08 AM Re: I REALLY WANT A DOG
I really want a dog of my own but my mom is allergic.When I ask her
for one all she says is NOOO.What should I do?
Your Email: maemaeiscool@yahoo.com
Zee
Jul 14th, 2006 - 1:16 PM Re: I REALLY WANT A DOG
Hi everyone! I reply to this topic because there's no point to start
a new one because I'm going to talk the same subject which is...
I really want a dog.
All my life I have been wanting a dog but my mom has never let me to
have one. 4 years ago I found out that I'm allergic to dogs. My
heart just broke.
Now I'm moving to my own apartment and I have started wondering: can
I finally have a dog? Could I cope with one?
Then found this website. I red the list of the products which maybe
relief allergy and the other list which advised how to make my home
as hypo allergic as possible. Best thing is that I found out that
Chinese crested is one of the lower dander breeds. I was so happy
because I have always liked that breed.
I have been thinking of getting every product what is recommended in
this website (hepa air purifier, Allerpet d for dogs, washable dog
bed, hepa vacuum cleaner). I already have a salt pipe (try this! It
helps breathing). And I'm going to organise my home so it will be
easy to clean and no dogs allowed to a bedroom!
I have really thought this through and thought every possible way to
make my home as hypo allergic as possible but still I can't decide
what to do. I cannot help thinking that I'm the most selfish person
on earth if I get a dog even though I'm allergic. But not getting a
dog will break my heart over and over again. *tears*
Sometimes I really think that I really, really could do this and get
along just fine with the little dog. But I can't stop thinking what
if my allergic as going to get worse or what if I get asthma? Is it
really worth to risk my health? I have been thinking this hard and I
have asked couple of my relatives could they take my dog if I can�t
keep it.
I have also been thinking that I'm allergic to dust mites as well so
if my allergic get worse it may be because of dust mites not because
of the dog, right? It may get worse even if I never get a dog.
Please give me your opinions!
(Sorry my bad English)
Your Email: 00
Marianne
Aug 26th, 2006 - 12:15 PM Re: I REALLY WANT A DOG
Hiya, My hubby is allergic to dogs. We really want one. I have done
a bit of research on different low dander dog breeds. My husband is
not allergic to huskies. They are big dogs, but I have been told
that they make poor house pets. On further investigation I found
Native American Indian Dogs. These are beautiful dogs that look
similar to huskies, they are big. Unfortunately they are bred in
America and Canada, they don't export and we stay Scotland. We have
visited a few breeders of different dogs we liked the look of. A
good breeder will be happy to let you visit a few times to check how
your allergies react. We are on the waiting list for a Hungarian
Puli pup now. They have a wool coat and non allergic saliva (as far
as hubbies skin reaction was concerned.) We will keep the coat quite
short as this will lower dander retention in this breeds textured
coat. Regular bathing is also recommended. I hope this helps with
your dads wish for a big dog.
Your Email: madmazz@talktalk.net
ANNA
Jul 4th, 2007 - 5:19 AM I WANT A DOG!!!
hi,
My mum won't let me have a dog as my dad is allergic, what should i
do? I don't want a small dog really, i want a medium cuddly dog,
HELP ME!!! x anna x
Your Email: sarahleannephillips@hotmail.co.uk
Your Website URL:
http://www.freewebs.com/hedgehogpricklyproblems
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Elsie
Jun 18, 07 - 10:51 AM So... what did you all do?
I've been reading all these different posts about people who thought
they had doggie allergies, etc. What did you all eventually do? I
have a similar story, had dogs all my life- got one from a shelter
and all the sudden the asthma symptoms are back, and itchy nose, but
that's it. The doc seems to think its a coincidence, as the weeks go
by I'm not sure.
How have you all delt with this? I esp feel bad, as my husband loves
the pet's weve had, and we've never been able to keep them bc of my
allergies.
Kare
Jun 20th, 2007 - 12:20 PM Re: So... what did you all do?
I was happy to come across this forum; I hope my post does not hurt
anyone's feelings...but this is my story!
I am severely allergic to all animals. I can't have any type of pet,
and I can't visit anyone with a pet. If I hug someone who has pets,
I will sneeze and get a scratchy throat; however, if I actually go
to someone's house with a pet, even after 5 minutes, my throat will
start closing up, and I'll start wheezing and my eyes will end up
being itchy all night. I might even get worse the next day with a
delayed reaction. I take zyrtec every single day and use inhalers as
well. I had allergy shots, including against my animal allergies,
for 6 years. There are others like me; we just have to avoid being
around animals. I even have to make sure I don't use feather pillows
at hotels as that will make me terribly sick. Oh, did I mention, I
can't wear wool!
I feel very sorry for those people who expose their young children
and even babies to pets, just because they want to have a pet. The
poor child has to suffer through constantly struggling to breathe
and it's not fun, and they can't really express their feelings and
needs, and have no choice in the matter. I know how it feels, and I
would never put a child through that. Until newer and better drugs
and inhaler treatments were available, I suffered terribly.
It is not a matter of just a sneeze or two for me, but it could be a
life-threatening situation if I were around cats or dogs for any
length of time. Today someone brought in their dog to work and I
hated being in that position but I had to ask them to take it home.
Still, the office is already "infested" with animal dander, etc. and
it will effect me.
-Kare
Your Email: danielkare@aol.com
AIM: danielkare
Kris
Jun 20th, 2007 - 2:12 PM Re: So... what did you all do?
Great post! People who do not have allergies themselves (or maybe
just have a mild one that's easily controlled) often find if very
difficult to understand, or even believe, how miserable allergy
sufferers can feel.
Elsie
Jul 30th, 2007 - 9:35 AM Re: So... what did you all do?
Just an update- turns out my breathing issues were NOT related to
the dog. I'm glad we kept her and worked through my symptoms,
instead of jumping the gun and giving her away. You owe it to
yourself to really listen to your body and the symptoms, and if you
really dont think its the animal- try by the process of elimination
to figure it out. Get a blood test done, etc. Its worth it!
-E
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san
Aug 5, 07 - 5:59 PM allergies to dog
hi i take loratadine 10mg for my pooch allergies but lately it
doesnt seem to be working.has any one else had this problem??and
help?? thanks!!
Your Email:
snowydreams15@aol.com
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Michaela
Aug 25, 06 - 4:13 PM allergy to new puppy
I just got a new Border Collie puppy, he's now 12 weeks old, and
he's beautiful.
since i have had him the past two weeks i have been getting a lot of
allergy symptoms, really sore throat and difficulty in swallowing
and sore glands, sinus pain in face and head and earache, itchy eyes
and itching all over my body, plus burning tongue and when he licks
me it burns.
I had a dog for 17 years, she died about 12 months ago and i was
fine with her.
I know i have a lot of symptoms and feel in a lot of pain, but i
can't find it in my heart to part from him, i don't know how long i
can go on with this, but each time i think about rehoming him i cry
and get very upset.
I take anti-histamine for the itching and that helps, but my throat
and sinus stays bad, doctor didn't give me anything for them.
I know it makes sense to rehome him, but i just can't do it at the
momment, i'm hoping this might improve in time, any encouragement
will be appreciated.
Michaela
Your Email: michaela_rees@yahoo.co.uk
jay
Aug 28th, 2006 - 11:35 AM Re: allergy to new puppy
the same thing is happening to me ... i just can't make myself give
him away. my wife has it the worst because she spends most of her
time at home with him, but it kills my allergies. i don't know what
to do either.
Your Email: thedank85@gmail.com
AIM: jcp12
Your Website URL: http://www.dankdesignz.com
Michaela
Aug 29th, 2006 - 3:08 AM Re: allergy to new puppy
Hi Jay
It is very hard to think about giving the puppy up, i suffer realy
bad at the momment, its been two weeks now, and it has been very
difficult.
What symptoms do you and your wife get, is it all the time in the
house even when you are not by your puppy.
Im going to try allepet, the stuff you rub on your puppy, which is
surpose to help cut down the allergens comming of the puppy.
Ive had to order it online, they don't sell it here in England, so i
will have to wait for that to come.
Ive tried doing everything i can, and read about doing, to keep my
puppy, i hope allepet helps.
I think we will come to a point when we will know what to do, we
will be only able to take so much, keep trying all you can to help
yourselfs and do the enviroment stuff in your house that Lucys web
site says, and see if it improves, it may take a bit of time, to see
if we can improve, if it just gets to much then we will have to part
with our beautiful puppies, but least we know that we had tried our
very best.
I hope it works out for us.
Michaela
Your Email: michaela_rees@yahoo.co.uk
Tammy Christopher
Sep 18th, 2006 - 6:28 AM Re: allergy to new puppy
Hello, could you tell me if your syptoms have gotten any better? I
just got a new puppy and am having some of the same problems. I
break out in a horrible itchy rash on my arms when I hold him, and
this morning I'm sneezing like crazy and my eyes are swollen, and
I've noticed I'm wheezing a little bit. I'm willing to try anything,
I do not want to get rid of the little guy, it will crush me! Any
advice would be great!!!
Tammy
Your Email: tammy0306@alltel.net
Michaela
Sep 18th, 2006 - 8:07 AM Re: allergy to new puppy
Hi Tammy
Im sorry to hear your struggling with new puppy, i don't think there
is much improvement, but im still trying to hold on to him, and
trying out everything that might help, i can't part from him even
though i have horrible allergies.
I take antihistamine twice a day, which help a bit with icting, but
it does not help my throat or sinuses, and i have used Petal Cleanse
or Allepet which you rub on them and thats surpose to help, you can
order it over the internet or the chemist can order it for you.
Im trying to eat better vegetables and fruit to try a boost my
immune system.
Im in the same dilemma, and don't know what to do yet, im hopeing i
will get use to him, but i don't know if you can, its terrible being
in this situation, when you love the dog.
Go to you doctor and ask him to try you on antihistamines meds, you
might have to try a few differant ones to find one that helps, and
try all the things Lucy recommends on this site.
Sorry i can't help any more than this, i will email you if i do
start to improve.
Good luck
Michaela
Your Email: michaela_rees@yahoo.co.uk
Fiona
Oct 27th, 2006 - 2:29 AM Re: allergy to new puppy
Hi guys, I am having the same problem as you, I think I may be
allergic to my new baby pug dog. Its breaking my heart and I simply
cannot part with him. I've waited so long to get him and we've
bonded so well, it'd kill me to have give him back to the breeder -
its just not an option.
Since he arrived on Monday I've been wheezing and my skins been a
bit itchy, although I don't have the trademark runny nose, itchy
eyes, sneezing or rash or anything. My hands were itchy today but
I've applied some handcream and it seems to have settled. I bathed
my boy with tea tree shampoo and I've been wiping him with
anti-allergen pet wipes. I've ordered an anti-allergen room spray
and Petal Cleanse and pray to God it works for me. I'll be sure to
let you all know how I get on.
When I went to view my puppy a few weeks ago I spent 3 hours at the
breeders house holding all the puppies and playing with her other 12
adult pugs. I didn't have any allergy symptoms at all that day or in
the days that followed. I am totally baffled and am wondering if
this little guy is the cause of the symptoms.
I have owned a Springer Spaniel (which are meant to be high allergen
dogs), other dog breeds, birds, rodents etc and have never had any
problems in the past. My mother has Shih Tzu who I can cuddle for
hours and have no problems with, even if he licks me or accidentally
wee's on the floor and I clean it. I am so upset about this and its
spoiling my enjoyment of my new puppy. My husband and 3 year old son
seem to be unaffected - just me.
Please, please if anyone can recommend anything that might help me
(no matter how silly it sounds) I'd be so grateful. I've suffered
from depression for 3 years and since I've gotten this little guy I
feel as though I've made a breakthrough in the short time I've had
him.
Good luck all you guys, I hope you can tolerate your new pets, I
know how hard it is to think about letting them go.
Your Email: ferrie3@hotmail.com
ICQ: ferrie3@hotmail.com
san
Aug 5th, 2007 - 6:08 PM Re: allergy to new puppy
hi ive taken claritin d 12 hr and now generic loratadine (300 TABS
COSTCO $13.00) for 1 years now for my bad bad dog allergies(i have a
golden) the meds worked great up untill a few days ago.we moved into
a new home with no carpets and no big drapes or anything up so i
dont know whats up.when my pooch is outside i do feel a bit better
so i know its mostly him.did anyone ever have meds suddenly stop
working on them after a year??? thanks ! san
Your Email: snowydreams15@aol.com
Fiona
Aug 6th, 2007 - 1:47 PM Re: allergy to new puppy
Please try Petal Cleanse room spray and Petal Cleanse for dogs...it
helped me soooo much! Now I don't have to take antihistamines at all
! Its amazing stuff and my dogs coat is beautiful after I wipe him
with the lotion. Even when Barney's casting really heavily I still
have no symptoms. I dont suppose the previous occupants of your new
place had cats or any other animals you may be allergic to? Good
luck!
Your Email: ferrie3@hotmail.com
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Kim
Jul 13, 05 - 2:54 PM Shih Tzu's and allergies
Are Shih Tzu's considered a low dander dog? Do they shed alot and
are they good with kids? My son really wants a dog but has asthma
and allergies. His medicines and shots, along with hepa filters and
other preventatives really help keep his condition under control but
he really wants a dog. I would appreciate any help or information
any of you may have.
Thanks alot
Your Email: jashughes@cablelynx.com
jodi
Aug 30th, 2005 - 11:44 AM Re: Shih Tzu's and allergies
My husband has allergies and asthma so I sympathize with your son.
Anyway, two days ago we brought home a shih tzu and he is completely
in love with it...but he is having some problems. The first day we
blamed it on the fact that it just came from the pet store and had
other animals on. I bathed it the next morning and he said he
thought it was a little better but this morning he was wheezing
slightly and after coming home for a 1/2 hour lunch he called and
said he was sneezing and had a runny nose when he got back to work
but it was getting better now that he wasn't in the house....of
course I was vaccuming and dusting EVERYTHING before he got home
(trying to help him) and that probably stirred things up and that
could have been part of the problem. He said he will give it an
entire month so we know for sure if it the dog or other factors
contributing it. We were also told at the pet store once you get
acclimated to Shih tzu's the symptoms should lessen since they are
low dander dogs. I'm starting to get skeptical and of course
heartbroken. You can e-mail me in a few weeks and I can let you know
how its going since we are going through it right now.
Your Email: jodiandariana@hotmail.com
MSN: jodiandariana
Kris
Aug 30th, 2005 - 12:50 PM Re: Shih Tzu's and allergies
In general, Shih Tzus are not considered low allergy dogs. They have
a double-coat. I personally am very allergic to Shih Tzus. Their
long double-coat can also harbor other allergens, e.g. pollen from
outside. Your best bet is to bathe your Shih Tzu frequently and keep
the coat clipped short.
A single coated breed, like Maltese, is usually a better choice for
dog allergic people.
jodi
Sep 1st, 2005 - 1:33 PM Re: Shih Tzu's and allergies
Here's where we are with our shih tzu now. I called my husband's
allergist and asked him what he could suggest short of getting rid
of the dog. He told me to keep our room as clean as possible and
keep the dog out. I did that and put an air cleaner in there and he
said to have bare floors so we're taking the carpet out (what a
great excuse to FINALLY get rid of the ugly carpet and get hard wood
floors!) Anyway, that seems to have helped a lot already, he could
breathe normally by the time he got up in the morning and the next
day being in the rest of the house didn't bother him as much. The
allergist said that because he got to breathe "pure" air he built up
a tolerance. He also said when the pollen count goes down outside he
will probably have an easier time as well. He has never really taken
his meds but he started taking one zyrtec a day. The doctor said
after about 7 days (4 more) they should really start to help his
system. He also said to reduce other allergens...dust mites in
particular and use some allergen reducers on the dog. We ordered
products for both things and are hopeful they'll help a lot. I
should have a good update by the end of next week.
Your Email: jodiandariana@hotmail.com
MSN: jodiandariana
jodi
Sep 9th, 2005 - 8:16 AM Re: Shih Tzu's and allergies
Things haven't been going so well with my husband and our shih tzu...hubby's
asthma has been getting a little out of control...not major but
enough to where I don't want to see him suffering. Yesterday,
however we received our order of allertech spray to treat the
furniture and carpets and the allerpet-d for the dog. I did the
house yesterday afternoon and coated the dog with the allerpet. Last
night, hubby had NO trouble breathing at all and even had the dog
sitting on his chest for a good hour while it napped so we're
hopeful. I guess we'll have to wait and see if the stuff keeps
working or if it was only really effective because things were just
done with it. We also ordered a highpowered hepa filter air
purification system so we're hoping the three things combined will
make a big difference. I have to hand it to my husband, he's really
making a full-fledged effort for this dog. I'll post back when we
have more updates.
Your Email: jodiandariana@hotmail.com
MSN: jodiandariana
Meaghan
Aug 7th, 2007 - 1:02 PM dogs alergies
We recently had to give away our Pitbull,half of it was because of
me and my mom's allergies and asthma. we are very heart broken but
we cant just cant live without a dog. we looked into the
hypoallergenic breeds, but, we dont like poodles, hairless,porutgese
waterdogs, or any of the hypoallergenic ones, we are just not
"poodle" people for we are all bulldog. They said everything bulldog
like pugs, mini bulldogs, frnch bulldogs, bosten terriers are all
very bad for wat we have. are we really hopeless??
Your Email:
brunetterider911@aim.com
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Cassandra
Aug 7, 07 - 2:54 PM my mom is allergic to dogs and cats
I really want a dog but my mom is allergic to them. Please send me a
list of hypoallergic dogs to see if my family likes them. My mom
finally said yes to a dog so I really want to take this chance
before she changes her mind, so I really need that list. I'm
counting on you.
A dog lover,
Cassandra
Your Email: cassey_princess@yahoo.ca
MSN: cassey_chan@yahoo.ca
Kris
Aug 7th, 2007 - 5:00 PM Re: my mom is allergic to dogs and cats
Please see a list of "allergy friendly" dog breeds at:
Dog breeds for allergy sufferers -
Dog breeds for
allergy sufferers
Kathy
Aug 8th, 2007 - 2:27 PM Re: my mom is allergic to dogs and cats
The list of allergy breeds on the previous post is a fair guide, but
is not reliable for every person. Each person can react differently
to each breed. Example - the first dog on the "low dander" list is
the basenji - this is a lovely dog which I adopted and had to return
because I was covered with hives before I got it home. Take your mom
to a local rescue center and have her select a dog. Have her play
with it for at least a half hour to see if she reacts to it. For my
allergies, the hound family is the worst and the soft coated dogs
are the best, but each person is different. Good Luck!
Your Email: k.werb@att.net
Your Website URL:
http://www.employees.org/~dwerblo/
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Janet
Jul 16, 07 - 8:09 AM Small hives from new dog
I got a new dog a few days ago from an animal shelter. He was very
dirty and on the way home in the car I began to get hives on my lap
because he was sitting on me. I bathed him as soon as I got home but
everytime I play with him I get small hives where he has touched my
skin. I'm wondering if he still might have lots of dander from other
dogs and be dirty from being a stray. He shed an immense ammount on
the first day and it seems like he hasn't been groomed in a long
time. I am wondering if he just has excess dander because of of the
shelter and his time as a stray and if my hives will eventually go
away. He doesn't cause me any other allergic symptoms. I also live
with two chihuahua mixes who I don't react to at all. I don't know
what breed he is. At the shelter they told me he is a chihuahua mix.
I think he might be part min pin as well. Has anyone else
experienced this with a shelter dog? Do you have any suggestions for
what I can do to stop the hives? Thanks.
Your Email: jmneigh@gmail.com
Kathy
Aug 8th, 2007 - 3:02 PM Re: Small hives from new dog
For 30+ years we have always gotten our dogs from a shelter. After
you have bathed him and gotten him onto a regular dog food he should
be stable. Try a 2nd bath and brush him out well. The fact that you
have similar coated dogs should mean he would not bother you. See if
you can tell whether you are reacting to his coat (dander) or his
saliva. Have someone else pick him up and have him lick your neck.
If you get hives there it could be just his saliva. Is his fur
stiffer than your other dogs? It could be just the texture of the
fur rather than dander. Other than antihistimine and long sleeve
shirts I am not sure what else you could do about it. Good Luck!
Your Email: k.werb@att.net
Your Website URL:
http://www.employees.org/~dwerblo/
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Lisa
Jun 14, 07 - 4:11 AM Second-hand Allergy?
My brother is coming to visit with his family this weekend. He told
me this week that he believes his son is allergic to dogs (I have
4). My question, can you get a rash from contact with someone who
has had contact with a dog (in other words, no direct contact with
the dog!). Any help would be appreciated! My guess is that it's
possible his son's rash is from something else, since I visited him
less than 2 months ago and his son didn't get a rash from contact
with me. In any event, I want their stay to be long and pleasant!
Help! And Thank you!
Your Email: lisagaertner@remax.net
Kathy
Aug 8th, 2007 - 3:20 PM Re: Second-hand Allergy?
Unfortunately, yes it is possible to react to dog allergies without
direct contact. It depends on the sensitivity of the allergic
individual and the amount of "dog" on the carrier. Dander is
microscopic, so even if you do not have dog hair on your clothes you
can still be a dander carrier. The good news is that each individual
person will only be allergic to specific breeds. I have no reaction
to many breeds, a slight reaction to some and severe reactions to
breeds in the hound family. If the son has allergies, there are
plenty of things he could get a rash from other than dogs. I hope
they can enjoy their stay and be able to play with the dogs!
Your Email: k.werb@att.net
Your Website URL:
http://www.employees.org/~dwerblo/
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