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PART 2
Give Yourself A Quick Acne Check-Up
Is there a family history of acne? Yes/No?
Genetics plays a strong role in the development and persistence of acne. If a parent had severe acne, it is more likely that your case will be severe.
What factors seem to trigger your acne?
a. certain foods
b. menstrual cycle
c. stress
d. lack of sleep
e. other
Medical studies show that diet, specifically chocolate and fried foods, do not cause acne. If your notice that your skin flares up after eating certain foods, however, use common sense and avoid that food as much as possible. Stress, lack of adequate sleep and changes in the environment have all been linked to acne.
What medications do you take?
a. birth control pills
b. anti-seizure medications
c. drugs prescribed by psychiatrists
Birth control pills may either slightly help or slightly worsen acne, and stopping or starting the pill may cause breakouts for several months. Ask your doctor if any medications you take can affect acne; alternatives are sometimes available.
Do you take a vitamin & mineral supplement? Yes/No?
In general, good nutrition is vital for healthy skin. Be sure your supplement contains no more than the RDA of 150 mcg of Iodine, which can aggravate acne.
Do you wear make-up? Yes/No?
Be sure all cosmetics are oil-free and non-comedogenic (won't clog pores)
Do you use skin care products? Yes/No?
Mixing and matching acne medicines can cause irritation.
Do you break out just before your period or mid-cycle? Yes/No?
An increase in acne is common with hormonal fluctuations at menstruation or ovulation. If your periods are very irregular, you may want to see your gynecologist.
Are you over 40 and surprised by the onset of pimples with your gray hair? Yes/No?
Acne is very normal from the 30s and beyond due to normal changes in your hormones. As estrogen decreases and androgens increase, you can expect some acne through menopause.
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An entry that is all about acne and our face.
I recommend readers to read this article, it's for your benefit too. This information came from a booklet and are not mine.
Regarding the myths, it is all up to you what to believe.
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PART 1
Introduction
This guide/entry is created to help you understand the causes of acne and what you can do to fight it. It dispels the myths and brings you the latest science.
Acne can be unsightly and embarrassing. It can be also healed and prevented.
By taking a few simple steps today, you can get rid of the blemishes you have now and help stop new ones at the source.
Acne is caused by your hormones and your skin's inability to slough off old, dead cells. This is determined by your genes - not by the number of times you wash your face or the foods you eat
Medical studies show that diet - including chocolate, pizza and french fries - rarely affects acne. Overwashing your face or stripping it with alcohol in an effort to "clean" your skin can actually make blemishes worse.
Acne is not caused by:
a)dirt
b) chocolate
c)greasy foods
What you can do to help
You're not to blame for blemishes - but you're also not a helless victim. By following a SMART and SENSIBLE lifestyle, you can help yourself to the smooth, clear, healthy skin you want.
Scrubbing and overwashing is not the answer for treating acne.The secret is to know what factors trigger flare-ups in your skin - and avoid them.
- Avoid excessive sun exposure
Small amounts of sun exposure will initially improve acne. However, the benefit is temporary. Consistent sun bathing will increase plugging of the pores and comedones (blackheads and whiteheads) and make acne worse. It can also lead to premature aging and skin cancer. Protect your skin with a product that blocks both UVA and UVB rays and provides an SPF of at least 15.
- Check your vitamin supplements
Avoid supplements with Iodine in amounts greater than the RDA of 150 mcg. While normal amounts of Iodine have not been shown to aggravate skin, amounts greater than the RDA may worsen acne.
- Avoid over-washing your face and acne-prone areas
Limit washing to no more than two to three times per day. More than that can often irritate the skin, offers no further benefit, and may lead to increased oil production. Products such as harsh facial scrubs or with high levels of Isopropyl alcohol are not recommended because they tend to tear or irritate fragile skin, which can aggravate acne.
Squeezing or picking blemishes can force bacteria deeper into the skin, causing even greater inflammation and infection. Also, the rubbing of your hands on your skin can lead to irritation and more pimples. Picking blemishes also leads to scarring.
- Keep your skin free of oils and bacteria
Simply by starting a few healthy habits, you can keep your skin free of grime and bacteria that can cause pimples. Wash your hands frequently. Avoid touching your face, including resting your chin in your hands as you think or read. And check to make sure all cosmetics are oil-free and non-comedogenic.
Stress can raise levels of the hormone cortisone, which causes increased secretion of oil in your skin.
- Follow a few simple rules when exercising
Exercise can lead to breakouts, and hats or helmets can cause inflammation. Always wear loose-fitting cotton clothes, and never wear make-up. Even oil-free, non-comedogenic make-up can clog pores when you perspire.
By eating a balanced diet, getting adequate sleep and exercise, and drinking plenty of water, you can help your skin look its healthy best.
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~ No Name~
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x_x...
last updated 25 weeks ago.
that was eksdi.
now I'm back.
hey, it's '08 o_o.
belated. :)
Happy Holidays everyone!
*sigh*
on to next post.
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~ Cossette D`Auvergne
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| A Letter. |
[15 Jul 2007|08:55pm] |
PART I.
Can't think right that's why these thoughts are jumbled. I'm stressed enough in all aspects, physically, emotionally, mentally, and whatever -ly you may think of.
- "Parents are good if they know how to make their children happy".
I am so much dissappointed, its ok to have me guided, but to have me planned and manipulated, it serves as a disease to my future. You want me to have a successful and easy life in the end, yes of course I WOULD definitely like that, but I kind of disagreee since I haven't been happy with what I am having now, and it's affecting my wanted goals and aspirations.
I felt bad, whenever I think of it that you thought of me as this kind of person, i.e. blacksheep, rebellious, easy-go-lucky girl, one who parties alot, one who needs high guidance, immature, and whatsoever that you may think of me. I am feeling stereotyped, and that is one thing I don't like. You only know me through other people's judgments about me, on how the people in this house has known me, but what they tell you the most is my bad image, and nothing good has been said. And it feels like with my 18 years of living, you see me as a lost kid. For you to know, I have a working mind and brain, I am rational enough to think what's right and what's good for me. Never I have thought of doing something that's so WRONG that I KNOW will affect my way of living. I am not that immature enough to fight off with you since I am getting your point why are you doing this. For you to know, even I HATE MY COURSE so much, at hindi ko pinangarap na magkalikot ng katawan ng tao, I am doing my best just to excel in YOUR, take note it's YOUR chosen career for me. For you to know, I have been into many sleepless nights, yes, academic purposes. But what really makes it bad is that, I AM FORCED TO DO SO. Mahirap makapag-aral ng matino kung sobrang hindi ko interes ang ginagawa ko, taliwas sa mga gusto ko.
***Continued***
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Welcome to the World Nelle~!
My first niece weee :D
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"I wish heaven....aitakute
amari ni mo tsumetakute shizuka sugite toki no tobira aku koto wa nai anata no hitomi mo....
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Okay, I got 1 month song syndrome here. Eternal Silence of Phantasmagoria. I don't know, the rhythm's just keep repeating on my mental ear. Everytime I hear it, it's like I want to ry. A burst of emotions indeed...
Earlier this day, father called. When you just heard the way I talk to him, you'll be disgusted by my attitude. It's the 3rd time he called within this range of time since new year.
I remember, I said something to him, that by being apathetic, and (what I think) that I lack concern, I heard something that sounds like he's falling off tears.
Why would not you listen to me father? Why are you like such an inconsiderate person? Why do you make such predestined goals? That I keep on helping myself creating the chain? It is binding... smothering... that I hate to see I am in my own hands making it? If you could just, for at least a second, place yourself in my situation, I wish you'd understand me more. I've grown without your presence, maybe that's why. I've grown into other's hands, that I feel much more parenthood for that person than you do. I think I just lost a part of feeling that a family should have.
When will I get rid of this chain? Until my last days? Until all my interests, dreams and goals have been tired of waiting to be done? Until I get tired of this so-called life? I know this sounds selfish, I understand that, but for my part, this isn't selfishness. I may not understand your part, but I am knowing more better why are you like this to me.
To father and to those around me, why do you still see me as this kind of person? My ears have been aching with those words I hear. I don't know how long this patience
will get, I have no idea to what extent I may do if this fills up. I still haven't seen the devastating part of myself. That's why I try to keep away myself from it. I don't like losing someone, I don't want to be alone. Acceptance is all what I ask for. If you people could just allow me to do to help myself first, I'll be able to help others too.
How ironic... I sympathize with others with regards to certain problems liking to help, though for my part I can't even figure out how will I solve mine first. With the stories I hear from different people, I learn. That somehow helped me too.
I just got the urge to write this long, since this is my state of peak emotion, I can write what I want to say. This isn't really me actually, though I have none to talk about certain things right at the moment, that's why I decided to put it here.
Lastly, I thank people who made me at least smile for a day and forget about disturbing thoughts. Somehow, you've helped me, but for a short time. Still, thank you.
It's already morning, and I still have classes tomorrow. And I need a deep sleep. To temporarily rest my mind, my weary soul, an empty heart. So long~!
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"eien no seijaku na no ka? nozomi wa kanaerareru no ka?
"sayounara no kotoba wa iwanai." ima sugu anata ni aenai keredo... "
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~ Countenance of the Doll's Anonymity:
Cossette d`Auvergne
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Jrock Mullet: 9th of February
I had my hair done at Bench Fix Salon SM North Edsa branch. I would rate it, 85% perfect. The stylist was good, thinking that he was the senior stylist. After cutting my hair, he took me a picture since he likes my new haircut. weee!
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Birthday Treat: 2nd Batch. 9th of February
After having my hair done, together with my 3 other friends went to SM Megamall and treat them a movie. (mall hopping eh?) =P...We decided to watch, The Messenger, with which we were attracted by the trailer and that made us to choose that movie to watch for that day.
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Vanitea: 10th of February
Held at Bangkal Community Complex.
My first tea party were I wore my first (incomplete) EGAristocrat outfit together with my 4 1/2 inch chunky platforms! yay! *hails teh platforms*. (I had it customized from the land of shoemakers, in our area, Marikina, for 2k; here's a pic)
Together with ravenite and chloe, in our vaingloriousness, we had the whole event a lot to do to ourselves only by posing and taking pictures at each other, (with the ironic fact that my outfit is 50% complete, still vain). At the end of the event, we were startled and quite joyous when ravenite was chosen to be the Vanitea's Pick. That was nice.
While riding our way home, I still wear my platforms thinking that it is freakingly inconvenient to carry plus its quite heavy. While walking, I always think, I hope I will not trip, it's damn 4.5 inches, and I am still practising to walk wearing it.
At the end of the day, I was REALLY tired, but happy. ^_^
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Birthday Treat: 3rd Batch, 11th of February
I recently have celebrated my debut together with the Goden community. It all went well. I spent 1k plus. It was worth spending since my fathah gave me more than 1k. I had also invited kyrie to join us. And the one who last arrived is shinrai, who unfortunately have to go soon, but at least I managed to treat her too. I did not expect them to present gifts, treating them is an enough explanation of my gratitude. Thanks a bunch for coming people! Though I'm still not that talkative like the usual I; and I'm quite sorry for that.
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It is really a Month of Deflation for me. Within a week I had spent almost, uh...5k? o_~..shoot. I need to save up again so as not to make my account invalid.
--->>[Diagnosis: Clavicular pain; Series of Vertigo; Somewhat febrile]<<---
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~ Cossette d`Auvergne
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| Turning Adult |
[02 Feb 2007|09:28am] |
Happy Birthday to me. Happy Birthday to me. Happy Birthday, happy birthdaaaay, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to me :D..
Cossette - dejan turned 18 this Feb. 1, 2007.
~ Cossette d`Auvergne
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dadadumm!! We've got an S3! We've got an S3!! We've got an S3!!
--> Obsessive Dysfunctional Hyperactive Disorder w/ oversecretion of ACH <--
^ I created it =P
It made me so overwhelmed when I get to see Season Three of House! My sister bought it wahooo! Marathon hospital drama mode on--!
Sadistic Phase: *Come on, slap me after I get to see House personally!*
Euphoric Phase: *(Continuing meds prescribed by a psyche, yours truly ^_^)*
Euphoria Stable.
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~ Cossette d`Auvergne
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- † - Evil Queen - † -
(Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure)
(Marjoly)
I am mightier than the god
The devil is my slave
More beautiful than the goddess
I put her face to shame
Oh look at me, oh what do you see?
There's no one greater than me
I'm the queen, the best you've seen
So worship me
(Followers)
Your highness
Marjoly, we worship you as number one
(Marjoly)
OH YES! I am evil personified
So get down on your knees
And if you're graced by my beauty
You'll thank your lucky stars
Aren't I great, I'm amazing myself all the time
There is one thing that I still have to get
I won't rest till he's mine, Prince Ferdinando
(Followers)
Don't you know you're old enough to be his mother?
(Marjoly)
HEY! YOU! SHUT! UP!
My heart is burning, overheating with a raging fire
The prince I do admire, he fills me with desire
Dear Ferdinando, I am here to save you from this curse
Let his love quench my thirst
My precious, wait a little longer, I will end your strife
I'll bring you back to life, I'll be your wicked wife
Dear Ferdinando, I am here to save you from this curse
Let your love quench my thirst
(Followers)
QUENCH YOUR THIRST!
(Marjoly)
If you dare get in my way
(Followers)
WE'LL MAKE YOU PAY!
(Marjoly)
You won't live another day
(Followers)
Queeny, just show your beauty
You're the baddest queen under the sun
Keep on shining, we'll keep on whining
She's our queen, she's the baddest to be seen
Marjoly, you're the evil beauty
We bow down to you eternally
A last song syndrome since last month. I feel vain. I'll be making Cossette's version of Evil Queen.
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Well, here's a Series of Unfortunate Events licking my eyes and brain making me startled and puzzled. Sorry, I'm not that wordy, I just don't feel like defining or making sentences to make a novel or whatever that made my blog look like a shopping list with comments or something like that. *Let this pass, it's just that, I'm too lazy to use conjunctions to correlate each paragraph as one.*
- Parent's Christmas treat: Swimming hoorah! at Panglao Island Nature's Resort, my favorite resort, at Bohol, my province. I've been there 4 times. I just love the scenery and everything in there, and only a few go there, mostly people of foreign countries. Whenever we go there, it's like 1 or 2 Filipino families are only in there. I love it because it's not too crowded and they've got nice pools and a man-made island meters away from the seashore.
- Series of Dreams that might be correlating to each other: 2 weeks of dreams that might be correlated to each other. Still can't figure it out. Oh well, I'm freaking mystic.
- Bad News: Our dog was wounded by a stray bullet! Poor dog, she was just sitting pretty watching the tv, Princess Hours, with my aunt sitting near our dog. My aunt claimed it was her second life to think that she wasn't the one who was hit. Good thing our dog is wearing our gift for her, a pink robe and hood, that only result to a superfical wound, not a deep one. Bad thing is that, it was directed to her backbone. Another good thing, my aunt called for help from a relative to blotter what happened that somebody fired a gun. And another bad thing of course we don't know the freaking Ho-ho-Happy-New-Year-let's-celebrate-fire-in-the-hole-BOOM *I'm not used to say this, but it really came out of my emotional self to say this* Bullshit ~_~ *heavens, I'm outa here, please forgive me*. If ever I happen to be telepathic or a premonitioner, I'll hunt down that person and show him/her the right weapon, *bazooka pops out*, and teach the person how to aim perfectly without miss, *aims directly touching the face*. Overreacting is it? =P I love our dog.
- Fiesta, Food Galore: We went to 4 houses in one night, *we arrived at the place late afternoon*, and eat, and eat, and eat ~__~... Table full of meals, mostly meat and of course lechon swimming in a pool of fats/oil, eeew, cholesterol... Of course, since I am living with short stomach and intestines, I managed to control my eating. Even if I am the slimmest person ever written in the Guiness Book of Records, I am very watchful of the foods that I take. Regulating all of the fiber, fat, protein, carbs intake to my system. I don't want to die of Atherosclerosis leading to Stroke and Brain Damage and whatever that might be the end-result of over-intake of those things that I mentioned earlier.
- Rainy Christmas: Hell it's very rainy at our province.
- Sweet Dreams Noche Buena: This is what happened. Dec. 24, earlier that day we went to a mall to shop for the ingredients, foods needed for our Christmas celebration. Yea, yea, back and forth at the supermarket, to think that our feet was already tired. When we got home, 3 hours before Christmas, they prepared the dishes and everything needed in the Noche Buena, *we kids just sit and watch the tv, and yeah I'm lazy XD!*. We were so tired that time and that I had not noticed I already fell asleep. The next morning, Dec. 25, all woke up and I noticed the food hasn't been touched yet or somebody just took only a bit. I thought they already ate with me sleeping, it was then my father said we celebrated Christmas with a deep sleep and a nice rest heheh.
That's the gist of it.
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~ Cossette d`Auvergne
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Dr. G. House: Hello, sick people and their loved ones! In the interest of saving time and avoiding a lot of boring chitchat later, I'm Doctor Gregory House; you can call me "Greg." I'm one of three doctors staffing this clinic this morning.
Dr. G. House: You idiot...
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Okay, above are some of Dr. Grey Horse's err typo... Dr. Gregory House's memorable quotes. I've become an addict since House series was introduced to me by my beloved sister. He's my ideal doctor, a very good doctor. And I want to meet him and hear his addictive lies XD. Hacktness, the series was great and I don't know how to comment! Too bad, just finished season 1 & 2, me and my sister were looking forward to the 3rd season.
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What I like in House Series:
- In the near end, Dr. House realized that he was becoming an addict, *his favorite pill and morphines*.
- Dr. House has a bum leg.
- Dr. House is one great diagnostician.
- He has got charismatic, philosophical, clever lines
- I admire Dr. Chase. Freakin' bishie British !
- It's obvious, Dr. Cuddy likes Dr. House XD
- Dr. House treats patients with his kind of personality XD i.e. "Anti-social" haha!
- The one with the cancer patient is my favorite episode.
- Dr. Chase is Jesse Spencer! :D
- I love the whole House Series!
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~ Cossette d`Auvergne
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That was November 13, my first day of classes.
5 times, I am being told they thought I'm a Korean or any foreigner.
I was shocked, it's just my hair that made me look somebody. I just had my hair being cut at first by my own, then I went to the parlor to fix the mess I have done.
My first days were my adjusting days. And I was kind of startled when I get to see the crowd whom I will be with for the rest of the semester. They are a year younger than me or of the same age as I, and they act lower than their age. I understood why they happen to act that way, it's just that since I came from a school with 2nd courser classmates I did some adjustments and practised myself acting more mature, they too adjusted for us the young ones acting like we're of the same age for balance.
Me and my 3 other friends *and we're all irregular* are having a hard time to find vacancy periods and eat together whenever it's mealtime.
That's the gist of it.
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~ Cossette d`Auvergne
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| A New World II |
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Green.. Green.. all I see is Green.
The first time i stepped inside the campus, green is the only color that my eyes can see. It actually made my eyes hurt. After several times of looking around, it became immuned to green.
I am now being tainted with green.
I like strolling at the school grounds. I often sit at the benches and look at the trees to have my eyes refreshed. Trees give me the instant eye theraphy.
The place is very crowded. It walks my head into pain.
One thing I noticed with female students, they all look the same. Long rebonded hair, the way they walk, the shoulder bags, their shoes and socks, all look the same.
Outside line up numerous fastfood chains, canteens, and the 4 or 5 mini-stop's that surround the school area.
Transport is easy. Lrt, fx, and of course, my Dad ^_^. I wait for him to fetch me at Jolibee Legarda or CEU.
And the neighboring schools PCHS, UE, PSBA and UST. My sister is currently studying at PCHS, we get to be near at each other. And some other friends at UST ahehe.
My friend and I planned to eat at Yellow Cab one day, we both freakingly love pizza T_T.
I guess this is the end of it.
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~ Cossette d`Auvergne
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| A New World |
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So... It's been a week since I left my previous school. I should have left last semester, if it isn't because of my stupid philosophy and hesitation. I already pressumed there are subjects that may not be credited and will take it up again when I transfer there. I know there may be a chance of going back to zero if I do not make it to the cut-off period. For you readers to know what school I am in for the last 3 semesters, it's (WCC) World Citi Colleges formerly (QCMCC) Quezon City Medical Center College. And for you to know what school I am now in, it's (FEU) Far Eastern University.
See the difference? College - University?... Of course I'll prefer University because as far as I know, a University won't be a University if it doesn't have quality education.
Of course, with my 3 semesters of staying at WCC, I miss the company and my friends that are left there. And also, I miss eating Belgian Choco Fudge at Mini-Stop with my other friend, and the very tasty Sisig at a carinderia.
New school, new groups, new society, bigger society, new environment, bigger environment, a lot of adjustments to be made and I'm currently under it.
The First Episode Ends here because Hell i'm in an internet cafe, I don't want waste much money, I still got to eat you know. The next entry would be the second episode of my New World.
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~ Cossette d`Auvergne
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Welcome to LiveJournal~!
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My very first attempt to have my very own web diary or what they call it "Blog". :claps: yaay!
Since I am a neophyte in lj, I still get to know what are it's features and what I can do in lj. Though, still having troubles with the layout codes and it's taking me a week to get comfortable how to use overrides.
That's all for neophyteness.
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~ Cossette d`Auvergne
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