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$( function() {
    // since we are using a specific tech, we
    // are responsible for checking.
    // use the right tool for the job.
    if( !Modernizr.localstorage ) {
        $( "p" )
            .append( "local storage not available in this browser." );
        return;
    }

    // you can store any type of data using store
    // amplify will take care of serializing/deserializing
    // the data for you.
    amplify.store.localStorage( "explicitExample",
                                { foo2: "baz" } );

    // retrieve the data later via the key
    var myStoredValue2 =
        amplify.store.localStorage( "explicitExample" );

    $( "p" )
        .append( myStoredValue2.foo2 ); // baz
});

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