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When Alison Schamberger first joined Metro Theatre in the 1960s, Marpole was a busy neighbourhood with a lively entertainment district. Now, the show still goes on, but the audiences are quieter.

"I used to say to people, when I was directing them in to Metro'It's between the Fraser Arms and the Wild Coyote," she says. "But none of these business are around any more."

Schamberger says that with 80 theatres in the Lower Mainland spanning an area between White Rock, Langley and West Vancouver, audiences are likely to pick a play closer to home, if they go to live shows at all.

Attractingnew audiences is the theatre's biggest challenge. The not-for-profit theatre company largely relies on ticket sales. But outside of popular shows like the annual Christmas pantomime, or a recent production of Faulty Towers, audiences are down.

"It's hard on the actors. Especially if you're doing a comedy,"Schamberger says "We always run on the premiseof 'The show must go on!' But there's a thing as magical as the interaction between actor and audience, particularly in comedy."

All of the actorsand most of the production staff arevolunteers.

Les Erskin, technical director and general manager of Metro Theatre,donates his timebecause he finds ita rewarding creative outlet.

"This was supposed to be semi-retirement for me," he says. "I thought I'd give back a little bit, and here I am."

Erskin worked for years in television production including The Beachcombers in the 1970s.

"You'll never find me on stage.I'm not an actor at all, but I'll happily work backstage," he says, while he puts the final touches in the set of the theatre's current production:The Gazebo,a 1950smurder-comedy.

Jon Morris, who's producing the show, says live theatre offers something you can't find on a screen.

"Some think of it as a digital detox, 'I've had enough of my phone, I've had enough of the TV,' " he says. "It's just a matter of sometimes reminding them that [theatre] is fun."

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The Gathering Place is planning a $1 million outdoor venue known as The Gathering Green.

Located on 2 acres behind The Gathering Place at 715 Campus St. will be a new pavilion, concession stand, restrooms and paved walking trail.

Were looking at this as a mini Rotary Gardens but not with as many floral plantings, said Diane Pillard, chairwoman of the resource development committee at The Gathering Place.

Dave Fisher, executive director of The Gathering Place, said Milton has no place for an outdoor wedding that could accommodate 250 people at least not yet.

Weddings are the mainstay of such venues, said Joe Stadelman, president of Angus-Young Associates.

He unveiled a four-phase plan Feb. 19 to a gathering of donors and potential donors.

Its really flexible for many different types of events, he said. Its unique to the city of Milton and what it will offer.

Concerts on the Lawn, outdoor art and exercise classes and theater are just some of the activities that could take place.

When designing the space, Stadelman said, One of the first discussions we had was., How formal do you want this to be? What does it look like? What does it feel like?

The consensus of the project committee was that it should equal the building Marion Allen designed.

This turned out to be more formal, more like this building, traditional in its detailing and styling but also traditional in more of park green atmosphere, he said.

Paths within the oak grove will be paved.

Stadelman described the pavilion as a rather simple building with masonry construction, a single-sloped roof and small storage room in the back. In front of the pavilion, a small paved area will allow for dancing.

Pillard said the pavilion is tiered because a group has expressed interest in doing outdoor theater.

We tried not to put too much into this, said Stadelman of the pavilion. This is meant to be flexible, open, and because of that we arent building a lot in. Most productions bring their own equipment (sound and lighting).

The concession stand location will allow volunteers to watch events while they are working. Behind the concession stand will be restrooms.

The gazebo will be included but moved to a new location.

At the center of The Gathering Green will be a sculptural element, maybe a wind element, maybe a butterfly, Stadelman said.

Entrance and gateway elements will give the sense of arrival, which he described as, Ive left my car, Ive left the street and now Im in the park and at an event.

Other elements may include a memorial garden, screen wall with donor plaques and benches for reflection.

A 24-stall parking lot will be installed at the corner of St. Mary and Rogers streets. Currently, The Gathering Place has about 65 parking stalls.

Development of The Gathering Green started about five years ago, said Pillard. The original plan was more than $2 million and included a conference center. After deciding Milton couldnt afford that and would need a hotel, she said the plan was shelved for about three years.

Our board said, We cant leave that land vacant. Its got so much potential, she said.

The wooded area was cleaned up with the help of Rock County Jail inmates in the Rock County Education and Criminal Addictions Program.

About a half dozen meetings were held with Angus-Young to discuss development possibilities.

Before project team members from The Gathering Place announced the project, they sought financial support. About $175,000 has been pledged by businesses and individuals, Pillard said.

Much of that has already been collected, she said. We wanted to get to that point before we announced so that we were pretty confident we could make this happen.

In a year, shes hoping they raise $500,000, enough to complete the first two phases of the project.

Because The Gathering Place also has set aside funds and heard theres interest in in-kind donations, Pillard said they are at least one-quarter of the way there.

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Gazebo is really customer-focused, so I do everything in relation to how its going to help and impact the people coming through my door each day. I come in, make sure the floor is clean, make sure there are enough pro-fitters on the sales floor... I really try to plan for when someone walks in the door they need a certain size, we have that size. A certain thing? We have it. Every day, theres a favorite story of somebody who comes in and leaves with a swimsuit they feel they can wear in public without feeling like theyll fall out of it or that its indecent. The gratitude that comes from the customers were so lucky to be in a position to do this.

Im from central Connecticut, but Ive lived herefor almost 30 years. I worked for the former owner (Judith Fine) for four years back in the 90s, and I left. I was in the corporate world for a good 25 years or so selling organic skin care, supplementsand herbal products for Dr. Hauschka in Hatfield and New Chapter in Brattleboro. When New Chapter restructured, Judith happened to need someone part-time, and I said, Well, wont that be fun?

Judith opened the store in 1978, and she is an amazing seamstress; she was making things out of vintage lace and had her own line in production. Gazebo (now at 14 Center St.) was originally in Thornes Marketplace. Judith loves to sew, and I think at first it was mostly wedding dressesand incorporating pieces of lace from grandmas gown into her customers gowns. That gradually led into having her own lingerie line, with silks, some antique lace, either trim or full pieces.

This was always my favorite job. I love helping women. I love helping in this environment. And I came back in 2016 and found out that she wanted to sell the store. It was just one of those miracles of the universe. Donna McNeight (a breast cancer survivor who came to Gazebo for its specialty in post-mastectomy fittings), also a former employee, and I partnered up and made it happen.

I dont have a business or marketing background, so thats one of the things Im learning as I go. The thing that I struggle with is that we try to have a really body positive attitude, and its hard when people put themselves down. We put little body positive things in the mirrors and tell people, Hey, be grateful for what you have. We really believe, from the bottom of our hearts, that every body is beautiful. Its true. We just need to see more of it in the media to see models of color, to see size inclusivity. Its also kind of a struggle when someone has a preconceived idea of what they want, like, I only like this kind of bra. Well, if that bra isnt the kind that fits your body best ... we try to guide people to what theyre going to be comfortable in, that will suit their body, that will last. Sometimes people are still like, Well, thats what I want, and thats OK, too.

We sell pleasure objects, aka sex toys. Our customers wouldnt necessarily go to a sex shop, but they trust us with their bodies and their breasts. And we want to offer that because sexual health is important, too. We love Oh My (Sensuality Shop, at 122 Main St.), theyre so great they support us, we support them.

A lot of people just dread going bra shopping, and we take the guesswork out of it. Post-mastectomy fittings are harder and harder to find these days a lot of women choose to have reconstruction after breast surgery, but those who dont, they dont really have any place to go. Theres a couple of medical supply places that you can go to for breast forms and bras, but theyre not bra-fitting experts. Its not like going to a warehouse where somebodys just going to take a box and hand you your breast across the counter were here to fit, and we do insurance billing. Its a lot of work, but its certainly a labor of love. Especially after going through something like that, you want to take care of those women, especially.

We are your personal shoppers. You wont be left thinking, This isnt quite right, but I dont know why, and then wander back out on the sales floor. We are here to guide you every step, and we stand behind what we sell. We do repairs, we can fix things and make them fit better. Oh, yeah, and all of the money that we spend on advertising doesnt compare to word of mouth because so many people come in say, My mother told me, my sister told me, my coworker told me, everyone says this place is awesome, so I had to come down. Thats the best endorsement that I can think of.

We want to make sure that everyone who comes through the door feels welcome regardless of gender identity. We were one of the first stores, like brick and mortar storefronts, to sell binders a garment that is used to safely reduce the appearance of breasts. Most of them are made out of mesh. People take to the internet Im going by a measurement, but I dont know how its going to fit. If they come here, they can try them on, we can help them, we have a seamstress on staff who can alter them. A lot of times, a little nip or tuck can make a big difference. We really fit here its rare we pull out a measuring tape. Most of the time, well just look at a persons back and then bring a size. People think, Oh, its amazing you can do that! If you were here for a couple of weeks, youd be able to do it, too. We just give them the sizes we think are most appropriate and then adjust from there.

Weve expanded that a lot in the last couple of years since Donna and I bought Gazebo because this is a place where people come in, and they feel welcome, and they feel comfortable.

I dont ever want to be the kind of owner whos so far removed from the sales floor that she loses touch with the customers. Actually being here and waiting on people every day is important for me to do.

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A wedding planner gives newly engaged couples money-saving advice.

I was shaking I was nervous, all I got out was will you marry me. I couldn't get the ring on her finger, my hands were shaking her put it on, Kevina Gray describes the day he proposed to his girlfriend Kenyell Goodson.

When it comes to love stories, Kevin and Kenyell's is more than 10 years in the making.The two have been together since high school, dating long distance while Kevin played basketball overseas.I was excited, it was more like finally, he did it. Finally. It's been some time so, explains Kenyell.

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After she said yes, the two started planning a wedding, with the help of a professional.Like many couples, they wanted to stick a budget. We need all the cash we can save, says Kevin, since theyre trying to save to buy a home.

They sought the help of Lucretia Williams.Your venue takes 40 percent of your budget. you want to book that first. we have amazing venues in Columbus so they book up pretty fast, Williams says.

Williams has been planning events for more than 22 years.She says, we're lucky in Central Ohio because there are a lot of inexpensive venue options.Like the Gazebo at Goodale Park or the beautiful outdoor spaces at Park of Roses. Griggs Boat House in HIliard, its newer, very beautiful, lots of windows overlooks the Scioto Mile River and we have North Bank Park downtown, she says.

Couples should also consider the Metro Parks, state parks and other outdoor venues. Like Lonz Winery on Middle Bass Island, Marbelhead lighthouse on the shores of Lake Erie or Ash Cave at Hocking Hills state park.Some of those only cost a $40 event fee.

But Williams says other costs could add up, especially if you need to rent chairs tables or table clothes.Her advice to save money is to consider not having it on a Saturday. I love Friday Weddings! I love Sunday weddings. For me, people say, well they're not going to come. They love you, they're going to come. It doesn't matter if it's a Tuesday or a Friday, Williams says.

Couples can also have a smaller guest count, which is becoming more popular. A lot of couples want more intimate weddings, you feel the energy and love in the room when it's less people, she says.For this couple, that's not an option, with a big family they plan to have 300 guests.But Williams found them a reasonably priced venue, the Ohio School for the Deaf Alumni Association building.

You don't have to have a grand budget to make a room look fabulous, Williams explains.

And really at the end of the day, it's witnessing true love that people will remember most.I'm a lucky guy, I've realized that from day 1. She stuck by my side through everything, Kevin explains. That's the emotional part of it, we made it through, Kenyell adds.

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Destination weddings can be difficult to plan but are worth it for the breathtakingly romantic scenery. With a variety of locations, The Excellence Collection will help you plan the perfect destination wedding with two types of resorts for a wedding: Excellence Resorts and Finest Resorts.

Excellence Resorts are for adults-only Caribbean weddings. Any of the five Excellence Resorts will provide an intimate destination wedding with endless beaches and luxury pampering. The options include Excellence Punta Cana, Excellence El Carmen, Excellence Riviera Cancun, Excellence Oyster Bay and Excellence Playa Mujeres.

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All packages offer couples who book their wedding at any of the aforementioned Excellence Collection resorts the choice of exchanging their vows on a romantic beach venue or in a lovely gazebo overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

The beautiful Caribbean scenery and luxurious amenities offered by The Excellence Collection will make it hard for a newly wedded couple to leave, so the company welcomes couples to spend their honeymoons at any of their luxury resorts right after they say I do.

Whats more romantic than a gorgeous destination wedding? Waking up to breakfast in bed, enjoying a couples massage and toasting over a romantic dinner on the beach in that same magical resort where you exchanged vows.

The Excellence Collection resorts include honeymoon suites that come equipped with secluded hammocks and a private jacuzzi to enjoy when not soaking up the sun on a tranquil Caribbean beach or by one of the resorts pools.

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Shorewood

Built in 1988, this four-bedroom, four-bath house has 3,872 square feet and features a two-story foyer, vaulted ceilings, built-in bookcases, eat-in kitchen, three-season porch, full finished walkout basement, deck and three-car attached garage. Listed by Dwight Erickson, EXP Realty, 612-270-8614.

Minneapolis

Built in 1958, this three-bedroom, three-bath house located in the Bryn Mawr neighborhood has 1,810 square feet and features two bedrooms on the upper level, formal dining room, hardwood floors, balcony, full walkout basement and deck. Listed by Chris Ames, Re/Max Results, 651-552-2301.

Afton

Built in 1988, three-bedroom, this three-bath house has 2,516 square feet and features a bedroom on each level, fireplace, hardwood floors, full finished walkout basement with a second kitchen, four-season porch, deck, patio, greenhouse, gazebo and two-car detached garage on a 10-acre lot. Listed by Cheryl Schopf, Re/Max Results, 651-324-8910.

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AUSTIN, Texas Its one of the most distinctive features in Austin: Lady Bird Lake flowing through the center of the city.

But its a lake that wouldn't have happened had it not been for the need for flood control and more electric power for a growing city in the 1960s.

Originally, there was no lake, as the Colorado River flowed through the citys center and technically, it still does.

Throughout Austins history, in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Colorado River was wild and unpredictable, with floods that washed away trees and turned the river banks to mud occurring frequently.

It took two developments to tame the Colorado and eventually create the lake. First, the construction of a series of dams built by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) to control the flow of water in the river. And second, a need for more electric power for a growing city.

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Historians pinpoint the birth of Town Lake as it was known then to 1959. When the City determined that the Seaholm Power Plant couldnt be expanded to meet new demand, an additional power plant was built on Holly Street in East Austin.

To provide cooling water for the plant, the City constructed Longhorn Dam, and it was the water that was held back by that dam that created Town Lake.

The beautification process and the hike and bike trails Austinites know today had to wait until the early 1970s, when then-Austin Mayor Roy Butler led efforts to beautify the banks of the lake. He tapped former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson and a committee of volunteers whose work created the trails, flowering plants and gazebos that adorn the banks of the lake today.

The hike and bike trail now carries the name of Mayor Butler and his wife, Ann. And, in 2011, the Austin City Council voted to change the name of Town Lake to Lady Bird Lake.

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By Rick Geffken

Monmouth County history is more than a collection of dusty old books, tattered letters and fading black and white photographs sitting in boxes or stacked on shelves. A new oral history project by the Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) aims to show that the lives of people and events happening to all of us today are worth preserving for future historians.

The project got underway Dec. 23 when its originators, MCHAcolleagues Dana Howell and Joe Zemla, sat down to speak with Harriet Bernsteinand Luisa Paster to record the married couples story of their successful 2008lawsuit against the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. Bernstein and Pasterhad been denied permission to get married in a civil union ceremony at the Methodistcommunitys boardwalk gazebo. A New Jersey judge ruled against the Methodistorganization.

The idea for the oral history project began six months ago whenHowell, a research librarian atthe MCHA, was intrigued by the concept during one of her archivistcertification classes. We realized there was a deficit in our holdings thatneeded to be addressed, namely the lack of more culturally diverse stories,she said. The MCHA has a treasure trove of historic gems spanning severalcenturies of history. We just thought it was time to broaden the cultural scopeto make our offerings more relevant to a wider audience.

She began brainstorming the idea with Zemla, an associate curatorat the Freehold-based organization. He did a quick survey of the MCHA holdings.Were obviously strong in 18th and 19th centurycollections but lacking in others, he said. The timing of the oral historyproject fit nicely with the MCHAs new strategic plans for renewing its missionto preserve and celebrate the history of Monmouth County for everyone.President Linda Bricker enthusiastically endorses the idea. This project fitsthat objective so well, she said.

We knew we were going to have to be very proactive to accomplishour goal of diversification, Howell explained. Often well get calls aboutdonations that start with, I dont know if this is old enough for you guys,but

As it turned out, Bernsteinand Paster contacted Howell after she had reached out to Garden State Equality,a statewide LGBTQ advocacy and education organization. The recent Decemberinterview with the couple was conducted at the MCHA-owned CovenhovenHouse in Freehold. Although the 1738 Dutch colonial-style home was chosen forits privacy, the setting made for a nice contrast with the 21stcentury Monmouth County zeitgeist Bernstein and Paster represent. Futureinterviews will be conducted at MCHA headquarters or other locations convenientto participants.

The four-channel video recordertechnology used for the interviews is unassuming, which encourages candor fromthe interviewees. The interviewers themselves have an informal conversationalstyle which puts participants at ease right away.

The two MCHA staffers are hopingto do one recorded interview per month. Now that the project has started, Zemlabelieves it will become self-sustaining after a while as people come forwardwith interesting accounts of events in their lives. These will be cataloguedand added to the organizations 70 Court St. library in Freehold, andeventually posted on the MCHAs website.

The long-range plan for the MCHAoral history project is to include a wide variety of groups, interviewed inphases, such as the long-established African American community, the morerecently arrived Hispanic community, senior citizens and the Jewish community,especially for stories their grandparents have passed down from World War II.Others on the wish list are military veterans and survivors and families ofvictims of the 9/11 terrorist attack of the Twin Towers who will be visitingNew York for the 20th anniversary next year.

Howell said they are open toideas. Well continue to record stories from all the previous groups as wemove through each phase. After that, well continue the program to includepretty much anyone who has an interesting story to tell.

The MCHA will accept oral histories collected by other people to add to its collection as well. Anyone interested in contributing to the oral history project can use the special email address: digitalarchives@monmouthhistory.org. Howell and Zemla can also be reached via the MCHA website monmouthhistory.org or at 732-462-1466.

This article originally appeared in the Jan. 9, 2020 print edition of The Two River Times.

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Monday the nation and the First Coast celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Heres a look at some of the area events that are being held in honor of the civil rights leader on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.

Jacksonville

The Annual MLK Holiday Grand Parade will be held in Downtown Jacksonville beginning at 10 a.m.

The parade will wind through the streets, beginning at Daily's Place Amphitheater on Bay Street and will conclude at Johnson Street near the Prime Osborn Convention Center.

Live entertainment and food will be set up along the parade route.

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A day of service calledPaint the Town on MLK Dayis being held in Northwest Jacksonville. The Northwest Jacksonville Community Development Corporation and National Health Corps Florida AmeriCorps are inviting the community to join them from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Organizers and residents will paint 10 homes in the Riverview neighborhood.

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The Timucuan Parks Foundation is holding a MLK Day of Service Volunteer Project at Hanna Park. The nonprofit organization and the city of Jacksonville will be leading projects, including invasive plant removal, trail maintenance and shoreline cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park at 500 Wonderwood Dr.

Volunteers should identify themselves as volunteers to park staff at the front gate and meet by 9 a.m. at the lakefront parking lot. Participants should wear closed-toed shoes and clothes they dont mind getting dirty.

The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is offering free art engagement activities and special commemorations from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission. Highlights will include art-making activities, live music, demonstrations by artists, and complimentary trolley transportation between the Cummer Museum and the Ritz Theatre and Museum. Ecumenical prayers for peace, coordinated with OneJax, will be held at 3 p.m. at both locations.

Fernandina Beach

The Martin Luther King Jr. Parade begins at Peck Center, 516 S. 10th St. at noon. It will move up Ash, South Second and Centre streets.

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St. Augustine

The 35th Annual Commemorative Breakfast Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be held at the Mark W. Lance Armory, 190 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. The guest speaker will be Fedrick C. Ingram, president of the Florida Education Association.

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A Remembrance March starting at AME Church at 11:30 am, 86 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. in Lincolnville to the Plaza de la Constitucion, 170 St. George St., in the citys center square, will also be held. Speakers will present in the gazebo from noon until 2 p.m.

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Editors Note: If your group has an MLK event on Monday that you would like listed in this story, kindly email the information to bbortzfield@wjct.org by 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17.

Bill Bortzfield can be reached at bbortzfield@wjct.org, 904-358-6349 or on Twitter at @BortzInJax.

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Trail of the Honey Bees Walking Tour

Posted on 14 January 2020 by JLusk

There is something buzzing in Pompano Beach. On Saturday, Jan. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Pompano Beach Cultural Arts Center, at 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., there will be the first-ever walking tour of the Trail of the Honey Bees.

The trail is part of the citys Mosaic Team program which began in 2016. The program consists of three phases. Trail of the Honey Bees is part of the first phase. The city commissioned lead artist Sonata Kazimieraitiene to work with five approved apprentices to create 35 mosaics displayed throughout the Innovative District connecting multiple cultural facilities through artwork and education. The original source of the honey bee image can be seen in the metal railings of the Ali Cultural Arts roof parapet. The Trail of the Honey Bees encourages a spirit of unity to connect both sides of Dixie Highway. The focal point of the trail is on the honey bee and the vegetation it helps pollinate. Pompano Beach was built by a rich agricultural community. Without the help of the honey bee and continued education on the importance of the bee, the agricultural community as a whole is at stake. Those participating in the walking trail will meet at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center at 10 a.m. From there, the participants will be transported to the starting point of the trail, 731 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. Jr., and begin their tour, which features pop up activities and events leading back to the Pompano Cultural Center for a final extravaganza! The entire event will take approximately four hours. Refreshments will be provided. Other projects associated with phase one of the Mosaic Team include Music Leads the Way, which consists of four music themed mosaic murals located at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater: Community, a 16 x 8 ft. mosaic mural located at the Charlotte Burrie Community Center, which is set to be open soon, and Wow, a 10 ft. diameter floor mosaic located at the gazebo on the northeast corner of West Palm Aire Drive and Oaks Drive. For more information on the Trail of the Honey Bees or the citys Public Art Program, call 954-545-7800, ext. 3813 or e-mail laura.atria@copbfl.com.

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