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Schedule For 2009

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January | February | March | April | May | June
July | August | September | October | November | December

	January
01/12/2009	Atlanta, GA, "Implementing the Strategic Vision of a School," one day, Trinity School, (404) 231-8100
01/12/2009	Atlanta, GA, "Raising a Self-Disciplined Child," 7:00-9:00 p.m., Trinity School, (404) 231-8100
01/13/2009	Atlanta, GA, "Implementing the Strategic Vision of a School," one day, Trinity School, (404) 231-8100
01/15/2009	Belmont, MA, "Nurturing Resilience in Youth," 6:30-7:30 p.m., for parents of students at the Arlington School, McLean Hospital, (617) 855-2000
01/22/2009	Topsfield, MA, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 7:00-9:00 p.m., Tri-Town Council, (978) 887-6512
01/28/2009	Camarillo, CA, "Working with Angry and Resistant Youth," one day, Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families, (805) 914-1221
01/30/2009	Edwardsville, IL, "Working with Angry and Resistant Students: Strategies to Nurture Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience," 9:00-11:00 a.m., Edwardsville Public Schools, (618) 692-7466

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	Februrary
02/12/2009	Wilmington, DE, "Fostering Family Closeness and Respect," 7:00-9:00 p.m., sponsored by the Montessori Teachers’ Association of Delaware, (302) 475-0555
02/13/2009	Wilmington, DE, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience in Students," one day, sponsored by the Montessori Teachers’ Association of Delaware, (302) 475-0555
02/17/2009	Riverdale, NY, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 7:00-9:00 p.m., for faculty of the Middle Division at Horace Mann School, (718) 432-4000
02/23/2009	Boston, MA, "The Power of Resilience: Achieving Balance and Stress Hardiness in Our Lives," (Keynote) 6:45-7:45 p.m., Trainers of School Psychology meeting at the annual convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, (301) 657-0270
02/27/2009	Boston, MA, "Mindsets for School Success: Effective Professionals and Resilient, Motivated Learners," 9:30-10:50 a.m., Distinguished Lecturer, annual convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, Bethesda, MD, (301) 657-0270

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	March
03/06/2009	Denver, CO, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students with Learning Problems," one day, Denver Academy Symposium, (303) 777-5870
03/13/2009	Salt Lake City, UT, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Children and Adolescents with Disabilities," (Keynote) 6:00-7:30 p.m., annual conference sponsored by CHADD of Utah, (801) 537-7878
03/13/2009	Salt Lake City, UT, "From Stressed Out to Stress Hardy: Strategies to Avoid Feeling Burned Out," 7:45-9:00 p.m., annual conference sponsored by CHADD of Utah, (801) 537-7878
03/20/2009	Needham, MA, "Nurturing Resilience and Hope in Challenging Youth and Families," 9:00-11:00 a.m., sponsored by Jewish Big Brothers and Big Sisters, (617) 558-6547
03/23/2009	Chicago, IL, "The Mindset of the Effective Educator: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," (Keynote) 8:10-9:10 a.m., Reading Conference sponsored by the Center for Development and Learning, New Orleans, LA, (504) 897-2211
03/23/2009	Chicago, IL, "From Stressed Out to Stress Hardy: Strategies to Deal with Pressure and Burnout," (Breakout Session) 11:00a.m.-12:20p.m., Reading Conference sponsored by the Center for Development and Learning, New Orleans, LA,, (504) 897-2211
03/25/2009	Le Mars, IA, "Nurturing Resilience in Ourselves," noon-1:00 p.m., sponsored by Floyd Valley Hospital, (712) 546-3388
03/25/2009	Le Mars, IA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 2:00-4:00 p.m, sponsored by Floyd Valley Hospital, (712) 546-3388
03/25/2009	Le Mars, IA, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 6:00-8:00 p.m., sponsored by Floyd Valley Hospital, (712) 546-3388
03/30/2009	Laconia, NH, "Fostering Family Closeness and Respect," 7:00-9:00 p.m., presented by Child and Family Services of New Hampshire, Concord, NH, (603) 518-4114
03/31/2009	Meredith, NH, "No Way, Man! Working with Angry and Resistant Youth: Strategies to Nurture Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience," one day, presented by Child and Family Services of New Hampshire, Concord, NH, (603) 518-4114

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	April
04/13/2009	Ipswich, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience in Students," 12:45-2:15pm, for the faculty of the Ipswich School District, (978) 356-2935
04/15/2009	Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," one day, Council for Children with Behavioural Disorders, (204) 222-9577
04/15/2009	Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," evening, Council for Children with Behavioural Disorders, (204) 222-9577
04/21/2009	Riverdale, NY, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 3:15-4:15 p.m., for faculty of the Middle Division at Horace Mann School, (718) 432-4000
04/21/2009	Riverdale, NY, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 7:00-9:00 p.m, Parent Seminar sponsored by Horace Mann School, (718) 432-4000
04/28/2009	Easthampton, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 9:00 a.m.-noon, The Williston Northampton School, (413) 529-3229
04/29/2009	Manchester, NH, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 7:00-9:00 p.m., for parents and faculty at The Derryfield School, (603) 641-9426
04/30/2009	Barrie, Ontario, "Raising Resilient Children in the Shadow of Loss," 7:00-9:00 p.m., Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, (705) 722-3555

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	May
05/01/2009	Barrie, Ontario, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," one day, for secondary school educators, Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, (705) 722-3555
05/02/2009	Manchester, NH, "The Power of Resilience: Nurturing Self-Esteem, Confidence, and Hope in Children," 9:00 a.m.-noon, St. Benedict’s Academy, (603) 669-3932
05/06/2009	New York, NY, "Effective Leadership: Nurturing Resilience in Ourselves and Others," 9:00 a.m.-noon, held at Baruch College Newman Conference Center, 55 Lexington Avenue @24th Street, sponsored by The Mel and Phyllis Zachter Institute for Advanced Professional Education at OHEL, (718) 851-6300
05/06/2009	New York, NY, "Changing Negative Mindsets: Strategies to Nurture Hope and Resilience in Individuals with ADHD," 1:00-4:00 p.m., held at Baruch College Newman Conference Center, 55 Lexington Avenue @24th Street, sponsored by The Mel and Phyllis Zachter Institute for Advanced Professional Education at OHEL, (718) 851-6300
05/07/2009	Norwood, MA, "Raising Resilient Children," 7:00-9:00 p.m., sponsored by Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston, (617) 558-8442
05/09/2009	Litchfield, CT, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Children and Adolescents with Learning Differences," 9:00-11:00 a.m., sponsored by The Forman School, (860) 567-1801
05/11/2009	Little Rock, AR, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Adults with Learning Disabilities," one day, Arkansas Adult Learning Resource Center, (501) 907-2490
05/12/2009	Wellesley, MA, "Raising a Self-Disciplined Child: Help Your Child Become More Responsible, Confident, and Resilient," 8:00-9:00 p.m, Wellesley Mothers Forum
05/13/2009	Winchester, MA, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 7:30-9:30 p.m, Parent to Parent, (781) 729-6441
05/19/2009	Athens, Greece, "Mindsets for School Success: Effective Professionals and Resilient, Motivated Learners," 6:00-8:00 p.m., The Center for Research and Practice of School Psychology, University of Athens

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	June
06/05/2009	Worcester, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: The Challenges and Strategies of Reaching Seemingly Unmotivated Students," 1:00-3:00 p.m., Academic Support Staff at Assumption College, (508) 767-7487
06/06/2009	Middleboro, MA, "Nurturing Resilience," 10:00-11:30 a.m., for parents of students at The Chamberlain School, (617) 688-0963
06/09/2009	Scottsdale, AZ, "Raising Resilient Children," evening, for the Eaton Vance Advisors Institute
06/23/2009	Houston, TX, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience in Students," (Keynote) 1:00-4:00 p.m., Statewide Positive Behavior Support Conference, Region 4 Education Service Center, (713) 744-6363
06/29/2009	Atlanta, GA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 2:00-3:15p.m., 17th Annual Model Schools Conference sponsored by the International Center for Leadership in Education, Rexford, NY, (518) 399-2776
06/30/2009	Atlanta, GA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m., 17th Annual Model Schools Conference sponsored by the International Center for Leadership in Education, Rexford, NY, (518) 399-2776

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	July
07/09/2009	Wading River, NY, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation, Self Discipline, and Resilience in Students," one day, Long Island Association of Special Education Administrators
07/13/2009	Cape Cod, MA, "Resilience Across the Lifespan: Strength-Based Strategies to Nurture Balance, Self-Discipline, and Hope in Ourselves and Others," 9:00 a.m.-noon, New England Educational Institute, Pittsfield, MA, (413) 499-1489. This is a week-long speaking engagement from 7/13/09-7/17/09.  It will occur at the same time each day through these dates.
07/27/2009	New Brunswick, NJ, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," (Keynote) 9:00-10:15 a.m., presented at the Statewide Summer Literacy Conference sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Education, Offices of Language Arts Literacy Education and Reading First, Trenton, (609) 633-0294
07/27/2009	Philadelphia, PA, "Achieving Balance in Your Life," 12:30-1:30 p.m, for the Eaton Vance Advisors Institute
07/27/2009	Gulph Mills, PA, "Achieving Balance in Your Life," 5:30-7:30 p.m., for the Eaton Vance Advisors Institute

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	August
08/12/2009	Glen Ellyn, IL, "Effective School Leadership," one day, for administrators in Glenbard Township District 87, (630) 942-7680
08/13/2009	Louisville, KY, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Resilience in Children and Families," (Keynote) 8:00-9:30 a.m., at a World-wide conference sponsored by Psychological Health Soldier and Family Support Branch, United States Army, (210) 221-6536
08/13/2009	Louisville, KY, "Nurturing Stress Hardiness in Ourselves," (Breakout Session) 10:00-11:30 a.m., at a World-wide conference sponsored by Psychological Health Soldier and Family Support Branch, United States Army, (210) 221-6536
08/17/2009	Great Falls, MT, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience in Students," one day, Great Falls Public Schools Summer Institute, (406) 268-6021
08/19/2009	Downers Grove, IL, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 8:30 a.m.-noon, Downers Grove Grade School District 58, (630) 719-5807
08/19/2009	Downers Grove, IL, "Bouncing Back to School with a New Set of Tools," noon-2:00 p.m., sponsored by Helping Girls Navigate Adolescence, (630) 336-1813
08/20/2009	Grove City, PA, "Raising Resilient and Adolescents," 7:00-9:00 p.m., Grove City School District, (724) 458-6700
08/21/2009	Grove City, PA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation, Self Discipline and Resilience in Students," one day, Grove City School District, (724) 458-6700
08/25/2009	Merton, WI, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 7:00-9:00 p.m., Merton Community School District, (262) 538-1130
08/26/2009	Merton, WI, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience in Challenging Students," one day, Merton Community School District, (262) 538-1130
08/27/2009	Hinsdale, IL, "The Educator’s Mindset: The Basis for Touching a Student’s Mind and Heart," 8:30-10:00 a.m., for faculty and administrators of Community Consolidated School District 181, (630) 887-1070
08/31/2009	New Bedford, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 9:00 a.m.-noon, New Bedford Public Schools, (508) 997-4511

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	September
09/02/2009	Montville, NJ, "The Power of Relationships: Nurturing Motivation, Learning, and Resilience in Students," one day, for staff and faculty at Montville Public Schools, (973) 331-7100
09/04/2009	Bradford, VT, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 8:30 a.m.-noon, Bradford School District, (802) 222-5212
09/08/2009	Webster City, IA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," one day, Webster City Community School District, (515) 832-9200
09/09/2009	Des Moines, IA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," morning, Des Moines Public Schools, (515) 242-7911
09/14/2009	San Mateo, CA, "The Power of Mindsets: Touching a Student’s Mind and Heart," one day, for faculty of Junipero Serra High School, (650) 345-8207
09/14/2009	San Mateo, CA, "Raising Resilient Adolescents," 7:00-9:00 p.m, for faculty of Junipero Serra High School, (650) 345-8207
09/22/2009	Hilton Head, SC, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience in Students," 1:30-3:30 p.m., Hilton Head Preparatory School, (843) 671-2286
09/22/2009	Hilton Head, SC, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 7:00-9:00 p.m, Hilton Head Preparatory School, (843) 671-2286
09/24/2009	Hickory, NC, "Nurturing Hope and Resilience: Changing the Negative Mindsets of Youth with Learning Challenges," 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., sponsored by the Patrick Beaver Learning Center, (828) 261-9930
09/24/2009	Hickory, NC, "The Power of Mindsets: Creating Environments for School Success," 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., sponsored by the Patrick Beaver Learning Center, (828) 261-9930
09/30/2009	Philadelphia, PA, "Effective School Leadership: Nurturing Positive Relationships, Learning, and Resilience," one day, for school administrators in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, (215) 587-3700

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	October
10/02/2009	Cambridge, MA, "Raising Resilient Kids with Learning Differences," 8:00-10:00 a.m, at a conference about “Raising Kids with Learning Differences” sponsored for members of the Young Presidents Organization
10/02/2009	Cambridge, MA, "Raising Resilient Kids with Learning Differences," (Breakout Sessions) 3:15-4:00 p.m., and 4:15-5:00 p.m., at a conference about “Raising Kids with Learning Differences” sponsored for members of the Young Presidents Organization
10/03/2009	Cambridge, MA, "Are Unmotivated Kids Really Unmotivated?," 11:00 a.m.-noon, at a conference about “Raising Kids with Learning Differences” sponsored for members of the Young Presidents Organization
10/03/2009	Cambridge, MA, "Motivation," (Breakout Sessions) 3:15-4:00 p.m., and 4:15-5:00 p.m., at a conference about “Raising Kids with Learning Differences” sponsored for members of the Young Presidents Organization
10/04/2009	Cambridge, MA, "A Dialogue with Bob Brooks," morning, at a conference about “Raising Kids with Learning Differences” sponsored for members of the Young Presidents Organization
10/05/2009	Marblehead, MA, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 7:30-9:00 p.m., Marblehead Veterans Middle School and Village School, (781) 639-3120
10/08/2009	Butler, NJ, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students, Faculty, and Ourselves," 10:00-11:30 a.m., for administrators, sponsored by the Morris County Association of Middle and Elementary Administrators
10/08/2009	Butler, NJ, "The Power of Mindsets: To Touch a Student’s Mind and Heart," 1:45-3:15 p.m., for teachers, CST members, and guidance staff, sponsored by the Morris County Association of Middle and Elementary Administrators
10/13/2009	Louisville, KY, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing a Positive School Climate," (Keynote) morning, at a conference sponsored by the Kentucky Center for School Safety, (502) 695-4630
10/14/2009	Naperville, IL, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents in a Stress-Filled World," 7:00-8:30 p.m., sponsored by the Neuqua Valley PTSA Parent Education Committee and the Neuqua Valley Guidance Department, (630) 922-9463
10/15/2009	Chicago, IL, "Raising a Self-Disciplined Child: Help Your Child Become More Responsible, Confident, and Resilient," luncheon speaker, for members of The Parenting Link of Kirkland & Ellis Law Firm, (312) 861-2000
10/16/2009	Oakbrook Terrace, IL, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students with Learning Differences," (Keynote) 8:30-10:00 a.m., Annual Fall Conference of the Illinois Branch of the International Dyslexia Association, Glen Ellyn, (630) 469-6900
10/16/2009	Oakbrook Terrace, IL, "From Stressed Out to Stress Hardy: Strategies to Avoid Burnout," (Breakout Session) 10:30a.m.-noon, Annual Fall Conference of the Illinois Branch of the International Dyslexia Association, Glen Ellyn, (630) 469-6900
10/22/2009	White Plains, NY, "Mindsets for School Success: Effective Professionals and Resilient, Motivated Students," (Keynote) 9:00-10:30 a.m., at a conference sponsored by the New York Association of School Psychologists
10/22/2009	White Plains, NY, "The Power of Resilience: Nurturing Balance and Stress Hardiness in Ourselves and Others," (Breakout Session) 10:45 a.m.-noon, at a conference sponsored by the New York Association of School Psychologists
10/23/2009	Princeton, NJ, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Children who Struggle with Learning," (Keynote) 8:30-10:30 a.m., Annual Fall Conference of the New Jersey Branch of the International Dyslexia Association, (908) 876-1179
10/24/2009	Beverly, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 8:30-10:30 a.m., sponsored by New England Academy, (978) 921-1103

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	November
11/02/2009	Nanakuli/Waianae, HI, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Hope in Students," one day, Leeward School District, (808) 692-8000
11/02/2009	Honolulu, HI, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 6:30-8:00 p.m., Iolani School, (808) 949-5355
11/03/2009	Kapolei, HI, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," afternoon, for staff and faculty at Island Pacific Academy, (808) 674-3523
11/03/2009	Kapolei, HI, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 7:00-9:00 p.m., Island Pacific Academy, (808) 674-3523
11/04/2009	Waipahu, HI, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," evening, Leeward School District, (808) 692-8000
11/05/2009	Waipahu, HI, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," one day, Leeward School District, (808) 692-8000
11/11/2009	Wilmington, DE, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 3:30-5:00 p.m., sponsored by Wilmington Friends, Sanford, Tatnall, and Tower Hill Schools, (302) 576-2989
11/11/2009	Wilmington, DE, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 7:00-9:00 p.m., sponsored by Wilmington Friends, Sanford, Tatnall, and Tower Hill Schools, (302) 576-2989
11/13/2009	New York, NY, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Children," (Keynote) morning, The Third Annual Wonderplay Conference sponsored by the Goldman Center for Youth and Family, 92nd Street Y, (212) 415-5532
11/13/2009	New York, NY, "The Unique Role of the Director: Build Resilience in Yourself and Your Staff," (Breakout Session) afternoon, The Third Annual Wonderplay Conference sponsored by the Goldman Center for Youth and Family, 92nd Street Y, (212) 415-5532
11/16/2009	Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation, Hope, and Resilience in Children," one day, Pembina Trails School Division/Ryerson School and River East Transcona School Division, (204) 222-9577
11/16/2009	Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, "Raising Self-Disciplined, Resilient Children and Adolescents," 6:30-8:30 p.m., River East Transcona School Division, (204) 222-9577
11/17/2009	Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation, Hope, and Resilience in Children," one day, River East Transcona Learning and Behaving Teams, (204) 222-9577
11/17/2009	Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, "Raising Self-Disciplined, Resilient Children and Adolescents," 6:30-8:30 p.m, Pembina Trails School Division/Ryerson School and River East Transcona School Division, (204) 222-9577
11/18/2009	Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation, Hope, and Resilience in Children," one day, sponsored by The Manitoba Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders and Louis Riel School District, (204) 222-9577
11/20/2009	Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation, Hope, and Resilience in Children with Special Needs," (Keynote) 8:15-9:45 a.m., conference sponsored by the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta and the Edmonton Branch
11/20/2009	Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, "From Stressed Out to Stress Hardy: Strategies to Manage Pressure and Burnout," (Breakout Session) 10:00-11:00 a.m., conference sponsored by the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta and the Edmonton Branch
11/30/2009	Ashland, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience in Students," 8:15-9:30 a.m., ACCEPT Education Collaborative, Natick, MA, (508) 653-6776

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	December
12/07/2009	Nashville, TN, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," (Keynote) 2:30-3:30 p.m., sponsored for school administrators by Scholastic
12/09/2009	Columbus, OH, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience in Students," one day, for faculty and staff at Columbus City Schools

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