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Wednesday, September 9, 2009

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Eco-Fair aims to teach importance of green living
As the bands at the Arch Street teen center's Sunbake Concert and Eco-Fair hammer the ear drums of concert-goers Saturday, environmental organizations like Go Greener Greenwich will have an equally

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Private schoolers pledge to reach for new heights on opening day
New Year's Day may be four months off, but Stanwich School Headmistress Pat Young wasn't waiting till Jan. 1 to ask her students for their resolutions.
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Family, friends gather to honor lives lost in 9/11
WESTPORT ­­-- Eight years after the terrorist attacks that leveled the World Trade Center and took the lives of nearly 3,000 people, the grief is almost as palpable as it was on Sept.

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Legit survey raises awareness of potential scams
Local advocates want senior residents to be vigilant, as scammers could take advantage of a Maryland company conducting a legitimate survey of people who receive Medicare benefits by visiting people
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Health officials updated on H1N1 vaccine distribution
HARTFORD -- Health directors from throughout the state on Thursday will find out how Connecticut's hundreds of thousands of doses of H1N1 flu vaccine will be distributed.

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UConn Stamford poll indicates support for Super 7 expressway
More area residents support plans for the Super 7 expressway between Norwalk and Danbury than oppose it, according to a new survey, state Sen. Bob Duff, D-Norwalk, said Wednesday, evidence he hopes
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Man gets probation for makeshift casino
BRIDGEPORT -- The agent for former pro wrestler Sgt. Slaughter, accused of running an illegal gambling operation in a Main Street building, was granted probation Tuesday.
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Greenwich town meetings
THURSDAY BET Audit Committee: 8 a.m., Town Hall, Gisborne Room. Ethics Training: 8 a.m., Town Hall, Cone Room. Senior Tax Deferral Working Group: 8 a.m.
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In town
Calf Island event delayed till spring The Calf Island Conservancy's ferry trip to the 28-acre island off the Greenwich coast, scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed to next spring.

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Scofieldtown neighbors demand water lines
STAMFORD -- Residents who live near the former landfill site at Scofieldtown Park gathered at government center Tuesday to demand the city place their homes on water lines after city tests found
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Riverside Yacht Club hosts competition for disabled
Sailors from all over the country will travel to the Riverside Yacht Club for this weekend's 2009 U.S. Disabled Sailing Championship, the only competition of its kind specifically for the disabled.
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Local election officials report problems with statewide voter database
Less than a week away from primary day in Connecticut, election officials in Greenwich and elsewhere are reporting glitches in a statewide voter database that could result in the omission of the
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09/09/09 Greenwich Diva News: Urban League 40th anniversary event Empowerment summit for woman

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I am happy to announce that the Urban League Empowerment Summit for Women added the weather anchor and features correspondent for Good Morning America, Marysol Castro to our roster of speakers.

Ms. Castro holds a Master's degree from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism.

Ms. Castro will join Editor-at-large for O magazine, Gayle King, Connecticut State Treasurer Denise Nappier, CNN political analyst Donna Brazile and Former Lt Governor of Maryland Kathleen Kennedy Townsend for the Oct. 8 event.

Check the mail next week for your invitation.


Claudette Lewis-Rothman

Coming soon....
"Greenwich Secrets," The Novel.
A story about sex and murder in Greenwich, Connecticut. What life is really like behind closed gates in this "tony" town.


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--- On Tue, 8/11/09, Claudette Rothman claudetteyvonnerothman@yahoo.com wrote:


From: Claudette Rothman claudetteyvonnerothman@yahoo.com;
Subject: Urban League 40th anniversary event Empowerment summit for woman
To: GrenwichRoundup@gmail.com
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2009, 7:09 PM


Hope everyone is enjoying the summer and making the best of the last couple of weeks.

Just a quick email to let you know that you should be receiving an invitation from me for an event I am proud to be a committee member of.

On Thursday Oct 8, the Urban League of Southern Connecticut is celebrating its 40th Anniversary with an Empowerment Summit for Women, honoring four of Fairfield county pioneers in community service and great guest speakers.

We are proud to have Ms Gayle King, Editor at Large for O, The Oprah Magazine emceeing the event and Connecticut State Treasurer Ms. Denise Nappier as our guest speaking.


Also speaking at the event is Ms. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, former Lt. Governor of Maryland and Education and Health Care Advocate and Ms. Donna Brazile, CNN Political Strategist, author and Adjunct professor.

To the men who are receiving this email, please forward to your significant other.


For ticket prices please go to my blog or contact the UL at (203) 327-5810

www.greenwichdiva.com

Claudette Lewis Rothman



09/09/09 The Raw Greenwich News Feed

Greenwich: Secondary Trading Key For Buyside
Wall Street Letter
... most valuable service dealers can provide to the buyside, according to a recently published report from Greenwich Associates on the fixed-income market. ...
Media Advisory: SensAble Spotlights Dental Technology Trends and ...
Reuters
WHO: Bob Steingart, President, SensAble Dental Products WHAT: Comments and context on digital dental technologies WHERE: Hyatt Regency, Old Greenwich, ...

Fairfield Greenwich Settles Mass. Madoff Suit
After balking at a proposed settlement with Fairfield Greenwich Group last month, Massachusetts accepted a slightly richer offer from the Bernard Madoff feeder fund, it said this week. read more.
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  • Newgate Capital Global Resources Portfolio Powers to a Five Year 11.5% Annualized Return
    posted on September 09, 2009 10:00:59 pm
    ... investment advisor specializing in emerging markets and commodity related equity management. Based in Greenwich, Connecticut, Newgate provides professional money management services to clients, including major corporations, public and private ...
  • Monroe boy is on cloud nine
    posted on September 09, 2009 08:19:44 pm
    ... resident who offers a variety of psychic services, including numerology. Griffith, who used to have an office in Greenwich and still has many clients in Connecticut, said traditional numerology ends with the number nine. That means nine marks the ...
  • Maxximus G-Force
    posted on September 09, 2009 07:56:11 pm
    The Maxximus G-Force prepares for a record-setting run. Photograph by: Handout, Handout GREENWICH, CONN.: It has 1,600 horsepower and goes zero to 60 miles per hour in just 2.134 seconds! How's that even possible? Yet the Maxximus G-Force sports car has track times, certified by the World Records Academy, to prove it.
  • Alliance to Present at the 2009 Master Limited Partnerships Investor Conference
    posted on September 09, 2009 07:22:56 pm
    Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. and Alliance Holdings GP, L.P. today announced that Joseph W. Craft III, President and Chief Executive Officer, will make a presentation at the 2009 Master Limited Partnerships Investor Conference in Greenwich, Connecticut at approximately 11:45 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, September 16, 2009.
  • Richard Fuld: a Dumped ona for Lehman failure
    posted on September 09, 2009 03:41:23 pm
    ... consulting firm named Matrix Advisors, based out of an office on Third Avenue in New York. He commutes from his Greenwich, Connecticut estate into Manhattan and has been seen at breakfasts and lunches with former colleagues. "He's keeping a low ...
  • Greenwich housing authority files plan to build more senior housing...
    posted on September 09, 2009 02:45:22 pm
    ... Terrace on Vinci Drive in Byram, said Anthony Johnson, executive director of the Housing Authority of the Town of Greenwich. "We have consulted with neighborhood associations since 2007, including having a public meeting (at Town Hall) where hardly ...
  • Lance buying N.Y. cookie maker
    posted on September 09, 2009 12:51:17 pm
    ... Stella D'oro was sold in 1992 to Nabisco and then to Kraft. Brynwood Partners, a private equity firm based in Greenwich, Conn., bought the Bronx-based bakery in 2006. Workers spent 10 months on strike after owners said they wanted to reduce wages ...
  • FCIAC swimming: A closer look
    posted on September 09, 2009 12:00:44 pm
    Defending champion: Greenwich High School won the FCIAC championship for the 11th straight year with 432.5 team points.
  • Obama's Message To Students: A Tempest In A Teapot
    posted on September 09, 2009 11:09:05 am
    ... , came out in support of the talk. Still, school districts in a half-dozen states - including Glastonbury and Greenwich here in Connecticut - declined to air the speech live, opting instead to tape it and review it first. They missed a good speech, ...
  • Southampton Village Police reports
    posted on September 09, 2009 10:15:59 am
    ... a.m. on North Sea Road. He was pulled over for driving without headlights, police said. A 17-year-old boy from Greenwich, Connecticut, was taken into custody by Village Police on Sunday at 10:40 p.m. on Jobs Lane and charged with unlawful possession ...
  • Top Ten
    posted on August 06, 2009 03:00:00 pm
    ... salmon, the New York steak or the pork chop Porterhouse. - Wendy Logan Burgers, Shakes & Fries 302 Delavan Ave., Greenwich, (203) 531-7433, www.burgersshakesnfries.com The burgers are served on butter-grilled toasting bread. Imagine the crunch of ...
  • Art Spaces
    posted on June 04, 2009 03:00:00 pm
    ... things are only found within the city limits. There is plenty here in Fairfield County to keep your eyes busy. In Greenwich you'll find The Bruce Museum ( 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich, (203) 869-0376 ), an art/science combo museum known for its ...
  • Greenwich powerful again in FCIAC swimming
    posted on September 09, 2009 09:04:44 am
    ... eight finishers at the 2008 State Open. Also to no one's surprise, the FCIAC's success at the meet started with Greenwich High School. The Cardinals convincingly captured the State Open title for the fourth consecutive year, capping a season that ...
  • Blyth Reports Q2 Loss; To Consolidate Midwest-CBK Operations
    posted on September 09, 2009 05:43:00 am
    Greenwich, CT Blyth Inc. , owner of home fragrance and home decor vendor Midwest-CBK, reported that the company's net sales for the second quarter ended July 31 dropped 16 percent to $199.4 million, compared to $236.8 million for the prior year period.
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09/09/09 Forgetabout Those Paid Ads In The Greenwich Time - Craigslist Is Free !!!!

Sofa Bed/Futon $195
$195 Beddinge SOFA BED/FUTON SET with extra Storage Box Original $390 Frame is Steel, Epoxy/polyester powder coating Width: 78 3/4 " Lövås QUEEN FUTON MATTRESS with Sofa bed slipcover Beige with 4 pillows $35-$45 IKEA dressers 27.5'' x 16'' x 43.5'' FIVE DRAWER $45 16.0'' x 16'' x 49.0'' FIVE DRAWER $35 31.0'' x 16'' x 39.5'' THREE DRAWERS $45 $370 BED FRAME and MATTRESS SET IKEA "Mandal" QUEEN BED FRAME with 4 storage drawers WITH IKEA "Sultan Tuvebo" QUEEN MATTRESS 4 large pull-out boxes for storing bedlinens, pillows, etc. allow you to utilize the space under the bed. Solid wood, hard wearing natural material. Length: 79 1/2 " Width: 63 " Height: 10 3/8 " Mattress Height 10" Perfect shape. $370 the set OBO. Original $740.00

IKEA QUEEN BED AND FRAME $370
$370 BED FRAME and MATTRESS SET IKEA "Mandal" QUEEN BED FRAME with 4 storage drawers WITH IKEA "Sultan Tuvebo" QUEEN MATTRESS 4 large pull-out boxes for storing bedlinens, pillows, etc. allow you to utilize the space under the bed. Solid wood, hard wearing natural material. Length: 79 1/2 " Width: 63 " Height: 10 3/8 " Mattress Height 10" Perfect shape. $370 the set OBO. Original $740.00 ALSO $35-$45 IKEA dressers 27.5'' x 16'' x 43.5'' FIVE DRAWER $45 16.0'' x 16'' x 49.0'' FIVE DRAWER $35 31.0'' x 16'' x 39.5'' THREE DRAWERS $45 ALSO $195 Beddinge SOFA BED - FUTON with extra Storage Box Original $360 Frame is Steel, Epoxy/polyester powder coating Width: 78 3/4 " Lövås QUEEN FUTON MATTRESS with Sofa bed slipcover Beige with 4 pillows:

DURANAUTIC 16 ft Duck Boat $2950
1999 Duranautic, 1991 2-stroke Yamaha 25 hp, Cox trailer, cover, gas tank, built in equipment/gun locker, custom floorboards. Excellent for duck hunting and fishing. Priced to sell.

air cleaner, ONLY $35 $35
The reason I sell it is I have two of them, I do not need two. still have box. for more moving salestuff and large and clear pictures, please visit my temporary page at http://move-outer.blogspot.com/ thanks!

APEX TV 25" $55
in good condition, good deal! for more moving salestuff and large and clear pictures, please visit my temporary page at http://move-outer.blogspot.com/ thanks!

Motorized (gasoline) 'Step' Scooter (as in the kind you stand on) (Greenwich/Byram CT) $100
I bought it brand new last year (2008) for my nephew and he hardly used it at all and has since moved out. There is a seat that comes with it that you attach yourself if you prefer to sit. It is hand-pull(rope)started. The handle bars are 'Hog style' and it has all-terrain fat big tires on it (13"x6.6").

moving sale $1
MOVING SALE, A LOT OF STUFF MUST GO. BABY STUFF, BABY CLOTH, WOMEN CLOTH, SHOES, JEWERY,FURNATURE,HOUSEWARE,AIR CLEANER,PICTURES,RTC. START FROM $1. Take a look at move-outer.blogspost.com location: 121 valley drive, greenwich ct 06831 time:everyday between 7am to 7pm call first before coming: 203 5701924

HP LaserJet 5MP/5P Paper Pickup Assembly $35
NEW! If your HP Laserjet 5MP/5P is not feeding paper, you need to replace this (includes Multipurpose tray roller and separation pad). The item is in the middle of the diagram on the right side, part #11: HP LaserJet 5MP/5P Paper Pickup Assembly RG9-1083-000 NEW!

1989 Jeep Wagoneer $300
1989 Jeep Wagoneer for sale - 4WD, All Power. Clean, needs exhaust and water pump. 167K easy miles. Brown/Tan interior. $300 firm. Please call 203-609-1727 if interested.

Boston Acoustics T830 Wood Tower Speakers Nice $125
This is a set of Boston Acoustics T830 black wood tower speakers in very good condition. I have tested these speakers myself and they work great. This set of Boston Acoustic speakers are for sale in Greenwich, CT for $125 cash in person at time of pick up in person.

48 centimeter Trek 4600 Off Road Bike $400
This is a 48 centimeter Trek 4600 off road mountain bike. This bike is for sale for $400 cash in person at time of pick up.

Vintage Faggin 54 centimeter racing bike $600
This is a 54 centimeter vintage FAGGIN Italian racing bike which is very light weight for sale in Greenwich, Ct for $600 cash in person at time of pick up.

Vintage 19 inch ladies Triumph Cruiser Bicycle $225
This is a vintage ladies 19 inch Triumph single speed Cruiser bicyle with headlight in very good to excellent condition. This highly collectible bike is for sale in Greenwich, CT for $225 cash in person at time of pick up.

58 centimeter Lotus 12 speed racing bike $250
This is a vintage 58 centimeter 12 speed men's Lotus Challenger racing bike in excellent condition for sale in Greenwich, CT for $250.

52 centimeter French Andrien Racing Bike $250
This is a 52 centimeter French Andrien Racing Bike for sale for $250 cash at time of pick up in Greenwich, Ct.

Antique 20 inch men's 3 speed Royce Union Bicycle Holland $350
This is an antique 20 inch men's Union Cycle Works Clipper 3 speed men's bicycle made in Holland in very good condition (not rusty) needing some rear hub repair. This bicycle is for sale in Greenwich, CT for $350 cash in person at time of pick up in Greenwich, CT.

Porsche Hardtop, for 911 (black) (Greenwich, CT) $550
Selling a black hardtop that will fit convertible/cabriolet Porsche Carrera 911 models from 1999 to 2004 (also known as 996). Good shape, not used much. Will sell or trade for outboard motor or other interesting items. Asking $550 or best offer, want to sell by the weekend, so PLEASE BRING OFFERS Philip 203-637-9670

Concept 2 rowing machine Model C $525
For Sale: Concept 2 Model C rowing machine (aka erg, ergometer, rower) with PM2 computer/display. This machine works as it should in all respects and is in good shape (i.e. no cracked seat rollers or missing plastic). If you're in the market for a rowing machine, you probably know that Concept 2 makes the best ones, and you won't be dissapointed with this one. Asking $525 or best offer. If you're interested in an older, less expensive CII machine, I also have a Model B rower for sale for $350, also listed on craigslist Philip 203-637-9670

Boat Trailer Wanted $200
13' Boston Whaler Trailer in good condition

1987 39' SEA RAY EXPRESS CRUISER 390 $49000
NICE SHAPE! Seeps 6, Fully loaded, Call for info. $49,000. (203) 661-5900 9am-5pm or (203) 918-3931

1989 CHRYSTLER CONQUEST TSI-VERY RARE !!! $3000
THIS IS A RED 1989 CHRYSTLER CONQUEST TSI, WITH BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR, 5 SPEED TRANSMISION, BOSH FUEL PUMP. BRAND NEW 16G TURBO 1000$ , KN AIRFILTER, BRAND NEW HEAD GASKET FROM WESTCHESTER CRANK IN QUEENS NY, ELIMINATED THE JET VALVES, HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOST CONTROLLER, NEW INJECTORS, 600$HKS EXHAUST ,THIS CAR IS FAST AND EXTREMELY RARE AND SOON WILL BECOME A COLLECTORS ITEM, 203-344-9000 914-618-9393

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09/09/09 The Raw Greenwich Blog Feed

Greenwich falls, David Ogilvy, Tamar Lurie and Joe Barbieri move to New Jersey
posted by christopherfountain at For What It's Worth
According to Forbes, Greenwich zip 06830 has dropped to 78 on the 100 most expensive zip codes in America. 78th! Alpine New Jersey is four times more expensive and sits astride the ant heap of housing prices.....

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Greenwich housing authority files plan to build more senior housing... - Two years after it pulled a housing development plan off the table, the town's housing authority is pitching it again.

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Feeder Fund Settlement Reached - Massachusetts regulators reached an $8 million settlement Tuesday with one of Bernard Madoff's feeder funds that calls for full restitution for the state's...

NYT > Fairfield Greenwich Group
Madoff Feeder Fund to Pay Millions - Massachusetts regulators reached an $8 million settlement Tuesday with one of Bernard L. Madoff’s feeder funds that calls for full restitution for the stat...

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School districts take different approaches with live presidential speech - As President Barack Obama's controversial speech on education was broadcast live Tuesday, many students in Darien and New Canaan did not see it immediately...

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FCIAC swimming: A closer look - FCIAC swimming: A closer look Defending champion: Greenwich High School won the FCIAC championship for the 11th straight year with 432.5 team points. Wilto...

Wowzio - Greenwich Ct - Engaging late-breaking posts
Media Alert: Walk on Water Benefit 2009 - Oct 2-4 in Greenwich - MEDIA ALERTWOW! WALK ON WATER 2009LUXURY & INSPIRATION COME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT SPINAL RESEARCH & SHAKE-A-LEG ADAPTIVE SAILINGPresented in Collaboration wi...

"Greenwich, Conn" - Google News
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Reports Traffic for August 2009 - Reuters - *Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Reports Traffic for August 2009* *Reuters* *GREENWICH, Conn*., Sept. 8, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (GWI)...

Today's Greenwich Time Letters To The Editor
Kids should have been able to see president - Kids should have been able to see president To the editor: If there is any elected office in the world who should be allowed to address our school children...

Ex-Greenwich Time Managing Editor Bernie Yudain
Good to see town's oldest tradition going strong - If there is any Greenwich annual event with the continuous longevity of the Cos Cob Republican Club Clambake, I can't think of it. This year's, set for Sun...

Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
"The apartment looked like a landfill," NY DAILY NEWS - If there are writers in Ming Li Sung's family, they have a gold mine of copy. In Queens when firefighters broke into the man's residence, "The apartment look...

EDDIE "Greenwich Native" ROSS
A Tour of the Food Network Prop House - If there's one thing I learned doing set design and prop styling for the Food Network years ago, it's that people eat with their eyes. Say, for example, Mari...

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Fairfield Greenwich Settles Massachusetts Regulatory Action - Visit StreetInsider.com at http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Fairfield+Greenwich+Settles+Massachusetts+Regulatory+Action/4928115.html for the ...

My Greenwich Properties Blog By Greenwich Resident And Homeowner James Martin
Custom Built with Detailed Craftsmanship (Rental) - Distinction in craftsmanship and landscaping infuses this gracious 100% complete brick & natural stone New Construction with an elegant presence. Designed ...

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Become Trained to be RED CROSS READY - American Red Cross Greenwich, CT 203-869-8444 Wellness/Fitness Medical emergencies ranging from small cuts and abrasions to choking, bleeding or shock c..

Ask the Doctor: Medical Health Articles
Immunization Protection and Disease Infection - Pathogenic microorganisms, such as some virus, bacteria, parasite, or fungus, cause infectious diseases. These diseases can be transferred, directly or ind...

The Perrot Memorial Library Blog
Children's Poet Laureate Mary Ann Hoberman to Speak at Perrot - [image: Mary Ann Hoberman being appointed Children's Poet Laureate]Perrot is pleased to host the national Children's Poet Laureate, Mary Ann Hoberman, on W...

Exit 55 By Rob "WGCH" Adams - The Sports Voice Of Greenwich
Gear Grinding, Part Deux - Thanks to a keen-eyed loyal "Exit 55" reader for alerting me to this article. In short, it says that in 1991, George H.W. Bush ("The Father", "41") spoke t...

Former Greenwich Resident Rosie O'Donnell"s RBlog
AskRo - Jordie writes: Dear Rosie, I don't know much about you at all, ( I am Australian) but something moved me to look at your pictures and art. Why is there so ...

Frank Trotta's Page At Our Greenwich
LIST of TROTTA blog posts - *AUTHOR’S FAVORITE POSTS IN BOLD. 2009 SEPTEMBER 2009 Sep 4th, 2009: BREAKING NEWS: Greenwich Schools to delay broadcast of Obama speech: According to a ...

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