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Dennis Banks at PSU Part 2

Tape 2: Part two of "Dennis Banks at PSU." Dennis Banks continues discussing his experiences during court case and protesting extradition. Dennis Banks' speaking event ends, and sound cuts at (0:22:10), video cuts at (0:24:40), with blank screen. At (0:25:16) extraneous footage of poster art advertising the event and other various protest art.

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Ken Leback Attempts to Eat Guinness Book of World Records

Audio starts at (0:00:25) over television static, with video starting at (0:01:05). Ken Leback introduces his challenge to eat every page from a Guinness Book of World Records within a 30-minute time period. During the challenge, he reads record entries from the book, and drinks water and milk to prevent choking. He does not complete the challenge.

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Death of a Sideshow Part 2

Tape 2: Part two of "Death of a Sideshow." Interviews with shelter and low-income housing residents, business owners, and police officers. Continued discussion of the US Bank Plaza development. Ends with footage of funeral procession and burial with musical overlay. Segment ends at (0:16:44). Segment 2: (0:17:56) Behind-the-scenes footage of television program recording. Locations captured during filming: Sam's Grocery, Shoreline Hotel, Jazz Day Opus (formerly New Slavic Tavern), Old Town Plaza, Sinclair's Fine Arts, The Cuckoo's Nest, US Bank Plaza, Everett Street Drop-In Center, The Portland Rescue Mission. Credits: Filmed and edited by Michael McLeod; Sound by Peter Maroney; Produced by Peter Maroney and Michael McLeod; Executive Producer Ed Godfrey. A KGW Television News Presentation.

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Age is a State of Mind

"Age is a State of Mind." Technical difficulties at beginning of video, lasting for 2 minutes. Unidentified speaker is a 1926 graduate of the College for Women, of Case Western Reserve University. Speaker gives presentation about the negative impact of age segregation, myths about aging, and ageism. Mentions the "Gray Panther" movement, advocacy for older adults, healthcare, nutrition, and housing. Asserts that unifying generations of people will lead to a stronger and healthier society.

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Laura Gardiner and Margaret Heyde Circt Part 1

Tape 1: Part one of "Laura Gardiner and Margaret Heyde Circt." Interview with Laura Gardiner, a representative of NWDA (Northwest District Association). Gardiner discusses the redevelopment of a residential neighborhood in Northwest Portland for commercial use. Gardiner describes how residents in the area are against the redevelopment, and NWDA is working to prevent further commercial development and the demolition of residential areas. Gardiner mentions an upcoming street rally intended to raise support for a petition that will give residents more decision-making power in the development for the area. NWDA is also attempting to change zoning laws, and work with the City Planning Commission to require a public hearing before commercial development can occur in residential areas. Poor video quality throughout.

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Changing Men

"Changing Men," (title drawn from segment title card). Segment 1: Host Bruce Mason, child care worker, introduces his Consciousness Raising (CR) group; Dennis Schilling, Mental Health Therapist; Leslie Wheeler, Kidney Dialysis Tech; Kenneth Luba, Film Maker and House Husband; Fred White, Teacher, Oregon Correctional Inst. The purpose of this program is to invite viewers to challenge their preconceptions and expectations of masculinity and male roles. Mason describes the Men's Resource Center, and the organization's goals of creating unity and eliminating sexism. The group discusses how sexism towards men can be damaging: describing how sexist ideologies inhibit men from building relationships and emotionally connecting with others, that childhood conditioning teaches male children to achieve expected male roles, and how rigid of gender stereotypes can be problematic. The CR group sees itself as pro-feminist, and supports the women's liberation movement. Segment 2: (0:05:40) Performance by United Fruit Company about gender roles. Segment 3: (0:12:50) CR group discusses men's emotional connections and support. Segment 4: (0:24:30) Musical performance by Jay Tanner and Kristen Aspen.

Special thanks to Elaine Velazquez and Creative Outlet; Musical performance by Jay Tanner and Kristan Aspen; Performance by the United Fruit Company; Men's Resource Center.

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Neighborhood in Transition Portland - Interviews

Begins with footage of residential neighborhood recorded from inside moving vehicle, before ending abruptly. (0:08:58) Mary Scott introduces next segment, where she talks about the formation of a Neighborhood Tenant's Union and her involvement with the organization. She then introduces two stories involving tenant groups; the Sherman Court Apartments tenants union, located at Southeast 20th and Division, and the tenant's union at 2304 Southeast Taylor.
Video includes many outtakes by Scott and crew.

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DADA (acapella / singing group); Clara Fraser vs. Seattle City Light: The political and sex discrimination case is discussed.

Segment 1: The acappella group DADA performs. Singers include Theresa Koon, Celia Twomey, and Sandy Young. Segment 2: (0:28:00) Free Speech in the Workplace: Clara Fraser vs Seattle City Light, Merle Woo vs University of California at Berkeley. Marguerite Elia, a member of the Merle Woo Defense Committee the Clara Fraser Defense Committee, along with Kathy Frederick from Portland chapter of National Organization for Women (NOW), and radio newscaster Carolyn Meyers discuss Clara Fraser's sex and political ideology suite against Seattle City Light and Merle Woo's race and sex discrimination charges against the University of California, Berkeley.

DADA credits: Technical Director and Floor Director, Bill Hartman; Audio, Vic Hortaleza; Video, Bob Flug; Cameras, Dan Halverson and Pat Rosenkrantz; Lighting, Dave Ortiz; Electronic graphics. Michael Gust.

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Boom Boom Room Part 2

Tape 2: Part two of "The Boom Boom Room." Continuation of meeting, with Steve Kerman speaking. This portion brings attention to the potential rate increase of the proposed B-cable system, and possible regulation of rates. Provides some details of how the new system will be implemented.

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The M.J. Anderson Museum of Relicks

"The M.J. Anderson Museum of Relicks [sic]: A Curator's Evaluation of an Interesting Collection" (title drawn from segment title card). Begins with still images of museum, nature, with music overlay. Cuts to discussion between Anderson (credited as Principal) and archaeologist, Brian Gannon, with cuts to still shots of Anderson with Dale Archibald (Curator). Anderson talks about his life and living in the area, his relic museum, and shows Gannon books, artifacts, and naturally-formed rocks, and describes origin of artifacts in the collection. Ends with Anderson and Gannon digging in old stream channel, and uncovering objects similar to those found at the museum. Image of the Oregon Historical Society seal overlaying video.

Credits: Produced by, The Oregon Historical Society; Directed by, Dale Archibald; Production Coordinator, Kristine Chatwood; Audio, Chase Bockman; Camera Operators, Gregory McMickis, Chris Valencia and Patricia Smith; Gaffer, Kristine Chatwood; Editing, Patricia Smith, Chris Valencia; Special Effects, Chris Valencia and Patricia Smith; Graphics, Patricia Smith.

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Time is Now Wood Gathering

Segment 1: Voiceover narration of slideshow presentation about parks and the plan Northwest District Association's plan for community involvement in the planning of city parks to meet visitors' needs. Segment 2: (0:04:50) "Time is Now: A Film About a Wood Co-op" (title drawn from segment title card). Harry Dawson presents a short documentary film he made as a student at Portland State [University]. Subject of documentary is a wood co-op, and the individuals who gather wood for heating and cooking purposes. Segment 3: (0:17:24) Audio, but no video for first 20 seconds. Unidentified representative from the Northwest District Association (NWDA) discusses current issues and upcoming meetings; talks about planning committee meetings concerning park design and collaboration between the City of Portland and residents. Mentions the group RAIN (publication of Eco-Net) and their upcoming Schumacher presentation. Discusses recent increase in violence towards women and reports of rape in the Northwest neighborhood; discusses action plan and resources for women in the area. Mentions the Action Against Rape Program, and upcoming meeting organized by Mike Ryerson with the police bureau about rape prevention.

Segment 2 credits: "Time is Now" credits: Lark, Bill, Steve, Betsy, Mary, and Friends in the Patriot Party (no last names used).

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NIT Interviews/1st Interviews

First interview with Sylvia Lane [?] and Wayne Cheever [?], Southeast Portland residents, who live on Ash street. Cheever discusses changes to the neighborhood they live in, and talks about improvements he would like to see in the neighborhood. (0:09:30) Second interview is with unnamed man outside grocery store, questions are about the neighborhood he lives in, and what he would like to see happen in the neighborhood. (0:12:27) Third interview is with elderly couple, last name Gross, outside same grocery store. They discuss people moving into the neighborhood and city services. (0:18:22) Cuts to interview crew figuring out microphone sensitivity. (0:19:30) Fourth interview starts, with audio but no video, followed by technical difficulties. (0:20:18) Audio and poor video quality for first ten seconds, followed by fifth interview with neighborhood resident who talks about the positives and negatives of living in the area. (0:24:40) Sixth interview is with two women who work in the neighborhood.(0:26:58) Seventh interview conducted in park built by Washington High School students, with elderly couple, who mention living at the Melcliff Apartments in the Buckman neighborhood. Viewing of video to be held at the Creative Outlet, located in Southeast Portland, during a block party taking place July 12th.

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Trullinger Interviews, Creative Outlet Part 1

Tape 1: Part one of "Trullinger Interviews." Interview with long-term Oregon residents and Southeast Portland property owner (near Belmont). Interviewees recall times of living in Portland, post WWII. Discuss transportation and changes in the city. (0:19:10) Talks about the Queen of Romania, Maryhill (now Maryhill Museum) and Stonehenge in the Columbia Gorge. (0:25:35) Talks about the waterfront area, and mentions the Vanport flood in 1949.Tape one ends abruptly.

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Trullinger Interviews, Creative Outlet Part 2

Tape 2: Part two of "Trullinger Interviews." No video for first 20 seconds. Interview continues from Tape 1. General discussion about neighborhoods and businesses in Portland. This segment is more conversational than the first tape, with few prompts from the interviewer. Tape end abruptly.

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Trullinger Interviews, Creative Outlet Part 3

Tape 3: Part three of "Trullinger Interviews." New interview with unidentified woman, talking about her observations as a homeowner. Interviewee is critical of the city for neglecting the Southeast neighborhood. Talks about renters, and how lack of permanence due to renting has negatively impacted the neighborhood. Discusses lack of police response to complaints and emergency calls. Mentions Neil Goldschmidt (former Governor of Oregon and Portland City Commissioner). Tape ends abruptly.

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Union Avenue Tape-Model Cities Planning

Union Avenue Redevelopment Program. Program operated by the City of Portland, the Office of Planning and Development. Video is an information piece covering the redevelopment of NE Union Avenue, including the Walnut Park Shopping Center. Narrator discusses commercial and residential potential of the area. (0:5:55) Neil Goldschmidt talking to group about Union Avenue redevelopment plan. (0:6:55) Cuts back to narrated video regarding the Union Avenue plan, focusing on transportation, education in the area, and community services. (0:11:27) Goldschmidt discussing city bureaus and committees involved in the logistics of the redevelopment plan. (0:13:49) Narration continues, discussing the planning stages of the redevelopment plan, including community involvement. (0:15:52) Collection of short statements from community members of the Union Avenue area, including Warren Chung; Opal Strong, member of the Citizen Planning Board, part of the Model City Program; unnamed man outside Ruswell Toys (presumably Levi Russel in credits); Joel Southwell, Director of the Senior Adult Service Center; Harvey Rice, Executive Director for Metropolitan Economic Development. Union Avenue later became Martin Luther King Jr. blvd in 1989.

Narrated credits (no text): Film produced by the Union Avenue Planning Team: Dennis Wild, Herman Brain, Mike Lyons, Tim Noland; Gary Stout, administrator of Planning and Development; Union Avenue Steering Committee. Special thanks to Bob and Tom of Econet, John Neil, Warren Chung, Opal Strong, Harvey Rice, Joel Southwell, Levi Russell. Spelling of names is not certain since they are spoken aloud during the credits, not presented as text. "Knocking on Heaven's Door," by Bob Dylan is used in video.

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Womens Political Dance

"Dancers" (title drawn from segment title card). Three women (Nomi Azulay, Donna Pollach, Joan Kent) introduce the dance, detailing that it was first created as a celebratory dance for when Saigon was liberated. Women perform interpretive dance to Vietnam war protest song in front of an audience. A second song, "Monos" (hands), is introduced as a dedication to a spiritual healer. Naomi Little Bear and Kristan Aspen play guitar and flute off-camera while the dance is performed. A third song, "Million Eyed Woman," is introduced by Naomi Little Bear as an anti-rape protest song. Donna Pollach and Nomi Azulay perform as Naomi Little Bear sings and plays guitar, and Kristan Aspen plays flute.

Credits: "Made in solidarity with Vietnamese women, all incarcerated sisters. Yvonne Wanrow, Lolita Lebron, Susan Saxe, Inez Garcia, Joann Little. And women everywhere who fight back." Production credits: Camera, Elaine Velazquez; Sound, Bells; Editing and Design, Eileen O'Shea Music: Kristan Aspen, Naomi Little Bear and the Red Star Singers. Dancers: Nomi Azulay, Joan Kent, Donna Pollach. With thanks to: Mountain Moving Cafe, Creative Outlet.

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Nel Kennedy and Mary Beth Onk for CIRCT

No audio/video until (0:00:42). Program featuring interview with Nelly Bly Kennedy, a long-term Oregon resident. Kennedy is a nurse and aspiring writer, planning to write an autobiography. During interview, Kennedy shares stories about her life growing up in Condon, Oregon, and later shares about her experience living in Northwest Portland. Kennedy shows off her arts and crafts projects; including a decorative shirt she is sewing, several oil paintings by her, and later plays a song on the piano as credits roll. Video ends at (0:16:10) after credits. At (0:16:54), footage of Kennedy playing piano begins again, followed by choppy video and partial credits (same as before), and more footage of her playing. At (0:18:13) video ends, with blank screen with no audio/video for remainder of segment (approximately 13 minutes).

Credits: Thanks to Nelly Bly Kennedy and her neighbors at NW Towers. Produced by Mary Beth Onk at CIRCT.

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At the Dog Show

"At the Dog Show," by Dave Turner and Anne Lawson (title and credits drawn from segment title card). Poor video quality and blank screen, resolving at (0:00:42). Behind-the-scenes look at the "61st Dog Show and Obedience Trial," held at the Multnomah County Exposition Center (now commonly known at the Expo Center). Lawson interviews several people involved in the show, including Cassandra Delarosa, dog owner and handler; Irene Butler, groomer; among several other unnamed participants involved in the dog show. Conversations involve topics like grooming, handling dogs during the show, traveling, owning dogs, and how dogs are graded during competition. Video ends at (0:29:53), with blank screen until end of video.

Credits: Camera, Dave Turner; Host, Anne Lawson.

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Ed Quigley

"Ed Quigley - Western Artist," (title drawn from segment title card). Interview with with artist, Ed Quigley, a painter and sculptor, whose works include designs of the Pendleton Round-Up awards. Quigley describes being a former Ranchero rider in Santa Barbara, shows off his western-themed compositions, and describes the process of casting sculptures from clay models. Video ends at (0:32:04).

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Mrs. Maltby

Interview with Mrs. Maltby, who describes growing up in Portland and answers questions about the Buckman neighborhood. Maltby lived in the Buckman neighborhood during The Great Depression; she talks about renting homes during that time, and the hardships many families experienced. During WWII, Maltby describes people moving to Portland to work in the shipyards. Maltby describes a Chinese cemetery at Southeast 20th and Morrison, and that bodies were disinterred and sent to China for reburial (this portion of the cemetery is located at the the Southwest end of Lone Fir Cemetery.) Maltby goes on to describe the changing demographics of the Buckman neighborhood, and the transition from more families and homeowners in the neighborhood, to more renters. Talks about a trolley that crossed the Burnside Bridge and travelled on Southeast Pine street, and mentions how there had been plans for a depot connecting passengers from Portland to Mt. Hood (this refers to plans for the Mt. Hood Freeway, which was cancelled in favor for light-rail system in Portland).

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Seance - Ann Berard Hill

Seance - Image/sound starts 8 seconds in on tape, so no host introduction to the program. Tape label lists Ann Berard Hill, likely the main medium conducting the seance. Two other mediums, a man and a woman, take part, contacting their spirits. All three sit at a round table. At (0:18:10) host Bob Flug starts taking live phone calls with questions for the mediums. (0:33:14) Cuts to Air Force footage while the National Anthem plays.

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Outside In

Interview with two representatives of Outside In: Joanne Fuller and Dino Bitsas. Interview conducted by Cynthia Phillips. In depth questions about the history, mission of, and services provided by the organization, including statistics of clients served and how it is funded. Counseling, social work, medical, and pregnancy tests, etc. The interview also serves as a promotion to raise awareness about the services but also to encourage volunteers. Last third of program is a slideshow with still images showing the Outside In facilities. Some audio noise interference - may be related to the live calls from viewers (this is when the sound interference starts). There is some visual disturbance in the form of small dropouts consistently throughout but no big tracking issues. Color is good. There is mention of a segment on Earth Day to follow the Outside In segment, but it is not on the tape.

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Oregon Arts Commission

Program on the Oregon Arts Development Fund to encourage Oregonians to give to arts funding when they do their state taxes, commonly known as a checkoff initiative. Hosted by Gwenyth Gamble; Segment 1: Salina Roberts from the Metropolitan Arts Commission.; Segment 2: (0:11:02) Keith Martin (NW Dance Center) and Isaac Shamsud-Din (independent artist / painter).; Segment 3: (0:19:42) John Frohnmayer from the Oregon Arts Commission. Acoustic guitar interludes between each segment.

Credits: Director and co-producer, Diane Linn; Producer, Terri Naito; Technical Director audio, Kevin Fritz; Cameras, Marty Gallagher and Tony Cassera; Floor director, Barb Affleck. Special thanks to Dan Linn

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Future Visions: Portland Science Fiction Society & Friends of Dr. Who

Hour-long program with members of the NW Science Fiction Society and Friends of Dr. Who. During the interview, group members discuss the purpose of the group; to meet and talk about science fiction and related interests. Viewers phone-in to ask questions, and the group talks about the upcoming annual convention, Orecon, and about the newly added convention, Westercon (West Coast Regional Convention), the following summer. During a program break, Wilson High School Student Dan Howard, who provides information about TVAP scheduling. Following the break is a slideshow and the group discusses the images.

Credits: Guests, Bryce Walden, Rick Bilyew, John Lorentz, Steve Barry; Produced by Dan Sackett; Directed by Virginia Bruce; Technical Director, Stan Hintz; Audio, Ron Cummings; Video, Steve Ward; Cameras, Patti Bruce and Ken Darby; Floor Director, Frank Fayssoux; Electronic Graphics, Cecelia Goodnight; Slide Operator, Mark Lewis; Assistant Director, Oscar Halpert.

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Happenings at Pioneer Square with Bill Bulick

Segment 1: Video begins with title card for the Dan Halvorson show, before cutting to color bars and blank screen. TVAP opening credits begin at (0:00:54), leading in to "Pioneer Courthouse Square Summer Events." Host Peter Lesueur and guest Bill Bulick, the Program Director of the Pioneer Courthouse Square, discuss new initiatives to use Pioneer Courthouse Square for cultural, public, and art events. Program ends and cuts to segment 2: "The Dan Halvorson Show: Nuclear Survival - Reality of Farce," (0:32:03) from February 4, 1983, a call-in satirical program on surviving nuclear blast. The Halvorson segment was likely taped-over for the Pioneer Courthouse Square segment.

Segment 1 credits: Host, Peter Lesueur; Guest, Bill Bulick; Produced and Directed by John Hills; Technical Director Stan Hintz; Camera Operators, Liz Lynch and Ray Larson; Floor Director, Pamela Elton; Audio, Jim Apilado; Electronic Graphics, Scott "Shah" Thompson. Special thanks to Tony Cassera for videotaping.

Segment 2 credits: Produced by Dan Halvorson; Co-Directors, Bob Flug and Bill Hartman; Technical Director, Dave Michaud; Camera, Derek Kinne and Brian Spiegel; Audio, Jim Apilado; Floor Director, Victor Hortaleza; Video, Ken Zeidman; Character Generator, Tom Cambell; Lights, Dan Halvorson; Guests, Chris Bowskill, Jaime Leopold, Molly Ingram, Jim Edgerton. Copyright 1982 by John French and Brenda French. "Generation Genocide," copyright 1981 by John French and James Calvossa. "Bellushi" Copyright 1982 by John Davis. American Beat Dancers, LaRue Bevens, Brynna Hurwitz, Kim Tilger, Pam Matsuda-Dunn.

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Jose Castro (Artist/ Hispanic Media Project); Portland Pet Peeves

Segment 1: "Hispanic Artist" (drawn from segment title card), is a video profile of Woodburn artist Jose Castro. Segment hosted by Jim Apilado and member of the Hispanic Media Project, Terry Soliz. In addition to discussing his recent mural projects, Castro walks audience through the screen printing process. Followed by portion about Castro's artwork. Broadcast from Liberty Cable. At the beginning of some segments, there is no audio for several seconds (part of original broadcast). Segment 2: (0:35:30) "Portland Peeves," a live call-in show hosted by Rosemary Jane and Sally Green. People call in to discuss their pet peeves about Portland. On set is Grant Raddon from Portland kite store Wind Play. In between the two main segments is a short video called "A Walk through the Forest with TVAP" by Stan Hintz, mainly shots of nature, trees, and streams with music overlay.

Segment 1 credits: Artist, Jose Castro; Studio Hosts, Terry Soliz and Jim Apilado; Studio Director, Scott Thompson.

Segment 2 credits: Produced and Directed by Scott "Torch" Thompson; Technical Director, Ed Seifert; Floor Director, Sherrill Thompson; Audio, Ben "Jammin" Wagor; Video, Stan Hintz; Cameras, Robert Wynn and Frances Cositkyan; Set Design and Lights, TVAP crew; Character Generator, John Rekow; Guests, Rosemary Jane and Sally Green.

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Boom Boom Room Part 1

Tape 1: Part one of "The Boom Boom Room." Portland City Council meeting focusing on the proposal of a new B-cable communication system. The cable system and communication committee is comprised of Steve Kerman and Duane Perrin. Steve Kerman speaks, proposing a cable communication system, HI-Ovis (Higashi-Ikoma Optical Visual Information System), to be introduced in Portland.

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