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Rare Fruit Council to Host Annual Fruit Tree and Plant Sale

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Rare Fruit Council to Host Annual Fruit Tree and Plant Sale

Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc. to Host Annual
TROPICAL FRUIT TREE & EDIBLE PLANT SALE
At the South Florida Fairgrounds – May 20

Both Admission & Parking are FREE

(West Palm Beach, FL – April 21, 2017) The Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc., which has been “promoting the progress of rare fruit” since 1970, is hosting its annual Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale on Saturday, May 20. The popular event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Agriplex Building on the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach.

At this year’s Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale, vendors from all over the state will offer a wide variety of delightful and delicious fruit trees, including Avocado, Banana, Barbados Cherry, Black Sapote, Canistel, Carambola, Citrus, Dragon Fruit, Figs, Guava, Grumichama, Jackfruit, Jaboticaba, Longan, Lychee, Macadamia, Mamey Sapote, Mango, Miracle Fruit, Mulberry, Papaya, Peach, Persimmon, Soursop, Sugar Apple, Star Apple, Tamarind, herbs and spices, plus the Rare Fruit Council’s proprietary formulization for tropical fruits.

Also available will be educational information on the planting and growing of fruit trees, along with knowledgeable volunteers and vendors to answer any questions.

Tree and plant fans should enter the South Florida Fairgrounds through Gate 5 on Southern Blvd. Both admission and parking are FREE.

About The Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc.:
Established in 1970, the Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council (RFC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and furthering the cultivation and use of tropical and rare fruit in south Florida and throughout the world. The organization includes several hundred members interested in learning about, growing and enjoying tropical fruits.

Monthly meetings are the second Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach, directly across from the west side of Palm Beach International Airport. Each meeting has an educational lecture by a speaker in the field of fruit science or related field, a fruit tree auction, a seed & plant exchange, and the chapter’s famous “tasting table” – a chance to taste various tropical fruits grown by members.

Membership is $25 yearly, and benefits include:
+ Monthly newsletter – filled with informative articles about growing rare fruits and related topics.
+ Propagation classes – members learn how to graft & air-layer tropical fruit trees.
+ Annual Ice Cream Social – for members and their guests only; the ice cream is handmade with fruits grown by members.
+ Plant Sales – members can bring fruit trees and edible plants to sell to the general public.
+ Organized field trips to regional fruit tree collections and plantings.
+ Periodic field trips to member yards and local orchards.
+ Volunteer opportunities for many interesting & exciting committees and events.

In addition, specially formulated fertilizer and pruning/grafting tools are offered at a discount for RFC members.

For more information about the Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc., please visit http://www.pbrarefruitcouncil.org/.

Eagle Arts Academy Open House

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Eagle Arts Academy Open House

Visit EagleArtsAcademy.com for more information.

Deep Blue & You Yoga!

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Deep Blue & You Yoga!

Join us for Deep Blue Yoga followed by a Blue Friends Beach Clean Up!

Deep Blue Yoga classes will be held on the beach next to the Juno Beach Pier on April 29. Join us at 7:30 AM for a FREE 45-minute, slow-flow yoga class followed by a 15-minute beach cleanup. Please be sure to bring your own mat or towel, water bottle, and any props you need. For more information on either program, please contact kufford@marinelife.org

Wellington Resident Is New Hire At Law Firm

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Wellington Resident Is New Hire At Law Firm

MEDIA CONTACT:
Jennifer Cope or Kelly Husak
Slatkow & Husak Public Relations
479-426-6855 or Jennifer@slatkowhusak.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Two Lawyers Join Established Attorneys at Mathison Whittles, LLP To Make a Difference. Young Hires Newest Faces of Palm Beach Gardens Firm

(Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.) – David Miller, Jr., and J. Paige Salib have joined the growing Palm Beach Gardens based law firm of Mathison Whittles, LLP.
Miller’s practice areas include commercial/business disputes, construction claims and liens, catastrophic personal injury claims, premises liability matters, class actions, general liability claims, medical malpractice claims, probate matters, landlord-tenant issues, and a wide variety of transactional matters. Salib works with clients on residential and commercial real estate transactions, land use, business formation and corporate law.
“At Mathison Whittles, we love getting to know our clients and working to advance their interests, both in the boardroom and in the courtroom,” said attorney Stephen Mathison. “We have built our practice around providing our clients tangible solutions and mutually-beneficial long-term relationships, and David and Paige have already been instrumental in continuing that message.”
A resident of Wellington, Miller holds a Bachelor of Science from Florida State University and a Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center.
“The idea of handling the same type of case all the time is too mundane for me,” Miller said. “I relish in learning new things every day, which keeps my work exciting and keeps me on my toes. My goal is the best outcome for every client and I strive to reach that goal every day.”
His mother is an attorney, and Miller says he was inspired to follow her example. A former supervising attorney referred him to Mathison Whittles, where he found a group of seasoned attorneys with varied clients and cases that would provide challenge and opportunity for growth.
When he’s not in the courtroom, you can find him spending time with his wife and son, cooking, traveling, fishing and playing sports.
Paige Salib holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Central Florida and graduated from Barry University School of Law.

“I was motivated to become an attorney because the work, learning and relationships came naturally to me,” Salib said. “I wanted to join the Mathison Whittles team to learn from the best in our business. I love that I get to continuously grow, and ultimately, help our clients bring their visions to fruition.”

Her father was a developer, so she says that real estate transactions are in her blood. When she is not practicing law, you can find Salib with her husband and son in the great outdoors.

“We are so proud of David and Paige and their great work for our firm,” said attorney John Whittles. “We are lucky to have them on our team, fighting for our clients. They represent the next generation of lawyers, and the future is a bright place because of that.”

Mathison Whittles, LLP is a full-service law firm that pairs the talents of its two founders to efficiently and cost-effectively provide clients the entire spectrum of real estate, business, estate planning and litigation legal services. Steve Mathison and John Whittles are committed to offering a combination of “best of class” big-firm experience with the commitment and relationship focus of a small firm. Their specialties include real estate and title insurance, business and corporate law, probate and estate planning, commercial litigation, land use, zoning and election law. Examples of the firms’ project and client roster include The Gardens Mall, First Republic Bank, Comerica Bank, Frenchman’s Creek Country Club, BallenIsles Country Club, PGA Commons, The Landmark Condominium, Esperante office tower, the recently approved community of Avenir, respected local business owners and real estate developers and institutions, as well as elected officials of all affiliations. Mathison Whittles maintains offices at 5606 PGA Boulevard, Suite 211 in Palm Beach Gardens and 301 Pine Street in West Palm Beach. Contact them at 561-624-2001 or 561-469-1160 or visit https://mathisonwhittles.com/.

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Summer Programming Showcase

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Summer Programming Showcase

What: Summer Programming Showcase
When: June 3, 2017 from 11 am – 2 pm
Where: Loggerhead Marinelife Center
14200 U.S. Hwy 1
Juno Beach, FL 33408
Cost: FREE
Description: Summer programming is back at LMC! June marks the return of our popular summer programs and we need you to help us kick off the season! Come check out this year’s summer program offerings by visiting us on Saturday, June 3, 2017 for our free Summer Programming Showcase event. Take a peek into our Junior Marine Biologist summer camp room and take advantage of the Early-Bird registration prices returning for on-campus guests only (Up to $45 savings per camper)! Don’t forget to bring in your prospective campers so they may enjoy a sampling of the fun activities they will experience in camp! Plus, get information or register on all 2017 seasonal beach programs including Turtle Walks, Hatchling Releases and Biologist Beach Walks. For more information and to check out the exciting event program schedule, visit https://www.marinelife.org/event/summer-programming-showcase. See you there!
Contact: Kate Ufford at kufford@marinelife.org

Waste Management Supports Grandma’s Place in Royal Palm Beach

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Waste Management Supports Grandma’s Place in Royal Palm Beach

Waste Management Supports Grandma’s Place in Royal Palm Beach
Waste Management was pleased to support the work of Grandma’s Place, an emergency shelter for abused and neglected children in Royal Palm Beach, and presented the organization with a $1,500 donation to continue its important work.
“Waste Management is a strong community partner in the western Palm Beach County communities and greatly values the work done at Grandma’s Place to bring healing and hope to these precious children in need,” said Waste Management Government Relations Manager Ellen Smith.
Founded in 1997, Grandma’s Place offers children who have been abused or neglected a place where they receive 24-hour care in a safe, home-like environment, including sibling groups and children with disabilities or developmental delays. Children from birth to 12 years old are accepted seven days a week for emergency placements. Grandma’s Place has a capacity of 16 children and is the only emergency shelter for boys & girls of these ages in Palm Beach County.
“We rely on private donations to fund more than 40% of our operations, so we greatly appreciated the generosity of Waste Management and all our donors,” said Grandma’s Place Executive Director Roxanne Jacobs. “These funds help us to meet our mission of serving the children in our communities who need safe, secure shelter in a loving, home environment.”

Caption: Waste Management Government Relations Manager Ellen Smith presents a check for $1,500 to Grandma’s Place Executive Director Roxanne Jacobs along with WM Community Relations Director Dawn McCormick.

A Day of Consciousness

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A Day of Consciousness

A Day of Consciousness

MIAMI, FL (April 17, 2017) – Animal Recovery Mission (ARM) is excited to announce ‘A Day of Consciousness’ on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, 2017, to benefit the charity’s mission to save animals from extreme, inhumane and illegal practices and provide them with comfort and safety on ARM’s sanctuary. ARM aims to bring global awareness to the mistreatment of animals through direct action efforts, utilizing investigative tactics and governmental forces to implement anti-cruelty laws for animal welfare. This special earth day event aids with ARM’s mission of promoting a more humane and compassionate lifestyle.

 

Miami’s premier brands and restaurants will gather for interactive festivities including live music by Ana Nikolic, notable speakers including ARM’s Founder/CEO at 2pm, two 1-hour yoga sessions at 1pm & 4pm, Animal Flow class at 3pm and 3:30pm, interactive fitness activities, boutique vegan shopping, delicious lite bites, drinks, and an incredible silent auction which includes; day spas at luxury hotels, sports memorabilia, Expert Jet private memberships and much more! Event sponsors include; David “Lebo” Le Batard, Lush Cosmetics and World Animal News. Actress Gabrielle Anwar from Burn Notice will be in attendance and will be a guest speaker along with Jay Parker the CEO of Douglass Elliman. Attendees will receive goodie bags filled to the brim with vegan and animal friendly products.

 

WHO: Animal Recovery Mission Investigations (ARM)

WHAT: ‘A Day of Consciousness’ on Earth Day

WHEN: Saturday, April 22, 2017, 12 pm – 5 pm

WHERE: Eighty Seven Park Sales Gallery, 8701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33154

*Valet parking will be offered.

 

Tickets are $50 per person; 100 percent of proceeds will go directly to ARM. Tickets will be offered through Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-day-of-consciousness-on-earth-day-to-support-animal-recovery-mission-arm-tickets-32804278480?discount=SAVEANIMALS) and at the door.

 

Media promotion and advertisement of this event is crucial for fundraising as proceeds will directly go towards ARM’s investigations, animal rescues and rehabilitation.

 

As a notable organization of Miami, Florida, ARM has been responsible for the closure of over 138 illegal animal cruelty operations in the city of Miami as well as throughout Florida. ARM would like to celebrate animal rights with the community and the members who have supported the organization’s investigations and animal rescues.

 

About ARM

 

The Animal Recovery Mission (ARM), is a non profit animal defense organization that has been carefully constructed to take direct-action and produce lasting results for the welfare of animals. ARM conducts innovative investigative tactics to gather compelling evidence of extreme animal cruelty and collaborates with local, state and federal law enforcement and State attorneys to put an end to these criminal acts.

 

ARM’s investigations division specializes in condemning illegal animal slaughter farms, eradicating the Black Market Horse Meat Trade, and investigating animal fighting and satanic animal sacrifice operations. ARM’s newly created Sanctuary Division is home to over 250 animals rescued from animal cruelty operations and BLM holding facilities. ARM’s Conservation Division focuses on environmental issues and preservation of animals in their natural habitat.

ARM will constantly strive to raise the bar in the fight for animal welfare and to be the defending force for destitute animals. ARM’s investigations have led to property closures, criminal arrests and have produced life changing results for victims of extreme animal brutality.

 

 

Video

https://vimeo.com/192159098

 

About ARM

www.animalrecoverymission.org

 

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For comments and interviews with the founder and lead investigator of ARM, Richard “Kudo”

Couto, please contact us at 305-807-6252 or email taylor@arminvestigations.org

Animal Recovery Mission (ARM Investigations) PO Box 403344Miami Beach, FL33140

www.animalrecoverymission.org

AVP for University Relations and Marketing at Palm Beach Atlantic University

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AVP for University Relations and Marketing at Palm Beach Atlantic University

Palm Beach Atlantic University is pleased to announce that first Jacobs Family Foundation Scholarship has been awarded to Joyce Villacis ’16. Established in 2016, this scholarship assists Wellington residents seeking to complete college or pursue graduate degrees at PBA.
The Jacobs Family Foundation has provided scholarships totaling $30,000 over three years. To qualify, Wellington residents with financial need must be enrolled in the University’s bachelor’s or graduate programs offered by the MacArthur School of Leadership.
Villacis graduated from PBA in 2016 with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Management from the MacArthur School of Leadership. With assistance from the Jacobs Family Foundation Scholarship, she is able to pursue her Master of Science Degree in Leadership.
“I chose to raise our family in Wellington and am grateful to have a foundation in our community that supports adult education,” said Villacis. “I was hesitant to add another expense to our household budget, but this scholarship is allowing me to further my education and continue to support my family.”
“While adults see the career advancing opportunities that a master’s degree provides, the lack of financial assistance holds them back from enrolling,” said PBA Vice President for Admissions Tim Worley. “We are excited to award the first Jacobs Family Foundation Scholarship to Joyce Villacis and look forward to offering this opportunity to other Wellington residents.”
To learn more about The Jacobs Family Foundation, call 561-803-2122.
The Jacobs Family Foundation of Wellington was formed to facilitate the family’s longstanding commitment to philanthropic efforts in and around Wellington. The Jacobs Family Foundation is focused on enabling community programs that will have a material, positive impact on the Wellington community. Through quarterly grants, it supports medium- to long-term programs for education, athletics, at-risk youth, and preservation in and around Wellington. For additional information, visit www.jffwellington.org.
Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private, independent university offering undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in West Palm Beach, Orlando and online. The University is dedicated to the integration of Christian principles to prepare students for learning, leadership and service.

Kravis Center Receives Grant of 100,000 for Theater Education

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Kravis Center Receives Grant of 100,000 for Theater Education

THE RAYMOND F. KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS RECEIVES $100,000 GRANT FROM DISNEY TO FUND THEATER EDUCATION PROGRAM

Applications Now Available for Palm Beach County Title I Public Elementary Schools to Participate and Produce a Disney Musical at No Cost.

(West Palm Beach, FL) – The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Disney to bring the Disney Musicals in Schools program to Palm Beach County. The program is an outreach initiative developed by Disney Theatrical Productions to create sustainable theater programs in under-resourced elementary schools. The grant funds two years of programming; the Kravis Center will select four area public elementary schools to participate in the 2017-2018 school year, and another four will be selected for the following year.

The selected schools will participate in a 17-week musical theater residency, led by a team of teaching artists trained by the Kravis Center and Disney Theatrical Productions, at no cost. Each school will receive performance rights, education support materials and guidance from the teaching artists. The program features a professional development focus, through which participating school teachers partner with Kravis Center teaching artists to learn how to produce, direct, choreograph, and music direct, culminating in their first 30-minute Disney KIDS musical at their school. As a capstone to the experience, the Kravis Center will host a Student Share Celebration in which each school performs one number from their show on the Kravis Center’s Dreyfoos Hall stage for an audience of students, teachers, family, and community members.

Using the unique world of musical theater, Disney Musicals in Schools helps to foster positive relationships between students, faculty, staff, parents, and the community. Students and teachers work in teams, developing the wide spectrum of skills needed when producing a piece of musical theater, including: critical thinking, problem solving, ensemble building, communication, self-confidence, and interpersonal skills.

“As part of our ever-expanding arts education programming, The Kravis Center is proud to collaborate with Disney Musicals in Schools to provide this unique experience to under-resourced elementary schools in our region,” reported Judith A. Mitchell, CEO. “We are honored to receive this generous grant from Disney, and we are excited to be announcing this tremendous opportunity to create sustainable theater education programs at the local level.”

Applications are now being accepted for 2017-2018 school year. Any Palm Beach County Title I (at least 70% of students eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch) public elementary school is eligible to apply. The application deadline is April 28, 2017. For more information or to apply, logon to kravis.org/DMIS, call the Kravis Center Education Hotline at 561.651.4251 or send an email to gumbinner@kravis.org.

Disney Musicals in Schools was launched in 2010 in response to Disney Theatrical Production’s concern that under-resourced public elementary schools were not afforded equitable access to the arts. After successfully offering the program in New York City schools, Disney Theatrical Productions began partnering with organizations in other communities across the United States.

Disney KIDS musicals, created in partnership with Music Theater International (MTI), are 30-minute musicals designed for elementary school performers and have been adapted from the classic Disney films 101 Dalmatians, Aladdin, The Aristocats, Cinderella, The Jungle Book, The Lion King, Sleeping Beauty, and Winnie the Pooh.

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS …
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit performing arts center whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality; by offering comprehensive arts education programs; by providing a Palm Beach County home in which local and regional arts organizations can showcase their work; and by providing an economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County. Please visit kravis.org.

DISNEY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS operates under the direction of Thomas Schumacher and is among the world’s most successful commercial theatre enterprises, bringing live entertainment events to a global audience of more than 19 million people in more than 50 countries. The division produces and licenses Broadway productions around the world, including Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida, TARZAN®, Mary Poppins, a co-production with Cameron Mackintosh, The Little Mermaid, Peter and The Starcatcher, Newsies, and Aladdin. Frozen, based on the Academy Award®-winning film, is slated to open on Broadway in 2018. Other successful stage ventures have included the Olivier-nominated London hit Shakespeare in Love, stage productions of Disney’s High School Musical, Der Glöckner Von Notre Dame in Berlin, and King David in concert. DTP has collaborated with the country’s leading regional theatres to develop new stage titles including The Jungle Book, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Freaky Friday.

Music Theatre International (MTI) is one of the world’s leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting theatres from around the world the rights to perform the greatest selection of musicals from Broadway and beyond. Founded in 1952 by composer Frank Loesser and orchestrator Don Walker, MTI is a driving force in advancing musical theatre as a vibrant and engaging art form.

MTI works directly with the composers, lyricists, and book writers of these musicals to provide official scripts, musical materials, and dynamic theatrical resources to over 70,000 professional, community and school theatres in the US and in over 60 countries worldwide.

MTI is particularly dedicated to educational theatre, and has created special collections to meet the needs of various types of performers and audiences. MTI’s Broadway Junior™ shows are 30- and 60-minute musicals for performance by elementary and middle school-aged performers, while MTI’s School Editions are musicals annotated for performance by high school students.

Palm Beach Photographic Centre Announces FOTOcamp for Kids 2017

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Palm Beach Photographic Centre Announces FOTOcamp for Kids 2017

Palm Beach Photographic Centre Announces FOTOcamp for Kids 2017

FOTO campers are seen putting their photography skills to work.

Three Sessions Planned this Summer for Children & Teens, Ages 10 to 17

(West Palm Beach, FL – April 18, 2017) Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today announced that this summer the nonprofit organization will be offering three age appropriate FOTOcamps for children and teens.

FOTOcamp for Kids
+ June 12-23 / 9 am to 3 pm
+ July 10-21 / 9 am to 3 pm
+ July 24-August 4th / 9 am to 3 pm
For ages 10-17

“FOTOcamp is for anyone between the ages of 10 and 17 that has an interest in photography and/or computers, and who are inquisitive and like adventure,” says NeJame. “It is the perfect opportunity for youngsters and teens to gain knowledge in all areas of photography, beginning with the basics of picture-taking using SLR digital cameras and progressing to state-of the-art digital imaging, at each participant’s own rate of speed.”

“FOTOcamp is my favorite time of the year,” she adds. “I enjoy seeing the amazing images the kids come back with from their field trips, and I love to see their reactions when working in a real studio.”

FOTOcamp students are grouped by their level of experience, from beginner to advanced in each of three 2-week summer sessions. Students are each issued a digital SLR Camera and while exploring lens choices, lighting, and composition of photographs they will learn about photography and digital imaging, in a fun and fact-filled environment.

In addition, using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, they will learn image adjustment techniques such as color correction, compositing images, adjustment layers and layer masks and other digital imaging technology. The computer lab is set up so that each student has access to a computer ensuring the ultimate hands-on experience. Location shooting and photographic assignments give them the opportunity to practice their skills while acquiring new images.

Based at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre in downtown West Palm Beach, all sessions of FOTOcamp will include a professional instructor and an assistant, with opportunities for both individualized and group critiques for each student.

The culmination of all three sessions of FOTOcamp for Kids will be a special exhibition of photos taken by the young students. At the exhibition’s opening in August, one talented FOTOcamper will be named Student of the Year and receive a free SLR Digital camera.

The cost to attend one of the three two-week sessions of FOTOcamp for Kids is only $745 for Photo Centre members and $795 for nonmembers. This covers 10 6-hour sessions and includes use of digital SLR Cameras, transportation and admission fees for the fieldtrips, t-shirts, prints, etc.

To register for one of the three sessions of FOTOcamp for Kids, please call 561.253.2600 or visit www.workshop.org.

About the Palm Beach Photographic Centre:
The Photo Centre is located at the City Center municipal complex at 415 Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach. Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday – Thursday; 10 am to 5 pm Friday and Saturday. For more information, please call 561.253.2600 or visit www.workshop.org or www.fotofusion.org.

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