Vacation Mavens is a travel podcast offering destination inspiration and travel tips for traveling with kids. Co-hosted by travel bloggers, friends, and moms Kimberly Tate from Stuffed Suitcase and Tamara Gruber from Your Time to Fly. Each week we chat about our recent travels and interview fellow parents and family travel experts about destinations or travel tips to provide the info you need to jumpstart family vacation planning and tips to get you out the door.
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Nonprofit Innovation: Embracing Innovation as a Discipline for Lasting Impact - Stewart Severino, The Navigators
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Nonprofit innovation goes beyond simply adopting new technology or chasing trends; it’s about integrating a disciplined strategy across your organization. So, why should nonprofits embrace innovation as a strategic discipline, and how can this approach increase nonprofit impact? Discover why nonprofit innovation as a disciplined approach is crucial…
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Nonprofit Sustainer Programs: How to Develop a Successful Monthly Giving Program - Stephen King, GrowthForce
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A monthly giving program is a sustainable way to fundraise while building a community of loyal supporters for your nonprofit organization. It’s vital for ensuring long-term success and stability for your nonprofit. So, how can nonprofits effectively implement and grow the impact of monthly giving programs? Learn how to grow a monthly giving program…
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Are you ready to go leaf peeping in New England this fall? Tamara shares some great destinations and road trips on where to go to northern New England including Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. New England covers Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island If you are visiting in the fall, you will wa…
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Kim is back from her 7th Alaska cruise! This one was on Princess Cruise visiting the Inside Passage that cruises from Seattle and visits Victoria, Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagaway and sails through Glacier Bay. Note: Kim was hosted by Princess Cruises for her trip. This cruise visits Victoria very briefly at night so not a good choice if you really …
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Email Marketing for Nonprofits: How to Engage More Donors and Increase Donations - Jess Campbell, Out in the Boons
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Building an email list is not just about numbers. It's your organization's lifeline to connecting with supporters and securing donations. So how can your organization effectively expand its email list to enhance impact and ensure long term sustainability? Learn how to use email marketing for nonprofits to engage more donors and increase donations w…
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Summer vacation is almost here and we are getting ready for the busiest summer travel season ever! Be sure to pack your patience, your travel insurance, and these travel apps. In this episode we talk about some of our favorite travel apps that we are using lately for road trips, plane travel, and international travel. Travel Apps to Download this S…
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Nonprofit Innovation: Innovation for Social Change - Leah Kral, Mercatus Center
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Some would say the most successful nonprofits are those that innovate. By pursuing creativity and embracing new approaches, nonprofits can maximize their impact and address complex issues more efficiently. However, turning innovative ideas into action is not an easy task. So what strategies can nonprofits employ to effectively transform their ideas…
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223: Sonesta Maho Beach St Maarten All-inclusive Resort
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St. Maarten is a popular destination in the Caribbean, but many people only visit as a brief cruise port destination. However, getting there is pretty easy with direct flights from the USA and there is plenty to do and see on this Dutch and French Island. Tamara recently visited St. Maarten to stay at the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort as part of a pres…
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The 3 Pillars of Nonprofit Capacity Building - Kimberly Thornbury, The Murdock Trust
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Nonprofit capacity building is the cornerstone of organizational growth and sustainability. By investing in capacity building, nonprofits can strengthen their infrastructure and expand their reach within the communities they serve. So what are some practical steps nonprofits can take to initiate capacity building efforts? Learn about the 3 pillars …
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222: Caribbean Cruise on the Holland America Nieuw Statendam
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Kim took her oldest daughter on a Caribbean Cruise for her college spring break this past March. After sailing Holland America in Alaska in the past, she was excited to try the Holland America Caribbean cruise on the Nieuw Statendam. This was a unique itinerary that left from Fort Lauderdale and visited Nassau, Bahamas, Amber Cove in the Dominican …
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221: Chickasaw Country and Oklahoma City Road Trip Travel
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Tamara has finally made it to her 50th state...Oklahoma!! She took an Oklahoma road trip to visit both Oklahoma City and Chickasaw Country in south-central Oklahoma, in partnership with Chickasaw Country and the Chickasaw Nation. Oklahoma City has a lot to offer as a stand-alone destination including the First Americans Museum and the National Cowb…
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Increasing Impact With Sustainable Nonprofit Collaboration - Michelle Shumate, Network for Nonprofit and Social Impact
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We now have new data from a national study on sustainable nonprofit collaboration. The study contains case studies and insights into how nonprofits can benefit from collaborating with like-minded organizations. But what does this mean for your nonprofit? How can your organization get started? Learn how to increase impact with sustainable nonprofit …
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Nonprofit Development: Corporate Partnerships Beyond Money - Lynn Margherio, Cradles to Crayons
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In nonprofit fundraising and development, corporate partnerships can play a huge role in funding your mission. But how can nonprofits leverage relationships and partnerships with businesses beyond just money? Learn about corporate partnerships beyond money from our conversation with Lynn Margherio!Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, …
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Tamara is hosting an all-women small group trip to Portugal this fall and she would love for you to join her! Find out all the details and sign up here. Did you know that Kim has been on safaris in four African countries? Today she shares some great tips that will help you decide where you might want to go, understand the differences between variou…
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Nonprofit Finance: Current Trends and Best Practices - Stephanie Skryzowski, 100 Degrees Consulting
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You may think of nonprofit finance as an area of your organization that is largely status quo. Set it and forget it. But with economic shifts, evolving regulations, and rapidly growing technology, nonprofit finance is no longer just about balancing the books. It's about strategic planning, sustainability, and making every dollar count toward your m…
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Major Gifts: Best Practices and Strategies to Increase Major Gift Donations - Stephanie Schwartz, Little Bean Group
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Diversifying your nonprofit’s fundraising revenue is a well-known best practice. However, many nonprofits struggle to begin or grow their major gifts fundraising. So, how do you get started, or if you have a program already, how do you grow it in a sustainable way?Learn best practices and strategies to increase major gifts from our conversation wit…
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Tamara is hosting an all-women small group trip to Portugal this fall and she would love for you to join her! Find out all the details and sign up here. In this episode, Tamara talks about her two-week German Christmas Markets road trip! If you have this magical holiday trip on your radar, make sure to give this episode a close listen and check out…
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Nonprofit Leadership: How to Improve Employee Engagement and Development - Holly Tate, Leadr
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Nonprofits are nothing without their team. With recent employee engagement metrics falling across industries, nonprofits are not immune to these realities. But how can nonprofit leaders go about measuring and improving poor employee engagement on their teams? And how does nonprofit employee engagement differ from the for-profit sector? Learn how no…
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Nonprofit Marketing: How to Grow Support with Google Ad Grants and Search Marketing - Nichole Vander Wall
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Sometimes the best marketing campaigns don't cost a thing.Currently, most nonprofits are not taking advantage of one of the best opportunities in nonprofit marketing: Google Ad Grants. But, how do you get started and what are the best practices for the program and more broadly, nonprofit search marketing? Learn how nonprofits can expand their impac…
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Nonprofit Leadership: How to Overcome Adversity - Erin Davison, BBBS SWLA
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Adversity is part of every meaningful endeavor. This is especially true in the nonprofit world. So how can nonprofit leaders prepare for and overcome adversity while facing the ever-present challenges of nonprofit work? Learn how nonprofit leaders can prepare for and overcome adversity from our conversation with Erin Davison!Nonprofit Pulse is a po…
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Before we say goodbye to summer and pull on our flannels and break out the pumpkin spice, Tamara and Kim are back with a recap of Tamara's European summer travels including a month spent exploring France by river and barge cruise! Tamara first spent two weeks in the United Kingdom, on a road trip through both Scotland and Wales with two other trave…
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Digital Transformation: How Nonprofits Can Pursue Digital Transformation - Tim Lockie, The Human Stack
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Digital transformation in the for-profit sector is one of the fastest growing industries. So how can nonprofits keep up and pursue digital transformation and maturity in their organizations? Learn how nonprofits can pursue digital transformation from our conversation with Tim Lockie. -----------------------------------------------------------------…
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Donor Relationships: How to Maintain Donor Relationships in Economic Downturns - Stephanie Schwartz, Little Bean Group
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Maintaining and developing donor relationships is fundamental to your nonprofit’s success. But during economic downturns or financial hard times, this can be a unique challenge for nonprofit leaders. So, what can your organization do to lean into relationships during these seasons? Learn how to maintain donor relationships in economic downturns fro…
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Development Planning: How to Increase Nonprofit Giving with Effective Development Planning - Katie Lord
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Effective nonprofit development planning is essential for sustainable nonprofit growth. Plan the work, and work the plan. But, how should nonprofits begin? And how should leaders assess and measure success? Learn how to increase nonprofit giving with effective developing planning from our conversation with Katie Lord!Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast th…
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217: Scottsdale and Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka)
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Well it has been a minute since we had a chance to catch up and record a podcast but in this episode Tamara shares her insights and experience from her recent family trip to Japan. Kim and Tamara also share their love for Scottsdale, Arizona and some of the things they did on a girls' trip together. Read more at: Scottsdale girls weekend Reasons to…
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Nonprofit Bylaws: Best Practices and Mistakes to Avoid - Greg McRay, Foundation Group
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Learn the best practices and mistakes to avoid with your nonprofit bylaws from our conversation with Greg McRay!Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission.See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-bylawsLearn more about Nonprofit Pulse:…
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Team Development: Why Nonprofits Need to Lean Into Team Development During Economic Downturns - Rex Miller, Genius Spark
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Learn why team development should be emphasized during hard times, and how nonprofit leaders can implement this in their organizations from our conversation with Rex Miller!Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission.See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.aned…
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Donor Advised Funds: How Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) Benefit Nonprofits - Peter Lipsett, DonorsTrust
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Learn what a donor advised fund is, and how donor advised funds can benefit nonprofits from our conversation with Peter Lipsett from DonorsTrust!Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission.See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/donor-advised-fu…
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Kim took a last minute spring break trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland with her younger daughter and this week on the podcast, she tells us all about it! She flew into Dublin and then stay at a country estate hotel in Northern Ireland before visiting Belfast, the Causeway Coast, Derry/Londonderry, and Galway before looping back to Dublin. See Kim…
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The Power of Experiential Learning for Nonprofit Leaders - Delaney Mullennix, Nonprofit Hub
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Discover how experiential learning for nonprofit leaders can enhance leadership abilities and transform teams from our conversation with Delaney Mullennix from Nonprofit Hub!Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission.See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.ane…
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Donor Cultivation: How a Brand-First Strategy Can Improve the Donor Experience - Mark Miller, Historic Agency
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Learn about the benefits of brand-first donor experiences, the "secret sauce" for better donor cultivation, and more from our conversation with Mark Miller of Historic Agency!Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission.See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.an…
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Nonprofit Innovation: How Nonprofits Can Begin to Innovate - Nathan Hill, NextAfter
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Learn about the importance of nonprofit innovation, how nonprofits can begin to innovate, and more from our conversation with Nathan Hill of NextAfter! Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission. See the full transcript and show notes: www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-innova…
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Spring break is almost here and on this episode Kim and Tamara share their experience on a girls' trip in Oceanside, California and then their mother-daughter trip to Disneyland with their girls. If you want some inspiration for a SoCal getaway, be sure to listen in!By Kim Tate & Tamara Gruber
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Happy New Year! We are back and apologize for taking so long to release a new episode. Moving forward, we will strive to have one episode a month to share our travels and tips, as we continue to each put more time into our respective websites. But first, Tamara has a big announcement and that is that she is hosting a women-only small group trip to …
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This episode is sponsored by Glacier Country Tourism. All opinions are our own. This week, Tamara shares what it is like to visit Glacier Country, Montana on a girls' trip and Kim shares her thoughts on this scenic part of Northwestern Montana. From Missoula to Whitefish, Kalispell to Glacier National Park -- if Montana is on your bucket list, give…
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We are back from our summer travel and packed a whole lot into a one episode recap! We apologize in advance for some audio difficulties on this one, especially after taking so long to get it live. Thanks for hanging in there with us! On this episode we cover Tamara's summer trips to: Nantucket (read her 3 days in Nantucket itinerary) New Brunswick,…
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We are still catching up about our spring break trips and this time Kim shares the ups and downs from a Norwegian Cruise Lines voyage from New York City to the Bahamas with stops in "Orlando" and Norwegian's private island. Listen in and see if you are ready to set sail. In NYC, Kim stayed in the Hyatt Centric in Times Square for 2 nights before he…
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After a long hiatus, we are back with an update! Unfortunately Tamara and Kim both came down with COVID after returning from their respective spring break trips, which has delayed getting a new episode out. But this week Tamara fills us in on her adventures (and misadventures) on spring break and shares some of the highlights and tips from her week…
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209: What to Know About Flying: Breaking Down the Airlines and Fees
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Travel is roaring back and before you jet off on spring break, here are a few things you need to know about flying. Tamara and Kim break down which airlines charge fees for baggage, carry on bags, seat assignments, and more. Be prepared and know what to expect before you book your next flight! Airfares are pricey this year with increased demand and…
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208: Best Travel Credit Cards for Families
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Wondering how to earn more points towards travel? Trying to decide which travel credit card is the best fit for your family? This week we chat with points and miles expert Jennifer Yellin about the best travel credit cards for families. Kim and Tamara also talk about the changing travel restrictions in Europe, the Caribbean, and cruises. Note that …
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207: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
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Family travel adventurer Karilyn Owen, from NoBackHome.com, shares her love of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California. Find out why you should look beyond Yosemite to these lesser visited National Parks. Tamara also shares a some new attractions in New York City that you should check out if you are planning a visit soon. About Karily…
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This week we explore two regions of Portugal. One, the Algarve, is popular for its cliffs, beaches, and sea caves. The other, Alentejo, is lesser-known but serves as the breadbasket of Portugal and is a popular wine region. Our guest, Rachel Laidler, Head of Portugal for EPIC Travel, is an expert in both. About Rachel Laidler Rachel Laidler is the …
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It is a new year and time to start dreaming about planning an amazing family vacation to celebrate getting through the last two years. Since so many of us are in that dreaming stage right now, this week we talk to Tara Cannon, from Pint Size Pilot, to get her recommendations on some epic family vacation destinations and unique hotels for families t…
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Before we look ahead to 2022, we take some time to look back at 2021 and recap some of our favorite travel places and travel products. Tamara's Favorite Things for 2021 This post contains affiliate links, if you click a link and make a purchase, we may make a small commission. All opinions are our own. Products: Peak Design travel tripod https://am…
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What is green and blue and volcanic all over? This week on the podcast, Kim and Tamara are joined by Katja Gaskell from Globetotting.com to talk about their recent trip to the Azores in a continuation of our Portugal coverage. The Azores are an archipelago of nine Portuguese islands in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean and they are a unique bl…
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Tamara and Kim recently traded the northern cold and rain for Arizona's sunny skies on a "momcation" or girlfriend getaway to Tempe, Arizona. Find out what makes this college city a great option for either a family vacation or a girls' trip. With plenty of outdoor activities and great food, there is a lot about Tempe that may surprise you! Note: Th…
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Cruising is making a comeback and this week we talk to couples travel and cruising experts Dan and Mikkel Woodruff to learn about their recent cruise experience. About Dan and Mikkel Woodruff Dan and Mikkel are a husband and wife team who write about couples travel and cruising (with a focus on small format cruises) around the world. Their adventur…
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Our 200th episode kicks off a series of podcast episodes covering Kim and Tamara's recent EPIC trip to Portugal. This week we are joined by Kirsten Maxwell, from Kids Are a Trip and Multigenerational Vacations to talk about visiting Porto and the Douro Valley in Northern Portugal. Stay tuned for future episodes on the Alentejo, Algarve and Azores r…
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Is the weather starting to change where you live? Autumn has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere and this week Kim and Tamara talk about where they have visited recently for fall travel and some other fall favorites. Full Episode Transcript [00:00:00.000] - Kim Tate It's time to fall into fall travel. [00:00:14.670] - Announcer Welcome to Vacation M…
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You know how you always hear people talking about getting free stays at hotels or status perks? How do they do that? Find out! This week on the podcast we talk road warrior Ed Pizza from the Miles to Go podcast about the best hotel loyalty programs for families and ways to earn status and free hotel stays. About Our Sponsor: Room Steals Today’s epi…
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