Best Amanda and Dan Norton Podcasts (2024)

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FGP8-3: SXSW EDU Interview with Jamie Sterling 24:46

3h ago24:46

24:46

This episode features Jamie Sterling, VP of Product, Research & Development at Carnegie Learning. Our Chief Partnerships Officer, Jennifer Javornik, sits down with Jamie to explore the cutting edge of K-12 education and the transformative power of AI in learning!By Filament Games

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FGP8-2: SXSW EDU Interview with Jodi Asbell-Clarke 24:54

16d ago24:54

24:54

Our SXSW EDU interview series continues with a very special guest: Jodi Asbell-Clarke, a Filament Luminary and the Director and Co-Founder of the Educational Gaming Environments group (EdGE) at TERC. In this episode, CPO Jennifer Javornik talks with Jodi about her career journey and the immense potential of game-based learning in STEM education.…

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FGP8-1: SXSW EDU Interview with Lee Waldvogel 26:14

2M ago26:14

26:14

Welcome back to the Filament Games Podcast! We're thrilled to kick off Season 8 with an exciting series of interviews recorded live at SXSW EDU. Our first guest in this series is Lee Waldvogel, Strategic Partnerships Lead at American Student Assistance (ASA). Lee's extensive background in education and partnerships, including his pivotal role in de…

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FGP7-6: CES Interview with Mike Lucero 22:15

2M ago22:15

22:15

The newest episode of the Filament Games Podcast is sure to level up your industry insights! Fresh from the electrifying atmosphere of CES in Las Vegas, our Chief Partnerships Officer, Jennifer Javornik, interviews Mike Lucero, the Director of Product Management for Gaming at Samsung Electronics America.…

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FGP7-5: CES Interview with Jani Penttinen 34:02

2M ago34:02

34:02

In this episode of the Filament Games Podcast, we have the privilege of sitting down with Jani Penttinen, a true luminary in our industry! Recorded live at CES in Las Vegas, our Chief Partnerships Officer, Jennifer Javornik, engages in a fascinating conversation with the CEO and co-founder of Bitmagic.…

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FGP7-4: CES Interview with Rachel Baynes and Phil Duffy 20:37

2M ago20:37

20:37

Prepare to have your perception of robotics and AI transformed - there’s a new episode of the Filament Games Podcast! Recorded in the heart of innovation at CES in Las Vegas, our Chief Partnerships Officer, Jennifer Javornik, talks with Embodied’s Rachel Baynes, Head of Clinical Research, and Phil Duffy, former Chief Product Officer.…

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FGP7-3: CES Interview with Verta Maloney 21:03

3M ago21:03

21:03

Prepare to be inspired! In this extraordinary episode of the Filament Games Podcast, recorded live at CES in Las Vegas, our Chief Partnerships Officer, Jennifer Javornik, has the pleasure of speaking with verta maloney, a visionary founder, captivating storyteller, and catalyst for anti-racism. With over 25 years of experience in education, includi…

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FGP7-2: CES Interview with Tami Bhaumik 22:06

4M ago22:06

22:06

Today, we’re bringing you another exciting episode of the Filament Games Podcast, recorded live at CES in Las Vegas! This time, our Chief Partnerships Officer, Jennifer Javornik, engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Tami Bhaumik, Vice President of Civility and Partnerships at Roblox.As a driving force behind Roblox's digital civility init…

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FGP7-1: CES Interview with Amanda Krisher 28:31

4M ago28:31

28:31

In the premiere episode of Season 7 of the Filament Games Podcast, we're thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview straight from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas! CES is the world's most influential tech event, showcasing groundbreaking technologies and global innovators. It's where industry leaders unveil their latest releases a…

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FGP6-8: Games for Change Festival Interview with Stan Pierre-Louis 22:29

6M ago22:29

22:29

What does the future hold for gaming as entertainment and beyond? As President and CEO of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), this week’s Filament Games Podcast guest Stan Pierre-Louis is a prominent strategic leader of the US video game industry.As President and CEO of ESA, he spearheads the organization's public policy efforts, showcasi…

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FGP6-7: Games for Change Festival Interview with Rebecca Benghiat 26:02

6M ago26:02

26:02

Terms like "addiction," and "anxiety" often carry heavy stigma around with them. Yet opening sincere dialogues around mental health is exactly what longtime advocate Rebecca Benghiat does alongside Filament Games Podcast host Jennifer Javornik in this new episode.With senior leadership experience driving growth for organizations like New York’s pio…

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FGP6-6: Games for Change Festival Interview with Madeline Di Nonno 25:34

6M ago25:34

25:34

In the latest episode of the Filament Games Podcast, listeners are in for a treat as Jennifer Javornik, Chief Partnerships Officer here at Filament, sits down with Madeline Di Nonno, President and CEO of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. With a passion for challenging stereotypes and promoting gender equality in the entertainment indust…

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FGP6-5: Games for Change Festival Interview with Elizabeth Newbury 35:58

7M ago35:58

35:58

Ready to explore policy through play? Get ready for another illuminating conversation about serious games on the Filament Games Podcast! Meet Dr. Elizabeth M H Newbury, the visionary behind the Serious Games Initiative at the Wilson Center. As Director, she transforms policy discussions into interactive experiences, using games to engage the public…

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FGP6-4: Games for Change Festival Interview with Jane Lee 29:55

7M ago29:55

29:55

How can video games support teenagers, assisting not only with their traditional education, but also their resilience, self-confidence, and mental health? Jane Lee, the Senior Director of Operations & Mental Health at iThrive Games, has the answers for you in the newest episode of the Filament Games Podcast!Join podcast host and Filament Games CPO …

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FGP6-3: Games for Change Festival Interview with Jan L. Plass 34:12

7M ago34:12

34:12

Season 6 Episode 3 of the Filament Games Podcast is here, and we're thrilled to share another captivating interview from the Games for Change Festival with our listeners! In this episode, host Jennifer Javornik sits down with Dr. Jan L. Plass, a distinguished Professor at New York University and the Paulette Goddard Chair in Digital Media and Learn…

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FGP6-2: Games for Change Festival Interview with Glenn Gillis 31:25

7M ago31:25

31:25

Ahoy, mateys! In this episode of the Filament Games Podcast, we're diving into the depths of the sea monster's lair! And by that, we mean you’ll join our intrepid host, Jennifer Javornik, as she navigates uncharted waters with Glenn Gillis, the co-founder and CEO of Sea Monster. Jennifer spotted Glenn in the wild at the 2023 Games for Change Festiv…

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FGP6-1: Games for Change Festival Interview with David Ball 26:35

7M ago26:35

26:35

The Filament Games Podcast is back in business for a brand new season! In this season 6 opener, our Chief Partnerships Officer, Jennifer Javornik, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with David Ball, the Global Head of SecondMuse's Health and Social Tech portfolio.By Filament Games

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FGP5-7: Social Innovation Summit Interview with Rob Richardson 50:28

8M ago50:28

50:28

In the latest episode of the Filament Games Podcast, our host and Chief Partnerships Officer, Jennifer, has the pleasure of interviewing a true trailblazer in the intersection of art, technology, and social impact. Rob Richardson, co-founder and CEO of Disrupt Art, shares insights into how his company is revolutionizing multiple creative fields on …

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FGP5-6: Social Innovation Summit Interview with Susan Jin Davis 27:20

9M ago27:20

27:20

This week, join our Chief Partnerships Officer, Jennifer Javornik, in an engaging conversation with Susan Jin Davis, who has 30 years of experience in telecom, media, entertainment, and tech. Currently Social Impact Officer at Al Roker Entertainment, Susan crafts impactful storytelling solutions with brands and nonprofits, showcasing the positive w…

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FGP5-5: Social Innovation Summit Interview with Amy Dinofrio 11:50

9M ago11:50

11:50

If you're joining us for the first time, this podcast series features interviews conducted by our Chief Partnerships Officer, Jennifer Javornik, at the 2023 Social Innovation Summit. Jennifer engages with a diverse range of professionals who are leveraging technology to bring about positive change in their respective industries.This week’s guest is…

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FGP5-4: Social Innovation Summit Interview with Jeffrey Burrell 28:03

9M ago28:03

28:03

In this episode of the Filament Games Podcast, Jennifer speaks with Jeffrey Burrell, the Senior Director of Social Impact at Riot Games and the Executive Director of the Riot Games Social Impact Fund. Listen to hear more about Jeffrey's professional journey and the impactful work he spearheads at Riot Games. Jeffrey plays a pivotal role in shaping …

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FGP5-3: Social Innovation Summit Interview with Fred Tan 30:13

10M ago30:13

30:13

We're delighted to bring you the third episode of our Social Innovation Summit interview series. Join our Chief Partnerships Officer, Jennifer Javornik, as she hosts conversations with thought leaders in the technology and gaming sectors who are driving significant change through their work.In this episode, Jennifer has a conversation with Fred Tan…

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FGP5-2: Social Innovation Summit Interview with Holly Copeland 27:45

10M ago27:45

27:45

We're thrilled to bring you the second installment of this captivating series where our Chief Partnerships Officer, Jennifer Javornik, takes you with her to conferences on technology and games for impact. Get ready to be inspired as Jennifer engages in conversations with thought leaders who are making big changes through their work!In this episode,…

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FGP5-1: Social Innovation Summit Interview with Julian Fitzgerald 39:35

10M ago39:35

39:35

In this special new season of the Filament Games Podcast, you have a first-class ticket to travel with Jennifer Javornik, our Chief Partnerships Officer. Listen in as she attends influential events and interviews insightful thought leaders who are making an impact through technology and video games!In this episode, Jennifer sat down with Julian Fit…

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FGP4-8: Retro Review - JumpStart 54:51

1y ago54:51

54:51

In this episode, Brandon and Dan interview former Filament Games designer Lydia Symchych about the JumpStart series, specifically JumpStart 3rd Grade Mystery Mountain. JumpStart was a learning game franchise that began in 1994 and closed in 2023. To learn more about the ins and outs of these games, and why JumpStart 3rd Grade Mystery Mountain is so…

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FGP4-7: Catching Up with Our Friends at iCivics 57:39

1y ago57:39

57:39

In this episode, your hosts Brandon and Dan have a conversation with Carrie Ray-Hill, the Senior Director of Digital Learning at iCivics. If you’ve been keeping up with Filament Games since the beginning, you’ll know our work and friendship with the folks at iCivics goes way back! Listen on to learn how the pandemic and recent trends in civics lear…

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FGP4-6: FIRST's Mission with Chris Rake 44:01

1+ y ago44:01

44:01

In this episode of the Filament Games podcast, your hosts Brandon and Dan had the pleasure of interviewing Chris Rake, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at FIRST. Brandon, Dan, and Chris discuss Filament’s work with FIRST on RoboCo and RoboCo Sports League, the ethos and values of FIRST, the impact on FIRST participants, and much…

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FGP4-5: Educational Experiences in Roblox 51:49

1+ y ago51:49

51:49

In this episode, your illustrious hosts Brandon and Dan interview Filament Game Designer Colin Skinner about his experiences working as lead designer on RoboCo Sports League. What is RoboCo Sports League? In short, it’s a RoboCo-inspired experience Filament Games is creating specifically for the Roblox platform. If you’ve been dreaming of a multipl…

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FGP4-4: Game-based Learning Myths, Busted! 1:07:55

1+ y ago1:07:55

1:07:55

In this episode, Brandon and Dan, along with guest Lydia Symchych, a former Filament game designer, tackle pervasive game-based learning myths. Like the revered Mythbusters themselves, Brandon, Dan, and Lydia dive into common misconceptions and destroy them from the inside out!**Figuratively, of course. No pyrotechnics were used in the making of th…

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FGP4-3: RoboCo Launch Party with Dan White 1:03:17

1+ y ago1:03:17

1:03:17

Welcome back to the Filament Games Podcast! To commemorate the November 3rd launch of RoboCo for Steam Early Access, we invited our CEO Dan White onto the podcast to chat with Brandon and Dan all about how RoboCo came to be, our partnership with FIRST, and what launch day was like (spoiler alert, Dan White’s adrenal glands were in peril). From the …

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FGP4-2: Mooving Cows with Jennifer Van Os 54:00

2y ago54:00

54:00

Welcome back to the Filament Games Podcast! If you read our blog, you may know we are working with our friends at the University of Wisconsin - Madison to create an educational cow-handling game. If you didn’t know, now you do! The project is aptly called Mooving Cows, and it is a game-based learning experience that teaches players how to interact …

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FGP4-1: Is This Thing On? 49:25

2y ago49:25

49:25

The Filament Games Podcast is back! That’s right, after a, ahem, brief four-year hiatus, season four of your favorite game-based learning podcast is here. The original hosts of the podcast, VP of Marketing Brandon Pittser and CCO Dan Norton, are back with even more game-based learning insights, incredible guest interviews, and enough antics to keep…

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Top 10 Apps To Keep You Productive Working From Home 25:35

3+ y ago25:35

25:35

#019 - Sometimes, there are more distractions working at home than there are at the office. From non-stop notifications to being right next to your own refrigerator, we need to be intentional with getting work down effectively. In this episode, we share the top 10 apps we use every day to stay productive at home when working and with family. For sh…

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Starting And Managing A Business From Home With Kids - Katie Brinkley 31:28

3+ y ago31:28

31:28

#018 - Sometimes getting laid off from your dream job can lead to creating your own dream business. If you're considering starting your own business from home or need to balance multiple people working from home, you'll want to listen to this one. In this episode, we chat with Katie Brinkley of Next Step Social Communications. We learn how she was …

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Planning 2021 - 7 Simple Tips For Your Work and Family 27:40

3+ y ago27:40

27:40

#017 - 2020 May have taken us by surprise, but now we can use that experience to better plan our 2021. At least we can try our best to plan ahead. In this episode, we share our top 7 tips for planning the new year from your improving work-from-home environment, preparing gifts and cards ahead, and even your family downtime. For transcription, show …

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Potty Training During A Pandemic With Potty Training Consultant Jacklyn Gravel 38:23

3+ y ago38:23

38:23

#016 - If potty training wasn't hard enough before, now attempting it while working from home during a pandemic seems impossible. In this episode, we chat with Potty Training consultant Jacklyn Gravel from Hey.Sweet.Cheeks and get her top tips on what to expect and how to work through different challenges. For show notes, transcription, and more, v…

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Parent Life Made Easier By Smart Home Tech With Craig Williamson 36:24

3+ y ago36:24

36:24

#015 - Anything that can make a Parent's life easier is always welcome! With smart home tech on the rise, how can it help us parents who work from home? In this episode, fellow Parent and Podcaster Craig Williamson joins the show to share his love of smart home tech and how he uses it every day. Craig is the host of the Thank The Week Podcast, wher…

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12 Fun Family Christmas Activities for 2020 18:18

3+ y ago18:18

18:18

#014 - No matter what, it's going to be a different Christmas season than we're used to. Let's not let the negativity or altered traditions ruin this time of year for our kids. In this episode, we share 12 fun activities to do with your family this Christmas Season. For show notes, transcription, and more, visit: https://www.workinghomeparents.com/…

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Preparing Your Home For "Typical" Cold and Flu Season 22:43

4y ago22:43

22:43

#013 - YES! The everyday cold does still exist! While we have been provided with plenty of virus prevention tips, we can't forget to prepare for the typical congestion the hits during the winter months. In this episode, we share our top tips for helping our family with congestion. Find show notes, transcription, and more at: https://www.workinghome…

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8 Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Season 27:13

4y ago27:13

27:13

#012 - The last 6-weeks of the year can be stressful most years. The 2020 holiday season is certainly far from an exception, and in some cases may be the most stressful season of all. So in this episode, we share our 8 top tips to keep the stress levels down and enjoy this time of year. Topics range from taking non-holiday days off, to DIY with you…

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7 Practical Tips To Help Prevent Parent Burnout 25:16

4y ago25:16

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#011 - Have you ever felt completely exhausted hours before your usual bedtime? I know, pretty much every day, right? It's easy to fall into burnout with all the pressure on us as parents, so it's essential to consider how you can build in breaks to your schedule. In this episode, we share seven practical tips that have helped us from burning out e…

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Maintaining a Thriving Marriage While Growing a Business and Raising a Family with Theresa and Owen Video 59:21

4y ago59:21

59:21

#010 - The demanding work of growing your own business and raising children can often leave marriage priorities in the back seat. Yet, having a strong mutual relationship with your spouse is vital to both family and business success. In this episode, Theresa and Owen Video share how they keep a thriving marriage while building their business togeth…

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Keeping Your Pets Happy and Healthy in 2020 with Veterinarian Dr. Alex Avery 42:43

4y ago42:43

42:43

#009 - For many of us, our pets are just as much a part of the family as we are. So keeping them happy and healthy is essential, especially that pets often bring so much joy to our kids. In this episode, Veterinarian Dr. Alex Avery shares some helpful tips and stories for how to keep your pets happy and healthy in a stressful year. For show notes, …

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8 Home-Based Activities for a Fun 2020 Halloween 22:56

4y ago22:56

22:56

#008 - If there ever was a year to start new Halloween traditions, this year is the one. We asked what new ideas are out there and you answered. In this episode we share 8 stay-at-home at home activities to help keep Halloween fun this year. For show notes, transcriptions, and links mentioned, go to: https://www.workinghomeparents.com/8 Support the…

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Getting Better Sleep For The Whole Family with Holistic and Gentle Sleep Consultant Andrea Strang 40:27

4y ago40:27

40:27

#007 - In this episode we learn how to get better sleep as parents, as well as, kids of any age. Andrea Strang is a mother of 3 and the founder of KinderSleep. She is a Holistic and Gentle Sleep Consultant, Adult Insomnia Coach, Author, and educator. She started supporting families as a Birth and Postpartum Doula in 1999 and for the past 16 years h…

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10 Advantages for Parents Working From Home 32:40

4y ago32:40

32:40

#006 - It's easy to be overwhelmed by all the really hard parts of parenting and working from home and forget how many blessings we get to experience. In this episode Amanda and Dan share their top 10 best advantages to be a working home parent. For show notes, transcription, and more, visit: https://www.workinghomeparents.com/6 Let us know you lis…

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5 Biggest Challenges of Working From Home with Children and How To Keep Going 25:46

4y ago25:46

25:46

#005 - In today's conversation we cover our five biggest challenges as parents working from home, like lack of structure and never being able to fully walk away from working. We share our personal experiences with these challenges and how we have, and are actively working through them. Our hope is to encourage you as you face the struggles of paren…

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The Challenges and Blessings of Parenting a Child with Special Needs with Lisa and Kevin Kolbe 52:32

4y ago52:32

52:32

#004 - From dietary discoveries to educational insights to intentionality in the home, Lisa and Kevin Kolbe are excited to encourage and educate you with their personal experiences raising Elias, their youngest son with special needs. This episode will leave you confident and refreshed as you continue to choose joy every single day. For show notes …

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Overcoming Screen Addiction in Families with Addiction Therapist Joshua C. Andrus 44:37

4y ago44:37

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#003 - Joshua C. Andrus is an Addiction Therapist and Author of a children's book series aimed at helping kids overcome the obstacle of tech addiction and live a healthier life. In this episode we will learn how to identify when we are spending too much time on our devices, and how we can intentionally change our behaviors to lead to better quality…

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How To Get Your Little Ones To Sleep Consistently with Eva Klein 40:52

4y ago40:52

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#002 - Do you feel like your kids never get to sleep on time or wake up too often through the night? Whether you struggle with getting your newborn or toddler to sleep consistently or you could use some practical sleep tips for kids, you'll want to listen to this episode. Eva Klein from My Sleeping Baby shares her top 3 tips to help get your little…

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