Best Ashley Mullen Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 317: Fee Here Now: Collecting Market Rent 55:17

2d ago55:17

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Bookkeeping is yet another of the many hats that farmers market managers wear. There are so many formulas for setting space rent at markets and, especially post-Covid, a whole variety of ways to manage calculating and actually collecting those fees. Do you use a market management program with built in invoicing? Are you adding up percentages of sal…

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Ep 316: Jessica Mullen: Learn, Teach, and Grow 47:07

11d ago47:07

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How do you learn and grow in your farmers market career? We met Jessica Mullen of South Carolina's Travelers Rest Farmers Market when she traveled to San Diego for InTents, the national Farmers Market conference. In this episode of Tent Talk, Jessica shares what she finds valuable about InTents and other conferences and networking with other market…

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Ep 315: Conference Look Ahead 25:32

16d ago25:32

25:32

What's new and exciting, and what's comforting and familiar about InTents, the multinational Farmers Market Conference? Join us for a quick look ahead to what's in store in March 2025. What's NEW: 2025 Theme: Speak Up for Farmers Markets! Brand new venue with rooms and meeting spaces under one roof Central location with shops and restaurants and th…

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Ep 314: Peter Henry: Easing Farmers' Labor Pains 58:21

24d ago58:21

58:21

While working for a cheese maker at New York City farmers markets, Peter Henry started thinking about ways producers could expand their reach and increase efficiencies. Now, Ten by Ten Logistics serves more than a dozen farmers at markets throughout New York. Peter continues to explore and refine systems of transporting goods to market, managing in…

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Ep 313: Ask The Pros! 39:36

1M ago39:36

39:36

It's another Ask the Pros episode this week, with a mix of topics based on listener questions. We always find that discussing one person's question helps others that are pondering some variation of the same thing. If we don't necessarily have THE answer, we have ideas and experience and those might inspire your handy solution. There's nothing quite…

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Ep 312: 4th Quarter Team Work 26:27

1M ago26:27

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The fourth quarter rolls around every year, but somehow we often forget what to do to prepare for it. Listen in as we chat about moving past the September slump. We're looking forward and making plans to make the upcoming season more productive and less stressful. How are you getting ahead of things? Reminding farmers and vendors that this cycle ha…

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Ep 311: Every Week or Once a Year: Patricia and Brett Keller on Event Management Skills 40:40

1M ago40:40

40:40

Managing a farmers market is just like managing a craft fair or fall festival, right? Yes. And no. There are similarities and there are big differences between coordinating vendors on a weekly basis and once a year. When experienced annual event managers Patricia and Brett Keller took over a local farmers market after the sudden departure of its fo…

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Ep 310: Transforming Communities: The Power and Potential of Farmers Markets with Catt Fields-White 46:54

2M ago46:54

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This week we're sharing something a little bit different: a podcast episode where Catt Fields White is the featured guest. Enjoy this conversation from the Fresh Take podcast about the importance of supporting local farmers, small businesses and of course farmers' markets. If Catt doesn't convince you over the next 45 minutes that farmers markets w…

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Ep 309: Giving Away The Farm: Market Discounts And Donations 41:29

2M ago41:29

41:29

Market participants are a generous bunch, so how do you make sure your farmers and vendors don't give away the farm, so to speak? Freebies and discounts that are shared with market managers, staff and fellow vendors are fun. Still, some guidelines are important. Gifts from the market to your community's worthy causes are the same. Keeping your hear…

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Ep 308: Ashley Colpaart: Prepping Partnership: Farmers Markets and Shared Kitchens 41:57

2M ago41:57

41:57

When The Food Corridor offered a Shared Kitchen-101 workshop at the 2023 InTents Conference, it was a sell out. It's no wonder. In a survey of food businesses operating out of shared kitchens, farmers markets were the most commonly used sales channels, with over 50% responding that they sell at one or more farmers markets. A shortage of kitchens ul…

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Ep 307: Jimmy DeBiasi: Harvesting Maine's Bumper Crop 59:15

2M ago59:15

59:15

Selling farmers market gift certificates are a great way to help dedicated customers introduce friends, relatives and associates to the world of fresher food and local community. Now kick that idea up 350,000 notches. Maine Federation of Farmers Markets proactively sells employers on using market dollars as part of their workplace wellness programs…

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Ep 306: Free Speech at Farmers Markets with Wendy Chen and Lihlani Nelson 54:32

3M ago54:32

54:32

With election season upon us, managing free speech issues at farmers markets is top of mind. This week we're chatting with Wendy Chen, of the Center for Agricultural and Food Systems at Vermont Law School for a quick update on court decisions that might affect how you manage free speech at your market. And we're spotlighting an episode originally b…

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Ep 305: Farmers Market Week Update 31:36

3M ago31:36

31:36

We know you're busy this week. Us too! Catt's on the road speaking at conferences and visiting Midwest markets. Brijet's rocking National Farmers Market Week in San Diego. You're doing the same, right? So take just a minute and tune in while we chat with Erica Meadows of the Mt Washington Farmers Market in Kentucky. They gained the most votes in Am…

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Ep 304: Ask the Pros! 44:23

3M ago44:23

44:23

We have a mixed bag of topics in this month's Ask the Pros episode. With hot weather advisories, fires and floods becoming more common, we've been getting a lot of questions about when closing a market is justified. Weather or not, farmers need to move their produce so it's not a decision managers take lightly. We're chatting about that and a varie…

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Ep 303: Report From Rome: World Farmers Market Coalition 42:53

3M ago42:53

42:53

Join us for a report from Catt's trip to the World Farmers Market Coalition's second General Assembly, in Rome, Italy this month. Delegates from some 70 countries and organizations gathered, representing hundreds of farmers markets and policy making bodies. They heard about the international coalition's current projects and contributed to its visio…

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Ep 302: InTents Conference Request For Proposals Announcement 51:54

4M ago51:54

51:54

We're about to share so much news about 2025's InTents: the National Farmers Market Conference. Today, we're starting with the announcement that the Request for Proposals opens in just a few days. We're adding a special farmer and vendor track in 2025, so possibilities abound. Are you ready to share your expertise about a topic with market managers…

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Ep 301: Wendy Chen: Volunteering to Keep it Legal 41:59

4M ago41:59

41:59

Volunteers are the lifeblood of many farmers markets and we know that even market managers are sometimes labeled as volunteers. That labor of love is admirable. Is it legal? That depends, and it's complicated. Wendy Chen joined us at InTents, the National Farmers Market Conference earlier this year. Her work at the Center for Agricultural and Food …

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Ep 300: Celebrating 300 Episodes of Tent Talk 37:27

4M ago37:27

37:27

It's hard to believe that we've produced 300 episodes of Tent Talk, the farmers market podcast, since we started almost five years ago. You'd think we might run out of things to talk about, but nope! There are so many ideas to explore, questions to ponder, and issues to delve into. We love creating opportunities for market businesses and operations…

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Ep 299: Market Interns: Eat, Work, Learn! 31:35

4M ago31:35

31:35

Call it internship, apprenticeship or learning by doing, it's all about training the next generation of farmers, foodmakers and market managers on the job. On this week's episode we talk about how interns can help your market and ways to make those programs beneficial for both sides. A true internship provides education and that takes effort. Deter…

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Ep 298: Nino Budabin McQuown: National Farmers Market Week Prep 27:49

5M ago27:49

27:49

It's the 25th anniversary of National Farmers Market Week. Get ready to get ready with the Farmers Market Coalition Toolkit, it's available now. Get ahead of the game with early press releases and outreach to your local policy makers. Order your temporary I Love Farmers Market tattoos. Plan a celebration and don't forget to slip in a little educati…

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Ep 297: Sagdrina Brown Jalal: Juneteenth is Just a Beginning 41:22

5M ago41:22

41:22

Juneteenth is coming up, are you ready? With the mid-week holiday coming up, we're seeing observances and events scheduled this coming weekend also the following Saturday and Sunday, June 22nd and 23rd, in addition to June 19th itself. Sagdrina Brown Jalal joined us last year to discuss how to honor that day at our markets. This year we'll be ampli…

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Ep 296: Vendor Story: Not Your Nonna's Sauce Co. 51:21

5M ago51:21

51:21

We love a good vendor story almost as much as we love Not Your Nonna's nut-free pesto, full of locally grown basil. Adrianna Zizzo operates her pasta sauce business in six farmers markets a week. Her fledgling business weathered pandemic protocols shortly after she launched. This summer her business is celebrating its five year anniversary. Devoted…

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Mica Miller 36:46

5M ago36:46

36:46

This week is a little different. We discuss the most controversial topics of the Mica Miller case. 30 year old Mica Miller was said to have died by suicide on April 27, 2024. After a 911 call she made wanting to see if they could find her location because she wanted her family to be able to find her. There are so many unanswered questions about thi…

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The Murder of Megan Nichols 32:34

5M ago32:34

32:34

When 15-year-old goes home not feeling welling on the eve of July 4th, while her mom is helping a friend. When her mom comes home to find out that her daughter was gone. Missing for over 4 years the police thinking she just ran away and the case going cold. 4 years later after remains were found and identified as Megan. What really happened to Mega…

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Ep 295: David Thayer: America's Farmers Market Celebration 2024 40:17

5M ago40:17

40:17

It's a celebration, it's a contest, it's two exciting things at once and it kicks off this coming weekend. American Farmland Trust has operated America's Farmers Market Celebration for 16 years now. It offers a great chance to make your market more visible and engage your shoppers. The cash prizes are an added bonus. This year's contest is shorter …

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Ep 294: Welcome Back to Tent Talk 41:40

5M ago41:40

41:40

We’re baaaaack! Did you miss us? After our short recording hiatus, listen in to find out where we’ve been and where we’re growing next.🌱 It’s been a busy spring, and we’ve got a lot cookin’ over here. Follow along as we answer burning questions, including: How Catt and Brijet keep it real (hint: still schlepping barricades) The location for 2025's …

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Ep 293: Brent Preston: Farming for Good 38:46

6M ago38:46

38:46

The work you do farming, or bringing small farmers and shoppers together, is vitally important. Brent Preston spoke at InTents: The Farmers Market Conference 2019 about his time as an organic farmer, the effects of farming on the environment and how farmers and consumers can change those. His book The New Farm: Our Ten Years on the Front Lines of t…

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The Murder of Brittany McGlone 41:21

6M ago41:21

41:21

After working an overnight shift at Lowe's young Brittany McGlone went to her boyfriends house and fell asleep. After her boyfriend leaving with his mom and dad to visit his grandma and returning home found Brittany murdered in his bed. Who is responsible for this crime? Facebook: Dark Obsessions True Crime Podcast https://www.facebook.com/DarkObse…

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The Simmons Family 38:45

6M ago38:45

38:45

Although this is a true crime podcast. This weeks episode is a little different than our normal story. Although 3 young people were tragically killed by 1 man that made a wrong decision and change this family's life forever. This episode is to bring awareness to anyone getting behind the wheel of a car. https://simmons3.com/ Facebook: Dark Obsessio…

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Ep 292: Encore Episode: Promotional Vendors at Your Service 25:12

6M ago25:12

25:12

Would you get a chiropractic adjustment or purchase a time share at the grocery store? If you answered no, then why would you expect to find those services at the farmers market? This week on Tent Talk we discuss the pros and cons of hosting service providers and informational/promotional booths at your farmers market. Knife sharpeners, food prep s…

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Ep 291: Encore Episode: Pirate Vendors 32:56

6M ago32:56

32:56

Pirate vendors, aargh! No, we’re not talking about buccaneers that sail the seven seas, we’re talking about sellers and solicitors that set up in or around a farmers market as unofficial vendors. Though usually well-intentioned, hawkers, buskers, petitioners, and street vendors can confuse shoppers about where and when the actual farmers market beg…

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The Murder of Shanda Renee Sharer 45:01

6M ago45:01

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Shanda Renee Sharer was a young beautiful, vibrant 12 year. In 1991 she transitioned from a private school to a Hazelwood Middle School in New Albany, Indiana. After a lot of drama her parents took her out of a public school and put her back into a private school. Little did they know that did not stop the drama. On January 10, 1992, Shanda sneaks …

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Until Next Week 1:24

6M ago1:24

1:24

Life hit us this week and we did not get to the podcast. Until next week we will be back in the swing of things. Thank you for all your support. Carissa and Ashley Facebook: Dark Obsessions True Crime Podcast https://www.facebook.com/DarkObsessionsPodcast Instagram: Dark Obsessions Podcast (@darkobsessionspodcast) • Instagram photos and videos DISL…

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Ep 290: Encore Episode: Make Your Farmers Market Opening Grand 37:39

6M ago37:39

37:39

Opening a new farmers market or starting a new season at an existing one is exciting. A lot goes into getting ready to launch, and building up to a truly grand opening. Building awareness and anticipation for both the community and your family of farmers and vendors means a busy opening day. Planning for the natural cycles of a new market will keep…

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The Murder of Sarah Stern 46:16

7M ago46:16

46:16

19-year-old Sarah Stern was planning to move away and start a new life after losing her mother to cancer. Finding money that her mother left for her she was planning to move to Canada. One day after spending the day with her best friend since grade school, she suddenly disappears. All to find out that she was betrayed by the one person she trusted …

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Ep 289: Encore Episode: Communicate with your Market Community 58:42

7M ago58:42

58:42

Communicating with your farmers market community can take a lot of forms nowadays. Do you send emailed vendor advisories? Use a private Facebook or Instagram group? Smoke signals or carrier pigeons, maybe? One way or another it's important for farmers, vendors and managers that everyone stays in the loop. In this episode Catt and Brijet and Justine…

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Who Killed Angie Barlow? 43:17

7M ago43:17

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In October of 2016, Angie Barlow accepted an invitation to a private party. Once she arrived, she sent a text to her best friend/roommate the apartment complex name address and gate code of where the party was taking place and said "In case I go missing, lol" She was never seen again by her family or friends. Who killed Angie Barlow? Facebook: Dark…

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Ep 288: Market That Merch 38:11

7M ago38:11

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What do farmers market people bring home from vacation? Our first stop is always is the local market, and farmers market merch is our favorite souvenir. Selling shopping bags, t-shirts, water bottles and magnets can add to your income stream and also provide a valuable marketing tool. Depending on local regulations, farmers and vendors can also use…

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The Death of Adam Johnson 28:28

7M ago28:28

28:28

Adam Johnson's life ended while playing a hockey game during a tragic accident. However, the controversy is if it was an accident or intentional. We also have a little extra surprise of our "What the Frick" crimes. "What the Frick Crimes" is a snippet of crimes that made us say "What the Frick just happened" or "I have so many questions right now".…

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Ep 287: Welcome to the Info Booth 33:34

7M ago33:34

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Your Info or Welcome Booth is your market home away from home. It's often the place that shoppers and farmers and vendors find your team, where you sell fun merchandise, and where you process SNAP EBT transactions. All the things that apply to making farmers' and vendors' booths effective apply here too. Listen in as Catt and Brijet discuss how to …

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Ep 286: Taking Funding for Granted with Melissa Siwiec 40:33

7M ago40:33

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What project could you complete if you had funding? The deadline for submitting Farmers Market Promotion Program grants is just 51 days away. This week, we chat with Melissa Siwiec, executive director of Pennsylvania's historic Lancaster Central Market, about the process of applying for and then implementing an FMPP funded project. The process seem…

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The Vaughn Family Murders 1:03:09

7M ago1:03:09

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On June 14, 2007, Christopher and Kimberly Vaughn set out to take their 3 children Abigail (age 12), Cassandra (age 11) and Blake (age 8). To make an almost 3-hour drive to a wager park in Springfield, Illinois. After pulling over due to Kimberly stating she was sick what happened next is still a mystery with a lot of unanswered questions. Christop…

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Ep 285: Live From InTents 2024 34:51

8M ago34:51

34:51

Our Live from the InTents Conference episode has become an annual tradition, and it's one of our favorites every year. Tent Talk producer Leandra Hays sat down with conference attendees and asked them to share the best part of their market day. They made us laugh, and cry and sometimes say, "What the heck?" Drop a note in the comments to share the …

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The Murder of Kelly Anne Bates 41:24

8M ago41:24

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14 year old Kelly Anne Bates, from Manchester, England, meets a much older man which she thought was her true love. When in reality is the one responsible for her torture and murder. Facebook: Dark Obsessions True Crime Podcast https://www.facebook.com/DarkObsessionsPodcast Instagram: Dark Obsessions Podcast (@darkobsessionspodcast) • Instagram pho…

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Ep 284: Moving Your Market 30:22

8M ago30:22

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Moving a market is not as simple as scooting a tent or two down the street (not that scooting any tents is without drama.) Sometimes you lose part of your site to a construction project, sometimes a conflicting annual event happens and you have to move the entire market for a day. Finding a new site that can accommodate an established event is a pu…

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The Murder of Beth Barnard 58:32

8M ago58:32

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Beautiful young 23 year old Beth Barnard, mixed in a love triangle. The police have closed the file and say they know who killed her. But is anything really that simple. Source Material Vikki Petraitis and Paul Daley - Book "The Phillip Island Murders" Facebook: Dark Obsessions True Crime Podcast https://www.facebook.com/DarkObsessionsPodcast Insta…

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Ep 283: Best of Tent Talk: Application Excavation 55:52

8M ago55:52

55:52

Are you a farmer or small food business trying to navigate finding spaces to sell at farmers markets? Are you a farmers market manager buried in application emails and trying to find the perfect needles in that haystack? In this episode we're chatting about how we process applications for our markets and approaches used by some of our fellow market…

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Cold Case of Nancy Bennallack 37:59

8M ago37:59

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The unsolved murder of beautiful Nancy Bennallack in the 1970s become a haunting nightmare for over 50 years. Until the technology finally reveals who killed Nancy Bennallack. Facebook: Dark Obsessions True Crime Podcast https://www.facebook.com/DarkObsessionsPodcast Instagram: Dark Obsessions Podcast (@darkobsessionspodcast) • Instagram photos and…

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Ep 282: Social Media is a Team Sport 37:00

8M ago37:00

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Plenty of us have a love-hate relationship with social media.There's nothing like it right now for keeping shoppers up to date on market offerings days and times, and helping your farm or bakery stand out at a busy market. It's free, sort of. It takes so much time. It's so effective, until they change the rules. It's a trick to find the sweet spot …

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Grant Solomon - Was it a freak accident or murder? 1:10:38

8M ago1:10:38

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Grant Solomon was taken way too soon in what the police say was an accident. However, looking at all the facts in the case things just don't add up. You decide and share your thoughts. We are asking everyone to share this story with everyone and get the word out there. Also you can sign the petition below. Petition · Please Help Me Open an Investig…

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