Best Beverly Hacker Podcasts (2024)

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St. Louis Green Dining Alliance: Sustainable Credible Edibles 35:17

2M ago35:17

35:17

Hungry for new dining thrills? Need a place to meet and eat in an area of STL you don't know well? Align your fork, dollars and values by heading to a restaurant certified by the Green Dining Alliance, a program of our town's EarthDay-365. As program manager, Ben Daugherty whisks his love of restaurant energy and culture into GDA audits that have h…

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Nee Kee Nee: Urban Park Stream Revived! 32:54

2M ago32:54

32:54

In a south St. Louis city park created in Victorian times, Indigenous culture, native plant ecology and 21st century engineering are newly united in a southwesterly flow. Tara Morton, Community Engagement Manager for this project's urban someplace, Tower Grove Park, shares the story of Nee Kee Nee, a riverine revival. Named Nee Kee Nee, or “revived…

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Traditional Ecological Knowledge with Cat Techtmann 40:40

4M ago40:40

40:40

Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) offers indigenous wisdom to "conventional" society, where responses to issues like climate change and biodiversity loss need all hands to work together. Cathy “Cat” Techtmann serves as a University of Wisconsin-Extension Environmental Outreach State Specialist. She weaves together indigenous science, place-bas…

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Nature OF and FOR Healthy Human Culture with Jo Pang 41:45

5M ago41:45

41:45

From his personal relationships with the organizations we know as Forests (where Collaboration AND Competition thrive), Jo Pang helps good health flourish in human orgs, specifically those focused on "social good." The work of Culture Wise, Jo's enterprise, supports organizations who envision a more compassionate and just world, to develop capacity…

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Nature, Design and Health with David Kamp 46:01

6M ago46:01

46:01

Related Earthworms Conversations: Forest Bathing, Richard Louv

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New Earth Farms Composting: Community Service Super-Charged 43:32

7M ago43:32

43:32

"What's going on in that bucket," wrote the great enviro-spiritual guy Wendell Berry in The Work of Local Culture, "is the most momentous thing I know, the greatest miracle that I have ever heard of: it is making earth.” Here in St. Louis, New Earth Farm brings that moment right to you - as an affordable, convenient, sustainability service. John an…

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Road Kill - yes, not kidding folks, sez Don Corrigan 37:53

7M ago37:53

37:53

St. Louis journalist Don Corrigan storms the American Popular Culture Association with his books exploring way more than journalistic topics - like ROAD KILL. Corrigan's book American Roadkill: Animal Victims of our Busy Highways is in the great animal rights tradition of Joseph Grinnell of the 1920s, who was alarmed at the animal carnage on Americ…

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Lawns Into Meadows: Owen Wormser, Landscape Regenerator 36:07

8M ago36:07

36:07

This idea seeks not to uproot every shred of living carpet - "just" the (humongous, sterile, resource-intensive) areas we don't use. Owen Wormser is an ecological landscape designer who sees restorative potential in our acres of compulsive turf. His Nautilus Award-winning book's practical and visionary approach to ecological restoration can bring y…

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Milkweed's Murderous Other Bugs 25:24

9M ago25:24

25:24

The wild world of Milkweed plants is populated by aphids who suck the plant's life, beetles who suck the aphids dry, ant lion babies who will eat each other - and sometimes the Monarch butterflies whose caterpillars gotta eat Milkweed or starve. APHIDS! Native gardening specialist Besa Schweitzer guides this conversational tour through the realm of…

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Mosquito Alert STL: Community Science Bug-Off Power 38:23

9M ago38:23

38:23

St. Louis is the first U.S. city using the app Mosquito Alert, developed in Barcelona, Spain, and in use across Europe. This Citizen Science project combines support for our Public Health pros with rich opportunities for eco-logical messaging: We CAN Control the Pests AND Protect our Pollinators! The Mosquito Alert STL project team is promoting use…

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I Want a Better Catastrophe - Climate Activist Andrew Boyd 34:20

10M ago34:20

34:20

"Aside from all that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the Play?" In his new book I Want a Better Catastrophe, lifelong activist Andrew Boyd navigates the Climate Crisis with grief, hope and gallows humor. Earthworms host Jean Ponzi chimes in (leaving Boyd the best lines, as a gracious host would do). Boyd's leadership of the global CLIMATE CLOCK campaign ble…

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STL Story Stitchers: Artist Collective Stands Strong 49:29

11M ago49:29

49:29

Creating from The Center in midtown St. Louis, youth artist Story Stitchers collect stories, reframe and retell them through art, writing and performance to promote understanding, civic pride, intergenerational relationships and literacy. Story Stitchers Branden Lewis and Chris BlueBeatz Pendleton are both artists and staff. Their collaborative cre…

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ShutterBee: Catch the Community Science Buzz 42:54

12M ago42:54

42:54

As flowers bloom, bees rev up their pollinating rounds, and a host of Community Scientists are helping local pros explore key bee-health questions: what promotes bee diversity and bee-plant interactions in residential and community gardens? This is Shutterbee! Backyard bee photography to improve conservation practices. Nina Fogel, Ph.D. co-leads th…

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Green Schools Quest: Growing Young Champions 40:19

1y ago40:19

40:19

Missouri Green Schools enriches learning and lives! Work through three pillars of a Green School - Environmental Impact, Health and Wellness and Sustainability Education - is drawing on the strengths of two terrific partners and their organizations: Hope Gribble, Green Schools Manager for Missouri Gateway Green Building Council; and Lesli Moylan, E…

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Beetcoin: Non-Crypto, Non-Currency with Woody Tasch 38:27

1y ago38:27

38:27

Woody Tasch thinks like a root vegetable grows: slow, sure, mostly underground, deeply nourishing. From this perspective, in collaboration with a rainbow circle of fellow evolutionists, comes the investment structure Tasch and friends call Beetcoin: small local donations generating Zero interest, locally-made loans supporting local sustainable food…

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Piasa Palisades Sierra Club Rocks South-Central Illinois 26:37

1+ y ago26:37

26:37

In Illinois communities along the mighty Mississippi, Sierra Club members are advancing enviro-policy and awareness. The club's Piasa Palisades Group, named for a fierce bird in lore of the Illiniwek people and the stone bluffs towering over river and towns,is active locally and in their state. Chris Krusa, the group's Program Chair, and Outings Ch…

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Gen Z and Nature: Relations Worth Growing 32:13

1+ y ago32:13

32:13

Charmin Dahl, conservation educator and nature-loving mom, shares her experience and perspective relating to Nature with her digital native kin. Explore with her - and head on out-of-doors, with your young friends. More from Dahl in The Healthy Planet Magazine and in her blog for Villa Montessori School. Find nature connection resources from MEEA, …

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Experienced Goods: Beneficially Circulating GREAT STUFF 34:10

1+ y ago34:10

34:10

Thrift stores, tag sales, rummage piles. They may be everywhere, but some rise above the jumbled fray with grace, circulating our castoff human-made stuff as beacons of beneficial reuse. One of these is Experienced Goods, supporting free Community Hospice care in Brattleboro, Vermont. Gemma Champoli is a force at the heart of this experience - and …

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Great Rivers Environmental Law Center - Celebrating 20 Years 38:35

1+ y ago38:35

38:35

Great Rivers Environmental Law Center defends and protects Nature: places, creatures, plants and US. Celebrating two decades of this worthy work, GREC President Bruce Morrison recalls triumphs, challenges and how collaboration with community is changing they way his team practices enviro law. Preview: the recent WIN for children's health thanks to …

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Green Burial with Elizabeth Fournier, the Green Reaper 38:53

1+ y ago38:53

38:53

Elizabeth Fournier always wanted to work in funeral service. She was drawn to the service in this profession, and fascinated by its technical skills. Today she works "for a better living" - with Nature's tech - and she's proudly known far and wide as The Green Reaper. Fournier is a national advocate for Green Burial, practices that are changing her…

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Fair Shares: Abundance, Innovation, Relationships, Food! 42:03

2y ago42:03

42:03

It's a sister-rooted family scene at Fair Shares. The resourceful twist of this CCSA - Combined Community Supported Agriculture - nourishes St. Louis with produce and value-added products, a plateful of action for over 15 years. As founding sister Sara Choler Hale prepares to set sail (literally) on her next life adventure, she and sibling Jamie Ch…

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Midwest Climate Collaborative: Heather Navarro's Leadership Challenge 34:52

2y ago34:52

34:52

What does a Mom and environmental lawyer do after leading a statewide enviro-coalition into its second half-century and serving as a City of St. Louis Alderperson? This one, Heather Navarro, takes on directing climate action for the Midwest U.S. The Midwest Climate Collaborative, based at Washington University in St. Louis, envisions a carbon neutr…

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Historic Greenwood Cemetery - Cautiously Encouraging Updates 45:08

2y ago45:08

45:08

Historic Greenwood Cemetery, terrestrial resting place of over 50,000 Black human beings, embodies the paradox of dis- and respect that our species can so profoundly bring to pass. In a heartfelt complementarity, Greenwood also offers one of our region's best opportunities for environmental and cultural service. Shelley and Rafael Morris, leaders o…

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Seed Bank with Meg Englehardt 37:38

2y ago37:38

37:38

As climate change threatens native plant populations, freezers in a lab in Gray Summit, Missouri are helping to preserve seeds vital to potentially restoring communities of these plants. Meg Englehardt, Seed Bank Manager for Missouri Botanical Garden, is guardian of these precious resources. What's involved with Seed Banking? Why is this (vitally!)…

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Belonging to Earth - a Meditation Conversation with Lisa Hoover 41:15

2y ago41:15

41:15

Meditation practice can lead a person to understand causes and outcomes, prompt awareness of impacts and impulses, ground the perception that change is an only constant - and foster a commitment to act with loving kindness. Valuable for our toddler human species, busy whacking at all around us. And a tall order, that's not out of reach. What transp…

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Illinois Clean Energy Policy - Andy Heaslet on the making of a model 47:51

2+ y ago47:51

47:51

State legislators are heading back into session. Another year of biz-as-usual - or worse? A powerful coalition of advocates recently moved Illinois lawmakers to achieve results for people, planet and economics. Andy Heaslet, Earthworms' own audio engineer, dug into the details of CEJA, the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act enacted into Illinois law in…

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Jayvn Solomon on Loutopia 49:06

2+ y ago49:06

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What if plants, regenerative technology, and spaces for people comprised the structure of our urban environs? Envision It! Artist and community-grower Jayvn Solomon does, in his big body of work, Loutopia. On view through May, 2022 at TechArtista, 4th and Pine, in downtown St. Louis, this energizing array of 50 image panels puts nature-for-people i…

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Earthworms On The Farm: Urban Buds Blooms in St. Louis City 31:29

2+ y ago31:29

31:29

From plots of land in the Dutchtown neighborhood of south St. Louis, farmed since the 1870s, partners Mimo Davis and Miranda Duschack send forth bunches, bouquets and buckets of flowers that are "locally grown, not flown" to gladden many local hearts. Especially poignant in this conversation with Earthworms host and flower fan Jean Ponzi is the sto…

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John Cavanagh: The Water Defenders 36:55

2+ y ago36:55

36:55

From Flint to Standing Rock - indeed, world-wide - communities keep resisting corporate and government actions that threaten water quality and access. One heroic story from El Salvador embodies the most resourceful courage and painful struggle of "ordinary people" who know water is more precious than gold. John Cavanagh and activist/author partner …

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Earthworms On The Farm: BLH Farms Grows Great Soil, Flowers 26:13

2+ y ago26:13

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The land of second generation Missouri farmer Matt Arthur flowers thanks to his investment in growing soil. He says: “We are stewards of our land, committed to a no-till practice of regenerative agriculture. No chemicals, lots of cover crops, a preference for native species. Growing in permanent raised beds: once formed, we never disturb them." Flo…

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Earthworms On The Farm: Sunflower Savannah 18:15

2+ y ago18:15

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For Sam and Bill Wiseman, Sunflower Savannah Farm embodies the continuity of life. Everything serves a purpose and contributes to the wellbeing of the farm. Sheep eat the grass, conserving tractor fuel, and produce compost to grow cut flowers and specialty veg. Garden produce supports the Market, the animals and the farm family. Dogs guard the anim…

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Earthworms On The Farm: Rustic Roots Sanctuary 28:44

3y ago28:44

28:44

Where in an urban space do goats, bees, flexible muscles, resilient spirits, elderflowers, generous hearts, and veg all flourish? Thanks to farmer and healer human being Janett Lewis, in Spanish Lake, a community in unincorporated North St. Louis County, MO. Janett's work through Rustic Roots Sanctuary grew its strong fibers from her Georgia childh…

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Doug Tallamy: The Nature of Oaks 34:47

3y ago34:47

34:47

If you can only plant one tree, make that tree an Oak. Doug Tallamy, national advocate for restoring the LIFE in our places with the power of Native Plants, celebrates the mighty Quercus family of trees with this latest book, his third as definitive matchmakers for humans and plants. The Nature of Oaks: the Rich Ecology of our Most Essential Native…

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Earthworms On The Farm: Legacy Circle Farms Strong Soil, Specialty Crops 33:59

3y ago33:59

33:59

On Legacy Circle Farms, Tyler and Erin Bernsen start their growing underground: nourishing "challenging Ozark soil" with compost, mulch and intensive grazing. Vibrantly visible are their crops of vegetables, fruits, mushrooms, nuts, high value herbs like turmeric and ginger, and heirloom varieties of garlic. Recent addition of high tunnels boosted …

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Maya McNulty, Founder at Covid Wellness/ UpTheBiz 22:31

3y ago22:31

22:31

Interview with Maya McNulty/ Organization’s Name: Covid Wellness/ UpTheBiz/ Organization’s Mission: UpTheBiz marketing and advertising agency offers customized solutions to effectively solve problems and exceed client’s results./ Organization’s Website: www.upthebiz.comBy Bradley Caro Cook, Ed.D.

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Earthworms On The Farm: Rosy Buck Grows in Circles 29:53

3y ago29:53

29:53

Sustainable farming is both lifestyle and full-time job for Holly Evans, Randy Buck and their three children. Holly and Earthworms host Jean Ponzi "tour" this young family's 15+ acre Rosy Buck Farm on a hillside property in Leasburg, MO, where Randy digs circular vegetable beds! Third in Earthworms' series featuring local farmers certified by Known…

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Global Freshwaters Summit April 19-23 37:56

3y ago37:56

37:56

Here at the confluence of the fourth largest watershed on Earth, most St. Louisans don't connect with our big rivers - or our community tributaries - beyond an occasional public event. How to help us relate to the value, needs and health of our waters? Convening presenters from local, DC and global advocacy groups, this is the Global Freshwaters Su…

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Earth Month - St. Louis Style 34:59

3y ago34:59

34:59

Earth Day, April 22, is one of the most widely observed dates on this planet. For enviro-advocates, this celebration has become Earth Month: starts in March, runs to May. This is way true for the folks of EarthDay-365, celebrating virtually again this year in St. Louis. Executive Director Dr. Jess Watson, and Bob Henkel, Director of Programs. Earth…

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Elizabeth Gossage, Founder and Chief Connector at Bridges613 7:48

3y ago7:48

7:48

Interview with Elizabeth Gossage/ Organization’s Name: Bridges613/ Organization’s Mission: Our mission is to help you curate a Jewish life that is meaningful, relevant and fulfilling by showcasing and connecting you to the numerous innovative and engaging organizations that exist in Jewish life. We provide opportunities to help bring these engaging…

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Leah Coss, Co-Founder and President of Build a Biz Kids 19:48

3y ago19:48

19:48

Interview with Leah Coss/ Organization’s Name: Build a Biz Kids/ Organization’s Mission: Our mission is to change the way we value and educate people and society in order to prepare today's kids for the future filled with artificial intelligence, technology, and ongoing change/ Organization’s Website: www.BuildaBizKids.com…

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Dawn Karlovsky "Interwoven" Dance Inspired by Trees 37:22

3y ago37:22

37:22

As dancer and choreographer Dawn Karlovsky read about The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate in Peter Wohlleben's bestseller of that name, SHE felt that communication - and transformed her experience into dance. Her conversation with Earthworms host Jean Ponzi explores the nature of movement as a primary force mastered (even…

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Brian Jenkins, Founder and President at Entrenuity 23:39

3y ago23:39

23:39

Interview with Brian Jenkins/ Organization’s Name: Entrenuity/ Organization’s Mission: Our mission is to prepare entrepreneurs for true success through experiential entrepreneurship and spiritual development training./ Organization’s Website: www.entrenuity.comBy Bradley Caro Cook, Ed.D.

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The Art of Sparkling with Becky Brittain, Ph.D. 34:51

3y ago34:51

34:51

Becky Brittain is a passionate sparkler of life, a practiced mover of energies to help ourselves, Earth and others. Her new book The Art of Sparkling - Share Your Inner Light with the World (Weeping Willow, 2020) embodies Becky's energy, grounded in some hefty experiential cred. Becky Brittain, Ph.D., R-DMT, is a clinically trained psychotherapist,…

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OneSTL - Implementing Our Regional Sustainability Plan 44:21

3y ago44:21

44:21

Back in 2009, HUD gave St. Louis their largest-ever grant award to develop a regional sustainability plan. A zillion stakeholder-session hours late, OneSTL took form. But, as with many plans, there was no $$ for implementation - until Person-Power took the helm. Today, circles of advocates working in six focus areas are implementing SMART targets, …

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Nancy Weissmann, Executive Director at JIFLA 24:35

3y ago24:35

24:35

Interview with Nancy Weissmann/ Organization’s Name: JIFLA/ Organization’s Mission: Helping fellow Jews in the Atlanta area maintain financial stability in challenging times./ Organization’s Website: www.jifla.orgBy Bradley Caro Cook, Ed.D.

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Earthworms On the Farm: Heru Urban Farming 26:03

3+ y ago26:03

26:03

The mission of Heru Urban Farming, growing on lots in the City of St. Louis, is to bring healthy, sustainable produce to those who need it most. Founder and CEO Tyrean Heru Lewis is a 5th generation farmer with a background in health and physical education, a Master's degree in Management, and a vibrant passion for growing food that will grow healt…

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Earthworms On The Farm - Crystal Stevens of Flourish 27:56

3+ y ago27:56

27:56

Earthworms On The Farm - conversation series NEW for 2021! This periodic feature welcomes farmer participants in Known & Grown STL, a regional local-food certification program and brand from the Missouri Coalition for the Environment. First up: Crystal Stevens, whose Flourish farm is located near Godfrey Illinois, returns to Earthworms to share her…

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Terrain Magazine 40:57

3+ y ago40:57

40:57

Along the trail into a New Year, Terrain Magazine celebrates outdoor activity - and local faves - with 2021 Readers' Choice Awards. Editor/publisher Brad Kovach shares the what-how-why of this specialized pub's success, promoting hiking, climbing, paddling, cycling and generally, actively enjoying NATURE. Big Thanks to Terrain readers for naming KD…

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Update: Perennial City Grows, Learns, Farms, Composts 39:16

3+ y ago39:16

39:16

Back in Summer 2018, when Earthworms met Tim Kiefer and Beth Grolmes-Kiefer, they talked their dream of urban farming while their subscription compost collection service was taking off through St. Louis' central corridor. FF toward end of '20 to hear how their Perennial City enterprise is now growing year-round. How Tim and Beth are learning lesson…

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Naturalist Graphic Novel Updates Rockstar Biologist Memoir 59:25

3+ y ago59:25

59:25

When E.O. Wilson, one of the greatest biologists of all time, wrote his memoir Naturalist in 1994, could he have imagined his work illustrated to reach a 21st century visual audience? Today, he does! KDHX host Jean Ponzi flips the cover with conversation and full-color VIEWS of the new graphic adaptation of Naturalist (November, 2020 - Island Press…

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