Best David Salinas Podcasts (2024)

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Building Safe Spaces for Sharks, and Shark Scientists with Jasmin Graham 58:00

39m ago58:00

58:00

We welcome back shark scientist and CEO/Co-Founder of Minorities in Shark Sciences, Jasmin Graham, and celebrate the release of her new book, Sharks Don't Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Scientist. We talk about the incredible adaptations and resilience of sharks, the glorious weirdness of sawfishes - a species Jasmin has worked closely with - and why …

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In the Field: Basking Sharks with Dr Alexandra McInturf 1:00:28

16d ago1:00:28

1:00:28

We are so excited to share with you a very special bonus episode of World of Sharks! Join us as we head into the field in search of the second largest species of shark in the world: the basking shark. We’ll be heading out on the boat with Dr Alex McInturf (@drsurfnturf), shark scientist at the Chapple Big Fish Lab (@big_fish_lab), SOSF project lead…

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We Are Taking A Summer Break 12:26

1M ago12:26

12:26

As we approach the summer, the Forward Obsessed podcast is taking a brief but much needed break from creating new entrepreneurial content for you, our incredible listeners. We're grateful for the remarkable guests who have made season three a success, and we have some amazing stuff coming down the pipeline. During this hiatus, we invite you to stay…

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Angel Sharks: Masters of Stealth and Critically Endangered 1:05:31

1M ago1:05:31

1:05:31

This week we are diving into the world of angel sharks, the second most threatened group of elasmobranchs in the world. Joining us is co-founder and co-lead of the Angel Shark Project, Eva Meyers, and project coordinator for the Angel Shark Project: Wales, Jake Davies. In this episode we learn all about angel sharks, their super-powered ability to …

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Sam Parr: Founder Of The Hustle, Hampton And My First Million Podcast 1:22:43

2M ago1:22:43

1:22:43

Sam Parr, the founder of The Hustle and the host of the My First Million podcast, shares his entrepreneurial journey from his humble beginnings in St. Louis, Missouri, to building and selling successful companies. Parr's early hustles, including selling whiskey online and running a hot dog stand, laid the foundation for his future endeavors. Despit…

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Around the ocean in 80 sharks with Dr Helen Scales 1:07:26

1M ago1:07:26

1:07:26

Sharks with beards. Deep sea sharks with glow-in-the-dark bellies. Sharks that take on submarines. Sharks that walk instead of swim and rays with a hedge trimmer for a nose…this episode has it all! We explore the fantastic diversity of sharks and their relatives (and of all marine life!) with marine biologist, scientific writer and broadcaster Dr H…

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Hacking A Startup From Idea To Exit With Ben Lamson 1:45:46

2M ago1:45:46

1:45:46

Ben Lamson is the Head Of Revenue at Paperspace, a GPU cloud and software stack for machine learning and artificial intelligence developers, which was recently acquired by Digital Ocean. Previously, he was the co-founder and CEO of WeDidIt, a crowdfunding platform for nonprofits that was acquired by a private equity firm. Lamson's entrepreneurial j…

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Exploring Galápagos, the sharkiest place on Earth with Pelayo Salinas de León 58:59

2M ago58:59

58:59

Come with us on a voyage to one of the most remote, biodiverse and "sharkiest" places on the planet with leading expert Pelayo Salinas, co-principal investigator of shark ecology and conservation at the Charles Darwin Foundation and Save Our Seas Foundation project leader. In this episode we go on a dive to observe scalloped hammerheads visiting th…

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Transforming Data Ownership Into A Connective Force With Aaron Lyles 1:18:56

3M ago1:18:56

1:18:56

Aaron Lyles is the Founder and CEO of CommonAlly, a company that builds two-sided marketplaces to connect organizations with hard-to-reach communities in a way that empowers people and gives them agency over their data. Aaron's entrepreneurial journey began at a young age when he started a snowboarding magazine in high school despite challenges wit…

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Thresher Sharks: The Biomechanics of Tail-Whipping with Jamie Knaub 55:07

3M ago55:07

55:07

Thresher sharks are known for their unusual hunting strategy. They use their long tail like a whip, striking it so fast that it creates a shockwave capable of stunning multiple fish at once! But how does their anatomy support such an extreme movement? In today’s episode we find out! We talk with Jamie Knaub, who researches the biomechanics and vert…

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Founding 21Seeds Tequila With Kat Hantas 1:32:48

3M ago1:32:48

1:32:48

Kat Hantas is the co-founder of 21 Seeds, an infused tequila brand that was acquired by Diageo for $160 Million after just three years in business, being the largest exit ever by a female-founded spirits brand. Previously, Kat had a 15-year career in the film industry, working at Creative Artists Agency and as an independent producer developing hor…

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Protecting sharks and coastal livelihoods with Dr Hollie Booth 49:41

3M ago49:41

49:41

Conservation is often more about understanding people than studying the animals we are trying to protect. In this episode we learn from Dr Hollie Booth, research fellow at the University of Oxford, who has worked extensively with small-scale fisheries in Indonesia, the world’s largest shark fishing nation. Hollie’s work aims to disentangle the driv…

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From Startup To Selling To Starbucks With Peter Thum 2:09:56

3M ago2:09:56

2:09:56

Peter Thum is the Co-Founder and CEO of Muse, an AI-powered website builder and collaboration platform. He was previously the Founder of Ethos Water, which he successfully sold to Starbucks in 2005. Thum has also founded Fonderie 47, a company that transforms AK-47 assault rifles from African war zones into high-end jewelry and accessories, and Lib…

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Could climate change affect baby sharks? With Noémie Coulon 49:57

4M ago49:57

49:57

The ocean is warming at a rapid pace. This year (2024) began with the highest global Sea Surface Temperature (SST) on record, and scientists are already warning of mass coral bleaching events and other worrying consequences for marine life. But how could rising temperatures impact sharks, particularly in the early stages of life when they are most …

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The mystery of Charlotte, the pregnant stingray with Dr David Shiffman 41:15

4M ago41:15

41:15

In February 2024, a round stingray from a small, rural aquarium in the middle of a shopping mall unexpectedly took the world by storm. She was pregnant, but how this had happened was a complete mystery - there were no male stingrays in the tank, nor had there ever been... In this episode we are joined by scientist and science communicator Dr David …

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Changing The Game Of Alcohol Delivery With Lindsey Andrews 1:32:22

4M ago1:32:22

1:32:22

Lindsey Andrews is the founder of Minibar, an on-demand alcohol delivery service that was acquired by Reserve Bar in 2021. Andrews is now the Founder and CEO of Revido, an app designed to revolutionize the way we review and recommend products and services. Andrews' entrepreneurial journey began when she and her co-founder recognized the need for a …

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The Future Of Venture Funding With Jason Kirby 1:52:56

4M ago1:52:56

1:52:56

Jason Kirby is the Founder of Thunder.VC, an AI-powered investment bank that helps startups navigate the fundraising process. Previously, he was the Co-Founder and President of Liquid Sky, a cloud gaming company acquired by Walmart in 2018, and the President and COO of Generation Esports, an esports platform for schools that raised $11 million in f…

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Tackling the fin trade with CITES with Luke Warwick 55:15

5M ago55:15

55:15

The international shark fin trade is a billion-dollar industry. It is also driving declines in shark populations around the world. In this episode, we are joined by Luke Warwick, expert in global shark policy, to learn how CITES - an international agreement between governments to regulate trade in endangered species - could help protect sharks and …

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Life Begins At The End Of Your Comfort Zone With Jess Lynch 1:14:01

5M ago1:14:01

1:14:01

Jess Lynch is currently the Cofounder and Founding Partner at Raiz Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm using data and community to reimagine startup investing. She was previously the Cofounder and CEO of Wishroute, a scalable behavior change platform that was acquired in 2022. Throughout her journey, Jess has demonstrated remarkable resili…

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The acoustic world of sharks: how do they hear? With Dr Lucille Chapuis 57:21

5M ago57:21

57:21

Do sharks have ears? Are they good listeners? What are they listening for? Do great white sharks get freaked out by orca sounds? And what kind of music do sharks like?! We cover all this and so much more with bio-acoustician and shark hearing expert, Dr Lucille Chapuis. Join us for a fact-filled episode that includes disco sharks, curious humpbacks…

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Going back in time with shark skin! With Dr Erin Dillon 1:00:24

5M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Time travel. Ancient coral reefs. Shark sleuthing. The AMAZING properties of shark skin...this episode has it all! We're chatting with Dr Erin Dillon, conservation paleobiologist and researcher at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Erin's work uses fossilised shark skin (fancy term: dermal denticles) as a window into the past, to understa…

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From Pioneering Facial Recognition to Apple Acquisition With Adi Eckhouse Barzilai 1:33:52

5M ago1:33:52

1:33:52

Adi Eckhouse Barzilai is the Co-Founder and CEO of RealFace, a facial recognition software company that was acquired by Apple Inc. She was previously in brand management at Procter & Gamble. As founder of RealFace, Adi helped pioneer mobile facial recognition capabilities that later became integral to Apple’s FaceID unlock feature. RealFace provide…

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HYHC 2023- Hyphen Conversations (Landon Gore &. Victoria Reyes) 48:05

6M ago48:05

48:05

Rev. Landon Gore and Victoria Reyes discuss prayer as a procrastination and how being in the presence of God can change what you see when you lift your eyes.

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HYHC -2023 Hyphen Conversations (Marco Salinas & Victoria Reyes) 52:18

6M ago52:18

52:18

During the first hyphen conversation of hyhc 2023 youth president Marco Salina and hyphen director Victoria Reyes, discuss Bible studies and their importance.

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Betting On Blockchain: The Future Of Sports Betting With Alex Dubin 1:41:37

6M ago1:41:37

1:41:37

Alex Dubin is the Founder and CEO of BettorOff, a sports betting platform designed to bring transparency and integrity to bettors through blockchain technology. After a few early career twists and turns, Alex Dubin leveraged a chance meeting in a poker game to pivot into sports betting just as daily fantasy sports (DFS) was taking off. He helped se…

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Breaking Barriers For Women In Tech With Beverly Parenti 1:24:33

6M ago1:24:33

1:24:33

Beverly Parenti is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and cofounder of The Last Mile, a nonprofit providing technology training to incarcerated individuals. She has founded and cofounded several other successful companies, including First Virtual Holdings, one of the first online payment systems, which went public in the 1990s. In the interview, Pare…

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Best Of Forward Obsessed - 2023 Holiday Recap 33:18

7M ago33:18

33:18

This year, we had 25 incredible interviews. 25 deep dives into the rollercoaster experience of building a company - taking an aha moment, nurturing it into a tangible idea for a business, building a team, getting funding, growing, failing, pivoting, growing again, failing again, exploding, and then - who knows. Every story is different - and yet, o…

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Why have sharks been so successful? With Dr James Lea 58:44

7M ago58:44

58:44

It's our 50th episode!! To celebrate, host Isla is joined by shark scientist and CEO of the Save Our Seas Foundation Dr James Lea to talk about the amazing evolutionary success of sharks and their relatives. We talk about just how much sharks have had thrown at them over the 440 million years they've existed on this planet (super volcanoes, ice age…

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From Startup To Selling For Half A Billion With Ben Kartzman 1:39:22

7M ago1:39:22

1:39:22

Ben Kartzman is the COO of Mediaocean, a multi-billion dollar ad tech company. He was previously the CEO and co-founder of SpongeCell, an ad tech startup that was acquired by FlashTalking. Kartzman has successfully navigated multiple acquisitions and integrations throughout his career in ad tech. In this interview, Kartzman outlines his journey fro…

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How do I build a career in shark science? Featuring the guests of season 4! 53:41

8M ago53:41

53:41

Starting out on your own career journey can be a little daunting, which is why we’ve put together this special episode of World of Sharks, filled with advice, experiences and anecdotes from the guests of season 4. We talk about how to make your dreams of working in shark science and conservation a reality – from how to approach professors, to findi…

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From The Bronx To A 9-Figure Exit With André Swanston 1:08:47

8M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Andre Swanston is the former CEO and Co-Founder of Tru Optik, a data and analytics company focused on connected TV (CTV) and streaming media. Tru Optik was acquired by TransUnion for over $100 million when Andre was under 40 years old. Andre has an incredible backstory, growing up in the Bronx as the son of immigrants from St. Kitts and Nevis. He a…

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How might pollution impact sharks? With Franco Cristiani 53:24

8M ago53:24

53:24

Plastics. Oil spills. Industrial chemicals. Herbicides. Pesticides…the list of substances that we have dumped in the sea is endless. But scientists are only just beginning to understand the true extent of the impact of marine pollutants on marine life. Fish biologist and SOSF project leader Franco Cristiani is investigating the effects of harmful p…

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Working Hard Is Not Enough With Jared James 1:40:07

8M ago1:40:07

1:40:07

Jared James is an entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and author who was previously the #1 ranked realtor in the country. He has built numerous successful companies across industries like real estate, marketing, technology, and business coaching, and is an accomplished public speaker. In this wide-ranging conversation, Jared shares insights from his j…

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Translating science into conservation action with Rob Bullock and Henriette Grimmel 57:43

8M ago57:43

57:43

We’re heading back to the Seychelles this week to chat with research and programme directors for the Save Our Seas Foundation D’Arros Research Centre (SOSF-DRC), Dr Rob Bullock and Henriette Grimmel! Both Rob and Henriette have lots of experience and knowledge in the application of scientific research to marine policy, spatial planning and conserva…

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The Future Of Pain Management With Arun Nijhawan 1:26:52

9M ago1:26:52

1:26:52

Arun Nijhawan is the co-founder and CEO of Menda Health, a startup using therapy to provide drug and surgery-free treatment for chronic pain. He was previously co-founder of FillMyFork, a startup focused on healthy eating that was acquired by FoodSmart. Nijhawan studied astrophysics in college before moving to Silicon Valley to participate in the p…

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Ghost sharks: chimaeras, the sharks’ forgotten cousins with Dr Luz Erandi Saldaña Ruiz 49:05

9M ago49:05

49:05

It's spooky season! And we're taking the opportunity to celebrate some close relatives of sharks and rays who don't get talked about as much as they deserve: the chimaeras. Also known as ghost sharks, spookfish, ratfish and rabbitfish, these ancient creatures glide in the dark of the deep ocean, much of their life shrouded in mystery. Helping us le…

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Resilience, Love, And Never Giving Up With Alan Lazowski 1:09:20

9M ago1:09:20

1:09:20

Alan Lazowski is the founder and CEO of LAZ Parking, the largest privately held parking company in the United States. Alan has grown LAZ Parking from being a valet parking attendant to running over 3,600 locations and 1.5 million parking spaces across 41 states. The company manages over $2 billion in annual revenue. The interview focuses heavily on…

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Shark brains: how are they wired? With Dr Kara E. Yopak 59:56

9M ago59:56

59:56

Have you ever wondered what a shark’s brain looks like? How the brain of a goblin shark compares to a mako? What makes a whale shark tick? Or…what it’s like to get a shark brain in the post? These are all things that Dr Kara E. Yopak, shark brain expert and director of the EXCELLENTLY named ZoMBiE lab knows a thing or two about! Kara is interested …

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Surviving The River And Building The Bridge With Wiley Cerilli 1:31:52

10M ago1:31:52

1:31:52

Wiley Cerilli is a serial entrepreneur and founder of companies like Seamless Web, SinglePlatform, and Good Uncle. He was previously the VP and General Manager of Constant Contact after they acquired his company SinglePlatform for $100 million. Throughout his career, Cerilli has experienced immense personal and professional growth, including overco…

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Saving sharks in the Seychelles with Ellie Moulinie and Dillys Pouponeau 57:19

10M ago57:19

57:19

This week, we are transporting you to a tropical island haven for sharks and rays in the beautiful outer islands of the Seychelles! We will be guided by the wonderful Dillys Pouponeau (@dillyseychelles) and Ellie Moulinie (@miss_tropics), who are research officers at the Save Our Seas Foundation D'Arros Research Centre. D'Arros island and its siste…

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How To End Prison Recidivism With Chris Redlitz 1:30:22

10M ago1:30:22

1:30:22

Chris Redlitz is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Last Mile, leading a national movement across our country to provide in-prison technology education and post-incarceration mentorship to justice-involved people across the United States. Chris had previously sold a chain of running stores called Second Sole, founded and sold AdAuction.Co…

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How powerful is a shark’s sense of smell? With Dr Lauren Eve Simonitis 53:32

10M ago53:32

53:32

Sharks have a reputation as 'swimming noses' - but just how well can they smell? This week we are diving into the fascinating world of snoot science with aquatic sensory biologist Dr Lauren Simonitis! Expect the ins and outs of shark noses, along with detours to explore the anti-predator strategies of sea slugs and cuttlefish, a shark that eats its…

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Harnessing The Power Of “Swing” With Eric Rosow 1:09:18

11M ago1:09:18

1:09:18

Eric Rosow is the CEO and Co-founder of Diameter Health. He was previously the Founder and CEO of Premise Corporation and has extensive experience in healthcare technology and entrepreneurship. Under his leadership, Diameter Health’s innovative technology has been adopted by major health systems across the country, and was acquired by Availity in 2…

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Greenland Sharks: Old, Cold and Fascinating with Dr Julius Nielsen 1:12:03

11M ago1:12:03

1:12:03

Greenland sharks are the world's longest living vertebrate, with a longevity that can be measured in centuries. But what do they do during that long life? In this episode, we speak with scientist and "Greenland Shark Detective" Dr Julius Nielsen, who has studied these mysterious creatures for many years. Julius was part of the first team to estimat…

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The Future Of Networking With Yasha Filippenko 1:36:40

11M ago1:36:40

1:36:40

Yasha Filippenko is exiting founder of Sailplay, a B2C marketing automation platform, and the founder of Intch, a professional social networking platform. Born in Kazakhstan and later moving to Russia, Yasha specialized in mathematics, a path that eventually led him into the realm of technology. His tech career kicked off at Yandex, Russia's larges…

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The history and politics of shark ”attacks” with Dr Chris Pepin-Neff 57:21

11M ago57:21

57:21

The impact of the Hollywood blockbuster Jaws on shark conservation, public perception and even policy-making has been studied since its release in 1975, but today we’re looking even further back in time to understand where that idea of sharks as man-eating monsters first came from, and how it gained traction to get to where we are today. It’s a fas…

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Unleashing the Power of Video With Lucas Loeffler 1:30:34

12M ago1:30:34

1:30:34

Explore the fast-paced world of video marketing and user generated content with Lucas Loeffler, exiting founder of QuickFrame. In this interview, Lucas talks about his early years as a party-planner and rule-bender, his rapid rise and fall in the world of football, and re-discovering his identity after losing the ability to play his favorite sport.…

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What can we learn from a shark’s DNA? With Professor Mahmood Shivji 49:29

12M ago49:29

49:29

Grab your labcoats! This week we are diving into the fascinating world of genetics to find out what we can learn from shark DNA with Mahmood Shivji, professor of marine science at Nova Southeastern University in Florida and director of the Guy Harvey Institute and Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Research Center (SOSF-SRC). In this episode we discuss…

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From Addiction To Acquisition With Ryan Shank 1:41:08

12M ago1:41:08

1:41:08

Ryan Shank is the exited founder of PhoneWagon, the founder of Cameo Ventures, and the founder of ShareWillow. In this interview, dive into Ryan’s incredible entrepreneurial journey as he takes you through his early aha moments, bumpy periods of rapid growth, struggling with addiction, and finally getting his company acquired. Ryan opens up about h…

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Resilience, Innovation, And Finding Your Purpose With Gioel Molinari 2:03:30

1y ago2:03:30

2:03:30

Gioel Molinari is the Founder of Autostrada, a boutique automotive club and showroom in Westport, CT. He was previously the exiting Founder of ClariFi and President of Butterfly Network, a medical device company that is democratizing healthcare by making medical imaging as accessible as a stethoscope. In this episode, David Salinas and Pete Sena si…

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