Best Jim Lenz Podcasts (2024)

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Ahndraya Parlato - Episode 79 1:07:29

2d ago1:07:29

1:07:29

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha has an in-depth conversation with photographer Ahndraya Parlato about her book, "Who is Changed and Who is Dead," published by MACK. Ahndraya shares the life-altering events that inspired her to create this examination of motherhood, which is filled with both humor and grief. Sasha and Ahndraya di…

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Rahim Fortune - Episode 78 51:23

15d ago51:23

51:23

In the first-ever episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf recorded in front of an audience, Sasha and photographer Rahim Fortune gathered at picturehouse + thesmalldarkroom to discuss his new book, Hardtack, published by Loose Joints. Sasha and Rahim delve into the significance of collaboration, with Rahim emphasizing the various forms of collaboratio…

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Christopher McCall - Episode 77 1:10:16

1M ago1:10:16

1:10:16

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha talks with Christopher McCall, the Founding Director of Pier 24 Photography. They discuss the history of Pier 24, how he transformed the raw space to create a unique gallery experience, and the final exhibition, Turning the Page, which runs until the end of 2024. Additionally, they touch on his up…

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Unveiling the Present: Autonomous Tech Transforms Agricultural Rail Loadouts with RAYHAWK Technologies 1:04:40

1M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Learn about autonomous railcar loading solutions in this special promotional episode of Whole Grain podcast brought to us by RAYHAWK Technologies. The RAYHAWK autonomous railcar loading solutions bring the latest in technology …

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Ben Brody - Episode 76 54:13

1M ago54:13

54:13

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, substitute host, Michael Chovan-Dalton continues his Chico Review recordings, this time with photographer, Ben Brody. Ben joined Michael to talk about his two books, Attention Servicemember and 300m both published by Mass Books which was started by Ben and Peter van Agtmael. Ben and Michael talk about B…

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Fueling Progress: The Evolution of the Ethanol Industry with Dr. Kurt Rosentrater 40:02

2M ago40:02

40:02

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Dr. Kurt Rosentrater, an expert in grain handling and processing from Iowa State University, sits down with Jim Lenz for "Fueling Progress: The Evolution of the Ethanol Industry. " This episode of Whole Grain Podcast discusses …

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Jesse Lenz - Episode 75 58:29

2M ago58:29

58:29

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and photographer and founder of Charcoal Books and Chico Review, Jesse Lenz, discuss his monographs, The Locusts and The Seraphim, published by Charcoal Press. Jesse talks about borrowing from the language of cinema as way to approach making and editing photography. Sasha and Jesse also talk about…

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Optimizing Spring Grain Drying and Storage: Insights from Ken Hellevang 34:01

2M ago34:01

34:01

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. In this episode of the Whole Grain Podcast, Ken Hellevang, an expert in grain drying and storage from North Dakota State University Extension, sits down with Jim Lenz for "Optimizing Spring Grain Drying and Storage: Insights fr…

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Raymond Meeks - Episode 74 42:10

3M ago42:10

42:10

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, substitute host, Michael Chovan-Dalton and photographer, Raymond Meeks discuss his latest book, The Inhabitants published by MACK with an extended poem by George Weld. Ray and Michael talk about how this work, which traces the passages of refugee crossings inside Spain and France, profoundly affected Ra…

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Canola Chronicles: Unveiling the Remarkable Evolution with Dr. Michael Eskin 28:27

3M ago28:27

28:27

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Join us on the Whole Grain Podcast episode as we explore the remarkable evolution of canola as a commodity with insights from Dr. Michael Eskin, a Distinguished Professor at the University of Manitoba, renowned for his expertis…

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GEAPS Exchange 2024: Setting Records, Shaping Futures with John Caupert 18:50

3M ago18:50

18:50

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Listen in to hear about the monumental GEAPS Exchange event with John Caupert, the visionary executive director of GEAPS (Grain Elevator and Processing Society). Fresh from the excitement of Exchange 2024 in Kansas City, MO, Ca…

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Kelli Connell - Episode 73 1:03:24

4M ago1:03:24

1:03:24

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and photographer, Kelli Connell discuss her brand new book, Pictures for Charis, published by Aperture. Kelli talks about her fascination with and subsequent extensive research on Charis Wilson and the eleven year relationship she had with legendary photographer Edward Weston, and how what she lea…

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Baldwin Lee - Episode 72 55:48

4M ago55:48

55:48

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and photographer, Baldwin Lee discuss the first-ever publication of his work, eponymously titled, Baldwin Lee, published by Hunters Point Press. Baldwin and Sasha talk about his childhood years in Chinatown in New York City and then later studying with some of the most famous photographers of the …

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Innovations in Grain Silo Maintenance: Drone Inspection Services 32:53

5M ago32:53

32:53

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Join Jim Lenz, host of the Whole Grain Podcast and GEAPS’ director of training and education, as he delves into the world of grain silo maintenance innovations with Cheyenne Wohlford, CEO and president of Custom Concrete Specia…

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Getting Ready for GEAPS Exchange 2024! 36:21

5M ago36:21

36:21

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Welcome to the latest episode of Whole Grain. In the show, we focus on GEAPS Exchange. We will dive deep into what you can expect at the upcoming GEAPS Exchange event taking place in Kansas City, MO, from February 24-27, 2024. …

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Carla Williams | Carolyn Drake - Episode 71 1:14:18

5M ago1:14:18

1:14:18

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, guest Carla Williams talks about her 2023 publication, Tender, a book of 80 self portraits made between 1984-1991, and additional guest Carolyn Drake talks about her 2023 publication, Men Untitled, a book of 54 portraits, mostly of men, both published by TBW Books. Sasha, Carla, and Carolyn discuss how …

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Meet John Caupert, GEAPS’ New Executive Director 24:19

5M ago24:19

24:19

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Get ready to be inspired as we sit down with John Caupert, the visionary new Executive Director of the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS). John brings to the table a lifetime of agricultural wisdom, from his early da…

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Everything from Conveyor Belting to Buckets with a 30-Year Grain Pro 20:30

5M ago20:30

20:30

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Unlock the hidden potential of your grain handling operations with insights from Joe Altenhofen, a conveyor belt virtuoso from IBT Industrial Solutions. In our latest conversation, Joe doesn't just spotlight the nuances of conv…

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Jim Goldberg - Episode 70 1:02:13

6M ago1:02:13

1:02:13

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and photographer, Jim Goldberg discuss his new book, Coming and Going, published by MACK, which is a very personal story but also a book about storytelling itself. Jim talks about his lifelong interest in social justice and Sasha and Jim connect Jim's work to both Jazz and Punk music. Sasha also a…

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2023 GEAPS/KSU Conveyor Training Recap 33:17

6M ago33:17

33:17

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. GEAPS teamed up with Kansas State University and the IGP Institute to offer Hands-On Training for the Operation and Maintenance of Conveying Equipment. This episode takes listeners behind the scenes of the grain industry, explo…

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Safety First: Unmasking Grain Dust Management with Dr. Carol Jones 39:32

6M ago39:32

39:32

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. In this compelling episode, our director of education and host of Whole Grain, Jim Lenz welcomes Dr. Carol Jones, a distinguished figure in production agriculture and materials handling design. Dr. Jones shares her professional…

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Anna Walker Skillman - Episode 69 54:40

7M ago54:40

54:40

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and Anna Walker Skillman, Co-Owner & Creative Director of Jackson Fine Art, have a behind the scenes talk about representing artists and connecting their work with collectors. They discuss the nuts and bolts of running a successful gallery amidst changing technology and perceptions about photograp…

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A Lifetime of Shepherding Safety with Wayne Bauer 26:31

7M ago26:31

26:31

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Navigating the intricacies of the grain industry requires dedication, expertise, and a passion for safety. Our latest podcast guest, Wayne Bauer, embodies all these traits and more. Bauer, a seasoned industry veteran, shares hi…

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Irina Rozovsky - Episode 68 40:12

7M ago40:12

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In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and photographer, Irina Rozovsky talk about her gradual realization that photography was going to be her life's work. They discuss how Irina's process has changed since becoming a partner and mother, and relocating to the South. They also discuss The Humid, "An educational space committed to the p…

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Gregory Harris | Rahim Fortune - Episode 67 1:01:57

8M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and Michael travelled to the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, GA to speak with Keough Family Curator of Photography, Gregory Harris and photographer, Rahim Fortune about the amazing show, A Long Arc: Photography and the American South since 1845, up through January 14, 2024. Greg talks about how he…

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Recognizing Employee Behavior for Sustainable Engagement 26:10

8M ago26:10

26:10

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Ever pondered the power of genuine recognition in your workplace? Tune in as we dig into a riveting dialogue with Erin Mies, co-founder of People Spark Consulting, who casts a brilliant light on the pivotal role intentional rec…

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Victam LatAm Exclusive: Grain Quality in Tropical Environments 18:59

8M ago18:59

18:59

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. With a focus on serving our members and partnering with our network of global grain professionals, GEAPS partnered with Victam International to host our first ever event in South America! The event took place October 3-5, 2023,…

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On-the-Ground Report from Victam LatAm 14:24

8M ago14:24

14:24

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. GEAPS took a step toward fulfilling our mission to champion, connect and serve the global grain industry and our members recently with VICTAM/LatAm. We partnered with VICTAM International to host our first ever event in South A…

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John Gossage - Episode 66 57:59

8M ago57:59

57:59

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha is joined by photographer John Gossage to discuss John’s long and storied life in photography. John talks at length about his encounters, both positive and negative, with some of photography's towering historical figures from Lisette Model to Edward Steichen. John discusses the origins of his reno…

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Lois Conner - Episode 65 56:08

9M ago56:08

56:08

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and photographer, Lois Conner talk about the importance of being prepared for and understanding the history of a place before setting out to photograph while at the same time letting go of what you think you know. Lois talks about some of her most important teachers and mentors, from Helen Levitt …

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Inside the Iowa State University Kent Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex with Dirk Maier 27:00

9M ago27:00

27:00

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Ever wondered what goes into creating a state of the art agricultural facility? Get ready to be enlightened as Dirk Maier, a globally recognized professor of Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University, take…

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Transforming Workplace Culture: Mastering Managerial Communication with Kristen Ireland 30:11

9M ago30:11

30:11

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Ever wondered how to enhance your team's performance with just the right words? In this episode of Whole Grain, host Jim Lenz welcomes Kristen Ireland, a seasoned expert in human resources and co-founder of People Spark Consult…

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PhotoWork Fellowship 12:37

10M ago12:37

12:37

In this short non-episode episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha, Taylor, and Michael announce the PhotoWork Fellowship! The PhotoWork Fellowship serves early career photographers in developing a body of work and refining their visual voice and their creative process through the guided mentorship of a select group of established photographers …

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Cultivating Safety and Health: A Conversation with Jess McCluer 15:00

10M ago15:00

15:00

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. In this episode of the Whole Grain Podcast, we welcome Jess McCluer, Vice President of Safety and Regulatory Affairs at the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA), to the show. Jess brings a wealth of knowledge and experien…

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Exploring the Food-Grade Soybean Market with Chuck Kunisch 42:55

11M ago42:55

42:55

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Join us for an enlightening conversation with Chuck Kunich, a key figure in the grain industry and dual-role powerhouse at Michigan Agricultural Commodities. His deep wisdom in safety management and food-grade soybean business …

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John Divola - Episode 64 37:22

11M ago37:22

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In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and photographer, John Divola discuss his observational process of working, his dedication to long term projects and his openness to exploring new ideas and technologies, even knowing that they may never truly develop. John is an icon of the conceptual art world and he shares his process openly an…

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Andrew Moore - Episode 63 59:07

11M ago59:07

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In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and photographer and educator, Andrew Moore take a deep dive into the history of Andrew's ever evolving processes and practices. Andrew talks about his varied influences from both the modern and post-modern art world movements. Sasha and Andrew also discuss how his photography kept moving him clos…

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A Journey through South Africa's Grain Industry with Wessel Lemmer 38:03

11M ago38:03

38:03

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. What are the various grains growing in South Africa? And what economic conditions are shaping the coutry's agriculture? Learn all this and more as Wessel Lemmer, general manager of AgBiz Grain, takes us on a journey through Sou…

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Todd Hido - Rewind to Episode 6 58:25

12M ago58:25

58:25

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, we rewind to episode 6 where Sasha and photographer, Todd Hido, have a wide-ranging conversation about Todd's roles as an artist and an educator. Todd shares his ideas about how students should follow the John Cage rule and “ Find a place you trust and try trusting it for a while”, and how, as a student…

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Rebecca Bengal | Kristine Potter - Episode 62 Part 2 47:20

12M ago47:20

47:20

For part 2 of Sasha's conversation with writer Rebecca Bengal and photographer Kristine Potter, Rebecca talks about her short story, Blood Harmony which is part of Kristine's book, Dark Waters co-published by Aperture with Images Vevey and The Momentary. Kristine and Rebecca discuss how a piece of fiction, in this case, a short story, can function …

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The Power of Collaboration: How a Partnership Between First Responders and Grain Facilities Saves Lives 30:17

1y ago30:17

30:17

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. What happens when you combine first responders and grain facilities? Lives are saved through the power of collaboration. Listen as Dean Alling, a seasoned industry expert, provides practical insights and shares real-life succes…

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Kristine Potter | Rebecca Bengal - Episode 62 Part 1 1:09:15

1y ago1:09:15

1:09:15

For part 1 of this 2 part episode, returning guest, photographer Kristine Potter, and first time guest, writer Rebecca Bengal, talk to Sasha about how they each started down their career paths, the similarities in their upbringings and how their early interest in music influenced the way they think about visual art. Sasha and Kristine discuss the h…

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Controlled Danger: How a Training Center Takes Safety to the Next Level 33:34

1y ago33:34

33:34

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. How can you give employees hands-on learning opportunities for dangerous tasks? A modern training center is the answer! Listen as Scott Biel and Jon Brown of Mid Kansas Coop (MKC) discuss the vision behind MKC's new state-of-th…

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Matt Eich - Episode 61 58:35

1y ago58:35

58:35

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and photographer and publisher Matt Eich discuss the intricate play between personal work and universality, the importance of varied artistic inspiration, and the deep understanding and responsibility needed when working with communities as an outsider. Matt also expresses the necessity of having …

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Safety First: Emergency Action Plans with Butch Hendrix 27:51

1y ago27:51

27:51

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. What can ensure the safety of employees and first responders? An emergency action plan! Listen as Butch Hendrix, a safety and environmental professional with 37 years of experience, explores the most common types of emergencies…

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Bryan Schutmaat - Rewind to Episode 1 53:34

1y ago53:34

53:34

In preparation for our first live gathering that we are calling PhotoWork Mixtape, May 24 at 7:00pm ET, featuring Bryan Schutmaat, we rewind the show to our very first episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf where Bryan was the guest! Along with mention of the Mixtape, Sasha & Michael kick things off by discussing our exciting line up of upcoming gues…

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Let's Make A Mixtape 9:48

1y ago9:48

9:48

In this non-episode episode, Sasha, Michael and Taylor talk about the upcoming Mixtape gathering featuring Bryan Schutmaat. Sasha and Michael also talk about our first upcoming multi-guest episode. Register for PhotoWork MIXTAPE at:https://photowork.foundation/photowork-mixtape/

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Carolyn Drake - Episode 60 51:10

1y ago51:10

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In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and photographer, Carolyn Drake discuss her celebrated book Knit Club, published by TBW Books, as well as her other bodies of work. Carolyn talks about her complex reasons for leaving and then returning to the United States, after many years, and the importance of being connected to the place you …

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All About VICTAM LatAm: GEAPS' First South American Event! 24:11

1y ago24:11

24:11

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Interested in animal feed, milling, and grain processing opportunities in Latin America? Already doing business there? Either way, this episode is for you! Listen as Julia Kloehn, interim executive director of GEAPS, and Sebas …

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Exploring Brazil’s Grain Industry with Dr. Michael Cordonnier 40:43

1y ago40:43

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Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. Did you know that Brazil is the leading producer and exporter of soybeans in the world? Or that some states of Brazil have three seasons of corn in a single year? Listen as we delve into the specifics of the global grain trade,…

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