Best Ukie Podcasts (2024)

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Hannah Litt: Intersectionality and Support - Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month 37:42

2h ago37:42

37:42

In this podcast episode, Theo Smith interviews Hannah Litt, a neurodivergent advocate, about her experiences with ADHD and OCD. Hannah discusses the importance of intersectionality and the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in navigating systems that were not built for them. She emphasizes the need for validation, support, and understan…

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Ep 1: A-Z of Parenting with Rich Ferriman - Managing Children’s Routines, Transitions, and Advocacy 44:42

2h ago44:42

44:42

Neurodiversity with Theo Smith and Friends - A to Z of Parenting Series Welcome to the first episode of "Neurodiversity with Theo Smith and Friends - A-Z of Parenting!" In this exciting new series, we dive into the A to Z of parenting, inspired by our upcoming book co-authored by the incredible Professor Amanda Kirby. Through this podcast, we explo…

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Gem Parker: EY, Championing Candidate Engagement & Neuroinclusion 43:54

5d ago43:54

43:54

Join us for an insightful conversation with Gem Parker from EY, a seasoned recruitment expert with nearly 18 years of experience. In this episode, Gem shares her journey from agency recruitment to in-house roles in construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, and professional services. She delves into the importance of candidate engagement, strategic …

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Mastering Stress and Automation in DevOps with Vishwa Krishnakumar (Zenduty) 27:59

15d ago27:59

27:59

In this episode of the Ship Talk podcast, host Dewan Ahmed welcomes Vishwa Krishnakumar, co-founder of ZenDuty, to delve into the complexities of software delivery, from managing stress as a startup founder to the nuances of DevOps and SRE practices. Vishwa shares his journey from a young coder to a successful entrepreneur, emphasizing the importan…

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Jeremy Davis: Shattering Stigma & Bias, One Story at a Time 55:13

1M ago55:13

55:13

Today we interview Jeremy Davis. Jeremy shares his journey of self-discovery and how he found his passion for storytelling through writing and directing. We discuss the importance of self-diagnosis and the validity of personal experiences. Jeremy also talks about the challenges of navigating ableism and toxic engagement in the disability advocacy s…

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Matt Hancock Running for ALF: Universal Screening for Neurodivergent Traits 39:15

3M ago39:15

39:15

Today we have Matt Hancock join us, who's been advocating for neurodiversity and early support in education, highlighting challenges faced by individuals who are dyslexic. He promotes universal screening and teacher training to address high exclusion rates among children with neurodivergent traits/conditions. The importance of understanding and emb…

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10 years into K8s; when is a problem worth solving? Ken Ahrens - Speedscale 34:39

4M ago34:39

34:39

In this episode of ShipTalk, we are joined with Ken Ahrens, CEO and Founder of Speedscale. Kubernetes is turning 10 this summer and we dig into how the ecosystem has been evolving. Learn more from Ken as he walks through his journey on: * Don't forget the fundamentals * 10 Years into K8s, what is still challenging * Enthusiasm, a very important ski…

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Alice Dominici: Neurodiversity's Strengths & Struggles in Academia 55:54

4M ago55:54

55:54

In this episode, Theo Smith interviews Alice, a researcher at Bocconi University, about her experience with neurodiversity. Alice shares her journey from childhood to academia, highlighting her strengths in brain power and the challenges of control mania. She discusses the impact of migraines and the realization of her neurodivergence, leading to a…

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From Code to Culture: Matt Anger's Odyssey in Software Engineering at DoorDash 35:42

5M ago35:42

35:42

Explore the ins and outs of software engineering and organizational culture in the ShipTalk Podcast. In this episode, Dewan Ahmed, a Principal Developer Advocate at Harness, engages in a compelling conversation with Matt Anger, a Senior Staff Engineer at DoorDash. In this insightful discussion, Matt reflects on his career, from a fresh graduate to …

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David Renton: Unraveling the Strengths in Neurodiversity 44:39

5M ago44:39

44:39

Today we're joined by David Renton, a security compliance project manager at Genesys. In our conversation, we explore David's journey through the lens of ADHD and dyslexia, from his early education to carving out a career that plays to his strengths. David shares the pivotal moments that shaped his understanding of neurodiversity, emphasising the p…

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Tania Martin: EY UKI’s Neuro-Diverse Centre of Excellence Leader 1:02:23

6M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

Tania Martin, EY UKI’s Neuro-Diverse Centre of Excellence Leader, shares her journey and the work being done to promote neurodiversity and neuroinclusion in the workplace. The conversation covers the shift from autism at work to neuro-inclusive programs, the evolution of neurodiverse centers of excellence, and the importance of breaking down barrie…

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Sasha Frank: Stand-Up and Stand Out, an ADHD Odyssey in Comedy and Life 37:56

7M ago37:56

37:56

In this episode, Theo Smith interviews Sasha Frank, a stand-up comedian who is ADHD. Sasha shares her journey from the corporate world to comedy, the impact of ADHD on her life, and her experiences with medication. She also discusses parenting as an ADHD individual and the therapeutic benefits of comedy. Sasha emphasises the importance of embracing…

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Starting an SRE Practice in a Critical Industry - Vlad Ukis - Siemens Healthineers 34:41

8M ago34:41

34:41

Welcome to the latest season of ShipTalk! In this episode, we get to talk to Dr. Vlad Ukis, Head of R&D for Siemens Healthineers and author of Establishing SRE Foundations. We cover several great topics from starting and scaling an SRE function in a healthcare/regulated industry to how to go about renegotiating your SLOs. * Road to SaaS * How to re…

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Andrew McDonald: Embracing Neurodiversity in the World of Copywriting 36:58

9M ago36:58

36:58

Podcast Episode with Guest Andrew McDonald: Embracing Neurodiversity in the World of Copywriting Main Theme: Navigating the challenges and unique strengths of neurodiverse individuals in the professional world. Episode Highlights: Introduction: Andrew McDonald, a renowned neurodivergent copywriter, delves deep into the importance of understanding a…

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Shey Ojedokun on the Intersectionality of Being Black and Neurodiverse 37:27

9M ago37:27

37:27

In today's conversation, Theo sits down with the incredible Shey Ojedokun, a passionate advocate for neurodiversity and the author of "Black and Neurodiverse." 📚 Join us as Shey shares her journey of late diagnosis, resilience, and self-discovery in a world that often misunderstands neurodiversity. Get ready to be inspired and gain new perspectives…

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Episode 81 - A Ukrainian Success Story: Interview with Andriy Boychuk 37:11

9M ago37:11

37:11

This week we are joined by Andriy Boychuk, founder of Flowium. We discuss about his transition from life in Ukraine to life in the US as a young adult and his career as an entrepreneur.By UkiLifeAbroad

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Warrior Mums: Championing Autistic Excellence in Life & Work 1:05:28

9M ago1:05:28

1:05:28

In this week's episode, we were lucky enough to host a Live event with three 'Warrior Mums' - Theresa, Marie, and Joy, who will share their unique journeys raising gifted autistic children. From confronting educational challenges to advocating for workplace inclusivity, we delve into their experiences and insights. Whether you're a parent, employer…

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Mike Plunkett on Unlocking the Creative Mind: From Darkness to Discovery 1:00:58

10M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Welcome to today's episode where we journey with Mike Plunkett through the twists and turns of his life as a creative soul who battled the depths of addiction, depression, and the challenges of the pandemic lockdown. Mike, an incredibly talented photographer, delved deep into creativity as an escape, utilising studio lights and household settings, …

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Samantha Lubanzu on Power, Potential, and Persistence 51:03

10M ago51:03

51:03

In this enlightening episode of 'Neurodiversity with Theo Smith and Friends,' join Theo as he welcomes Samantha Lubanzu, a diversity and inclusion specialist, career coach for women of color, and fervent advocate for empowerment. Show Highlights & Key Notes: Welcoming Samantha: Discover the magic of first encounters, as Theo reminisces about Samant…

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Episode 80 - History of Dnipro 34:04

11M ago34:04

34:04

In this week's episode, we explore the historical importance of the Dnipro River that divides Ukraine down the middle and how it has been used in the current Russo-Ukraine War to create a humanitarian crisis.By UkiLifeAbroad

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John & Mima From Manager to Mentor: Navigating Neurodiversity in the Workplace 42:10

11M ago42:10

42:10

This is the leading podcast on Neurodiversity where Theo chats with people from all walks of life on their stories, their journey, and their lived experiences on the Topic of Neurodiversity and Neuroinclusion. In this episode, Theo sits down with two extraordinary individuals, Mima and John, to share their incredible journey and experiences in the …

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Graham Huggins on Navigating Workplace Accessibility 39:10

12M ago39:10

39:10

In this episode of Neurodiversity with Theo Smith and friends, we have the privilege of hearing from Graham Huggins, a Neurodiversity & Hidden Disability Specialist, Access to Work Expert, and Workplace Assessor.He courageously shares his personal journey and experiences with neurodiversity in the workplace. The episode begins with a brief introduc…

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Kezia Luckett on Unlocking Resilience and Positive Leadership 39:25

1y ago39:25

39:25

In this episode of the Neurodiversity podcast, host Theo Smith welcomes Kezia Luckett, a positive psychologist and emotional intelligence expert. Kezia shares her background and experiences before diving into the concept of positive psychology and its impact on navigating adversity and rewriting our stories. She highlights the importance of underst…

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Episode 79 - Ukrainian Calendar Reform 25:53

1y ago25:53

25:53

In recent months, both the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church and Orthodox Church of Ukraine have announced that they are changing their liturgical calendars. This week we explore the reasoning for this as well as why a different church calendar existed in Ukraine.By UkiLifeAbroad

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Stephen Emmanuel on Uncovering Neurodiversity in Nigeria 34:14

1y ago34:14

34:14

This week I'm joined by Stephen Emmanuel and we discuss his work as a teacher trainer, SpLD Researcher and neurodiversity advocate in Nigeria. He shares his journey and how he came to realise in 2020 during the pandemic that Dyslexia was a thing, and this led him to host the first webinar on Dyslexia awareness in Nigeria. He also shares with us som…

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ShipTalk - S02E08 - Home automation, the remote worker to manager gap, and living in an RV - Scott Lee - Arch Mortgage Insurance Company 29:50

1y ago29:50

29:50

In this episode of ShipTalk, Arch Mortgage Insurance Company's Head of Infrastructure and Operations, Scott Lee, discusses his home automation solution, deep dives into the massive gap between remote workers and their managers, and share a story about that one time he lived in an RV for 18 months with his wife and 2 dogs. Introductions Just for fun…

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Episode 78 - Global Opinion of Ukraine 34:35

1y ago34:35

34:35

As the war stretches past the one year mark and Ukraine prepares for its upcoming spring counteroffensive, we look back at how global public opinion has changed towards Ukraine in the last year.By UkiLifeAbroad

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ShipTalk - S02E07 - Cloud Native DevOps in Financial Services, Croatian magic, and health education for kids - Bijit Ghosh - Deutsche Bank 16:28

1y ago16:28

16:28

In this episode of ShipTalk, Deutsche Bank's Head of Cloud Engineering , Bijit Ghosh, takes us on a culinary journey to Croatia, discusses cloud native adoption and cultural change in the high stakes world of financial services, and brings us all home for meal time with the Ghosh family. Introductions Just for fun #1 - Bijit's favorite travel desti…

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ShipTalk - S02E06 - Its All About the People - Imposter Syndrome - Deserted Island Foods 11:25

1y ago11:25

11:25

In this episode of ShipTalk, our host Jim Hirschauer interviews many of the speakers from the WTF is SRE conference and discusses the many life lessons they express. This episode is packed with important lessons to help you interact with your co-workers and to succeed in life in general. The crew also has some fun discussing foods for a deserted is…

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Episode 77 - 2023 Eurovision Song Contest 12:52

1y ago12:52

12:52

This week, Europe and lovers of music will focus on the city of Liverpool where the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest will take place. A joint venture between Ukraine and the UK, the contest will showcase the continents love of music and solidarity as both Russia and Belarus continue to be banned for their invasion of Ukraine.…

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Jamie Shields on Making the Inaccessible Accessible 40:42

1y ago40:42

40:42

This week I'm joined by Jamie Shields. Jamies is a registered Blind AuDHD Rhino, (Rhinos are just chubby unicorns with bad eyesight). A Disability Accessibility & ERG Lead and his awesome side hustle is making the Inaccessible Accessible. We discuss Jamie's journey, career and life experiences. His mission to make the 'Inaccessible Accessible' and …

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ShipTalk - A new word for techies, using your observability data lake to do good, and some HEMA-toma inducing sword play - Hilliary Lipsig - Red Hat 24:44

1y ago24:44

24:44

By Jim Hirschauer / Hilliary Lipsig

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Tom Nicholson on Unraveling the Autism-ADHD Parental Diagnostic Conundrum 52:33

1+ y ago52:33

52:33

Welcome to our latest podcast episode featuring Tom Nicholson, PhD, a Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing at Northumbria University, Neurodiversity Keynote Speaker/Trainer, and PhD in Parental ADHD Diagnostic Journey. In this episode, we delve into the confusion surrounding the prevalence of autism and ADHD, particularly in light of the increased exp…

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ShipTalk - The value of IDP at AWS, the $1M cellular outage, and the most useless beer cooler ever - Kyle Shelton - Consultant to Toyota Racing 25:12

1+ y ago25:12

25:12

In this episode of ShipTalk (The SRE Edition), Kyle Shelton tells us about his experience using and building developer platforms to enhance the developer experience. He also shares his favorite hobby and cautionary tale about a preventable outage that cost ~$1M ... ouch! Be sure to check out Kyle blog site at https://chaoskyle.com/ Introductions Ju…

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ShipTalk - A "Civ tech tree" for SREs, the M-word, and a new unit of measure called "Micro-Jacksons" - Steve McGhee - DevRel at Google 20:10

1+ y ago20:10

20:10

In this episode of ShipTalk (The SRE Edition), Steve McGhee shares tells us about a new open-source project that helps SREs understand which capabilities are required to achieve increasing levels of reliability (the nines). He also shares some interesting stories about misadventures with user files and how Google handled the news that Michael Jacks…

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Mike Bedford on Maximising People Development 36:20

1+ y ago36:20

36:20

Today we speak with 👋Mike Bedford. He is the CEO and Founder of Bee-Brilliant People Development. Where we explore topics on coaching development, neurodiversity celebration week , what Neurodiversity means to him and why he is a passionate activist, advocate and advisor in the Neurodiversity space. 🌐 www.beebrilliantpeople.com He commits to changi…

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ShipTalk - Heavy Rock, Netflix vs. Google, Continuous Resiliency, and a Lost City - a conversation with Adrian Cockcroft 27:29

1+ y ago27:29

27:29

In this episode of ShipTalk (The SRE Edition), Adrian Cockcroft shares his thoughts on "the 5th accelerate metric" - reliability - and the State of DevOps, using error budgets, and how to achieve continuous reliability. He shares some interesting stories about the differences between Netflix and Google, as well as some personal stories to boot. Int…

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ShipTalk - Lean into pipelines for speed, efficiency, and reliability - Bryan Finster - Defense Unicorns 20:46

1+ y ago20:46

20:46

In this episode of ShipTalk (The SRE Edition), Bryan Finster discusses how to ensure reliability and resiliency across the SDLC by making everything part of the pipeline. Introductions Just for fun #1 - Bryan's favorite hobby Main topic - Leaning into delivery pipelines to ensure reliability and resiliency while creating efficiencies. Just for fun …

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ShipTalk - Don't Let Efficiency Nuke Your Reliability - Matt Schillerstrom - Harness 14:48

1+ y ago14:48

14:48

In this episode of ShipTalk (The SRE Edition), Matt Schillerstrom shares stories from his time working in reliability at a nuclear power plant and at Target. We've changed up the format of ShipTalk to include some sections that are just for fun... Introductions Just for fun #1 - 1 truth and 1 lie Main topic - The impact of efficiency initiatives an…

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Ep 42: Adam Gordon - To Be or Not to Be ADHD and his journey to selling his business to ICIMS 43:50

1+ y ago43:50

43:50

Adam Gordon and I get into some great discussions around his experience as a founder, a Dad, a son and the challenges of dealing with past trauma. Also a realisation that many of these things are also why Adam has gone on to create and sell not one but two very successful companies. Adam was CEO and co-founder at Candidate.ID, was acquired by iCIMS…

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Ep 41: Yasar Ahmad Global VP Talent at HelloFresh - OCD, Dyslexia & Leadership 46:39

1+ y ago46:39

46:39

Today I'm joined by Yasar Ahmad the Global Vice President of Talent at HelloFresh. Previously, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Zalando focussed on Technology Hiring and prior to that the Director and Head of Strategic Hiring at Wipro and Wipro Digital. But we don't just want to know about his amazing career history, we delve into the world of …

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Ep 40: Rory LemonAid - Unique Learning Ability, how shall we grow from here? 33:14

2y ago33:14

33:14

This week I'm joined by Rory Lemon who supports 'neurodiverse' manual health practitioners, teachers and coaches to stop struggling, design their life and thrive with productivity, emotional energy, and impact. We discuss: Rorys' background and experiences At 33 I discovering he is 'dyslexic' whilst studying Osteopathy A process of deep self-reflec…

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Supplier Diversity 26:43

2y ago26:43

26:43

We're talking about Supplier Diversity with Daniela Penalver Sanchez. Our Speaking Up podcast is migrating to our Ultimate Supply Chain podcast series so will be linking the details to the new platform in the coming weeks. Feel free to follow, subscribe, and check the Ultimate Supply Chain series where you will find previous published episodes host…

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Episode 76 - An overview of Ukraine's progress 30:39

2y ago30:39

30:39

After a hiatus from recording, we are back. In this week's episode we explore the impact of the diaspora on the war, summarise the events so far, and discuss the implication of Russia's mobilisation.By UkiLifeAbroad

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Ep 39: Jack Fitzpatrick - University work placement – EDI sector unseen disabilities 34:14

2y ago34:14

34:14

In this weeks episode, I speak with Jack Fitzpatrick who shares his journey through the education system with support via an early diagnosis of Autism and Dyspraxia. He is now putting that experience to use and working towards supporting others. We discuss: Jack's journey from childhood to University The work he did with an incredible organisation,…

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Chris Wright and Tayo Arikawe 54:55

2y ago54:55

54:55

Chris Wright (PhD, Cambridge) is an Old Testament scholar and missiologist who is a prolific writer and sought-after teacher all over the world. After starting out in ministry in a Church of England church outside London, he spent several years teaching in India. He returned to the UK with his wife Liz and their children to work at All Nations Chri…

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Asset Management and Sustainability in Travel and Transport - with Monte Alto 11:50

2y ago11:50

11:50

Episode 9 features Paul Gatland, Partner Ecosystem Manager from IBM with a guest speaker, Julian Knott, who is the CEO of our partner Monte Alto. In this episode, you will hear more about how Monte Alto is distinguished in boutique consultancy and its specialisation in the travel, tourism, transportation and hospitality area. Tune in for a great di…

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Maximo Application Suite and Its Key Features - with ECCS 13:30

2y ago13:30

13:30

Episode 8 features Paul Gatland, Partner Ecosystem Manager from IBM with two guest speakers from our partner ECCS, Laura Holbrook, Senior Manager and Rich Stephens, Business Consulting Manager. The conversation revolves around our newest version of Maximo – Maximo Application Suite and the significance it brings upon the asset management market. Yo…

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RainbowNet - an LGBTQ+ initiative 19:39

2y ago19:39

19:39

By DHL Supply Chain

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Sustainability & Carbon Reporting in Real Estate Management 14:39

2y ago14:39

14:39

Episode 7 features Paul Gatland, Partner Ecosystem Manager from IBM with two guest speakers, James Hobbs, general manager EMEA from Envizi (an IBM company) and Peter Lemon, Strategic Consultant from our partner MACS EU. In this episode, the conversation revolves around an imperative topic, Sustainability. The in-depth discussion explores how sustai…

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