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Hastings and Prince Edward Counties/Aug. 25, 2022

International Overdose Awareness Day takes place on August 31 each year with an aim to raise awareness of overdose, reduce stigma associated with drug-related deaths, and remember those who have died or suffered permanent injury due to drug overdose. This year, Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) is collaborating with community partners with support from United Way HPE to reduce stigma related to all types of drug use.

Several events are taking place across the region with this goal in mind.

August 26

Picton: 9 a.m. 12 p.m., 46 King St.The HOPE Centre and HPEPH in partnership with United Way HPE will be providing naloxone training and handing out naloxone kits. Naloxone is a medication that can temporarily stop an overdose caused by opioid drugs. Opioid drugs include heroin, morphine, fentanyl, hydromorphone, codeine and methadone.

August 31

Belleville: 2:30 4 p.m., Market Square, 169 Front St.A presentation to create awareness of the current drug crisis in the region and provide information about the harms that stigma creates for people experiencing substance use featuring speakers from HPEPH and community leaders will be taking place. Members of the community will also be sharing their inspirational stories and there will be a memorial ceremony and moment of silence to remember and honour loved ones lost. This event is being offered by Addictions and Mental Health Services-Hastings Prince Edward (AMHS-HPE) and HPEPH, in partnership with the Belleville Quinte West Community Health Centre (BQWCHC), and United Way HPE.

Bancroft: 2 4 p.m., 26 Station St. (beside the post office)North Hastings Community Trust and HPEPH, in partnership with United Way HPE, will be offering residents naloxone training and naloxone kits, as well as a live streaming of the Belleville event.

Tweed: 8:30 a.m. 8 p.m., Gateway Community Health Centre, 41 McClellan St.In collaboration with the United Way HPE, Gateway Community Health Centre is hosting naloxone training all day. Naloxone kits will be available at this event and going forward at the Gateway Community Health Centre in Tweed.

Trenton: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Mobile Community Resource Unit, 97 Front St.BQWCHC staff will provide naloxone training to the public and host a walk of silence at 4:30 p.m. from the Mobile Community Resource Unit and ending at the BQWCHC on Catherine Street to provide a safe place for individuals to grieve.AMHS-HPE will be offering a live streaming of the Belleville event at 2:30 p.m.

While everyone has been impacted by the pandemic, many individuals who use substances experienced an increased risk during the pandemic due to isolation and changes in services and support. In Hastings and Prince Edward Counties (HPEC), 2020 saw 29 deaths related to opioids, and based on preliminary data there were 30 deaths in 2021. In the province of Ontario more than 2,400 Ontarians died from opioid-related causes in 2020. Though preliminary, there were over 2,800 opioid-related deaths in 2021. Preliminary data also shows 20 suspected drug-related deaths from January to July 2022 for HPEC.

Drug poisoning can happen to anyone, including people who use street drugs, people who use prescription drugs incorrectly, or people who are experimenting for the first time. Substance use disorders can also affect anyone, as addiction and mental health disorders are complex and are impacted by a variety of factors outside of individual control. It is important that people with substance use disorders are treated with the same dignity and respect as those experiencing any other health issue.

The presence of contaminated drugs in the community has increased the risk of overdose in HPEC. Individuals who use drugs are encouraged to takesteps to use as safely as possible. Safer drug use supplies continue to be available at HPEPHs Belleville, Trenton, and Bancroft offices.

Consideradditional precautionsto use as safely as possible during the pandemic. If you must use alone, call the National Overdose Response Service overdose prevention hotline at1-888-688-6677. The hotline operates 24-hours-a-day and when you call this confidential and judgement free service, the operator will stay on the phone with you while you use drugs, and will call 911 and advise of possible overdose if they do not receive a response after drugs are administered.

Community members are encouraged to familiarize themselveswith the signs of an overdose and know how to respond to an overdose. If you experience a substance use disorder, you are not alone. For more information, visithttps://www.hpepublichealth.ca/safer-drug-use/.

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Maureen Hyland, Communications Specialistmhyland@hpeph.ca

About Hastings Prince Edward Public Health

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) is a public health agency that serves the counties of Hastings and Prince Edward from four local offices. We monitor the health of our local population, deliver programs and services within our communities, and help develop healthy public policies. We provide information and support in many areas to help improve the health and well-being of our residents. Together with our communities, we help people become as healthy as they can be. For more information, please visithpePublicHealth.ca. You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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#USA, August 25, 2022 After 54 years in the US public service, Dr. Anthony Fauci says he will be retiring from leading the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) by the end of the year.

Fauci became the face of the COVID19 pandemic in the US in 2020, as Americans looked to the White House, the White House looked to Fauci. The 81-year-old has held the post of White House advisor for some time, giving his services to seven different presidents.

The celebrated doctor who has led the NIAID for 38 years came under fire for his advice throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and especially clashed with Republicans over restrictions he advised the White House to implement. Fauci had promised he would not retire until the US was rid of COVID19.

After announcing his imminent retirement, he told the New York Times, Im not happy about the fact that we still have 400 deaths per day, he said. We need to do much better than that. So, I dont think I can say that Im satisfied with where we are. But I hope that over the next couple of months, things will improve.

One of the most cited modern researchers ever, Fauci has been hailed as a hero for his HIV/AIDS response at a time when the disease was not yet understood and claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people. He received a Presidential Medal of Freedom for his contributions to the White House AIDS project, United States Presidents Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

Fauci says he is leaving his position to pursue the next chapter of his career

While I am moving on from my current positions, I am not retiringI plan to pursue the next phase of my career while I still have so much energy and passion for my field. I want to use what I have learned as NIAID Director to continue to advance science and public health and to inspire and mentor the next generation of scientific leaders as they help prepare the world to face future infectious disease threats.

Fauci will turn 82 on December 24th.

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Respondents demographic characteristics

The cooperation rate was 30.4% (1216 responses from subjects in 4000 sampled households) in this study. Of those who cooperated, 98.2% provided an answer, including I dont know, to all questions, while the rest did not answer the question about the degree to which they believed cancer could be prevented by improving lifestyle Reasons for lack of responses were refusal to participate (n=1122), absence from home in the survey period (n=1071), change of address after sampling (n=143), lack of knowledge about the address (n=9), and other undetermined reasons (n=439). However, response rates could not be calculated according to the formula determined by the American Association for Public Opinion Research due to lack detailed data on reasons for non-responses in this study16. The response rate did not differ by geographical area or city-scale of the study areas (Supplementary Table S1). Mean age of the respondents was 54.8years, and 46.3% (n=563) of respondents were men (Table 1). The mean age was statistically significantly lower and the educational status was statistically significantly higher among men than women.

Although women generally indicated higher attributable fractions of cancer risk than men, the order of magnitude was similar in both sexes (Table 2). Tobacco smoking (55.7%, mean attributable fraction of cancer risk overall) and cancer-causing viral and bacterial infection (52.0%) were regarded highly as causes of cancer. In contrast, participants regarded the attributable fraction of cancer risk of other lifestyle factors to be much lower (obesity [36.6%], physical inactivity [31.9%], unbalanced diet [30.9%], and alcohol consumption [26.2%]) than that of other environmental factors (endocrine-disrupting chemicals [42.7%], air pollution [40.0%], occupational exposure [38.1%], and food additives and pesticides [33.9%]). While respondents thought the attributable fraction of cancer risk of genetic factors was high (51.7%), they thought a small fraction of cancers were preventable by improving lifestyle (34.6%). Missing data were found in calculation of the attributable fraction due to exclusion of responses of "I don't know" (4.4% to 13.6%) and no answer for the degree prevented by improving lifestyle (1.8%) (Table 2).

A large proportion of respondents indicated they were interested in cancer prevention (n=980, 80.8%), with the rate being significantly higher in women (n=562, 86.3%) than in men (n=418, 74.5%) (Supplementary Table S2). Respondents who indicated they were interested in cancer prevention tended to be older and marginally highly educated. The presence of interest in cancer prevention did not differ by the city-scale of study areas.

The demographic characteristics (i.e. sex, age, educational status, and study area) of the respondents who indicated they engaged in any health behavior for cancer prevention were similar to those who indicated they were interested in cancer prevention (Supplementary Table S2). Among the individual health behaviors (Table 3), abstinence from smoking (38.4%) accounted for the highest proportion of health behaviors for cancer prevention in men, followed by improving diet (30.5%), whereas improving diet (44.6%) in women, followed by cancer screening/health check-up (40.0%). While the proportion who engaged in health behaviors tended to increase with age, the proportion who indicated they abstained from smoking and drinking tended to be high among both younger and older generations (Supplementary Table S3).

The majority of respondents indicated they obtained information on cancer prevention from any source (n=1158, 95.2%) (Table 4). The most common source was television (n=986, 81.2%), followed by print media (n=754, 62.3%; including newspapers, books, magazines, brochures provided by pharmacies/hospitals, and advertisements), interpersonal sources including health professionals (n=337, 27.7%; such as instructions from professionals and health classes) and family/friends (n=333, 27.3%), the internet (n=280, 23.1%; including websites of public institutions and other organizations, and social media), and radio (n=111, 9.2%). Among the types of print media, newspapers were used by 42.6% (n=515) of respondents, while books were used by 9.0% (n=109).

Older respondents were more likely to use radio (age [continuous], odds ratio [OR]=1.03, 99.9231% CI by Bonferroni correction: 1.011.05; multivariate-adjusted model), newspapers (OR=1.04, 99.9231% CI 1.021.05), while younger respondents were more likely to use social media (OR=0.96, 99.9231% CI 0.930.98) (Supplementary Tables S3, S4). Further, women were more likely to use interpersonal sources compared with men: health classes (women vs. men, OR=2.44, 99.9231% CI 1.195.00) and family/friends (OR=1.76, 99.9231% CI 1.142.70). Moreover, respondents with higher levels of education tended to be more likely to use sources of print media, except advertisements, and internet sources, except social media, but not statistically significant. Preference for information sources did not differ by city-scale of the study areas.

We investigated the association between information sources and health behaviors after adjusting for age, sex, educational status, city-scale of study area, and interest in cancer prevention (Table 5). Among print media, books were associated with improving diet (OR=2.52, 99.9231% CI 1.185.39) and exercise (OR=2.33, 99.9231% CI 1.124.85), and newspapers and magazines were associated with a broad range of health behaviors. Brochures provided by pharmacies/hospitals were associated with cancer screening/health check-up (OR=2.31, 99.9231% CI 1.293.38), and advertisements were associated with abstinence from smoking (OR=2.14, 99.9231% CI 1.193.83) and drinking (OR=2.28, 99.9231% CI 1.303.98). Among the online sources, websites of public institutions were associated with a broad range of health behaviors including improving diet (OR=2.11, 99.9231% CI 1.074.17), cancer screening/health check-up (OR=2.12, 99.9231% CI 1.114.04), and abstinence from smoking (OR=2.56, 99.9231% CI 1.225.37). Information obtained from health professionals including instructions and health classes was associated with a broad range of health behaviors including improving diet, exercise, cancer screening/health check-up, and abstinence from smoking/drinking (OR=1.92 to 3.11, P-value=0.0039 to<0.0001). Information obtainment from family/friends was associated with abstinence from smoking (OR=1.68, 99.9231% CI 1.032.73). In contrast, television and social media were not associated with an increase in any type of health behavior.

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The Spaces App

Queer Spaces Inc (Spaces) is rapidly becoming an exemplar of social innovation and a force for good. As the largest social media platforms continue failing LGBTQ+ users, the emerging titan of tech is making their safety its top priority. Recently featured as Apples App of The Day, the booming start-up was launched in March of 2022 by parent company Hornet Networks. Hornet, the worlds largest queer tech platform with over 35 million diverse users, has been a pivotal player in digital inclusion since 2011. The Spaces app is closely following suit as an extension of the companys passion for cutting-edge technology that enables users to build safer communities centered on shared interests and authentic connections.

A 2021 report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) revealed that 64% of LGBTQ people experience more bullying, harassment, and algorithmic aggression than any other demographic online. That abuse is compounded when racism, sexism, and other biases co-0ccur.

Over the last few years, all of the big social media platforms have become toxic pits of hate, with the bulk of the harassment being directed at LGBTQ+ people of color, Shon Washington tells Forbes. The Tulsa-based Navy veteran and longtime Twitter user currently hosts more than a dozen different communities on the Spaces app. Its nice to see a new platform so far removed from all the doomscrolling and negativity. Ive had nothing but positive interactions with other queer people on Spacessomething I didnt know was even possible anymore.

Shon Washington on Spaces App

In 2021, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) teamed up with Ranking Digital Rights and Goodwin Simon Strategic Research to address the uptick of cyber-based violence head-on. The Social Media Safety Index (SMSI) was developed soon after to help drive transparency and accountability, while providing companies with helpful feedback and tools for making their platforms safer. Not just for the LGBTQ+ community, but for other vulnerable groups as well.

The 2022 edition of the SMSI included a digital scorecard through which platforms were numerically rated on LGBTQ+ safety, privacy, and expression. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube collectively flunked, scoring below 50% out of 100. The latest SMSI also revealed that 84% of LGBTQ+ adults believe platforms arent doing enough to mitigate queerphobic hate. Whats more, 40% of all LGBTQ+ adults and 49% of trans and non-binary users report not feeling safe or welcomed on social media.

The LGBTQ+ community is in desperate need of safe digital spaces. Frankly, the big social platforms Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and the rest have completely abdicated any duty to keep queer people safe from harm, says Christof Wittig, CEO of Queer Spaces, Inc. So we at Spaces are thrilled to provide the queer community with that platform. Were the first app that is truly for all segments of the LGBTQ+ community. Ultimately what were creating is a place where we can feel safe and able to be our entire, most authentic selves. Nothing is more important than that.

The current socio-political climate supports Wittigs sentiments. With over 325 proposed anti-LGBTQ bills in circulation, 130 of them specifically targeting trans people, safe spaces are more crucial now than ever. While members of the LGBTQ+ community typically share a special affinity for one another, their hobbies and lived experiences often vary. Spaces prides itself on connecting users at their point of interest, rather than monolithic notions of what it means to be queer or trans. According to GLAADs 2021 SMSI, 88% of queer and trans people shared a preference for queer-run communities over heteronormative platforms. Each group chat presents a unique opportunity for members to pursue their passions and common interests without the threat of hate or discrimination.

Social media is extremely hostile toward the queer community, especially trans and non-binary people. Big platforms dont particularly care about us and our safety, explains Tori Lima, who hosts spaces for both LGBTQ+ fans of DC Comics and LGBTQ+ hockey fans. According to Lima, being visible on larger platforms tends to be extremely unsafe, and can even lead to doxxing and death threats. The Spaces app is resolving that hostility by creating an environment for queer people to safely discuss our interests. Its amazing being able to talk about queer comic characters without worrying that the wrong person will see your tweet or post and start harassing you.

Tori Lima on Spaces App

From gaymers to running enthusiasts, queer parenting groups, hiking clubs, practitioners of the healing arts, queer Star Wars fandom, you name ittheres a space on the app for everyone. If not, users can easily create one within seconds. The platforms discoverability tool makes it easy to attract members to help each newly established community thrive. Spaces has become a timely solution to the growing demand for platforms that promote organic connections over profit-driven agendas that further marginalize people.

In June of 2022, Spaces (via Hornet) published a first-of-its-kind, ten-point pledge distinguishing itself from other social media platforms. The Safety Pledge encapsulates the companys commitment to keeping LGBTQ+ safety its highest priority.

Here are the 10 points of the Safety Pledge. Read more about each point here.

1. We pledge to create and maintain social media platforms where hate, harassment and other abuses have no home.

2. We pledge to ensure our moderation policies are transparent and free from the anti-LGBTQ bias inherent to so many platforms.

3. We pledge to always combat fraud and other abusive behavior that runs rampant on many platforms.

4. We pledge that our users physical safety will always remain a top priority.

5. We pledge to keep users overall health and well-being an integral part of our legacy.

6. We pledge to always make authenticity a key value of our products, in ways that support the unique needs of our LGBTQ+ community.

7. We pledge to protect our users personal data at all costs, and pledge to ensure all our users have both access to and control over their own data and privacy.

8. We pledge to only rely on technology (including algorithms and AI) that does not exploit or unfairly treat LGBTQ people and other vulnerable communities.

9. We pledge to resist any overly broad or otherwise improper government access to our users and their data.

10. We pledge to renounce income from bad actors and queerphobic entities of all kinds, including corporate and government entities.

The Safety Pledge is gaining rapid popularity among members of the LGBTQ community as it was crafted with input from various organizations, community partners, and thought-leaders across the globe. If Spaces empowering users to exercise full ownership of their groups werent enough, for a limited time they can also own a piece of the company. On August 11th, the platform launched a crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder, raising nearly $714,000 in under 2 weeks. LGBTQ+ people and their allies alike can now invest in the app for as little as $100. Learn more here.

Spaces is available for download in the Apple App Store here. Follow @spacesqueerapp on all platforms.

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Multi-Channel Public Health Outreach Campaign Aims to Increase Health Literacy and Accessibility for One Million High-Risk Black and Hispanic Residents

PHILADELPHIA and PROVIDENCE, R.I., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To address the public health crisis of skyrocketing diabetes among Black and Hispanic Pennsylvanians who develop diabetes at greater prevalence, the Health Promotion Council (HPC) and the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) have joined forces to launch "Make a Choice for a Healthier Life" campaign. More than one million households in Pennsylvania are being engaged through this multi-channel campaign, led by multicultural marketing firm Perry Media Group (PMG) and powered by the global health and wellbeing engagement leader, Virgin Pulse.

The "Make a Choice for a Healthier Life" campaign is a public health initiative designed to ensure populations of focus have access to life saving information about type 2 diabetes prevention. While all Pennsylvanians are welcome to be screened, the campaign is primarily focused on Black and Hispanic residents at risk for prediabetes, aged 18-and older, in Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh and their surrounding areas. Those who want to know if they are at risk for type 2 diabetes can text the word "TODAY" to 600400 (textea HOY al 600400) to answer a few quick questions to get started. Participants who screen high will be referred to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-led National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) in their area. The "Make a Choice for a Healthier Life" campaign runs now through Oct. 2, 2022.

"Prediabetes is a serious condition that can be reversed if identified early and addressed with lifestyle changes, including eating healthy, getting more physical activity, and reducing stress. There are 96 million adults nationwide living with prediabetes[i] and most don't even know it," said John Patton, Vice President, Center for Innovation and Partnership, of NACDD. "It's critical that we help Pennsylvanians know if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. By using a multi-channel approach, we are able to aim our message at the right people and facilitate a simple, text-based risk assessment."

Type 2 diabetes is a significant health issue in the U.S., particularly among Black and Hispanic populations. Black adults are nearly twice as likely as White adults to develop type 2 diabetes, a racial disparity that has been rising over the last 30 years.[ii] Hispanic adults also have a higher likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes and are more likely to develop it at a younger age and experience higher rates of serious complications.[iii] Recognizing the need to address this growing health threat, CDC established the National DPP to reduce the impact of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.

"It's harder than ever to get people's attention, especially when it comes to addressing health risks that they may be unaware of. Using accessible channels like text, mail, social media, online, and radio helps build awareness of health disparities and helps address them by connecting the right people with the programs that will make a significant difference," said Chris Michalak, CEO of Virgin Pulse. "We're honored to partner with the NACDD, HPC, and PMG on such an important public health initiative and help change more lives for good."

Pennsylvanians who wish to be screened can text the word "TODAY" to 600400 (textea HOY al 600400) to determine their risk for prediabetes. More information about the "Make a Choice for a Healthier Life" campaign can be found at makeachoice.org, or follow the campaign on Instagram and Facebook.

About Health Promotion Council

Health Promotion Council (HPC) is a nonprofit corporation, formed in 1981, whose mission is to promote health, and prevent and manage chronic diseases, especially among vulnerable populations, through community-based outreach, education, and advocacy. In 1999, the organization joined Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC), Pennsylvania's Public Health Institute, as an affiliate to strengthen its work in the public health sector. Through partnerships, HPC convenes and fosters collaboration among communitybased organizations, government, public health professionals, health systems, and community residents.

About National Association of Chronic Disease Directors

The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) works to improve the health of the public by strengthening the state-based leadership and expertise for chronic disease prevention and control in states and at the national level. NACDD's mission is national in scope, but the reach of NACDD goes beyond State Health Departments (SHD) into the communities and through partners working in local health departments, universities, other non-profit organizations, and other representatives who have self-identified as part of the chronic disease prevention workforce. A 501(c)3 non-profit organization, NACDD is a capacity building organization and for almost 30 years, has been providing support and technical assistance to SHDs, including territorial health departments. NACDD links more than 7,000 diverse, multi-disciplinary members in a network to promote national priorities, and prevention policies and programs; encourage knowledge sharing; and develop partnerships for promoting health.

About the National Diabetes Prevention Program

The National DPP Lifestyle Change Program (National DPP): A key component of the National DPP is a structured, year-long lifestyle change program to prevent or delay onset of type 2 diabetes in adults with prediabetes or at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The National DPP lifestyle change program is founded on the science of the Diabetes Prevention Program research study, and subsequent translation studies, which showed that making realistic behavior changes helped people with prediabetes lose 5% to 7% of their body weight and reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58% (71% for people over 60 years old). The program is group-based, facilitated by a trained lifestyle coach, and uses a CDC-approved curriculum. The curriculum supports regular interaction between the lifestyle coach and participants; builds peer support; and focuses on behavior modification through healthy eating, increasing physical activity, and managing stress. The program may be delivered in-person, online, via distance learning, or through a combination of these delivery modes.

About Perry Media Group

Perry Media Group (PMG) is a strategic marketing, public relations and advertising firm that specializes in implementing fiscally responsible and culturally-relevant campaigns that positively impact the world. We are committed to creating innovative solutions that educate, inform and empower people at a local, national and global level. Our comprehensive strategies are built upon the foundation of research, analytics and out-of-the-box tactics that are designed to engage even the hardest to reach audiences. Every plan we develop is custom-tailored to successfully reach our clients' unique goals while fully leveraging the value of our resources and relationships.

The PMG network is a highly skilled group of independent small businesses that operates seamlessly as one team. PMG is intentional about supporting minority and women-owned businesses who deliver exemplary service while strengthening our communities.

About Virgin Pulse

Virgin Pulse is the leading digital-first health and wellbeing company that empowers organizations across the globe to activate populations, improve health outcomes, and reduce spend in an era of accelerating cost and complexity. Virgin Pulse's Homebase for Healthconnects data, people, and technology to deliver high tech, human touch experiences that engage and reward individual journeys.Virgin Pulse impacts over 100 million people across 190 countries by helping Fortune 500, national health plans and many other organizations change lives and businesses for good. For more tips and insights, connect with us onTwitterorLinkedIn.

"Funding was made possible by 75D30121C11333 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The views expressed in these materials do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government."

ihttps://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/data/statistics-report/index.htmliihttps://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/factors-contributing-higher-incidence-diabetes-black-americansiiihttps://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/hispanic-diabetes.html

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