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<title>MySpace. My Business.</title>
<author>Scott Cook</author>
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<description><![CDATA[MySpace. My Business. At least that's what some of us seem to think. We can post items on MySpace, TheDilly, Yahoo Personals and other Web sites without any repercussions. Right? Maybe not. A sheriff's deputy was recently fired from his job because of some things he had posted on his MySpace page, namely a list of his favorite things, including breasts, drinking heavily and swimming naked. To make matters ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:55:58 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Apparatus Advances in 2007</title>
<author>Bob Vaccaro</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Bob-Vaccaro/articles/330741-Apparatus-Advances-in-2007/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[ Photo Jamie Thompson Apparatus on display at the FDIC in Indianapolis in April. At the beginning of the year, the fire apparatus industry really seemed as if it would suffer because of the new 2007 EPA Guidelines for Diesel Engines. While it wasn't all smooth, it didn't turn out as bad as some had imagined. Admittedly, it did require a lot of redesign and engineering of cabs and bodies to have the ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:00:00 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Eight Things to Do for Your Crew in 2008 </title>
<author>Billy Schmidt Sponsored by Lighthouse Uniform Co.</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Billy-Schmidt/articles/331371-Eight-Things-to-Do-for-Your-Crew-in-2008/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[With 2008 under way, it's time for us to reflect on the year past and to begin developing our plans for the future. Here are eight straightforward ideas that company officers can use right now to help their crews stay ahead in 2008. 1. Be an informer Passing on relevant information about decisions, plans and activities to the people (your firefighters) who need it to do their work is vital. You can't ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 2 Jan 2008 20:23:09 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Chemical Protection on the Fireground</title>
<author>Jeffrey O. Stull Sponsored by Globe</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Jeffrey-O-Stull/articles/438882-Chemical-Protection-on-the-Fireground/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[For most departments, mission responsibilities for firefighting and hazardous materials teams are completely segregated. The tactics, response requirements and personal protective equipment are generally very different]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:54:32 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Rescue is a Thinking Person's Game</title>
<author>Harold Schapelhouman</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Harold-Schapelhouman/articles/292482-Rescue-is-a-Thinking-Persons-Game/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[ AP/Minnesota Daily, Stacy Bengs Firefighters size up the scene after the bridge collapse in Minn. last week. Years ago, when I took my first search and rescue class, the instructor talked about the six-sided review of a building or incident. "Look up, look down, and make sure you look all around before committing yourself," he told us. Over the years, I have thought of that simple saying on many emergency ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 8 Aug 2007 19:38:53 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Food for Thought at the Firehouse Kitchen</title>
<author>Fred LaFemina</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Fred-LaFemina/articles/332343-Food-for-Thought-at-the-Firehouse-Kitchen/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[I always think outsiders would be amazed to see what goes on in the firehouse kitchen, as members try to outdo each other with personal attacks on each other. But these attacks are never spewed with hate or venom in my experience, just good-natured ribbing that keeps everyone honest. During my early years on the job, I would not even think of ribbing my officer or the chiefs. But today, with a smile ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 7 Jan 2008 22:21:04 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Lead by Example in Vehicle Safety</title>
<author>Chris Daly</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Chris-Daly/articles/405895-Lead-by-Example-in-Vehicle-Safety/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The title of this year's Safety, Health and Survival Week is "Committed to Long-Term Results." But how can we commit to long-term results if those in positions of leadership and power won't follow the rules themselves? ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:00:07 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>What's Going On Out There?</title>
<author>Ray Maguire</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/ray-maguire/articles/276394-Whats-Going-On-Out-There/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[There was a time when volunteer firehouses across this great country had waiting lists for membership. It was such an honor to be a part of the community's "winning team" that people would line up trying to join. Unfortunately, those days seem to be all but gone. Driving around many towns, it's not uncommon to see signs announcing, "Firefighters Wanted." There are a number of factors contributing to ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2007 16:40:48 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>'Two-Hatters' Perform Vital Volunteer Role</title>
<author>Jason Zigmont</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Jason-Zigmont/articles/438212-Two-Hatters-Perform-Vital-Volunteer-Role/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Hopefully by now you have all seen the IAFC's statement supporting individuals' rights to serve their communities in multiple capacities. While it has been a long time coming, I appreciate the statement and effort of the association. It is long past time that we all come together to help protect the public rather than fighting over who gets paid and who doesn't. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:45:28 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Sporting Chance</title>
<author>Perry Denehy Sponsored by Masimo</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Perry-Denehy/articles/429682-Sporting-Chance/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[When drawing up policies, it can be helpful to look at how athletes take care of themselves as there are many parallels that can be drawn between firefighting and athletic competition. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:32:17 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Fire Act Grants: Failure to Plan is a Plan for Failure</title>
<author>Kurt Bradley Sponsored by CHIEF</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Kurt-Bradley/articles/404545-Fire-Act-Grants-Failure-to-Plan-is-a-Plan-for-Failure/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[It is becoming increasingly necessary to use any and all means at hand to stem the bleeding of your financial resources. Grants are one of the only ways that you can try to keep up with the constant demands and technological advances being made upon public safety agencies. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:12:34 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Equipment Needs for Rehabilitation </title>
<author>James Augustine Sponsored by Masimo</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/James-Augustine/articles/420860-Equipment-Needs-for-Rehabilitation/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Some departments have the staffing to perform the rehab operation internal to the organization. For departments that do not have internal EMS resources, the pathway to develop the program is an inter-agency agreement with the local EMS provider. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:32:50 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Non-invasive Screening for CO and MET </title>
<author>Mike McEvoy Sponsored by Masimo</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Mike-McEvoy/articles/429569-Non-invasive-Screening-for-CO-and-MET/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The detection of carbon monoxide poisoning is becoming increasingly important to prehospital providers. Invisible and odorless, CO fails to produce reliable signs or symptoms in poisoned patients that might alert health care providers or even patients themselves of significant poisoning.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:09:46 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Selecting the Right Training Program for Your Department</title>
<author>Fire Department Safety Officers Association</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Fire-Department-Safety-Officers-Association/articles/438899-Selecting-the-Right-Training-Program-for-Your-Department/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[News reporters use the memory jogger of "Who, What, Where, When, Why and How" to gather information for articles. This memory aid can be used as a needs assessment tool for fire and EMS trainers in the selection of training programs. Whether the program requires a textbook only or a complete curriculum with multi-media presentation, an objective selection process must be conducted]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:27:24 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Have a Plan for the Tactical</title>
<author>'Captain Bob' Smith</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Captain-Bob-Smith/articles/407911-Have-a-Plan-for-the-Tactical/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Too many candidates get sucked into concentrating too much on the check-off list for their tactical without realizing it. In the process, they lose control of the fire and their score gets hammered.What's your best tactic for rescue or knocking down the fire? An aggressive attack on the fire! Go fight the fire with your resources. In the process you will get the necessary boxes checked off on the rating ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 2 Jul 2008 18:14:57 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Communicating Safety</title>
<author>Tom LaBelle Sponsored by Globe</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Tom-LaBelle/articles/439030-Communicating-Safety/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The term communication means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. And in many organizations inside and outside the fire service it is often looked upon as a problem that needs to be addressed]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:43:53 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Fireground Medical Screening Exam - Epilogue I</title>
<author>Albert Einstein Medical Center Sponsored by FireRehab.com</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Albert-Einstein-Medical-Center/articles/435851-Fireground-Medical-Screening-Exam-Epilogue-I/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[How likely is it that the fireground medical screening exam will uncover any of the fireground medical emergencies that we have listed throughout this series? As they say in academia, “When the answer is unclear, that’s a good question.” ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:31:13 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>This Zebra is a Horse</title>
<author>Jim Upchurch </author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Jim-Upchurch/articles/434682-This-Zebra-is-a-Horse/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The term embolus comes from a Greek word meaning "wedge" or "plug." In the human body, the plug can enter the blood stream from outside the circulatory system (air, amniotic fluid, bone marrow fat) or begin inside the circulatory system.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:08:07 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Impact of Winter Weather on Personnel &#8211; Part 1</title>
<author>Michael Lee</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Michael-Lee/articles/438586-Impact-of-Winter-Weather-on-Personnel-Part-1/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Regardless of where you rest your helmet, winter has its own impacts for your areas. Pre-planning for these will allow your team to be better prepared when the station alarms go off.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:46:02 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Developing Successful Public Access Defibrillator Programs &#8211; Part 2</title>
<author>Jim Sideras</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Jim-Sideras/articles/437329-Developing-Successful-Public-Access-Defibrillator-Programs-Part-2/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The training components of public access defibrillator (PAD) programs are something that can vary with state and local ordinances — and they should be addressed early in the development of your program. When we launched our program, we mandated that each recipient receiving a PAD would have a minimum of four people trained in CPR. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 3 Nov 2008 20:00:33 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Interior Use of Positive Pressure &#8211; Part 1</title>
<author>Charles Bailey</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Charles-Bailey/articles/438924-Interior-Use-of-Positive-Pressure-Part-1/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[While current research suggests that positive pressure ventilation, especially in high-rise structures, can be more effective when fans are used inside, considerable resistance continues to exist in the firefighting community. The most common argument against the use of PPV inside structures is that it creates a carbon monoxide hazard]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:19:36 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>10 Steps for Ensuring Successful Health and Wellness Programs</title>
<author>Michael Medeiros</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Michael-Medeiros/articles/427795-10-Steps-for-Ensuring-Successful-Health-and-Wellness-Programs/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[We see it every day — fire and EMS departments starting up wellness programs to help their members both mitigate injuries and prevent loss of life. But the one thing that continues to evade the progress of these programs is the approach to them and their continued development. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 5 Sep 2008 20:28:32 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>The UK Aerial Debate &#8211; Part 1</title>
<author>Steve Dudeney</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Steve-Dudeney/articles/438926-The-UK-Aerial-Debate-Part-1/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[ Photo Lfbphotos.com A wheeled escape ladder is used in the 1800s in London. View slideshow of vintage LFB photosIn the early days of organized firefighting in the UK, there were firemen who manned the manual pumps and &quot;escape men&quot; who manned &quot;street fire escapes.&quot; These were 50ft wheeled ladders that were strategically located on street corners with a watchman who, with the help ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:35:55 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>HAZMAT Response Video Supplement: Personal Protective Equipment</title>
<author>Jones and Bartlett Publishing</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/data/video/PPE.asx]]></link>
<pubDate>Mon, 1 Oct 2007 01:28:40 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>AFG Awards: Show Me the Money! </title>
<author>Brandon Johnson Sponsored by Masimo</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/brandon-johnson/articles/437847-AFG-Awards-Show-Me-the-Money/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Well friends, it would appear that another week has come and gone and still no new AFG awards. The 2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grant began releasing awards back on July 4, and since that time only a trickle of small award rounds has followed. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 7 Nov 2008 17:07:34 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Carbon Monoxide Poisoning for Firefighters - CCBEMS approved - $15.95 (no charge, covered by ED grant until 12/31/08)</title>
<author>Masimo Inc.</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Masimo-Inc/articles/333461-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning-for-Firefighters-CCBEMS-approved-15-95-no-charge-covered-by-ED-grant-until-12-31-08/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Carbon monoxide is the most frequent cause of poisoning in industrialized countries. Reports indicate that over 500 people a year are killed by unintentional poisoning, with about 15,000 people seeking treatment at hospitals. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:16:45 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>The New Kid in Charge</title>
<author>Linda Willing</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Linda-Willing/articles/437628-The-New-Kid-in-Charge/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Many issues can arise when the person in charge is also the youngest person on the crew. Older crew members may discount that person's ability to lead or make decisions. The young officer may feel insecure and react by either abdicating leadership to the group or by coming on too strong. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 5 Nov 2008 22:48:56 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Funding Opportunities: What's in Your Backyard?</title>
<author>William Fletcher</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/William-Fletcher/articles/424176-Funding-Opportunities-Whats-in-Your-Backyard/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[With most grant programs becoming more competitive, I've noted more emphasis being placed on applicants providing thorough vulnerability assessments of their area.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:36:01 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Terms Don't Equal Knowledge</title>
<author>Jay Lowry</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Jay-Lowry/articles/429593-Terms-Dont-Equal-Knowledge/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The fireterm is awash in fire service history. Able to tell you all of the definitions from any modern textbook, this person vaults quickly up the ranks by virtue of the ability to test well. Their only weakness is on the fireground. Ouch.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:02:44 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Fire Prevention: Make it Happen</title>
<author>Bill Delaney</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Bill-Delaney/articles/431757-Fire-Prevention-Make-it-Happen/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[ Full coverage of Fire Prevention Week Photo courtesy of Bill Delaney Bill Delaney checks out the work progress last month at Rescue Station #39.It is my belief that a key component to an outstanding community life safety education and outreach program is the empowerment of our people in the fire stations to do the right thing at the right time. Too many opportunities are lost because the women and ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 6 Oct 2008 17:06:43 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Ready to Go?</title>
<author>Louis N. Molino, Sr.</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Louis-Molino/articles/427415-Ready-to-Go/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By Louis N. Molino FireRescue1 Columnist AP Photo/U.S. Air Force, Roland Balik Members of the Fairfax County, Va., USAR team depart to Iran in 2003 in the wake of an earthquake.In emergency response, it is all about being ready to go &mdash; just look at the USAR teams deployed to the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav. And for the rest of us? Well, we go to the call, we go to the patient or the fire, we ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 3 Sep 2008 15:56:38 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Preparing for the Unexpected </title>
<author>Jason Poremba</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Jason-Poremba/articles/433896-Preparing-for-the-Unexpected/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[We are being surprised by explosions, flashovers and collapse situations all too often in fires. It begs the question of whether we are really doing the necessary 360 size-up and continuously evaluating the progress of the fire. We need to start the size-up immediately when the job comes out, or even earlier. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:31:56 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Cultural Change: Just Do It</title>
<author>Billy Hayes</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Billy-Hayes/articles/430983-Cultural-Change-Just-Do-It/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[ Editor's note: In the coming months, Billy Hayes will outline the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives and how you can apply them to your department. This column will discuss the first of the Initiatives: Define and advocate the need for a cultural change within the fire service relating to safety, incorporating leadership, management, supervision, accountability, and personal responsibility. Have ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 1 Oct 2008 17:03:13 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Your Families: Who Loves You Baby?</title>
<author>Peggy Glenn Sponsored by Firefighters Bookstore</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Peggy-Glenn/articles/424341-Your-Families-Who-Loves-You-Baby/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[There are lots of experts who caution that the firefighter's nuclear family is an important part of the "fire family" whole. But no agency has an official SOP on how to manage it all. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:32:41 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Test Ivelum Link to Topics</title>
<author>Jeffrey Lindsey Sponsored by Masimo</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Columnists/Jeffrey-Lindsey/articles/431653-Test-Ivelum-Link-to-Topics/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By Doug Nurse The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionOn Tuesday, the new Johns Creek Fire Department takes over from Fulton County firefighters the protection of 65,000 residents and businesses.It's a process almost two years in the making, with launch dates pushed back time and again as organizers worked through funding needs, staffing requirements, equipment availability, and contractual obligations with ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 5 Oct 2008 16:33:30 UTC</pubDate>

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