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Education
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B.A. English, Music, Oregon
Secondary Teaching Credentials
- 1965-1969-
University
of Oregon
M. Ed. Curriculum & Instruction, Specialization-
Gifted
Education, Performing Arts
- 1971-
University
of Portland
Experimental Theater, Music
- 1982-
University
of Louisville
Instructional Technology, Music
- 1983-1987-
University
of Washington,
Curriculum & Instruction, Specialization-
Gifted Education, Performing Arts; WA, KS Secondary Teaching Credentials
Ph.D. Curriculum &
Instruction, Specialization- Communication, Performance Studies
- 1991-1996-
University
of Texas,
Austin
Post-graduate, faculty training/experience in computer information
technology; computer-mediated, distance
communication, presentation, performance; videoconferencing, videostreaming, webcasting, website design/maintenance;online graduate course writing, instruction,
facilitation, faculty mentoring, grading, gradebook
management, Blackboard, Meta College, Learning Management Systems (LMS),
e-portfolios; CD Rom design
Post-Doctoral Administrative Certification, Distance Learning
Post-graduate performance studies training in Austin, TX: Acting
for the Camera,
The Mastery-Two Chairs Studio,
Van Brooks; Auditioning for Commercials & Career Development- Casting
Works, L.A., Donise Hardy & Heather Collier;
Voice Acting, Commercials, Industrials, Animations, Narrations-
Voice Works, Lainie Frasier; Voice-Over Acting- Alleywood
Studio, Marcie Winter-Allen; Film Production- Reel Women; Film Acting
Intensive, Step Rowe, Keene Studios
Post-Doctoral Disney Institute Training- Team Creativity
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Employment
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Instructor- Personal Poise, Presence, Carriage
- 1966-1967-
Continental
Career
Schools,
Eugene,
OR
Professional Talent- Presenter,
Actor, Singer - Stage &
Film, Television, Radio, Print, Videostreaming,
Webcasting, Videoconferencing
Teacher- Theater,
English
- 1969-1971-
David
Douglas
High School,
Portland,
OR
Teacher- Gifted Education (self-contained classroom), U.S.
History, Math, Health, Communication, Integrated Performing Arts
- 1982-1987- McCarver, Baker, Stewart
Middle Schools,
Tacoma,
WA
Soloist- First
Baptist
Church,
Tacoma,
WA
Teacher- Theater
- 1987-1988-
Manhattan
Middle School,
Manhattan,
Kansas
Artistic Director- Manhattan Arts in the Park, Kansas
- 1988
(summer)- Manhattan,
Kansas
Professor of Communication, Performance
Studies
Developed Curricula for 20+ Courses
Developed/Directed Regional
Communication, Performance
Internships
Developed/Directed
Performance
Studies Major, Theater Minor, Film Minor;
Dept. of Communication and Media Studies (formerly Dramatic Arts);
Artistic
Director, Producer, Professor
- 1988-
present- University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Texas
Instructor- Children’s Theater for Teachers, Kansas State
University, Kansas; Artistic Director- Manhattan Arts in the Park, Kansas
- 1989
(summer)- Manhattan,
Kansas
Consultant, Computer-Mediated Communication,
Videoconferencing
Commissioned, Autobiographical,
Solo
Performer, Harriet Beecher Stowe,
Martha
Washington
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1998-present
Public Speaker
Author,
McGraw-Hill
Supervisor,
Distance, Peer-Mentoring Project
Supervisor, Dramatic Simulations for Therapy & Education
Graduate Online Faculty,
IWU, College of Adult and Professional Studies, Master of Education
Program
Small Group Communication Facilitator (EFT,
Deployed/Deployable Military Couples
Conference)
Talent
Radio Newscaster
- 2007- Austin Information Radio
Corporate Voice & Diction Coach
- 2008- University Federal Credit Union, Austin, TX-
Regional & Accent Reduction; Sound, Style of Standard American English
in Professional Settings
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Publications
Books
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Articles
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- Authentic Assessment
(Article
published in the International Educational Newsletter of the John Dewey
Society, 1992)
- Syllabi- 20 Performances Studies Courses
(1992-present)
- Pioneer Performances,
On-Site and Distance, (Paper published on the PSI
conference website, 1999)
- Empowering Students of
Color By Involvement in Distance Communication
Research. (Paper published in joint conference monograph-
National Association
of African American Studies, National Association of Hispanic and Latino
Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, and the
International Association of Asian Studies; Houston, TX, 2001)
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Writing and
Performing Autobiography,On-Site and Distance, (Paper and photos published in Christians
and Theatre Journal, Fall/Winter, 2000-2001)
- Noted Communicators (Journalists,
Authors, Public Speakers, State and National Leaders),During the
Female-Only Days at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (Paper
published in the Millennium Project: A History of
Speech Departments in Texas Senior Colleges and Universities, Fall,
2000)
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Autobiographical
Writing & Presenting: Value & Definition , Autobiographical
Challenges ,The Effect of Role
Modeling,
Birth of
Written Autobiographies, Autobiographies in the
16th - 18th Centuries,
Historical
Storytelling Lessons,
Lessons
from Medieval History , Lessons from the
Reformation and Renaissance,
Light
in 18th - 19th Century Darkness, Lessons from 20th Century
Presentations,
Enhanced by
Technology, Effective Curriculum for 21st
Century Learners (Ncubator,
education, communication online
articles, 2000-2003)
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An Introduction to Autobiographical Performance, The Role Model Effect, How
to Choose Historical Figures for Distance Autobiographical Performances,
Martha Washington (Apple Computer Corp., Learning Interchange, QuickTime TV for
Learning; educational, online articles, 2001 )
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African
American Role Models are Critically Needed,
Presenting Role Models
from African American History, (BlackTexas.com,
online articles, 2001)
- Presenting
Autobiographical Stories from Hispanic, Latino Culture and History ;National
Association of Hispanic
and Latino Studies & Affiliates, which are the National Association
of African American Studies, National Association of Native American
Studies, and International Association of Asian Studies; International
Conference; Cancun, Mexico, 2001)
- Using Performance Frames to Engage
and Involve the Audience in Autobiographical Stories of Historic African
American Role Models; published
in joint conference monograph;
National
Association of African American Studies and Associates, which are the
Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association
of Native American Studies, and International Association of Asian
Studies; Houston, TX, 2002)
- Smart Money, Wall Street
Journal Magazine of Personal Business, Interviews Dr. Diane Howard,
Screen Test (Guidelines for Effective Videoconferencing,
February 2002, p. 105)
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Effective
Presentations via Distance Technologies,
NAAAS Monograph( National
Association of African American Studies, National Association of
Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of
Native American Studies, International Association of Asian
Studies),
Houston,
TX, 2003
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The Rewards
of Fostering Ethical, Civil E-Discourse
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The
Rewards of Effective Facilitation of Online Learners;
The
Rewards of Effective Curriculum Design for Online Learners; The Rewards of
Effective Online Instruction;
Global
Online Education Fosters Enlightened Universal Community;
Global Online
Collaboration Fosters Universal Balance of Empowerment; World Association of
Online Education, 2003-2004
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Cyberspace,
the Great Equalizer, NAAAS (
National Association of African American Studies, National Association
of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native
American Studies, International Association of Asian Studies),
Houston, TX, Winter 2004
- Conference Report,
Distance Education
Scholar Joins International Board at NAAAS Conference ; Asian Journal of Distance
Education, 2004
- Facilitation and Enhancement
in Online Community , Monograph,
NAAAS ( National Association
of African American Studies, National Association of
Hispanic and Latino Studies,
National Association of Native American Studies,
International Association of Asian Studies),
Houston,
TX , Winter, 2005
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Structuring Autobiographical Stories, Monograph,
NAAAS ( National
Association of African American Studies,
National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies,
National Association of Native American
Studies,
International
Association of Asian Studies),
Houston, TX, Winter, 2006
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What is at Stake in Observation of Leaders,
The
Psychology of Leadership and Role-Modeling Influence,
Paper- Psychology of Leadership Class, UMHB, Fall 2007
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Set Free, The Autobiographical Story of Martha Washington, Presented at
the Wildflower Club, Temple, TX, Fall 2008
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Summer Development Leave Report, Writing a Film Textbook, UMHB, Fall
2008
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Transformative Power of Autobiographical Storytelling, Paper for
Creative Arts Classes at UMHB, Fall 2008
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Effective Filmmaking as Salt and Light,
Disciple Life Journal,
Winter 2009
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Set Free, The Autobiographical Story of Martha Washington,
Commissioned Script & Presentation, Wildflower Club, Temple, TX, Fall 2008
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Structuring Healing Autobiographical_Stories, Guidelines for
Therapeutical, Autobiographical Storytelling; UMHB Graduate
Counseling, TX, Summer 2009
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Global E-Communication Fosters Universal Citizenship and Democracy,
UMHB Faculty, Fall 2009
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2009-
Incentives bringing film and moving picture
projects...,Sensation
of Sight enlightening...,
...award-winning Little Dorritt,...
new promotion of films,
...family film fare,
autobiographical approach
,...inspirational
films,...The
Blind Side, S. F. Examiner,
Fall 2009
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Top film, visual media projects...,
...movie
of Autistic PhD, Temple Grandin inspires...,
SAG award...,
Award,
Avatar reassures... live-action actors,
True Grit adaptation...,
...film talent, crew...,
... film commission site,
...Academy Award...,Filmmakers
ponder...Oscar for best picture,
Rodriquez announces...at Austin's South by
Southwest Film Festival,
Legitimate casting...online,
Casting in Austin,
Disney College Program,
Work for Television & Film Talent,
Summer Television Dramas,
Family Films,
T.V. Series in Austin,
Casting for My Generation,
Movie
role models...,
Austin Celebrates Emmy's 2010 Nomination Nods
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Austin Favorite Nomination Refreshing: David/Mel,
Austin’s My Generation creatively looks at
contemporary events/issues,
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Central Texans invited to Utopia...with Robert Duvall , S. F. Examiner,
Winter, Spring,
Summer 2010
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Presentations
(Regional,
State, National, International)
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Personal
Marketing - University of Mary
Hardin-Baylor, TX,
Fall 1995
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Engaging
Television
Interviews-
University
of Mary Hardin-Baylor, TX, Spring 1996
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How
to Effectively Present Via Videoconferencing-
For teachers and administrators;TX,
Belton
Independent
School District,
1997; BellNet, 1998- present; Temple Independent
School District- 2002-present
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Life Skills Camps, E-Research
and Team Videoconference Presentation for Students, Faculty, and
Administrators - BellNet,
TX,
Summers 1998 & 99.
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Videoconference Discussions of African
American Performances of Poetry and Autobiography, Bellnet, TX, 1999-2002
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Pioneer Performances, On-Site
and Distance, International Performance Studies Conference, Wales,
Spring 1999
- Quantitative Research &
Performance:
The Relationship of African American Role Models Presented Via
Videoconference Performance and Locus of Control
in African American
College Student Audiences, co-presenters- Dr. Stan
Dyer, Dr. Lucinda Harman, International Performance Studies
Conference, Tempe, AZ, Spring 2000
- Empowering Students of
Color By Involvement in Distance Communication Research; National
Association of African American Studies, National Association of
Hispanic and Latino
Studies, National Association of Native American
Studies, and the International Association
of Asian Studies,
Houston,
TX,
Winter 2001
- Noted Communicators (Journalists,
Authors, Public Speakers, State and National Leaders),During the
Female-Only Days at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor-
Presented with the Millennium Project: A History
of Speech Departments in Texas Senior Colleges and Universities at
the Texas Speech
Association Convention, Houston, TX,
Fall 2000
- Performance: Translation,
Transition, and Transformation in
Cyberspace,co-presenter-Dr.
Stan Dyer, International
Performance Studies Conference, Mainz, Germany, Spring 2001
- Effective Autobiographical
Writing Senior Saints Summit,
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor,
TX,
Summer 2001, 2002
- Writing and Performing
Autobiography (Your Own or Another's), National
Christians in Theater Arts (CITA) Conference,
San
Francisco, CA,
Summer 2001
- Presenting Autobiographical
Stories from Hispanic, Latino Culture and History; National Association of Hispanic and Latino
Studies & Affiliates, National Association of African American
Studies National Association of Native American Studies, International
Association of Asian Studies, International Conference, Cancun,
Mexico, Winter 2001
- Involving the Audience in
Autobiographical Storytelling; National Association of African American
Studies and Associates (Association of Hispanic and Latino
Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, and
International Association of Asian Studies);
Houston,TX,
Winter 2002
- Using Dramatic Simulations to Teach Peer
Pressure Resistance Techniques, TEAM
Conference, UT, Austin,
TX,
Summer 2002
- Using Drama for Drug Prevention; Crossing
Cultural Borders, International Drug Prevention
Conference, Killeen,
TX,
Summer 2002
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Facilitating
Interactivity and Productivity in Distance Parent Education,
National
Conference on Parent Education, Dallas, TX , Winter 2003
- Effective Distance
Presentation of Poetry-Temple Independent
School District,
K-12, TX, Spring 2003
- Distance Interview Skills-
Temple
Independent
School District,
6-12, TX, Spring 2003
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Effective
Non-Verbal Communication for Energizing Classroom Teaching,
TX Ed. Region VI, Fall 2003
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Performance
Studies in Secondary Education, National Educational
Theatre Association Conference, Minneapolis,
MN,
Fall 2003
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Effective
Videoconference Skills, TCEA (Texas
Computer Education Association), TX, Fall 2003
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Introduction to
Speech Performance Through Project-Based, Autobiographical Performance,National
Communication Association Conference, Short Course,
INTEGRATING NARRATIVE
FORM AND
STORYTELLING INTO THE BASIC COURSES,
Miami,
FL, Fall 2003
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Cyberspace,
the Great Equalizer, NAAAS (
National Association of African American Studies, National Association
of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native
American Studies, International Association of Asian Studies),
Houston, TX, Winter 2004
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E-Research
from Primary Sources Workshop & Videoconference,Temple Independent School
District, TX,
Winter 2004
- Facilitation and Enhancement
in Online Community , NAAAS ( National
Association of African American Studies, National Association of
Hispanic and Latino Studies,
National Association of Native American Studies,
International
Association of Asian Studies), Houston,
TX, Winter 2005
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The March Toward
Freedom in Women's History, Ft.
Hood, TX,
Spring 2005
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The
Value of Equal Rights, Opportunities, and Participation, Temple TISD,
TX,
Spring 2005
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Structuring
Autobiographical Stories, NAAAS ( National Association of African American Studies, National Association of
Hispanic and Latino Studies,
National Association of Native American Studies,
International
Association of Asian Studies),
Houston,
TX, Winter, 2006
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Inspiring Internal
Locus of Control Through Narrative Role Models,
Conflict Narrative Course
- A Site for Change: Connecting with Self
Through the Actions of Others
National
Communication Association Convention,
San Antonio, TX,
Fall 2006
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What is at Stake in Observation of Leaders,
The
Psychology of Leadership and Role-Modeling Influence,
Presentation for Psychology of Leadership Class, UMHB, Fall 2007
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Verbal and Non-Verbal Skills for Instructors and Speakers- Presented to
Science and Math Faculty, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Fall 2007
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Effective Leadership and Networking
Communication Skills for Professional Women,
Prepared for Keynote Presentation, Women's Expo., Galveston, TX, Spring 2008
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Stage and Film Acting,
Videoconference Presentation to Texas and NJ Schools, TISD, TX, Spring 2008
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Summer Development Leave Presentation,
Digital Film Revolution at UMHB-
Delivered to UMHB Faculty, Fall '08
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The Transformative Power of Autobiographical Storytelling-
Presented to Creative Arts Classes, UMHB, Fall 2008
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Performing Poetry with Sound, Sense, and Soul,
Television Presentations, Austin, TX, Fall & Spring Semesters 2001-2008
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Set Free, The Autobiographical Story of Martha Washington,
Commissioned Script & Presentation, Wildflower Club, Temple, TX, Fall 2008
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Sound, Sense, and Style in Performance
Communication, Videoconference Presentation, TISD, Temple, TX Fall 2008
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Spartan Servant,
Story of Elli Moore
Townsend, Commissioned Script & Presentation, UMHB, TX, Spring 2009
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The Twitter Revolution: Implications
for Effective Professional
E-Communication,
Presentation to the Bell Chapter
of the American Business Women's Association,
Summer 2009
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Non-Verbal
Communication in Marketing- National Conference Presentation,
Fall 2009
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On-Camera Communication, UMHB Workshop, Fall 2009
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Non-Verbal Communication, Presented to Communication Students, Fall
2009
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Research
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1991-1996- The Relationship of Internal Locus
of Control and Female Role Models in Female College Students
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1997-2002- The Relationship of Role
Models Via Videoconference Presentation and Internal Locus of Control in
African American College Students
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Honors
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- Sears-Roebuck
Award for Teaching
Excellence and Campus Leadership,
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 1990
- Tenure, UMHB-
1997
- Piper
Professor Designee, University
of Mary Hardin-Baylor,
2000
- Professional
Summer Development Leave Award Grants , University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2000,
2001, 2002, 2008
- Full
Professor, UMHB- 2001
- UMHB Performance
Award for... regional to international leadership, publication,
presentation work in Performance Studies, 2003-2004
- Business Associate
of the Year, Bell Chapter,
American Business Women's Association, 2008
- National &
International Who's Who
Directories (2000 to
present): American Scholars; Contemporary Authors; Professional &
Business Women; Professional & Executive Women, Women of Excellence; Women
American Education; Women in Education; American Women; Executives &
Professionals; Executives, Professionals, Entrepreneurs; Professional Female
of the Year in Communication & Media Studies
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Professional Memberships/Affiliations
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- NCA (National Communication
Association, Presenter, Panelist)
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Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor. Ed.
Society)
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on-site and/or
distance
consulting, presenting, writing
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