Your weekly dose of possibility-sparking conversation with the educators and entrepreneurs bringing the future to education, one disruption at a time.
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The Assembly Line is a podcast dedicated to featuring homebrew games developed by programmers after the NES's initial lifespan. Hosted by two veteran NES homebrew programmers, Kevin from KHAN Games and Beau from Sole Goose Productions, the two delve into one game an episode, focusing on the development history, release information, give personal opinions, and usually interview the creators themselves! Typically focusing on the games that the two feel are most noteworthy, for various reasons, ...
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Come learn about Dale Coop, who along with his son has created the Kubo series, Skate Cat, and is one of the seminal figures in the NESMaker community. Follow him on twitter @dale_coop!Autor: The Assembly Line
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Come learn about Joe Parsell (Memblers), founder of nesdev.org, creator of the GTROM mapper, and also the creator of the first commercially available NES homebrew game, Garage Cart!Autor: The Assembly Line
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Come learn about Beau Holland, co-host of the Assembly Line Podcast, publisher of Swords and Runes and developer of Spook-o-tron and Convention Quest.Autor: The Assembly Line
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Come learn about Sergio Elisondo, musician behind A Winner is You, You Are Error, and Ninja 1 & 2!Autor: The Assembly Line
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Come learn about Matt Hughson, developer of games such as From Below and Witch 'n Wiz.Autor: The Assembly Line
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Come learn about Nathan Tolbert, developer of games such as Halcyon, Anguna, and Super Homebrew War.Autor: The Assembly Line
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e24: Jay and Silent Bob Mall Brawl
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e24: Jay and Silent Bob Mall BrawlIntro music by Thomas Ragonnet.Featured game track: Track 5 by Toni Leys.Closing track: "Day Theme" from Rollie by Chris Lincoln.More information for Kevin can be found at khangames.com.More information for Beau can be found at solegooseproductions.com.Follow Tomas on Twitter at @SpoonyBardTomaSpecial thanks to our…
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Special Game Jam Announcement!Please note: This recording was done prior to bringing in a sound engineer so the quality isn't as good as the previous episode. Much better material is coming in the future!Pledge toward the game jam and be rewarded with a cartridge!https://www.solegooseproductions.com/?page_id=671Music by Josué ' Thecoolestnerdguy ' …
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e23: Twin DragonsIntro music by Thomas Ragonnet.Featured game track: "Castle Theme" by Please Lose Battle.Closing track: "Title Track" from From Below by Tui.More information for Kevin can be found at khangames.com.More information for Beau can be found at solegooseproductions.com.More information for Antoine can be found at brokestudio.fr.Follow A…
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Bonus Episode: 2020 Holiday Special
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The 2020 Holiday Special, featuring Chris Brand (@deadeye_bit) and Sean Robinson (@arb_and_delish)!Closing music by LarryInc64 from his A Super Mario World Holiday album. Please support this artist on Bandcamp!https://larryinc64.bandcamp.com/album/a-super-mario-world-holidayAutor: The Assembly Line
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e22: The Tale of Two Thomi (The Music of NES Homebrew)
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e22: The Tale of Two Thomi (The Music of NES Homebrew)-Zi: Assembly Line Theme -Intro -Musical Interlude: -Miau - Bobl: Underground -Rob Bryant - Untitled (unreleased) -Tomas and Elijah Guinan - Alfonzo's Arctic Adventure: Elated -FrankenGraphics - Project Borscht: Boss Theme No. 2 -Zi Interview: -Level 0: Stage 6 (unreleased) -Level 0: Stage 12 (u…
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It's Ok to Take a Step Back: Encouragement for Educators and Parents with Rebecca Reed, Host of Off the Assembly Line
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I've had a hard time pulling this episode together. The last few weeks have presented the greatest disruption to formal education of our lifetimes, and quite possibly, modern history. It's hard to know what is needed right now, especially as more information, resources, tools, and strategies flood our feeds than ever before. The strongest urge I’ve…
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Reducing Stress with Mindfulness, with Lou Redmond, Founder of One Mindful Education [RECAST]
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Things have changed a lot in the last week. Many are in the process of transitioning from work and school to home, and working hard to figure out what the next weeks and months will look like. As I thought about the best thing I could share this week, I kept coming back to mindfulness. Our collective anxiety is spiking right now and it does not tak…
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How Innovative School Leaders Create Change That Lasts, with Daniel Bauer, Founder of Better Leaders Better Schools
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Five years ago, Daniel Bauer sat in a conference for school leaders and heard the seven words that would forever change his trajectory: "Everyone wins when a leader gets better". Those seven words launched Daniel on a journey of personal development that ultimately led him to create Better Leaders Better Schools, a trusted blog and category-definin…
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Helping Students Plug Into Their Purpose with Don Wettrick, Co-Founder and CEO of StartEdUp
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Year over year, Gallup student polls have revealed a disturbing, but unsurprising trend: student engagement in school declines steadily with each grade, and sharply from elementary to middle to high school. One of the proven contributors to this decline over time is the inability of many schools to build the strengths of each student and make learn…
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Industry and Education: How Real-World Connections Create Student Opportunity with Sabari Raja, CEO and Co-Founder of Nepris [RECAST]
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[RECAST EP01] A little over 6 years ago, Sabari Raja heard a persistent and compelling question from educators, community leaders, and industry professionals in her city. They all wanted to know how to create meaningful and accessible industry connections in the classroom. The question led Sabari and co-founder Binu Thayamkery to create Nepris, whi…
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Shifting our Approach to Elementary Reading Instruction, with Natalie Wexler, Author of The Knowledge Gap
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Have you ever read a paper, found a tool, or heard an idea that made you stop and think, "If we could do this, we'd see truly major changes"? That's how I felt after speaking with education journalist and author Natalie Wexler about her recent book, The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System - and How to Fix It. Despit…
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Connecting Home and School Through Social-Emotional Learning, with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz, Education Director of Targeted Parenting Institute
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This week I'm excited to share a deeply insightful conversation with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz, clinical psychologist, regular contributor to Psychology Today, and the Education Director of Targeted Parenting Institute. We’re talking about social-emotional learning (SEL), and the small tweaks that can make a major difference in students’ wellness, behavi…
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What if Classrooms Got a Little Kinder?
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We'll be back with a brand new, full-length episode next week. This week I wanted to tell you about a project I've been working on. Last fall I partnered with global non-profit and kindness leader kindness.org, to explore new ways to bring kindness to classrooms. While there are wonderful programs and materials already available under the umbrella …
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Harnessing "Kid Energy" To Create Curriculum Students Connect With, with 2086xxoo, Founder and Creative Director of Liberation Education
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How do you thrive as a true creative, in a system built for process? If you're 2086xxoo (or 20 for short), you dive in with both feet and "problem-solve your way through" - and create curricular innovation along the way. This week I'm honored to talk with the most innovative educator I have ever seen in action. 20 is the kind of teacher they make m…
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Bringing Mindfulness to Classrooms Through Music with Stacy Sims, Founder of Mindful Music Moments
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Imagine an entire school pausing, turning inward, and dedicating several unbroken minutes to mindfulness guided by a prompt overlaid with classical music. Imagine each student, teacher, and school staff member beginning the day with this experience. You can almost feel the collective exhale and see the clear minds emerging from each musical moment.…
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The Power of Pause-itivity: A Holistic Approach to Mindfulness Education with Lou Redmond, Founder of One Mindful Education
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If you ask health experts, schools leaders, and even students about the biggest problem students face today, you'll get the same answer: anxiety. Student anxiety levels have risen steadily over the last seven years, with recent national data suggesting that one-third of students will experience an anxiety disorder. Students themselves recognize the…
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Can Transforming Ourselves Transform the Collective? A New Year's Special with Rebecca Reed, Host of Off the Assembly Line
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“What transforms the individual, transforms the collective”. Several weeks ago a colleague shared this quote with me, and ever since I heard it, I've been wondering, "Is this really true?" Are the same things that transform you and me the keys to transforming whole systems? If we looked at our own stories, could we find practices that might help us…
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We're taking a break for a few weeks to rest and celebrate the holiday season. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 31st and the last Off the Assembly Line episode of the decade! As we set our intention for the new year, Rebecca will share the tools and practices that have helped her overcome internal barriers, clarify her vision, and experien…
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From the Student View: How Educators can Help Students Build the Muscle of Self-Education, with Andre Haykal Jr., Co-Founder of Innovate YOUniversity and Author of What They Won't Teach You
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As an educator, you pour your full energy into your craft. In addition to the daily practices of pedagogy, social-emotional learning, and classroom management, there's a dedication to professional development and ongoing learning. From conferences to workshops, and research to trainings, you're consistently seeking answers to the big questions. Que…
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Reimagining how Math is Learned and Taught, with Dr. Georgie Hart, Education Director and Co-Founder of Sparx
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Is there any academic subject as universally polarizing or intimidating as math? Probably not. For students, educators, and parents alike, the subject can induce anxiety like no other - and we have the unfortunate data to prove it. But it doesn't have to be this way, and in this episode Dr. Georgie Hart, reveals an evidence-based path forward. Geor…
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How We Got Here: Stories from the U.S. Education System and the Why Behind the Podcast with Rebecca Reed, host of Off the Assembly Line
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It's no secret that the K12 education system has some major challenges. Visit any classroom, speak to any educator, or parent a school-aged child, and you'll bump into something that doesn't seem quite right. Scan the workforce horizon and you'll be puzzled by a growing gap between education and industry. Each of these constraints represent a world…
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Building a New Kind of Talent Pipeline through Collective Problem-Solving with Anne Jones, Co-Founder of District C
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It's no secret that today's workforce is experiencing a gap in the talent pipeline and in-demand skill development. A 2019 survey of 600 HR leaders showed that 64% perceive a skills gap in their company, a surprising increase from 52% in last year's survey. As companies scramble to address recruitment strategies and the upskilling and reskilling of…
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From Classroom to Startup: Expanding Your Reach, with Amanda DoAmaral, Founder and CEO of Fiveable
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On this week's episode, we're digging into the entrepreneurial journey of Amanda DoAmaral, a former AP History teacher and recent recipient of Business Insider's 8 Women Under 30 Entrepreneurs & CEOs to Watch list. A few years ago Amanda left her high school classroom and created Fiveable, a social learning platform that connects students and teach…
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Solving the Opportunity Gap with Student Social Networks, with Julia Freeland Fisher, author of Who You Know
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For years the education system has worked to address disparity in outcomes for different student groups. We’ve known this disparity as the achievement gap, and more recently and accurately as the opportunity gap. But so far, significant national, state, and local efforts have done little to actually close the gap and increase equity for students ac…
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The Power of Experiential Learning and Global Perspective, with Widad Luqman, Co-Founder of Coding Out of Poverty
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Lifelong-learners. Problem-solvers. Global thinkers. This is what we want for students - and what we hope we are ourselves. But for all of the programs, language, and initiatives we use to cultivate these traits, we may be overlooking the most effective way to get there. In this episode I talk with Widad Luqman, STEAM education thought leader and f…
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Transforming School Culture by Crowd-Sourcing Innovation with Eric Schneider, President and Co-Founder of InnovateK12
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Innovation. One of the most important, yet overused buzzwords of the last decade. It might just hold the keys to school transformation and deeper student learning, but what do we really mean when we say the word? And how can schools build it into their culture in a way that's sustainable? In this episode I talk with Eric Schneider, President and Co…
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Making School Data Meaningful with Angie Eilers, CEO and Co-Founder of UR Turn
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What do we do with all this data? In the last 20 years we've experienced a data revolution in K-12 education, but for most educators and parents, it's felt more like a deluge. When Angie Eilers found herself struggling to draw real insights from the complex data in her children's school reports, she knew she couldn't be the only one. And with a bac…
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Industry and Education: How Real-World Connections Create Student Opportunity with Sabari Raja, CEO and Co-Founder of Nepris
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A little over 6 years ago, Sabari Raja heard a persistent and compelling question from educators, community leaders, and industry professionals in her city. They all wanted to know how to create meaningful and accessible industry connections in the classroom. The question led Sabari and co-founder Binu Thayamkery to create Nepris, which connects pr…
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How to Create Schools that Kids Love with Mike Yates, Lead Guide at Alpha
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When Mike Yates jumped into the world of education as a teacher, he immediately started searching for the school model that would serve students most effectively, and empower them to drive their own learning. His search led him to Alpha, an innovative and non-traditional school that promises students and families three things: 1. Kids will love sch…
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Episode 19: NEScape!Intro music by Thomas Ragonnet.Featured game track: "Under Darkness" by Travis Nelson.Closing track: "Untitled" by thehumanthomas.More information for Kevin can be found at khangames.com.More information for Beau can be found at solegooseproductions.com.Please visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/nesassemblyline…
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How do you change a system as entrenched as education? One disruption at a time. Join host Rebecca Reed weekly for possibility-sparking conversation with the educators and entrepreneurs bringing the future to education. Off the Assembly Line launches Monday, October 14. Hit subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode, and head to offtheassembl…
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Episode 18: Candelabra Estoscerro!Intro music by Thomas Ragonnet.Featured game track: "Floor 2 Boss" and "Floor 4 Boss" by Rob L Bryant.Closing track: "Untitled" by Untitled.The Kickstarter for Candelabra Estoscerro can be found at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1545426105/candelabra-estoscerro-a-new-game-for-the-nes/descriptionMore informat…
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Episode 17: Eskimo Bob!Intro music by Thomas Ragonnet.Featured game track: "Level 2" by Tomas Guinan.Closing track: "Nuclear Winter" by MiniMacro Sound.Eskimo Bob can be purchased from: https://www.spoonybard.ca/More information for Kevin can be found at khangames.com.More information for Beau can be found at solegooseproductions.com.More informati…
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Episode 16: 8-Bit XMAS 2018!Intro music by Thomas Ragonnet.Featured game track: "Dominic's Christmas Donkey" by Thomas Ragonnet from 8-Bit XMAS 2018.Featured game track: "Jolly St. Nick" by Michael Chiaramonte.Closing track: "Rudolph" by Kevin Hanley from 8-Bit XMAS 2008.The 8-Bit XMAS series can be purchased and downloaded from: http://www.retrous…
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Episode 15: The Legends of Owlia!Intro music by Thomas Ragonnet.Featured game track: "Mountain Theme" by Derek Andrews.Closing track: "Ceyx" by Heosphoros.The Legends of Owlia can be purchased at: http://www.infiniteneslives.com/owlia.php and can be downloaded at: http://www.gradualgames.com/More information for Kevin can be found at khangames.com.…
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Episode 14: The Incident!Intro music by Thomas RagonnetFeatured game track: "Floor 6" by Thomas Ragonnet.Closing track: "Mars" by Derek Andrews.The Incident can be purchased at: http://www.khangames.com/storeMore information for Kevin can be found at khangames.com.More information for Beau can be found at solegooseproductions.com.Please visit our P…
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Episode 13: Micro Mages!Intro music by Thomas RagonnetFeatured game track: "World 2" by Julius.Closing track: Untitled "Track 2" by Chris Cacciatore.Micro Mages Kickstarter can be found at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/morphcat-games/micro-mages-a-new-game-for-the-nesNebs and Debs Kickstarter can be found at: https://www.kickstarter.com/pro…
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Episode 12: Lizard!Intro music by Thomas RagonnetFeatured game track: Root Zone by Brad Smith.Closing track: Untitled "Track 3" by Frankengraphics.Lizard can be purchased from Infinite NES Lives at: http://infiniteneslives.com/lizard.phpLizard can be purchased digitally at: https://rainwarrior.itch.io/lizardMore information for Kevin can be found a…
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e11: nesdev Competition, Part 2
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Episode 11: nesdev Competition, Part2!Intro music by Thomas RagonnetClosing track: Featured track from Miedow (Cheril's Nightmare)Interviews: Tomas Guinan (Alfonzo Melee and The Alfonzo Game)Pubby (Star Evil and f-ff)Kevin Hanley (Nothing Good Can Come of This)Paul Molloy (Production of competition cartridges)Zutano (Light Shield)Information for th…
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e10: nesdev Competition, Part 1
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Episode 10: nesdev Competition, Part1!Intro music by Thomas RagonnetClosing track: Lone Fighter by Shiru.Interviews: Nathan Tolbert (Robo Ninja Climb)M-Tee (Gruniozerca 2)Bradley Bateman (Competition organizer)Dougeff (Jammin' Honey)Toggle Switch (Project Blue)Featured Music:Project Blue Title Track by Toggle SwitchRobo Ninja Climb Title Track by N…
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Episode 9: Quest Forge!Intro music by Thomas RagonnetFeatured game track: Forest Theme by Mattias Hakulinen.Closing track: Untitled from a game that may or may not come out one day by Thomas Ragonnet.Quest Forge can be purchased from Piko Interactive at: https://www.pikointeractive.com/store.html#!/Quest-Forge-By-Order-of-Kings-NES/p/54303173/categ…
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Bonus Episode: 2017 Holiday Special
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Happy holidays everyone! Here's our present to you, our 2017 Holiday Special!We decided to get together with two of the biggest NES Homebrew collectors and drive up to Michigan and have a nice old-fashioned trivia contest. Featuring Christian Dietering (Ferris Bueller) and Justin Orenich (neodolphino), we test these two fine gentlemen's intense hom…
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