Happy Winter Time I am really excited for the holidays because I’m ready for cheer and goodwill. Make sure you check out what MWR and the surrounding community has to offer in December for holiday activities with our handy guide. Speaking of holidays, haven’t you ever wondered where our traditions come from? Anyone who knows me, knows that I’m extremely inquisitive, so I’ll tell you all about the origins of our favorite traditions in this issue. I also recommend reading a story from one of our regular writers, Arica, who gives an extraordinary first-hand account of her meeting with a local veteran who is 103 years old! Don’t forget your pets this winter and keep their health and safety in mind as we get into the coldest part of the year. However you celebrate your holidays, enjoy them and I will see you in the New Year!
Jenelle Grewell, Editor mwrlifeeditor@gmail.com
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Holiday Traditions Find out the origins of our favorite obervances.
Contributors
Morgan Diggs Fort Campbell Spouses Club Tara Goodson Melissa Sanders Connie Silk Arica Urena
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Keep Your Fur Babies Warm How to protect your pets this winter.
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Local Holiday Events What’s happening in our communities.
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Holiday Cookie Recipes Check out our favorite sweet treats.
Photography CynDe Clack Jenelle Grewell Paula Hallett
15 A Living Legend Get to know Sarge.
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20 Resources for Your Holiday Move Make your Permenant Change of Station easy.
Cover Photo Features Lanette Foster and her granddaughters Shelby and Brooklyn
21 Craft Fair and Fun Run Spouse Club celebrates the season.
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Holiday Traditions By Jenelle Grewell
With my extremely curious nature, I am always asking “why?” and this inquisitiveness doesn’t stop just because the holidays are approaching. In fact, the holidays and all of their wonderful traditions just pique my curiosity. I can’t be the only one asking why we do certain things around the holidays. If you are also asking, don’t worry, I took the time to find out for you.
Sinterklass and when Dutch colonists brought this tradition to America, the name Santa Claus came to being.
Menorah The lighting of the menorah, which is a candelabra that holds nine candles, comes from the story of the lamp that burned in the temple for eight days. Eight candles on the menorah represents the eight days of the lamp burning while the ninth candle is a helper candle to help light all the other candles.
Kwanzaa
Santa Claus Where did this legend of a jolly fellow coming down our chimneys originate? It started in the 4th century with Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas was a generous man who was particularly dedicated to taking care of children, and these traits started rumors that he could perform miracles. Russia chose him as their patron saint, where he was known for wearing a red cape with a flowing white beard. Sound familiar? Holland kept the legend of Saint Nicholas alive after the reformation and Dutch children would leave their wooden shoes by a fireplace in hopes that he would leave treats in their shoes. It is from the Dutch name Sint Nikolaas that eventually became
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Kwanzaa was a holiday created by Maulana Karenga in 1966 as a reminder for African-Americans to remember their African heritage. The holiday is celebrated from December 26 to January 1 and involves seven principles. These principles are called Nguzo Saba: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith). Seven candles called Mishumaa Saba are placed in candleholder. Three green candles are placed on the left, three red candles on the right and one black candle in the middle. Each candle represents one of the seven principles. The colors also have meaning with black representing the face of the African people, red representing the blood they have shed and green representing the hope and color of the motherland.
Trees Why do we put a lighted tree in our home for the holidays? Trees have been adorned both indoors and outdoors since the Middle Ages to symbolize the Garden of Eden. Martin Luther first adorned trees with lights after traveling one evening in December and seeing the stars shining through the branches of fir trees. This inspired him to the recreate the effect with candles at home on his own fir tree.
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Dreidels During Hanukah, it is tradition to play with dreidels (or spinning tops). The legend is that during the Greek rule of Israel, the Jewish people got around the ban of reading the Torah by bringing the spinning tops to study sessions so it looked more like everyone was playing games instead of reading. Mistletoe This plant was used by Druid priests in their winter celebrations because it had no roots yet remained green during the cold months. The ancient Celtics believed mistletoe had magical healing powers and the Romans believed it to be a symbol of peace. Our kissing tradition comes from the Scandinavians, who associated the plant with Frigga, their goddess of love.
Yule Log The custom of burning a Yule log goes back to the pagan days from when the celebration of Yule was celebrated during the winter solstice. The burning of a Yule log was brought into the celebration of Christmas as Christianity spread throughout Europe. Originally, it was a whole tree that was fed into the fire during the 12 days of Christmas.
The importance of wreaths starts a long time ago with the ancient Romans and Greeks, whose kings and emperors wore laurel wreaths as crowns, which they connected with the sun god, Apollo. The ancient Europeans used harvest wreaths for rituals of good harvest and the evergreen was meant to symbolize strength and fortitude. This came over to Christianity for Christmas since the wreaths symbolized everlasting life.
Fried Foods All the latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganyot (jelly-filled donuts) aren’t just eaten during Hanukah because they are yummy. They are also eaten because the foods are oily. This is in celebration of the story of the lamp in the temple that burned for eight days straight even though it only had enough oil to burn for one day.
Stockings Another tradition stemming from Saint Nicholas, this practice goes back to the 4th century and his very charitable
donations to children. He gave all that he could in food, clothes and furniture to Families where children had to work. According to legend, he saw girls’ stockings hanging above a fireplace and thought they would be the perfect place to leave the gifts.
Candy Canes I personally love candy canes and my mouth waters whenever I think of one, but I do wonder what led to their creation. Not long after the Europeans began using Christmas trees, food items were often used to decorate the trees, and straight white sticks of peppermint were one of those items. Legend has it that in the 17th century, a craftsmen created them in the shape of shepherds’ crooks to represent the choirmaster in the Cologne Cathedral in Germany. Whichever holiday traditions you enjoy, I hope you celebratel them to their fullest. If you ever wonder where any of these traditions come from, a little research can yield some wonderful results. Why not look into your own Family’s holiday traditions for the origin of why your Family does certain things at the holidays? You might be surprised!
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Keep Your Fur Babies Warm By Jenelle Grewell Outdoor cat safety
Your pets can be affected by the frigid temperatures during the winter season. Even with a coat of fur, your fur babies could be in danger from extended periods in the chilly air. Keep your Family’s pets in mind this winter and keep them safe and warm. Consider the fur Fur isn’t perfect. If it gets wet, it loses a lot of its ability to insulate and keep your pet warm. Make sure your pet has access to a dry, warm and draft-free shelter. Also think about the length of your pet’s coat. Short fur offers less protection than long fur, but the simplest conclusion is that if it is too cold for you outside, then it is too cold for your pet. Should you dress your pet for winter? While putting on winter coat on your pet sounds like the perfect solution, keep in mind certain factors. Don’t just put a coat on your pet and allow them to go outside alone. If their coat gets wet, they are at a higher risk of frost bite. Your pet may also try to get out of the coat, and that puts them at risk for suffocation from the coat. Make sure to monitor your pet’s paw pads. It doesn’t take long for their paws to freeze, and salt can cause even more damage. Boots can be the solution, but first get your dog ready for boots by slipping baby socks onto their feet until they are ready. Check that the dog boots are a snug fit, but not too tight for risk of cutting off circulation.
Hypothermia symptoms and treatment Here are the symptoms of hypothermia in your pet: • • • • • • • • •
violent shivering, followed by listlessness weak pulse lethargy muscle stiffness problems breathing lack of appetite rectal temperature below 98 degrees coma cardiac arrest
If your pet shows any of these symptoms, begin hypothermia treatment: • •
bring your pet into a warm room give your pet a solution of 4 teaspoons of honey or sugar in warm water to drink, or if unable to drink, 1-2 teaspoons of corn syrup on the gums. This should give your pet an energy boost. Call your veterinarian.
Potty breaks for your pup
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Most dogs use the restroom outside and when temperatures drop, be sure to make going the bathroom safe for them. Keep a small area of your
Another danger to the cold is frostbite. Frostbite happens when a part of your pet’s body freezes. Watch for: • • • • •
pale, gray or blue skin at first red, puffy skin later pain in ears, tail, or paws when touched skin that stays cold shriveled skin
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Consider age
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Boots, coats and being outside in general are meant for healthy, adult pets. Puppies, kittens and older pets should not allowed outside. Kittens, puppies and older pets lack the fat, metabolism and the full coat of fur needed to stay warm.
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For outdoor, feral or abandoned cats, the cold winter months can be extremely harsh. That is why it is very important to start transitioning them to indoors several months before winter. It is best to start in late spring or early summer, when you can still leave a door or window open. Start by leading the cat inside with treats and food, but leave the door or window open so it can escape easily. Once the cat gets used to being inside, start feeding them inside with the door closed but open the door as soon as they want out. You want the cat to see that coming inside is safe. After the cat is used to being inside, make sure you provide a stimulating environment with toys, play and cat trees. If the cat can’t transition to inside, you still need to be able to provide them with shelter. Make sure the shelter is warm and dry with fresh water. You can use something like a wooden box or even a cardboard box that is lined with foam board, old blankets or plastic on the sides and then line the bottom with old sleeping bags, coats, fleece and even hay. Check the bedding regularly to make sure it is not wet. Place the shelter under a covered porch or garage if you can and raise the refuge off the ground. Also get a bird bath heater to keep your kitty’s water from freezing. All of these tips for your kitty shelter also applies to a shelter for your pup.
yard shoveled of snow and clear a path to this spot if possible. Encourage your pet to use this area of the yard so they avoid treading through the snow and ice. When letting your dog out, stay close by and let them back inside as soon as they are finished. For really harsh weather, you may want to consider having inside options. Pee pads or pee patches with fake grass are great choices. Some smaller breeds can be trained to use a litter box. Be patient, training your dog to use the restroom indoors doesn’t happen overnight.
Apply warm but not hot water to frostbitten area for at least 20 minutes. Handle the affected area very carefully. Don’t rub or massage. Call your veterinarian immediately.
If you follow these tips, you should be able to keep your fur Family safe and out of the danger this winter. Their needs are simple and easy, and with a little love and care, your pets can enjoy winter too.
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Holiday Cookie Recipes Almond Sour-Cream Sugar Cookies By Tara Goodson
Ingredients ⁄3 cup butter, softened • 1 cup sugar • 1 teaspoon baking powder ⁄2 teaspoon salt • 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda • 1 egg • 1⁄3 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons vanilla • 3⁄4 teaspoon almond extract 1 ⁄3 cup finely ground blanched almonds • 2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour 2 1
Directions In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg, sour cream, vanilla, and almond extract until combined. Beat in ground almonds. Beat in as much of the 2 1⁄4 cups flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining of the 2 1⁄4 cups flour. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours or until dough is easy to handle. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. On a well-floured surface, roll one dough portion at a time to 1⁄8 to 1⁄4 inch thick. Using 2 1⁄2-inch cookie cutters, cut dough into desired shapes. Place cutouts 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are very light brown. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; cool. Frost cookies using your favorite recipe. I prefer cream cheese frosting on these.
Low Carb Snickerdoodle Cookies By Melissa Sanders
Ingredients 2 ounces cream cheese, softened • 2 tablespoons butter, softened • 1 cup sugar substitute •1 large egg • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1⁄4 cups almond flour • 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda • 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon • 1⁄4 teaspoon salt Cinnamon Topping: 2 tablespoons sugar substitute • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees, and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Using a stand or handheld mixer, add the cream cheese, butter, sugar substitute, egg and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl, and beat on high until creamy and fluffy. Add in almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt, and mix on medium until well blended. Using a teaspoon or 1 ounce ice cream scoop, drop 16 evenly spaced cookies on the prepared sheet pan, and push down slightly on each. Combine the cinnamon topping ingredients, and sprinkle evenly over the top of each cookie. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until they begin to brown around the edges. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
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Chai Tea Eggnog Cookies By Jenelle Grewell
Ingredients 1 tea bag, chai tea • 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix • 1⁄2 cup butter, melted 1 egg • 1⁄4 cup eggnog (do not use canned eggnog) Cinnamon-sugar 1 cup powdered sugar • 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Directions Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with baking parchment paper. Remove tea leaves from tea bag; discard bag. In large bowl, mix tea leaves, cookie mix, butter, egg and 2 tablespoons of the eggnog until well blended. Onto cookie sheets, drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart.Flatten dough slightly with bottom of glass dipped in cinnamon-sugar. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. In small bowl, mix powdered sugar, nutmeg and remaining 2 tablespoons eggnog until smooth. Spoon glaze over cooled cookies. Let stand until set.
Mom’s Chocolate Cookies By Morgan Diggs
Ingredients: 2 cups of dark brown sugar • 1 cup of soft shortening • 2 eggs • 1 teaspoon of baking soda (in milk) • 1 teaspoon of salt 3 cups of flour • 2 teaspoon of vanilla • 4 squares of melted baking chocolate • 1 cup of sweet milk • 1 cup of chopped nuts Preheat oven to 400 degree and grease cookie sheet. Mix together sugar and shortening and then add eggs. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk and baking soda to wet ingredients. Add vanilla and melted chocolate. Bake for 7 minutes.
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies By Morgan Diggs
Ingredients 2 cups of unbleached flour • 2 teaspoons of baking powder • ½ teaspoon of salt • Cinnamon to taste (optional) Handful of vegan chocolate chips or carob chips • 1 cup raw sugar • ½ cup of canola or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon of vanilla • ¼ cup of water (or almond milk - I recommend almond milk) Directions Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large mixing bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in chocolate/carob chips. Make a well in the center and set aside. In medium bowl, mix sugar and oil together. Mix well. Add the vanilla and then add water (or milk), mix well. Add the wet to the well in the dry. Mix it well but be careful not to overwork. Add more chips if desired. Spoon onto ungreased cookie sheets and bake in oven for 5 minutes then flip and rotate sheet and bake for another 4 minutes. Take them out when they are still a little soft because they will harden after being taken out of the oven.
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William “Sarge” Shorter A Living Legend By Arica Urena
On October 4, 2015, I had the honor of meeting one of the most remarkable men that I have ever encountered, Mr. William Shorter. You may wonder what makes this gentleman so remarkable. Mr. Shorter, or “Sarge” as he likes to be called, is a 103 year old veteran who served honorably in World War II and in the Korean War. Yes, you read correctly. He is 103
years old! He is also the recipient of numerous of recognitions and awards that include two Purple Hearts. I was immediately captivated by his presence. I felt as though I was staring at a legend. As I entered through the doors of Uffleman Estates, a range of emotions consumed me. I was not only nervous, but I was extremely excited. This was a once in a life time
opportunity that I would be able to claim as my own. As I proceeded to sit down on the couch in the grand entrance way, I heard someone say “Arica, up here.” It was Sam Shorter, Sarge’s son peering down from the wooden balcony on the second floor. I was startled hearing the sound of my name. It was show time. The opportunity that I had eagerly been waiting for was about to begin. As I began to walk up the winding stairs in order to reach the second floor, I began to collect my thoughts. “Was this really happening?” “Will I do a good job?” Yes, you can say that I was very star-struck. You see, I view all of those who have served as celebrities and I was full of excitement. Sam warmly greeted me at the top of the stairs and introduced me to Sarge who was enjoying his Sunday morning hymns that were being sung by Uffleman’s congregation, assembled on the first floor. Sam informed me that after the hymns concluded, Sarge would be ready to conduct the interview. I anxiously proceeded to Uffleman’s library area to wait for Sarge to finish receiving his dose of inspiration. Upon the conclusion of the last hymn, I saw Sarge emerge from around the corner. As he began to enter into the library area, I felt the butterflies return to the pit of my stomach. He is a man of few words, but his sheer presence is enough to make an entire room explode into uncontainable excitement. Sarge is a spirited veteran whose love and dedication to the United States is evident immediately upon talking to him. Born May 29, 1912 in Valiant, Oklahoma, Sarge enlisted into the United States Army at the age of 19 in Fort Bliss, Texas.
The Philippines would become one of his most favorable and memorable assignments. He would later retire from Fort Knox, Kentucky in 1966 after honorably serving for 28 ½ years. While serving at Fort Bliss, Sarge was a member of the John Wayne Calvary, where he learned sabre charges while manning his personal horse called “Blue Monday”. Sarge recalls Blue Monday as being a very “notorious” horse who would not only bite him, but would also push and kick him. “He knew every trick in the book. And you better not touch his ears.” Sarge smirked. He also recalled working with a three-legged breeding stallion that had a peg leg. He said that everyone called the horse “O’Peg”. Sarge reminisced on a particular incident that occurred during World War II. While serving as a supply sergeant, he and his team snuck a box of extra rations that
contained frozen turkeys and pork chops. After over-indulging in these rations, neither he nor his team ever wanted to see turkey and pork chops again. Let’s just say that those items were no longer welcomed at the top of his list of favorite foods. A dedicated sportsman, Sarge was crowned the “Clarksville City Tournament Singles Champion” in 1987 at the age of 75. This plaque is just one of his prized possessions. He had the opportunity to bowl with professional bowler and founding member of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA), Dick Weber. He would not retire from bowling for another 25 years. Sarge proudly displayed a championship photo. I immediately felt transported back into 1934. It was simply unbelievable that I was lucky enough to be able to touch such a remarkable historical piece. During his time with the 8th Calvary
Regiment, he served as a valuable member of the post basketball team. Sarge’s participation and dedication supplied the team with the necessary drive to win the title of “Post Basketball Champions” for three consecutive years in a row from 1932-1934. His team successfully crushed the competition by winning 42 out of 47. As sports fanatics everywhere can attest, this is truly an amazing accomplishment. The best advice that Sarge stated he would give to today’s current Armed Forces is to stay the course so that you can receive a retirement check. In conclusion, I must say that Sarge is truly one of the most amazing individuals that I have ever encountered. Meeting extraordinary veterans such as Sarge makes me proud to have served. To Mr. William “Sarge” Shorter, we salute you and appreciate all that you have done for this country. Hooah!!
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R ESOURCES FOR YOUR HOLIDAY MOVE! by Connie Silk, Army Community Service (ACS) Relocation Program Manager
Preparation for the holidays can be stressful. Moving during the holidays can be even more stressful! Just as we prepare in advance for the holidays, we should prepare ahead of time for a move. There are many resources available to assist you with a holiday move and help to ease the stress. Make moving easier for you and your Family with these tips: 1. Army Community Service, Relocation Readiness Program: PCS orders in hand or not, an ACS Relocation Specialist can provide a PCS checklist, answer your questions on moving entitlements, lodging, housing, employment and childcare in your new community. 2. Army Community Service, Financial Readiness Program and Consumer Affairs Office: Money is tight with the holiday spending and it will become even tighter with the added expense of moving. The financial office can give you tips and options for making the holidays a little less stressful financially, as well as identify any relocation benefits that you’re eligible for. 3. School Liaison Officer: Child Youth and School Services (CYSS) School Liaison Officers serve as the primary point of contact for school-related matters. Visit www.dodea.edu for more information and for a list of Army School Liaison Officers. It is a good idea to get all of this squared away before moving to help your child’s transition to a new school. This is especially important since you will be moving in the middle of the school year. 4. Base Transportation Office: Once you receive your PCS orders, make sure you make an appointment as early as possible. At your meeting, find out about all the moving options available to you, including a DITY move - and start making preliminary arrangements for your move. 5.Housing: If you're living in government quarters or you live off the installation, notify your housing office of your projected move date. Make sure you also know all the regulations about cleaning your home before you move out. Information on renting or selling your home can be found on www.militaryonesource.com.
There are many moving resources available on social media. Remember to seek assistance from official resources and keep the spirit of the holidays with you, no matter where you’re celebrating! Happy Holidays!!
6.Use www.militaryonesource.com: “Plan My Move” to help plan your move. In making preparations for a move, it's easy to be bogged down with all the details and things to do. MilitaryOneSource can help you stay on top of it all with a handy checklist, which covers everything from packing to setting up in your new location. These ready-to-print lists will remind you what you need to do.
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Spouses’ Club Celebrates the Season
Craft Fair and Fun Run By the FCSC
The Fort Campbell Spouses’ Club is excited to present the 40th Annual Candy Cane Lane Craft Fair and 1st Annual Candy Cane Lane 5K and 1 mile Fun Run. Both events will take place on Saturday, December 5, at Kenwood High School, 251 E. Pine Mountain Rd, in Clarksville. Enjoy a crisp morning run, and then check out some amazing vendors at our Craft Fair. The one mile Fun Run starts at 9 a.m., the 5K at 9:30 a.m., and the Craft Fair opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. The Fort Campbell Spouses’ Club is a non-profit volunteer organization that strives every year to raise funds for our Scholarship and Welfare Grants. These grants and scholarships support both military Families and our surrounding communities. Last year’s fundraising efforts allowed us to award over
$61,000 in scholarships and grants (30 scholarships and 101 grants). This year, our goal is $65,000, but we can only make it happen with your help! This will be a Family fun event to help get everyone in the holiday spirit. We would love to have you be a part of the Candy Cane Lane run events in its’ first year and help make it an amazing success! Don’t forget your festive attire! Register early for the run to ensure you get your long-sleeved shirt in your size. The one mile Fun Run is $10 per person, the 5K is $20 per person and all registered runners also will receive $2 off entrance to the Craft Fair. The Craft Fair is $5 per person and children 13 and under are free. We will also have Santa and face painting available so mark your calendar today! For more information on the Craft Fair and to register for the 5K or Fun Run, please go to fortcampbellspousesclub.com or contact Sarah Pezzullo at fcsccraftfair@gmail.com or Laura Sharkey at fcscrun@gmail.com.
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