CRE8 Magazine | Issue No. 3 by Unique Art Hawaii Inc

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Inspired Tastebuds -

Brad Huck

Recipes of Thailand

Various Works

By Larissa Treese

Stephanie Sperber

Creative Corner Pallet Shelving

Photography

By Rob Treese

Things We Love

Beauty By Nature

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By Lani Morris

Why Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Not to Confuse Centipedes with Scorpions By Josh Eacrett

Still Life

Photography

By Amity Mason

ISSUE THREE The Art of David Santiago Our Cover Artist

14 Grow Some Good The Harvest

By Mitchell Tipton

26 Gabriel Loyd Shaper | Artist

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WE HOP E TO INSP IRE AND MOT IVAT E OUR REA DER S TO CRE ATE.

ISSUE THREE From the Editor... Springtime is living artwork in motion; the physical renewal happening around us invigorating our mind, body and spirit. Like new grass breaking through soil, inspiration and possibility can be found everywhere. We’re so pleased and honored to feature some very beautiful and evocative works of art to go along with this fresh and vibrant time of year. We also get a look into the shaping room of surfboard maker and artist Gabriel Loyd. In our last issue, we featured “Grow Some Good”, the wildly successful school gardening program. As promised, we follow up with them as they celebrate their Spring Harvest. All of this, plus “Things We Like”, a creepy poem by Josh Eacrett, and of course all of our other normal regular awesomeness. Issue #3 Go! Russell Carbonell Editor-In-Chief

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Larissa Treese Head Aquarist - Maui Ocean Center Larissa is an avid outdoor enthusiast and “chef “ to friends and family. She’s worked in animal husbandry for over 12 years and is currently working at Maui Ocean Center as the Head Aquarist and Project Coordinator for Beach Clean-Ups. Larissa lives on Maui with her husband, two dogs and turtle.

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Mitchell Tipton Writer Mitchell Tipton is a recent graduate from Washington State University with a major in Social Sciences and a minor in Political Science. Mitchell currently lives in Maui where he is enjoying expanding on his personal interests and passions.

Lani Morris Beauty Editor and Advisor/ Holistic Esthetician Lani is a Holistic Esthetician that has worked at Maui’s top resorts and spas including : The Four Seasons Lanai and Wailea, The Kapalua Spa and The Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas. She is now working at her own practice Beauty By Nature Maui, where she offers a variety of different modalities. Lani is also an instructor at Spa Luna Holistic School for Estheticians, teaching advanced esthetic workshops. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Amity Mason Photographer Amity Mason received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Photography, and since that time has been photographing anything and everything that inspires her. www.AmityMason.com

Josh Eacrett Writer Josh Eacrett is a writer and musician with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. He is currently in transition from Lake Stevens, WA to Boston, MA, where he plans to work, write, and play music for the foreseeable future.

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

David Santiago is a 23-year-old native of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture. David’s love of art was ignited during his tenure in college when he was introduced to one of the basic components of his art, charcoal. With the discovery of charcoal, David has continued exploring his artwork with the addition of pastels, oils, acrylics, watercolor, and blush; all of which, are portrayed on handmade wooden panels. David’s personal passion within the realm of female portraiture and the female figure has been inspired by the culture of the Southwest, with a particular fondness of Dia de los Muertos and Native American Culture. Like Bob Dylan, David’s sense of emotion is captured during his creations to describe a tale only the on lookers can create with their own feelings.

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THE HARVEST Words by Mitchell Tipton | Photos by Peter Liu

SPRING HAS SPRUNG AND SO HAS THIS YEAR’S HARVEST. The children of Grow Some Good have been busy harvesting their gardens in preparation for the first annual benefit: “Maui Chefs Grow Some Good-A Sunset Taste of School Gardens”. The event, which was held on March 2, 2013 at the Hotel Wailea, was a thrilling night for supporters of the school garden movement on Maui. Founders Kathy Becklin, Kirk Surry, and Nio Kindla, along with more than 250 friends enjoyed the evening and helped to raise over $18,000 for Maui school garden programs, serving more than 2,000 students across Maui County. Among the helping hands were top-caliber Chefs including: Brian Ethridge and Kris Kulis from Capische?, Cameron Lewark from Spago, Dan Fiske from Private Maui Chef, Eric Mitchell from The Outrigger Pizza Company, and Nicholas Porreca from Ferraro’s. With produce harvested by the students of Grow Some Good, each chef designed unique dishes with themes inspired by the gardens of Kihei Elementary School. While First Graders were learning to grow tomatoes and basil in the pizza garden, chef Eric Mitchell from The Outrigger Pizza Company made a marinara pizza consisting of tomatoes, olive oil, mozzarella, and basil. Chef Kris Kulis of Capishe? made a sweet corn soup with cilantro and pumpkin seeds, as well as a green bean salad and pumpkin gnocchi, the pumpkins coming from the Fifth Graders’ “Three Sisters” garden. Each chef not only presented exquisite dishes, but also promoted a hands-on outdoor learning experience that connected students to their food sources and inspired better nutrition choices. Grow Some Good is excited about the success of the first annual “Maui Chef’s Grow Some Good- A Sunset Tasting” but the school year is not quite over and the students are still hard at work harvesting their plants and preparing for upcoming community events. A second annual tasting is already being planned. Thanks to all of the volunteers and sponsors of Grow Some Good that allow the program to continue to prosper and educate people about healthy sustainable gardening techniques. If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about Grow Some Good and the Maui school garden movement, please visit GrowSomeGood.org.

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All artwork mixed media on wooden panels

ABOUT THE ARTIST res ume experience Avalon Natural Products Senior Designer 1/00 — 5/04 Projects included all packaging, display, brochures for the recently released Alba Hawaiian skin and body care products (Mana Foods carries the full line). Design and implementation of all print advertising for Avalon Organics and Alba Botanica brands ran in publications such as: Yoga Journal, Natural Health, and Vegetarian Times. Photoshoot Art Direction and product styling.

For Brad Huck, being raised in Colorado was a mix of suburban living, Shih & Company Design Studio camping trips and after school time spent at the families’ candy factory. Illustrator 8/01 — present These experiences have marked Creation him with respect for the natural world of ink and wash drawings of shawls, scarves, mufflers and the belief that a few humble ingredients blended together with and ponchos from working drawings as they would appear resume in all Enriched with experiences honest hands and creativity will yield more than the sum of their parts. on a designers mannequin. kinds of disciplines, the opportunity

Sketched the dragonfly for Shih & Company Identity.

to combine my creativity and of apply Upon completion his degree from the Rocky Mountain College of Art my skills with thosein of an established Brad moved west to Sonoma County, California and Design Denver, Ponseti and Partners creative group is very exciting to me. Graphic Designerof 9/92 — 12/99 where he found inspiration in the works Manuel Neri, Nathan Olivera My strengths shine when I am part of and others associated with Bay Design Area Figurative Movement. Working and production of annual reports, corporate brochures that has a sense for who they and innovative relationship in a team mixed media, Brad hit his creative stride marketing whilecampaigns. participating in are and a desire to continue evolving invitational and juried shows. Pattycakes Childrens Wear and expanding that vision.

Designer 6/92—6/95

Currently making Maui his home, Brad is intrigued with the Island’s Conceived graphics and color pallets for childrens clothing lines. I would appreciate the opportunity many micro-climates and has developed a vast respect for the ever to meet and present my portfolio. International changing ocean that surroundsMiller him. Graphic Designer 11/89 — 12/90

In-house graphic designer for clothing brands; The aloha that the artist feels here supports him as he approaches his Miller Western Wear and Rocky Mountain Clothing Company, work with truth and a sense of exploration. as well as Miller Stockman retail stores.

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Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a portrait photographer based in Jacksonville, Florida who specializes in high school seniors and fashion. I bought my first SLR camera when I was 14 and I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stopped since - I have a background with drawing and some painting, but for some reason, photography continues to call to me. I think the compelling part of it is just like any other art; the possibilities are endless. When I break photography down into its base purpose, which is simply to record light hitting a plane, it really causes this plethora of ideas to just explode for me.

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Gabriel Loyd SHAPER | ARTIST

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My name is Gabriel Loyd and I was born in San Luis Obisbo in 1974. I grew up surfing and watching my dad make surfboards and art my whole life. Both my parents (who were divorced) were into traveling and really showed me the world. My childhood was filled with memories of surf trips, ski trips, and just cool experiences. I went to college at UCSC and graduated with a Biology degree in 1996. From then I basically traveled and worked on boats for the next 8 years, spending a lot of time in Bali, Indonesia. It was on a trip to Bali in 2000 that I met my Norwegian wife. We now have two daughters, Luna and Sofia, and live on the central coast of California. I make surfboards now and hope to do some more traveling soon. I want to give my daughters the experiences I have had and open their eyes to the worldâ&#x20AC;Ś.

Image by Aaron Loyd http://aaronloyd.com

Q&A

WHERE ARE YOU FROM AND WHERE IS YOUR STUDIO BASED? I am originally from Pismo Beach Ca. and curretly have a surfboard factory in Grover Beach, Ca. HOW AND WHEN DID YOU GET YOUR BUSINESS STARTED? I started Loyd Surfboards in 2004 after graduating from UCSC in 1996 and then working on boats for 8 years. I started by building a small shop in my moms backyard, even before I had ever shaped a surfboard. Since my dad has been shaping for 40+ years I knew I was going to do it and he was going to teach me the trade. I put my mind to it and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quit. Since then I have moved into a larger warehouse style factory with four rooms.

WHAT TYPES OF WATERSPORT ACTIVITIES ARE YOU INTERESTED IN OR FOCUSED ON CURRENTLY? I am fully addicted to surfing and kite surfing and I also love to sail. If I ever move focus from making surfboads I will definitely get back into boats, as I hold a 100-ton captains license and I just love being on the water. Kitesurfing has become my newest sport and I have been doing it now for 8 years. Just love the speed and power and just flying through the surf. It has also opened up some design elements for me in board building as I have not copied any other kiteboard designs and I do change design slightly to accommodate the speed and power.

WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT YOUR BOARDS/ART, IN COMPARISON TO OTHER SHAPERS? I think my boards are unique because I am the only one who touches them start to finish. I handshape every board, paint, glass and sand them all myself. This gives me total control of the final outcome and quality is never compromised. Plus I believe that to truly grasp and understand surfboards and their design it helps to be skilled in all aspects of production. I think it gives me an edge. Combined with 34 years of surfing experience, I think the quality and performance are equal to the top brands in the world.

AT WHAT AGE DID YOU REALIZE YOU WERE AN ARTIST? I have never really considered myself an artist, until now I guess. I always looked at what my dad did and I could never come close to his skills. But after I started shaping I wanted to paint them so I got an airbrush and just started experimenting. Now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m doing some pretty cool sprays and have come a long way, and people like it, so I guess I am creating art. A handshaped surfboard alone is really a foam sculpture so I am proud that I am sticking to the roots and continuing to use my planer and hone my skills.

Image by Aaron Loyd http://aaronloyd.com

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR GREATEST CHALLENGES IN YOUR BUSINESS? The business side of surfboards is the greatest challenge. This industry is notorious for under-cutters and deal hunters, not to mention larger companies flooding the market with cheap-soulless boards. Staying positive and focused has been trying at times, but I am a surfer at heart and I like to make boards. Whether I do this for income for the rest of my life will be determined, but as of now it is my sole bread and butter. WHAT IS THE ONE DREAM YOU MOST WISH TO ACCOMPLISH IN YOUR LIFE? My dream that I wish to accomplish is to raise a healthy family, surf as long as I can and eventually own my own sailboat and sail around the world. Not necessarily AROUND the world, but to all the best surfing paradises! Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not too much to ask is it?

WHY ARE YOU AN ARTIST? • WHY DO YOU MAKE ART? I am an artist because I like to create things. When I look at a board I just finished I say to myself “this didn’t even exist last week” and that is true. Artists bring things into this world that never were, and this brings joy to people, which is the reward. If there was no art on earth it would be a dull and boring place. Art is something that humanity can be proud of and it comes in many forms, just look around you. If you would like to contact me or see my work go to www.loydsurfboards.com thanks...

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WHY IT’S BEST NOT TO CONFUSE CENTIPEDES WITH SCORPIONS By Josh Eacrett

Awake in the dark to claws digging into the curve of my shoulder and PAAAIIIIIIIIIIN!!!!!!!!!!! I spring from the bed jerking and twisting, a wounded animal naked and scared. I burst into the room where my parents sleep. “Call a fucking ambulance!” A voice thick with panic that I haven’t heard before. Just as the wild eyes gaping back from the bathroom mirror are those of a ghost in denial. There is too much left to create. There is too much left. The pain throbs down my arm in waves to tingle in the tips of my fingers and I would scream if I could breathe. My father re-enters the room wielding a knife from the kitchen and I plead with my eyes that I am not beyond saving. He leads me back to the room and I see it there writhing on the floor in two pieces. A hundred little legs. Silently screaming. A hundred little legs.

Inspired

Tastebuds By: Larissa Treese

I finally got tired of saying “later” or “when we can afford it” and bought an airline ticket to Thailand. What I took back with me was more than I left (which basically consisted of baht)… an appreciation of the culture, way of living, memories that will stay with me forever, and an itch to travel more. We can become (or stay) so complacent when we don’t reach out and challenge ourselves to learn more about the world around us. There’s so much out there that I didn’t understand, and I now feel again like I did when I was in my early 20’s…I don’t know everything, I’m not invincible, I need to appreciate more.

Thai cuisine, which is loved around the world, expresses the basic aspects of Thai culture: it is generous and warm, friendly and satisfying, refreshing and relaxed. And it is much more delicious in its local setting. Each Thai dish relies on fresh and local ingredients, raising, catching growing and picking their purposeful variety. With its tropical lands, a menu is built around the four fundamental flavors: sweet, salty, spicy and sour, satisfying to all palates. No matter what draws you to the country first, a Thai meal will keep you hooked. One thing that I always look for while traveling or at home is unique food. I take in all the smells, presentation, boldness and depth that a dish can offer, and I was not disappointed when in Thailand. Everywhere you turn, there was a kind person offering you a freshly simple meal that I tried to capture and recreate at home. I adore cooking for that matterâ&#x20AC;Śexperiment!â&#x20AC;Śyou have no boundaries or restrictions, no judges (except who you may be cooking for) and you can change things to please your personal tastes. You can recreate a past moment or make a new one at any time, you just have to pick up a knife and some fresh ingredients to start.

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¼ cup vegetable oil 2 tbsp thinly sliced garlic 8 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock if making for vegetarians) 2 cloves star anise 2 kaffir (lime) leaves ripped in half 1 thumb size piece of ginger, sliced in half If you like heat, add 1 jalapeno seeded & sliced ½ cup thinly sliced shallots or ½ white onion 1 tsp fresh ground pepper Fish sauce (to taste) Chunk of meat slightly frozen so you can thinly slice. The hot broth will cook it once you drop it in. If you’re in a rush like most of us are, I add sliced roast beef that I shred with my fingers as I add to the soup. ¼ cup chopped cilantro ¼ cup thai basil leaves Sliced green onions Rice noodles

Soak rice noodles in very hot water until just tender, 30 minutes. Drain and cover until ready to serve. Heat oil over moderate heat in a large pot. Add garlic and cook until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add shallots and jalapeno to the pot and cook over moderate heat for 3 min. Add stock, star anise cloves, lime leaves, ginger, fish sauce and pepper and bring to a boil. Simmer for at least 10 minutes. Remove cloves, ginger and leaves. Now you can either add noodles to the broth or simply add a serving of noodles to your bowl and top with the broth. Top soup with meat, pickled onions*, cilantro, basil, green onions and fried garlic. I also like a sprinkling of bean sprouts for some crunch. *Pickled onion Slice 1 cup white onion and mix with 1 tsp salt. Let stand for 3 minutes or more; drain the excess water that is pulled from the onion; add 1 tbsp of rice wine vinegar and use for topping.

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Toppings: • ¼ cup fresh basil or mint • 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped • Fresh bean sprouts

Add oil to wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, chili and shallots and stir-fry for one minute. TIP: if your pan gets too dry, add a little water or white wine instead of oil. Add tofu, meat or shrimp, carrot, cabbage, mushrooms and green onions. Add the lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce and sprinkle the sugar. Stir-fry for a couple minutes. Add bean sprouts and stir-fry briefly; you don’t want to overcook them. Remove from heat and taste, adjusting seasoning or adding fish sauce if needed. To assemble, take a whole lettuce leaf and place several tablespoons of mixture in the center. Add your choice of toppings, then wrap and enjoy!

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HOW TO CLEANSE AND DETOXIFY YOUR WAY TO BEAUTIFUL SKIN Spring is one of my favorite times of year. A time for fresh starts, renewal and change. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also the best time of year to do a whole-body detox. Just as you would spring clean your closets, office, car or home, your body will thrive off of a yearly cleanse. There are so many benefits to Internal cleansing and detoxification. Research shows that regular internal cleansing has a large reduction in the risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and most acute and chronic illnesses. And of course there are the benefits to our skin. People with skin conditions such as acne, eczema and psoriasis will notice a huge clearing of their skin. The skin, being the largest organ of elimination, releases toxins through the blood, promoting healing. As you cleanse you affect all the bodily systems, especially the lymph system, digestive system and liver. You will rid your body of acids, toxins, clear out blockages and stagnation, and improve circulation. This reduces and fights aging, poor health and disease. Cleansing also has an effect on our mental, emotional, and spiritual bodies, allowing release and bringing your body into complete balance. I usually cleanse once a year for 30 days. My favorite cleanse is called Arise and Shine. They come in 7,14 or 28-day programs. It is a comprehensive program that you can do even while working, due to the fact that you are still eating, not fasting. The gentle herbs and colon cleansers help heal your liver and detoxify the blood, colon, kidneys and all other internal organs. My own personal results from cleansing have been nothing short of awesome! I will typically lose about 15-20 pounds! I have a ton of energy and have vibrant glowing skin. Treat yourself and your body to a cleanse this spring and be amazed with the results!!

The Yoga Glow Your skin is a reflection of your bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inner health. By practicing yoga and sticking to a plant-based cleansing diet, you will acquire the YOGA GLOW! Yoga supplies natural luster to your skin by balancing hormones and oxygenating the blood through movement and pranayama breathing practices. Yoga also activates your internal organs, particularly the endocrine system, which balances and optimizes hormone health. Through this ancient practice we also sweat, which detoxifies the body and skin. Another huge benefit of yoga is stress relief and relaxation. This can release those furrowed brows and lines in the forehead. Try yoga for these, as well as many, many more health benefits. Here are just a few poses I do in my practice for my own special YOGA GLOW. Please note: These poses should only be attempted after a complete warm up, and in the order of an appropriate sequence.

Halasana-Plow pose

Benefits: Heart is strengthened by the alternate pressure put on the heart muscle, allowing great amounts of blood circulation to the face.

Sarvasgasana- Shoulder stand Benefits: By exercising the entire body upside down you will receive freshly oxygenated blood to the head and face, delaying aging and the appearance of wrinkles. This pose also creates a compression in the thyroid, which causes balance and renewed energy to the endocrine system.

Ushtrasana- Camel pose Benefits: This pose expands the chest, and lungs, opening the heart. It also elongates the neck and face, smoothing out wrinkles.

Shirshasana- Headstand Benefits: By balancing and distributing your entire body weight through the head, forearms and hands, you receive an abundance of nutrients and oxygenated blood flow to the face, brain, and eyes, creating the best, natural face lift.

I practice yoga weekly at Kihei Community Yoga Center with my dear friend and teacher Erika Lechuga Di Salvo. It is a basic Hatha Class great for all levels. Erika will help with injury and limitations in class, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open to all levels. Come join us for your YOGA GLOW! LettuceDoYoga.com KiheiCommunityYogaCenter.com

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LARISSA TREESE Head Aquarist at the Maui Ocean Center

he Hawaiian Islands are known for its majestic and awe-inspiring natural beauty. People travel from afar to put their feet in crystal clear waters, have a mai tai while watching the sunset or hike to a waterfall and cool off under it. But the Humpback whales, some of the most magnificent animals in the world, come to Hawaii for only several months out of the year. All you have to do is look out to the ocean to have a chance to see them during the

months of November thru April, to witness the elegance and power they exhibit. If you have the opportunity, go out to the ocean and hold your breath while diving under, you will be able to hear the eerie and ever-evolving sounds of the humpback whales singing. Some people may not be impressed all that easily, but once you’ve been next to another mammal that basically weighs a ton per foot, I don’t care who you are, it takes your breath away. Traveling an impressive 3,000 + miles from Alaska to Hawaii during winter, these whales use the earth’s magnetic field, sounds, temperature and currents to find their way to the warm, protected and relatively predator-free waters offered by the Hawaiian Islands to give birth. And where the females go, the males will follow. The female gives birth every second or third year, having a gestation period of 10-12 months, and stays with her calf for another year while teaching the behaviors that we love to watch. During this time, the calf will start learning graceful acrobatics, even despite their enormous size…from breaching, sometimes getting completely out of the water, tail or pectoral slapping, head thrusts, and singing. The meanings for these actions may be unclear; however they most likely are for communication, viewing above the surface, regulating their body temperature or courtship, depending on the behavior. There is still so much to learn about these astounding mammals, and luckily by adding them to the endangered species list, and with the continued efforts to protect these “gentle giants”, the North Pacific population has increased to over 20,000 since being put on the protected list in 1970. This is a huge improvement since their numbers had dropped to a mere 1,400 before they were protected. Their main threats; entanglement, boat strikes, harassment and humans’ impact to their habitat, should make us all realize that we need to do our best to reduce the negative effects that we pose. I recently watched underwater footage which I took while on an amazing whale watch and it just gave me a wonderful sense of anxiety...we shared a moment with these creatures, they allowed us to and came back to view us...for this I am grateful and will never forget their power. Pictures, although great reminders, cannot do justice to capture not only the beauty, but the smells and emotions experienced in a single instant. What brings one person back to a moment can take someone else on a completely different ride. While viewing the beauty around us, take pictures, but most importantly, immerse yourself and appreciate where you are at any given moment. We all need to respect and value the humpback whale for whom and what they are...an awe-inspiring, graceful, intelligent and mystical animal who we need to protect for others to appreciate and witness as well.

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