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anybody want a date

2007-11-05T21:05:49Z

with a real man?

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Wrestling Play Party at the Citadel THIS SATURDAY

2006-03-30T03:27:49Z

Hi all. Just wanted to let everyone know that this coming Saturday night at the Citadel I'm going to be leading a women/tranny only wrestling workshop/play party. The wrestling pre-party starts at 7:30pm and then will no doubt continue through the regular Citadel play party which kicks off at 9pm. Just wanted to give everyone the 'heads up'. Hope to see you there! (The Citadel is around 9th and Market but I'm not 100% sure of the exact address...)

Helen von Mott
2x US OPEN Champion (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)

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Bay Area Girls Social dinner

2006-03-27T00:55:51Z

I've organized dinners for impromptu get togethers for other tribes, and am interested in doing the same for Bay Area Girls Social tribe members. Any takers?

Depending on interest and availability - time, date, place TBD

I try and schedule dinners in various locales (SC, South Bay, Ebay, NoBay, SF, Peninsula, et al) so that a reach is created in each area. It's a fun way for people to get together between events, a way to gather a community presence in person, and get to know your fellow Community members outside the virtual arena.

If interested, please respond here, or alternative you can contact me via my tribe.net email / YIM/AIM (located in my profile)

Much love to you!

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'Get a Grip'

2005-07-08T04:26:25Z

Foundation Statement

‘Get a Grip’, a women’s empowerment program currently being established through the Open Door Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, is founded on the principal that the measure of control every individual has over his or her own life is, in part, based on the measure of control they have over their own body. No matter how wealthy, educated, or intelligent you may be, if other people are able to control you physically, the choices you make in life are only available to you so long as no one stronger chooses to take them away. As a result, the decisions you make cannot but be influenced by a desire to placate those more physically powerful than you, in order to ensure that this will not happen.

Women, by virtue of being 'the weaker sex', go through life with a constant awareness of the fragility of their own emancipation. At some level we know that the only thing standing between ourselves and the kind of domestic/sexual enslavement seen throughout history is men's voluntary adherence to the established laws of 'civilized conduct'.

It is the aim of ‘Get a Grip’ to teach women how to be physically aggressive from a place of joy and passion, rather than from a mind-set based in fear, hate and anger. We strive to give our female students the skill and confidence to defend themselves. Yet because we do so in a non-threatening, supportive, 'play-based' environment, wherein men and women work together as partners and train as equals, male physicality no longer becomes identified with something that's 'bad', 'scary', or even 'intimidating'. And because of this, the women who train in our Jiu Jitsu/submission wrestling/self-defense classes will be significantly less subject to the influence of male intimidation in whatever future choices they will make throughout the rest of their lives. It is only by gaining real control over their own bodies; only by having the ability to say 'no' or 'yes' and mean it, can women truly achieve that thing which defines each member of the human race as a 'moral entity'. And that idea which is the true foundation to all claims to equality, and which, in turn, defines the measure of respect awarded to every individual; can be summarized in two words - Free Choice.

Until we are able to joyously take control of our own bodies, and act in the world without fear of physical violence, only then can we fully exist as equal members of society. We must be able to act with a courage not founded on men’s good will or peaceful intent, but in our own knowledge and skill so that as individuals we can respond appropriately to physical danger if and when the need arises. Because in order for it to be respected and acknowledged, equality, like freedom, must be taken…not granted.

For More information contact Jess:

vonmott@gmail.com

or check out our website at:
www.opendoorbjj.com

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WOMEN'S GRAPPLING CLASS in OAKLAND

2005-07-08T04:25:00Z

In January I posted a notice on the 'Women in the Martial Arts' tribe message board about a wrestling seminar I was conducting. Several women showed up for the training and I promised everyone in class that a regularly schedualed women's submission wrestling class was immanent. Unfortunately things didnt happen as I had planned. (Sigh)

I've been waiting and waiting for the chaos in my my life to sort of settle down before commiting myself to something like this, but you know what? Life just doesn't work that way. Screw it. Let's do the class anyway! That was a big part of the motivation behind starting the Academy in the first place darn it! To get more women involved with submission wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!!!

If those of you reading this havent attended any of my classes or seminars in the past, the thing about the way I teach the women's classes is that the focus is more on technical precision, getting a good work out, and above all, HAVING A GOOD TIME. 'Winning' is defined by everyone in class walking off the mat at the end of the training in a better state of mind and body than when they first arrived. I think of it as being more along the lines of 'Fitness Wrestling' rather than the kind of training geared towards competition or tournaments. If that's what you're looking for I can steer you into the regular classes once you get comfortable on the mat, but what I've found is that most women really just come to class to get a good work out and have fun. The fact that they can do this and also learn some self-defense skills as a side benefit is just an added bonus.

* This is a no-gi (no uniform), submission wrestling class for beginning, female, grappling students.

* All ages and fitness levels are welcome.

* Price: $150 per five week session.

* Date: Women's Class starts AUGUST 1st

* Times: Monday and Wednesday evenings from 8-10pm

For more information about our school, please visit our website at www.opendoorbjj.com

For more information about the art of submission wrestling or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu check out www.bjj.org .(Please feel free to check out my credentials while you're there!)

If anyone has questions, either send me a meesage here at tribe.net or write me directly at vonmott@gmail.com .

Thanks!

Jessi Taran
2x US Open BJJ champion

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Sat. 6/4 Dance Dance Immolation Party

2005-06-03T07:59:57Z

TASTEE FLAME!
Help bring Dance Dance Immolation to the playa!

**Saturday, June 4th at 9pm**
at the Cracktory in SF
$10-$20 sliding scale

We are going to shoot people, and by people we mean you, with flamethrowers. Really. The kind that are on fire.

Dance Dance Immolation is like Dance Dance Revolution (the video game
where you dance on the pads), but with fire! Put on a fireproof suit and
play a few rounds. Scoring well wins you acclaim from flame cannons, scoring poorly wins you a propane blast in the face! We promise not to burninate you... too much...

Come support our crazy pyro dream, and enjoy fire-spewing cake!
Burn-your-own creme brulee! Plenty of tasty pyro desserts and snacks!
Flambe bar, including the complete Flaming Larry experience!

Two rooms of music: downtempo for flaming cocktails, and techno/breaks for
flaming booties. Djs Mermaid, Jovino, Pyrokitten, and more!

We'll also raffle off a flamethrower, because we like fire SO MUCH. Fire Makes Everything Better.

The Cracktory is located at the corner of Custer and Rankin in Hunters Point, San Francisco. For directions and more information: www.interpretivearson.com

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Slipknot After party

2005-04-12T06:07:30Z

I posted this in Dancing Divas as well.
Hey!
I'm desperate to get out there with other chicks that love the hard stuff. I'm going to this thing alone or with others. Anyone have an opinion?
It's at the The Blank Club in San Jose on Almaden www.rockstarsandbitches.com. April 12th at 9pm. If you wanna go, let's get a convo going soon so we can meet up. Otherwise, this will be my first venture out alone. Pleather kneehighs and all.

Violet

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Let's do Tues!!!!!

2005-02-14T22:27:59Z

Every Tuesday at The Grapevine

No reservations required

3 cheeses and 2 wines for $1

4pm - 9pm

1389 lincoln ave.
san jose, ca 95125
tel: 408-293-7574
fax: 408-293-7012
email: info@grapevine-wg.com

~free parking~

www.grapevine-wg.com/index.asp

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poly girls

2005-02-01T05:26:18Z

are there any poly girls in this tribe? i'm looking to meet other girls around my age (23) in the area... i also started a polyunder35 tribe, and we will be having a get together most likely on 7/24 and it would be great to meet you, if you're out there!
http://polyunder35.tribe.net

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Wine Night - TUESDAY- Feb 1

2005-02-01T05:21:19Z

Hey Ladies!

**Back to Tuesday Night***

Let's drink wine and chat at The Grapevine this Tuesday. I haven't seen some of you since last August.

They have a wine/cheese special on Tuesdays between 4-9pm.

Some of us are planning on going around 7pm so meet us there!

1389 lincoln ave.
san jose, ca 95125
tel: 408-293-7574
fax: 408-293-7012
email: info@grapevine-wg.com

~free parking~

www.grapevine-wg.com/index.asp

Hope to see you there!

Glimmer

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Zachary's Pizza -Thurs, Jan 27th, 7pm.

2005-01-27T02:05:05Z

East Bay Burners will gather at Zachary's Pizza just because
we can't get enough of each other - and the stuffed spinach/
mushroom is to die for. No reservations so we can stand at
the counters until tables become available.

Thursday, January 27th, 7pm.
Zachary's Pizza
5801 College Avenue
Oakland

One block north of the Rockridge BART Station on the northwest corner of College and Oak Grove.
All ages. Zach's is CASH ONLY. No credit cards.

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Taste Buds - A Women's Wine Tasting Group

2004-11-28T15:42:05Z

Hey All,

A girlfriend and I are forming a women's tasting group up here in the North Bay and I wanted to extend the invitation to y'all here.

Our first event is Saturday, December 4 at 7 pm in Petaluma. If you are seriously interested in attending, email me for more details.

We'll be tasting 2002 Pinot Noir (any appellation) costing between $15-30 and enjoying well matched nibbles.

Happy Holidays :)

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WINE NIGHT

2004-10-15T15:28:33Z

Hey ladies!

I'm back from Burning Man and would like to get reconnected with you all and more of you. Should we resume ladies night at the wine bar? Wed?

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Great Hair Stylists in SF?

2004-09-09T19:55:46Z

that time is coming where I just can't let my hair go any longer. Used to go to Blade Runners on Haight, but just didn't dig the atmosphere and was disapointed with my last cut. Not into Pure Beauty. Looking to spend about 200 or less on a cut and highlights. Do you have an absolutely wonderful stylist to recommend? let me know, thanks!

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Spontaneous Wednesday Night Out

2004-07-28T15:29:50Z

Hey Girls,
We are doing it again, Ladies Night at the Wine Galleria for half price of wine tasting. We can then head out for some dancing at the British Bar Club, which a couple of my friends are going. It would be great if you can come out and join us to either one.
Hope to see you there,
Lorien

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Wine 7/14

2004-07-15T17:21:44Z

I promised many gals I would be attending. Unfortunately my ex has come down with something and can't babysit. So I am going to have to end up passing. But after this week my son and babysitter gets back from CO and will be able to take Wednesday nights for me. So beginning next week I will become regular once again. sorry ladies! I miss you all!

Violet

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Poker 7/23

2004-07-15T17:17:44Z

Hey all I have finally set 7/23 8:00 pm for poker. If you are interested in attending, please send me a message with your email. Since I am inviting other friends too, the evite has my home address in it and I don't need to broadcast that here. I live in South San Jose with easy access to highway 85.

This is for the people that need a cheap outing! No money required as we will play "chips only", and all I ask is that you bring a snack or a drink (sodas are fine--and encouraged)

Liatrus

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Poker

2004-07-13T19:46:08Z

Anyone interested in a semi-regular poker game? (Weekly, monthly, etc)

I used to host a weekly all girls poker game. Newbies were welcome as we always had a printed set of rules, how to play, and what hand beats what on the table. We played for very low states, i.e penny ante--max raise was a quarter. It was mostly good for getting laundry money. We always brought good wine and good food and would play as late as we could stand, or people would crash on the couch. Woman would invite their co-workers, sisters, and other friends until we were 2 or 3 tables of 4--6. It was great!

I would be willing to host the first games, and then we could rotate to different houses so people would not have to always drive too far. I live in South San Jose. Let me know.

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Wicked City on Friday

2004-07-10T04:13:53Z

http://www.sffetish.com/wickedcity/index.html

Who's down to get their goth on? I'll be there. I think they still need models for the rope demonstration; there's an email addy on the website if anyone's interested.

-Becka

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tea?

2004-07-03T23:41:37Z

I organized this event for tomorrow if anyone is interested. I will be there until 9ish or so whether anyone shows or not.

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Ladies!

2004-06-25T18:08:32Z

Ok, so we all are interested in meeting likeminded women for a little fun... anyone have suggestions on a group activity?

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Girlie Lunch

2004-06-21T10:46:28Z

Girlie Lunch and Shopping - No Smelly Boys Allowed! PART II
-WHEN: Sunday, 1:00pm June 27, 2004 Pacific Standard Time
-WHERE: To be determined, somewhere, San Jose
-WHAT: Yeah, after the last FANTASTIC "No Smelly Boys" Mixer, we're doing it again. It was a great turn out...there were twenty of us girls having lunch at Olive Garden in Blossom Hill, which we pretty much occupied the whole room. We then went to go shop for lingerie at Oakridge Mall to past time for the next showing of the agreed upon movie and we can't help it, but we have to do another one of these gatherings again. Originally it was supposed to be a brunch and an early movie show, but since there were alot of us and the conversation went so long we had missed out on the preferable time for the movie. This was pretty much a joint event among us women's group of yahoo, msn and mixermixer. I'll also post this as well on BAL, that way we can all mingle, it usually starts out as a big group, but eventually once you find someone you click with, it'll fall into place where you would want to get to know another person and find out and learn from their experiences and get some insights. Us women need the support of friendship in any oppurtunity we can get. So, I'm hoping if you have the time or you can make the time to come out and join us. This would be a fantastic way to get out there and enjoy the company among other women with those that have the same thought process, belief system and emotional state. Well, I hope to see some of you there, that way we can set up something and discuss on further of things to do for this group.

Can I have your suggestions of where we should go for lunch - preferably near a mall.

After which I will post this event to get a head count on who's coming and the update of the agreed upon idea (which of course would be the majority), we very much would appreciate your input on this.

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Any Plans?

2004-06-21T10:26:12Z

Hello,
Ok, so far I have been setting up things that I plan to attend to by posting the event, but so far no one has responded back to them by rsvping. So tell me what you like to do and where and what city, that way we can can get this group going. The reason for this group is the diversity and being able to try new things and to be open to new places - so please let me know and I'll see if we can set it all up.
I know that most of you had given your suggesstion of things to do, but we of course need to take the initiative to plan on doing these things. We need to get some organizational effort to make this happen if anyone would like to host, you are very much welcome to do so. May it be to check out a club, you can set up a meeting beforehand, so that way you get the chance to get to know the other person better before hanging out with them and maybe discuss on meeting somewhere afterwards and do something else. I also hope that this can be a group of people who can eventually feel comfortable and trust each other, but that comes with time and getting to know each other, so my suggestion beside the girlie lunch, which would include other groups of ladies there. I'd like to set up our own "Event Idea Brunch" somewhere in between san jose and the city, probably Palo Alto area, since that's the first place that I can think of right now. I'll look into that and I'll look forward to hearing from the rest of you and meeting you all.
Have a nice day!

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Chalk Art in Golden Gate Park?

2004-06-16T16:00:12Z

I'm thinking of spending an hour or so this Saturday doing some simple mandala designs with chalk somewhere in Golden Gate park this weekend. I have never chalked in the city before but it just seems like a fun, creative and cheep thing to do.

Can anyone tell me if I could get busted for chalk art? I mean I can't imagine why I could get busted for chalk, but you never know. I'm also wondering exactly where in the park would be nice to do this. Any suggestions? And finally, anyone else want to join us?

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sewing circle?

2004-06-10T21:59:13Z

hey guys, i feel bad for posting this because i kinda flaked on the homemade beauty remedies thing. i still want to do it, but at this point it seems like it's going to be so much trouble, since i have no experience with making my own beauty supplies and i don't know how something like this would work in a large group. so here's something a little easier.

any crafty ladies in the fremont area that would like to come over to my place and sew? i have a big box of scraps that i would like to make into different things, and various clothes that i would like to deconstruct/reconstruct. i don't really know how to sew but i have a sewing machine that i sort of know how to use. would anyone like to get together saturday (6/12) and make some stuff?

one requirement, must be 420 friendly! send me a message if you're interested! it would be cool if this could become a regular thing.

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Foot Soak/Pampering party

2004-06-03T17:05:53Z

http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?event=HMKKPDGNSVWHITEJHQKA

event=HMKKPDGNSVWHITEJHQKA

(click on the link above then copy and paste the remaining URL next to the link)

I came across this and I thought maybe anybody still interested in doing some beauty stuff, they can check this out...that is if you are in the area of Oakland.
I won't be able to make it out to this one, but you are more than welcome to go without me and let me know how it goes.

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party this Saturday

2004-05-27T01:20:01Z

I'm having a cocktail party this Saturday night at my house in San Francisco! If you would like to come email me for the info!
Its going to be alot of fun!

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Looking for an Activity Partner for Cardio Kickboxing/Martial Arts/Etc.

2004-05-19T20:22:30Z

Hello, I'm 25f in E. San Jose. I have been searching for someone who is interested in being a workout buddy and taking some classes with me. I'm looking to spend about $50-$75 a month, so they would have to be able to do the same. I'd be willing to go someplace around San Jose or Sunnyvale (or in between) and possibly even a little further, 2-3 days a week. Is anyone interested or already goes and can suggest a good place? I'm open to alternative suggestions as well. I'm looking to find an activity that is fun (which means not just going to a gym and hopping on a machine), interactive, social, basically something that I could really get into and enjoy. Going to the gym or for a walk is just so boring to me and also, learning a little self defense never hurt anyone.

Raven

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Motorcycle Racing Anyone??

2004-05-02T06:39:35Z

Hi,
The AMA Motorcycle races are this Sunday in Sonoma and I want to go get my peripheral adrenaline fix on-- added bonus attraction: there are LOTS of hot guys in Leather! I'd love some company...

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Dark Sparkle tonight?

2004-05-01T16:31:37Z

Anyone going? I'm thinking it's time to get my goth on.
s

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burlesquercise (5/14-6/4)

2004-04-30T06:56:03Z

is anyone interested? i'm sending my check for registration soon. would be nice to meet some of you there!

-m

p.s. i'm posting the intro email i got from bombshell betty regarding the class below.

***

I am currently accepting registrations for the May/June session in San Francisco. In addition to focusing on the basics of burlesque dance and general stage presentation, this session will have a lively and flirty Flapper theme! You'll definitely want to make sure you have some "sensible" shoes for this one, since we'll be tearing it up with the Charleston.

Fridays 7:00-8:30pm, May 14 - June 4
Jon Sims Center for the Arts
(415) 554-0402
1519 Mission St. (between Sth Van Ness & 11th) San Francisco, CA 94103

For directions and transit information, go to http://www.jonsimsctr.org

To register, send a check or money order for $60 per 4-week session to the address on the registration form. You can download the form at http://www.industrialartisans.com/regform.doc or email me with your mailing address and I will send you one.

Cheers!
Bombshell Betty
burlesquercise@hotmail.com

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national dance week (4/23-5/2)

2004-04-28T06:17:30Z

any dancers or wannabe dancers in here?

i'm a swing dancer (and sometime bellydancer) that's been trying to expand her dancing horizons. with my pocketbook pushed to the limit, i usually try to take advantage of national dance week every year, because dance studios all over the bay area give free dance classes throughout this fabulous week!

see http://www.bacndw.org for the schedule.

if anyone wants to try out any of these classes, esp. weeknights and the weekend, let me know. maybe we can coordinate to meet. =)

cheers!

-m

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Contest in Girl Pride

2004-04-17T20:51:49Z

Okay...I'm in the midst of a totally lame wager with a friend of mine. (a guy...so let's get him.)

The winner is the first one of us to hit 500 views on our home page. I know....it's stupid. Anyway, if you are inclined, I need help in kicking his ass. He is 200 views ahead of me.

Anyone interested in letting him have it and insuring a female victory can do me the huge favor of a few hits. I would be much appreciative and will bring something yummy to the first potluck. :)

Thanks girls,
Emily

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Correction - Pls reply

2004-04-14T05:21:23Z

I've just recieved a message from our fellow member and it has caught my attention. I would like to share this with you all, it's the back and forth messages we shared.

Ariyana wrote:
...<snip>
Please dont put a dark cloud over their carefully planned event by causing worry that you haven't turned up! We
understand that it can't be helped sometimes but be
warned... I'm afraid Consistent Flakers will be removed!!!!

What do you mean by "Consistent Flakers"? If you mean people who say they will attend but don't, that's fine. If you assume that by joining this tribe I'll be in regular attendance, well, that's just silly and what I would consider an unreasonable expectation.
We all have lives. Only punish the people who advertise their presence somewhere and don't live up to it.

Lorien wrote:
Yes, you do have a good point there. I'm fairly new to this site, but I'll get around into finding out ways to resolving this issue if it happens in the future. I'm not really expecting everyone that has joined this tribe to attend to the events, but those that plan or will hold an event should at least keep everyone posted if in case they cancel. You are so right about this: "Only punish the people who advertise their presence somewhere and don't live up to it." I will surely follow this through. Well, if you have any other suggestion, I will very much accept it and try my best to resolve any problems there is. I hope it's okay with you if
I post these messagee to let everyone know of this, just to clarify this misunderstanding. Thanks,

Ariyana wrote:
That sounds like an excellent plan. Go ahead and use my words if it helps explain what you mean.

I just wanted to make sure that the expectation wasn't that since I joined I would be at every event, because well, that's just not going to happen, and if that *was* the expectation, then I would remove myself from the tribe because that would be the appropriate action on my part.

Lorien wrote:
Thanks for accepting my permission, well I hope it would as well be reassuring to the other members that read the message. Anyhow, I'll probably do an e-vite thing where the
other members can rsvp to an event that way the one
that organizes the event will have a head count on who
is attending...that is still up in the air.

I need input on this...any suggestion from anybody out there?

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