DLSU-D embarks on outreach efforts this Christmas
Donations for typhoon victims
New direct lines for Cavite
267th NROTCU join International Humanitarian Law Month Celebration
SWAFO reaches out to student body
Ninoy and Cory Aquino Leadership Journey participants
ROTC Parents' Orientation
NUS sociolinguist to talk at LLC
Carlos, Abunda stage successful seminars
POLCA signs contract for digital signage project
CEAT Faculty deliver lecture series in Indonesia
Dasmariñas City enforces new ordinances
Heraldo Filipino holds graphic design, poster making and photography contest
Major exams cut down to two starting next sem
ICTC Director gives talk on internet harassment, cyber bullying
Successful freshmen orientation concluded
CLA Alumni Homecoming and Outreach a big hit
DLSU-D embarks on outreach efforts this Christmas
In the spirit of the true essence of Christmas, the University has lined up packed outreach activities for indigent families and children, together with the victims of the recent onslaught of
typhoon Pablo.
In relation to the institutional Christmas celebration's theme: Paskong Lasalyano sa Taon ng Jubileo, members of our community are once again being called upon to share our blessings to those who need hope and assistance and to live the spirit of giving like what our Savior did.
These are the activities that you could partake in.
Activity: My Juan Wish Project
Beneficiary: identified indigent families and organizations
Launching Date: December 5
The university's Social Transformation through Advocacy and Reforms (STAR) welcomes donations from offices and individuals that would all go to identified recipients.
Activity: PASKONG PAGKALINGA 2012
Theme: "Diwa ng Pasko: Regalo ko, Tanda ng Pag-ibig ni Kristo"
Beneficiary: Indigent Families and children under the care of the Ursuline Sisters
Venue: University Chapel Grounds
Date: December 22, 2012
In support of the STAR's My Juan Wish project, the Campus Ministry Office launched the Wish Tree last December 3. Donors grant a child's wish by picking a star from the tree where a child's wish gift is affixed.
Activity: Relief Drive and Operations
Beneficiary: typhoon victims in Visayas and Mindanao
Date: December 6-14 ( acceptance of cash, food supplies, blankets, mats, medicine and toiletries)
December 6-21 (acceptance of cash)
LCDC initiates this program, hand in hand with De La Salle Philippines, to assist families afflicted by the supertyphoon. Aside from the voluntary monetary donations, students and personnel are encouraged to give at least P35.00 in consonance to the Jubilee celebration of our institution dubbed as 25/35.
Activity: Pamaskong Handog Para sa mga Iskolar:Christmas Bazaar
Beneficiary: DLSU-D Scholars
Venue: ICT Parking Area
Date: December 3-14
Organized by the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology and LCDC, this Christmas Bazaar sets the holiday mood for students and personnel and most importantly, becomes another creative venue for helping build the dreams of our scholars.
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Donations for typhoon victims
The Lasallian Community Development Center (LCDC) is currently conducting relief drive and operations together with De La Salle Philippines to assist families affected by the recent supertyphoon Pablo. The Center will open its doors to donations from December 6-14, 2012 and accept cash, food supplies, blankets, mats, medicine and toiletries, which are the main requirements in evacuation centers.
In line with this, the Center is enjoining members of the community to share their blessings and respond to the call of the victims of disaster in Visayas and Mindanao.
The Center is also advising that donations of used clothing will not be accepted for the meantime.
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New direct lines for Cavite
De La Salle University-Dasmariñas has recently acquired new Cavite direct lines from PLDT. Outside callers may now contact the university's telephone operator at numbers (046) 4811900 to 4811930.
Old direct lines will still be available until December 2012 to allow proper information and propagation of the new contact numbers to outside callers.
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267th NROTCU join International Humanitarian Law Month Celebration
The 267th Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Unit of De La Salle University-Dasmariñas joined the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ International Humanitarian Law Month Culminating Activity at the Philippine Army Grandstand, Port Bonifacio, Taguig City last August 18, 2012 by sending the largest contingent from the Philippine Navy to the event.
The International Humanitarian Law Month Celebration was the AFP’s move to lend their support to the crusade of the international community to protect the sanctity of a person’s basic rights.
The month-long celebration ended with the conduct of different activities like biking, fun run and blood letting. The 267th NROTCU participated in the bloodletting activity also held at Philippine Army Grandstand. Bloodletting is seen as an essential endeavor among soldiers as this provides their comrades in need with sufficient blood supply should the need arise.
Fifty cadets from the 267th NROTCU willingly volunteered to donate blood during the activity. This was only one of the many meaningful activities participated by the 267th NROTCU as testament that there are many simple but heroic deeds can be done by young ROTC cadets outside the university.
The 267th NROTCU contingent was headed by the unit’s Assistant Commandant LT. Jude Marian Soria under the direct supervision of the unit’s Commandant CDR. Wendell T. Servando. It was also directly supported by the Philippine Navy, which shouldered the transportation and food expenses of the said activity.
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SWAFO reaches out to student body
The Student Welfare and Formations Office, known to all as SWAFO, is the unit in charge of enforcing the student discipline policies, rules and regulations as stated in the Student Handbook.
With its vision to share holistic formation of students for an upright and godly life, in words, deeds, relationship with the community and the environment, guiding them to be disciplined and excellent students, patriotic, and God- fearing professionals in the future, SWAFO is committed to become an active unit of the Office of Student Services (OSS) tasked to maintain student discipline under the inspiration of St. La Salle’s vision – mission and enlightened with the Lasallian core values of Faith, Zeal, and Communion.
In order to realize their vision, SWAFO has made efforts to change the outlook of the students towards its office to become more than a rule-enforcer but also a unit championing students’ rights, awareness and formation.
Beginning June 2012, SWAFO has lived up to its new thrust “Students Will Never Be A Foe With SWAFO” geared towards building the bridges between their office and the student body.
The Peer Assistance Program (P.A.P) has also been re-introduced, providing opportunities for students to be affiliated with SWAFO in promoting a harmonious relationship between the student body and the student formators, as well as to serve as role models to their peers in upholding proper discipline and acting as Lasallians in every way possible.
SWAFO has also released a more comprehensive and creative guide for students regarding the dress code -- what to wear during specific days, and how to properly wear these. Having presented ten different pairs of students ranging from the school uniform, to the wash day civilian attire, to the different business attires of students from particular courses from the seven colleges, and to the prescribed uniforms for ROTC cadets, SWAFO lives up to its vision of championing awareness.
Moreover, the establishment of its Official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/StudentWelfareAndFormationOfficeswafo, its Official Twitter Account https://twitter.com/SWAFOdlsud, and its Official Mobile Number – 09064486439, SWAFO is keeping abreast with the social media trends as an effective tool of communicating and bridging the gap between their office and the students.
Lastly, in its pursuit to foster awareness of students about their rights inside and outside the campus together with the necessary diligence and responsibility that students should exercise in the practice of said rights, SWAFO together with POLCA, CLASC and USC shall be spearheading a seminar on said topic entitled “Students’ Rights. Let’s Get It Right!” It shall happen on August 8, 2012 at the Tanghalang Julian Felipe from 4 – 6:30 p.m.
These are all proof of a more progressive SWAFO. The office, through the efforts of its director and the Formatores, has been given a spot on the different assemblies and activities of the colleges, as well as in the 95.9 Green FM radio station managed by the College of Liberal Arts, to further involve more students and uphold awareness.
All these efforts, along with more means and ways planned by the office, are all directed to promote awareness, educate the students of their rights, and uphold a harmonious relationship between them and the student body, all for a more responsive, responsible and educated Lasallian community of DLSU-D.
Indeed, Students Will Never Be A Foe With SWAFO. (Michael Fabian, student leader;
Planning Committee Head,
Peer Assistance Program of SWAFO)
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Ninoy and Cory Aquino Leadership Journey participants
The Ninoy and Cory Aquino Foundation (NCAF) and the Ninoy and Cory Aquino
Center for Leadership (NCACL), in partnership with De La Salle University-
Dasmariñas (DLSU-D), are proud to announce the seventh batch of candidates to
its youth leadership program, the Ninoy and Cory Aquino Leadership Journey on
August 10-12, 2012.
Drawing insights from the lives of the beloved Aquino couple, the program seeks to reintroduce
spirituality as a major foundation for Filipino leadership. Harnessing their innate values
systems, the participants take part in a process of self-reflection which, it is hoped, would
ultimately lead to commitment for others and country. The NCA Leadership Journey, touted
as one of the more transformative programs available, has already provided a unique and life-
changing experience to six (6) batches of student-leaders nationwide.
“We are excited for this upcoming batch as we have partnered with DLSU-D in staging the first
CALABARZON program run,” NCAF President and Executive Director Rafael C. Lopa says. “We
would like to engage young student leaders and guide them to embrace a life of service and
mission rooted in faith and love.”
After an application process in collaboration with the DLSU-D Student Development and
Activities Office and the DLSU-D Student Welfare and Formation Office, the following
candidates were selected for the August 2012 run of the Journey:
1. Marjon Alcisto, Bacoor, Cavite
2. Steffi Ann Tanya Amper, Bacoor, Cavite
3. Mark Benronnery Arevada, Imus, Cavite
4. Dorothy Joy Baer, Batangas City
5. Arisa Mary Bajana, Dasmariñas, Cavite
6. Clark Kent Binaday, Imus, Cavite
7. Melvi Calanog, Sta. Rosa, Laguna
8. Mary Joy Capili, Batangas City
9. Karla Jeanne Co, Imus Cavite
10. Maria Rizabel Del Rio, Lipa City, Batangas
11. Gerald Matthew Eustaquio, Malate, Manila
12. Jonimar Golisao, Batangas City
13. Neil Nino Huele, Cebu City
14. Rodwelyn Carissa Iñigo, Dasmariñas, Cavite
15. Alyssa Lagrama, Lucena City, Quezon
16. Mikaela Ann Macayan, Paco, Manila
17. Maria Jasmina Melegrito, Bacoor, Cavite
18. Lauro Rodrin, Mendez, Cavite
19. Jason Roque, Dasmariñas, Cavite
20. Jazmine Silvestre, Dasmariñas, Cavite
21. Michael Anthony Tan, San Mateo, Rizal
22. Jomar Tito, Dasmariñas, Cavite
23. Mariell Jeline Udtohan, Dasmariñas, Cavite
24. Albert Jay Valera, San Pascual, Batangas
25. Mark David Valguna, GMA, Cavite
26. Janine Micah Vicente, Dasmariñas, Cavite
Together with program partners, Cebu Pacific Air, the Official Air Carrier, and White Knight
Hotel Intramuros, the Official Manila Residence, the program invites the youth leaders to
undergo the three-day leadership retreat and be living witnesses of leadership. It is the hope
of the Foundation that the “Journey-ers” will be moved to commit to a life of mission through
effective and impactful community work.
The Ninoy and Cory Aquino Leadership Journey is open to all Filipino citizens, 18 – 21 yrs. old,
a resident of Region IV-A (CALABARZON), and at least a college sophomore (or the equivalent)
at the time of the application period.
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ROTC Parents' Orientation
The 267th Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Unit conducted a Parents’ Orientation for the Unit’s Military Officer Candidate Course (MOCC) trainees last July 7, 2012 held at the Unit’s conference room. This activity was done to inform the parents as to the Requirements, Program of Instruction, and the Schedule of MOCC Training. Majority of the MOCC parents attended the said activity.
LTJG Jude Marian B. Soria PN, a member of the Philippine Military Academy class of 2006 and the current 267th NROTCU assistant commandant, discussed the program of instruction to update the parents the specific program their son/daughter undertakes, together with the schedule of activities.
Mr. Dennis B. Maldo, the 267th NROTCU Coordinator, explained to the parents the benefits of a Cadet Officer while still in the university, such as scholarship grants and the opportunity to participate in various university-sponsored leadership seminars for student leaders. The activity was also animated by the presence of our very own alumnus and former 267th NROTCU Cadet Officer, LTJG Rommel Rodriguez PN, who motivated the parents to support the decision of their children by narrating his meaningful experience as a cadet officer in the university and the later as a commissioned officer of the Philippine Navy.
The activity was concluded by answering questions from the parents, most of the questions were related to apprehensions in relation to the safety of their children while undergoing the training. The 267th Training Staffs, headed by the 267th NRTOCU Commandant, CDR Wendell T. Servando PN (GSC), assured the parents that the conduct of the training will follow all national laws, Philippine Navy policies, and University Policies that protect the right of the students attending Basic and Advance ROTC courses.
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NUS sociolinguist to talk at LLC
One of the key sociolinguists in Asia is set to engage language specialists in a dialogue session on contemporary English language teaching (ELT) on 08 June at the Language Learning Center.
T. Ruanni Tupas, senior lecturer at the Centre for English Language Communication of the National University of Singapore will explore recent developments in TESOL that have informed ELT teacher, learner, and learning beliefs and/or practices. Dr. Tupas holds a doctorate in Applied Linguistics from NUS, is the director of research and special projects of the Linguistic Society of the Philippines, a member of the executive board of the Singapore Association for Applied Linguistics, and a former vice president of the Singapore Tertiary English Teachers' Association. He was a recipient of the CELC and NUS Teaching Excellence Awards in 2011. His works on the sociolinguistics of inequality in education have been published in learned journals. To know more about Dr. Tupas' undertakings, please check on this link http://courses.nus.edu.sg/course/elcttr/Tupas_Website_August2009(2).html.
The affair is made possible through the auspices of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academics and Research.
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Carlos, Abunda stage successful seminars
Film and television director Rahyan Carlos and award winning talk show host, talent manager and publicist Boy Abunda impressed participants at their successful seminars held at the Tanghalang Julian Felipe as part of the COMPACT 2012 celebrations led by the Communications Arts Department.
Carlos, a freelance film and television director and writer, shared his inspiring journey into the industry and imparted tips for aspiring writers, actors and filmmakers in his seminar entitled Making It in Film and Television. Carlos, who works as a part time faculty member of the CAD, also brought along actress and Star Circle quest alumna Roxanne Guinoo, who used to study at DLSU-D before she embarked on an acting career.
Another industry heavyweight also shared his wisdom with Communication students and faculty and other participants at the seminar entitled: Branding the Stars: Starstruck to Stardom.
Mr. Boy Abunda wears many hats as the multi-awarded host of showbiz oriented talk show The Buzz as well as interview feature show Bottomline. He also took over the live celebrity interviews for late night news telecast Bandila. During his talk, Abunda inspired his audiences with his humble beginnings and connected his career development to the concept of branding, in which audiences were captivated by his wisdom and practical experience.
“I enjoyed the seminars because I could really use what I learned today from them. They inspired me to work harder to achieve my goals,” one of the participants said after the seminar.
Other events for the COMPACT include a fashion show, film festival, debate and cheer dance competition to highlight its theme: Communication Impact on Entertainment and Leisure.
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POLCA signs contract for digital signage project
The DLSU-D Synchronized Digital Clock System, after four years of approval as a project donation to the university, will be starting to work anytime soon after the contract signing with the Macrologic Computer Systems & Services last November 21, 2011.
This project which will benefit the DLSU-D community especially the students, was conceptualized by Dr. Carmelyn C. Antig and was introduced her first term as President of POLCA schoolyear 2008-2009. In consultation with the Information and Communications Technology Center, requirements have been set which have been met terms by the Macrologic group.
Just in time for the Centennial celebration, this 2.1M project is the Centennial Gift of the Parents Organization of Lasalle Cavite, Inc. (POLCA) to the university.
Photos show, Dr. Carmelyn C. Antig, POLCA President signing the contract with Mr. Arman Mena, Macrologic President witnessed by ICTC Director, Juvenal Bautista, Anton Garcia, Sales Manager of Macrologic and Lucky Godinex, CLA POLCA President/POLCA BOT Vice President and Marieta Guanlao, COS POLCA President and POLCA BOT Auditor.
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CEAT Faculty deliver lecture series in Indonesia
College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology's faculty Engr. Jose Rizaldy De Armas and Engr. Philip Ermita visited Widya Mandala Catholic University (WMCUS) in Surabaya, Indonesia for a lecture series last October 24-28, 2011 as part of the university’s international linkages faculty exchange program. The Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities (ASEACCU), with DLSU-Dasmariñas and Widya Mandala Catholic University as members, is committed to serve as a forum towards the shared goals of member institutions through collection, exchange, and dissemination of information in meetings and symposia and exchange of faculty, administrators and students.
Engr. De Armas and Engr. Ermita delivered their lectures on “4G Technology Implementation” and “Supply Chain Management” respectively among electrical and industrial engineering students. Meanwhile, WMCU-Surabaya will be coming over to DLSU-D come Lasallian Festival to provide lectures to our Engineering students.
Engr. Yohanes Sudaryanto (Dean), Engr. Philip Ermita (IE Faculty), Engr. Jose Rizaldy De Armas, PECE (ECE Faculty), Dr. J.S. Ami Soewandi (Rector)
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Dasmariñas City enforces new ordinances
The local government is stepping up its drive against unhygienic practices and illegal obstructions as it begins to fine violators to ordinances on spitting and urinating in public, and parking along main roads.
Based on an order by the City GOvernment of Dasmariñas, a penalty of P2,500 will be imposed on those who will be caught erecting structures such as stalls and home extensions, or encroaching on public sidewalks with signages, tables, plants or contruction materials. The same fee will be charged to those caught littering, spitting, expelling mucus, urinating or defecating on sidewalks within the muncipality.
The city will also implement an ordinance regulating the parking of vehicles along major and national roads -- in particular, the General Emilio Aguinaldo Highway and Governor Dominador I. Mangubat Avenue and designate these as towing areas.
According to the resolution signed by the Sangguniang Panglungsod, the ordinance was crafted to respond to the need of the public for smooth flow of traffic, which illegal parking on the national roads obstruct. The ordinance entails the towing of vehicles being displayed along the roads for selling and promotion; those that are being washed and repaired unless in an emergency; lay over or overnight parking of cargo trucks, trailers, dump trucks, buses and other vehicles; parking of junk vehicles, and those that are waiting for passenger pick up.
Violators will be fined a minimum of P500 while towing fees range from P1,000 for small vehicles to a maximum of P5,000 for super heavy motor vehicles.
The ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its posting on bulletin boards of the city government and publication in a newspaper of local circulation.
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Heraldo Filipino holds graphic design, poster making and photography contest
The official campus publication of DLSU-D is opening its doors for entries to its graphic design, poster making and photography contests with the theme Ang Hindi Nahayag na Kwento hi Juan dela Cruz (The Untold Story of Juan dela Cruz) which will be open to all undergraduate students of DLSU-Dasmariñas.
For the graphic designing contest, only Adobe Photoshop should be used. Entries using other applications will not be accepted. Graphic art must be 8"x10" (8R) in size, has soft copy saved in CD and a hard copy printed in 8R photo paper.
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or the poster making contest, the use of mixed media is not allowed. Only the entries using traditional art will be accepted. Posters must be in a 1/8 illustration board.
For the photography contest, photographs should be in 8R photo paper. Photo manipulation is not allowed. Editing of brightness, contrast and the like is also not allowed. All entries should be submitted to the Heraldo Filipino office (GMH213) in a short brown envelope with the author's name, course, year and section, contact number.
Deadline of submission is on November 11, 2011.
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Major exams cut down to two starting next sem
The Academic Council has approved the implementation of only two major examinations starting the second semester of SY 2011-2012. This will be in preparation for its full implementation next school year.
According to the memoramdum issued by Dr. Olivia M. Legaspi, Vice Chancellor for Academics and Research, the move seeks to provide students with more classroom meetings meant for discussions, lectures, and activities. Colleges and departments are also enjoined to make necessary adjustments in their calendar of activities.
Below are new schedules for the second semester:
Midterm examinations – January 16-21, 2012
Final examinations (graduating and nongraduating students) – March 12-17, 2012
Deadline for online submission of grades – March 29, 2012
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ICTC Director gives talk on internet harassment, cyber bullying
ICTC Director Juvenal Bautista was recently invited by the Student Wellness Office to be the resource speaker for a seminar on the responsible use of the internet, entitled "IMBA ka ba?" where he shared tips on responding to internet harassment and cyber bullying as well as avoiding becoming a victim of bullying online.
Among the tips he shared to prevent internet harassment include the use of a gender neutral e-mail address or username, creating a strong password acount; changing of passwords frequently; reviewing one's email signature, the use of encryption, watching out for red flags or suspicious content or people; being cautious about online acquaintances; using an anomymous browser to browse the web; discussing safety and privacy with ISPs; and making sure ISPs have acceptable use policy where no harrassment is permitted and dicussing internet privacy and safety with the's organization's internet technology specialists.
Bautista also reiterated common ways to maintain one's safety online such as not telling anyone one's password; not sharing personal information through email, even to a trusted individual; not sharing personal information in public spaces, chatrooms or social networks; not leaving one's computer logged on and unattended;not using out of office facilities in one's email and not advertising that one will be on vacation or work related travel.
Bautista also warned that it would be prudent not to attack anyone while participating in discussion groups to veer away from the impression that one is being a bully or harrasser in a forum or group discussion.
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Successful freshmen orientation concluded
The Office of Student Services through the NSTP-CWTS successfully concluded the orientation of freshmen students for SY 2011-2012 at the Alumni Auditorium.
New students from College of Liberal Arts were scheduled last June 2 while June 3 was the turn of the College Of Science. June 4 welcomed the arrival of incoming first year students from the College Of Education. Frosh students from the College of Business Administration, College of Engineering And Technology, College of International Hospitality Management and College of Criminal Justice Education were oriented from June 6-11.
With the collaborative efforts of the the deans, SWC, SWAFO, Registrar, Accounting, Students' organizations, vice chancellors and DLSU-D President Br. Gus Boquer, the new college students were given a glimpse into the next four years of their college lives as well as oriented on which offices will be responsible for their various concerns. The participants were also briefed on campus facilities which may be of use to them during their stay at the university.
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CLA Alumni Homecoming and Outreach a big hit
The recently concluded DLSU-D Alumni Homecoming and Outreach Activity entitled "Tara Na! Uwi Muna! 11 batches. 11 years of CLA," was a huge success with a turnout of close to a hundred people who shared their time to revisit the alma mater and opened their pockets to donate to the Bahay Pag Asa transformative facility for children in conflict with the law.
Along with fellow DLSU-D alumna Mayor Jenny Barzaga who donated 60 packs of medicine kits for the first residents of Bahay Pag Asa come June, CLA alumni also pooled in for donations in cash and in kind, amounting to an estimated P7,000. Other sponsors include Vogue Shots for the photo booth, and Viviamo, Inc. which provided raffle prizes (planners) for all of the attendees.
According to CLA Alumni Association President Dennis Maldo, the event is only the first in a series of worthwhile activities aimed at sharing the essence of being a true Lasallian to the less fortunate.
"The beauty of being united is that we can do more than what we have achieved. Thanks to all who supported the activity. The credit goes to all CLA alumni who want to do more to the university and to their fellow alumni if there is a great opportunity to do so. Maraming Pong Salamat!" he said.
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