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Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield Names New Director of Teen Programming & Summer Camp

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield, a youth development organization providing programs and services to children and families throughout the greater South Shore community, has appointed Mark J. Free, as Director of Teen Programming and Summer Camp.

In his new role at the Boys & Girls Club, Free will oversee and lead the operation of all teen and summer camp programs offered at the Club, as well as oversee facility rentals and birthday parties.

Free has more than 35 years of experience working with children and teens and has held several leadership roles within various day camps in numerous Massachusetts communities. Previous to the Boys & Girls Club, Free was the Senior Program Director at Hockomock Area YMCA in Foxboro, MA. Prior to that, he was Senior Program Director, Camp Lyndon at YMCA Cape Cod in W. Barnstable, MA.

Other programs Free has been involved with include licensed after school programs, aquatics, tennis, gymnastics and youth sports leagues. He has an extensive background in coaching youth sports, primarily basketball and baseball, at town, travel, AAU and high school levels.

Free attended Bridgewater State College and Massasoit Community College. He resides with his wife Terry and three children, Kayla, David and Jack, in Quincy, MA.

Teen Programming

The Boys & Girls Club’s Teen programming is designed specifically for ages 13-18, and provides meaningful experiences today so teens are ready to chase their dreams tomorrow. For example, the Keystone Club for youth ages 14 to 18 is a unique program providing leadership development opportunities for youth to participate in activities, both in and out of the Club, in three focus areas: academic success, career preparation and community service.

Summer Camp

The Summer Program is designed for youth 6-14 years old and includes activities such as swimming, archery, arts and crafts, field trips, themed days, field games, outdoor play, gym games, game room, and more.

For more information about Teen Programming and Summer Camp at the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield, visit https://www.bgcmarshfield.org

About the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield’s mission is to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders. The Club provides programming opportunities in the Boys & Girls Club of America’s (BGCA) five core areas including leadership, education, health, arts, and fitness.  

Currently, the Club serves hundreds of families with children ranging in age from 6 to 18 years old, providing afterschool, vacation week and summer programs, as well as youth athletics, teen, social recreational and leadership opportunities. For more information, visit their website https://www.bgcmarshfield.org or call 781-834-2582.

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From farm to front door. Malden, Reading, Wakefield, MA now served by Crescent Ridge Dairy.

Something to moo about.  A new Crescent Ridge Dairy delivery route will now serve Malden, Reading, Wakefield, MA.  The expanded fleet of 12 classic milk trucks now delivers not only Crescent Ridge’s award winning milk and ice cream, but a full array of hundreds of grocery items with an emphasis on locally grown, locally raised, locally handmade and locally prepared foods.  From farm to front door.

“We are delighted to bring the very best of local dairy and food to Malden, Reading and Wakefield,” noted Mark Parrish, the third generation to operate the family business.  He added, “The reception to our wholesale, high grade yet affordable food has been rewarding to our entire staff.  We look forward to the continued expansion of our farm to front door products and the communities we serve.”

Crescent Ridge Dairy’s recently swept a variety of World Dairy Expo Championship awards. Crescent Ridge Dairy’s 2% white milk, whole milk, mint cookies & cream ice cream and coconut almond bar ice cream each were recognized as the best in their respected categories.

Ever since Crescent Ridge Dairy began making premium ice cream at their humble Sharon, Massachusetts dairy farm, their menu has been regarded as a scoop above the cups and cones of other creameries. Demand for their summer-time treats led to the opening of their dairy bar that overlooks grazing cattle in 1968. Since then, the popularity of Crescent Ridge Dairy’s ice cream has grown from a cult following of regional connoisseurs and travelers to international recognition from some of the world’s most respected publications.

In 2009, National Geographic Magazine’s The 10 Best of Everything Ultimate Guide for Travelers featured Crescent Ridge as one of the 10 Best Ice Creams in the World. They would receive this same honor again in 2012. That same year, Food & Wine Magazine cited Crescent Ridge Dairy as one of the Best Ice Cream Spots in the U.S. In 2014, Men’s Journal would inform anyone left who wasn’t already aware of Crescent Ridge Dairy’s reputation by featuring them in their 27 Best Ice Cream Shops in America article.

Taste the hype for yourself. Crescent Ridge Dairy’s products are available for home delivery in the Greater Boston area and directly from the dairy bar located on their Sharon, Massachusetts Farm. You can also find them on the shelves of Stop & Shops, Shaw’s / Star Markets, Roche Brothers, Whole Foods and other major retailers throughout New England.

The Crescent Ridge Story

Malby and Mildred Parrish started Crescent Ridge in 1932 when they purchased the 44-acre plot farmland on Sharon’s historic Bay Road and made it suitable to grow crops and raise cows for milk. Back then, Malby was able to make his rounds delivering fresh dairy to the community with just one dependable 1928 Chevrolet truck. In less than 10 years, the operation had achieved enough success to justify the installation of a modern pasteurization and bottling plant. By 1953 Crescent Ridge controlled a fleet of milk trucks that served not only families in Sharon, but the neighboring towns of Canton, Stoughton, Norwood, Walpole and Westwood, Massachusetts as well.

Crescent Ridge opened their first Dairy Bar on their original plot of land in 1968. Its popularity has only grown since then, with the ice cream it serves winning the reputation of the best in New England amongst locals and seasoned travelers alike. Years later, National Geographic would name it one of The 10 Best Ice Creams in the World. This expansion and the loyal following Crescent Ridge had developed helped the brand weather the troubled economic climate of the 1970 and prosper into the 1980’s. By the early 1990’s Crescent Ridge began expanding its menu starting with fresh squeezed orange juice.

Mark Parrish became the third generation to operate the family business in 1998. This same year, he made significant investments into Crescent Ridge’s infrastructure by expanding their warehouse, freezer and lab space and making updates to their milk plant. Mark continues to innovate and grow the Crescent Ridge brand. Their products can now be found on the shelves of major stores like Stop & Shop, Whole Foods, Shaw’s / Star Market, Roche Bros, Big Y, Boston Public Market and others. He has teamed up with other local businesses and diversified his own operation to feature fresh seafood, grass-fed beef, pork, chicken, produce, maple syrup and other artisan products in their catalogue.

For more information about home delivery, retail locations and the onsite dairy bar, please click to https://www.crescentridgedairybar.com/ or call (781) 784-274.  Visit the cows and staff at 407 Bay Road, Sharon, MA.

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BCI to Hold Open House Hiring Event in Taunton, MA on March 9th

Behavioral Concepts (BCI), a company of behavioral clinicians specializing in the care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Massachusetts will hold an Open House hiring event at their office located at 705 Myles Standish Boulevard in Taunton, MA on March 9, 2020 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. 

BCI provides specialty Early Intervention Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services to families throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and is currently hiring. Job seekers who attend the Open House simply register at the door. All applicants undergo a formal interview during the Open House. Those who are hired are on-boarded on the spot. 

Applicants must meet qualifications which include having a valid driver’s license, their own reliable transportation and a high school diploma or equivalent. They must also have experience with children, and preferably, experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disabilities.

“BCI receives Early Intervention referrals from the Department of Public Health, and the need for Early Intervention ABA services in the Southeast region continues to increase,” said Tracy Miele, M.A., BCBA, LABA, Director of Southeast Programs. “BCI recently held two Open House hiring events in Worcester and more than 20 people were hired. We encourage interested candidates in Massachusetts and Rhode Island to discover a rewarding career in ABA.”

About BCI’s Early Intervention Services

BCI is a partner agency and receives Early Intervention referrals from the Department of Public Health for children under age three with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. BCI’s Early Intervention services are designed to assist infants and toddlers (birth to age three) in making significant strides in their development. Early Intervention services include assessment, clinical design, consultation and transition to school. They are targeted, evidence-based, tailored to a child’s needs, and usually provided in the home.

For more information about BCI, visit https://bciaba.com

About BCI

Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Worcester, BCI has grown to become the go-to provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families throughout Massachusetts. We identify and facilitate effective personalized instruction that allows children to discover more, learn more, and be more – increasing their independence and enhancing their quality of life at home, in school, and in the community. BCI is a Massachusetts Department of Public Health approved provider of specialty ABA services for early intervention. BCI also provides center, home-based, and afterschool services through private and public health insurance. Further information on BCI is available at https://bciaba.com.

BCI is part of the LEARN Behavioral family of companies, a national organization dedicated to helping all children succeed in school and life. Learn more at https://www.learnbehavioral.com/.

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Legislative Roundtable Held at OCES in Brockton. Supportive Housing is a Key Issue.

Left to Right: Speaking Senator Timilty, Joe Bellil of Easterseals, Karen Langley of REquipment and Gretchen Emmetts, Director of Pembroke COA


Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout Plymouth County hosted and co-sponsored the Greater Brockton Area Legislative Roundtable at their Brockton office on February 7, 2020.

The legislative roundtable breakfast had 34 in attendance including: Senator Michael Brady in the Second Plymouth and Bristol District; Representative Claire Cronin representing the 11th Plymouth District; Representative Michelle DuBois, 10th Plymouth District; Legislative Aide Matthew Hannon; Legislative Aide Kathleen Baxter; Legislative Aide Joanne Tierney; Representative Kathleen LaNatra, 12th Plymouth District; Representative Mathew Muratore, 1st Plymouth District; Mayor of Brockton, Robert Sullivan; Representative Alyson Sullivan, 7th Plymouth District; Senator Walter Timilty, Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth District; and Brockton Housing Authority Executive Director Thomas Thibeault.

The event was co-sponsored by OCES, Independence Associates, and Easterseals Massachusetts. The three organizations, which have similar missions, discussed their priorities and goals, with supportive housing for older adults and individuals with disabilities being a central issue.  These agencies collectively emphasized the importance of REquipment who also attended this event to talk about the importance of the services and equipment that they offer the community. 

“The need for supportive housing for older adults and individuals with disabilities is increasing and will continue to do so over the next 10 years,” said Nicole Long, CEO of OCES. “Expanding the funding for supportive housing is imperative. Our funding goal would support at least 10 new supportive housing sites and an estimated 1,500 older adults living in public housing with enhanced coordination and access to long-term services and supports.”

Legislators discussed what they see are some of the key issues affecting people with disabilities locally and at the state level. Closing remarks were made by Steven Higgins, Executive Director of Independence Associates Center for Independent Living and Paul Medeiros, President of Easterseals Massachusetts.

About the Presenters

To learn more about Independence Associates, a Center for Independent Living, visit www.iacil.org. For more information about REquipment, durable medical equipment reuse, visit dmereuse.org. For additional information about Easterseals Massachusetts, visit www.easterseals.com/ma.

About OCES

Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 25 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency offers a number of programs to serve older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.

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Preventing electrical bearing damage – Emerson Bearing Boston offers a solution.

When a bearing is exposed to an electric current, it can cause electrical bearing damage, which manifests as pits and grooves on the bearings’ surface. This creates an uneven surface texture causing additional noise, vibration, and (eventually) complete failure. It is a costly problem, often leading to unnecessary downtime and expensive repairs or upgrades. 

Railroads are one application in particular where electrical current causing pitting is a major cause of bearing failure. Other applications where extra bearing protection is necessary include motors with variable frequency drives (VFDs), pump motors, HVAC units, refrigeration, compressors, generators and data centers.

Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, offers a solution for preventing electrical bearing damage – replacing standard bearings with ceramic hybrid ball bearings. 

Although not all bearings are damaged by an electrical current and not all circuits cause bearing damage, the problem typically occurs when equipment is grounded incorrectly or when bearings are used in AC/DC motors with VFDs.

Ceramic Hybrid Bearing Benefits

Ceramic hybrid bearings consist of ceramic rolling balls and an inner and outer steel race. Ceramic bearings provide a level of insulation that eliminates electric arcing and fluting. They also feature double shielding and non-conductive properties and low temperature rise under extreme operating conditions. For example, Nachi ceramic hybrid ball bearings are one of the most durable replacements for traditional steel bearings. They are dimensionally interchangeable with most bearings, which eliminates the need for special modifications during the installation process, facilitates the replacement process, and makes them a more cost-effective replacement option.

“Apart from their tremendous insulating properties, there are many other advantages to switching to ceramic hybrid ball bearings – such as safer operation in extreme conditions, a wider range of speed capabilities and longer bearing life span,” explained Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing Boston. 

He continued, “Bearings can be damaged by electrical current, as well as many other environmental and operational factors. Understanding these factors and the risks they possess is the best way to prevent costly repairs, downtime, or operator injuries associated with damaged or failed components.” 

For more information about Emerson Bearing’s ceramic hybrid bearings and other products, visit EmersonBearing.com.

About Emerson Bearing Boston

Founded in 1957, Emerson Bearing Boston specializes in bearings for OEM and MRO markets throughout the world. The company provides solutions to a variety of industries including: aggregate, concrete, mining, machine tools, electric motor repair, marine, material handling, metal processing, packaging, food processing, paper converting, printing, wind/power generation, recreation, heavy construction, robotics, automation, transportation, wood products, wastewater treatment, pump, compressor and oil field.

Emerson Bearing Boston offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with over 3 million bearings – ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Emerson Bearing Boston has become a leading provider of bearings in the U.S. They are the sister company of Action Bearing and maintain headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, visit www.emersonbearing.com or call 800-225-4587.

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Website Accessibility Workshop Offered at Metro South Chamber of Commerce on March 12th

Does your website meet ADA requirements for people with disabilities? Have you heard about web accessibility, but are unsure if your business is at risk?

Adaptable, a digital accessibility service based in Middleboro, MA, will present a one-hour workshop entitled “Website Accessibility and the Americans with Disabilities Act: What’s My Responsibility?” to small businesses, non-profits and other organizations on Thursday, March 12, 2020 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Metro South Chamber of Commerce, 60 School Street, Brockton MA 02301.

Adaptable helps businesses and organizations of all types and sizes ensure accessibility for their websites, apps, and other digital resources.

The workshop will be led by Adaptable’s accessibility experts Chris Herlihy and Mike McKenna who will cover topics including: How the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to websites and other digital media; how to assess your own website; and what to do next. Attendees will leave with an understanding of digital accessibility and the tools needed to audit their own website. 

Adaptable will also be on-hand after the seminar to provide attendees with a free, 60-second on-site accessibility review.

To learn more and register for the event, visit Metro South Chamber’s website event page – https://www.metrosouthchamber.com/calendar-registration/

Helping Businesses Meet Accessibility Standards

Many people with disabilities rely on adaptive tools to use technology. For example, a visually impaired user can utilize a screen reader to help browse a website. If a website is not programmed to meet today’s accessibility standards, adaptive tools will not work correctly, and the user will be left at a disadvantage.

Adaptable is stepping up to implement best practices for ADA online compliance and helping companies get ahead of the curve and avoid costly liability. Services provided include: 

– Analysis of current digital accessibility status

– Formulation of a remediation plan

– Execution of the required changes

– Ongoing monitoring going forward to ensure that the business remains in compliance.

About Adaptable

Adaptable is a service of Shotgunflat, Inc. Since 2002, Shotgunflat has been designing and building compelling websites and apps for small businesses and non-profits, as well as marketing, branding, PR and advertising agencies across the U.S. The firm’s comprehensive suite of services includes Adaptable digital accessibility, web design and development for enterprise, and website maintenance and support. 

An innovative leader in accessibility compliant websites and apps for retail, dining, non-profit, education, high-tech and other industries, Adaptable is based at Shotgunflat headquarters in Middleboro, MA. For more information about Adaptable, contact 781-801-5803 or visit https://www.adaptablelab.com.

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Behavioral Concepts Names New Assistant Director of Professional Development & Research

Behavioral Concepts (BCI), a company of behavioral clinicians specializing in the care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Massachusetts, has promoted Barbra Lynch, M.S., BCBA, LABA to Assistant Director of Professional Development & Research. She is a resident of Worcester, MA.

Barbra Lynch

In her new role at BCI, Lynch designs, develops, and oversees pre-service training and BCI’s regional trainers. She also holds the position of requirements coordinator for Registered Behavioral Technician candidates. She is based in the company’s Worcester office.

Lynch is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA) in the state of Massachusetts. Previous to her promotion, Lynch was a Behavior Analyst at BCI. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminology from Capital University in Ohio, as well as a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Northeastern University in Boston.

Lynch’s experience prior to BCI includes serving as Director of Training and Quality Assurance at a private after-school agency based in Worcester. Previous to that, Lynch served as Regional Director for an ABA service provider in Milford, MA for five years, and as a teacher and case manager at New England Center for Children in Southborough, MA for four years.

She is a member of the Berkshire Association of Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT) and of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI).

About BCI

Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Worcester, BCI has grown to become the go-to provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families throughout Massachusetts. We identify and facilitate effective personalized instruction that allows children to discover more, learn more, and be more – increasing their independence and enhancing their quality of life at home, in school, and in the community. BCI is a Massachusetts Department of Public Health approved provider of specialty ABA services for early intervention. BCI also provides center, home-based, and afterschool services through private and public health insurance. Further information on BCI is available at https://bciaba.com.

BCI is part of the LEARN Behavioral family of companies, a national organization dedicated to helping all children succeed in school and life. Learn more at https://www.learnbehavioral.com/.

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Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café Adds Harney & Sons Fine Teas to Retail Line

Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, a growing fast casual dining establishment in Connecticut, has expanded their retail line to include Harney & Sons Fine Teas.

Now, in addition to specialty ground and whole bean coffee by the pound, Between Rounds offers a variety of Harney & Sons Fine Teas, in elegantly packaged tins, available for purchase at their Cafés in South Windsor, Vernon and Manchester, CT. 

Between Rounds has selected teas from Harney & Sons best-selling and most popular tea sachet collections of black, green and herbal teas. The line of teas carried at Between Rounds ranges from classics such as English Breakfast Tea to specialty teas such as Celebration Tea, to teas such as the Tower of London Blend from the Historic Royal Palaces Collection.

“Tea continues to be one of our most popular items,” said Between Rounds co-founder Jerry Puiia. “Just as we offer specialty coffee beans available for purchase by the pound, we now offer Harney & Sons Fine Tea sachets so customers can brew their favorite tea at home. Each tea is packaged in a beautifully decorative tin and makes a wonderful gift as well.”

Depending on the tea blend, the tins hold between 20 to 30 tea sachets (retail $7.99). Larger tins are also available (retail $9.99).

Visit Between Rounds’ website, betweenroundsbagels.com, for store hours, menus and more information.

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-onsite bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware. Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi.

Between Rounds is licensed to manufacture prepared foods, and wholesales their breakfast and lunch sandwiches to gas station convenience stores in Hartford County and beyond. The company is also a wholesale bagel supplier to many independent grocers throughout the region. Between Rounds signature bagels are delivered to grocers fully baked so no additional labor is required of the bakery department. 

Between Rounds locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland, CT. Franchise opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about their unique franchise offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit www.betweenroundsbagels.com.

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Rockland Federal Credit Union Renews Corporate Partnership with Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield, a youth development organization providing programs and services to children and families throughout the greater South Shore community, is pleased to announce Rockland Federal Credit Union has renewed their corporate partnership with the Club for 2020.

Karen Macedo of Rockland Federal Credit Union and Paula Klim White of Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield

Rockland Federal Credit Union has been a longtime supporter of the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield. They were a large supporter of the Club’s new building campaign when the Club moved from a 4,000 square foot storefront to their Proprietor’s Drive location. The current state-of-the-art 17,000 square foot clubhouse officially opened its doors in June, 2012 and includes a gymnasium, arts center, elementary games room, learning center, computer lab, kitchen, teen center, pool and playground.

Rockland Federal Credit Union also gave a large gift in support of the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield’s recent Outdoor Clubhouse Expansion Project. The Outdoor Classroom is a designated fenced-in area containing flower and vegetable gardens, a patio and seating area that supports Club programming such as natural sciences, nutrition and art classes.

“Rockland Federal Credit Union has been a proud community partner of the Marshfield Boys & Girls Club for 14 years,” said Karen Macedo of Rockland Federal Credit Union. “We believe in supporting the programs and services offered by the Boys & Girls Club, which help make a difference in the lives of those within our community.”

“We are very thankful to  Rockland Federal Credit Union for their generosity and ongoing support which ultimately helps us to deliver programs that are the cornerstone of youth development and fulfill our mission in the community,” said Jim Bunnell, CEO Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield.

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield has hundreds of member families and serves more than 5,000 youth annually from all across the South Shore in afterschool, school vacation and summer camp programs.

About the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield’s mission is to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders. The Club provides programming opportunities in the Boys & Girls Club of America’s (BGCA) five core areas including leadership, education, health, arts, and fitness.  

Currently, the Club serves hundreds of families with children ranging in age from 6 to 18 years old, providing afterschool, vacation week and summer programs, as well as youth athletics, teen, social recreational and leadership opportunities. For more information, visit their website www.marshfieldbgc.com or call 781-834-2582.

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