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August/September
August is what we call the dog days of summer. The weather is warm, the vegetables are ready to pick, and the parks and beaches are packed with people enjoying the last few weeks of summer vacation.
August is a time to relax and recharge for the coming school year and the impending fall season.
August was once the 6th month of the year. In the Roman calendar, August was known as “Sextilis”, the Latin word for 6. In 700 BC January and February were added, and August became the 8th month of the year. Julius Caesar made August have 31 days. August has an identity crisis “Sextilis” does have a somewhat naughty ring to it, in 8 BC it was changed to Augustus in honor of Augustus Caesar, and Augustus was shortened to August.
Peridot the birthstone is a stunning green gem that is forged in lava, its colors range from electric grass to subtle olive.
The sandwich was invented in August of 1762 when the Earl of Sandwich (yes, that’s a real guy) requested two pieces of bread with meat inside. August is the month of…Weeds! In Anglo-Saxon, August was known as “Weod Monath” or Weed Month, because weeds and plants grow the fastest then. One of the coolest fun facts about August is Bamboo can be seen growing with the naked eye, up to two inches an hour!
August's birth flowers are the gladiolus, a bright flower known as the sword lily as it grows in long stalks. and the poppy, which we know represents remembrance, creativity, and imagination.
One of the most famous speeches ever given was on August 28th,1963 by Martin Luther King Jr. His “I Have a Dream” speech was presented at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. Over 250,000 people came to listen to his speech which called for the end of racial discrimination and equal rights for all.
The 44th President, Barack Obama was born on August 4th. 7-time Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady on the 3rd, the first person on the moon, Neil Armstrong on the 5th, basketball hero Kobe Bryant on the 23rd, the King of Pop Michael Jackson on the 29th. The deaths of some iconic superstars were in August including Marilyn Monroe on August 4th,1962, Elvis Presley August 16th, 1977, and we lost Aretha Franklin on August 16, 2018
August is a popular first name in Sweden in the top 50 name each year. In the US, August ranks in the top 800 popular names.
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Join Meetings in
Central Northeast Neighbors
Most meetings are on via Zoom. Please look at the
Neighborhood Association Websites for updates.
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Central Northeast Neighbors First Wednesday 7pm (CNN) contact Ronda
Sumner Neighborhood Association (SAN) contact Ronda
Madison South Neighborhood Association (MSNA) Click here
Beaumont Wilshire Neighborhood Association (BWNA) Click here
Rose City Park Neighborhood Association (RCPNA) Click here
Hollywood Neighborhood Association (HNA) Click here
Grant Park Neighborhood Association (GPNA) Click here
Central Northeast Neighbors Community Connects Gathering TBD
Central Northeast Neighbors Land Use Transp. Comm. 4th Wednesday
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Roseway Neighborhood Association
THIS SATURDAY DONT MISS OUT
Neighborhood Cleanup
Saturday, August 27,2022 Time 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Glenhaven Parking lot 82nd & Siskiyou
What’s OK to bring?
Household items, furniture, metal, toys, corrugated cardboard, dishes, etc. See the prohibited items list below. Household items, furniture, metal, toys, corrugated cardboard, dishes, etc. Extra $2 fee for each: Electronics computer components, flat-screen TVs, stereo equipment, batteries, wires, air conditioners. Most items with a cord or batteries. Propane tanks. See the prohibited items list below.
Drop-off Fees
All proceeds benefit Roseway Neighborhood Association community events and projects!
- Small Car / SUV ……………………….$25
- Small pickup* / Minivan ……………… $30
- Full-size truck/ Van……………………..$45
- U-Haul 15’ and up ……………………..$90+
- Additional trailer**……………………...$25
* No overflows
** If you bring a vehicle plus trailer, pay for both
Prohibited Items
Do not bring materials like these. If you do, we have to refuse your entire load!
- Construction materials. E.G. remodeling, demolition, or landscape materials, such as but not limited to concrete, asphalt, dirt, sod, brick, cement, sand, gravel or roofing, flooring, walls, siding, ceilings, insulation, electrical, asbestos material
- Hazardous Waste. E.g., gasoline, chemicals, oil, paint, tar, aerosol sprays, pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers, poisons, art/hobby chemicals, animal waste, or liquids of any kind.
- Under the sink stuff. E.g. cleaning chemicals & disinfectants
- Light bulbs. E.g., fluorescent light bulbs, CFLs, tubes, and ballasts
- Medical. E.g., medical syringes, medications
- Mercury-containing items. E.g., thermometers, thermostats
- Tires, Refrigerators, Old tube (CRT) TVs & Monitors
We hope to see you there!
Re-Use-Me Sale: Accepting donations. Bring your reusable items and take home a treasure at a great low price!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Contact Clean up coordinator for more information 503-935-4874 cell call or text.
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2022 Portland Neighborhood Profiles
Civic Life and Portland State University (PSU) Population Research Center are developing data-rich neighborhood profiles to help the City and our community partners improve outreach, set programmatic priorities, help Portlanders in need, and understand the unique issues in each neighborhood. We need your feedback on these preliminary profiles to help make them more user-friendly and develop an interactive mapping tool. Check the website here. The feedback period is open until Friday, Sept. 9. Learn more and provide your feedback here.
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Central Northeast Neighborhood Coalition
DEI Training Series: Topics and Descriptions
Facilitated by Alexis Millet and Sara Curiel Paez
These trainings are via Zoom from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. They are free and open as space permits you will need to register to attend.
Implicit Bias September 12, 2022 please register now!
Unconscious or implicit bias is something we all have. It is learned and developed since birth and influences our leadership and interactions. It is embedded in many of the systems in which we operate. Uncovering and understanding bias is life-long work. During this session, we’ll explore skills, mindsets, and tools that will support becoming aware of and countering our biases for the long term with the goal of mitigating bias to advance equity in our everyday interactions and systems. September 12, 2022
Meeting ID: 817 2408 7026
Passcode: 293525
Dial: US: +1 971 247 1195 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656
4. Microaggressions October 24, 2022
The workshop will help to develop awareness around microaggressions, build skills to recognize microaggressions in yourself and others, and learn ways to interrupt them. We will build awareness of how cultural narratives create dynamics resulting in microaggressions and how this affects our interactions and their consequences. We will learn practical ways for continued growth in our DEI Journeys.
5. Identity-Based Privilege and Disadvantage December 5, 2022
We will explore the historical contexts of systemic oppression, and learn about social identity groups and systems of inclusion and exclusion. To advance in our DEI journey it is important to understand your own privilege and intersectionality, and how to leverage your privilege to interrupt power dynamics in your networks. You will learn ways to support disadvantaged groups and how to practice DEI values in your daily life.
6. Anti-Racist Behavior and Allyship January 23, 2023
What is the difference between being anti-racist and being nonracist? We will explore how forms and expressions of racism work in tandem with each other to maintain a system of dominance, othering, and advantage/disadvantage based on race and other identities. We will learn anti-racist behaviors and strategies from a social justice standpoint, and what it means to be a compassionate ally. January 23, 2023
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Cully Association of Neighbors
Cully is Portland’s largest neighborhood. Known before as Neerchokikoo village, home to Chinook peoples. It has 1755 acres in terms of landmass with a population 13,629. Cully is the most ethnically and racially diverse Census tract in Oregon.
The Cully Association of Neighbors (CAN) is one of the most active neighborhood associations in Portland. CAN is a non-profit volunteer organization whose members strive to enhance the livability of the neighborhood by working together on issues and activities and connecting with neighbors, businesses, and governmental agencies.
Their Mission is to seek to enhance the physical and social livability in the neighborhood through open links of communication and liaison between and within the neighborhood, governmental agencies, and other neighbors.
It is free to be a member, the only requirement is that you must live, work, or own property within the Cully boundaries as defined by the CAN by-laws. Regardless of whether you live within the Cully boundaries, all are welcome to attend general meetings, though only members can vote on motions.
CAN meetings are open to all members of the community – renters, homeowners, business owners, and property owners- all are encouraged to join, participate, share an idea, and voice an opinion. Spanish translation is available at every general membership meeting.
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Hollywood Neighborhood Association
Hollywood hub is a collaboration to plan and deliver a modern, integrated, and community-sensitive replacement of the Hollywood Transit Center. The team – led by TriMet and BRIDGE Housing, a non-profit affordable housing developer and manager, with on-site services to be provided by Hacienda Community Development Corporation – envisions a mixed-use, mixed-income, transit-oriented development that embraces the site, its history, and the Hollywood District as a hub for transit, equity, and community.
Redesigned as a safe, welcoming, and fully-integrated hub for MAX trains, buses, shared micro-mobility, pedestrian and bike connections and bike storage. The Hollywood hub will deliver up to 200 permanently affordable homes, community spaces, and active ground floor amenity spaces. https://hollywoodhubpdx.com/
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Grant Park Neighborhood Association
Grant Park has a population of 3,707, and is named for the park at its center, a lovely and walkable green 20 acres. The park, acquired by the city in 1922, and to this day forms the core of the neighborhood. In addition to towering trees and well-kept walking paths, it houses a large outdoor pool, a community garden, and a dog park. Highly-rated Grant High School lies adjacent to the park and shares its up-to-date outdoor sports complex, dubbed “Grant Bowl,” with the public. Neighbors can watch the school teams play, or join in on the fun themselves on the complex’s fields and tennis courts.
While the Grant Park neighborhood is mostly residential, it boasts close proximity to Hollywood retail and dining. Within walking distance to Fred Meyer, Wholefoods, Trader Joe’s, and New Seasons, residents are ensured their choice when it comes to grocery shopping. If that weren’t enough, the Hollywood Farmer’s Market provides access to the best local produce, dairy, and crafts in the region every Saturday.
One of the most charming draws of Grant Park is its connection to the beloved children’s author Beverly Cleary who grew up right in the neighborhood, attending its schools, scouring its library, and roaming its streets. Anyone who grew up fondly rooting for her timeless, relatable characters also grew up in Grant Park, in a way, since many of her most famous books are set there. Ramona Quimby’s Klickitat Street is very much a real street, nestled in the Grant Park neighborhood. On the west side of the park, three bronze statues surround a splash fountain, each of one of her most famous characters: Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Henry’s faithful dog, Ribsy. The sculpture garden was the vision of a group of librarians who began fundraising for the project in 1991. Five years of penny drives brought in funds from children, parents, and teachers across the U.S. and Canada, and the park was christened in 1995. The statues were sculpted by the Portland artist Lee Hunt.
Her book enthusiasts may find interest in a walking tour inspired by Cleary’s time in Grant Park, it is organized by the Multnomah County Library.
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Madison South Neighborhood Association
Madison South has a population of 8,448 and is home to The Grotto, a cliffside Catholic sanctuary with tranquil botanical gardens, caves, and ponds dotted with religious artworks. Our Rocky Butte Natural Area offers hiking trails and city panoramas, while tree-lined Rose City Golf Course has narrow fairways and mountain glimpses, plus a heritage clubhouse. Gateway Green, known for catering to off-road cyclists, is a 25-acre park located between Interstate 205 and Interstate 84. Dharma Rain Zen Center, a Soto Zen Buddhist community and Mannahouse Church is a non-denominational Christian church offering services in English and Spanish. Leodis V. McDaniel High School states "At McDaniel, all students will access an engaging and inclusive education defined by diversity and respect. All students will graduate from high school empowered with critical skills necessary for success in higher education, career, and community engagement." At Jason Lee K - 8 School Team Lee encourages all students to be creative, confident, and avid lifelong learners who honor the diversity in our community and world through exceptional learning experiences and strong partnerships with families. Yes! We believe that all students can learn and possess the skills needed to be successful citizens in an ever-changing world.
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Rose City Park Neighborhood Association
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Sumner
http://sumnerpdx.org/
Sumner Association of Neighbors
Community Yard Sale Meeting
What's next for Sumner Association of Neighbors will be holding a COMMUNITY YARD SALE in our neighborhood on Friday, September 9th AND Saturday, September 10th. If you are a neighbor and want to have a sale you will need to register with SAN so we can provide signs and add you to our list, however, there is no registration fee, so all the money you make is yours to keep. To participate as a seller eamil sumner.neighborhood.chair@gmail.com with your name, address and dates you plan on having your yard sale. We will have an informational meeting on
Saturday, August 27, 2022, 10:00 am in the front yard at 4715 NE 89th Ave. Please bring a chair if you do not want to sit on the grass. We will be discussing how to set up your table(s) and how to have a successful yard sale.
If you want to join as a buyer watch for informations on our Sumner Facebook Page Watch for SAN to Post signs in front yards to let everyone know which houses are participating, Post streets where sales are happening on our Facebook Page, Post signs throughout the neighborhood of the upcoming Sumner Yard Sale and Post this event on NextDoor.
Our next event is our popular Annual Neighborhood Cleanup to be held on September 17, 2022 at Helensview School. Details coming!
Our 2022 Sumner Parade and Ice Cream Truck Event was a Huge Success! On Saturday, July 30th an Ice Cream Truck led a small-scale walking parade through a small section of Sumner and will end up at the SAN lot (NE 92nd and NE Alberta), the Ice Cream Truck gave FREE ice cream to everyone in attendance including participants and spectators. Everyone was welcome and we all had a great time! We plane to make this an annual event!
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Dignity Village / Sunderland
Sunderland has a population of approximately 500 people and covers an area of 1,115 acres. It is primarily an industrial area, heading east along NE Columbia Boulevard from NE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard there is a small residential area along NE Marine Drive. Dignity Village is a membership-based community in Sunderland, providing shelter off the streets for 60 people since 2000. It’s democratically self-governed and self-operated with a mission to provide shelter that fosters community and self-empowerment– a radical experiment to end homelessness. A collection of contemporary homes and houseboats are along the river and pockets of new construction are to the south of NE Marine Drive. The northern edge of the warehouse district is an area of wetlands that has sections of the Columbia Slough and watershed area. Mammals such as deer, beaver, and river otter are common along the slough. 175 bird species have been documented in the watershed (including a number of neotropical migratory birds). Western painted turtles (one of only two turtle species in Oregon) and several salmonid species inhabit portions of the slough. Migrating waterfowl and other wildlife live here part-time. Also, the is a small collection of contemporary homes and houseboats along the river and pockets of new construction to the south of NE Marine Drive. Dignity Village supports
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Metro Community Placemaking grants
Community Placemaking grants support community-led, equity-focused, arts and culture based efforts
What is Community Placemaking?
Community Placemaking can take many forms, but it shares a few main elements. The idea comes from the community the effort is intended to serve. Those community members, especially people of color or other historically marginalized communities, play a role in making it happen. Arts or cultural activities bring people together to strengthen their connection to each other and the places they care about.
Program objectives Placemaking: People’s connections to each other and to places they care about are strengthened.
Equity: People of color and members of historically marginalized communities have power and resources to influence their neighborhoods and communities.
Partnerships: People’s efforts are maximized because they work in partnership with each other and with Metro. Leadership: People participate in projects and decisions that affect them.
Funding available Up to $200,000 will be awarded for the 2023 grant cycle, in grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000. No matching funds are required. The online applications opened August 5 and applications are due October 7 at noon. Learn more about eligibility and grant requirements in the application handbook. Click here for more information
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The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is working with the community to build a better 82nd Avenue. Walk through the information and pages from our online open house.
About the 82nd Avenue Plan Online Open House
As of June 1, 2022, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) transferred ownership of 82nd Avenue within the City of Portland to the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). This jurisdictional transfer is the culmination of years of work by community leaders and elected officials and commits $185 million from the state legislature, ODOT, and the City of Portland to 82nd Avenue.
PBOT’s Building a Better 82nd program will invest some of this funding in near-term “critical fixes” for 82nd Avenue now and plan for how to spend the rest on future investments. This online open house provides:
- An overview of the Building a Better 82nd program;
- Information about how 82nd Avenue works today;
- Details on the location and timing of the Critical Fixes; and
- An opportunity to share your priorities for the street, which will help guide future investments.
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Regional Refresh Fund
Metro is offering funding to support community-led cleanup efforts in greater Portland.
Metro’s Regional Refresh Fund supports community-led efforts to promote livability and improve service equity in the Metro region by providing flexible, low-barrier funding for immediate cleanup needs in underserved communities.
Nonprofits, public agencies, schools and business district associations are invited to apply. Applicants can request up to $5,000 in funding per cleanup project or event.
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Apply for a Grant from MCCC.
Our Community Cultural Participation Grant Program (CCP), funded by The Oregon Cultural Trust, supports community-based cultural events, programs, and organizations with grants between $1,000 and $2,500. We provide funding to support:
- Projects/Programs/Events
- Capacity Building/Small Capital Projects
- General Operations (for 501(c)3 organizations only)
Visit our website to review the full grant guidelines and preview the application questions. Applications are due via our online portal by 11:59 pm October 13, 2022.
Thanks to the Oregon Cultural Trust and the generous Oregonians who donated, MCCC will grant a record $115,589 for 2023. Thank you OCT and donors!
Don't hesitate to reach out if we can support you along the way! For more information Click here
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Join The Street Trust as a Community Ambassador!
Community Mobility Ambassador - Stipends Now Available!
As a champion for e-biking, bike sharing, and social equity, Ambassadors will work alongside The Street Trust staff connecting our priority community members with the tools, education, and encouragement they need to succeed as BIKETOWN riders. As an Ambassador, your primary role will be to educate eligible community members about the BIKETOWN for All by hosting rides, clinics, and information sessions to help spread the word about e-bikes and bike sharing. You will work across a range of communities including (but not limited to) youth, older adults, BIPOC, and low-income residents to educate and empower them to use e-bikes and enroll qualified community members into the BIKETOWN for All program.
For more information about Biketown for all click here
For more information on the ambassador stipend opportunity click here
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Central Northeast Neighbors Land Use, Transportation, Open Spaces and Parks (LUTOP) 4th Wed. of the Month September 28th, 2022, 7:00 pm
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Where to Find Covid Vaccines and Boosters https://www.vaccines.gov/search/
State of Oregon Information and Updates on Covid
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City of Portland One Point of Contact
How to report issues of illegal camping or related garbage within Portland the City of Portland’s One Point of Contact Campsite Reporting System is where to report. The youtube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXSc6cr4WuY) shows how to use the system.
Two ways to report a campsite using the One Point of Contact Campsite Reporting System. Please use just ONE of the following methods:
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PDX Reporter. Select the "Campsite Reporting" icon on the main menu.
- Call 311.
**Not all reports result in immediate action by the City. Every site reported is reviewed and analyzed.** When using PDX Reporter or calling 311, the exact location of the site is always needed. Follow-up questions for reports can be emailed to reportpdx@portlandoregon.gov.
Criminal activity/behavior, report it directly to Police. For an emergency, call 9-1-1 Nonemergency 503-823-3333
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Farmers Market
Hollywood Farmers Market Saturdays at 9:00 am
April–November : Every Saturday and December–March: 1st & 3rd Saturdays
Where to Find Other Markets
PSU Farmers Market Saturdays 9:00 am
Oregon City Farmers Market every other Saturday...February 19th 10:00 am
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Behind on your sewer/stormwater/water bill?
The Bureau of Environmental Services and the Water Bureau offer several financial assistance programs:
Bill discount: You may be able to get a discount on every sewer, stormwater, and water bill. Crisis voucher: If you've had a personal crisis and are enrolled in the bill discount program, you may be able to receive a voucher (a credit) of up to $500. Water Leak Repair Assistance: Do you have a leaky toilet, faucet, or pipe? If you own your home and are enrolled in our bill discount program, we may be able to fix the leak for free. For information Click Here
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Do you Need a Notary Public?
We have you covered.
Central Northeast Neighbors can help you. Our own Ronda Johnson is a Notary! This is a free service from Central Northeast Neighbors. Please contact her for more information about doing curb side notaries.
I am not an attorney licensed to practice law. I am not allowed to draft legal records, give advice on legal matters, including immigration, or charge a fee for those activities,
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CNN Resource Numbers and Websites
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"You Are Not Alone" We know physical distancing creates increased concerns, but there is help. At this website, https://govstatus.egov.com/or-dhs-not-alone is a list of resources for you, friends and family, and community members. All of these help lines offer translation services and are confidential.Your personally identifying information is not required.
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Please refer to www.211info if you require a resource that cannot be found on our website. Learn about community resources: Dial 2-1-1 They have extensive information if you are looking for resources related to food, housing, energy, emergencies, childhood and parenting, and maternity services. The website provides contact and location information for service providers nearest you.
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Multnomah County and City of Portland Resource List https://multco.us/sites/default/files/health/documents/community_resource_list.pdf
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This is a Great Resource during Covid-19 Check it out! Macs List Portland Oregon https://www.macslist.org/working-in-portland/covid-19-resources-for-the-portland-community
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People with disabilities and older adults: Aging and Disability Hotline at 503-988-3646 or adrc@multco.us
- Mental health support: Multnomah Mental health Call Center at
- 503-988-4888
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Looking for the COVID resources featured in recent issues of the NEWS? These resources can now be found in https://www.multco.us/dchs/covid-19-information-resources-people-disabilities-older-adults
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This newsletter has been made possible through funding by the City of Portland, Office of Community & Civic Life. Views or findings expressed here do not necessarily represent those of the City of Portland or the bureau.
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