Calendar of Current Events

• Last Update: 02/08/2010

• Changes made: 02/08/10 to 02/15/10
• Changes made: 02/01/10 to 02/08/10
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> February 2010

February 7-9...Lee County.
Southeastern Society of American Foresters Annual Meeting. Location: Auburn University Conference Center. Topics: Anthropogenic Global Warming, Cap and Trade issues, Carbon Credits and Ethics, Climate Model Predictions, Forest Sustainability, Wood Fuel for Automobiles, and Afforestation. Fee: $265; Three Day Registration for Non-Member. $30 discount for members. No late registration fees. Contact Doris Jefferson at (706) 845-9085 or djefferson@asginfo.net.
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February 9...Bullock County 8:30 AM.
Feral Hog Seminar. Location: Moorer Residence, Hardaway. Rain date Feburary 16. Call Bullock County Alabama Forestry Commission at (334) 738-3040.
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February 9…Jasper, Florida 9:45 AM - 2:15 PM ET.
Landowner Workshop. Location: Hamilton County Extension Office. Topics: Silvicultural Best Management Practices and Are Eucalyptus and Cottonwood Trees in Florida's Future? Lunch provided for pre-registrants. Contact Greg Staten at (386) 792-1269 or stateng@doacs.state.fl.us.
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February 9-12...Covington County.
Longleaf 101: Pine Training Academy. Location: Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center, Andalusia. Class and field instruction included. Fee: $800; includes lodging & meals Monday evening through Friday lunch. Contact J. J. Bachant-Brown at (334) 427-1029 or jbachant@auburn.edu.
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February 9 - March 16...Bushnell, Florida 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM.
Annie’s Project: Risk Management Education for Farm Women. Location: Bushnell Community Center, 407 E. Belt Ave. The course is each Tuesday at the specified time for the duration of the course. Sessions will combine lecture, discussion, individual and small group activities, and soft-ware training. Fee: $25. Contact Nola Wilson at (352) 671-8400 or novjan@ufl.edu.
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February 10...Atlanta, Georgia 7:45 AM - 3:30 PM ET.
Timber Market Analysis. Location: Emory Conference Center Hotel. Teaches a detailed approach and specific strategies for analyzing timber markets for timberland, bioenergy, wood procurement, and forestry consulting applications. Fee: $600. Contact Amanda Lang at (478) 396-0704 or ahamsley@forisk.com.
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February 10 - March 17...Sarasota, Florida 5:45 PM - 9 PM.
Annie’s Project: Risk Management Education for Farm Women. Location: Sarasota County Extension Office. The course is each Wednesday at the specified time for the duration of the course. Sessions will combine lecture, discussion, individual and small group activities, and soft-ware training. Fee: $25. Contact Nola Wilson at (352) 671-8400 or novjan@ufl.edu.
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February 13...Clay County 8:30 AM - 3 PM.
Rescheduled from February 6 due to weather. Prescribed Burn Demonstration. Location: Talladega National Forest. Participants will receive an indoor presentation at the Coleta Valley Volunteer Fire Department and will then be able to observe a portion of the controlled burn unit from a safe vantage point. Pre-register by January 15. Light lunch provided. Contact John Stivers at (334) 253-2139 or rxburning@aol.com.
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February 13...Memphis, Tennessee 8:30 AM - 2 PM.
Landowner Workshop. Location: Agricultural International. Fee: $10; lunch included. Call Tennessee Forestry Association at (615) 883-0515.
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February 15...Nationwide.
Application Deadline to enter an exhibit in the Alabama Flora and Fauna Art Show. Call Ann Harper at (334) 285-4550 or aharper@alabamawildlife.org.
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February 16...Calhoun County.
Runoff Election for the Alabama House of Representatives District 40 seat formally held by Lea Fite.

February 16-17...Lee County.
Carbon Sequestration in Longleaf Pine Ecosystems. Location: School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences, Auburn. This meeting is designed to contribute to understanding carbon sequestration in longleaf pine ecosystems and assist in formulating a standard-C accounting system for southern forests. Fee: $200. Call Lisa Samuelson at (334) 844-1040.
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February 17...Nationwide 12 PM ET.
Managing the Family Forest: The Importance of Family Meetings. Location: Webinar. “This webinar will provide information on the purpose and need for family meetings along with challenges that can be expected.” Contact Bill Hubbard at (706) 340-5070 or whubbard@uga.edu.
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February 20...Knoxville, Tennessee 8:30 AM - 2 PM.
Landowner Workshop. Location: UT Agricultural Campus. Fee: $10; lunch included. Call Tennessee Forestry Association at (615) 883-0515.
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February 21-27...Statewide.
Alabama Arbor Week. This a good week to include the family in your tree planting activities. Send us a picture of your children or grandchildren planting a tree.
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February 23...Wilcox County 8 AM - 2:30 PM.
Managing Feral Hog Damage. Location: AAES Lower Coastal Plain Substation, Camden. Fee: $10; lunch provided. Must register by February 16. Call Kelly Knowles at (334) 844-1010.
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February 23…Starkville, Mississippi.
Intro to GPS using Solo Forest. Learn how to use this program to collect points, lines, and areas and determine accurate acres under the toughest canopies; use photos and topos in the field; create cruise grids; navigate to cruise plots; input survey data and navigate to corners; heads-up digitize in the field; and make simple Geographic Information Systems (GIS) maps. Fee: $225. Contact Johnny Thompson at 1-866-395-5440 or jthompson@landmarksystems.com.
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February 24…Starkville, Mississippi.
Intro to TCruise. Learn how to set up and use this program to collect and process your forest inventory data. Fee: $225. Contact Johnny Thompson at 1-866-395-5440 or jthompson@landmarksystems.com.
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February 24...Nationwide Noon - 1:30 PM ET.
Timber Tax Webinar. Program will cover tax filing tips for timber transactions for the 2010 tax season, new tax forms, incentives, and the latest IRS regulations on timber. Contact Bill Hubbard at (706) 340-5070 or whubbard@uga.edu.
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February 25...St. Augustine, Florida 9 AM ET.
Forest Stewardship Property Tour. Location: Saturiwa Conservation Area, Property of Mike Adams. Lunch after tour. Call St. Johns County Extension Office at (904) 209-0430.
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February 26-27...Jekyll Island, Georgia.
The Birth and Death of the Fed. A Mises Institute conference discussing the central bank from an Austrian School of economics perspective. Fee: $480. Contact Patricia Barnett at 1-800-636-4737 or pat@mises.org.
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February 26-28...Sandestin, Florida.
Alabama Forestry Association Mid-Winter Meeting. Location Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. Contact Fran Whitaker at (334) 265-8733 or fwhitaker@alaforestry.org.
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February 26-28...Lowndes County.
Outdoor Women Unlimited Southern Classic. Location: Southern Sportsman Lodge, Benton. Enjoy activities such as: Labrador retriever demonstration, Dutch oven cooking, balloon shooting course, horseback riding, hiking, and fishing. Contact Rebecca Wood at (334) 398-2335 or bawhunt@aol.com.
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February 27...Calhoun County 7:30 AM.
Alabama Medicinal Plant Growers Association Workshop. Location: Jacksonville State University Biology Department. Topic: Home and Commercial Use of Medicinal Plants. Fee: $100. Call Joey Bennich at (205) 540-8215.
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February 28...Statewide.
End of Rabbit, Squirrel, Raccoon, Opposum, and Quail Seasons.

> March 2010

March 4...Conecuh County 8 AM - 2:30 PM.
Managing Feral Hog Damage. Location: Cook’s Family Farm, Evergreen. Fee: $10; lunch provided. Must register by February 25. Call Kelly Knowles at (334) 844-1010.
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March 6...Madison County 8 AM - 4 PM.
Spring Goat Symposium. Location: Winfred Thomas Agricultural Research Station. Fee: $10; lunch included. Call Eddie Wheeler at (256) 582-2009.
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March 6...Chattanooga, Tennessee 8:30 AM - 2 PM.
Landowner Workshop. Fee: $10; lunch included. Call Tennessee Forestry Association at (615) 883-0515.
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March 8...Meridian, Mississippi 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM.
Timber Tax Fundamentals. Location: East Mississippi Electric Power Association Auditorium. This program provides real-world examples to help explain the basics of timber taxation. Fee: $35; lunch provided. Call Patty Swearingen at (601) 482-9764.
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March 9...Ellisville, Mississippi 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM.
Timber Tax Fundamentals. Location: Jones County Junior College. This program provides real-world examples to help explain the basics of timber taxation. Fee: $35; lunch provided. Call Brandt Nicholas at (601) 428-5201.
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March 10-11...Athens, Georgia.
Introduction to ArcGIS. Location: Warnell School of Forestry, Room 4-419. Fee: $345; $50 discount if paid by February 17. Lunch provided. Contact Ingvar Elle at (706) 583-0566 or ielle@warnell.uga.edu.
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March 11...Pike County 8 AM - 2:30 PM.
Managing Feral Hog Damage. Location: Pike County Cattleman’s Building, Troy. Fee: $10; lunch provided. Must register by March 4. Call Kelly Knowles at (334) 844-1010.
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March 11...Biloxi, Mississippi 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM.
Timber Tax Fundamentals. Location: Coastal Research and Extension Center. This program provides real-world examples to help explain the basics of timber taxation. Fee: $35; lunch provided. Call Nancy Freeman at (228) 865-4227.
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March 11...Seffner, Florida. 9 AM - 3 PM ET.
Forest Stewardship Workshop: Diversify Income from Your Land. Location: Hillsborough County Extension Office. Call Rob Northrop at (813) 744-5519x106.
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March 11…Nationwide Teleconference Noon CT.
Perpetuating Family Wealth Through Entrepreneurial Stewardship presented by The Family Business Advisor. Fee: $159 per phone.  Call Lee at 1-800-551-0633.
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March 16...Statewide.
Turkey Season opens in all or portions of 59 counties.

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

March 17, 2010...Nationwide 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM (Central Time).
CAPITAL IDEAS -- LIVE!
News Conference for Forest Owners.
This 30 minute telephone/Internet conference will feature state & national experts, researchers & authors on breaking issues, current research, can't-miss educational events, books & publications, timber market update and more. Listen on your phone or later on the web. Call AFOA to register: (205) 987-8811.
Click Here for Index to Past Conferences.
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March 17...Nationwide Noon - 1:30 PM ET.
Timber Tax Webinar. Program will cover tax filing tips for timber transactions for the 2010 tax season, new tax forms, incentives, and the latest IRS regulation on timber. Contact Bill Hubbard at (706) 340-5070 or whubbard@uga.edu.
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March 22-26...Jefferson County.
Train the Trainer Chain Saw Program. Location: The Rugged Quarter, Trussville. Instructor: Tim Ard. A 5 day training workshop not only for instructors but, for those who desire extensive chain saw training. You may also attend Day 1 only which is great for new and experienced operators. Fee: Day 1 only $150; All 5 days $850. Contact Forest Applications at (770) 222-2511 or info@forestapps.com.
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March 23...Green Cove Springs, Florida 9 AM - 3 PM ET.
Forest Stewardship Workshop: Diversify Income from Your Land. Location: Clay County Extension Office. Contact Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375 or cdemers@ufl.edu.
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March 23…Starkville, Mississippi.
Intro to TCruise. Learn how to set up and use this program to collect and process your forest inventory data. Fee: $225. Contact Johnny Thompson at 1-866-395-5440 or jthompson@landmarksystems.com.
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March 23-24...Athens, Georgia.
Non-Timber Forest Products and Agroforestry. Location: Flinchum’s Phoenix, Whitehall Forest. Learn how to diversify the income on your forestland. Fee: $295; $50 discount if paid by March 2. Lunch provided. Contact Ingvar Elle at (706) 583-0566 or ielle@warnell.uga.edu.
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March 23-26...Covington County.
Longleaf 101: Pine Training Academy. Location: Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center, Andalusia. Class and field instruction included. Fee: $800; includes lodging & meals Monday evening through Friday lunch. Contact J. J. Bachant-Brown at (334) 427-1029 or jbachant@auburn.edu.
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March 24…Starkville, Mississippi.
Intro to GPS using Solo Forest. Learn how to use this program to collect points, lines, and areas and determine accurate acres under the toughest canopies; use photos and topos in the field; create cruise grids; navigate to cruise plots; input survey data and navigate to corners; heads-up digitize in the field; and make simple Geographic Information Systems (GIS) maps. Fee: $225. Contact Johnny Thompson at 1-866-395-5440 or jthompson@landmarksystems.com.
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March 25...Starkville, Mississippi.
Intro to ArcGIS for Foresters class. “The goal of this class is to simplify ArcGIS and make it a practical tool for the field forester or landowner.” Fee: $275. Contact Johnny Thompson at 1-866-395-5440 or jthompson@landmarksystems.com.
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March 30...Calhoun County.
General Election for the Alabama House of Representatives District 40 seat formally held by Lea Fite.

March 30...Covington County 9 AM - 3 PM.
Forestry Herbicide Workshop. Location: Covington Farm Service Center, Andalusia. RSVP by March 26. Contact Charles Simon at (334) 222-1125 or simoncm@aces.edu.
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> April 2010

April 1...Statewide.
Longleaf Pine Restoration Incentive Program Deadline. Eligible practices include chemical site preparation, containerized seedlings, planting, understory restoration and exotic control and will cost share at 50%. Contact Traci George, Landowner Incentive Program Coordinator, at (334) 353-0503 or traci.george@dcnr.alabama.gov.
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April 6-9...Covington County.
Longleaf 101: Pine Training Academy. Location: Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center, Andalusia. Class and field instruction included. Fee: $800; includes lodging & meals Monday evening through Friday lunch. Contact J. J. Bachant-Brown at (334) 427-1029 or jbachant@auburn.edu.
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April 10-16...Elmore County.
Alabama Flora and Fauna Art Show. Location: Alabama Wildlife Federation, Millbrook. Call Ann Harper at (334) 285-4550 or aharper@alabamawildlife.org.
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April 11-13...Pensacola, Florida.
International Wild Pig Conference. Location: Crowne Plaza Grand Hotel. If damage caused by wild pigs concerns you, this may be a good conference to attend. Fee: $275; $25 discount if paid in advance. Contact Jessica Tegt at (662) 325-1000 or jtegt@cfr.msstate.edu.
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April 12-15...Starkville, Mississippi.
Prescribed Burning Short Course. Location: Coskrey Auditorium, Mississippi State University Campus. What you will learn: state laws regarding your liability; ignition techniques; benefits, limitations, and risks; how to manage smoke; forest fuels and fuel classifications; how to plan and execute a burn; and effects of weather and fuel moisture on fire behavior. Fee: $400; Must register by March 31. Call Dixie Cartwright at (662) 325-1457.
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2010 AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM & ANNUAL MEETING

April 16-17...Escambia County.
Location: Headquartered at Wind Creek Casino & Hotel, Atmore.
Reservations: Call Wind Creek Casino at 1-866-946-3360 and mention AFOA Annual Conference to reserve your room at our discounted rate. AFOA has a limited amount of rooms reserved.

Friday: Forestry Tours, Estate Planning Workshop, Reception, Exhibits, and Dinner with Keynote Speaker.

Saturday: Flexible Forest Management for Unsettled Times, Wildlife Management, Energy Update, Current-use Tax Assessment, Forest Taxation, and GPS - GIS Mini-Course.

Landowner Program & Registration Form

Exhibitor/Sponsor Registration Form

Map and Directions to the Wind Creek Casino & Hotel

April 21...Lee County 8 AM - 4 PM.
Alabama Invasive Plant Council Meeting. Location: Auburn Conference Center, Auburn. All day meeting with classroom and outside sessions. Recertification credits for those of you who are commercial applicators. Lunch provided. Call Jimmie Cobb at (334) 887-2803.
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April 21…Nationwide Teleconference Noon CT.
Educating And Developing The Next Generation: From Classroom To Boardroom presented by The Family Business Advisor. Fee: $159 per phone. Call Lee at 1-800-551-0633.
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April 22...Conecuh County 9 AM - 3 PM.
Wildlife Management & Longleaf Restoration Field Day. Location: Saloom Properties. Call Conecuh County Extension at (251) 578-2762.
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April 24...Montgomery County.
Outdoor Women Unlimited Lower Wetumpka Shotgun and Sports Club Instructional Clinic. Location: Montgomery. Contact Rebecca Wood at (334) 398-2335 or bawhunt@aol.com.
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April 30...Statewide.
End of Turkey Season.

April 30…Winston County.
Natural Resources Field Day. Location: Moody-Hill Farms, Double Springs. Rain date May 7. Fee: $20; lunch provided. Call Johnna Franks at (205) 489-5014.
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> May 2010

May 4...DeFuniak Springs, Florida 9 AM - 3 PM ET.
Forest Stewardship Workshop: Diversify Income from Your Land. Location: Walton County Extension Office. Contact Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375 or cdemers@ufl.edu.
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> June 2010

June 2…Nationwide Teleconference Noon CT.
Managing Capital And Liquidity In A Risky World presented by The Family Business Advisor. Fee: $159 per phone. Call Lee at 1-800-551-0633.
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June 2-4...Stevenson, Washington.
National Forest Landowners Conference. Location: Skamania Lodge. Call 1-800-325-2954.
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> July 2010

July 14…Nationwide Teleconference Noon CT.
Leadership Models For Family Business: Determining The Right Model For Your Business presented by The Family Business Advisor. Fee: $159 per phone. Call Lee at 1-800-551-0633.
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> August 2010

August 4...Atlanta, Georgia 7:45 AM - 3:30 PM.
Applied Forest Finance. Location: Emory Conference Center Hotel. Learn about the necessary skills and common errors associated with the financial and risk analysis of timberland and other forestry-related investments. Fee: $600; $40 discount if paid by July 21. Contact Amanda Lang at (478) 396-0704 or ahamsley@forisk.com.
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August 18…Nationwide Teleconference Noon CT.
Impact Of Emotional Cutoff On The Family Business presented by The Family Business Advisor. Fee: $159 per phone. Call Lee at 1-800-551-0633.
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> September 2010

September 29...Nationwide Teleconference Noon CT.
Developing Your Board Of Directors For Maximum Impact presented by The Family Business Advisor. Fee: $159 per phone. Call Lee at 1-800-551-0633.
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> October 2010

October 13-15...Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Tennessee Forestry Association Annual Convention. Location: Edgewater Hotel and Conference Center. More info available in the future. Contact Dana Howard at (615) 883-3832 or dhoward@tnforestry.com.

> November 2010

November 10...Nationwide Teleconference Noon CT.
HR Practices: Building Policies From Our Values presented by The Family Business Advisor. Fee: $159 per phone. Call Lee at 1-800-551-0633.
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