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SUMMARY:Grandfather Presents: Jeff Corwin
DESCRIPTION:For nearly three decades\, Jeff Corwin has been telling stories of wildlife and nature to a global audience through his many celebrated television series on ABC\, NBC\, Travel Channel\, CNN\, Food Network\, Disney Channel and Discovery Networks. Jeff is currently the creator\, executive producer and presenter of the groundbreaking television series Wildlife Nation\, which debuted as the top-rated TV program on ABC in October 2021. Wildlife Nation explores the remarkable story of North American conservation. \nIn addition to his highly rated ABC television series\, Jeff is executive producer and host of the popular CBS television series\, Extraordinary World\, produced in partnership with the Brady Hunter Foundation. The mission of Extraordinary World is to inspire a vast TV audience with stories focusing on animal advocacy\, nature and human empowerment. \nJeff’s television work has been awarded multiple Emmys and the top broadcast industry awards. Jeff’s acclaimed NBC documentary and book\, “100 Heartbeats\,” engaged both the readers and broadcast audience in the 21st Century plight of endangered species. \nIn addition\, Jeff has authored 10 books on wildlife and nature\, including “Living on the Edge\, Amazing Relationships in the Nature World.” Jeff and Carnival Corporation partnered to create the wildly popular ABC series Ocean Treks\, which introduced millions of viewers to adventure\, nature and culturally focused cruising. Ocean Treks’ mission is to inspire a deeper connection to sustainability and our planet’s natural treasures. \nToday\, Jeff serves as Ambassador of Environmental Excellence\, Nature and Adventure for Princess Cruises. When Jeff is not exploring the world\, you can find him at his island home off of Cape Cod\, where he exercises his maritime muscles as a passionate commercial fisherman. \nHis presentation will be “Tales from the Field with Jeff Corwin\,” in which he shares his passion for environmental conservation and inspires audiences to become more aware of the threats to wildlife and to the environment. \nTickets go on sale online for this event here at 10 a.m. on Monday\, June 2\, and ticket sales will stop at 12 p.m. on Wednesday\, Aug. 6. \nVIP Reception tickets are SOLD OUT. Presentation tickets remain\, and those links are listed below. \nBridge Club Members\, click here to purchase “Presentation” tickets.\nYou will need to use your Bridge Club member number (located on your card below the barcode) to purchase. \nNon-Bridge Club Members\, click here to purchase “Presentation” tickets. \nGrandfather Presents Schedule \n\n8 a.m. | Grandfather Mountain opens for the day\, and “VIP Reception” ticket holders are allowed access to the park. Your event ticket will be scanned at one of our ticket booths at the entrance gate.\n4:45 p.m. | “Presentation” ticket holders are allowed to enter the park and are welcome to explore the Conservation Campus (Wilson Center\, Mildred the Bear Environmental Habitats and more) prior to the speaker presentation. Your event ticket will be scanned at one of our ticket booths at the entrance gate.\n4:45 – 5:45 p.m. | Check-in for all event attendees near the front entrance of the Wilson Center (to receive your wristband for the event)\n5 – 5:30 p.m. | “VIP” Reception in the Wilson Center (“VIP Reception” ticket holders only)\n5:45 – 6:45 p.m. | Speaker presentation in the Classroom in the Clouds\n6:45 – 7:30 p.m. | Meet-and-greet/book signing with speaker\n7:45 p.m. | Park should be clear of all Grandfather Presents guests.\n\nGrandfather Presents Tickets\nTwo tiers of ticket access are offered for Grandfather Presents events. \n“VIP Reception” tickets include a VIP reception with the guest speaker that features heavy hors d’oeuvres\, in addition to the program and the “meet-and-greet/book signing” session after the event. Admission to the park for the day is also included. \n\n$60 “VIP Reception” Adult\n$51 “VIP Reception” Bridge Club Member (limited quantity available)\n\n“Presentation” tickets are a more cost-effective option and include only the speaker’s program and the “meet-and-greet/book signing” session after the event. \n\n$25 “Presentation” Adult\n$20 “Presentation” Bridge Club Member\nChildren under 12 are admitted free with a paying adult (maximum of four free children per purchase).\n\nRefunds/Cancellations\nFull refunds will be given to individuals who reach out to us at least five days before the event (midnight\, Aug. 2). This allows time for individuals on the waiting list to make accommodations to attend the event. To cancel your registration\, please call 828-833-6332 Monday – Friday between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or email judi@grandfather.com. \nLearn more about the Grandfather Presents series.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/grandfather-presents-jeff-corwin/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
CATEGORIES:After Hours Programs,Featured Events,Grandfather Presents
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SUMMARY:SOLO Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Course
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will take place at Grandfather Mountain and be hosted by Nantahala Outdoor Center’s SOLO Southeast Wilderness Medicine and Survival School. Instruction both days is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. \nRegistration is currently up and running and is being hosted online by SOLO Southeast. Register here. (Look for the Grandfather Mountain event taking place Aug. 23-24.) The cost is $285. \nAll participants must be 14 years or older. Anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \nAbout the course\nThis 2-day entry-level course is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts looking for introductory first aid training and backcountry medical skills. There are no prerequisites for this class. Holders of a current Advanced Wilderness First Aid (AWFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification from SOLO may use this course for recertification. \nWilderness First Aid (WFA) covers topics ranging from preparation and prevention to assessment and treatment. Students will have an opportunity to learn practical skills through hands-on scenarios as well as in a traditional classroom setting. \nCourse topics \n\nWilderness vs. Urban First Aid\nPatient Assessment System\n\nInitial Survey\nPrimary Survey\nSecondary Survey\nDocumentation (SOAP Notes)\n\n\nPatient Lifting and Moving\nShock\nTraumatic Issues\n\nMusculoskeletal – Sprains\, Strains\, & Fractures\nSpinal Cord Injury Management\nSoft Tissue Injuries\n\nStopping the Bleed\nWound Cleaning\nBandaging Skills\nInfections\nBurns\n\n\n\n\nEnvironmental Issues\n\nThe Human Animal\nHypothermia and Frostbite\nHeat Illness: Dehydration\, Heat Exhaustion\, & Heat Stroke\nNorth American Bites & Stings\nLightning\nBack Country Essentials: Bivouac & Survival Skills\n\n\nMedical Issues\n\nChanges in Level of Consciousness\nBreathing Issues: Asthma\, Allergic Reaction\, etc.\nAnaphylaxis\nDiabetes\nChest Pain\n\n\nWritten Test and Course Completion\n\nAbout SOLO\nSOLO (Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities) is the oldest continuously operated school of Wilderness Medicine in the world. Since 1976\, with the opening of the SOLO campus in New Hampshire\, SOLO has been the undisputed leader in wilderness medicine. SOLO offers top-notch\, industry-recognized courses across the United States and around the world. Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is proud to be the Southeastern home for SOLO Southeast\, leaders in wilderness medicine training.
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LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
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SUMMARY:Educator Workshop: WILD About Salamanders
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This Educator Workshop is intended specifically for educators — not the general public. \nThis workshop is open to individuals studying for the NC Environmental Education Certification or those needing CE Credits to maintain their certification and will focus on salamanders in North Carolina. \nHosted by Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation’s own Education and Interpretation staff\, Michelle Malalang and Cooper Barnwell\, this workshop will focus on the various types of salamanders in North Carolina\, specifically those found in Western North Carolina. We will cover life cycles\, habitats\, identification\, anatomy and much more\, and hopefully spend time outdoors looking for salamanders. Participants will also test out activities they can take back to their classrooms. \nThe program is open to all interested educators. All participants qualify for CEU and EE Criteria II or III credits. \nThis workshop is free to attend\, although advance registration is required. Limited to 25 participants. Registration opens here July 15 at 10 a.m. \nClick here to register for the workshop. \nWhat to Bring? \nYour time will be spent indoors and outdoors and all programs are held rain or shine. You should be prepared for a variety of mountain weather conditions and temperatures. Appropriate clothing\, equipment and footwear are very important. Please bring a daypack with enough room to carry extra clothing (i.e.\, extra layers\, rain gear)\, water\, lunch\, notepad/paper\, pen/pencil\, etc. \nWear comfortable clothing and shoes that can get wet and muddy. \nAttendees are asked to bring their own lunch\, although there is a restaurant on site. \nAdditional Information \nEducational Experience Forms will be available for certification hours and Continuing Education Credit for the instructor to sign off on. Grandfather Mountain may also serve as Criteria III – Site visit hours\, but these hours must be gained outside of the time that the workshop takes place (i.e.\, prior to or after the workshop). Staff will be available to sign off on these site visit forms. \nCancellations \nIf you cannot attend the educator workshop that you are registered for\, please let us know five days in advance of the workshop. This allows time for individuals on the waiting list to make accommodations to attend the event. To cancel your registration\, please call 828-833-6332 or email judi@grandfather.com. \nAbout Grandfather Mountain Educator Workshops \nGrandfather Mountain’s Educator Workshop series invites educators to take advantage of the mountain’s classroom in the clouds. This is an opportunity to learn and have fun\, while earning certification as an environmental educator in North Carolina. These programs offer credits with Criteria I\, II and III programs. All workshops take place at Grandfather Mountain and may include some walking\, so participants are encouraged to bring appropriate footwear and be prepared for inclement weather. Learn more about this year’s lineup.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/educator-workshop-wild-about-salamanders/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grandfather Presents: Nature’s Song of Renewal: Ecological Resilience After Helene
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a compelling panel discussion that explores nature’s resilience after Hurricane Helene\, with powerful findings and updates one year later. The event will open with meteorologist Brad Panovich setting the stage of the storm’s path and record-breaking impacts on our region. From there\, a panel discussion with Panovich\, wildlife biologist Marquette Crockett and geologist Philip Prince will provide insights into key questions such as how the natural world changed because of Helene\, what we’ve learned from the storm and what findings may still be to come. The panelists will share their expertise and research from their fields of study and reflect on how extreme weather continues to shape our environment. Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation President and CEO Jesse Pope will moderate the discussion. \nFollowing the talk in the Wilson Center’s Classroom in the Clouds\, eventgoers will experience some social time with heavy hors d’oeuvres catered by Stonewalls and the opportunity to mingle with other attendees and the panelists. A nature-inspired concert by traveling composer/performer Ben Cosgrove will then take place at the Williams Outdoor Learning Space. (The Classroom in the Clouds will be the rain location for the concert.) \nBen Cosgrove explores themes of landscape\, place and environment with his music. Described by the Boston Globe as “a sonic plein-air painter … [using] his piano as a paintbrush\,” Cosgrove has performed in every U.S. state except for Delaware\, collaborated with groups ranging from rock bands to research scientists\, contributed music to several radio and film projects (including the recent Ken Burns documentary “The American Buffalo”) and held residencies and fellowships with institutions including NASA\, the National Park Service\, the National Forest Service\, Harvard University\, Middlebury College\, the Schmidt Ocean Institute and the Sitka Center for Art & Ecology. \nDuring the event\, Cosgrove will debut a song inspired by time spent at Grandfather Mountain. \nPanelists:\nBrad Panovich has been working for WCNC-TV in Charlotte since 2003. He is the chief meteorologist and previously spoke at a Grandfather Presents in 2023. \nHe has a passion for weather and science education. Panovich holds a bachelor’s degree in meteorology from The Ohio State University. He is a certified broadcast meteorologist by the American Meteorological Society and a member of the National Weather Association. He has won several awards for his work\, including two Emmys and “The American Meteorological Society Broadcast Meteorologist of the Year” in 2017. He is also an adjunct professor within the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s meteorology program. \nPanovich is not only a meteorologist\, but also a social media influencer. He has over 600\,000 followers on Facebook\, Twitter\, Instagram and YouTube\, where he posts daily weather updates\, videos\, live streams and interactive Q&A sessions. He is known for his engaging and informative style\, as well as his use of humor and emojis. He is also an advocate for environmental issues around climate change and renewable energy. \nMarquette Crockett is the Highlands of Roan stewardship director for Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC). She received a BS in Biology from Lincoln Memorial University and an MS in Biological Sciences from East Tennessee State University\, where she studied salamander communities in East Tennessee. \nShe has over 15 years of wildlife management and planning experience in the mountains\, including working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a refuge biologist at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge in West Virginia. \nCrockett joined SAHC staff in 2014\, where she leads stewardship work on almost 12\,000 acres of SAHC preserves in the Highlands of Roan. She coordinates multi-agency and volunteer efforts to restore and protect the globally rare grassy bald habitats found on Roan Mountain and currently serves as co-chair of the Southern Appalachian Spruce Restoration Initiative. \nCrockett received the North Carolina Wildlife Federations Governor’s Conservation Achievement Award for “Public Lands Conservationist” in May 2025. \nPhilip Prince\, a native of Greenville\, S.C.\, graduated from Furman University in 2004. After two years of work in environmental consulting\, he began a PhD at Virginia Tech in 2006\, finishing his doctoral studies on Appalachian landscape evolution in 2011. \nAfter teaching at Virginia Tech until 2016 and spending two years with the Virginia Geological Survey in Charlottesville\, Prince returned to upstate South Carolina in late 2019 to begin work in landslide mapping with Appalachian Landslide Consultants out of Asheville. \nHe is active in both applied and research-focused work in the southern Appalachians\, splitting time today between landslide studies and geologic mapping in southwest Virginia. An Appalachian Trail thru-hiker and avid whitewater paddler\, Prince has been fortunate to have the chance to develop a career in a region that is personally very meaningful to him. \nTickets go on sale online for this event here at 10 a.m. on Tuesday\, June 24. \nBridge Club Members\, click here to purchase “Presentation” tickets.\nYou will need to use your Bridge Club member number (located on your card below the barcode) to purchase. \nNon-Bridge Club Members\, click here to purchase “Presentation” tickets. \nGrandfather Presents Schedule \n\n9 a.m. | Grandfather Mountain opens for the day\, and active Bridge Club “Presentation” ticket holders are allowed access to the park if they’d like to make a day out of their experience. Your event ticket will be scanned at one of our ticket booths at the entrance gate.\n3:30 p.m. | “Presentation” ticket holders are allowed to enter the park and are welcome to explore the Conservation Campus (Wilson Center\, Mildred the Bear Environmental Habitats and more) prior to the speaker presentation. Your event ticket will be scanned at one of our ticket booths at the entrance gate.\n3:30 – 4:15 p.m. | Check-in for all event attendees near the front entrance of the Wilson Center (to receive your wristband for the event)\n4:15 – 5:30 p.m. | Speaker panel presentation in the Classroom in the Clouds (Marquette Crockett\, Brad Panovich and Philip Prince\, moderated by Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation President and CEO Jesse Pope)\n5:30 – 6 p.m. | Break\, Social Time\, Heavy Hors d’oeuvres catered by Stonewalls\n6 – 7 p.m. | Ben Cosgrove Concert\n7:30 p.m. | Park should be clear of all Grandfather Presents guests.\n\nGrandfather Presents Tickets\nDifferent from other Grandfather Presents\, one tier of ticket is offered the September event. \n“Presentation” tickets include the panel discussion\, social time with heavy hors d’oeuvres and the concert. \n\n$50 “Presentation” Adult\n$42 “Presentation” Bridge Club Member\nChildren under 12 are admitted free with a paying adult (maximum of four free children per purchase).\n\nRefunds/Cancellations\nFull refunds will be given to individuals who reach out to us at least five days before the event (midnight\, Sept. 20). This allows time for individuals on the waiting list to make accommodations to attend the event. To cancel your registration\, please call 828-833-6332 Monday – Friday between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or email judi@grandfather.com. \nLearn more about the Grandfather Presents series.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/grandfather-presents-renewal-helene/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Grandfather Presents
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SUMMARY:Grandfather Presents: Conor Knighton
DESCRIPTION:Conor Knighton is a correspondent for “CBS Sunday Morning” and the author of the New York Times best seller “Leave Only Footprints: My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park.” \nDescribed by BookPage as “entertaining\, informative\, and inspirational\,” “Leave Only Footprints” is an account of the year Knighton spent wandering through America’s “best idea\,” exploring the threads that tie our national parks together and that tie us to nature. \nCopies of this book will be on sale at Grandfather Mountain’s Wilson Center gift shop prior to the event and on Oct. 2 during Grandfather Presents\, as supplies last. \nKnighton’s reports for “CBS Sunday Morning”— the country’s top Sunday morning news show — have taken him to protected places around the globe\, from a tropical nature reserve in the Seychelles to a glacial lagoon in Iceland. He is the creator and producer of the show’s “On the Trail” series\, a collection of stories on the U.S. national parks. \nKnighton has hosted and produced television shows for AMC\, Biography\, EW Scripps\, and Current TV. He recently guest-hosted the 41st anniversary broadcast of live music program “Mountain Stage\,” heard on NPR stations across the county. \nKnighton has won five Daytime Emmys as part of the “Sunday Morning” team and has won a Los Angeles Area Emmy for his work on KCET’s “SoCal Connected.” He’s been nominated for two additional Los Angeles Emmys and his feature reporting has been honored with a National Headliner Award and an LA Press Club Award. \nA graduate of Yale University\, Knighton is a native of Charleston\, W.Va.\, and now resides in West Seattle\, Wash. \nThe more than five million people who tune into “CBS Sunday Morning” each week are likely to see correspondent Conor Knighton reporting from places with fewer than five thousand residents. From a gathering of lumberjacks in Hayward\, Wis\, (pop. 2\,584) to a legendary Christmas parade in Madrid\, N.M.\, (pop. 247) to the Woolly Worm Festival in nearby Banner Elk\, N.C.\, (pop. 1\,130)\, Knighton goes in search of larger-than-life characters in off-the-beaten-path locations. He returns to Grandfather Mountain to share some of his favorite small town stories. \nTickets go on sale online for this event here at 10 a.m. on Thursday\, June 26. \nGrandfather Presents Schedule \n\n9 a.m. | Grandfather Mountain opens for the day\, and “VIP Reception” ticket holders are allowed access to the park. Your event ticket will be scanned at one of our ticket booths at the entrance gate.\n4:45 p.m. | “Presentation” ticket holders are allowed to enter the park and are welcome to explore the Conservation Campus (Wilson Center\, Mildred the Bear Environmental Habitats and more) prior to the speaker presentation. Your event ticket will be scanned at one of our ticket booths at the entrance gate.\n4:45 – 5:45 p.m. | Check-in for all event attendees near the front entrance of the Wilson Center (to receive your wristband for the event)\n5 – 5:30 p.m. | “VIP” Reception in the Wilson Center (“VIP Reception” ticket holders only)\n5:45 – 6:45 p.m. | Speaker presentation in the Classroom in the Clouds\n6:45 – 7:30 p.m. | Meet-and-greet/book signing with speaker\n7:45 p.m. | Park should be clear of all Grandfather Presents guests.\n\nGrandfather Presents Tickets\nTwo tiers of ticket access are offered for Grandfather Presents events. \n“VIP Reception” tickets include a VIP reception with the guest speaker that features heavy hors d’oeuvres\, in addition to the program and the “meet-and-greet/book signing” session after the event. Admission to the park for the day is also included. \n\n$60 “VIP Reception” Adult\n$51 “VIP Reception” Bridge Club Member (limited quantity available)\n\n“Presentation” tickets are a more cost-effective option and include only the speaker’s program and the “meet-and-greet/book signing” session after the event. \n\n$25 “Presentation” Adult\n$20 “Presentation” Bridge Club Member\nChildren under 12 are admitted free with a paying adult (maximum of four free children per purchase).\n\nBridge Club Members\, click here to purchase “VIP Reception” tickets.\nYou will need to use your Bridge Club member number (located on your card below the barcode) to purchase. \nBridge Club Members\, click here to purchase “Presentation” tickets.\nYou will need to use your Bridge Club member number (located on your card below the barcode) to purchase. \nNon-Bridge Club Members\, click here to purchase “VIP Reception” tickets. \nNon-Bridge Club Members\, click here to purchase “Presentation” tickets. \nRefunds/Cancellations\nFull refunds will be given to individuals who reach out to us at least five days before the event (midnight\, Sept. 27). This allows time for individuals on the waiting list to make accommodations to attend the event. To cancel your registration\, please call 828-833-6332 Monday – Friday between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or email judi@grandfather.com. \nLearn more about the Grandfather Presents series.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/grandfather-presents-conor-knighton/
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SUMMARY:Beary Scary Halloween
DESCRIPTION:Visit Grandfather Mountain for a day of nature programs about animals that some consider creepy and crawly! This fun-filled celebration includes an opportunity to trick-or-treat on the mountain and then watch special Halloween enrichments be given to the animals. Included with admission. \nPlus\, children in costume are admitted at half-price. Children coming in costume do not need to make advance admission ticket reservations online. The discount will be given at the Entrance Gate. Those planning to visit the park not in costume are strongly encouraged to make advance ticket reservations online at grandfather.com/tickets. \n2025 Beary Scary Schedule: \n\n11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | “Test Your Animal Knowledge” Contest / Contest drawing at 2:15 p.m. (Classroom in the Clouds)\n11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Games and craft table! Come play some fun animal-themed games and make a fun craft. (Classroom in the Clouds)\n11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Trick-or-treating at the Animal Habitats (The outdoor locations are weather dependent\, and trick-or-treating will move indoors\, if needed.)\n11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Trick-or-treating at the Gate House\, the Wilson Center (Classroom in the Clouds\, Gift Shop) and the Top Shop\n12 – 2 p.m. | Conservation Through Colors Table! Support the American Association of Zoo Keepers and red wolf conservation by purchasing animal paintings\, with a chance to win extra fun prizes! (Classroom in the Clouds)\n12:30 – 1 p.m. | Beary Scary educational program (Outside the Wilson Center under the covered walkway)\n1 – 1:30 p.m. | Animal Encounter! Come meet a few of Grandfather’s resident animals\, including snakes and an opossum. (Classroom in the Clouds)\n1 – 2:15 p.m. | Creepy Critter Corner! Come see some of the mountain’s “creepier” animals. (Classroom in the Clouds)\n1:30 – 2 p.m. | Costume Contest (Classroom in the Clouds)\n2:15 p.m. | “Test Your Animal Knowledge” Contest Drawing! Winners will be announced at the Classroom in the Clouds. Contest winners get the rare opportunity to go behind the scenes to visit the animal they were knowledgeable about! Winners are allowed to take family members with them. Participants must be present to win.\n2:45 – 3:30 p.m. | Enrichment parade throughout the habitats\, starting at the elk habitat! Animals will receive special Halloween enrichments.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/beary-scary-halloween/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Habitat Programs
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