Privatizing Poland: Baby Food, Big Business, and the Remaking of Labor (Culture and Society After Socialism)
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    Privatizing Poland: Baby Food, Big Business, and the Remaking of Labor (Culture and Society After Socialism)
    Elizabeth C. Dunn
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    The transition from socialism in Eastern Europe is not an isolated event, but part of a larger shift in world capitalism: the transition from Fordism to flexible (or neoliberal) capitalism. Using a blend of ethnography and economic geography, Elizabeth C. Dunn shows how management technologies like niche marketing, accounting, audit, and standardization make up flexible capitalism's unique form of labor discipline. This new form of management constitutes some workers as self-auditing, self-regulating actors who are disembedded from a social context while defining others as too entwined in social relations and unable to self-manage.

    Privatizing Poland examines the effects privatization has on workers' self-concepts; how changes in "personhood" relate to economic and political transitions; and how globalization and foreign capital investment affect Eastern Europe's integration into the world economy. Dunn investigates these topics through a study of workers and changing management techniques at the Alima-Gerber factory in Rzeszow, Poland, formerly a state-owned enterprise, which was privatized by the Gerber Products Company of Fremont, Michigan.

    Alima-Gerber instituted rigid quality control, job evaluation, and training methods, and developed sophisticated distribution techniques. The core principle underlying these goals and strategies, the author finds, is the belief that in order to produce goods for a capitalist market, workers for a capitalist enterprise must also be produced. Working side-by-side with Alima-Gerber employees, Dunn saw firsthand how the new techniques attempted to change not only the organization of production, but also the workers' identities. Her seamless, engaging narrative shows how the employees resisted, redefined, and negotiated work processes for themselves.
    Privatizing Russia
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • A little too sure of themselves
    • A very informative book
    • Very Interesting!
    Privatizing Russia
    Maxim Boycko , Andrei Shleifer , and Robert Vishny
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    Privatizing Russia offers an inside look at one of the most remarkable reforms in recent history. Having started on the back burner of Russian politics in the fall of 1991, mass privatization was completed on July 1, 1994, with two thirds of the Russian industry privately owned, a rapidly rising stock market, and 40 million Russians owning company shares. The authors, all key participants in the reform effort, describe the events and the ideas driving privatization. They argue that successful reformers must recognize privatization as a process of depoliticizing firms in the face of massive opposition: making the firm responsive to market rather than political influences.

    The authors first review the economic theory of property rights, identifying the political influence on firms as the fundamental failure of property rights under socialism. They detail the process of coalition building and compromise that ultmately shaped privatization. The main elements of the Russian program -- corporatization, voucher use, and voucher auctions -- are described, as is the responsiveness of privatized firms to outside investors. Finally, the market values of privatized assets are assessed for indications of how much progress the country has made toward reforming its economy.

    In many respects, privatization has been a great success. Market concepts of property ownership and corporate management are shaking up Russian firms at a breathtaking pace, creating powerful economic and political stimuli for continuation of market reforms. At the same time, the authors caution, the political landscape remains treacherous as old-line politicians reluctantly cede their property rights and authority over firms.

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    3 out of 5 stars A little too sure of themselves.......2007-09-11

    Shlefier et al offer a simplified theoretical approach to privatization, and defend it with simple, repetitive description throughout what reads like a long and under-footnoted, non-technical paper. The simplified theory is not really controversial, but despite what they may believe, it does not explain everything nor is it the only way to look at the situation.

    They present the problem as more or less solved. They seem very proud of themselves, and over-confident, though in the conclusion they temper it a bit. Very few statistics are presented and many claims are made that are not supported with citation - disappointing as it would be interesting to follow up on them. So, instead of an analysis and a starting point, the book reads as a policy paper presented to the funding source: "Look, we had a theory, we were right, everything is going swimmingly - please give us more money."

    Compare this to "Poland's Jump to the Market Economy" which presents dozens of tables of statistics from before and after the transition began, covering standard of living, employment, different sectors and sizes of firms and status of privatizing. Rather than focus so much on whether his own pet theoretical point of view was defensible, Sachs presented cautious but optimistic facts about Poland's progress. And consider which country is actually doing better today.

    However, the theory is interesting, and the book is quite readable. It isn't worthless, it is interesting. I can't give it less than 3 stars, that would just be mean.

    4 out of 5 stars A very informative book.......2000-04-29

    I had to read this book for a class. I wouldn't do it for fun unless learning about Russian economic reform was my thing. The book is dry with details, but actually rather interesting in the way it turns Russian privatization into a political chess match of strategies and battles. I learned A LOT from this book. It is well-structured and logical in its presentation, which leads to greater understandability, even for someone with a limited background in economics. Anyone who understands more about economics than me would find it absolutely fascinating, I'm sure.

    4 out of 5 stars Very Interesting!.......1998-12-31

    Shleifer and Vishny are my personal heroes when it comes to the Russian Privatization program. The authors have written a wonderful book that gives sound economic and political understanding of the program from start to finish.
    Privatizing communism: politics and market economics in Russia and China.: An article from: World Policy Journal
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      Privatizing communism: politics and market economics in Russia and China.: An article from: World Policy Journal
      Gabriel Kolko
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      From the supplier: Changes in political power alignments in Russia and China have led to their adoption of market-based economic strategies. Their observance of capitalist doctrine, however, is rooted in the desire of those who rule to enhance private interests. Corrupt officials sought access to the assets of state enterprises by implementing political alliances and Western economic practices such as privatization.

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      Title: Privatizing communism: politics and market economics in Russia and China.
      Author: Gabriel Kolko
      Publication: World Policy Journal (Refereed)
      Date: March 22, 1997
      Publisher: World Policy Institute
      Volume: v14 Issue: n1 Page: p23(12)

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        Kaizen Strategies for Successful Organizational Change: Evolution and Revolution in the Organization
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          Kaizen Strategies for Successful Organizational Change:Enabling Evolution and Revolution Within The Organization
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            Plant Lipid Biosynthesis: Fundamentals and Agricultural Applications (Society for Experimental Biology Seminar Series)
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              As one of the major constituents of plants, lipids have received considerable attention from plant biochemists. Interest has recently intensified and broadened following exciting new discoveries of particular relevance to industry, ranging from the elucidation of new biosynthetic pathways sensitive to herbicide action, to the successful genetic manipulation of the quality of food oils. This volume brings together contributions from those working on plant lipid biosynthesis, both with respect to the fundamentals of the process and also on more specifically applied aspects. Together, these contributions provide an up-to-date review of the most exciting recent advances, which illustrate that the fundamental and applied approaches are complementary and synergistic.
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                Human embryonic stem cells can divide indefinitely and have the potential to develop into many types of tissue. Research on these cells is essential to one of the most intriguing medical frontiers, regenerative medicine. It also raises a host of difficult ethical issues and has sparked great public interest and controversy.

                This book offers a foundation for thinking about the many issues involved in human embryonic stem cell research. It considers questions about the nature of human life, the limits of intervention into human cells and tissues, and the meaning of our corporeal existence. The fact that stem cells may be derived from living embryos that are destroyed in the process or from aborted fetuses ties the discussion of stem cell research to the ongoing debates on abortion. In addition to these issues, the essays in the book touch on broader questions such as who should approve controversial research and what constitutes human dignity, respect, and justice. The book contains contributions from the Ethics Advisory Board of the Geron Coroporation; excerpts from expert testimony given before the National Bioethics Advisory Commission, which helped shape recent National Institutes of Health policy; and original analytical essays on the implications of this research.

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                4 out of 5 stars Bought for a class, but pretty interesting.......2006-03-17

                I bought this book for a class, but it's pretty interesting anyway. The Catholic viewpoints in here are a bit... unrepresentative, though. The Jewish viewpoints were very enlightening.

                3 out of 5 stars It's a start, but where's the debate?.......2002-01-04

                Holland et al. created a good introduction to the public policy and science behind the current embryonic stem cell research (ESCR) debate, but while this book has "debate" in its title, there was little material disagreement between most of the contributors. A more robust, representative exchange of ideas would have made this book 5-star material.

                The book is divided into several themes.The first three chapters are on the basic science and history of stem cell research, and the editors' choice of contributors is impeccable: they include James Thomson, who first isolated human embryonic stem cells, and Thomas Okarma, president and CEO of Geron Corp., which is the private firm that has spearheaded the development of Thomson's discoveries.

                The second section segues from history to public policy and ethics, including analyses of the National Bioethics Advisory Committee's report on stem cells in 1999. This by and large was a good introduction to how the government, and specifically the Clinton administration, began to respond to stem cells. Erik Parens has a good article on how people tried to differentiate between the morality of experimenting on embryos from IVF clinics and embryos made specifically for research, and a few other dilemmas stemming from current human embryonic stem cell (hES) sources and protocols.

                We then go into the third section, which contains religious perspectives on ESCR. This is where I found the term "debate" a misnomer, as for the exception of Gilbert Meilaender, a Protestant thelogian, all the religious commentators tried to show how their traditions could tolerate, if not actively approve of, ESCR. Now I know that many religious people approve of ESCR, but the deafening silence on the opposition's part (excepting Dr. Meilaender's rather short piece) concerns me. Ironically, in the following section, sociologists Paul Root Wolpe and Glenn McGee note that the majority of the ESCR dialogue has been within a scientific community with an active interest in promoting ESCR. This seems to be just the case in this book.

                The fourth chapter is a public policy section, with the aforementioned good essay by Wolpe and McGee on the nature of the ESCR debate. The essays treat issues like whether pressure will be exerted on women in fertility clinics to donate unused embryos to labs, whether the poor will get stem cell therapy, government oversight, and several other practical concerns that must be addressed if one promotes ESCR and any future applications it may bring. A few essays bear particular note: throughout the debates on ESCR in past three years 1999, I didn't hear much of the minority or feminist viewpoint on ESCR, so the opinions of Suzanne Holland (who appears earlier in Section II), Margaret McLean, and Cynthia Cohen were particularly handy. Thomas Shannon had some good points about whether the ESCR funding would deprive people of more basi public health programs.

                On the whole, this is a useful book, but I suggest that in addition to reading the thoughts in this volume, you should check out Richard Doerflinger, the research ethics group Do No Harm or some of the others who oppose embryonic research. If this book were to do justice to both sides, it would be a truly first-class resource.

                3 out of 5 stars It's a start, but where's the debate?.......2002-01-04

                Holland et al. created a good introduction to the public policy and science behind the current embryonic stem cell research (ESCR) debate, but while this book has "debate" in its title, there was little material disagreement between most of the contributors. A more robust, representative exchange of ideas would have made this book 5-star material.

                The book is divided into several themes.The first three chapters are on the basic science and history of stem cell research, and the editors' choice of contributors is impeccable: they include James Thomson, who first isolated human embryonic stem cells, and Thomas Okarma, president and CEO of Geron Corp., which is the private firm that has spearheaded the development of Thomson's discoveries.

                The second section segues from history to public policy and ethics, including analyses of the National Bioethics Advisory Committee's report on stem cells in 1999. This by and large was a good introduction to how the government, and specifically the Clinton administration, began to respond to stem cells. Erik Parens has a good article on how people tried to differentiate between the morality of experimenting on embryos from IVF clinics and embryos made specifically for research, and a few other dilemmas stemming from current human embryonic stem cell (hES) sources and protocols.

                We then go into the third section, which contains religious perspectives on ESCR. This is where I found the term "debate" a misnomer, as for the exception of Gilbert Meilaender, a Protestant thelogian, all the religious commentators tried to show how their traditions could tolerate, if not actively approve of, ESCR. Now I know that many religious people approve of ESCR, but the deafening silence on the opposition's part (excepting Dr. Meilaender's rather short piece) concerns me. Ironically, in the following section, sociologists Paul Root Wolpe and Glenn McGee note that the majority of the ESCR dialogue has been within a community with an active interest in promoting ESCR. This seems to be just the case in this book.

                The fourth chapter is a public policy section, with the aforementioned good essay by Wolpe and McGee on the nature of the ESCR debate. The essays treat issues like whether pressure will be exerted on women in fertility clinics to donate unused embryos to labs, whether the poor will get stem cell therapy, government oversight, and several other practical concerns that must be addressed if one promotes ESCR and any future applications it may bring. During the height of the ESCR debate, I didn't hear much of the minority or feminist viewpoint on ESCR, so the opinions of Suzanne Holland (who appears earlier in Section II), Margaret McLean, and Cynthia Cohen were particularly handy.

                On the whole, this is a useful book, but I suggest that in addition to reading the thoughts in this volume, you should check out Richard Doerflinger, the research ethics group Do No Harm or some of the others who oppose embryonic research. If this book were to do justice to both sides, it would be a much better resource.

                5 out of 5 stars Must read on timely issue.......2001-11-03

                Stem cells- the leading newspaper topic before the September 11 horrors and a topic to which we are of necessity returning. This book is an amazingly readable compilation of information on the science, the positions. the impact of the research (or failure to do the research),and the pros and cons of regulation. In a time when not only the government's but also the public's views on this issue are in a constant state of review, these editors have managed to pull together a collection that will not become a stale item, even though addressing a "hot" topic. The selections are ones that someone without medical or research scientist training can readily understand, yet not simplistic to the extent of ever bordering on boring. Truly a must read.
                The Human Embryonic Stem Cell Debate: Science, Ethics, and Public Policy.(Brief Article): An article from: Theological Studies
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                  The Human Embryonic Stem Cell Debate: Science, Ethics, and Public Policy.(Brief Article): An article from: Theological Studies
                  Nancy E. Snow
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                  Title: The Human Embryonic Stem Cell Debate: Science, Ethics, and Public Policy.(Brief Article)
                  Author: Nancy E. Snow
                  Publication: Theological Studies (Refereed)
                  Date: September 1, 2002
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                  Human Embryonic Stem Cells: the Biology and Ethics behind the Debate.(Book Review): An article from: Journal of the Alabama Academy of Science
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                    Human Embryonic Stem Cells: the Biology and Ethics behind the Debate.(Book Review): An article from: Journal of the Alabama Academy of Science
                    Mark Powell
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                    Title: Human Embryonic Stem Cells: the Biology and Ethics behind the Debate.(Book Review)
                    Author: Mark Powell
                    Publication: Journal of the Alabama Academy of Science (Refereed)
                    Date: January 1, 2004
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                    The Human Embryonic Stem Cell Debate - Science, Ethics and Public Policy
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                      S Holland
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                      The Human Embryonic Stem Cell Debate: Science, Ethics, and Public Policy (Basic Bioethics)
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                        Suzanne Holland
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                          • Evocative, incisive view of the world's last true wilderness
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                          4 out of 5 stars Evocative, incisive view of the world's last true wilderness.......1998-10-05

                          Written with style and love, this book paints evocative pictures of the Antartic. The way the book is put together enables one to travel as a freind and experience some of the awe and splendore of the place. A deep feeling of lose came over me when I had finished.

                          5 out of 5 stars Excellent account of modern Antarctic travel........1998-01-06

                          This is definately written from the perspective of the Antarctic traveler turned forever into the Antarctic lover. Though well written, with flavorful descriptions, I fear that its appeal would miss many. As I have traveled to Antarctica, I found endless identification with much of the text. I feel that its strength lies in its ability to evoke strong rememberance of such adventures, but perhaps some of the terminology would be lost on those without the same memory to draw upon! Too bad, it is like reading an old love letter...
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                            5. Casting a Spell: The Bamboo Fly Rod and the American Pursuit of Perfection Casting a Spell: The Bamboo Fly Rod and the American Pursuit of Perfection

                            ASIN: 1571881913

                            Customer Reviews:

                            5 out of 5 stars Outstanding material.......2007-07-07

                            I make bamboo rods. I design my own tapers. This book presents all the tools I need to do it successfully. I know I will refer to it often.
                            Thank you Don Phillips.

                            Ancestry's Red Book: American State, County & Town Sources, Third Revised Edition
                            Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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                            • Ancestry's Red Book: American State, County & Town Sources, Third Revised Edition
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                            Ancestry's Red Book: American State, County & Town Sources, Third Revised Edition

                            Manufacturer: Ancestry Publishing
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                            Binding: Hardcover

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                            ASIN: 1593311664

                            Book Description

                            No scholarly reference library is complete without a copy of "Ancestry's Red Book. In it, you will find both general and specific information essential to researchers of American records. This revised 3rd edition provides updated county and town listings within the same overall state-by-state organization. Whether you are looking for your ancestors in the northeastern states, the South, the West, or somewhere in the middle, "Ancestry's Red Book has information on records and holdings for every county in the United States, as well as excellent maps from renowned mapmaker William Dollarhide. In short, the "Red Book is simply the book that no genealogist can afford not to have. The availability of census records such as federal, state, and territorial census reports is covered in detail. Unlike the federal census, state and territorial census were taken at different times and different questions were asked. Vital records are also discussed, including when and where they were kept and how

                            Customer Reviews:

                            4 out of 5 stars For serious researchers.......2007-07-16

                            This book is loaded with facts. If a researcher needs information from several states to track down an ancestor, this book has it all. The book is organized by state and gives the sources in each state for specific local records. One of the most useful features is its bibliographic reference on background sources for more detailed information on individual states.
                            Casual researchers who need information from only one state would probably find this book to be "too much information".

                            5 out of 5 stars Must have for genealogists.......2007-03-20

                            This is a book I keep at my fingertips. When I need to research a state I am not familiar with this is my first stop. It has maps and provides an outline of all the resources available. I only wish they went one level deeper and provided information on when towns were incorporated.

                            5 out of 5 stars Ancestry's Red Book: American State, County & Town Sources, Third Revised Edition.......2007-01-04

                            I devote about 30 hours a week working on my genelogy. This book is invaluable to me.

                            5 out of 5 stars A Must Have.......2006-05-11

                            A must have for the family historian. Gives all the details needed to figure out not only the place, but where it legally was in time. Book in excellent condition, well organized.

                            4 out of 5 stars Still an essential tool.......2006-04-07

                            Even though the Internet contains a wealth of genealogical information, this book is still a valuable asset. There are so many states and counties that do not have information on-line that to ignore this resource is like ignoring road signs when you're lost.

                            Geronimo Stilton #13: The Phantom Of The Subway (Geronimo Stilton)
                            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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                            Geronimo Stilton #13: The Phantom Of The Subway (Geronimo Stilton)
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                            ASIN: 0439661625

                            Book Description

                            When my sister Thea told me a ghost was haunting New Mouse City's subway tunnels, I knew I had to get the scoop for The Rodents Gazette! So I set off with Thea, Trap, and my assistant editor Pinky Pick. We soon discovered that Sally Ratmousen, the editor of The Daily Rat, was also on the trail of the mysterious ghost. But we were all in for the fright of our wee mouse lives... because the ghost turned out to be a CAT!

                            Customer Reviews:

                            5 out of 5 stars Geromimo the mouse by cookie the girl.......2006-11-29

                            Do you like funny books? Would you like to solve a mystery? Then you would like Geronimo Stilton Phantom of the Subway. By Geronimo Stilton. It's about a mouse who is trying to solve the mystery of the phantom cat at singing stone plaza. This book is for boys and girls in grades 2-6.

                            5 out of 5 stars Hall of Fame edition to the collection of Geronimo Stilton.......2006-04-25

                            This was a great book read for my 9 year old son, he said it was super funny, filled with adventure, sarcasm and jokes. Gernonimo seems to get himself into all kinds of real life scenarios with drama and weighted judgement calls that always seem to offer less then desirable consequences. He's constantly questioning himself and learning along the way of the fabric he's made of. I love this series and have collected almost every book. This is definitely one to own.

                            5 out of 5 stars School Book Review.......2005-03-04

                            Have you ever almost gotten run over by a subway? I read a book about a mouse who almost got run over by a subway. The book was called The Phantom of the Subway by G. Stilton. Geronimo is almost run over by the subway. Geronimo is underground and he is scared of a giant cat. A funny part in the book is when Geronimo hits his head on Trap's hip. This is a great book because it is very funny. I think the author shared that some people have secrets and they want to tell you but they forget to tell, so don't be afraid to ask. You should read this book to see if Geronimo ever gets eaten by a cat.
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                              Manufacturer: Tandem Library
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                              Geronimo Stilton Boxed Set, Books 9-16: My Next Eight Adventures (A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo; All Because of a Cup of Coffee; It's Halloween, You 'Fraidy Mouse!; Merry Christmas, Geronimo!; The Phantom of the Subway; etc.)
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                                Geronimo Stilton Boxed Set, Books 9-16: My Next Eight Adventures (A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo; All Because of a Cup of Coffee; It's Halloween, You 'Fraidy Mouse!; Merry Christmas, Geronimo!; The Phantom of the Subway; etc.)
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                                Manufacturer: Scholastic Inc.
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                                Includes A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo; All Because of a Cup of Coffee; It's Halloween, You 'Fraidy Mouse!; Merry Christmas, Geronimo!; The Phantom of the Subway; The Temple of the Ruby of Fire; The Mona Mousa Code; and A Cheese-Colored Camper.
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                                  Manufacturer: Scholastic
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                                    Manufacturer: Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media
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