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By Dr. Vincent Muli Wa
Kituku |
When you provide exceptional services to all people
regardless of their background, you better your life
in ways you may never be able to comprehend. To get to
this point of providing exceptional services you have
to unlearn how you see others, find a common bond and
see how their presence enriches your own life, whether
professional, personal or spiritual.
On page 47 of Overcoming Buffaloes at Work & in
Life book (visit
www.overcomingbuffaloes.com) there is a story of a
farmer who portrays the perfect example about
exceptional services.
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A story is told of a farmer who gave the best of his
seeds to his neighbors. This seemingly generous farmer
provided educational opportunities for all the
children in his village as well. |
The farmer’s way of life shocked one of his friends.
"Why do you give your best seeds to your neighbors?"
his bewildered friend asked. Before the farmer could
respond, there was another question. "Don’t you know
these people are your competitors?"
After thinking about those questions the farmer
responded, "They are not competitors. Yes, we sell our
garden produce at the same market. But that is not the
whole picture. You see, when I give my best seeds
to them, I am sure my crops will be
cross-pollinated with the best."
The wise farmer had realized that his neighbors were
not competitors but people whose presence (and
activities) were beneficial to his livelihood.
The people we serve have traveled through similar life
paths that have largely shape both our life
perspectives, and we also have similar life
expectations and fears. |
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In the early days of my speaking business, I made it a practice to
stay with families whenever I traveled in Idaho. I was (and still I
am) always amazed by how human experiences, that I had or knew about
in Kangundo, Kenya were so closely related to those of people in any
community in Idaho.
This background led to the development of one of the audience
participation activities in my presentations that is geared to
highlight how people are connected. The activity involves each
participant listing the top five human experiences that changed
their life, the top five experiences they do not want to go through
and then the top five experiences they would like to go through.
The top five experiences, that have been highlighted as the main
factors in changing people's life, the way they act, think and
perceive life are: marriage, birth of one's child, death (or life
threatening illness) of a loved one, divorce, and traveling. These
experiences are not limited to any culture, race, gender, religion
or social-political groupings. People are more alike than they are
unlike.
What participants reveal as their main fears in life include: the
death of one's child (this is always the most listed fear),
long-term illness, divorce, poverty and loss of jobs. War and
natural disasters are also entered while teachers and probation
officers list being arrested as an experience they do not want to go
through. Great health, happiness, seeing one's child become
self-sufficient, traveling and making one's community a better place
are listed as experiences audience members want to have. Again,
these fears and hopes are the same regardless of physical, social
differences or geographical backgrounds.
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When you fertilize or poison one,
you affect the others |
We are like aspen trees growing in the same location. While it
appears that one sees tens or hundreds of trees, they sprout from
the same root. When you fertilize one the others benefit and any
adverse impact on one aspen tree affects the rest. That is why
events like devastating tornados or shootings in schools affect us
even though we don't know the victims personally. Great events, like
the Boise State Football Team beating Oklahoma, make so many people
feel great even those who had never heard of Boise State before the
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When you serve someone, know that there is at least something you
have in common. Your exceptional service, that impacts one person’s
life, may be the beginning of your own fulfillment, sense of purpose
and untold riches untold. |
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Your Story Has to: |
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Motivate people to be creative, focused and manage stress
in times of change |
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Improve customer service |
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Create effective communication |
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Balance work and life |
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Increase personal accountability/ownership |
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Inspire a consistent positive attitude |
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Foster teamwork and team spirit |
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Challenge people to overcome obstacles |
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Have a relaxed workplace environment |
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Inspire people to be involved in something bigger than what
they do for a paycheck |
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Editor’s Note:
Since establishing Kituku & Associates in 1995, Dr. Kituku has
done research on the challenges and expectations of every
group he has worked with, whether the project was a 60-minutes
keynote or a two-day leadership development camp. He then uses
the data/information to develop and present a customized
presentation audiences can relate to and apply in whatever
they do to make success a continuous experience
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Here is what is covered by your financial investment for a day’s
services |
 Option to have 2 or 3 presentations in one day without extra
charges |
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Need analysis and Interviews
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Presentation development
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Presentation delivery |
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100% free professional workbooks
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Free follow up opportunity
(90 days with unlimited number of participants-phone
consultation, 30min/caller) |
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Free professional and personal growth articles |
Discounted registration rates at seminars offered by Kituku &
Associates
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requested programs include: |
1. Overcoming Buffaloes as a Leader:
How to Motivate & Increase Productivity at All Times |
2. Buffaloes in the Workplace:
Thriving Change as a Jungle Rod |
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3. Moving Forward Without Leaving Families Behind |
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4. Balancing Work and Life |
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5. Storytelling in the Workplace |
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6. Living and Working with Cultural Differences |
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Outstanding Presentations:
What You Need to Know on How to Give Presentations that Make People
Listen,
Think and Act—One Day Seminar |
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Dedicated to helping
organizations and individuals make success a
lifestyle and a choice with increased productivity,
leadership, individual ownership, motivation and focus! |
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 "5 Must Know Lessons For
Being the CEO of All You Do" a 24 page booklet and CD |
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“7 Actions that Make Failing a Non-Option,” a 20 page booklet
and CD |
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"Overcoming Buffaloes" a 112 page hard-cover book |
A “Top 45 Must Know Life Lessons for Top Achievers” poster
included for free!
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 Vincent,
…Thank you so much for the autographed copies of your new book.
I distributed them to my family members during our reunion in
Park City, UT last week. My wife has finished reading her copy
and has passed it along to her friends as a ‘must Read’.” My
employees were excited to read their copies as well. Thank you
again Vincent.
Michael P. McGrath, Director
Gas Supply & Regulatory Affairs, Intermountain Gas Company.
Vincent,
Thanks for leaving me a signed copy of your book!...God’s timing
was perfect (again). I took that book and read it while on a
church mission trip in Mexico (building houses in Reynosa)…and
it became sort of a daily devotion and it put a lot of things in
perspective…
Jim Gilchriest, Executive
News Director
KTVB News Group
Hello
Vincent,…Loved the book. . . .will be purchasing two more to
give away as gifts…
James Murray, AIA, CSHQA
Hi
Vincent…I have almost finished reading the book, which so far I
have enjoyed and is certainly inline with the changes we
striving to make here at Bartercard...,
JUSTINE HAYEK, National
Franchising Manager
Bartercard Australia Pty Ltd
Good
afternoon Vincent…We would still like to purchase 200 books from
you to give to our delegates…
Anna Parfrey, Executive
Assistant to Justine Hayek
National Franchising Manager, Bartercard Australia Pty Ltd
Vincent,
that is exactly what our organization needs…please sign copies
for all our 73 employees.
Brent Kelly, President
Boise Office Equipment |
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Order Today at:
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SkyWest Travelers, watch for the
July-August Skywest Magazine. There is a profile of Dr.
Vincent Muli Wa Kituku |
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8211 Ustick Rd.
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Let’s get the facts first. Speaking for pay is one of the most
financially rewarding careers today. The National Speakers
Association (NSA) conducted a membership survey in mid 2007 in
which 960 members participated. The process, administered by
an independent market research entity was a web-based
anonymous survey that used 2006 data. The results are not only
reliable but also solid and a great source of inspiration for
anyone who wants to enjoy a lifestyle that makes a difference
while providing an income at levels millions can’t fathom. |
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The average full fee for a keynote speech, (can last 15-90
minutes) that NSA members received was a whopping $5,000
when speaking away from home and $3,800 when speaking in
their home community.
The average gross income for an NSA member from product
sales (books, CDs and videos among others), service sales
(coaching, consulting or mentoring) and speaking (keynote,
breakout session, full or half day speaking) was $177,000.
That for doing something they love. They don’t call it a
job or a career. They feel it’s a mission. So they are
missionaries who are rewarded greatly. |
Over 80% of independent speakers (not hired and not part
of regional and/or national corporations) work from home.
What, however, the results don’t indicate is that the
incomes shown above could be generated by someone working
(actual time spent in-front of individual (coaching or
consulting or speaking, training and/or selling) in no
more than 100 days of a 365 day year. And for sure rarely
in an 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. situation since billable full day
work is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. That’s the truth. Now ponder
this: |
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What this means is that those in the speaking business who
have families, can, if they choose to, create a lifestyle
that allows them to be with their families in the morning
before children go to school and be home as the children
return home. This also gives them the opportunity to be
involved in their children’s after-school activities. |
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A unimaginable sense of fulfillment comes from positively
affecting the lives of other people, especially on a
continuous basis. Intangible rewards come from helping
others. Maybe it’s helping organizations improve their
performance in customer service and their bottom-line. Or
helping couples overcome their marriage buffaloes
(unpredictable challenges similar to occasions when invading
water buffaloes disrupted the harmony of African villages
without warning, leaving villagers fearful and anxious). Or
steering young people away from destructive choices and
habits. The reward you gain is far greater than any monetary
payment. |
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Speakers enjoy accelerated professional and personal growth
generally unknown to the rest of the world. Research-based
speakers, the ones who spend time learning the challenges
and expectations of the groups they speak to or train or the
individuals they coach, consult or mentor, learn lessons
never covered in colleges or in books. In the eleven years I
have been a full time speaker, I have been blessed to learn
about and work with organizations I had never heard of. |
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I never knew about American football. I have not only worked
with numerous teams, but also enjoyed being selected the
Homecoming Grand Marshal of the successful Boise State
University Broncos Football for working with the team from
1998 to the present. Like many speakers/writers, I can update
my resume every three months.
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The question is, would
you like a career (sorry, a calling) that provides
substantial income without constant sacrifice of the time
you need for your family? Would you like to do something
that you know is helping improve other’s lives? Would you
like to be involved in a lifelong journey that introduces
you to new places and opens opportunities to learn of
people and their challenges and be inspired by
unbelievable human stories of triumph over adversity? |
Now you have some inside information of a profession that
can be rewarding. Any time you get an opportunity to
improve your public speaking skills, take it. That might
be the beginning of your life’s fulfilling mission.
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Please DON’T register
if you don’t value
(by at least charging $1,500/hr keynote) your speaking. |
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October 7th, 2008 6:30pm-
8:30pm Tuesday
(Dinner with a guest speaker and tips on how
to succeed in life) |
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October 8th, 2008 8:30am-
3:00pm Wednesday |
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October 9th, 2008 9:00am-
3:00pm Thursday |
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Where: |
At the Waterfront Catering
3250 N Lake Harbor Lane
Boise, ID 83703 |
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 If
I went back to college again, I’d concentrate on two
areas: learning to write and to speak before an audience.
Nothing in life is more important than the ability to
communicate effectively.
Gerald R. Ford. U.S.
President. |
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Register for only $109 per participant—save $70!
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Whole Day Speakers: |
Dr. Vincent Muli Kituku
CSP, International Award Winning Speaker/Author
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Troy McClain
Troy McClain, Idaho’s own Apprentice from the
first season of the hit TV show, Donald Trump’s The
Apprentice as well as a nationally recognized motivational
speaker |
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(Top 2 Idaho
motivational/inspirational speakers bringing you tools to reach new
heights.) |
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September 25th, 2008 8:30am- 3:00pm |
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Where: |
Doubletree Hotel
2900 Chinden Blvd, Boise, Idaho 83714
Phone: (208) 343-1871 |
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$109 Early Bird Registration
BEFORE August 27th 2008 |
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$179 AFTER August 27th 2008 |
For group discounts and scholarships for
non-profit employees
please call our office at (208) 376-8724. * |
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* Active Toastmasters members, non-profit organization and
military personnel (active or retired), please call our office
at (208) 376-8724 for special rates. There is also a discounted
investment for a family of four.
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To succeed in today's workplace and in your personal life, you
need more than goals, smarts or top technological tools. You
must be passionate, highly motivated, and focused in every
aspect of your organization. The competitive nature of the
business world dictates that people must produce results in a
fast changing marketplace for them and/or their organization to
remain relevant. Individuals and their organization must be
proactive in order to focus on measurable performance and
eradicate frustration, stress and crisis. Dr. Kituku's and Mr.
McClain’s work-life strategies help people bring balance back to
their lives. They learn how to develop and leverage a personal
vision that not only takes their work performance to new heights
but also discover important strategies of creating an
extraordinary quality of life. |
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| Here is a sample of some of the key tools that you will learn in
this seminar and use immediately in major aspects of your work and
life: |
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TO REGISTER: |
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Toll free
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Cancellation terms: You can transfer your registration to
future courses. You are guaranteed a 100% refund if you cancel your
registration 30 days before the day of the course. Administrative
fees of $40.00 will be taken from your registration if cancellation
occurs between 29 days and two weeks before the course. There is no
refund if cancellation occurs within 13 days of the school. If
cancellation of the course is initiated by Kituku & associates,
there will be 100% refund.
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Speaker: Dr. Vincent
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October 7th, 2008 8:00am-
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Holiday Inn (near Boise Airport) |
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8:00am - 12:00(noon) |
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Approved (E0173) by the State of
Idaho Real Estate Commission and Education Council—4-hours |
This workshop will provide participants with practical
steps on marketing with a zero or shoestring budget.
Topics discussed include:
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Your Investment: |
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$59 or
$79 Early
Bird registration AFTER September 25th |
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$49/participant with Groups of 20
or more
BEFORE September 25th |
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$69/participant with Groups of 20
or more
AFTER September 25th |
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Your investment includes a program workbook
and refreshments.
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Toll free
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Cancellation terms: You can transfer your registration to
future courses. You are guaranteed a 100% refund if you cancel your
registration 30 days before the day of the course. Administrative
fees of $40.00 will be taken from your registration if cancellation
occurs between 29 days and two weeks before the course. There is no
refund if cancellation occurs within 13 days of the school. If
cancellation of the course is initiated by Kituku & associates,
there will be 100% refund.
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Each participant who has attended and participated
in the entire course will receive a certificate that includes
student name, course title, delivery method, dates, classroom hours,
course approval number, signature of school representative, school
name.
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“This was a turning
point for my professional growth and balance in life.”
“I wish I had heard Dr. Kituku when I was in my 40s.”
“Vincent changed the attitude of our
employees. No one is afraid of change anymore.”
“I am glad I came with my teammates. We came back reading from
the same page.”
“It’s amazing to discover that I have what
I need to succeed.”
“Everything, Focus on 98% of good not 2% of bad.”
“Wonderful speaker - excellent thought
processes to get started.”
“Ability to give analogies that help change our way of
thinking.”
“All of it was helpful-there was nothing I
couldn't use; will be useful in both private and professional
life.”
“Thoroughly enjoyed the speaker – I listen to him on the radio -
wonderfully inspirational; could have listened to him all day.”
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Native of Kenya, Africa, and resident of
Idaho since 1992, Vincent has been a featured speaker
and trainer at numerous Real Estate conferences and
training programs. An award winning speaker and writer,
he is one of the less than 7% of all professional
speakers to earn a CSP (Certified Speaking
Professional), the highest award for professional
speakers. Dr. Kituku has worked with championship sports
teams and trained leaders on how to inspire productivity
all the time. What sets Vincent apart is his ability to
weave life experiences in Africa with corporate America
and culture in providing solutions for personal and
professional growth. |
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Dr. Vincent Muli Wa Kituku is known as a research-based
motivational speaker. He presents motivational keynotes
and training programs on leadership, employee
motivation, overcoming buffaloes at work (change),
customer service and living and working with cultural
differences. Vincent is the founder and president of
Kituku & Associates, LLC, a business that is dedicated
to developing leaders and employees in business and in
life.
What has set Dr. Kituku apart is the ability to use his
experience in research to evaluate/assess client needs
and then tailor his keynotes/training presentation to
meet their objectives. Harold G. Delamarter,
President/CEO, Prestige Care Inc. said, "Before the
Retreat, Dr. Kituku gained as much information as
possible about our company and the industry we are
involved in. He made telephone calls to management team
members to tailor his seminar very closely to the needs
of our employees and the circumstances they face each
day in the present economy. Dr. Kituku was so widely
received in July, the decision was made to ask him to
return to again present to our company in October."
Vincent's clients list includes Cisco Systems, Micron,
Hewlett Packard, Genworth Financial, US Fish and
Wildlife, US Air Force, Women Council of Realtors and
National Association of Mental Health. He has been the
motivational speaker for the successful Boise State
Football Team since 1998. Dr. Kituku works have been
featured by numerous publications including the
Presentations Magazine, SkyWest Magazine, National
Speakers Association Magazine and many newspapers which
publish his weekly columns. Vincent holds the Certified
Speaking Professional designation that is earned by
fewer than 7% of all speakers worldwide.
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If results are important to you, then
Dr Vincent Muli Kituku is the speaker/trainer for your group.
Call
(208) 376-8724, or email Vincent directly at
Vincent@kituku.com |
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Read Dr.
Kituku’s newest articles online at:
www.kituku.com,
Idahopress.com,
Casper Star Tribune
Idahostatesman.com, Argus Observer, Business IQ, Post Register,
Idaho Catholic Register, Idaho Press Tribune, Idaho Senior Citizen
News, and Presentations Magazine.
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