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• Presiding Minister's Office Hours

  • Start
    Friday, December 01, 2023
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  • End
    Friday, December 06, 2024
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  • Schedule
    54 sessions
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    zoom

  Presiding Minister’s Office Hours

  with Rev. Linda Every Friday - 2:00 - 4:00 pm Stop by for coffee and conversation. No appointment or registration necessary, just an open time to check in, share what's on your mind, visit with Rev. Linda and anyone else who comes in person or Zooms in.  Private meetings also available by appointment; revlindasings@gmail.com Recurring Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83659387662 For more about Rev Linda, our Presiding Minister, click here.

  
  

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• New Moon Deep Gong Immersion - Winter/Spring 2024

  • Start
    Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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  • End
    Wednesday, June 05, 2024
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Tree of Life Interfaith Temple, 5 Northern Blvd, Unit 8, Amherst, NH

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  LINDA GOODMAN
  
  ​Gongs have been tools for healing, relaxation, and connecting with Spirit for thousands of years. There is evidence that places the use of the gong as far back as 16,000 B.C.
  
  In a gong bath, you simply lie back and let the deep, penetrating sounds of the gong wash over you (hence the term "bath"). The frequencies of the gong will quickly transport you into the theta and delta brain waves of deepest meditation where guidance may be received, buried emotional trauma may be released, and healing may occur at the innermost vibrational level.
  
  We welcome you into this altered state.
  
  Dates are coordinated with the moon cycles. The dates are within the window of the new moons of each month.
  

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• Seekers Book Club - winter-spring session 2024

  • Start
    Monday, March 04, 2024
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  • End
    Monday, July 01, 2024
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  • Schedule
    9 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Beginning March 4, 2024 we will be reading:

  ​Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why by Bart D. Ehrman

  

  For almost 1500 years, the New Testament manuscripts were copied by hand - and mistakes and intentional changes abound in the competing manuscript versions.  Religious and biblical scholar Bart Ehrman makes the provocative case that many of our widely held beliefs concerning the divinity of Jesus, the Trinity, and the divine origins of the Bible itself are the results of these alterations.

  
  

  Prerequisites: None
  Dates: March 4, 2024 - July 1, 2024 (end date tentative) Join anytime
  Number of Participants: Min 3/Max 15
  Day/Time: First and third Mondays of the month, 7:00 - 8:00 pm ET
  Location: Zoom
  Cost: ​$10 per book; register for one date at the beginning of the discussion of the book to receive the zoom link for the following sessions. (No need to register for multiple dates.)

  
  

  This book club is designed to provide an opportunity to share in community, lively discussion and self exploration. It will provide a casual and relaxed environment during which we can exchange ideas and experiences through the reading of selected books.
  Discussion leader rotates based on the book.

  
  
  

  
  

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• Chanting in the Holy

  • Start
    Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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  • End
    Tuesday, May 14, 2024
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  • Schedule
    9 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Chanting in the Holy

  Imagine taking an hour out of your week to sing and chant with abandon as you step barefoot into the sound current of the Holy. Similar to the practices I offered during COVID, each class will be built around a spiritual theme and offer a sampling of at least three mantra prayers from across faith traditions. Handouts will be provided for each class. Come! Let's be Lovers and step into the Love to join with our Beloved, and create the conditions for mystical unity with the One. Ahhhhhhhh:)!

  Program Objectives and Outcomes:  To experience bliss :)

  Who will this program benefit?  Anyone who attends

  Required/Suggested/Recommended Reading:  No reading required though Lovers in the Wilderness: Awaken Mystical Unity and Create a Joyful Life with Mantra Prayer and/or Call of the Mourning Dove: How Sacred Sound Awakens Mystical Unity  may be helpful for greater understanding.

  Minimum/Maximum Number of Participants: 6 minimum

  Start and End Dates: March 19, 2024 - May 14, 2024 

  Class Start and End Time:  6:00 - 7:00 PM EST

  Number of Hours per Session: 1

  Number of Classes to be Offered: 9

  Frequency: Weekly 

  Class Day and Dates: Tuesday, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2.4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14

  Are participants required to register for all sessions or can they register for individual sessions?  All sessions required

  Tuition: $90

  Location:  on Zoom

  About Rev. Dr. Stephanie Rutt: Rev. Rutt has spent many years teaching Mantra Prayer, Sacred Dance and Shamanic Journeying and has written two books on the subject of mantra.

  Rev. Dr. Stephanie Rutt is Founding Minister of the Tree of Life Interfaith Temple and Seminary. She holds a D.MIn. from Andover Newton Theological School, now Andover Newton Seminary at Yale. Rev. Stephanie has created many spiritual studies classes for the community over the years. She is, first and foremost, a lover of God.

  
  

  
  

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• Yoga Nidra: The Essence of You - Spring 2024

  • Start
    Tuesday, April 02, 2024
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  • End
    Tuesday, June 18, 2024
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Yoga Nidra: The Essence of You

  
  ​PEGGY PETAHTEGOOSE, E-RYT 200
  
  ​Yoga Nidra is at its simplest explanation a guided meditation. The depth of peace, tranquility and rejuvenation that you will experience cannot be captured in this definition. This ancient practice's goal is to bring you back into alignment with your Wisdom Soul. The birthright you were born with. As I guide you through the koshas/sheaths of your humanity, one at a time, you will begin to acknowledge your inner witness. The one who is always with you but not remembered, the Bliss body, Atman, your Divinity.

  There is no wrong way to practice Yoga Nidra. You are only required to Be Still and Listen. Generally this is done in a shavasana pose,but can be done while sitting down. The goal is absolute physical comfort, No Movement. To accomplish this you are requested to wear loose comfortable clothing and to bring: a light sheet or blanket, an eye pillow or scarf, a yoga mat or two to lay on, and a small flat, yes flat pillow for your head.
  
  For processing after the practice please bring a notebook or drawing paper, pen, pencil or coloring pencils.
  
  ​I have been offering Yoga Nidra since 2012 throughout the state of New Hampshire. It is without question one of my most passionate offerings. Each class is unique, as I am guided by Spirit to offer you the most organic energetic healing.​
  
  ​Program Objectives and Outcomes: Complete and total restoration of the emotional, mental, physical, energetic and spiritual being.

  Prerequisites/ Suggestions: No experience necessary. Quiet space, no distractions, blanket, eye pillow, small FLAT pillow for head, something for under the knees.
  ​Who will this program benefit?: ​All suffering from anxiety, sleep deprivation, stress, needing to rekindle their spirit.
  Start/End Date: April 2/June 18; no class April 30 or May 28.
  Day/Time: Tuesdays 10-11 am ET
  Number of Classes: 10
  Number of Participants: Min 4, no Max
  Cost: ​ $120 for full class, or $15 for an individual session
  Location: Zoom

  About Peggy Petahtegoose: I am an E-RYT200 Certified Yoga Nidra Teacher with over 10 years experience. Yoga Nidra is a passion I love to share with those you need guidance to find their inner divine bliss. I have a large tool box. Ordained Interfaith Minister, Spiritual Mentor, E-RYT 200, Reiki Master, Certified Home Herbalist. I've been a Yoga Instructor since 2012, and specialize in Yoga Nidra, Prenatal Yoga. I spent this year as the Herbal Intern at Misty Meadows Herbal Center, it's been a great experience!
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• Conversations in the Wilderness - Spring 2024

  • Start
    Thursday, April 04, 2024
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  • End
    Thursday, June 27, 2024
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  • Schedule
    13 sessions
  • Location
    zoom

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  Conversations in the Wilderness

  
  

  AHJAN GROSSMAN
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  Join us for an open-hearted exploration and conversations into the edges of the unknown wilderness of any and all things Spiritual.
  
  A casually structured group which began as an offshoot of Rev. Dr. Rutt's Mantra; Into the Wilderness course continues in open discussion of Spirituality. Metaphysical explorations, occasional guest speakers, mantras, prayers, experiences from various traditions keep us wandering through the wilderness of the less familiar. A safe place to wonder and wander.
  
  Topics for the following week are chosen as they arise from the conversations at hand. Input is shared by all in sacred circle.

  
  

  Prerequisites: None but curiosity and an openness
  ​Who will benefit from this program? Those with a curiosity of all things spiritual and who enjoy community with like-minded travelers will benefit. Anyone who has left a sacred study with questions still brewing, this is the place to explore.
  Required / Suggested Reading: None. You are welcome to bring to the group prior wisdoms gained and any experience pertinent to the discussion
  Start / End Date: April 4, 2024/June 27, 2024; Always open to new participants
  ​Number of Classes: 13
  Number of Participants: Min 4/ Max 12
  Day/Time: Every Thursday, 6:00-7:30pm; Come as you can
  Cost: ​ $25 per 3-month session. Additional donation to the Temple is encouraged. Sign up before any class to receive the zoom link for the rest of the session.
  Location: Zoom

  
  

  About Ahjan Grossman: Ahjan has been steeped in Sacred Studies for 20 years through the Tree of Life Interfaith. As an Interfaith minister she continues a thirst for universal understanding of consciousness and Mystical Unity.
  ​Qualifications: Interfaith Minister, educator, lifelong Sacred Studies and metaphysics student

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• A Course in Miracles - spring session

  • Start
    Monday, April 08, 2024
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  • End
    Monday, June 24, 2024
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom

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  A Course in Miracles
  CORRINE NIKOLENKO
  
  ​A Course in Miracles (ACIM) discussion group for anyone interested in learning about the Course for the first time, or for those with experience interested in sharing their interpretations of the material. ACIM is a form of "spiritual psychology", where you can learn to see the peace instead of the chaos of life. The course uses Christian terms in the material, but any terms can be substituted for those used in this self-taught course. The course aims at removing the blocks to the awareness of love's presence. "This course can therefore be summed up very simply in this way: Nothing real can be threatened. Nothing unreal exists. Herein lies the peace of God." Introduction, ACIM.
  
  Program Objectives and Outcomes: To give participants possibly another path to inner peace to practice.
  
  ​Required / Suggested Reading: A Course in Miracles (Combined book) with the Text, Workbook for Students, and Manual for Teachers in one book. (Most editions being sold now are the combined this way.) It is published by the Foundation for Inner Peace. Additional optional recommended reading is A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson, Love is Letting Go of Fear by Gerald Jampolsky, MD, and A Course in Miracles Made Easy by Alan Cohen.
  
  Prerequisites: None
  ​Who will benefit from this program? Anyone who is interested in using spiritual concepts to lower stress in everyday life.
  Start / End Date: April 8, 2024/June 24, 2024
  ​Number of Classes: 6
  Number of Participants: No limits
  Day/Time: 2nd and 4th Mondays, 6:30-8:00pm ET
  Cost: ​ $25 for the full session; come as you can. Open to join anytime.
  Location: Zoom
  
  About Corrine: I am a 25-year spiritual seeker. Interested in learning about and discussing all types of spirituality in my spare time. I have spent 25 years on and off studying A Course in Miracles. I facilitated an ACIM discussion group in my United Methodist church in Sacramento, CA in 2004. The group continued on their own for 5 years after I moved to NH, so I guess they liked it.

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• The Spiritual Practice of Aging

  • Start
    Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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  • End
    Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    7

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  The Spiritual Practice of Aging.       

  

  "Ancient is the one in me,                                                                             That the spirit of this season,                                                                     With its quiet murmur,                                                                               Calls.                                                                                                               Beyond, beneath the outer me,                                                                 My wise old seer                                                                                           Looks out upon the dance with compassion,                                         With a smile,                                                                                                 And the ancient one waits                                                                         for the young one to knock upon the door.                                             And both of them                                                                                         Are me." 

  - Danaan Parry

  This class will survey the spiritual practice of aging across faith traditions.  We will walk the path of becoming elders as opposed to getting old.

  
  

  
  

  Program Objectives and Outcomes: To gain an awareness of the spiritual blessings of aging

  Who will this program benefit?  Elders of all ages

  Prerequisites (if any):  None

  Required/Suggested/Recommended Reading:  None

  Minimum/Maximum Number of Participants:  6/12

  Preferred Start and End Dates:  April 24/May 29

  Class Start/End Times:  3:00 - 4:30 PM

  Number of Hours Per Session:  1.5

  Number of Classes to be Offered:  6

  Frequency:  Weekly

  Class Day/s and Dates:  Wednesdays April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2024 

  Are participants required to attend all sessions, or can they attend individual sessions?  All sessions required

  Tuition:  $65

  Classroom/Facility Requirements:  Zoom

  
  

  About the Presenter:  Rev. Linda Goodman is a minister, mentor, and musician of a certain age.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Intro to Ballroom Dancing

  • Start
    Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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  • End
    Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    5 Northern Blvd, Unit 8, Amherst, NH
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Intro to Ballroom Dancing

  Looking for a good date-night activity?  Have you ever admired watching those twirling couples on the dance floor?  Now's your chance to join them!

  
  

  Ballroom dance is a fun and healthy activity that you can enjoy with your partner.  It's a great social experience that builds friends, teaches coordination and timing and helps build healthy endurance.  And yes, you CAN do it!  It's not about where to put your feet; it's about your willingness to try.  Our class is for those who have never danced before and are looking to learn just the initial steps of some dances to see what Ballroom is like.  Or maybe you do know a bit and just want a refresher!

  We'll cover three or four of the most popular dance styles (Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba and maybe a fourth).  The focus will be on dancing in a social setting and not the formal strictness of competition dancing.  Poise, steps, and timing to the music will all be covered so you can be comfortable out on a dance floor.  By the time the course is over, participants will know enough to get out on the dance floor and comfortably dance some easy steps with their partner.

  The point is to have fun, get a little exercise and enjoy the session.  So come join us and learn a little dancing!

  Who will this program benefit? Anyone who is interested in learning how to ballroom dance, but isn't interested in taking it to a competition level. Ballroom dance has also been shown to be excellent, low-impact exercise. And... it makes a great date night!

  Prerequisites: Participants should be healthy enough to be able to move around at a walking pace  and have a good sense of humor about themselves and their partner. When coming to class, please bring clean comfortable shoes to change into. We'd like to keep "outside shoes" off of the dance floor.

  ​Required / Suggested Reading: None
  ​Start / End Date: April 24 - June 26, 2024
  ​Number of Classes: 8
  Number of Participants: minimum 3 couples, maximum 6 couples
  Day/Time: Wednesdays, 4/24, 5/1, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 {Note no class on 5/8 or 6/5.} 7-8pm ET
  Cost: ​ $120 per couple for the full course
  

  Location: 5 Northern Blvd, Unit 8, Amherst, NH

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  About the presenters: Karen and Ian have been ballroom dancers for more than 20 years, learning from many teachers and styles along the way.  While they don't compete, they truly enjoy the sport and have worked to reach some of the highest levels of social dancing.  
  They now would like to share with others the fun and excitement they have found in dancing. Here is one example of their dancing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66gYZ6KgwG4

  
  

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• Joyous Gathering! A Retreat for the Heart and Soul

  • When
    Sunday, April 28, 2024
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    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Tree of Life Interfaith Temple 5 Northern Blvd, Suite 8, Amherst, NH 03031

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  Joyous Gathering! A Retreat for the Heart and Soul                  REV. PEGGY PETAHTEGOOSE

  This afternoon program will bring our community together. Steadfast companions and new adventurers.  Come with an open heart and know that we will rekindle your spirit and ignite the fire of peace, love, and joy that might be a low, quiet flame right now.

  

  The goal is to share many of our favorite rites:  prayer, dance, mantra, light snacks, conversation, a game or two, questions for thought and response sharing. All to encourage our spark to reignite and burn brightly during this season of spring and revival.

  Currently nothing is "firm".  All is possible.  Keep an open mind.

  
  

  Who will this program benefit?  All those who seek a moment to rekindle their spirit, heart and soul.  To take a step into quiet and find their inner voice to share in the sanctuary of our Temple.

  Prerequisites (if any):  None

  Required/Suggested/Recommended Reading:  None

  Minimum/Maximun Number of Participants:  6/20

  Preferred Start and End Dates:  April 28, 2024

  Class Start and End Time:  12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

  Number of hours per session:  4

  Number of classes to be offered:  1

  Class Day and Date:  Sunday, April 28, 2024

  Tuition:  Free will offering

  Classroom/Facility Requests/Rewuirements:  Room for zafus, blankets, chairs upstairs and food downstairs.  Mats and blankets are available at the Temple.

  Additional Comments/Suggestions:  Anyone who might want to  join in the creation of this event is most welcome!  Contact Rev. Peggy with your ideas at rev.peggy.petahtegoose@gmail.com. Rev. Stephanie Rutt has offered to help if necessary.

  
  

  About Rev. Peggy Petahtegoose: Rev. Peggy is a Spiritual Mentor, Seminary Guide, Reiki Practitioner E-RYT200, Herbalist, Jingle Dress Dancer, and Sacred Circle Facilitator.  She is practiced in chanting and mantras and has training in Restorative Circle practices.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Honoring Our Birthright: Women's Healing Circle

  • Start
    Saturday, May 18, 2024
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  • End
    Saturday, July 20, 2024
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Tree of Life Interfaith Temple 5 Northern Blvd. Suite 8 Amherst, NH 03031

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  Honoring Our Birthright: Women's Healing Circle

  PEGGY PETAHTEGOOSE

  This new and necessary program is designed to offer you a safe space. A place to learn what it actually feels like to be safe, supported, heard and held in compassion. With teachings to help you understand what a sacred circle means and offers. Each meeting will include new methods to practice on your own to help you become a stronger woman. One step at a time. This is not a fast fix; this requires deep desire and commitment to find yourself, your true blissful self. 
  We will pray, chant, dance, meditate, write, journal, draw, move our bodies, find stillness. The possibilities are extensive, and all are attainable. 
  I invite you to join this new offering. It will continue to nurture you and hold you in faith and trust that: you are strong enough. All while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere for rest and healing intentions.

  Program Objectives and Outcomes: My objective is to gather women and introduce them to the concept of sacred space.  To honor one another on this journey during our earth walk.  Introducing a multitude of healing modalities, deep conversation, and tools to practice on a daily basis.  To develop a safe space for sharing and healing, while allowing for growth and exploration of living with the higher holy self.  Our birthright.

  Who will this program benefit? Women who are in need of a space to be safe and discover a path to enrichment of their most sacred self.  That which may have been lost or damaged can find refuge and avenues to healing those wounds inflicted by outside forces, friends or foes.

  Prerequisites (if any): Open mind and heart for all the potential you have to be awakened.

  Minimum/Maximum Number of Participants: 6 minimum/12 maximum

  Start and End Dates:  May 18 - July 20, 2024

  Day /  Time: Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET

  Number of Hours Per Session: 3

  Number of Sessions to be Offered: 3 (May 18, June 29, July 20)

  Are participants required to attend all sessions, or can they select individual sessions to attend? Participants can choose to pay for all sessions or for individual sessions.

  Tuition:  $60 per session or $180 for all three sessions

  Location:  Tree of Life Interfaith Temple 5 Northern Blvd, Suite 8, Amherst, NH 03031

  About Rev. Peggy Petahtegoose: Rev. Peggy is a Spiritual Mentor, Seminary Guide, Reiki Practitioner E-RYT200, Herbalist, Jingle Dress Dancer, and Sacred Circle Facilitator.  She is practiced in chanting and mantras and has training in Restorative Circle practices.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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