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The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University. Creating just, socially inclusive, environmentally sustainable and healthy local, national and global communities.

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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 6h
We're at #NASPAA2026 in Seattle! Join Julia Sass Rubin and Laura Peck on Oct. 1 at 10:30 AM PT (Samish 506) to hear how Bloustein prepares MPP students through Applied Field Experiences and Research Practicums. RU there? Drop a ⭐ and say hello!
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 28/09/2026
New episode! Season 15 of EJB Talks: @stuartshapiroblou.bsky.social & Nicholas Longo #RutgersDemocracy Lab on building a "rehearsal space for democracy" and turning student idealism into action. 🎧 Listen now open.spotify.com/episode/6JArsNupbn… #EJBTalks #RutgersBloustein
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 27/09/2026
Learn more about the admission process for our next cohort of the Doctor of Health Administration #DHA program to start in September 2027. 📅 Wed Sept 30 @ 12noon EDT 📅 Wed Nov 18 @ 6pm EST Register: go.rutgers.edu/gradinfo Fall 2027 admission — Master's required | GREs/GMATs NOT REQUIRED.
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 26/09/2026
Interested in #UrbanPlanning? Join a virtual info session on Bloustein School's MCRP/MCRS programs. Ranked #3 nationally, #1 in NJ by Planetizen 📅 Tue Sept 29 @ 9am EDT 📅 Tue Nov 17 @ 6pm EST Register: go.rutgers.edu/gradinfo Fall 2027 admission — apply by 5/1 (intl) or 7/1 (domestic)
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 25/09/2026
Laura R. Peck, PhD, co-authored a new national guide on evaluating causal evidence in education, helping leaders judge what evidence supports before adopting or scaling programs. 📖 www.edevidencenetwork.org/pr9232026
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Network Releases New Principles for Building and Using Education Evidence — The Future of Evidence in Education Network
Two companion reports offer six principles for a stronger education R&D system and ten principles for interpreting causal evidence in real decisions.
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 25/09/2026
Dan Dominguez, PP, AICP, MCRP '14, Director of Policy & Development for New Brunswick since 2019, returns to talk landing his dream job, COVID's impact on urban development & 7 years of city transformation—plus what's next. 📅 Wed, 10/14 @ 4:30pm 🔗 go.rutgers.edu/meck2026
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 24/09/2026
Congrats to Bloustein grad students named 2026–27 ANHD Community Development Fellows! Learn more: bit.ly/4z1fF6d 🏙️ Thomas Gillam | Flatbush Development Co. 🌱 Christina Gonzalve | Cypress Hills LDC 🎭 Celli Pitt | Cooper Square CDC 🏘️ Ahthia Waugh | WHEDco
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 24/09/2026
Mini-chains are quietly reshaping NYC, one gentrified block at a time. Rutgers' @willbpayne.bsky.social (via Het Parool): we're in a "second prime time for chains" as info overload online makes predictability appealing again, just like pre-internet days. bit.ly/47gEY8k
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 22/09/2026
Congratulations to Assistant Prof. Melinda Rushing on receiving an NIH Career Development Award! Her five-year project will study ways to improve timely, evidence-based treatment of painful vaso-occlusive crises for people with sickle cell disease in ERs. bloustein.rutgers.edu/prof-rushing...
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 21/09/2026
Begin your journey in healthcare leadership with a Master of Health Administration from Rutgers! Join one of our virtual information sessions this fall: ▶️ ▶️ Wed, Sept 23 @ 9:00 am EDT ▶️ ▶️ Mon, Nov 30 @ 6:00 pm EST 🚩GRE waived for fall 2027 apps. Scholarships available. 🔗 go.rutgers.edu/gradinfo
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 21/09/2026
NJ State Sen. Troy Singleton joined students in Stan Slachetka’s urban planning studio to discuss NJ’s housing shortage and efforts to better connect housing policy with municipal land-use planning. bloustein.rutgers.edu/senator-troy...
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 20/09/2026
Join our virtual info sessions for the Public Policy master's (MPP or MPAP) degree programs or the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy! 📅 Thurs, Sept 24 @ 6:00 PM EDT 📅 Wed, Nov 11 @ 9:00 AM EST GRE waived for fall 2027 apps. Scholarships available. 🔗 go.rutgers.edu/gradinfo
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 19/09/2026
Wow! What a great turnout for our Bloustein NYC Alumni mixer on Sept. 17! Thanks to the staff at Tailor Public House for their hospitality, and thank you to all alums who were able to make it! #rutgersalumni Next up -- Bloustein New Brunswick Alumni mixer, end of October. Watch for details!
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 17/09/2026
New research co-authored by Prof Nancy Wolff evaluates a widely used aggression measure among incarcerated men and women in Spain. The findings underscore why assessment tools need continued validation across different populations and settings. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 16/09/2026
New #research from Dr. Zoe Lindenfeld finds that opioid settlement funds could replace only about 51% of federal SAMHSA funding for substance use disorder treatment and prevention. bloustein.rutgers.edu/lindenfeld-r...
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 15/09/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Soumitra Bhuyan, Associate Professor and Executive Director of the Bloustein School’s Health Administration Programs, who has been selected for the Rutgers–New Brunswick Faculty Affairs Leadership Faculty Fellowship for the 2026–27 academic year.
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 14/09/2026
THIS WEEK! Join our upcoming virtual info sessions on our Master of Public Informatics/Certificate programs! Shaping #AI and #informatics professionals for public good! 📅 Wed, Sept 16 @ 9AM EDT 🚩GRE waived for fall 2027 apps. Scholarships available. 🔗 go.rutgers.edu/gradinfo
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New Jersey State Policy Lab @policylab.rutgers.edu · 10/09/2026
🎓📚🧑‍🏫 While #NJ ranks tenth in the nation among the top-performing states in #highered attainment, there remains room for improvement, as only 5 out of 21 counties in the state have achieved a 60% postsecondary degree attainment among their residents: policylab.rutgers.edu/publication/...
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 11/09/2026
Drawing on insights from a survey conducted at the CUPA-HR New Jersey Chapter annual meeting, Heldrich Center researchers explore HR professionals' familiarity with GenAI, current workplace applications, and expectations for how AI will reshape their workforce practices. Read: bit.ly/3UOMzbh
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AI and the Future of HR: Insights from New Jersey Human Resource Professionals - Heldrich Center for Workforce Development
Authored by Jessica Starace and Liana Lin In May 2026, researchers from the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University were invited to participate in the College and Unive...
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 11/09/2026
The Rutgers University community remembers, reflects on, and pays tribute to the alumni and all who lost their lives 25 years ago as a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. #NeverForget
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 10/09/2026
On Wednesday 9/9 we hosted our annual Welcome Back picnic for faculty, staff, and students of the Bloustein community. It was a beautiful day and everyone got to enjoy some down time before the semester really gets underway. Thanks to everyone who was able to spend some time hanging out!
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 10/09/2026
New study by Thakuriah, Sateesh, Hong, McArthur & Mizusawa: car ownership is rare in Asian informal settlements but serves dual role for income & transport. Income, transport jobs & migrant status drive #carownership. Calls for integrated #housing #transportation policy. bit.ly/4xmAcAX
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 09/09/2026
On Sept. 11, 2001, Linda Stamato had just started her deanship at Douglass College, and before even taking a deep breath she witnessed the unimaginable: planes were hitting the Twin Towers. Hear how she sought to support the students and help them move forward. bit.ly/4ytDxz2
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Commentary: Former Rutgers dean remembers 9/11 and the bonds forged that day - Morristown Green
With students worried about friends and family at the World Trade Center, the Douglass community transformed fear into solidarity.
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 08/09/2026
🎓 Nominations are OPEN for the 2027 Bloustein Alumni Achievement Awards! 🏆 🌟 Career Achievement (15+ yrs) 🚀 Rising Star (<15 yrs) 📝 Nominate by Oct 8 (COB): bit.ly/4yjd9YC 📅 SAVE THE DATE TO CELEBRATE! Feb 3, 2027 | Zimmerli Art Museum | New Brunswick, NJ
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 07/09/2026
Former NJ State Sen. and current Senior Policy Fellow Bob Gordon is featured in COMMERCE Magazine for his work establishing solar panel recycling requirements in NJ. The article highlights the power of collaboration in solving emerging challenges. bit.ly/4gM7Qd0
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 04/09/2026
Our B.S. in Health Administration recently earned Full Undergrad Certification from @aupha — the national quality standard for health admin education. It recognizes our rigorous curriculum in healthcare finance, ethics, policy & leadership. Learn more: bit.ly/4djShYW
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 04/09/2026
Learn more about the admission process for our next cohort of the Doctor of Health Administration #DHA program to start in September 2027. 📅 Wed Sept 30 @ 12noon EDT 📅 Wed Nov 18 @ 6pm EST Register: go.rutgers.edu/gradinfo Fall 2027 admission — Master's required | GREs/GMATs NOT REQUIRED.
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 03/09/2026
Atlantic City’s Planning Director Brian Kempf (MCRP ’17) Reflects on Jersey Shore’s Future. CUPR's recent report "Current and Future Coastal Flood Inundation of Roadways in New Jersey" by Jonathan Delura highlights the threats to our coastline. www.nj.com/news/2026/09...
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Huge chunks of N.J. could be underwater in coming years. Look up your address.
A new map shows areas that could be underwater in less than 100 years if sea level rise continues at its current pace.
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New Jersey State Policy Lab @policylab.rutgers.edu · 31/08/2026
🏫🎒📚 In #NJ, accessing #childcare and #afterschool programs involve navigating a network of resources, all crucial for connecting families with essential services. Despite the demand, approximately 80% of NJ children remain shut out of afterschool programs, largely due to cost and logistical hurdles:
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Afterschool Program Access: Unresolved Issues in a Changed World - New Jersey State Policy Lab
Afterschool programs (ASPs) typically occur during the critical hours of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. and offer a variety of enrichment activities such as arts, sports, STEM, and other character-building exercis...
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 01/09/2026
Leadership news at the Heldrich Center: Founding Director Carl Van Horn steps down and becomes Director Emeritus. Andrea Hetling takes over as Director. Congrats to both on this new chapter! 🎉 Read more: bit.ly/4i0h4EO
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 31/08/2026
Join our virtual info sessions for the Public Policy master's (MPP or MPAP) degree programs or the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy! 📅 Thurs, Sept 24 @ 6:00 PM EDT 📅 Wed, Nov 11 @ 9:00 AM EST GRE waived for fall 2027 apps. Scholarships available. 🔗 go.rutgers.edu/gradinfo
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 31/08/2026
🎉 A climate resilience grad studio, led by Jeanne Herb, won a 2026 NJPO Achievement in Planning Award! Students partnered with municipalities to assess climate hazard vulnerabilities for municipal master planning—part of NJDEP's Resilient NJ program with CUPR & NJCCRC. More: bit.ly/3UweXyK
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 28/08/2026
Interested in #UrbanPlanning? Join a virtual info session on Bloustein School's MCRP/MCRS programs. Ranked #3 nationally, #1 in NJ by Planetizen 📅 Tue Sept 29 @ 9am EDT 📅 Tue Nov 17 @ 6pm EST Register: go.rutgers.edu/gradinfo Fall 2027 admission — apply by 5/1 (intl) or 7/1 (domestic)
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New Jersey State Policy Lab @policylab.rutgers.edu · 24/08/2026
🚴🚲🚴 In January 2026, #NJ passed a law redefining e-bikes and restricting their use without a license, registration, and, in certain cases, insurance. Researchers recently surveyed over 1,000 adults to better understand their perspectives and opinions of e-bikes: policylab.rutgers.edu/publication/...
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 25/08/2026
Begin your journey in healthcare leadership with a Master of Health Administration from Rutgers. Join one of our virtual information sessions this fall: ▶️ ▶️ Wed, Sept 23 @ 9:00 am EDT ▶️ ▶️ Mon, Nov 30 @ 6:00 pm EST 🚩GRE waived for fall 2027 apps. Scholarships available. 🔗 go.rutgers.edu/gradinfo
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 25/08/2026
As theTANF program turns 30, Prof. Andrea Hetling @heldrich.bsky.social and NJ Policy Perspective Analyst @tonanziht.bsky.social Tonanzihit Aguas argue the program remains an important part of New Jersey’s safety net but has not kept pace with families’ needs. bloustein.rutgers.edu/hetling-and-...
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 21/08/2026
Join one of our upcoming virtual info sessions on our Master of Public Informatics/Certificate programs! Shaping #AI and #informatics professionals for public good! 📅 Wed, Sept 16 @ 9AM EDT 📅 Thurs, Nov 19 @ 6PM EST 🚩GRE waived for fall 2027 apps. Scholarships available. 🔗 go.rutgers.edu/gradinfo
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New Jersey State Policy Lab @policylab.rutgers.edu · 20/08/2026
A new NJSPL report examines how chatbots are used to deliver public information, where language equity gaps can occur, and how a prototype chatbot can support more equitable access to #NJ #SNAP services for English- and Spanish-speaking households: policylab.rutgers.edu/publication/...
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 20/08/2026
Professor Clinton J. Andrews provided testimony for the NJ Senate Environment and Energy Committee on the need for investment in climate-resilient infrastructure across New Jersey. bloustein.rutgers.edu/andrews-test...
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 18/08/2026
Do you read your test results before your doctor contacts you? If so, you’re not alone. A new study published in JAMA Network Open, co-authored by Zoe Lindenfeld, found that nearly 69% of U.S. adults viewed test results before hearing from a health care practitioner. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 17/08/2026
Ryan Lawrence (MCRP '27) examines New Jersey's Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Laws in the latest blog published by @policylab.rutgers.edu
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 14/08/2026
New Jersey continues to face teacher shortages in critical subject areas, while the overall size of the teacher workforce has remained stable, according to a new report released by the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development. heldrich.rutgers.edu/publications...
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New Jersey State Policy Lab @policylab.rutgers.edu · 13/08/2026
💵🏦 A state budget can be considered a moral document: a statement, made in dollar amounts, which outlines the financial needs prioritized by the government. The process of achieving an annual budget is difficult for many residents to follow and can lead to resentments over the lack of transparency:
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The Potential of Participatory Budgeting Within New Jersey - New Jersey State Policy Lab
Budget Cuts and Who Absorbs Them When budgets are cut, the first programs to go are those without dedicated funding or legal mandate. Many of those programs serve low-income, disabled, and vulnerable ...
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 10/08/2026
🤖 Robots are increasingly sharing our sidewalks, streets and skies. How should cities respond? Prof. Clint Andrews and PhD candidate Lina Moe offer a framework to help policymakers govern robots and identify where new rules are needed. @issuesinst.bsky.social issues.org/urban-robots...
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 10/08/2026
Robot-human interactions are becoming more commonplace in urban spaces. PhD candidate Lina Moe and Prof. Clinton Andrews have developed a diagnostic that policymakers can use to find the best existing tools for governance and determine when new ones are needed. issues.org/urban-robots...
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New Jersey State Policy Lab @policylab.rutgers.edu · 06/08/2026
🧑‍🎓🎉🧑‍🎓This week, the New Jersey State Policy Lab hosted the end-of-summer presentations for the 2026 intern cohort at @bloustein.rutgers.edu: policylab.rutgers.edu/new-jersey-s... We wish our interns the best and are excited to see what their futures hold!
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 05/08/2026
Congratulations to Soumitra S. Bhuyan, Ph.D., M.P.H., Executive Director of the Rutgers Health Administration Programs, on receiving the 2026 Excellence in Teaching in Healthcare Management Award from the Academy of Management’s Health Care Management Division. bloustein.rutgers.edu/soumitra-bhu...
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 04/08/2026
How is the economy affecting New Jersey? Rutgers Bloustein's Carl Van Horn joined NJ Spotlight News to discuss slowing growth, inflation, rising energy costs, and what they mean for workers, businesses, and consumers. Read more about his insights. youtu.be/oJxu7mh2hio?...
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 03/08/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Carmelo Ignaccolo, on receiving the 2026 Anthony Sutcliffe Dissertation Award from the International Planning History Society! The prestigious biennial award recognizes the world's top dissertation in planning history. 🎉 bloustein.rutgers.edu/dr-ignaccolo...
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Rutgers Bloustein School @bloustein.rutgers.edu · 30/07/2026
A graduate Bloustein Studio Team led by Prof. Nadia Mian partnered with the Montclair Center Business Improvement District (BID) to conduct a district-wide economic needs assessment to evaluate current post-pandemic conditions. bloustein.rutgers.edu/urban-planni...
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