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Nick Carnes @carnes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

It's finally publication day for this decade-in-the-making book. @noamlupu.bsky.social and I explain why working-class jobs make up 70% of the average democracy's labor force, but only 2% of the average democracy's national lawmakers had working-class jobs when they got into politics.

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Tim Nichols, a former intelligence officer in the Marine Corps and a visiting professor at Duke Sanford, discusses what the latest trilateral security agreement means for the U.S., Greenland, and the U.S.-Denmark relationship. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk5b7xjlROU

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What's Going On With Greenland?

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

"The reality is that the far majority of people that fall within the poverty threshold are working." Lisa Gennetian discusses U.S. Census Bureau poverty statistics on the latest episode of Duke Sanford's Policy 360. youtu.be/shTIaKtRlUY?si=ivxAn1cs5CW…

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Is poverty a choice? What federal stats tell us about who's poor in America

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Article's co-authors includes Duke's Lisa Keister and Christina Gibson-Davis ⤵️

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Duke Sanford's Kate Bundorf has been appointed co-director of @dukemargolis.bsky.social, alongside its founding director Mark McClellan. We look forward to strengthening our partnership with Duke-Margolis in this new chapter. Full announcement: duke.is/y/9pmt

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

What's it like to be a student in the Master of Public Policy program at Duke Sanford? Hear from MPP students and faculty about what makes the Sanford experience unique. www.youtube.com/watch?v=avgKywsLvMg

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Duke Master of Public Policy (MPP): Student Experience at the Sanford School

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

How can public policy help drive innovation and prepare the next generation of leaders to tackle complex challenges? Duke Sanford's JR DeShazo & Anna Gassman-Pines discuss climate policy, policy innovation and the future of public policy education. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fx9twLZpgZc

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Policy 360: Insights About Climate, Energy and the Future of Public Policy Education

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Good education policy requires attention to values at stake and the trade-offs policy decisions can involve. Harry Brighouse, Helen Ladd, Susanna Loeb, and Adam Swift examine values that shape education policy, including educational goods. Learn more: livehandbook.org/miscellaneou...

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Did you know Sanford's Master of International Development Policy (MIDP) is one of Duke’s most globally diverse graduate programs? Hear from Dr. Cory Krupp and alumna Pragna Shekar on what makes the program and its global community so special. youtu.be/l3gl0ACf5QU?si=QnQUvscCpQA…

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What Is Duke's Master of International Development Policy (MIDP)

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Join Duke Sanford for a conversation with Former Senator Mitt Romney on the health of American democracy and the role citizens and leaders share in shaping the nation's future. 🗓️ Sept. 23, 5:15 p.m., Duke's Page Auditorium 🎟️ bit.ly/4yNTfW3

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The current trade war brewing between Canada and the U.S. risks upending and transforming the relationship between the two countries and tells us something about where U.S. foreign policy might be going next, says Duke Sanford's Susan Colbourn. youtu.be/n-4ogaNCu2w?si=ooLRhGSUS-z…

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What's Going On With the U.S.-Canada Trade War?

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DeWitt Wallace Center for Media and Democracy @duke-dwc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

New book: De Gruyter Handbook of Technology, Media, & Democracy Co-edited by DWC faculty @pmnapoli.bsky.social, @robyncaplan.bsky.social & Ken Rogerson About the @degruyterbrill.bsky.social Handbook: www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi…

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DeWitt Wallace Center for Media and Democracy @duke-dwc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

New article from @pmnapoli.bsky.social documents the U.S. government's ongoing role in disinformation research. View the article in Journalism History: www.tandfonline.com/eprint/ATAGXEMW…

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Most firearms sold illegally in the U.S. begin in the legal market. New research from Duke Sanford’s Philip J. Cook and @rand.org’s Rosanna Smart examines how personal networks, geography and regulations shape access. Read more: sanford.duke.edu/story/new-re... @pnas.org

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New Research: How Illegal Firearms Markets Operate in the U.S. | Sanford School of Public Policy

A new review and synthesis of research by Sanford's Philip J. Cook of and Rosanna Smart of the RAND Corporation examines how those markets function and how firearm regula

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Meet JR DeShazo, the new dean of Duke's Sanford School of Public Policy! 🎥 Hear from Dean DeShazo about his journey to @duke-university.bsky.social and discover what makes the Sanford School a place where future changemakers can thrive. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTmH...

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Meet Duke Sanford Dean JR DeShazo

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Need a smart summer queue? Duke Sanford faculty have recommendations for what to read, watch and listen to, from Marvel and democracy to AI, environmental justice, housing, health policy, jazz and the 2026 midterms. View the list: sanford.duke.edu/story/sanfor...

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Sanford Summer Reading/Watching/Listening 2026 | Sanford School of Public Policy

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Today is JR DeShazo’s first day as Duke Sanford’s Joel L. Fleishman Dean! We are thrilled to welcome him to the @duke-university.bsky.social community and look forward to the impact he'll make as we continue advancing Sanford’s mission. Welcome to Sanford, Dean DeShazo!

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Congratulations to John Hillen, Distinguished Resident Fellow at Duke Sanford’s Center for Politics (POLIS), whose book "The Strategy Dialogues" has won the 2026 International Book Award in the Business/Reference category! sanford.duke.edu/story/hillen...

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Hillen's “The Strategy Dialogues” Wins the 2026 International Book Award | Sanford School of Public Policy

The Strategy Dialogues: A Primer on Business Strategy and Strategic Management by The Honorable Dr. John Hillen has been named the winner of the 2026 International Book A

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Approximately 75,000 people in the U.S. were shot by a criminal assailant in 2024, yet most of those shootings didn't result in an arrest. In a new HFG Research and Policy in Brief, Philip J. Cook examines why shootings go unsolved and how police can improve clearance rates. duke.is/cook-unsolve...

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New Research: Unsolved Shootings: Why and How to Boost Clearance Rates | Sanford School of Public Policy

New published research by Phillip J. Cook, ITT/Terry Sanford Distinguished Professor Emeritus, argues that improving police investigations and clearance rates for shootin

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Evidence in Governance and Politics (EGAP) @egap.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Last month we gathered in person for a jam-packed few days to exchange ideas, provide feedback on emerging research, and build new connections. Read all about our recent meeting at @dukesanford.bsky.social 👇️

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EGAP 31 in Review: Duke University, May 2026 – EGAP

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Loneliness and social isolation among older adults are public health issues. Duke’s Sierra Kaplan MPP’27 & Dr. Nathan Boucher argue that North Carolina needs coordinated, cross-sector strategies to support healthy aging and strengthen social connection. sanford.duke.edu/story/new-re...

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New Research: Loneliness Is a Public Health Issue for Aging North Carolinians | Sanford School of Public Policy

New commentary from Sanford researchers Nathan Boucher and Sierra Kaplan in the North Carolina Medical Journal calls for stronger connections among health care, community

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Why pursue a public policy degree today? Recent graduates from Duke Sanford's Master of Public Policy (MPP), Master of National Security Policy (MNSP) & Master of International Development Policy (MIDP) programs discuss. youtu.be/7U1J5JxW6cE?...

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Why Study Public Policy Now? | Duke Public Policy Graduates Explain

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

We're hiring! Duke Sanford is searching for an outstanding senior scholar in national and/or international security to join Duke Sanford as the inaugural Husein and LeAnna Cumber Family Professor. Details: academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32105

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Evidence in Governance and Politics (EGAP) @egap.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

That's a wrap on #EGAP31 🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us @dukesanford.bsky.social for deep discussions and constructive feedback. We hope you will be leaving with new insights, deeper connections, and fresh perspectives!

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Evidence in Governance and Politics (EGAP) @egap.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

We are here at Day One of #EGAP31 @dukesanford.bsky.social! We are looking forward to two full days of connecting and learning through deep discussion on #experimentalresearch with a focus on #climategovernance.

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Evidence in Governance and Politics (EGAP) @egap.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

EGAP members, partners & friends are gathering at @dukesanford.bsky.social today for an exciting event in advance of our member meeting. We will hear insights from our expert panelists as they reflect on the future of development research and practice across regions.

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

What does success look like in a class about AI? At Duke’s AI Journalism Lab, one answer was a trophy for “most successful failure.” Students built tools for real newsrooms, tested what worked, and learned from what broke. Read the story: sanford.duke.edu/story/ai-jou... @duke-dwc.bsky.social

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Congratulations to Professor Tim Nichols, recipient of Duke Sanford's Richard Stubbing Graduate Mentoring and Teaching Award! Students call him a “maestro” in the classroom who brings rigorous material to life and supports students long after the final assignment.

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Congratulations, #Sanford2026! 🎓💙 We celebrated nearly 400 graduates across our undergraduate, master’s and PhD programs in a unified ceremony. Event recap: sanford.duke.edu/story/sanfor...

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Meet Abigail Bergan PPS'26, a 2026 Terry Sanford Leadership Award winner. The public policy major is celebrated for her work launching the Duke American Grand Strategy Program’s Counterterrorism Lunch initiative. Watch her story: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ayi...

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Duke Undergrad Public Policy Experience: Abigail Bergan PPS'26

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Tyler Dukes @mtdukes.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Had a lot of fun with @billadair.com this spring teaching a brand new class at @dukesanford.bsky.social that challenged students to solve real-world journalism problems with AI and automation. Here are a few things we learned along the way. www.poynter.org/tech-tools/2...

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In this Duke journalism class, failure was part of the assignment. It led to real AI tools for local news. - Poynter

Students partnered with local newsrooms to solve real reporting problems and learned to start with the need, not the technology

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

At Duke Sanford, Marcelo S. O. Gonçalves PhD'26 focused his research at the intersection of climate change, environmental policy & development. After graduation, he'll join the University of Michigan as an assistant professor of global environmental policy. Read his story: duke.is/goncalves-sa...

Marcelo S. O. Gonçalves, Duke Sanford School of Public Policy PhD Class of 2026

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Meet Anastasia Crowley PPS'26, a 2026 Terry Sanford Leadership Award winner. The Duke public policy major is celebrated for her work in rural Uganda with the Women's Microfinance Initiative. Watch her story: www.youtube.com/watch?v=otzL...

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Duke Sanford '26 Anastasia Crowley - Terry Sanford Leadership Award Winner

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Duke University Initiative for Science & Society @dukescisoc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

AI & the Film Industry: Pre-Production (Part 1 of 3) explores the impacts of #AI on the film industry. In p1 learn how studios forge ahead with #AI while other stakeholders grapple with the tech's impact on their roles. techpolicy.sanford.duke.edu/blog/ai-the-... @dukesanford.bsky.social #DeepTech

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AI & the Film Industry: Pre-Production - Tech Policy @ Sanford

Decades before artificial intelligence (AI) became a reality, Hollywood depicted a future living among the technology defining our current age. Movies like 2001: A Space…

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Calvin Rausch MPP ’26 wants to feed people. That purpose has guided her through a winding path, from a campus food pantry to global policy work in the Duke MPP program to the stage as this year’s Sanford student commencement speaker. Read her story: duke.is/rausch-sanfo...

Calvin Rausch, Duke Sanford School of Public Policy MPP Class of 2026

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

In the Duke Master of National Security Policy program, Kaitlyn Ostrom Ross MNSP’26 stepped back from operational national security work to better understand the systems and strategies shaping the threats she had spent years investigating. Read her story: duke.is/ostrom-sanfo...

Kaitlyn Ostrom Ross, Duke Sanford School of Public Policy MNSP Class of 2026

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

At Duke Sanford, Eric Fernando MPP’26 found faculty who pushed him to think more carefully about policy and his role within it. Now he'll return to Indonesia to expand renewable energy access and build more equitable systems. Read his story: duke.is/fernando-san...

Eric Fernando, Duke Sanford School of Public Policy MPP Class of 2026

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

College affordability isn’t just about income. Kids who grow up w/o financial assets (net worth poverty) are significantly less likely to attend college. ▪️Wealth matters more than we think ▪️And it’s more persistent than income poverty sanford.duke.edu/story/new-re... @dukechildpol.bsky.social

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New Research: Low Wealth, Not Just Income, Shapes Whether Children Go to College | Sanford School of Public Policy

New research from Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy finds that children who grow up in “net worth poverty” are significantly less likely to attend college

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

As a Duke MNSP student, Victoria Zuchowski balanced Army service, grad school and motherhood, even bringing her daughter to class along the way. After graduating from the MNSP program next week, she'll return to Sanford this fall for the MPP program. Read her story: duke.is/zuchowski-sa...

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2026 Duke Sanford Graduates: Victoria Zuchowski | Sanford School of Public Policy

During her time at Duke, Zuchowski balanced the demands of Army service and graduate school with life as a new parent.

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Aye Nyein Thu MIDP’26 built her career in Myanmar working in development & humanitarian aid. At Sanford, she expanded that experience, connecting it to global policy & systems. Now she’s focused on using that knowledge to support more inclusive development. Read her story: duke.is/thu-sanford26

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2026 Duke Sanford Graduates: Aye Nyein Thu | Sanford School of Public Policy

Aye Nyein Thu grew up in Myanmar. She sees education not just as a personal opportunity, but as a force that shapes how people understand and engage with the world.

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Braxton Marcela MNSP’26 grew up a Duke fan. While deployed with the U.S. Army, he found his way to Duke through Sanford's MNSP hybrid program, where he connected law, military service & national security policy, and even ran into Coach Jon Scheyer on campus. Read his story: duke.is/marcela-sanf...

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2026 Duke Sanford Graduates: Braxton Marcela | Sanford School of Public Policy

Drawn to Duke from an early age, he found in the MNSP program a way to connect law, military service, and national security policy at the highest level.

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Duke University School of Medicine @dukemedschool.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Duke University is leading a new statewide initiative to improve maternal and early childhood health across North Carolina, strengthening how systems of care and community supports work together for families. 🔗 Read more: duke.is/c/xc3p @dukehealth.bsky.social

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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

We are proud of our @lisagennetian.bsky.social for partnering on this incredibly important work to strengthen how families connect to vital care and support across North Carolina,” - Jennifer Lansford, Ph.D., CCFP director. Read more: madeforthis.duke.edu/stories/tran... @dukesanford.bsky.social

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

"...we shouldn't be making GLP-1 coverage decisions based on the promise that they're going to pay for themselves." -Jonathan Zhang @jzhangecon.bsky.social discusses his GLP-1 research in a new episode of Sanford's Policy 360 podcast, hosted by Manoj Mohanan. sanford.duke.edu/story/glp-1-...

Jonathan Zhang is the featured guest on the Duke Sanford Policy 360 podcast episode, "GLP-1 Drugs - One thing they don't reduce," hosted by Manoj Mohanan.

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

We're thrilled to announce that JR DeShazo has been named Duke Sanford's inaugural Joel L. Fleishman Dean, effective July 1! Full announcement: provost.duke.edu/news/jr-desh...

Duke Sanford School of Public Policy announces JR DeShazo as its inaugural Joel L. Fleishman Dean.

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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Why is it so hard to cut back on ultra-processed foods? A new Duke-led study finds people are navigating conflicting advice from health experts, social media and marketing, while also balancing time, cost and convenience in their daily choices. sanford.duke.edu/story/new-re...

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New Research: Why Ultra-Processed Foods Are Hard to Avoid, and Where People Turn for Advice | Sanford School of Public Policy

A new interview study led by World Food Policy researcher Michael Essman examines how people understand ultra-processed foods and how they make everyday decisions about t

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