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Friday, December 9th, 2011 Thinkfinity: 5. Teachers, how do you use social media in the classroom? Jason Falls has ideas for you. Watch the interview in the Thinkfinity Education Speaker Series. New Thinkfinity Webinars Monday, November 14th, 2011 Thinkfinity is launching new webinars and another two week online course. We hope you'll register for a webinar and/or online course. If you are unable to attend a live webinar, we'll be posting more recorded versions in the very near future. Thinkfinity Education Speaker Series Friday, November 4th, 2011 Thinkfinity: Exclusive Interview with Earvin 'Magic' Johnson Now Available. In this exclusive interview with Verizon Foundation President Rose Stuckey Kirk, 'Magic' Johnson tells teachers, students and parents how a part-time job cleaning a CEO’s o New and Improved Science NetLinks! Thursday, October 27th, 2011 Thinkfinity: The new and improved Science NetLinks just launched with an updated look and expanded resources. Science NetLinks is still the place to find quality science and engineering resources for the classroom, including lesson plans, interactives... Dr. Ben Carson Speaker Series Interview Friday, October 21st, 2011 Thinkfinity: Thinkfinity Education Speaker Series – Exclusive Interview with Pediatric Neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin S. Carson Arts & Humanities - Lessons, Activities and More Thursday, October 20th, 2011 Thinkfinity: National Arts and Humanities Month is celebrated each year during the month of October and highlights the painters, authors, musicians and historians that inspire us every day. Explore resources from Thinkfinity’s Partners to engage student Earth Science Week - Thinkfinity Resources Thursday, October 20th, 2011 Thinkfinity: Earth science includes the study of geology, meteorology, and other areas focused on Earth's complex systems. Help students develop a deeper understanding of important Earth systems as they study how volcanoes form, how the water cycle is... iCivics Impact Challenge Friday, September 23rd, 2011 Thinkfinity: Help your students learn more about civics and enter for a chance to win a VGo Robot and videoconference session with retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor! Wonderopolis Searching for Teachers, Families Thursday, September 22nd, 2011 Thinkfinity: Wonderopolis Searching for Teachers, Families to Join the Wonder Team in 2012 Constitution Day Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 Thinkfinity: Deepen students' understanding of civics and inspire them to be active participants in our democracy through Thinkfinity.org's Constitution Day resources. Constitution Day is celebrated on September 17, 2011. Thinkfinity Education Speaker Series Friday, September 9th, 2011 Thinkfinity: Thinkfinity is proud to announce the Thinkfinity Education Speaker Series - bringing the most interesting voices in education to you. New Punctuation Lessons Thursday, September 8th, 2011 Thinkfinity: New punctuation lessons from The Electric Company just in time for the new school year! Take students on a grammar journey with the characters from The Electric Company as they explore ins and outs of punctuation. Constitution Day Interactive Games and Lessons Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 Thinkfinity: Deepen your students' understanding of civics and inspire them to be active participants in our democracy through Thinkfinity.org's Constitution Day resources. Celebrate International Literacy Day Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 Thinkfinity: Celebrate International Literacy Day on September 8, 2011 by engaging students in games and activities from Thinkfinity. This year's theme is Literacy and Peace. Discover Creative Ways to Incorporate STEM Poetry Tuesday, September 6th, 2011 Thinkfinity: Have you tried to use poetry when working in the STEM subjects? Poetry can be a great way to kick-off or wrap up a STEM project. Ask students to write an acrostic poem about the solar system or a Haiku about robotics... Wonderopolis One of the Top 50 Websites of 2011 Monday, August 22nd, 2011 Thinkfinity: TIME Magazine recently named Wonderopolis one of the top 50 websites of 2011. Created by The National Center for Family Literacy, a Thinkfinity.org partner, Wonderopolis strives to engage families in a lifelong love of learning... Sept 11 Online Conference - Recorded Sessions Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 Thinkfinity: The September 11: Teaching Contemporary History online conference sessions are now recorded and available at the conference site. Head Back to School with Thinkfinity.org Friday, July 29th, 2011 Exciting news! Thinkfinity.org just released the new Back to School classroom collection for the 2012 school year. You'll find new lessons, interactive games and activities designed to easily integrate into your curriculum, as well as past favorites Thinkfinity Bowl Championship Friday, July 8th, 2011 Verizon Thinkfinity: The Thinkfinity Bowl Championship is the culmination of a 16-week academic competition for upper elementary, middle and high school youth in South Los Angeles. Camp What-A-Wonder Thursday, June 30th, 2011 Thinkfinity: Join Wonderopolis® every Thursday from June 23-August 11 for a free, wonder-filled online camping experience called Camp What-A-Wonder. Visit Thinkfinity's New Summer Learning mini-site! Thursday, June 30th, 2011 Thinkfinity: Fill your summer days with great activities, games and books! Thinkfinity Community: Online Tools for Educators Saturday, June 25th, 2011 Thinkfinity: Want to learn about the newest technologies and discover strategies for incorporating them into the classroom? ISTE 2011 Thursday, June 16th, 2011 Thinkfinity: Join Thinkfinity.org and our partners at the ISTE 2011 Conference in Philadephia, PA, from June 26-29. Visit the Thinkfinity Community Café at booth number 925 to learn about exciting new developments. Online Safety Thursday, June 16th, 2011 Thinkfinity: Helping students and families become safe and responsible online citizens is key to successful online learning. The Internet provides a wealth of information, but also has hidden dangers. Summer Field Trips Thursday, June 16th, 2011 Thinkfinity: Summer is a great time to get out and explore the world with your kids. Whether it is a trip to the local museum or a plane ride across the country, travel and exploration is a great way to engage kids in real-world experiences... Fun & Interactive Summer Learning Collection Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 Thinkfinity: Take advantage of the long summer days, and prevent summer learning loss with Thinkfinity's fun, interactive games and activities. In addition to online games and engaging summertime activities, you’ll find recommended reading lists and mor Thinkfinity PD: Recorded Webinars Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 Thinkfinity: Thinkfinity Professional Development now offers webinars that you can access any time. Simply choose from our complete list of webinars, register and view the recording. Lesson/Activities for Asian Pacific Heritage Month Monday, May 16th, 2011 Thinkfinity: Americans of Asian and Pacific Island heritage have made significant contributions to the United States through cultural traditions, economics, science, politics and many other areas. Teach your students about these achievements... Lessons & Activities about the Freedom Rides Monday, May 16th, 2011 Thinkfinity: Share the story of the Freedom Riders and how they challenged segregation. Many Thinkfinity.org lessons and activities for use in and out of the classroom. Electric Company, Verizon Foundation Partner Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 THE Journal: The Electric Company and Verizon have partnered to provide free educational games, printable activities, and videos for students and educators through Thinkfinity.org Baseball & Spring Fitness Friday, April 15th, 2011 Thinkfinity: Springtime is a great time to get students excited about sports and fitness. The opening of baseball season inspires us to get outdoors, but did you know that sports, such as baseball, can easily be incorporated in the classroom? Literacy Tips in Spanish for Parents Friday, April 15th, 2011 Thinkfinity: To support Spanish-speaking families, ReadWriteThink has translated their popular Tips and Activities into Spanish. These resources cover key literacy topics, such as how to Help a Child Choose a Book and How to Be Safe Online. Teach and Think Green with STEM Classroom Resource Friday, April 8th, 2011 Thinkfinity: Energize students about preserving the environment with eco-friendly classroom lessons and interactive games from Thinkfinity.org. Financial Literacy Lessons and Interactives Friday, April 8th, 2011 Thinkfinity: April is Financial Literacy Month. Help your students be more financially literate with Thinkfinity.org’s special collection of finance-related lessons and interactive games. Get Your Students Laughing With Poetry And Humor Monday, April 4th, 2011 Thinkfinity: During April, celebrate National Poetry Month and National Humor Month by encouraging students to write funny poems to perform for their classmates. Consider using interactive poetry tools, or challenge your students to create a video... Civil War Stories from Smithsonian’s History Exp Friday, April 1st, 2011 Thinkfinity: We are pleased to offer a special Civil War webinar on a very limited basis during the month of April. New Math Contest from Illuminations Monday, March 28th, 2011 Thinkfinity: Calculation Nation’s superhero, Okta, is missing and needs your help. Find Okta and discover 16 free lesson plans and activities. Plus, you’ll be entered to win one of three prizes. FREE, relevant and engaging teacher resources Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 Thinkfinity: Thinkfinity recently featured the following collections of lesson plans and student interactives from some of the most trusted names in education: from Lybia and the U.N. to the Civil War, Nuclear Energy, Space Exploration, Math and Music... Teaching Abraham Lincoln Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 Thinkfinity: Share the importance and impact of Abraham Lincoln with your students. Check out Thinkfinity.org’s special collection of Abraham Lincoln classroom resources. Thinkfinity: Anti-Bullying Resources Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 Thinkfinity: Do you have the right tools to help stop bullying in your school? Visit Thinkfinity.org for a special collection of classroom resources and tools to help students facing bullying issues. Learn more about Thinkfinity and become a Trainer! Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 Thinkfinity California: Do not miss one of these unique opportunities to learn more about Thinkfinity and become a Thinkfinity Trainer! Applying Math Across Disciplines Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 Thinkfinity: Math is everywhere, including your classroom. Learn how to incorporate math lessons in a non-math classroom with resources from Thinkfinity.org. Check them out today! Explore the Universe with Students Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 Thinkfinity: Explore the universe with your students. Launch rockets, explore planets and test gravity with lessons and interactive tools. Launch today! Music in Our Schools Monday, February 28th, 2011 Thinkfinity: How can you use music in your classroom? Find this answer and more with Thinkfinity.org’s special collection of music-related classroom resources. You’ll find lessons, primary sources and interactives designed specifically to meet your n 2010 California Thinkfinity Trainer of the Year Friday, January 21st, 2011 With 183 educators trained in 2010 and a survey score of 4.6 out of 5.0, Donna Lione is our Trainer of the Year. Donna is a 6th grade math and science teacher for the Temecula Unified School District in Riverside County. Donna won a 16 GB iPad. Congrats! Common Sense Partnership with Verizon Unveiled Monday, December 13th, 2010 Education Week: Telecommunications company Verizon and nonprofit online safety group Common Sense Media announced a partnership on Monday that will give access to Common Sense's digital literacy curriculum through Verizon's popular Thinkfinity website. Interactive whiteboard ideas for Humanities class Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 Verizon Thinkfinity: Looking to make your Humanities classroom more interactive? Verizon Thinkfinity interactives offer fun and exciting ways to engage students. Pearl Harbor Day Lessons and Activities Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 Verizon Thinkfinity: The Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor took place on December 7, 1941. Share this important historical event with your K-12 students through the use of primary sources and interactives from Verizon Thinkfinity. History Made Fun with Verizon Thinkfinity Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 Verizon Thinkfinity: Learning about history can be fun and exciting when you use primary objects and interactives from VerizonThinkfinity. Online Course to Become a Thinfinity Trainer Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 Thinkfinity is offering a 6-week online facilitated course from Feb. 16 to March 30, 2011. This course is intended for educators, technology integration specialists, etc. who are interested in becoming Thinkfinity Trainers. Register by January 10, 2011. Think Family! Webinar from Verizon Thinkfinity Monday, November 22nd, 2010 Verizon Thinkfinity: Join Verizon Thinkfinity for a 30-minute webinar where we’ll provide ideas on how to celebrate ancestry, explore cultural traditions and keep kids engaged during the holiday break. Holiday Lesson Plans and Activities Friday, November 19th, 2010 Thinkfinity: Celebrate the holidays with lessons and activities from Verizon Thinkfinity. This time of year presents great opportunities for fun, interactive lessons that engage and excite your students. National Geography Awareness Week 2010 Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 Thinkfinity: 2. Looking for National Geography Awareness Week resources for your classroom? Verizon Thinkfinity and our partner, National Geographic, offer lesson plans, interactives and podcasts. Get started today! Welcome to the New ARTSEDGE! Monday, October 25th, 2010 Thinkfinity: Verizon Thinkfinity Partner, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, is celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month with the release of a fully-redesigned website for teaching and learning in the arts: the new ARTSEDGE. Updated EconEdLink Web site Tuesday, October 12th, 2010 Thinkfinity: The Council for Economic Education, one of 11 Verizon Thinkfinity Content Partners, recently launched a newly redesigned EconEdLink Web site. Create, Laugh, Learn at Wonderopolis Tuesday, October 12th, 2010 Thinkfinity: Thinkfinity partner, National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL), has launched a new website where the wonders of learning never cease. The site is Wonderopolis. Free Constitution Day Resources and Lesson Plans Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 Thinkfinity: Constitution Day is quickly approaching, and Thinkfinity has launched a new feature to help just about every teacher find compelling lesson plans and educational resources to bring the inspirational message of the Constitution to life. CA Thinkfinity Trainer Contest: Win an iPad! Friday, September 3rd, 2010 Thinkfinity California: In 2010, the California Thinkfinity Trainer of The Year will win an iPad! The California Thinkfinity Trainer with the highest number of participants trained in 2010 will win an iPad! Constitution Day Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 Thinkfinity: Thinkfinity offers a unique collection of standards-based resources on Constitution Day. Teachers will find a series of lesson plans, interactives, as well as primary source documents and additional resources they can use in the classroom. Thinkfinity Newsletter Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 Verizon Thinkfinity: The Verizon Foundation and its Content Partners are publishing a Featured Resources newsletter. In this newsletter, you will find a selection of new Thinkfinity resources, tried-and-true favorites and other special features... New Back-to-School Feature Monday, August 23rd, 2010 Thinkfinity: Just in time for the new school year, Verizon Thinkfinity has launched a back-to-school feature highlighting engaging educational resources to help teachers get students excited about their return to the classroom. Online Thinkfinity Train-the-Trainer Friday, August 20th, 2010 Thinkfinity California: If you are interested in becoming a Thinkfinity Trainer, you may now register for the upcoming Online Thinkfinity Train-the-Trainer (TRN-O). New series of Thinkfinity Webinars Friday, August 20th, 2010 Thinkfinity California: The K12HSN team is offering a new series of grade-specific webinars, for elementary and middle school teachers. Some of these webinars will focus on Math, English Language Arts and Science. Back to school resources from Thinkfinity Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 Thinkfinity: Kick off this school year with great resources from Thinkfinity’s Back to School collection! Thinkfinity for California Teachers -- WEBINAR Friday, July 23rd, 2010 Thinkfinity California: This webinar provides a general overview of Thinkfinity, how it can be used in the classroom, etc. The session will include a demonstration of Thinkfinity’s free resources, including lesson plans, podcasts, interactives, etc. Thinkfinity Newsletter - July 2010 Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 Verizon Thinkfinity: The Verizon Foundation and its Content Partners are publishing a Featured Resources newsletter. In this newsletter, you will find a selection of new Thinkfinity resources, tried-and-true favorites and other special features... Bright New Look for Summer Learning Resources Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 Thinkfinity: The Summer Learning Resource Package has a bright, new look and is loaded with fun-filled, out of school activities, podcasts, games, tools and more. Content runs the gamut from language arts to math, science and history, etc... Best in Tech Award Tuesday, July 6th, 2010 Scholastic Administrator Names Verizon Thinkfinity a 'Best in Tech' Website for Professional Development. Thinkfinity was one of eight websites to receive the award at the International Society for Technology in Education's ISTE 2010 conference in Denver. Thinkfinity train-the-trainer - Shasta COE Oct. 27 Thursday, June 24th, 2010 Thinkfinity: Become a Verizon Thinkfinity Trainer! K12HSN is offering a face-to-face training at the Shasta COE on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010 to train educators, instructional technology specialists, who are interested in becoming Thinkfinity Trainers. Free Thinkfinity Training in Modesto, CA - Aug. 6 Thursday, June 24th, 2010 Thinkfinity: Become a Verizon Thinkfinity Trainer! K12HSN is offering a face-to-face training at the Stanislaus COE on Friday, August 6, 2010 to train educators, instructional technology specialists, who are interested in becoming Thinkfinity Trainers... Free Thinkfinity train the trainer in Riverside Friday, June 4th, 2010 Verizon Thinkfinity: We will be providing a FREE Thinkfinity Train the Trainer session at the Riverside County Office of Education on Tuesday, July, 2010 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Make sure you take advantage of this unique PD opportunity! Keep Kids Learning throughout the Summer Friday, June 4th, 2010 Verizon Thinkfinity: With the school year ending, many parents are starting their annual search for fun educational resources to keep their children learning throughout the summer months. To help, Thinkfinity has added a new Summer Learning feature. Thinkfinity online course: Last chance to enroll! Friday, May 28th, 2010 Thinkfinity: Do not miss this unique opportunity to become a Thinkfinity Trainer! Registration closes on May 31st. New Webinar: Reaching English Language Learners Friday, May 21st, 2010 Verizon Thinkfinity is committed to helping teachers support English Language Learners in the classroom. Join this Webinar to learn about several key strategies and specific resources to use with students who have various levels of Englsih proficiency... Verizon Thinkfinity unveils its new website! Friday, May 7th, 2010 Thinkfinity: It already has tens of thousands of free educational resources for use in and out of the classroom, but now Verizon Thinkfinity has a whole lot more. Last week, Verizon Thinkfinity unveiled an updated and expanded website. May 2010 Webinar Schedule Thursday, April 29th, 2010 Verizon Thinkfinity is pleased to offer free webinars to educators, parents and afterschool practitioners. Join one of these interactive webinars to learn more about Verizon Thinkfinity. Discover the website's brand new look and increased functionality! Think Big, Think Fast, Thinkfinity! Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 Verizon Thinkfinity, the program that brings thousands of free standards-based resources to teachers, students, parents and the afterschool community, has just refreshed its Web site, which now offers Web 2.0 tools in the brand new Thinkfinity Community! Thinkfinity Newsletter - April 2010 Friday, April 23rd, 2010 Verizon Thinkfinity: The Verizon Foundation and its Content Partners are publishing a Featured Resources newsletter. In this newsletter, you will find a selection of new Thinkfinity resources, tried-and-true favorites and other special features... Free Thinkfinity train the trainer in San Diego Friday, April 16th, 2010 Verizon Thinkfinity: We will be providing a FREE Thinkfinity Train the Trainer session at the San Diego County Office of Education on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Make sure you take advantage of this great PD opportunity! It's Easy Teaching Green with Verizon Thinkfinity Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 Verizon Thinkfinity: Looking for lessons on environmental issues ranging from climate change, to renewable energy sources to local ecosystems? Resources on those and a host of other environmental topics can be found for free on Verizon Thinkfinity website Bring History to Life Friday, March 19th, 2010 Verizon Thinkfinity: A NEW highly interactive Website called The Object of History takes middle and high school students behind the scenes with curators at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History to explore 6 objects from the its collectio Thinkfinity Newsletter - March 2010 Friday, March 19th, 2010 Verizon Thinkfinity: The Verizon Foundation and its Content Partners are publishing a Featured Resources newsletter. In this newsletter, you will find a selection of new Thinkfinity resources, tried-and-true favorites and other special features... Thinkfinity Training at Ventura COE April 24 Friday, March 12th, 2010 K12HSN is offering a face-to-face training at the Ventura County Office of Education on Saturday, April 24. Do not miss this great opportunity to become a Verizon Thinkfinity Trainer! Thinkfinity Trainer Training at OCDE April 7 Friday, March 12th, 2010 K12HSN is offering a face-to-face training at the Orange County Department of Education on April 7. Do not miss this great opportunity to become a Verizon Thinkfinity Trainer! Thinkfinity Trainer Training at Fresno COE Apr. 19 Friday, March 12th, 2010 K12HSN is offering a face-to-face training at Fresno COE on April 19 to train educators and technology integration specialists who are interested in becoming Verizon Thinkfinity Trainers. Thinkfinity Trainer Face-to-Face Training Friday, March 12th, 2010 Orange, Fresno, Ventura and surrounding counties: Become a Verizon Thinkfinity Trainer! In April, K12HSN is offering face-to-face trainings to train educators and technology integration specialists who are interested in becoming Thinkfinity Trainers. Roar into National Wildlife Week with Thinkfinity! Thursday, March 11th, 2010 Verizon Thinkfinity: Visit a zoo without leaving the classroom. This & many more resources for National Wildlife Week at Thinkfinity. Free Online Course to Become a Thinkfinity Trainer Thursday, March 11th, 2010 Verizon Thinkfinity is offering an online facilitated course, delivered via Blackboard. This session is intended for educators, technology integration specialists, etc. who are interested in training others to locate and integrate Thinkfinity resources. Engineering our Future Monday, February 15th, 2010 Verizon Thinkfinity: February 14-20, 2010, marks the 20th anniversary of National Engineers Week. Engineers use their imagination and skill to design things we use every day. Thinkfinity Newsletter - February 2010 Friday, February 12th, 2010 Verizon Thinkfinity: The Verizon Foundation and its Content Partners are publishing a Featured Resources newsletter. In this newsletter, you will find a selection of new Thinkfinity resources, tried-and-true favorites and other special features... Free Thinkfinity Trainer Training at LACOE Friday, February 12th, 2010 K12HSN: Do not miss this great opportunity to become a Thinkfinity Trainer! Come join us for a free Thinkfinity Train-the-Trainer session at the Los Angeles County Office of Education on Friday, February 19, 2010 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Free Instructional Videos from Verizon Thinkfinity Friday, February 5th, 2010 Verizon Thinkfinity: Want to learn more about Verizon Thinkfinity but only have 5 minutes to spare? NO PROBLEM! The Verizon Thinkfinity Professional Development team has developed a handful of short training videos! No login or registration is required. Black History Month Resources Thursday, February 4th, 2010 Verizon Thinkfinity: Just in time for Black History Month, Verizon Thinkfinity (www.thinkfinity.org) has added a new feature highlighting free lesson plans, teacher resources and student activities to bring the stories of African-American history to life. School Administrators: Leading with Thinkfinity Thursday, February 4th, 2010 Verizon Thinkfinity: The February-March schedule for the free Verizon Thinkfinity Webinar, School Administrators: Leading with Thinkfinity, has been posted. Thinkfinity Newsletter - January 2010 Friday, January 22nd, 2010 Verizon Thinkfinity: The Verizon Foundation and its Content Partners are publishing a Featured Resources newsletter. In this newsletter, you will find a selection of new Thinkfinity resources, tried-and-true favorites and other special features... Better Than Ever: The New ReadWriteThink.org Monday, January 11th, 2010 The Internet's leading resource for literacy professionals has a whole new look-and much more. With a fresh look and many exciting new features, the redesigned site offers a wider audience more opportunities to find just the literacy resources they need. Thinkfinity Training January 23 - Contra Costa COE Friday, January 8th, 2010 K12HSN: Become a Verizon Thinkfinity Trainer! K12HSN is offering a face-to-face training at the Contra Costa COE on Saturday January 23, 2010 to train educators, technology leads, etc. who are interested in becoming Verizon Thinkfinity Field Trainers. New On-Demand Webinars for Educators Friday, December 18th, 2009 Verizon Thinkfinity: The Professional Development team has just launched pre-recorded versions of its free Webinars that can be viewed any time. Thinkfinity Partner Web Site Redesigns Coming Soon Friday, December 18th, 2009 Verizon Thinkfinity: ReadWriteThink, EDSITEment and Xpeditions will unveil their new, redesigned Web sites in the new year! Thinkfinity Newsletter - December 2009 Friday, December 18th, 2009 Verizon Thinkfinity: The Verizon Foundation and its Content Partners are publishing a Featured Resources newsletter. In this newsletter, you will find a selection of new Thinkfinity resources, tried-and-true favorites and other special features > More news |
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