The Taoist Man-imal Podcast

Taoist Manimal Podcast Ep 47 Dr. La’Toya Latney Dr. La’Toya Latney is an exotic animal and zoo veterinarian. She's a boarded reptile medicine specialist under American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. Under their reptile specialty, she's one of 20 worldwide. She is the head of the Exotic Animal Medicine service at the University of Pennsylvania’s Veterinary Hospital. She grew up in a community that experienced poverty and violence as a regular part of daily existence, she has lived in a third world country, pilgrimaged out of the country and within it to study the classical Indian dance form Bharatanatyam, all while being a progressive advocate and teacher for a unique and growing service. She also has been one of my closest friends for 7 years, legal family member by marriage, and soul-mate by nature of my deep appreciation, admiration, respect and love for her as a human living her own unique dharma while respecting and supporting my own. La’Toya and I recently separated as traditional life partners, choosing to live our own paths while continuing to love, respect and care for one another as individuals outside of a romantic partnership. We don’t manage to get much into that in this discussion, but I anticipate that being the subject of future conversations as we continue to redefine things like what family is, soulmates consist of, and (as tends to fit with my affinity toward Taoism) how definitions of things (love being one example) always fall quite short of the power of a thing. In the meantime, La’Toya would like you to remember “don’t overextend yourself” as she redefines her own limits, while still making the world a better place because of her efforts in it. La’Toya Latney would like you to check these links out: https://youtu.be/7keppA8XRas http://www.compassionfatigue.org/ Search iTunes or your podcast app for the Taoist Manimal Podcast or visit http://taoistman.hipcast.com/rss/taoist_man-imal_podcast.xml Find Noah Julian: www.NoahMoves.com Find Yoga and Movement Sanctuary at www.YMSPhilly.com Music: Black Hole by: iNFiNiEN (iNFiNiEN’s latest album “Light At The Endless Tunnel” is now available for purchase) https://infinien.bandcamp.com/album/infinien Subscribe and download in your podcast app and please rate and review in iTunes!

Taoist Manimal Podcast Ep. 46 Vince Johnson Vince Johnson, Philadelphia native and graduate of Villanova University, has been a dance teacher for more than a decade. He helped to establish the first hip hop program at the Rock School of Dance Education in center city Philadelphia. He has taught dance workshops nationally and abroad to youth and adults. He also has 14 years of experience as a martial arts instructor. In competitive martial arts, he has coached more than 5 world champions and dozens of elite competitors. Vince is the founder of both Movemakers (a childrenâ??s hip hop dance school) and Urban Movement Arts (dance, yoga and conditioning for adults). Find Vince Johnson www.UrbanMovementArts.com www.MovemakersPhilly.com Support the podcast at: www.patreon.com/noahmoves Find Me (Noah Julian): at www.NoahMoves.com Find (my studio) Yoga and Movement Sanctuary at www.YMSPhilly.com Music: Black Hole by: iNFiNiEN https://infinien.bandcamp.com/album/infinien Please subscribe and download in your podcast app!

Taoist Manimal Podcast Ep. 45 Joe Longo Joe Longo is a Philadelphia-based freelance photographer with a focus on the Health & Wellness creative portrait work. Joe has a big imagination and loves creating images that make you look twice to see what is really happening. Find Joe Longo: www.JoeLongoPhotography.com www.PawPrintsPro.com Support the podcast at: www.patreon.com/noahmoves Find Me (Noah Julian): at www.NoahMoves.com Find (my studio) Yoga and Movement Sanctuary at www.YMSPhilly.com Music: Black Hole by: iNFiNiEN iNFiNiEN has recently released a new album "Light At The Endless Tunnel" https://infinien.bandcamp.com/album/infinien Please subscribe and download in your podcast app!

Founder of ASAM Yoga(Athletic Sports Asana & Mindfulness), Khalief has found the practice of Yoga to be the most fitting platform in his exploration of mind, body and soul. Recovering from a near death vehicle accident, Khalief utilized the practice of yoga as one of the many natural wholistic healing methods to overcome his injuries. With a background in athletics and wholistic healing, in addition to a musical background as a world traveling artist, Khalief developed relationships with Professional Athletes and Coaches of the like, which led him to co-create ASAM YOGA. He developed an athletic style of yoga tailored to athletes and practitioners of all levels, incorporating mindfulness. On his journey Khalief found himself working with yoga studios, gyms, Division I University Sports teams, Professional Sports Organizations and Professional Athletes. Along with his work teaching yoga to high school students and athletes in mentor programs(Philadelphia area), Khalief has been recognized as a prominent yoga instructor and an instrumental figure in the community. His love for handstands, inversion arm balances, and overall fitness has led Khalief to develop a well rounded practice that strengthens the mind and body through mindfulness and movement.â?? Find Khalief "Leaf" Walker: Leafinversions.com IG @leafyoga Support the podcast at: www.patreon.com/noahmoves Find Me (Noah Julian): at www.NoahMoves.com Find (my studio) Yoga and Movement Sanctuary at www.YMSPhilly.com Music: Black Hole by: iNFiNiEN iNFiNiEN has recently released a new album "Light At The Endless Tunnel" https://infinien.bandcamp.com/album/infinien Please subscribe and download in your podcast app!

Taoist Manimal Podcast Ep. 43 Ari Halbert In addition to learning the healing art of acupuncture, the original Daoist medical practitioners of East Asia were taught to be well-rounded and learned in many different disciplines including, Qi Gong (internal energy cultivation), Nei Gong (Breathing Meditation), Kong Fu (Chinese Martial arts), Tui Na (medical massage), and often calligraphy or music. This was expected of the them in order for them to have a richer, and deeper understanding of inner workings of the life. Following in this tradition, Ari brings to his medical practice a well-rounded background in the arts, engineering, yoga, meditation, nutrition and bodywork. In addition to receiving his acupuncture degree from the University of Bridgeport, Ari holds a bachelor of music and engineering, has over a decade of experience as a yoga instructor, teaches meditation and breath work, is trained in Tui Na, Thai Massage and therapeutic yoga adjustment techniques, and has completed trainings in Holistic Nutrition and abdominal massage for optimizing digestive health. Ari has committed his life to seeking out the best of the best in a variety of fields of interests, embodying their wisdom, and though this process, constantly improving himself, refining his skills and techniques, and expanding his breadth of knowledge. In turn, he is able to offer superior care to his patients that is both varied and comprehensive. Find Ari Halbert: https://www.halberthealthandwellness.com http://www.yogawithari.com Support the podcast at: www.patreon.com/noahmoves Find Me (Noah Julian): at www.NoahMoves.com Find (my studio) Yoga and Movement Sanctuary at www.YMSPhilly.com Music: Black Hole by: iNFiNiEN iNFiNiEN has recently released a new album "Light At The Endless Tunnel" https://infinien.bandcamp.com/album/infinien Please subscribe and download in your podcast app!

Taoist Manimal Podcast Ep. 43 Ari Halbert In addition to learning the healing art of acupuncture, the original Daoist medical practitioners of East Asia were taught to be well-rounded and learned in many different disciplines including, Qi Gong (internal energy cultivation), Nei Gong (Breathing Meditation), Kong Fu (Chinese Martial arts), Tui Na (medical massage), and often calligraphy or music. This was expected of the them in order for them to have a richer, and deeper understanding of inner workings of the life. Following in this tradition, Ari brings to his medical practice a well-rounded background in the arts, engineering, yoga, meditation, nutrition and bodywork. In addition to receiving his acupuncture degree from the University of Bridgeport, Ari holds a bachelor of music and engineering, has over a decade of experience as a yoga instructor, teaches meditation and breath work, is trained in Tui Na, Thai Massage and therapeutic yoga adjustment techniques, and has completed trainings in Holistic Nutrition and abdominal massage for optimizing digestive health. Ari has committed his life to seeking out the best of the best in a variety of fields of interests, embodying their wisdom, and though this process, constantly improving himself, refining his skills and techniques, and expanding his breadth of knowledge. In turn, he is able to offer superior care to his patients that is both varied and comprehensive. Find Ari Halbert: https://www.halberthealthandwellness.com http://www.yogawithari.com Support the podcast at: www.patreon.com/noahmoves Find Me (Noah Julian) and links to social media : at www.NoahMoves.com Find (my studio) Yoga and Movement Sanctuary at www.YMSPhilly.com Music: Black Hole by: iNFiNiEN iNFiNiEN has recently released a new album "Light At The Endless Tunnel" https://infinien.bandcamp.com/album/infinien Please subscribe and download in your podcast app!

Taoist Manimal Podcast Ep. 42 Johnathan Raiss Johnathan Raiss is the founder of Equilibrium movement. He is a Philadelphia based Yoga and movement teacher sharing techniques and skills for realization of potential on the physical and emotional planes of being, The student base he works with is exceptionally diverse and wide ranging; from dance professionals to corporate businessmen, from young athletes to elders seeking pain relief, and in general-most any human being interested in developing mobility, strength, flexibility, and fluidity. He has trained extensively with Nevine Michaan in Daoist philosophy and Katonah Yoga, has trained over a thousand hours in various flowing styles of Yoga, and has a stable base in martial arts such as Silat and Capoeira. He is currently a senior teacher at several studios in the Philadelphia area, and is a lecturer in the University of the Arts Dance Department. Find Johnathan Raiss: http://www.equilibriummovement.org Support the podcast at: www.patreon.com/noahmoves Find Me (Noah Julian): at www.NoahMoves.com Find (my studio) Yoga and Movement Sanctuary at www.YMSPhilly.com Music: Black Hole by: iNFiNiEN iNFiNiEN has recently released a new album "Light At The Endless Tunnel" https://infinien.bandcamp.com/album/infinien Please subscribe and download in your podcast app!

Taoist Manimal Podcast Ep. 41 Candace Stevens "It all started with George Harrison. In 2003, I was introduced to and promptly fell in love with The Beatles. The moment I heard the song "Within You Without You", I became deeply curious about yogic philosophy and approaches to life. My first college summer, I took a yoga class at a local community college. The desire to more deeply understand reality ultimately led me to earn a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy (as well as one in Communication) from Villanova University in 2008. I wanted to find a a way to apply my desire to explore and communicate about the deeper questions in life in a way that could serve others, which led me to earn my Master's Degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Chestnut Hill College in 2012. While I was earning my degree, I also completed my first teacher training in 2010, and immediately began teaching. I very quickly saw the importance of connecting yoga and mental health, and over the next few years studied with researchers in the budding field (such as Bo Forbes and Bessel van der Kolk) to learn as much as I could about how to heal the mind through the body. A very important component of what I do is shaped by my primary teacher, Shiva Rea, who Iâ??ve been studying with since 2012. Studying with Shiva has helped me more deeply feel the poetry behind postures, understand the healing power of free-form movement, and deepen my understanding of the evolution of sequencing, towards both physical and energetic outcomes. I was deeply shaped by my clinical work, particularly with women who had experienced trauma from domestic abuse. I came to appreciate freedom and empowerment much more deeply, and apply what I learned in nearly everything I do professionally. I also spent a year working as a trauma-specialized family therapist. Education: M.S., Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Chestnut Hill College 2012 B.A., Philosophy, B.A., Communication, Villanova University 2008 Some of my Training: 300 Hour Prana Vinyasa with Shiva Rea-In Progress Sing Yourself Awake with Suzanne Sterling, 2017 40 Hour Yin Yoga Training with Corina Benner, 2017 Yoga, Mindfulness, and Relationship Bo Forbes, 2016 Sean Corn Chakra Immersion, 2016 Asana with Yoganand Michael Carol, 2015 Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Training, Bessel va der Kolk and David Emerson, 2014 Frontiers of Trauma Treatment Retreat, Bessel van Der Kolk 2012 Functional Anatomy, Marlysa Sullivan 2013 Pranakriya The Yoga Way: Towards Psychological Health and Wellbeing, Marlysa Sullivan and Stacie Smith, 2012 200 Hour Ryah Yoga Vinyasa Teacher Training 2010â? Find Candace Stevens: http://www.candacestevens.com Support the podcast at: www.patreon.com/noahmoves Find Me (Noah Julian): at www.NoahMoves.com Find (my studio) Yoga and Movement Sanctuary at www.YMSPhilly.com Music: Black Hole by: iNFiNiEN iNFiNiEN has recently released a new album "Light At The Endless Tunnel" https://infinien.bandcamp.com/album/infinien Please subscribe and download in your podcast app!

Taoist Manimal Podcast Ep. 39 Sean Roulan Sean Roulan is a human is a gardener and yogi who has recently begun sharing what he has learned from his teachers. He teaches yoga classes and curated gardening experiences in the service of life itself through the planting of flowers. He is currently trained in Liquid Flow Yoga and is seeking spaces to teach! You can follow his activities at @obayoga on facebook and @farming_yogi on IG. Search iTunes or your podcast app for the Taoist Manimal Podcast or visit http://taoistman.hipcast.com/rss/taoist_man-imal_podcast.xml Find Sean You can follow his activities at @obayoga on facebook and @farming_yogi on IG. Find Noah Julian: www.NoahMoves.com Find Yoga and Movement Sanctuary at www.YMSPhilly.com Music: Black Hole by: iNFiNiEN (PS. iNFiNiEN recently released a new album "Light At The Endless Tunnel" and it is bada**!) https://infinien.bandcamp.com/album/infinien Subscribe and download in your podcast app and please rate and review in iTunes!

Taoist Manimal Podcast Ep. 40 Solocast - Noah Julian Another podcast with me pontificating on practice. A continuation on thoughts proposed in episode 31. Interesting that the "4" podcasts (3+1 and 4+0) have resulted in finding me musing on similar subjects: Asana and the current incarnation of my own movement practice. Support the podcast at: www.patreon.com/noahmoves Find Me (Noah Julian): at www.NoahMoves.com Find (my studio) Yoga and Movement Sanctuary at www.YMSPhilly.com Music: Black Hole by: iNFiNiEN (A brilliant band I was blessed to play with for a time). iNFiNiEN has recently released a new album "Light At The Endless Tunnel" https://infinien.bandcamp.com/album/infinien Please subscribe and download in your podcast app!

Taoist Manimal Podcast Ep. 35 Elizabeth Sitzler Elizabeth is a devout student, practitioner and teacher of Ashtanga Yoga. Her teachers are Jörgen Christiansson and Sharath Jois. While she was studying history and political science, applying to law school, and competing as a Division 1 tennis player, her father persuaded her to try yoga for the first time; thinking it might help her manage stress. The dynamism of the practice instantly drew her in and she quickly fell in love with the beauty of linking movement, breath, and mindfulness. Soon enough, she was practicing yoga every day; experiencing positive transformations in mind, body, and spirit. As she delved deeper in the practice she discovered Sri K Pattabhi Joisâ?? Ashtanga Yoga, the Ashtanga Yoga School of Philadelphia, and her first teacher: David Garrigues. The integrity and structure of the Ashtanga Yoga system was a perfect and natural fit for her. Elizabeth taught at and helped run Davidâ??s School, AYS Philadelphia, from 2013-2017. Elizabeth is always a student, striving to learn more about herself, the practice, and how she can guide others through their own journey Elizabeth currently teaches daily morning mysore at Prana Das Yoga in Haverford and evening mysore at Mysore Philadelphia in Fishtown. 6/25 she is teaching an introduction to Mysore Style workshop at Prana Das Yoga 1-3 pm all proceeds donated to Yoga Gives Back Search iTunes or your podcast app for the Taoist Manimal Podcast or visit http://taoistman.hipcast.com/rss/taoist_man-imal_podcast.xml Find Elizabeth: https://elizabethsitzler.com/ Find Prana Das Yoga: http://pranadasyoga.com/mysore/ and on Facebook at Facebook.com/ Find Noah Julian: www.NoahMoves.com Find Yoga and Movement Sanctuary at www.YMSPhilly.com Music: Black Hole by: iNFiNiEN (PS. iNFiNiEN recently released a new album "Light At The Endless Tunnel" and it is bada**!) https://infinien.bandcamp.com/album/infinien Subscribe and download in your podcast app and please rate and review in iTunes!

Taoist Manimal Podcast Ep. 36 Sarena Kabakoff Sarena has been losing herself through movement since she was a child. She immediately knew that it was her purpose and passion in life. She graduated from Temple University with a BFA in Dance. Now she is driven to use movement as a modality for healing. She has been teaching dance to grieving children, as well as teaching yoga to the cancer support community. Her philosophy is that movement can be a medium to move us through our darkest places and awaken new avenues of light. Search iTunes or your podcast app for the Taoist Manimal Podcast or visit http://taoistman.hipcast.com/rss/taoist_man-imal_podcast.xml Find Sarena: https://www.facebook.com/sarena.kabakoff Find Noah Julian: www.NoahMoves.com Find Yoga and Movement Sanctuary at www.YMSPhilly.com Music: Black Hole by: iNFiNiEN (PS. iNFiNiEN recently released a new album "Light At The Endless Tunnel" and it is bada**!) https://infinien.bandcamp.com/album/infinien Subscribe and download in your podcast app and please rate and review in iTunes!

Taoist Manimal Podcast Ep. 37 Emile Sorger Emile sees movement as a discipline, a conversation and a celebration of being. He began in the womb of his mother as a mysterious intelligence assembled his body in a profoundly elegant and organized way. Emile's childhood was characterized by inexhaustible physical energy coupled with a very serious interest in stillness and introspection, exemplified by his proclivity for climbing trees and sitting for long stretches in their highest branch. His formal yoga training began in 2005 at Goucher College where he studied yoga asana alongside meditation and religious philosophy. Since then he has studied meditation in India, Tibetan Buddhism in the Himalayas, Yoga Asana and Capoiera in Baltimore, Handbalancing in Philadelphia and New York, more meditation in the hills of Virginia, geometrically based and mythically infused yoga in Manhattan and the Ido Portal method in Manayunk. Emile�s biggest influences include Kim Manfredi and Will Walter of Charm City Yoga, Nevine Michaan of Katonah, Marcy Vaughn of The Three Doors, Lin Junming of the Fu Jian Circus, Johnny Sapinoso of the Ido Portal method, the Iceman Wim Hof, his brothers in yoga Noah Julian, Johnathan Raiss and Ari Halbert, his sister in dance Lily Kind and the cosmic inner guru that permeates all matter. Emile�s classes integrate traditional yoga sequencing and creative movement with contemporary mythology, music and inspiration with the aim of creating a space in which students can discover and express themselves in their individual and universal form. He is the co-founder of Yoga and Movement Sanctuary, Philadelphia�s most talked about studio. Search iTunes or your podcast app for the Taoist Manimal Podcast or visit http://taoistman.hipcast.com/rss/taoist_man-imal_podcast.xml Find Emile: https://www.facebook.com/emileso Find Noah Julian: www.NoahMoves.com Find Yoga and Movement Sanctuary at www.YMSPhilly.com Music: Black Hole by: iNFiNiEN (PS. iNFiNiEN recently released a new album "Light At The Endless Tunnel" and it is bada**!) https://infinien.bandcamp.com/album/infinien Subscribe and download in your podcast app and please rate and review in iTunes!

Taoist Manimal Podcast Ep 38: Daniel Cordua Daniel Cordua is a popular yoga teacher & massage therapist throughout the Philadelphia area & co-owner of the healing sanctuary, yoga studio, shop/apothecary & creative space, Palo Santo Wellness Boutique. His journey towards a healthier body, steadier mind, stronger connection to spirit and more open heart has drawn Daniel to not only study & teach dynamic vinyasa yoga asana, but yoga philosophy and ancient yogic texts � especially bhakti yoga, or the yoga of devotion. Daniel has pursued this interest by studying continuously with many senior teachers, most especially the renowned Raghunath, recently completing his 500 hr Yoga certification in India. An avid fan of mantra, singing, study and meditation, he is also informed through his massage & bodywork practice via the knowledge of various types of bodies and via the awareness of just how important yoga can be to us humans, dealing with our stressful lives, hunched backs, and cluttered minds. Daniel's teaching is fun, original, aligned, challenging and infused with ancient wisdom for modern ears. He continuously offers workshops, teacher trainings, and retreats locally, nationally & internationally. He offers his teaching up as service to that which connects us all: the light, love & freedom of the spirit. Search iTunes or your podcast app for the Taoist Manimal Podcast or visit http://taoistman.hipcast.com/rss/taoist_man-imal_podcast.xml Find Daniel: www.danielcordua.org Find Palo Santo Wellness Boutique: www.palosantowellnessboutique.com Find Noah Julian: www.NoahMoves.com Find Yoga and Movement Sanctuary at www.YMSPhilly.com Music: Black Hole by: iNFiNiEN (PS. iNFiNiEN recently released a new album "Light At The Endless Tunnel" and it is bada**!) https://infinien.bandcamp.com/album/infinien Subscribe and download in your podcast app and please rate and review in iTunes!

Taoist Manimal Podcast Ep 32 Kory Kochersperger Musician, Crossfit Athlete and Crossfit Bala Founder. A gentleman who's gym/box I felt welcome and accepted while experiencing much time immersed in the depths of practice growing. Search iTunes or your podcast app for the Taoist Manimal Podcast or visit http://taoistman.hipcast.com/rss/taoist_man-imal_podcast.xml Find Kory: www.facebook.com/Kory.Kochersperger Crossfit Bala: http://www.crossfitbala.com Three Legged Fox: http://www.threeleggedfoxlive.com Find Noah Julian: www.NoahMoves.com Find Yoga and Movement Sanctuary at www.YMSPhilly.com Music: Black Hole by: iNFiNiEN (PS. iNFiNiEN just released a new album "Light At The Endless Tunnel"and it is bada**!) https://infinien.bandcamp.com/album/infinien Please subscribe and download in your podcast app!

Taoist Manimal Podcast Ep. 32.5 Eva Steinmetz Eva Steinmetz is a Philadelphia-based theater artist, administrator, waitress, babysitter, and pie-baker. Local theater collaborations include No Face Performance Group (Bastard Piece), Swim Pony (Cross Pollination Residencies), playwright Chris Davis (Anna K.), the Pig Iron Theater Company (Zero Cost House and Twelfth Night), Team Sunshine Performance Corporation (JapanAmerica Wonderwave), and Opera Philadelphia (Birdland workshop and The Alzheimer�¢ � �s Project workshop). Eva received her BA in theater directing from Bard College and completed the 2-year Certificate Program at the Pig Iron School. She will be making her movie debut in Josephine Decker's upcoming Movie No. 1. Search iTunes or your podcast app for the Taoist Manimal Podcast or visit http://taoistman.hipcast.com/rss/taoist_man-imal_podcast.xml

Taoist Manimal Podcast Ep. 33 David Hem David teaches Yoga all over Philadelphia in the hopes of "getting out the message of peace and love." He was homeless, addicted to heroin, and went to jail for 16 months. He now feels he is living his Dharma, or purpose. Search iTunes or your podcast app for the Taoist Manimal Podcast or visit http://taoistman.hipcast.com/rss/taoist_man-imal_podcast.xml `Find David Hem: www.DavidHemYoga.com Find Noah Julian: www.NoahMoves.com Find Yoga and Movement Sanctuary at www.YMSPhilly.com Music: Black Hole by: iNFiNiEN (PS. iNFiNiEN just released a new album "Light At The Endless Tunnel" and it is bada**!) https://infinien.bandcamp.com/album/infinien Please subscribe and download in your podcast app!

Taoist Manimal Podcast Ep. 34 Malik Wilson Malik Wilson is a Yoga Instructor with an extensive background in self-study and practice. He directs a significant amount of energy in the calling of â??teacherâ? to community organization and getting Yoga to more people: Including his very successful: "Yoga On The Pier" on Race St Pier in Philadelphia Search iTunes or your podcast app for the Taoist Manimal Podcast or visit http://taoistman.hipcast.com/rss/taoist_man-imal_podcast.xml Find Malik: yogawithmalik@gmail.com and on Facebook at Facebook.com/groups/yogaonthepier Find Noah Julian: www.NoahMoves.com Find Yoga and Movement Sanctuary at www.YMSPhilly.com Music: Black Hole by: iNFiNiEN (PS. iNFiNiEN just released a new album "Light At The Endless Tunnel" and it is bada**!) https://infinien.bandcamp.com/album/infinien Please subscribe and download in your podcast app!

Taoist Manimal Ep. 31 Noah Julian: Solocast #2 Solocast #2 No guest today, so you are stuck with me pontificating on purpose and practice from paradise. -Noah Julian Find Noah Julian at www.NoahMoves.com Find Yoga and Movement Sanctuary at www.YMSPhilly.com Music: Black Hole by: iNFiNiEN (PS. iNFiNiEN just released a new album "Light At The Endless Tunnel" and it is bada**!) https://infinien.bandcamp.com/album/infinien Please subscribe and download in your podcast app! Please rate and review if you enjoy!

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