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Published by Honey Badger Herald, 2022-04-22 02:36:38

HBH_April 22, 2022

HBH_April 22, 2022

APRIL 22, 2022 | AY 2021 - 2022

HONEY BADGER
HERALD

Domuschola International School Newsletter

Message from the
Head of School

Angelica R. Fernandez de Castro

Dear Domuschola Community,

A Blessed Easter to all! I hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable break. It was
wonderful to have our students and teachers back looking refreshed and
recharged. All seem ready for the remaining weeks of the school year as we all
aim to have a strong finish to this very eventful school year.

We started with our MAP tests this week for Grades 3-10. These are assessments
that measure our students’ achievement and growth in math, reading, and
language usage. We will certainly share the results with you as soon as we
receive them. We are certain that our student scores will once again be higher
that the world average.

After successfully implementing our gradual return to campus in the last 7 weeks,
we are planning to increase the number of days that the students come and
attend classes onsite. As educators, we believe that this will be beneficial for the
students. Meaningful and effective learning will take place. There would also be
more opportunities for socialization amongst the students. It will also allow us to
fill in the learning gaps that could have resulted from the last two years of
DIStance learning. Kindly participate in the survey we sent yesterday. Your
responses will guide us as we prepare for this next phase of our face-to-face
classes.

Have an enjoyable weekend ahead!

PRIMARY SCHOOL 2

BUILDING A BUILDING

AND STRUCTURES!

Stuck in finding answers to your inquiries? Invite an expert!

Last Monday, April 18, 2022, the grade one classes felt honored to listen to
Engineer Jesus Antonio D. Layug, famously known as Engr. Bong Layug, in
his field. He discussed his expertise of being an engineer. With more than
45 years of experience (yes, you heard it right!), he was able to impart
meaningful answers to our questions for our 4th unit about Buildings and
Structures under the transdisciplinary theme How the World Works.

Engr. Bong pinpointed how planning and following the methods are
extremely important in building something. He also reiterated that using
appropriate materials is crucial in making a building or a structure last
long.

PRIMARY SCHOOL 3

PRIMARY SCHOOL 4

During the discussion, the first graders showed enthusiasm by listening
intently to the speaker and showed curiosity by asking relevant questions
about the topic. Indeed, it was an enriching experience for the students
and the teachers!

We are very grateful, Engineer Bong! See you around!

PRIMARY SCHOOL 5

UOI

Grade 4 students have been learning about natural phenomena for the
fifth unit. They started inquiring about the Earth’s structure and how it
changes over time and now have delved into how humans respond to
natural activities. The students also researched to gain further
knowledge about the said topics. These points all conform to the unit’s
transdisciplinary theme, How the World Works and the central idea,
“Understanding the continual changing nature of the Earth contributes to
human survival.”

Resource speakers from PAGASA and PHIVOLCS were invited to help
deepen students’ understanding of how natural phenomena occur and
what safety measures can be taken in times of disaster. In another
meaningful talk, the class was also oriented on the procedures to do in a
school setting.

PRIMARY SCHOOL 6

For this week, the fourth graders are working on their unit-end output,
whereas they are creating a survival tool/model of their own that they
could use to survive natural phenomena.

PRIMARY SCHOOL 7

ENGLISH

In English, the students learned about the structure and features of
persuasive text. Beforehand, Grade 4 practiced identifying facts and
opinions, which helped them support their arguments. They showcased
their learning through persuasion games and rebuttal activities wherein
they had to agree or disagree with the given topic/scenario and then
defend their stand by providing supporting details.

PRIMARY SCHOOL 8

MATH

Fourth-grade students enjoyed learning about decimals, fractions, and
percentages. Recently, they had learning stations where they applied
their knowledge in real-life scenarios and were allowed to work as a
group.

PRIMARY SCHOOL 9

Grade 5 PYP Exhibition Updates

The PYP Exhibition preparations are in full swing! After deciding on their
transdisciplinary themes for their chosen challenges and opportunities,
the Grade 5 students have been busy working on their research notes,
meeting with their mentors, and contacting resource speakers. Through
these engagements, they practiced a wide range of ATL skills, such as
cooperating, accepting responsibility, organization, time management,
speaking, and listening skills, among others. Some groups have also
started interviewing their resource speakers. Here are some snapshots of
their interviews.

Inquiring about Emotional Support Animals (ESA) with Ms. Danielle Parreño, a Psychosocial
Support Specialist who studied ESA

Inquiring about mental health with Ms. Jen Caquilala, a Guidance Mentor at Colegio Sto.
Domingo Educational Foundation

PRIMARY SCHOOL 10

Inquiring about mindfulness and mental health with Ms. Eileen Ramos, a Yoga Teacher

Inquiring about mental health and disorder with Dr. David Valderrama, a Psychiatrist

Inquiring about climate change and pollution with Mr. Ryan Bestre, a Technical Coordinator for
Project UPTURN,

Oscar M. Lopez Center for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management
Foundation, Inc.

PRIMARY SCHOOL 11

Aside from interviews, other groups have also started finding out answers to their inquiries
through surveys, documentaries, and virtual field trips. We are indeed at the busiest stage
of the Exhibition preparations. Thanks to the members of the Domuschola community who
have extended their support thus far.

If you or you know someone who can be of help to our PYP Exhibition groups, please feel
free to contact us using the details below.

SECONDARY SCHOOL 12

Societal Influence in Learning

For our last lecture week, our Grade 11 students explored learning as a
behavior of an individual and the group. The unit started with the inquiry
question, “How do we learn?”. Students shared their individual insights. Most
of the students recognized the importance of observation, personal
experience, and accessing previous knowledge and reconstructing our
memories based on newly acquired information. Most of the responses
focused on individual’s responsibility and accountability in their learning.
Afterwhich, students were introduced to sociocultural approaches in
understanding learning as a phenomenon through the discussion of social
learning or now more commonly recognized as social cognitive theory. Now,
students consider learning not only as a cognitive process but also a product of
social engagement.

SECONDARY SCHOOL 13

Students had the opportunity to watch a video clip of the Bobo Doll
experiment done by Albert Bandura to provide evidence on the idea that
learning good behavior does not simply come from rewards and
punishment. We can also learn by observing others. Students came to
understand that in order for social learning to take place there are certain
conditions necessary to occur- attention, retention, motivation, and
potential. The class shared their personal experience of social learning.
Like how one student is already known to ask one of her classmates to try
and taste new food before she does.

Students tried to consider the application of these factors by analyzing
the research done by Albert Bandura and by looking at a more recent
study done by Kearney and Levine. The study aimed to assess the
correlation and impact of a famous MTV show called “16 and pregnant”
and the rate of teen pregnancy and google search regarding safe sexual
intercourse. The unit will end with a great debate that the students have
started preparing for. The claim of the debate is “Watching violent
television leads to violence in children.” Given the knowledge about Social
Learning / Cognitive Theory, students are tasked to gather research
evidence to support their stand and next week the Great Debate will
commence and students will have the opportunity to defend their stance
as a team.

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In connection with learning, the class was also able to explore why and
how stereotypes exist and how prejudice and discrimination are rooted
from stereotyping. Through redefining the three terms, the class was able
to see how stereotyping is highly influenced by our social groups and our
environment. We were able to understand that stereotyping is a learned
behavior and how our personal experiences and our social environment
become the gatekeepers of our ability to actualize stereotyping behavior.

SECONDARY SCHOOL 15

#LetTheEarthBreath

Earth Day 2022
(April 22, 2022)
(Digital Literacy Special Article)

Did you know that cutting down trees is one of the main causes of
pollution around the world? When you cut down a tree you not only take
away a living thing, but all the leaves, bark, branches, and roots. These will
decompose, returning their carbon from the air back into the earth. This
causes greenhouse gasses in the air. Cutting down trees to make way for
new forests or cities throughout time; great empires started by clearing
large forests for building materials that cause pollution.

Forests, trees and groves provide essential oxygen to the planet. But, its
sad to say that today in many places around the world, land is cleared of
trees and plants to make way for huge industries. By doing so several
species tend to get wiped out.

We all know trees are very important to our environment. Unfortunately,
many of these wonderful woods might get cut down because of the
growing need for paper, as well as other woods used in making furniture
and toys. However, there is a solution to this problem.

Introducing EcoAsia! Ecosia is a search engine situated in Berlin,
Germany. It gives away 80% of its proceeds to reforestation-focused
charitable groups. It calls itself a social enterprise, claims to be CO2-
neutral, and claims to support complete financial transparency and user
privacy.

SECONDARY SCHOOL 16

Here’s how to change your search engine to EcoAsia in three easy steps. If
you are using a Google Chrome browser.

SECONDARY SCHOOL 17

Step 1. Click the three dots on the right side of your browser and look
for the settings

Step 2: Click on the Search Engine option.

SECONDARY SCHOOL 18

Step 3: Change the search engine to EcoAsia.

EcoAsia also works in other browsers like Firefox and Safari, just look for
the settings to change the search engine or by opening their website
every time you are searching the internet.

Link: https://www.ecosia.org/

EcoAsia is also available in App Store and in Google Playstore.

Link: https://info.ecosia.org/mobile

SECONDARY SCHOOL 19

To learn more about EcoAsia, please visit their official channels.

Website: https://www.ecosia.org/
App links: https://www.ecosia.org/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/EcosiaORG

Trees give us the gift of life. They purify our air and water, reduce
pollution, and provide homes for many animals and insects. Every tree
planted helps protect against erosion, improves water quality and helps
mitigate the impact of climate change. Let us help to save our planet,
#LetTheEarthBreath!

SECONDARY SCHOOL 20

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SECONDARY SCHOOL 22

STUDENT LIFE 23

Have a Laugh: Types of Humor

By: Mario Gallardo
Grade 6A

Did you know that there are many different types of humor? There seems
to be one for everyone! For example, there is: slapstick humor, self-
deprecating, surreal, improvisational, wit-wordplay, tropical,
observational, bodily, and dark.

The first type is slapstick humor. It is based on using the body to make
humorous gestures, like when someone makes a funny face or they slip
on a banana peel. An example of slapstick humor is Charlie Chaplin’s
movies, where he would perform stunts like acrobatics in an attempt to
impress and mystify the audience.

Next is self-deprecating humor. This is when a person, usually a stand-up
comedian, would make themselves the center of the joke. It is done
usually by making light of, or taking inspiration from situations and
experiences the performer has gone through. Some jokes may be quite
sensitive to the presenter though, so this requires care and caution. It
may be unkind to laugh at these types of jokes.

Additionally, there is also surreal humor. You know when someone does
something strange, like walking in a funny manner? That is an example of
surreal humor. It is essentially humor based on “silly” or nonsensical
themes. An example of this is Monty Python. It is a surreal comedy troupe
that made a T.V. show, where the ideas presented are bizarre and
extraordinary. You get a sense of awe and astonishment as a part of the
audience.

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Next, is improvisational humor. It is merely a funny comedy with no plan.
Sometimes, they may not go as expected but it often turns out to still be funny.
Plus, knowing that it is not scripted makes it funnier.

Furthermore, there is also wit-wordplay. This is where you use words to make
jokes. This includes my personal favorite: puns. Here’s one: How do you stay
warm in a room? Go to the corner! It’s always 90 degrees!

Another type is topical humor. This is when you poke fun at recent events that
happened or are happening. For example, one may attempt to make jokes
about the upcoming presidential elections but it is important to be mindful
when engaging in topical humor, as there is the unfortunate possibility that the
joke may come across offensive rather than humorous.

Observational humor is yet another kind of humor that one may encounter.
This type of humor is about making fun of everyday life, nothing seriously
against certain sectors of society, of course. You can poke fun at your ice
cream melting, but this seems hard to make a joke out of. I believe it would
take skill and creativity to do this type of humor. It takes skill to find humorous
things from day-to-day life.

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The next example is an old classic, one you may be well-familiar with:
bodily humor. This type of humor uses bodily functions as inspiration to
create a feeling of disgust and hilarity.

Lastly, there is what is called dark humor. This one is all about dark, sad,
or as some kids today may describe it, “emo” themes. It can be quite
negative sometimes, but some people find it funny. I guess they like the
darkness of it. Personally, I do not really find it funny. I don’t really like
the negative demeanor of the joke. If anything, I only laugh in surprise at
the joke’s twisted turn.

In conclusion, there are different types of humor, catering to different
audiences and demographics. I find it cool to see that there are many
different types of humor for everyone! Humor is a very important part of
life, especially as everyone deserves to have a laugh. For me, when I am
having a bad day or I am quite stressed from school, laughter and humor
always help. It lets me calm down and smile. Humor also helps to lighten
a mood or make dull events fun. I get to laugh, and you should as well.

Work/s Cited

Blatchford, Emily. “There Are Nine Different Types Of Humour. Which One
Are You?” HuffPost, 19 July 2017,
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/there-are-nine-different-types-of-
humour-which-one-are-you_n_61087612e4b0999d2084fbd7.

STUDENT LIFE 26

STUDENT COUNCIL ASSEMBLY HELD ON APRIL 20, 2022
SPEECHES OF OUTGOING OFFICERS

OUTGOING PRESIDENT, AIKA KIMISHIMA

At first, when I ran, I did not really know what this position meant, and
even when the school started, I was at a complete loss about how I should
lead and manage the team. Though, no matter how lost I was, I knew one
thing was certain. That I had the drive and passion to fulfill this position
to the best of my abilities, not only for myself but for the people around
me, the team, and most especially the entire student body. By drive, I
mean this burning energy to create new ways to help everyone in their
SC tasks while simultaneously creating a holistic, nurturing, and
understanding environment within the Council that fosters discipline and
respect.

However, more than what people see, I am a human who needs rest and
nourishment. Personally, I am not going to lie. I have had serious
burnouts that only the closest circle of friends and family know about.
The amalgamation of tasks and pressure from both the IBDP Diploma, as I
am a candidate myself, and from the Student Council can get you even
when you are at your best. We all have our lows but one thing that put me
at ease was the Team themselves.

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I have been a part of the Council last school year and truly, the dynamics
this year is so different, it's more wholesome despite the workload that
we have. Knowing that there were a set of individuals who were there for
me and trusted in me gave me the motivation to persevere. To the
officers, Florian, Ashley, and Keirsten who have given me tremendous
support and encouragement at times when I need it the most. Seeing how
hard and diligently they work makes me want to work even harder to
overcome all of my obstacles.

Being given the opportunity to be the President of this year’s Student
Council is one of the greatest blessings and privileges I have had.

Yes, it is a physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding position but it
together with professions alike, is such a fruitful and fulfilling
responsibility to pursue.

From TikTok I saw a few days ago:

“Management is about setting out a series of goals and managing people
to deliver them. Leadership is about visions and sometimes, it's only a
vision you can see, and your art as a leader is to persuade people to
believe in your vision and help you deliver it.”

Hence, to those who are thinking about it, who have the gut feeling that
they can, trust and believe that you will. You will never know what fruits
will bear from the seed you will plant and the seed is applying to be a
candidate. Whether your application and candidacy will be successful or
not, it is a step towards a direction of you having more confidence and
growing as a person.

Truly, being the President of the Council is more than a title. It is a
lifestyle that I had to adapt to but I am forever grateful to have been given
the opportunity to do the work I do with the people who encourage me to
be a better leader and a better person.

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OUTGOING VICE PRESIDENT, FLORIAN CURA

I’ve stumbled upon quite a few people who still wonder what exactly the Vice
President does. Well, from my experience as one, I can tell you now that it’s
everything but being the President’s so-called “assistant”. As Vice President,
one of my responsibilities is, of course, being the President’s right-hand man
(or woman) or taking over when they aren’t available. Apart from this, however,
I can’t necessarily identify the responsibilities of this position mainly because
this job requires you to be resilient and open to any and everything. This
includes spontaneous leadership roles, preceding meetings, “handling
finances”, overseeing all current SC projects and affairs, being available 24/7…
the list goes on. Beyond this, I also handle the Code of Conduct and Student
Discipline - CCSD for short - Committee. This involves taking the Secondary
School attendance during major events, as well as taking care of the Council’s
discipline and welfare. With the school’s transition from an entirely online
setting to a hybrid setting, I believe this committee will be handling a greater
responsibility in the future.

Throughout this School Year, having such a big responsibility in the Council
was definitely not easy. There were several times I'd want to stop and drop
everything I'm doing. However, I encourage myself to keep going with the
reminder that without my work and without my presence in the Council, it
would be as if there is a missing link in the system. But, of course, this goes for
the other officers as well.

Now, to the incoming Seniors, Juniors, or Sophomores that plan to run for the
Vice President position or those running for the other positions, I would like
you all to ponder on this question “What can i do to make a difference?” As
cliché as it sounds, your answer to this can be used as motivation to keep
pushing yourself to be the best student leader you can be. You shouldn’t run
for a position in the Council because you think it’s good for your college
resume. You shouldn’t run because having the title sounds good. But, you
should run because you have the passion to lead and serve the Student Body.
Have the passion to make a positive difference. Thank you very much and I am
looking forward to the next batch of Student Council officers for the coming
School Year. Best of luck to you all!

STUDENT LIFE 29

OUTGOING SECRETARY, ASHLEY CAHARIAN

A year ago, I was in a very similar situation to the one I am in now; as I
presented my candidacy campaign. Domu-schola: in Latin, translates to “house”
and “school”. Domuschola has been my home for nearly thirteen years. I was
around when our preschool was called Second Mom. DIS has always been my
second home; my family. It was important to me that the Council was
dedicated to the community’s tight-knit bond and familial relationships.

Amplifying voices is part of my duty as secretary, (if you remember my speech
last year) it’s ironic because my voice was not always the strongest in all the
years that I had been part of the school. In finding my own voice, I became
passionate about encouraging others to do the same so I ran for the position of
Secretary. Technically no one was running against me but that does not nullify.
I remained motivated and have continued to fight for my position and the
promises that I made in my campaign.

“What have I done to keep these promises?”: My role
1.Taking minutes is more than just taking notes
• Ensuring all voices are heard and accounted for
-You acknowledge even the ideas you don’t necessarily agree with
• Promoting open communication
• Making information accessible
- Practicing transparency
• Aiding the council in making informed decisions

2.SSE head
• School spirit and events
• Contributing to the tight-knit bond I strived to nurture
- Through events and interactions

Why should I endure the difficulties that come with the position?
1.It is not without challenges
• Sometimes communication is difficult
• There are disagreements
• Open-mindedness is tested
• There were times when i struggled to find my balance

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2.To me, it was simple: the feeling of accomplishment outweighs the obstacles
• We were able to play a role in fostering relationships
- Shaping a better experience for the younger generations
• Support DIS’ vision in being diverse: progressive, co-ed, international
• Contributing to the open community we are all happy to be part of
- The one that plays sports and breaks light together
- The kind that stick up for one another
- One where it is okay to not always be on the same page
* Where we hold each other accountable
* Not only hear, but listen to one another

3.Collaboration and life lessons
• Furthermore, I believe bearing witness to our President, Aika Kimishima,

our Vice-President, Florian Cura, our PRO, Keirsten Francisco, and all of the
class representatives’ leadership and initiative has taught me some of the
greatest life lessons

- Cooperation
- Perseverance
- Determination
- Respect
• And as I continue to reflect on this experience, I am sure there is (or will
be) so much more.

Being part of the Student Council has been one of the best experiences of my
life. To all individuals who intend to be in the running for Secretary or any
position in the Student Council, I wish you the best of luck. Thank you!

OUTGOING PRO, KEIRSTEN FRANCISCO
Almost one year ago, I spoke in front of you all running as a candidate for
the position of Public Relations Officer. Now, I stand before you all as the
current Public Relations Officer for this school year, excited to see the
plans for the next generation of our Student Council come to fruition.

Last year, I stated that “To be a PRO is a privilege, but with great power
and influence comes great responsibility.”

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As PRO, my role is to ensure that everyone is accounted for, well-informed,
and heard, promoting quality and exemplary communication between all
members of the school community. Alongside my wonderful Public Relations,
Information, and Communications committee, we manage the Student
Council’s digital presence through our social media account. Through this
avenue, we showcase DIS to the public by creating and posting content made
by myself and the class reps. We create an image and define what it means to
be a Domuschola student, spreading our values beyond our school.

Being a part of the Council does not come without its challenges. With the
added responsibility comes the extra workload. Some days, it proves difficult
for me to find a healthy balance between my work in the Council, academics,
and time to myself. Handling this, however, helped me improve my time-
management skills and let go of the idea of total perfection. I am proud to have
learned how to take criticism and direction this year. I am also grateful to have
worked alongside my fellow officers, Aika, Florian, and Ashley, who were
extremely considerate and understanding, and whose values I see reflected
upon my character today. Through them, I have become a more self-aware and
dynamic individual.

Another challenge I often faced was meeting deadlines. With the plethora of
tasks being assigned for each project of the Student Council, it can be
overwhelming to manage them all by yourself. To cope with this, I embraced
the essence of teamwork and communicated effectively with the Council,
working together to reach a common goal. In hindsight, I would not be who I
am today without the experiences and takeaways I gained from my time with
the Council. Their unending passion and zeal are truly inspiring and uplifting,
and I have the utmost respect and admiration for you all. From the bottom of
my heart, I am eternally honored and blessed to have been able to work with
and serve you all as the Public Relations Officer for this school year.

I hope I was able to give you a glimpse into my position and responsibilities.
And to all students planning to run in this year’s elections, I wish you the best
of luck! Thank you so much for listening.

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Aim. Aspire, Achieve:
Glimpse into the World of Work

Last April 8, 2022, 9th, 10th and 11th grade students had their Career Day
for this school year. The guidance office invited three (3) professionals
from the field of music, multimedia arts, and business marketing. The
event started with the opening message from our Head of School, Ms.
Bambi, where she shared a few tips and advice as our students explore
and discover their career path.

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We kickstarted the session with our first speaker, Mr. Raymond Yadao
who works in the music industry as an educator, performer, and
businessman. His talk focused on the advantage of finishing one's
education and the opportunities it offers. He also talked about career
paths in music and the essential skills as a musician.

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Our second speaker was Mr. Andrew Descallar, who specializes in graphic
design and film editing. Mr. Descallar shared how he discovered and
enhanced his artistic skills for this passion to become viable as a
profession. Mr. Descallar also shared some of the works that he has done
for various companies. Alongside with the sampled works, he imparted
his journey as an artist. The challenges that students might encounter
and debunking the idea that art is not a profitable profession.

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We had Ms. Beatrice Dacanay as our last speaker for the event. Ms. Bea is
a current chief marketing officer and co-founder of her own businesses.
Ms. Bea shared her experience working in the corporate world; the life
and technical skills our students need to acquire and develop; and how
she managed to develop her craft even after being in the business for
many years. Apart from sharing her career experiences, Ms. Bea also gave
our students insights on the “busy” of business and how she manages to
balance all facets of her life.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations, Seniors!!

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DIRECTORY

For any questions and concerns, please get in touch with the
following:

Academics - [email protected]
Administration - [email protected]
ASAC - [email protected]
Athletics - [email protected]
Registrar - [email protected]
Finance - [email protected]
Admissions - [email protected]
Learning Resource Center - [email protected]


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