Bassema Kaleem

bkaleem@smith.edu
Box 4441, Smith College Hatfield Road
Northampton, MA 01063 Hatfield, MA 01038
413.585.5002 413.586.0000

EDUCATION

Smith College, Northampton, MA

B.A. expected May 2010
Courses: Adaptation (writing-intensive First Year seminar), Introduction to Psychology,
Chinese I, Calculus I

Deerfield Academy, Deerfield, MA

Graduated in May 2006
Honors: Honor Roll—All years
David J. Workman Community Service Grant Recipient, May 2005
Earned 5/5 on AP Economics (micro and macro) and Statistics exams

Activities: Varsity and Junior Varsity Squash, Junior Varsity Tennis

Drama Club

Computer Skills: MS Office, Windows XP, Photoshop

EXPERIENCE

Intern, The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Hatfield, MA Summer 2006

• Supervised team in creating and condensing holiday card fundraising mailing list;
phoned area businesses to update contact information; input data using Excel
• Assisted with all aspects of Pancake Breakfast fundraiser; set up, took tickets,
ran errands, cleaned up
• Contacted food pantries to conduct Massachusetts Food Emergency Assistance
Program (MEFAP) survey
• Sorted food and filled orders in warehouse; inventoried office supplies

Technology Assistant, Information Technology Services, Deerfield Academy Summer 2005

• Assisted with campus-wide network change
• Helped set up and wire new computer lab
• Re-imaged laptops; learned Norton Ghost software
• Maintained and cleaned phones

Volunteer, The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Hatfield, MA Summer 2004

• Sorted and salvaged food in warehouse

INTERESTS

Online strategy gaming and tournament play

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 EMILY PARKINS
Smith College Box 1234, Northampton, MA 01063 (413) 585-1234 eparkins@smith.edu
3478 Mango Ridge Road, Ocala, FL 34471 (352) 334-7894

EDUCATION

Smith College, Northampton, MA

B.A. degree expected May 2009 Intended major: English
Courses: Reading Contemporary Poetry, Medieval and Renaissance France, Calculus I, Macroeconomics

Vanguard High School, Ocala, FL

Graduated May 2005
Honors: Deans List, Junior National Honor Society

Computer Skills Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Languages Basic French

EXPERIENCE

Waitress, Friendly’s Restaurant, Ocala, FL (Summers 2005 and 2006)

Provided polite and attentive customer service during hectic 3-hour lunch and dinner shifts. Covered 5-6
tables totaling 20+ customers. Prepared complicated ice cream, salad, and sandwich orders. Served as
dining room hostess while handling busy ice cream walk-up window. Averaged $60-85 in tips per 8-hour shift.
Praised by manager for skillful handling of challenging customers.

Assistant Coach, Marion County Youth Softball 10 & Under Softball League, Ocala, FL (Summer 2004)
Helped plan and conduct practice sessions to develop beginning level softball skills for 12 girls twice weekly
for 2 hours. Maintain contact with girls now playing at high school level.

ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

Member, Anchor Service Club, Vanguard High School (2001-2005)

Participated in community volunteer projects. Supported and sponsored 2-3 families during holiday time.
Assisted at several town events. Wrapped holiday presents at the mall. Projects received awards from head
of Anchor Service Clubs national association.

President, French Club, Vanguard High School (2003-2004)

Conducted meetings for 15 members. Organized activities and fundraisers including a candy sale and
holiday food and toy drive. Helped plan and implement school-wide Mardi Gras attended by 250 students.
Collaborated with faculty advisor. Active club member for two years before election as President.

Arts and Crafts Leader, Fine Arts for Ocala, Ocala, FL (2001-2003)
Led arts and crafts activities for 10 children ages 6-9. Designed projects using free items from local recycling
center. Maintained art materials, kept area clean and safe, and replenished supplies.

Additional activities: Fastpitch Varsity Team; Shocker Park All-Star Travel Softball Team; Slowpitch Varsity
Team; JV Soccer Team; Symphony Under the Stars Volunteer.

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 DANA GOLDBERG
Smith College Box 3000, Northampton, MA 01063 (413) 585-0000 dgoldberg@smith.edu
209 Morningside Drive, Weston, MA 06313 (839) 392-2349 danagoldberg@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Smith College, Northampton, MA

B.A. expected May 2007
Major: Psychology Minor: Sociology
Courses: Psychology of Adolescence; Seminar in Gender and the Life Course; Psychology of Women and
Gender; Lesbian Identity and Experience; Seminar in Sexuality, Gender, and Identity
Research: "The Rising Rate of STIs Among Adolescents," "Lesbian Coupling, Family-Building, and Parenting"

Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra, Santiago de los Cabelleros, Dominican Republic
Completed program sponsored by Council on International Educational Exchange, 2005-2006

Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Publisher

Language: Fluent Spanish

EXPERIENCE

Peer Sexuality Educators Co-Chair, Smith College Health Services (2006-2007)

Organize workshops to promote and educate students about safer sex, reproductive healthcare, and sexually
transmitted infections. Serve as resource, discuss options, and make referrals to abortion, adoption, and prenatal
services. Supervise 20 peer educators.

Health Educator, Philadelphia Needle Exchange, Philadelphia, PA (Summer 2006)

Facilitated HIV/AIDS prevention and outreach for high-risk populations. Led workshops on needle use
including intramuscular hormone injections and harm reduction strategies for transsexual and transgender people.
Distributed clean needles to users via direct street outreach.

Health Educator, Santiago de los Cabelleros Community Clinic, Dominican Republic (1-3/2006)
Assisted physicians and health aides in educating youth on safe sex practices. Visited schools and youth centers
to distribute information. Conducted field survey of school officials on HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention.
Wrote 25-page research paper on findings.

Outreach Assistant, Lavender Youth Information Recreation Center, San Francisco, CA (Summer 2005)
Designed and implemented outreach initiative to at-risk, queer, and questioning youth. Developed activities for
2004 Pride. Created and distributed outreach materials; organized distribution of monthly events calendar.

ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND

Peer Advisor, Smith College Career Development Office (2006-2007)

Advise students on resources, answer questions, and staff Help Desk. Lead internship workshops.

Board Member/Chair, Service Organizations of Smith (2004-2005 and 2005-2006)

Served on governing board of 500+ student organization. Chaired committee raising $12,000.

Sex, Health & Safety Committee Member, Spectrum (2004-2005)

Acted as resource and support liaison for queer students. Organized and led interactive workshops for
administrators, professors, and students on issues of safe sex and sexual violence.

Peer Advocate Intern, Safe Passage, Northampton, MA (Fall 2004)

Counseled youth experiencing domestic violence on 24-hour hotline, frequently in Spanish.

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 MORGAN A. JONES
Smith College // Box 1111// Northampton, MA 01063 // 413.585.0000 // mjones@smith.edu

EDUCATION
2002 – Present Smith College, Northampton, MA
Bachelor of Arts, expected May, 2006, GPA: 3.6

Major: Economics
Related Coursework: Financial Accounting, Econometrics, Free Market
Economics, Money and Banking, International Trade and Commercial Policy,
International Finance

EXPERIENCE
May – August 2006 Boston Scientific Corporation, Natick, MA
Finance Intern
Reported and analyzed monthly worldwide headcount
Prepared monthly Finance Project Investment Board presentations for Global
Finance Excellence Initiative
Monitored and reported global financial measurements to corporate controller
Supported corporate cost center analysts

May – August 2005 JP Morgan Chase, New York, NY

Intern
Updated merger and acquisition database, monitored public offerings,
researched potential investors, buyers, and acquisition targets
Assisted in preparing financial models, pitch backs, and database entry
Met with investment bankers in a variety of departments and attended trainings

June – August 2004 The Grapevine Restaurant, Salem, MA

Server
Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction in busy, high-end
establishment
Worked with chef to learn menu offerings and specials; developed solid
knowledge of dishes and ingredients in order to answer customer questions
Acquired overview of wines and spirits to suggest as pairings for meals
Assisted with catering special events, including corporate meetings, retreats,
and celebrations

LEADERSHIP
2004 – 2006 Service Organizations of Smith (SOS)
Fund Drive Chair
Organized large-scale fund drive for homeless youth populations in Western
Massachusetts
Created publications and initiated sessions to raise awareness; raised $5,000

COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook; SAP; Hyperion Enterprise;
Peoplesoft
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TIA SANTOS
Smith College Box 1111, Northampton, MA 01063
Home: 413.585.5555| Cell: 413.242.5555 |tsantos@smith.edu

EDUCATION
Smith College, Northampton, MA
Bachelor of Science, expected May 2007
Major: Engineering, with an emphasis in electrical engineering
GPA: 3.78

RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Engineering Circuit Theory, Mass and Energy Balances, Continuum Mechanics I and II, Engineering
Thermodynamics, Signals and Systems, Advanced Electrodynamics, Neuroengineering, Engineering
Design Clinic

AWARDS
Adeline Devor Penberthy Memorial Prize, awarded for academic excellence in engineering (minimum 3.5
GPA in engineering courses) and outstanding contributions toward building community of learners within the
Picker Engineering Program

EXPERIENCE
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Laboratory for Electromagnetic and Electronic Systems, Cambridge, MA
Research Intern (June–August 2006)
• Implemented METLAB genetic algorithm to optical fiber design.
• Investigated thermal loads on thermophotovoltaic generator.

IBM T.J. Watson Research Center

Microelectronics Research Lab, Yorktown, NY
Intern (June–August 2005)
• Characterized two negative photoresists using tools for photolithography, developing, coating, Cu
etching, Reactive Ion Etching (RIE) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).
• Optimized metal liftoff process for one of photoresists.

Society of Women Engineers

Smith College Student Chapter
Co-treasurer; Conference Planner (September 2005–present)
• Oversee budget and fundraising activities.
• Help with new member drives.
• Secured conference space and assisted with logistics for 2005 SWE Regional Conference.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
METLAB, Mathematica, AutoCAD, Dreamweaver, LabView, Excel, C++

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Bilingual Spanish/English; conversational French

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TOBIE SELIGMAN
Smith College Box 1111, Northampton, MA 01063 · 413.585.0000 · tseligman@smith.edu

EDUCATION

Smith College, Northampton, MA

BA degree expected 5/08
Major: American Studies Minor: Exercise and Sports Studies
GPA: 3.7
Course Highlights: Popular Culture; Mass Culture, Media, and Morality; Seminar: Writing About
American Culture; Visual Anthropology; Sport: In Search of the American Dream
Technical Skills: MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, Quark Express, 3DS Max

Smithsonian Institution American Studies Semester, Washington, DC Fall 06

EVENTS PLANNING EXPERIENCE

Sommer, Schell, & Zimmer, Inc., New York, NY

Special Events Intern 5/06-8/06
Assisted in designing marketing plan for Mobil Oil’s convenience store campaign. On production rotation,
contacted up to 25 vendors daily for cost estimates. Devised opening day schedules for 15 locations.
Coordinated and promoted grand openings. Managed and launched point of purchase displays and
banners. On graphic design rotation, created logo approved by management for use on giveaways.

Athletic Association Board, Smith College

President 9/05-5/06
Elected by student body to serve on Student Government Association cabinet. Oversaw $30,000 budget
to support activities and events. Chaired weekly meetings. Planned campus-wide events such as Fun
Runs, Field Day, Float Night, Midnight Madness carnivals, and other activities for hundreds of students.

National Girls and Women in Sport Day, Smith College

Organizer 2/06
Helped organize and staff event attended by 150 3rd-5th grade girls. Taught stretches and endurance
training techniques clinic. Designed T-shirt logo for giveaways: coordinated with local screen
graphics design firm, and administered $1000 project budget.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Department of Psychology, Smith College

STRIDE Scholar Research Assistant 9/04-5/06
Assisted professor studying effect of parental pressure on young athletes. Researched and evaluated
sources for class, “Psychology of Sport.” Researched and wrote paper on increasing injury rate among
young athletes. Conducted interviews with local physicians, school administrators, families, and children.

Varsity Track and Field Team, Smith College

Member 1/04-5/05
Devoted 20-30 hours weekly to practices and competitions. Recognized as “New England All Regional”
by New England Women’s Track and Field Coaches Association. Served as game statistician for
basketball team (8 hours weekly) and as facilities monitor (10 hours weekly).

Other positions include au pair (Summers 2003 and 2004) and campus dining hall crew (10 hrs/wk
every semester).

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Elizabeth m. page smith college, box 1111 |northampton, ma 01063
413.555.1212 |epage@smith.edu

EDUCATION
Smith College Northampton, MA
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy May, 2007

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Broner, Schlosburg, Humphrey Boston, MA
Traffic Intern Summer 2006
Assisted with management of full department traffic functions for retail consumer products and
service categories
Involved in strategic planning, budget development and administration, new product launch and vendor
negotiations for mass and vertical market advertising initiatives
Assisted with L.L. Bean and Fidelity Investment accounts

The Smiffenpoofs, Smith College Northampton, MA

Public Relations Manager 2005 - 2006
Oversaw all public relations and media outreach for nation’s oldest female collegiate a cappella
singing group
Wrote and distributed press kits and press releases; served as liaison to press contracts and reporters
Coordinated radio appearances for group at college radio stations
Secured in-kind donations for events and CD release parties
Created brochures, flyers, and e-postcards to promote upcoming events and concerts

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Smith College Office of Advancement Northampton, MA
Phone-A-Thon Caller June, 2005
Cold-called alumnae and parents to update them on current events at Smith and encourage them to
financially support the college and upcoming initiatives

The Scoop Beverly, MA

Server Summer 2004
Maintained high levels of customer service in high-traffic beach front ice cream store
Handled cash transactions, and oversaw daily bank deposits
Cleaned and closed store nightly; communicated with store manager regarding supplies and
machine maintenance

Smith College Rugby Northampton, MA

Vice President 2006 - present
Oversee budgetary concerns of the team; keeping track of funds, expenditures and receipts
Assist president with administrative issues

SKILLS
Macintosh and PC fluency; Proficient in Microsoft Office and PhotoShop; Knowledge of internet research
and LexisNexis.

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 CHRISTINE WASHINGTON

135 South Street #5, Burlington, VT 05401 802-555-1111 cwashington@hotmail.com

EDUCATION

Smith College, Northampton, MA

Bachelor of Arts, May 2005
Major: Biology, concentration in Biochemistry
Courses included: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry; Bio-NMR Spectroscopy and Imaging; Selected Topics in
Biochemistry: Pharmacology and Drug Design; Seminar: Mathematical Statistics

University of Vermont, Burlington, VT Summer 2004

Courses included: Physics I and II

SKILLS

Visible spectroscopy, IR and NMR spectroscopy, GC/MS, separation and purification (degradation,
recrystallization, extraction, filtration, distillation), chromatography, DNA isolation and fingerprinting by PCR,
DNA and protein synthesis, enzyme kinetics, MS Office

EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant, Department of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2005-present)

• Examine synthesis, characterization, and application of new polyurethane based on aliphatic diisocyanate
(bis 4-isocyanatocyclohexyl methane HMDI)
• Perform in vivo, in vitro rat subdermal implantations
• Examine surface characterization of polyurethane by FTIR-ATR spectroscopy
• Conduct binding stability and calcification diffusion studies

Research Assistant, Chemistry Department, Smith College (Summer 2004)

• Examined chemical modification of essential histidine residues of lactate dehydrogenase
• Operated spectrophotometer for evidence of LDH modification treated with diethylpyrocarbonate
• Prepared assays and analyzed data for enzyme activity

Volunteer Clerk, Emergency Room, Fanny Allen Hospital, Winooski, VT (Summer 2003)
• Processed and recorded background information of incoming emergency patients
• Updated files of past patients; handled transfer of files to other departments
• Assisted in billing unit

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Biology Department Liaison, Smith College (2004-2005)

• Assisted in selecting new professors; organized department meetings

Vice President, Lamont House (2003-2004

• Coordinated dormitory jobs for 75 residents; handled security issues

Social Chair, Black Students Alliance, Smith College (2003-2005)

• Organized events for 200-person organization

Member, Junior Varsity Softball Team, Smith College (Spring 2004)

Waitress, Tip Top Restaurant, York, VT (Summer 2002)

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 KIM KUCINSKI
Smith College Box 1234, Northampton, MA 01063 (413) 585.1234 kkucinski@smith.edu
46 Mathews Road, Conway, MA 01341 (413) 665.5000 kimkucinski@hotmail.com

EDUCATION

Smith College, Northampton, MA

BA degree expected May 2007
Major: Government Minor: Environmental Science and Policy
Courses include: Politics of the Global Environment, Environment and Society, Public Policy and Natural
Resources, Politics of Public Policy, Public Opinion and Mass Media in the United States
Computer skills: MS Office, Internet, familiarity with GIS

PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH

Research Assistant, Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, Summer 2006

• Assisted Environmental Information Office staff with research and correspondence for clean water public
information campaign.
• Wrote summaries of hearings used by Deputy Administrator to prepare media briefings.
• Conducted email survey of 250 municipal wastewater treatment plants in New England region. Created Excel
database to track results.
• Responded to schoolchildren’s email questions about drinking water safety.

Seminar in Environmental Science and Policy, Smith College, Spring 2006

• Examined human impact on natural systems, history of environmental problems, and relationship between
environmental science and policy.
• Participated in weekly discussions on key environmental issues. Helped lead discussion on environmental
justice and wrote abstracts of relevant articles.
• Conducted independent research project on pesticide and herbicide applications on campus. Interviewed staff,
investigated toxicity of chemicals, and mapped freshwater drainage patterns on campus using GPS and GIS.
• Wrote 15-page paper on findings. Gave oral presentation to class.

Seminar in American Government: Politics and the Environment, Smith College, Spring 2005
• Examined federal environmental policy making with special emphasis on Congress.
• Analyzed case studies of policy areas such as clean water, clean air, and toxic waste.
• Led discussion of legislation on greenhouse gas emissions and depletion of ozone layer.
• Researched and wrote 15-page paper on threat of terrorism to national water supply.

ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND

Captain, Varsity Tennis Team, Smith College, 2005-2006

• Served as liaison between 12 members and coach. Participated in monthly Captains’ Board meetings.
• Directed team-building activities in and out of practice such as spring training trip.
• Coordinated logistics including lodging, meals, and transportation for 10 away matches.
• Raised $1000 through planning and coordinating tournaments and clinics throughout year.
• Received Smith Award for best First Year player during 2002-2003 season.

Counter Staff, Starbucks Coffee, Northampton, MA, Summers 2003-2005

• Managed all sales transactions during 8-hour shift including busy morning rush hour.
• Trained 5 new staff in customer service techniques and cash register and espresso machine operation.

Camp Counselor, Camp Howe, Goshen, MA, Summer 2002

• Mentored and supervised group of 12 girls, 8-10 years old, many away from home for the first time.

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 HOLLY LOPEZ
3 Barbara Lane, Northampton, MA 01060 (413) 585.2222 hlopez@smith.edu

EDUCATION
Smith College, Northampton, MA
Bachelor of Arts degree, May 2007, Ada Comstock Scholar (program for returning students)
Major: Education and Child Study
Courses include: Children Learning to Read, Foundations and Issues of Early Childhood Education,
The Teaching of Writing, Elementary Curriculum and Methods, Information Technology and Learning

Miami Dade Community College, Miami, FL

Associate of Arts degree, May 2001
Major: Liberal Arts

Languages: Conversational Spanish

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Internet
Licensing: Mass. Certification, grades 1-6 expected Fall, 2007

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teacher Intern, Jackson Street School, Northampton, MA (2006-07)
Assisting in culturally diverse 3rd grade classroom. Team-teach language and reading skills to 28
children. Work individually with child with developmental delays. Develop and teach units in life
science (“Looking at Plants and Animals”), earth science (“Cycles on Earth and in Space”), and
physical science (“Forces and Motion”).

Teacher Intern, Smith College Campus School, Northampton, MA (2005-06)

Taught writing project resulting in class book, published on website (www.smith.edu/sccs). Substituted
for master teacher in all subjects. Sat in on family conferences. Helped students ages 8-9 create
website.

Tutor, America Reads, Bridge Street School, Northampton, MA (2004-05)

Tutored children in math, English, and science during academic years.

Tutor, Jessie’s House, Northampton, MA (2004-05)

Tutored children of residents in transitional housing. Coordinated childcare for residents.

Camp Counselor, Lazy Day Math Camp, Shutesbury, MA (Summers 2004, 2005)
Taught math to campers ages 8 to 11. Coordinated arts and crafts projects; led campfire singing.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Member, Steering Committee, Habitat for Humanity, Northampton, MA (Summer 2006)
Organized and led trips to HFH work sites. Recruited student volunteers, resulting in 30% increase in
number of volunteers.

Sales Associate, Sun State Ford, Miami, FL (1992-2002)

Sold cars. Won top salesperson of the month award, 1999-2002.

Volunteer, Miami Elementary Schools (1996-99)

Helped with annual productions of “Cinderella” and “Rumpelstiltskin.”

Vice-President, PTA, Miami Elementary Schools (1996-99)

Help revitalize parent participation, increasing membership from 25 to 150 over three-year period.

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 DEBBIE MORELLI
dmorelli@smith.edu

84 Peter Road Smith College Box 0000

Newtown, MA 01100 Northampton, MA 01063
617-555-0000 413-585-0000

EDUCATION

Smith College, Northampton, MA

B.A. expected May 2007
Major: Computer Science Minor: Studio Art

University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia Spring 2006

Computer Skills: C++, SQL/Databases, object oriented programming, JAVA, HTML, PHP, Photoshop,
Dreamweaver MX

EXPERIENCE

Help Desk, User Support Center, Smith College

Student Assistant, 2005-2007
Answer user questions. Troubleshoot computer problems in heavily utilized student computer center. Maintain
database that tracks, tickets, and schedules service calls.

Acme Travel Guides, Inc., New York, NY

Web Designer Assistant, Summer 2006
Assisted in designing and maintaining website, www.acmetravel.com, using HTML, Dreamweaver MX,
Photoshop 7, and other web development tools. Ran online database. Secured ordering of documents in
electronic and paper formats with payment verification features.

Career Development Office, Smith College

Student Assistant, Summer 2005
Staffed reception and help desk. Answered multi-line phones. Responded to in-person and phone questions.
Made appointments. Assisted with filing, coded and entered jobs and internships into online database.
Followed up with job and internship development.

Starbucks Coffee, Newtown, MA

Barista, Summer 2004
Provided efficient and cheerful customer service during fast-paced morning shift. Developed loyal following of
regular customers.

ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND

Emerson House, Smith College

Head Resident, 2006-2007
Handle all logistical and administrative responsibilities for residence of 70 women.

Habitat for Humanity

Volunteer, 2001-2004
Planned and attended trips to HFH work sites in Boston and Worcester, Massachusetts. Handled travel and
lodging logistics for groups of 10-25 and served as on-site point person.

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