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Tag Archives: eBook
Why killing net nutrality will hurt the disabled
In a matter of days the FCC will determine our freedom on the internet. I know that sounds really drastic but it is true. Why should we care though? Because, fact is, disabled people need the internet. There are a … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, SeroSpectives, Serotek
Tagged Accessibility, Apps, AT&T, Audio-described Events, blindness, Braille, canes, cellphone, Digital Lifestyle, eBook, Facebook, Games, Google, guide dogs, Internet, iPad, iPhone, Kindle, Low-vision, Microsoft, Security, technology
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A month off the grid. Living blindly without Internet
Usually, once in our lives, if not more than once, there’s a sentence that flutters out of our mouths without a hesitation. People have uttered this sentence in all cases of need, where they wanted something really badly but they … Continue reading
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Tagged blindness, eBook, Internet, Low-vision, Security, Serotek, technology, travel, Windows
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SeroTalk Podcast 212: Throw Darts At a Bug
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 212: Throw Darts At a Bug Join Jamie, Ricky and Joe for this week’s edition of the podcast where they sip Apple juice and talk about all things iOS 8. If you’re tired of hearing about … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Interviews, Podcasts
Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Android, Apple, Apps, AT&T, Audio-described Events, blindness, Braille, cellphone, eBook, Google, iPad, iPhone, rants, Windows 9
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SeroTalk Podcast 205: All Your Stuff Are Belong to Us
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 205: All Your Stuff Are Belong to Us While Jamie and Mailbag were both busy in Vegas, Joe Steinkamp, Ricky Enger and Lisa Salinger were back at home recording another podcast. After the news, Lisa demonstrates … Continue reading
NFB 2014 HIMS Special 2: A Discussion of the Blaze EZ and Updates to BrailleSense Firmware
Listen to NFB 2014 HIMS Special 2: A Discussion of the Blaze EZ and Updates to BrailleSense Firmware Welcome to our second NFB 2014 HIMS special. This time around, you get two presentations in one as Dave and Andy demonstrate … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessibility, blindness, Braille, eBook, Facebook, Low-vision
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SPN Special: Eight Interviews From NFB 2014
Listen to our SPN Special: Eight Interviews from NFB 2014 Welcome to our first SPN special from NFB 2014 in Orlando, Florida. Ricky Enger and Joe Steinkamp have been hard at work talking with many of this year’s convention exhibitors, … Continue reading
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Tagged Android, Apps, Braille, cellphone, eBook, Education, iPhone, Low-vision, NFB 2014, travel
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SeroTalk Podcast 203: There Is a Storm Coming
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 203: There Is a Storm Coming Welcome to this week’s episode of the SeroTalk Podcast. The news of the week, your feedback, a book recommendation and an interview with author Shelly Brisbin about her new book … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Interviews, Podcasts, Uncategorized
Tagged Amazon, Apple, blindness, Braille, cellphone, eBook, Google, Internet, iPad, iPhone
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SeroSpectives: This Month in Tech for May 2014
Listen to SeroSpectives: This Month in Tech for May, 2014 Replay the Accessible Event archive of This Month in Tech for May Jeff Bishop is an IT Accessibility Analyst at the University of Arizona. He describes himself as a “Developer, … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Android, Apple, Apps, blindness, Braille, eBook, Low-vision
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SeroSpectives: This Year in Tech for 2013
Listen to SeroSpectives: This Year in Tech for 2013 About Our Presenters Erin Edgar is a lawyer currently working for Legal Aid, which is a non-profit lawfirm that assists low-income clients with various issues. She and her husband, Rodney, co-host … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Podcasts, SeroSpectives, Serotek, Uncategorized
Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Android, Apple, Apps, blindness, Braille, eBook, Facebook, Games, Google, iPhone, Kindle, Low-vision, Serotek, Siri, technology, Windows
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SeroTalk Podcast 172: The Sarah Tech
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 172: The Sarah Tech In this podcast, Serotek’s own Matt Campbell drops by for his regular visit to the show. Did you know there was a pattern to his appearances? You’ll have to listen to the … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Podcasts, Presentations, Serotek
Tagged eBook, Facebook, Games, Low-vision, Microsoft, RIP, Security, Serotek
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SeroTalk Podcast 170: Dial-Up or Bust
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 170: Dial-Up or Bust In this week’s episode, Joe tries to run and hide from all the Apple frenzy, but Jamie and Ricky talk him into sharing his thoughts. Believe it or not, Apple news isn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Apple, eBook, Facebook, Internet, iPhone, Microsoft
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SeroTalk Podcast 169: Space Gray Is the New Black
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 169: Space Gray Is the New Black This week, Jamie, Ricky and Joe return to their familiar places on the podcast. Topics discussed in this week’s episode include: Extra Extra, Read all About it: the NLS … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, HIMS Inc., Podcasts, Serotek, Uncategorized
Tagged Amazon, Android, Apple, Apps, blindness, Braille, eBook, Facebook, Google, iPhone, Kindle, Microsoft, SAMNet Socializer, Screen Readers, Security, Serotek, Siri, veterans
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SeroTalk Podcast 164: Let Me Feel Your Phone Face
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 164: Let Me Feel Your Phone Face If there is one thing that can be said about a SeroTalk Podcast, it is that you never know what you’re going to get. Petting cheetah cubs, riding in … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Podcasts, Serotek
Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Apps, Braille, cellphone, eBook, Games, Kindle, Serotek
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SeroSpectives: This Month in Technology for June, 2013
Listen to SeroSpectives: This Month in Tech for June, 2013 Replay the Accessible Event archive of This Month in Tech for June Join Lisa Salinger, Steve Sawczyn, and Jamie Pauls as they discuss the top news stories for the month … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Podcasts, SeroSpectives, Serotek
Tagged Accessibility, Android, Apple, Apps, Braille, eBook, Microsoft, Socializer From SAMNet
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SPN Special: HIMS NFB Workshop Part 1
Listen to our SPN special: HIMS NFB Workshop Part 1 In part 1 of the HIMS NFB workshop, Jenny Axler and Scott Hegle demonstrate the new features of Braille Sense and Voice Sense notetaker version 8.0 including Dropbox, YouTube, RSS, … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessibility, blindness, Braille, eBook, HIMS Inc., Mobile
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sPN Special, State of Technology with Mike Calvo
Listen to our SPN Special: State of Technology, with Mike calvo In this special discussing the state of technology, Ricky Enger is joined by Mike Calvo and Joe Orozco to explore happenings in mainstream and assistive technology. The talk begins … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Podcasts, Serotek, SPN Special
Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, eBook, Kindle, Serotek
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SeroTalk Podcast 154: Webmind Is Coming
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 154: Webmind Is Coming This week, Joe Steinkamp is joined by Ricky Enger and Buddy Brannan in a discussion of the top news stories of the week. Then, Jamie Pauls visits with Boaz Zilberman about RAY, … Continue reading
SeroTalk Podcast 153: Scan My Brain
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 153: Scan My Brain There was just a bit of excitement in the air as Jamie, Ricky and Joe recorded this week’s podcast. What sparked all the enthusiasm? If you don’t already know, stick around and … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Podcasts, reviews, Serotek
Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Android, Apple, Apps, blindness, eBook, Google, Internet, Kindle, Low-vision, Microsoft, Serotek, Siri, Tim Cook
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SeroSpectives: This Month in Technology for April, 2013
Listen to SeroSpectives: This Month in Technology for April, 2013 About Our Presenters Amy Billman is an east to west coast transplant, happily calling California her home for the past four years. She has a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance, … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Android, Apps, eBook, Games, iPhone, Kindle, Low-vision
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CSUN 2013 Convention Special 5
Listen to CSUN 2013 Convention Special 5 Welcome to yet another in a series of interviews from this year’s CSUN conference. Be sure and visit the Web sites listed below in order to learn more about the various companies and … Continue reading
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Tagged blindness, Braille, eBook, Low-vision
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SeroTalk Podcast 144: Words Mean Things
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 144: Words Mean Things While Ricky and Joe were scurrying around at this year’s CSUN conference, gathering excellent interviews for your listening pleasure, Jamie, Lisa and Buddy sat down together and did the podcast thing. We … Continue reading
SeroSpectives: This Year in Assistive Tech for 2012
Listen to SeroSpectives: This Year in Assistive Tech for 2012 Replay the Accessible Event archive of the show It took three hours and seven people putting their heads together, but we succeeded in counting down the top ten stories of … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Podcasts, Serotek
Tagged Amazon, Android, Apple, Apps, Audio Description, Braille, eBook, Google, iPhone, Kindle, Serotek, Windows, Windows 8
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SeroTalk Podcast 135: Chock Full of Christmas Cheer
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 135: Chock Full of Christmas Cheer On this, our final news-related episode of the year, Jamie, Ricky and Joe settle in to discuss the top stories of the week. Then, Jamie visits with Brian Fishler of … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Interviews, Podcasts, Serotek
Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Android, Apple, Apps, blindness, Christmas, eBook, Games, Google, Kindle, Serotek, Windows
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SeroTalk Podcast 134: The Cheese Stands Alone
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 134: The Cheese Stands Alone Welcome back to another episode of the SeroTalk Podcast. Jamie Pauls, Lisa Salinger and Joe Steinkamp have a lot to discuss this week, so let’s jump right into the stories covered … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Podcasts
Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Android, Apple, eBook, iPad, iPad Mini, iPhone, Kindle, Security, Siri, T-Mobile, Windows
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SeroSpectives: This Month in Tech for November
Listen to This Month in Tech for November Replay the Accessible Event archive of the program Microsoft Windows 8: 4 Million Sold in First 3 Days Windows 8/RT touch interface confuses, frustrates early users SPN Special: Windows 8 Microsoft confirms … Continue reading
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Tagged Android, eBook, Windows
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SeroTalk Podcast 133: In Happier News
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 133: In Happier News After a bit of an absence, Jamie, Ricky and Joe are back with another podcast. Did you miss us? We decided to let the rest of the Serotek team have their say … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Interviews, Podcasts, Serotek
Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Android, Apple, Apps, AT&T, eBook, Google, headphones, Internet, iPad, iPad Mini, iPhone, Kindle, Siri, Windows 8
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SeroTalk Podcast 132: When Braille Strikes Back
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 132: When Braille Strikes Back Welcome to yet another edition of the SeroTalk Podcast where Jamie Pauls, Lisa Salinger and Buddy Brannan sit down to discuss the top news stories of the week. Items covered in … Continue reading
SeroTalk Podcast 130: ChromeOver
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 130: ChromeOver This week, Ricky Enger, Buddy Brannan and Joe Steinkamp sit down to discuss the top news stories of the week. Topics discussed in this episode of the podcast include: Conflicted: The tension in Windows … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Podcasts
Tagged Android, Apple, eBook, iPad, iPhone, Sports, Steve Jobs, Windows
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SPN Special: Mobile Devices
Listen to our SPN Special: Mobile Devices Mike Calvo is joined by Ricky Enger and Lisa Salinger to discuss the recent mobile device updates as well as current and future trends. A Look at the Latest in iOS and Android … Continue reading
SeroTalk Podcast 120: A Slow News Week
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 120: A Slow News Week Welcome back to another episode of the SeroTalk Podcast. Here are the stories that Jamie, Ricky and Joe discuss on this week’s show: The cloud is still the safest place to … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Podcasts, Serotek
Tagged Amazon, Android, Apple, Apps, blindness, cellphone, eBook, iPhone, Kindle, Low-vision, privacy, Security, Serotek, Sports, Steve Jobs, technology
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SeroTalk Podcast 117: My Little Phony
SeroTalk Podcast 117 Show Notes Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 117: My Little Phony There was no shortage of topics for Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger and Joe Steinkamp to discuss on this week’s podcast. We look forward to your reactions to … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazon, Android, Apple, blindness, eBook, Kindle, Serotek, technology, Windows
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Convention 2012 Special Episode 2
Listen to Convention 2012 Special Episode 2 Welcome to the second of three specials featuring all of the exciting interviews we brought back from the 2012 ACB and NFB conventions. Please follow the links below to learn more about all … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessibility, blindness, Braille, eBook, guide dogs
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Convention 2012 Special Episode 1
Listen to Convention 2012 Special Episode 1 Welcome to the first of three shows featuring all of the great interviews from the ACB and NFB 2012 conventions. You heard them first on SPN Radio. Now you can listen at your … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Interviews, Podcasts, User Submissions
Tagged Accessibility, Apps, blindness, Braille, eBook, guide dogs, iPhone, Low-vision, travel, vanda
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SeroTalk Podcast 110: I’m the Mayor of SeroTalk
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 110: I’m the Mayor of SeroTalk This week, Buddy Brannan sits in for Joe Steinkamp and joins Jamie Pauls and Ricky Enger in a lively discussion of the week’s news. General Tech Jury verdict: Android doesn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessibility, Apple, blindness, Braille, eBook, Games, guide dogs, Siri
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SeroTalk Podcast 107: Dangerous Levels of Multitasking
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 107: Dangerous Levels of Multitasking Once again, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger and Joe Steinkamp settle in for a discussion of what was by all accounts a slow news week. Never fear, though. The gang found plenty … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Podcasts, Serotek
Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Android, Apple, canes, eBook, Kindle, technology, Windows
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SeroTalk Podcast 105: The Watched Phone Never Updates
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 105: The Watched Phone Never Updates In this week’s podcast, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger and Joe Steinkamp must do battle with a thunderstorm and a really loud lawn mower. There is one casualty as a result … Continue reading
SeroTalk Podcast 102: Squishy Dots
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 102: Squishy Dots Jamie Pauls and Ricky Enger welcome Joe Steinkamp back to this week’s podcast. After a brief discussion about Joe’s recent computer problems, the three of them tackle the news of the week. Smartphones … Continue reading
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Tagged Android, Apple, AT&T, Audio-described Events, Braille, eBook, iPad, Verizon
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SeroTalk Podcast 99: I Require Cash
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 99: I Require Cash Welcome back to the SeroTalk Podcast. There’s just a tiny bit of news from Apple on this week’s show. After that bit of news, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger and Joe Steinkamp discuss … Continue reading
SeroTalk Podcast 98: TripleSpectives
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 98: TripleSpectives This week, while Ricky and Joe are off to CSUN, Jamie Pauls, Buddy Brannan and Lisa Salinger discuss the news of the week. Here are the stories they discuss: Privacy Five ways Google’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Apple, blindness, Braille, cellphone, eBook, iPhone, Kindle, Security, Serotek, Siri, Steve Jobs, Windows
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Archives of SeroSpectives: This Month in Tech for January 2012 Are Now Available
The archives of the latest episode of SeroSpectives: This Month in Tech For January 2012 are now available. Feel free to listen to an audio presentation of the show, view the show notes page, or replay the Accessible Event archive … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blindness and Low Vision, Podcasts, Serotek
Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Android, Apple, blindness, Braille, eBook, iPhone, Notetakers
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SeroTalk Podcast 92: Armpit Noises
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 92: Armpit Noises This week, as Joe Steinkamp sails the high seas and eats food of all kinds, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger, and Lisa Salinger discuss the top news stories of the week. Then, Jamie Pauls … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessibility, Apple, blindness, eBook, Internet
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SeroTalk Podcast 86: Everybody’s Side Is Right
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 86: Everybody’s Side Is Right This week, Jamie Pauls, Joe Steinkamp, and Mike Calvo discuss the news of the week. Also, Mike reviews several SoundDock options from bose for iOS and other devices including the … Continue reading
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Tagged accessible digital lifestyle, Amazon, cellphone, eBook, hero, Internet, Kindle, Siri, Steve Jobs
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Serotalk Podcast 84: Siri Queries
Listen to Serotalk Podcast 84: Siri Queries This week, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger, and Joe Steinkamp discuss the top news stories of the week. Then, Jamie visits with Mike Calvo about the release of his first book, Cloudy With … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, Apple, eBook, Internet, Kindle, Mobile
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Kindle Fire: Down in Flames!
Kindle Fire: Down in Flames By Ricky Enger With Contributions from SeroTalk Staff The SeroTalk team had a recorded discussion about our thoughts on Amazon and its newest Kindle devices. This post is not … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, eBook, Kindle, rants
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An Accessibility Review of The Amazon Kindle 3
An Accessibility Review of the Amazon Kindle 3 By Ricky Enger With contributions from Serotalk Staff The Serotalk team was quite excited to read that Amazon would be releasing the third generation of its popular Kindle EReader, and this time … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessibility, Amazon, eBook, Kindle
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