tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33141593377200938332024-03-21T20:25:36.755-07:00Happy Light WritesJYOTHI VINODhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15044849697242409781noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314159337720093833.post-60632825555326871822022-08-26T22:59:00.004-07:002022-08-26T23:13:10.389-07:00An Entry into the Quilt Universe<p> I wrote about Kavudis here.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/spectrum/an-entry-into-the-quilt-universe-1139134.html">https://www.deccanherald.com/spectrum/an-entry-into-the-quilt-universe-1139134.html</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Some more pictures which didn't make it to the paper.</p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6FlDE4EgA9QN3myaoixFSpL2L6phxy4-qDhqJ14JnuXZpnxVMrkgHT-mAZLDYFaf3GliG-4CDLMh8xio4IYrjhrW1Mrq4dMlf7KcAjnTgA0PpBWLWJchaJqLiXUAjdh0MLP28-Azg5840lNAHkjaLKS-pFfCuWa9IUWqYsedNvgndAdTlzXZ-kuEqXQ/s4000/Where%20the%20quilt%20was%20'fed'.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6FlDE4EgA9QN3myaoixFSpL2L6phxy4-qDhqJ14JnuXZpnxVMrkgHT-mAZLDYFaf3GliG-4CDLMh8xio4IYrjhrW1Mrq4dMlf7KcAjnTgA0PpBWLWJchaJqLiXUAjdh0MLP28-Azg5840lNAHkjaLKS-pFfCuWa9IUWqYsedNvgndAdTlzXZ-kuEqXQ/s320/Where%20the%20quilt%20was%20'fed'.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Where the quilt is 'fed'.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPx7axseLboKzocjPYrHgm7nHawFwA4a5M0uNYrWVELVcWWWB5Gqah0zPV2mCBtRtRYYeT6iZcE4HECl3-4cDbuH7e9Hh7Ntl0odZwl4lKjIqsNmhtFK00kvvIo8qtu8rVWUvCPJgABtpsJT3TZrsmRkQyD4xaChQWwd3ZcQDVoV_ildgkTpblnhUdYA/s1440/kavudis.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1440" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPx7axseLboKzocjPYrHgm7nHawFwA4a5M0uNYrWVELVcWWWB5Gqah0zPV2mCBtRtRYYeT6iZcE4HECl3-4cDbuH7e9Hh7Ntl0odZwl4lKjIqsNmhtFK00kvvIo8qtu8rVWUvCPJgABtpsJT3TZrsmRkQyD4xaChQWwd3ZcQDVoV_ildgkTpblnhUdYA/s320/kavudis.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The first sight of the Kavudis</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt-Wn0oejGbmmqkJtEPsQGWEifYbILp8lC0zxkAJHLe2Ezwe7hA8gzgaB0txRE5yjqJ62U2y7956lnRBf368yqFaYCN4trGm_p-1q3gHZvYx5JgH67vLCq4yAsV8M4kG99BJ_NSvPbTMlyaaBUlhSOp21x5HppAS1PlTvqfV9eYZMxUUa5m1P8QMSwLQ/s4000/Needle%20and%20yarn%20for%20Kavudi.jpg" style="clear: left; 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JYOTHI VINODhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15044849697242409781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314159337720093833.post-59602838503840734732020-02-22T08:13:00.001-08:002020-02-22T08:15:38.052-08:00"The Capture" wins the Third Place in the Arts illustrated Poetry Competition.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I wrote a poem inspired by the prompt provided by Arts Illustrated. It was one from a project series by artist Masuram Ravikant. He modifies the old photographs to provide relevance to the modern scenario.<br />
Here is the painting and the poem in this link:<br />
<a href="https://www.artsillustrated.in/the-capture-by-jyothi-vinod/">https://www.artsillustrated.in/the-capture-by-jyothi-vinod/</a></div>
JYOTHI VINODhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15044849697242409781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314159337720093833.post-92101094165169290392019-10-11T23:35:00.001-07:002019-10-22T23:28:45.678-07:00"God on a Griddle" in Outofprint magazine<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
You can read my short story in the Issue 35 of the OutofPrint magazine here.<br />
<a href="http://outofprintmagazine.co.in/jyothi-vinod_god-on-a-griddle.html">http://outofprintmagazine.co.in/jyothi-vinod_god-on-a-griddle.html</a><br />
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JYOTHI VINODhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15044849697242409781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314159337720093833.post-15448090156375419032019-08-09T04:42:00.004-07:002019-08-26T06:35:55.339-07:00Second place in the Arts Illustrated Short Story Contest 2019.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My short story, "The Best View" won the Second Place, and a cash prize of Rs. 3000 in the AI SSC2019. The story is live on the NDTV Mojoart blog.<br />
<span style="text-align: center;">Read the story here: </span><a href="https://www.mojarto.com/blogs/the-best-view" style="text-align: left;">https://www.mojarto.com/blogs/the-best-view</a> OR<br />
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here in the Arts Illustrated website:<a href="https://www.artsillustrated.in/the-best-view-by-jyothi-vinod/">https://www.artsillustrated.in/the-best-view-by-jyothi-vinod/</a><br />
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The contest prompted we write a story inspired by this painting by Aryama Pal:<br />
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JYOTHI VINODhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15044849697242409781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314159337720093833.post-40396327969521409792019-06-28T08:41:00.001-07:002019-08-26T06:38:07.509-07:00R.K. Narayan's home in Mysore<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Do read my article in Asiavillenews describing my visit to the home of author, R.K.Narayan's home in Mysore.<br />
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JYOTHI VINODhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15044849697242409781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314159337720093833.post-81399675367431907962019-05-30T23:02:00.001-07:002019-08-26T06:31:36.665-07:00A story in Kaani Literary Magazine<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My short story, "Corpse Pose" in the 3rd issue of Kaani Literary Review. You can read it here:<a href="https://kaaniliterarymagazine.wordpress.com/2019/05/27/corpse-pose-by-jyothi-vinod/">https://kaaniliterarymagazine.wordpress.com/2019/05/27/corpse-pose-by-jyothi-vinod/</a></div>
JYOTHI VINODhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15044849697242409781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314159337720093833.post-89868049912103683642019-03-15T01:29:00.001-07:002019-04-03T01:02:39.359-07:00A short story in Himal Southasian<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I'm very happy to have secured a good home for my short story in Himal Southasian.<br />
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<a href="https://himalmag.com/holes-short-story-fiction-jyothi-vinod-2019/">https://himalmag.com/holes-short-story-fiction-jyothi-vinod-2019/</a></div>
JYOTHI VINODhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15044849697242409781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314159337720093833.post-65020129445425186382019-01-28T17:25:00.001-08:002019-01-28T17:34:33.146-08:00Sakkare Acchu: Sankranti Sugar Dolls<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
January brings sweet memories. I wrote about the process of making the Sankranti sakkare acchu for Asiavillenews. Though I had helped my mother with the sole intention of trying to wheedle broken dolls from her, I was immersed in the experience of creating sweet sculptures.<br />
<a href="https://www.asiavillenews.com/article/when-exquisite-sugar-dolls-come-calling-for-sankranti-735">https://www.asiavillenews.com/article/when-exquisite-sugar-dolls-come-calling-for-sankranti-735</a><br />
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JYOTHI VINODhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15044849697242409781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314159337720093833.post-86618363517640961732019-01-14T09:37:00.001-08:002019-04-03T01:03:28.862-07:00"Bhoota" in the Indian Quarterly Jan-Mar 2019<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
What a fantastic surprise to see a scene from my short story, "Bhoota" on the cover of The Indian Quarterly. It was a great experience working with them, and I hope to do so again in the future. The print copies are on the stands now.<br />
More information on subscribing for the magazine can be found at <a href="http://indianquarterly.com/">indianquarterly.com</a><br />
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Read it here: <a href="http://indianquarterly.com/bhoota/">http://indianquarterly.com/bhoota/</a><br />
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See the beautiful cover here.<br />
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JYOTHI VINODhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15044849697242409781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314159337720093833.post-64235772869486280432019-01-07T22:02:00.001-08:002019-01-07T22:03:17.677-08:00Striking gold with my The Hindu byline<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Here is my story about KGF School in The Hindu published on 6/1/19.<br />
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<a href="https://www.thehindu.com/society/finding-gold-in-kolar-dedicated-alumni-come-together-to-revive-their-alma-mater/article25919834.ece">https://www.thehindu.com/society/finding-gold-in-kolar-dedicated-alumni-come-together-to-revive-their-alma-mater/article25919834.ece</a></div>
JYOTHI VINODhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15044849697242409781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314159337720093833.post-52685592721937827932019-01-04T21:05:00.000-08:002019-01-14T09:47:34.171-08:00An Honorable Mention in the DWL- SSP 2018<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
What a wonderful way to welcome the New Year. My short story, "Holes" received a Honorary Mention in the prestigious DesiWritersLounge Short Story Prize 2018.<br />
What makes it special are these words: "Jyothi Vinod's writing shows command over craft, and the jury appreciated the story's pacing."<br />
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Read the announcement here:<br />
<a href="http://desiwriterslounge.net/contests/dwl-short-story-contest-2018/">http://desiwriterslounge.net/contests/dwl-short-story-contest-2018/</a></div>
JYOTHI VINODhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15044849697242409781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314159337720093833.post-90002093523621466562018-11-29T21:45:00.003-08:002019-04-02T01:14:42.554-07:00At the Bangalore Lit Fest 2018<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The Hotel Lalith Ashok was the venue for the Bangalore Literature festival 2018. The editors of the Best Asian Stories 2017 were allotted the slot (7 to 7:30 pm in the Red Couch venue) on the first day, 27th Oct 2018.<br />
The interesting panel discussion was moderated by Monideepa Sahu. The participants were Shashi Seshpande, Poilee Sengupta, Usha KR and your truly. I was so thrilled to share stage with the eminent short story writers. Here are some photographs and the link to the YouTube video posted by the BLF team. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Jvn2klUQpI">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Jvn2klUQpI</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(From LtoR: Monideepa Sahu, Jyothi Vinod, Suchi Govindarajan, Sarita Rao, Shikhandin, a reader, Sumathy Krishnan)</td></tr>
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JYOTHI VINODhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15044849697242409781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314159337720093833.post-82679139262869480772018-09-21T07:43:00.002-07:002018-09-21T07:43:36.793-07:00Review of "Monotony of Hornbills" in Kaani<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's good to wake up to an insightful review of one's short story. Kaani is a new literary magazine where Abha Iyengar has posted her review.<br />
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JYOTHI VINODhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15044849697242409781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314159337720093833.post-78863528467841272922018-06-30T21:35:00.002-07:002018-07-02T01:50:52.892-07:00More than a little magic.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I wrote this piece for Sunday Herald's Reflections Column. You can read it here:<br />
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On that incredible night I learned to trust my instincts.</div>
JYOTHI VINODhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15044849697242409781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314159337720093833.post-39865310384870315862018-05-09T10:25:00.003-07:002018-05-09T10:25:38.009-07:00Lust for Life<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I wrote a short piece for India Currents for Mother's Day. Here <a href="https://indiacurrents.com/lust-for-life/">https://indiacurrents.com/lust-for-life/</a></div>
JYOTHI VINODhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15044849697242409781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314159337720093833.post-56805827331946691242018-02-04T08:05:00.001-08:002018-02-04T08:06:02.452-08:00The Other is released.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My short story titled, "The Benefits of Forced Laughter" is in this anthology, 'The Other,' which was released on 29th Jan 2018 by MoS for Sports and Youth Affairs, Information and Broadcast, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, senior financial journalist Shishir Sinha, thought leader and leading lawyer Sumant Batra at YWCA, New Delhi. Many thanks to the editors Abha Iyengar and Mona Verma.</div>
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JYOTHI VINODhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15044849697242409781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314159337720093833.post-980217789449751092017-12-28T23:59:00.004-08:002018-01-01T22:52:49.217-08:00The Other Anthology will be out soon.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My short story titled, "The Benefits of Forced Laughter' is placed in this anthology with stories by 32 other writers. The official launch date is </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_470653700" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204 , 204 , 204); font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: -0.12px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">28th January, 2018 at 4:30 pm</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: -0.12px;"> at YWCA, </span><a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=1+Ashoka+Road,+New+Delhi&entry=gmail&source=g" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; letter-spacing: -0.12px;">1 Ashoka Road, New Delhi</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: -0.12px;">.</span></div>
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JYOTHI VINODhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15044849697242409781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314159337720093833.post-3951076606469887182017-12-19T09:29:00.001-08:002017-12-19T09:35:58.891-08:00Wonderful News!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I never dreamed that my love for birds would inspire me to write a short story, and that too one that would bag an award.<br />
Out of Print, the prestigious online literary magazine, partners with the newspaper, DNA India, to host this competition every year.<br />
My short story '<b>Monotony of Hornbills</b>' won the First Runner-up prize in the DNA- Out of Print Short Fiction Special 2017. The prize money of ten thousand rupees is the highest amount I've earned for a short story.<br />
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You can read it here in the e-paper here and also in the print edition (Just Before Monday 17/12/17):<br />
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<a href="http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/column-dna-out-of-print-short-fiction-content-2017-1st-runner-up-2568149">http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/column-dna-out-of-print-short-fiction-content-2017-1st-runner-up-2568149</a><br />
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The announcement in the Out of Print blog is here:<br />
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JYOTHI VINODhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15044849697242409781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314159337720093833.post-89191439122911155062017-10-09T06:15:00.003-07:002017-10-09T06:15:59.633-07:00My short story in the TBASS anthology<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I'm so happy to share that my short story will be featured in the inaugural anthology, The Best Asian Short Stories, brought out by publishing house, Kitaab. The book will feature 32 short stories by authors from eleven countries in Asia. The launch is slated to take place at the Singapore Writer's Festival 2017 in November this year.<br />
The book was edited by Monideepa Sahu with Zafar Anjum as the series editor.<br />
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JYOTHI VINODhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15044849697242409781noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314159337720093833.post-75222138417062687222017-07-04T23:05:00.001-07:002017-07-05T06:38:30.226-07:00A Determined Dad<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We had just moved into our new home, when a pair of robins flew into the balcony. I was delighted, and hoped to entice regular visits with water and grain. But they were on a mission. They flew outside the house and attacked the window pane. The periodic "tap-tap-tap"continued all day.<br />
The next day Mrs. Robin wearied soon, and disappeared into the leafy depths of a <i>pongamia</i>. She probably had a nest to ready for her eggs.<br />
Mr. Robin spent hours attacking the window pane. We stopped at the window on our way up or down the stairs, drummed the window pane lightly, and baby-talked to the impervious dad. It was only when he rested between raging bouts that we noticed his broken right foot. It hung from a thread of skin to his leg. Every time he landed on the sill, we winced. Poor little guy. The pain obviously didn't deter his protective instincts to keep his territory safe before his chicks arrived. I wondered about how birds withstood pain; a stubbed toe can keep me inert for hours.<br />
But he often flew into the trees, and perched on a branch tweeted his frustration. He probably reported to Mrs. Robin, that despite his best efforts, the threat was very much there.<br />
We were busy settling in, and didn't observe when his foot actually fell off. Not dampened by his handicap, he continued to stare down the intruder who irritatingly drew closer, or flew into a rage each time he did.<br />
We haven't seen him in a long while now. Maybe he finally realized his enemy had a missing foot, and was no great threat, after all. But it's more likely that Mrs. Robin sends the dutiful dad to fetch juicy worms for their hungry chicks.</div>
JYOTHI VINODhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15044849697242409781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314159337720093833.post-71524685700571345162017-03-20T08:57:00.001-07:002017-06-21T00:12:07.953-07:00My short story in an anthology, at last!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Very happy to know that the FON South Asia Short Story Award anthology will feature my short story. Fellows of Nature initiated this international short story award to encourage Nature Writing. The book will be published by TERI Press, the publishing arm of The Energy and Resources Institute.<br />
Nothing beats the joy of spending time with Nature, and then weaving the observed facts into a fictional piece. See the grand announcement here.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/fellowsofnature/photos/a.1510708735900272.1073741827.1476941992610280/1657048944599583/?type=3">https://www.facebook.com/fellowsofnature/photos/a.1510708735900272.1073741827.1476941992610280/1657048944599583/?type=3</a></div>
JYOTHI VINODhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15044849697242409781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314159337720093833.post-35442448982254332022017-03-06T22:55:00.003-08:002017-03-06T23:00:15.905-08:00"Short Sorties of my Life." <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Read my Middle in the 27th Feb edition of Deccan Herald here titled, "Short Sorties of my Life." I've tried to tell you why I write short stories, and how the process, despite resembling a sortie, gives me tremendous fulfillment.<br />
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