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LIFESTYLE LETTER

OCTOBER 2018 PUBLISHER

Kathy Slemp | kslemp@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Louann Buhlinger, Debra Laizure, Tania Cartwright, C.L. Harmon CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

F is for Foodie

Matt Aloisio, Amber Gregg Photography

F IS FOR “FOODIE,” A PERSON WITH A PARTICULAR INTEREST IN FOOD. Someone who’s always up for trying new places and has a refined but adventurous palate.

And this month at Tulsa Lifestyle, we’re all about feasting with foodies as we just scratch the surface of all the fine eats and drinks Tulsa has to offer.

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The dog days of summer brought us ice cream, refreshing salads and cocktails enjoyed by the pool as we celebrated the Fourth of July, vacations and abundant sunshine.

But the autumnal days of October bring us chili cooking on the stove, seasonal fruits and veggies and pumpkin spice, well, pretty much everything, as we celebrate football

whether you’re into nachos at a game, craft beer at your favorite brewery, a latte from your favorite café or just a pumpkin full of leftover Halloween candy, we hope this issue

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inspires you to check out the amazing food scene right here in Tulsa.

Stay hungry; we’ll see you around!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2018

FEATURES 14 The ROI of DIY Renovate Your Home and Build Equity with Stylish Do-It-Yourself Updates

18 Welcome To Oklahoma Liquor Laws 101 How Oklahoma’s Liquor Law Changes Affect You

24 Dine at Mondo’s and You Dine with Family The Aloisio’s celebrate 50 years in business

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34 Eat, Drink and Be Merry In Your Dream Kitchen

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Financial Buzz

28 Culinary Creations 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

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LADIES NIGHT OUT-MAKE & TAKE Sponsored by Tulsa Lifestyle and Hosted by Tulsa Stained Glass.

A Patron Workshop is available to adults on Oct. 27 and will offer ARTworks Patrons one-on-one time with Sober, a chance to learn photography

Bring a friend, meet new friends, and mingle

techniques and how to best capture moments of

with Lifestyle staff. Enjoy hor d'oeuvres then

nature. For more information or to become a Patron

learn how to work with stained glass. Choose

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your project using either traditional stained glass techniques OR glass mosaic on tiles. Cost of $35 includes all project materials and food ($55 value).

Casual attire and closed toe shoes recommended.

BMW OF TULSA OCTOBER SERVICE SPECIALS Oil & Filter Change Special: Starting at only $79.95

September sold out so book early! Events are

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scheduled for October 2nd and November

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13th from 6-9:30 p.m. Details and tickets:

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PANCAKES FOR POOCHES OCTOBER 13TH Enjoy a great pancake breakfast fundraiser

Factory Battery Replacement Special: $75.00 Off Save on premium BMW factory battery replacement and ensure your vehicle stays running in all conditions.

Four Wheel Alignment Special: $129.95*

hosted by the firemen at Tulsa Fire Station #32, on

Helps protect tires from uneven and unnecessary

91st between Sheridan & Yale, to support Benjamin's

tire wear. Service includes: 1)Inspect suspension,

Biscuit Acres Dog Park. The event is Saturday

steering components. 2)Inspect wheels and tires

October 13th from 8-11 a.m. Meet the firemen, tour

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the station, and enjoy raffles and door prizes! Biscuit

alignment. 4)Excludes vehicles with active steering.

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Tulsa Parks and Recreation Department. Pancakes

days of purchase with the original receipt.

for Pooches is free to the public and donations are gladly accepted. BiscuitAcres.com

HOLLAND HALL ARTWORKS ANNOUNCES WORKSHOP AND GALLERY OPENING

For service 918.388.0660 or sales 888.815.3715.

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Local Artist Integrates Science with Art Holland Hall will feature local photographer Bob Sober in a unique residency/workshop program at its ARTworks Holliman Gallery Exhibit Oct.22Nov. 20. Sober specializes in macro photography of insects. During his residency, he will collaborate with science teachers and students and explore the nearly 160 acres surrounding the campus to teach them about insects.

The gallery will feature insects on display and will be available for purchase. The exhibit is open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and is free to the public.

Patron Workshop held Oct. 27 ARTworks has been a Holland Hall tradition since 1977 and hosts a professional artist-in-resi-

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and learn from so many talented artists,” said Steve

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bilities of ice. Watch as world-class ice skaters and acrobats claim their frozen playground with speed and grace, challenging the laws of gravity with daring acrobatics. Performing at the BOK Center November 7th-11th!

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FINANCIAL BUZZ

ARTICLE DEBRA LAIZURE

t he ROI

RENOVATE YOUR HOME AND BUILD EQUITY WITH STYLISH DO-IT-YOURSELF UPDATES

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» ADD A WOOD DECK

MANY PEOPLE ARE CHOOSING TO SAVE MONEY

Long gone are formal living rooms and fancy dining rooms.

AND STAY IN THEIR EXISTING HOMES. But staying

Especially in Oklahoma, these rooms are being traded in for out-

in an outdated home is less than thrilling. With earned

door living areas with luxury seating, custom cooking areas, and

equities, rising incomes, and continued low interest

fireplaces. Check out the major cost savings to build your own 16’ x

rates on home improvement loans, remodeling is making more sense to existing homeowners.

Surprisingly, renovation is also up among recent

home buyers. According to Houzz, the online platform for home

20’ pressure-treated wood deck with bench and stairs. + Average national cost: $10,950 + Average DIY cost: $5,200 + Average national cost recouped when home is sold: 82.8%

remodeling and design, the share of renovating homeowners who bought their home in the same year increased from 12.2% in 2015 to 13.4% in 2017, with first-time home buyers continuing to represent about a quarter of recent buyers (24%).

» INSULATE YOUR ATTIC Although insulating your attic isn’t the most glamorous project, the EPA estimates an average savings of 15% on heating and cooling costs when an attic is properly sealed and insulated. Adding loose fill fiber-

» REMODELING COST VS. VALUE Want to estimate your return on investment before starting your proj-

glass insulation for a 35’ x 30’ attic boasts a huge return on investment. + Average national cost: $1,343

ect? Visit Remodeling.HW.Net for the “2018 Cost vs. Value Report.”

+ Average DIY cost: $975

This site compares the average cost for popular remodeling projects

+ Average national cost recouped when home is sold: 107.7%

with the value those projects retain at resale in 100 U.S. markets.

For instance, replacing an entry door will recoup more than 91% of

» REMODEL YOUR KITCHEN

the cost while adding a master suite will only recoup about 48%. Now,

Kitchens are still No. 1 as the most popular room to renovate. In

if you are remodeling just for your family and plan to grow old there, by

fact, spending has increased 10% in the past year as homeowners

all means have fun. But if your intent is a future home sale, then some

remodel larger kitchens and improve design (89%) and functionality

projects may not garner the big return you desire. You might be better

(84%). Four in five homeowners report that their kitchen upgrade

off with a smaller DIY project or "refresh" of an existing space.

had the highest return on investment. + Average national cost: $21,198

» REPLACE YOUR FRONT DOOR This easy project helps save on energy costs, improves curb

+ Average DIY cost: $16,000 + Average national cost recouped when home is sold: 81.1%

appeal for a relatively low cost, and can offer fire resistance and more security. Adding a pop of color like navy blue or bright orange can transform the look of your entire house.

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So, dust off your measuring tape and start planning the remodel of your dreams. And have some fun in the process by researching

+ Average national cost: $1,417

the latest home trends or finding the perfect color of off-white for

+ Average DIY cost: $477

the kitchen cabinets. It's a great excuse to watch all those home

+ Average national cost recouped when home is sold: 91.3%

improvement TV shows.

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dare to dream Bank of Oklahoma is offering a NO CLOSING COST home equity line of credit through the month of October. + 12 Month Offer + 2.95% APR + Variable Introductory Rate Visit BankOfOklahoma.com/Dream to schedule an appointment or apply 01

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01 Insulating an attic provides a whopping 107.7% return on your investment 02 Replacing or painting a front door improves curb appeal for a relatively low cost 03 Outdoor living spaces are replacing formal living and dining rooms 04 Kitchens are still No. 1 as the most popular room to renovate

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You’re invited to the 2018 ARTworks Gallery Opening featuring photographer Bob Sober.

The Holland Hall ARTworks program supports the school’s core belief that an appreciation for

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and experiences in the arts are essential. Each year during ARTworks, an acclaimed, professional

Tuesday, October 23 5:00–8:00 pm

artist is invited to exhibit on campus and spend a week as the artist-in-residence at Holland Hall.

We invite you to join us as we celebrate the 2018 ARTworks artist, Bob Sober. Bob is a Tulsa native who grew up exploring the natural world. He now uses macro-photography and large-scale printing to explore the hidden beauty of insects. Bob says, “My attitude is that the insect is the artwork. My role is to create a human scale image that may allow the viewer to see the patterns, textures, colors, and details that have always been present, but too small to appreciate.”

Holland Hall 5666 East 81st Street Tulsa, OK 74137 The Walter Arts Center Holliman Gallery $25/person. Open to the public, 21 and older.

More information and tickets available at www.hollandhall.org/artworks.

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THIS LADY OF OLD HAS TURNED HER LOVERS INTO BOTH CRIMINALS AND CAPITALISTS AND CAUSED MANY FROM CHURCH LEADERS TO LAWMAKERS ATTEMPT TO DROWN HER OUT, DRY HER UP AND LOCK HER WAY. And though often successful for a while in keeping this intoxicating lady of taste under the table, her stirring appeal continues to flow through the ages unscathed and finding her beautiful form firmly held into the hands of those who hold the tap to her freedom. In October of this year, a new age in Oklahoma will emerge as the spirit of alcohol enters into a new frontier.

In November of 2016 voters poured into the voting booths to voice their opinions on what they consider to be antiquated liquor laws in Oklahoma. The public passed State Question 792 and years of oppressed opinions were finally heard. Those changes outlined in SQ 792 go into effect on October 1. So what does this mean for you? For the alcohol enthusiasts, one might say the glass is half full now with the new opportunities to purchase higher contents brews at thousands of more locations soon to be readily available.

There are three major areas of the alcohol industry in Oklahoma that are affected by these new changes beginning with the distributors then liquor stores and lastly the grocery stores. Without delving too much into the legal specifics of the changes, we spoke with three of those who are directly affected by these changes and what they are doing to implement the new laws in their businesses. Welcome to Oklahoma Liquor Laws 101.

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DISTRIBUTORS Cask & Crew Whiskey, distributed by Boardwalk, is an imaginatively crafted whiskey that marries smoky and sweet notes to achieve an ultra-smooth taste

The most important change for distributors is that each of the three major distributors in the state is no longer allowed to sell all brands of alcohol. The previous laws allowed each of the distributors, Jarboe Sales in Tulsa, Boardwalk Distribution in Tulsa and Central Liquor in Oklahoma City to sell any available brand of beer or spirits to any liquor store within the state.

“It was a fair system that made it easier for liquor stores to purchase alcohol from the distributor of their choice,” owner of Boardwalk Distribution, Bryan Hendershot said “There was no reason to change the distribution model,” Hendershot said. He explained that business politics played a role in promoting the particular change to distributors. He went on to say that what people were voting on was to get stronger beer and for its availability in grocery stores. But there were so many small changes that were behind the scenes the public was unaware of which affected the infrastructure and “were really only to benefit a couple of other people.”

In effect, it forced the national wholesalers to provide to only one distributor in the state. Those national wholesalers are likely going to use the company with whom they have had the longest relationships. Basically, products such as Jack Daniels or Tito’s will continue to have the same demand, but only one state distributor will benefit instead of all. As a result, Boardwalk Distribution will become the company that will grow brands throughout the state.

“We are the ones that represent brands that are new and trendy, regional and localized and we don’t let our portfolio be run by the big brands. We serve a purpose to bring variety to the market, we represent the new up and comers and support the local guys,” Hendershot said.

Hendershot also said the other behind the scenes change was the addition of the legal option for those national wholesalers supplying to the states to now purchase percentages in Oklahoma distribution companies.

Immediately following the passing of SQ 792, the two largest national wholesalers in the US purchased 49 percent of either Jarboe Sales or Central Liquor, Hendershot said.

On the plus side for consumers, now that distributors align with brands, it allows for the influx of new and lesser-known brands to be purchased and made available to consumers. As Hendershot explained, those brands that

Backstage Whiskey, distributed by Boardwalk Distribution, is the drink of rocker Darius Rucker and his band mates.

A toast is shared before every performance.

Boardwalk is no longer allowed to sell must be replaced.

This allows for new products to be available to consumers.

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LIQUOR S TORES The major change for liquor stores as it pertains to consumers is, of course, the option to sell beer, wine and mixing beverages cold.

Also, liquor stores will be able to sell accessories such as club soda, tonic water, corkscrews, mixers, gift items and gift baskets. Also, the store will now offer lottery tickets which liquor stores were excluded from before the new law.

“Now we will be able to have items cold for our consumers and also have gift and party accessories available to our customers in store,” Tina Parkhill, owner of Parkhill’s South Liquor & Wines said. Previously owners had to create a different legal entity in which they could sell accessories and party supplies. Those entities had legal restrictions as well such as separate entrances than the liquor store, tinted windows and adjacency to liquor store restrictions among others.

One competing factor that will be lost is that liquor stores will no longer be the only places where single strength beer (Above 3.2% alcohol) will be available. To level the playing field, legislators have allowed exclusivity of spirits to remain only with liquor stores.

In other words, your local grocery store will not carry Jack Daniels, Crown Royal or any other spirits, but will carry single strength beers and wines. Parkhill pointed out that 3.2 percent beer is gone. So the staples such as Budweiser, Coors, and Miller, will begin selling higher content after October 1.

With the new competition, Parkhill expects that there might be a reduction of volume in certain categories of wine and beer at her location. However, her store will continue to carry a large variety of wines and beers for her consumers to choose from. In addition, Parkhill said that her store will continue focusing on consumer education and guidance from her experienced staff (Sommeliers and certified spirits specialists) to help them with their wine, beer and spirit selections. This allows her store to provide a comprehensive shopping experience for all party planning or beverage needs that may not be available at convenience and grocery store outlets.

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Sommelier James Andrews is the wine expert at Parkhills South Liquor & Wines.

Parkhill's South Liquor & Wines store manager Chris Vedda shows one of the newly installed coolers that will house chilled beer and wine

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Jeff Reasor, CEO of Reasor' s Grocery chain stands in front of a partially completed wine set up that will be in his stores on October 1.

GROCERY STORES The most historical aspect of these new law changes is that grocery stores will finally be able to carry wines and single strength beer. Most have probably had the experience of preparing a romantic dinner for someone.

There is stopping off at the grocery store for meal ingredients, the liquor store for wine or champagne and then the accessory store for a corkscrew. Such a hassle! The new law changes now allow for a one-stop shop to prepare that romantic dinner.

“These new law changes are going to allow us to do some things the customers have wanted for a long, long time, CEO of Reasor’s Grocery chain, Jeff Reasor said. He explained to meet their needs, Reasors has been working on new setups for the wine and beer and its adjacency to the meats and cheeses within the store. He added that logistics has been the main issue for grocery stores, regarding making room for the newly available products and working with the distributors. One such logistical issue has been that the state has gone from a few hundred liquor stores to several thousand. This has been a challenge for distributors, but solutions are being worked out every day to meet the needs of the influx of new clients.

Behind the scenes, Reasor’s and other grocery stores have been working on setting up racks and displays to house the wines and influx of beers which will be available after the law goes into effect. This point in the implementation process is difficult, Reasor explained. Since the option for wines and beers is so vast, it will be difficult for grocery stores to know what consumers want. He added that initially, it will be chaotic for everyone. But as the consumers begin buying, giving grocery and convenience store owners an idea of what is selling, things will begin to operate more smoothly. Five of Reasor’s stores will employ wine stewards to help educate consumers about wines, Reasor said.

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Jeff Reasor, CEO of Reasor' s Grocery chain shows how some of the wines being carried will look in the new wine displays being built specifically for Reasors

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Dine at Mondo’s

and You Dine with Family THE ALOISIO’S CELEBRATE 50 YEARS IN BUSINESS

ARTICLE LOUANN BUHLINGER

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WHEN YOU WALK THROUGH THE DOORS OF MONDO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO, YOU ENTER A WELCOMING FAMILY ENVIRONMENT. Photos of family, friends and celebrities cover the walls portraying the history of the Aloisio family who came to the U.S. from Abruzzo and Napoli, Italy.

Lou Aloisio moved to Tulsa with his wife and children in 1967 through a job transfer. He started the restaurant in 1969 because he wanted to do something besides work for a large corporation. The first Mondo’s opened on 61st Street between Peoria and Riverside.

That was the same year that Americans first walked on the moon.

His inspiration was his father, Nicoangelo, who immigrated to the U.S. in 1920 and worked as a chef.

Lou called the restaurant “Mondo’s” which was taken from his baptismal name of Armondo and that of his uncle who passed away as a youngster. He believed the name to be a good omen and it certainly seems to have worked.

“When I opened the restaurant, my mom and dad came to Tulsa to help me,” said Lou. “Now I enjoy working with my family in the same way.” Today, Lou is called “Papa Lou,” and is most certainly the patriarch of the family.

Mondo’s current location on Peoria in the heart of Brookside was opened in 2012 by Lou and his son Rob. It is a family affair with eight Aloisio’s now working there including Lou’s sons Michael and Christo who joined the restaurant right after it opened. “They were life savers,” said Lou. Lou’s grandchildren including Shelby, Matthew, Roman and Aaron joined in the family business when they became of age and now work as waiters with the youngest as a bus boy.

“My own kids started out working at Mondo’s just like my brothers and I did when we were kids,” said Rob. “We started as bus boys and hosts and moved up to other positions as we gained experience and got older. We work hard because we watched my father work hard to make Mondo’s successful. He’s the hardest working man I’ve ever known.”

Mondo’s signature dishes include Papa Nicoangelo’s recipes of clams and linguine, and fettuccine alfredo. Lou says, “In all of my travels, I’ve never found a clam sauce that compares to ours.”

Mondo’s also serves pizza from a wood fired oven and features a cozy bar in the back. It’s the type of place that regulars come to several times a week.

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Everything is homemade from the meatballs and sausage to the salad dressings. “We are known for our colossal homemade Ravioli stuffed with a spiced ricotta and a blend of Italian cheeses topped with marinara meat sauce or alfredo,” said Rob. Other favorites include the homemade lasagna, pasta pomodoro and the new lobster ravioli topped with bisque sauce. The portions are large and priced to make sure you don’t leave hungry!

After so many years of business, the secret in the Mondo’s sauce is most definitely family.

To experience good old-fashioned Italian cooking, you can find the restaurant at 35th and Peoria with parking behind the building. It is open MondayThursday 11 a.m.- 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sunday 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Find the full menu online at mondositalian.com or call 918-561-6300.

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01 Founder of Mondo's, Lou Aloisio. Photo credit Matt Aloisio 02 Mondo's in Brookside is run by the Aloisio's including Michael, Rob, Papa Lou and Christo. Photo credit Matt Aloisio

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CULINARY CREATIONS

SPOOK-TAILS DO THE MONSTER MASH WITH THESE FALL-FOCUSED COCKTAILS PERFECT FOR HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES PHOTOGRAPHY NICOLETTE MARTIN

CANDY CORN BOURBON

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INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

+ 2 ounces bourbon (Bulleit)

+ 1.5 ounces vodka (Tito’s)

+ Milk

+ 1/2 ounce brown sugar

+ 1.5 ounces Godiva

+ Mint chocolate chip ice cream

& cinnamon syrup

+ Halloween Oreos

chocolate liqueur

+ 2 dashes of orange bitters

+ 1/2 ounce Frangelico liqueur

+ 5 candy corns

+ Graham crackers

+ Gummy worms

+ Marshmallows DIRECTIONS

DIRECTIONS

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a shaker tin. Muddle

Combine all ingredients except for the graham

Crush 5-8 Oreos inside a plastic bag.

the candy corns inside the shaker tin, add ice

crackers and marshmallows in a shaker tin.

Layer the bottom of a glass with half of

and shake vigorously until sufficiently chilled

Add ice and shake vigorously until sufficiently

the crushed Oreos to make a nice base.

and blended. Strain through a fine mesh

chilled and blended. Crush graham crackers in

Add 2-3 scoops of mint chocolate chip ice

strainer in an old fashioned glass over a large

a plastic bag to make a fine powder. Coat half

cream and fill the rest of the glass with cold

ice cube. Garnish with a piece of candy corn on

of a martini glass with your crushed graham

milk. Add another layer of crushed Oreos to

top of the ice cube and enjoy!

crackers and strain your cocktail into the

float on top. Finish with 2-3 gummy worms

coated martini glass. Layer the top of the drink

around the top and enjoy!

with marshmallows and toast with a crème brûlée torch. Enjoy!

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LOCAL’S CHOICE ARTICLE TANIA CARTWRIGHT, ALLIED ASID, LS

Eat, Drink and Be Merry IN YOUR DREAM KITCHEN

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