OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SCOTTISH ST. ANDREW SOCIETY OF GREATER ST. LOUIS spring 2014 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS Jeffrey MacIntyre Holtz

NEW MEMBERS The Society is proud to announce that SM Wilson & success of the event Company has become a corporate sponsor of our ac- at this historic venue John Baumann tivities for 2014. Scott Wilson, CEO and President, has clearly leads us to Mr. Bean Paul Fraser joined our Society and generously agreed to support us, have more tastings, William Hamrick as we continue to preserve and foster Scottish history and the Board will Ron Hauser and culture in the Greater St. Louis area. SM Wilson pursue the details John Holtz is an iconic LEED certified construction company that over summer. Daniel and Celena Hyde has built many St. Louis landmarks such as: Wash- Jeanne Lehr ington University & BJC’s Institute of Health, Barnes- Finally, I encourage Debbie Olson Jewish Goldfarb School of Nursing, the Isle of Capri you to join us on Friday night September 19 at Busch Judd Presley Casino, and the new Shriners Hospital for Children is Stadium for our first St. Andrew Society ‘Night at the Chris Shepard nearing completion on the BJC campus. Scott also has Ballgame’. We have secured 30 field box tickets for the Scott Wilson important divisional rivalry between the Cardinals and Janice Young a strong connection to and annually vacations there at the Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle. I want to the Cincinnati Reds. All attendees will also receive a  special St. Andrew’s gift bag with a Society pen, pin, de- ANNUAL welcome Scott and thank him on behalf of the Society for his support. cal and five raffle tickets for prizes to be drawn during GENERAL the 7th inning stretch. The tickets, including the gift MEETING I also want to report that our Single Malt Whisky tast- bag are only $40, which is a $90 value-something every Mark your calendars now to ing held at the prestigious Racquet Club of St. Louis on good Scot appreciates. April 10th was a smashing success. We had an over- attend the Annual General As always, God bless you and your families, capacity attendance of 50 Scotch enthusiasts who were Meeting on Sept. 8, 2014. ~Jeffrey MacIntyre Holtz Location to be announced. treated to nine whiskies and a sumptuous buffet. The See Upcoming Events on page 7. SAVORING THE UISGE BEATHA Remember, you must have Steve Nichols, Editor. paid your dues to attend the On Thursday evening, April 10th there meeting and vote. was a gathering of Society members and their guests at the venerable Racquet  SAVE THE DATES Club on Kingshighway for a scotch tast- ing. Our thanks to Tom Bertani, capable 9/19/14 manager of the club for his expertise in St. Louis Cardinals–we have purchased 30 tickets for helping plan the event. About forty-eight the Friday against men and women attended, not only to the Cincinnati Reds. See taste whisky, but to learn more about the Upcoming Events for details. intricacies and idiosyncrasies of the na- 11/22/14 tional drink of Scotland. We met in the The St. Andrew’s Celebration second floor Bar Room of the Racquet will be Nov. 22, 2014 at the Club featuring the majestic back bar that Willows at Brooking Park, once graced the Busch’s Grove in Ladue. same place as last year. While waiting for all to arrive, the crowd passed time socializing sans cocktails, Ed Kohl, managing director Next year’s Robert Burns wanting to preserve the keenness of pal- dinner will be January 24, of Impex Beverages 2015. Site to be determined. ate for the malts to come. eyes and ears open, you learned a lot—about the entire At 6:30 Matt Pantaleoni’s pipes announced the begin- process of making whisky, the need to conserve the peat VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ning of the tasting. After brief introductory remarks by bogs, how the size and shape of various stills influence Your society will again have a President Jeffrey Holtz, the tasting commenced, led by the final product, why scotch is aged in American bour- booth at the Scottish Games Ed Kohl managing director of ImPex Beverages. Ed is bon barrels, and of course what makes scotch scotch. that will be held in Forest a true expert on scotch whisky, and a veritable walk- It’s the only spirit made from barley, and only barley. Park on Sept. 26 and 27. ing encyclopedia of all things scotch. As we progressed While malted whisky is made the world over—Japan, We need your help to staff through the lineup of nine whiskies, Ed’s beautiful India, Canada, the US—only malts made in Scotland our booth. slides augmented his talking points. If you kept your are entitled to be called ‘scotch’.

The Scottish St. Andrew Society of Greater St. Louis | 636.577.1696 | www.stlstandrews.org SAVORING THE UISGE BEATHA (CONTINUED) A SCOTTISH Steve Nichols, Editor. WISH Except for one exceptional blend (to be described later), the other eight whis- kies were single malts, whisky made The horse and mule at one distillery, and only diluted with live thirty years; water to adjust the proof, unless the they never learn distiller wants to offer a cask strength of wine or beers. bottling. We started with a vertical The goat and sheep tasting of Isle of Arran malts—the 10, at twenty die; 14, and 16 year olds. All these are they never learn unchilled, unfiltered, and 92 proof. of scotch or rye. While chilling and filtering will keep the scotch in your glass clear, these The cow drinks water processes strip some of the esters out by the ton; of the spirit. It’s these sneaky little mol- at eighteen ecules that provide the range of scents Guests, Eric Knoche and Steven Nichols she’s mostly done. and tastes that imbue complexity in a The cat in milk great scotch. However, when bottling and water soaks; an unchilled, unfiltered scotch, the in twelve short years proof must be kept above 86, or those same esters will she up and croaks. cloud the drink. While not affecting the nose and taste, The modest sober who wants to sit down to a murky malt? I think many in the room would agree the 16 year old was superb. bone-dry hen; lays eggs for nogs, We next savored the one blend—Isle of Skye, 8 year then dies at ten. old. Almost all blends begin with 75 to 80 percent neu- tral grain spirits to which is added various single malts. All animals are strictly dry; It is these added single malts that distinguish Johnny they sinless live, Walker Red Label from Chivas Regal from Cutty Sark and swiftly die. and so on. But for Isle of Skye—no grain spirits al- And sinful, ginful, lowed! As you might gather from the name, the back- rum-soaked men; bone of this blend is Talisker single malt, Talisker being the only distillery on Skye. Blended into the Talisker Matt Pantaleoni playing the bagpipes live nigh to tell of three are Glenfarclas, Glengoyne, and Linkwood making for score years and ten. a complex and distinguished tipple. And some of us, We wound up the evening tasting two peated malts from Islay, relatively new to the market—Smokehead the mighty few, Having worked our way through these tastings, we and Kilchoman’s Machir Bay. Definitely not heavily stay pickled till rested our whisky palates, but put to work our food peated like Lagavulin or Laphroig, but hearty nonethe- we are ninety-two. palates and were delighted with the scrumptious less, and enjoyed by many present. hearty hors d’oeuvres prepared by the expert kitchen of the Club—cured and smoked salmon with dill sauce, All said, it was a most enjoyable evening and with the fresh green beans wrapped in bacon, skewered grilled success, your Activities Committee is planning another chicken with Hoisin sauce, and English cheddar with tasting. Stay tuned. Slainte! water crackers. After this respite it was back to work.

Ed started the second session with Tamdhu, a 10 year old Speyside, but we then sailed again for the islands, back to Arran. This time we sampled two of their malts finished in a second cask. One is finished in a Sauternes wine cask; the other, in an Amarone wine cask. These ‘doublewood’ malts have become increasingly popular in recent years, and many distilleries are capitalizing on the phenomenon. These doublewoods offer many inter- esting choices, and certainly the mar- e ketplace is clamoring for them. Guests enjoying the buffet

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2 TARTAN DAYS — 2014 A “Wigging” Steve Nichols, Editor. from Scotch Wit and Humor, George W. Jacobs & Co, Philadelphia After an unusually harsh winter and unpredictable weather of late, we were fortunate to awaken to bright The Rev. Dr. MacLeod was proceeding to open a new blue skies on Saturday, April 5th. Even though it was a place of worship. little breezy and cooler than average (early April highs are in the low 60s), President Jeffrey Holtz and I, who As he passed slowly and opened our tent, agreed we’d take the clear day. gravely through the crowd gathered about the doors, Because of the heavy rains during the previous week, an elderly man, with the Frontier Park, the usual venue for Tartan Days, was quite peculiar kind of a wig soggy, including areas of standing water. The City of St. known in the district--bright, smooth and of a reddish Charles, hoping for the best but facing more rain in the brown--accosted him. forecast, finally decided it was best to close the park. have had a few more volunteers for our tent. Tartan The city administration worked closely with the board Days and the Scottish Games are two festivals through “Doctor, if you please, I wish of Tartan Days and it was decided to move the event to which we can show support for the greater St. Louis to speak to you.” Bishop’s Landing, just south of the park. Although much Scottish community. Our presence gained a new family smaller than Frontier Park, the Tartan Days staff did a membership and renewal of a lapsed membership. “Well, Duncan,” said the great job of quickly reorganizing location assignments venerable doctor, “can ye not for all the participants. A bonus of this locale was that In all, it was a good Tartan Days, considering the wait till after worship?” all the society, clan and vendor tents were pitched on the preceding raging rain storms. Too bad the Cardinals “No, doctor; I must speak macadam surface rather than wet ground; and likewise didn’t draw the same luck. to you now, for it is a matter guests and visitors kept their feet dry. That said, we all upon my conscience.” were fortunate that the usual prevailing winds off the river were light for the three days, because many of us “ Oh, since it is a matter of didn’t have adequate tie downs or weights for the ten conscience, tell me what it poles. Because of the changed venue, the new location is; but be brief, Duncan, for presented obvious scheduling and staging problems time presses.” to the Tartan Days staff, including the unforeseen “The matter is this, doctor. Ye expense of renting several generators, since at Frontier see the clock yonder on the Park electrical power is available. But they handled the wall of the new church? Well, challenges smoothly and competently, and deserve our there is no clock work really kudos for prevailing in the face of adversity. there--nothing but the face of the clock. There is no truth in The John Ford Highland Pipe Band opened the festivities it, but only once in the twelve Saturday morning at 9:45. After presentation of the hours. Now it is, in my mind, very wrong, and quite against colors, Ron Hauser sang a moving rendition of The Star my conscience, that there Spangled Banner. Then a trio regaled the crowd with should be a lie on the face of an energetic presentation of Flower of Scotland. Guests the house of the Lord.” enjoyed the food and the music and the social exchange. I savored the Scottish sausage from Oz for my lunch, “Duncan, I will consider and it appeared many were able to enjoy a quaff of hop- the point. I am glad to flavored beverage. A wide array of Celtic bands provided see you looking so well. much of the musical entertainment including Highland You are not young now; I remember you for many Reign, Pictus, 3 Pints Gone, Mother Grove, and Clabber years; and what a fine Alley. Sandy Brown’s Highland Dancers, girls and boys, head of hair you have still!” wowed the audience with their precise dancing.

“Eh, doctor, you are joking Again, because of the changed location, clan row was now; it is long since I have found in a corridor near the Missouri River organized in had my hair.” a double row across from one another. The various clan tents were closer together than usual, but I don’t think “Oh, Duncan, Duncan, are you going into the house the casual visitor noticed; and it appeared this close of the Lord with a lie upon proximity lent to conviviality and fellowship. your head?” Chaplain Millie Slack was doing double duty, staffing This settled the question, her Clan Ferguson tent, and then crossing the grounds and the doctor heard no to provide some relief at our St. Andrew Society tent more of the lie on the face for board member Don Shaw and society member Rev. of the church. Michael McIntyre. Many thanks to these two stalwarts for helping both days. It would sure have helped to

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3 SO YOU THINK YOU WANT TO WEAR A KILT? BOARD Steve Nichols, Editor (adapted from Scotland Magazine, Apr/May 2014) MEMBERS Flush after our On a trip to Scotland in 2010, Don Withrow and I were celebration of Tartan patiently nursing our pints while our wives were shopping. Days at St. Charles’ We noticed a photo-shoot going on across the street from PRESIDENT Frontier Park, with the pub, so we ambled over to investigate. It was the Jeffrey MacIntyre Holtz visions of plaids and Nicholsby shop and the buzz was the launch of some of kilts dancing in our his new designs. VICE-PRESIDENT heads, the guys out there Take a gander at Nicholsby’s designs in the accompanying Iona Baldwin might be contemplating buying their first kilt. pictures. For many more, google: “images for howie Everything evolves, nicholsby” and you’ll find a raft of his reinterpretations of TREASURER our beloved, and universally admired, national attire. The Andrew McCluer like it or not, including kilts and their design. business website is: www.21stcenturykilts.com. SECRETARY Perhaps for the younger Karen Kraft lads a 21st century kilt might just be the THISTLE TIMES EDITOR motivation to express Steve Nichols their masculinity in a Scottish way. ATTORNEY Since 2004 Howie Nicholsby (pictured above) has been Allan Stewart wowing the fashion community with his innovative designs for kilts, certainly with a cutting edge, but nonetheless with HISTORIAN/WEBMASTER a nod to tradition. Howie isn’t some breezy guy trying to Dave Hill glom onto a beloved icon and turn it into a flash-in-the- pan money-maker. He has a well established business Brodie’s Champions of Tennis MEMBERSHIP and has won fashion awards. His aficionados include Graham Poole John McEnroe, Goran Ivanisevec, Tim Henman, and Greg Rusedski, all sporting Twenty First Century kilts at BURNS DINNER COORDINATOR the Brodie’s Champions of Tennis during the June 2013 Denise Duffy Wimbledon opening. ‘Bespoke’ clients include singer Robbie Williams, Hotel Missoni, Sir Richard Branson and ACTIVITIES CHAIR Virgin Little Red, Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy, and Jeffrey Holtz actors Lenny Kravitz, Vin Diesel, Alan Cumming, Brian Cox, and Mario Testino. MEMBER-AT-LARGE While an admitted non-comformist, out-of-control 19 year Helen Lesslie Jack old teenager, he knuckled under parental demands to labor Don Shaw in the family workshop, the esteemed Geoffrey (Tailor) Kiltmakers, the business residing on Edinburgh’s Royal CHAPLAIN Mile. He learned his trade well, but didn’t let convention Rev. Millie Slack harness him into a life of tedium. Not at all. He designed and wore a silver PVC kilt to his sister’s wedding, and that PAST PRESIDENT was just the beginning. He wore a ‘camo’ kilt on a trip to Don Withrow Israel. After the London Men’s Fashion Week really got him noticed, he realized that being in the same shop as his parents was not going to be a viable business venture. Hence, he launched 21st Century Kilts in 2004, and has been ‘on the scene’ ever since.

HSH Princess Charlene of Monaco wearing her bespoke 21st Century Kilt dress with HSH Prince Albert of Monaco

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CHAPLAIN’S MESSAGE TEN REASONS Chaplain Millie Slack TO CELEBRATE SCOTLAND Lena Katz. JustLuxe.com Compton Heights Christian Church in St. Louis It would be good to remind ourselves of the observed “Earth Stewardship Sunday” on April 27. relationship between our faith and our treatment 1. Although the shaggy Highland The service included reflections regarding creation of the environment as we revel in the beauty of ponies were a viral sensation and how our faith is tied to our regard for and care springtime. last year, Highland cows are of the whole world. It isn’t hard to see God’s hand in equally adorable and equally the beauty of this spring which came after a long cold shaggy. If you want to sound winter and unusually cold early spring. I am amazed Creator God, like a Scottish person, call at the array of blossoms in the Missouri Botanical them “coos.” we are grateful for the magnificent Garden this week as everything seems to be in bloom 2. Scotland’s official animal is at the same time. We face many challenges as God’s world of which we are a part. the unicorn. people who are charged with caring for creation. There are toxic landfills, industrial waste being May we recognize our responsibility 3. Laphroaig Scotch whisky was poured into a city’s water supply, our own personal to be stewards of creation so that sold legally in the U.S. during wastefulness which produces mounds of trash, and Prohibition because it was many other environmental “sins” of which we are all may enjoy its beauty and be deemed medicinal. guilty. We can all do better and we should. A nudge sustained by its bounty. 4. The game of golf originated in to me was when the City of St. Louis began placing Scotland in the 15th century. recycling dumpsters in our alleys a few years ago, In our corporate and individual lives The first record dates back making it easier for the laziest of us to recycle rather to 1457, only it was spelled than discard. help us engage in those acts and “gowf” and played on a 22- make those decisions which protect, hole course. The Celtic people and Native Americans have always celebrate, and honor the earth seen the connection between our spirituality and our 5. Scotland has several really and all within it. beautiful beaches, and in the relationship with creation. Celtic Christians readily peak of summer (starting the embraced this concept which is expressed in many last week of June and going of their writings and in the lives of the Celtic saints. For in so doing, we also honor through August), some get 18 A number of these saints, including St. Columba and serve you, the Creator. hours of sunlight. who established a Christian monastery on the Island of Iona, had an affinity for animals, and saw God’s Amen. 6. The fictitious Hogwarts Express presence and power at work in them. train seen in the Harry Potter movies was “played by” the Jacobite train, located in the .

7. The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews is dubbed the “home of golf,” and serious golfers pilgrimage to its Old Course almost as though it were hallowed ground.

8. One of the nicest castle hotels in Scotland, Stobo Castle Health Spa, has a suite where the walls are entirely covered in cashmere.

9. Laphroaig is the only Single Malt Scotch whisky to bear a Royal Warrant (granted to brands/companies and tradespeople that supply goods to the Queen of England), bestowed by HRH Prince Charles.

10. The Scottish invented the waterproof raincoat (1823) as well as the hot blast furnace (1828). “Highland Spring” Glenlivet, Moray, Scotland © Ian Cameron

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5 ANDREW CARNEGIE BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM Afton Water Steve Nichols, Editor (adapted from Scotland.com) Robert Burns, 1791 If your Scottish wanderings cross Dunfermline in Fife, take time to visit the Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Flow gently, sweet Afton, Museum. The steel scion and philanthropist was born among thy green braes, in this stone cottage on Nov. 25, 1835. At age 13 the Flow gently, I’ll sing thee a family emigrated to the United States where the the song in thy praise; ambitious lad made his fortune. Carnegie’s father My Mary’s asleep by thy worked independently at home as a weaver, but the murmuring stream, industrialization his craft motivated the family’s move. Flow gently, sweet Afton, But Carnegie never forgot the land and town of his disturb not her dream. birth. The first of nearly 3,000 libraries he funded Thou stock-dove, whose echo throughout Scotland and in other parts of the world resounds thro’ the glen, was built in Dunfermline. Ye wild whistling blackbirds in yon thorny den, Carnegie’s wife Louise presented him the cottage for his Thou green-crested lapwing, 60th birthday. It was initially let out, but later opened thy screaming forbear, to the public as a museum. After Carnegie passed from The museum’s fine arts collection includes works I charge you disturb not my this mortal coil, Louise funded the Memorial Treasure by renowned artists Andrew Blair, William Geddes, slumbering fair. House – an extension of the original cottage – which Howard Russell Butler, Seymour Thomas and Aaron was opened in June 1928. The museum has since Henry Gorson. Besides the Carnegie family these How lofty, sweet Afton, thy been upgraded, and visitors will find colorful window paintings depict landscapes, townscapes and historical neighbouring hills, panels, display cases filled with fascinating items, and industrial scenes of the era. The decorative arts Far mark’d with the courses interactive touch screens providing insight into the collection boasts a range of presentation caskets and of clear winding rills; There daily I wander as noon history, arts, sciences and natural history of the region mallets and honorary keys gifted to Carnegie as well as rises high, and beyond. degrees and freedom certificates awarded to him. My flocks and my Mary’s sweet cot in my eye. The life experiences and philanthropic projects of In the science collection documents, photographs, Andrew Carnegie and his family are detailed through and artifacts chronicle the history of Carnegie’s steel How pleasant thy banks and various documents, books, manuscripts, photographs industries in the United States, such as a section of the green valleys below, and personal items. Photographic records include original T-shaped train rail manufactured in 1831 at Where wild in the woodlands his travels in Japan, China, India, Ceylon, Egypt and the mills of Sir John Guest in Wales. the primroses blow; Italy. The museum also covers the impact of the textile There oft, as mild Ev’ning industry in Dunfermline and surrounding towns. Carnegie died at age 83 on Aug. 11, 1919 on his sweeps over the lea, Various textiles, household items and furniture from Shadowbrook estate in Lenox, Massachusetts. He is The sweet-scented birk the mid-19th century are displayed. In addition a buried in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in North Tarrytown, shades my Mary and me. collection of academic gowns and caps from universities New York. Andrew Carnegie was thought to be the Thy crystal stream, Afton, document the honorary degrees received by Andrew richest man in the world, but had this to say: “The man how lovely it glides, or Louise Carnegie in recognition of their contribution who dies thus rich, dies disgraced.” He chose to use his And winds by the cot where to learning through the establishment of libraries and wealth to benefit others with gifts that keep on giving. my Mary resides, education centers. How wanton thy waters her snowy feet lave, As gathering sweet flowrets she stems thy clear wave.

Flow gently, sweet Afton, among thy green braes, Flow gently, sweet river, the theme of my lays; My Mary’s asleep by thy murmuring stream, Flow gently, sweet Afton, disturb not her dream.

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SCOTLAND’S TEN BEST NATURE PRESERVES EVENTS Steve Nichols, Editor (adapted from Scotland Magazine, Apr/May 2014) When visiting Scotland, it’s easy to focus on its rich history, and tour the historic sites, castles and museums. And sure, we catch the scenery going from 6.12 7.10 place to place by car, bus or train. But sometimes a traveler benefits to “stop and smell the roses”. It helps 8 to clear your head—to get outdoors and stroll through 8. the heather, along a beach, or wherever. The fresh St Andrew air is invigorating and the natural vistas will give one Society Social pause to consider the men and women who created the history, what their lives were like, what challenges they (Every 2nd Thursday faced, and so on. of the month) 6:30 –9:30 PM Here are the top ten as rated by Keith Fergus, contributor to Scotland Magazine. The Scottish Arms 10 S Sarah St 1. st. Abbs, Scottish Borders I’m sure many of us meander along the whisky trail and find ourselves in Speyside. Perhaps after a wee St Louis, MO 63108 2. , 3. Cartland Craigs, South Lanarkshire dram, hie ye to Craigellachie Nature Preserve, 4. Ben Lawers, Perthshire managed by the Scottish Natural Heritage. Easy to 5. Tentsmuir, Fife access, this beautiful sanctuary lies just of the A9. 5.25-26 6. Craigellachie, Speyside If you are there in the fall, the 100 year old birch 7. , Angus trees will lull you with their sheer beauty. And the Missouri River woodlands are atwitter with more than 50 bird Irish Fest 8. glenAffric, Invernessshire 9. rum, Inner Hebrides species including the Scottish crossbill. Frontier Park 10. , Shetland St. Charles, MO See website for I’ll highlight a few: complete details: St. Abbs, under the care of the National Trust, has www.moriveririshfest.com breathtaking scenery with abundant wildlife and spectacular geology. From the coastal village of St. Abbs, you can explore along many paths and .8 find your way to St. Abbs Head. The cliffs are home 9 to enormous colonies of guillemots, kittiwakes and Annual General Meeting razorbills, shags, fulmars, herring gulls, and puffins. The clear ocean waters are home to an array of sea Location TBD creatures, and support fisherman, divers, and sailors. Craigellachie

Election of officers and If you really want to get away from it all, visit board members Hermaness. This reserve is on the northern edge of Unst, the northernmost inhabited isle of Shetland. The wild and exposed landscape, has been shape by 9.19 the unforgiving environment of wind and sea. How inspiring would it be to stand high up on the great St. Louis Cardinals vs. cliffs, bracing yourself against the hard wind, watching Cincinnati Reds the waves crash into their base, and perhaps hearing the mewing of the gulls. Busch Stadium Section 172 (left field box) Only 30 seats reserved! $40 a ticket St. Abbs

For tickets send your Scotland’s 9th highest mountain Ben Lawers is a check to: challenge to those wanting a more athletic experience. Jeffrey Holtz These highlands are a delight not only to walkers, but 1365 Briar Creek Dr. botanists as well, hosting many alpine flora. Of course St Charles, MO 63004 the spectacular panoramas elicit your contemplation of man’s place in nature. Hermaness

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