The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples November 5-7 Naples, Florida
2014 FALL MEETING Message from the Chairman
imes are changing. The country is slowly rebounding Teconomically, as is the offshore energy industry. This year, the Administration opened the U.S.-Mexico transboundary area to exploration and opened the Atlantic to potential seismic surveys, hopefully resulting in much needed access outside the Gulf of Mexico. Despite political adversity, our country has responded with increased manufacturing and energy production, leading to an economically healthy America. As the Administration develops the next Five Year OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program, our industry must remain steadfast and unified as we push for more access to the Outer Continental Shelf.
s we all know, the story of our industry is one that Americans support: increased A���jobs, increased economic potential and increased energy security. Our duty remains to forge ahead with our efforts, not just rest on our laurels, and continually improve safety procedures that keep pace with new technology pushing the limits of exploration. Our industry will have new problems to solve when confronting higher temperatures and higher pressure in deeper plays and challenging environmental conditions in frontier areas. Let’s continue spreading the message that the offshore energy industry is at the forefront of creating valuable, highly skilled jobs that apply the most advanced technologies in the world.
lease join us at NOIA’s 2014 Fall Meeting November 5-7 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf PResort, Naples, Florida to examine and discuss the future of our offshore energy industry. This meeting will feature notable political leaders, political strategists and top industry experts. This is lining up to be a great event that you will not want to miss. I look forward to seeing you there.
John T. Rynd Chairman, President & CEO Hercules Offshore Houston, TX 2014-2015 NOIA Chairman
1 Tentative Schedule
Tuesday, November 4: 7:00 p.m - 10:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 1:40 p.m. Election Night Watch Party Kick Off Luncheon Sponsored by Crosby Tugs Speaker: Nina Easton Wednesday, November 5: FORTUNE Washington Columnist & 8:30 a.m - 6:30 p.m. Senior Editor, TV Commentator Registration & Best-Selling Author
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. Hospitality Room Offshore Renewables Committee Speakers: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Chris van Beek, NEED Energy Teachers Workshop President, Deepwater Wind Jakob Nielsen, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Head, EHS Offshore, Siemens Offshore Energy Exhibits 3:50 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. Executive Committee Meeting Geologic & Geophysical Committee 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. Welcome Reception & Dinner Public Affairs & Featured Speaker: Education Committee Stuart Varney Host of Varney & Company, 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. FOX News Channel Technology Policy Committee Speaker: Kim Harb Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
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Thursday, November 6: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Registration Golf, Fishing, Kayaking or Airboat Ride 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hospitality Room 6:35 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Steak Fry & Dancing 7:30 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. Breakfast Speaker: Friday, November 7: KT McFarland 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. FOX News’ National Security Analyst Hospitality Room Former Nixon, Ford & Reagan Staffer 8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Breakfast Speaker: Offshore Energy Exhibits First Sergeant Matt Eversmann US Army, Retired 9:00 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. Hero of the Epic Film Black Hawk Political Action Committee Down and the Battle of Mogadishu Speakers: Kellyanne Conway, 10:00 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Republican Pollster, Panel-Commerce Celinda Lake, Democratic Political Strategist 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Board of Directors 10:20 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. & Membership Committee Government Affairs Committee 12:30 p.m. 11:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. Buffet Lunch Health, Safety, Security & Environment Committee Note: All committee meetings and general sessions Safety in Seas Winner Presentations are open to all meeting attendees with the Noble Corporation exception of the Executive Committee Meeting. Danos
3 About the Speakers
Nina Easton Washington Columnist & Senior Editor, Fortune
Nina Easton is FORTUNE’s Washington columnist and senior editor-at-large, covering politics and economics in the nation’s capital for a readership of more than 5 million. She is a regular TV presence as a commentator on American politics, the global economy, and foreign policy.
Easton serves as co-chair of the FORTUNE Most Powerful Women Summit, providing programming and stage presence for one of the company’s most financially successful franchises. This gathering of pre-eminent women in business, government and the arts has now expanded to international venues, including Europe and China.
Easton is a regular panelist on Fox News Sunday and the primetime Special Report with Bret Baier, as well as other top-rated Fox News shows. She also has provided commentary on NBC’s Meet the Press, CBS’s Face the Nation, ABC’s This Week, PBS’s Washington Week in Review, The Charlie Rose Show, and National Public Radio, among others. In 2008, she was part of the Fox News election desk, where she analyzed the campaign each primary election night and during primetime coverage of both the Democratic and Republican conventions.
In 2004, she co-wrote the book John F. Kerry: A Complete Biography and coordinated much of the Boston Globe’s political coverage as deputy chief of its Washington bureau, a position she held from 2003 to 2006. During the 2004 election, she was a commentator on CNN.
Easton grew up in California and is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of U.C. Berkeley.
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Stuart Varney Host of Varney & Company, FOX News Channel
Charismatic, articulate, and candid, Stuart Varney is credited with changing the way financial and economic news is reported worldwide, consistently winning rave reviews from audiences. Varney anchors Fox Business Network’s top rated show, Varney & Company, appearing regularly with Sean Hannity, Bill O’Reilly, and Megyn Kelly, among others.
An economist educated at the London School of Economics, Varney is uniquely qualified to address the rapidly shifting domestic and global economic trends, and the implications for business, institutional investors, and individuals. His exceptional coverage and analysis of the stock market crash of 1987 earned him a Peabody Award for excellence in journalism.
For business to prosper, it must address economic issues impacting its ability to compete. Stuart Varney cuts through the jargon to make complex economic issues accessible and interesting.
No discussion about the economy is complete without consideration of the political climate and the economic agenda of the current administration. Varney’s frank assessment of worldwide politics as it relates to economic trends, opportunities, and hazards is fresh, insightful, and comprehensive.
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KT McFarland National Security Analyst, FOX News Channel Nixon, Ford & Reagan Staffer
Kathleen Troia “KT” McFarland is FOX News’ National Security Analyst. She appears regularly on FOX News and FOX Business News. Ms. McFarland anchors DEFCON3 and writes a regular column for FOXnews.com. She is also the weekly national security commentator for several national radio shows.
Ms. McFarland held national security posts in the Nixon, Ford and Reagan Administrations: as an aide to Dr. Henry Kissinger on the NSC Staff (1970- 76); member of the Senate Armed Services Committee Staff (1981); Senior Speechwriter to Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger and later the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (PA) and Pentagon Spokesman (1981-84). Ms. McFarland received the Defense Department’s highest civilian award for her work in the Reagan Administration (Distinguished Service Award, 1985). She ran as a Republican candidate for the US Senate from New York (2006).
Ms. McFarland is a graduate of George Washington University (BA), Oxford University (BA, MA) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (PhD program, all but dissertation) with concentrations on nuclear weapons, China and the Soviet Union. She received Graduate Fellowships from the Ford Foundation, Institute for the Study of World Politics, and the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency (Hubert Humphrey Fellowship). She is a board member of The Jamestown Foundation, a Distinguished Advisor to the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Kellyanne Conway President & CEO, The Polling Company™ Kellyanne Conway is President and Chief Executive Officer of “the polling company™, inc.,” a market research, public affairs and political consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The company, founded in 1995, specializes in research and analysis, providing strategic counsel for political, corporate, legal, public affairs, not-for-profit and media clients. Microsoft Corporation, Philip Morris (Altria), ABC News, Major League Baseball, Spelling Entertainment, New York Magazine, The New York Post, and Safeway Companies are among the many clients who have sought Conway’s expertise.
Conway, a professionally trained moderator and attorney, has personally directed more than 250 focus groups and other qualitative discussions, targeting prospective legislation, industry messages, consumer products, methods of crisis management and general communications techniques. Heralded for her political acuity, wit and insight, she has provided commentary for hundreds of television shows on ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, and the Fox News Channel, and countless radio shows and print stories. Her polling data and op-eds have been published by The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New York Times, The New York Post, The Washington Times, USA Today, and National Review.
Prior to forming the polling company™ Conway served as Corporate Council and Senior Account Executive to the Luntz Research Companies. She was also employed by The Wirthlin Group.
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Celinda Lake Democratic Political Strategist
Celinda Lake is one of the Democratic Party’s leading political strategists, serving as tactician and senior advisor to the national party committees, dozens of Democratic incumbents, and challengers at all levels of the electoral process. Celinda and her firm are known for cutting-edge research on issues including the economy, health care, the environment and education, and have worked for a number of institutions including the Democratic National Committee (DNC), the Democratic Governor’s Association (DGA), The White House Project, unions, environmental groups, Human Rights Campaign, EMILY’s List and the Kaiser Family Foundation. Her work has also taken her to advise fledgling democratic parties in several post-war Eastern European countries and South Africa. In 2008, Celinda worked as pollster for Vice President Biden.
Since its formation, Lake Research Partners has become one of the most respected Democratic polling firms in the country. The firm’s work has moved the progressive agenda forward on a variety of issues. Working against the conservatives, Celinda’s research demonstrated that the phrase “religious political extremists” was much more communicative than the vernacular “religious right.” In the healthcare arena, her research showed that talking about “reducing health care costs” and the 8 out of 10 working families without adequate health insurance was key.
Celinda, a native of Montana and one of the political world’s most avid whitewater rafters, holds a master’s degree from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and a certificate in political science from the University of Geneva. Celinda received her undergraduate degree from Smith College, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude.
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First Sergeant Matt Eversmann, US Army, Retired Hero of the Epic Film Black Hawk Down & the Battle of Mogadishu
Matthew Eversmann is a testament to the true nature of war and heroism. He was immortalized in the epic film Black Hawk Down (his character was played by Josh Hartnett), which tells the heroic account of a group of elite US soldiers sent into Mogadishu, Somalia, in 1993 as part of a UN peacekeeping operation. Young Rangers and veteran Delta Force soldiers fought side by side, outnumbered and surrounded, for 18 hours in the most hostile district of Mogadishu until a rescue convoy could be mounted to retrieve them. As a part of that mission, both as a survivor and a hero, Eversmann brings to life the horrors of his experience, what he took from it, and humanizes the creed by which he lived: “Never shall I fail my comrades…RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!”
Eversmann enlisted in the Army as an infantryman in December 1987, and was stationed at Fort Drum, NY, with the 10th Mountain Division. In 1992, he reenlisted and arrived at Fort Benning, GA, for his assignment in the Third Battalion, Seventy Fifth Ranger Regiment. While serving as a sergeant in the Ranger Regiment, Matt traveled the world. In August of 1993, Matt and his company deployed to Mogadishu, Somalia, in support of Operation Gothic Serpent. For his service in Somalia, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor device and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge.
Eversmann returned to the US after serving 15 months in Iraq during the surge. He retired from the Army as an Infantry Company First Sergeant after 20 years of service. He is the Co-Executive Director of The COMMIT Foundation in Baltimore, which helps veterans find mentors in the workplace.
9 About the Speakers
Chris Van Beek President Deepwater Wind
Chris serves as President of Deepwater Wind, where he manages all project-related construction activities.
Deepwater Wind is a leader in development of renewable, offshore wind-power projects. Deepwater Wind won two competitive State solicitations to become the preferred offshore wind developer for both Rhode Island and New Jersey and also won the first ever competitive auction for offshore wind sites held by the U.S. government. The company is also actively planning offshore wind projects in New York and Massachusetts.
Prior to joining Deepwater Wind, Chris served most recently as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President for Heerema Marine Contractors, a global leader in offshore construction based in The Netherlands. Over his 25-year career at Heerema, Chris was involved in all aspects of offshore oil and gas marine construction including engineering, operations, procurement, contracting, equipment management, planning, logistics, and project management. Van Beek is formerly a member of the International Marine Contractors Association, where he served as chairman of the safety and legislation committee.
Chris earned a BSC in Civil Engineering from Technical College in Zwolle and an Economics degree from Erasmus University in Rotterdam.
10 About the Speakers
Jakob Nielsen Head of Environment, Health, & Safety Offshore (EHS) Siemens Energy Transmission
Jakob Nielsen heads the EHS division offshore at Siemens Energy Technology, a worldwide leader in renewable energy. Siemens Energy Transmission leverages their innovative strengths in efficient power transmission, reliable switchgear, high-performance transformers and advanced power transmission systems to enable customers to transport electricity safely and efficiently. Siemens’ innovative high-voltage direct-current technology is being used around the glove to efficiently connect offshore wind farms with mainland power grids, to transport green electricity over long distances with minimum loss and to link regional power grids with one another.
Previously Jakob Nielsen served as Head of EHS Offshore, New Markets, and Technology for Siemens Wind Power, where he led a global team whose focus was on EHS in the early stages of offshore projects. He identified and mitigated risk with regard to new markets and offshore projects.
In addition, Mr. Nielsen was the Head of ESH Offshore at Siemens Wind Power and was responsible for direct and functional management of EHS on all offshore wind projects worldwide. While he was the Global Health, Safety, and the Environment (HSE) Manager, he directed HSE work on a global level for all plants, production sites, and research and development test sites, including supplier control.
11 spouse Program
Wednesday, November 5: Edison & Ford Winter Estates Tour 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. NOIA offers the following events designed specifically for the spouses Walk into history as you tour the winter and guests of NOIA members in homes of Thomas Alva Edison and Henry Ford, located in the Historic Fort attendance at the Fall Meeting. Myers riverfront district. The winter estates have furnishings and architecture These events are offered in addition reminiscent of a bygone era, yet have to the golf tournament, fishing, many innovations not found in modern kayaking, and air boat tours. homes. These buildings have been carefully preserved as homage to the two Spouses and guests are welcome great inventors. to participate in any of the open sessions of the NOIA Fall Meeting. Thomas Edison’s laboratory, botanical gardens and museum captivate the We look forward to having you with attention of all. us in November at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort Naples. Edison created resort style living for his friends and family on the history soaked Please do not forget to indicate banks of the Caloosahatchee River. The amenities include an in ground your activities on the Meeting heated pool believed to be the first in Registration Form in this mailer or Florida, sandy beach, and a 150 ft. dock. when registering online. The museum houses some of Edison’s more popular inventions including the If you have any questions, please phonograph and movie projector. contact Ann Chapman at (202) 347-6900 or [email protected]. The Laboratory Edison used in Florida has been preserved exactly as it was and was donated to the conservancy by his wife.
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cost is $175 and reservations are required. Led by enthusiastic docents, the tour Friday, November 7: includes the Edison main, guest and The Perfect Pastry Experience caretaker’s houses, the Edison Botanic 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Research Lab and the Ford Estate.
Enjoy a private demonstration given by You will enjoy stories about the great Pastry Chef Sebastien Thieffine as he inventors, Thomas Edison and Henry takes you step by step through the art Ford and their families. You will see of some of his many enjoyable desserts the 1929 historic landscape, evident & pastries, and offers you an amazing throughout the entire property including culinary experience. Learn the art of the award-winning Moonlight Garden. making Warm Chocolate Cake, Rum The Estates allows visitors of all ages Truffles, Passion Fruit and Apricot Pate to step back into “old Florida” and de Fruit. After interacting with Chef learn more about the world through Thieffine, you will enjoy desserts and unique historical, scientific and cultural pastries. experiences. Event is located at the Ritz-Carlton. The cost is $125 and reservations are Twisted Vine Bistro will provide an required. extraordinary lunch experience. They grow their own herbs and spices in their THE SPA at the courtyard gardens. Guests will enjoy an Ritz-Carlton Naples artfully crafted custom menu featuring the bistro’s most noted dishes presented The Ritz-Carlton Spa is an elegant as a story from beginning to end. With oasis, where you are surrounded by special attention to the pairings of flavors natural wonders from the garden and and textures Chef Steve Hollister leaves sea. Here, gentle breezes dance among a lasting impression with his culinary the cypress, mangrove and palm trees, expressions. delicate sand dollars reflect the bounty of the ocean: and pelicans, egrets and The bus departs from the Ritz-Carlton at sea turtles enhance the landscape with 11:00 a.m. and returns at 4:30 p.m.. The beauty and grace. Book online or call (239) 514-6100 .
13 Activities
GOLF TOURNAMENT Backwater Fishing Thursday, November 6 in Naples Bay 12:30 p.m. Thursday, November 6 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. The NOIA Golf Tournament will begin at 12:30 p.m. with a shotgun start on the Some of Florida’s finest saltwater Tiburón Course. Golfers are to meet fishing occurs in the Southwest area. outside of the golf club for golf cart This area of Naples has some of the assignments. best backwater and flats fishing in the state. Naples’ extensive network of The tournament fee is $400 per player, Bays, Estuaries, and Mangrove Islands, which includes green fees, cart, club along with Oyster bars and sea-grass storage, practice balls, tournament entry flats, attract an abundance of saltwater fee, buffet lunch, beverages, taxes, etc. fish. Roaming these waters are Florida’s most sought after game fish, the To register for the tournament, please Redfish, Snook, Sea Trout and the complete the tournament section of the Tarpon. Meeting Registration Form. You do not have to be an expert caster To make reservations for tee times other to catch quality fish on light tackle than the tournament, please call outfits. Typically, very calm waters are The Ritz -Carlton Naples Golf Pro Shop at experienced in the backwaters of Naples (239) 254-3340. Bay. We practice catch and release. Exceptions can be made and the Hotel Chef can cook your catch.
The bus departs the hotel at 12:30 p.m. and returns 5:30 p.m. The excursion costs $400 per person, which includes a box lunch and beverages. To register, please mark Fishing on the Registration form.
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Kayaking on Wiggins Pass South Everglades Thursday, November 6 Airboat Tour 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday, November 6 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. This is an adventure that is sure to please both beginner and veteran paddlers alike. The Florida Everglades are a vital part of the ecology of the region, and are Participants will kayak serenely past one of the most famous wilderness mangroves and bird rookeries while the areas anywhere in the United States. guide explains the fascinating ecology Everglades airboat rides allow you to of the Everglades and the wildlife that see the wetlands, and thrill in the sights inhabits the region. Birds are active at of the great amount of wildlife on display all seasons and you can expect to see here. From panthers to alligators, herons a variety. to deer, you will be amazed at the beauty of the creatures who call the Everglades There is the additional excitement of home. possibly encountering wild dolphin and or manatees. The best way to experience all of the wonder of the Everglades is on a airboat Your guide is a trained naturalist and tour. No other method of travel allows certified kayak instructor. you to explore to such a degree, letting you get right in the thick of the wild What to Bring & Wear: wetlands. Water, Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Hat, Shirt, Shorts/Swimsuit, Water Shoes, Sandals The bus will depart the hotel at 12:30 p.m. You will get wet on this tour—please and returns at 5:00 p.m. The excursion costs plan accordingly. $350 per person, which includes a box lunch and beverages. To register, please check the The bus departs at 12:30 p.m. and returns box for South Everglades Excursion on the at 4:00 p.m. The excursion costs $275 Meeting Registration form. per person, which includes a box lunch and beverages. To register, please mark
Kayaking on the Registration form. 15 Logistical Details
Transportation Attire The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples Resort Wear: is serviced by the Southwest Florida Trousers, collared shirts and dress International Airport (RSW). jeans are acceptable. Shorts, T-shirts, swimwear and exercise attire are Naples Transportation & Tours (NT&T) considered inappropriate. Resort Wear is the recommended transportation is recommended for Thursday evening. provider for The Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples. NT&T can provide round- Business Casual: trip ground transportation between Trousers, collared shirts and sports the airport and the resort with advance jackets are suggested. Jeans, athletic reservations. Please call 239-260-3257 wear, sneakers and T-shirts are or visit http://bit.ly/1tANoi0 at least 72 discouraged. Business Casual is hours in advance of your arrival to make appropriate attire for NOIA meetings, reservations. though a coat and tie is recommended for dinner Wednesday evening. One-Way Fares: $ 85, Private Sedan, 3 Passengers Weather $105, Private SUV, 4 Passengers Naples’ climate is tropical and should $145, Private Van, 8 Passengers be relatively dry in November with an A 20% Service Charge/Chauffeur Gratuity average high around 82° F and low of applies to the above rates 62° F.
16 meeting registration form To register: Visit the NOIA website online at www.noia.org or complete and send this form with payment by October 20 to Ann Chapman, NOIA, 1120 G Street, N.W., Suite 900, Washington, D.C. 20005 • Phone: (202) 347-6900 • Fax: (202) 347-8650
Please make your hotel reservations directly with The Ritz-Carlton online at http://bit.ly/YWDlIL or call Amanda at (239) 598-6616 for club level rooms or suites. Reservations must be made by October 20. Please print or type Name:______Badge Name:______Company:______Title:______Address:______City/State/Zip:______Phone:______Fax:______E-mail:______Arrival Date:______Departure Date:______Spouse Name: ______Spouse Badge Name: ______Home Address:______
Registration fees The Fall Meeting PLEASE NOTE: Cancellations before Oct. 13 will receive registration fee is $1250.00 for members and a full refund. Cancellations between Oct. 13-20 will receive $1100.00 for spouses. Please send a check or pay a 50% refund. All cancellations have an additional $100 by credit card. processing fee. Refunds will not be given for cancellations after mastercard visa american express Oct. 20 or for no-shows. name as it appears on card:______credit card number:______expir ation date:______
ACTIVITIES Golf tournament Please indicate if you would like to play in the golf tournament. 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start. $400/player (Includes buffet lunch.) registrant/handicap ______spouse /Handicap ______Backwater Fishing in Naples Bay registrant spouse This excursion is $400 per person which includes a box lunch and beverages. The bus will depart from the hotel at 12:30 p.m. and return at 5:30 p.m.. Ocean Kayaking on Wiggins Pass registrant spouse This excursion is $275 per person which includes a box lunch and beverages. The bus will depart from the hotel at 12:30 p.m. and return at 4:00 p.m.. South Everglades airboat tour registrant spouse This excursion is $350 per person which includes a box lunch and beverages. The bus will depart from the hotel at 12:30 p.m. and return at 5:00 p.m.. spouse program To participate in a spouse program, please check the boxes below and send tour fees along with registration fees. Reservations for spouse tours can also be made online at noia.org or by calling the NOIA office at (202) 347-6900.
Edison & Ford Estates Tour- Wednesday, Nov. 5 ($175; reservations required)
The Perfect Pastry Experience - Friday, Nov. 7 ($125; reservations required)
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