Thursday 17 December 2020

In Dollywood Land, A Mayor Is Faced With Making A Life-Or-Death Decision



 The word has come from Washington over to Nashville and then from Nashville over to Gatlinburg. 


So now Gatlinburg mayor Mike Werner, of the 4,150 population Tennessee tourist town, is faced with the hardest decision he has had to make in his 21-year city government career.


In order to help limit the spread of Covid-19, the mayor has had to warn visitors to avoid the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the aquarium, and Dollywood amusement park, which are attractions that last year drew in over 12 million visitors. However, President Trump has made it very clear that he wants the economy open, and governor Bill Lee is going to be allowing a majority of businesses to open once again on May 1. Therefore, Werner will need to determine how to protect people while reviving Gatlinburg at the same time.


The danger might appear to be far away. Although New York, Detroit, and New Orleans have hundreds or thousands of deaths, state figures show that just one out of 33 patients in Sevier County where Gatlinburg is located have died. 


Werner says that tourists have stopped coming, but once the influx has started up again, the numbers might be different. The last thing that we should do is rush to open and then have a spike in cases that can damage our summer, which is the thing that everyone is counting on and hoping for. It is mind-boggling. We want to do the right thing for most people. 


Trump has left many of the major decisions regarding the pandemic to the individual states Some of the Republican governors - especially in the South - have been anxious to move forward. Brian Kemp, the governor of Georgia, is planning to reopen tattoo parlors, hair salons, gyms, and bowling alleys. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis started a reopening task force which includes executives from a hospital, the state bankers association, AT&T, and Disney. It does not include any doctors. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee says that social distancing does work but is still allowing most businesses to reopen. 


The job of figuring out how to do this is falling to officials such as 69-year-old Werner, who has raised seven children in the town of Gatlinburg. Along with being the major, he is also the high school football announcer on Friday nights and a First Baptist Church Sunday morning beacon. When forest areas raged through the area almost four years ago, Werner reminded the local residents that they were "mountain tough." He is now trying to balance the health of the resident with the health of the businesses supporting their livelihoods. 


The overriding concern for Doctor Vickie Moore who is operated a Gatlinburg family practice for 38 years, is that the virus could be spread by tourists, which could lead to an influx of new patients. 


She says that she thinks they will have another outbreak unless they wait for an additional four weeks. When everyone goes back out I think we will see another peak. 


However, Moore's community role is different than Werner's. He measures how successful his daily neighborhood walks are by the number of people he speaks to. A couple of weeks ago, many residents were afraid. However, more are saying now that they are ready to return back to normal. 



With the announcement from Governor Lee, Werner cannot prevent businesses from operating. However, he can keep the town government shut down and hold off on any marketing to keep the number of visitors under control. 


Gatlinburg is defined by tourists. Formerly a subsistence farming community, Gatlinburg began gaining prominence when the national park was first established. Tourism sored in 1986 when Dolly Parton's theme park opened. On a normal spring day, downtown is full of families. Downtown is full of souvenir shops and attractions such as moonshine distilleries, Ripley's Believe It or Not, and Mirror Maze all set against a backdrop of foggy, rolling mountains. However, the streets were all empty this week. 


About half of the private-sector workers of Sevier County were employed in hospitality and leisure jobs last September, which the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, is the peak season. During the July-September time frame, they earned $490 per week on average. 


The Northcote family has earned their living with the Buckboard Too on Parkway, a nostalgia and pop culture store, located on the main street. They sell wares like Elvis Presley magnets and Coca-Cola posters. On March 17, the Northcotes closed their store. hey are still paying a few employees, some of who have worked for them for over 20 years. Their landlord is still demanding they pay rent. 


Werner has been in contact with the Northcotes and many other business owners, getting their opinions on plans for reopening and how to do it safely, exchanging ideas such as installing hand sanitizer dispensers downtown and mandating masks. Owner Tammy Northcote says she is ready to open their store on May 1. If I need to work the store by myself, I will do it. 


Many employees and business owners do not have an alternative income source or backup plan. Last year, prior to the pandemic, the unemployment rate in Sevier County was 3.3% compared to the nation's overall 3.7% rates. Now, many of those people do not have jobs.


Over 324,000 people in Tennessee applied for unemployment benefits over a four-week time frame. Others are still attempting to apply on the Tennessee state's overloaded website. The state on April 17 asked the unemployed to stagger their applications based on the final digit in their social security number. 


A 26-year-old waiter named Ty Sih was laid off from his job at Paul Deen's Family Kitchen, which is owned by the television cooking star. Although initially his landlord agreed to accept his rent late, last week Smith came home to an eviction notice taped on his front door. 


He said it is very scary, especially since I am a single father, and being stuck at home has been mentally tough. He wonders where he will be rehired by the restaurant after the stay-at-home orders have been lifted. 


Even with businesses reopening, it is still not clear how many visitors will be traveling to Gatlinburg - and the amount of disposable income they are going to have during a recession that is almost certain. There is danger lies ahead in a second wave of the virus causing shutdowns in the fall when tourists come to see the changing colors of the leaves. 


Tammy Yaksic, who is the owner of three gift shops downtown, says that the silver lining is that it is not occurring in the fall, which is their largest revenue-generating months. She plans to reopen as soon as she can while wearing a face mask. She feels that she has no other choice since her family is going through their saving after their government aid applications have not been answered. 


Although the leanings of the county are mainly Republican - with over 79% of the residents having voted for Trump - people have still not received much federal government assistance. Many small business owners did apply for assistance from the Paycheck Protection Program, which was designed to help owners keep their employees on their payrolls. However, last week the money ran out in the $349 billion fund. Recently the U.S. Senate approved legislation, and on Thursday it is expected that the House will pass it. The legislation includes an infusion of $320 billion into the program. 


Director of leasing Isaac Ogle for around one-third of the businesses in downtown Gatlinburg is not giving a break to any of the stores that did not apply for the program. Ogle is prepared for reopenings, mainly because he believes visitors will be descending anyway, eager to leave their houses. 


Ogle said I don't think anyone can control it, they are already coming. We have to be prepared. 


Dr.Moore is urging caution. She said, don't open all of the floodgates at the same time. Identify what is really essential and open up those, and then go to the next level.  


Werner continues to think and walk. He debates various ideas with neighbors, and at night he discusses things with his wife while they are sitting on their porch. 


He said I think it is time to open up, with good judgment and caution.

Lady Eagles Top Lady Tigers In Last-Minute Excitement

 Seymour's Lady Eagle team hit the hardwoods for the first time in nearly two weeks when they faced the Pigeon Forge Lady Tigers on Monday.


Their recent absence from the court was evident during the early part of the game, with the Tigers taking an early 20-14 advantage during the second quarter. However, the Lady Eagles ultimately prevailed, edging out Pigeon Forge in a 43-42 nail-biter.


Seymour's hoopsters remained behind with just 19 seconds to go in the fourth quarter, and as the pressure mounted, Baily McCoy managed to sink a pair of free throws to put her team over the top.


After the the game, Seymour coach Greg Hernandez explained, "we escaped and we'll take any win we can get."


Hernandez added that the clutch victory is illustrative of the team's worth ethic and ability to execute when it counts, and he complemented McCoy's impressive work in snagging the late rebound and hitting her free throws.


While Pigeon Forge capitalized early on the Eagles' recent lack of on-court action, Seymour whittled the lead to one point, and then during their first possession in the second half, snatched the lead.


Hernandez remarked on the fact that his team had not played in a game for 13 full days, but added, "the girls were ready to play tonight."


The Pigeon Forge effort was led by Sarah Teaster, who notched 17 points, with 10 of those occurring in the game's first half. Ana Naas contributed an impressive 16 points of her own.


The Lady Tigers saw their additional points come from just two players, namely, Halle Hensley and Paiton Whaley.


Pigeon Forge coach Emory Cain remarked, "We hurt them early with some slips in our ball screen offense," adding, "we got some easy looks early on."


After having lost their lead early in the game, the Lady Tigers clawed their way back, with their next advantage coming with just 1:04 remaining in the game. That is when Hensley made the first of a pair of free throws.


In the end, however, it was McCoy's time on the foul line that determined the game's outcome.


About his team's eleventh-hour collapse, Cain opined, "we have had a little bit of on issue from moving on after making bad plays."


He continued that the team had made some unfortunate plays and "had been letting that bother us and we wouldn't get back in the game," but he also seemed relatively pleased with the "mental toughness" his team showed in this particular battle.


Maci Pitner of Seymour's squad displayed impressive range by sinking give three-point shots during the game's first half, hitting six in total for the contest. She also tallied 19 points for the night, the most of all the Lady Eagles.

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Tuesday 15 December 2020

The Magical World Inside Pigeon Forge's Titanic Museum


 

Everyone know the story of the Titanic, a doomed ship so well known even James Cameron couldn't resist writing an epic love story about the ship and the decks even as they sank. in 1912 no-one had any idea the RMS Titan would inspire the fictional tale of Jack and Rose, they just knew that the ship was the largest in the world and that it would earn a place in history. Sadly that place was earned through one of the largest naval tragedies to date. The once great symbol of luxury and opulence fell victim to a horrific series of events that underscored the cost of human hubris and felled most of the passengers in a single blow. In Pigeon Forge Tennessee, an incredible Titanic Museum seeks to explore the true stories behind the life, death, and hidden history of this incredible ship. 


On April 10th 1912, the British passenger ship known as the RMS Titanic was set to sail from Southampton England to New York City, a common journey for the time period. With over 2,224 passengers and almost 1,000 crew members, the Titanic boasted the largest population of any ship during the time period. Known as the "Millionaire's Captain,' Captain Edward Smith was popular among the upper classes of British Society. With a ship modeled upon expensive hotels of the time period, he was the most logical choice for a captain. For the first fives days of the trip, First class passengers enjoyed the saltwater pool, squash court, Turkish baths and sauna, fully equipped gym and more. 


On the 15th of April 1912, the Titanic ran up against an iceberg with the starboard side of the hull. Running behind schedule at the time, it is assumed that Captain Smith was pressing forward due to pressure from the White Star Line, Titanic's parent company. This has often been cited as one of the most compelling reasons for the midnight collision and the speed at which the ship took the majority of the damage it sustained. While SOS signals were quickly sent via flare, five compartments of the ship flooded within mere hours, signaling the doom of the once indestructible luxury liner. 


With only 20 lifeboats onboard and each fitting a maximum of 47 people, the Titanic was ill equipped for such a collision. Women and children were herded into the boats, some of whom survived and were rescued by a nearby ship - The RMS Carpathia. At the end of the night, more than 1,500 people were lost to the icy depths. Those who were unable to fit in the boats tried to fashion flotation devices, most of whom met their doom via hypothermia in the 28-degree waters surrounding the boat. Captain Smith and Wallace Hartley, a violinist who led the Titanic's band and encouraged them to play to the end were among the victims that night. Legend has it that the orchestra only ceased their playing as the liner sank beneath the waves, meeting their icy doom. Today the ship still rests upon the ocean floor, scattered as a monument frozen in time. 


While the ship itself will always remain at the bottom of the ocean, today there are unique opportunities to experience the decor and opulence of the boat as it once was. The Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee offers an interior fashioned after that of the infamous ship. While the museum is only half as large as the ship and very firmly upon land, it holds behind its doors an entire Victorian World. 


With to scale recreations and an intense level of attention to historical details, the Titanic Museum is a true replica of the ship. This is the only museum to include a replica of the grand staircase, a 1 million dollar undertaking that matches the original down to the last centimetre. Peppered in among the recreation elements are more than 400 artifacts brought up from the depths of the original Titanic. These include the violin used by Wallace Hartley, a vast collection of life jackets, and a number of personal items used by passengers on the ship. There is even an exhibit that appeals to children - the largest Titanic Lego ship in the world. Everything inside the museum inspires awe and many of the exhibits are of record setting size. 


The commitment to detail and lavish decorations transport visitors back in time. The inspiration for the museum captures the first class atmosphere of the boat, carefully avoiding the stifling cabins utilized by third class passengers and the crew. Everyone who enters this beautiful museum in Pigeon Forge can imagine themselves in possession of a first class boarding pass. Eating dancing, and even dressing for the time period allows a truly immersive experience. The museum is even known to host secret dinner parties for lucky guests. These events are held in a hidden dining room that is lavishly decorated and impresses even the most well traveled individuals. Calling the museum at 1-800-381-7670 allows you to schedule your own secret dinner party for you and your friends. Alternatively, go online at www.titanicpigeonforge.com to find out more. 


While the COVID-19 Pandemic has affected the offerings of the museum, there are still Christmas packages and tours available. Face masks are currently required. The museum is just five miles from another Pigeon Forge favorite - Dollywood. Located at 2134 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, it's an experience you don't want to miss. After you are done consider expanding your Titanic exploration by visiting the second museum opened by John Joslyn in Branson, Missouri. Joslyn of course being the head of the original 1987 scuba exploration of the Titanic itself!


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Pigeon Forge Falls To Both Cougar Squads

 A veritable shooting exhibition put on by Lady Cougars' guard Campbell Penland led the team to a triumpg against Pigeon Forge on Friday, with the standout senior sinking five three-point shots and a total of 19 points.


With Josie Horner's 10 first-half points added in, Northview Academy pulled to a 27-12 at the break.


During the second half, the 7-1 Cougars stretched their lead to 20 points, though the Tigers managed to slash that advantage to 12 by the third quarter.


A timeout was called, after which Northview Academy scuttled the Tigers' chances of a comeback win by embarking on a 10-0 run, concluding the quarter.


Northview's lady hoopsters dominated all aspects of the contest, outscoring Pigeon Forge 11-2 in transition, not to mention 30-8 while in the paint.


Penland later explained that the team struggled somewhat early in the game, but after the players started clicking, "good things happened." She added that she felt proud of the team's competitive spirit.


The effort from Pigeon Forge was led by Ana Naas, who pulled down 15 points as well as five rebounds.


When it came to the boys' contest, the Pigeon Forge Tigers led for much of the second half, including the fourth quarter, but the Cougars mounted a late-game rally that brought the win home to Northview Academy.


The Pigeon Forge team had a 44-38 lead as the game entered its last eight minutes, but then a dramatic shift occurred.


Though Keegan Rayfield of the Pigeon Forge team had a chance to sink the winning shot with less than a second left in the game, he did not succeed, and Northview Academy pulled off the one-point victory.


Notably, Caden Swann notched 10 of his total 12 points in that pivotal fourth quarter, a tally which included two three-point shots that kept the game alive for the Cougars.


Northview Academy head coach Cory Harkleroad said later that he emphasized to his players how important defense would be in this contest, and that in the fourth quarter, his squad finally began making the stops necessary to win. He also complimented Pigeon Forge on their "great game."


Four of the 4-4 Cougars contributed double-digit totals, and Conner Weyant led the charge with 20 of his own. Preston Hickey came up big with 12 points, Bryce Tippit added 10, and Swann brought in his aforementioned 12.


The Pigeon Forge effort was led by Andrew Valentine, who totaled 18 points, while Tigers Tanner Robinson and Rayfield added 16 and 10 points, respectively.

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Enjoy A Holly Dolly Christmas In Pigeon Forge


 

Dolly Parton understands that 2020 has been a very rough year and that a small Christmas is not good enough. There is a lot that we need and right now there are millions of twinkling lights; heartwarming and joyful shows; delicious holiday treats; shopping Appalachian style; and a couple of new surprises as well - such as Christmas fireworks. 


Parton says that certain Christmases are more memorable compared to others and that this year is one that we definitely will not forget. 


The beloved star is pulling out all of the holiday stops for this year's Smoky Mountain Christmas. This extravagant festival will be taking place in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee at Dollywood on January 3. Topping everything off, like a shining star on a Christmas tree - and this year there is a full winter wonderland of trees- is the music from her brand new album "A Holly Dolly Christmas." There are several featured songs - in addition to Dolly's family members - in Dollywood's brand new show called Heart of the Holidays.  


The Shows 


Although Dollywood is known for its rollercoasters and other types of rides, the spotlight truly shines at the award-winning park on the entertainment that it offers - and its holiday shows are magical. There are multiple stages, both outdoors and indoors, with song-and-dance extravaganzas, including An Appalachian Christmas, the Milestones, O, Holy Night, and Christmas in the Smokies. Over 40 holiday performances occur every day that the park is open. The new Candlelight Carolers perform on the chapel steps along with the other acts and performers. 


The Shopping 


If you are looking for made-in-the-USA, nothing compares to the unique creations by Dollywood's Craftsman Valley. There are dozens of master craftsmen there demonstrating their artistry and skill that is a reflection of Appalachian trades and culture from one or two centuries ago. Smoky Creek Leather's leather belts and other types of accessories, Old Flame Candles' fragrant votives, delicate handmade ornaments made by Custom Glassworks and Woodcarving Shop carved wood figurines - these items and many more can raise your holiday gift-giving with their originality and authenticity. 


The Food 


The Front Porch Cafe serves a beef tenderloin medallion Christmas dinner. The holiday menu at the Blue Ribbon Buffet expands to all-you-can-eat spiral ham, roasted pork loin, carved prime rib, and more along with all of the side dishes. It is practically mandatory to drink hot chocolate during the holidays, and Spotlight Bakery offers it, in addition to holiday-decorated cupcakes, gingerbreads, and cookies, along with one of the sweetest souvenirs offered by the park, which is family-size cookie kits with all of the trimmings and gingerbread houses.


The New 


Along with the Heart of the Holidays show, there are new attractions including Merry & Bright, which is a Christmas fireworks extravaganza that is held on Friday and Saturday nights that synch with the holiday music. The Wonderful Christmas dancing tree at Wilderness Pass Plaza is another dazzler. The animated tree is 50 feet tall, and sparks to life with a stunning synchronized light show. (Hallmark Christmas movie fans might know this already, but the tree is featured in a key scene in the "Christmas at Dollywood 2019 movie). Inside Wildwood Gove, there is another tree that spins out Christmas stories every night.  


Even a pandemic cannot keep Santa and the kids apart at Dollywood. There is a brand new experience that allows children of every age to get that important photo with Santa safely - as they watch him work at his Smokies satellite workshop. 


The Setting 


Dollywood is located in Pigeon Forge, where Dolly grew up. The Great Smoky Mountains serve as a dramatic backdrop, with the Pigeon Forge Parkway glowing from the lights of the go-cart tracks, wacky golf, theatres, castles, museums, along with the illuminated symbols and figures of all the holiday decorations. Pigeon Forge absolutely loves Christmas and all of the joy extends out to the backroads that lead to a broad selection of cabin accommodations - which are all trimmed with greenery on the outside and with Christmas decorations on the inside.  


Eagles Ridge Resort welcomes guests into cozy cabins featuring a hot tub and wrap-around decks, as well as porch swings and rocking chairs to enjoy the stunning mountain views. Indoors, a Christmas tree is glowing from a corner with stockings hanging gaily on the mantel. The cabins may feel isolated from the Parkway's holiday hustle and bustle, they are just minutes away from the restaurants, shops, and attractions.  


Families both small and large will find a broad selection of amenities in the cabins that have one up to nine bedrooms, along with fully-equipped kitchens, comfortable country-sized bedrooms, as well as theater and game rooms, jetted tubs, fireplaces, Wi-Fi, and much more. In these times of social distancing, these cabins are the ideal place for family and friends for a small and intimate holiday gathering. 


Planning Your Travels 


Visit www.mypigeonforge.com for planning tools and information on Pigeon Forge. Everyone over 12 years old is required to wear a face mask while they are in public areas (other than outdoor activities). Currently, face coverings are mandated through November 30, 2020. Visit www.mypigeonforge.com/planning/travel-resources for updates and to review the Responsible Travel and Tennessee Pledge. 


Visit www.dollywood.com to learn more about the park, purchase tickets, and review the daily entertainment schedule. Note: Since reopening in mid-June, Dollywood has put into practice successful new measures that are designed to ensure the general well-being, safety, and health of both staff and guests. 


There are numerous must-sees in Pigeon Forge, including the following:  


- At the Titanic Museum''s  (www.titanicpigeonforge.com ) Titanic Christmas and Winter Celebration offers a beautiful experience. The five-star attraction features a replica grand staircase that is trimmed with garland, along with a costumed crew, living iceberg, live piano music, and a great gift shop to explore. 


- The Incredible Christmas Place (www.christmasplace.com ) is an irresistible and enchanted wonderland featuring everything Christmas including designer-themed Christmas collectibles, decorations, ornaments, and trees.  


- WonderWorks (www.wonderworksonline.com/pigeon-forge ) is crazy, science-focused fun that includes a raucous 4-D ride to Jurassic Park. 


- The Paula Deen Lumberjack Feud Show & Adventure Park (www.lumberjackfeud.com ) is showy, silly fun featuring world-class lumberjacks that can hold the attention of even the young kids for an entire 90-minute show. 


- Alcatraz East Crime Museum (www.alcatrazeast.com ) is an incredibly fascinating Parkway jewel that presents the history of criminology ad crime where you can lose yourself for hours on end. Galleries cover pop culture crime, CSI exhibits, crime-fighting, as well as American crime and punishment.

Lady Tigers Good Defense Beats Washburn

 The Pigeon Forge Lady Tigers mastered a good balance between their defensive and offensive play to register a comfortable win over Washburn Lady Pirates on Thursday night. 


From the first 5 minutes, the Lady Tigers put on a good defense to keep Lady Pirates from scoring and remained solid all through the entire third quarter to emerge the 59-30 winners.


Pigeon Forge head coach Emory Cain admitted his team has had trouble in the past defending but was proud of the effort the team put up to restrain tough opponents from penetrating his team’s defense. 


He said “We have had trouble in the past of keeping people in front of us, we have done a really good job of keeping people in front of us in our zone and out of the middle this year even when we have played tough teams.” 


“We had a couple players who have really did rebounding really well to deny them many second chance points like in the past.” Cain added. 


Following a 9-0 beginning to the contest for the Pigeon Forge (4-6), Washburn could not register a single score until the last 2:59 minutes of the first quarter. Their small joy, however, was short-lived as Lady Tigers’ Halle Hensley and Paiton Whaley responded with a back-to-back three pointers which took their lead to 15-3.


The Lady Tigers improved on transition moves in the second quarter of the game with Madelyn Hawkins and Hensley scoring on back-to-back layups off turnovers taking their lead to 24 points, 32-8.


“We put in a half court trap in the last week to get us going a little bit. Any time you can dominate a team and get easy scores, then you can leave them with a clear margin,” said. “We got more possessions, and it helps when you get layups early to gain confidence.”


The leading scorers for the Lady Tigers were Ana Naas with 19, Whaley with 14 and Sarah Teaster who scored 12. 

It is the Lady Tigers who took the lead with the first seven points in the third quarter of the game. Washburn later scored from a lay up with 39 seconds left on the clock. However, the Lady Tigers through Whaley responded with a three pointer. 


This year, the Pigeon Forge have not scored higher than the 59 points they had in this game. It is this offensive dominance that Cain hopes will carry his team on in the remainder of the games. 


He acknowledged the need for an offensive attitude in the game by saying “having a game where your offense is clicking and you get some easy buckets helps going forward,”


The next game for Pigeon Forge was against Knoxville Christian on Friday night which was canceled. 

Pigeon Forge are set to take on Seymour on Monday night.

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COVID-19 Causes Temporary Suspension Of Trolley Service In Pigeon Forge

 Earlene Teaster, the City Administrator of Pigeon Forge, has confirmed that the Pigeon Forge Mass Transit System is temporarily suspended after members of the staff tested positive for COVID-19. 


She explained that this was done since there are many who visit the city regularly, and it is important that all of them, transit employees and their families remain healthy and safe.


She also mentioned the fact that the winter schedule has been reduced due to a staffing shortage. Of the 30 employees who work for the system, 10-12 are not working at this time due to sickness or quarantine.


Teaster also mentioned that employees are stringent about following CDC guidelines while they are at work, but there is no way to know who they will be exposed to while they are on and off the clock.


While the trolleys are not in use, they will be thoroughly sanitized. According to Teaster, the trolley barn, each trolley, and the administrative offices will receive a thorough cleaning.


The hope is that all of the people who are not working due to illness will make an excellent recovery and have the ability to return to work. As for the date when this would be possible, the aim is to have the trolleys back up and running at 8 a.m. on December 16.

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