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Liz Hatton dies aged 17: Cancer-battling photographer seen hugging Kate ‘went out in a blaze of glory’ after ‘unbelievably brave’ fight, her heartbroken family reveal

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The Princess of Wales pictured sharing a tender hug with Liz Hatton when they met at Windsor Castle in October and bonded over their shared love of photography

An inspirational young cancer patient who touched the hearts of the nation after meeting the Princess of Wales has sadly died.

Liz Hatton passed away in the early hours yesterday at her home in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, at the age of just 17, less than a year after being diagnosed with an incurable desmoplastic small round cell tumour.

A hugely talented photographer, she compiled an inspirational ‘bucket list’ of assignments to complete in the last months of her life, which reached the ears of the future king and queen.

She was invited by them to Windsor Castle to photograph an investiture William was holding and, to her surprise, asked to have tea with the couple afterwards.

Catherine, who has gone through her own cancer journey this year, was pictured giving Liz an emotional hug, although the pair pointedly did not discuss their respective experiences but focused on their shared love of photography.

As a result of their meeting, however, the brave teenager – who always said she did not want to be defined by her illness – was inundated with offers of support and was able to complete almost all of her bucket list, including a London film premiere, and more.

The Princess of Wales pictured sharing a tender hug with Liz Hatton when they met at Windsor Castle in October and bonded over their shared love of photography

The Princess of Wales pictured sharing a tender hug with Liz Hatton when they met at Windsor Castle in October and bonded over their shared love of photography

Liz, from Harrogate, Yorkshire, was a keen photographer and recently held her own exhibition. She has died aged 17 after battling desmoplastic small round cell tumour, a rare and extremely aggressive form of the disease

Liz, from Harrogate, Yorkshire, was a keen photographer and recently held her own exhibition. She has died aged 17 after battling desmoplastic small round cell tumour, a rare and extremely aggressive form of the disease

Liz, from Harrogate, Yorkshire, was a keen photographer and recently held her own exhibition. She has died aged 17 after battling desmoplastic small round cell tumour, a rare and extremely aggressive form of the disease

Liz, who fell in love with photography as a young girl, would have 'loved nothing more' than her photographs being 'seen one more time'. In honour of this, the Daily Mail is publishing this picture she took of her beloved Mateo

Liz, who fell in love with photography as a young girl, would have 'loved nothing more' than her photographs being 'seen one more time'. In honour of this, the Daily Mail is publishing this picture she took of her beloved Mateo

Liz, who fell in love with photography as a young girl, would have ‘loved nothing more’ than her photographs being ‘seen one more time’. In honour of this, the Daily Mail is publishing this picture she took of her beloved Mateo

Another one of Liz’s stunning photos she took of her beloved younger brother Mateo

Liz's mother, Vicky, posted an emotional statement on X to say her 'incredible daughter' had died

Liz's mother, Vicky, posted an emotional statement on X to say her 'incredible daughter' had died

Liz’s mother, Vicky, posted an emotional statement on X to say her ‘incredible daughter’ had died  

She was even snapping away, despite being in great pain, on the red carpet of the Royal Variety Show last Friday and was proud beyond belief to attend an exhibition of her incredible work in London.

Sadly, however, her condition began to rapidly deteriorate, so much so that her family had decided to celebrate Christmas early this weekend because it was her adored little brother Mateo’s wish to have her here for it.

Tragically, that wasn’t to be.

Liz’s mother, Vicky Robayna, told the Mail last night that the family were taking comfort from the fact that she had blazed such a trail in such a short space of time.

She said: ‘Our lovely Liz died in the early hours of this morning. She remained determined to her last. 

‘Even yesterday she was telling me that I had better get nurses sorted so she could do more things. 

‘She went out in a blaze of glory with almost everyone she cared out seeing her for the last time at her exhibition last week.

Talented Liz shared a mutual passion for photography with Princess Kate and said meeting her was 'truly incredible' and she was left 'shell shocked'

Talented Liz shared a mutual passion for photography with Princess Kate and said meeting her was 'truly incredible' and she was left 'shell shocked'

Talented Liz shared a mutual passion for photography with Princess Kate and said meeting her was ‘truly incredible’ and she was left ‘shell shocked’ 

The meeting came about - her mother Vicky explained - after someone working for the London Air Ambulance charity, of which Prince William is patron, spotted a social media post she had put up on behalf of her daughter earlier this year asking for help in completing her 'bucket list'

The meeting came about - her mother Vicky explained - after someone working for the London Air Ambulance charity, of which Prince William is patron, spotted a social media post she had put up on behalf of her daughter earlier this year asking for help in completing her 'bucket list'

The meeting came about – her mother Vicky explained – after someone working for the London Air Ambulance charity, of which Prince William is patron, spotted a social media post she had put up on behalf of her daughter earlier this year asking for help in completing her ‘bucket list’

Liz took this snap of comedian Michael McIntyre at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. It is one of the last photos she posted on her Instagram page

Liz took this snap of comedian Michael McIntyre at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. It is one of the last photos she posted on her Instagram page

Liz took this snap of comedian Michael McIntyre at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. It is one of the last photos she posted on her Instagram page

The young campaigner made headlines after she was invited to Windsor Castle to photograph an investiture. Liz captured the moment cycling legend Mark Cavendish received his knighthood from Prince William

The young campaigner made headlines after she was invited to Windsor Castle to photograph an investiture. Liz captured the moment cycling legend Mark Cavendish received his knighthood from Prince William

The young campaigner made headlines after she was invited to Windsor Castle to photograph an investiture. Liz captured the moment cycling legend Mark Cavendish received his knighthood from Prince William 

Liz Hatton and guests attend the Liz Hatton photography exhibition in London on November 21

Liz Hatton and guests attend the Liz Hatton photography exhibition in London on November 21

Liz Hatton and guests attend the Liz Hatton photography exhibition in London on November 21

The talented amateur photographer is pictured sharing an adorable moment with her younger sibling Mateo as he shaves his sister's hair

The talented amateur photographer is pictured sharing an adorable moment with her younger sibling Mateo as he shaves his sister's hair

The talented amateur photographer is pictured sharing an adorable moment with her younger sibling Mateo as he shaves his sister’s hair 

Liz was the star of the show as she attended an exhibition in her name last week

Liz was the star of the show as she attended an exhibition in her name last week

Liz was the star of the show as she attended an exhibition in her name last week

Although Liz's list is what made her first known to most people, her legacy went far beyond these accomplishments - as she even had an exhibition held in her name. Her mother's message after the exhibition

Although Liz's list is what made her first known to most people, her legacy went far beyond these accomplishments - as she even had an exhibition held in her name. Her mother's message after the exhibition

Although Liz’s list is what made her first known to most people, her legacy went far beyond these accomplishments – as she even had an exhibition held in her name. Her mother’s message after the exhibition 

‘I could not be prouder of her. She has faced every day with unbelievable bravery. And now it’s our turn to do her proud and give her brother the life she expects us to. 

‘She was never scared of dying but she was terrified of leaving him behind. It’s our job to make that a little easier for her.’

Mrs Robayna said that Liz, who fell in love with photography as a young girl, would have ‘loved nothing more’ than her photographs being ‘seen one more time’.

In honour of this, the Daily Mail is publishing a picture she took of her beloved Mateo.

It is accompanied by a portrait of Liz, taken during a fashion shoot for the newspaper, described by Mrs Robayna as one of her favourites of her daughter.

Mrs Robayna has asked people to share one of her daughter’s photos on social media so Liz can ‘go out with a bang’. 

The family have now started a Just Giving page saying they are making it their mission to raise money to fund research into demoplastic small round cell tumour in Liz’s memory. 

Liz was an aspiring photographer and had been living out her wish list over the last few months. Pictured at the Venom premiere

Liz was an aspiring photographer and had been living out her wish list over the last few months. Pictured at the Venom premiere

Liz was an aspiring photographer and had been living out her wish list over the last few months. Pictured at the Venom premiere

Liz, pictured with her mother Vicky, stepfather Aaron and little brother Mateo in Disneyland

Liz, pictured with her mother Vicky, stepfather Aaron and little brother Mateo in Disneyland

Liz, pictured with her mother Vicky, stepfather Aaron and little brother Mateo in Disneyland 

Liz and Mateo in Disneyland for a trip doctors weren't sure she was strong enough to make

Liz and Mateo in Disneyland for a trip doctors weren't sure she was strong enough to make

Liz and Mateo in Disneyland for a trip doctors weren’t sure she was strong enough to make

Writing on X alongside a black and white photo of Liz, Mrs Robayna paid tribute to her ‘incredible daughter’ saying she was ‘determined to the last’. 

‘We are so very proud of the kindness, empathy and courage she has shown in the last year,’ she said. 

‘She was not only a phenomenal photographer, she was the best human, and the most wonderful daughter and big sister we could ever have asked for. 

‘No one could have fought harder for life than she did. There is a gaping Liz shaped hole in our lives that I am not sure how we will ever fill. 

‘We have so much gratitude to every single one of you, whether you offered to help, or liked or shared posts – you ensured Liz’s last two months were her very best. She flew high until the end.’

Kerry Reeves-Kneip, Director of Communications at Sarcoma UK said:

‘It is with profound sadness that we learn of the death of Liz Hatton, a talented young photographer who touched many hearts and whose life was tragically cut short by sarcoma. At Sarcoma UK, we are deeply moved by her story and the courage she demonstrated in facing this challenging disease.

‘We were privileged to have met Liz and her mother, working with them to share her powerful story and raise awareness about the impact of sarcoma. 

‘To work with them was a humbling reminder of the strength, resilience, and hope that can emerge even in the most challenging circumstances. Our collaboration to bring her story to the press was not just about raising awareness, but about humanising the experience of young people facing rare and aggressive cancers.

‘Liz Hatton’s remarkable photograph of the Princess of Wales captured a moment of genuine human connection that resonated with people around the world. Her talent and spirit shine as a testament to the potential and resilience of young people facing serious illness.

‘Her passing is a stark reminder of the urgent need for continued research and better treatments for sarcoma – a rare and aggressive form of cancer that affects too many young lives. Our thoughts are with Liz’s family, friends, and all those who knew and loved her during this immensely difficult time.

‘We honour Liz’s memory and her contribution to raising awareness about sarcoma, hoping that her legacy will inspire continued support for research and understanding of this devastating disease.’

Liz and Mateo on an Iceland cruise in 2022, before her devastating cancer diagnosis

Liz and Mateo on an Iceland cruise in 2022, before her devastating cancer diagnosis

Liz and Mateo on an Iceland cruise in 2022, before her devastating cancer diagnosis

Liz warmed the future King and Queen's hearts after being invited by Prince William to photograph an investiture he was holding at Windsor Castle

Liz warmed the future King and Queen's hearts after being invited by Prince William to photograph an investiture he was holding at Windsor Castle

Liz warmed the future King and Queen’s hearts after being invited by Prince William to photograph an investiture he was holding at Windsor Castle

Although Liz's list is what made her first known to most people, her legacy went far beyond these accomplishments - as she even had an exhibition held in her name. Pictured with her mother

Although Liz's list is what made her first known to most people, her legacy went far beyond these accomplishments - as she even had an exhibition held in her name. Pictured with her mother

Although Liz’s list is what made her first known to most people, her legacy went far beyond these accomplishments – as she even had an exhibition held in her name. Pictured with her mother

Speaking to Good Morning Britain alongside her mother, Liz told Rob Rinder on how they dealt with the diagnosis

Speaking to Good Morning Britain alongside her mother, Liz told Rob Rinder on how they dealt with the diagnosis

Speaking to Good Morning Britain alongside her mother, Liz told Rob Rinder on how they dealt with the diagnosis

In January of 2024, she was given between six months and three years to live, and – after deciding to stop months of gruelling treatment – dropped her studies to pursue her dream of taking photos. 

She inspired people all over the nation with a ‘bucket list’ of moments she wanted to capture – including snapping behind the scenes of a West End show and helping out on a film set. 

Liz’s bucket list also included watching the filming of her favourite show, Would I Lie To You, having her photos published in as many magazines as possible, taking pictures of the catwalk at London Fashion Week, capturing circus performers practicing their act and helping with filming a movie.

She had also wanted to photograph a music festival, take photos of the Christmas markets at Tivoli Gardens, do a photo shoot with professional models and take photos in a fashion shoot at a big fashion house.

Six, the West End musical, found out about Liz’s list and invited her to photograph the pre-show warm up and the cast.

And in another sweet moment, Liz was spotted working alongside photographers to capture celebrities attending the UK premiere of Tom Hardy’s Venom: The Last Dance. 

Although Liz’s list is what made her first known to most people, her legacy went far beyond these accomplishments – as she even had an exhibition held in her name.

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Tsunami meteorológico atinge litoral sul de Santa Catarina

Paula Laboissière – Repórter da Agência Brasil

O município de Jaguaruna, litoral sul de Santa Catarina, registrou, na madrugada desta segunda-feira (2), um fenômeno natural raro: um tsunami meteorológico. De acordo com a defesa civil do estado, o mar avançou de forma súbita e percorreu uma longa extensão em direção ao continente.

A central de monitoramento localizada na estação maregráfica de Balneário Rincão chegou a registrar uma elevação de um metro no nível do mar em poucos minutos. “O evento ocorreu em condições incomuns, já que os modelos meteorológicos não indicavam maré alta ou agitação marítima”, destacou a defesa civil.

Em nota, o órgão detalhou que que o fenômeno foi causado por uma intensa linha de instabilidade presente na região naquele momento. “Essas linhas, formadas por tempestades alinhadas, geram alterações bruscas na pressão atmosférica e ventos fortes. Esse conjunto de fatores cria pulsos de pressão que se propagam no oceano, amplificando as ondas à medida que se aproximam da costa”.

Apesar de serem classificados como raros outros tsunamis meteorológicos, de acordo com a defesa civil, já foram registrados no litoral sul de Santa Catarina, sobretudo no período da primavera – o mais recente ocorreu em novembro do ano passado, no município de Laguna.

“Felizmente, o evento desta madrugada não causou danos significativos nem deixou feridos. As autoridades reforçam a importância do monitoramento constante das condições meteorológicas e da conscientização da população sobre como agir em situações semelhantes”, concluiu o comunicado.



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A Alemanha ainda pode pagar o financiamento das artes? – DW – 03/12/2024

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A Alemanha ainda pode pagar o financiamento das artes? – DW – 03/12/2024

Alemanha gosta de se promover como uma nação de cultura. Mas essa imagem está em desacordo com os controversos planos atuais do estado de escassez de dinheiro Berlim reduzir o financiamento das artes em 12%.

Os cortes afetariam tanto instituições de renome mundial como organizações independentes nas áreas de teatro, orquestra, cinemas, dança e literatura.

O Conselho Alemão de Cultura, a organização que guarda as associações culturais, declarou que “a era de ouro da cultura acabou”.

A situação é semelhante em todo o país: cada vez mais municípios e estados federais enfrentam dificuldades financeiras. O governo federal, importante fonte de financiamento, também está cada vez mais cauteloso. Após o colapso do governo de coligação do Social-democratas, Verdes e Democratas Livreso governo federal não tem orçamento para 2025. São tempos incertos para as artes. Então, o que podem os gestores artísticos esperar?

Menos dinheiro do governo federal

Até recentemente, as coisas pareciam boas para o financiamento das artes na Alemanha.

De acordo com o Relatório de Finanças Culturais do Serviço Federal de Estatística para 2022, as despesas públicas culturais só avançaram numa direcção nos últimos 10 anos: para cima. Subiu de 9,3 mil milhões de euros (9,8 mil milhões de dólares) em 2010 para 14,5 mil milhões de euros em 2020, um aumento de nada menos que 55,1%. Será interessante ver os novos números, que serão publicados em dezembro de 2024.

“Berlim é pobre, mas sexy” – o slogan da era dos anos 80 do ex-prefeito de Berlim Klaus Wowereit hoje soa como uma zombaria aos ouvidos de muitos profissionais das artes: Democrata CristãoO Senado liderado por Berlim está a reduzir o seu orçamento em três mil milhões de euros, com a despesa com as artes a cair 130 milhões de euros.

E o cenário cultural? Está a reagir com horror: as críticas vão desde “cortes severos” a “cortes rasos”. O mundo das artes está em pé de guerra contra as decisões e recentemente organizou uma grande manifestação de trabalhadores das artes e da cultura na Praça Berlim Portão de Brandemburgo.

Dois homens vestidos de preto e branco sobem em um palco com cenário em tons de cinza. Entre eles está uma estátua cinza de uma mulher encapuzada.
Uma cena de ‘Nathan, o Sábio’ no Deutsch-Sorbisches Volkstheater em Bautzen, onde o financiamento também será cortadoImagem: Miroslaw Nowotny

Longa lista de cortes em Berlim

Os cortes estão a afectar os sectores e instituições culturais de forma diferente.

Entre os teatros de Berlim, o Schaubühne (cortes de 1,8 milhões de euros; sem compensação por aumentos salariais) teme ir à falência antes de 2025, sendo uma sociedade de responsabilidade limitada.

O Conjunto Berlinense (1,75 milhões de euros) terá de cancelar produções. O Volksbühne (2 milhões de euros) teme pela sua capacidade de desempenho, tal como o teatro juvenil Grips (300.000 euros), o teatro infantil e juvenil Theatre an der Parkaue (800.000 euros) e o Teatro Alemão (3 milhões de euros).

Também na lista de cortes estão o Konzerthaus am Gendarmenmarkt (1,8 milhões de euros), o Friedrichstadt-Palast (1,6 milhões de euros), os cinemas de Berlim (3,5 milhões de euros), as casas de literatura da capital (450 mil euros) e muitas outras. O Senado também está interrompendo a reforma em andamento do Ópera cômica (10 milhões de euros).

Alemanha Komische Oper Berlim
Renovações interrompidas: a Komische Oper de Berlim também sofre com medidas de austeridadeImagem: Eventpress Hoensch/aliança de imagens

É necessário pensamento econômico

Será que este derramamento de sangue fará com que Berlim perca o seu apelo internacional? Será que a cidade, outrora dividida e depois reunificada, se tornará, como perguntou publicamente um diretor de teatro, um “anão cultural”, ou mesmo uma “metrópole sem alma em declínio”?

Tendo em conta a situação económica e financeira e a consequente queda no financiamento das artes, Dorothea Gregor, especialista cultural da Fundação Liz Mohn, acredita que o teatro e a paisagem cultural alemã enfrentam “uma enorme mudança estrutural”.

No entanto, ela diz à DW que muitos teatros “consideram que o dinheiro continuará a fluir como antes”, e acrescenta que os diretores artísticos precisam descobrir como podem administrar seus teatros de forma mais eficiente e, ao mesmo tempo, oferecer qualidade superior. Na opinião de Gregor, é necessário pensamento empreendedor, inclusive quando se trata de encontrar novas opções de financiamento.

O valor das artes e da cultura

Lutz Hillmann é diretor do Alemão-Sérvio teatro folclórico em Bautzen, Saxôniae o presidente estadual da Associação Alemã de Palco. Ele observa o debate sobre os cortes em Berlim com certo desamparo. O estado da Saxónia também enfrenta uma situação orçamental crítica, com graves consequências para o panorama cultural dos museus, teatros e orquestras. Hillmann diz que os teatros em Zwickau, FreibergAnnaberg-Buchholz, Görlitz-Zittau e até mesmo Chemnitz — que será Capital Europeia da Cultura em 2025 — temem pela sua existência.

“Que valor têm a arte e a cultura?” pergunta Hillmann. “Se os políticos decidirem que as artes não são tão importantes no contexto de todas as tarefas federais, estaduais, municipais e municipais, isso terá efeito!” Os teatros e orquestras, por exemplo, há muito que deixaram de cumprir apenas funções tradicionais, como actuações num local permanente. “Somos locais de encontro social, trabalhamos com crianças e jovens, saímos para a arena pública, fazemos networking”. Ele enfatiza que a oferta cultural é particularmente importante nas áreas rurais. “Se não tivermos isto em mente”, avisa Hillmann, “teremos resultados eleitorais ainda mais desastrosos porque as pessoas ficarão cada vez mais insatisfeitas”.

Discurso democrático

Olaf Zimmermann, diretor-gerente do Conselho Cultural Alemão, segue a mesma linha. “Neste momento, são urgentemente necessários espaços culturais para debater questões atuais, para oferecer espaços de discurso democrático, para estimular a reflexão ou simplesmente para criar coesão”, escreve Zimmermann no atual número da publicação da associação.

Olaf Zimmermann, um homem de terno cinza e óculos, gesticula com as mãos enquanto fala.
Olaf Zimmermann, diretor administrativo do Conselho Cultural AlemãoImagem: Felix Zahn/fototeca/aliança de imagens

“Os cortes nas instituições também terão impacto na cena independente e nas artes e nas indústrias criativas”, alerta a associação. Seja em Colônia ou Dresdaem muitos lugares existe uma ameaça de cortes nos orçamentos artísticos que será profundamente sentida. Alerta que orçamentos apertados não devem assinalar o fim de projectos importantes, como a introdução de salários mínimos para artistas, a digitalização ou a melhoria da sustentabilidade ambiental do sector das artes.

Artes e cultura alienadas uma da outra

Entretanto, Dorothea Gregor, da Fundação Liz Mohn, destaca a falta de comunicação entre as instituições culturais e os seus doadores, até mesmo uma “alienação” total. Ela diz que é importante neste momento que ambos os lados se sentem à mesma mesa e discutam os próximos passos como iguais. “Estamos no mesmo barco”, diz Gregor, “não há ninguém, nem mesmo em Berlim, que diga que já não precisamos das artes!”

  Dorothea Gregor, uma mulher usando batom vermelho e brincos pendurados, olhando para a câmera.
Responsável pelo Monitor de Relevância Cultural da Fundação Liz Mohn: Dorothea GregorImagem: Besim Mazhiqi/Liz Mohn Stiftung

E o que as pessoas esperam das artes? De acordo com um “Monitor de Relevância Cultural” realizado pelo Fundação BertelsmannNo Centro Liz Mohn, uma grande maioria (91%) das pessoas na Alemanha deseja que as ofertas artísticas, como os teatros, sejam preservadas para as gerações futuras porque fazem parte da sua identidade cultural (82%). Três quartos dos inquiridos também foram de opinião que as ofertas artísticas deveriam continuar a ser apoiadas com fundos públicos. Em nenhum lugar do mundo, diz Dorothea Gregor, responsável pelo Relevance Monitor, a densidade de teatros, orquestras e casas de ópera é maior do que na Alemanha – por razões históricas. “Quando vou ao teatro”, diz ela, “é a melhor maneira de ver o dinheiro dos meus impostos em ação”.

Este artigo foi escrito originalmente em alemão



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Deficiência significativa atinge uma em cada seis pessoas no mundo

Paula Laboissière – Repórter da Agência Brasil

A Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) estima que 1,3 bilhão de pessoas em todo o mundo vivam com algum tipo de deficiência classificada como significativa. O número corresponde a uma proporção de uma em cada seis pessoas. 

“Pessoas com deficiência têm direito ao mais alto padrão de cuidado em saúde possível, assim como pessoas sem deficiência”, destacou a entidade.

Dados do relatório global sobre igualdade na saúde para pessoas com deficiência, publicado pela OMS, mostram que, embora alguns progressos tenham sido registrados ao longo dos últimos anos, o mundo ainda está longe de concretizar esse direito para diversas pessoas com deficiência “que continuam a morrer mais cedo, têm uma saúde mais precária e experimentam mais limitações no dia a dia”.

“Esses resultados ruins se devem às condições injustas enfrentadas por pessoas com deficiência em todas as áreas da vida, incluindo no próprio sistema de saúde. Os países têm a obrigação, conforme previsto na legislação internacional sobre direitos humanos, de abordar as desigualdades na saúde enfrentadas por essas pessoas”, destacou a entidade.

A OMS apela aos estados-membros que tomem medidas para promover a igualdade na saúde para pessoas com deficiência e pede ainda que a sociedade civil, incluindo organizações de pessoas com deficiência e outros parceiros na promoção da saúde, colabore e defenda a implementação de ações que permitam alcançar o mais elevado padrão de saúde possível para todos.



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