Best Natural Drainage Podcasts (2025)

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206: Sciens Water 1:01:48

6d ago1:01:48

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Send us a text Alex Loucopoulos, and Quinten Dreesmann, of Sciens Water, a fund of Sciens Capital, join us for a return visit to Ripple Effect. In the last four years, Sciens Water has expanded beyond their initial platform of investing in mid-cap private water companies to creating an innovative pay-for-service model that helps reduce risk and cre…

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205: Water Writes 40:15

13d ago40:15

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Send us a text Andrew Dugan, Copywriter & Marketing Strategist in the Water Industry, joins us to discuss his niche business in helping water industry professionals and practitioners tell their story. By combining a unique experience of engineering consultant, sales, and journalism, Andrew understands the water industry and helps busy water profess…

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The Gut Health Guide: Understanding the Microbiome, IBS & Other Gut Imbalances 41:55

16d ago41:55

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Today we continue our gut health series, focusing on the second underlying cause of gut issues: imbalances in our microbiome!! Our microbiome is the ecosystem of the trillions of bacteria that live in our gut. When the balance of bacteria is off, we can experience a plethora of gut issues like IBS, anxiety, indigestion, weight issues, immune functi…

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Jim Greffet - Vice President of Sustainability at Eli Lilly and Company 30:17

17d ago30:17

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Jim has led ESG efforts at Eli Lilly since September 2020. In this capacity, he oversees implementation of Lilly ESG strategy, has responsibility for coordinating ESG-related communications, and organizing and leading ESG stakeholder interactions. In a significant advancement of Lilly’s approach, Jim led the development of Lilly’s ESG portal, a com…

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What is Leaky Gut? How to Heal Your Gut Lining Naturally 30:34

21d ago30:34

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In this episode of Zen and Tonic: Wellness Unfiltered, we’re zeroing in on one of the most misunderstood yet widespread root causes of chronic health issues: leaky gut (aka intestinal permeability). We break down what leaky gut actually is, why it’s become so common, and how it contributes to symptoms like bloating, food sensitivities, fatigue, acn…

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204: Water Quality Modeling 47:30

21d ago47:30

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Send us a text John Kemper, Research Scientist in the Department of Watershed Sciences at Utah State University, joins us to discuss his work creating water quality models and how these models can be applied to address contemporary water issues. We often discuss water quantity models, but water quality models are a magnitude greater in difficulty a…

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Attracting Fireflies to Your Garden: What They Need 17:30

27d ago17:30

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Fireflies are a summertime icon for many people, especially in North America. What are they and what can we do to attract fireflies and support them in our garden? NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: July Garden Checklist: Tasks & DIY ProjectsBy Empress of Dirt

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Attracting Fireflies to Your Garden: What They Need 17:30

27d ago17:30

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Fireflies are a summertime icon for many people, especially in North America. What are they and what can we do to attract fireflies and support them in our garden? NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: July Garden Checklist: Tasks & DIY ProjectsBy Empress of Dirt

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Meat-Based Female Health & Hormones - Carnivore In the Kitchen with Courtney Luna 51:25

27d ago51:25

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Let me tell you what I love about my next guest..... not only has she made meat-based a lifestyle for herself, but she explains how you can emphasize and optimize a meat-based diet with begin dogmatic and demonizing foods that are not carnivore. Courtney Luna, The Carnivore in the Kitchen is here with me today. Courtney is a professional chef, and …

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203: Terminus: A Hydrobiographic Journey of Water Management in the Great Salt Lake Basin 34:46

28d ago34:46

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Send us a text Rob Sowby, professor, working engineer, and author, joins us to discuss his new book "Terminus." Rob takes a unique approach to unpacking the complicated water management issues around the Great Salt Lake by weaving in personal stories and conversations with water users around the Lake. Rob brings a wealth of expertise to this journe…

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Balancing Hormones Naturally: The Power of Seed Cycling 29:28

30d ago29:28

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If you're struggling with PMS, mood swings, irregular cycles, or other symptoms of hormonal imbalance, this episode is for you. Today on Zen and Tonic, we’re diving into seed cycling—a gentle, natural method that uses the nutritional power of specific seeds to support hormonal balance throughout the phases of your menstrual cycle. Learn how flax, p…

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Suzanne Lindsay-Walker - Vice President, Sustainability at Novelis 32:18

1M ago32:18

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Suzanne Lindsay-Walker is Vice President, Sustainability, for Novelis Inc. In this role, Suzanne leads the development and implementation of the company’s global sustainability strategy and vision to achieve net carbon neutrality by 2050. She is also responsible for Novelis’ Corporate Social Responsibility efforts. Suzanne joined Novelis in May 202…

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202: "Project Photosynthesis" - Carbon Capture Biochar Pilot Project 1:03:42

1M ago1:03:42

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Send us a text David Gory, Co-Founder and CEO of Airbuild, joins us to discuss Airbuild's incredibly innovative and exciting "Project Photosynthesis" pilot project in Green River, Utah. Through the power of algae, Project Photosynthesis creates multiple environmental benefits: 1) it cleans river water by removing nutrient loads, e-coli, and other p…

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The Lymphatic System: Supporting Drainage, Flow, and It's Connection to Our Emotional Well-being 31:45

1M ago31:45

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Join us on this week's episode of the Zen & Tonic Podcast, where we dive into the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is so important to our health, immune system, and detoxification. It also has another side that's often overlooked. Today, we explore the connection our lymphatic system has to other systems within our physical body, and it's con…

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Are Synthetic Fertilizers From Fossil Fuels? Do We Need Them? 16:48

1M ago16:48

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Half the world now depends on synthetic fertilizers for food. But do we need them in the garden? And are they really derived from fossil fuels? NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: How to Root Pothos CuttingsBy Empress of Dirt

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Are Synthetic Fertilizers From Fossil Fuels? Do We Need Them? 16:48

1M ago16:48

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Half the world now depends on synthetic fertilizers for food. But do we need them in the garden? And are they really derived from fossil fuels? NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: How to Root Pothos CuttingsBy Empress of Dirt

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How Epigenetics Affects Vitamin Dosages 18:51

1M ago18:51

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Epigenetics is critical to understand human health. While there is a lot of focus on SNPs and human genetics in mainstream medicine, it is more likely that how our bodies interact with the environment is more important to understand health and disease. In this episode of AskDr Gil, I discuss why epigenetics matter and how changes that are happening…

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201: Blue Commons - ReBeaver Restoration Fund 46:07

1M ago46:07

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Send us a text Emily Olsen, Vice President - Rocky Mountains for Trout Unlimited, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Operations Manager for Blue Commons, and Elijah Tangenberg of CKBlueshift, LLC, join us to talk about Blue Commons and their new ReBeaver Restoration Fund. This is an exciting discussion about Blue Commons and their innovative approach to bring rea…

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Summertime Routines For Seasonal Living: Staying Cool, Calm & Balanced This Summer 31:35

1M ago31:35

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In this episode of Zen and Tonic, we dive into the ancient wisdom of seasonal living through the lens of Ayurveda, focusing specifically on the summer season and how to stay balanced amidst its fiery, high-energy qualities. Summer brings in the energy of Pitta dosha, made up of the fire and water elements. When in balance, this season supports stro…

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200: Culp & Kelly, LLP and CKBlueshift, LLC 1:03:57

2M ago1:03:57

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Send us a text Peter Culp, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, and Mary Kelly, Co-Founder and Partner Emeritus, join us to talk about the innovative work Culp & Kelly and Blueshift are undertaking at the nexus of water, climate, finance, and natural resource management. As a new partner with Culp & Kelly, your host Emily Lewis, talks with Mary and Pet…

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Rooted In Rhythm: How Daily Routines are the Key to Digestive, Horomonal, and Emotional Balance 37:34

2M ago37:34

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In today's episode, we talk about all things routine! Tune in to explore the transformative power of daily routines--not as rigid schedules, but as nourishing rhythms that support your digestion, hormonal balance, energy levels, and emotional clarity. Learn the effect routines have on your circadian rhythm, hormonal balance, emotional balance, and …

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Peat in Gardening: What's the Problem? 21:50

2M ago21:50

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Peat has been a gardening staple for decades -- but at what cost? With growing concerns over climate and ecosystems, is it time we rethink our use of peat? NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Why Hummingbirds Are Avoiding Your FeedersBy Empress of Dirt

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Peat in Gardening: What's the Problem? 21:50

2M ago21:50

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Peat has been a gardening staple for decades -- but at what cost? With growing concerns over climate and ecosystems, is it time we rethink our use of peat? NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Why Hummingbirds Are Avoiding Your FeedersBy Empress of Dirt

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Andrew Savage - Vice President of Sustainability at Lime 30:38

2M ago30:38

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Andrew started his career working in public policy and communications. He served as Deputy Chief of Staff & Legislative Director for Congressman Peter Welch in the US House of Representatives when Congress passed the only sweeping climate legislation to date. Leaving public government, Andrew spent six years working in the solar energy, renewables,…

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Regulating Your Nervous System Through the Vagus Nerve 25:37

2M ago25:37

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In today's episode we dive into understanding our nervous system through its two main states of 'fight and flight' and 'rest and digest'. We talk about the importance and necessity of each state, why regulation between the two is vital for our health, what can happen when we get stuck in chronic states of 'fight and flight', and the importance of t…

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Ripple Effect Rewind! - 100: Klamath Drainage District 51:44

2M ago51:44

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Send us a text On the eve of our 200th episode, we are looking back on a similarly epic milestone, episode 100: Klamath Drainage District. Reagan Desmond walks us through the complicated and complex world of the Klamath Basin. From Endangered Species actions, to water quality issues, to drought - the Klamath is a microcosm of the larger water world…

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Optimize Your Health with Biotherapeutic Drainage

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In this simulcast of AskDrGil, I discuss how we can optimize health through biotherapeutic drainage therapy. This gives us insight into how we can heal. The key is not finding an endpoint. Rather, we must understand the process of how we keep returning to optimal health. While this talk doesn’t go into the specifics of biotherapeutic drainage, it d…

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Debunking Detox Myths & How To Support Your Detox Pathways 41:17

2M ago41:17

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On today's episode we are debunking detox myths and getting to the real truth behind the 'cleansing' fads. You'll learn how to actually support your body's natural detoxifying abilities through supporting your detox pathways. Weather you're wanting to support your bodie's daily abilities to heal itself and cleanse out toxins, or are interested in a…

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Ripple Effect Rewind! - Massive Canals and Lots of Mint 38:01

2M ago38:01

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Send us a text On the eve of our 200th episode, we are looking back to the very beginning, episode 01: Massive Canals and Lots of Mint. The heart of the Bear River Canal Company system has been in operation since the late 1880s. BRCC representatives Curtis Marble and Trevor Nielson discuss Company history, coming challenges, and opportunities for t…

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Springtime Routines for Seasonal Living 32:19

2M ago32:19

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Today we talk about seasonal living, and how aligining our lifestyle to the constantly changing seasons can help us create balance and harmony in our bodies. We'll learn about what qualites springtime brings in, who gets affected by them the most, and what we can do to adjust our lifestyle, routines, and diets to feel our bests this season!! Take a…

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Why Are We So Toxic & How to Heal? The Human Deutenome, Meat-based Eating w/ Dr Stephanie Seneff 1:11:47

2M ago1:11:47

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Dr Stephanie Seneff is back with me to talk about our toxic world, the affects of glyphosate and deuterium and what to do about it - A senior research scientist at MIT and author of the book, Toxic Legacy, which you can order wherever books are sold. Visit here to learn more about her: https://stephanieseneff.net Thanks to my show Sponsors: Buffalo…

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199: Update on Microplastics 48:25

3M ago48:25

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Send us a text Move over PFAS, Sara Page, Drinking Water Treatment Lead for the Utah Division of Drinking Water, joins us to discuss my new favorite(?) emerging contaminant - microplastics. This is a fascinating discussion about the very complicated and complex nature of microplastics. Sara does a great job of breaking down the key considerations o…

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The 3 Pillars Of Health 31:51

3M ago31:51

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Today's episode is all about the 3 Pillars of Health, according to Eastern Medicine Traditions! These Pillars form the foundations of our health, and it's vital that we support them in order to support or health and wellness, and prevent any issues down the line! If you are dealing with any chronic symptoms and aren't sure where to start when it co…

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198: Modeling the Prior Appropriation System Against Real Conditions 46:51

3M ago46:51

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Send us a text Justin Bowen, PhD and Founder of HydroScapes Analytics, joins us to discuss his dissertation and exciting new model for spatially mapping water rights, water rights distribution systems, and watershed conditions. This model brings together water right information, soil moisture conditions, OpenET evapotranspiration data, real time ga…

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What is Zen & Tonic? My Story, Vision, and a Peek into Ayurveda 38:00

3M ago38:00

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Welcome to the very first episode of the Zen & Tonic Podcast: Wellness Unfiltered! On today's episode we discuss what the podcast is all about, who I am and my journey to beginning this platform, and an introduction to Ayurveda! Ayruveda is the Eastern medicine tradition from India, which lays out a system for understanding out own unique constitut…

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197: Status of Federal Funding for Water Projects 1:04:31

3M ago1:04:31

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Send us a text Tia Cavender, CEO and Founder of Dig Deep Research, makes a return visit to discuss the status of federal funding for water projects. Tia and Dig Deep have assisted clients for over 15 years and are experts in navigating the myriad of federal grant and loan programs. We have a very timely, and sobering, discussion about how recent ch…

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Overpotting: Should You Pot Up or Go Big? 13:30

3M ago13:30

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Is overpotting just an old gardening myth we're still clinging to? Is potting up no longer needed? Some research suggests bigger pots might be better -- but it's not that simple. NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Why Your Compost Pile Stinks and How to Fix ItBy Empress of Dirt

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Overpotting: Should You Pot Up or Go Big? 13:30

3M ago13:30

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Is overpotting just an old gardening myth we're still clinging to? Is potting up no longer needed? Some research suggests bigger pots might be better -- but it's not that simple. NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Why Your Compost Pile Stinks and How to Fix ItBy Empress of Dirt

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Meghan Weinman - Vice President of Sustainability at SSA Marine 30:08

3M ago30:08

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Meghan Weinman joined Carrix and SSA Marine in 2024 as Vice President of Sustainability. She is an industry leader across the sustainability, transportation, and environment sectors and has worked throughout North America and internationally, including Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Prior to joining Carrix and SSA Marine, Ms. Wei…

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196: Air-to-Water Canada - Atmospheric Water Harvesting 40:28

3M ago40:28

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Send us a text Ryan Mozi, Sales Director, from Air-to-Water Canada, joins us to discuss their atmospheric water harvesting generators and business model. This is a great discussion about the status of the industry, the various applications and uses for atmospheric water harvesting, and the role of water sovereignty. Super fun and enlightening discu…

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Noticing Nature: From Gardener to Naturalist 13:51

3M ago13:51

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You may already be a wildlife gardener, but might you be interested in taking the next step in developing your curiosity about garden wildlife and becoming a naturalist? Inspired by Menno Schilthuizen's new book, The Urban Naturalist. NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Tips for Creating a Wildlife Pond and Garden…

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Noticing Nature: From Gardener to Naturalist 13:51

3M ago13:51

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You may already be a wildlife gardener, but might you be interested in taking the next step in developing your curiosity about garden wildlife and becoming a naturalist? Inspired by Menno Schilthuizen's new book, The Urban Naturalist. NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Tips for Creating a Wildlife Pond and Garden…

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195: LiDAR, Machine Learning, and Geospatial Awesomeness 41:46

3M ago41:46

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Send us a text Laura Ault, Director, and Rick Kelson, LiDAR Master, of the Utah Geospatial Resources Center, join us to talk about the very important services the UGRC provide Utah. We have an entertaining and enlightening discussion about the importance of maps as the backbone of civil society (think addresses for emergency services, voting precin…

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Jeff Yorzyk - Senior Director of Sustainability at HelloFresh 38:30

4M ago38:30

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Jeff Yorzyk has over 20 years of experience in sustainability across a broad range of sectors, and has held leadership roles in both commercial and consulting companies spanning program development, strategic management systems, product sustainability and life cycle assessment. Based in Berlin, Germany, HelloFresh is the leading meal kit provider i…

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