1. CATAWBA SCIENCE CENTER
ON THE SALT BLOCK - 243 THIRD AVENUE NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
ANNUAL REPORT
2012-13

2. Content
A Message from The Board President 3
Unexpected Stories 4
Exhibits 5
Message from The Executive Director 6
Facts and Figures 7
Legacy Society 8
Donor Lists 9
CATAWBA SCIENCE CENTER
ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13

3. Many of us look at our children and wonder about their futures.
We invest in them by sending them to school, making sure
they are keeping up on their homework and studies, shuttle
them to after-school activities and celebrate their successes. As
the President of Catawba Science Center’s Board of Directors,
I focus a portion of my time thinking about the current as well
as the future health of science education in our community.
I’m encouraged to know that over 53,000 school children
visited Catawba Science Center and immersed themselves in
hands-on experiences, helping them understand basic science
principles. These experiences bring life and meaning to the
academic learning in their school environments.
I’m also pleased with the growth in the new Science Discovery
Endowment Fund (see article, page 8), and some of the
improvements we made to the aquarium and other exhibits
during the past year. We have lots more to do. Catawba
Science Center is your science center. I hope you will look for
ways to become engaged in this important work.
A message from the
Board President
2012-2013
Board of Directors
Richard “Rich” Ellis
President
Roger Young
Vice President
Melissa Shronce
Treasurer
John Leach
Past President
Christine Getty
Guild President
Ann Amann
Secretary &
Service League
Representative
Ron Bennett
Shawn D. Clemons
Dr. Bernhard Deutsch
Mike Dickinson, M.D.
Steve Ellis
Chris Finnin
Kevin C. McIntosh
George A. Moretz
Wayne Powell
John Roby
Joyce Spencer
John Teeter
Robert Warmuth
Michael Webber
Rob Wessels
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4. Earlier in the year we received a call from a woman who wanted to
thank us for helping her husband. We listened as she explained how her
husband had suffered a serious stroke. His ability to express himself
verbally and use certain motor skills had been impaired. Initially, they
were able to participate in physical therapy and rehabilitation that was
supported by their insurance policy. But, eventually that funding ran out.
She got creative and started bringing her husband to Catawba
Science Center on a regular basis. At first he worked with colored blocks –
relearning the words, sorting them in different ways and rebuilding
neural pathways that helped him communicate again. Later he moved
to the K’nex table and worked on hand-eye coordination while
connecting plastic K’nex hubs and spokes. Each piece was color coded
so he could talk about his newly-found color words while he created
various K’nex structures. Before she hung up she expressed her gratitude
for the support Catawba Science Center had provided in her husband’s
recovery. We’d like to pass that appreciation on to all our donors,
sponsors, members and volunteers. You are changing lives in more ways
than you can imagine.
Unexpected Stories:
Rehabilitation
Unexpected Stories:
Volunteers
Bob and Carole Lake moved to Hickory to be closer to their
grandchildren after long careers with Bell Labs and AT&T. Both have
math, science and educational backgrounds and were drawn to Catawba
Science Center when visiting Hickory for the first time.
When CSC learned about Bob and Carole’s experiences and love for
science, they suggested that Bob and Carol become volunteers. They
contribute their time assisting visitors throughout CSC and are key
contributors to CSC behind the scenes. Bob created an assortment of K’nex
animals and machines that are on display and for sale in the Science Shops.
Carole took an inventory of our animals and then created an information
kiosk for the Naturalist Center. She also took numerous Flutter-By Butterfly
photos this summer.
Both Bob and Carole enjoy spending time at CSC stating that, “there is
something for everyone “and “they receive more back in experiences than
they give. “ Why don’t you think about joining Catawba Science Center’s
wonderful corps of volunteers?
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The butterflies returned to Catawba Science Center this summer thanks
to the sponsorship of The Beaver Family Foundation, 2013 Italian Dinner
Fund-a-Cause donors and Ronald McDonald House of North Carolina
(RMHC of NC).
CSC is appreciative of all exhibition sponsors, but a very special
partnership developed with the RMHC of NC. CSC heard about Ronald
McDonald’s 1,000,000 pop tab challenge and how the proceeds
helped children with serious illnesses. We had no idea how much space
the collection of that many tabs would consume or the emotional stories
we would hear.
CSC, in partnership with a local McDonald’s Franchise owner,
developed tray liners and a limited edition collection box. The tray
liners connected the story of recycling pop-tabs with the importance of
caring for our natural habitat. To encourage participation by many
people, each child who filled a plastic bag or a collection house with
at least 100 tabs received a free Mc Donald’s Happy Meal and a free
child’s admission to CSC.
To date CSC has collected over 800,000 pop tabs. There’s still time to
add your tabs to the collection before we pack them up for delivery to the
Ronald McDonald House Charity in Charlotte in February 2014.
When planning the 2013 summer exhibition for Carpenter
Hall, CSC was faced with two options; find an exhibit to rent or
create CSC’s own exhibit. The first option was easier, but the
second option seemed more in balance when combined with the
Flutter-By Butterfly Habitat. The Exhibit Task Force embraced this
challenge and developed Imagine, Design, Play (IDP). An
objective for the development team was to seek local businesses that
would donate products capable of being turned into creative, hands-
on building playgrounds. IDP gave children (and adults) the opportunity
to create, build, design and challenge their minds through six hands-
on interactive stations: Imagination Blocks, Moon Sand, Hickory Stix,
Pipe Connections, K’nex and a rope maze. The decision resulted in
one of CSC’s most popular attractions, Imagine Design Play (IDP). The
exhibition was such a hit that other science centers have expressed
interest in renting it.

6. I am constantly asked how Catawba Science Center measures the
impact of its science exhibitions and programs on participants.
Admittedly, evaluating the increase in knowledge or understanding a
particular subject by an individual is difficult. A recent article in PCAV
Destinations magazine noted that, “According to Fast Company’s data,
cities with science centers typically rank higher on their intelligent
economy, governance, mobility, and education.” While many of our
on-site experiences are not scientific studies, we feel that engagement in
hands-on science experiences positively impacts a child’s life. We
regularly see the excitement in children’s eyes and in their actions.
Children and their families interact as they learn together about the
mysteries of science. They join in our Family Day events and other
activities to ponder challenges and create solutions that help them build
a stronger bridge or design a faster cardboard canoe. Children can be
witnessed with big smiles on their faces as they unravel each mystery.
These children feel good about their science experiences, which is an
indicator of their future interest in pursuing a career in a science field.
We think of Catawba Science Center as being a place for kids, but I’m
pleasantly surprised to see how our work touches the lives of adults as
well. I hope you enjoy the accompanying stories about our volunteers
and other adults who have found a special place. Come and discover
how Catawba Science Center can change your life through its mission
of inspiring learning through science and wonder.
A Message from
The Executive Director
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7. The number of counties that brought school
groups to Catawba Science Center from July
2012 to June 2013.
The amount of visitors who walked through the
doors of Catawba Science Center from July
2012 to June 2013.
The amount of students that participated in
Catawba Science Center school programs and
field trips.
24 132,000 53,000
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Endowment gifts
Facilities Support SALT Block
+ United Arts Council
Other Income Memberships
Program Fees
Admissions &
Gift Shop Sales
Exhibit Rentals
Contributed Income
and Sponsorships
Government, State & Federal
SOURCES OF INCOME
Government, State & Federal 123,751.00 5%
Contributed Income and Sponsorships 298,463.00 11%
Exhibit Rentals 101,170.00 4%
Admissions & Gift Shop Sales 234,025.00 9%
Program Fees 379,589.00 14%
Memberships 158,387.00 6%
Other Income 274,015.00 10%
Facilities Support SALT Block
+ United Arts Council 559,803.00 21%
Endowment gifts 522,011.00 20%
Facts and Figures
INCOME
Bad debt expense
Depreciation
Management
& General
Fundraising
Program Services
Program Services 1,764,873.00 72%
Fundraising 132,516.00 5%
Management & General 345,842.00 14%
Depreciation 196,629.00 8%
Bad debt expense 25,921.00 1%
EXPENSES

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The Science Discovery Endowment Fund was created as a way to
support science programs connecting youth and science professionals.
When Charles Dixon challenged Catawba Science Center to raise
$1 million by offering to match each dollar we raised, he may not
have realized how his vision would impact the way we think about
exhibitions.
This spring Catawba Science Center will host an exhibition
on the human body. We are working closely with health care
providers to create educational experiences designed to help people
understand their own bodies and how to care for themselves. A second
exhibition will provide an understanding of the characteristics and
physicalpropertiesoflight.Scienceprofessionalsfromourcommunityare
working with CSC staff members to create amazing exhibits
demonstrating how light is used in optical fiber and cabling systems.
We are very excited to be connecting the important work of these
businesses to the youth in our community.
You can play an important part in our mission of changing lives and
inspiring learning through science and wonder by making a gift to
the Science Discovery Endowment Fund. There’s still time for you to
take advantage of Mr. Dixon’s challenge and double your gift to the
endowment fund. We hope you will act now in order to have an im-
pact on future generations of youth. Gifts of $5,000 or more qualify
donors for membership in the Legacy Society.
Science Discovery Endowment Fund
Anonymous
Alan & Eleanor Barnhardt
William M. & Harriet B. Barnhardt
Bob & Andrea Bell*
Rob & Kathi Bell
Ron & Karen Bennett
George & Sally Blackwelder*
Jerome & Linda Bolick
Tally O. & Marjorie Bowman*
Jimmy & Donna Bush
Claude & Opal Cansler*
Catawba Valley Medical Center
John & Shelley Clark
Corning Incorporated Foundation
Dr. Mike Dickinson
Charles & Dorothy Dixon*
Mrs. Margaret C. Edwards
Elizabeth G. Friday
Gene & Sherri Ingle
Albert Keiser, Jr.
Dr. Ward & Martha Kurad*
Landon & Nila Lane*
John & Eileen Leach
George Lyerly*
Drs. James & Lynne Lichtenstein*
Jearld & Carolyn Leonhardt
Suzanne & Kenneth Millholland*
George & Carolyn Moretz
Carol & Chic Robinson*
Buck & Helgi Shuford*
Charles & Mickey Shuford*
Dorothy Cilley Shuford*
Pope & Peggy Shuford
Mark & Thea Sinclair
Southern Webbing Mills, Inc.
John & Diane Teeter
Underdown Family Foundation
Von Drehle Corporation
Frank & Sarah Willis*
*in memoriam

9. Corporate Members
Aiken-Black Tire Service, Inc.
Alex Lee, Inc.
Animal Hospital of East Burke
BB&T/Cline Southern Insurance
Bistro 127
Broome Associated Insurance Agency
Caldwell Community College
& Technical Institute
Capps, Armstrong & Priestley, LLP
Carolina Tape & Supply
Catawba Valley Animal Hospital
Catawba Valley Medical Center
CBSA Architects, Inc.
Century Furniture Industries
CertainTeed
CommScope
CommunityOne
Corning Cable Systems
David E. Looper & Co.
Drillers Service, Inc.
First Security Company, Inc.
Foothills Gymnastics
Frye Regional Medical Center
General Dynamics Satcom
Greer Laboratories, Inc.
Gunter & Graham DDS
Hickory Brands, Inc.
Hickory Mechanical, Inc.
HSM Solutions, Inc.
HK Research Corp.
James Oxygen & Supply
Klingspor Abrasives, Inc.
Lake Hickory Country Club
Laneventure
Leather Miracles
Lee Industries, Inc.
M.D.I.
McDonald’s
Medical Center Pharmacy, Inc.
Paramount Motor Sales, LLC
Peoples Bank
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company
Plastic Packaging Inc.
Republic Services, Inc.
Resource Partners LLC
Shuford Federal Credit Union
Shurtape Technologies
Sigmon, Clark, Mackie, Hutton,
Hanvey & Ferrell, PA
Sign Systems, Inc.
The Best of Beers, LLC
Turf Pro Landscaping
US Conec Ltd.
von Drehle Corporation
Young, Morphis, Bach, & Taylor, LLP
ZF Lemforder
Exhibit & Project Sponsors
Great Balls of Fire
Catawba Valley Medical Center
CommScope
von Drehle Corporation
Drillers Service, Inc.
Shurtape Technologies
TSH Charitable Foundation, Inc
Frye Regional Medical Center
Retroview
Steve and Barbara Thomas
David and Elaine Myers
Mr. Thomas H Stewart
James and Kathryn Hodges
Dr. and Mrs. J. Ward Kurad
Mr. and Mrs. George Blackwelder, Jr.
Paul and Martha Fogleman
Mr. and Mrs. George Blackwelder, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Joel B. Miller
Lynn and Jo Ann Spees
David and Mitzi Bissette
Mr. Albert Keiser
Ms. Tricia Little
Bruce and Becky Beerbower
Eleanor Beerbower
Ms. Maya Beerbower
Thomas Beerbower and Amy Jerva
John and Jane Riffe
Science After Dark
The Best of Beers, LLC
Conservation Quest
George Foundation
The Duke Energy Foundation
Corning Cable Systems
Honda Cars of Hickory
Mike Johnson Hickory Toyota
Cloninger Ford
Paramount Motor Sales, LLC
Piedmont Natural Gas
Planetarium Shows
Carolina Anesthesia Associates
Cardboard Canoe Race
Carolina Container Company
Shurtape Technologies
Imagine, Design, Play
Vanguard Furniture
Flutter-By Butterfly Habitat
Beaver Family Foundation, Inc.
Kevin and Amber McIntosh
Life Grows On of Hickory, Inc,
in honor of Bruce Beerbower
Edward and Laurie Greene
Hickory Dickory Dock
Alan and Eleanor Barnhardt
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Ed and Jane Gavin
Chief and Mrs. Floyd W. Lucas, Jr.
Bluebird Project
L. B. Lane Family Foundation
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Italian Dinner
Nova Sponsors
Platinum
Frye Regional Medical Center
Gold
David E. Looper & Company
Johnny Dy and Christine Getty
Greer Laboratories, Inc.
John and Eileen Leach
Paramount Motor Sales, LLC
von Drehle Corporation
Wells Fargo Bank
Silver
Mr. and Mrs. Lanny Huffman
McDonald’s
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company
of Hickory, NC
Young Morphis Bach and Taylor, LLP
Bronze
Catawba Radiological Associates, Inc.
George and Carolyn Moretz
Rob and Townes Wessels
Additonal Donations
Phil & Leigh Armstrong
Dr. Anna Duncan
John & Jane Earl
Eric and Suzanne Einfalt
Bryan & Kathryn Jones
Nick & Natalie Kincaid
Brian & Gretchen Krenzel
Jeff & Florence Mackie
Al & Beth Oshbar
John and Jane Roby
Jorge & Barbara Serrano
Lane & Virginia Sutton
Knox & Blair Tate
Billy & Katherine Truitt
Erik & Mary Valenta
Jack & Linda Wade
Benny & Cherie Yount
Touch The Future
ArcelorMittal Piedmont LLC
Dr. Brian Hearon
The Jackson Group, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. Ron Locke
Dr. Derek Luney
Dr. Norman McDonald
Dr Ryan Miller
Dr. Sanjay Patel
Dr. Tom Wiley

10. Partners in Science
Aquarium
BB&T/Cline Southern Insurance
Biology/ Human Body
Greer Laboratories, Inc.
LaneVenture
Medical Center Pharmacy, Inc.
Abingdon Glen Village- Associate
Partner
Biology/ Plants & Animals
Broome Associated Insurance Agency
First Citizens Bank
Vanguard Furniture
Turf Pro Landscaping
Biotechnology
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
Century Services
Chemistry
United Beverages of NC, LLC
Fiber-Line, Inc. Organized
Giving Committee
Earth Science
AFLAC- Gwen Butler
American Roller Bearing Company
Environmental Science
Catawba Valley Wildlife Club, Inc.
Cloninger Ford of Hickory
von Drehle Corporation
Numbers
Davidson, Holland, Whitesell & Co
Shuford Yarns, LLC
Wells Fargo Advisors- Sowers & Webber
Wells Fargo Foundation
Physical Science
Brittain Engineering, Inc.
Hi-Tech Fuses, Inc.
Hickory Sheet Metal Company
US Conec Ltd.
ZF Lemforder Corporation
C. R. Laine Furniture- Associate Partner
Design Tool, Inc.- Associate Partner
Hickory Brands, Inc.- Associate Partner
Preschool
Aiken-Black Tire Service, Inc.
Baker Furniture, Inc.
Carolina Tape & Supply Corporation
David E. Looper & Company
Taylor & Viola, Inc.
Vesco Toyotalift
Space Science
Corporate Management Services
Plastic Packaging Inc.
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Free Friday Sponsors
The Unifour Foundation
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company
Broyhill Family Foundation, Inc.
Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation
Republic Services, Inc.
Target Foundation
Carolina Container Company
The Charles Stewart Company
Jody & Rebecca Inglefield
Lane Venture
The Wells Fargo Foundation
Catawba Valley Community Foundation
Hickory Rotary Club
Rotary Club of Lake Hickory
In-Kind Donors
Foothills Radio Group, LLC
FOCUS Newspaper
Drs. Thomas and Mary Lesser
The Best of Beers, LLC
Hickory Crawdads
Dean Carter
Shirley Thomas
James Oxygen & Supply
Dr. and Mrs. Bill Geideman
Teresa Grayes
Century Furniture Industries
Hickory Motor Speedway
Motion Industries
YMCA of Catawba Valley
Shurtape Technologies
Nathan Thomas
Associated Brands, Inc.
CommScope
Charlotte Pipe & Foundry
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Catawba Paper Box
Pre-K Grants
Coffey Foundation
Ann Cornwell Patton and George Thomas
Cornwell Fund, Community
Foundation of Burke County
Newton-Conover Rotary Club
Special Grants
Frank Drendel/ Shauna Drendel
United Arts Council of Catawba County
Planetarium Show
Sponsors
Carolina Anesthesia Associates
Galaxy Foods
Endowment Gifts
Richard and Michelle Ellis
Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Fleetwood, III
William and Gayle Fisher
Don Norwood
Family to Family
Program Sponsors:
Kulynych Family Foundation
L. B. Lane Family Foundation

11. Supporting Members
Philanthropist
Anonymous
President’s Circle
Buck and Helgi Shuford
Angel
Bernhard and Christine Deutsch
Andy and Kari Reese
Joyce Corbett
John and Eileen Leach
Eric and Jennifer Meredith
Pope and Peggy Shuford
Charles and Mickey Shuford
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
for BookFair
Nancy B.Thomas
Stellar Society
Scott and Renee Torrey
Mr. and Mrs. Boyd L. George
Mrs. Pauline Shook
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Giometti
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Anderson
Larry and Beth Bowman
Jack and Alice Brinkley
Harold and Jennifer Dufour
Margaret C. Edwards
Jeff and Melissa Shronce
John and Diane Teeter
Hambrick Memorial Foundation, Inc.
Erik Jordan
John and Jane Roby
Benefactor
Todd and Pam Propst
Paul and Martha Fogleman
Tim and Julia Allen
J. Don and Toni Coleman
Margaret Eley
Dr. and Mrs. Brian P. Hearon
Bernie and Mary Oyaas
Dr. and Mrs. R. Bruce Stevens
Tim and Jennifer Cline
Drs. John and Lena Eldridge
John Goodell
Dolan and Betty Huffman
Peter and Kelley Hurley
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Isenhour
Landon and Nila Lane
Dr. and Mrs. Joel B. Miller
Stephen Neuville and Jane Shuler
Mrs. Margery Owsley
Wayne and Joyce Powell
Matthew and Elizabeth Rogers
Mark and Thea Sinclair
Stephen and Barbara Thomas
Robert and Erika Toon
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Verhelle
Mrs. George Lyerly, Jr.
Drs. James and Lynne Lichtenstein
Paul and Marie Martino
The Service League Of Hickory
Patron
Nancy G. Allured
Jim and Sue Brownell
Dr. and Mrs. Rick Davis
Roxanna McDermott
Dean and Brenda Proctor
Jimmy and Joyce Spencer
Robert and Karen Vollinger
Robert and Beth Warmuth
Dr. and Mrs. Lee Young, III
Glenn and Beverly Barger
Richard and Corinne Boyens
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Caporossi
Anne Mitchell
Albert Keiser
Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas Frankel
White and Gail Iddings
Ron and Vickie Livingston
George and Carolyn Moretz
Alice Davidson
Steve and Sue Dobbins
Jack F. MacMillan, Sr.
Lee M. McDow
Dave and Libby Prestwood
Charles and Ann Amann
Gary and Machell Apple
Jason and Cheryl Arnold
Michael Baretsky
Daniel and Kitty Barnes
Jerome and Linda Bolick
Gary and Joyce Boston
Mrs. Jane Bush
Dr. and Mrs. Dave Caldwell
Dixon Mitchell and Lisa Caporossi
W. L. Cauble, Jr.
Mark and Gina Covington
Jay and Mary Ann Crane
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Deal, Jr.
Bryan and Crystal deBettencourt
Lynda DeHart
Everette Dellinger
Mark and Jill DeVries
Charles D. Dixon
Leila Doughton
Dr. and Mrs. George E. Ennis
Dennis and Kim Flowers
Salvador and Victoria Garcia
Ed and Jane Gavin
Johnny Dy and Christine Getty
Dr. and Mrs. C. J. Goodwin
Dr. and Mrs. Richard M. Griffin
Robert and Nancy Hall
Eric and Anna Hall
Sidney and Geri Halma
Roderick and Faye Hargrove
Carrie Harrison
Mark and Stella Hawkins
Michael Grobleski and Anne Hill
James and Kathryn Hodges
Mr. and Mrs. W. George Huffman
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Inglefield
Frances Inscoe
Keith and Lynn Johnson
Heather and Patrick Joyner
Leroy and Lynn Lail
Dr. Thomas and Dr. Mary Lesser
Brian and Michele Loy
Pastor and Mrs. Greg Manser
Anne Mason
Eric and Athena Maur
Kevin and Amber McIntosh
Lamar and Chrisanne Mitchell
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Moore
Chris and Bonnie Moren
Ted and Jennifer Moretz
Charles and Sarah Moretz
Mrs. Christine Neal
John and Beverly Nelson
Peter and Ann Nelson
Jeff Neuville and Michele Francois
Foyle and Tracie Perkins
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Pierce, Jr.
Mark Robinson
Gene Rozea and Carol Wraight
Brett and Amanda Sain
Jesse and Marty Salwen
Guy and Elizabeth Scronce
Danny and Elaine Seaver
Alex and Misa Shuford
Christopher and Marian Story
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tate, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Upchurch
Paul and Marion Waldon
Michael and Lisa Webber
Robert and Townes Wessels
Beverly White
James and Catherine Whitworth
Robert and Ruby Wyly
Marcus and Kirsten Baker
Josh & Beth Cochrane
Brad & Rikki Connor
Rama Donepudi and Stephanie Lindsay
John & Jane Earl
Richard and Michelle Ellis
Stephen and Crystal Ellis
Carson and Jessica Finney
William and Gayle Fisher
Desmond and Cheryl Forshey
Jeremy and Amy Guyer
Keith & Jennifer Harper
Randy and Elissa Harrell
Bryan & Kathryn Jones
James and Tina Kuba
Mark and Jennifer Marshall
David and Jennifer Melon
Jeff and Stacey Mullis
Dr. and Mrs. John L. Orchard
Bill and Sherry Pitts
Xan Pilgrim
Helen W. Brigham and Mary Terry
Billy & Katherine Truitt
John and Shawna Wilson

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