This is the post to which you add your Warm-Up 1 task as a Comment (i.e. click on the Comment button below). When you do that, don't forget to write your name on the post! You'd be amazed how much detective work I sometimes have to do!
Warm-Up 1 asks you to write a personal presentation for a web site. This is a general message that goes out to everyone who visits the web site of the new company you've just got a job with. I.e. it needs to be informative, but a bit general - and a good piece of advertising for your new employer. In other words, you need to show how smart your new employer is for hiring you!
You'll find a couple of useful links on the Warm-Up 1 page: one from the University of Cambridge with some general advice, and an example of personal presentations from the Ericsson company.
When the Warm-Ups have all been marked and sent back (by me, David), I'll post a general comment in a post on this blog, with advice for everyone about Send-In Task 1.
About Me
- David Richardson
- I was born in Sheffield in England, but moved to London when I was 12. I've been teaching more or less since I graduated from Teachers' Training College in 1976, though I've taken time-out a couple of times (for example, to be West London Area Manager of one of the biggest office cleaning companies in the UK). I've worked in quite a few countries, such as Angola, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Trinidad and Tobago and Turkey.
29 comments:
Malin Hellman (first appointed 2008)
Business Manager of Västervik Experience
Born 1979, Master of Science in Business and Economics, Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden.
I have always been known as an entrepreneur and am constantly seeking new opportunities to explore and develop.
During my years of study I established the non-profit student-cooperation Project China to build a network of contacts and relationships between Sweden and China.
To further develop my interest in foreign cultures, I decided to move abroad after my graduation. A six-month internship at the European head office of a management consultant firm in London assisted my passion for languages and provided me with insight in the organisational structures and planning procedures of a number of companies from a variety of industries.
I thereafter worked for four years as a Business Planner with specific focus on South-East Asia for Finnair.
After taking a break for half a year in order to study cross-cultural management at Högskolan i Kalmar, I joined Västervik Experience in July 2008.
My professional background, genuine interest in the surrounding world and “everything is possible”-attitude bring unique skills to the team and will be important assets when the company initiates its work following the Chinese investment in the region. I am very excited about being a part of the development of Västervik Experience.
Name: Christian Anderberg
Position: Sales Manager of the Västervik Experience
Previous Education: Bachelor of Business, University of Kalmar, Sweden
I was born in Kalmar, Sweden. I am a 23 years old bachelor student from University of Kalmar. I have already several years of working experience in sales and marketing, as well as many years living abroad in Europe and the US. Excellent command of both English and Swedish. Enjoy hard work and producing results and approaches every problem in an innovative and creative way. Motivated and competitive as a person, I always strive to do my best. When not working, I spend my days exploring new cultures and countries, sitting on beaches playing guitar or cooking.
As the company goes international, business relations will become more important. Knowing who to make business with will have equal significance with how, so to have someone who understands sales as well as people will be crucial. Due to my successful background in sales and marketing and my big interest in culture and its people, I look forward very much to be part of developing this project.
Personal presentation
Name: Jessica Svensson
Position: Marketing Engineer of Alsjöholms Mekaniska Verkstad AB
Education: Master of Engineering, Lund Institute of Technology.
Work experience: I started my career as an Engineer at a large company called MR Mechanics (1995-1999). After that I started work as a Marketing Engineer at Haldex (1999-2008). My task there was to lead a team that handled product development. At that time Haldex also started manufacturing in China. My team and I designed a special product range for manufacturing in China. That task gave me a great experience from developing new products and develop the product range. I even learned a lot about the Chinese people and their way of handling business, and some about what it takes to survive on a competitive market. With this experience I am ready to handle Alsjöholms competition, the Chinese in particular and also to bring the company with its product range in to the future. As I like challenges and enjoy hard work, I am looking forward to join the company for new adventures.
jessica.svensson@yahoo.se
Katrin Olsson, born in 1988 in the small town Staffanstorp close to Malmö. After my gymnasium graduation I moved to Italy for the summer to spread my wings. During the stay working as a horse-groom I had a lot of responsibility and obligations which suited me who is very determinate and goal-orientated. Would describe myself as an energetic, social and responsible person who always is striving to attain my goals. When coming home from my summer abroad I started to study marketing at the Baltic Business School in Kalmar. The marketing direction was perfect for me who are very creative and at the same time well organized. These are qualities that most certainly will be useable during my time at The Västervik Experience.
Karima Walldius
Business Manager of Västervik Experience,
Education: Bachelor of International Business in Hotel and Tourism Management, Switzerland
Being a native from Småland, my first job was as a receptionist in Astrid Lindgren's World (93-94). There, I realized that working with tourists was really what I wanted. This, in addition to my big interest in languages and travel, made me decide to study Hotel and Tourism Management (94-97). After the studies I first became Guest Relations Officer then Assistant of Sales and Marketing at Purple Mountain, Shanghai (97-2004). Following the birth of my daughter, I returned to Sweden and settled in Västervik (2005). Here, I combined motherhood with studies at IHM Business School, to expand my knowledge in leadership and marketing. I joined Västervik Experience 2008.
My years in Asia gave my a lot of experience. I learned to speak Chinese and I worked in an international environment with persons from several countries with many different cultures. This has made me understand other people's ways of thinking and communicating. These skills should prove very important in business and interrelations, especially considering the Chinese investments in Kalmar. I look forward to leading Västervik Experience into a bright future.
Dear Reader,
As I, Anna Karlsson, got the job as President for The Västervik Experience, I felt that this was the beginning of a whole new adventure in my life. It is a privilege to be hired by such a successful company and I hope that I can come to bring some of my ideas and values into the company to develop it further.
So then, what is to know about me? I graduated University with a degree in Economy and Social Studies. Since then I have worked in the industry sector with different projects to establish new, young companies with fresh ideas. For me it is important to make a good and solid foundation to build on so that a high standard can be achieved. I must say that I have chosen the most fun and giving branch of the industry sector, and all the fantastic people I meet on a daily basis makes it easy to stay in it.
Best Regards,
Anna Karlsson
I am a young energetic and enthusiastic Swedish female and I live in Gothenburg. I am a very active person that has a keen interest in travelling. I lived in Australia for half a year and worked there. I really liked Australia and I hope I will get back there someday. I have been a dancer since I was nine years old. I think that i one of my greatest interests I have studied Latin American dances, ballet, funk, jazz and so on but today I am just a dance instructor at a gym. I am also a free-standing consult for Mary Kay skincare and make-up. So as you see I got a lot going on beside my new job and that’s how I like it so I am really looking forward to this new job!
Name: Carola Holm
Born 1981
Position: Business Manager of the Västervik Experience
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Applied Theatre, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
Bachelor of Tourism and Business Economics, University of Kalmar, Sweden
After spending a couple of years in Australia, receiving a bachelor degree in arts, it was finally time to move back to Sweden. This time Kalmar got to be my location and soon I was about to start studying again at the University of Kalmar. Three years later I received a bachelor degree in tourism and business economics which conducted me to be a part of the management at First Hotel Witt.
The tourism industry is facing a changeable consumption process where involved actors take part of the new movement of creating experiences. Actors within the tourism industry create experiences together as they invest time and money into it and finally businesses and organisations will manufacture and deliver it. My main task as the Business Manager of the Västervik Experience is therefore to bring together actors within the tourism industry in the county of Kalmar. The key to success among the county will be found in this collaboration and the integrated relationships created.
Name:
Anna Persson.
Position:
Business Manager at Påryd Projektering.
Education:
Master of Science in Economics, School of business Economics and Law at University of Gothenburg.
Work Experience:
During my years as a student I have had the great opportunity to not just study at the University of Gothenburg but also study and work abroad. After one rewarding semester in Shanghai, China studying business and Mandarin, I could not put China behind me. This lead to one more year in Shanghai working as an assistant to a project manager as well as further studies in the Mandarin language.
After I had earned my Masters degree in 2006 I started my professional life at Gothenburg Convention Center as a project manager planning conferences and congresses, specializing in the Asian market. After two years I felt that I wanted to develop further and get new challenges in another environment, and that lead to an application for the business manager position here at Påryd Projektering.
With my experiences in the Chinese language and culture I hope that I can contribute to strengthen Påryd Projektering and all members of staff. In the same time this gives me the great opportunity to develop as a person with the new work assignments and with my new colleagues.
Name: Jolanta Uktveryte
Position: Sales Manager of the Västervik Experience
Born: 1984, Lithuania
Education: Bachelor in Business management and administration in Klaipeda University, Lithuania, master in Business marketing in Kalmar University, Sweden.
I have always been interested in cultures, languages and traveling. My experience in international level provided me with various languages knowledge which I see very valuable in my present position at Västervik Experience. My personal philosophy in life has always been dedicated in achieving new goals and facing challenges.
I see an important thing to make an effort in saving our planet. Due to this I started my professional career in environmental friendly company. In 2006 I became sales operator in electronics recycling international company where I was considered as a fast learning and achieving valuable results employee. On behalf of this I was promoted to sales manager and project coordinator. During my work time in this company I implemented a market approach project and after it my sales increased by 38 percents.
Apart from my professional experience during last six years I have been active in non-governmental sector. For three years I have been board member and representative of environmental organization Friends of the Earth Lithuania. Moreover, as a part time employee in it I implemented two environmental protection in daily life promoting projects and organized informational campaigns. Last year I was working in Spain as a project coordinator in Friends of the Earth Galicia. I believe, my experience will benefit Västervik Experience.
My name is Vjosa Osmani and I am applying for the job as a marketing manager at The Västervik experience. I will start by telling you more about my self and my qualities. I have studied at the university in Kalmar at the Business Marketing Programme for four years. I have a master degree in marketing management. I have always known that marketing is what I want to work with. I am creative, positive, social and very goal oriented. I always set up goals in work and I find it really important to achieve them. When achieving the goals I feel I develop as the role of a marketer. I have good leader ship skills, and i´m good at taking responsibility. Earlier I have worked in a big company called BigTourism. It was here my carrier as a marketing manager started. My task was to help the company market themselves with different kind of advertising. I helped the company to get world-renowned in the business market. My goal as a marketing manger in BigTourism was to get a strong position in a competitive market, and of course I achieved my goal! I really look forward to take part of The Västervik experience.
My name is Vlora Osmani. I am born in Kalmar. In an early stage of my life I found out that I love to be a leader. I have a powerful will. When I have a goal or a project to work on, I see the end and no one can stop me from getting there, to reach the goals.
I have been a student on the University in Kalmar, and i have studied three years at the Business Marketing Programme. When i finished my studies in Kalmar I took some courses at another university in leadership. The courses taught me how a leader should work for getting the best result. Therefor I believe I am a perfect candidate for this job. I am a good leader for your company. I am going to work hard, and I will guide you to the right directions. And together we will reach our common goals. After all my years of education, knowledge and experiences I am ready to start working hard as never before. And I really look forward to be a part of a the Västervik experience.
Asma Masoud Manesh
Projekt manager of Påryd Projektering
I am born 1984 in Iran and moved to Sweden in the age of 12. I have a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Economics from the University of Södertörn in Stockholm. My earlier posts at social service for older and SSAB (Swedish Steel AB) have given me great experiences of working with people. Decision making and high responsibility were central concepts at my earlier jobs. Dealing with people in different ages and from different backgrounds is something I have been very much in contact with. I also speak five languages of which four fluently. Being Creative and goal-oriented are some of the qualities which will help me in handling complicated situations and leading the company forward.
Susan Johnson: Project Leader at the Västervik´s Experience
I was born in Gothenburg 1973 and graduated from Gothenburg´s School of Econmics and Business Administration in 1995. After that I worked for a couple of years at Gothenburg´s Tourist Centre as a Project Leader with the aim to get foreign tourists to have Gothenburg as their first choice when visiting Sweden. In 1999 I decided to explore the world and travelled around it for six months. After my journey I worked at Axsjö Travel Agency in Axsjö, a small village located in the northern part of Sweden.
I am now looking forward to my new challenge as a Project Leader at the Västervik´s Experience, where my ambition is to turn the area around Västervik to the tourist-magnet in Sweden. I am certain that the mixture of knowledge at The Västervik´s Experience, the Nature in Västervik and the tourist´s curiosity for something new will in a few years result in a new Tourist World in Västervik.
Susan Johnson
Eunmi, Kim
I was born in 1986. I had lived my entire life in Seoul, the capital city of Korea. I go to Kyunghee university and am majoring in Convention management and Economics.
I’m a brave person. I don’t avoid challenges. I always try to overcome difficulties and to learn the new though that experience. Especially, I have interested in learning culture of other countries. It makes me to take a long journey to Europe. Now I’m studying in University of Kalmar as an exchange student.
Also, due to my desire for learning, I have two majors; Convention management and Economics. Those two departments are totally different, but it is happy for me to get lots of knowledge. I believe that I can have a wide view for the world.
I’m hardworking and passionate person. I don’t have diverse job experience but I believe I have a great potential ability.
Nadihezda Silva-Rojas
Business Manager of Påryd Projektering HB
Master of International Business Administration, Luleå University of Technology.
I was born in 1976 in Colombia, South of America, but living in Sweden since 1996. My own cross-cultural experience has been an encouraging force to concentrate my interest in international business as a tool to create and develop strong relationships between people and cultures around the world. My work in non-profit organisations, with different projects aiming the cooperation between Sweden and different Latin-American countries, as Nicaragua and El Salvador as well as my studies in Chile about the country’s economy and their affairs with other countries have been an inspiring base to take the challenge of building a strong trustworthy and reliable relationship with our international partners. My love for people, cultures and the belief of a smaller but stronger world will take Påryd projektering to the international arena as a successful company.
Name: KIM JEONGEUN
Position: Financial Planner of the the Västervik Experience
Educational Background:
Born 1986, B.A Degree in Economics, Kyung Hee University, Korea
Business administration, Baltic business school in University of Kalmar, Sweden
Principal Experience and other information
Based on my reminder, ‘Impossible is nothing’, I have tried to encourage me to go ahead. As freshman in university, I was a member of GIS (Geography Information System) institute. Because its task is to search data and locate buildings to the optimal place, I read many article and papers. And, as volunteer work, I was participated to 2007 Terry Fox Run in Korea. At that time, I distribute tickets and manage the finance of the event as well as cleaning the surrounding. Also, through JA Economic Volunteer Group, I had a good opportunity to be economy teacher in Chi-hyun elementary school in Seoul.
From these activities, I learned following two attitudes. One is ‘delicacy’ which is to analyze missions accurately, and the other is ‘cooperation and service-mind for customer’ that promote all members to lead for biggest goal in the group.
In this project, the Västervik Experience, the delicate and cooperative abilities can help it to be accomplished successfully. This is because the project needs to find credible partner and keep the relation with it interdependently. Also, my economic and business knowledge from university makes me to contribute to the project in terms of finance.
Fredrik Björksäter biography
Chief Executive Officer, Västervik Experience.
As CEO of Västervik Experience, Mr Björksäter leads one of the most progressive and exciting companies in the south east of Sweden.
Mr Björksäter was born in 1973 in Kalmar, Sweden. He has a broad educational background from hotel schools in Switzerland, Australia and England. He earned a Bachelor´s Degree in Hotel Management with Honours from South Bank University in London.
He began his career at Sheraton Hotels in London and has held several positions within the hospitality industry. Prior to joining Västervik Experience Mr Björksäter was Director of Corporate Development at Globe Marketing where he played a key role in implementing the web marketing strategy. He still serves as a member of the board.
Through his membership in Swedish Business Travel Association (SBTA) he actively works for increasing the level of competence of both buyers and suppliers of business travel related services.
Name: Carolina Holm
Born: 1983
Education: Bachelor of Management and Organization, University of Kalmar, Sweden
Bachelor of Marketing, University of Kalmar, Sweden
Position: Business Manager of Påryd Projektering
After a few years of working as a Business Manager at one of Sweden’s leading companies within marketing I now feel that I need a new challenge. The market area around Påryd is about to grow and there will be many possibilities to develop this company. A good challenge for me is to use these possibilities and form the company in a way that makes it possible to grow together with its surroundings.
Many people today think that we need bigger and more complex experiences to be inspired and motivated, me myself are of the meaning that any experience form who we become. Who we are represents how we work. My experiences and the kind person I represent, together with the personnel at Påryd Projektering, will mean a good asset for the future commissions that the company is standing in front of.
Anna Sunyaeva
I was born in 27 April 1988 in Kharkov, Ukraine. When I was 2 year old my family moved to Russia, I studied in physics-mathematics class in my school and finished it with gold medal. Also in 2001 I begun to study in the physicotechnical correspondence school by Moscow physicotechnical institute. In 2005 I entered in the Russian Plekhanov Academy of Economics on the faculty of commodity research and trade, but every other year I understanded that I’m really interested in tax, so in 2006 I transfrer to the faculty of taxation. After finishing 3rd year in my academy I arrived in Kalmar to study International Business Study, Consumer behavior and International Low at Baltic Business School.
Name: Marta Binias
Born: 1978, Poland
Position: Project Manager at The Västervik Experience
Education: Master of Science in Economics, 2002, Technical University of Koszalin, Poland
Experience: In 2002 I started to work as a Sales Assistance at the LPP SA - one of the biggest company in the textile trade in Poland. After 2 years I was promoted to an Export Supervisor. In 2005 I moved to Sweden and worked as a Data Teacher in Komvux. At the same time I learnt Swedish. For a shot time I cooperated with a cardboard packaging producer from Poland as a Product Analyst in its Product Development Department. My last occupation was strongly connected with my education since I worked as an Account Payable Specialist at HP and its external client.
I have made many unexpected steps in my work life but that is why I have gathered experiences and had opportunity to work with the best in their professions. Now it is only to share everything with the Västervik Experience. I my opinion dealing with clients and seeing how people and business grow is always very rewarding. I strongly believe in our bright future together and achieving the leading position in the market.
Presentation
Name:Julia lind
Position:Business Manager of
Påryd Projektering
Born:1978
Education:Master of Science in
Business and Economics, Lund School
of Economics,Sweden
I was born in the rural area of Växjö but my family later on moved to Lund where I grew up and
eventually received a university degree in 2005. All of my summer holidays I spent with my relatives
in Växjö with its fabolous surroundings of huge forests that
encouraged me to become a dedicated member of Södra Skogsägarna. The devastating blow that the storm in 2004 brought on Påryd and a large part of Småland has caused a longterm severe impact in society at large both at an individual level and at a national level.Longterm solutions have to be created in order to restore the hope and ambition of the spirit of Småland.In my opinion the Påryd Projektering would serve as an efficient foundation of providing opportunities to develop local business and my intercontinental
knowledge will be useful in these circumstances.
After graduating from university ,I longed for a different experience and started looking for a position in nongovernmental organisations.As a result I held a position within the
Red Cross branch of Tanzania,where I gradually gained an extensive knowledge within the field of business as a business manager after having signed the two-year contract.Local government in Tanzania became a major issue in
business negotiations as well as the governmental officials when we,the employees of the Red cross,
provided the local store supplies with medical and nutritional goods.
Tanzania was a country that had been struck by a number of natural
disasters with a destroyed infrastructure as a result and the Chinese became the main entrepreneurs engineering the
reconstruction of the countryside.From this course of actions I learnt primarily to negotiate with the Chinese where the large amount of cross-cultural experiences made me aware of the importance of intercultural exchange in any successful business project.My application for
the business management position at the Påryd Projektering eventually brought to light all of my previous experience.However different in size and in almost any other aspect Tanzania and Påryd in Sweden will always remain different but the role of the business manager will give evidence of a number of similarities when it comes to dealing with local officials and by
and by the Chinese business project.Judging from my experience of intercultural business negotiations as well as considering local interests in any
business operation I am looking forward to take on the position as
a business manager in Påryd Projektering.
Name: Bitai Szabolcs
Position: Sales Manager of the Västervik Experience
I was born in Sf. Gheroge, Romania. Though I was born in Romania, I am Hungarian. My family and I moved to Sweden when I was 3 years old, now I am 22. This is my 2nd year studying at the University of Kalmar. Before I moved to Kalmar, I had been living and studying in Budapest for two years. I see myself as a very open-minded and focused person, who always has control, and strives to get the best result out of each situation. I do also have great experience of working with people. Though I am only 22 years old, I have already been working for two major companies, Tele2 and Canal Digital at their customer service department. All of my previous experiences combined with my personality, will be the key to the success I will bring the company.
Personal Presentation
I thank you for the confidence to let me manage this project to promote your company in your brochure and on your website. This task is a challenge and I will do my best to perform your expectations. I start with a brief presentation of myself.
My name is Kristian Andersson and I am 28 years old. I have studied business administration and economics in the University of Kalmar. My work experience has been a part time job as a controller assistant for a private limited company in Västervik. I have gained both theoretical knowledge and practised this knowledge in my part time job. For several times I have taken part in this companys marketing activities as product info brochures and helped them with designing a new website. Other assignments in this firm have been accounting and custom office-work.
My team manager was pleased with my effort and skills and my ability to cooperate and communicate with other team-members and external customers. I have no problem by working with project with deadlines and have often taken part in several projects at the same time.
I hope I can provide new ideas to the organization and give new angles of approaches to forthcoming projects. If you have any further questions I´m looking forward to a meeting which I can give a closer presentation.
Best Regards
Kristian Andersson
Name: Ann-Kristin Enström
Position: Business Manager of Påryd Projektering HB, recruited in 2008.
Education:
Master of Social Science with a major in Business Administration, University of Umeå, Sweden.
I started my career working for a ferry company and after a few years I got the position as Yield Manager. As I always strive to broaden my horizon I moved on to the local tourist office and travel agency, where I held the position as Marketing Manager. Whilst working for the travel agency I developed a fascination for the Asian culture. I started to arrange guided tours to China which has given me a unique insight into the Chinese culture, with regards to business relations as well as family values. I have acquired the skill to plan and carry through projects within given time frames and financial goals and I appreciate the importance to follow up the results.
I look forward to be a part of Påryd Projektering HB and I believe my experience will benefit the company as we expand to meet the demands of the future, with the development of Chinese investment in the Kalmar region in focus.
Jessica Ahlsén (1973)
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Employed since: 2008
Education: Master of Economics, University of Stockholm, Sweden
Jessica started her career as Key Account Manager at American Express. Her position involved keeping up good relationships with five medium size companies within the financial sector. After two years at American Express Jessica was offered a position as Sales Manager at SAS. During her employment at SAS Jessica spent a year working at SAS office in China. This lead to a solid knowledge about the Chinese culture and way of making business in Asia. Jessica is also known as a very accurate, efficient and analytical person. Her gathered experience within the tourist business together with her Master of Economics and her personal strengths makes her perfect for her current position as Chief Executive Officer at Västervik Experience.
Åsa Wallberg. Business Manager at Påryds Projektering AB.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Sociologhy from Växjö University.
When I first met with Ella Svedin I was impressed by her visions for Påryd Projektering and her commitment to the Kalmar region business area. In my opinion Påryds Projektering have large potential for growth and together with business partners from China this will have an impact also on the county of Kalmar.
Prior to Påryd Projektering AB I held a position as Intranet Coordinator at Nordea Bank AB were focus was on marketing account products and coordinating the Investor Relation information. During this exciting period I learnt the importance of substantial information in business and how to marketing new products.
From a similar position in one of the largest projects in the cultural sector called Stockholm Cultural Capital of Europe 1998, I experienced the importance of good administration when quickly building up an organisation consisting of 120 people in only three month time. Meeting artists from all over the world coming to Stockholm to perform gave me experience of doing business with other cultures and in different languages. Keeping deadlines and agreements were important isues aswell as the ability to take quick decisions.
Trustful and reliable communication with the stakeholders is one key factor for success in all relations but even more nessesary when it comes to business development. With my experience in the fields of both marketing, communication and sociologhy I will do my best to take Påryd Projektering to the next level.
Name: Mona Salem
Position : Sales manager in "The Vastervik Experience."
Education : Bachelor of Business Adminstration, Misr International University .
I have always been motivated , enthusiastic and hard-working both in my studies and at work .
Graduating from my secondary school in Egypt ,i got the exact requirements for entering International University studies in Cairo ,which includes to spend 2
exchange terms in a country of the students choice. After 4 years of study ,I received my degree in Business Adminstration with excellent,high grades. Within my education , i got the chance to spend 2 academic terms in China , where i got to improve my communication skills , learn the language and get an idea of the culture.
After my graduation, i was given an offer to work as a tour guide in one of the largest companies in Beijing. This gave me a lot of experience about China ,both as a country and investment.
I have always been well-organized,flexible and people-oriented. I believe I have the excellent leadership skills to enable your company get a bright future .
I have visted this site and got lots of information than that of i visited before a month.
bachelors degree
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