Twitter Party Calendar This Week With Prizes January 13 - 19

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Updated 1/18/13  - Sneak Peek at Coming Weeks Too!

Get all the details in this free constantly updated Twitter Party Master Calendar listing tons of family friendly parties including specifics on prizes you can win and links to RSVP and participate. Includes Twitter Parties in the U.S. and Canada. Be sure to check back often every week as new events are added on an ongoing basis -- often with new prize-winning opportunities added several times per day. You'll also get a sneak peek at Twitter parties coming up next week and in the month ahead. Now listing Facebook parties with prizes too.

Be the first to know when the latest Mommy Blog Expert Twitter Party schedule goes live by following MBE on Twitter Facebook and/or by subscribing to this blog right now.

THIS WEEK

Sunday, January 13

Red Carpet Fashion Twitter Party starting at 7 pm ET with @AudreyMcClellan @VeraSweeney. Prizes TBA. No RSVP, to participate use hashtag #RedCarpetFashion  

Golden Globes Red Carpet Twitter Party 7-9 pm ET with @WhitneyMWS @mariedenee @DietPepsi @RomyRaves @SecondCityStyle. Prizes TBA. #DPGlobes #GoldenGlobes. RSVP

Golden Globes Red Carpet Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @momtrends @savvysassymoms @PGBeauty. FIVE (5) prize packages to be given away that include a Sorial Metallic Leather Envelope Clutch filled with beauty products. #PGRedCarpet RSVP

Monday, January 14

Healthy Travel Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @TravelingMoms @KimOrlando @DebMomof3 @CindyRichards. Prize: TBA #TMom  RSVP

New Year, New Room Gallery Direct Twitter Party at 10 pm ET with @GalleryDirect @ThriftyChicMom. Prizes: FIVE (5) $200 Gallery Direct gift codes.  #GalleryDirect RSVP

Tuesday, January 15

Cookies Kids Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @KellysluckyYou @East9thStreet. Prizes: THREE (3) $25 Cookies Kids Gift Cards and ONE (1) $100 Cookies Kids GC. #CookiesKids #cbias RSVP

My Bona Home Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @smiley360. TEN (10) prizes including assorted Bona products and TWO (2) $50 Visa gift cards. #MyBonaHome RSVP

Get Pet Organized Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @CharlotteReed @agquillinan. Prizes: $50 Walmart Gift Card, $25 Storables GC, Simple Human Plastic Food Storage Can ($59 val), Furminator FUR Dry Small Dog ($30 val), Baxter Boo Leash Holder ($30 val). #GetPetNeat RSVP

My Green Baby Shower Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @TheEcoChic @EFFBlog and others. Prizes: Loads of green baby products, too numerous to list. #MyGreenBaby RSVP

PBS Kids Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @PBSKids @momitforward @WildKrattsOffic. Prizes: FIVE (5) Winners will receive a PBS Wild Kratts prize pack valued at $50. #WKLostatSea #gno RSVP

Zatarain's Big Game CraveBox Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @LisaSamples @Zipporahs @StacieinAtlanta and others. Prizes every 10 minutes. #Cravebowl RSVP

Wednesday, January 16

Champions for Kids Jennie-O Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @JanetGoingCrazy @OutnumberedMama @cbTweetChat @Champions4kids. Prizes: THREE (3) $25 Walmart gift cards and ONE (1) $100 GC. #Jennie04Kids #cbias RSVP

Blick Art Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @ArtRoomAid @Blick_Art @TheMotherhood @CooperMunroe @EmilyMcKhann. FIVE (5) prizes: Two $25 Blick Art gift cards, Two $50 Blick Art GCs and One $75 Blick Art GC. #BlickARA RSVP

Bing It Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @WhitneyMWS @ClassyMommy @Bing. Prizes TBA To participate use hashtag #BingIt Details

It's the weekly @TheOnlineMom Twitter Party at 9 pm ET for a chat with tips on getting through the flu season. RSVP & participate in party with hashtag #ZocDoc.

Otter Kids Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @momfluential @Childmode @HollywoodHotMom @SavvySassyMom @NancyJHorn. Chance to win some Otterbox products. #Otterkids RSVP

Thursday, January 17

Kleenex Share the Soft Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @GlitterFelt @TheMommyFiles. Prizes: FOUR (4) $100 Walmart giftcards. #ShareTheSoft #cbias RSVP

ShutterFly Valentine's Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @Shutterfly @ResourcefulMom. Prizes: 25 winners will receive assorted ShutterFly products. #SFLYValentines RSVP

Whirlpool Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Resourcefulmom @TheMoms @Whirlpoolcorp. TEN (10) winners will each receive a $50 gift card. Grand Prize: Whirlpool White Ice French Door bottom mount refrigerator valued at $2,499. #Whirlpool2020 RSVP

Bundle Up and Be Out There Facebook Party at 8:30 pm ET. TWO (2) $50 gift cards to Polarn O. Pyrer, a Ranger Rick or Ranger Rick Jr. one year subscription and more. Details & RSVP

Build-A-Bear Harajuku Twitter Party 9 pm ET with @BuildaBear. Prizes: TEN (10) $25 Bear Bucks gift cards. #HarajukuPanda Details

Dog Lovers Crave Box Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @CraveBox @LisaSamples @Zipporahs @StacieinAtlanta @RobynsWorld and others. Prizes every 10 minutes. #dogcravers RSVP 

Babes Cook Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @NutritionBabes. Prizes: Fiber Gourmet variety snack packs. #BabesCook RSVP

Friday, January 18

Crane USA Mom I Need to Know MINK Twitter Party 12:30-1:00 pm ET with @Crane_USA @ThirtyMommy. Prizes. #CraneUSA #3o chat RSVP

Family Travel Winter With Kids Twitter Party at 2 pm ET talking about family travel to Chicago with @FamilyTravelCK. Prizes. Participate in party with hashtag #FamTravel Details

Weekly Verizon Wireless Twitter Party hosted by @theonlinemom at 3 pm ET chatting about digital wellness. Prizes: TWO (2) Withings Wi-Fi-Enabled Body Scales. To be eligible to win participate in chat, use hashtag #VZWBuzz and RSVP

NEXT WEEK

Sunday, January 20

Super Dog Super Sunday Event Barkers Twitter Party 4-5:50 pm ET with @EventBarkers. More than $1000 in dog-friendly prizes #SuperDogPics RSVP

Monday, January 21

Mamavation Twitter Party at 8-10 pm ET with @Mamavation. Prizes: FOUR (4) $25 Paypal payouts and FOUR (4) fitness books. #Mamavation RSVP

Radiant Cosmetics Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @radiantcosmetics @manouvellemode @thegrantlife and others. Lots of prizes. #CopyCatCloset RSVP

Tuesday, January 22

Campbell's Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @CampbellKitchen @TheMommyFiles @miscfinds4U @CBTweetChat. Prizes: THREE (3) $50 Visa gift cards and ONE (1) $100 Visa GC. #Dinnerin15 #cbias RSVP

Feel Better Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @FeelBetterFL @Listen2Lena & others. Prizes TBA - Canada only.  #FeelBetter RSVP

Safe Haven Twitter Party with actor Josh Duhamel at 8:30 pm ET with @SafeHavenMovie @JoshDuhamel. Prizes: FIFTEEN (15) winners will receive $15 Fandango Bucks plus Safe Haven book and ONE (1) Grand Prize winner will get a custom skinned Nook HD. #SafeHavenChat RSVP

Romance on a Budget Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @cleverlysimple @debtfreespendin @thriftyNWmom @Savings @Savings_Nation @ValPakCoupons. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 See's Candies gift card, TWO (2) $50 Amazon GCs, ONE (1) $100 Target GC and TWO (2) $100 Visa GCs. #LovetoSave RSVP

Pampers Swaddlers and Target Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @MomitForward @Pampers @Target @AudreyMcClellan and others. Prizes: THREE (3) winners will each receive: On-the-Go Diapering kit, Pampers Wipes & a $125 Target giftcard. #4to5xeasier#gno RSVP

Keeping Our Resolutions with Net10 Twitter Party 9-10:30 pm ET with @Net10Latino @JollyMommy @LatinoMarketing @LatinaMomBlogs. SIX (6) Prizes, including THREE (3) Samsung Galaxy Tablets and THREE (3) $100 Visa gift cards. #Net10Latino RSVP

Wednesday, January 23

SunRype Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @SheSpeaksUp @SunRypeUSA. $300 in prizes including gift cards & SunRype products. #SunRype RSVP

It's the weekly @theonlinemom Twitter Party at 9 pm ET. Prize: TBA. To be eligible to win a prize RSVP & participate in party with hashtag #TheOnlineMoms.

Origami Owl Custom Jewelry Twitter Party at 10 pm ET with @saramomof2 @hootparty. Prizes: Jewelry. #HootParty RSVP

Thursday, January 24

Smart & Final Choose Smart Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @GlitterFelt @SomedayIllLearn @cbTweetChat. Prizes: THREE (3) $50 Smart & Final giftcards and ONE (1) $100 Smart & Final GC. #ChooseSmart #cbias RSVP

Friday, January 25

Weekly Verizon Wireless Twitter Party hosted by @theonlinemom at 3 pm ET. Prizes: TBA. To be eligible to win participate in chat, use hashtag #VZWBuzz and RSVP

For Dummies Twitter Party with @ResourcefulMom at 3 pm ET. Prizes TBA. More details soon.

Coming Soon

Wednesday, January 30

It's the weekly @theonlinemom Twitter Party at 9 pm ET. Prize: TBA. To be eligible to win a prize RSVP & participate in party with hashtag #TheOnlineMoms.

Friday, February 1

Weekly Verizon Wireless Twitter Party hosted by @theonlinemom at 3 pm ET. Prizes: TBA. To be eligible to win participate in chat, use hashtag #VZWBuzz and RSVP

More Twitter Parties constantly be added to this list as soon as they're scheduled so stay tuned by following this blog.  

About this Weekly Twitter Party List
Compiled by MommyBlogExpert.com Twitter Parties are listed free of charge in this weekly schedule. If you'd like to add an event to the Mommy Blog Expert Twitter Party Calendar email janis at janiselspas dot com with Twitter Party in the subject line including all the details and links in the body of your  message.

Also available, for a nominal fee, to host, co-host or serve as a panelist for your own brand Twitter party. To inquire, please email janis@janiselspas.com for information with Twitter Party Consulting Query in the subject line.

FTC Disclosure: MommyBlogExpert does attend some Twitter parties as a guest and also works as a host, co-host, and panelist on others. However, I did not receive any payment or other compensation associated with this post. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

International CES 2013 Press Corp Going into the Jungle in Search of New Technology

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All week, January 6th through 11th, I'll be in Las Vegas venturing through the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) jungle in search of the latest and greatest technology products for moms, dads, kids and the connected home.

Thinkin' that vintage low tech press helmet might come in handy this week

With a record of more than 3,250 CES exhibitors launching more than 20,000 new products from Sunday through Friday, I'll definitely have my work cut out for me. It's going to be a jungle out there, so I won't be uploading any new blog posts this week.

Can't wait to see what jungle mysteries jump in my path at CES

Instead, I'll be busy covering more than a dozen press conferences, visiting hundreds of booths and attending numerous brand events and parties -- gathering news on a variety of consumer tech product categories from home entertainment and high performance audio, to fitness technologies, to hi tech toys, to desktops, mobile devices and computers, to accessories and apps for the iPhone, Android and Windows smart phones, the connected home and all the other gadgets that will enhance your family's life. I'll also be on the look out for concept products and technologies of the future that I think you'll find equally fascinating.

I've a feeling that CES 2013 is going to be beyond amazing...

Make sure you're following me on Twitter now so you don't miss a beat while I'm away at the largest trade show in the world and watch for Tweets as time permits all this week about some of my favorite hi tech adventures and discoveries. Also, in the days, weeks and months ahead keep your eyes out for the many CES related and other tech review posts I'll be writing for MommyBlogExpert on the best family friendly hi tech and electronics on the planet.

FTC Disclosure: I am covering International CES 2013 as a credentialed member of the press. No payment or other compensation was received for this post. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Nokia Lumia 822 Windows 8 Smartphone from Verizon Delivers Lifestyle to Moms + Teens

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If the new Nokia Lumia 822 Smartphone that runs on the Verizon 4G LTE network had a middle name it would be Lifestyle. That's my initial reaction after just a few short weeks experiencing this cool new Windows 8 based phone that Verizon Wireless sent me. My 17 year-old son, who will be acquiring this smart device as a reward for giving me his teenage perspective and helping me test it out to replace his 6 month-old HTC Trophy Smart Phone which ran on the inferior 3G network, couldn't agree more.

My son checking out the Nokia Lumia 822 Smartphone we received

I'm all about aesthetics and this phone has plenty that I adore. Simply put, this device feels ultra-modern, comfortable and fits well in the hand. The new look and huge screen space are assets that are very practical. When you're a busy mom like me who is always driving here, there and everywhere with four kids -- not to mention making multiple runs to the supermarket in a single day to feed those hungry teens of mine -- that kind of functionality is really important. 

I'd be remiss, too, if I didn't mention how sleek and thin the body of the Nokia Lumia 822 is and that the device I received is white (it also comes in black or grey). As a woman, in my book that qualifies this as a stylish on-trend fashion accessory. It's so beautiful and has a unisex appeal that men will like it too. In fact, my son hasn't gotten a protective case yet because he loves the look of the phone just as it is. As his practical mom, I finally convinced him that it would be wise to look into getting a case to protect it from damage, so now he's planning on getting a clear see-through one to show off the product in all its glory.

Lest I sound superficial and only obsessed with what this new phone looks and feels like on the outside, let me tell you about which features impress me and my son most. I'm known for taking a lot of pictures with my smart devices, as the 3000 images currently living on both my primary smartphone and tablet indicate. So when this new device arrived naturally the thing I was most eager to check out first were the cameras, both the front- and rear-facing ones with dual LED flash.

Take a look at the images my son and I took here and see if you can guess which one was taken with the Nokia Lumia 822.

Our oldest son center, flanked by 2 of my triplets at The Soumaya

The Soumaya Museum, Mexico City

As you can see from comparing the first two images taken with my iPad 2 and the one below that my son snapped with the Nokia Lumia 822, the latter picture is far superior in capturing all the curves and dimensions of this architectural wonder. In fact, on our recent Mexican family vacation that also included a visit to Panama, the Nokia Lumia produced the highest quality images either of us have experienced with any smartphone camera to date.

My son shot this image with the Nokia Lumia 822

Enough about the great looks and excellent camera this smartphone offers. I have to tell you I was surprised at how easy it was to activate the new Nokia Lumia 822.

In just four simple steps, you are in business:

• Save contacts from old phone
• Activate 4G LTE Verizon Wireless service
• Insert the SIM card and battery
• Activate 4G LTE phone and transfer contacts

Both my son and I appreciated the ease involved in setting up and personalizing the tiles on the home screen, too. After this cool new smartphone was activated, all we had to do was follow the onscreen instructions to set up a Microsoft account and use it with Windows Live Skydrive, then connect it to our email accounts as well as to Twitter, Facebook and the other social networks each of us is active in. Though we didn't need it much, NokiaSmartSetup was invaluable at this stage when we got stuck once or twice during the setup process.

Playing at the Verizon store is like going to the candy shop

For sure many of the integrated apps on the new device are unique to this phone model and better than others we'd tried previously. Among the other new functions we like: this is very easy to sync with the Cloud and the Augmented Reality app is amazing. Since it will take time to get to know all we can do with this, watch for future posts as we venture deep into all the different new application horizons now at our finger tips.

My son, who is a high school senior, plans to rely heavily on the Nokia Lumia 822 as he wraps up all his college applications and starts preparing for life after graduation from high school. He expects the calendar (especially the To Do function) and convenient access to email and messaging will all make managing his busy life and day-to-day activities that much easier.

Want to experience the Nokia Lumia 822 for yourself? Listed at $449.99, it's currently available FREE with a standard two-year service plan exclusively from VerizonWireless.com and at your local Verizon store.

FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I disclose that I am a member of the Verizon AIC Blogger Team and that I received the product featured to facilitate this post. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.  

Twitter Party Calendar This Week With Prizes + Sneak Peek at NEXT Week Jan 6-12

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Ongoing Updates  - Sneak Peek at Coming Weeks Too!

Get all the details in this free constantly updated Twitter Party Master Calendar listing tons of family friendly parties including specifics on prizes you can win and links to RSVP and participate. Includes Twitter Parties in the U.S. and Canada. Be sure to check back often every week as new events are added on an ongoing basis -- often with new prize-winning opportunities added several times per day. You'll also get a sneak peek at Twitter parties coming up next week and in the month ahead. Now listing Facebook parties with prizes too.

Be the first to know when the latest Mommy Blog Expert Twitter Party schedule goes live by following MBE on Twitter Facebook and/or by subscribing to this blog right now.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, January 2

New Year, New You Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @MomsandBrands. Fab prizes from multiple party sponsors. #NewYearNewYou RSVP

It's the weekly @TheOnlineMom Twitter Party at 9 pm ET chatting about Online Media Guides. Prizes: Kindle Fire HD. RSVP & participate in party with hashtag #TheOnlineMom.

Thursday, January 3

National Returns Day Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @UPS. Prizes: TBA #HassleFreeReturns RSVP

MSNonWin8 Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @MomCentral @MomCentralChat @MSN @KeriGlassman. Prizes: SIX (6) $50 gift codes. #MSNonWin8 RSVP

Friday, January 4

National Spaghetti Day Twitter Party with @BarillaUS @ResourcefulMom at 1 pm ET. Prizes: SIX (6) winners will receive a $50 Amazon gift code plus Barilla product prize package. #BarillaSpaghetti RSVP 

Weekly Verizon Wireless Twitter Party hosted by @theonlinemom at 3 pm ET. Prizes: TBA. To be eligible to win participate in chat, use hashtag #VZWBuzz and RSVP

NEXT WEEK

Monday, January 7

Lean Cuisine Twitter party 1 pm ET with @somedayilllearn @turningclockbac. Prizes: FOUR (4) $100 Walmart gift cards. #BYOL #cbias RSVP

Tuesday, January 8

BB4Me Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @outnumberedmama @notinsanemom @daisyoutdoor. Prizes: FOUR (4) $100 Walmart gift cards. #BB4me #cbias RSVP

New Year's Resolution Twitter party at 9 pm ET with @aleamilham @FrugalissaFinds @savings @savings_nation and others. Prizes: ONE (1) Wii U and THREE (3) $25 Amazon Gift cards. #NewYearSavings RSVP

Wednesday, January 9

GE Lighting School Project Energy Savings Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @miscfinds4u @proverbswife. Prizes: FOUR (4) Walmart gift cards, one each in the following denominations: $25, $50, $75 and $100. #GELighting #cbias RSVP

Get Ready to Unjunk 2013 Twitter Party from 8-9:30 pm ET with @GetUnreal @BookieBoo @Momdot @WhatsThatSmell. Prizes: TWO (2) $50 Target gift cards and Unreal Candy Baskets to be given away every 15 minutes during party. #GetUnreal RSVP

It's the weekly @theonlinemom Twitter Party at 9 pm ET. Prize: TBA. To be eligible to win a prize RSVP & participate in party with hashtag #TheOnlineMoms.

Thursday, January 10

Bigelow Tea Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @lomargie @RebeccaEParsons. Prizes: FOUR (4) $100 Walmart gift cards. #AmericasTea #cbias RSVP

Baby Jogger How I Stroll Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @BabyJogger @ResourcefulMom @Momfluential @nancyjhorn. Prizes: FOUR (4) winners will each receive a $40 Visa gift card plus a different product from the party sponsor. #HowIStroll RSVP

Friday, January 11

Weekly Verizon Wireless Twitter Party hosted by @theonlinemom at 3 pm ET. Prizes: TBA. To be eligible to win participate in chat, use hashtag #VZWBuzz and RSVP

Coming Soon

Wednesday, January 16

It's the weekly @theonlinemom Twitter Party at 9 pm ET. Prize: TBA. To be eligible to win a prize RSVP & participate in party with hashtag #TheOnlineMoms.

Friday, January 18

Weekly Verizon Wireless Twitter Party hosted by @theonlinemom at 3 pm ET. Prizes: TBA. To be eligible to win participate in chat, use hashtag #VZWBuzz and RSVP


More Twitter Parties constantly be added to this list as soon as they're scheduled so stay tuned by following this blog.  

About this Weekly Twitter Party List
Compiled by MommyBlogExpert.com Twitter Parties are listed free of charge in this weekly schedule. If you'd like to add an event to the Mommy Blog Expert Twitter Party Calendar email janis at janiselspas dot com with Twitter Party in the subject line including all the details and links in the body of your  message.

Also available, for a nominal fee, to host, co-host or serve as a panelist for your own brand Twitter party. To inquire, please email janis@janiselspas.com for information with Twitter Party Consulting Query in the subject line.

FTC Disclosure: MommyBlogExpert does attend some Twitter parties as a guest and also works as a host, co-host, and panelist on others. However, I did not receive any payment or other compensation associated with this post. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Happy New Year - A Family Celebration with History & Fireworks in Panama City, Panama

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Our family loves to travel. During the last week and a half of December my hubbie, four high schoolers and I did something we'd never done before. We took a trip to several countries in Central America, including Panama. Though we've since returned from this exotic vacation, I'm still on a high from our latest adventure.

Panama City, Panama Skyline view from our hotel room

Panama was particularly memorable. First we wandered the streets of Panama City's historical district Casco Viejo, which was built back in 1671 as a walled city to protect the settlement's inhabitants from pirate invasions. Time has taken its toll on the locale's buildings and as recently as ten years ago the city appeared destined to eventually become nothing more than a pile of rubble. Luckily, UNESCO stepped up to the plate and in 2003, the oldest part of Panama City was designated a World Heritage Site. As we walked through this Old World neighborhood, it was exhilarating to see signs of restoration efforts in progress on almost every corner.

Casco Viejo: Old, Renovated and New Again...

Then, to balance the old with the new, we visited one of the Seven Modern Day Wonders of the World, the Panama Canal which was completed in 1914. On the last day of 2012, almost a century later, what a thrill it was to witness first-hand the gigantic commercial ships navigating through the massive double locks at MiraFlores which closed and opened as each vessel was lowered down to sea level at the Pacific Ocean.

Finally, several hours after feasting our eyes on the unbelievably beautiful sunset  below, we welcomed 2013 by enjoying the jewel like fireworks show at midnight from our seaside Panama City high rise hotel room. 

As you will see below, the aerial display over the Pacific last night was absolutely stunning. Enjoy this video that was shot by my oldest son with his Nokia Lumia 822 from Verizon Wireless. 

Best Wishes for a

Healthy, Happy & Prosperous

New Year to All

Panama Hat Stand in the Old City, the ultimate Panama souvenir

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