#making Judaica is only the most recent issue from them

[lovemarisolluna]

Ugh, Pixie Faire. It’s the second night of Hanukkah, and Pixie Faire has produced a Jewish pattern under their house brand of Liberty Jane.

While kippot (yarmulkes) are not with a specially religious garments (as a tallit would be), they are worn by non-Jews a sign of respect and are often worn by observant Jews during prayer and at the synagogue.

As Pixie Faire/Liberty Jane is owned by a Christian, they never should have developed and sold this pattern. Also, they plagiarized their kippah description directly from the Wikipedia article.

If you’d like to sew your Jewish dolls and their friends a kippah (so they can wear one at your doll’s b’ mitzvah!) I HIGHLY recommend purchasing a handmade item or pattern from a Jewish person.

SewJewish has a pattern available on Etsy, as well as other doll patterns and products! Check her blog too for tutorials, sewing tips, and more. I love her doll tallit tutorial, and I used her instructions when I made my doll’s!

You can find SewJewish’s kippah pattern here.

[jewishtwig]

Hi Twig, I have a little problem - I'm a Jewish conversion student but I fear I might be going *too* hard to a problematic level!

Judaism is for Jews and Jews alone, and I understand this. There's no obligation or expectation for gentiles (or even Jews tbh) to believe in G-d. Yet since joining a shul and starting on a conversion course, I've started to feel threatened when my atheist friends talk to me about faith or lack thereof. They will say "I fully respect other people's belief in G-d but it doesn't make sense to me, I don't see how something like G-d could exist." And in that situation I suppose the best most Jewish thing to do would be to hear them out and nod along. But instead I feel prompted to justify my faith, to debunk atheist misconceptions, and to 'well actually' my friends about theism. I know my friends aren't trying to tell me they have a problem with my faith, but it still feels scary, and I've started to verbally justify myself, and I'm losing impartiality! If I wasn't speaking from my own brain, I could absolutely mistake my own words as trying to convince someone else that they should believe in G-d.

Moreover, I understand that Judaism forbids proselytizing, which I wholly agree should be banned. Yet when my friends ask me about my conversion, I follow a compulsive want to tell them to come to service with me to learn more about the culture and religion, to come with me to classes with my rabbi. I've had a few nonreligious friends tell me that they heavily vibe with Judaism and would be Jewish if they were to choose a religion, but they know religion isn't right for them, so they happily remain as gentile allies. But some part of me wants to encourage them to explore Judaism, because that's how I felt too until I felt the calling to convert, and I think maybe some of my friends would convert to Judaism if they only knew more about it. I don't want to encourage people to convert because I know it's wrong, but I get all excited at the idea of someone else feeling the call and embarking on their own journey, and I've caught myself recommending to my friends that they should speak to my rabbi just for an enlightening conversation!

And of course, there's the issue with Christianity. We all know Jews are horribly oppressed by Christians, but most Jews I know are still chill with Christians existing, and it's a known Jewish value to be chill with other people practicing their own religions, including the Jesus fan club. Yet I've found that recently, whenever Christianity is mentioned or when I walk past a church, I feel the need to express my discomfort and distaste for Christianity, because of its appropriative relationship to Judaism. I don't think I should be doing that - after all I think everyone should have total religious liberty within the cultures that are open to them. I know it's not very Jewish of me to be going "I hate Christians!" every time I see a crucifix. But sometimes it feels like I can't help it! This is definitely because I live in a culturally Christian country, but I also recognise that there is a problem with me.

And finally, I've received permission from my rabbi to wear Judaica and kippot, and now I catch myself wearing them visibly wherever I go. I'm proud of my faith and I want to display it to the world! But I'm not Jewish yet and I don't want to catfish any Jews into thinking I'm part of the Jewish people when I'm not. But I really like wearing Judaica in public. I don't know if this is a problem but I fear it might be.

Is this something you experienced at all while converting? I don't know if this is something born Jews also experience, but it does feel like the reality of Jewish life has come crashing down on me, as well as all of the excitement in converting, and it's led to me getting overly emotional and behaving in ways I wouldn't agree with if I sat and thought about it for 5 minutes. Do you know how to confront thoughts like these? Is this something I should talk to my rabbi about?

Hi! I really hope you see this response. I'm sorry it took so long!

This is absolutely something to talk to your Rabbi about. It is good that you recognize that some of these behaviors are not appropriate. 

First I want to address the two that are okay:

Wearing Judaica visibly wherever you go is awesome! This is not a problem at all. If it were your Rabbi wouldn’t have given you permission to wear them. 

Answering friends’ questions about conversion and offering them resources if they are interested in Judaism is not proselytizing. As long as you are not telling them that Judaism is the only way or pressuring them into attending events with you I think you are in the clear on this one. If they are interested in learning, even just to better support you through your conversion, there is nothing wrong with telling them about Judaism. 

The other things you address like arguing with atheists and saying “I hate Christians” whenever you see something Christian are certainly problems. 

The hatred is something that very much should be addressed with your Rabbi. Hillel teaches that the entire Torah can be summarized as “What is hateful to you, do not do to others.” I’m not going to tell you how you should feel about Christianity, but making hatred such a prevalent part of your life is concerning. At the very least, I would highly suggest not speaking these thoughts out loud. Especially when other people are around.

As for arguing with your atheist friends. I learned a long time ago that, for both sides, it is just an exercise in futility. You are both locked into your position and it is very unlikely that either one of you will be swayed out of it during a discussion like that. There is no point trying to convince someone there is a G-d. You can talk about what your faith means to you if asked but I would suggest that you do not try to persuade other people. I usually tell people just that. Something like “If you are interested in hearing what my faith means to me, I will happily share that with you, but I don’t think it is productive for us to debate this topic.” 

Good luck!

[goldeagleprice]

Have you ever heard of Deltiology?

By Neil Shafer

It amazes me how very vast the field of “exographica” really is. In case you are not familiar with this term, it is the exact counterpart to “exonumia” in coins, except that it encompasses just about every fiscally-related item printed as long as it is not regularly-issued paper currency. Thus, it includes the great paper periphery – pieces like checks, bonds and stock certificates, political and propaganda notes, scrip of all kinds, local issues, ad notes, stamp money, receipts, postal money orders, lottery tickets, and a host of other issues including the subject of this month’s article: the use of currency images on post cards of the world.

This English card shows some intriguing images, such as the old-style telephone.

Using the Internet, I began to search for information and possible literature having to do with the collecting of pictorial post cards, and I came across a wealth of data on a science called Deltiology. The name for a collector of picture post cards is Deltiologist. This term is derived from deltos, a Greek word meaning writing tablet. Deltiology encompasses many different areas of study, including things like collectibles, Judaica, and a very wide spectrum of other spheres of interest, but not paper currency as such. The reason for this omission is easily understood: every post card showing a bank note-related theme fits well into a more inclusive collecting area.

How I wish I owned such great notes as those illustrated on this card.

As an example, there are images of local city notes from Belgium issued during World War I. Such post cards would go naturally into the much more recognized area of World War I, a subject that is listed by deltiologists. They would also be welcome additions to the study of Belgium itself.

Another English card shows some thought behind its design – from riches to rags, but worth it all.

The attraction these cards have to numismatists has to do with the note, or notes, on the pictorial side. Their main feature of desirability is the manner in which these images are treated. It appears that many post cards in this area illustrate full notes; these are nice, but they show no imagination in their renditions. I much prefer those that have designs that do better at capturing the fancy of anyone studying them, even at first glance.

This Austro-Hungarian card is the only true commemorative issue I have ever seen or heard of in this form. I feel that the number of different cards that are actual commemoratives is quite small.

A perfect example of what I mean is seen in the card with an English pound note at bottom. There’s a poem, an old telephone, two other images, and the note below. It’s in full color and was used in 1937 with a then-new one-penny stamp featuring King George VI. Another lovely piece features old notes (now very rare) from around the turn of the century issued by several banks in South Africa. During that period, printing in color was considerably more difficult, but this colorful card shows the notes as they really existed.

All the Belgian local issues on card such as this one from Antoing are printed in black and white. I have seen over 30 different pieces in this venue.

It seems that some of the cards emanating from England show more initiative in their execution. The one with the bundle of King George V one-pound notes at top and a pawn ticket at bottom provides food for thought.

Though not technically belonging to the series, the fact that this card is made totally from macerated paper money gives it special significance.

One of my favorites fits into another category as well as deltiology. The reason is because it is a true commemorative honoring the 60th anniversary of the reign of Franz Josef I. He ruled the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1848 to 1916. The card, in full color, features the king in 1848 at left and in 1908 at right. World War I brought an end to his reign and his empire.

A more modern adaptation of the use of macerated currency on a card is seen here. The text is also of more than passing interest.

Most likely the cards showing local city issues of Belgium during World War I were printed close to or at the end of that conflict when the notes would have been easily available for such a use as this. The example illustrated here comes from Antoing in Hainaut Province, eastern area.

Life just rolls along with notes like this – at least in old Denmark.

For many years, the U.S. Treasury has disposed of macerated currency paper through giveaways. The card made of such material does not technically fit our category, as there is no picture of anything except a small eagle on the postage stamp side. It’s unusual in that both sides are postmarked, and one can see tiny pieces of note designs over the entire surface of the card.

A card such as this brings forth the tragic story of a great ship and passengers, some of whom would certainly have been carrying ABA traveler’s checks.

A much later use of macerated paper is seen on a card published by the Numismatic Card Company of Lansing, Mich. Text on the back states that genuine U.S. paper money was shredded and used for the handmade attachment, and also that the paper contains at least $1 worth of currency. Apparently the six lines of text quoted came from an anonymous source ca. 18th century. Background images are very light, and all come from recent U.S. circulating notes.

Renowned artist J.S.G. Boggs made his cards showing the great work he was able to do.

Another “thoughtful” presentation is viewed on a card illustrating a 5 kroner (t) issue from Denmark dated 1905. One end is torn, and the notes were never produced with perforated edges, so a bit of poetic license is demonstrated here in order to show the desired effect. The card itself appears to be a product of the earlier 20th century. Several other notes have been similarly treated on cards.

A magnificent 1913 bond from China makes a great card for this article.

Traveler’s checks are basically a thing of the past. Invented in 1891 by American Express, they pretty well dominated the world monetary scene for most of the 20th century. By 1912 (the year of the postmark on the card and the year of the Titanic disaster), they had already become indispensable companions to travelers around the globe. This card shows an image of an American Bankers Association check and a ship that seems to me to represent the Titanic, though there is no name on the vessel. ABA stopped issuing traveler’s checks by the early 1930s.

A three-dimensional feeling pervades this modern card featuring $50 notes.

Widely acclaimed monetary artist, the late J.S.G. Boggs, made post cards with images resembling monetary items including subjects like the U.S. Treasury building. To a viewer, a cursory glance at this picture might appear to him to be the Treasury; one has to be reminded that no genuine note exists that shows a side view of this place. Boggs was often accused of counterfeiting but generally avoided any severe consequences.

An unusual sight on these cards is a panorama of notes from different countries. Represented here are early Yugoslavia (six), France and Italy (two each), and Greece, England, the United States, and Romania (one each). The card was printed in Yugoslavia.

At times, other fiscal papers besides notes are featured on post cards. A colorful Chinese gold bond from 1913 is a good example. Checks are also seen on occasion. The card was made around 1950 or thereabouts.

Even the government gets into the act. Here is an oversize card with a frontal image and a statement about changing priorities when speaking of budgets.

A more modern rendition of recent U.S. currency with a three-dimensional effect shows a back superimposed on multiple faces of the now obsolete $50 note. Strangely, this card was printed in England as indicated on the postal side.

Check designs are sometimes portrayed on these cards, often as New Year greetings.

*Note: The word “exographica” was introduced to numismatics in a booklet I prepared for the Professional Currency Dealers Association (PCDA) in 1992 titled The Wonderful World of Paper Money.

Please address any commentary you may have on this article either to Bank Note Reporter or to me at the following address: neilsshaf@aol.com.

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[goldeagleprice]

Have you ever heard of Deltiology?

By Neil Shafer

It amazes me how very vast the field of “exographica” really is. In case you are not familiar with this term, it is the exact counterpart to “exonumia” in coins, except that it encompasses just about every fiscally-related item printed as long as it is not regularly-issued paper currency. Thus, it includes the great paper periphery – pieces like checks, bonds and stock certificates, political and propaganda notes, scrip of all kinds, local issues, ad notes, stamp money, receipts, postal money orders, lottery tickets, and a host of other issues including the subject of this month’s article: the use of currency images on post cards of the world.

This English card shows some intriguing images, such as the old-style telephone.

Using the Internet, I began to search for information and possible literature having to do with the collecting of pictorial post cards, and I came across a wealth of data on a science called Deltiology. The name for a collector of picture post cards is Deltiologist. This term is derived from deltos, a Greek word meaning writing tablet. Deltiology encompasses many different areas of study, including things like collectibles, Judaica, and a very wide spectrum of other spheres of interest, but not paper currency as such. The reason for this omission is easily understood: every post card showing a bank note-related theme fits well into a more inclusive collecting area.

How I wish I owned such great notes as those illustrated on this card.

As an example, there are images of local city notes from Belgium issued during World War I. Such post cards would go naturally into the much more recognized area of World War I, a subject that is listed by deltiologists. They would also be welcome additions to the study of Belgium itself.

Another English card shows some thought behind its design – from riches to rags, but worth it all.

The attraction these cards have to numismatists has to do with the note, or notes, on the pictorial side. Their main feature of desirability is the manner in which these images are treated. It appears that many post cards in this area illustrate full notes; these are nice, but they show no imagination in their renditions. I much prefer those that have designs that do better at capturing the fancy of anyone studying them, even at first glance.

This Austro-Hungarian card is the only true commemorative issue I have ever seen or heard of in this form. I feel that the number of different cards that are actual commemoratives is quite small.

A perfect example of what I mean is seen in the card with an English pound note at bottom. There’s a poem, an old telephone, two other images, and the note below. It’s in full color and was used in 1937 with a then-new one-penny stamp featuring King George VI. Another lovely piece features old notes (now very rare) from around the turn of the century issued by several banks in South Africa. During that period, printing in color was considerably more difficult, but this colorful card shows the notes as they really existed.

All the Belgian local issues on card such as this one from Antoing are printed in black and white. I have seen over 30 different pieces in this venue.

It seems that some of the cards emanating from England show more initiative in their execution. The one with the bundle of King George V one-pound notes at top and a pawn ticket at bottom provides food for thought.

Though not technically belonging to the series, the fact that this card is made totally from macerated paper money gives it special significance.

One of my favorites fits into another category as well as deltiology. The reason is because it is a true commemorative honoring the 60th anniversary of the reign of Franz Josef I. He ruled the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1848 to 1916. The card, in full color, features the king in 1848 at left and in 1908 at right. World War I brought an end to his reign and his empire.

A more modern adaptation of the use of macerated currency on a card is seen here. The text is also of more than passing interest.

Most likely the cards showing local city issues of Belgium during World War I were printed close to or at the end of that conflict when the notes would have been easily available for such a use as this. The example illustrated here comes from Antoing in Hainaut Province, eastern area.

Life just rolls along with notes like this – at least in old Denmark.

For many years, the U.S. Treasury has disposed of macerated currency paper through giveaways. The card made of such material does not technically fit our category, as there is no picture of anything except a small eagle on the postage stamp side. It’s unusual in that both sides are postmarked, and one can see tiny pieces of note designs over the entire surface of the card.

A card such as this brings forth the tragic story of a great ship and passengers, some of whom would certainly have been carrying ABA traveler’s checks.

A much later use of macerated paper is seen on a card published by the Numismatic Card Company of Lansing, Mich. Text on the back states that genuine U.S. paper money was shredded and used for the handmade attachment, and also that the paper contains at least $1 worth of currency. Apparently the six lines of text quoted came from an anonymous source ca. 18th century. Background images are very light, and all come from recent U.S. circulating notes.

Renowned artist J.S.G. Boggs made his cards showing the great work he was able to do.

Another “thoughtful” presentation is viewed on a card illustrating a 5 kroner (t) issue from Denmark dated 1905. One end is torn, and the notes were never produced with perforated edges, so a bit of poetic license is demonstrated here in order to show the desired effect. The card itself appears to be a product of the earlier 20th century. Several other notes have been similarly treated on cards.

A magnificent 1913 bond from China makes a great card for this article.

Traveler’s checks are basically a thing of the past. Invented in 1891 by American Express, they pretty well dominated the world monetary scene for most of the 20th century. By 1912 (the year of the postmark on the card and the year of the Titanic disaster), they had already become indispensable companions to travelers around the globe. This card shows an image of an American Bankers Association check and a ship that seems to me to represent the Titanic, though there is no name on the vessel. ABA stopped issuing traveler’s checks by the early 1930s.

A three-dimensional feeling pervades this modern card featuring $50 notes.

Widely acclaimed monetary artist, the late J.S.G. Boggs, made post cards with images resembling monetary items including subjects like the U.S. Treasury building. To a viewer, a cursory glance at this picture might appear to him to be the Treasury; one has to be reminded that no genuine note exists that shows a side view of this place. Boggs was often accused of counterfeiting but generally avoided any severe consequences.

An unusual sight on these cards is a panorama of notes from different countries. Represented here are early Yugoslavia (six), France and Italy (two each), and Greece, England, the United States, and Romania (one each). The card was printed in Yugoslavia.

At times, other fiscal papers besides notes are featured on post cards. A colorful Chinese gold bond from 1913 is a good example. Checks are also seen on occasion. The card was made around 1950 or thereabouts.

Even the government gets into the act. Here is an oversize card with a frontal image and a statement about changing priorities when speaking of budgets.

A more modern rendition of recent U.S. currency with a three-dimensional effect shows a back superimposed on multiple faces of the now obsolete $50 note. Strangely, this card was printed in England as indicated on the postal side.

Check designs are sometimes portrayed on these cards, often as New Year greetings.

*Note: The word “exographica” was introduced to numismatics in a booklet I prepared for the Professional Currency Dealers Association (PCDA) in 1992 titled The Wonderful World of Paper Money.

Please address any commentary you may have on this article either to Bank Note Reporter or to me at the following address: neilsshaf@aol.com.

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[goldeagleprice]

Have you ever heard of Deltiology?

By Neil Shafer

It amazes me how very vast the field of “exographica” really is. In case you are not familiar with this term, it is the exact counterpart to “exonumia” in coins, except that it encompasses just about every fiscally-related item printed as long as it is not regularly-issued paper currency. Thus, it includes the great paper periphery – pieces like checks, bonds and stock certificates, political and propaganda notes, scrip of all kinds, local issues, ad notes, stamp money, receipts, postal money orders, lottery tickets, and a host of other issues including the subject of this month’s article: the use of currency images on post cards of the world.

This English card shows some intriguing images, such as the old-style telephone.

Using the Internet, I began to search for information and possible literature having to do with the collecting of pictorial post cards, and I came across a wealth of data on a science called Deltiology. The name for a collector of picture post cards is Deltiologist. This term is derived from deltos, a Greek word meaning writing tablet. Deltiology encompasses many different areas of study, including things like collectibles, Judaica, and a very wide spectrum of other spheres of interest, but not paper currency as such. The reason for this omission is easily understood: every post card showing a bank note-related theme fits well into a more inclusive collecting area.

How I wish I owned such great notes as those illustrated on this card.

As an example, there are images of local city notes from Belgium issued during World War I. Such post cards would go naturally into the much more recognized area of World War I, a subject that is listed by deltiologists. They would also be welcome additions to the study of Belgium itself.

Another English card shows some thought behind its design – from riches to rags, but worth it all.

The attraction these cards have to numismatists has to do with the note, or notes, on the pictorial side. Their main feature of desirability is the manner in which these images are treated. It appears that many post cards in this area illustrate full notes; these are nice, but they show no imagination in their renditions. I much prefer those that have designs that do better at capturing the fancy of anyone studying them, even at first glance.

This Austro-Hungarian card is the only true commemorative issue I have ever seen or heard of in this form. I feel that the number of different cards that are actual commemoratives is quite small.

A perfect example of what I mean is seen in the card with an English pound note at bottom. There’s a poem, an old telephone, two other images, and the note below. It’s in full color and was used in 1937 with a then-new one-penny stamp featuring King George VI. Another lovely piece features old notes (now very rare) from around the turn of the century issued by several banks in South Africa. During that period, printing in color was considerably more difficult, but this colorful card shows the notes as they really existed.

All the Belgian local issues on card such as this one from Antoing are printed in black and white. I have seen over 30 different pieces in this venue.

It seems that some of the cards emanating from England show more initiative in their execution. The one with the bundle of King George V one-pound notes at top and a pawn ticket at bottom provides food for thought.

Though not technically belonging to the series, the fact that this card is made totally from macerated paper money gives it special significance.

One of my favorites fits into another category as well as deltiology. The reason is because it is a true commemorative honoring the 60th anniversary of the reign of Franz Josef I. He ruled the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1848 to 1916. The card, in full color, features the king in 1848 at left and in 1908 at right. World War I brought an end to his reign and his empire.

A more modern adaptation of the use of macerated currency on a card is seen here. The text is also of more than passing interest.

Most likely the cards showing local city issues of Belgium during World War I were printed close to or at the end of that conflict when the notes would have been easily available for such a use as this. The example illustrated here comes from Antoing in Hainaut Province, eastern area.

Life just rolls along with notes like this – at least in old Denmark.

For many years, the U.S. Treasury has disposed of macerated currency paper through giveaways. The card made of such material does not technically fit our category, as there is no picture of anything except a small eagle on the postage stamp side. It’s unusual in that both sides are postmarked, and one can see tiny pieces of note designs over the entire surface of the card.

A card such as this brings forth the tragic story of a great ship and passengers, some of whom would certainly have been carrying ABA traveler’s checks.

A much later use of macerated paper is seen on a card published by the Numismatic Card Company of Lansing, Mich. Text on the back states that genuine U.S. paper money was shredded and used for the handmade attachment, and also that the paper contains at least $1 worth of currency. Apparently the six lines of text quoted came from an anonymous source ca. 18th century. Background images are very light, and all come from recent U.S. circulating notes.

Renowned artist J.S.G. Boggs made his cards showing the great work he was able to do.

Another “thoughtful” presentation is viewed on a card illustrating a 5 kroner (t) issue from Denmark dated 1905. One end is torn, and the notes were never produced with perforated edges, so a bit of poetic license is demonstrated here in order to show the desired effect. The card itself appears to be a product of the earlier 20th century. Several other notes have been similarly treated on cards.

A magnificent 1913 bond from China makes a great card for this article.

Traveler’s checks are basically a thing of the past. Invented in 1891 by American Express, they pretty well dominated the world monetary scene for most of the 20th century. By 1912 (the year of the postmark on the card and the year of the Titanic disaster), they had already become indispensable companions to travelers around the globe. This card shows an image of an American Bankers Association check and a ship that seems to me to represent the Titanic, though there is no name on the vessel. ABA stopped issuing traveler’s checks by the early 1930s.

A three-dimensional feeling pervades this modern card featuring $50 notes.

Widely acclaimed monetary artist, the late J.S.G. Boggs, made post cards with images resembling monetary items including subjects like the U.S. Treasury building. To a viewer, a cursory glance at this picture might appear to him to be the Treasury; one has to be reminded that no genuine note exists that shows a side view of this place. Boggs was often accused of counterfeiting but generally avoided any severe consequences.

An unusual sight on these cards is a panorama of notes from different countries. Represented here are early Yugoslavia (six), France and Italy (two each), and Greece, England, the United States, and Romania (one each). The card was printed in Yugoslavia.

At times, other fiscal papers besides notes are featured on post cards. A colorful Chinese gold bond from 1913 is a good example. Checks are also seen on occasion. The card was made around 1950 or thereabouts.

Even the government gets into the act. Here is an oversize card with a frontal image and a statement about changing priorities when speaking of budgets.

A more modern rendition of recent U.S. currency with a three-dimensional effect shows a back superimposed on multiple faces of the now obsolete $50 note. Strangely, this card was printed in England as indicated on the postal side.

Check designs are sometimes portrayed on these cards, often as New Year greetings.

*Note: The word “exographica” was introduced to numismatics in a booklet I prepared for the Professional Currency Dealers Association (PCDA) in 1992 titled The Wonderful World of Paper Money.

Please address any commentary you may have on this article either to Bank Note Reporter or to me at the following address: neilsshaf@aol.com.

  This article was originally printed in Bank Note Reporter. >> Subscribe today.

  If you like what you’ve read here, we invite you to visit our online bookstore to learn more about Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, General Issues.

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