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Barbara Rahder fonds File
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ENVS 8102 Fall 2014

File consists of a course outline, notes and a handbook for this Faculty of Environmental Studies PhD research seminar taught by Rahder in the fall of 2014.

Changing Cities conference : Greece 2013

File consists of a conference program for the international conference "Changing Cities: spatial, morphological, formal and socio-economic dimensions" held on Skiathos Island, Greece, in June 2013, presentation slides by Rahder entitled "After the war is over: questions about planning in Sri Lanka", her speaking notes and abstract for her paper of the same name, registration materials, newspaper articles about Sri Lanka, a certificate of contribution, a SSHRC conference travel grant application and award notice.

Congress 2012 : Waterloo : May 29-June 1

File consists of records pertaining to Rahder's attendance at the Environmental Studies Association of Canada conference/Congress of the Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences held at the University of Waterloo in May 2012. These records are speaking notes by Rahder entitled "The changing climate for environmental studies", draft guidelines for environmental studies program accreditation, e-mail, handwritten notes by Rahder, and a copy of an article entitled "What is environmental studies?" by Michael Soule and Daniel Press.

FARU [Faculty of Architecture Research Unit] symposium : Sri Lanka

File pertains to Rahder's participation as chair of a session entitled "Built environment and people" and a presentation by Rahder and Heather McLean entitled "Creative class conflict" at the FARU International Research Symposium 2012 held at the University of Moratuwa, Galle Fort, Sri Lanka in Aug. 2012. Records in this file include a session program, presentation slides, paper guidelines, Rahder's (and Heather MacLean) paper abstract for "Creative class conflict in Kensington Market, Toronto", a certificate of participation, a symposium program, and symposium abstracts.

Planning theory @ Moratuwa

File pertains to Rahder's role as 2012 visiting lecturer in the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Moratuwa in Sri Lanka. Records include a letter detailing her appointment, outlines for Rahder's course "Planning theory and strategic intervention", and Rahder's handwritten lecture notes.

South Africa

File consists of records pertaining to Rahder's participation in a delegation of Canadian planners to South Africa on 8-18 Nov. 2010. Records in this file include a program, Rahder's handwritten notes, a pamphlet, a brochure, a newsletter, a schedule of activities, a certificate of participation and a delegate list.

COU-GAP [Council of Ontario University Green Advisory Panel] reference group

File pertains to Rahder's participation on the Council of Ontario Universities' Green Advisory Panel reference group. Records in this file include initial notes from a meeting of the group on 22 June 2010, e-mail, a draft agenda and statement on the COU fall 2010 forum, "Going greener on Ontario's campuses", draft terms of reference for the Green Advisory Panel, and a Green Advisory Panel pre-meeting survey filled in by Rahder.

Planners Network conference materials : UC Berkeley

File pertains to the Planners Network conference, "Toward the just metropolis: from crises to possibilities", held in June 2010 at the University of California at Berkeley. Records include conference agendas, schedules, program abstracts, and Rahder's nametag.

MYPAC [MES York Planning Alumni Committee] : planning alumni

File consists of records pertaining to a "Planning for planning" alumni breakfast held at the Center for Social Innovation on 14 May 2009, at which Rahder spoke as Dean of the York University Faculty of Environmental Studies. Records are an event program and Rahder's handwritten speaking notes.

AAG [American Association of Geographers] 2008

File consists of presentation notes entitled "Towards community space?" by Rahder and Julian Agyeman for the American Association of Geographers conference in Apr. 2008, a conference participant list, as well as a syllabus for a course on topics in environmental justice (F&ES 83065) from an unidentified university.

FES @ 41

File consists of records pertaining to Rahder's participation, as dean, in the organization of the Faculty of Environmental Studies' 41st anniversary event symposium, held on 6 Nov. 2009. Records include an itinerary/agenda, speaking notes, e-mail, notes, an event notice, a spreadsheet, and quotes from potential venues.

EJ in Canada : invisible sisters : 2008

File consists of a UBC Press contributor agreement between Rahder and the editors of Speaking For Ourselves: Environmental Justice in Canada pertaining to Rahder's article, "Invisible sisters: women and environmental justice in Canada", which is included in this publication. A copy of the published article is also part of this file.

Planners Network conference materials : New Orleans

File pertains to the Planners Network conference, "Race, class and community recovery: from the neighborhood to the nation and beyond" held on 30 May-2 June 2007 at the University of New Orleans. Records include a program, pamphlets, e-mail and Rahder's notes.

Sustainability conference : Chennai 2007

File consists of a paper written by Rahder entitled "Global inequities: the stumbling block in social sustainability" for this conference, the 3rd International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability, held in Chennai, India in Jan. 2007. Also included in the file is a conference program.

Social sustainability, diversity and public space in three Canadian cities : SSHRC grant materials

File consists of records pertaining to Rahder's SSHRC-funded research project, "Social sustainability, diversity and public space in three Canadian cities". Records include a table of contents, e-mail, the original project proposal, notice of award, minutes from meetings of the project team, agendas and minutes from focus groups, notices, programs and presentation notes for project-related events, project data, the final SSHRC research report, and a CD-R containing newspaper searches related to the project. Included is e-mail pertaining to permissions acquired by Rahder from her co-investigators on this project to donate this file to the Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections.

Social sustainability, diversity and public space in three Canadian cities : SSHRC grant materials

File consists of records pertaining to Rahder's SSHRC-funded research project, "Social sustainability, diversity and public space in three Canadian cities". Records include a table of contents, e-mail, the original project proposal, notice of award, minutes from meetings of the project team, agendas and minutes from focus groups, notices, programs and presentation notes for project-related events, project data, the final SSHRC research report, and a CD-R containing newspaper searches related to the project. Included is e-mail pertaining to permissions acquired by Rahder from her co-investigators on this project to donate this file to the Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections.

PN conference : Chicago

File pertains to the Planners Network conference, "Tending the garden: from grass roots to green roofs", held in June 2006 at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Records include a conference program, a workshops schedule, a report, a budget and e-mail.

Sri Lanka

File consists of a letter appointing Rahder as visiting professor (1 month) in the Department of Town and Country Planning at the University of Moratuwa, book lists in urban planning/architecture/urban design recommended for the library of the University of Moratuwa, notes, research materials about Sri Lanka, and a letter to Rahder about her 2012 donation of books to the University of Moratuwa's library.

PN @ APA in SF

File consists of a program for the American Planning Association's national planning conference held in San Francisco in March 2005, as well as a brochure for a public bus tour of San Francisco, an e-mail, and handouts from a Planners Network session at the conference.

Indigenous languages : our proposal, media reports

File pertains to a Faculty of Environmental Studies (FES) motion on the use of First Nations languages in writing MES theses, major papers/projects and doctoral dissertations, an initiative spearheaded by Rahder, and media response to the proposal. Records include a memoranda, e-mail and copies of FES policies and procedures.

Urban social sustainability guest lecture

File consists of Rahder's handwritten notes for a 23 Nov. 2005 guest lecture at a ENVS 6114 class, as well as typescript notes on social sustainability and diversity for an IRIS seminar presented by Rahder and Patricia Wood on 5 Apr. 2005.

PN in Halifax

File consists of a notice, e-mail, and Rahder's handwritten notes pertaining to a Planners Network event on urban planning and social justice at Dalhousie Law School in Halifax in March 2004, where Rahder spoke on the topic, "Sex and city planning: what has gender got to do with it?".

Pre-INURA [International Network for Urban Research and Action] meeting : Toronto : March 2004

File consists of records pertaining to planning for a 2004 INURA workshop, "Urbanization and privatization: a transnational research project workshop of the International Network for Urban Research and Action", held in Toronto, including a document entitled "INURA retreat 2004 - what people are telling about themselves", a workshop draft proposal, Rahder's notes for a INURA research meeting, and a proposal by Roger Keil for funding for this workshop.

Bioregional planning workshop 2004

File consists of records pertaining to the winter 2004 Bioregional Planning Workshop (ENVS 6330) taught by Rahder, including bioregional maps of York University's Keele Campus and area, Rahder's notes, statistics on York University in the GTA, agendas for small group meetings, a course outline, a course schedule and bibliography, assignments, handouts and a list of guest speakers.

PN & PA @ CIP/OPPI

File consists of records pertaining to Rahder's presentation on behalf of Planners Network at the Canadian Institute of Planners/Ontario Professional Planners Institute joint conference held in Toronto in July 2004. Records include a conference program, a call for proposals, and an overview of Rahder's presentation, entitled "Changing minds, changing directions: roles for activist planners".

ACSP [Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning] 2004

File pertains to a paper written by Rahder and Carol Altilia entitled "Where is the feminism in planning going: transformation or appropriation?" for the 45th annual conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning held in Portland, Oregon, in Oct. 2004. Included in the file are notes, a draft of the paper, and a copy of the version of the paper published in Planning Theory.

Women : diversity/equity workshop

File consists of notes, memoranda, an agenda, project proposals and resource material pertaining to the Faculty of Environmental Studies' curriculum diversity/equity initiatives, including its workshop on focusing on women, and materials pertaining to the Senate of York University's annual academic planning forum, "Equity and planning: transforming objectives into action" (2003).

PN and Planning Action

File consists of a flyer for a Planning Action/Planners Network event entitled "Toronto planning disorientation: an interactive introduction to progressive urban planning", featuring a presentation by Rahder, as well as Rahder's handwritten notes.

FES [Faculty of Environmental Studies] strategic plan

File consists of the following documents: "Executive response to the FES strategic plan - February 28, 2002","FES planning & development process: Jan/2002-Jul/2004", "Faculty of Environmental Studies academic plan 2001-2002: revised version of document submitted to APC and Senate" (Feb. 2002), "FES five year plan: 2003-2008: a response to the Senate APPC call for plans" (Mar. 2003), "Vision & Missions: past, present and future" (5 Mar. 2009), "APPC 5-year plan: 2003-2008", and "APPC 5-year plan: 2003-2009" by Barbara Rahder (24 Feb. 2003).

ACSP 2002 : Baltimore

File pertains to Rahder's presentation of a paper, "Four decades of radical urban planning", at the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning 44th annual conference held in Baltimore in Nov. 2002. Included in the file is a conference program, a letter and e-mail.

Seminars and talks 2001-02

File consists of a program for the Faculty of Environmental Studies' speaker series entitled "Planning Transformations" (Oct. 2001-Oct. 2002), which details Rahder's participation in a session entitled "Transforming planning education", as well as her notes and overhead transparencies for this presentation; and correspondence, e-mail and biographies pertaining to Rahder's role as moderator for "Meeting the challenges of urban health in the 21st century" (28 Feb. 2002).

INURA [International Network for Urban Research and Action] 2002

File consists of records pertaining to a 2002 INURA workshop held in Caen, France, including a workshop report written by Rahder, a 2002 INURA membership list, a retreat program, a financial statement for the year 2001, the annual report of the INURA Zurich Institute, maps of the Caen area, notes from INURA Florence, the INURA France 2002 workshops in the countryside provisional program, and a paper entitled "An alternative urban world is possible: a declaration for urban research and action" (Jan. 2003).

FES open meetings

File pertains to open meetings for Faculty of Environmental Studies (FES) faculty members. These records include correspondence, an executive response to the FES strategic plan, meeting minutes and discussion notes, and documents evaluating the importance of FES as an independent administrative structure.

Grad curric. diversity

File consists of notes, agendas, handouts, evaluation forms and reports pertaining to Faculty of Environmental Studies (FES) diversity workshops, bibliographies on curriculum diversity, articles and papers on curriculum diversity and planning, FES curriculum diversity/equity guidelines, course outlines and reading lists for ENV6130.

PN Brazil

File pertains to Rahder's attendance, on behalf of the Planners Network, at the IX Encontro Nacional da ANPUR held in Rio de Janeiro in 2001. Records include a conference program, a proposal for a free session, notes pertaining to Rahder's presentation at the conference, e-mail, and Rahder's account of her experience at the conference.

ACSP [Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning] 2001 : Cleveland

File pertains to Rahder's paper presented at the 43rd annual Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning conference held in Cleveland, Ohio, in Nov. 2001. Records in the file include a copy of Rahder's paper, "Community and women's health: a diversity of experience of Toronto", and a conference program.

Risk and resilience : Oct. 16, '01

File pertains to York University's Brownbag Research Seminars 2001-2002 series and Rahder's 16 Oct. 2001 session entitled "Risk and resilience: participatory research with marginalized women in Southern Ontario". Records in the file are a seminar series schedule, an overview of Rahder's session, speaking notes, and overhead transparencies.

PhD working group

File consists of draft proposals to improve the Faculty of Environmental Studies' PhD program, as well as related e-mail, an agenda and notes from PhD Program and Admissions Committee meetings, and lists of faculty involvement in the PhD program.

Planning Action

File consists of records pertaining to the organization Planning Action, including a pamphlet, draft bylaws, an annual general meeting agenda (2002), open meeting minutes, and e-mail.

PN : Voices of Change

File pertains to the Planners Network conference, "Voices of change: lessons from citizen planners", held on 21-24 June 2001 in Rochester, New York. Records in this file include a program, flyer, Rahder's notes, an e-mail and maps of the University of Rochester.

MES [Master of Environmental Studies] working group

File consists of records pertaining to proposed revisions to the Master of Environmental Studies program and Rahder's role as graduate program director. Records include memoranda, e-mail, draft proposals, and discussion summaries from MES Working Group Open Meetings.

PN @ CIP

File consists of records pertaining to a Planners Network Toronto panel at the July 2001 annual conference of the Canadian Association of Planners (CIP) in Ottawa. Records include Rahder's account of her participation in the session, her handwritten notes, a conference proposal, e-mail, and a short paper written by Rahder and others about the Planners Network.

CAPS [Canadian Association of Planning Students] 2001

File consists of a copy of Rahder's paper written for the 2001 Canadian Association of Planning Students conference, entitled "Will the real planners please stand up!", reader comments on the paper, as well as conference materials including a program, conference schedules, an York Ad Hoc Research Fund grant application by Rahder, and a paper by Christina Gallimore and Hon Lu entitled "Pushing the boundaries: planning's radical projects".

FES Tidings

File consists of three issues (vol. 1-3, 2000-2001) of the Faculty of Environmental Studies newsletter, FES Tidings

Strategic plan

File pertains to strategic planning in the Faculty of Environmental Studies (FES) in 2001-2001. These records include a 2001 Faculty of Environmental Studies (FES) strategic plan (21 Jan. 2002), a copy of "The FES Strategic Plan - December 2001 - responses to presidential questions regarding the strategic plan" (13 Jan. 2002), related memoranda, strategic plan summaries, a list of FES enrolment targets and actuals from 1999-2001, and a strategic plan preliminary outline.

Consortium : CA-US-MX

File consists of Rahder's presentation entitled "Canadian water woes and the limits of watershed planning", part of a panel at a Symposium on Sustainable Community Development and Planning in North America held at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn on 11 Dec. 2000. Also included in the file is a program, Rahder's notes and overhead transparencies.

Originals : final NNEWH

File pertains to Rahder's co-authored report, "An environmental framework for women's health : a discussion paper for the National Network on Environments and Women's Health (NNEWH)". Records in this file include the original copy of the report, assessors' reports, presentation slides and notes, and a document entitled "Women's health and environments: a summary of the discussion groups for the 'Environmental framework for women's health' project" by Rahder, Rebecca Peterson, Christy Doyle and Jackie Kennedy (Mar. 2000).

Ellie's feminist ecological economics workshop

File pertains to a feminist ecological economics workshop facilitated by Patricia E. (Ellie) Perkins, held at Toronto City Hall on 17 Nov. 2000, which Rahder attended as a participant. Records in the file include an agenda, an e-mail detailing the program of events, Rahder's handwritten notes, and papers written by Perkins and others.

PN conference : Toronto

File pertains to the Planners Network conference, "Insurgent planning, globalization and local democracy", held on 22-25 June 2000 in Toronto. Rahder served as co-chair for this conference. Records in this file include a program, notes, a paper entitled "Planning and civil society" by Gerda Wekerle, correspondence by Rahder, a budget, a statement of expenditures, and minutes from an organizing committee meeting.

Planners Network Toronto

File consists of an agenda for a Planners Network Toronto networking event, minutes from Planners Network Toronto meetings, a list of members, and notes on the history of the Planners Network.

Plan Canada : book review (Lee)

File consists of a draft of Rahder's review of Pragmatics of Community Organization by Bill Lee for Plan Canada, as well as e-mail from Bryan Lynch of Plan Canada.

Bioregional planning workshop

File consists of records pertaining to the winter 1998 session of Bioregional Planning Workshop taught by Rahder and Greg Allen, including guest speaker notes, a bibliography, a class schedule, Rahder's notes, reading lists, a course outline, session agendas, a schedule of guest speakers, and memoranda sent to guest speakers. Also included in the file are e-mail, correspondence, a notice and notes about proposed improvements to the York University Pond Road woodlot and a public forum on this topic facilitated by Rahder.

APA [American Planning Association] '98 Boston

File pertains to Rahder's participation on a panel, "Women planning for the 21st century", at the APA's 1998 national conference held in Boston. Records in this file include correspondence, e-mail, and Rahder's travel grant application to the York Ad Hoc Research Fund for this conference.

Grant applications

File consists three grant applications by Rahder: a specific research grant program leave grant application for her sabbatical research in 1999, a leave fellowship fund application for her research travel to in Australia in 1998-1999, and a SSHRC conference travel grant application for travel to Australia to attend the 8th International Planning History Conference in July 1998.

INURA [International Network for Urban Research and Action] 7 : proceedings @ "Women plan Toronto"

File consists of a paper written by Rahder for the 1997 INURA 7 conference entitled "Women Plan Toronto: grassroots participation in re-shaping the city", a paper written about the conference by Rahder entitled "Possible urban worlds & dilemmas of discourse: a conference report: International Network for Urban Research and Action (INURA)", an e-mail from Philipp Klaus regarding these papers, and a copy of the INURA Bulletin 13 (Dec. 1997) featuring Rahder's article about the conference.

Planning theory as history

File pertains to Rahder's presentation at the 8th International Planning History Conference held in Sydney, Australia, in July 1998, including e-mail, notes, an abstract, a draft of Rahder's paper entitled "Pedagogy under duress: teaching planning theory as history", a letter, a notice and a copy of the published paper in Planning History: bulletin of the International Planning History Society (vol. 22, no. 1, 2000).

Bioregional planning workshop : 6330, W97

File consists of records pertaining to the winter 1997 Bioregional Planning Workshop (ENVS 6330) taught by Rahder, including a schedule of small group sessions, a reading list, a class schedule, class agendas, a bibliography, Rahder's notes, and memoranda.

Bioregional planning workshop (ENVS 6330) : tour information

File consists of a letter, pamphlets and brochures, and an itinerary pertaining to a 22 Jan. 1997 bioregional tour of Toronto for students in this winter 1997 course. Locations include the Keele Valley Landfill site, Ross Lord Dam and Reservoir, Downsview Airport, Todmorden Mills and Don Valley Brickworks, Metro Archives, Toronto port lands, Leslie Street Spit and the Don Valley.

Workshop '97 student work

File consists of a student final report on Regent Park produced for Rahder's winter 1997 course, Bioregional Planning Workshop (ENVS 6330).

Victims no longer

File pertains to the editing and publication of Rahder's article, "Victims no more: participatory planning with a diversity of women at risk of abuse", published by the Journal of Planning Education and Research in 1999. Records in this file are correspondence, a draft article, referee reports, reviewer comments and Rahder's responses to those comments, and two copies of the published article.

NNEWH [National Network on Environmental and Women's Health]

File consists of records pertaining to Rahder's involvement with NNEWH, including her NNEWH work plan for 1998-2002, a review of literature by Penelope Ironstone-Catterall, documents pertaining to NNEWH's research agenda, newsletters, notes, and other NNEWH publications.

Gender cluster

File consists of records pertaining to Rahder's participation in a Faculty of Environmental Studies (FES) gender interest group. Records include resource material, memoranda, correspondence, course outlines and lists, e-mail, meeting minutes, drafts of a letter to FES dean Peter Victor, and a progress report.

Methodology : feminist methods

File pertains to a discussion led by Rahder in ENVS 5108 about feminist perspectives on methodology in environmental studies. Items in this file are a memorandum and journal articles.

ACSP Toronto '96

File pertains to Rahder's involvement with the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) annual conference held in July 1996 in Toronto, including her role as a moderator and contributor to a round-table discussion on community-based planning and design education. Items in the file include correspondence, a panel description and the conference final program.

PN conference : Brooklyn

File pertains to the Planners Network conference, "Renewing hope, restoring vision: progressive planning in our communities", held on 14-16 June 1996 and the participation of Rahder and her students at this event. Records in this file include a program, working papers and abstracts, correspondence, e-mail, and memoranda.

GA [graduate assistant] Career Connections

File consists of records pertaining to Rahder's involvement with the development of a mentoring program for graduate students in planning, Career Connections, an initiative by the Graduate Planning Programs of York University's Faculty of Environmental Studies and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute. These records include student and mentor kits, a memorandum, e-mail, correspondence, application forms and notes.

ENVS. 3430 : readings and handouts

File consists of a course outline/syllabus, study questions, and reading materials pertaining to this York University course, Environmental Assessment, taught by Rahder in winter 1996.

Women and planning

File consists of Rahder's "Report on women and planning survey", an article by Sue Hendler entitled "Feminist planners: do they want to join the OPPI? Does the OPPI want them?", "Women and planning: a research report" by Rahder, her handwritten notes, and a memorandum from Ann Joyner to Ron Shishido of the OPPI Policy Committee about her comments on Rahder's "Report on women and planning survey".

Jane Jacobs: Ideas That Matter : gender and housing

File pertains to Rahder's presentation at the Jane Jacobs: Ideas That Matter Conference (Oct. 1997) in Toronto, entitled "Safety and security in housing: a gendered approach". Included are Rahder's speaking notes, a Women Plan Toronto newsletter (May 1998), correspondence, notes, and a program.

YMCA : anti-racist education

File pertains to Rahder and Associates' YMCA anti-racism project, including a proposal, memoranda, and a summary of workshps evaluations.

Centre for community health

File consists of correspondence and memoranda pertaining to Rahder's position on the York Centre for Health Studies' advisory committee and the Centre's initiatives.

6420 Greenwood

File consists of records pertaining to the student planning project for Rahder's winter 1995 Planning and Design Workshop (ENVS 6420) to redesign Greenwood Racetrack. Included in the file are photographic slides of planning documents, a plan concept, speaking notes, an agenda for the class's project presentations, a course schedule, a site description and planning principles for project proposals, minutes from a student planning meeting, and resource materials for the project.

GTA workshop

File consists of records pertaining to the winter 1996 Bioregional Planning Workshop (ENVS 6330) focused on the Greater Toronto Area, taught by Rahder, including a schedule of speakers, a bibliography, a schedule of group presentations, assignments, notes, memoranda, correspondence, and curriculum planning meeting minutes.

PN : APA/CIP '95

File pertains to the 1995 annual conference of the American Planning Association/Canadian Institute of Planners/Ontario Professional Planners Institute, held in April 1995 in Toronto. Records include a program, Rahder's speaking notes on progressive planning in Canada, memoranda and correspondence.

Planning Practice and Research 1997-1998

File pertains to a report co-written by Rahder and Kelly M. O'Neill entitled "Women and planning: education for social change", submitted for publication to Planning Practice and Research. Records in this file are correspondence, reader comments, an e-mail, notes, and a paper by Rahder entitled "Report on women and planning survey" (1995).

Democratic admin group

File consists of Rahder's handwritten notes and a memorandum from Bob MacDermid summarizing a presentation by Rahder at a meeting of the York University Democratic Administration Group on her experiences as a consultant to women's shelters.

ACSP [Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning] 1994 : Phoenix

File pertains to Rahder's presentation of a paper, "Participatory planning with a diversity of women at risk of abuse" for the "Participatory planning across cultures" session of the 36th annual conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning in Phoenix, Arizona, in Nov. 1994. Records include drafts of this paper, a conference program, and presentation overheads.

CEED : Seaton competition

File consists of photographic slides of maps and plans used for the CEED Group presentation in the Seaton planning and design competition.

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