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-Hello and welcome to Mynydd Cerrig -in the Gwendraeth Valley... | 0:00:08 | 0:00:12 | |
-..for a special programme to honour -the local lad, Nigel Owens. | 0:00:12 | 0:00:16 | |
-Hello and welcome to Mynydd Cerrig, -the village where Nigel was raised. | 0:00:32 | 0:00:38 | |
-He's refereeing the final -of the Rugby World Cup tomorrow. | 0:00:38 | 0:00:44 | |
-Everyone is very proud of him... | 0:00:45 | 0:00:49 | |
-..and so is the whole -of the Gwendraeth Valley. | 0:00:49 | 0:00:53 | |
-The village is already -decked with colourful banners. | 0:00:53 | 0:00:57 | |
-Nigel can't be with us tonight -but we have a substitute. | 0:00:58 | 0:01:02 | |
-Do you like him? | 0:01:02 | 0:01:04 | |
-We all like your masks too. | 0:01:05 | 0:01:07 | |
-Tonight, we're joined by many -of Nigel's friends and family... | 0:01:08 | 0:01:12 | |
-..including his father, Geraint. | 0:01:12 | 0:01:16 | |
-Tonight, we'll hear about Nigel, -the entertainer... | 0:01:16 | 0:01:20 | |
-..Nigel, the public figure -and Nigel, the referee. | 0:01:20 | 0:01:25 | |
-Rhodri Davies looks back -at his successful career. | 0:01:25 | 0:01:29 | |
-My ambition is to referee -a Rugby World Cup final. | 0:01:37 | 0:01:41 | |
-I'd love to ref a Cup game between -Llanelli and Neath at Stradey. | 0:01:41 | 0:01:46 | |
-Those were his ambitions -at the start of the millennium. | 0:01:47 | 0:01:51 | |
-He achieved his second dream -soon afterwards... | 0:01:52 | 0:01:55 | |
-..and tomorrow, -his greatest ambition comes true. | 0:01:55 | 0:01:59 | |
-But how did he become a referee -in the first place? | 0:02:00 | 0:02:04 | |
-His PE teacher and mentor at -Ysgol Maes Yr Yrfa was John Beynon. | 0:02:04 | 0:02:09 | |
-John passed away before witnessing -Nigel's greatest achievements... | 0:02:09 | 0:02:14 | |
-..but his influence -was key to Nigel's success. | 0:02:15 | 0:02:18 | |
-He wasn't my best pupil -but he did his best. | 0:02:19 | 0:02:22 | |
-I remember a game against Ysgol -Syr Griffith Jones in St Clears. | 0:02:23 | 0:02:27 | |
-The school hadn't won a single game -before then. | 0:02:28 | 0:02:32 | |
-They scored at the last minute to -draw the game with 12 points each. | 0:02:32 | 0:02:37 | |
-The captain told Nigel... | 0:02:37 | 0:02:39 | |
-.."Owens, if you miss the -conversion, you're walking home!" | 0:02:40 | 0:02:45 | |
-He completely missed -and was our referee from then on. | 0:02:45 | 0:02:52 | |
-One of his biggest inspirations -was his PE teacher, John Beynon. | 0:02:52 | 0:02:58 | |
-John told him to start refereeing -as he wasn't the best of players! | 0:02:59 | 0:03:04 | |
-This was an important step -in his career. | 0:03:05 | 0:03:09 | |
-The rugby world has benefitted -from John Beynon's advice to Nigel. | 0:03:09 | 0:03:14 | |
-John spotted Nigel's potential -to develop as a referee. | 0:03:14 | 0:03:19 | |
-refereeing a Rugby World Cup final. | 0:03:20 | 0:03:25 | |
-Yes, we're all proud of him. | 0:03:25 | 0:03:27 | |
-There's international respect -for Nigel Owens' refereeing skills. | 0:03:29 | 0:03:33 | |
-But he always gets a hard time when -he returns home every Christmas. | 0:03:33 | 0:03:38 | |
-The worst games to referee -are the Scarlets and Ospreys games. | 0:03:38 | 0:03:43 | |
-I've refereed their annual -Boxing Day derby for eight games. | 0:03:43 | 0:03:48 | |
-The referee is always to blame! | 0:03:48 | 0:03:51 | |
-Both teams are from West Wales and -you're never a winner at the end. | 0:03:51 | 0:03:57 | |
-Nigel is certainly the winner now... | 0:03:58 | 0:04:01 | |
-..and has overcome challenges bigger -than the Scarlets v Ospreys games. | 0:04:01 | 0:04:07 | |
-It was a pivotal moment when -Nigel Owens revealed his sexuality. | 0:04:08 | 0:04:13 | |
-A weight was lifted -from his shoulders. | 0:04:14 | 0:04:17 | |
-He was able to enjoy his work -and his new-found freedom. | 0:04:17 | 0:04:21 | |
-He succeeded in the macho world -of rugby despite his sexuality. | 0:04:22 | 0:04:28 | |
-This speaks volumes about him -and his status within the game. | 0:04:29 | 0:04:34 | |
-The Mynydd Cerrig lad -faces the biggest game of his life. | 0:04:34 | 0:04:39 | |
-Do you want to know -what he'll be doing tonight? | 0:04:39 | 0:04:43 | |
-We have a meal with the linesmen and -video referees ahead of the games. | 0:04:44 | 0:04:49 | |
-The night before is better -than the night after a game... | 0:04:50 | 0:04:54 | |
-..because it could have been a tough -and physical game. | 0:04:55 | 0:05:00 | |
-We all enjoy a sneaky half -on the night before a game. | 0:05:00 | 0:05:06 | |
-Nigel isn't likely to mess it up -tomorrow no matter what he drinks! | 0:05:06 | 0:05:13 | |
-To put it simply, -he's the best in the world. | 0:05:13 | 0:05:16 | |
-He's representing Wales -and we're all supporting him. | 0:05:17 | 0:05:22 | |
-It'll be a very special day for him. | 0:05:22 | 0:05:25 | |
-He's the best referee in the world. | 0:05:25 | 0:05:28 | |
-He's just the same person -both on and off the pitch. | 0:05:28 | 0:05:32 | |
-A Rugby World Cup final -deserves the world's best referee. | 0:05:32 | 0:05:36 | |
-Nigel Owens is that person and -that's what the players tell you. | 0:05:36 | 0:05:41 | |
-I have to praise him for taking the -Welsh language across the world. | 0:05:42 | 0:05:47 | |
-He speaks Welsh on the pitch and -the nation should be proud of him. | 0:05:48 | 0:05:53 | |
-We're all proud of Nigel. | 0:06:04 | 0:06:08 | |
-I'm joined in Mynydd Cerrig -by Nigel's father, Geraint. | 0:06:08 | 0:06:13 | |
-Thank you for joining me tonight. | 0:06:13 | 0:06:17 | |
-You must be very proud -of Nigel's success. | 0:06:17 | 0:06:28 | |
-Yes, and I feel very proud. | 0:06:28 | 0:06:37 | |
-The village has done so much for -him. | 0:06:37 | 0:06:46 | |
-I'm watching the match with my -friends tomorrow. | 0:06:46 | 0:06:52 | |
-This is the best place to be. | 0:06:52 | 0:06:59 | |
-Family and friends will be here. | 0:06:59 | 0:07:08 | |
-Thank you for coming here tonight. | 0:07:09 | 0:07:14 | |
-Tim Hayes is a rugby referee. | 0:07:14 | 0:07:21 | |
-Nigel is a great referee. | 0:07:21 | 0:07:34 | |
-He's highly-respected on an off the -pitch. | 0:07:34 | 0:07:40 | |
-Nigel has travelled the world. | 0:07:41 | 0:07:49 | |
-It's important to have someone you -can trust. | 0:07:49 | 0:07:58 | |
-He's great at boosting your -confidence. | 0:07:58 | 0:08:11 | |
-I think he might be nervous. | 0:08:11 | 0:08:16 | |
-I wish him all the best. | 0:08:16 | 0:08:23 | |
-I'll watch the game tomorrow at -home. | 0:08:23 | 0:08:27 | |
-Nigel feels just as comfortable on -the stage as he does on the field. | 0:08:28 | 0:08:32 | |
-Over the years, -he's entertained audiences... | 0:08:32 | 0:08:37 | |
-..during Noson Lawen evenings, -in rugby clubs and on television. | 0:08:37 | 0:08:42 | |
-# And we were singing -hymns and arias # | 0:08:43 | 0:08:49 | |
-Since he was a young boy, -Nigel has been a keen performer. | 0:08:49 | 0:08:54 | |
-He's done everything -from presenting to singing. | 0:08:54 | 0:08:57 | |
-However, me mostly enjoyed -showcasing his comedy skills. | 0:09:00 | 0:09:05 | |
-I started telling jokes -after watching Ifan Gruffydd's show. | 0:09:05 | 0:09:09 | |
-Shut your mouth and eat your food! | 0:09:10 | 0:09:12 | |
-How can I shut up -and eat my food at the same time? | 0:09:13 | 0:09:16 | |
-The first time I heard -of Nigel Owens was at a concert. | 0:09:17 | 0:09:21 | |
-Dafydd Iwan told me about -this young boy who impersonated me. | 0:09:22 | 0:09:28 | |
-He impersonated my entire act -and he was very good. | 0:09:28 | 0:09:33 | |
-He said that it was worth seeing -this boy, Nigel Owens. | 0:09:34 | 0:09:40 | |
-From a young age, he rehearsed his -act in front of family and friends. | 0:09:40 | 0:09:46 | |
-Thomas from next door -has had a vasectomy. | 0:09:46 | 0:09:51 | |
-Don't say! It's not been long -since he got rid of the Vauxhall! | 0:09:52 | 0:09:57 | |
-I practised -in front of my parents... | 0:09:57 | 0:10:01 | |
-..and for the school technicians -and caretakers over a cuppa. | 0:10:01 | 0:10:06 | |
-I knew I was on to a winner -if they all laughed. | 0:10:06 | 0:10:10 | |
-Are you sisters? | 0:10:11 | 0:10:12 | |
-Yes? Where's Cinderella then? | 0:10:12 | 0:10:16 | |
-The Gwendraeth Valley boy -became a familiar fixture on S4C. | 0:10:16 | 0:10:21 | |
-I've performed on Noson Lawen -and on the Jocars programme. | 0:10:21 | 0:10:26 | |
-He answered an advert -in the Sunday Sport! | 0:10:27 | 0:10:31 | |
-It was great to work with Nigel -because he would always listen. | 0:10:31 | 0:10:36 | |
-He would take notes -and was eager to learn. | 0:10:37 | 0:10:40 | |
-The only thing I taught him -was to be himself. | 0:10:41 | 0:10:44 | |
-I was starting to worry -that you were going to return her! | 0:10:45 | 0:10:49 | |
-When I started singing, Nigel used -to compere Noson Lawen evenings. | 0:10:49 | 0:10:54 | |
-There's no telling -what Nigel would say. | 0:10:55 | 0:10:58 | |
-He would make us laugh -on the stage and backstage. | 0:10:58 | 0:11:02 | |
-I got to know the young Nigel -as a Noson Lawen compere. | 0:11:03 | 0:11:10 | |
-When Nigel would compere in the -Gwendraeth Valley, I was happy... | 0:11:10 | 0:11:17 | |
-..because Nigel was able to warm up -the audience and get them laughing. | 0:11:17 | 0:11:24 | |
-# Every morning, the day start -with the dawning of the sun # | 0:11:24 | 0:11:32 | |
-He enjoys being on stage -and he's great with an audience. | 0:11:32 | 0:11:36 | |
-The audience responds well -because they simply adore him. | 0:11:37 | 0:11:42 | |
-"How many times a day -does a bull do its business?" | 0:11:42 | 0:11:46 | |
-"This is a good bull and it will -do its business eight times a day." | 0:11:46 | 0:11:51 | |
-She turned to her husband -and asked if he'd heard him. | 0:11:52 | 0:11:56 | |
-"This bull can do its business -eight times a day!" | 0:11:56 | 0:12:02 | |
-He replied, "Don't forget that -he gets a fresh one every time too!" | 0:12:02 | 0:12:07 | |
-Mynydd Cerrig's residents remember -when he started telling jokes. | 0:12:13 | 0:12:19 | |
-Aneirin Karadog is a resident -of the Gwendraeth Valley. | 0:12:19 | 0:12:28 | |
-It's great to be here. | 0:12:28 | 0:12:35 | |
-I've lived here for a few years. | 0:12:35 | 0:12:49 | |
-I remember frightening him when I -was filming Y Barf in the area. | 0:12:49 | 0:13:00 | |
-I've also presented a few -poetry evenings with him. | 0:13:00 | 0:13:11 | |
-Nigel is willing to be part -of local events. | 0:13:11 | 0:13:17 | |
-This is where his heart lies. | 0:13:22 | 0:13:25 | |
-You're the poet of Radio Cymru. | 0:13:25 | 0:13:29 | |
-You've written some poems to Nigel. | 0:13:29 | 0:13:31 | |
-Let's hear an extract from -Aneirin's poem in honour of Nigel. | 0:13:31 | 0:13:37 | |
-"A lad from the valley -is in the field | 0:13:37 | 0:13:40 | |
-"A man, to guide the path of sport | 0:13:40 | 0:13:43 | |
-"A man to tame the muscles | 0:13:43 | 0:13:46 | |
-"On the field, telling it as it is | 0:13:46 | 0:13:53 | |
-"From the rising sounds of the stage | 0:13:53 | 0:13:56 | |
-"Through the darkness, -the sounds of the chorus | 0:13:57 | 0:13:59 | |
-"He can break it with his whistle | 0:14:00 | 0:14:02 | |
-"Or give a try with a rousing song | 0:14:02 | 0:14:05 | |
-"The man from the valley -is an unsung hero | 0:14:05 | 0:14:08 | |
-"One man stands on the horizon | 0:14:08 | 0:14:11 | |
-"He's eternally silent | 0:14:11 | 0:14:14 | |
-"The Welsh we see are excellent!" | 0:14:14 | 0:14:19 | |
-Thank you, Aneirin. | 0:14:19 | 0:14:30 | |
-I'll watch the game in a friend's -house. | 0:14:30 | 0:14:34 | |
-After the break, we hear more from -the residents of Mynydd Cerrig... | 0:14:34 | 0:14:38 | |
-..as well as some rugby legends. | 0:14:38 | 0:14:42 | |
-First, we have some -good luck messages for Nigel. | 0:14:42 | 0:14:46 | |
-Good luck, Nige'! | 0:14:46 | 0:14:48 | |
-Nige', good luck tomorrow. -You deserve it. | 0:14:48 | 0:14:51 | |
-# Good luck, Nigel | 0:14:51 | 0:14:53 | |
-# Good luck, Nigel # | 0:14:53 | 0:14:55 | |
-Congratulations, Nigel. You're -fully deserving of this opportunity. | 0:14:56 | 0:15:00 | |
-Make sure New Zealand wins. | 0:15:00 | 0:15:02 | |
-Don't forget to blow your whistle -until everything rattles! | 0:15:03 | 0:15:07 | |
-Don't reprimand Dan Carter -because I think he fancies me... | 0:15:07 | 0:15:12 | |
-..and it could get -awkward between us. | 0:15:13 | 0:15:17 | |
-Congratulations, Nigel and I wish -you all the luck in the world. | 0:15:18 | 0:15:22 | |
-Good luck! | 0:15:22 | 0:15:23 | |
-From the cast of Les Miserables... | 0:15:24 | 0:15:26 | |
-From the cast of Les Miserables... - -..Good luck on Saturday, Nigel! | 0:15:26 | 0:15:29 | |
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-Subtitles | 0:15:42 | 0:15:44 | |
-Welcome back to a special edition -of Heno, live from Mynydd Cerrig... | 0:15:48 | 0:15:53 | |
-..the childhood home of Nigel Owens, -tomorrow's World Cup referee. | 0:15:53 | 0:16:07 | |
-Helen is Nigel's cousin. | 0:16:08 | 0:16:13 | |
-Yes, and it's great to be here. | 0:16:13 | 0:16:19 | |
-This area is very proud of Nigel. | 0:16:19 | 0:16:28 | |
-Hayley made all these Nigels. | 0:16:28 | 0:16:36 | |
-I can't take all the credit. | 0:16:36 | 0:16:42 | |
-We had a factory of doing them. | 0:16:42 | 0:16:48 | |
-Everyone will be here tomorrow. | 0:16:48 | 0:16:55 | |
-We'll be missing one person. | 0:16:55 | 0:17:05 | |
-I hope Nigel has a good reason for -not being here. | 0:17:05 | 0:17:11 | |
-Nigel is highly-respected -across the world. | 0:17:11 | 0:17:14 | |
-We've already heard from the -present generation of players... | 0:17:14 | 0:17:18 | |
-..but former players also agree -that Nigel is the best in his field. | 0:17:18 | 0:17:22 | |
-Good luck to you on Saturday, Nigel. | 0:17:22 | 0:17:25 | |
-I'm sure it's going to be -a wonderful game... | 0:17:26 | 0:17:29 | |
-..because they've got -an excellent referee for once! | 0:17:29 | 0:17:32 | |
-Good luck tomorrow and -you certainly deserve to be there. | 0:17:33 | 0:17:36 | |
-You're the best referee in the world -and I'll enjoy looking at it. | 0:17:37 | 0:17:41 | |
-Congratulations on this -truly deserving achievement. | 0:17:41 | 0:17:45 | |
-You've always had high standards -so good luck. | 0:17:45 | 0:17:48 | |
-Do as you always do -and have the respect of the players. | 0:17:48 | 0:17:51 | |
-Tell them what you want them to do -and hopefully, they'll do that. | 0:17:51 | 0:17:56 | |
-Good luck and enjoy it. | 0:17:56 | 0:17:58 | |
-I'm sure it'll be an important game -that you'll never forget. | 0:17:59 | 0:18:03 | |
-We're joined by the former -Wales and Lions star, Delme Thomas. | 0:18:06 | 0:18:10 | |
-Welcome to the programme, Delme. | 0:18:10 | 0:18:15 | |
-A good referee is vital -during tomorrow's important game. | 0:18:15 | 0:18:21 | |
-Yes, that's right. | 0:18:22 | 0:18:30 | |
-I wish I had a referee like Nigel... | 0:18:30 | 0:18:37 | |
-..when I was playing the game. | 0:18:37 | 0:18:47 | |
-This whole community is behind -Nigel. | 0:18:47 | 0:18:55 | |
-I was raised in the small village of -Bancyfelin. | 0:18:55 | 0:19:05 | |
-I can see that we share this -similarity. | 0:19:05 | 0:19:18 | |
-I feel proud to hear Nigel speaking -Welsh on the pitch. | 0:19:18 | 0:19:28 | |
-Nigel is highly-respected -in a number of different fields. | 0:19:28 | 0:19:37 | |
-The Gwendraeth Valley residents -are extremely proud of Nigel. | 0:19:43 | 0:19:48 | |
-Nigel hasn't forgotten his roots... | 0:19:48 | 0:19:52 | |
-..and proudly wears Mynydd Cerrig -upon his sleeve, wherever he goes. | 0:19:52 | 0:19:56 | |
-There are so many successful people -in a variety of fields... | 0:19:56 | 0:20:01 | |
-..but they tend to forget -about where they've come from. | 0:20:01 | 0:20:06 | |
-You should never forget your roots, -no matter how successful you are. | 0:20:06 | 0:20:10 | |
-The area is very close to his heart -and he always talks of Pontyberem. | 0:20:11 | 0:20:17 | |
-He's also put Wales on the map. | 0:20:17 | 0:20:20 | |
-There's nothing better than seeing -a Welshman from Gwendraeth Valley... | 0:20:20 | 0:20:25 | |
-..refereeing -the Rugby World Cup final. | 0:20:25 | 0:20:28 | |
-When I visit new countries -like South Africa... | 0:20:29 | 0:20:32 | |
-..and shake hands -with the likes of Nelson Mandela... | 0:20:32 | 0:20:36 | |
-..it's unforgettable. | 0:20:36 | 0:20:39 | |
-People are surprised when I say... | 0:20:39 | 0:20:42 | |
-..that I'd love a holiday at home -in Pontyberem or Mynydd Cerrig. | 0:20:42 | 0:20:47 | |
-Congratulations to Nigel Owens... | 0:20:47 | 0:20:50 | |
-..who's been named the Gay -Sports Personality of the Year... | 0:20:50 | 0:20:54 | |
-..at a special ceremony in London -at the end of last week. | 0:20:54 | 0:20:58 | |
-Nigel Owens has made -a fantastic contribution... | 0:20:58 | 0:21:02 | |
-..to the LGBT community -in Wales and beyond. | 0:21:02 | 0:21:09 | |
-People think that gay people... | 0:21:09 | 0:21:12 | |
-..tend to work in the film world, -with airlines or in hairdressers! | 0:21:13 | 0:21:18 | |
-However, that's not true. | 0:21:18 | 0:21:20 | |
-I've been shown lots of respect -since I came out as gay. | 0:21:21 | 0:21:26 | |
-It's a pleasure to welcome -a special guest to the studio. | 0:21:26 | 0:21:31 | |
-He's the chairman of the Wales -Federation of Young Farmers Clubs. | 0:21:31 | 0:21:36 | |
-I can remember Nigel as a member -of the YFC in the early 1990s. | 0:21:37 | 0:21:43 | |
-He was always competing -and full of fun. | 0:21:43 | 0:21:47 | |
-We put Nigel's name forward to be -the Welsh chairman of the movement. | 0:21:47 | 0:21:52 | |
-Nigel was a fantastic chairman -and would speak to all the members. | 0:21:52 | 0:21:57 | |
-He was very natural in the role and -completed his duties without a fuss. | 0:21:58 | 0:22:03 | |
-I've been a member of the -Llanarthne YFC since I was 15. | 0:22:03 | 0:22:08 | |
-The YFC has provided me -with many opportunities... | 0:22:08 | 0:22:12 | |
-..including competitions in public -speaking, drama and the Eisteddfod. | 0:22:13 | 0:22:18 | |
-I benefitted greatly -from these experiences... | 0:22:18 | 0:22:21 | |
-..in the media world -and on the rugby field. | 0:22:22 | 0:22:26 | |
-When Nigel runs out -on the field on Saturday... | 0:22:26 | 0:22:30 | |
-..I'm sure Mynydd Cerrig -will be very close to his heart. | 0:22:31 | 0:22:36 | |
-He will also be thinking -of his family. | 0:22:36 | 0:22:44 | |
-Gwyn Elfyn spoke on behalf of -this valley and the whole of Wales. | 0:22:51 | 0:23:02 | |
-Our Friday night's Heno -usually ends with some music. | 0:23:02 | 0:23:10 | |
-This is Nigel Owens performing -with the Dowlais Male Choir. | 0:23:10 | 0:23:14 | |
-# Which fuelled -this fool's devoted love? | 0:23:14 | 0:23:22 | |
-# Where now the sound | 0:23:33 | 0:23:35 | |
-# That left my heart behind you, -in your wake? # | 0:23:35 | 0:23:47 | |
-Nigel is a man of many talents... | 0:23:52 | 0:23:57 | |
-..but in tomorrow's World Cup final, -we'll see Nigel, the referee. | 0:23:57 | 0:24:07 | |
-Thank you for coming here tonight. | 0:24:07 | 0:24:11 | |
-Good luck to Nigel from everyone -here at Heno and everyone in Wales. | 0:24:11 | 0:24:15 | |
-We end tonight's programme -from Mynydd Cerrig... | 0:24:15 | 0:24:18 | |
-..with the sound of Nigel's -favourite song by Gwenda Owen. | 0:24:18 | 0:24:23 | |
-# I've been back and forth overseas | 0:24:23 | 0:24:27 | |
-# Despite seeing the world's wonders | 0:24:27 | 0:24:33 | |
-# I can see the age-old truth | 0:24:34 | 0:24:41 | |
-# That there's nowhere -quite like home # | 0:24:41 | 0:24:48 | |
-Good luck, Nige'! | 0:24:48 | 0:24:50 | |
-Hia, Nige'! Well done to you -and we're very proud of you. | 0:24:50 | 0:24:54 | |
-Good luck for tomorrow -and we'll all be cheering you on. | 0:24:54 | 0:25:04 | |
-Come down to the club -to play some bingo with your father! | 0:25:04 | 0:25:08 | |
-Good luck, cuz. -We're proud of you so well done. | 0:25:09 | 0:25:12 | |
-What is your refereeing ambition? | 0:25:13 | 0:25:16 | |
-I'd like to referee -a Rugby World Cup final. | 0:25:16 | 0:25:20 | |
-Good luck, Nigel! | 0:25:21 | 0:25:26 | |
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