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Our blue metal hurricane lantern features bright, long lasting LED lights, ideal for camping, outdoor entertaining, or peace of mind in the event of a power outage. The vintage-inspired body is 9.5 inches tall with a 4.5 inch base, and has 15 cool white LED lights controlled by a dimmable rotary switch on its base. Easily situated on a table top or hanging from one of our stanchions and shepherd hooks, the metal loop at the top of the lantern and the larger hanging handle offer various display options. A flameless alternative to oil lamps, this lantern will beautifully brighten your spaces. Powered with two D batteries, sold separately. See all the hurricane lanterns.
- Lantern measures 9.5" tall x 6.25" in diameter
- LED lights housed inside glass casing
- Metal loop for easy display
- 15 super bright cool white LEDs
- Requires 2 x D batteries (sold separately)
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The single most significant impact on employee relations and morale is the relationship between an employee and his or her leader. A well-trained, effective supervisor or manager is critical to the operational and financial success of any organization. In order to meet these needs, ICCT offers leadership development and training that enhances the quality of leadership in an organization.
To ensure effectiveness and continuity, organizations should routinely train the leadership team at all levels in basic managerial skills such as decision making, group problem solving, effective writing, and meeting management. Also important are the interpersonal skills necessary to be an effective manager.
Standardized, routinely conducted training for all supervisors, managers and staff reinforces the organization's employee relations efforts. In addition, formal classroom style training can also include effectively reinforced individual, one-on-one coaching based on the supervisors, managers, or staffs individual development plan.
ICCT can help your organization improve competencies, promote an ethical and respectful work environment, and comply with relevant employment regulation . Choose from courses on respect, sexual harassment, workplace bullying, and cultural competency.
Sexual Harassment
Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act forbids harassment and discrimination based on a person's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. However, many recent forms of harassment, such as workplace bullying and intimidation are not necessarily covered by this landmark law. To address these threats, organizations must update their training and raise awareness.
Cultural Competency
Employees must work together to create a unity that raises productivity and improves the bottom line. Training will help employees understand, accept, and value differences. The training will guide them how to:
- Realize that open-mindedness can benefit the bottom line
- Understand, identify, and manage biases
- Recognize that disrespect can happen even without their knowing it
- Create a more inclusive workplace
- Adopt a "think before you speak" mindset
- Resolve conflicts respectfully
NOTE: ICCT is an approved trainer on the Massachusetts 911 Department approved training list to offer: 911 Cultural Competency Training AND Sexual and other forms of Harassment in Dispatch. See: http://www.mass.gov/eopss/docs/setb/approved-training-courses.pdf
Workplace Violence/Bullying
While national tragedies and mass shootings present workplace violence at its extreme, the truth is that most violence at work takes less severe forms. This training alerts employees to damaging kinds of workplace violence, such as threats, intimidation, harassment, bullying, cyber-bullying, and domestic abuse that can lead to more serious incidents.
It offers a broader understanding of violence, and will educate employees and helps them:
- Prevent violence by "looking out for each other"
- Identify the sources and causes of workplace violence
- Understand the impact of violence on morale and productivity
- Spot warning signs, including the types of threats
- Defuse potentially violent situations through "compromise, collaboration, and avoidance"
- Report potentially violent incidents before they escalate.
Title IX
The Clery Act requires all higher education institutions to receive training on sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking. The course educates faculty/staff members about sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, and stalking, as well as how the university prohibits such offenses and employee responsibilities to respond. Trainings can address:
- Specialized safety and security training programs for college security and safety chiefs focusing on and addressing sexual harassment and violence, assault, domestic and relationship violence and allegations of Title IX violations
- Internal training sessions for campus leadership including but not limited to all responsible for Title IX compliance
- External coordinated training sessions with local police departments and prosecutors
Other Trainings
- Introduction to Crisis Intervention
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This takes about 20 minutes. You write a report about a graph, table, bar chart or diagram, using a minimum of 150 words.In task one, candidates are asked to look at a diagram or table, and to present the information in their own words. Depending on the type of input and the task suggested, candidates are assessed on their ability to:
- organize, present and possible compare data
- describe the stages of a process or procedure
- describe an object or event or sequence of events
- explain how something works
You are marked on task completion and use of a range of vocabulary and grammar, organization and development.
Task two
This takes about 40 minutes. You write an essay discussing an argument, opinion or a point of view.You may be asked to write about one or more specific aspects of a topic: causes, effects, solutions, factors, problems, measures, steps, proposals, recommendations, suggestions, arguments of other people for/against, reasons, dangers, advantages and/or disadvantages, etc.
You may be asked to give your opinion and suggestions for causes and solutions.You are marked on use of a range of vocabulary and grammar, organization and development and how you respond to the task. Specialist knowledge of the subject is not being tested.
- Do task one first. There is a reason why it is task 1! From the psychological point of view, it gives you a sense of accomplishment when you have finished it.
- Do not spend more than 20 minutes. Spend the recommended time as follows
(a) 2-3 minutes analyzing and planning
(b) 14-15 minutes writing
(c) 2-3 minutes checking
3. Work out how many lines 150 words are in your handwriting, e.g. if you write about 6 words per line, then you will need to produce at least 26 lines. Aim to write no more than 180 words.
4. Check that you have written at least 150 words. If you write less, it will affect your score.
5. Compare general trends, differences etc and support this with information from the diagram. Avoid focusing too closely on the details.
6. If you have more than one graph or chart or mixture, link the information.
7. Make sure you write in paragraphs: an introduction, one or two paragraphs for the body of the text. Then write a brief conclusion.


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Child and Family Support Worker
- Recruiter
- Essex County Council
- Location
- England, Essex, Harlow
- Salary
- £20200 - £26275 per annum + Plus Benefits Package
- Posted
- 12 Sep 2019
- Closes
- 10 Oct 2019
- Ref
- 25238
- Sector
- Health and Social Care, Social Care
- Job role
- Support Worker
- Contract Type
- Full time
Essex County Council (ECC) is one of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the UK, serving a population of 2 million residents, and has a very successful track record of delivering transformational change. ECC anticipated change was needed in the public sector and has worked to deliver better quality at lower cost. We have an ambitious transformation agenda - one with the scope to reach every part of the council. We are changing the way we think, the way we work, and the ways in which we deliver our services. We are committed to becoming a place where individuals, partners and communities feel proud to play their role and genuinely want to belong. We're immensely proud of our flexible working options.
The purpose of this role is to work within frontline teams to support the delivery of effective Children's Social Work. Child and Family Support Workers will work in conjunction with Qualified Social Workers to deliver bespoke pieces of targeted intervention work with the child/young person and family. This work will normally be time limited, with measurable impact and always be in accordance with the care plan, as agreed by the case holding Social Worker.
The postholder will undertake a range of activity directly with children, young people and families providing practical, personal and emotional support that meets the assessed needs and promotes improved health, physical, mental and social development and well-being.
The role will work across any frontline service, including Assessment & Intervention; Family Support & Protection (including Supervised Contact); Children In Care; and Children & Young People with Disabilities. The work can be complex, demanding and emotionally challenging and the postholder is required to work with dedication and resilience.
Role Specific Accountabilities
- Undertake activity & interventions as agreed by the case holding social worker, which support the plan for the child, young person & family, including supervised contact activity.
- Build strong, effective relationships with the child, young person and family which support relationship and strengths based social work practice. Maintain high standards of professionalism which contribute to the level of confidence in ECC Children's Social Care Services.
- Liaise and work collaboratively with internal and external professional partner agencies as relevant to the case (e.g. Occupational Therapy, Schools, Health, Mental Health), to gather accurate information that informs assessment and decisions about the plan for the child.
- Provide information and advice in relation to involvement/accessing of third-party agencies relevant to the needs of the child, young person & family (e.g. benefits agencies, immigration, housing), where necessary acting as an advocate
- Be a source of practical advice and support, enabling the child, young person & family to build their capability to sustain change and function effectively within the community.
- Attend meetings, reviews, case conferences and court hearings (as directed by the case holding social worker) to provide information, insight and evidence which builds a comprehensive and rounded understanding of the child's needs.
- Record work and activity in accordance with Family Operations policies & procedures, including case records on Mosaic.
- Work collaboratively with other Child & Family Support Workers, Social Workers and Managers to contribute to the overall work and success of the team, and to ensure improved outcomes for children.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- NVQ/BTEC Level 3 or equivalent.
- Experience of building strong, effective relationships with children, young people and families in times of challenge and crisis.
- Experience of undertaking direct, activity-based work with children, young people and families.
- Knowledge and understanding of the issues impacting children, young people and families, and that led to them requiring support.
- Knowledge of Children Act 1989 and 2004 and other legislative and policy guidance applicable within Children's Social Care.
- Desirable - First Aid Certificate/ Ability to Sign Language.
- The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around the County of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential.
Qualification certificates should be brought to interview.
The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential.
As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained.
Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees.
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success.


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This report is the property of its author and citations from it should be referenced accordingly. The author reserves the right to publish the results of research data anonymously, or outside of this project, or with permission from the client if the product is to be identified.
Page 1 Introduction:
This research project was completed as a piece of independent and objective market research without any involvement of the client in data collection, analysis or interpretation.
It is important to remember that in the collection of this data, consumer awareness has already been activated at a local level, this is itself advertising the product with previous research findings suggesting greater purchase intention in surveyed as compared to un-surveyed consumers (Chandon, Morwitz & Werner, (2005).
Market research seeks to generate consumer insight (Evans, Jamal & Foxall, 2009). However,
"…much traditional customer research dampens creativity... It makes the assumption that customers have the ability and imagination to envision the future, to know what they will desire tomorrow and to be able to articulate that desire." Ind & Watt, (2006, p1).
The example usually given to illustrate this apparent paradox is the apple iPhone™,. This product could well have "failed" in standard focus group research had that been its route to market, from being too innovative compared to what had gone before. And yet, it is hugely successful. It may have appeared "too different" from existing mobile phone concepts and it is highly unlikely that a focus group would have developed such a product concept "from scratch". As such, one cannot remove the importance of innovation from successful product design any more than one can expect the results of any market, or other kind of research, to accurately predict the future. What market research does function to do is an early stage risk-assessment and is especially useful for product concept development and refinement, rather than for inspiration as such (Bradley, 2007). It can offer different types of intelligence as shown:
Market Description Intelligence Type Defensive To avoid surprises, monitor the environment and support Intelligence any "hunches" of what might be happening. An alert of major changes.
The RE:tie is therefore at an appropriate stage in its development for market research feedback at both the defensive and offensive levels discussed by Bradley, (2005). The data in this report additionally offers some forward planning potential with which to conduct passive intelligence monitoring in the future, from these initial benchmark values.
Page 2 The objectives of this market research as detailed in the original proposal (see appendices) are to:
b) Compare customer response data from two grocery retailer survey samples
The purpose here is therefore to report objective validity evidence which was specifically collected for this product. This data captured potential consumer responses in an unaffected manner in order to allow a "customer appraisal" of the RE:tie at this phase in product development.
It is entirely up to the client (Junkk) to decide which findings, if any, should be taken forward. To this end, the author is happy to discuss the content of this report following delivery of it.
Page 3 Literature Review:
A focused review of relevant literature was carried out to inform the design of the questionnaire and to demonstrate the construct-related validity in this market research. Theoretical foundations add to the reliability of market research as theories and frameworks are under continual examination and review in the academic literature and so have, to varying degrees, been tested to demonstrate their relevance "in the field" in terms of predicting human behaviour.
The grocery market has been the subject of a great deal of consumer research and is essentially a mature and stable market. Customer panel studies suggest that in mature markets, brand sales do not alter substantively from year to year (East et.al., 2008). In these markets, advantages can therefore be gained from product differentiation features can "interrupt" and potentially alter habitual purchase patterns (Belch & Belch, 2009). Adding environmental sustainability and re-cycling attributes to products are one way that differentiation can be achieved – this is known as "cause related" marketing (Kotler & Lee, 2008).
Such product attributes, if appealing to customers, can illuminate or enlarge its "personality" in the mind of the consumer (Zaltman, 2003) and potentially accelerate purchase decision-making (Rajogopal, 2009). This effect has been suggested to function through concepts known as "halo characteristics" in social psychology or "nudge factors" from a more behavioural-economics approach. These nudge factors operate to facilitate human judgement in a benevolent way, according to Thaler & Sunstein, (2008), such that even "apparently insignificant details can have major effects on people"s behaviour" (p3). These details help to structure the "decision architecture" in the environment around us and if we consider the amount of stimuli competing four our attention in a typical grocery store or supermarket, that could be very helpful to the product on sale as well as to the consumer.
A similar effect can also be seen in research into "augmented products" (Colgate, 2002). This is the idea that if a product possesses more than one reason to purchase it in terms perhaps of one rational (utilitarian) and one irrational (emotional – by choosing this product I will be doing something positive for the environment), the customer is more likely to choose the augmented product. Whether a "nudge" will be successful can depend on a number of factors; the congruence or "authenticity" of the attribute compared with the host product (Rajogopal, 2008) or basic appeal. Is it consistent with customer expectations, e.g. of a product which is sustainably manufactured, or a supermarket which advocates a strong environmental sustainability message more than a "no frills, buy one get one free" approach? And of course there are other marketing issues around price and perceptions of value that are beyond the scope of this report.
The RE:tie is at first glance, a utilitarian device – it serves perhaps a domestic function and reduces waste by re-cycling something that would have been thrown away. As such it is not only a utilitarian product as it has the potential to effect an emotional reaction in the consumer that is consistent with their personal values system. An additional theoretical framework offersPage 4 insights here which maybe useful in product concept development. This is the Four Pleasures Framework (Jordan, 2000). It categorises products in terms of their hedonomic attributes. Hedonomics is concerned with "pleasure in products" and is an extension of ergonomics, which is about form and function. Hedonomics accepts that there are other levels at which consumers interact with products as shown below:
1. Physio-pleasure – sensory: visual, touch, taste, auditory, smell, e.g. the tactile and olfactory or auditory properties of products
One product may not necessarily achieve them all. It is important to identify which level and for whom? Who [exactly] are your targeted customers? Collecting responses to a "new product" which can evidence reactions at each of these levels would count as evidence that the consumer is psychologically engaging with a product. In this latter question, demographic variables can play differential roles in grocery purchasing behaviour such as age and gender (McDonald, 1994) as well as a preference for grocery shopping online (Gilbert & Veloutsou, 2005). For now, it is sufficient to consider these variables in terms of their congruence with a product and its target market as more generic marketing issues.
There is a possibility that the RE:tie could appeal to elderly or disability customer markets as it removes the need for the peel off tamper proof seal which these groups may find difficult to use. The RE:tie also has a larger grip than the standard tear-off seal for e.g. milk containers, which may be preferred by people with limited mobility in their hands e.g. due to arthritis. Specific research with advocates or members of these groups would be needed to validate this but it will be interesting to observe if any of the spontaneous qualitative data endorses this. For example, if respondents convey an "imagined use" which would also constitute data at level 3 in Jordan"s framework above, perhaps for someone they know such as an elderly relative or even themselves, this would suggest a "behavioural proxy" for the potential of the RE:tie to utilise alternative customer education information, perhaps in a product specific manner, for different target markets.
Finally it is pertinent to consider a widely researched model in social psychology concerning the interplay between attitudes, intentions and behaviour; The Theory of Planned Behaviour (Ajzen & Fishbein, 1977), which has since been applied to consumer behaviour through the automatic activation of attitudes relating to an object (Fazio, 1990). Taken together, these models indicate the sources of consumer attitudes and the mechanisms through which they operate on consumer behaviour as represented in the following slide:
Page 5 Model of the Theory of Planned Behaviour (adapted from Ajzen & Fishbein, 1977) Attempts to combine attitudes, intentions Influences Behaviour External from in- and behaviours variables store displays & Each of these form product information Intention 'weights' which lead to a prediction estimate for the behaviour
The major difficulty in the consumer research area and indeed social psychology more generally, is that correlations between attitudes and behaviour are often assumed when in fact they are inconsistent, as has been discussed in terms of market research using behavioural proxies to indicate purchase intention. Research by these authors in the model, has indicated that when the elements of Attitude to the Behaviour (AB), Subjective Norm (SN) & (Perceived Control (PC) are given "weights" which can lead to a prediction estimate for the behaviour, the accuracy of subsequent behavioural prediction range is around 17-39%. It is however, much higher for those who express a purchase intention (PI) when it can increase towards 80%, hence the value of this concept to marketers and market researchers.
Page 6 RE:tie Market Research Methodology Design: The research is a cross-sectional (one point in time) street shopper survey which is appropriate for the client need (Bradley, 2009). It evaluated adult grocery store customer responses which was consistent with the target market for the intended product, thereby demonstrating ecological validity or relevance of the research to direct product development and roll-out with this consumer segment. The data was explored with reference to academic (peer-reviewed) literature on consumer behaviour and product design.
The "interview administered" questionnaire (Saunders, Lewis & Thornhill, 2009) is a survey method that has a number of advantages for new product scoping; it allows the respondent to interact with the product and to see and hear it "in use" (via a short video (less than one minute) of the product in domestic consumer use) as opposed to completing a questionnaire with only a picture of a product. It also reduces the number of spoiled questionnaires and missing data, thereby increasing efficiency. Most importantly, interview administered questionnaires allow for any queries or misunderstandings from the respondent to be clarified by the interviewer, thereby increasing the validity of data, or the extent to which the data measures that which it purports to measure.
Data Collection: The questionnaire schedule was constructed in such a way as to gather spontaneously produced information from the respondent, rather than to merely "tick a box" in front of them. The former reduces the problem of "self generated validity" (Chandon, Morwitz & Werner, (2005) which is a common problem in the design of research. That is; the act of measurement inflates the association between attitude and behaviour or, respondents acting to tick boxes or selecting answers from given suggestions, merely because they have been asked to by a researcher, or worse, because they are being incentivised to do so, rather than producing their own responses as the result of genuine, independent thought.
The questionnaire contains a mix of quantitative (numerical) and qualitative (verbal comment) data as is appropriate for applied, market research (Sapsford & Jupp, 2006). The quantitative data was submitted to descriptive and inferential statistical analysis as appropriate (mainly non- parametric Chi 2 tests acknowledging the sample size and data level - categories). Where statistical significance is reported this is taken at the p<0.05 level or higher. This means that there is a probability of 5% or less that the results were obtained as a result of chance alone, rather than being the result of an "effect" that is worth taking notice of. This is the accepted level of significance or "importance" in the social sciences. A simple "template" or "thematic" analysis was conducted with the qualitative data to produce groups of themes within respondent comments (Cassell & Simon, 1994 ; Seale, 1999). This qualitative data does not indicate quantity but rather explanation of the quantitative data. Collecting two data types allows forPage 7 "triangulation" which refers to both data sources offering consistent findings, thus increasing the reliability of the findings, or the extent to which we would expect to repeat these findings, were the research to be repeated.
Sampling: A target sample of 100 randomly approached shoppers was the initial goal, which is accepted to be statistically meaningful in the social sciences (Bryman & Bell, 2009). In light of the decision not to run a focus group due to lack of sufficient product prototypes, the sample size was increased to aim for 100 from each of the retailers. The completion rate after 18 hours of data collection was 69% (n=137) completed questionnaires split as a comparable 68/69 between the two stores. This retains statistical meaningfulness allowing for robust interrogation of data and is considered a "good" return rate (Saunders, Lewis & Thornhill, 2010).
Page 8 Survey Results & Interpretation:
The two researchers collected data for 18 hours over 4 days. They were instructed to ascribe ages and gender to respondents rather than ask them as some people can find this off-putting and the ranges are broad enough to remain valid as follows:
Age range
Cumulative Frequency Percent Percent Valid under 32 23.4 23.5 25 26-35 23 16.8 40.4 36-45 39 28.5 69.1 46 and 42 30.7 100.0 over Total 137 100.0
A notable point is that 60% of the sample are 36 and over, with the smallest category being 25 and under at 24%. This could be said to approximate a "typical" sample of grocery store customers and therefore support the reliability of the study for this market segment.
Overall, females formed the larger part of the sample at 58% n=80 compared with 41% n= 56 males. Given that in a qualitative question, wife, girlfriend and mother were also reported as doing more of the grocery shopping than husband, boyfriend or dad, and in both stores, it can be taken that most groceries continue to be purchased in these stores by females. There was a statistically significant (Chi 2) association between gender and store, with the largest difference being between the number of females than males who were shopping at the "higher end" grocery store. On this basis, it may be pertinent to consider whether gender is a factor in other consumer behaviour patterns in this research and later in the product life-cycle, in terms of considering "point of sale" product information.
Product Questions:
The remaining data is interpreted alongside relevant theoretical models and frameworks introduced earlier, attesting to the criterion related validity (consistency with existing academic knowledge) of this piece of market research and allowing for a comparison of the potential for the RE:tie alongside existing knowledge about consumer psychology and successful product design.
Is it 'new'? A statistically significant difference (Chi 2) was observed between the number of respondents reporting that they had not seen anything like this before (n=126) compared to those who reported that they had, attesting to an innovative quality. Further, significantly higher numbers of respondents reported that they would use the RE:tie as shown in the video (n=73) or 53% of the sample, with a further (n=29) or an additional 21% indicating "maybe or possibly" they would use it. This makes a total of (n=102) or 74% of the sample indicating a "pro-use" attitude.
Further, (n=90) or 66% of the sample indicated that they knew someone who they could recommend it to. Taken together, these findings supply some evidence for the validity of the product concept as fit-for-purpose in terms of a representative sample grocery store customers and the products they purchase. When asked what they thought of the RE:tie, the followingPage 9 qualitative data from the majority of respondents demonstrates a selection of spontaneously produced positive comments:
Good idea, potentially useful, reducing waste is always good, good if you will use it, inventive, eco-friendly, good for easy opening, similar to cable tie, nice addition to bottle, creative, innovative, multi-use, good if able [to use it].
Negative comments were from n=35 respondents or 26% of the sample who said they would not use it. This is not an insignificant portion of the sample, but the product is not expected to appeal to everyone. Comments included the following:
Pointless, solving an issue which isn"t there, maybe hard for old or disabled, solving a problem that isn"t there, niche market, waste of time, crap.
Is it useful to consumers? When asked, most respondents who said they would use it, could think of at least one use for the product with only n=26 not reporting any. Uses included: tying bin or rubbish bags (this was shown in the video), tying freezer bags, cable ties, holding newspapers rolled, DIY, arts and craft pursuits, music equipment, keeping bread fresh and children"s lunches. A large number of respondents acknowledged that it would be good for the manufacturer to "suggest" other uses with a label on the product.
Page 10 1. Physio-pleasure – sensory: visual, touch, taste, auditory, smell, e.g. the tactile and olfactory or auditory properties of products
It doesn't look like a cable tie, they are flat on one side and may not work ins ame way State that it is re-usable Prototype does not seem very secure Improve prototype, stronger, more grip, wider. Need to explain reasons for product Hole [on prototype] too big, could have text saying re-use and re-cycle Make it attractive
Caring Environmentally friendly Reducing waste always good Caring, environment conscious Conscious of up to date issues Want all product parts to be used Green product, re-cyclable Environmentally friendly, trying to re-cycle Encourages re-using then re-cycling Want to plan for the future
Page 11 Can the RE:tie potentially increase sales of the 'host product'? In terms of this as evidence for the "nudge" effect of the RE:tie, respondents indicated that if there were two products on a shelf and one had this RE:tie on it, significantly more (at least n=93) of them would choose that product over the other one with it. This is called "purchase intention" and is a commonly measured behavioural "proxy" in consumer research in the absence of actual sales data. We cannot measure these as the product is in development and may never be "on sale" as such. In this way we can begin to see the RE:tie potentially acting to "facilitate consumer decision making" and previous consumer research has suggested that the faster a consumer is able to make a decision when faced with competing choices, the better they "feel" about the decision. This reduces "cognitive dissonance" or unpleasant or confusing feelings about which product to purchase.
What specific marketing strategies does purchase of products with the RE:tie on suggest? For low involvement products (typically low cost or repeat purchases), other factors act to moderate this relationship between product and consumer purchase behaviour as shown in the coloured slide in the literature review referring to the work of Ajzen & Fishbein, (1975) and Fazio, (1990), in particular:
1. which products or brands have been bought by family/parents and or significant peer groups and are the "subjective norm", or 2. which products or brands are motivated by "outcome beliefs" (what customers believe the product will do for them), or 3. which products or brands are purchased with "control beliefs" (the belief that you are capable of making an informed and "good decision" about product choice in this case
This is referring to a well researched theory of human decision making. Thinking about the RE:tie, applying this framework has a number of potential outcomes:
1. Targeting "big brands" of groceries that are widely and repeatedly purchased would achieve status as part of the subjective norm. Additionally, targeting products in "green consumer markets" would appeal to the accepted "subjective norm" of environmentalism. This would also be consistent with ideas of product congruence for the RE:tie.
2. Demonstrating uses for the product, perhaps on a small leaflet attached to the RE:tie would allow the potential customer to "imagine themselves using" the product e.g. having a tidy rubbish bin, neatly stored garden canes, improving storage of hobby items and cables or well tied tomato plants and create facilitative outcome beliefs.
3. Targeting "niche market" product for users such as hobbyists, DIY-ers or hardware product users, who are more likely to be "experienced purchasers" of those items e.g. plant food etc. are conceptualised as consumers with with high Perceived Control beliefs about that area of their lives (Fazio, 1990). Targeting "niche markets" may additionally offer potential access of the RE:tie to primarily online markets e.g. specialist technology or hobbyist items for whom the "augmentation" of the RE:tie on the host product would be expected to appeal as its use creates an additional meaningful "nudge" in their consumer decision-making.
Page 12 Would consumers be prepared to pay more for the RE:tie? Perceptions of cost-value are on a sliding scale and in some cases, consumers will expect to pay more for an "augmented product" than its un-augmented competitor e.g. cholesterol reducing margarines are typically double the price of ordinary margarine. Thinking about the RE:tie, discriminations and differentiation will probably be closely linked with the concepts just discussed (the congruence and affinity of the product to the RE:tie augmentation solution offered, as well as the involvement status of the host product – is it expensive or something which customers invest "research" prior to purchase? Or, is it a habitual, low involvement or low- cost purchase? Even habitual purchases can e powerful e.g. supermarkets use milk as a "destination item"
In this research these concepts were evaluated on the basis of the host product being a carton of milk. Unsurprisingly, whilst one or two respondents indicated they would pay e.g. 25p for the product with the RE:tie, it would be invalid to conclude that anything other than a clear and significant majority were keen to see it as costing nothing more or only "two or three pennies" on top of the cost of the host product. That the average was 2p suggests that respondents did however attribute the RE:tie with some "value".
Page 13 What advice would consumers give to the small business of the RE:tie? Putting respondents in something of a "position of power" where they are "giving advice" can often facilitate more candid and useful insights relating to the potential customer perspective. It therefore functions as "defensive intelligence" to avoid surprises and to support any "hunches" about what might be happening with consumer demand (Bradley, 2009).
Here, spontaneously produced comments in the main were positive, if brief. Examples of the main themes are show below and the first one in particular is quite telling in terms of assessing potential consumer"s appraisal of the RE:tie device – they are asking for education about it:
Price: Needs to remain competitive with regular products Price competitively Consider if this is financially viable?
Page 14 Looking further at a selection of the less positive comments, this encourages reflection for product development:
As has been acknowledged, no single product is expected to have a universal appeal. Clearly, consumers need to "be convinced" that the product or its augmentation will be successful at what it claims to do e.g. to function as a re-usable cable tie. Here, some concerns were communicated about the strength and suitability of the prototype. The prototype used in the market research was engineered for the research, not as a product and was only meant to confer the idea behind the product to potential consumers. It was not formally manufactured for purpose.
Additionally, for some consumers, the idea of the RE:tie knocked at their "threshold of indignation" and produced a candidly negative reaction, as they could not see a viable use for it. In such cases, a prudent first step in introducing a product to the market would be to "preach to the converted" elements of consumers on the grounds of product use or value congruence, rather than to attempt a "mass conversion".
It is however, worth considering such comments rather than simply dismissing them as minority feedback. This reaction may indicate a gap in the "psychological journey" of the product"s use- cycle; it is less likely that consumers who purchase a product with the RE:tie on it for consumption outside the home (e.g. buying and drinking a bottle of smoothie for lunch) will take an extra step of retaining the RE:tie on their person, taking it home and re-using it as instructed. It is more likely that this link and therefore perceived additional benefit, will be activated on products which are likely to be consumed in the home or domestic environment close to where the re-use will occur.
Finally, it is always good practice to include an open question to collect any other comments from respondents (Denscombe, 2003). This gives them a "good experience" of being involved in research and ensures they leave having felt adequately "listened to". The few who made additional comments added nothing new to data gathered in previous sections of the questionnaire, again, supporting its content validity and comprehensive but efficient construction.
Page 15 Recommendations:
To re-iterate: It is entirely up to the client (Junkk) to decide which findings, if any, should be taken forward. To this end, the author is happy to discuss the content of this report following delivery of it.
Capitalise on the significant respondent finding of "newness" of this re-cyclable "cable tie" product concept in marketing materials
Ensure that potential uses are suggested to the consumer either at point of sale in the store or using a "neck tie" label at initial uptake on the product with images of different uses – this is a consistent finding from data in this market research – potential consumers can only attribute value when the use messages are clear
It must be emphasised that the overall positive response to the RE:tie product in this market research was gathered 'post explanation and demonstration' through a video – without this, it is likely that feedback would have been substantively reduced
For suggestions re use images see the content of the qualitative data reported in this document; in particular the use-value and "four pleasure" data
Consider also the "psychological journey" of the potential consumer in images concerning storing and keeping the RE:tie product, prior to its re-use – show the consumer it is easily do- able – if they never get as far as re-use, the differentiation or augmentation function will be reduced. As one respondent observed, "having these on high volume products such as milk, one could accumulate a lot of them" and their "added value" as a nudge factor may diminish.
Consider use of generic point of sale (in-store) information such as an "I"m with the RE:tie" slogan which could be used across products later on in product uptake
Consider the extent to which potential host product choice indicates "congruence" with the target market for a favourable response to the RE;tie such that its presence can act as a differentiator and a "nudge"
Clarify which marketing message is in use for each product: e.g. Environmentally friendly products that activate level four of the "pleasure in product" framework have more potential to work with high-involvement or higher priced purchases as well as habitual, high volume or repeat purchases
For markets which operate in a more niche manner such as DIY/hardware products that would demand the use of a "cable tie" in a related activity associated with buying the product, consider "product affinities" or things that naturally "go together" e.g. plant ties on a liquid plant food container
The preference reported was for the RE:tie to cost no more than 2p extra on the host-product
Consider collecting endorsement for new markets e.g. the elderly or with limited mobility use to ensure the ethical "green" attributes are consistent with ethical advantages to other consumer
Page 16 segments – ensure it does what it says it will! Fore example: setting up "product clinics with AgeConcern members, employees or similar advocates with credibility for the particular market.
The above point also necessitates an overall recommendation for the use of workable and robust RE:tie products. Some negative comments and problems were noted by respondents when interacting with the ones used in this research.
Investigate the internet for other niche or brand communities that may relate well to this product by suggesting new RE:tie solutions and to open up potential routes to alternative dissemination markets
A larger sample can always be helpful to conduct finer grained analysis e.g. breaking down results by age, gender and store location would help to specify market segmentation. However, it is clear that all of these categories contained individuals who responded positively to the product and so it is questionable how much new information would be gained from conducting such a study at this time.
Consider re-conducting market research later in the product development and uptake process by using this data set as a "benchmark". This would generate the kind of "passive intelligence" recommended by Bradley, (2005).
Any future research should utilise more robust and professionally manufactured prototypes to remove any confusion between potential consumers" reactions to the prototype instead of the product concept.
A closing comment…
In a recent episode of "Dragon"s Den", an inventor of a cable tie device which was non re- cyclable, caused quite a stir amongst the dragons and this suggests that such utilitarian devices are worth paying attention to as an investor.
The respondents in this market research survey were consistent in response, with a product that offers a similar function together with an additional augmentation from its "green credentials". So long as product congruence and use messages are clear; knowing who you are marketing to, why and therefore saying what in terms of the product and the function of the augmentation, these findings overall bode well for the product concept of the RE:tie in both "green" and standard grocery market value.
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Report references
Page 18 Junkk RE:tie Market Research Questionnaire
Opening pitch: We are students from the UW looking at improving green-design, focussing on an award winning and newre-usable product – could you give us your opinion on a 30 second video about it please?OR: Do you prefer to buy brands that are more enviro-friendly? May we take a few moments of your time to ask about this?
1. Have you seen anything like this RE:tie product before? ……………………………………………………….........
5. Would you recommend this product to anyone you know who could use it? ………………………………………….
6. What does a product like this "say to the consumer" about the product e.g. milk which is using it?....................…
7. If there were two bottles of milk on the shelf in front of you, would you choose the carton of milk with this product over one that did not have this product on it, do you think?
8. Why/why not?.....................................................................................................................................................
9. How much would you be prepared to pay on a carton of milk, to have that re-usable product do you
think? ………………………………………………………….........................................................................................
11. Are there any particular groceries that you buy because they are re-usable or enviro-friendly?
12. Is there anyone in your family who struggles with opening these tamper proof seals – e.g. elderly or disabled?
(prompt: it may help to explain that this tie removes the need for the plastic disc you have to peel off)
13. What advice would you give to the small business who is developing this as a product for the global green market?
14. Also record any other questions or salient comments that respondents note:
..........………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…… (if respondents are hesitant at any time reassure that you are looking for 'honest' or 'candid' feedback or perhaps explain thatthe university 'helps' local small businesses by undertaking independent market research on their behalf, so all feedback isreally valuable)! Any probs, give them my name and 01905 54222Page 19References:
Denscombe, M. (2003). The Good Research Guide. Milton Keynes: Open UniversityPress.
Page 20McDonald, W. J. (1994). Time use in shopping: The role of personalcharacteristics. Journal of Retailing, 70, 4, p345-365.
Sapsford, R. & Jupp, V. (2006). Data Collection and Analysis. London: SAGE.
Zaltman, G. (2003). How customers think: Essential insights into the mind ofthe market. Harvard Business School Press.
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A Norwich grandfather is helping to keep alive the spectacular sights and traditions of the first, oldest and biggest military tattoo in the world following its demise more than a decade ago.
The Royal Tournament, which started in 1880 as a way of promoting the Armed Forces to the general public, began as a series of skill at arms competitions but evolved to include military bands and a variety of acts by the time it finished in 1999.
The demise of the event, which was held in London every summer, has prompted Derrick Eagle, 70, to show off his collection of model military bandsmen which covers the Navy, Army, Royal Marines and Royal Air Force.
Mr Eagle, who lives in New Catton, has more than 1,000 figures in his collection which has been displayed at a number of venues across the city and throughout the county.
He said: "The total collection of bandsmen is well over 1,100 from all different regiments. There's various bits and pieces that you would've seen at the Royal Tournament.
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Mr Eagle said the entire collection of bandsmen, complete with backdrop of Horseguards Parade, measures 6ft across and takes about an hour-and-a-half to assemble.
Recent displays, including one at Stradsett Hall, near Downham Market, earlier this month, have included the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh in a horse and carriage to help commemorate the Diamond Jubilee.
Mr Eagle said his passion for collecting military bandsmen started from the Royal Norfolk Show in 1951 when he saw the Household Cavalry.
The father of three and grandfather of six also collects circus figurines, with about 250 to 300 pieces, and zoo animals and horses with around 1,000 pieces.
He said: "Good old Woolworth's brought out a series of clowns on horseback and that really became my model railway and model farm which I never had."
Mr Eagle, who used to collect stamps, said he is "very proud" of his collections and always keeps his eyes open when out and about at toy fairs and car boot sales to see if there are any pieces he can add. It has become a passion which he says his wife Jennifer, to whom he has been married to for almost 45 years, "tolerates".
He said: "She collects china so what's good for one is good for another. Very often if she's out and spots something she asks if I'd like it and I do the same, so its reciprocal."
As reported last week, Derek Cate, a grandfather from Hellesdon, painstakingly created an intricate model of regalia used in the coronation, to help commemorate this year's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The display features a crown made by his late wife Marjorie in 1977; the sovereign's orb, sceptres and even two corgis from Sandringham. It is currently on show at Meadow Way Chapel in Hellesdon.
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Every facilitator uses varying approaches to improve group engagement. There is however a selection of beliefs that are useful to take into account when facilitating. These are mantras that make getting people to work together less of a chore and more of a natural occurrence to ensure several rewards can be reaped through creativity and collaboration.
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|Nevirapine Concentrations During the First Month of Life and Maternal Efavirenz Washout in High-Risk HIV-Exposed Infants Receiving Triple Antiretroviral Prophylaxis
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|BACKGROUND: Triple-drug infant antiretroviral prophylaxis containing nevirapine (NVP) is increasingly used to prevent HIV transmission among neonates at high risk of HIV infection. Our aim was to describe NVP concentration from birth through the first month of life. METHODS: High-risk HIV-exposed neonates were enrolled in a prospective cohort in Thailand. High-risk neonates defined as maternal HIV RNA >50 copies/mL before delivery or mother received antiretroviral treatment for <12 weeks before delivery. Neonates received zidovudine (4 mg/kg) and lamivudine (2 mg/kg) twice daily, plus NVP (4 mg/kg) once daily (no lead-in) from birth to 6 weeks of life. Infant plasma samples were collected at 1, 2, 14 or 2, 7, 28 days of life. NVP trough concentrations (C24) were estimated using a population pharmacokinetic model and target C24 was ≥0.1 mg/L. "Washout" efavirenz (EFV) concentrations were assessed in infants whose mother received EFV-based antiretroviral treatment. RESULTS: A total of 48 infants were included: 25 (52%) were male and 12 (25%) were preterm (gestational age 34-37 weeks). Median (interquartile range) predicted NVP C24 were 1.34 mg/L (1.13-1.84), 2.24 (2.00-2.59), 2.78 (2.61-3.12), 2.20 (1.86-2.44) and 0.81 (0.58-0.98) on days 1, 2, 7, 14 and 28 of life, respectively. NVP C24 was not significantly different between term and preterm infants. All infants maintained NVP C24 ≥0.1 mg/L. EFV via placental transfer remained detectable in infants up to 7 days of life. CONCLUSIONS: NVP 4 mg/kg daily from birth provided adequate prophylactic concentrations during the first month of life in high-risk HIV-exposed neonates.
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SNH object to Coul Links golf course proposal
Scottish Natural Heritage has objected to the world class golf course planned for the Coul Links near Embo which opponents say will destroy a unique area of dune land.
It is the latest blow delivered by conservationists who want to stop the proposed development..
SNH has submitted its advice to planning authority Highland Council on the proposed course and said it is objecting despite recognising "the many benefits the development would bring."
"Having considered all aspects, SNH is objecting to the proposal due to the extent of impact on the Loch Fleet Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)," said the Government wildlife agency.
Nick Halfhide, director of operations, added: "We have worked closely with the developer on this proposed new golf course and appreciate the efforts they have made in trying to mitigate the environmental impact.
"We recognise the many benefits the development would bring to Embo and the local economy, and we welcome the developers' commitment to high standards of construction and management.
"However, we are not able to fully support the development as proposed due to the loss of more than 16 hectares of nationally important sand dunes, and the impact on the special plants and animals found there."
The development proposals include a range of measures to improve the management of the site for nature but SNH considers these do not outweigh the permanent loss to the sand dunes.
SNH say Coul's sand dunes contain some of the best dune habitat in Scotland and this is also one of the few sites in Scotland to support populations of green felt lichen and the rare Fonseca's seed fly.
It is the second major blow to the scheme within days.
Scotland's largest conservation charity, The National Trust for Scotland, has also submitted a formal objection to the planning application made by Coul Links Limited to build the 18-hole golf course, a clubhouse and associated buildings, as well as an access road on top of the protected sand dune system.
Its objection adds to others concerned at the loss of Coul Links, which they claim would transform an "irreplaceable piece of Scotland's heritage".
The trust also questions the economic value claimed for the project, which is being led by Mike Keiser, the American billionaire golf resort developer, and the hotelier Todd Warnock.
The trust's head of natural heritage policy, Stuart Brooks, said: "The Coul Links are an example of an increasingly rare coastal habitat of international significance. This beautiful and wild place should continue to be protected for the nation.
"While it is perfectly understandable that local people want and need jobs, we know from the Dornoch Area Community Interest Company that it is the area's outstanding natural environment that is the biggest draw for visitors, and this could and should be a positive foundation for sustainable economic development."
He added: "The Coul Links and the dune heath sustain a wide variety of internationally important wildlife, including plants, birds and insects.
"They represent an increasingly rare part of Scotland's natural heritage and it is our obligation as a nation to cherish places like this for the long term in the face of calls for what might well be illusory short-term benefit."
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The Whisky Social @ Blackbird combines an in-depth masterclass with a relaxed and informal environment in which to enjoy and discover great Whiskies.
November's Whisky Social welcomes Amanda Humphrey, Maker's Mark Brand Diplomat, to Blackbird where she'll guide us through her range of bourbons from this iconic distillery.
The first Wednesday each month will see a guest speaker and a bespoke menu of drinks by the Dark Horse team. After a welcome with cocktails you will be treated to a 90 minute masterclass tasting a range of whiskies, including free cheese and nibbles. After the masterclass we open up the Blackbird bar and play some records, for everyone to enjoy the drinks in a relaxed and informal environment.
The events are co-hosted by our friends at Independent Spirit Of Bath who can help you get your hands on the Whiskies to enjoy at home.
Tickets are £25 including food and welcome drink, and are limited to the first 16 applicants. Doors are at 7pm for 7.30pm start.
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Plastic Hair Barrettes - 30mm Clear
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Colors: white or clear
These barrettes are the perfect size for a resin, small hair-bow, or other embellishment attached.
We recommend using E6000 glue for a more secure hold (can be found in any store's craft section).
30mm = approx. 1.2"
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Is the 30 mm measurement with the clip fully open, as shown, or snapped shut? Want to use these for bows for small Yorkshire terriers. Thank you.1 answer
Garrett Hill
2015-06-30 12:44:29
The measurement given for the plastic barrettes is with the barrette closed. The 30mm plastic barrette is 30mm from end to end when in the hair. The 30mm plastic barrettes should work very well for small dogs. We have a couple of customers who currently use them for that purpose. The 30mm plastic barrettes and the 1.35" single prong alligator clip seem to be the preferred hardware.
Hello. How would we go about obtaining CPSIA certs? I would like to make a purchase, but I want to make sure I can receive certifications for my records first. I am registered as a Small Batch Manufacturer and I can provide my information if needed. Thank you.1 answer
Daisha Karleskint
2018-07-02 12:37:27
All of the CPSIA certificates that are required can be found on our home page at the very bottom of the page under "Product Safety": www.hairbowcenter.com. All certificates can be viewed, printed or saved as a download for each customer's use.
How do these compare to the wisps used for newborns?1 answer
Garrett Hill
2018-08-31 19:14:27
The 30mm plastic barrettes will work well for wisps for newborns. They snap tightly, and they have teeth for a strong hold.


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3.5L SFI Flexible Fuel (Gas/Ethanol) V6 engine w/variable valve timing (VVT)
Starter grind protection
Engine coolant heater
Brake/transmission shift interlock
2.86 axle ratio
Front wheel drive
Battery w/rundown protection, insulator
Soft ride suspension
P225/55R17 all-season BSW tires
Compact spare tire
17" x 6.5" machine faced aluminum wheels
Pwr assist steering
Stainless-steel exhaust
Body-coloured rocker-panel mouldings
Grille w/chrome surround
Composite halogen headlamps-inc: flash-to-pass, automatic lamp control
Body-colour dual remote control pwr mirrors
Solar Ray tinted glass
Variable intermittent flat blade wet-arm wiper system
Front license plate mounting provisions (Included for vehicles shipped to BC, MB, NB, NL, NT, NS, NU, ON)
Body-colour door handles
Floor console-inc: storage, cupholders, (3) auxiliary pwr outlets
Front/rear carpeted floor mats
Driver info system-inc: compass, outside temp
Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, fuel, trip odometer, coolant temp, oil life monitor
Tire pressure monitor
Pwr window-inc: driver express-down, pwr lockout
Retained accessory pwr
60M range remote vehicle start
Vehicle theft deterrent w/electronic immobilizer
(4) front/(2) rear speakers
Rear window antenna
Manual dual-zone air conditioning-inc: pollen air filtration system
Rear heater ducts
Rear window defogger
Dual front sun visors w/covered mirrors
Front/rear outboard passenger assist handles
Lighting-inc: front/rear reading, dome, trunk, courtesy w/delayed entry/exit, theatre dimming
Cargo net
Driver/front passenger dual stage air bags w/passenger sensing system
Front/rear inflatable side head curtain air bags
3-point seat belts for outboard front seats w/pretensioners
3-point seat belts for all rear seating positions
Rear door child security locks
Lower anchors & top tethers for children (LATCH)
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When General Douglas MacArthur was stationed in the Philippines, he was given an order to survey the whole area of Bataan, the jungly, mountainous peninsula at the mouth of Manila Bay. Another officer on his staff saw the order and said: "Why, that's a job for a young engineer officer and not for a brigadier general; What are you going to do about it?" MacArthur replied, "Obey it, of course. It's an order. What else can I do?" And he left his headquarters and personally mapped forty square miles of that malaria-infested terrain. (William Manchester, American Caesar, p. 132)
When he did that, MacArthur showed his men the kind of obedience he wanted from THEM as he led them, and he also demonstrated his character, in being willing to submit to authority.
Last week we ended the message by saying that God wants His disciples to SHOW the world by their good behavior that the accusations people make against us are false, and to be a good witness for Him. Now he follows that up with some specific applications: Just what are we to do, specifically, to be good witnesses? It's interesting that the very first thing he talks about is the way we are to witness through our submission to the authorities in our lives: Continue reading


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ROAST cashews for depression
i hacked this recipe by 101 COOKBOOKS since cashews are loaded with SEROTONIN and the turmeric is so good for KAPHA / SPRING season.
roast 2 cups of raw CASHEWS in 1/2 a tbsp of SUNFLOWER OIL at 350 for 5 to 10 minutes. then crumble large sheet of roast NORI SEAWEED into tiny pieces and mix with in 1/2 tbsp of TURMERIC, a tsp of PAPRIKA and a pinch of CAYENNE. toss the nuts in the seaweed spice mixture immediately after they come out of the oven adding a little more oil if needed.
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