Liz
Dale, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist whose expertise is NDE research
within the LGBT community. Her previous book from her first groundbreaking
study is entitled, "Crossing
Over and Coming Home: Twenty-One Authors Discuss the Gay Near-Death
Experience as Spiritual Transformation."
Dr. Dale invited NDErs within the LGBT and Non-Gay communities to participate
in an online survey (www.lizdale.com/survey.html)
regarding their experience and its aftereffects. The online survey is
a product of the teamwork between Dr. Dale and Kevin Williams, the webmaster
of www.near-death.com. The survey
results will be incorporated into a pioneering study and a new book
to be published by Balboa Press, a division of Hay House. The following
are the survey questions, the preliminary statistics associated with
them, and a sample response from each survey questions #2 through #18:
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QUESTION 1: |
Please
select the NDE group to which you belong:
LGBT or
Non-Gay |
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LGBT NDErs |
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11 |
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36.7% |
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Non-Gay NDErs |
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19 |
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63.3% |
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QUESTION 2: |
Were
there any changes in your values /attitudes / beliefs since
your NDE other than religious, spiritual or afterlife beliefs? |
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YES |
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23 |
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76.7% |
8 LGBT (72.7%), |
15 Non-Gay (79.0%) |
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NO |
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7 |
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23.3% |
3 LGBT (27.3%), |
4 Non-Gay (21.0%) |
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SAMPLE
#60: Non-Gay NDEr - After
her NDE, she learned about the concept of love, to be good to
each other, to have no false kindness, to have sincere compassion
for people and animals. She learned how humans need to learn
the hard lessons through each life we live.
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QUESTION 3: |
Were
there any changes in your personality since your NDE? |
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YES |
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28 |
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93.3% |
11 LGBT (100.0%), |
17 Non-Gay (89.5%) |
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NO |
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2 |
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6.7% |
0 LGBT (
0.0%), |
2 Non-Gay (10.5%) |
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SAMPLE
#51: Non-Gay NDEr - After
her NDE, she had no more problems with sleep apnea which suggests
a change in psychology resulting from her NDE.
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QUESTION 4: |
Were
there any changes in your outlook about life and death since
your NDE? |
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YES |
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28 |
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93.3% |
11 LGBT (100.0%), |
17 Non-Gay (89.5%) |
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NO |
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2 |
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6.7% |
0 LGBT (
0.0%), |
2 Non-Gay (10.5%) |
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SAMPLE
#52: Non-Gay NDEr - Drowning
was his passage back into the Light, an unconditional Loving
Light which is all and everything there is. He feels he is here
to share his remembrances of being in the Light. In the Light,
there is no hierarchy, no judgment, and no separation. We are
truly ONE. We are all composed of vibrating strings of energy,
unconditional love, vibrating holographic, strings of light.
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QUESTION 5: |
Were
there any changes in your religious or spiritual beliefs since
your NDE? |
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YES |
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24 |
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80% |
10 LGBT (90.9%), |
14 Non-Gay (73.7%) |
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NO |
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6 |
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20% |
1 LGBT (
9.1%), |
5 Non-Gay (26.3%) |
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SAMPLE
#29: LGBT NDEr
- She discovered
the presence of God surrounded by others in spirit form. Upon
returning to earth, she was able to revisit the same place.
She discovered the Goddess and fell in love with her, studying
her origins. Her psychic abilities soared. She became a spiritualist
and medium. Her NDE started an emotional healing journey.
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QUESTION 6: |
Were
there any changes in your relationships / spouse / partner /
friends since your NDE? |
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YES |
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24 |
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80% |
7 LGBT (63.6%), |
17 Non-Gay (89.5%) |
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NO |
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6 |
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20% |
4 LGBT (36.4%), |
2 Non-Gay (10.5%) |
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SAMPLE
#22: Non-Gay NDEr
- He found help
in processing the difficult experience he suffered after his
NDE from stress, his lost job, and becoming violent towards
his girlfriend. He had never acted that way before and it made
him very unhappy. He had to end the relationship for a period
to "take a grasp" of himself.
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QUESTION 7: |
Were
there any distressing aftereffects from your NDE? |
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YES |
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20 |
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66.7% |
8 LGBT (72.7%), |
12 Non-Gay (63.2%) |
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NO |
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10 |
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33.3% |
3 LGBT (27.3%), |
7 Non-Gay (36.8%) |
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SAMPLE
#44: Non-Gay NDEr
- She drowned at
the age of five. Since childhood NDE, she has been highly empathic,
has no fear of death or dying, has had OBEs, and telepathic
thought reception experiences.
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QUESTION 8: |
Were
there any changes in your dreams or dream content since your
NDE? |
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YES |
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16 |
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53.3% |
6 LGBT (54.5%), |
10 Non-Gay (52.6%) |
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NO |
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14 |
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46.7% |
5 LGBT (45.5%), |
9 Non-Gay (47.4%) |
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SAMPLE
#43: LGBT NDEr
- His dreams became
more spiritual with scenes of the future such as meeting someone
in a dream first before meeting them in working life and receiving
helpful information and advice. He experienced more synchronicity,
became more empathic, and more sensitive. It is difficult for
him to keep a good connection with those who are less sensitive
than he is.
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QUESTION 9: |
Did
you have any problems being around electromagnetic fields since
your NDE? |
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YES |
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13 |
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43.3% |
6 LGBT (54.5%), |
7 Non-Gay (36.8%) |
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NO |
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17 |
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56.7% |
5 LGBT (45.5%), |
12 Non-Gay (63.2%) |
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SAMPLE
#32: Non-Gay NDEr
- During her second
pregnancy (post NDE) she became ill. Her son was born with certain
awareness about spiritual matters. After her NDE, she could
feel a strong effect on all electronics particularly when stressed
or excited. Any extreme emotions can cause light bulbs to blow
or phones to shut off or TV to change channels. In telling others
about it, she is told she is crazy or looking for attention.
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QUESTION 10: |
Were
there any changes in sensitivity to light since your NDE? |
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YES |
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18 |
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60% |
6 LGBT (54.5%), |
12 Non-Gay (63.2%) |
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NO |
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12 |
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40% |
5 LGBT (45.5%), |
7 Non-Gay (36.8%) |
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SAMPLE
#41: Non-Gay NDEr
- His outlook on
life and God has changed dramatically. He believes in a higher
power now. He is no longer depressed or anxious. He is now glad
to be alive. He is a much better person and a much more giving
person.
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QUESTION 11: |
Were
there any psychological challenges since your NDE? |
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YES |
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23 |
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76.7% |
9 LGBT (81.8%), |
14 Non-Gay (73.7%) |
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NO |
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7 |
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23.3% |
2 LGBT (18.2%), |
5 Non-Gay (26.3%) |
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SAMPLE
#45: LGBT NDEr
- During his NDE,
he spoke with a spiritual being who identified herself as "Eclipse".
He had much difficulty in post NDE in regards to numerous conditions.
He had difficulty remembering simple things. His personality
changed. He now feels introverted and had been extroverted before.
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QUESTION 12: |
Was
there any difficulty reintegrating after your NDE? |
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YES |
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23 |
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76.7% |
10 LGBT (90.9%), |
13 Non-Gay (68.4%) |
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NO |
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7 |
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23.3% |
1 LGBT (
9.1%), |
6 Non-Gay (31.6%) |
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SAMPLE
#20: Non-Gay NDEr
- He was not able
to see the meaning of his NDE such as no angels, no "resulting
super powers or insights," no "talks with religious icons,"
no bright light. He did see a friend who died the same day during
his NDE. He ended his testimony by saying "Good luck finding
someone who will really know what it's like to make the change."
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QUESTION 13: |
Were
there any changes in your jobs / school / interests or hobbies? |
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YES |
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26 |
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86.7% |
10 LGBT (90.9%), |
16 Non-Gay (84.2%) |
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NO |
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4 |
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13.3% |
1 LGBT (
9.1%), |
3 Non-Gay (15.8%) |
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SAMPLE
#23: Non-Gay NDEr
- Her NDE was the
result of a horse accident. Afterwards, she didn't work for
three months and lead a normal life but with PTSD.
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QUESTION 14: |
Did
your I.Q. change after your NDE? |
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YES |
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10 |
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33.3% |
5 LGBT (45.5%), |
5 Non-Gay (26.3%) |
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NO |
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20 |
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66.7% |
6 LGBT (54.5%), |
14 Non-Gay (73.7%) |
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SAMPLE
#19: Non-Gay NDEr
- She heard a voice
about going deeper and touching spirit. She found out she was
loved by God and how we are all one. She learned to forgive
others and learned about the heavens. She knew she was changed
forever. She felt like a newborn baby -- a stranger in a new
world -- and was joyful for the first time in her life and now
"knew the rules."
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QUESTION 15: |
Did
you have any paranormal experiences (e.g. apparitions) since
your NDE? |
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YES |
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18 |
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60% |
6 LGBT (54.5%), |
12 Non-Gay (63.2%) |
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NO |
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12 |
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40% |
5 LGBT (45.5%), |
7 Non-Gay (36.8%) |
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SAMPLE
#59: LGBT NDEr
- Since his NDE,
he has dreams of dead loved ones with messages such as from
his grandmother. He now experiences psychokinesis, telepathy,
and greater caring. He has also become a paranormal researcher
and ufologist.
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QUESTION 16: |
Were
there any changes in your feelings of compassion / caring /
loving since your NDE? |
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YES |
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27 |
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90% |
9 LGBT (81.8%), |
18 Non-Gay (94.7%) |
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NO |
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3 |
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10% |
2 LGBT (18.2%), |
1 Non-Gay (
5.3%) |
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SAMPLE
#24: LGBT NDEr
- After his NDE,
he feels deeply compassionate for all people, animals and nature.
He has attended funerals to tell people about his experience.
He sometimes goes to hospices to pray for others. He embraces
all religions and uses the teachings for his own good and the
good of others. He has experienced space and universal travel
while sleeping. He has met former friends who have passed over
years ago. He has been saved from certain bodily harm by "his
Guides and Angels" several times.
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QUESTION 18: |
(Optional)
Please enter your NDE story. (YES = Submitted an NDE story,
NO = Didn't submit an NDE story) |
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YES |
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25 |
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83.3% |
10 LGBT (90.9%), |
15 Non-Gay (78.9%) |
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NO |
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5 |
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16.7% |
1 LGBT (
9.1%), |
4 Non-Gay (21.1%) |
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SAMPLE
#10: LGBT NDEr
- "I became aware
of my body floating upward toward the ceiling. I looked down,
and saw a blond-headed physician working on me, and saw my mother
sitting on a chair beside me, holding my hand. There was a medical
tray beside my head and the doctor was taking things from there
to help me. As I floated up, I thought: 'Wow, this is really
neat. I must be dying. This isn't so bad. Oh look, there's my
mom. Aw, she must be so sad. Wow, this is something - look at
the doctor. He might intubate me now. This is kind of interesting.'
I felt very light and comfortable, and not the least bit afraid.
I was looking down, enjoying the experience, when I thought:
'Oh oh, if I die, then I won't see Maria any more.' Maria was
my partner. All of a sudden, I was back in my body and unconscious.
I woke up the next day in intensive care."
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SAMPLE
#3: Non-Gay NDEr
- "I remember being
in a very bright place that seemed it could be endless. There
were 'beings?' near me that communicated to me that I wasn't
ready. I seemed to have been in this place a very long time.
Then I came back and was put out by the doctors. The place I
went to was like a way station . I think and feel it was a place
you went before you are reincarnated. I never believed in this
before but my thoughts have somewhat changed on the subject.
I have pretty much made a full recovery but that last experience
has stayed with me as though it just happened."
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Contact Information: |
Liz Dale, Ph.D. |
P.O. Box 153 |
Pinole, CA 94564 |
LizSanPablo@aol.com |
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Copyright 2018 Liz Dale, Ph.D.
www.lizdale.com |
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