For many NFL teams, their franchise also includes a cheerleading squad. Cheerleaders are a popular addition that can give a team more coverage/airtime, popular local support and increased media image. NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... Look up franchise in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Cheerleading is recreational activity and sometimes competitive sport involving organised routines including elements of dance and gymnastics to encourage crowds to cheer on sports teams. ...

According to most NFL cheerleading sites, cheerleading is classified as a part-time job. However, this "part-time" job is a susbtantial commitment of time for practice, camp, games, appearances, photo shoots, and charity events. Part time refers to the amount of time and effort spent by someone in employment (or another activity, such as volunteering) compared to a normal full-time job. ...

Most often, cheerleaders have completed or are attending a university, and continue on to other careers after cheering for an average of 1-4 seasons. Representation of a university class, 1350s. ... This article is about divisions of a year. ...

Apart from their main duties of cheering during the football games, the cheerleaders have many other responsibilities. Nearly every team member is available for appearances at schools, events, conferences, etc. for a set fee. An anticipated annual event is the release of each squad's calendar, featuring members for each month in swimsuits, lingerie, or uniforms. As well as being a mainstay of American football culture, the cheerleaders are one of the biggest entertainment groups to regularly perform for the US Military overseas. All performances and tours are enlisted by the USO. Teams send their variety show, an elite group of their best members, to perform combination shows of dance, music, baton twirling, acrobatics, gymnastics, and more. The armed forces of the United States of America consist of the United States Army United States Navy United States Air Force United States Marine Corps United States Coast Guard Note: The United States Coast Guard has both military and law enforcement functions. ... USO is a TLA that may stand for: Unidentified submarine object Udaipur Solar Observatory Ultra stable oscillator Unidentified submarine object or Unidentified swimming object or Unidentified submersible object Union der Schülerorganisationen (uso. ... A variety show is a show with a variety of acts, often including music and comedy skits, especially on television. ... For other uses, see Dance (disambiguation). ... A baton is a light metal rod that is used for keeping time, twirling, and juggling in marching band, cheerleading, and parade performances, usually by drum majors or majorettes (Drum majors typically use either the larger mace or the smaller military baton. ... High wire act Acrobatics (from Greek Akros, high and bat, walking) is one of the performing arts, and is also practiced as a sport. ... Gymnastics is a sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, balance and kinesthetic awareness, such as handsprings, handstands, forward rolls, aerials and tucks. ...

As of 2006, a competition strictly for NFL cheerleaders was introduced on The NFL Network, called NFL Cheerleader Playoffs. Two girls from each cheerleading team compete against other mini-teams in various athletic events. This includes kayaking, 100 yd. dash, obstacle courses, and more. NFL Network is an American specialty channel owned and operated by the National Football League (NFL). ... NFL Cheerleader Playoffs is a television show that debuted in 2006 on the NFL Network. ...

NFL Cheerleading

Misconceptions

Cheerleaders are strictly prohibited from dating NFL players. However, most often the cheerleaders don't even see or come into contact with the players. It was recommended, in the FAQ section of the Miami Dolphins Audition page, that if a woman's intention in joining a cheer squad was to date a NFL player, she should simply become a groupie, not a cheerleader. City Miami Gardens, Florida Other nicknames The Fins, The Fish Team colors Aqua, Coral and Navy Head Coach Cam Cameron Owner Wayne Huizenga General manager Randy Mueller Mascot T. D. League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1966-1969) Eastern Division (1966-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference... A groupie is a person who, while she/he may be a fan on some level, seeks intimacy (most often physical, sometimes emotional) with a famous person. ...

Magazine Coverage

Of all the American men's magazines, Maxim most regularly features NFL cheerleaders. While mostly famous for their pin-up style photographs of said cheerleaders, the articles compromise the bulk of modern cheerleader biographical material. Cheerleaders featured in Maxim include: This is a list of magazines marketed primarily for men. ... A 2004 cover of Maxim (U.S.) magazine, featuring Josie Maran The cover of the first American issue of Maxim magazine, featuring Christa Miller Maxim is an international English-language mens magazine based in the United Kingdom, and known for its revealing pictorials featuring popular actresses, singers, and female...

• Meghan Vasconcellos, Maxim, Sept. 2006
• Bonnie-Jill Laflin, Maxim Hot 100,^[1] 2005

Meghan Vasconcellos (born July 17, 1985) is a line captain for the New England Patriots Cheerleaders. ... A 2004 cover of Maxim (U.S.) magazine, featuring Josie Maran The cover of the first American issue of Maxim magazine, featuring Christa Miller Maxim is an international English-language mens magazine based in the United Kingdom, and known for its revealing pictorials featuring popular actresses, singers, and female... Bonnie-Jill Laflin Bonnie-Jill Laflin is an American model, actress, and TV personality. ... A 2004 cover of Maxim (U.S.) magazine, featuring Josie Maran The cover of the first American issue of Maxim magazine, featuring Christa Miller Maxim is an international English-language mens magazine based in the United Kingdom, and known for its revealing pictorials featuring popular actresses, singers, and female...

Teams

Listed by name, with corresponding NFL football team.

City Glendale, Arizona Other nicknames The Cards, The Birds, Big Red Team colors Cardinal Red, Black, and White Head Coach Ken Whisenhunt Owner William V. Bidwill General manager Rod Graves Mascot Big Red League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1920–present) Western Division (1933-1949) American Conference (1950-1952) Eastern... City Atlanta, Georgia Team colors Black, Red, Silver, and White Head Coach Bobby Petrino Owner Arthur Blank General manager Rich McKay Mascot Freddie Falcon League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1966–present) Eastern Conference (1966) Western Conference (1967-69) Coastal Division (1967-1969) National Football Conference (1970-present) NFC West... City Orchard Park, New York Team colors Dark Navy, light blue, Red, light Red, Royal, Nickel, and White Head Coach Dick Jauron Owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. ... City Cincinnati, Ohio Team colors Black, Orange and White Head Coach Marvin Lewis Owner Mike Brown Mascot Who Dey League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1968-1969) Western Division (1968-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference (1970-present) AFC Central (1970-2001) AFC North (2002-present) Team... The DCC on board the USS Harry S Truman on December 16, 2000 The DCC visit U.S. sailors on board the USS Nimitz on June 19, 2003 The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (DCC), a National Football League cheerleading squad from Texas, are one of the most famous cheerleading organizations in... City Irving, Texas Other nicknames Americas Team, The Boys Team colors Royal, Navy, Silver, Silver, and White Head Coach Wade Phillips Owner Jerry Jones General manager Jerry Jones League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1960–present) Western Conference (1960) Eastern Conference (1961-1969) Capitol Division (1967-1969) National Football... City Denver, Colorado Other nicknames Orange Crush Team colors Orange and Broncos Navy Blue [1] Head Coach Mike Shanahan Owner Pat Bowlen General manager Ted Sundquist Mascot Miles League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960-1969) Western Division (1960-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference (1970–present... City Kansas City, Missouri Team colors Red, Gold, and White Head Coach Herman Edwards Owner The Hunt Family [1] General manager Carl Peterson Mascot K.C. Wolf (1989-present) Warpaint (1963-1988) League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960-1969) Western Division (1960-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American... City Miami Gardens, Florida Other nicknames The Fins, The Fish Team colors Aqua, Coral and Navy Head Coach Cam Cameron Owner Wayne Huizenga General manager Randy Mueller Mascot T. D. League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1966-1969) Eastern Division (1966-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference... City Minneapolis, Minnesota Other nicknames The Vikes, The Purple People Eaters Team colors Purple, Gold, and White Head Coach Brad Childress Owner Zygi Wilf General manager Rob Brzezinski Mascot Ragnar League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1961–present) Western Conference (1961-1969) Central Division (1967-1969) National Football Conference (1970... City Foxborough, Massachusetts Other nicknames The Pats Team colors Nautical Blue, New Century Silver, Red, and White Head Coach Bill Belichick Owner Robert Kraft General manager Bill Belichick Mascot Pat Patriot League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960–69) Eastern Division (1960–69) National Football League (1970–present) American Football... City New Orleans, Louisiana Team colors Old Gold, Black, and White Head Coach Sean Payton Owner Tom Benson General manager Mickey Loomis Mascot Gumbo League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1967–present) Eastern Conference (1967-1969) Capitol Division (1967; 1969) Century Division (1968) National Football Conference (1970-present) NFC West... City Oakland, California Other nicknames The Silver and Black, Da Raidahs Team colors Silver and Black Head Coach Lane Kiffin Owner Al Davis General manager Michael Lombardi League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960–1969) Western Division (1960–1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference (1970–present) AFC... The Pittsburgh Steelerettes were the first cheerleading squad in the National Football League, serving as the cheerleaders for the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 1960s. ... City Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Team colors Black and Gold Head Coach Mike Tomlin Owner Dan Rooney General manager Kevin Colbert League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1933–present) Eastern Division (1933–1943; 1945–1949) Western Division (1944) American Conference (1950–1952) Eastern Conference (1953–1969) Century Division (1967–1969) American Football... City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Team colors Midnight Green, Black, White, and Silver Head Coach Andy Reid Owner Jeffrey Lurie General manager Tom Heckert Fight song Fly, Eagles Fly Mascot Swoop League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1933–present) Eastern Division (1933-1949) American Conference (1950-1952) Eastern Conference (1953-1969) Capitol... City St. ... City San Diego, California Other nicknames Bolts, Super Chargers Team colors Navy Blue, White, and Gold Head Coach Marty Schottenheimer Owner Alex Spanos George Pernicano (Minority owner (3%)) General manager A.J. Smith Fight song San Diego Super Chargers League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960-1969) Western Division (1960... The San Francisco 49ers are a National Football League team that play in San Francisco, California. ... The Sea Gals are the official cheerleadering squad of the NFL team Seattle Seahawks. ... City Seattle, Washington Team colors Pacific Blue, Navy Blue, Neon Green, White Head Coach Mike Holmgren Owner Paul Allen General manager Tim Ruskell Mascot Blitz, and Taima the augur hawk League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1976–present) American Football Conference (1977-2001) AFC West (1977-2001) National Football Conference... City Tampa Bay, Florida Other nicknames The Bucs, Pewter Pirates Team colors Buccaneer Red, Pewter, Black, and Orange Head Coach Jon Gruden Owner Malcolm Glazer General manager Bruce Allen Mascot Captain Fear League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1976–present) American Football Conference (1976) AFC West (1976) National Football Conference... City Landover, Maryland Other nicknames The Skins Team colors Burgundy and Gold Head Coach Joe Gibbs Owner Dan Snyder Fight song Hail to the Redskins League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1932–present) Eastern Division (1933-1949) American Conference (1950-1952) Eastern Conference (1953-1969) Capitol Division (1967-1969) National...

Notable Cheerleaders

Arizona Cardinals

• Danielle Demski, Miss Arizona USA, 2004

Danielle Demski is a beauty queen from Chandler, Arizona who has competed in the Miss Teen USA Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Arizona USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Arizona in the Miss USA pageant. ...

Atlanta Falcons

• Nicole Duncan, Georgia State University Cheerleading Coach^[14]

Georgia State University (GSU) is an urban research university in the heart of downtown Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Founded in 1913, it serves over 28,000[1] students, and is one of the University System of Georgias four research universities. ...

Baltimore Ravens

• Stacy Keibler, Professional WWE wrestler

Stacy Ann-Marie Keibler (born October 14, 1979 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American actress and former professional wrestler and manager for World Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment. ... World Wrestling Entertainment, or WWE, is a professional wrestling promotion, currently the largest in North America. ...

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders onboard the USS Harry S. Truman on December 16, 2000

• Bonnie-Jill Laflin, actress/model
• Michelle Parma, actress, MTV's Road Rules: Europe
• Sarah Shahi, (1999-2000),^[15] actress, plays Carmen on The L Word, second season

Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1398x2100, 298 KB) Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders 001216-N-1110A-513 ABOARD USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (December 16, 2000) -- The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders perform on the flight deck for the crew of USS Harry S Truman (CVN 75) during the taping of... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1398x2100, 298 KB) Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders 001216-N-1110A-513 ABOARD USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (December 16, 2000) -- The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders perform on the flight deck for the crew of USS Harry S Truman (CVN 75) during the taping of... The DCC on board the USS Harry S Truman on December 16, 2000 The DCC visit U.S. sailors on board the USS Nimitz on June 19, 2003 The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (DCC), a National Football League cheerleading squad from Texas, are one of the most famous cheerleading organizations in... USS (CVN-75) is the eighth Nimitz-class supercarrier of the United States Navy, named after the 33rd President of the United States, Harry S. Truman. ... December 16 is the 350th day of the year (351st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... Bonnie-Jill Laflin Bonnie-Jill Laflin is an American model, actress, and TV personality. ... Michelle Parma (January 14, 1975 – October 19, 2002) was an actress, waitress and flight attendant. ... Aahoo Jahansouzshahi, whose Americanized name is Sarah Shahi (born January 10, 1980 in Euless, Texas, USA) is an American actress, model and former cheerleader of Spanish [1][2] and Iranian[1][3] descent, a descendent of 19th century Iranian Shah Fat′h Ali Shah Qajar. ... The cast of The L Word The L Word is a television drama series that portrays the lives of a group of lesbians and bisexuals and their friends, family and lovers in Los Angeles. ...

Denver Broncos

• Katee Doland, Miss Colorado USA 2001
• Tatiana Anderson, Host of ESPN'S TV show Kiana's Flex Appeal^[16]

Katie Doland is a former beauty queen from Arvada, Colorado who has competed in the Miss Teen USA, Miss USA and Miss America pageants. ... The Miss Colorado USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Colorado in the Miss USA pageant. ... ESPN, formerly the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American cable television network dedicated to broadcasting sports-related programming 24 hours a day. ...

Los Angeles Rams

• Lisa Guerrero, (1980s) American sports broadcaster, actress, model
• Jenilee Harrison,^[17] (1978-1980), actress, Three's Company

Lisa Guerrero on the cover of January 2006 issue of Playboy Lisa Coles Guerrero (born April 8, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois), better known as Lisa Guerrero, is an American sports broadcaster, writer, and actress. ... Jenilee Harrison is an American actress best known for her role as replacement dumb-blonde roommate Cindy Snow on the hit sitcom Threes Company from 1980-1982. ... For the Entourage episode, see Threes Company (Entourage). ...

Miami Dolphins

• Shannon Ford, Miss Florida USA 2002^[18]
• Suzy Tavarez, On-Air Personality, LA radio station KIIS-FM

The Miss Florida USA competition is the pageant who selects the representative for the state Florida in the Miss USA pageant. ... Suzy Tavarez (born February 3, 1975) is an on-air radio personality for the Los Angeles-based radio station KIIS-FM. Her other credentials include being a Miami Dolphins Cheerleader (from ’98 to ’00), acting and modeling. ... KIIS-FM is a Los Angeles, California, USA-based radio station with a top 40 musical format. ...

New England Patriots

• Kristin Gauvin, Miss Massachusetts 2005^[19]

The Miss Massachusetts competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Massachusetts in the Miss America pageant. ...

Oakland Raiders

• Danielle Gamba, Playboy Cyber Girl of the Month, October 2004.

There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... The first issue of Playboy. ...

Pittsburgh Steelerettes

San Diego Chargers

• Charisma Carpenter, actress, played Cordelia Chase on Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Charisma Lee Carpenter (born July 23, 1970) is an American actress. ... Cordelia Chase (born December, 1980 in Sunnydale, California, died in 2004 in Los Angeles) is a fictional character created by Joss Whedon for the cult television programs Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. ... Buffy the Vampire Slayer is an American cult television series that aired from March 10, 1997, until May 20, 2003. ...

San Fransisco Gold Rush

• Angela King-Twitero, author of The Business of Professional Cheerleading,^[20] and dance costume designer (eight NFL Cheerleading teams wear her designs)^[21]

Tennessee Titans

• Dr. Monica Williams, Vanderbilt University cancer research fellow^[22]

Vanderbilt University is a private, nonsectarian, coeducational research university in Nashville, Tennessee. ...

Washington Redskins Cheerleaders

Washington Redskins Cheerleaders perform for U.S. servicemen onboard Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain

• Debbie Barrigan (1994, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2001), Blast! dance troupe member^[23]
• Michaé Holloman, (2000- ), Miss Maryland USA 2007^[24]
• Kristianna Nichols, Mrs. America 1992^[25]

2006 Pro Bowl cheerleaders

Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (3008x1960, 564 KB) Cheerleaders of Washington Redskins 041129-N-7469S-002 Bahrain (Nov. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (3008x1960, 564 KB) Cheerleaders of Washington Redskins 041129-N-7469S-002 Bahrain (Nov. ... Blast! is a Broadway show created by James Mason and the drum and bugle corps, Star of Indiana. ... Michaé Holloman (born June 30, 1981) is a beauty queen from Fort Washington, Maryland who will compete in the Miss USA pageant in 2007. ... The Miss Maryland USA competition is the pageant who selects the representative for the state Maryland in the Miss USA pageant. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2504x1756, 515 KB) Subject: Cheerleaders from 2006 Pro Bowl Name of persons in photo: not identified, (extreme left) Kristin Biesel, San Francisco 49ers (2nd from left) Aubrey Moore,Jacksonville Jaguars (center) Theresa Baugus (sp), Minnesota Vikings (2nd from right) Jennifer Abbott... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2504x1756, 515 KB) Subject: Cheerleaders from 2006 Pro Bowl Name of persons in photo: not identified, (extreme left) Kristin Biesel, San Francisco 49ers (2nd from left) Aubrey Moore,Jacksonville Jaguars (center) Theresa Baugus (sp), Minnesota Vikings (2nd from right) Jennifer Abbott... The 2006 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl was played on February 12, 2006 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. ...

Pro Bowl

Each year, one squad member from every NFL team is chosen to participate in the collective Pro Bowl cheerleading squad. Traditionally, this is the highest honor of talent and popularity an NFL cheerleader can receive. The Pro Bowl is the National Football Leagues all-star game. ...

2006 Pro Bowl (AFC) Cheerleading Squad^[26]

• Dorothy Lee, Baltimore Ravens
• Eileen Stachowak, Buffalo Bills
• Melissa Scalia, Cincinnati Bengals
• Renee Herlocker, Denver Broncos
• Rolanda Johnson, Houston Texans
• Brandi Jones, Indianapolis Colts
• Aubrey Moore, Jacksonville Jaguars
• Amy Day, Kansas City Chiefs
• Danielle O'Connell, Miami Dolphins
• Nicole Schell, New England Patriots
• Nikki Rogers, Oakland Raiders
• Lacy Harrison, San Diego Chargers
• Kerry Arrington, Tennesee Titans

AFC is a three-letter abbreviation with multiple meanings, as described below: Automatic Fare Collection Aberdeen Football Club Air Force Cross Alabama Forestry Commission Alkaline fuel cell American Football Conference of the National Football League Arsenal Football Club Asian Football Confederation Association Football Club or Athletics and Football Club Australian...

2006 Pro Bowl (NFC) Cheerleading Squad^[27]

• Kristi Gauble, Arizona Cardinals
• Melanie Snare (Sutton), Atlanta Falcons
• Amy Woodard, Carolina Panthers
• Lynlee Allen, Dallas Cowboys
• Theresa Baugus, Minnesota Vikings
• Lindsey Williams, New Orleans Saints
• Tara Keating, Philadelphia Eagles
• Kristin Beisel (Fernandez), San Francisco 49ers
• Trina Mills, Seattle Seahawks
• Lacey Baldwin, St. Louis Rams
• Jennifer Abbott, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Courtney DeYoung, Washington Redskins

NFC may refer to any of the following things: The National Football Conference, one of the two constituent conferences of the U.S. National Football League (NFL). ...

2000 Pro Bowl Cheerleading Squad

• Katie Currier, Arizona Cardinals
• Jillian Edwards, Atlanta Falcons
• Meah Pace, Baltimore Ravens
• Julie Fanutti, Buffalo Bills
• Nicole Price, Carolina Panthers
• Nikki Lanzetta, Cincinnati Bengals
• Megan Willsey, Dallas Cowboys
• Marie Nesbitt, Denver Broncos
• Carrie Vogel, Indianapolis Colts
• Stephanie Archibald, Jacksonville Jaguars
• Rosie Hannan, Kansas City Chiefs
• Suzanne Bierwith, Miami Dolphins
• Angela Parkos, Minnesota Vikings
• Kalen Mace, New England Patriots
• Lani Quagliano, New Orleans Saints
• Patty Herrera, Oakland Raiders
• Cheryl Williams, Philidelphia Eagles
• Michelle Steptoe, St. Louis Rams
• Susan Macy, San Diego Chargers
• Antoinette Bertolani, San Fransisco 49ers
• Angela Adto, Seattle Seahawks
• Kristin Turner, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

2005 Pro Bowl Cheerleading Squad

• Heather Joy, Arizona Cardinals
• Kim Kennedy, Atlanta Falcons
• Jamie Ringer, Buffalo Bills
• Shannon McClattie, Carolina Panthers
• Tara Wilson, Cincinnati Bengals
• Brandi Redmond, Dallas Cowboys
• Sarah Silva, Denver Broncos
• Julie Rainbolt, Houston Texans
• Jennifer Trock, Indianapolis Colts
• Jill Cottingham, Jacksonville Jaguars
• Kendrea White, Kansas City Chiefs
• Jackie Villarino, Miami Dolphins
• Erin Frey, Minnesota Vikings
• Allison Preston, New England Patriots
• Deryn Derbigny, New Orleans Saints
• Kristin Medwick, Oakland Raiders
• Monica Devlin, Philadelphia Eagles
• Lisa Simmons, San Diego Chargers
• Jany Collaco, San Francisco 49ers
• Kiara Bright, Seattle Seahawks
• Sommer Harris, St. Louis Rams
• Leigh Vollmer, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Jenita Smith, Tennessee Titans
• Jamilla Keene, Washington Redskins
• Brandi Redmond, Dallas Cowboys

References

See also

• List of cheerleaders

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External links

• Cincinnati Bengals Cheerleaders Official Site
• Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Official Site
• Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleaders Official Site
• Patriots Cheerleaders Official Site
• Philidelphia Eagles Cheerleaders Official Site
• Raiderettes Official Site
• San Fransisco Gold Rush Official Site
• Sea Gals Official Site
• Washington Redskins Cheerleaders Official Site
• NFL Cheerleader Playoffs
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