Linda Kincaid Reports: Elder abuse by Scott Phipps: Victim denied contact with Dr. Robert Fettgather

Elder rights advocates across the country are scrutinizing elder abuse by Oakland conservator Scott Phipps of Phisco Fiduciary. Phipps initially drew attention by violating Elinor Frerichs’ right to receive visits or phone calls from her husband and friends. For two years, Elinor was denied nearly all contact with loved ones.

Phipps placed Elinor at Lakeside Park, a locked dementia facility. Phipps instructed staff to keep Elinor unlawfully imprisoned and isolated. Elinor is allowed no visitors and no phone calls. Phipps and Lakeside Park share the benefit of access to Elinor’s multimillion dollar estate.

Community Care Licensing informed Lakeside Park they could lose their license if they continued to violate Elinor’s rights. The facility allowed visitation for a few days in September 2014. Elder rights advocates were able to establish contact with Elinor on two occasions.

On September 3, this Examiner and several other individuals met with Elinor in the lobby of Lakeside Park. Phipps flew into a rage when he learned of our media connections. He ordered us to leave immediately, and he called Oakland Police Department to enforce his unlawful demands. Officer Vierra removed Phipps to another room so the visit with Elinor could continue. Elinor gave a statement to Officer Vierra and a second officer.

On September 5, 2014, this Examiner and elder advocate Dr. Robert Fettgather met with Elinor at Lakeside Park. Phipps interrupted the visit, threatening Dr. Fettgather and again creating a disturbance in the facility. Dr. Fettgather urged Phipps to regain his composure and to think of Elinor’s best interests. Phipps removed himself without the assistance of law enforcement. Advocates resumed their visit with Elinor.

On September 12, 2014, Phipps retaliated with a petition to the Alameda County Probate Court asking to permanently take away Elinor’s right to visitation. Phipps denied Elinor her right to attend the hearing on her rights. By isolating Elinor from the court, Phipps also denied Elinor her right address the court. Judge Sandra Bean made her decision without input from Elinor or input from legal counsel representing Elinor’s wishes. Unaware of Phipps’ record of abuse, Judge Bean authorized Phipps to control visitation with Elinor. As of this writing, Phipps denies all requests for visitation.

Robert Fettgather, Ph.D. taught life span psychology (conception to death) since 1985. He currently is an advocate with the Coalition for Elder and Dependent Adult Rights (CEDAR). Dr, Fettgather is also a consultant and advocate at Lifespan Consulting. He worked as a special educator and, later, as a clinical psychologist before establishing his current practice. Dr. Fettgather holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and Master’s degrees in both Psychology and Special Education.

On Sep 14, 2014, Dr. Robert Fettgather wrote:

Mr. Phipps:

Judge Bean's decision to allow Elinor Frerichs visits with her family and friends was a good one for Elinor. She explained to me on my visit that she was lonely. And, as you observed, she stated quite clearly that she very much wanted me to stay.

I am requesting your permission for another visit at Elinor's earliest convenience.

Sincerely,
Robert Fettgather

On Sep 15, 2014, Scott Phipps wrote:

Mr. Fettgather:

Due to recent events in this case it has become clear that you are a known associate of Kennett Taylor. Your request for a visit with Elinor is denied as it will be detrimental to her well being.

Scott Phipps, MDiv, CLPF, NCG
CA Licensed Professional Fiduciary #11

On September 17, 2014, Dr. Robert Fettgather wrote:

Mr Phipps,

Thank you for your response.

You have cited that I am a "known associate of Kennett Taylor" as a reason to deny Elinor her right to visitation as specified by law.

I met Mr. Taylor for the first time at Elinor's hearing. By any legal or common sense standard I have no meaningful association with him. On the other hand, I am known to be a retired psychologist who has dedicated this part of his life toward the social support of adults with disabilities and elders.

Furthermore, I am known to you (as you observed my conversation with Elinor) to be offering non-professional social and emotional support. You also know that Elinor expressed very clearly to you that she enjoyed our visit and wanted me to stay. Your (witnessed) tirade directed at me during that visit, including making false allegations against me, suggests you have may hold some personal animosity toward me.

Respectfully, I ask that you set that aside in favor of observing the decision standards of your profession (CCR 4472) that require the observance of consumer choices and desires.

Robert Fettgather

Phipps did not respond to Dr. Fettgather’s reasoned request for Phipps to conduct himself professionally and to honor Elinor’s rights. As of this writing, Phipps denies all requests for visitation or phone calls. Elinor is denied any contact with family, friends, or advocates.

Readers may contact Scott Phipps to request a visit with Elinor Frerichs.
scottphipps.phisco@gmail.com

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Elder abuse by Scott Phipps: Victim denied contact with Dr. Robert Fettgather

Linda Kincaid Reports: Elder abuse by Scott Phipps and Lakeside Park: Victim isolated from friends

Lakeside Park, an Oakland, California assisted living facility, does not allow resident Elinor Frerichs to receive visitors or phone calls. Department of Social Services cautioned the facility they could lose their license if they continue abusing residents. But as of this writing, Elinor remains imprisoned and isolated.

Lakeside Park is following unlawful instructions from conservator Scott Phipps of Phisco Fiduciary. Phipps filed a motion with the court explaining that he prevents Elinor having contact with her friends because those individuals oppose the abusive conservatorship.

Both Phipps and Lakeside Park both have a substantial interest in retaining control of Elinor. Phipps bills Elinor’s estate for his time spent opposing Elinor rights. Phipps pays Lakeside Park around $7,000/month from Elinor's estate, say Elinor's friends. Lakeside Park and Phipps both receive substantial financial benefits from violating Elinor's rights.

Retired Registered Nurse Annette Hornsby and Elinor share a six-year friendship. Annette did errands for Elinor and accompanied Elinor to medical appointments before Elinor was placed under conservatorship and taken from her home. Annette asks Phipps over and over to allow her to resume her friendship with Elinor. Phipps generally does not respond to Annette’s requests for visits or phone calls.

On October 5, 2104 Annette Hornsby wrote:

Dear Mr. Phipps,

As you are aware, I'm still being denied phone calls or visitation with my friend Elinor. G. Frerichs. You are also aware that Superior Court Judge C. Don Clay made it clear that I have a right to visit Elinor as evidenced by the transcripts attached to my Declaration in Opposition to your Petition to deny Elinor her constitutional right for phone calls and visitors.

There is nothing in the September 12, 2014 order by Judge Bean that prohibits or eliminates my unfettered access to Elinor. So I'm emailing you directly to find out your position as to my right to visit Elinor. What are my restrictions if any?

Elinor loves my company, and it's clearly in her best interest to have contact with persons she is comfortable with who she "can have an intelligent conversation,” as Elinor said. As a retired Registered Nurse, I know firsthand that isolating Elinor and preventing her having mental stimulation is extremely detrimental to anyone at any age and especially an elder.

That being said, I want to have unfettered access to Elinor without a 72 hour requirement, nor to be chaperoned or made to pay to visit Elinor. Visitation is clearly in Elinor's best interest.

Later on October 5, 2014, Annette wrote:

Dear Mr. Phipps,

I phoned Lakeside Park again on this 5th day of October, 2014 at 1:20PM after my earlier email to you today. As usual, I asked to "Speak to Ms. Elinor Frerichs". Ms. Linda Ross answered the phone then put me on hold. After being on hold for three minutes, Roxanne interceded and said, "Ms Frerichs is having lunch.” She said she would have Elinor call back after lunch". Since no one from Lakeside Park called back as promised, I phoned again at 3:45 pm, and asked Linda Ross to "speak to Ms. Frerichs". Roxanne Interceded again and said, "Ms. Frerichs is asleep". I asked Roxanne "to inform Mr. Phipps I called." Roxanne said that was not her job to “relay a message to Mr. Phipps.”

Judge Bean didn't restrict phone calls at all. Lakeside Park and you are in violation of state law and in violation of Elinor's rights to receive phone calls. These games you are playing at Elinor's expense have to stop.

Scott Phipps and Lakeside Park continue to deny Elinor her right to visit with her friends.

Readers can share their concerns with the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.

District 1: Scott.Haggerty@acgov.org
District 2: Richard.Valle@acgov.org
District 3: Wilma.Chan@acgov.org
District 4: district4@acgov.org
District 5: Keith.carson@acgov.org

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Elder abuse by Scott Phipps and Lakeside Park: Victim isolated from friends

Linda Kincaid Reports: Elder abuse by Scott Phipps: Victim denied contact with Dr. Beth Losiewicz

Elinor Frerichs (91) is denied nearly all visitation and phone calls. Conservator Scott Phipps of Phisco Fiduciary placed Elinor in Lakeside Park, a locked dementia facility in Oakland, California. Elder rights advocates say they believe Phipps and Lakeside Park conspired to keep Elinor imprisoned and isolated so they can jointly exploit her $5,000,000 estate.

Elinor has not been diagnosed with dementia. When elder rights advocates briefly established contact on September 3 and September 5, 2014, Elinor was alert, oriented, and feisty. A staunch feminist, Elinor spoke of her love for gardening and her wish for a Hillary Clinton presidency. She watches CNN to maintain her mental function while isolated in the the "booby hatch."

Elinor expressed extreme animosity for Phipps and his abusive practices. In a room full of witnesses, including this Examiner, Elinor told Phipps:

You are a bastard. I’ll tell the judge you are a bastard.

Elinor has the right to address the court and ask to have Phipps removed as her conservator. Elinor also has the right to ask the court to terminate the conservatorship. Phipps’ only chance to retain his control over Elinor’s sizable estate is to prevent Elinor having any contact with friends or advocates.

In the month since elder rights advocates spoke with Elinor, Phipps and Lakeside Park enforced absolute isolation. No visitors. No phone calls. Any request to speak with Elinor is denied.

Retired experimental psychologist Dr. Beth Losiewicz asked to visit Elinor. Dr. Losiewicz’s credentials are impressive, but those credentials were not sufficient for Phipps to allow a visit with a lonely woman who longs for companionship.

On Sep 14, 2014 Dr. Loseiwicz wrote:

I understand that I have to ask your permission to visit Elinor. I am hereby asking permission. When would be a good time for me to visit?
Dr. Beth L. Losiewicz

On Mon, Sep 15, 2014, Scott Phipps wrote:

Dr. Losiewicz:

Before I allow anyone who is unknown to Ms. Frerichs to visit I need to know the following:

How do you know Elinor?

Who gave you contact information regarding this case?

I know you will appreciate my questions as they are in the best interest of the Conservatee.

Scott Phipps, MDiv, CLPF, NCG

On Sep 15, 2014, Dr. Losiewicz wrote:

I have been given to understand that Mrs. Frerichs has few visitors because of some difficulty with her family. I am a retired PhD Experimental Psychologist and my chosen volunteer activity during my retirement is visiting people in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living. You can find my credentials by googling me, where you will find evidence of my teaching and research career in Colorado, Louisiana and London, UK. Or you can call U Texas Austin, to verify my PhD in (if I recall correctly) 1992 or 1994.. I can supply other, personal references if you so request. If Mrs. Frerichs is interested, I would also be interested in interviewing her about her life in the early days of Central California.

On Tue, Sep 16, 2014, Phipps wrote:

Dr. Losiewicz:

Given the timing of your request and fitting with the campaign that Linda Kincaid has begun in conjunction with the group Stop Guardianship Abuse, and you have not answered my questions I am going to deny your request to visit Elinor. Ms. Kincaid is a known associate of Kennett Taylor and has been denied visitation with Elinor.

Scott Phipps, MDiv, CLPF, NCG

On Tue, Sep 16, 2014, Dr. Losiewicz wrote:

You certainly make interesting accusations. I have no idea who Kennett Taylor is. I am aware of Ms. Kincaid’s attempt to see that you follow the Federal and California State laws in allowing Mrs. Frerichs visitors at her request. I regret that you will not let me visit Elinor. Do you allow anyone to visit her? Must be awful lonely there for her.

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Elder abuse by Scott Phipps: Victim denied contact with Dr. Beth Losiewicz

Linda Kincaid Reports: Elder Abuse by conservator Scott Phipps: Elder advocate Lisa Miranda speaks out

Elder advocates are speaking out against elder abuse by Oakland, California conservator Scott Phipps of Phisco Fiduciary. Phipps denies conservatee Elinor Frerichs her right to visitors and her right to phone calls. Phipps denies Elinor her right to attend court hearings on her case.

Phipps placed Elinor at Lakeside Park, a locked dementia facility. Lakeside Park keeps Elinor imprisoned and isolated. Phipps pays the facility around $7,000/month from Elinor’s estate, according to Elinor’s family.

Elder advocate Lisa Miranda sent the following email to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.

I am a concerned citizen following this case.

Please remove conservatorship of Elinor Frerichs and restore her to her home. The conservator has acted negligently in not allowing Elinor to attend her hearing (Elinor does not have dementia), to have visitors, phone calls, and mail. Futher abuse by the public conservator is keeping Elinor in a locked dementia unit, when she has not been diagnosed with dementia. Elinor's situation is inhumane and a gross violations of her rights. Elinor's money is the conservator’s motivation in their acts of negligence and abuse.

The public conservator and Lakeside Park facility need to be prosecuted so that this never happens to any other senior. Please protect all senors and make this a case to prosecute the entities involved and to protect the rights of all seniors regardless of guardianship.

Please immediately remove Elinor from the isolation of the dementia unit she is currently in and encourage Elinor to exercise her right to have visitors, phone calls, and mail. Then replace conservatorship of Elinor Frerichs with the ability to have Elinor live in her own home with hired help. Elinor has the financial means to pay for her independence and hired help. Elinor does not control her money so she will not be susceptible to financial abuse.

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Elder Abuse by conservator Scott Phipps: Elder advocate Lisa Miranda speaks out

Linda Kincaid Reports: Elder abuse by conservator Scott Phipps: Advocates request volunteer monitors

On October 7, 2014, elder rights advocates in California addressed the Alameda County Board of Supervisors concerning ongoing elder abuse of conservatee Elinor Frerichs. Conservator Scott Phipps of Phisco Fiduciary denies Elinor her most basic civil rights: the right to companionship with friends of her choice and the right to speak for herself in a court of law.

Coalition for Elder & Dependent Adult Rights submitted the following letter to the Board.

Dear Supervisors,

RE: Request for volunteer conservatorship oversight program

We wish to thank this Board for their openness and willingness to discuss the difficult topic of elder abuse within conservatorship. We especially wish to thank Supervisor Miley and his staff for offering to work with us on language for a resolution to honor the rights of elders and dependent adults in Alameda County.

We request the Board consider recommending a volunteer conservatorship monitoring program. The American Bar Association developed manuals and training materials for such a program. New Jersey and several other states established volunteer monitoring programs with excellent results, as well as realizing savings to courts and counties. Los Angeles County had a similar Advocates for Conserved Elders (ACE) program for several years. Attorney Steven Peck said of ACE:

ACE Volunteers help serve as an extra pair of “eyes and ears” for the court in its effort to reduce isolation, loneliness and elder abuse among nearly 9,200 conserved elders in Los Angeles County.

The ACE program is now simplified to a “friendly visitor” program, bringing social interaction to conservatees. The program is managed by the non-profit Wise & Healthy Aging.
https://www.lasuperiorcourt.org/probate/pdf/ACEFactSheet.pdfhttps://www.lasuperiorcourt.org/probate/pdf/ACEFactSheet.pdf

The case of Elinor Frerichs is just one example of the potential for abuse of power as Alameda County’s conservatorship program is now administered. Our October 2, 2014 letter to the Alameda County Court Investigator demonstrated the need for volunteer oversight in conservatorship.

• Elinor’s conservator Scott Phipps denies Elinor her right to visitors and phone calls.
• Elinor’s conservator Scott Phipps denies Elinor her right to attend court hearings on her case.
• Elinor’s court appointed attorney Scott Jordan opposes Elinor’s right to visitation.
• Elinor’s guardian ad litem, Legal Assistance for Seniors (LAS), opposes Elinor’s right to visitation, and LAS applauded Phipps’ abusive practices.

On September 12, 2014, advocates attended a hearing in Berkeley Probate Court in which conservator Scott Phipps and three attorneys all opposed Elinor’s most basic civil rights. That conservator and those attorneys will all bill Elinor’s estate for their time in court and their time preparing motions in opposition to Elinor’s rights. The cost to Elinor’s estate will be thousands of dollars. Yet, Elinor’s voice was not heard.

Only through volunteer oversight programs will conservatees’ voices be heard. Only through volunteer oversight programs will churning and pillaging of conservatees’ estates be brought under control.

LAS receives nearly $1,000,000 per year in public funding. Their website states:

'The mission of LAS is to ensure the independence and dignity of seniors by protecting their legal rights through education, counseling, and advocacy.'

'Our vision is that all seniors will be able to live with safety, dignity, and the greatest possible independence regardless of their economic, social, or health circumstances.'

LAS lost sight of the goals stated on their website. With a return to ethical management and needed accountability for use of public funds, LAS could be an appropriate entity to implement a volunteer conservatorship monitoring program. Using funds they already receive, LAS could return to their mission of advocacy for the rights of seniors.

We urge the Board to recommend a volunteer conservatorship monitoring program.

Readers can contact the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to share their comments on volunteer conservatorship / guardianship monitoring programs.

District 1: Scott.Haggerty@acgov.org
District 2: Richard.Valle@acgov.org
District 3: Wilma.Chan@acgov.org
District 4: district4@acgov.org
District 5: Keith.carson@acgov.org

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Elder abuse by conservator Scott Phipps: Advocates request volunteer monitors

Linda Kincaid Reports: Elder abuse: Monterey County Public Guardian denies right to attend hearings

The Monterey County Public Guardian seized control of San Francisco resident Margarita Zelada and her estate. Since March 2013, Margarita has been unlawfully confined in Monterey County, forcibly isolated, and denied nearly all contact with loved ones and advocates.

The Public Guardian allows Margarita no contact with her daughter, occasional brief contact with her niece in Texas, no contact with elder rights advocates, and no contact with legal counsel of her choice. The Public Guardian denies Margarita her right to attend court hearings on her case and denies her right to oppose the abuse she has suffered.

On January 29, 2014, the Monterey County Probate Court will review Margarita’s case and hear the Public Guardian’s petition for authority to forcibly administer chemical restraint. Niece Bonnie Lind repeatedly asked that Margarita be allowed to attend the hearing on her case and be allowed her right to oppose forced chemical restraint.

December 10, 2013

Jennifer Empasis and Chris Campbell,

I would like to request my aunt, Margarita Zelada be allowed to attend her conservatorship hearing scheduled for December 18, 2013. According to the Notice of Conservatee’s Rights, Margarita has a right to take part in important decisions affecting her life, property and way of life. Please do not deny her this basic right.

January 24, 2014

Jennifer Empasis and Chris Campbell,

I would like to again request that my aunt, Margarita Zelada be allowed to attend her conservatorship hearing that had been re-scheduled for December 29, 2014. Ms Giovannini let me know on Wednesday, December 11, that she had a call in to Ms Zelada’s legal counsel to discuss, but I haven’t yet heard the outcome. According to the Notice of Conservatee’s Rights, “The conservator must give due regard to the preferences of the conservatee and to encourage the conservatee’s participation in decision-making.” I ask again to please allow my aunt, Margarita Zelada to attend her own hearing.

California’s Notice of Conservatee’s Rights states a conservatee has the rights to:

Be represented by a lawyer;
Ask the judge to replace the conservator;
Ask the judge to end the conservatorship;

Exercising those rights presumes the opportunity to meet with legal counsel and to address the judge. The Public Guardian consistently violates Margarita’s most basic rights.

The Public Guardian denied Margarita her right to attend her May 8, 2013 and June 17, 2013 hearings, when the court awarded conservatorship of Margarita’s person and estate to the Public Guardian.

The Public Guardian denied Margarita her right to attend her November 20, 2013 hearing, when the Public Guardian petitioned to strip her right to have contact with advocates.

The Public Guardian has not responded to requests to honor Margarita’s right to attend her January 29, 2014 hearing, when the Public Guardian will petition for authority to forcibly administer chemical restraint.

The Public Guardian reports to the Board of Supervisors. Readers may send comments to the Board of Supervisors at the following email addresses.

Monterey County Board of Supervisors
District 1: Fernando Armenta, district1@co.monterey.ca.us
District 2: Louis R. Calcagno, district2@co.monterey.ca.us
District 3: Simón Salinas, district3@co.monterey.ca.us
District 4: Jane Parker, district4@co.monterey.ca.us
District 5: Dave Potter, district5@co.monterey.ca.us

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Linda Kincaid Reports: Elder abuse by Monterey County Public Guardian: Evidence suppressed

San Francisco resident Margarita Zelada had an accidental fall while visiting her daughter in Pacific Grove, California. The Monterey County Public Guardian used the accident to seize control of Margarita and unlawfully isolate her from loved ones.

On November 11, 2013, this Examiner sent the following email to Senior Deputy Public Guardian Teri Scarlett.

Ms. Scarlett, 

Improperly suppressed evidence requires your immediate attention. A report with additional information will be released later in the week. 

Monterey County Deputy Public Guardian Jennifer Empasis alleged that Patricia Conklin financially abused her mother, Margarita Zelada. Ms. Zelada clearly stated that Ms. Conklin did not abuse her in any way. After months of investigation, Ms. Empasis did not identify any financial abuse. However, Ms. Empasis refused to terminate the conservatorship of Ms. Zelada’s estate. 

Please see December 13, 2012 video of Ms. Zelada on YouTube.
http://youtu.be/RoPe8hkNGFA 

Ms. Empasis escalated her allegations to include physical abuse after Ms. Zelada experienced an accidental fall on March 1, 2013. The attached March 29, 2013 letter from Ms. Zelada’s court appointed attorney Chris Campbell states: 

My client is adamant that she does not hold her daughter responsible for this injury and that she has no desire to see her daughter prosecuted. She has been clear about this ever since I first saw her in the hospital one day after the injury. My client and her daughter have an extraordinarily close relationship, and they have lived together for many years; Patricia is Mrs. Zelada’s only child, and Mrs. Zelada has no other family in this country. There is no one in the world more important to Mrs. Zelada than her daughter, and the fact that Mrs. Zelada has been unable to see Patricia since she was taken into custody has been a devastating blow to her.

The above video and letter were not presented at Ms. Zelada’s general conservatorship hearing, nor were they presented at Ms. Conklin’s criminal trial. It is my understanding that additional similar videos exist on personal electronics that Ms. Empasis removed from Ms. Conklin’s home on March 25, 2013. Those items have not been returned to Ms. Conklin.

Please forward this evidence to the District Attorney for immediate review. Please file a petition to terminate the conservatorship of Margarita Zelada no later than Friday, November 15, 2013.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Linda Kincaid, MPH

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Linda Kincaid Reports: Margarita Zelada: Timeline of elder abuse by Monterey County Public Guardian

Deputy Public Guardian Jennifer Empasis pursued a campaign of false allegations and abuse of power to control the assets of Peruvian immigrant Margarita Zelada. Her estate is valued at around $1.5M.

Margarita is a victim of false imprisonment at long-term care facility Senior Paradise in Del Rey Oaks, California. Administrator Margaret Camara willingly executes unlawful orders from Empasis.

Margarita’s three bedroom home in San Francisco’s desirable Outer Sunset neighborhood sits vacant. Empasis changed the locks to prevent family entering the home. Patricia’s 2001 Mercedes, a gift from Margarita, is now in Empasis’ control.

In July 2012, Empasis alleged that Patricia financially abused her mother. Margarita repeatedly insisted Patricia did nothing improper. Patricia provided a full accounting of expenditures. No charges were filed.

In September 2012, Empasis seized control of all assets belonging to Margarita and Patricia. Mother and daughter were left unable to meet their financial obligations. Both experienced severe financial hardship.

On October 5, 2012, the court awarded temporary conservatorship of Margarita’s estate to the Public Guardian.

On December 13, 2012, Margarita recorded a video stating that Patricia did not abuse her in any way. Margarita was emphatic that she did not want the Public Guardian involved in her affairs. (See video above at left.)

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