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2:13pm Wednesday 21st August 2013 in Sport
The Times Series was banned from attending matches at The Hive by Barnet Football Club on Tuesday, threatening to end more than 100 years of coverage.
However, 20 hours after being informed of the decision by the club's press officer Oscar Chamberlain on Tuesday evening, we were told the ban had been lifted.
That statement was made by Barnet Football Club's HR manager Steve Barron in an email who wrote: "Barnet FC will continue to welcome your sports writer to attend and report on matches at The Hive."
It came after Mr Barron emailed the newsdesk claiming the football club's solicitors would be taking action following our article on Friday, which revealed staff had been deducted money from their wages.
As the Times Series went to press we were trying to establish who initially banned us and who lifted it.
During the temporary ban this newspaper received a number of messages of support from Barnet Football Club's loyal fans and we would like to thank for them for their support.
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12:20pm Thu 22 Aug 13
Just want to know the truth says...
We, the fans (their customers!!) look forward to reading the reports in the paper, especially those that don't live locally anymore.
If they had not lifted the ban, it would have been a very sorry and black day for all concerned.
It appears to me that during this whole incredulous fiasco 'The Times Series' have done nothing wrong at all.
BFC would do well to remember that they are called NEWSpapers for a reason!!! They never seem to mind when 'The Times Series' have done as much as they can to help the causes of the club.
As I said last week.....BFC can't have it both ways!
Barnet FC have had plenty of opportunity, and still have, to put all interested parties minds at ease but have continually declined to do so as shown in the following quote from yesterdays news......" When we were contacted by the football club's staff members - who claimed money had been deducted from their pay without warning - we hoped the club would simply explain it was a mix up following the introduction of a new clocking in and out system at The Hive. We hoped it might apologise and offer to reimburse those affected immediately. With that, the story would be over and the Times Series would have done its bit by solving an issue for those who came to us for help. Sadly the silence was deafening and we were left with no choice but to publish the story based on the information given to us by concerned members of staff. "....
What did Barnet FC expect a newspaper to do??? Not report on their findings??? that would be absurd and a dereliction of their duties.
I am very saddened but not surprised by all these goings on. Come on Barnet....just let us know the truth.........
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I came to the forums with this question and have a second. Since I can't find the kit, which seems to be a collaboration of "Once Upon a Time" I can't link to it. So would I put the designer's names in the credits or in the description?
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Off the town's main drag, this restaurant sits on a stunning but quiet stretch of beach. The food goes beyond the usual Grand Turk fare and is some of the best in town, thanks to the talents of executive chef Jorika Mhende, who takes care of the evening meals. The menu changes daily, based partly on the fresh fish catch. Thursday nights feature a different country's cuisine every time, so sauces and spices are based on that pick.
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- Location: Grand Turk
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KENTON COUNTY – Lakeside Presbyterian Church plans to shake up Vacation Bible School this summer.
The church, located at 2690 Dixie Highway, hope to teach children to "carry out God's recipe" at this year's vacation Bible school, said Rev. Barb Tesorero.
"Children will learn that Jesus calls us to shake up our lives and become his followers," she said "The Bible gives us the recipe for learning about God's love and how to share it."
The Bible school is open to the public and will feature a rotation of different activity areas as well as Bible stories told in a way that will allow "the kids to engage in it and the stories come alive for them," Tesorero said.
Lakeside Presbyterian Church's 2011 Vacation Bible School will be held from 6 to 8:45 p.m. Sunday and 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Monday-Thursday June 19-23.
Usually about 80 to 100 children participate in Vacation Bible School, Tesorero said, and about as many volunteers help run the vacation Bible school each year.
"Our kids have a great time. And they love the diversity of the activity stations, especially the science area," she said, adding with a laugh, "It takes a village and I think the volunteers have a real passion for children's ministry. They really enjoy engaging with the kids."
To sign up for the Lakeside Presbyterian Church's Vacation Bible School, call 341- 1963 or visit lakesidechurch.org.
Check below for information on more Vacation Bible Schools in the area.
St. Agnes Church's Vacation Bible School will take place from 9 a.m. to noon June 20-24 at Murphy Hall,1680 Dixie Highway in Fort Wright. Open to children ages 5-10. Cost is $15 per child or $40 maximum per family. Call 431-1802 or visit saintagnes.com for more information.
Immanuel United Methodist's Vacation Bible School will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. during the morning and 6:30 to 8:30 at night July 11-14 at the church, 2551 Dixie Highway in Lakeside Park. Register online at immanuelumc.org or call 341-5330.
St. Joseph Church's Vacation Bible Camp will take place from 9 a.m. to noon June 20-24 at the church, 2470 Lorraine Court in Crescent Springs. Cost is $12 per child or $25 maximum per family. Register by visiting stjosephcresecent.com or call 341-6609.
Blessed Sacrament Church's Vacation Bible School will take place from 9:30 a.m. to noon June 20-24 at the church, 2409 Dixie Highway in Fort Mitchell. For more information, visit bssky.org or call 331-4302.
St. Pius X's Vacation Bible School will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 27-July 1 at 348 Dudley Pike in Edgewood. Call 341-4900 or visit stpiusx.com for more information.
Fort Mitchell Baptist Church's Vacation Bible School will take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 20-24 at 2323 Dixie Highway in Fort Mitchell. Call 331-2160 for more information.
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Syllabus for CHE-112
Chemistry is a science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and with the transformations that they undergo. It is the "study of change."
In this, the second of a two-semester general chemistry sequence, we explore intermolecular forces and liquids and solids; physical properties of solutions; chemical kinetics; chemical equilibrium; acids and bases; chemistry in the atmosphere; entropy, free energy, and equilibrium; electrochemistry; metallurgy and the chemistry of metals; transition metal chemistry and coordination compounds; organic chemistry; and synthetic and natural organic polymers.
At the atomic and molecular level, chemistry is a very abstract subject, but the study of atoms and molecules is fundamental to understanding life itself, since all matter is made up of atoms and molecules. Through practical examples and applications, we hope to explain not only the abstract concepts of chemistry but also how we come to know and understand those concepts in real-life contexts.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
You will need the following required textbook to do the work of the course. The required textbook is available from the College's textbook supplier, MBS Direct.
General Chemistry II is a three-credit online course, consisting of six (6) modules. Modules include learning objectives, study materials, and activities.
For your formal work in the course, you are required to complete six (6) online quizzes, participate in five (5) Group Activities, and take two proctored examinations—a midterm and a final. See below for more details.
Consult the course Calendar for assignment due dates.
Online participation in General Chemistry II counts 15 percent toward your final grade in the course. In addition to an ungraded Introductions Forum in module 1, you are required to participate in five (5) graded online Group Activities.
Group Activities focus on problem solving, which is at the heart of studying and learning chemistry. The Group Activities in this course provide an opportunity for you to test your analytical and computational skills within an interactive group setting, where you can benefit from the help of your classmates and share your understanding of chapter concepts. These activities take place in two phases: group problem solving (or group work) and posting your own solutions to selected problems.
Deadlines for posting draft solutions in the Group Work Forum and for posting worked-out solutions in the Solutions Forum are given in the course Calendar.
Phase 1: Group Work
Phase 1 (Group Work) involves group problem solving and discussion. Participation in group work entails posting draft solutions to four problems from the textbook and discussing them with other group members in the activity's Group Work Forum.
Phase 2: Posting Solutions
Phase 2 (Posting Your Solutions) involves posting the solutions to the problems you selected, discussed, and worked out in phase 1. Participation in phase 2 entails posting your worked-out solutions in the activity's Solutions Forum.
In lieu of homework or written assignments, General Chemistry II requires you to take six (6) online quizzes—one quiz for each module. These quizzes count 35 percent toward your final grade in the course. They are timed assessments (maximum from fifteen to thirty minutes, depending on the number of questions). Quizzes 1–5 consist of 20–25 multiple-choice questions; Quiz 6 consists of 10 multiple-choice questions.
To prepare for the quiz and work on your answers in advance, use the practice quiz provided in each module. The practice quiz contains the same questions as on the graded quiz only in a different order and with answers scrambled. On completing the practice quiz you will receive a report telling you which questions you answered correctly or incorrectly. You may take the practice quiz as often as you like, without any time limit.
Please set aside sufficient time to complete the quiz without interruptions. Deadlines for taking quizzes are given in the course Calendar.
You are required to take two (2) proctored online examinations: a midterm exam and a final exam. Both exams require that you use the College's Online Proctor Service (OPS). Please refer to the "Examinations and Proctors" section of the Online Student Handbook (see General Information area of the course Web site) for further information about scheduling and taking online exams and for all exam policies and procedures. You are strongly advised to schedule your exam within the first week of the semester.
Online exams are administered through the course Web site. Consult the course Calendar for the official dates of exam weeks.
Midterm Examination
The midterm is a closed-book, proctored exam. It is two hours long and consists of thirty (30) multiple-choice questions and three (3) problems. The exam covers all reading and assignments from modules 1–3 of the course. You are permitted to bring a scientific (nongraphing) calculator. Programmable calculators are not permitted in examinations.
Final Examination
The exam is 2½ hours long and consists of fifty (50) multiple-choice questions. It covers all reading and assignments from modules 4–6 of the course. The exam is open book, but not open notes. You may use your course textbook and a scientific (nongraphing, nonprogrammable) calculator. You may not use your notes or any other reference sources. The use of blank scratch paper for doing calculations is permitted during online test administrations.
Statement about Cheating
You are on your honor not to cheat during an exam. Cheating means:
If there is evidence that you have cheated or plagiarized in an exam, the exam will be declared invalid, and you will fail the course.
Your grade in the course will be determined as follows:
All activities will receive a numerical grade of 0–100. You will receive a score of 0 for any work not submitted. Your final grade in the course will be a letter grade. Letter grade equivalents for numerical grades are as follows:
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To receive credit for the course, you must earn a letter grade of C or better (for an area of study course) or D or better (for a nonarea of study course), based on the weighted average of all assigned course work (e.g., exams, assignments, discussion postings, etc.).
First Steps to Success
To succeed in this course, take the following first steps:
Study Tips
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Thomas Edison State College expects all of its students to approach their education with academic integrity—the pursuit of scholarly activity free from fraud and deception. All mentors and administrative staff members at the College insist on strict standards of academic honesty in all courses. Academic dishonesty undermines this objective. Academic dishonesty takes the following forms:
Academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action and possible dismissal from the College. Students who submit papers that are found to be plagiarized will receive an F on the plagiarized assignment, may receive a grade of F for the course, and may face dismissal from the College.
A student who is charged with academic dishonesty will be given oral or written notice of the charge. If a mentor or College official believes the infraction is serious enough to warrant referral of the case to the academic dean, or if the mentor awards a final grade of F in the course because of the infraction, the student and the mentor will be afforded formal due process.
If a student is found cheating or using unauthorized materials on an examination, he or she will automatically receive a grade of F on that examination. Students who believe they have been falsely accused of academic dishonesty should seek redress through informal discussions with the mentor, through the office of the dean, or through an executive officer of Thomas Edison State College.
Using someone else's work as your own is plagiarism. Although it may seem like simple dishonesty, plagiarism is against the law. Thomas Edison State College takes a strong stance against plagiarism, and students found to be plagiarizing will be severely penalized. If you copy phrases, sentences, paragraphs, or whole documents word-for-word—or if you paraphrase by changing a word here and there—without identifying the author, then you are plagiarizing. Please keep in mind that this type of identification applies to Internet sources as well as to print-based sources. Copying and pasting from the Internet, without using quotation marks and without acknowledging sources, constitutes plagiarism. (For information about how to cite Internet sources, see Online Student Handbook > Academic Standards > "Citing Sources.")
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Clearly, plagiarism, no matter the degree of intent to deceive, defeats the purpose of education. If you plagiarize deliberately, you are not educating yourself, and you are wasting your time on courses meant to improve your skills. If you plagiarize through carelessness, you are deceiving yourself.
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Woodrow Wilson School served students in grades K-12 in the 30′s and 40′s. The last high school class to graduate was in 1950. Undergraduate students in high school were given an option to finish their high school years at other area schools: South Bend Central, Washington, Greene Township and New Carlisle. When the South Bend Community School Corporation was formed in the early 1960′s Wilson was an elementary school. The building shown here was demolished in the 1990′s and today a modern elementary school is located on the site. Those who attended Wilson have a lot of pride in their school, and the friendships they made have been lasting. Former students meet biannually for a reunion, and the attendance is very good.
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Republic of Singapore. Discovery that the Trim28 protein is critical to an embryo's survival opens new research avenues to explore the role of epigenetics in embryology.
The Trim28 protein, normally present in the mother's egg, is essential right after fertilization, to preserve certain epigenetic marks (chemical modifications) on a specific set of genes. Tripartite motif-containing 28 (TRIM28) is encoded in humans by the TRIM24 gene. Expression of these imprinted genes at the appropriate levels ensures proper development of the embryo. If marks on the imprinted genes are not protected, severe and multiple developmental problems occur in the embryo. Previous studies have shown that both nuclear reprogramming as well as imprinting are vital for the survival and later development of the embryo. However, the underlying mechanisms governing the intricate interplay of these two processes during the early embryonic phase have not been clear, until now. A study in the journal Science opens additional research avenues to explore the role that epigenetics plays in infertility which in turn could affect other studies in the broader field of embryology. Immediately after fertilization, the majority of the epigenetic marks on the DNA from the sperm and egg cells are erased. The erasure process, termed nuclear reprogramming, allows the genes from the parents to be reset so that the early embryonic cells can develop into any cell types of the body. On the other hand, certain epigenetic marks on a particular set of genes, some from the mother and some from the father must be preserved. These genes are said to be imprinted by their parent of origin and preservation of these marks is critical for the survival of the newly formed embryo. Expression of these imprinted genes at the appropriate levels ensures proper development of the embryo. If the epigenetic marks on the imprinted genes are not protected, severe and multiple developmental defects occur in the embryo. Using genetically identical mice from an inbred mouse strain, Drs. Davor Solter and Barbara Knowles, Senior Principal Investigators at the A*STAR Institute of Medical Biology (IMB), observed that none of the embryos resulting from the fertilization of eggs lacking Trim28 survived. The embryos died at varying stages of development, and had very different developmental defects. Every mouse from an inbred strain is genetically identical (i.e. a twin) to every other mouse of the same strain. Given that most genetic diseases attributed to the lack of a single gene have consistently similar defects in every affected individual, the highly varied abnormalities observed in the maternal Trim28-deficient, yet genetically identical mice, were peculiar. To elucidate these findings and the role of the Trim28 protein during nuclear reprogramming, Dr. Daniel Messerschmidt, the first author of this paper, collaborated with Dr. Anne Ferguson-Smith, a visiting Professor at the A*STAR Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences (SICS), from the University of Cambridge (UK). Together, they conducted a comprehensive study on the epigenetic state and the level of expression of a group of imprinted genes known to be important for development. Using highly sophisticated microarray analysis and advanced biochemical techniques, they found that not only is the presence of Trim28 protein important during this critical period, but the timing and amount of Trim28 made available to the newly formed embryo greatly impacts the expression of these imprinted genes at later developmental stages. Genomic imprinting was first described by Dr. Davor Solter at The Wistar Insitute and by Dr. Azim Surani at Cambridge three decades ago. Recently, Dr Solter suggested that the interplay between nuclear reprogramming and genetic imprints could be explained by a simple analogy from school where the teacher writes a long string of formulas on the black board. At the end of the class he marks stretches to be preserved for the next day's lecture (these are the imprinted marks) and asks the cleaning lady to erase the rest (she performs the reprogramming). According to Solter, "For the longest time, we didn't know why some bits of the formulas escaped erasure. Through this study, the mystery is finally revealed". Scientists now know Trim28 instructs cleanup activites regarding which part of the formulas should be preserved. Dr. Azim Surani (who was not involved in the study) said "This elegant study on Trim28 provides significant mechanistic insights on how maternal factors in eggs ensure faithful epigenetic inheritance that plays a critical role during development. These findings are relevant not only for the widely practised in vitro fertilization of eggs for the treatment of human infertility, but also more generally for highlighting the importance of epigenetic mechanisms in development and disease." The senior author, Dr. Barbara Knowles, noted that "Lack of Trim28 in their eggs could explain why some women consistently suffer from multiple failed pregnancies where embryos die at different time points, manifesting multiple, different abnormalities." Prof Birgitte Lane, Executive Director of IMB, said, "Understanding the role of differential epigenetic modifications is important for the study of human diseases and development. This study has unravelled a critical component essential for nuclear reprogramming. The mechanistic insights revealed have far-reaching clinical implications for treatment of diseases with patient-specific cell therapies. This finding demonstrates how discoveries of fundamental research can shed light on biological questions to open new avenues of formulating therapeutic strategies for the benefits of patients." ResourcesThe inbred mouse strain used in this study originated from The Jackson Laboratory, where this study was initiated.
CitationTrim28 Is Required for Epigenetic Stability During Mouse Oocyte to Embryo Transition. Daniel M. Messerschmidt, Wilhelmine de Vries, Mitsuteru Ito, Davor Solter, Anne Ferguson-Smith, Barbara B. Knowles. Science 2012; 335(6075): 1499-1502. doi:10.1126/science.1216154
Abstract Phenotypic variability in genetic disease is usually attributed to genetic background variation or environmental influence. Here, we show that deletion of a single gene, Trim28 (Kap1 or Tif1ß), from the maternal germ line alone, on an otherwise identical genetic background, results in severe phenotypic and epigenetic variability that leads to embryonic lethality. We identify early and minute epigenetic variations in blastomeres of the preimplantation embryo of these animals, suggesting that the embryonic lethality may result from the misregulation of genomic imprinting in mice lacking maternal Trim28. Our results reveal the long-range effects of a maternal gene deletion on epigenetic memory and illustrate the delicate equilibrium of maternal and zygotic factors during nuclear reprogramming.
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Office Productivity Suites
Contains a complete suite comparable to Microsoft Office, includes Writer (word processor), Impress (presentation program), Base (database program), Calc (spreadsheet), Draw (graphics editor), and Math (mathematical formula editor). Can save files in multiple formats, including Microsoft, allowing you to view/edit Open Office files in Microsoft suites. OpenOffice.org has been gaining popularity across businesses, organizations, and consumers. Can also export files as PDF.
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Has AbiWord (word processor), GNOME-DB (database), and Gnumeric (spreadsheet).
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Zoho Office Suite is fast becoming the ONLY web office suite to use. It is amazing the offerings they have for the businesses and consumers alike. Here is a list of some of the tools they offer:
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I'm originally from the Northeastern tip of Ohio in the small town of Conneaut. See that red dot? Yepp, that's Conneaut, that's where I grew up.
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After that, I moved back home, finished up high school and went to college at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. While I was there I got my Bachelor's in Psychology and worked for the college radio station WJCU where I was trained by none other than DJ Frankage and DJ Mike ... I'll never forget my first time ever on the air, in true "Paul" fashion, I pressed the first button to play my first ever song and ..... silence .... nothing .... thank God for Frankage!! Yea so basically they taught me everything I know, which is how I found out that I love this radio stuff.
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To show how meals with fresh food can be made on a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) budget, chefs Nyesha Arrington of Wilshire Restaurant and Stefano de Lorenzo of La Botte will be facing off tomorrow, April 27, at The Gourmandise School in Santa Monica Iron Chef-style. Arrington and ... More >>
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By Mayo Clinic staffWhen you decide to seek treatment for social anxiety disorder symptoms, you may have a physical exam and your doctor will ask a number of questions. The physical exam can determine if there may be any physical causes triggering your symptoms. Answering questions will help your doctor or mental health provider find out about your psychological state.
There's no laboratory test to diagnose social anxiety disorder, however. Your doctor or mental health provider will ask you to describe your signs and symptoms, how often they occur and in what situations. He or she may review a list of situations to see if they make you anxious or have you fill out psychological questionnaires to help pinpoint a diagnosis.
To be diagnosed with social anxiety disorder, a person must meet criteria spelled out in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). This manual is published by the American Psychiatric Association and is used by mental health providers to diagnose mental conditions and by insurance companies to reimburse for treatment.
Criteria for social anxiety disorder to be diagnosed include:
- A persistent fear of social situations in which you believe you may be scrutinized or act in a way that's embarrassing or humiliating.
- These social situations cause you a great deal of anxiety.
- You recognize that your anxiety level is excessive or out of proportion for the situation.
- You avoid anxiety-producing social situations.
- Your anxiety or distress interferes with your daily living.
Social anxiety disorder shares symptoms with other psychological disorders, including other anxiety disorders. Your mental health provider will want to determine whether one of these other conditions may be causing your social anxiety, or if you have social anxiety disorder along with another mental health disorder. Often, social anxiety occurs along with other mental health conditions, such as substance abuse problems, depression and body dysmorphic disorder.
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Tomorrow the 30th Olympiad begins in London. These are the 'triple X' games. They could also be called Olympics 2.0 given the enhanced use of social media by everyone and for everything. This year social media is more prevalent and powerful than every.
Four years ago, at the Beijing games, Facebook was just about a year old, Twitter was two years a way from going live and Tim O' Reilly was just about to use the term Web 2.0. So for all practical purposes there was no heavy use of social media in summer Olympic games. These are the social games and you can already see the impact of social media on everyone's Olympic experience.
Athletes are more expressive than ever, sharing the good, the bad, their strengths and challenges with the public. Their ability to send tweets lets us know what is on the athlete's mind. In the case of a Greek Olympian, her thoughts cost her a place on the team. Their photos let everyone see what goes on behind the scenes, for example ice bathing or living in the Olympic village.
Social media enables us to get close to the athletes as real people in the moment. Closer than any biographic produced by TV ever could. So you may want to pick an athlete and follow them during the event. I did a quick run down the U.S. Olympic team roster and just about every member had a Facebook page and most are tweeting at the event.
One of the pages I stumbled across was Mary Killman. She is a member of the U.S. Synchronize Duet swim team –from McKinney Texas. She says that she will be posting everyday on her Facebook page giving her fans and anyone the opportunity to see part of the Olympic experience. Another is Kendrick Farris the 85 kg weightlifter that I cam across and I will try to follow and keep up with.
I picked their pages more or less at random by going down the Roster for the U.S. Olympic team. Follow that link and consider following an Olympian to get a better feel for what it might be like.
These are the first social Olympic games, the first that enable you to cut through the official media, broadcasts, pre-packaged news and get closer to the athletes, their experiences, and the reality of the games in a way that has never been possible before.
Best of Luck for all the athletes and London 201
Let the Games Begin!
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