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![]() Hawthorne, however, said investigators found all the talk going around the High School was nothing more than rampant rumors. More: Here’s what can happen if a student threatens or commits violence on campus The report also described allusions to sexual assault of female students and said that at least two girls had obtained "no contact orders" against the person he was writing about. there are several girls in my class that he wants to shoot, stab or cut into pieces." The report said the student in question had discussed harming himself and "has had very in depth discussions with me before about killing other people. In what appeared to be a document that the student prepared for review by a School District authority figure or figures, the report described the student seen as a possible threat to himself and others as a "very aggressive, rash person who often loses control of himself when he gets angry." One student's compiled "report," which was later shared with the News Journal, goes into excruciating detail about statements made by the student alleged to have been the one inspiring fear among classmates. More: Administrators: Students having sex on Santa Rosa County school grounds is growing problem Gulf Breeze Police Chief Rick Hawthorne said the school had chosen to handle follow up to the investigation internally and counselors had set up interviews with everyone involved in the "message of a violent nature" investigation. Gulf Breeze High School Principal Daniel Brothers did not return a phone call seeking comment. Asked for more information, Shepherd declined, citing the School District's required compliance to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act that protects confidential student information and records. It said nothing about whether the student had been removed from the school or whether counseling was being provided to impacted students, including the one implicated in making threats. ![]() It found "the allegation mentioned" was unfounded and no threat to the school or students existed. Shepherd's statement said that school and district administrators, along with the Gulf Breeze Police officer employed as the High School resource officer "quickly and thoroughly" conducted an investigation in response to the Snapchat message. "At no point was there mention of a threat against the school or school shooting," said the message, which School District spokeswoman Tonya Shepherd shared with the News Journal Friday as part of a statement released by the district. More: Witness: Florida massacre suspect made threats about school On Thursday the School District circulated via phone message a notification that said on Wednesday Gulf Breeze High School administrators had been made aware of a Snapchat "message of a violent nature" circulating among students. ![]() ![]() ![]() If you want to make the most of this, simply complete the first quest of each faction without accepting the second quests, and then check out their wares before making your final decision. Just bear in mind, as we’ve repeated many times already, that faction merchants don’t differ much from each other. Completing their first quest, Built to Last, will open up the Crucible Keep for exploration, as well as allow you to purchase weapons and armor from their special merchant. The white hats of Defiance Bay, the Crucible Knights, are all about giving animancy a chance to prove its worth. You won’t receive any Copper for joining this faction, and the Dozens also won’t offer to send any troops to help secure your keep. Not sure how to enhance it? Check out our full side quest guide for Act II to find out). (Or Cloudsplitter if you enhance the weapon. Completing the Bronze Beneath the Lake quest will net you the standard invitation to the Animancy Hearings, as well as the Cladhaliath Spear. As we stated above, the merchants don’t differ much from other factions, however the final reward for the Dozens’ quest line will. Completing their first quest, Rogue Knight, will unlock the Hall of Expedition as well as the special merchant of the Dozens. This is the town mercenaries, and everything within them screams hate for animancy and anyone who practices it. If neither of these matter to you, you can also opt for some of Gedmar Doemenel’s men to move into Caed Nua and help keep the peace. After completing the quest, The Changing of the Guard, you’ll receive the standard invitation to the Animancy Hearings at Ducal Palace, as well as some extra money, or a special sword called Misery’s End. The biggest difference you’ll find between this faction and the other two is the reward you’ll receive upon completion of their final quest. Sadly, the merchants don’t differ much between each faction. Completing their first quest, A Two Story Job, will unlock the Doemenel family mansion, as well as allow you to trade with their special merchant. This mob-like family offers a more neutral route to get into the Animancy Hearings at Ducal Palace. This isn’t a solid enough reason to create a guide, so we’re going to dig a bit deeper. Does it really matter what faction you choose? Of course it does! This is a role-playing game, which means you’ll want the faction of your choice to line up with the thinking and style of your character. ![]() Now that you understand this, it’s time to talk about why you’re here. With this in mind, you can move forward through the side quests featured in Act II. Quest: Winds of Steel – Aligned Faction: the Crucible Knights Quest: The Changing of the Guard – Aligned Faction: Doemenel family Quest: The Bronze Beneath the Lake – Aligned Faction: the Dozens However, accepting any of the following three quests will lock you into that faction and prevent you from joining the others. It’s important to understand that completing these quests before finishing Act II is very important, especially if you’re looking to gain the most experience from this point in the game. Not only is the main plot about to thicken, but the amount of side quests you can complete and fulfill will almost triple. Once you reach Defiance Bay in Act II of Pillars of Eternity, things change dramatically. If you decide to buy the game, read our in-depth character creation guide to get started. Not sure whether Pillars of Eternity is worth picking up? Don’t worry, we have a complete review to help you make your decision. The long answer, however, is that it does matter to an extent, and we’re about to tell you why. Does it really matter which faction I choose in Defiance Bay? The short answer is no. Pillars of Eternity has been available for a little while, and there’s still a burning question running through every player’s mind. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() You can check out the full Future Games Show 2023 interview with the game director Tymon Smektala down below. The Dying Liupdate is coming sooner than we thought. ![]() However, the latest Dying Liupdate including the Steam Deck is not yet compatible with these platforms.Īll of this is great news for the DL community. Lastly, starting on March 21st, the game update finally allows the PS5/PS4 and Xbox players to access the game via their platforms. In addition to this feature and a new map, fans will get their hands on several new pieces of equipment, such as new combat gear and helmets. This feature allows the players to enter the open-world mod in the upcoming game. Moreover, the Dying Liupdate will finally include the Steam Deck. These locations include an underground train station, as well as an abandoned mine shack. During the latest gaming event, he released a sneak peek at the new map locations. Coming on April 20, 2023, this update will finally include several highly anticipated features.įor example, the DLC will now include several new locations and a whole new story, explains Tymon Smektala, the game director. Just hours ago, the game developers behind the DLC announced the release date for the latest update. However, this means you’ll hardly understand some of the most complicated missions later on. You can skip through most of the dialogues. From the rooftops in Villedor to several train wreck stations, mountains, and hidden forest spots, the Dying Light includes some amazing spots.įor those of you who don’t really like storytelling, the game also has the Skip feature. ![]() Moreover, the DL2 never siezes to impress us with the graphics and the map locations. Apart from being able to running, jumping and climbing, the players are able to unclock the wall-climbing and zipline gliding features. Firstly, the parkour and combat skills are on next level. Fans have been waiting for this update since the release od DL2 in February 2022.įor those of you who haven’t played DL2 yet, here are some of the most interesting features. The Dying Light franchise started years ago, all coming down to the latest Dying Liupdate. Read on to find out what it’s going to include. One of the most notable upcoming events is the Dying Liupdate patch. Dying Light 2 will support co-op for up to four players, and current-gen versions will have performance enhancements.During the Future Games Show 2023 event, many game developers presented the news about upcoming features. There are competing factions across the city that you can befriend and betray, making for a dynamic experience that gives you the freedom to take on the adventure however you see fit. We'd expect it to retain the demanding identity of the original, including a reliance on resource management and danger at every corner.Īs demonstrated in this gameplay trailer, Dying Light 2's world reacts to your choices. While Dying Light 2 does a lot right with its gameplay and new-gen presentation, it’s still a far cry from zombie gaming greatness. In Dying Light 2, those who are infected like to spend time in dark corridors and only really venture out during the night. Game Revolution - Mack Ashworth - 6.5 / 10. Civilization has crumbled, leading to a world filled with violence and lawlessness. Aided by fast parkour-style movements and extreme strength, Aiden has to begin the process of rebuilding the metropolis. You play as new protagonist Aiden Caldwell, an infected human with some seriously great zombie-killing powers. Dying Light 2 kicks off 20 years after the events of the original. ![]() ![]() ![]() If you're interested in a portable outdoor projector with a more durable build, the BenQ GS50 offers some water and impact resistance. Nevertheless, this projector is a great option for anyone who isn't as concerned with the technical aspects of movie watching and just wants a reliable, affordable projector to accomplish the aesthetics.īrightness: 7500 lumens | Resolution: 720 pixels | Dimensions: 7.48 x 3.78 x 2.83 inches | Projector Type: LCD | Ports: VGA, USB, Micro USB, HDMI | Connectivity: No wireless The picture brightness is a little on the dim side, so it's best used outdoors after dark. The TMY projector also includes a secure digital (SD) card slot and USB port for playing compatible media files. There is no built-in streaming platform or wireless connectivity, but you can connect your phone, laptop, or media streaming device via an HDMI adapter. ![]() This model is a pretty basic projector without many extra features, and that's reflected in the price. It's able to display on screens as small as 32 inches or as big as 220 inches. However, don't be fooled by this projector's compact size. It includes big adjustment wheels for focus and keystone that are easy to understand if you're new to projectors, and it also comes with a 100-inch projector screen as a bonus. This affordable projector is small and lightweight, so it's easy to carry outside for an at-home screening. The TMY projector is a great affordable model if you want to test out a backyard movie night on a budget. There’s no built-in battery, but the lightweight, compact form factor and top-of-the-line speakers make it great for use both indoors and outdoors.īrightness: 1000 lumens | Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels | Dimensions: 6.9 x 6.9 x 5.0 inches | Projector Type: LCD (3LCD), Laser | Ports: HDMI, USB-A, Mini USB | Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Chromecast The latest Andriod TV interface also allows you to stream your favorite shows directly from the projector and it's also equipped with Google Assistant via the remote. ![]() While it's too dim for daytime use, this projector puts out a decent 1,000 lumens, projects a crisp 1080-pixel image, and weighs under 5 pounds. In addition to the excellent audio, the EpiqVision EF12 also ticks all our other boxes to be a top-notch portable projector. The speakers get their quality from the internal design of the projector housing, which acts as a custom 3D acoustic enclosure to improve sound quality further. ![]() The custom-designed audio system from Yamaha sounds just as good as many dedicated soundbars. Most projectors that include built-in speakers suffer from weak, lifeless sound, but the EpiqVision Mini EF12 is equipped with wrap-around Yamaha speakers for robust and crisp sound quality. This projector doesn't come with a carrying case, though, so you may want to budget for one if you plan on taking advantage of this model's portability.īrightness: 400 ANSI lumens | Resolution: 1080 pixels | Dimensions: 7.6 x 7.6 x 2.3 inches | Projector Type: DLP | Ports: HDMI, USB-A, USB-C | Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Chromecast It also includes automatic keystone correction, so you don't need to be an expert to get the picture squared up, and it has an autofocus feature. It has a built-in stand, and you can also mount it on a standard tripod. The Nebula Solar Portable is easy to set up for movie night. This 65-watt charger is powerful enough to charge the big battery in the Nebula Solar Portable while the projector is in use or quick-charge your iPhone or power devices that take power over USB-C-like some Apple MacBook models. As a bonus, the Nebula Solar Portable comes with an Anker PowerPort III charger. The 10,000-milliamp-hour battery provides enough power for more than three hours, or you can plug this projector in for a marathon. It's also bright enough to use outdoors in dim light, but the picture will look washed out if you try to use it during the day. You can use this model with screens up to 120 inches. This projector has a native 1080-pixel resolution (the number of pixels the projector can support locally) and a supportive resolution for HDR10 (high dynamic range) to make colors pop. It also has a long battery life and built-in speakers that work so well that you might feel tempted to use it as a Bluetooth speaker for other devices. This projector earns our best overall spot because it's small, lightweight, and bright. The Anker Nebula Solar Portable has everything you need in an outdoor projector. ![]() Quote to live by: “Never take yourself too seriously”Īs a stylist, I’m on a mission to teach our Dia gals to think outside of the box and wear pieces they already have in new and fun ways. I always like to take the scenic route when I travel. I had just done a cartwheel and was laughing because it was so windy, I almost fell over! It was a wonderful trip and I can’t want to go back to the Emerald Isle and do more cartwheels across the country. This is a photo of me on a family trip at the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge in Ireland. I tell women all the time to wear what they want to wear and what feels good. I realized that nobody cared about my arms the way I do. But I had a gorgeous top and, even though it wasn’t in my comfort zone, I received a ton of compliments. I am terrified of sleeveless tops because I don’t love my arms, something I see with so many or our customers as well. What’s the biggest style risk you’ve taken?Ī sleeveless top to a graduation party. At Dia, it is my personal mission to ensure that every woman I style feels loved, heard and that her box was styled with care. I love being able to be a part of another woman’s style journey. My go-to recipe is carnitas and rice with tortillas made from scratch, of course-my Mexican abuela wouldn’t have anything else! Quote to live by: “Do all things with love” Style tip: you can usually fit a book on the inside pocket lining of most denim jackets! I always take book recommendations from my Dia customers. I am an avid reader-mainly historical fiction, but really, everything. She is a fan of bright colors and fun prints, both of which fill me with pure joy. That gives me a lot of inspiration for your box. ![]() It always helps when you share your Pinterest boards. I ask a lot of questions! I want to get to know you better and understand your style DNA. What should someone expect from you as a stylist? If I can get you to feel beautiful and confident for a special event (or even for your day-to-day) than I’ve done my job. I love to interact with customers and help them feel inspired to have fun with their wardrobes. Quote to live by: “Always be a little kinder than necessary.” -JM Barrie And we do that through what we know best-impeccable style. We believe finding oneself is one of the greatest joys in life. Over time, our stylists pretty much become the shopping BFF you never knew you needed. And they’re always standing by as a second opinion. How does our styling service work? With every Style Box our stylists put together, they give thoughtfully curated options based on your preferences. When I’m on stage, it just feels like home. I grew up in a very musical family and have been surrounded by music my entire life. I love to sing-folk, rock, R&B, bluegrass, you name it. Minimalism is very much NOT my style-I’m quite eclectic-but I’m open and definitely embracing it more lately. When was the last time you pushed yourself outside of your comfort zone?īelieve it or not, I am most outside my comfort zone when I take a minimalist approach to style. There’s very little that I won’t try when it comes to fashion. I love transforming my style to match my mood. And if they don’t have one yet, I love helping them find it. I love being dialed-in to my customers’ personal style. ![]() What do you love about being a Dia Stylist? Over the years, Girl With Curves has grown in popularity and recently announced her collaboration with Dia & Co! | thecurvyfashionista.Quote to live by: “Teamwork makes the dream work” | PR Newswire Girl With Curves LLC partnered with Dia & Co on Apr 20th 18'. | Forbes Dia&Co,The Leading Clothing and Lifestyle Brand for Style in Sizes 14-32, Launches Lingerieĭia&Co, the leading clothing and lifestyle brand for style in sizes 14-32, launched a new category, lingerie-timed to Valentine's Day and continuing their mission to give every woman access to stylish options that make her look and feel her best. Today plus-size fashion retailer Dia & Co released a State of Inclusive Fashion Report in hopes of illuminating the impacts of 2020 and driving more inclusivity in the fashion industry. | PR Newswire Dia & Co Releases State Of Inclusive Fashion Report | Dia & Co, The Leading Clothing and Lifestyle Brand for Plus-Size Women, Launches into Swimwearĭia & Co, the leading clothing and lifestyle brand for style in sizes 10-32, announced today the launch of it's newest category: swimwear - continuing their mission to provide every woman access to stylish options that make her look and feel her best. JCD partners with the DIA to organize Japanese cultural events. is launching a new website this week that fully integrates. After acquiring omnichannel, plus-size retailer 11 Honoré last June, Dia & Co. ![]() ![]() The Faceless: He almost always wears a mask.Exposition Fairy: Will explain how to use Persona and most other systems in the games he appears in."End of the World" Special: After Nyarlathotep destroys the world at the end of Innocent Sin, Philemon offers the heroes a chance to create a new world by erasing the "innocent sin" in the past that had led to Nyarlathotep's victory.In other words, as long as humans stir the collective by creating and reinforcing the self, Philemon will never cease to exist, and he possesses a great sway over the vast power of the collective. As Nyarlathotep explains at the end of Innocent Sin, he and Philemon are sapient forces of the collective conscious itself, shaped into being as a consequence of humanity being existences who create and destroy their sense of self. Eldritch Abomination: Philemon is not a deity born of human thoughts and wishes like the gods and demons of the series.This makes sense, as Phil and Nyar are formed from human base impulses and instincts, and if humans evolve into these greater beings, then they would no longer be humans, thus removing Phil and Nyar from existence. In the original Japanese, when Philemon is explaining about himself and Nyarlathotep, his counterpart describes what Phil seeks - for humans to achieve a new state which can understand their exact purpose of existence - as the "ultimate end". Death Seeker: An interesting case which is Lost in Translation.Cool Mask: He often appears as a man wearing a white mask that incorporates some sort of butterfly motif.Cosmic Chess Game: There is a checkered floor in both his and Nyarlathotep's rooms, suggesting a sort of chess-match using the individual party members as pieces.Combat Compliment: When fought as the Super Boss in Eternal Punishment, many of his battle lines, including when taking damage, has him encourage and compliment the party, and if defeated he'll thank them for showing him humanity's limitless potential.Creating Life: Imbued a doll with life and named it Igor.Calling Card: A blue butterfly showing up signifies his attention, and a gold butterfly means his presence.It's a particularly bombastic version of the track, especially compared to the ominous version used for the Final Boss fights against Nyarlathotep, or the hectic version used for fights against the Last Battalion. ![]()
![]() Colin shows you exactly how in 18 lessons. Discover how to get perfect edges, without halos and jaggies. Stop struggling with selections. Learn how to select and cut out anything from people, hair, trees, complex shapes and even transparency. You can get my free Layer Blending modes ebook here PHOTOSHOP CC SELECTION SECRETS NEW COURSE BY COLIN SMITH (Ive been posting some fun Instagram and Facebook Stories lately) PS Don’t forget to join our mailing list and follow me on Social Media> Its the Same PhotoshopCAFE I started in the year 2000, but I have updated almost all the tutorials and add a new one every week. If you liked this tutorial, please tell your friends about the new and updated PhotoshopCAFE. This is a tool I use for matching colors on composites, but it works on a single image too.Ĭlick on the Neutralize button. Note, it doesn’t always work on every photo, but when it does, its great! This method works great if you don’t know what setting to choose, have mixed lighting or don’t have a good white value in the photo. Step 1.Ĭhoose the Eyedropper from the top toolbarĬlick on a an area that should be neutral, ie, white or gray. This is my favorite method if I don’t have a RAW file. Method #3 in Camera Raw without a RAW file.Įven if you don’t have a RAW file, you can still use the tools in Camera Raw. These are the same as on your camera, and can be changed in ACR as easily as applying them in camera since this is a RAW file.Ĭhange to the correct White Balance setting (or try them all) When you have a RAW file, open in Camera RAW. If you have a Camera raw file as shot, this method will work best for you. You could make more adjustments to change the brightness of the photo to finish it up, but I want to stay laser focused on color correction in this tutorial. Note, I often shoot with an x-rite color checker to get a good known gray in the shot. Here we have a photo I shot under tungsten lighting (actually, I shot all examples under tungsten, so we can fix them)Ĭreate a Curves adjustment layer (level will also work)Ĭlick on an area that should be gray or white and the color cast goes away. Method #1 In Photoshop with adjustment layers. This tutorial works in Photoshop CC as well as earlier versions, going quite a way back. Here is how to fix that for different types of photos. If they aren’t spot on, then the photo will appear cooler or warmer than it should. These settings compensate for different lighting conditions. You will see white balance settings on your camera, such as daylight, cloudy, flash etc. When colors are more blue, they are called cooler, when thy are more yellow, they are called warmer. Tungsten lights are warmer than LED, or fluorescent lights.Thus they appear more yellow than regular daylight. Move the clone tool to the text and clone over the existing text.How to remove a color cast from a photo in Photoshop.Ī color cast happens when the white balance settings on the camera are different than the lighting conditions. Just click on the clone tool, set the brush size (usually something about 1/2 of the size of the text that you want to erase, then, set the clone-from spot (Alt.-Click) to a place on the folder that is the same color as the tab that has the text you want to erase. Well, the easiest way I know of would be to use the clone tool. Use the Text tool to "rename" your folder.(Make sure you have changed the Foreground colour to the colour you want your text to be before you type the new name, otherwise it will use the last colour you used, the folder.) There are usually four ways at least of doing anything in PS, this has been one of them. Use the Paintbucket tool to fill the selection with sampled folder colour, this will obliterate the text. Use the Marquee tool to drag a rectangular selection around the text. Use the Eyedropper tool to sample the folder colour. Any ideas on what I am doing wrong? I tried switching my foreground background colors and still no-go. ![]() I believe there were other ways to do this like the clone tool or just brushing it over with the correct color, but I was curious as to how I could get this way to work. It keeps erasing the text leaving the checkered transparent layer image behind it instd of the color I chose. But then when I tried it with the second image, it did not work. Someone showed me how to do it an "easy" way by duplicating the layer so you can get edit the "background" image, then select the color using the eyedropper tool, and then erasing the text. ![]() I am basically trying to take an existing bitmap of a folder tab (like a graphic for a manilla folder used for filing), and the part where you would write the text, I want to replace the text with my own. ![]() ![]() ![]() I understand that the cost of tuition is about $10,000 per semester. Sample Financial Support Letter for Family Member Name of Parent or Family Member Address of Parent or Family Member City, State, Zip Code DATE Name of Head of University Admission Committee Name of University Address of University City, State, Zip Code Dear Name of Head of Admission Committee: My name is NAME, and I will be providing my nephew, Name of Nephew, with full financial support during his course of studies at Name of University starting on DATE. All printouts and scans should be clearly legible. The required financial documents that are enclosed with the letter should be copies or printouts and not original documents. It is written in formal business-letter style. Below is a sample financial support letter that will accompany the application form for university.
![]() ![]() Artists were clamoring to get their work onto the soundtracks, but Taylor’s rocky contribution, and one of her two soundtrack contributions, with “Safe And Sound,” recorded with alternative country act The Civil Wars, showed that Taylor was now finally starting to secure more favorable press.įollowing the high-octane power-pop of 1989’s initial releases, “Wildest Dreams,” promoted in August 2015, was a timely diversion into calmer waters. Launching in 2011, The Hunger Games was a huge international film franchise based on a trio of best-selling novels. Pop radio immediately embraced the Max Martin/Shellback collaboration and taken together both singles showcased Reputation as a bold, new canvass for Taylor’s stylistic diversity. 27: GorgeousĪfter the edgier “Look What You Made Me Do” from Reputation, “Gorgeous” emerged as a midtempo ballad that harks back to a sweeter, more accessible Taylor Swift. Co-written with long-term early collaborator Liz Rose, ”Tim McGraw” justified the label’s belief when it hit the stateside country charts in the summer of 2006, and even crossed over onto the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No.40 in an early hint of what the best Taylor Swift songs would be capable of. It became the track the Big Machine label seized on when it signed the teenager when she was just 14. It’s a theme Taylor would return to many times in the years ahead, with the veteran country star’s music this time offering her the support she sought amid an early romantic crisis and providing inspiration for the song. While still at high school, Taylor Swift wrote ”Tim McGraw,” a tender ballad that plays to her belief that music offers the tonic to most of life’s ills. What makes it particularly interesting is the confidence of Taylor’s vocal and a confident mix that anchors that performance brilliantly. ![]() Taken from Fearless (Taylor’s Version) it topped country charts and featured many of the musicians from the original release. In issuing a new version of her most recognized early hit “Love Story (Taylor’s Version),” she had a political point to make as much as a musical one. The idea of an artist rerecording their back catalog as a means of re-establishing control isn’t entirely new, but Taylor Swift’s campaign to reassert control has taken the concept to a new level. ![]() It’s hard to believe that this confessional, knowing lyric was penned by a woman then barely in her 20s. Its yearning elegance sadly saw it side-lined on many international charts, but Taylor’s US fans took the song to heart, lifting it to a No.6 Billboard peak and a respectable showing on the Adult Contemporary chart. “Back To December” is one of the most tender ballads Taylor Swift has ever recorded. Listen to the best Taylor Swift songs on Apple Music and Spotify, and scroll down for our 30 essential tracks for Swifties. ![]() Who would honestly have predicted her path from country protégé to pop powerhouse? We pick out the steps along the way with the best Taylor Swift songs. With each fresh release, the industry rejoices in the expectation of another market-defining sales boom devoted fans seize on every sentence in her songs or a fresh interpretation of something they already love and millions of others find simple comfort in powerful pop hits and her increasingly surprising output. Ans it’s been an incredible few years for the superstar. Taylor Swift is one of the most popular singer-songwriters of the early 21st century. ![]() |
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