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Get on the go with Pokémon Go! Flashback 12 months ago, Pokémon was just a game that nerds played and children begged their parents to spend all their hard earned money on cards that they could collect and lose around the house. Pokémon has been around a long time, at least 20 years to be exact. That’s when the first Pokémon game was released for the Nintendo Gameboy. The franchise has grown immensely since then and still remains a phenomenon to this very day.

With the power of technology and some of those selfproclaimed nerds, Pokémon launched a society changing game named Pokémon Go. Chances are even if you haven’t played it yourself, you’ve seen it or know a person or two who do. You’ve at least seen references on Facebook or heard it come up in conversation at least once or twice. You’ve probably rolled your eyes, told them they are silly. Whatever you do, do not decide to pick up that phone and just give it a try… it’s oddly addicting and kind of fun to do when you are a little bit bored.

What was once a game very few played is now capturing the attention of people of all ages. Whether you are eight or 80, Pokémon Go is promoting people to get outside, start walking and even socializing

while battling at gyms or comparing their catches over a pint at the local bar. Even my grandma likes to man the iPhone while out on her nightly walk and finds excitement at ‘catching those guys’.

Sometimes she makes sure ‘we got our balls’ before leaving the house!

What does that mean for the downtown core? Lots actually.

What was first seen as maybe a nuisance or stupid game has changed the face of commerce and sociability. People come far and wide to the downtown to catch their Pokémon, travelling from places like Barriere to spend the day in Riverside Park playing the game.

Others choose their destinations based on who is near a Pokéstop, where lures are usually set and what kind of Pokémon show up there.

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(Top, L-R) Andrew Iadarola and Timothy Crowe play Pokémon Go while enjoying happy hour on the Carlos O’Bryan’s rooftop patio. Even CAP Team leader Alexis Proulx (left) likes to catch Pokémon on her breaks and before and after work!

a little bit of money. to your proximity to Pokéstops “I love to play Pokémon Go and gyms. There are two central in the heart of the city because hubs within the game, Pokéstops downtown already has great food, and Pokémon Gyms. While it’s stores and the perfect atmosphere hard to actually become one of for hanging out with friends,” says these spots as a business, there Timothy Crowe, Pokémon enthu- are ways of benefiting from your siast. “Pokéstops are the best addi- proximity to them. tion to happy hour!”

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WCT presents world premiere of Made in Italy

That’s a spicy salsa!

The competition was tough for the annual CAP Team Salsa Challenge on Wednesday, August 24 during the Farmers Market outside of the Kamloops Library.

The Options and Opportunities team of (L-R) Jeremy Halauxe and Meagan Carmichael took third place for their yummy salsa!

Western Canada Theatre (WCT) is kicking off its 2016-17 season with the world premiere of Made in Italy, written and performed by Farren Timoteo, from September 8 to 24 at the Pavilion Theatre.

Set in 1970’s Jasper, this is the story of Francesco, an Italian teenager caught between two worlds and determined to make his mark.

Could singing on TV’s “Search for Talent” be his ticket out? Filled with great Italian and disco songs, this is a hilarious coming of age story about a kid with the heart of Rocky Balboa and the moves of John Travolta.

Playwright Farren Timoteo says he was inspired by his own family: “Hearing my grandfather’s stories of Italy before he immigrated, my father’s stories of growing up with a culture that Canadians didn’t understand and experiencing my family’s country of origin for himself.” It’s a story that will resonate with so many of us; questions of identity, family and belonging are something we all face.

Tickets are available at Kamloops Live! Box Office.

Museum presents new exhibition on Chinese history The Kamloops Museum and Archives (KMA) presents, Morris Lum Re:Recording Chinese Histories, a new project featuring Mississauga–based artist, Morris Lum. Along with photographs produced from the Archives and mural-sized prints of Chinese cultural sites, the exhibition will include objects, texts and new donations in the KMA collection.

In partnership with the Kamloops Chinese Cultural Association and the Kamloops Chinese Freemasons, Re:Recording Chinese Histories explores the role of culture in the collection and organization of historical data. “As a method of re–imaging [this] history, I have ‘mined’ through … material that connects the history of the Chinese in Canada to the City of Kamloops.” The work in Histories addresses the conditions for producing and preserving the stories of a community, using multiple voices to re–align historical data and introduce complexity as a vital

element in the re–telling of stories work explores the hybrid nature Department, TRU. This lecture of Chinese settlement in Kamloops. of the Chinese–Canadian com- will explore the first photograThe exhibition will run September munity. Lum is currently work- phers to visit Kamloops in the late 9 through January 21, 2017. ing on a cross Canada project 1800s, some of the notable photogEveryone is invited to an opening that looks specifically at the raphers who first set up shop here, reception to be held on September 9 transformation of the Chinatown. and some of the more interesting from 5:30 to 7:00 pm with opening In conjunction with the new photographers from this time in remarks and artist’s talk with guest exhibition, the KMA also presents history. The lecture will be held on speaker Morris Lum at 5:45 pm. A Little History of Photography September 28 from 6:30 to 8:00 Light refreshments will be served. in A Small City, a lecture by pm and is free, but register with Morris Lum is a Mississauga Ernie Kroeger, associate profes- course number 261551 by calling based photographer/artist whose sor, Visual and Performing Arts 250-828-3500 or 250-828-3576.

Pokémon Go takes over downtown You actually need to download the game and purchase lures items to be used in the game. (about $2 a piece). This will attract Pokémon gyms are where Poké- people to you for half an hour. mon trainers gather to battle their Chances are people will start to collected Pokémon. They are gather and catch those Pokémon. usually located in public spots This is not something you will and civic or community hubs, want to do if you aren’t looking not often at individual business- for random stop by business. If es. Think: statues, libraries, our you are a jewellery store, sell downtown murals, parks and breakable things or like quiet this things like that. The easiest way to may not be the thing for you. But draw people to you is to set lures. if you sell drinks, food or promote

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sticking around, this may be the promo for you. It’s like a Pokémon goldmine to a player who is hungry and can eat and catch Pokémon at the same time!

However you decide to or not to embrace Pokémon, you should try to benefit before the craze ends. Pokémon Go is here today but may be gone tomorrow and replaced by the next big craze. See you all at the park!

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Get your mind back in the zone – the school zone Children will be heading back to Remove all distractions including talking school soon and the Kamloops RCMP on your cell phone or texting. would like to remind all motorists that Remember, speed zones near playit’s time to be extra aware on the road. grounds are in effect from dawn until It’s always hectic during the first few dusk, not from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm as weeks of a new school year while every- in the case of school zones.

Kamloops RCMP urges parents to teach one adjusts to a new routine. Drivers are asked to be cautious and remember their children safe habits for walking or school speed zones and crosswalks, as cycling to school, especially since bicycles well as loading and unloading areas for are expected to follow the rules of the road. school buses and parent vehicles.

If not on a sidewalk, children should Driving tips to make the roads safer as walk facing traffic and be especially school goes back into session: Be patient cautious of vehicles when crossing the and give yourself plenty of time around street at crosswalks. schools and playgrounds; When backing Officers will be patrolling school zones out of a driveway or leaving a garage, look as classes for the school year begin. for children walking or biking to school; Get your mind back in the zone and be Slow down and scan your surroundings; safe this school year.

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Standing up for social justice through mental health and developmental disabilities I was born with developmental disabilities, anxiety disorder, ADHD and OCD. In 2012, I experienced psychosis for a short while but I am not hearing voices any longer. I am on medication to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Recently I learned a fact that people should know. A mental health doctor that specializes in developmental disabilities told me and my mom that there is a 99 per cent chance that people with developmental disabilities will experience a psychotic episode at least once in their lifetime. That does not mean they have bipolar or schizophrenia. It’s usually short lived and people can go on with their lives normally. We as a group need to educate and give awareness to others in an effort to reduce stigma.

After my psychotic break, I was stigmatized and shunned because people are afraid of what they don’t understand so we need to continue to speak up and speak out and be brave even though it

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might not be easy at first. Self Advocate newslet- newsletter/diverse abilities.

Stigma comes out of It’s important to gravitate ter to promote disability around those who have awareness and success misunderstanding and understanding and are stories and that’s how it fear, so we all need to change the world one step supportive and continue started.

Look at our Facebook at a time for the purpose to bring awareness to others who don’t understand. pages run by the team of eliminating stigma That’s why I said enough called Advocating For forever.

Krystian Shaw, is enough, stigma needs People With Diverse Founder of Kamloops to be erased so in 2013 Abilities and The I founded the Kamloops Kamloops Self Advocate Self Advocate newsletter

Farewell from the summer CAP Team It is the time of season again, when the CAP Team says were: graffiti removal, picking up sharp objects, set up goodbye. We have had an excellent summer in Downtown lunch entertainment such as Live at Lunch, social media, pedestrian counts, surveys and so much more!

Kamloops; it was never a dull moment. Allow me to reminisce on all of the great things that We would like to take this time to thank all have happened: of our lovely merchants, who welcomed us with open arms and smiles filled with love.

When we jumped into summer, a lot of us did not know what to expect. We started this You are all a blessing to work for and we are all thankful for our time with you! year with our annual press conference; it was a fitting start. From there, it was Spring Festival, Some of us will be going back to school, Merchants Market, the Salsa Challenge and some of us will move on to our next big career choice and some of us might even make ending it with Alive After Five!

During, between and even after all of these an appearance in the new winter team. With events, the CAP Team made sure to keep the CAP comments whatever our futures may hold and wherever life takes us, we will always remember 2016 streets vibrant and busy. There was always Alexis Proulx something to do in Downtown Kamloops. in Downtown Kamloops and the friends we From the giant checkers, to the giant Jenga, we wanted to made and the people we served!

Until next time! Alexis Proulx, Customer Care and Pamake sure that everyone was always having a good time!

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Supportive cancer care coming to Kamloops Two out of five people in Canada will be diagnosed with cancer at some time in their life, yet there is little supportive care for those who receive a diagnosis.

InspireHealth physician Dr. Lauren Lypchuk, MD, CCFP and Ashley Phillips, clinical counsellor, will provide one-day workshops on supportive cancer care for patients and their families. All are welcome, from the newly diagnosed to 30 year survivors. This program is in partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society and focuses on healthful nutrition, exercise, stress reduction and emotional support to educate about the many benefits of a person-centered approach to cancer care.

Often, people going through chemotherapy or radiation wonder what they can do to better support their health. People who complete cancer treatments may wonder how to pick up where they left off and start

a new normal life. InspireHealth focuses on transforming the fear and anxiety associated with a cancer diagnosis into empowering self-care and greater levels of health and wellbeing. Follow-up consultations will be offered for all those who attend. It is completely free of charge. As quoted by a patient who took part in InspireHealth: “Attending the Life Program has been the best thing I have done for myself after having the diagnosis.”

The first workshop will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1136-6th Avenue on Wednesday, September 21 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Call 250-861-7125 or email info-kel@inspirehealth.ca to register.

InspireHealth is a not-for-profit, Ministry of Health approved supportive cancer care organisation. To find out more about InspireHealth visit www.inspirehealth.ca or call 250-861-7125.

Scouts Canada empowers youth and encourages diversity Scouts Canada has been promoting youth leadership and empowerment for over 100 years through its unique programming that teaches life skills, outdoor appreciation, friendship and the value of community service. It is no wonder that Scouts Canada is the country’s leading youth organization; offering a world of adventure for girls and boys, aged five to 26.

This past year, Scouts Canada launched a new program called The Canadian Path that focuses on learn-by-doing, personal development, citizenship, physical activity and outdoors adventure. This wellrounded and empowering program teaches youth key principles in planning and reviewing activities, while focusing on improvement through lessons learned. The new program also looks to be more inclusive by concentrating on personal development. Youth participating in Scouts are now able to set their own goals to achieve badges.

Scouts Canada is not only inclusive in regards to its programming, but also prides itself as being a highly diverse organization that welcomes all people to its membership regardless of gender, race, culture, religious belief, sexual orientation or economic circumstances. While Scouting is already a very affordable program, youth from families facing economic barriers can apply to Scouts Canada’s program No One Left Behind that subsidizes membership fees and related costs such as uniforms, outdoor equipment and camps. The goal is that any youth that wishing to join Scouting can with the No One Left Behind program.

Youth that participate in Scouting are offered unique opportunities.

From international trips, to vocational programs that teach realworld skills, to leadership positions within the organization, Scouts Canada truly does develop wellrounded youth that are better prepared for success in the world. Not to mention, youth get to participate in fun Scouting activities like hiking, camping, scuba diving, climbing, sailing, zip-lining, canoeing or kayaking and jamborees!

If you or your child are interested in becoming a part of this

great community that fosters youth empowerment and diversity, visit the website, scouts.ca and click on “Join Scouts.” Here you can locate local Scouting groups that are active in your area.

Scouting in the Kamloops area has grown by nearly ten per cent in the past two years and many groups have waitlists for their programs. If you have a skillset that you would like to share as a volunteer, whether it be administrative or outdoor related, please contact Timothy Pugh at timothy.pugh@ scouts.ca.

Information workshops on urban hens in Kamloops Starting June 21, Kamloops residents were permitted to keep two to five hens on singlefamily and two-family residential lots greater than 370 m2 within City limits.

Free, mandatory self-registration is now required.

Visit www.kamloops.ca/ urbanhens to complete and submit the registration form. If a paper copy is required, it can be picked up at City Hall reception.

The website also provides more information on everything you need to know about keeping chickens – from bylaws, to coops and supplies, to

caring for hens. Visit www. kamloops.ca/urbanhens for a step-by-step guide.

This fall, there will be a twonight public information workshop on the basics of raising and caring for hens in accordance with the new Animal Control Bylaw amendments.

Further details to come at www.kamloops.ca/ urbanhens.

For educational inquiries, please contact foodsecurity@kamloops. ca or 250828-3850. For Animal Control issues and inquiries, please contact bylaw@ kamloops.ca or 250-828-3409.

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Courthouse Gallery features artwork of Ed Jensen

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The Kamloops Courthouse Gallery presents the traditional works of Secwepemc artist, Ed Jensen.

Born in 1967 in Kamloops, Ed is a leading Secwepemc artist of a generation that emerged after the wake of residential school and from the resulting cultural resurgence of the Secwepemc people.

Based on traditional knowledge and oral history, his art forms mimic tools and implements used for countless generations within the valleys’ surrounding Kamloops and area and that were instrumental in the survival of its first inhabitants.

These include bows, arrows, spears, fishing equipment, drums, clothing and anything else that can be fabricated from land based bounties.

Ed is a self taught artisan who gets his inspiration from the legacies left behind by the ancestors of today’s Secwepemc and that can be found in the archaeological record. He has spent numerous hours in museums studying stone tools and piecing together the mysteries of the past in order to achieve a level of accuracy within his projects.

Ed’s work can be found in private art collections in Canada, the United States and abroad

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and was juried into the prestigious Sante Fe Indian Market Show and Sale in August 2015.

He currently lives and works in Kamloops and can be seen at various events throughout Canada and the United States.

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(Top)“Struck Gold in Sante Fe” is a stone knife prepared for the prestigious Sante Fe Indian Market.

The blade made from the very sought after gold sheen obsidian, the handle cut from the antlers of a mule deer buck harvested from the traditional hunting territory of the artist. (Bottom) Antler earrings.

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Sun Peaks Pedal Fest returns

Calling all bicycle lovers near and far! It’s time to grab your bike rack, pack up your rig and drive, fly or pedal your way to Sun Peaks Resort for the 2nd Annual Peaks Pedal Fest, September 3 to 5. It’s the long weekend and last hurrah for the Bike Park in 2016, so Sun Peaks Resort is throwing a massive bike themed party to help celebrate another fantastic season of riding. Take part in fun events like the Yeah Bru! Grass Dual Slalom World Cup, explore Sun Peaks with complimentary guided cross country tours, sit back and enjoy the Ride-In Movie and finish off the long weekend at their Lift and a Lager Wrap Up Party. The lift will be spinning until 7:00 pm on Monday, so there’s plenty of time to sneak some laps in too!

Elsewhere in the resort, summer activities are still in full swing into September and there are plenty of sporting events coming up in fall, including the Reebok Spartan Races, North Face Dirty Feet Mountain Run and BC Enduro Series Finale.

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Kamloops Arts Council presents Nancy Donnithorne exhibit

Ever since she was a young child, Nancy Donnithorne has been surrounded by art. Some of her influences included studying at Alberta College of Art and working in galleries.

Nancy’s work has been in numerous exhibits and private collections. She likes to work with a variety of mediums and textures. Drawing with charcoal being one of her earlier focuses, she now works mainly in watercolour and ink. She likes to capture an image on her camera then give it life and movement on paper.

Having lived in the Yukon’s north most of her life, Nancy has called Kamloops home since 2005, and it’s where she continues to participate in many local group exhibitions and art workshops.

Through my eyes in Blue: an art exhibition by Nancy Donnithorne runs Wednesday, September The 7 to Kamloops Saturday, October 1 with an opening reception on Central Business Thursday, September 8, from Improvement 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

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■■ Ed Jensen, Traditional Artisan, feature artist from Sept. 1 to 30 at the Courthouse Gallery, 7 W Seymour St. Ed’s work is based on the traditional knowledge and oral history of the Secwepemc people.

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■■ Begrime Exemious with Watchdog and Esker on Sept. 1 at the Kami Inn, 354 Victoria St. Doors at 8:30pm. Admission at the door for this 19+ show.

■■ Andy Gordon and Dominique Fraissard on Sept. 3 from 7 to 9pm at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. Admission at the door.

■■ Art Exhibition(ist) Burlesque on Sept. 8 at The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. Doors at 8pm for this 19+ event. Tickets at the door or VIP tickets available at Instinct Adornment or online at www.kamtix.ca.

■■ Autumn Colours, featuring music by Rossini, Schubert, Vivaldi and Grieg on Sept. 10 at 7pm at St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, 360 Nicola St. Presented by Kamloops Brandenburg Orchestra.

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■■ High Country Achievers Toastmasters Club meeting on Sept. 8 at 6:45pm at Desert Gardens, 514 Seymour St. Learn how Toastmasters can provide you with the skills of communication and leadership to help you in achieving your goals. Refreshments provided. FMI or to RSVP contact Lesley at 250-374-8225.

■■ Lip Sync Battle 3.0 on Sept. 15 at 8pm at The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. Up to ten acts competing for first place. FMI or to sign up contact Teri or Kathy at 250-372-9901.

■■ Kamloops Arts Council’s Children’s Arts Festival on Sept.

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■■ Probus Club Information Meeting on Sept. 29. A Probus club is a social club of semi-retired and retired business and professional people. No fundraising, no attendance requirements. Probus is nonpolitical and non-sectarian. Probus meets once a month for fellowship, coffee, a short business session and an interesting guest speaker. FMI or to be put on the contact list, contact reg.lucas@ gmail.com.

■■ Prohibition Theme Cask Night on Oct. 1 at 7pm at The Rex, 417 Seymour St. Costumes encouraged! Part of the Brewloops Beer Festival. Tickets available at www.kamloopslive.com.

■■ Free Living with Stroke program with The Heart and Stroke Foundation starts Oct. 5 for eight sessions at the Kamloops Yacht Two songwriters, one special night: Dominique Fraissard Club. To register call 1-888-475- will carve a storyline groove in the yellow centreline blacktop of life for 4636 or heartandstroke.bc.ca/liv- you and drag a hissing, popping needle down a 100 miles of it. From it ingwithstroke. will rise music that will shake and caress you in measure. A soundtrack ■■ Spirit Warriors Dragonboat for your brutal, beautiful life. Andy Gordon’s music operates in the team meet every Tues. and Thurs. netherworld between ethereal and rootsy folk music and the dreamy at 5:15pm at Pioneer Park. This is a and hypnotic realm. He will bring his Australian stories and songs team of post-breast cancer diagnosis of first contact between First Nations people, the Gadigal and the women. New members welcome, Cammeraigal, and the colonial British. Catch Andy and Dominique at coaching and support available. FMI The Art We Are on September 3 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. visit: spiritwarriors.ca.

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Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) If you’ve ever wanted to be the centre of attention then now the time to step into the limelight.

Home might cause continued fits but the rest of the world is looking at you for inspirational guidance. Launch a money making project.

Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Be confident wrapping up lose ends. Although you may think you’re being harsh, you’re just doing what’s best for you. The world will see this and you’ll find support where you least expected. Love will say hello.

Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Ok, money is a struggle and astro-energies are pushing you to be super social. Neither of which is great for a Scorpio to hear. To compound the grief, you’ve picked up a secret admirer. Shake off the doldrums and get out for some fun.

You can pout another day.

Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Watch your health, watch for stepping on toes and curb the grouchy attitude. Business has been absolutely glowing and it’s now time to reap the financial rewards. Dress your best when you step out. Fans are watching.

Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Fortune has been calling from a distance for some time but love is returning you to the here and now. You’re still in a cycle of higher learning but the professional spotlight is calling. Put on your best power suit and show them what you can do.

Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) You’ve been super lucky in joint financial ventures and you should continue to press the envelope to reap all of your rewards. Time however marches on and someone from a distance has your attention. If the local scene has become stale then a weekend getaway might be in order.

Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) You’re still relationship partner number one and everyone wants to work with you. It’s time however to thin the ranks and get serious about business. A joint project has a real chance to change your life if you let it.

Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Call it the end of summer, back to school or a change in your daily routine, but the time has come to reset your schedule and return to some good habits. It’s a great time to begin a new health program and to set some new goals.

Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) You’re about to begin a fun new creative project that just might pay some bills down the road.

Take your time and have fun with the process. Love says hello in line at the grocery store.

Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) You’re a social and active sign that likes to get out and spread your wings. This week however finds you entering an astro-cycle where you should take care of the home and ground yourself for the year ahead. Love will smile in your direction however so be ready for an adventure.

Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) For a quiet sign, you suddenly find yourself chatting up a storm and running around drumming up new business. Watch for accidents as you’re surprisingly aggressive and can easily step on toes in your quest for the top. Love is waiting at home.

Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) You’re entering the last push of a yearlong cycle of financial prosperity and growth. Push the envelope with all plans and see which will yield the best long-term results.

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