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Art and community By KYLIE WILSON
VITAL ART:
Collector Adam Williams with some of the Indigenous art in the Time and Place 2 exhibition. PHOTO: Vanessa Burgess
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BRIGHT Art Gallery has been an integral part of the community for more than 50 years. It is something of a rarity in art circles, being funded and run by the community, and frequented by people of all abilities and cultural interests who love their art. And its latest exhibition, Time and Place 2, is an absolute pearler, offering a glimpse into the complex world of modern Indigenous art which is all too seldom seen in regional Victoria. For local art collector Adam Williams, the attraction to Indigenous art lies in the stories they tell, and he’s delighted to share the works, and help nurture a greater, deeper appreciation. “I think of the story associated with the artist, where I purchased it from, where the painting has been exhibited, as well as simply enjoying the design and art itself,” he said. “I have also had the opportunity to talk to the artists about their spirituality and beliefs, which has taught me that the Aboriginal community has a great sense of family and connection to the land. “They feel an obligation which has been passed down for thousands of years. “It’s a real gut feeling, when I am in front of good art. “It gives me a relief from everyday life.” continued page |
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YOUR HEALTH
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THE most common reason people present to a naturopath is because they are tired. So, unfortunately, chronic exhaustion is an all too common scenario in the patients that I see. Fatigue presents to me in all its different disguises - insomnia, depression, low mood, anxiety, irritability, grumpiness, chronic infections, loss of libido, lack of mojo and drive, loss of passion or purpose through to chronic fatigue. When we are tired we are not at our best, we can’t concentrate, we are scattered, we are fragile and we forget that the best medicine for being tired is free. If my patients are answering yes to the following questions, they will be given herbs and nutrients to support their stress and fatigue, but time out, sleep or a holiday will also be part of their prescription. Are you: t Anxious, overwhelmed or suffering stress? t Unproductive, unmotivated, frustrated or stuck in your work/life/ parenting/creativity? t Constantly thinking about work, working longer and longer hours?
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TIME OUT: Relaxation is an essential ingredient in maintaining good health.
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we can all afford and have the right to access. Without minibreaks, occasional sleep-ins and schedule free days, we end up tired and wired. Herbs, nutrients, food and exercise can all help with your energy, but the most powerful medicine for someone who is tired, exhausted or stressed is to acknowledge that they are in need of time out to rest, sleep and recover and to find a way to make this happen regularly enough to rebuild their energy.
SEPTEMBER is when gardeners plant out the summer veggie patch and the tomato has been a traditional favorite for many generations. The main reason is the taste. Home grown tomatoes have a rich, sweet taste compared to the store bought type, which are often bland and tasteless. Tomatoes need at least six hours of sunlight and protection from strong winds. They do best in well-draining soil with plenty of added compost and low-nitrogen manures like sheep or cow. High-nitrogen fertilisers encourage lots of leaves and less fruit. As tomatoes are frost tender, wait until the chance of frost has passed before planting in the ground or provide some protection like frost cloth. Practice crop rotation by not planting in the same spot two years in succession, which lessens the chance of soil borne pests and diseases. When choosing what varieties and how many to plant, consider how you will use the tomatoes. The small cherry ones are ideal for salads. “Tiny Tim” is a small compact plant suitable for growing in pots while “Sweet bite” is a large growing plant which requires staking and produces an abundance of small tomatoes on trusses right through until the cooler weather sets in.
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‘Tommy Toe’, another smaller, reliable variety is also disease resistant. Full size round tomatoes, include old favorites; “Grosse Lisse”, the early fruiting “Apollo” and “Rouge de Marmande” and “Mighty Red”. Pear shaped Roma tomatoes are available in red and yellow and are popular for sauce making and bottling. More unusual tomatoes include ‘Black Russian’, which is a dark reddish-brown, disease resistant with a unique smoky spicy flavor. “Green Zebra” has lime-green stripes and a sweet sharp taste. “Tigerella” has red and yellow stripes and a tangy taste. These add interesting color and flavor to salads. Plant as many as you can use, freeze or give away. Tomato seedlings are available in punnets, as individuals or grow your own from seed. Whether you are an experienced gardener or a beginner, now is the time to prepare the perfect spot and select which ones to plant this season. Happy gardening.
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Cushing’s disease HYPERADRENOCORTISM, known commonly as Cushing’s disease, is caused by an excess of cortisol in the body. You may have heard of this condition in humans, but it also affects dogs, cats and horses. The clinical signs of increased thirst, increased hunger and increased urination are all caused by an excess of the naturally occurring hormone cortisol. Other signs that commonly occur include abdominal distention or a ‘pot-bellied’ appearance, hairloss and a thin hair coat, skin infections, weakness and lethargy. Cortisol may be produced at an increased level due to a variety of reasons. Most often it is due to changes in the pituitary gland in the brain, and less commonly due to tumors of the adrenal gland found near the kidney. It is also possible for the condition to develop subsequent to prolonged therapy with steroids, often used to treat allergic skin conditions. Your vet may suspect Cushing’s disease based on the history and clinical presentation
Maureen Thompson (2003) Wichetty Grub (98 x 120cm).
fascinating selection of photographs of Rock Art from the Kimberley, taken by geologist, bushwalker and author Mike Donaldson, who has been passionate about Rock Art for over 30 years. Gallery volunteer Allison Clark said Mr Donaldson has carefully photographed the art, mapped the positions, and sat with traditional owners to verify the authenticity. “Many of the younger generation of traditional owners had never seen some of the art as the area is so remote and the location had been ‘lost’ over the years,” she said. Mr Donaldson will be at the exhibition to talk about his work on October 10 at 7pm. Time and Place 2 is on from now until November 4 at Bright Art Gallery. It is open from 10am-4pm Thursday through to Monday and closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. More information is available on brightartgallery.org.au.
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Works in the exhibition were featured in the “Dreamtime” exhibition, held in Italy in 2011 and was among the largest non commercial exhibitions of its type ever to leave Australia. Gallery committee member Suzanne Simon said the exhibition is a great coup for the gallery, which has come into its own in the past few years, especially since extensive renovations, and is a credit to its army of volunteers. “A lot of modern Aboriginal art is about an interpretation of Dreamtime stories, or stories about the local area,” she said. “Even though they’re modern, the artworks are still interpretations of Dreamtime stories.” She said one work that struck her was a piece by George Tjungurraye, which depicts the location of water soaks in a particular part of Australia. “The painting is a kind of interpretation of a map,” she said. Also included in the exhibition is a
Craig Charles (2008) Broken Ground (153 x 183cm).
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Djambu (Sambo) Barra Barra (1998) Medicine Man (220 x 127cm).
of your pet, however, blood tests are necessary to confirm hyperadrenocorticism. The disease occurs most commonly in middle aged to older dogs. Regular blood testing is required after diagnosis to monitor the efficacy of treatment. Once diagnosed the condition can be treated with daily medications such as trilostane. These treatments reduce the amount of cortisol produced by the body and are required for the remainder of the animal’s lifespan. Care must be taken when treating hyperadrenocorticism, as an overdose of medication can have potentially life threatening consequences. Medical treatment is not able to cure Cushing’s disease, however, disease control is possible and can help your pet to live a comfortable and happy life for many years to come. Dr. Amanda Walker BVSc, Ovens and Kiewa Veterinary Hospital
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FISHING FOCUS
CATCH OF THE WEEK Name:
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NICE CATCH: Wangaratta angler Alexander Zeuschner with a nice 500 gram brown trout caught using free weighted worms in the Rose River.
Great views, tough fishing GREAT weather, magical looking streams, but gee catching a fish is proving tough for many anglers. I’ve been getting quite a few reports in from trout anglers, and most of them are saying the same thing – they have to work very hard for their fish. I fished the Kiewa River at Mt Beauty the other day and found a similar story. The water was a little high and hard to wade, but it was very clear and oh so cold. I only had one hit using blade spinners. The Buffalo River has been fishing very slow, although I have
had reports of trout being caught in patches. It seems using soft plastics in the deeper, slower pools and bladed spinners in the faster water is working best. Reports from trout fishermen and women visiting the Ovens and King rivers have been disappointing – and the release of the 2500 mature trout in the Ovens, between Porepunkah and Harrietville, hopefully before Christmas, cannot come soon enough. I just wish they would consider a similar stocking for the King River. Anyway, for those keen native
fish anglers, I’ve had one or two reports of yellow belly being caught in the Broken River – they’re not running red hot yet, but a few have been taken on little yabbies . Mates who practically live at Lake Hume – lucky sods - have reported catching some really nice yellow belly and redfin on blade spinners. With school holidays here, I encourage as many families as possible to get out and have a fish. Even if you don’t catch anything, with this recent spring weather it’s a magical time to get out and enjoy our lakes and rivers.
72cm The King River Bardi grub The fish was caught with the help of Wayne Hawking of Barnawartha, on the last day of cod season, and was released shortly after the photo was taken.
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No place like home A WHILE ago, I was travelling through Melbourne’s suburbs on a train. I’m always interested in seeing how the ‘other half’ lives and so I was looking at all the homes as they flashed by. Elegant older homes with their picturesque facades and gardens; newer places with their bright colors and box-like structures and, of course, many somewhat nondescript ‘in betweeners’. All of these buildings are home to someone, I thought and wondered about the people who lived there. It occurred to me that, at that time of the day (late morning on a week day) a lot of people who lived in those lovely houses may not have been home. Indeed, many of the homes looked deserted. No lights on. No car in the drive. Nobody in the garden. I thought it was a bit of a shame that these houses were deserted – particularly on such a lovely sunny day. It then occurred to me that people who live in nice houses often don’t get much time to spend in them as they’re so busy working to pay for them. And that got me thinking about something else. Conversely (and perhaps a bit ironically) many people who can’t afford to live in nice houses often spend all day at home. Those who are unemployed, on disability or other benefits, elderly people, young families. I thought that was a great shame as I’m sure most people would like to live somewhere nice, where they’re happy to be. Especially if you’re spending most of your time at home each day. Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone could have a nice house and get the time to enjoy it, I thought. I contemplated what sort of social structure might lead us to this ideal. You could see why people would be attracted to communism and the like; systems where everyone is promised to be treated and paid equally; everyone sharing in the
BY CATHERINE WARNOCK fortunes and resources of the nation (including decent homes). The allure seems great, although I guess history has taught us that the reality often ends up being quite different. Still it’s a nice idea, and I got to thinking about how my own ideal Utopian world would look. Firstly, we would have an economy that provides opportunities for everyone to work in decent jobs. Secondly we would have a community of people who have enough personal motivation, skills and levels of healthiness to work - but who don’t have to work 70 hour weeks (actually I’d be plumping for just a four day week working for everyone. Do I hear you shouting Vote 1 Miss Kitchen Philosopher? He he). For those who cannot work (due to illness, disability, frailty, etc) we would ensure they have nice homes to live in and, as a vibrant and caring community, we would help support these people to keep their homes clean, safe and inviting. We would also help those on lower incomes afford quality housing through low interest government loans and rental discounts, as well as offering other inducements to help people keep their homes well maintained and even pretty. In some parts of Scotland, for example, they offer rate and rent reductions for people who keep colorful pot plants outside their homes and shops. What a great idea. The place looks welcoming and colorful and everyone gets to enjoy it. Win, win. Yes, in my Utopian world we would have flowering petunias all year round and not a shaggy, litter-covered front yard in sight. Well, anyway, as suburban Melbourne whizzed by my train window that day I was really glad - and oh so grateful - to have my own little piece of Utopia here at home. Minus the perpetually flowering petunias, of course, because I’m a rubbish gardener and the snails around here are the size of whales.
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Dazzling, Delightful, Delicious! Bright, Victoria Saturday 18th October - Tuesday 4th November 2014 Bright riverside market ‘Make it Bake it Grow it’ Open gardens and workshops Myrtleford Agricultural and Pastoral Show Pasta class – Sol e Luna restaurant Spring Festival Feast Grand Fireworks Spectacular & Entertainment Stitch & Quilt Four Peaks Running and Walking Challenge Myrtleford Cup Fun Run Monster Rotary Street Market
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WINE TALK
Coconut bread
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WITH ANITA McPHERSON a glass of Campbells Wines 2014 Gewurz and you’ve got the season all wrapped up. The Gewurztraminer packs a punch with its aromatics, including intense honeysuckle and rosy florals rising up from the bright, straw colored wine. It has a big, juicy mouth feel and a flavor equally as feisty, with plenty of depth from the ripe lychee, guava and then refreshing citrus finish. The flavor lingers a long time, and I’m excited about how it may develop in a couple of years. This wine is also great with chicken, so you could include some with the salad for the diehard meat eaters in the family, but I think they’re just nuts. Find out more at www. campbellswines.com.au.
>2 eggs >300ml buttermilk >1 teaspoon vanilla essence >2 ½ cups plain flour >2 teaspoons baking powder >2 teaspoons cinnamon >1 cup caster sugar >150gm shredded coconut >75gm unsalted butter, melted To ser ve: >Butter >Icing sugar THIS is marked “never to be replaced“ on the menu at Sydney’s Bill Granger’s Café. I must admit I can see why this Jamaican bread is very “moreish”. Keep some slices in the freezer for workdays when you’d rather be in the Caribbean. Method Preheat oven to 1800C. Lightly whisk eggs, butter milk and vanilla together. Sift flour, baking powder and cinnamon into a bowl, add sugar and coconut, and stir to combine. Make a well in the centre and
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
Beechworth elections, 1856 BEECHWORTH elected its first council on September 26, 1856 and seven men were selected. Richard Mellish topped the poll, followed by AB Pritchard, Frederick Brown, Robert Winter, John C Gray, Chas Williams and Henry Robertson. Surprisingly, the list of unsuccessful candidates included future Beechworth benefactor, John A Wallace. HAPPY DAYS RECORDS PRESENTS
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WHEN it comes to one of nature’s most super foods, it would be hard to go past nuts as a versatile, healthy and tasty treat. I’ve gone completely nuts about nuts this season and so it was exciting to snag a bag of freshly picked hazelnuts from a local market on the weekend. Due to a wet spell when these particular little nuggets were forming, it was a bit hit and miss when it came to shape and size, but there was no doubting their freshness and flavor. I couldn’t tell you which nuts are my favorite, because I love every single variety for a million different reasons, but the humble hazel is simply awesome in a chunky style salad. Combined with apple or pear, some blue cheese, shaved fennel and celery, and mixed with a creamy Dijon dressing, you’re in textural heaven. Serve it as a meal with
gradually stir in the egg mixture until just combined. Add melted butter and stir until the mixture is just smooth, being careful not to over-mix. Pour into a greased and floured 21 x 10 cm loaf tin and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until bread is cooked when tested with a skewer. Leave in the tin to cool for 5 minutes, and remove to cool further on a wire rack. Serve cut in thick slices, toasted, buttered and dusted with icing sugar. Makes 8 – 10 thick slices.
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PERMANENT - FULL TIME Peechelba Beef, part of the ICM Agribusiness Group, operates a substantial beef feedlot in Victoria, offering custom feeding services to a range of clients. Currently we are seeking an experienced person to provide leadership in our pen cleaning operations. The ideal candidate would have relevant experience in a supervisory capacity; demonstrate good leadership qualities, with a motivated, handson approach and excellent communication skills. The following skill-set is desirable but not essential as on the job training will be provided: ‡ The ability to operate plant and equipment safely and encourage good work practice in others. ‡ Truck licence and experience operating a front-end loader. ‡ Have a working knowledge of requirements of Organic Certification, and the ability to implement systems when required. ‡ The ability to monitor EPA requirements and report to the Agency as required. Pay rates as per Workplace Agreement apply. For further details you are encouraged to contact Shane Stone on 0407 732 256. Applications should be forwarded to: The HR Manager ICM Agribusiness PO Box 925 Wangaratta Vic 3676 Fax: 03 57268 382 Email: jobs@icm.com.au Website: icmagribusiness.com.au
Greta Valley Landcare Group Inc’ 3URMHFW $GPLQLVWUDWLRQ 2IÂżFHU Âą Casual/Part Time Greta Valley Landcare Group Inc’ requires the services of a suitably qualiďŹ ed person to deliver project administration and implementation support to the Committee. This position will liaise with group membership, the group Project OfďŹ cer and external stakeholders including local, state and federal government. Hours of work will be variable, commencing at around 2hrs per week and expected to increase with levels of project activity. Applicants should be able to demonstrate capacity and experience in the following; ž natural resource management ž publicly funded project administration ž excellent written and verbal communication skills ž ability to prioritise tasks and work independently ž Applicants will need to have their own transport and ofďŹ ce facilities Further information and a detailed position description may be obtained from the Secretary by phoning (03) 57276114 or sending an email to greta.valley@landcarevic.net.au Applications close on Friday, October 3, 2014
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The Board of Directors of the Yackandandah Community Development Company invite suitably qualified and experienced applicants to apply for the full time (38 hours per week) position of Senior Retail Assistant at their community owned fuel, hardware and rural products outlet at Yackandandah. This is a permanent position with potential for advancement. Applicants must be highly motivated, honest, reliable, adaptable and eager to further develop business at this busy community owned site. Applicants must be available to work rostered Saturday and Sunday shifts. YCDCo is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit your application and resume to: The Site Manager yFuel and Hardware 29 Railway avenue Yackandandah, VIC 3749 or email to: yfuel@yackandandah.com A position description and selection criteria can be obtained from http://www.yackandandah.com/ycdco/jobs.html by phoning (02) 60271901 or by emailing yfuel@yackandandah.com Applications close Friday, September 26, 2014.
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CAR SALES PERSON REQUIRED We require a well presented, motivated person to join our sales team selling new and secondhand cars. Experience is not required but would be an advantage. You must be self motivated, well presented and willing to work in a team environment. Hours of employment are 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday and every 3rd Saturday morning.
MECHANICALLY SKILLED PERSON TO FIT NEW AND USED CAR ACCESSORIES We require a person with mechanical skills and aptitude to predeliver and fit accessories to new and second hand cars and light commercials. This person should possess good communication skills and an ability to work in a team environment to deadlines. Previous experience in the automotive trade would be an advantage but training will be available to the successful applicant. All enquiries to: The Manager, 10 Templeton Street, Wangaratta, 3677.
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
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By KEN CLARKE, WANGARATTA CERTIFIED PRACTICING ACCOUNTANT
Your last chance to ski THIS week sees the curtain fall on another bumper snow season in the North East, with both Falls Creek and Mt Hotham closing their lifts after Sunday. Anthony O’Shea, brand manager Falls Creek Ski Lifts, said the season would be remembered for the huge early dumps in June, which had all 15 lifts turning and all 450HA of terrain open - the fastest Falls Creek has ever moved to full operations. “The snow continued to fall throughout July, with a series of snowstorms characterised by very cold temperatures and incredible quality powder snow, the kind of skiing and snowboarding conditions many less-experienced skiers and snowboarders thought they needed to go overseas to find,” he said. “Before July was over, Falls Creek became the first ski area in Australia or New Zealand to record a base of 1.5m of snow, making it the snowiest July in 25 years. “The great skiing and boarding conditions continued throughout August, with brilliant weather allowing more visitors than Falls Creek has seen in many years to make the most of the great snow cover.”
“And spring has continued the theme with fine days and extensive snow cover right through to the final week, with Falls Creek’s ever-reliable Sun Valley still serving up fine turns on more than 75cm of natural snow going into the last week in September.” Representatives at Hotham and Falls recommend the purchase of a 2015 Hero Season Pass for skiing savings across both mountains next winter. Brand manager at Hotham Alpine Resort, Connie Lurger, said the resort had had a “bumper season”, with similar falls to Falls Creek. Tomorrow at Falls Creek you can see the Carrera Queensland Championships, where sunshine state students contest the coveted Carrera cup, and this Friday sees the final instalment of this season’s Freestyle Fridays. As the season draws to a close on Mt Buller, Kids’ Week continues until September 27, and gives children a chance to enjoy kid friendly activities. For more information see: Falls Creek: www.skifalls.com.au Mt Hotham: www.hotham.com.au Mt Buller: www.mtbuller.com.au Mt Buffalo: parkweb.vic.gov.au
bank, but only lends to the well off. The institute has just published a study titled “Boosting Retirement Incomes the easy way-extending the pension loans scheme to all retirees”. So how would it work? Instead of restricting the pension loans scheme to the well off, offer them to all retirees, even the poorest provided they have equity in their home. Some would be able to double their pension payment, up until the day they die or the equity was exhausted. This extension would cost the government nothing - in fact they could make money from the scheme given they are borrowing at about four per cent and lending it to a pension loans scheme at 5.25 per cent, a rate that could be boosted if borrowing costs increase. The property valuation and mortgage costs would be deducted from the mortgage. It’s great news for those paying 6.7 to 7.5 per cent to banks for a reverse mortgage. So why are retirees not using it more? My guess is they are unaware that such a scheme is in existence - it certainly is not displayed prominently on the Centrelink website or mentioned in the annual report. When the Commission of Audit suggested extending the
pensions asset test to some family homes, it commended financial products “which allow homeowners to draw down on the value of their home over a period of time”, without once mentioning the government itself provides those products. Some will say that governments have no business in the business of banking, but successive governments have been offering a pension loans scheme for the last 30 years without complaint. And do I need to remind you the government already provides other banking services, such as cash advances from Centrelink of up to $1100 which will hit your bank account in two days. The repayments will be taken out of your benefits each fortnight until repaid and what’s more there is no interest component. So why look anywhere but the government when the benefits are so good. I suppose this is because most people are not aware of these things from Centrelink. My advice to those retirees needing assistance is get to your local Centrelink office and have them explain what is available for you, or visit the Victorian Department of Human Services and see what loans are available to refit your home for disabled access.
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THE financial planning industry and industry superannuation funds are up in arms over the decision to postpone the planned increase in compulsory superannuation contributions. And why may you ask? For a start, with the postponement of the increase in compulsory superannuation will mean an estimated $128 billion less in savings for working Australians according to the Financial Services Council. It’ll cost “an average 25 year old on average earnings over their working life of $100,000” ,according to Industry Super. Is the industry thinking about us or the loss of management fees? It should be encouraging us to bank with the government. And does the government do banking? Just open your computer and put in “pension loans scheme” and see what you get. If you are of pension age but are too wealthy or have too much income to get the full pension, I bet you haven’t thought to enquire as to what benefit you may be able to get when you have equity in your home? There is a very competitive interest rate, presently 5.25 per cent. Richard Denniss, executive director of the Australia Institute says the government is already a
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