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Did You Hear What Just Happened with Social Security?

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You may have been counting on the file-andsuspend or restricted application strategies to arrange greater retirement income. Congress viewed them as loopholes that needed closing.

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Publishers' Letter Our first “Best Dressed” issue features seven extraordinary individuals photographed by David Hartcorn, Looking Good’s new Director of Photography. We welcome David’s spectacular abilities and infinite jests. When it came time to go to press with this issue, something did not feel quite right to us. The subtleties and sensations conveyed by each personal ensemble seemed to transcend the notion of “Best Dressed.” So, we have unofficially retitled our Best Dressed issue, “The Spirit of Style.”

About our cover phrase, “steal this magazine.” We wanted to conceive an issue so riveting that if you were reading it in a doctor’s office or car dealership and had to suddenly leave, you would overrule your conscience and walk out with it. In fact, we want to encourage you to surreptitiously stroll out of a waiting room with Looking Good and share it with someone. (David Hartcorn gives a demonstration in the photo on the right.) Or, if this is too much for you (and we do understand if it is), buy something to wear that calls out to your spirit from any store you choose. I share a few of my own style secrets to reward you for reading this Publishers’ Letter: there is rhythm in cloth, black has perfect timing, create your own personal weather with color.

In health and spirit, Kymberly Taylor & Robert Haywood, Publishers, and all of us at LOOKING GOOD

kymberly@annapolishomemag.com robert@annapolishomemag.com

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Publishers Kymberly B. Taylor Robert E. Haywood Editor-in-chief Kymberly B. Taylor Creative Director Ryan Gladhill Senior Designer Samantha Gladhill Director of Photography David Hartcorn Contributing Writers Christina Bradshaw Sarah Hainesworth Cindy Huang Copy Editor Katie Pierce Vice President, Business Development Mia Cranford Vice President, Advertising & Client Relations Elizabeth McCord Assistant to the Publisher Rachel Preston Advertising in LOOKING GOOD Through its advertisements LOOKING GOOD strives to showcase businesses that possess a strong commitment to high standards of professional integrity and customer service.

We seek advertisers who share our business philosophy.

For advertising inquiries, please contact Robert Haywood at robert@annapolishomemag.com or please call 443.942.3927 The articles in this magazine are for information only and are in no way intended to replace your physician’s advice. Consult and follow your physician’s directions before beginning any type of exercise, medical or cosmetic procedure, or diet LOOKING GOOD is published bimonthly by T/H Media, LLC. No part of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without express written consent of the publishers. Publishers disclaim any and all responsibility for omissions and errors.

Publishers disclaim any and all responsibility for an advertiser’s products, services, or claims. The views expressed in this magazine are solely those of the writer.

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THE SPIRIT OF STYLE

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"Best Dressed" takes on a new meaning in these portraits by David Hartcorn.

Undercover Tied Up

HEALTH

BEAUTY

TAKING STOCK OF BONE BROTH

OVERARCHING CONCERNS

24 Get Smart: 28 Super Protein May Slow Dementia Are claims about bone broth superfluous?

30 ALLURE 34

The feathered brow is in this year.

Winter Blues

FITNESS

FLAT ABS AFTER 50? YES!

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With the right diet and exercise, anything is possible.

WEDDINGS

LOVE BENEATH THE PALMS

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An Annapolis couple leaves town to wed on the Caribbean.

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PUBLISHERS’ LETTER

BY KYMBERLY TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID HARTCORN

In the following pages are some of the best-dressed individuals in the greater Annapolis region. We chose them because they transcend the label “best dressed” to reveal a personal style infused with a spirit beautiful to behold.

FASHION

The Best YLE T S Dressed F IT O PIR in Annapolis

Grand Jeté Silvia LaFleur Attire: Personal collection from local and international sources.

Born in Switzerland, Silvia LaFleur was a classical ballet dancer before a foot injury ended her performance days. She continues to leap gracefully through life, using her spatial intelligence to advise others in her role as a Special Event Consultant for weddings and events. When it comes to personal style, she personally reinvents with a dancer’s agility the infinite palette of black and white. rentalstoremember.com

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Connoisseur of Possibilities Ernesto Santalla Attire: Bespoke suit by Christopher Schafer Clothiers

Ernesto Santalla is an award-winning architect practicing in Washington, D.C. and internationally. We highly recommend his philosophy-minded blog, where he asserts that the solution to all challenges is the invention of possibilities. ernestosantalla.com

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Bespoke Clothier Christopher Schafer Attire: Christopher Schafer bespoke suit Christopher Schafer seems like a tailor from another era, when fine things were hand stitched from rare bolts of cloth and skeins of raw silk. He studied in London, roaming Savile Row and Jermyn Street.

Following his own Silk Road, he draws from the deep well of the clothiers’ mind to reinvent often the contemporary line.

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The Apprentice Seth Schafer Attire: Christopher Schafer bespoke suit Seth Schafer grew up in the clothier business and was raised in the shadow of Savile Row, following his father Christopher Schafer often to London to learn his trade. As a second-generation tailor, he begins to make his mark in the modern era, using subtle combinations of color to make bold statements. christopherschafer.com

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All That Jazzzzmine!

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Jazmine Turner Petty Attire (left): Striped Dress by ASOS; Mary Jane platform heel by Miu Miu; hair styled

by Jaleesa Crankfield.

Attire (right): Ball cap by J.Crew; leather jacket by Mango; Tatas tee shirt from needsupply.com; distressed denim from wwwhm.com; shoes, Air Jordan 7 (VII) ‘Carmine’ by Nike.

Native Annapolitan Jazmine Turner Petty is a driving force in the fashion scene, with her signature Bo-Ho couture style. With sensitivity and foresight she leads, from riffing on today’s styles to creating variations all her own.

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Roberta Pardo

Attire (left): Items from Pardo's personal collection.

Attire (right): White silk blouse

by Pure; skirt by Alice McCall; shoes by Nikolas Kirkwood; jacket from Etsy; earrings, personal collection.

Roberta Pardo founded Urban Walls Brazil and conceives powerful street art projects, bringing Brazilian artists to Annapolis and vice versa. The art curated by Pardo refreshes genres and transcends borders.

For her, individual style and substance are one, for there are no boundaries between art and life. urbanwallsbrazil.com

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Deal Master Mike Steranka

Attire: Bespoke suit by Mike Lani, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Mike Steranka is the CEO of Retirement Planning Services Incorporated and an adventure capitalist with many creative business ideas structured to succeed. His power look is not superficial—an impressive collection of graphic socks expresses his daily mood, according to sources close to Steranka. (Check out the bulldog socks in the group shot on page 6.) rps123.com

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Turnbull & Asser Dotted silk-jacquard tie in a vibrant mix of indigo, white, and magenta.

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Giorgio Armani Dark blue silk-jacquard tie.

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Striped burgundy, white, navy, and mustard silk tie. Handmade in London.

Geometric navy and red gancini-print silk tie.

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Attire by bespoke clothier Christopher Schafer.

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Taking stock of

Bone Broth

By Christina Bradshaw

Bone broth is everywhere these days and claims abound about its ability to heal creaking joints, brighten dull skin, and boost energy. But what is it really? It’s a time-tested cooking staple, says Kaayla T. Daniel, a nutritionist and co-author of Nourishing Broth: An Old-Fashioned Remedy for the Modern World. “It’s a traditional food in every culture around the world,” notes Daniel.

“If it’s a fad, it’s the longest fad ever.”

Bone broth has an edge over stock, says Alan R. Morgan, a culinary coordinator for the midAtlantic region of Whole Foods Market. “What sets bone broth apart is that it is cooked low and slow with the goal of extracting the gelatin and nutritious minerals from the bones,” he says. But there have been few scientific studies to back up the hype, and it’s tough to pin down certain benefits because of variables such as the choice of animal bones, vegetables, and cooking methods and times, notes Morgan. “Each of these factors impacts the nutritional properties and benefits of the bone broth,” Morgan says, but it has the potential to be a great source of: • Minerals, such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium.

• Glycine and proline (good for digestion, muscles, and your immune system)—amino acids not found in muscle meat.

• Chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine, the compounds sold as supplements for reducing inflammation, arthritis, and joint pain.

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• Collagen, which broken down produces gelatin, good for supporting joints, normal inflammatory response, and healthy skin, hair, and nails.

Morgan recommends getting your bones from a butcher shop—and it shouldn’t be too pricy. “It’s always better to start from a raw bone, one that has not been cooked, so that you can extract the most flavor out of them,” he advises. Bones keep about two to three days in the refrigerator and six months in the freezer.

If you have to buy broth at the supermarket, Morgan suggests looking for packages that specifically say “bone broth.” “Then you can be more confident that it’s been cooked longer and has the properties you are looking for,” he says.

But don’t make bone broth your one and only. “I have seen many people start their day with bone broth, instead of coffee or tea, and continue drinking it all day when they would have coffee or tea,” notes Morgan. But as an entire meal by itself? “I would add in some vegetable or have it alongside a large salad,” Morgan says.

Daniel agrees. “Don’t see one food as a miracle food,” she cautions.

“Include the whole spectrum.” If you do make your own bone broth, Daniel suggests joint bones and chicken or pig feet and adding ingredients such as onions, celery, carrots, and garlic to taste (but you’ll take them out later when they’re “spent.”). Vinegar and wine “helps pull the nutrition out of the bones,” she notes. “From a health point of view, we were meant to do nose-to-tail eating,” Daniel says.

“I’ll roast a chicken Sunday, turn it into curry the next day, . . . I’ll throw [the carcass] in the pot with feet, and I’ll get broth going. It’s real simple.”

Daniel recommends oxtail as a “fail proof ” bone broth ingredient for its gelatin and flavor, but says to follow your taste buds, which could mean combining lots of different bones in one pot.

“I talk to a lot of people looking for the perfect bones, and I’m like, ‘Relax already,’” she says. “Fussing over the perfect recipe with the highest and most balanced nutrition, forget about that. Work on a variety, and enjoy all of them.” LG

Roasted Bone Marrow Broth

INSTRUCTIONS

INGREDIENTS

Roast bones in the oven for about 10-15 minutes, until they turn golden and marrow becomes soft and just barely starts to melt.

For the roasted bone marrow: 1lb grassfed beef marrow bones Salt and pepper to taste For the bone broth: 8 cups water 1 tsp whole black peppercorns 1 tsp pickling spice 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt 1 large carrot, broken into pieces 2 garlic cloves, smashed 1 onion, cut into large chunks 1 celery rib, broken into 2-3 pieces a handful fresh parsley

To make the roasted bone marrow: Preheat the oven to 425ºF Place the marrow bones on a baking sheet and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper (on both sides, please!)

You want to take them out of the oven when they get nicely crispy and golden and the marrow becomes soft and starts to bubble a little bit. Be careful not to overdo the cooking, or your marrow will end up completely melted down. The marrow, when done, should be enjoyably warm but not exactly hot.

Remove to a plate and serve with a side of fresh leafy greens, or continue with broth making.

To make the broth: Add the roasted bones along with all the rest of the ingredients to a large saucepan or stockpot.

Bring to a roaring boil then lower heat, partly cover and simmer for 1 to 1½ hours, until the flavor of the broth is to your liking.

Strain through a fine mesh sieve and serve, or use in your favorite soups/recipes.

Recipe courtesy of thehealthyfoodie.com/roasted-bone-marrow-broth.

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“There are no supplements or drugs that boost BDNF so beware of false claims.”

Get Smart

Super Protein May Slow Dementia

By Kymberly Taylor

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Doctors still do not know how to care for the brain, especially when dementia sets in. Help may be on the way. A study published in the January 2016 issue of Neurology suggests that a powerful protein in brain tissue may slow dementia and protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease (AD). What’s more, the protein, called brainderived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) may encourage new treatments for AD, an incurable disease. The study also provides clues to a question that has puzzled scientists for decades: Why do some patients with AD suffer less dementia than others?

BDNF helps create new brain matter by encouraging the growth of new neurons (neurogenesis) and synapses and by supporting existing neurons. Scientists have studied this complex protein for decades but just last year widely agreed that the abstract benefits of exercise— from reversing depression to fighting cognitive decline—may be due to increases in BDNF. The study is the first of its kind to connect low levels of BDNF to severe dementia by examining human brain tissue. “Prior studies which have linked BDNF to cognition in older adults have examined BDNF in the blood. This is the first study which measured BDNF gene expression in the brain tissue from older adults who underwent annual cognitive testing prior to death,” explains study author Dr. Aron S. Buchman to Looking Good.

Led by Dr. Buchman and his team at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, the study included 535 persons from two clinical autopsy studies—the Religious Order Study and the Rush Memory and Aging Project—whose mean age at death was 88.5 years. They

had been examined annually for an average of six years, but some for up to twenty years, and agreed to a brain autopsy upon death.

The study found that the rate of cognitive decline in AD patients with high BDNF levels slowed by about 40 percent. “Thus, if we compared two older adults with the same amount of AD pathology, the one with higher levels of BDNF gene expression would be protected and have slower cognitive decline,” states Buchman.

The study offers fresh ways to think about treating AD, which, at the moment, relies on just a few major drugs. “These findings suggest a complementary approach, behaviors or treatment which increase BDNF gene expression and may mitigate the effects of AD pathology even if we can’t prevent its development,” says Buchman.

But Buchman cautions there are no supplements or drugs that boost BDNF so beware of false claims. There are ways to care for the brain today, notes Buchman, primarily through a more active lifestyle, including physical, social, and cognitive activities. LG This article includes reporting by Sarah Hainesworth.

Original Research Aron S. Buchman, Lei Yu, Patricia A. Boyle, Julie A. Schneider, Philip L. De Jager, and David A. Bennett, “Higher Brain BDNF Gene Expression Is Associated with Slower Cognitive Decline in Older Adults,” Neurology, (January 27, 2016): 1526–1632X, published ahead of print, doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000002387.

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BEAUTY

Overarching Concerns

THE FEATH ERE D BROW

I S IN TH IS Y EAR

BY SA RAH HAINE SWORT H

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“THE BROWS ARE THE SINGLE-MOST UNDERESTIMATED FEATURE ON EVERY FACE. WE TALK WITH OUR EYEBROWS.”

MEHAE KIM, BROW SCULPTOR,

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Lips and lashes might be a makeup lover’s bread and butter, but beauty gurus are raving about another feature that frames the face: eyebrows. During a recent stop at Ulta Beauty in Annapolis, “eyebrow king” Damone Roberts caught up with Looking Good about this year’s hottest brow trend. Founder of his namesake beauty brand and brow sculptor to celebrities such as Nicki Minaj, Beyoncé, and Gwyneth Paltrow, Roberts declared the full “feathered brow” a key look for 2016.

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Local industry professionals Renee Kaplan and Sonya Cortez weigh in on how to achieve the feathered brow. “I am a strong believer of people filling in their brows with brow powder,” says Kaplan, an aesthetician at David Alexander Salon and Spa in Annapolis. “Fill the brows in with a brush and what it does is give texture to the brow. It gives a fullness to the brow.” She recommends Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo. Cortez, a cosmetologist at Glow Salon in Annapolis, offers another way to create a feathered brow. “The way to achieve it is to use a brow pencil,” she advises. “You’re going to use a stroking method when using the brow pencil so you can mimic the brow hairs. You want it to be very light.” Like Kaplan, Cortez also recommends an Anastasia Beverly Hills product, the Anastasia Brow Whiz pencil.

What about problem eyebrows? Damon Robert’s colleague, Mehae Kim, a senior artist at his Beverley Hills salon works with clients such as Madonna, Alicia Keys, and Channing Tatum.

If you are not blessed with full thick brows, they can still be beautiful, she says. The tools she uses include self-applicable gels to dye your brows, brow extensions created with synthetic hairs, and pencil and powder used in combination to “build up the color you want.” For sparse brows, she suggests Damone Robert’s Brow Gain, which contains biotin, castor oil, and vitamins and minerals.

Love them, hate them, just don’t ignore them, Kim cautions.

“The brows are the single most underestimated feature on every face. We talk with our eyebrows. The wrong shape can throw off your personality.” For example, brows plucked too thin and severely arched can make you look angry. If you’re frustrated and can’t achieve the look you want at home (even with expensive makeup products), visit a salon. A trained professional can take you to another level. There is no need to be browbeaten.

Tip: When purchasing brow powder or a brow pencil, Kaplan and Cortez note that the shade should not be darker than your natural hair color. LG

RESOURCES Damone Roberts, damoneroberts.com David Alexander Salon and Spa, dasalonandspa.com Glow Salon, glowsalon.com

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FLAT ABS AFTER 50?

YES! FITNESS

BY CINDY HUANG

“Chances are you may have strong abs but they’re covered by a layer of fat.”

Dale Barr, Certified Personal Trainer

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ABS 50

Metabolism slows and joints wear down with age, making it easier to gain weight and harder to lose it. But that doesn’t mean flat abs are out. In fact, Dale Barr, certified trainer and owner of d3 Fitness in Annapolis, says that “chances are you may have strong abs but they’re covered by a layer of fat.” To have visible abs one would most likely need their body fat to be less than 12 percent for men and less than 20 percent for women, says Barr.

If extra fat is the problem, how do you get rid of it? Barr cautions that while conventional thinking is to do more “core” work, more sit-ups or crunches, you can’t effectively “target train.” “Just like we can’t choose where we store fat on our body, we can’t choose where we burn or lose fat. Extra crunches aren’t going to make those abs visible,” he says.

But exercise is still key to losing fat and for gaining muscle. According to Barr, we lose ½ pound of muscle each year starting at age 30. Muscle is important in the metabolism process, Barr says, because it is our most metabolically active tissue. “By age 50,” he notes, “if we haven’t taken steps to fight this, our metabolism will be dramatically slower, our lives become more sedentary, and stress levels are elevated.” To counteract this muscle wasting process and its affects, Barr advises weight training and increased protein intake.

FOR MAXIMUM RESULTS, BARR SUGGESTS THE FOLLOWING DIET AND EXERCISE PLAN: 1.

Eat 4–6 meals a day, slowly, with a minimum of 15–20 minutes to eat each meal.

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Every meal should contain 1–2 palm-sized portions of the all important protein dense food; 1–2 fists of veggies; 1–2 thumbs of essential healthy fat; 1–2 cupped hands of minimally processed carbs. Notice there are no desserts, booze, or processed carbs on here.

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Exercise 45–60 minimum daily with 3–4 exercise sessions being intense workouts and weight training.

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Recovery from the workouts and life’s stresses (work, family) becomes vitally important and requires 7–8 hours of sleep each night and some form of de-stressing activity (i.e., meditation) 20 minutes a day.

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“It’s so easy to modify the posture to meet your own depth for that day. You see more of a difference in your waistline than from other forms of exercise.”

Phil Vendemmia, Bikram Yoga instructor

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Fitness coach and fascial stretch specialist Carrie Schwerdtfeger, who works at Evolutions in Annapolis, says that bodies react differently to exercise. But if someone eats well and works out regularly, they should see their body start to change within weeks.

For those 50 and older, Schwerdtfeger recommends balancing exercises and movements that engage the core muscles. She suggests avoiding exercises that incorporate lifting the back off the ground, such as crunches, because they’re harder on the body. Schwerdtfeger also emphasizes that exercising regularly won’t result in muscle definition if it’s followed by junk food.

Still haven’t found the right type of exercise for you? People of all ages sweat off fat with Bikram, or hot yoga, where participants do postures and breathing exercises in a heated room, notes yoga instructor Phil Vendemmia. The median age of his students is 43, with some in their 70s and 80s. He teaches at the Yoga Factory, which has locations in Annapolis and Crofton. Vendemmia runs the studios with his wife, Emily. Their Bikram classes run 90 minutes in a room heated to 105 degrees.

Yoga poses can be adapted for people of all ages and body types, Vendemmia notes. “It’s so easy to modify the posture to meet your own depth for that day. You see more of a difference in your waistline than from other forms of exercise.” The postures stimulate metabolism, so the body burns fat accumulated around the waist, he says. “I’ve gone from a size 33 waist to a size 29.”

While the cosmetic benefits (a six-pack!) are alluring, these habits also build stronger muscles, stimulate metabolism, and improve mood, reminds Vendemmia. The hardest part of exercising to achieve a toned stomach is the commitment, he notes. People who visit the studio four to five times a week will feel different immediately and see results quickly.

If you are not finding motivation to visit the gym on a regular basis, consider a personal trainer or a Fitbit to meet your goals. Cosmetic surgery is also an option. Yet Vendemmia argues that a quick fix, such as liposuction, would be harder to maintain than a set of healthy habits.

While strong, visible abs for men and women are achievable, the question becomes, is this a worthwhile goal for someone over 50 years old? Barr answers, “I think it’s a great GOAL. Here’s why: If you should fall short of ‘visible abs’ you’re 2nd place prize is better health: reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, metabolic syndrome, or other obesity related diseases, better sleep, better hormone regulation, and weight loss.” With these health benefits, strengthening your core at any age is a worthwhile pursuit. LG

RESOURCES d3 Fitness, d3fitness.com Evolutions, evolutionsannapolis.com Yoga Factory, bikramyogaannapolis.com

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