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Participation in cancer walk is personal for Bloor West school principal 3 >> It’s Happening in your neighbourhood. Mark your calendars. 12

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Month living in car highlights excessive time Torontonians spend behind the wheel RAHUL GUPTA @tointransit Though he suffered from physical discomfort, extreme heat and cramped conditions, Tanner Zurkoski found to his amazement he could adjust to the reality of living in a car for an extended amount of time. The 22-year-old Dupont and Dufferin area resident undertook and completed the challenge to live behind the wheel to spread awareness of the amount of time commuters across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton region spend over the course of a year. The campaign was organized by the charity Evergreen Canada. “At first I wondered why I was doing it, but then I fell into a routine,” said Zurkoski in late July, a few days after the campaign ended. “It’s a mystery how I adjusted, but I just did.” From late June to July, Zurkoski’s only residence was an orange Honda Insight, a hybrid vehicle donated by sponsor Autoshare for the challenge, in which he slept, ate and drove throughout the city. For at least 23 hours a day, Zurkoski had to remain within the car, exiting only for bathroom trips, morning showers and some meals. At

night, he wedged his six-foot-three inch frame inside the hatchback automobile and somehow found a way to sleep. Worse than the heat and the cramped spaces, said Zurkoski, was the traffic which was so heavy, he ended up sticking to smaller roadways when it was possible. “After a while, every driver became my enemy and I stopped giving them the benefit of the doubt,” he said. “Nobody uses their turn signal in Toronto.” To pass the time, Zurkoski spoke with interested onlookers about his undertaking, which also served to promote Evergreen’s MOVE Transportation Expo, which is taking place at the Evergreen Brick Works, until the end of October. From inside the vehicle, which was equipped with a camera, the York University film student interviewed urban transportation experts for a series of “webisodes” called Passenger Seat he posted online throughout the month. He also tweeted status updates from a Twitter account created specifically for the challenge. Zurkoski said many of the people he spoke with over the month were unaware of how long they were spending on their commutes, which >>>ZURKOSKI, page 10

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COOLING OFF: Emma Burnham, 10, at left, Nadia Shirtliff-Hinds, 10, and Taylor Shirtliff-Hinds, 13, prepare lemonade for customer Timothy Muza at their stand on Grenadier Road recently, providing sweet relief on another scorching day in the city.

Junction’s history hangs for all to see LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com If you’ve never heard of the Junction’s colourful past, next time you’re in the neighbourhood walking along the retail strip, look up. On lamp posts from Quebec Avenue east to Indian Grove you’ll see the newly installed Business Improvement Area (BIA) banners; five different examples each depict@BWVillager

ing one of the area’s crucial points in history. DRY UNTIL 2000 Such as the fact that the Junction was once its own city, the City of West Toronto, or that the Junction remained dry for almost a century only resuming the sale of alcohol in 2000. The banners also highlight the Junction’s close proximity to four

railway lines known as the West Toronto Diamond and its onetime dependency on the Canadian Pacific Railway for business. Thirty-seven banners were installed, according to Junction BIA executive director Kristina Skindelyte, who said there are plans to add more. The BIA’s streetscape committee put a call out to local designers about a year ago. >>>ARTIST, page 11

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Participation in cancer walk gets personal Cancer survivor Mary Gyemi will make two-day trek in the Weekend to End Women’s Cancers CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com

or Mary Gyemi, walking in the Weekend to End Women’s Cancers is old hat – neither the 60-kilometre trek, nor the inevitable blisters, nor the minimum $2,000 fundraising goal, nor the threat of having to walk through sweltering heat or thunderous rainstorms intimidate her. But after participating every year since the walk’s inception in 2003, this year promises to be a whole new experience for the single mom of three; this year marks the first time Gyemi will proudly don the pink T-shirt of a cancer survivor. “I never in my wildest dreams thought when I was doing all this fundraising over the years that the money I was raising would support me. Never,” said Gyemi, principal of Warren Park Junior Public School in Bloor West Village. “I always thought I was doing it for someone else, so it was kind of a surreal moment this year when I went, ‘Wow! This time, I’m doing it for me...And I get a pink T-shirt!’” Since being diagnosed with breast cancer last November, Gyemi has endured eight months of energy-zapping surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments – yet she’s keen not to miss the 10th anniversary of the Shopper’s Drug Mart Walk to End Women’s Cancers this Sept. 8 and 9. “It’s really an inspiring thing to go through. I walked by myself in my first year and met so many really interesting people and we shared so many stories,” she said. “Then there were the neighbourhoods we walked through – they did all kinds of things to support you whether it was standing and handing out bottles of water, or

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Mary Gyemi started participating in the Weekend to End Women's Cancers when it began in Toronto 10 years ago, walking and raising money every year since. This year she will finish the 60-kilometre walk around the city as a cancer survivor, having been diagnosed with breast cancer last fall.

cheering, or holding up signs of encouragement. I’ll be honest, I cried a lot.” Over the last decade, the annual weekend event has seen thousands of participants trekking 60 km over the course of two days with the goal of ending all women’s cancers. Since the first walk in 2003, more than $120 million has been raised for Princess Margaret Hospital, Canada’s leading cancer research centre. What Gyemi’s looking forward to the most this year is participating in the walk’s survivor’s ceremony with her two daughters, Jessica, 21, and Kathryn, 18, at her side. “They celebrate the survivors so very much. In the past, when

you finish the walk there’s this big huge cheering and everybody’s crying. You’re exhausted, you’re sore, you’ve got blisters all over your feet, and they give you these shirts – and it’s always pink for the survivors,” she said. “Then there’s this big ceremony at the end when they bring in all the survivors, and I get to be there. It will be totally inspirational.” Not only inspirational, but also a chance to celebrate after enduring a tough eight months. “It’s a bit of a rough gig, yeah, but I like to think that I’ve been incredibly lucky, to be honest,” she said of the relatively manageable toll the surgery and follow-up chemotherapy and radiation – which Gyemi is still in the middle

of – have had on her. “The first week, when they give you the (chemo) drug, that’s probably the worst gig. It’s at its strongest in your body, it’s doing what it needs to do, and it really knocks you out physically. And I think emotionally, you know, you sit there and think ‘oh Lord, is this ever going to end?’ “And then the second week you start feeling a little bit better, and then the third week you’re feeling really strong, and then, of course, they do it to you all over again.” What helped Gyemi cope during those trying times was the overwhelming support from her daughters, son Daniel, 15, neighbours, and the school community from Warren Park Junior

Public School, where she plans to return to work this September. While her kids have helped out wherever and whenever they can, Gyemi’s neighbours have taken over the family’s lawn mowing and garbage and recycling duties, and the teachers, students and parents from Warren Park have all given of their time and attention to provide her with the emotional and nutritional sustenance she’s needed to carry on. “Emotionally, the school probably would have been the best place for me to be (while I was sick), but health-wise it wasn’t possible,” she lamented. “But the staff and the parents and the kids brought school to me, which was really nice.” While her colleagues brought flowers and became her personal ‘meals on wheels’ service, Gyemi received regular check-up phone calls and gifts from the parent community, and a steady flow of uplifting letters from her 160 supportive students – each and every one of which Gyemi has made a point of personally responding to. Despite all the turmoil and uncertainty in her life since the cancer diagnosis, Gyemi – ever the educator – sees the experience as a learning opportunity. “There’s all these great lessons that come if you can just pay attention to them while going through this whole thing – listening to your body and not doing too much, and enjoying things that you may or may not have enjoyed before,” she said. “It’s funny, because people talk about this phoenix rising thing that happens to you, and it kind of does.” To support Gyemi at this year’s Shopper’s Drug Mart Weekend to End Women’s Cancers, go to www. endcancer.ca, click on the green “donate” tab, then type in Gyemi’s name into the search field.

Windemere United Church marks century of worship LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com Legend has it that when Windermere United Church was built, it was constructed with the thought that perhaps the community might not need a place of worship in years to come. “That’s why it’s not built to look like a church,” revealed its minister Alexa Gilmour. In fact, the church on Windermere Avenue, just south of Bloor Street West, has been mistaken for a

library, said Gilmour recently in her office. Those who erected the church had the forethought to realize that “maybe at some point, being a part of this community, the church might not be a church.” Yet, 100 years later and counting, Windermere United endures. Gilmour credits its longevity to the congregation’s ability to recognize that the church is a community resource – a spiritual and educational hub. “We choose our partners accordingly,” she said.

Windermere church held its first service on Dec. 1, 1912 in a tent. Only two years later, the tent blew apart – congregants weren’t sure if the tent would outlast the service or if the service would outlast the tent. Bibles were blown as far away as Swansea Public School. Not long after, it was determined a more permanent structure was needed. The church where it stands today was built in 1925. Earlier in its history, Windermere United Church boasted 150 kids in its Sunday school and held three services on Sundays

for which parishioners lined up around the block. “We’re coming to a time of rejuvenation,” said Gilmour. “It’s growing. There’s energy and life.” Downstairs is an assembly hall/ gym with a stage once used for bazaars, variety nights and general stores. Now, it is home to the Swansea School of Dance and across the hall the Windermere Kids day care. “This is a place where life is celebrated,” said Gilmour. “We’ve got over 100 congregation members,

50 come out on Sunday. That’s almost double from what we had a year ago. Everyone is welcome and participates in church however they’d like.” Anniversary celebrations continue into the fall with an open house on Oct. 14 which with feature a barbecue and family activities; a chili dinner is slated for Nov. 4; a music concert Nov. 18 (to be confirmed) and an anniversary service on Sunday Nov. 25. For further details, visit www. windermerechurch.ca

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oronto’s a great city and has a lot to offer its residents in the summer. Take advantage of small neighbourhood gatherings. Attend a more public evening out like the Friday evening Cultura Festival events or the Sunday Serenades at Mel Lastman Square in North York. Maybe it’s a multi-day/multi-site festival, such as this weekend’s Caribana, taking place in locations downtown and at Exhibition Place. It’s not so much what a resident chooses to experience. The type or scale of the event doesn’t matter – but taking part in some way does. By supporting local events with their presence, residents are making an emphatic statement of comour view munity ownership and pride. They’re saying their commuLearn more nity matters. Given the tragic events about other of the previous month, an infusion of community spirit neighbourhoods across the city proves Toronto at social events is for its residents to enjoy. When you’re part of a community, taking part in what it has to offer provides mutual benefits. Large or small, these events are an opportunity to educate yourself about your community. There’s a reason we choose to live where we do. Finding out more forges a stronger connection and a greater identification. If it’s an event close to home that is more to your liking, there are also opportunities to find out more about your own neighbourhood. Even if you find community spirit is lacking, why not get involved to start something new that addresses this void? Own your piece of the city. Get to know it intimately. If it’s an event in another part of the city, it may be an opportunity to broaden your own horizons. There are also opportunities for Toronto’s communities to learn from one another. You may even be inspired to start something similar in your neighbourhood based on something you’ve seen in another part of the city. Ultimately, Toronto as a city will only be as strong as its people. What better way to play that role than by experiencing and enjoying the things that make this city great? Think of it like a fine green lawn. A well-fertilized lawn not only enhances the growth and appearance, it chokes out the unwanted weeds that leave the lawn malnourished and unattractive. We can choke out the unwanted elements in our communities; it just takes an active population in every neighbourhood to show who owns the community. Toronto Community News is a division of Metroland Media Group Ltd. The Villager is a member of the Ontario Press Council. Visit ontpress.com newsroom

One year ago, council re-asserted itself

ayor Rob Ford’s term of office may have started in December of 2010, but Toronto council’s first term started somewhat later: a year ago this week, when Mayor Ford’s executive committee dared Torontonians to stay up all night to have their say on the KPMG core services review. The review, as you may recall, recommended the city get out of all sorts of services – curtailing library services, shutting down petting zoos, even selling major assets like the Toronto Zoo. Hundreds of residents put their name on a list to speak to the mayor in opposition to those changes – and in what can be described only as an historic act of passive aggression, the mayor decreed that all those deputations would be heard through a single meeting, even if it took all night. It did take all night. The executive committee heard from teenagers from Scarborough as well as downtown community organizers; parents worried about recreation programs for their children, and some

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people who were associated with the labour movement. There was almost no one there who thought the proposed cuts were a good idea, and at the end of it all, the mayor’s point man, Giorgio Mammoliti, dismissed the majority of the deputants as communists – because really, what else could he say? And that was about the point where those Torontonians and others who’d gone to bed gave their councillors their marching orders – which is to say, take charge and either negotiate with the mayor on service cuts or overrule him. Toronto Council did as it was told. It talked the mayor and his team out of closing libraries and pushed them away from unpopular service cuts. It gave communities surrounding the Riverdale Farm and the High Park Zoo the breathing

room they needed to fundraise to keep those things open. Council out-and-out took over the budget in 2012 and after that, ran the mayor’s subway plan out of town on a rail. This week, there are no public hearings – as there shouldn’t be, at the beginning of August in Toronto. The 44-member Toronto Council is in charge. It’s not always graceful; that heavily-amended budget that council passed in the winter has required more than a little tinkering through the spring and summer to hold water, and a madeby-council transit plan crumbled to dust almost as soon as TTC Chair Karen Stintz unveiled it. But it’s worth remembering how a summer ago, Toronto residents stood up in the face of a stacked meeting and a determined mayor, and with their own determination, re-stacked city council and effectively changed the government. n D a v i d Ni c k l e i s T h e Villager’s city hall reporter. His column appears every Thursday. Contact him at dnickle@insidetoronto.com

To the editor: Everybody talks about gridlock, but those in charge are obviously not interested in the extra work it may need. Years ago I contacted my councillor about synchronizing traffic lights on major routes in the GTA. He referred the matter to one of the fellows in charge for our district. That’s where it died. Considering the City of Hamilton introduced this system many years ago, why are our people ignoring the possibility of moving traffic just a little faster? In Hamilton it is possible to drive from one end of the city to the other without ever having to stop at a traffic light, while driving at the proper speed limit. Just consider the amount of pollution we can avoid by not forcing all vehicles to a continuous stop and go. How much pollution does a single truck emit in this system? And how much less expensive is this suggestion, compared to building subways? There is no guarantee drivers will switch to subways and the big trucks will still have to deliver their loads. The word “synchronizing” has recently appeared when we talk about gridlock, but has the possibility actually been discussed seriously? Please lend your support to this idea whose time came long ago. Let’s get the people in charge of traffic lights moving by putting pressure on them. If Hamilton can do it, so can Toronto. And if it requires more one-way streets, so be it. An additional benefit will be to discourage speeders and save gasoline. Or is big gas actually supporting a system that increases their sales? Herb Kucera

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Rail corridor sound wall an ‘atrocity’: resident Metrolinx to work with community, facilitate discussion with residents in the new year RAHUL GUPTA @TOinTransit A group of Parkdale residents are worried a plan to construct a 16-foot high sound wall along a GO train bridge spanning the south side of Brock Avenue will cast an “oppressive” shadow over the neighbourhood. The group, headed by Rod Layman, Rob Fairley and Meredith Robb, met with representatives from Metrolinx last Tuesday to outline their many concerns about the wall, which if approved for construction by transit planning agency Metrolinx would act as a noise barrier for trains running through the Georgetown South rail corridor. The agency, which has already approved a plan to build a sound wall along the north side of the bridge, is investigating the possibility of also building another wall on the south side in response to feedback from a public meeting last November. Metrolinx has said sound walls are necessary all along the

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Residents are concerned a rail bridge spanning Brock Avenue may soon have a 16-foot high sound wall installed on both sides to reduce noise coming from GO trains traveling along it.

Georgetown South rail corridor to mitigate the noise and vibrations from increased train traffic when a rail link in the corridor connecting Union Station with Pearson International Airport opens in three years. But Fairley, who lives just south of the bridge and sees and hears

GO diesel commuter trains from his living room window every day, said he’s extremely worried the construction plans under consideration by Metrolinx will have a disastrous effect on the surrounding area. “This wall is an atrocity, it’s going to carve the city apart,” said Fairley, who hosted the meeting at his home

on Brock Avenue. “It’s a huge, oppressive structure.” Fairley said he was resigned the wall will go up but wanted to ensure he and the rest of the group had a say in the process. “As a homeowner I’m not happy about the wall, and at this point we just have to see this process through,” he said. Layman said the group remains upset with Metrolinx and the McGuinty government for opting to run noisier diesel trains along the link rather than electric, a decision he said was made against the wishes of residents in the area. Going electric, he said, would have prevented the need for sound walls in the first place as such trains are quieter. “The fact we have the wall is the product of other decisions they made not listening to any community consultation,” said Layman, who said he and the rest of the group support the Clean Train Coalition’s call for electric rail all along GO’s rail network. Currently, Metrolinx is conduct-

ing a study on electrifying the air rail link, which will increase diesel train traffic by up to four times the current level due to an all day express service both ways between Pearson and Union Station. Manuel Pedrosa, who attended the meeting on behalf of Metrolinx said he understood the residents’ anger. “We’re dealing with people who live in communities who want to make sure they’re heard and understood,” said Pedrosa who is a community relations manager for Metrolinx. “That’s part of what our consultation is about. People should be passionate about their communities.” During the meeting, Pedrosa told residents the agency will work with the community to facilitate discussions about the sound wall beginning in the New Year. Fairley said the group is heavily opposed to an alternative option under consideration by Metrolinx to build a sound barrier along the south side of Brock Avenue rather than the bridge.

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• Minimize wall hangings and keep fixtures smaller. Filling the walls with knickknacks may contribute to clutter and make the space appear closed in. Use decorative items sparingly. • If possible, store towels outside of the bathroom. This way you won't have to devote space inside the bathroom to a closet. • While some people like the thought of a separate bath and shower, in smaller bathrooms this may not be possible. Instead, look for a combined shower and bath, or select a walk-in shower with a much smaller profile. • Windows are often welcome in bathrooms because of the ventilation they provide, but they could be a hindrance in smaller bathrooms because they take up prime wall space. Cover a window in a shower stall to free up space. Just be sure to install a venting fan to reduce moisture in the bathroom. • Maximize wall space if you need storage. Find cabinets that will fit beneath windows or be able to fit in thin areas between sinks and toilets. Over the toilet is prime area for cabinetry. • Consider a frameless shower. This is a partitioned area of the

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Review of Toronto Water's Capital Program and Funding Sources Public Information Meeting Join us at the public information meetings to find out more. Tuesday, August 14, 2012 Thursday, August 16, 2012 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Scarborough Civic Centre North York Civic Centre 150 Borough Dr. 5100Yonge St. Council Chamber Council Chamber Background The City ofToronto is reviewingToronto Water's Capital Program and funding sources. Part of this review is to engage stakeholders and identify issues to develop alternative options to the current funding strategy. A report on the feedback will be presented to the appropriate City committee in September 2012. In order to provide sufficient information, a copy of the presentation for this public meeting is available online at: toronto.ca/finance/waterrates.htm Click on "A Discussion of Challenges: Water Rate Pricing Structures and Capital Funding Deficiencies." We would like to hear from you. To comment, or if you are unable to attend, contact: Adir Gupta, Manager of Financial Policy & Strategic Analysis Tel: 416-392-8071 Fax: 416-397-4555 E-mail: agupta@toronto.ca Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

Zurkoski already thinking about his next film project >>>from page 1 at an average of 80 minutes is worse than Los Angeles and New York. “There’s a ‘wow’ factor when people who commute to Mississauga realize how long they are in their cars,” he said. Evergreen spokesperson Anthony Westenberg said Zurkoski, who was chosen from a list of 20 applicants, was mentally equipped to deal with the absurdity of the experience. “Tanner had a Zen-like approach to the prospect of spending a month in a car.” said Westenberg, who handles public relations for the charity. “We were looking for someone who really believed in the cause and had a sense of humour about it.”

Tanner Zurkoski recently spent an entire month living in a car to illustrate how much time Torontonians lose to commuting due to congestion. Photo/AARATHI EDWARD

Westenberg said representatives from the charity held daily meetings with Zurkoski to ensure he was healthy and eating regularly. A yoga instructor was brought into teach him how to exercise in a tight space. Zurkoski also spoke with a therapist to understand the mindset behind road rage. Westenberg said Zurkoski

had fulfilled Evergreen’s hopes for the exercise by getting people to think about congestion in the region and consider other modes of transportation like transit and bicycle to get around. He said Evergreen would not duplicate the campaign in the future. Zurkoski said he is already thinking about his next project, a short film he’s planning to shoot in the next couple of months about rural farming. “I guess I’ve been dreaming about wide, open spaces,” he said.

Women’s book club helps bring sense of community to members LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com York University Professor Dianne Zorn’s classes conflicted with The Toronto Girly Book Club’s meetings so she could no longer attend. Rather than give up a book club altogether, the High Park Village resident decided to start one of her own and sought the help of her landlord, Minto Management, to put the word out and to give her a place to meet. After generating interest through posters in the elevators of the High Park Avenue and Bloor Street West-area towers, 15 women showed up for the inaugural meeting

in January. The truly “fascinating” group, whose age ranges from mid-20s to 80s, meets on the last Thursday evening of each month at 66 Pacific Ave. in its media room. The group chose what they’d read each month democratically. Everyone emailed their suggestions to Zorn, who then printed the list out for discussion. For the July installment of the club, Author Dan Chaon, who wrote ‘Await Your Reply,’ which the women have read, will join the group via conference call. Zorn said she was excited when Chaon replied to her

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Junction Farmers’ Market WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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High Park Speakers Toastmasters Club WHEN: 6:15 p.m. WHERE: Annette Street Public Library, 145 Annette St. CONTACT: 416-393-7692, torontopubliclibrary.ca High Park Speakers is a communitybased Toastmasters club which has

Sorauren Farmers’ Market WHEN: 3 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Sorauren Park, Sorauren Avenue and Wabash Avenue, south of Dundas Street West Local food, in season fruits and vegetables, baked goods, live music and kids’ activities.

Summer Reading Club – Jane/Dundas Library WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Jane/ Dundas Library, 620 Jane St. CONTACT: 416-394-1014 COST: Free Share an hour of stories and literary activities with other club members.

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helped many people improve their presentation skills, ability to think on their feet and run an effective meeting. Club membership is open to anyone. Guests are welcomed to attend any of our meetings.

■ Friday, Aug.10

Jon Hayes, 416-392-1748, naturecentre@highpark.org, www.highparknaturecentre.com The 12- to 14-year-olds of the Naturalist Mentorship Club have been busily creating an engaging and informative hike to teach you about some of the coolest nature in High Park. All ages.

Discovery Hike led by Young Naturalists WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: High Park Nature Centre, 440 Parkside Dr. CONTACT:

Ward 13 Constituency Hours WHEN: 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Annette Public Library, 145 Annette St. CONTACT: Irmgard, 416-392-4072, Councillor_ Doucette@toronto.ca, www.ward13.ca Ward 13 city Councillor Sarah Doucette holds constituency hours regularly to meet with constituents in person. All welcome. An appointment is necessary.

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