University Of Arizona Gets $10.3M Grant For Alzheimer's Disease Research On Women
A new Alzheimer’s disease research project has just been funded, as a team of researchers from the University of Arizona Health Sciences’ Center for Innovation in Brain Science recently received a $10.3 million grant from the U.S. government. According to a report from AZ Big Media, the five-year Program Project Grant from the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health will fund a study to be led by University of Arizona neuroscientist Dr. Roberta Diaz Brinton, in hopes of..>> view originalDogs dream about their owners, expert claims
There's a reason we call canines “man's best friend”. An expert in evolutionary psychology has claimed dogs most likely dream about their owners, sending canine lovers into a frenzy. Dr Deirdre Barrett, a Clinical and Evolutionary Psychologist from ...>> view originalHow a mum overcame scoliosis
“I WASN’T born with scoliosis. It developed because I grew too fast for my body, which is funny because I’m only 150cm tall and weigh 45kg. I went to see the doctor about a cough when I was 12; he bent me forward to listen to my chest and noticed my back was raised on one side. An X-ray showed slight scoliosis so he told me to keep an eye on it for a year.When I went back at age 13, I had no reason to think anything was wrong. I felt fine, my movement seemed completely normal. But my spine was n..>> view originalCentrelink asks paralysed man to prove he deserved pension
Even with the help of two carers it can take Josh up to two hours to get ready every morning.The 21-year-old has muscular dystrophy, a degenerative disease that slowly breaks down muscles, paralysing the sufferer. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Living with Muscular Dystrophy Dodson takes aim John Howard calls for strengthened gun laws What veggies do for your body Mack Horton's fan spots suspicious mole The ..>> view originalNine ways to love your liver
IT’S the organ that flushes out the bad and gives your body the good. Help it do its job right (no juice fast required). LIMIT OR DITCH ALCOHOLIt’s the most important thing you can do. If you drink, aim for less than two drinks a day, with two alcohol-free days a week.EXERCISEA recent Australian study showed how exercise improves fatty liver disease. Do atleast 30 minutes a day.WATER, WATEREveryone’s H²O requirements are different. Do this test: If your urine is a lightyellow colour, you’re adeq..>> view originalRed wine can cure hormonal imbalance in women
Resveratrol, a polyphenol which occurs naturally in red wine, grapes, nuts and chocolate, could correct a hormonal imbalance in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a condition which can cause infertility in women of childbearing age. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, have demonstrated that a polyphenol called resveratrol, which is found in red wine, peanuts, blackberries and chocolate, was able to correct hormone levels in 30 patients with Polycystic Ovary S..>> view originalQld police wage war on drug dealers
Man believed missing following mine collapse in Opalton, Central Queensland
Man believed missing following mine collapse in Opalton, Central Queensland By Francis Tapim Updated October 23, 2016 01:30:17 Emergency services have arrived at the scene of a mining accident at Opalton in Central Queensland where it is feared a man may be trapped underground.A friend who visited the site late on Saturday, raised the alarm when he could not find the owner and saw machinery crushed beneath rocks inside the mine.The friend called an ambulance who a..>> view originalBranson's 'disturbing' date with Trump
British business magnate Richard Branson did not leave his meeting with Trump with a good impression of the US presidential candidate. Picture: SuppliedBrittany Vonow and staff writersNews Corp Australia NetworkRICHARD Branson has recounted a “bizarre” lunch meeting with Donald Trump where the now US presidential candidate told him he had begged for money to get him out of bankruptcy — and would now spend “the rest of his life” trying to destroy the five people who refused to help him.The Britis..>> view originalOvercoming toxic perfectionism in teenagers
Here's a quick test: If your teenage daughter makes a mistake in her written work does she cross it out; erase it and keep going; or does she rip out the whole page and start over. Does she do draft after draft after draft? Does she come down on herself like a tonne of bricks over small mistakes or a test result that is worse than expected?If you answered yes to some or all of the above questions, your daughter may have a problem with perfectionism – and it can be linked to serious mental healt..>> view original
Friday, October 28, 2016
University Of Arizona Gets $10.3M Grant For Alzheimer's Disease Research On Women and other top stories.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Supercars boss James Warburton says Red Bull Racing Australia's Bathurst 1000 appeal 'un-Australian' and other top stories.
Supercars boss James Warburton says Red Bull Racing Australia's Bathurst 1000 appeal 'un-Australian'
Infamous lap 150 with Whincup1:29Supercars: Infamous lap 150 with Whincup. Supercars CEO James Warburton.SUPERCARS boss James Warburton has slammed the protest that could have robbed Will Davison and Jonathan Webb of this year’s Bathurst 1000 as “un-Australian’’.The Confederation of Australian Motorsport (CAMS) officially crowned the pair Mount Panorama kings after Red Bull Racing Australia’s appeal was dismissed.Hitting out at Red Bull Racing Australia (RBRA) after the team failed to have Jam..>> view originalHarto's heartfelt tribute to Bec Wilson
HELLO everyone. Can I make one point clear from the outset. My surname of Hartigan is a very old Irish name. I understand it’s derived from the Gaelic “Cry Baby” … so you have been warned, put on your seat belts!I can hear Rebecca saying: “Suck it up, Harto!”Rebecca and I returned from our honeymoon on the romantic Greek Island of Santorini a little over four years ago.Within weeks she was diagnosed with breast cancer. In quick succession surgeons performed a mastectomy which was followed by int..>> view originalHolmes goes from Origin exile to Test debut
FROM Origin exile to Premiership winner and a Test debut, Valentine Holmes has come full circle in 2016.Holmes has been named to make his Test debut for Australia against New Zealand on Perth on Saturday night as one of three rookies in Mal Meninga’s side.The Cronulla flyer will be joined in the 17 by Canberra prop Shannon Boyd and Dragons forward Tyson Frizell.DEBUT: Meninga names Kangaroos team for Perth TestFUTURE: Inglis asked Bellamy about returning to Stormmedia_cameraKangaroos training se..>> view originalDamien Oliver fails in appeal bid
Damien Oliver (Image: Racing Photos) Damien Oliver has failed in his appeal against a reckless riding charge at the the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board on Friday morning and his 20-meeting suspension will stand. But the champion jockey will appeal to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, with a hearing to follow possibly as early as next week. As it stands, Oliver will not only miss out on the ride on Vadamos in Saturday week's Cox Plate for Andre Fabre, but also potential..>> view originalAFL trades 2016: Hawthorn nab top 10 pick, say Jordan Lewis wants to stay
Hawthorn will enter a fresh round of talks with Gold Coast this weekend armed with a top 10 pick at their disposal which could help break the deadlock over Jaeger O'Meara.After a week in which they have been at the centre of four major trade discussions, the Hawks pulled an ace from their sleeve late on Friday afternoon in the form of a swap of picks with St Kilda. The Saints gave up this year's pick 10 and pick 68 for Hawthorn's first-round selection next year, and a pair of 2016 second-round ..>> view originalHughes coroner to consider changes
The development of neck guards for batters, clarifying playing conditions on short-pitched bowling and continued refinement of the emergency procures and policies are the key issues to emerge from the inquest into the death of Phillip Hughes. The NSW State Coroner Michael Barnes heard final submissions at Sydney's Downing Centre on Friday on an emotionally charged day as the army of lawyers involved took turns to submit their recommendations and formally offer condolences to the Hughes family. ..>> view originalPocock returns to Auckland Bledisloe squad Today at 5:30 PM International
David Pocock could be in line to make his return from injury in the final Bledisloe Test, named in a 31-man Wallabies squad for the Auckland trip. Pocock and his immediate number eight replacement Sean McMahon (syndesmosis) have both been included in the squad for the October 22 Test at Eden Park, though are considered outside chances of playing. Wallabies coach Michael Cheika said Pocock was a possibility of playing in Auckland, though McMahon would be less likely. "They've been called into th..>> view originalA stock-take of Australia's quicks
Australia is confident their fast-bowling stocks are getting closer to full strength just three weeks out from the start of another jam-packed international summer that will feature 10 Tests and 14 limited-overs internationals in less than five months. As the bulk of Australia's cricketers return home from South Africa following their 5-0 ODI series defeat, several of Australia's pace guns have ramped up their preparation on home soil ahead of the coming season, which will start with a three-Te..>> view originalSteve Mortimer leaves Bulldogs as Des Hasler survives board meeting
Des Hasler has survived to coach Canterbury in 2017, with club legend Steve Mortimer instead the casualty at Friday's emergency four-hour board meeting called to resolve the club's future.But the club is yet to decide whether Hasler will coach beyond 2017, with negotiations still ongoing about his longer-term future at the Bulldogs. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide Hasler remains, Mortimer resigns Greg Bird quits Titans Steve Mascord's Set..>> view originalHow Melbourne City landed Socceroos superstar Tim Cahill
Monday, October 24, 2016
Forbes residents told to evacuate as town braces for flood and other top stories.
Forbes residents told to evacuate as town braces for flood
Forbes residents have evacuated under orders from the State Emergency Service as floodwaters are set to increase overnight and throughout Sunday.The town in central-western NSW has been hit by by floodwaters from the Lachlan River, which are poised to surpass 10.65 metres by midday on Sunday. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Evacuation order issued for Forbes in NSW's central-west Lindt siege police response in question Local band vs Sydney..>> view originalMuslim immigration ban: Australian leaders reject poll
THE Essential poll finding that 49% of Australians favour a ban on Muslim immigration has failed to sway the Turnbull government and the Opposition. Industry, Innovation and Science Minister Christopher Pyne and shadow defence minister Richard Marles were quizzed on the poll yesterday by Today Show host Karl Stefanovic. Asked if the government was planning to ban Muslim immigration like 60% of Liberal voters wanted it to do, Mr Pyne said: "No, we are certainly not going to do that. We b..>> view originalWife says shot Aussie husband a hero
By Peter Mitchell, AAP US Correspondent - AAP on September 24, 2016, 5:29 pm Australian art gallery owner Kevin Reid has been praised as a hero by his wife after he moved her out of danger moments before masked robbers fatally shot him dead on a US street. A heartbroken Kari Graham-Reid has told how she was on an after dinner stroll with her "wonderful" husband along a Savannah, Georgia, residential street near their home on Wednesday night.Three men suddenly appeared from t..>> view originalPrisoner critical and five guards injured during 'critical incident' at Adelaide's Yatala Prison
An inmate is fighting for life after attacking guards at Yatala Labour Prison in Adelaide.A PRISONER has been left fighting for life and five prison guards were injured during a “critical incident” at the Yatala Labour Prison.Emergency services were called to the Northfield prison after reports of a “medical emergency” about 11.30am on Friday involving inmate Wayne Morrison, 29.On Saturday, Correctional Services Department chief executive David Brown said the critical incident involved an allege..>> view originalRally to support anti-racism protester blocks Flinders Street
Hundreds of people blocked the busy Flinders Street intersection on Saturday night in support of an anti-racism campaigner who was pepper-sprayed by police on Friday.Uganda-born Jafri Katagar returned to the tram stop in front of the Young & Jackson pub where he regularly stands with a sign reading "Stop Racism Now". More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Flinders Street anti-racism protestor pepper sprayed by police Australian World Orchestra comes home ..>> view originalWhat would happen if we had a same-sex marriage plebiscite?2:05
LABOR seemed to provide a ray of hope to gay marriage plebiscite supporters today, indicating it could be open to a compromise.But any agreement with the Turnbull Government could still be a longshot.Despite earlier hinting a deal could be in sight and reeling off a wishlist, Shadow Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus firmed up his stance on Friday afternoon.“At the moment, it does not appear to me that the right-wing of the Liberal Party is prepared to compromise on anything,” he told reporters in Me..>> view originalAlleged Indon people smuggler arrested
Indonesian police have arrested a suspected notorious people smuggler known as Captain Bram believed to have organised smuggling ventures to Australia since 1999.Immigration Minister Peter Dutton said Indonesia National Police located Captain Bram - real name Abraham Louhenapessy - in West Jakarta on Friday.He said Captain Bram had a long history of criminal people smuggling targeted at Australia, going back to 1999."We know that Captain Bram is a key player in the people smuggling networks acro..>> view originalWe owe it to Tiahleigh to fix our failing system
Tiahleigh's foster home 'primary crime scene'2:40Police investigating the death of Tiahleigh Palmer say her foster carers' property is a primary crime scene. If the disturbing police allegations against Tiahleigh Palmer’s foster family are proven in court, we owe it to the young schoolgirl to take, yet another, long hard look at the child protection system. Tia, a vulnerable 12-year-old girl, was living in foster care when she died last year.Her foster father, Rick Thorburn, is now accused of h..>> view original
Police investigating after man shot in leg, dumped on Melbourne street and other top stories.
Police investigating after man shot in leg, dumped on Melbourne street
Police investigating after man shot in leg, dumped on Melbourne street Posted October 08, 2016 20:55:34 Victoria police are investigating after a man was found with a gunshot wound on a street at Cranbourne, in Melbourne's south-east.The man, aged in his 30s, was discovered on Lurline Street around 6:30pm (AEDT).Emergency services were called and he was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.Police believe the man was dumped from a car after being shot i..>> view originalDeer sightings becoming increasingly common in suburban ...
Jay Godwin was skateboarding along the Mullum Mullum Creek Trail in Ringwood yesterday when something unexpected happened.A wild deer ran across his path. Wild deer similar to the one spotted in Ringwood on Friday. Photo: Invasive Animals CRC "I heard a rustling in the bushes and then it stumbled down and bolted right across the track," he said."It was huge, I thought it was a moose. It came up to about my shoulder and I'm six feet tall."His story, frightening as it was for him, is not a..>> view originalUse keywords to search content on this website
A Melbourne Airport monorail that will get travellers to the city in 16 ...
Re-live A-League: Wanderers v Sydney FC, Wellington v Melbourne ...
CENTRAL Coast Mariners completed one of the greatest A-League comebacks ever, Sydney FC demolished Western Sydney Wanderers in the Sydney derby, and Melbourne City edged out Wellington Phoenix.Re-live all three matches from the first A-League triple header of the new season!PERTH GLORY 3 - 3 CENTRAL COAST MARINERSMATCH CENTRE: Click here for video, stats, line-ups & play-by-play updatesPERTH Glory and Central Coast Mariners have drawn 3-3.Adam Taggart opened his account after 180 seconds when he..>> view originalMan killed after ute rolled down embankment southeast of Melbourne
IDENTICAL twin brothers who were involved in a tragic crash which claimed the life of one of them while the other walked away uninjured have been described as “inseparable”.Father of one Mark Lewis, 22, was killed when the ute he was driving crashed into the Bunyip River 85km southeast of Melbourne shortly before 9.30pm on Friday.His twin brother Dale, a passenger in the vehicle, miraculously managed to escape with just cuts and bruises and raised the alarm.After a six hour long rescue effort, i..>> view originalFormer Canberra Raiders winger Sandor Earl eyeing off Green ...
The Canberra Raiders fans had given Sandor Earl so much support over the past three years, the former Green Machine winger would love to return when his four-year ban ended.But he'd also love to sign with the team that knocked the Raiders out of the NRL premiership race, given he now ran a business in Melbourne. Former Raider Sandor Earl is in training to try to get back into the NRL. Photo: Jay Cronan Earl has less than one year left on his four-year ban for taking and trafficking perfo..>> view originalBrent Harvey confirms retirement after North Melbourne release and ...
Brent Harvey confirms retirement after North Melbourne release and 432 AFL matches Updated October 08, 2016 14:42:46 Brent Harvey has confirmed his retirement from AFL football after a record 432 matches with North Melbourne. Brent Harvey's Stellar CareerMatches: 432 (AFL/VFL record) Premierships: 1999 Finals: 24 Goals: 518 Captaincy: 2009-2011 All Australian: 2000, 2005, 2007, 2008 Club Best and Fairest: 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010 Other Achievements - Kangaroos Team..>> view originalWhy it's the right time for an Aussie fast train
The CLARA High Speed Rail proposal2:33CLARA's plan is to build new regional, compact, sustainable, smart-cities and connect them by most advanced high speed rail CLARA is proposing building eight new smart cities connected by a very fast train system. Picture: CLARAHIGH speed rail is something that Australians have learnt not to get too excited about.The possibility of getting from Sydney to Melbourne in less than two hours without the fuss of getting to and from airports and waiting for infreq..>> view originalAustralians lined up to get their hands on the Melbourne Cup as it ...
Melbourne apartment owners ill-equipped to combat property ... and other top stories.
Melbourne apartment owners ill-equipped to combat property ...
Tram collides with van in Melbourne, injuring students
Tram collides with van in Melbourne, injuring students Updated October 13, 2016 13:04:07 Three people have been taken to hospital after a tram collided with a van carrying teenagers from a special-needs school in Melbourne, pushing it back about 100 metres. Key points:Driver and two students taken to hospital in stable conditionVan was attempting hook turn in Melbourne's CBDTram pushed the van, which hit a parked car and collided with a pillar Police said the van was ..>> view originalHawthorn star Jordan Lewis was close to deal with Melbourne ...
JORDAN Lewis was close to securing a deal with Melbourne for 2017 before Hawthorn backed down from trading the decorated midfielder on Thursday.The initial approach came from the Lewis camp as a result of discussions between Lewis, the club’s vice-captain, and Hawthorn which has already chosen to trade out fellow four-time premiership player Sam Mitchell to West Coast.Lewis’ management approached Melbourne to see if the Demons were interested in him joining the club for next season. Sources said..>> view originalTwitter to live stream Melbourne Cup
THE Victoria Racing Club and Twitter have entered an agreement to live stream this year’s Melbourne Cup as the social media platform pushes further into the world of live sports broadcasting.In the first live streaming deal Twitter has signed outside of the United States, the Melbourne Cup will be able to be watched anywhere in the world when it is raced on November 1.The hour-long broadcast will commence at 2.30pm and will be produced for the VRC by the Seven Network, rights holder to the event..>> view originalMelbourne, Sydney drive Transurban profits
Tom RabeAustralian Associated PressToll road operator Transurban's first-quarter revenue has increased by 12.3 per cent, with Melbourne's Citylink again the company's biggest earner.The company, which operates tolls in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Washington DC, booked revenue of $513 million in the three months to September 30.Transurban's revenue in Brisbane jumped by more than 30 per cent, helped by the AirportlinkM7, which the company bought last year for $1.9 billion.The airport toll roa..>> view originalMelbourne derby bigger than A-League grand final, says Melbourne ...
How big is the Melbourne derby? Bigger than an A-League grand final? A more momentous occasion than a player's first-ever senior game?James Donachie, Melbourne Victory's new central defender, is in no doubt. Anthony Caceres of Melbourne City and James Donachie of Melbourne Victory. Photo: Scott Barbour The former Brisbane Roar centre back simply believes there is no bigger fixture in the country."It probably would be the biggest game ," he said on Thursday as he looked forward to Saturd..>> view originalThe high cost of Melbourne's all night weekend public transport trial
It costs Victorian taxpayers more than $45 for every passenger who travels on all-night public transport on weekends.Figures published in Public Transport Victoria's annual report on Thursday show that each weekend an average of 35,000 people catch a late-night train, tram or bus that runs as part of the Andrews government's $83.6 million, 12-month trial of all-night public transport on Fridays and Saturdays. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Is that really all..>> view originalMelbourne Office Market Experiencing Positive Activity
Melbourne Office Market Experiencing Positive Activity13th October 2016 | Category: Commercial, Companies, News, Research, Transactions, VIC | Staff WriterJLL Research has released 3Q16 statistics on national office markets, which reveal that the Melbourne CBD recorded 67,500 square metres of positive net absorption in 3Q16, and 159,100 square metres over the 12 months before September 2016.However, vacancy moved marginally higher to 8.9% in 3Q16 as backfill space from relocation to new developm..>> view originalMelbourne United back defence, shooting to improve in Adelaide ...
Melbourne United aims to "flip the script" on the Adelaide 36ers and give back the home loss picked up on Sunday.Melbourne take on the 36ers in Adelaide on Friday night after the Sixers took them down 87-79 at Hisense Arena last Sunday. Brendan Teys of the Adelaide 36ers drives at the basket in round one. Photo: Graham Denholm United's two opening-round losses has seen their defence, shooting percentage and player rotations all come under scrutiny, with many considering their roster the ..>> view originalDelivery driver hit by own stolen truck at Brunswick in Melbourne's ...
Delivery driver hit by own stolen truck at Brunswick in Melbourne's north Posted October 13, 2016 19:11:48 A man has been seriously injured after he was hit chasing after his stolen delivery truck in Melbourne's inner north.Victoria Police said the truck was stolen from Barkley Street in Brunswick about 1:30pm but was later spotted by the delivery driver near the intersection of Union and Little Gold streets.The 48-year-old from Braybook took chase of his truck in a b..>> view original
Thursday, October 20, 2016
'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare' First Beta Weekend Ongoing, How To Win A Free Code and other top stories.
'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare' First Beta Weekend Ongoing, How To Win A Free Code
Finally, after almost two hours of delay, fans need not fret and wait anymore as the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare beta is now live, according to an update posted at 11:51 a.m. PT on Activision Support. The #IWBeta is live! Thank you for your patience. Time to suit up and jump in. pic.twitter.com/zM1xWcZbQp — Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) October 14, 2016 The first beta weekend of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, exclusively opening to those who pre-order the PS4 version, was set to start today, ..>> view originalVirtual reality rides the infamous hype cycle
As home VR goes mainstream, can it survive a plunge into the trough of disillusionment?Virtual reality has been the "next big thing" for a while but this year it's finally going mainstream as the long-awaited Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and PlayStation VR headsets hit the retail shelves. Sure Google Cardboard-style VR has been around for a while, letting you hold a smartphone up to your face, but these full-fledged consumer-grade VR headsets take things to the next level. More Technology ..>> view originalGreat Barrier Reef climate history unlocked as CSIRO maps offshore Queensland Basin
Great Barrier Reef climate history unlocked as CSIRO maps offshore Queensland Basin Updated October 15, 2016 16:38:18 Scientists from the CSIRO are using cutting-edge technology to map the seafloor of the Queensland Basin to understand how the Great Barrier Reef responded to past climate change events.While the reef is one of the world's most studied ecosystems, its depths could still hold many surprises, including how resilient it might be in the future.Scientists on t..>> view originalWhale calf rescued from shark net as debate rages over NSW beach safety
The Baird government's decision to drop its opposition to shark nets for the state's northern beaches ignored recommendations of one of its own departments and the scientific consensus, experts say.The unintended impacts of shark mesh was on show on Saturday, with a juvenile humpback whale becoming entangled in a net near Coolangatta on the Gold Coast. The calf's mother helped keep the animal near the surface long enough for a patrol to arrive and cut the whale free. More News Video..>> view originalMercedes-Benz driverless cars will hit pedestrians rather than endanger occupants
Future Mercedes-Benz driverless cars will be programmed to prioritise driver and passenger safety at the expense of pedestrians.Comments by a senior Mercedes-Benz safety manager have again raised ethical questions about the future of driverless car technology. More Technology Videos Previous slide Next slide Ride in Mercedes' F 015 Driverless Car Rivals ready to pounce on Samsung's mobile turf Yahoo secretly scans emails for US How does a ..>> view originalPlaying Possum and Penguin: A Hotelier's Guide to Navigating Google's Recent Algorithm Updates
Playing Possum and Penguin: A Hotelier’s Guide to Navigating Google’s Recent Algorithm Updates Background: The realm of organic search saw a very busy September marked by not just one, but two Google algorithm updates. First, on September 1st the local search community and hoteliers alike played possum with their Google My Business listings. Immediately after the update, many local businesses reported that their Google My Business listings were gone. This is not necessarily the case as the updat..>> view originalLast Melbourne made Fords auctioned in Vic
Ford's last Australian built cars have been auctioned off, a week after ceasing local production in Melbourne.The last saleable Ford Falcon XR6, Falcon Ute, Territory and the limited edition Winter White Sprint Falcon XR6 were auctioned in Melbourne on Saturday for a combined $353,000.They came off the Geelong and Broadmeadows production lines last week, just before Ford called time on 92 years of local production. The Winter White Sprint Falcon, one of only 500 built, was the most coveted, sel..>> view original
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