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ON WITH THE SHOW! ….. “THE PEPPERMINT CANDY” by Ron Hevener
The moon was high … the indigo/night air smelled like water and the air sizzled its arms around you . . . that’s how it felt, as we waited . . . .
She hadn’t been born on the farm. Unlike the rest of the mares, she
had been the expensive gift from a man to his wife. Already a champion
in the fierce and competitive discipline of English riding, she was to
be the wife’s special horse in the rise to horse show stardom. And
that’s how it was, until the fateful day when -- cross tied and being
saddled for her class at a national show -- the mare reared up and
fell backwards, fracturing her withers and ruining her life as a show
girl forever.
May 7, 2008, 12:40
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Liz Mitten Ryan Leads the Herd at Book Expo America
World-renowned Artist-Equine Communicator Liz Mitten Ryan will air her DVD and present her new book One with the Herd: A Spiritual Journey in the USA Book News booth at Book Expo America in Los Angeles May 29 – June 1, 2008. One with the Herd is a finalist in the U.S.A. Best Books 2007 Awards. It is also a Nautilus Silver Award winner and now in the running for Gold, which will be announced at Book Expo America.
This visionary work is an intimate record of one woman’s journey with her semi-wild horses – yet it has broad implications for the repair of all our lives. Mitten Ryan’s observations of equine language transport us beyond earthly confines to remembering who we truly are. The text is enriched by her original artwork, poetry, journal entries and stunning photographs.
May 7, 2008, 11:05
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Alltech Appoints John Gaylor and Cesar Garcia to Alltech Serdan
Alltech, a global leader in animal health and nutrition, is
proud to announce two new appointments to its solid state fermentation (SSF) plant in Serdan, Mexico. John Gaylor has been named resident procedures manager, and Cesar Garcia has joined Alltech Serdan as operations manager.
"Both John and Cesar bring a wealth of experience to their new roles," said Dr. Pearse Lyons, president and founder of Alltech. "Under their leadership, we will continue to see Alltech Serdan prosper."
Alltech Serdan is the world's largest SSF plant. The Serdan plant is a central point of production for Alltech SSF and recently underwent a doubling of its capacity to meet the strong global demand for the product.
May 7, 2008, 10:00
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Olympian Lisa Wilcox Does It Again! Wilcox and Passionelle Win the Sho Clothes Prix St. Georges Award
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| Two Times Sho Clothes Signature Whip Award winner, Lisa Wilcox, accepts her whip from Betsy Rebar Sell, co-owner of Sho Clothes, as Noreen O’Sullivan, Show Manager, and Passionelle look on. Photo credit: (JR Photo) |
For the second time, Olympian Lisa Wilcox and the big bold chestnut mare, Passionelle, won the Sho Clothes engraved silver top whip in the FEI Prix St. Georges held at the Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge III last weekend. Betsy Rebar Sell, co-owner of Sho Clothes, Wellington’s dressage boutique, was happy to present the custom-made engraved whip to Wilcox again for posting a winning score of 66.500% at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center.
May 6, 2008, 14:48
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Bobby Murphy Advances Education at NCAA Varsity Equestrian National Championships
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| The Auburn Varsity Equestrian Team, National Champions for Hunter Seat Equitation;Photos courtesy of Bobby Murphy. |
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| Dottie Grubb motivates the Auburn team for the final day of competition. Photos courtesy of Bobby Murphy. |
As a horse show manager, course designer, and jumper judge, Bobby Murphy of Lexington, KY, is no stranger to equestrian competitions. He has attended the most prestigious equestrian events in the country and has watched some of the very best international shows in Europe. He is involved with the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) and was on the WEG Business Opportunities Panel last year to educate small businesses on marketing strategies pertaining to the equestrian industry.
However, this past week, Murphy experienced horse shows in a new light and discovered what he feels has been missing. By managing the NCAA Varsity Equestrian National Championships, which is the year-end finals for Varsity equestrian teams, Murphy witnessed a site unseen: riders working together, as a team, and supporting one another through thick and thin.
Apr 23, 2008, 15:10
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Bana Varnon named 2008 American Horse Publications Student Award Winner
Bana Varnon has been named the American Horse Publications 2008 Student Award Winner. She will receive a $1,000 cash award plus an all-expense trip to AHP’s annual meeting and seminar held on June 19-21 in Saratoga Springs, New York. Publishers Press, Inc., Shepherdsville, KY, will also present Bana with an all expenses paid trip to one of their Two-Day Customer Education Seminars held in Louisville, Kentucky. These seminars are designed to help customers' production employees gain an understanding of how a magazine progresses through the printing process.
Bana attends the University of Texas at Austin, where she is a junior majoring in journalism with a 3.9210 GPA. She is the daughter of Coy and Tina Varnon of Dayton, Texas. Her journalistic experience started with a job at her hometown paper, The Vindicator, where she polished off her skills as staff reporter. She's also contributed to UT's campus newspaper, The Daily Texan, and magazine, Burnt Orange.
Apr 23, 2008, 11:07
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Katherine Newman and Lifetime Guarantee Sweep Small Junior Hunters at Littlewood Horse Show
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| Katherine Newman at the Winter Equestrian Festival. Photo (C) 2008 Kenneth Kraus/PhelpsSports.com. |
Gemini De Turlong Jumps Double Clean for Junior Jumper Victory
This past weekend, Katherine Newman participated in the Littlewood Spring V Horse Show. The 17-year-old rider resides in Wellington at her farm, Allwyn Court, and trains with her parents, Kathy and Gerry. After top ribbons and a successful circuit at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), Newman continues to show and catch-ride horses for other owners and trainers.
This weekend she had a clean sweep in the Small Junior 16-17 Hunters aboard Lifetime Guarantee. The horse, owned by Lisa McKee-Cole, paired with Newman during the twelfth week of WEF, and they returned to the hunter ring this weekend and came away with top honors and the championship award. "Lifetime Guarantee was incredible," commented Newman. "He won every class! He was perfect this weekend."
Apr 21, 2008, 15:13
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Georgina Bloomberg Represents Show Jumping at 2008 U.S. Olympic Media Summit
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| Georgina Bloomberg of New York City. Photo (C)2008 Kenneth Kraus/PhelpsSports.com. |
Georgina Bloomberg of New York City, set to embark on an extensive summer tour of show jumping, took time out last week to participate in the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit, held April 13-16 at the Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago, Illinois. The hotel, which opened in 1871, is one of Chicago's landmarks in the heart of the city's downtown.
The U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit was a four-day opportunity for print, broadcast, internet and photo journalists to conduct interviews and photo sessions with America's top Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls, just four months prior to the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games.
Apr 21, 2008, 14:45
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Jann Goodman Attains “Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist” Designation
The American Hippotherapy Certification Board of the American Hippotherapy Association, Inc is pleased to announce that Jann Goodman, a licensed physical therapist, has successfully passed the examination for certification as a Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist. Jann is now entitled to the professional designation of Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist and the use of the initials “HPCS” after her name.
Hippotherapy is a specialty treatment within the practice of physical therapy in which the movement of the horse is used as part of an integrative treatment approach for patients with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, stroke and other conditions. Ms. Goodman specializes in the treatment of physical therapy and has been practicing Hippotherapy at Horses Help and the Therapy Zone for 7 years. Ms. Goodman is a Graduate of the University of Mississippi School Of Physical Therapy. She is currently serving at the American Hippotherapy State Chair.
Apr 18, 2008, 13:34
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Boxer, George Foreman A Big Hit at the National Walking Horse Regional Championship Horse Show in Texas
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| Boxing Champ, George Forman with another winner at the National Walking Horse Regional Championships (photo courtesy of the NWHA) |
The National Walking Horse Association (NWHA) ’s Regional Championship, The East Texas Gaited Horse Show, was held in Nacogdoches, TX, April 4-5. Presenting blue ribbons to several of the many outstanding Walking Horses was the Honorable George Foreman, former heavyweight boxing champion. Mr. Foreman was gracious enough to spend time with visitors, exhibitors and their horses, sign autographs, and smile for lots of camera shots.
Foreman is a member of the National Walking Horse Association and an owner and avid supporter of sound flatshod Walking Horses. “I instantly loved Walking Horses. They are beautiful. It’s the horse of a heavyweight champion; you can have a good time, look good, and not fall off”, he said. Foreman went on to say that, “We all want to have a nice horse, and we want to make their life pleasant so they can make our life pleasant. Don’t put them through any stress, and they will give us a good long life. That’s what it’s all about.” Thanks to Foreman’s attendance, the East Texas Gala not only sported champion horses but also a champion of men.
Apr 17, 2008, 12:57
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Telluride Farm's Caitie Hope Wins William R. "Bill" Fitch Sportsmanship Award
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| Caitie Hope, recipient of the William R. "Bill" Fitch Sportsmanship Award, with presenters Eugene Mische, Mason Phelps, and Tim Bolton. Photo (C) 2008 Randi Muster. |
Stephanie Pearson Takes Top Ribbons in Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumpers at Tampa Equestrian Festival
On Saturday, April 5, Caitie Hope of Telluride Farm was presented the William R. "Bill" Fitch Sportsmanship Award at the $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational. Under the lights of Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, Hope was recognized with the sportsmanship award in a ceremony held before the start of the grand prix. Sixteen-year-old Hope is a student at Barrington High School in Barrington, Illinois. She rides with trainer Diane Carney of Telluride Farm.
Apr 17, 2008, 12:41
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World Equestrian Brands Welcomes World Renowned Saddle Expert, Peter Menet, to Wellington
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| Peter Menet and Robin Moore take a break between saddle fittings. |
World Equestrian Brands, distributors of Amerigo Saddles, welcomed Swiss saddle designer, Peter Menet, to Wellington recently. Menet created and developed the Amerigo line of performance saddles. During his visit Menet conducted several saddle fitting demonstrations for leading riders and trainers competing on the prestigious Florida winter circuit.
Menet came to Florida to work with Robin Moore, Amerigo Brand Manager, who was in Florida for the season. Moore, a skilled saddle fitter in her own right, currently fits saddles for a number of Olympic and international competitors of all disciplines and provides technical training for saddle fitters throughout the country. Moore also continues in-depth training with Menet, who she considers her mentor.
Apr 17, 2008, 11:35
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Taylor Harris National Children’s Medal Series Competitors Off to a Great Start
The Taylor Harris National Children’s Medal Series sponsored by Taylor Harris Insurance Services Ltd in association with Great American Insurance Companies has gotten off to a great start in 2008. As we approach the halfway point for qualifying for the finals to be held at the Capital Challenge Horse Show, the following list of riders who lead their zone in point standings are to be congratulated.
Apr 16, 2008, 13:26
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Sal Masekela / Bra Boys
Sal Masekela is quite possibly the most matchless talent of his kind.
Currently, Sal is most well known for his is best known for his unique and
witty hosting E! Networks: The Daily Ten. He also is very well known for
hosting ESPN's X-Games and participating in a season as one of NBA's Friday
night sideline commentators on ABC. Continuing to emerge as action sports & entertainment's most sought after and engaging talent, Sal Masekela is the
consummate voice of action sports; and as a result the voice of Gen Y. In
addition, Sal is emerging into the film and television world with projects
such as lending his voice as an animated penguin announcer in Sony Pictures
Feature Animation's feature Surf's Up and is currently producing two
documentary films, one loosely based on his life. Sal is also currently
promoting his film BRA BOYS, the winner of Best Documentary at the 2008
X-Dance Film Festival, narrated by Russell Crowe.
Apr 15, 2008, 14:22
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Angela Covert-Lawrence is Victorious in the $20,000 Absorbine® Myoplast® 1.50m Classic
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| Angela Covert-Lawrence and Unica van de Roshoeve are awarded the Absorbine Myoplast crimson cooler for winning the 1.50m Classic at the 2008 Winter Equestrian Festival. (JR Photo) |
Canada’s Angela Covert-Lawrence put pressure on seven riders in the jump-off for the $20,000 Absorbine® Myoplast®1.50m Classic and came out the victor. Her 11-year-old grey Belgian Warmblood mare, Unica van de Roshoeve, cleared David Ballard’s course in 34.11 seconds leaving all rails sleeping in their cradles. Francie Steinwedell-Carvin and her horse Splitfire challenged Lawrence with a double clear effort, narrowly missing first place in 34.26 seconds.
Lawrence, the first rider to return for the jump-off remarked, "Like everyone always says, I wanted to go fast enough but still be clear to put the pressure on everyone else. We have only had Unica for a year so I haven't done that many jump-offs yet. That was probably the fastest we have ever run her. At first I thought the jump-off was going to be difficult because there was a lot of galloping, but she liked it. She was such a good girl!"
Apr 15, 2008, 12:16
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Hundreds Attend Fundraiser for Olympian Darren Chiacchia - Equestrian Aid Foundation Continues to Raise Funds
vHundreds of people attended a fundraiser last week in Tallahassee, Florida for critically injured Olympic event rider Darren Chiacchia. Well-wishers not only raised funds, but gave much needed support to Darren’s family who flew in from Buffalo, NY for the event that featured a video tribute, silent auction and a musical freestyle performed by Robert Dover on Chiacchia’s Pan American Games gold medal partner Windfall. In addition to the incredible fundraiser orchestrated by Carol Dover at her WC Dover Farm, more than 400 contributions have been made to the emergency fund designated for Chiacchia at the Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF).
Apr 14, 2008, 15:36
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Georgina Bloomberg's The Rider's Closet Website Debuts - Donations and requests for clothing information now available on-line
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| New York City's Georgina Bloomberg. Photo (C)2008 Kenneth Kraus/PhelpsSports.com |
Georgina Bloomberg of New York City announced the debut of the new website associated with her very popular charity, The Rider's Closet.
The website is located at: http://theriderscloset.org
Bloomberg, one of the nation's leading show jumping riders, created The Rider's Closet in August of 2006. The Rider's Closet is a program that helps collect rider's used show clothes and an assortment of used riding equipment in good quality, and then donates those items to the various intercollegiate riding programs and other worthwhile programs.
Apr 14, 2008, 14:25
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USET Foundation Congratulates Hillary Dobbs as 2008 Maxine Beard Award Winner
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| Ronnie Beard, Hillary Dobbs, and USET Foundation President and CEO Jane F. Clark. Photo (C) 2008 Randi Muster. |
The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is proud to announce that Hillary Dobbs of Sussex, NJ, is this year's winner of the Maxine Beard Show Jumping Developing Rider Award. The USET Foundation awarded the rising young equestrian this honor because of her competitive record to date and because of her promise for the future.
The recipients of this award are chosen based on their potential to represent the United States in international competition. A Show Jumping Developing Rider is defined as a U.S. citizen who has not represented the United States in Olympic, Pan American or World Championship competition.
Apr 11, 2008, 14:55
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SELKET LOUCHIANO -- "THE MOVIE STAR"
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| Selket Louchiano - Photo Credit: Maxine Bochnia |
"FROM THE PAGES" ... Ron Hevener
Like many horse lovers, I grew up fascinated by movies and television.
To me, a kid from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, whose family roots
were in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia, television was
something many people didn't have and movies were a special treat. I
guess that sounds like a long time ago, and almost as if I came from
another land to some of my readers. Maybe so. But, it was a good land.
I didn't start out knowing how to produce films. I started out as an
artist, and I was lucky. I painted pictures, and I made clay souvenirs
for tourists at the popular farmers markets throughout Lancaster
County. Every week, I rented a space at places like "Roots Sale" or
"The Green Dragon" or the Downingtown Farmers Market. Every week, I
showed up with my clay, and my figurines of dogs, horses and all kinds
of animals.
Apr 10, 2008, 16:10
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Hunters Lane’s Alise Oken Claims Top Prize in $30,000 Junior Hunter Classic at the CN Winter Equestrian Festival
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| Alise Oken ©Flashpoint Photography* |
Alise Oken of Charlotte, N.C knows how to go out on a high note.
The 16-year-old equestrian, who trains with Robert Hunt at his Monroe, N.C.-based Hunters Lane Farm, bid farewell to the WEF season in Wellington, FL., this past weekend by taking top honors in the $30,000 Invitational Junior Jumper Classic with her horse Take Away. The Invitational was held in the International Arena of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.
After double Reserve Championships during the meet in the Large Junior Hunters (16-17), Oken and her 12-year-old Oldenburg qualified for the classic Sunday and won by posting a high score of 174 over 13 competitors.
Apr 10, 2008, 15:56
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Rob Bielefeld & Pete Win Pre Green Hunters Level1
Rob Bielefeld and Pete started the last week of the CN Winter Equestrian Festival presented by Zimmerman Advertising with a victorious first round in the Pre Green Hunters Level 1 on Tuesday.
Bielefeld of Wellington and the five-year-old bay gelding owned by Brett Carter and Robert Fisher of Amelia Island, Fla. took the blue ribbon in the first trip over fences and finished third in the second round. Week 12 marks the third horse show in Pete's career so far.
Apr 10, 2008, 08:45
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Amber Henter Demonstrated Her Expertise During The Tampa Equestrian Festival
Amber Henter and Atlantic D were victorious in both the ASPCA Maclay Horsemanship and the Pessoa USEF Hunt Seat Medal classes putting them well on their way towards qualifying for the Finals held at the end of the year. These classes were contested in the covered jumper ring this week as opposed to the main hunter ring where they have been for the past two weeks. Henter, 16, trains with Bob Braswell and Christina Schlusemeyer at their Quiet Hill Farm in Ocala, FL.
"I had never ridden him before," said Henter. "He was really good. The jumper fences were a little scary and I had to ride aggressively but it was fun, especially the bending lines."
Apr 9, 2008, 14:30
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Belgium Professional Equestrian Trainer/Rider Mr. Didier Kempter Selected as the First European Recipient of Equestrian Services, LLC's Annual Sponsorship
Equestrian Services, LLC (www.equestrianservicesllc.com), the company setting the standards for planning, designing and managing equestrian amenities for resorts and communities worldwide, is pleased to announce that Belgium professional equestrian trainer/rider Mr. Didier Kempter has been selected as the first European recipient of Equestrian Services’ annual sponsorship. The sponsorship, established in 2004, recognizes one equestrian each year and demonstrates the company’s support of riders in achieving their equestrian dreams.
“Equestrian Services’ is committed to offering a sponsorship that recognizes riders for their achievements, their willingness to promote the equestrian sport through professionalism, and for their kind treatment of horses, safety and equestrian leadership capabilities,” said Jennifer Donovan, founder of Equestrian Services, LLC. “We are pleased to sponsor Didier, a professional trainer specializing in horse education who will introduce the John Lyons Signature concept to Europe. Didier is also the first Belgian/European trainer certified by John Lyons.”
Apr 9, 2008, 12:13
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Lee Kellogg-Sadrian, Sterling Win Final Amateur-Owner 36 & Over Stakes
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| Katie Jacobs- Robinson and So You Say. |
The final Amateur-Owner 36 & Over Stakes was won by Lee Kellogg-Sadrian and Sterling. at the CN Winter Equestrian Festival presented by Zimmerman Advertising at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Saturday
Sadrian, of New York and the nine-year-old gray gelding started back together at WEF after a year off for Sadrian. The pair ride with trainers Jennifer and Rolf Baursachs of Frenchtown, N.J. This is the third season for the pair at WEF.
"I think he is great," Lee said. "He just packs me around. He's a saint. Nothing phases him which is nice. He is a wonderful horse."
Apr 8, 2008, 14:55
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Jacqueline Lubrano & Calito 7 Win USEF Saction A
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| Jacqueline Lubrano and Calito 7 after their first win together in the USEF Platinum Performance Section A at the CN Winter Equestrian Festival presented by Zimmerman Advertising Friday. |
Jacqueline Lubrano and Calito 7 notched their first win together in the USEF Platinum Performance Section A at the CN Winter Equestrian Festival presented by Zimmerman Advertising Friday.
The field of 25 was narrowed to 20 riders after the flat phase to perform over fences. Lubrano,16 of Glenmoore, Penn. and her 10-year-old bay gelding, Calito 7, proved to have the most accurate performance with their blue ribbon finish. Lubrano rides with trainer Stacia Madden of Colts Neck, N.J.
Lubrano has had six wins in the big equitation classes this season. All of her previous wins have been aboard her other mount, 10-year- old black gelding, LB Cartenoir. Friday was the first big equitation win for Lubrano on Calito 7.
Apr 8, 2008, 14:16
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