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Always a Dem. Retired Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist. Living with sweet Bella, a standard poodle who turned 15 in May '25. Two children and 3 grandchildren; all animals and environmental lover and donator. RESIST! Twitter refugee.

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Candace @stillwaters1029.bsky.social · 3h
Lawsuit Implicates Trump In The Death Of Renee Good open.substack.com/pub/politicu...
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Lawsuit Implicates Trump In The Death Of Renee Good
The lawyer for Renee Good’s family says Trump is at the top of the conspiracy that led to Good’s death, and he wants Trump’s deposition in the civil lawsuit.
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Candace @stillwaters1029.bsky.social · 3h
Lawsuit Implicates Trump In The Death Of Renee Good open.substack.com/pub/politicu...
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Lawsuit Implicates Trump In The Death Of Renee Good
The lawyer for Renee Good’s family says Trump is at the top of the conspiracy that led to Good’s death, and he wants Trump’s deposition in the civil lawsuit.
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Politico @politico.com · 22h
Sanders to rally for Troy Jackson in Maine politi.co/4hJwFa9
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Sanders to rally for Troy Jackson in Maine politi.co/4hJwFa9
Sanders to rally for Troy Jackson in Maine politi.co/4hJwFa9
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CNN @cnn.com · 22h
The man accused of murdering former UK lawmaker Ann Widdecombe has been charged with preparing acts of terror, including against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, British police said.
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Man accused of murdering UK politician charged with preparing terror acts against Nigel Farage | CNN
The man accused of murdering former UK lawmaker Ann Widdecombe has been charged with preparing acts of terror, including against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, British police said Friday.
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 22h
Soon you could buy a gun online and have it shipped to your door without ever setting foot in a gun store—if a Trump administration proposal is finalized. Donald Trump Jr. is a shareholder and board member of a company that says it’s “uniquely positioned” to capitalize on the opportunity.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 22h
The investigation into a former Cornell University student’s rape allegation has renewed a conversation about the difficulty in achieving justice in such cases. Prosecuting sex crimes presents challenges, and a potential prosecution of the Cornell students could face hurdles, legal experts say.
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Why Prosecutors May Face Legal Hurdles in the Cornell Investigation
Experts in sexual assault cases said it may not be easy to win a conviction on the rape allegations that Jane Doe has made against fraternity members.
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Forbes @forbes.com · 22h
The conservative-leaning justice claimed President Joe Biden had unfairly attacked the Supreme Court as well.
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Conservative Justice Alito Says Trump’s ‘Harsh’ Attacks Are ‘Damaging’ To Supreme Court
The conservative-leaning justice claimed President Joe Biden had unfairly attacked the Supreme Court as well.
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murkhemelsoet.bsky.social @murkhemelsoet.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
De #VerplichtNL van 2-10-2026: Kelly seizoensgebonden.blogspot.com/2026/10/verp... www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSjF... cc @montydaviskc.bsky.social @yodamonkey2.bsky.social @bbjran8.bsky.social @prairiebreezes.bsky.social @ladywildrosep.bsky.social @stillwaters1029.bsky.social @longmanworc.bsky.social
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The chicken lady @chickenlady.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Yes. But also : Traps for trophy hunters .
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Pit Trap Trap Door
ALT: Pit Trap Trap Door
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Candace @stillwaters1029.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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North Carolina mailboxes overflow with voter registration warnings after state cut a deal with Trump’s DOJ
“This is death by a thousand cuts,” one voting rights advocate told Democracy Docket. “It’s why you move voting sites, it’s why you have fewer hours, it’s why our absentee mailing ballots are so compl...
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Candace @stillwaters1029.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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North Carolina mailboxes overflow with voter registration warnings after state cut a deal with Trump’s DOJ
“This is death by a thousand cuts,” one voting rights advocate told Democracy Docket. “It’s why you move voting sites, it’s why you have fewer hours, it’s why our absentee mailing ballots are so compl...
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Candace @stillwaters1029.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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A few noncitizen votes are a scandal. But thousands of rejected ballots are business as usual
One state rejected ballots because some voters failed to include their mother’s maiden name on the back of the return envelope.
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Candace @stillwaters1029.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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A few noncitizen votes are a scandal. But thousands of rejected ballots are business as usual
One state rejected ballots because some voters failed to include their mother’s maiden name on the back of the return envelope.
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The Independent @the-independent.com · 02/10/2026
NY’s top prosecutor takes over Cornell gang rape probe: ‘This is now an active criminal investigation’
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Letitia James takes over Cornell gang rape probe as ‘active criminal investigation’
Letitia James is now leading a criminal probe after Governor Kathy Hochul said she lost faith in local prosecutors
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The Mirror @mirror.co.uk · 02/10/2026
Millions could be missing out on free health protection this winter if they do not realise they fall into a group eligible for an NHS vaccine for a common issue that runs rampant during the colder months.
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NHS flu and Covid 'come forward' reminder - check who's eligible
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Candace @stillwaters1029.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Demand sanctuary for Botswana elephants www.biologicaldiversity.org/publications...
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Demand sanctuary for Botswana elephants
Tragic news: According to a Botswana news outlet, trophy hunters killed two satellite-collared elephants in the country, one on Sept. 3 and the other on Sept. 4.
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Candace @stillwaters1029.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Demand sanctuary for Botswana elephants www.biologicaldiversity.org/publications...
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Demand sanctuary for Botswana elephants
Tragic news: According to a Botswana news outlet, trophy hunters killed two satellite-collared elephants in the country, one on Sept. 3 and the other on Sept. 4.
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Candace @stillwaters1029.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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South Carolina voters with disabilities lose key mail voting challenge
Voters with disabilities last year challenged South Carolina laws that make it more difficult for them to vote, arguing that state statutes violated the Voting Rights Act. The laws that will now remai...
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Candace @stillwaters1029.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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South Carolina voters with disabilities lose key mail voting challenge
Voters with disabilities last year challenged South Carolina laws that make it more difficult for them to vote, arguing that state statutes violated the Voting Rights Act. The laws that will now remai...
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Candace @stillwaters1029.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Exclusive: Trump administration removes resources to help U.S. citizens born abroad vote
The move could make it harder for a small but significant group of American citizens abroad to understand their voting rights. It’s part of a sweeping attack by the administration on access to the bal...
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Candace @stillwaters1029.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Exclusive: Trump administration removes resources to help U.S. citizens born abroad vote
The move could make it harder for a small but significant group of American citizens abroad to understand their voting rights. It’s part of a sweeping attack by the administration on access to the bal...
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The Economist @economist.com · 01/10/2026
The Supreme Court must decide whether to limit the First Amendment or executive power
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The coming fight over free speech
The Supreme Court must decide whether to limit the First Amendment or executive power
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Marj Halperin❌👑 @marjhalperin.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
So a government database tells us who we are or are not, in spite of our own evidence to the contrary. In other words, if the government database makes a mistake, the voter suddenly doesn’t count anymore.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 01/10/2026
The court concluded the pro-voting groups lacked standing to bring the lawsuit. They have until Oct. 15 to amend the complaint, but it is unclear whether they will do so.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 01/10/2026
🎯 The percentage of Black and Latino registrants on the "unverified" list is a much higher percentage than their share of the Florida registered voter pool (~33%). 🎯 Black registrants are put in "unverified" status (~32%) nearly three times their share of the registrant pool (~12%).
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 01/10/2026
🚨Black applicants and other applicants of color are disproportionately impacted by the policy. 🎯Of the 79,447 applicants affected by the policy, only 9% identify as white. 🎯More than 57% of the registrants on the “unverified” list identify as Black or Latino.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 01/10/2026
LOSS: A federal court dismissed a lawsuit seeking to block a Florida policy that pro-voters argue bars nearly 80k eligible voters from registering. The policy requires certain identifying information on a voter’s registration application to exactly match information in government databases.
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The Hill Times @hilltimes.com · 01/10/2026
Heard On The Hill: Policy Options magazine opts for transparency on 'trust cascade,' organic trade group lauds Green Leader Elizabeth May, and a new book celebrates 60 years of Canada's foreign service work. www.hilltimes.com/2026/09/30/s...
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Supreme Court's top chef heading to Culinary Championship finals - The Hill Times
Also, Policy Options magazine opts for transparency on 'trust cascade,' organic trade group lauds Green Leader Elizabeth May, and a new book celebrates 60 years of Canada's foreign service work.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 25/09/2026
The Supreme Court allowed the use of the flawed SAVE system, but mass voter purges before an election remain illegal. If officials try to disenfranchise voters, Common Cause will take them to court. 🗳️ Check your registration & save 866-OUR-VOTE for assistance.
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Following SCOTUS Ruling, Common Cause Vows Immediate Legal Action Against Any Attempts to Disenfranchise Voters Using Flawed System
The flawed DHS system has always been part of the Trump administration's campaign to interfere in our elections.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 13/08/2026
For 56 years, Common Cause has worked to make our democracy stronger, expanding voting rights, increasing accountability, and ensuring government works for everyone. The challenges may evolve, but so do we. The next chapter starts now.
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Candace @stillwaters1029.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
AOC: ICE is Coming for You Regardless of Your Status open.substack.com/pub/politicu...
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AOC: ICE is Coming for You Regardless of Your Status
“ICE is Palantir. ICE is AI. ICE is facial recognition. ICE is surveillance, and ICE is coming after you, regardless of your status,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warned at a town hall.
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Candace @stillwaters1029.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
AOC: ICE is Coming for You Regardless of Your Status open.substack.com/pub/politicu...
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AOC: ICE is Coming for You Regardless of Your Status
“ICE is Palantir. ICE is AI. ICE is facial recognition. ICE is surveillance, and ICE is coming after you, regardless of your status,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warned at a town hall.
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WIRED @wired.com · 28/09/2026
OpenAI said it has paused training its most powerful AI models as incidents of agents breaching websites’ security controls or posting to third-party sites continue to pile up. www.wired.com/story/openai...
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OpenAI Pauses Training Its Most Powerful Models After Rogue Agents Target Government
Sam Altman says the company “have not been as fast as we would have liked” at dealing with security breaches, after news of further incidents over the summer forces another temporary halt.
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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 28/09/2026
An oasis in the middle of the city. www.newyorker.com/culture/cove...
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Victoria Tentler-Krylov’s “Flower District”
An oasis in the middle of the city.
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Candace @stillwaters1029.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Trump Has Now Spent $1 Million In Taxpayer Money On Illegal Campaign Ads For Himself open.substack.com/pub/politicu...
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Trump Has Now Spent $1 Million In Taxpayer Money On Illegal Campaign Ads For Himself
Donald Trump has now reportedly spent $1 million in taxpayer money on ads promoting himself during the midterm election. The ads appear to be criminal theft of taxpayer funds.
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Candace @stillwaters1029.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Trump Has Now Spent $1 Million In Taxpayer Money On Illegal Campaign Ads For Himself open.substack.com/pub/politicu...
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Trump Has Now Spent $1 Million In Taxpayer Money On Illegal Campaign Ads For Himself
Donald Trump has now reportedly spent $1 million in taxpayer money on ads promoting himself during the midterm election. The ads appear to be criminal theft of taxpayer funds.
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Environmental Action @enviroaction.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Donate today to help us defend wolves in the Northern Rockies.
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Help give wolves a fighting chance
We won't rest until wolves everywhere are safe -- but we can't do it alone. Join our pack with a donation today.
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Reuters @reuters.com · 26/09/2026
US jury says Apple owes record $5.7 billion in haptic technology patent case reut.rs/4d0Ub0M
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US jury says Apple owes record $5.7 billion in haptic technology patent case
A US jury ruled that Apple owes San Diego-based Taction ​more than $5.7 billion for using its patented ‌technology to power the haptic feedback in iPhones and Apple Watches. Apple said it would ​appeal the country's largest such verdict to ​date.
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Politico @politico.com · 26/09/2026
White House blocks CNN from traveling with Trump on Air Force One
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White House blocks CNN from traveling with Trump on Air Force One
CNN had been scheduled to cover the president Saturday as part of the television networks’ pool rotation.
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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 26/09/2026
Threats to denaturalize journalists and filmmakers are illegal and outrageous and belie any claim that financing Israel’s wars advances democracy.
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Threats Against 'NAZA' Directors Must Stop, IDA Tells Israel
Israel's government must stop threatening 'NAZA' filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the IDA is urging in a public letter.
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Candace @stillwaters1029.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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DHS noncitizen voter claims unravel in Nevada as state confirms flagged voters are citizens
Nevada election officials said Thursday that 185 voters in the state who the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) identified as noncitizens were all, in fact, citizens.
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Candace @stillwaters1029.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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DHS noncitizen voter claims unravel in Nevada as state confirms flagged voters are citizens
Nevada election officials said Thursday that 185 voters in the state who the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) identified as noncitizens were all, in fact, citizens.
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Craig Thomler @craigthomler.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
No country works harder to stop citizens voting than the USA. Russia uses pre-marked ballots & armed guards to ensure voters vote correctly. China disallows opposition parties & other nations falsify ballots, control media & buy votes. But the U.S. takes the cake for preventing citizen votes.
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Candace @stillwaters1029.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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Supreme Court revives DHS use of flawed immigration database for voter purges
The decision lets the administration move forward with a key provision of President Trump’s first anti-voting executive order.
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Axios @axios.com · 26/09/2026
With midterms 38 days away, Republicans coast to coast are getting pulled under by a violent undertow fueled by Trump's unpopularity.
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GOP election outlook goes from bad to "craptastic"
This week felt different — like the political environment was disintegrating in real time.
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The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 26/09/2026
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BlackBerry signs automotive software deal, Canada Labour Code changes and West Coast pipeline project in focus: Must-read business and investing stories
Plus, U.S. not rushing to strike deal with Canada, Washington’s trade envoy says
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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 26/09/2026
Pooch gives life trying to save California couple during bear attack
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Pooch gives life trying to save California couple during bear attack
A heroic French bulldog sacrificed itself to save a California couple during a bear attack earlier this month. Its owners were seriously injured.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 26/09/2026
Steve Kornacki, NBC News’s khaki-wearing data analyst, has earned attention for his unshowy competence and Clark Kent charm during election night coverage. Can his charisma translate to the booming world of livestreaming? nyti.ms/3Vfcw42
Steve Kornacki, wearing a white dress shirt and striped tie, standing in front of voting-district map of Michigan on a large screen. A headline reads: "Steve Kornacki Livestreams Election Coverage for Hours. He's Happy to Go Longer." Photo by Lexi Parra/The New York Times
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wsmv.com @wsmv.com · 26/09/2026
Nashville celebrates Dolly Parton with ‘Dolly Day’
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Nashville celebrates Dolly Parton with ‘Dolly Day’
Nashville celebrates Dolly Parton with “Dolly Day”
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Meish @meish100.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#trump Democracy is wasted in America. A two party system, where #trump was made potus twice. Once was a mistake ,twice it was fixed.
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