Ken Dixon Automotive is being congratulated throughout the community of Southern Maryland for their decision in supporting the organization as a Silver Corporate Sponsor. The automotive super-store operates several dealerships throughout the Rt. 301, Waldorf strip, often referred to as ?Auto Row? and employs over 100 employees locally. Their support in this life saving program isn?t all they?ve been up to either.

A recent news article published by Gretchen Phillips, Staff Writer with the Maryland Independent reflects the organization?s unique marketing strategy with the distribution of pens ? hundreds of thousands of pens. Read the article here.

With hundreds of cars in inventory and a nifty CarFinder service found on their website, customers can feel confident in knowing their needs will be met by their experienced sales staff. Ken Dixon Automotive also has a point system tied into their Loyalty Program. In fact, their Auto Awards program gives 15% cash back on every purchase and can be used toward a reduction in the sticker-price.

When commenting on the Will Be D.D. program, Tayman exclaimed, ?I love the program! Prior to program launch, our community did not have any viable options to avoid drinking and driving other than just deciding to stay home ~ we all know this isn?t realistic. The Will Be D.D. Program provides responsible citizens with a valid option.?

With over 390 alcohol-impaired drivers removed from the roads across the United States, and an estimated 40+ more people with advanced reservations in Colorado, Delaware, and Maryland, the organization is rapidly growing. In fact, the have recently launched a new Chapter location covering King George and Fredericksburg, Virginia areas.

Know someone that may have interest? Contact Seanna Smallwood for more information.

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Advanced Spine & Wellness Center, a chiropractic and physical therapy center located in Rockville, Maryland, has recently launched an online video channel called Advanced Living TV. On the channel, top Rockville chiropractor Dr. Brian Paris talks about his practice and the unique approach taken by their Rockville chiropractors to pain relief and injury treatment, as well as the success stories of various patients, information for new patients and more.

On Advanced Living TV, Dr. Paris talks about Advanced Spine & Wellness Center?s services (chiropractic, acupuncture and weight loss) and the benefits of chiropractic treatment. Patients of all ages and genders explain how Advanced Spine & Wellness Center offers the best chiropractic and physical therapy in Rockville, MD.

One ice hockey player was able to improve his performance and posture and gain more energy. A woman suffering from disc herniation that affected her posture was able to relieve her pain and enhance her posture. From pain alleviation, spinal correction and posture correction to energy restoration and weight loss services, Advanced Spine & Wellness goes above and beyond to restore their clients to optimal health. These types of testimonials can be found on the video channel and showcase the tremendous success the Advanced Spine & Wellness team has had with their many clients.

?There are plenty of chiropractic blogs out there. With Advanced Living TV, we’re doing something totally different and unique and the response so far has been fantastic. We focus on creating our own pulse in healthcare?our job is to help people have a phenomenal experience every time they come in this office,? says Dr. Paris, D.C.

For more information on breathing problems, patient success stories, new patient details, chiropractic care, acupuncture, the weight loss program and the Advanced Spine & Wellness team, visit Advanced Living TV. More videos are coming soon.

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Officials from United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Rainforest Alliance gathered last night to honor Mayakoba Resort and developer OHL Desarrollos as a world leader in sustainable tourism development. Both organizations re-presented awards bestowed on the development during 2011, the Ulysses Award from the United Nations World Tourism Organization and Sustainable Standard-Setter Award from the Rainforest Alliance. The award ceremony was held at the resort?s Banyan Tree Hotel and attended by representatives from both organizations, Audubon International, as well as several top government officials.

In receiving the awards, Andr?s Pan de Soraluce, President of OHL Desarrollos applauded the efforts of both organizations in raising awareness of the vital subject of sustainable development and added, ?From the beginning of our development of Mayakoba, we wanted to achieve two things. First, a resort that touched the environment lightly, leaving an unspoiled landscape for the enjoyment of our guests and future generations. Secondly, we wanted the resort to be among the finest in the world, an enclave within an enclave of natural yet magnificent hotels. We are delighted and honored to receive these awards, which commend the exceptional work of our environmentally-conscious team.?

Mayakoba was presented with the prestigious UNWTO Ulysses Award under the ?Innovation in Enterprises? section and garnered the award for ?Sustainable and Responsible Tourism Development.? The Ulysses Award celebrates tourism projects from around the world that are improving the positive social impact of the sector and taking a leading role in responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.

Rainforest Alliance also honored Mayakoba Resort with the esteemed Sustainable Standard-Setter Award, and announced it as the first resort in Latin America to be recognized as a Rainforest Alliance Verified Destination. Mayakoba was selected for their commitment to conservation and outstanding leadership in efforts to improve the environment and local community outreach.

?We applaud Mayakoba for their commitment, which demonstrates that luxury travel can go hand in hand with environmental, economic and social sustainability,? said Daniel Katz, founder and board chair of the Rainforest Alliance. ?Mayakoba sets a shining example for other resort groups in Mexico, and throughout the world, to follow.?

Located in the heart of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, Mayakoba sits on 593 acres of ecologically diverse land dotted with lagoons, mangrove forests, cenotes, canals, and white sand beaches. The more than 148 acres of mangrove forests along the coastline provide an important refuge for nesting birds and shelter for the hatcheries of young fish and turtles. In order to protect the endangered trees, Mayakoba?s infrastructure is located behind the coastal mangrove forest, thus respecting its integrity and having allowed the forest to increase by 100% within a very short time period. Wildlife inhabitation has also increased from 35 species to more than 200, as a result.

Developers OHL Desarrollos began working with the Rainforest Alliance in June of 2010 to implement a series of best management practices based upon the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria, a list of internationally-recognized recommendations for socially, environmentally and economically sustainable tourism. The property?s three distinguished hotels ? Rosewood, Fairmont and Banyan Tree ? are linked by more than nine miles of crystal clear canals, a unique aquatic ecosystem for transporting guests that also offers new habitats for wildlife and relief for coastal environments. Each resort employs its own biologist, with whom guests can explore and learn. A variety of measures have been implemented to ensure continued sustainability, including water and energy saving practices; promoting visits to local communities; and administering strong and well-documented sustainability policies and procedures.

About MAYAKOBA

Located in the Riviera Maya just 15 minutes from Playa del Carmen, Mayakoba is an eco-friendly resort development on the shores of the Caribbean in Mexico. Surrounded by natural beauty in its lagoons, pools and sugar sand beaches, Mayakoba is home to three luxury hotels ? Fairmont Mayakoba, Rosewood Mayakoba and Banyan Tree Mayakoba. The resort also offers a spectacular 18-hole golf course designed by renowned architect and PGA legend Greg Norman. The signature course is home to the Mayakoba Golf Classic ? the only PGA TOUR event in Mexico. Six miles of freshwater lagoons that lead to a white sand beach with turquoise waters on the Caribbean Sea connect all of the hotels. Guests are transported in boats via canals made exclusively for the resort, which have led to Mayakoba being called ?the Venice of the Yucatan.? Mayakoba is an eco-conscious development and has implemented significant practices to encourage sustainability. For more information, please visit http://www.mayakoba.com

About United Nations World Tourism Organization

The UNWTO, which is a specialized agency of the United Nations, is the leading international organization in the field of tourism and plays a central and decisive role in promoting the development of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism. http://www.unwto.org/

About Rainforest Alliance

The Rainforest Alliance works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/

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Powerquest Boats, a long time ?make you stop and look? boat – after decades of operations and developing premier status in the industry, will liquidated by order of secured creditor. All assets, remaining equipment, & boat molds will be sold to the highest bidder via online auction.

Powerquest is just one more well known Michigan company that has been the victim of a sluggish economy. Powerquest boats were recognized for years as some of the more prestigious and classy boats on the lake.

The preliminary offering of the boat molds ends Tuesday, December 6th via sealed bid auction through Orbitbid.com. This sealed bid auction will feature all of all of the boat molds and accompanying templates from the Powerquest Boats manufacturing facility. This initial offering features several models such as the 320, 300, 290, & 280 Sport Cruisers, larger models up to the 380 Avenger, and smaller models down to the 220 Raizor, and everything in between. To preview items or get a copy of the sealed bid form, please contact Jon Kuiper at 616.560.4992. All bids must be submitted no later than Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at 5:00pm, ATTN: Jon Kuiper by either fax @ 616-583-1573 or email @ jkuiper(at)orbitbid(dot)com.

The second & main auction event will be an online auction beginning at 8am on Orbitbid.com and begins closing at 6pm. This will be the plant liquidation and feature: New Mercury Racing Mercruiser 525 Motors, In-Production Powerquest Boats, Full Line of Boat Molds, Huge Parts Inventory, 20′W x 18′H x 50′L Paint Booths, ’99 Ford F-250 Super Duty Pickup, ’95 Chevy Pickup, Mitsubishi FG25 Forklift, Magnum Wet Out Systems, Miller Welders, Support and Shop Equipment, & much more. You may preview these items anytime online at Orbitbid.com or in person Mon. Dec. 12th from 9am-4pm and sale day 8am-5pm. All items are located at 2385 112TH Ave., Holland, MI. Here you will find the direct link to the auction: http://bit.ly/u4K0X1.

For more information about this auction, visit Orbitbid.com or call Orbitbid.com at 1-866-ORBIT-06.

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The new face of Textapedia texting pocket guide and upgrades in content proves to continue to be a great stocking stuffer success for retailers in the 2011 holiday season.

Textapedia texting pocket guide is a quick reference pocket guide has over 1,200 acronyms, business & banking, 10 languages to text I love you!, love & fun, Spanish, Medical, Sports (MLB Baseball, NFL Football, NBA Basketball, NHL Hockey, MLS Soccer), Fantasy Players, Texting Etiquette, hundreds of Smileys and more. Top 50 most popular Texting Acronyms.

Textapedia pocket guide translating texting shorthand (acronyms) made easy.

The NBA season starts Christmas day with the great stocking stuffer. With the new start of the NBA season Textapedia texting pocket guide is a must have for NBA Fantasy Players. 3PT ? Three Point Field Goal, FGP ? Field Goal Percentage, SF ? Small Forward and much more, plus all Team Acronyms.

Over 82 million people text regularly and over 10 billion text messages are sent each day! The popularity of texting continues to skyrocket. Young adults, parents and grandparents all want to learn the lingo. (safe for young adults, no explicit content)

The Textapedia texting pocket guide comes in four new exiting colors Pink, Blue, Tie-Dye & Green.

Custom covers for wireless carriers, colleges and businesses as well as fundraisers are available upon request. Special seasonal display theme cards are available for in store merchandising.

Textapedia will prove a ?must have? for the customers who simply want to learn the lingo or Type Less and Say More!

Get ready to improve your TXT-LIFE in 2012. Best not be left behind, learn the lingo or you will be! LOL

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In the five years to 2016, IBISWorld projects that revenue for the Equine Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing industry will increase at an average annualized rate of 3.0% to $ 399.7 million. Positive changes in downstream demand for the industry’s pharmaceuticals will primarily drive revenue growth. Furthermore, a rise in disposable income and participation in equestrian sports will play a key role in stimulating demand. IBISWorld estimates that per capita disposable income will grow 1.5% annually in the five years to 2016, compared with annualized growth of 0.2% over the past five years. For this reason, industry research firm IBISWorld has added a report on the Equine Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing industry to its growing Animal Health report collection.

In the five years to 2011, IBISWorld estimates that revenue for the Equine Pharmaceuticals industry has decreased at an average annualized rate of 3.3% to $ 345.3 million. Operators have suffered from a decline in horse and other equine production. A fall in per capita disposable income has constrained horse sales in the consumer market, which is the industry’s largest market. This constraint has hampered demand for equine pharmaceuticals, which include vaccinations, antibiotics and parasite control. Furthermore, attendance at horse races has fallen drastically, and some horse tracks have closed down altogether. This factor has minimized the demand for some of the industry’s high-margin products, including joint injections. Luckily for industry operators, an increase in horse and other equine production is expected in 2011, contributing to revenue growth of 2.8% during the year.

In the five years to 2011, IBISWorld estimates that the number of firms operating in this industry has declined. Like many pharmaceutical industries, the Equine Pharmaceuticals industry has experienced some consolidation in the past five years. The industry’s largest players are large pharmaceutical manufacturers that also produce non-veterinary products, including Bayer AG, Merck and Co. Inc., Pfizer Inc. and Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC Many of these companies have sought merger and acquisition opportunities to access intellectual property or increase market share. For example, in 2009, Pfizer acquired Wyeth, and Merck & Co. acquired Schering-Plough.

According to IBISWorld analyst, Caitlin Moldvay, in the five years to 2016, IBISWorld estimates that industry revenue will increase at an average annualized rate of 3.0% to $ 399.7 million. ?A rise in disposable income and participation in equestrian sports will likely boost demand for equine pharmaceuticals,? says Moldvay. Furthermore, rising disposable incomes will increase the likelihood of greater attendance and participation in horseracing during the next five years. While prices of some pharmaceuticals are expected to decline, profit margins are not expected to fall drastically due to continued consolidation among industry operators.

For more information, including latest health trends, statistics, analysis and market share information on Equine Pharmaceuticals, download the full report from IBISWorld on the Equine Pharmaceuticals industry

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New Wave Group AB (NEWAb.ST), headquartered in Sweden but with significant interests in the United States, has acquired Paris Glove of Canada Ltd.

The addition of Paris Glove (http://www.parisglove.com) enhances the New Wave Group corporate portfolio, which is the parent company of Cutter & Buck, Ahead, Clique, Craft, Orrefors and Kosta Boda, among other brands.

Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. New Wave purchased 100 percent of the ownership of Paris Glove. Paris Glove?s 90 employees and the current ownership, with operations in both Canada and New York, have become employees of New Wave.

?We view Paris Glove as a complement to our other apparel lines and global markets,? said Torsten Jansson, Managing Director and CEO of New Wave Group. ?The company provides an established base of entry to Canada?s retail markets for other New Wave products with Paris Glove?s established customer base.?

Paris has been entirely family-owned since its inception in 1945, when founders Felix and Lily Monk brought their glove knowledge from the old country to Canada. It is one of the oldest and most respected glove companies in North America and has earned an enviable reputation in the glove world as a premium brand synonymous with quality, style and performance.

Paris Glove is the only glove company delivering products to all markets ? sports, fashion, and industrial gloves for men and women, adults and children. The company also sells a line of men and women?s scarves and headwear, and distributes a limited selection of other products to its customer base on behalf of other brands.

The Paris Glove companies are:

?Laurentide: Supplier of gloves, protective clothing and rainwear to industry.

?Gloves International Incorporated: Supplier of private label gloves to chains and department stores in the United States.

?The Paris fashion division: Supplies men’s, women?s and children’s gloves to over 3,000 retailers in Canada.

?Auclair Sport division: Supplies and serves sporting goods stores and specialty shops with high performance ski, snowboard and cycling gloves.

?The Paris Sport division is the supplier of Dynaflite Softball Equipment and baseball equipment to Canada’s team sport dealers.

Auclair is the premium sport and outdoor division of Paris Glove. It is also the official supplier to practically every Canadian team on snow and ice including Alpine, Snowboarding, Freestyle, Speed Skating, Nordic Combined, Biathlon, Telemark, Speed Skiing and, of course, Cross Country. The brand was prominent at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics where most of Canada?s athletes wore Auclair gloves and the USA Olympic squad featured six gold medalists wearing Auclair.

?Auclair and Paris enjoy one of the longest sponsor-team relationships in all of sport with a 30-plus year history with the Canadian Cross Country ski team,? said Peter Monk, president and CEO, who took over operations from his parents in 1973. ?We envision the opportunity for expansion into the European and Asian markets with the strength of New Wave?s reach.?

Paris Gloves sells to virtually every retailer in Canada, many major retailers in the USA, produces many private brand gloves for retailers, and licenses a number of non-proprietary brands such as Kodiak, Simon Chang, Izod, Joseph Abboud, and Etienne AIGNER.

The Collins Group Inc. of Montreal and Stockholm acted as financial advisor to Paris Glove in its sale to New Wave.

New Wave Group AB is engaged in the design, acquisition, and development of brands and products within the promotion, sports, gift and interior design sectors. It operates through three business areas:

?The corporate promotions business area is engaged in the supply of promotional products in both Europe and the United States.

?The sports and leisure business area is engaged in the marketing of such sportswear brands, as Cutter & Buck, Craft, Seger and Speedo in both the Nordic countries and the United States.

?The gifts and home furnishings business area markets such brands as Orrefors, Kosta Boda and Sagaform, as well as other brands in 17 countries.

New Wave Group AB sales divisions are currently active in 20 countries throughout Europe, North America and Asia.

For additional information, access the New Wave web site at http://www.nwg.se.

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Web entrepreneur Marc Charpentier is pleased to debut his pet-centric online shop, http://www.FavoritePetSite.com. The new Internet storefront boasts an impressive collection of quality, name brand pet products at discount prices.

?In my home we have a beagle, a cat, birds, and hamsters, so I know quite a bit about caring for animals,? said Charpentier.

Whether customers have a miniature menagerie or just one pet, FavoritePetSite.com is the retailer to shop for pet care necessities. Orthopedic dog beds, heated water bowls, and dog coats and booties keep man?s best friend comfortable during the cool winter months. When spring and summer come around, take dogs out for walks on a sturdy leash, or let them run free around the yard, knowing that an electronic fence and collar will keep them off others? property. Delight dogs of all sizes with KONG toys and delectable chew toys and treats.

Cat owners are also well accommodated by a vast collection of cat scratchers, breakaway collars, and catnip toys. Owners of feathered friends can choose from top of the line cages, perches, and engaging toys to keep birds entertained for hours on end. Fish, too, need stimulating environments, so deck out a tank or bowl with figurines and plastic backing scenery. Pet products sized suitably for smaller animals, like gerbils and hamsters, are also available.

Most importantly, grooming tools and name brand healthcare products, such as flea and tick control, are offered at discount rates. All responsible owners should have these supplies on hand to ensure the health and happiness of their pets.

?Most pet owners ? my family included ? want the best pet healthcare and amusement products for their pets,? said Charpentier. ?On our site, we give the people what they want and what pets need!?

Customer service is of the utmost importance at FavoritePetSite.com. Each pet product has been selected based on quality, safety, and affordability. Orders are filled and shipped promptly so eager owners can indulge their pets as soon as possible. Customer feedback is always welcome and responded to in a timely manner by a friendly, knowledgeable staff member.

To learn more about keeping pets, big and small, healthy and happy, visit the site?s new blog, http://www.FavoritePetSiteBlog.com. The interactive platform is frequently updated with breed-specific facts and pet care advice.

About the Company:

FavoritePetSite.com ? a division of Charpentier Online Resources, Inc. ? is owned and operated by web entrepreneur Marc Charpentier.

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http://www.FavoritePetSite.com

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Corporate Auto Transport takes interest in the community’s children and always strives to help those in need. They understand the important role that the Hospitals play for children and their families. Each holiday season, Corporate Auto Transport and its employees make a point to donate to a cause that they all care about and one that effects people in many different ways.

“We like to express our sympathies with a donation to Shriners Hospitals for Children for the families who rely on them,” said Jeff Sacks of Corporate Auto Transport.

About Shriners Hospitals for Children:

Shriners Hospitals for Children delivers the highest quality of care to children with a host of orthopaedic and neuromusculoskeletal disorders and diseases. In Portland, OR their inpatient and outpatient units are designed to reflect the unique character of the Pacific Northwest and put children and families at ease. Located on the campus of Oregon Health Sciences University, they’re able to share world-class doctors and researchers who are committed to continuously advancing orthopaedic treatment as well as cleft lip and palate care for children from all over the world.

Shriners Hospitals for Children’s Mission is to: Provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries and other special healthcare needs within a compassionate, family-centered and collaborative care environment, provide for the education of physicians and other healthcare professionals, conduct research to discover new knowledge that improves the quality of care and quality of life of children and families. This mission is carried out without regard to race, color, creed, sex or sect, disability, national origin or ability of a patient or family to pay.

About Corporate Auto Transport:

Corporate Auto Transport LLC is family-owned and has more than 25 years of combined experience in the transport industry. They are based in the Portland, OR metropolitan area and specialize in serving clients Nationwide with their vehicle transport needs. They keep their 5 star quality customer service expectations in the forefront! Their integrity is as invaluable as each and every client in the industry.

They transport: motorcycles, cars, SUV’s, trucks, vans, boats and a variety of over-sized and specialty type vehicles.

They provide door to door domestic service and can transport to and from HI and AK as well.

As the company grows, they will continue to satisfy all auto shipping needs and show their commitment in making any customer’s experience as professional and customer service oriented as it should be.

Every domestic transport is fully insured and open or enclosed carriers are available. All transports are carefully handled and scheduled in a timely manner.

With donations from companies like Corporate Auto Transport, our communities will be a better place during the holiday season to a lot of families.

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Liberty University?s Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre made its mark in the ski and snowboard world on Saturday, Dec. 3 when it hosted Trails 2 Rails, the first event of its kind to take people who had never been on a slope before and turn them into competitive skiers and snowboarders.

?It?s the first time it?s ever been done in ski and snowboard history, in the country or even in the world, that we?re aware of,? said Drew Sherwood, manager of Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre, the university?s year-round ski slope that is the only facility in North America made of Snowflex, a synthetic material that simulates the effects of snow.

More than 400 students tried out for Trails 2 Rails at the beginning of the semester and were narrowed down to 18 participants. They trained for two months ? three days a week ? with a certified instructor.

?In just two months, going from never skiing or snowboarding to performing in a contest is unheard of,? Sherwood said. ?Just to see the progression shows how well Snowflex really works and how blessed we are as a university to have this event in our backyard.?

He said Snowflex allows skiers and snowboarders to progress twice as fast as they would at other ski resorts.

?Our facility offers consistent run. It never changes with snow or icy surfaces.?

Jeremy Ganse, a freshman exercise science major, was the winner of the Trails 2 Rails competition, and walked away with $ 800 worth of gear and a love for the sport of snowboarding.

?It?s a lot of fun being able to snowboard. ? You can have the opportunity to ride for free because you?re a student here, and just get really good,? said Ganse, who added he also practiced on his own two hours every day. ?? I?m going to keep riding. I?m going to try jumps now instead of rails. I can?t wait.?

Freshman Tyler Knopp said the experience was worthwhile.

?Not knowing how to do anything (when trying out) and then being in such a big competition like this ? was very nerve-wracking ? but I learned to love it, and I wouldn?t want to do anything else.?

Sherwood said the event was so successful, they will offer it again next semester with all new participants and a focus on jumps. They are also hoping to offer a similar experience for area high school students.

Trails 2 Rails was followed by the second annual DeMoss Rail Jam, featuring expert skiers and snowboarders competing for cash and prizes. (Last year, snow was brought in to the steps of the Arthur S. DeMoss Learning Center for the competition, but due to warm weather this year, the event was moved to the Snowflex Centre.)

More than 40 competitors showed off their best tricks, including members of Liberty?s Freestyle Team and riders from Lynchburg College, Roanoke College and Virginia Tech.

The next competition at the Snowflex Centre will be the College Freestyle Series on Feb. 4, 2012.

Liberty University, located in Lynchburg, Va., is the world?s largest Christian university. More than 12,000 students attend classes on its 6,500-acre residential campus and more than 60,000 study in its thriving online education program.

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