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Friday, June 9, 2006

SyberWorks LMS e-Learning Implementation Podcast #5: Interview with Candace Hall, Compliance Officer, Universal Healthcare, Inc

SyberWorks, a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System industry, today announces the next episode in their LMS e-Learning Implementation Podcast Series: "Interview with Candace Hall, Compliance Officer at Universal Healthcare, Inc."

Newton, MA (PRWEB) February 13, 2007

Dave Boggs, CEO of SyberWorks, states, "In this edition of the SyberWorks LMS e-Learning Implementation Podcast Series, Candace Hall discusses their use of the SyberWorks web-based learning-management system to provide sales - and compliance-training for their general agents. Universal Healthcare, Inc. sells Medicare insurance across eight states in the south and the southwestern portions of the United States."

Boggs continues, "Since Medicare is a highly regulated, government-sponsored insurance program, this episode presents a strong business case where sales and compliance training have an immediate impact on the company's financial performance. The interview discusses the types of training offered though the SyberWorks Learning Management System. Mary Kay Lofurno, Director of Marketing at SyberWorks, narrates the series."

SyberWorks LMS e-Learning Implementation Podcast Series, Episode #5: "Interview with Candace Hall, Compliance Officer at Universal Healthcare, Inc." http://www. syberworks. com/audio/univhc. mp3 (http://www. syberworks. com/audio/univhc. mp3) is located in the SyberWorks Online Media Center at http://www. syberworks. com/success_podcast. htm (http://www. syberworks. com/success_podcast. htm) in the 'About Us' section of the SyberWorks web site. The transcript is located at http://www. syberworks. com/sspodcastUNIVHC_transcript. htm (http://www. syberworks. com/sspodcastUNIVHC_transcript. htm).

About Universal Healthcare, Inc.

Universal Healthcare, Inc. is a St. Petersburg, Florida-based Medicare Advantage Organization with a Medicare Contract. The company arranges for health-care services through its Medicare Masterpiece Plan, Medicare Masterpiece Premier Plan and Medicare Masterpiece Ultra Plan, for Medicare beneficiaries in Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Nevada, South Carolina, Texas and Utah. Interested individuals can access their web site at http://www. univhc. com (http://www. univhc. com).

About SyberWorks

SyberWorks, Inc. (http://www. syberworks. com (http://www. syberworks. com)) is a leader in the custom e-Learning Solutions and Learning Management System industries for Fortune 1000 corporations, higher education and other organizations. Located in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company serves the multi-billion-dollar e-Learning market. Since 1995, SyberWorks has developed and delivered unique and economical solutions to create, manage, measure, and improve e-Learning programs at companies and organizations in the United States, Canada, Europe and other countries.

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Vinegar Lovers Celebrate Vinegar Day: Folks Enjoy the Healing Powers of Vinegar 365 Days a Year

"The Vinegar Man" Lawrence Diggs heads the eighth annual International Vinegar Festival (an activity started by the "Community for the Advancement of Roslyn and Eden" in 2000) in Roslyn, a place that welcomes people worldwide to appreciate the vast virtues of vinegar.

Lake Tahoe, CA (PRWEB) June 13, 2007

Calendars are being marked because Saturday (June 16) is Vinegar Day -- at least in South Dakota. "The Vinegar Man" Lawrence Diggs (vinegar @ vinegarman. com) heads the eighth annual International Vinegar Festival (an activity started by the "Community for the Advancement of Roslyn and Eden" in 2000) in Roslyn, a place that welcomes people worldwide to appreciate the vast virtues of vinegar.

For those who can't whisk away to South Dakota for a day of "Soured Powered Fun for the Whole Family" packed with vinegar-related fun and festivities, they can still celebrate vinegar for their health's sake year-round, notes Cal Orey, author of The Healing Powers of Vinegar, Revised and Updated (Kensington, 2006).

According to the U. S. Census Bureau, at least 47 million Americans live with no health insurance in the richest country in the world. The Vinegar author says, "In the 21st century, preventive health care and natural remedies -- like apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, rice vinegar, and fruit-flavored vinegar -- can help people stay healthy for pennies a day and keep doctors away."

Orey adds, "If you can't afford skyrocketing health care costs, you can't afford not to use vinegar in your daily wholesome diet chock-full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, olive oil and vinegar." Plus, in The Healing Powers of Vinegar, proven home cures may help you ward off summer woes such as insect and bee stings, sunburn, swimmers ear, toenail fungus, and weight gain which can lead to high blood pressure, out of whack cholesterol, and diabetes 2.

This will be the eighth "Vinegar Festival" on record, and Orey hopes it inspires folks around the world to celebrate vinegar. She says, "People in countries (such as China and Korea) around the globe reap the inexpensive health perks of versatile vinegar every day. You, too, can put the amazing powers of a practical, popular and potent elixir to work in your own backyard, whether it be California, Iowa or New York."

So what is the message in a bottle? "While the folk remedy is applauded on Vinegar Day," concludes Orey, "amazing vinegar can be used in every household 365 days a year for everyday folks (and companion animals) at any age."

About the Author
Cal Orey is an accomplished author and journalist. Her books include: "Doctors' Orders," "202 Pets' Peeves," "The Man Who Predicts Earthquakes," and The Healing Powers of Olive Oil" (Kensington, to be released February 2008).

Cal Orey (who is a vinegar convert) is an accomplished author and journalist. More information can be found on this book (and interviews can be scheduled) at www. calorey. com.

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Wednesday, June 7, 2006

US Patent Granted To Chrono Therapeutics Inc. For Its Chrono-Pharmacological Drug Delivery Systems And Applications

Patent Protection extends at least to 2025

Hamilton, NJ (PRWEB) June 4, 2010

Chrono Therapeutics Inc. (Chrono), a privately held company that pioneers chrono therapeutic health care products, announced today that it has been awarded another United States patent to protect its chrono-pharmacological systems and applications.

Guy DiPierro, CEO of Chrono, noted that this new patent grant enhances Chrono’s exclusivity for what is believed to be the next revolutionary change in therapeutics-namely tailored chrono-pharmacological therapies. Mr DiPierro noted that this new patent grant also affirms the novelty of Chrono’s technology and believes it will considerably reduce any potential risk to the Chrono group.

About Chrono Therapeutics Inc. Intellectual Property (IP)

Chrono Therapeutics’ IP estate includes issued, allowed, and granted fundamental patents in several of the world’s major pharmaceutical markets. This IP protects Chrono’s chrono-pharmacological applications and non-invasive drug delivery systems. Additional patents are and will soon be pending worldwide.

About Chrono Therapeutics Inc.

Chrono Therapeutics Inc. is specialty pharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutic systems and methods to become the global leader in Chrono Therapeutic based drug products. The significant advantages of chrono therapeutic based therapies have now become widely recognized and are quickly coming to the forefront as the next major advance in treating indications. The company is applying its therapeutic expertise to develop these chrono therapeutic and tailored applications that seek to dramatically increase efficacy over traditional non-tailored applications while decreasing adverse side effects and accumulated tolerance. The company’s leadership with chrono therapeutic optimized application and methodologies and fundamental patents, technology, and know-how has proven key in forming major alliances with leading companies worldwide.

Contact:
Chrono Therapeutics Inc.
Guy DiPierro, Chief Executive Officer
Email: Info(at)ChronoDose(dot)com
Website: www. ChronoDose. com

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Ultrasonic Antifouling Protects Military Landing Craft

The UK Ministry of Defence has selected world-class Ultrasonic Antifouling technology to help maintain the performance of its LCVP MKIV landing craft. Ultrasonic Antifouling – the world's leading brand of electronic antifouling technology – has been chosen as an MoD supplier after a series of successful maritime tests.

(PRWEB) August 13, 2010

The UK Ministry of Defence has selected world-class Ultrasonic Antifouling technology to help maintain the performance of its LCVP MKIV landing craft.

Ultrasonic Antifouling – the world's leading brand of electronic antifouling (http://www. ultrasonic-antifouling. com/index. html) technology – has been chosen as an MoD supplier after a series of successful maritime tests.

Ultrasonic Antifouling (http://www. ultrasonic-antifouling. com/ultrasonic_antifouling_power_boats. html) uses electronic sound pulses to inhibit barnacle and algae growth on the underside of boats – maintaining maximum hull speeds and significantly cutting their fuel and maintenance costs.

Three LCVP MKIV landing craft were each fitted with three transducers, protecting not just their hulls but also their sizeable stern gear.

Earlier this year, the Australian Customs & Border Protection Service also installed Ultrasonic Antifouling technology on one of its vessels tasked to patrol the coast off the country's Northern Territory.

Ultrasonic Antifouling Ltd Director David Sothcott said: "We are very pleased that these organisations are using our products and have gained such success from them."

Ultrasonic Antifouling's proven technology is currently sold in more than 50 countries, helping sailing and motor boat owners to boost their vessels' performance while reducing costs.

The company will be demonstrating its technology on stand G004 at the UK’s Southampton Boat Show, September 10-19.

The antifoul (http://www. ultrasonic-antifouling. com/the_benefits_of_antifoul. html) benefits of the system include:
complete hull protection – boosting long-term performance faster hull speeds throughout the entire season lower fuel bills and fewer costly lift-outs less hull-scraping, repainting and antifouling (http://www. ultrasonic-antifouling. com/future_of_antifouling. html) removal one-time 'fit and forget' installation with no through-hull drilling.

Ultrasonic Antifouling protects the entire underwater hull area of a vessel, helping to keep stern gear, water intakes, bow thrusters, impellers and trim tabs free from barnacle and algae growth.

The highly respected Motor Boat & Yachting magazine has named Ultrasonic Antifouling (http://www. ultrasonic-antifouling. com/product_of_the_month. html) Product of the Month with a five-star MBY rating by following a long-term test on one of its vessels.

Ultrasonic's marine antifouling (http://www. ultrasonic-antifouling. com/how_does_it_work. html) system is very simple to fit and use:
Transducers are bonded to the inside of the hull with no through-hull holes needed. Detailed instructions make fitting easy. A control box sends pulsed ultrasonic signals to the transducer(s) which emit low power sound waves that are virtually inaudible. These high frequency sound waves create a wall of moving water molecules over the hull surface, killing algae and preventing barnacle growth.

While this sonic antifouling (http://www. ultrasonic-antifouling. com/sonic_antifouling. html) technology is new to the marine sector, it is well proven in stopping fouling on water intakes in lakes, ponds and reservoirs where its non-toxic qualities are essential. It has been used in this sector for at least 25 years.

Ultrasonic's antifoul (http://www. ultrasonic-antifouling. com/ultrasonic_antifouling_product_selector. html) technology comes in three models – the Ultra 10, the Ultra 20 and the Ultra Solar. Each comprises a control box connected to either one (Ultra 10) or two (Ultra 20) transducers, depending on boat size and type.

Ultrasonic Antifouling also offers a customised design service for more complex installations involving superyachts, trimarans and commercial vessels.

To manage the system even more effectively, Ultrasonic Antifouling has also added some clever technology; the new Ultra 10 Dual Voltage, the Ultra 20 Dual Voltage and the Ultra Solar.

Ultra Dual Voltage will automatically switch between different power supplies, choosing the best option; favouring 230v mains supply, thus preventing the unit from being accidentally switched off.

If you have a pontoon berth and your shore power cuts out for any reason, Ultra Dual Voltage will automatically switch to your boat's battery so the antifouling effect continues uninterrupted.

And when you return to your berth or the power is restored, the system will automatically switch back to shore power – making Ultrasonic Antifouling a 'fit and forget' no maintenance system.

If you don't have shore power or are on a swinging mooring, Ultrasonic Antifouling (http://www. ultrasonic-antifouling. com/ultra_solar. html) Ultra Solar allows you to reap the full benefits by controlling power between solar panels, the battery and the transducers.

Its intelligent solar unit keeps your battery healthy and provides the Ultrasonic Antifouling system with the correct amount of power (solar panel not supplied).

With tried and tested, non-toxic science, environmental credentials and clever technology, Ultrasonic Antifouling is a permanent fit-and-forget answer to hull contamination.

New lower prices (inc UK VAT) for the Ultrasonic Antifouling range
Ultra 10 System, single transducer – £949 Ultra 20 System, twin transducers – £1,799 Ultra 10 Dual Voltage System, single transducer – £999 Ultra 20 Dual Voltage System, twin transducers – £1,899 Ultra 10 Solar – £1,499 Ultra 20 Solar – £2,349

For more information or to become a dealer, meet the Ultrasonic Antifouling team on stand G004 at the Southampton Boat Show, September 10-19, or contact Ultrasonic Antifouling Ltd, +44 (0)1202 606185.

Notes to Editors

Ultrasonic Antifouling is a revolutionary way to protect boats from fouling using high frequency, low power sound waves to destroy algae and prevent weed and barnacle growth. The system has been carefully researched and developed and is now being used with great success all over the world.

For further information, please contact:
Ultrasonic Antifouling Ltd, Arena Business Centre, Holyrood Close, Poole, BH17 7FJ, UK.
Telephone: +44 (0)1202 606185.

For further press information, please contact:
Tina Mansell at The Mansell Agency
Telephone: +44 (0)1202 701705. Mobile: +44 (0)7973 850012.

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Women to Women Announces Launch of Herbal Equilibrium™

New phytotherapy promotes the balance of the three key hormones that fluctuate in perimenopause and menopause.

Yarmouth, ME (PRWEB) March 12, 2008

Women to Women announced the successful launch of Herbal Equilibrium™ today. This exclusive new product, which the practice began offering in early November, was formulated to address the top symptoms of hormonal imbalance and to promote the natural balance of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone -- three hormones that can fluctuate greatly in perimenopause and menopause.

Herbal Equilibrium™ was developed by Women to Women in conjunction with leading endocrine and nutrition experts, and uses the latest research in the field of phytotherapy to gently support the endocrine system. Phytotherapy is the use of plants, either in whole food form or in the form of standardized extracts and supplements, for healing purposes. Phytotherapy dates to the very origins of medicine and has recently been substantially redefined and validated within the scientific community.

"Since opening the doors at Women to Women, we have been drawing on the healing power of herbs to safely help women with hormonal imbalances," said Marcelle Pick, co-founder and director of the renowned clinic in Yarmouth, Maine. "Especially when it's combined with healthy lifestyle and dietary choices, phytotherapy can gently help women reverse hormonal imbalance and maintain a symptom-free equilibrium."

Since its launch, almost 9,000 women have made Herbal Equilibrium™ part of their daily regimen to help alleviate their symptoms of hormonal imbalance. The overwhelming majority of the feedback on this new product has been positive in the 90-plus days since its full-scale introduction. The clinic has also initiated a formal study to assess alleviation of menopause symptoms with Herbal Equilibrium™.

"It does not surprise me that women are seeing such positive results," said Pick. "The combination of herbs in this product work synergistically and adaptogenically to naturally restore and support hormonal balance."

About Women to Women:
Women to Women is America's leading medical practice devoted to health care for women, by women. Founded over 21 years ago, it has always advocated an approach to women's health that combines the best of alternative and conventional medicine. Through its practice, website, and publications, Women to Women supports over a million women a year in their efforts to create health and well-being in their lives.

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Savvier Health Guarantees to Improve Employee Health, Improve Productivity, and Decrease Sick Days or Will Refund Twice the Company's Investment in its Program

Savvier Health, a corporate health empowerment company vows to boost health and productivity and lower sick days or pay back the companies investment twofold.

Columbia, MD (PRWEB) June 12, 2006

Savvier Health, a corporate health empowerment company, its ongoing mission to improve the health, well-being and productivity of employees while simultaneously boosting the bottom line of their companies, has issued an intriguing guarantee to businesses. Savvier Health is so confident that its 60 minute physician-conducted ‘Maximum Medical Care, Minimum Medical Costs’ teleseminars will transform the lives of its participants it vows to repay companies twice their cost in select health-related products and services if they do not see a significant increase in employee productivity and fewer sick days within 6 months of the teleseminar. See http://savvierhealth. com (http://savvierhealth. com)

The health-related products and services a company could qualify for as a reimbursement would be based on the company’s total investment in the teleseminars, but include services such as a complimentary customized corporate health and wellness Website for 1 year, including set up, design, and hosting, valued at several thousand of dollars. Savvier Health is so confident that its teleseminars will have such a dramatic impact on both the employees and their companies it can easily give such a substantial guarantee of its services.

“It’s really quite simple,” states A. M.Hester, M. D., company spokesperson. “We have traditionally had a very paternalistic health care system. Patients have never been taught how to partner in their health care to optimize their health while they lower their costs. You don’t have to be a health care professional to learn the fundamental ‘patient skills’ that can make the difference between successfully managing a chronic disease or suffering a devastating, life-altering outcome. Patients have far more untapped power than they realize. They can even help save their own lives in an emergency, unfortunately, most people just don’t know it yet.”

According to the most recent annual Employer Health Benefits study published by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research and Education Trust, health insurance premiums for family coverage have increased by 73% since 2000, compared to inflation growth (14%) and wage growth (15%). The study goes on to say that, on average, employers paid $4,024 for single coverage and $10,880 for family coverage in 2005.

In addition to the direct costs of illness, there the indirect ones. Harris, Rothenberg International estimates the full labor cost of absenteeism to be close to $250/day for an employee making $20K/yr, close to $500/day for an employee making $40K/yr, and over $1,000/day for an employee making $100K/yr.

Savvier Health’s teleseminars are very economical. Companies can sponsor several hundred teleseminar participants for the cost of one employee’s annual health benefits. Put another way, more than 30 participants could be trained by a board-certified physician to live longer, healthier, more productive lives while slashing health care costs for less than the company’s cost for 1 sick day for a single employee making $40K/yr.

It is easy to see how the ROI for businesses can be astronomical for Savvier Health’s teleseminars alone. Savvier Health also offers customized corporate health and wellness Web sites, in-house employee empowerment workshops (in the Washington, D. C. Metro Area, Philadelphia, and New York City), customized employee wellness newsletters, medical record-keeping guides, and live Webinars. Visit http://savvierhealth. com (http://savvierhealth. com) for more details.

Contact:

A. M.Hester, M. D.

877-835-6107

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Monday, June 5, 2006

Gables Residential Acquires the V at CityVista

Mixed-Use Luxury Apartment Complex Located in Washington, D. C.

Atlanta, GA (Vocus) August 20, 2010

Gables Residential (www. gables. com) announced today that it has purchased the 244-unit V at CityVista apartment community, located at the corner of 5th and K Streets in the Mount Vernon area of Washington, D. C. The property was acquired from the development/ownership group of Lowe Enterprises, which also served as lead developer, CIM Group, Bundy Development Corporation, and the Neighborhood Development Company. The property will be rebranded Gables CityVista within the next few months.

CityVista is a dynamic, award-winning 1.3 million-square-foot mixed-use community that has been pivotal to the revitalization of the Mount Vernon Triangle. The rental apartment community that Gables recently acquired, is set around a one-acre private park called Vista Green. The project features a contemporary design by Torti Gallas and Partners and Michael Marshall Architects with abundant windows and roof top terraces offering dramatic city views. Built around a variety of inviting public spaces and common areas, the project boasts landscaped courtyards and promenades. The interior finishes include floor-to-ceiling windows flooding the expansive, open living spaces with natural light. The project offers one and two bedroom configurations, some with balconies and terraces, and each with well appointed bathrooms and modern kitchens.

Jorgen Punda, Regional Vice President, Investments and David Reece, Sr. Vice President, Finance and Capital Markets, both of Gables Residential, were instrumental in managing the transaction. “The V at City Vista is a great, high-quality addition to the Gables portfolio, which includes a number of downtown communities.” said Punda. “Our D. C. portfolio has performed quite well and this acquisition reinforces our commitment to the metro D. C. market.” The project was financed with Fannie Mae through Deutsche Bank Berkshire Mortgage. Adam Randall managed the transaction.

CityVista also features 441 condominium units, all but three of which have been sold, and 116,691 square feet of ground floor retail anchored by a 55,000-square-foot Urban Lifestyle Safeway, one of only four throughout the country. Additional retail and restaurant elements include convenience and specialty stores such as Chevy Chase Bank, Results Gym, 5th Street Hardware, Kushi Sushi, Taylor Gourmet and Busboys and Poets.

Gables Residential has begun management of the V at CityVista. The property can be viewed at gables. com or by calling 866-928-3578. The Leasing Center is located at 460 L Street NW, Washington, D. C. 20001.

About Gables Residential
With a mission of Taking Care of the Way People Live, Gables Residential has received national recognition for excellence in the management, development, acquisition and construction of luxury multi-family communities in high job growth markets. Gables Residential owns, develops and manages multi-family communities and mixed-use developments in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, South Florida, Southern California, and metropolitan Washington, D. C. Additionally, it has third-party management operations in the Chicago, New York, Boston, Phoenix, Central and North Florida, and Washington State markets. Gables Residential enjoys a healthy portfolio with approximately 38,000 apartment homes under management, including a corporate-owned portfolio of 60 stabilized communities comprising approximately 15,300 apartment homes. An additional 4 communities are under development/lease-up, comprising approximately 1,000 apartment homes. Gables also has the ability to develop another 4,000 apartment homes through its shadow pipeline of undeveloped land owned. For more information please visit www. gables. com

About Lowe Enterprises
Los Angeles-based Lowe Enterprises is a leading national real estate investment, development and management firm. Over the past 38 years, it has developed, acquired or managed more than $16 billion of real estate assets nationwide. Lowe is currently responsible for more than $5 billion of commercial, hospitality and residential assets. In addition to its Los Angeles headquarters, Lowe Enterprises maintains regional offices in Northern California, Southern California, Denver and Washington, D. C. For further information on Lowe’s activities, please visit: www. LoweEnterprises. com

About Bundy Development Corporation
Bundy Development Corporation (BDC) is a full-service real estate development and acquisition company focused on the creation of mixed-use properties. It delivers a sound investment, achieves superior architectural and construction standards, and contributes to the communities it serves. BDC’s mission is to capitalize on unique development opportunities to produce exceptional value and long-lasting results. Launched at the height of Washington, DC’s financial crisis, Founder Pamela Bundy Foster envisioned new homes, new buildings and new investment opportunities where others saw only blight. BDC has built a solid reputation as an innovator and a reliable partner. Beginning with the construction of quality mid-sized, mixed-use projects in the Logan Circle and Chinatown neighborhoods, BDC has become a partner on several of the City’s largest downtown developments. In addition to City Vista, BDC is a partner on the Old Convention Center Site. The two are collectively valued at more than $1.2 billion.

About CIM Group
CIM Group is a leading investment firm that since 1994 has systematically and successfully invested in dynamic and densely populated communities throughout North America. CIM Group draws on its experienced team of real estate, investment and finance professionals to identify and pursue investment opportunities in three primary strategic categories: repositioning and development projects in established and emerging urban areas; well-positioned operating properties in transitional districts; and infrastructure. CIM manages three distinct portfolios, including Opportunistic, Stabilized and Infrastructure funds, each of which are diversified by geography and type of property within that risk profile. Headquartered in Los Angeles, CIM maintains regional offices in New York, the San Francisco Bay Area and Bethesda, Maryland.

About The Neighborhood Development Company (NDC)
NDC is a unique real estate development company that focuses on the revitalization of emerging urban neighborhoods. Founded in 1999, the company’s mission is to create exciting residential and commercial properties that advance urban neighborhoods while respecting the rich diversity of their existing fabric. The NDC team is a tight-knit group of highly experienced real estate development professionals. With its intense focus on acquisition, development management, and construction management, NDC has a proven track record of independently developing catalytic projects in the District. In addition to the CityVista development team, NDC is also an equity participant in the development team selected by the District to redevelop the Old Convention Center site. NDC has been recognized in numerous national and local publications. Earlier this year, Black Enterprise magazine recognized NDC by including the firm in the 2008 “BE 100” listing of top black owned businesses in the nation for Industrial / Service companies.

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