e games online casino No dancing allowed: Plateau bar’s case is latest battle in Montreal’s nightlife noise warThe Federal Government on Wednesday revealed plans to boost Nigeria’s electric power supply by 150MW before 2024 ends. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this to State House correspondents after a business session at the State House during the state visit of the German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, to President Bola Tinubu. “So we believe that before the end of the year, an additional 150MW of capacity is going to be added upon completion of the entire pilot phase,” Adelabu said while explaining the implementation of the Presidential Power Initiative agreement. On December 1, 2023, the Nigeria and Germany signed the Presidential Power Initiative agreement to inject 12,000 MegaWatts of electricity into the national grid. The signing was presided over by the leaders of both countries, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, on the sidelines of the United Nations Climate Change Summit, COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. Managing Director of the Federal Government of Nigeria Power Company, Kenny Anuwe, and the Managing Director (Africa), Siemens AG, Nadja Haakansson, signed the agreement. Adelabu, who attended the business session, said, “The game now is about cooperation, collaboration and partnership. The flagship of this bilateral relationship has to do with what we call the Siemens project, which is our Presidential Power Initiative where Siemens is implementing the Brownfield and Greenfield transmission substations of the Presidential Power initiative. “Since signing the agreement in Dubai at COP 28 in December 2023, we have made significant progress. We have completed the pilot phase of this project, up to 80 per cent. “This involves the importation, installation and commissioning of 10 power transformers and 10 power mobile substations. They’ve been imported. They’ve been installed, and lots of them have been commissioned. We have just about two left to be commissioned before the end of the year.” He added, “The project had added at least 750 megawatts to our transmission grid capacity, which is why the relative stability we are seeing in the grid today is the direct positive impact of the pilot stage completion.” His comments came hours after the national grid collapsed for the 12th time in 2024. Grid failures are not strange in one of Africa’s largest economies, whose power sector still suffers gross underinvestment, says the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen. Despite an installed capacity of about 13,000MW, Nigeria’s power grid transmits only 4000MW due to ageing infrastructure, the Minister of Power, Adelabu, revealed at a briefing on October 28. However, that amount is grossly inadequate for over 200 million citizens, leaving many areas without reliable electricity as individuals and government entities struggle to pay mounting power bills. In addition to weak infrastructure, Nigeria’s power grid has also been a target of sabotage. In October, armed groups damaged the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line, cutting electricity supply to 17 northern states. Following the incident, repair crews could not access the site due to security concerns. Repairs began only after President Bola Tinubu directed the National Security Adviser to work with the Army and Air Force to deploy adequate security personnel, including aerial cover, to protect the engineers fixing the damaged transmission line. However, Adelabu is sure that the administration’s steps will the stabilise power supply. “We are quite confident from the satisfaction that we got from the completion of the pilot stage. When we are done with the Phase One project in the transmission, the entire grid will not remain the same. “That’s why we tell Nigerians this is a very old grid. It’s quite fragile, and it’s dilapidating. “We need to revamp the entire grid to ensure stability going forward. That is the presidential power initiative,” he stated. Related News National grid collapses 12th time in 2024 TCN boosts Lagos power supply with new transformers Katsina, French firms partner on power supply Adelabu also announced that the FG is moving into the first phase of the project, which involves rehabilitating 14 existing substations and constructing 23 new ones nationwide. He explained that the commercial aspects of the first phase have been concluded, and the next step involves securing a no-objection approval from the Bureau of Public Procurement. Following this, the proposal will be presented to the Federal Executive Council. Once approved, the financing arrangements will be finalised, enabling the commencement of the project’s first phase. The minister highlighted the FG’s commitment to renewable energy as a key component of its energy transition plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2060. He emphasised the need for collaboration and partnership with technologically advanced countries like Germany, leveraging their expertise to harness Nigeria’s abundant natural resources, including solar energy, with over 30 states receiving a minimum of 10 hours of sunshine daily. “We also talked about renewable energy, which we believe is the way forward. We have an energy transition plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2060. “To achieve this, we must collaborate. We must partner. We must cooperate with a country like Germany, which has the technology, and we have the sun. Over 30 states in Nigeria have a minimum of 10 hours of sunshine every day. “They have the technology. We have the wind. We have the desert wind up north and the coastal winds down south. The new highway from Lagos to Calabar is opening up our coastal offshore wind across the nine coastal states of Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Delta Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River,” Adelabu explained. Furthermore, the minister pointed out the untapped potential of over 300 dams for hydroelectric power, which could be accessed through developments like the new Badagry-Sokoto road. He stressed that these opportunities create immense potential for expanded energy access in collaboration with Germany. Adelabu argued, “Then, talking about our hydroelectric power plants, we have over 300 dams we have not utilised for hydroelectric power because of poor access. “With the new road of Badagry to Sokoto, a lot of these dams will also be opened up. So we have so many opportunities and potentials on what we can do with Germany to achieve expanded energy access to our people going forward.” The power minister also reiterated that an off-grid system is the key to addressing Nigeria’s energy challenges, emphasising the need to implement a distributed power model. This approach would allow each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to develop their power-generating plants embedded within their states. Such a model, he explained, would shield states from disruptions on the national grid, providing backup power in case of national grid failures. “The off-grid system is the solution. Still, we must implement a distributed power model whereby each of our 36 states and FCT will have their own generating plants within the state. “This network will be embedded within the states, and they will be shielded from any problem on the national grid. When there is a problem on the national grid, they will all have a backup. “We have a preponderance of rural areas. We must electrify our rural areas and have isolated tertiary health and education institutions that we must use. So, that is the use of renewable energy for off-grid solutions,” he said. He highlighted Germany’s role in this effort, particularly through its development agency, GIZ, which has supported grid extensions and renewable energy initiatives. Additionally, he revealed that several German companies and private investors have shown interest in renewable energy projects in Nigeria, including solar, wind, and hydropower. 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For the fifth consecutive time, the Bank of Canada has cut its key interest rate. Down half a per cent, the rate now sits at 3.25 per cent. This, after Canada’s economy grew by one per cent in the third quarter of 2024, and the fourth quarter is looking weaker than projected, according to the Bank of Canada. In London, the CEO of the London – St. Thomas Association of Realtors (STAR), says while it isn’t a big drop, it’s reassuring to see the interest rate head in the right direction. “It's not a huge difference financially, but it's more, I think, the perception and the understanding that it is going to go to a reasonable, a better level. And we're, we're anticipating a really good impact on the market in the new year,” said Bill Madder. “We're quite happy that it's not a huge jump or that we don't anticipate a huge jump in the market. Slow and steady. That's a much better way for a real estate market to go.” Meanwhile, local mortgage experts agree this cut will be positive for the region. “It's going to be a big impact on two fronts. I mean, people that are currently carrying a variable rate mortgage where the payments will fluctuate with the rate. They're going to see a pretty good discount on what they're paying now, which is probably going to alleviate some pressure on them,” said mortgage broker Mike Hattim. “A lot of people, you know, they're fearful of getting into the into the market with home prices being almost three times what they were 10 years ago. I think that now they're going to feel a little bit more comfort in getting into the market. And I think this is a positive.” The Bank of Canada’s next scheduled date for announcing the overnight rate target is Jan. 29, 2025. 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Get ready to look back at the year that was, as “The Year: 2024,” an ABC special, airs today, Thursday, Dec. 26 at 9 p.m. Eastern. Don’t have cable? No worries. You can still catch the two-hour primetime special live for free on streaming services including FuboTV and DirecTV Stream . You can also watch it on Sling which has promotional offers. This is the 14th edition of this yearly special. The show is hosted by ABC News’ “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts. The special looks back on the most iconic and memorable moments of this year, from news events, social trends, legal decisions, breakout stars, celebrities and champions, ABC says. The special will also take a deep dive into the 2024 presidential race from ABC News’ political team and include exclusive interviews with Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump, who shares insight into President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign and the attempted assassination of her father-in-law, as well as an interview with Lynne Patton, senior advisor to Trump, ABC says. More details on streaming service options for “The Year: 2024:” FuboTV allows you to enjoy TV shows, live sporting events, movies, specials and much more. The streaming service also offers cloud DVR. After you enjoy a free trial, you can choose the plan that best suits you. Get $35 off your first month with the Essential Plan ($79.99 after that); $30 off your first month with the Pro plan ($79.99 after that); and $30 off your first month with the Elite Plan ($89.99 after that). The Latino Plan does not offer a free trial, but it does offer $23 off your first month ($32.99 after that). DirecTV Stream has three packages you can choose from and enjoy a free trial. Right now, after you’ve enjoyed the free trial, you’ll get $15 off your first two months if you chose the Entertainment package. That package is $86.98 ($101.98 after promo). The streaming service is offering $20 off your first three months if you chose the Choice package ($94.99, then $114.99 after promo) or the Ultimate package ($109.99, then $129.99 after promo). It is a no-term commitment service where you can enjoy live TV and on-demand local and national channels without having to commit to a contract. Sling offers half off your first month of streaming. A Blue package is $20 ($40 after that) and an Orange package is the same price and deal. Both the Blue and Orange package is $27.50 for the first month ($55 after that). The service allows you to stream on-demand movies, live TV shows and live sports on all your preferred devices. More streaming content ‘Jersey Shore: Family Vacation’ season 7, episode 32: free stream today Dec. 26, 2024, 5:02p.m. Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade FREE STREAM: Watch live today Dec. 25, 2024, 7:03a.m. ‘Love & Hip Hop: Miami’ season 6, episode 6 | FREE STREAM today Dec. 23, 2024, 5:02p.m. ‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville’ season 9, episode 8: Watch for free today Dec. 21, 2024, 5:03p.m. National Christmas Tree Lighting: Watch free today Dec. 20, 2024, 5:03p.m. Kaylee Remington is the shopping and entertainment commerce reporter and metro reporter for cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. Read her work online .

Tenant, Inc., a leading self-storage management software platform company, teamed up with Storelocal ® Storage to head up a donation drive to deliver goods to the OC Rescue Mission, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness in Orange County, CA. NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. , Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tenant, Inc., a leading self-storage software company, along with Storelocal Storage, led a successful donation drive to give back during the holiday season. Tenant, Inc. is the only Vertical Software as a Service (VSaaS) technology platform company that offers a complete digital ecosystem tailored to the Self-Storage industry. Storelocal Storage, with 93 self storage facilities across the US, leverages Tenant, Inc.'s technology for all their stores. The donation drive supports OC Rescue Mission, a Tustin, California -based nonprofit organization with one of the most successful homeless charity programs in California . The organization supports people experiencing homelessness in the county with food, clothing, shelter, healthcare, and the resources necessary to help them become financially independent. Tenant, Inc. began the donation drive on Nov. 1, 2024 , and plans to conclude it on Dec. 31, 2024 , by delivering truckloads of goods to the rescue. The primary contributors to the donation drive were Tenant, Inc., their employees, and Storelocal Storage who donated non-perishable food items, new and gently used clothing, baby & toddler products, bedding & towels, hygiene products, and more. "We began this annual donation drive 2 years ago because we wanted to support reputable organizations such as the OC Rescue Mission that are improving the lives of people in our community. As a provider of self-storage property management software, we are in a position to reach out to self-storage operators in the area to team up with us to support efforts that benefit local residents," said Lance Watkins , CEO of Tenant, Inc. This is the second year that Tenant, Inc., has partnered with OC Rescue Mission to support local homeless relief efforts. Tenant, Inc. and Storelocal Storage have a history of supporting the communities of their customers. For the past 2 years, Tenant, Inc. and Storelocal Storage have provided support for communities they serve in the Southeastern United States as they recovered from natural disasters. This is just the beginning of a large-scale effort to organize efforts between Tenant, Inc., their employees, and their self-storage customers for community outreach. About Tenant, Inc. Tenant, Inc. is a technology company which offers a cloud-based, all-in-one vertical SaaS technology solution, purpose-built for the self-storage industry. Tenant, Inc., provides a single platform of storage facility management software, storage rental websites, marketing, payment processing, data analytics, and other technology solutions that give self-storage operators everything they need to run their business efficiently across point of sale, operations, self-storage automation, and online rentals. To learn more about Tenant, Inc., please visit tenantinc.com About Storelocal Storage Storelocal is a membership organization created to empower independent self-storage owners and operators to increase their competitive advantage in the marketplace. Storelocal members gain access to a multitude of discounts, enabling them to lower operational costs and increase profits through access to best-in-class products and services, in-house technology development, and vendor partnerships. In addition to membership, Storelocal offers the ability to join the Storelocal Storage brand licensing program , which offers self-storage owners a complete Ops-in-a-Box platform, including Tenant, Inc.'s state-of-the-art property management software, branding elements, and storage rental websites on the storelocal.com domain with recognized domain authority. About OC Rescue Mission Orange County Rescue Mission is a faith-based, life-transformation program that provides on-campus housing, basic needs, and comprehensive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The organization provides solutions for the root causes of homelessness. Through its network of campuses, programs, and comprehensive services, people receive the support they need to better their lives. To learn more about OC Rescue Mission, visit their website here . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tenant-inc-and-storelocal-storage-team-up-with-oc-rescue-mission-for-holiday-donation-drive-302338632.html SOURCE Tenant Inc. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.This year the Herald’s award-winning newsroom produced a range of first-class journalism, including exploring the NCEA and UE results of every college around NZ , the collapse of the Du Val property empire, revealing claims a former funeral director at Tipene Funerals was swindling grieving clients and charting the 10-year police probe that brought down Wayne Doyle and the Head Hunters . The following article was one of the best-read Premium articles in 2024. The story originally ran in November. Rights and principles relating to the Treaty of Waitangi are in sharp focus. The Treaty Principles Bill aims to minimise any additional Māori rights and to abolish existing principles. The basis of those rights are discussed here by legal experts. After the Act Party’s Treaty Principles Bill passed its first reading, the party ran an advertisement claiming that the interpretation of the Treaty of Waitangi “has resulted in different rights for different groups of New Zealanders”.

Mining Minds guest talks about the power of positive storytellingBrazil shares higher at close of trade; Bovespa up 1.00%ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are back in first place in the NFC South and again in control of their playoff hopes. Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. showed the poise in his first NFL start the Falcons will need to take advantage of their opportunity to end a six-year playoff drought. Powered by a big-play defense that produced two pick-6s, a solid starting debut by Penix and two rushing touchdowns by Bijan Robinson, the Falcons cruised past the hapless New York Giants 34-7 on Sunday. On Sunday night, the Falcons (8-7) received the assist they needed when Tampa Bay lost at Dallas . Because the Falcons swept the Buccaneers, they hold the tiebreaker advantage if they remain tied atop the division. The Falcons have games remaining at Washington on Sunday night and at home against Carolina to close the regular season. If Atlanta wins both games, it would win the division and have a home playoff game. The Falcons are assured of their best record since a 10-6 finish under coach Dan Quinn in 2017, their most recent playoff season. Quinn is in his first season as Washington's coach and has led the Commanders (10-5) to three straight wins, including Sunday's 36-33 victory over Philadelphia. Penix, the No. 8 overall pick in this year's NFL draft, was promoted after coach Raheem Morris benched Kirk Cousins. Penix completed 18 of 27 passes for 202 yards with one interception on a pass that should have been caught by tight end Kyle Pitts. Penix is not a dual-threat quarterback, but he showed the ability to escape pressure in the pocket that Cousins lacks following his 2023 Achilles tendon injury. The left-hander's superior arm strength also was immediately obvious. What’s working Robinson's production provided a safety net for the offense which helped make for a smooth transition to Penix. Robinson had scoring runs of 2 and 4 yards. Robinson has rushed for 10 touchdowns this season. He's the first Atlanta player with 10 more more rushing touchdowns since Devonta Freeman during the 2016 Super Bowl season. Robinson ran for 94 yards on 22 carries and had 103 yards from scrimmage. His 11th game this season with at least 100 yards from scrimmage are the most for the Falcons since Warrick Dunn's 11 in 2005. Morris said Robinson deserves to be considered with Philadelphia's Saquon Barkley in discussions regarding the league's top running backs. “Bijan has been outstanding all year in the things that he’s able to do," Morris said. “He’s special. If it wasn’t for this other guy out in Philly, he’d get a lot more recognition across the league. But that guy is having a special year, and Bijan’s not far behind him.” What needs help With kicker Younghoe Koo on injured reserve and watching from the sideline, Riley Patterson was wide left on his first field-goal attempt from 43 yards. Patterson rebounded to make attempts from 52 and 37 yards. Stock up Jessie Bates III and Matthew Judon each had a pick-6 to highlight a day of big plays for the defense. Arnold Ebiketie had his fifth sack of the season and added a fumble recovery. Kaden Ellis added a strip-sack. He also has five sacks this season, including sacks in four consecutive games. It is the longest streak for Atlanta since Patrick Kerney had sacks in five straight games in 2001. Stock down There was some thought that a change at quarterback could be good news for Pitts, who often seemed to be missing in action with Cousins running the offense. After all, a tight end often is a natural target for quick passes from a rookie making his first start. Instead, Pitts had a poor start to the Penix era when he bobbled his first pass from the left-hander, creating an interception by cornerback Cor’Dale Flott. Pitts caught a 7-yard pass on his only other target. For the season, Pitts has 41 catches for 543 yards and three touchdowns. Injuries There will be much interest in this week's injury report after WR Drake London (hamstring) was hurt in the second half. Morris provided an optimistic postgame outlook on London. CB Antonio Hamilton (quad) did not return after leaving the game in the first half. Key number 8: Bates has four interceptions and four forced fumbles. His combined eight forced turnovers lead the NFL. Next steps The game against Jayden Daniels and the Commanders is a reminder Penix was only the fourth of six quarterbacks selected in the first round of the NFL draft. Daniels, from LSU, was the No. 2 overall pick behind Caleb Williams by Chicago. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Charles Odum, The Associated Press

Justice Doesn’t Happen by AccidentThe Donald Trump-JD Vance inaugural committee is projected to raise more than $150 million , breaking the previous $107 million inauguration fundraising record , set at Trump’s first inauguration. "There is an absolute deluge of interest," a Republican fundraiser told ABC News. The donations have included a variety of big names in the tech and finance world. Amazon, Meta, Uber, and Ford are all reportedly planning $1 million donations, as are hedge fund manager Ken Griffin and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The donations include pledges from companies that previously suspended donations to Republican election-deniers after Trump supporters invaded the U.S. Capitol, including Intuit and Toyota, according to The Wall Street Journal . The inauguration donations aren’t bound by normal campaign finance laws, and donations above $1 million reportedly include tickets to pre-ceremony events, including a black tie ball, a reception with cabinet nominees, and a dinner with Donald and Melania Trump. “One of the oldest adages in Washington is that if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu, and the price of admission to have a seat at the table keeps going up,” Michael Beckel, research director at advocacy group Issue One, told CNBC. In some cases, major positions have followed donations for Trump allies. Trump Treasury secretary pick Scott Bessent and Commerce secretary choice Howard Lutnick both previously gave $1 million to Trump’s 2017 inauguration. In 2022, the District of Columbia reached a $750,000 settlement resolving a lawsuit alleging Trump’s 2017 inaugural committee overpaid for events at the Trump International Hotel. Tech executives like Tim Cook of Apple and Mark Zuckerberg of Meta have also been lobbying Trump in person, visiting the president-elect at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Industry leaders are likely discussing Trump’s many plans to issue sweeping tariffs against major U.S. trading partners like China, Canada, and Mexico, policies that economists say would likely raise prices for U.S. firms and consumers on everything from electronics components to oil. Trump himself admitted this month he “ can’t guarantee ” his economic proposals won’t raise prices on consumers. “I can’t guarantee anything,” Trump told NBC News. “I can’t guarantee tomorrow.”

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The president of the Manitoba Teachers’ Society won’t seek re-election following a first term marked by infighting and low morale across the union’s operational ranks. Shortly after the final bell rang for winter break, Nathan Martindale took to social media to announce he will carry out his two-year appointment that ends in the spring and step away from labour relations after that. “After many conversations with my family and deep reflection on their needs, I have made the decision to not run for a second term as MTS president,” he wrote in a post uploaded to Facebook Friday. Martindale, a special education resource teacher in Winnipeg, has spent the last 12 years in full-time union roles. Since the turn of the century, all of his predecessors — including former presidents James Bedford, Norm Gould, Paul Olsen, Pat Isaak, Brian Ardern and Jan Speelman — have served two consecutive terms. Bedford told the Free Press he does not know details, aside from surface-level ones, but his friend and former colleague’s departure, as well as other recent high-profile exits from MTS, suggests “something’s gone badly off the rails.” Between 2011 and 2017, Martindale represented colleagues in the Winnipeg Teachers’ Association. He later joined the union’s governing board better known as “PX” — internal shorthand for the MTS provincial executive. “I have often been required to be out of town, as well as attend numerous evening and weekend obligations, all of which have taken me away from my family,” he wrote on his personal social media page. “With the ongoing needs of my family, including supporting my child with Type 1 diabetes, I know it is now time to prioritize being present for them.” Martindale first assumed an interim president role on Feb. 24, 2023 — the day of Bedford’s mid-term retirement — before he won an internal election that spring. Per union bylaws, PX members are each elected to serve a two-year appointment. The president and vice-president are eligible for re-election for one additional term. Other members can serve up to three consecutive terms. Martindale was not made available for an interview on the subject. His office indicated the union leader is not taking any reporter calls over the holidays. Among many congratulatory comments and messages of thanks that users made on his post, Bedford wrote that it was an honour to work alongside Martindale. His original comment — which has since been edited — also stated, “It is unfortunate that you will likely be replaced by someone less caring, less experienced, and less dedicated to representing all members.” It was liked by a number of union representatives, including Jonathan Waite from the Seine River Teachers’ Association, PX member Sean Giesbrecht and Chris Darazsi, president of the local in the River East Transcona School Division. Lise Legal, president of the Pembina Trails Teachers’ Association, replied with a demand for Bedford’s “beyond disrespectful” sentence be deleted. The public exchange was made against the backdrop of a third-party probe into the union’s embattled headquarters on Portage Avenue. Bedford said he made the comment out of frustration that his “extraordinarily dedicated” successor is leaving and “a great team” is falling part. The union’s work environment became “highly political” during his tenure from 2019 to 2023, he added. MTS hired a consulting firm at the start of the school year to investigate workplace culture, harassment and morale concerns raised by staff members who are in charge of servicing more than 16,600 public school teachers. Three different people have assumed the executive director role — the non-partisan counterpart to Martindale, and senior leader in charge of managing members of Teamsters Local Union 979 — over the last 13 months. Teamsters Canada spokesman Christopher Monette, who has been critical of MTS leaders for failing to provide a harassment-free work environment and viewing staff as “adversaries,” declined to weigh in on internal politics Monday. “MTS has made efforts over the past months to address workplace concerns. While encouraging, we believe it is too early to provide a final assessment and will reserve further comments for now,” Monette said in an email. He noted that Teamsters continues to pursue outstanding grievances related to workplace issues that will be brought to an arbitrator in the new year. Martindale’s lengthy social media post touted negotiating the first provincewide collective agreement for teachers, navigating the classroom complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic and joining the Manitoba Federation of Labour as highlights during his time at MTS. He also acknowledged the union’s success in “slamming the door” on Bill 64, controversial Progressive Conservative proposed legislation that sought to eliminate Manitoba’s elected school boards in 2021.

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