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The Capital Concierge What sets your firm apart from other financial planners? We take a holistic approach to planning for our clients. We look not only at investments but also at-risk tolerance and what a client needs to do to meet their goals. We use a process to determine the full scope of their assets to make sure their plan works to age 100 and beyond.

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What would you like people to know most about what you do? We want our clients to have the best experience possible. Our staff works to ensure the service is individualized and tailored. Our network of professionals can help our clients with everything from taxes, mortgages, estate planning, Medicare, life, property casualty insurance, and more.

What is your key message to the community as you consider their financial planning needs? If you want to see how your plan is working towards achieving your short- and long-term goals, we can test the outcomes to evaluate your situation in terms of your risk profile and your time horizon. If you have questions or concerns with your current financial advisor or plan or are just getting started, give us a try and see the difference.

What do you advise people to consider most critical to their current and future planning? Know exactly where you are financially today. From there, we work together to define where you are going and what it will take to get there. It starts with your first assessment. We are confident in helping you determine the next steps and look forward to the initial discussion. Advisory services offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Adviser. The Capital Concierge and Cambridge are not affiliated.

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

You Do You!

January 2024 PUBLISHER

Denise DeTommaso denise.detommaso@citylifestyle.com E D I TO R

Linda Ditch | linda.ditch@citylifestyle.com

For those of you who don’t know me, I’m the editor of this marvelous magazine. (Yep, I’m prejudiced!) Since taking over this position last spring, I have fallen more in love with Lawrence with every issue. I hope you’ve enjoyed our efforts as well these past few months. Here we are at the start of a new year. Ugh! Don’t get me wrong. I’m happy to make plans for the months ahead and beyond. However, I’m tired of all the voices in the world telling me what to do to be healthy, beautiful, youthful—well, you get the idea. I went on my first diet when I was 11 years old. Now, 50 years later, I’ve finally learned joy does not come from numbers on the scale or a clothing tag. It comes from building a life we’re happy to wake up and live every day. We put together this health and wellness issue not to tell you how to live but to give you information to find what’s best for you. Our articles run the gambit from training young athletes with dreams of a professional career at Evolution Athletics to the delight of kids dancing at Sunflower State Dance. If you’re bored at the gym, try climbing the walls at Climb Lawrence. Need a new way to manage your health? Check out Atma Clinic. Want to heal your body, mind and soul? We have a whole list of suggestions for you to try. Maybe you would like a tropical drink to help you escape the cold. Then check out the Mai Tia recipe from Ramen Bowls. If I could share a New Year’s wish with you, I would say just be you. Do all you can to bring joy into your life wherever that path leads. Seek joy. Cherish love. Stay curious.

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Evolution Athletics

Training the Next Generation of Athletes Here in Lawrence

Bloom Through Dance

Sunflower State Dance Helps Kids Live Their Best Lives

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Departments

Boston Red Sox pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn and New York Mets pitcher Zach Thornton train at Evolution Athletics during the baseball off-season.

Lifestyle Letter

Healthy Lifestyle HEALTH + WELLNESS

Athlete Life FITNESS

Kids Corner ARTS + CULTURE

Local Limelight HEALTH + WELLNESS

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Skin Care BEAUTY

Get Active FITNESS

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Dr. Neela Sandal is founder of Atma Clinic

ATMA CLINIC PERSONALIZES HEALTH CARE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL

Optimizing Health ARTICLE BY LINDA DITCH | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANTHONY FERGOLA

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“ We ’ ve d e s i g n e d a s ys t e m h e re t h at a l lows u s t o g i ve exc e l le nt , t h ou g ht f u l , p e rs o n a l h e a lt h c a re .” The difference between the Atma Clinic healthcare experience and a conventional doctor’s office is evident the moment you enter. The reception area is a calm, welcoming space with soothing colors, a trickling water fountain, and plants galore. The treatment rooms have cozy furniture compared to the more traditional cold, sterile space. Perhaps most telling is the time spent talking with the doctor—on average, 60 minutes versus the typical 15-minute shuffle-through. The clinic’s philosophy is to promote health instead of just treating illness. This happens by combining conventional Western medicine with Eastern medical traditions such as herbalism, energy healing, and Chinese medicine. Patients come in for a wide variety of reasons, from seeking help for the side effects of chemotherapy or finding the cause behind an autoimmune disease to just wanting to stay in the best health possible. Several families have signed up as well. Dr. Neela Sandal, M.D., founded the clinic to bring a more comprehensive approach to medical care to his hometown. He graduated from Cornell University (B.A. with Distinction, Biology) and the University of Kansas (Doctor of Medicine) and completed a medical residency in Family Medicine at the University of Arizona. While there, he also studied Integrative and Functional Medicine through the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. “I see myself as being a broker in the middle,” Sandal explains. “An MD who also understands Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine and appreciates that those are philosophically distinct ways of thinking about health that

are hard to integrate. So, we must think about all of this as a big integrated concept, and that’s why I personally really like the term integrative medicine. We want to see the big picture of human health.” Since most health insurance plans will not cover this type of treatment, Atma developed a membership model similar to what you’d find at a gym or wholesale shopping chain. This method helps keep the costs affordable while providing members access to the clinic’s team of specialized practitioners. The belief is that good healthcare results in less healthcare utilization. Patients have the flexibility to seek out the clinic for just primary care or visit often for more in-depth health treatment. Sandal says, “Our goal is to be of service. We want to help people with their healthcare, and I think about each of my clients as individuals, as does all my staff. I am very open to discussing our approach with people. We offer a free 30-minute introductory visit for anybody who wants to come in just to shoot the breeze and say, ‘Hey, I have this. How would you approach this?’ Then, we can talk about their specific healthcare. I think people are often surprised by how personalized and thoughtful we can be. We’ve designed a system here that allows us to give excellent, thoughtful, personal healthcare.” To learn more about Atma Clinic’s approach, go to AtmaClinic.com. Sandal also has a YouTube channel with videos explaining his way of joining conventional medicine with the best techniques from alternative healing traditions. You can watch them on YouTube.com/@NeelaSandalMD.

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ARTICLE BY DENISE DETOMMASO PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANTHONY FERGOLA

TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ATHLETES HERE IN LAWRENCE Evolution Athletics owner and head performance coach Tyler Naylor (center) with Boston Red Sox pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn and NY Mets pitcher Zach Thornton

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In 2007, the seeds of a remarkable journey were planted when Tyler Naylor ventured into personal training, working with local athletes. A decade later, these humble beginnings blos-

Evolution Athletics has worked with over 300 athletes who have moved on to compete at the next level. Some of them include professional golfer Chris Thompson, now the golf pro at

“...WE TAKE A MOVEMENT FIRST APPROACH, SO THE ATHLETE BUILDS A BETTER FOUNDATION...” somed into the creation of Evolution Athletics, a gym devoted almost exclusively to sculpting young athletes between the ages of 10 and 18. The EA mission took root when a 13-year-old football enthusiast, yearning to be stronger and faster, sought Naylor’s guidance. He says, “It was a pivotal moment that solidified our commitment to molding the next generation of athletic champions.” Under Naylor’s guidance and with the help of fellow trainers Wyatt Williams and Elijah Jacob, EA focuses on local aspiring athletes to help them achieve their utmost ability as they grow and develop. AJ Sanders, a special needs teen with Down Syndrome, is also present most days, training and assisting with the athletes. Each of their chapters unfolds with purpose and promise as dreams are realized, and potential is honed—one determined step at a time.

the Lawrence Country Club, Nebraska Cornhusker left tackle Turner Corcoran, New York Mets pitcher Bryce Montes de Oca, and Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Garrett Cleavinger. During the Major League Baseball off-season, Mets pitcher Zach Thornton and Boston Red Sox pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn are still training at EA. Young athletes from diverse sports and backgrounds are welcomed at EA. The training approach is universal initially and then further tailored as the athlete develops. The focus is on the unique journey everyone undertakes on the path to athletic greatness, as well as the age of the athlete. The emphasis is on movement, agility, and strength—all areas important to athletic excellence regardless of the sport. Naylor explains, “Assuring the young athletes have the base fundamentals, we take a movement first approach, so

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the athlete builds a better foundation to move from and has a higher chance of long-term success. Many times, athletes think they need to lift bigger and more weights. In reality, they need to focus on the movement patterns to improve in all the areas of speed, power, and agility, including additional weights as basic fundamentals develop.” When athletes come into EA, the team determines what type of program the child needs to start. The chosen plan runs in one-month blocks, and a monthly reassessment takes place to track the progress. When required, the training is adjusted to continue to challenge the athlete in continual improvement. Most of them train with EA two to three times per week, both during the sports season and off-season. Evolution collaborates with local coaches seeking insights into aligning their training programs with team goals. They also help coaches better understand how EA training differs from others and why athletes have a higher success rate. The team also consults with the coaches of the professional athletes who train with them in the off-season to work on the areas of improvement identified by the coach. In talking with Naylor, he revealed what led him to create this program. “As an athlete myself through my high school years, I saw the chance to work in this industry. I used personal training to enter into this focus and get my feet in the door. I knew early on that I wanted to do this and have not looked back.” More details about Evolution Athletics’ functional sports performance programs can be found at EvolutionAthletics.net. Naylor’s team offers in-person strength training, hybrid training, online programming, and speed and agility camps.

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“...SOLIDIFIED OUR COMMITMENT TO MOLDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ATHLETIC CHAMPIONS.”

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positively impact confidence, self-discipline, and time management. The list of things that dance offers is extensive.” The teachers are university-trained or going through training at the university level. They also passed background checks and are CPR and first aid certified. Plus, Weitekamp and another staff member are youth mental aid certified to recognize young people experiencing a mental health challenge. That way, they can connect the family with resources to help. There are classes for all age groups at Sunf lower. Weitekamp’s favorite ones to teach are the Little Seeds preschool division classes, such as the Move and Groove parent-and-me class, the Itty Bitty Ballet class, and the Tiny Dancer

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Head and Heart Health and Wellness HeadandHeartHealth.com Medical director Megan Feighny, APRN-C, RYT-200 set up Heat and Heart in her home. Here she explains the services offered. Q: HOW LONG HAS H&H BEEN IN BUSINESS? MF: We are a very new business to Lawrence. We opened in July 2023, so are still definitely in our infancy as a local business. Q: CAN YOU DESCRIBE YOUR TYPICAL CLIENT? MF: The typical aesthetic and wellness client is someone who places a premium on comprehensive well-being. Our clientele spans diverse demographics, reflecting a shared commitment to self-care and a proactive approach to health. In our community, there’s a shared appreciation for the holistic philosophy that underpins our services. They aren’t merely seeking quick fixes; instead, they are on a journey to invest in long-term health and vitality. Whether it’s revitalizing aesthetic treatments, personalized wellness plans, or exploring the realms of regenerative and functional medicine, our clients embrace the idea that self-care is an ongoing, evolving process. What sets our clientele apart is their desire for a more accessible and affordable approach to health and wellness. They value the convenience of telemedicine options and the flexibility in scheduling that our home-based clinic offers. This forward-thinking mindset aligns seamlessly with our commitment to breaking down barriers and making transformative health and wellness services available to a diverse and inclusive community. Q: WHAT IS YOUR MOST POPULAR SERVICE? MF: Hands down, our most sought-after service is injectable neuromodulators, such as Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin. We offer “botox parties” that allow our clients to add a fun element to their events and give them the opportunity to enjoy their health and wellness journey with friends. Whether it’s softening dynamic wrinkles, addressing crow’s feet, or achieving a more relaxed and youthful facial expression, injectable neuromodulators offer versatile solutions tailored to individual aesthetic goals.

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Channels of Healing MassageBook.com/ Lawrence_KS~Massage~channels-of-healing Sabrina Channel is not only a massage therapist, but also a life coach and trained in breath and energy work. Here she shares the story behind her business. Q: YOUR LAST NAME IS CHANNEL, BUT IS THERE MORE MEANING BEHIND THE NAME OF THE BUSINESS? SC: Sure, it’s for all the all the paths toward healing I offer. I do a lot of different things from handsoff body work to deep working in the spinal cord, craniosacral work or neural work, which is amazing. I’m currently getting trained in breathwork. I’m a Reiki master, but then I also work with everything from relaxation to real structural work I do neuromuscular work as well as myofascial release, and all these different techniques that are pretty in-depth for how they can approach the body and how they can empower people to heal. Q: WHO ARE YOUR TYPICAL CLIENTS AND WHY DO THEY COME TO YOU? SC: My demographic tends to be 83 percent female and 16 percent male. A lot of people come to see me because I get results. I like challenges and I’ve continued my education based on wanting to be able to solve people’s problems. When people are in pain, I can get some results pretty quickly. If I can’t get results, I know that there’s a deeper problem and I’m able to help them get the help that they need. Q: WHAT DO YOU WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW MOST ABOUT YOU AND WHAT YOU DO? SC: When they come in, they’re in charge. I listen to what they want to do, what their goals are, what’s hurting. I listen to their body. And then together we come up with a plan for how to best treat them in that hour and going forward if they need further care. I listen to what they need and then I try to provide that.

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CBD of Lawrence CBDofLawrence.com Owner Dustin Hothan, who also works as a pharmacist and graduated from the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy in 2008, explains the benefits of CBD. Q: EXPLAIN WHAT CBD IS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH IT. DH: Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring compound found in the resinous flower of cannabis, and is one of more than 100 cannabinoids that can be extracted from the hemp plant. CBD interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS), a network of receptors found throughout the body that regulate various functions, including pain, mood, energy metabolism, sleep, and much more. CBD is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid and most federally legal CBD products come from Farm Billcompliant hemp plants, not marijuana. Q: WHAT IS THE BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION PEOPLE HAVE ABOUT CBD? DH: I think the most common misconception about CBD, or hemp in general, is that it will have psychoactive effects (get you high). CBD, without the presence of an appreciable concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive component, will not impair you mentally or physically. A very important distinction between hemp and marijuana is that the hemp plant naturally has less than 0.3 percent THC. Cannabis with a THC content higher than 0.3 percent would be considered marijuana. Although there are many products available with a higher THC content, no CBD-only product will impair you or cause you to fail a drug test. Q: WHY DO MOST PEOPLE TURN TO CBD? DH: The fact that CBD is therapeutically potent as well as non-intoxicating, and easy to take in various forms, makes it an appealing treatment option for those seeking an alternative to what they’ve tried in the past. The most common uses of CBD include its potential as an anti-inflammatory, pain reliever, sleep aid, and anxiety relief. CBD has also become extremely popular with pet owners as a way to add comfort for aging pets or simply help calm separation anxiety. Seizure and tremor disorders are another draw to the use of CBD.

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Mai Tai-Roa Aé The origins of the cocktail known as the “Mai Tai” began somewhere around the 1930s and became a mainstay in Western Culture after World War II. My first experience falling in love with the pineapple-rum drink was at Haleiwa Joes near the make-shift tree house I lived in near Kāneohe on the island of Oahu. Unlike the cheap, boozy Mai Tais I had experienced previously, this one tasted like a frothy pineapple-cream sour, and I’ll never forget it. Living and working in Hawaii provided a deeper insight into the complex history and cultural implications of tiki drink culture, which previously, I hadn’t given much thought. Tiki drinks are basically a made-up concept of Polynesian imagery (often depicted as demigods and hula dancers) blended

IN G R E D I E N T S • 1 ounce Koloa Gold Rum • 1/2 ounce Ferrand Dry Orange Curacao • 1/2 ounce Orgeat-Almond Syrup (Liber & Co is my favorite. Also make your own!) • 1/2 ounce fresh pineapple juice • 1 ounce fresh lime juice (approx. 1/2 lime squeezed) • Splash of Tahitian Vanilla-Infused Simple Syrup

with cheap Caribbean rum and tropical juice. Add a paper umbrella and it makes perfect sense that a previously unaware American like me would gobble up a cocktail like a casserole at my grandmother’s church potluck without much thought. Nowadays, bars and restaurants like mine are attempting to celebrate and reestablish the playful history of these festive drinks, while also somehow omitting the hurtful original sin of Trader Vic and Don’s Beachcomber. Let’s call them what they are: heavily garnished drinks that make us feel like we’re on vacation. As Ramen Bowls moves into its new space at 900 New Hampshire, we plan to celebrate tropical drinks like this one inspired by our love of PanAsian food and the flavors of the Pacific.

DIRECTIONS Step one: Find some smooth crooning by Don Ho or any Midcentury exotica rock you may have on hand. Maybe some ‘60s surf rock… Shake the mixture and pour over ice. Add 1 ounce Kola Dark Rum for a floater. Garnish with a sprig of mint, pineapple slice, or a Luxardo cherry. Or better yet, add all three!

“Nowadays, bars and restaurants like mine are attempting to celebrate and reestablish the playful history of these festive drinks.” ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHANTEL GRACE JANUARY 2 0 2 4 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/L AW R E N C E KS

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ARTICLE BY LINDA DITCH PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANTHONY FERGOLA

S KIN CA R E | BEAUTY

This time of year can wreak havoc on our skin. Caedran Peete, a nurse practitioner with Rick’s Advanced Dermatology in Lawrence, shared these tips to protect your skin this winter. TIP #1: AVOID HOT WATER “People like to take hot showers in the winter,” Peete says. “But it can dry out the skin even more and cause more of a problem. You always want to use lukewarm water. The same goes for washing your hands. If you have to use really hot water, like when washing the dishes, it’s better to use gloves. But lukewarm water is best all around.” TIP #2: MOISTURIZE RIGHT AFTER A SHOWER OR BATH Peete also advises applying moisturizer right after a shower or bath—within three minutes of getting out. Pat your skin dry with a towel and, while it’s still slightly damp, put on the moisturizer.

TIP #5: KEEP USING SUNSCREEN Using sunscreen with at least an SPF of 30 or greater is essential no matter the season. Peete points out sun exposure not only can cause skin cancer, but it is also the number-one ager of skin. Apply the sunscreen (or a moisturizer with sunscreen) first, then makeup. “If you know you’ll be outside over lunchtime for a couple of hours, you want to reapply the sunscreen before you go outside. Since you usually don’t want to apply it on top of your makeup, sunscreen powders are now available.” TIP #6: PUCKER UP “It’s very important to keep your lips hydrated in the winter. So plain old Vaseline or Aquaphor are great. Aquaphor has a lip balm that has sunscreen in it as well.” TIP #7: COVER UP Windburn is a real skin issue in winter. Cover your hands with gloves and your face with a scarf or mask.

TIP #3: AVOID HARSH PRODUCTS Soaps and cleaners that are tough on the skin are never a good idea, especially in winter. Peete recommends fragrance-free and gentle soaps, lotions and laundry detergents. “Stick to something free and clear,” she says. TIP #4: CREAMY IS DREAMY Now is the time to swap out your moisturizing lotions with creams. Peete notes, “Creams are always more hydrating than lotion. In the summertime, you may only need a light lotion on your skin. However, in the winter, you may need something thicker with more ceramides, like a cream.”

Have more questions? Rick’s Advanced Dermatology’s Radiance Medical Spa offers free consultations. Visit RadianceKS.com or RicksDerm.com to learn more.

Caedran Peete, APRN from Rick's Advanced Dermatology shared these tips to protect your skin this winter. JANUARY 2 0 2 4 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/L AW R E N C E KS

Climbing the Walls PHOTOGRAPHY BY ZAC KITAY

Winter workouts can be a bit boring. The monotony of the gym and the outside windchill make it easy to stay curled up under a cozy blanket. Unless the kids are bouncing around the house full of energy. Thank goodness there’s a place where the family can literally climb the walls. Climb Lawrence provides the community with a fun and safe way to be active both in the winter and year-round. The large, open climbing area has numerous routes to try with varying degrees of difficulty. Plus, there is a fitness center with weight machines and cardio equipment for a more traditional workout experience, including yoga classes. The climbing gym is open to anyone age four and older. Manager Chase Hoag says

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while many of the members are college students, they also get lots of kids and people in their 50s and 60s trying out their skills. “I think our oldest member is 72 years old, and he’s a better climber than me,” Hoag says, “Climbing is really an all-inclusive sport. You know, I think people can be intimidated by the prospect of it, but climbing is for everyone. We want people to come in and feel like this is a safe place for them to explore and learn. It can make exercise fun and enjoyable, and not just a monotonous task that you have to do.” Most of the gym is set up for bouldering, where people climb to about 15 feet off the ground. Soft, thick pads cover the floor to cushion any falls. However, for anyone who wants to feel more anchored, one area has ropes to catch them if needed. Hoag points out, “Falling is part of climbing. I always tell the kids in my classes if you’re not falling, you’re not doing it right.” To start your Climb Lawrence adventure, go to ClimbLawrence.com.

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realty report A S A M P L E O F R E C E N T LY S O L D P R O P E R T I E S I N L A W R E N C E , K A N S A S .

NEIGHBORHOOD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

B AT H S

Harper Street

$199,900

$150,000

75%

W 27th Street

$209,900

100%

Florida

$214,999

$212,000

99%

Mechanic Street

$234,000

$230,000

98%

Brush Creek Drive

$259,900

$245,000

94%

Barker Avenue

$279,900

$258,800

92%

108

Tumbleweed Drive

$285,000

$277,000

97%

Sequoia Court

$318,000

$310,000

97%

Dandy Drive

$329,000

$316,000

96%

Stephens Drive

$335,000

$338,000

101%

Saddlehorn Drive

$354,900

$356,000

100%

Hilltop

$369,000

$375,000

102%

Sherwood Drive

$375,000

$365,000

97%

Jane Court

$434,900

$420,000

97%

Prairie Rose Street

$449,900

$436,000

97%

N Winnie Way

$477,500

100%

N Wild Plum Court

$529,900

$520,000

98%

Wimbledon Drive

$549,000

$560,000

102%

Juniper Lane

$649,000

$675,000

104%

Lake Alvamar Drive

$1,869,000

$1,889,000

101%

This data is a sampling of sold properties from November 2023. Source: Lawrence MLS system.

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