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s we close out on another year what are you planning for the brand new opportunities awaiting you as the clock strikes twelve? Are you one of the approximately 45 percent of the Americans who will pull out a sheet of paper and make a list of the habits you want to change?

Or are you more visual and plan to take the time to put together a board showing your vision for 2018?

I for one have not decided how I will plan out my year, but one thing I do know is that I plan to dream and dream big and that's what I encourage you to do. Now, this is not an easy task, but it is one that I plan to really give some time to in the coming weeks.

I'll let you in on a little secret, I'm not one who does a lot of planning for my life and I have found recently that this lack of preparation actually works to my detriment. Additionally, I have learned that it does no good to create a plan without working that plan.

While less than half of us make resolutions, the more startling statistics is that only about 8 percent of us achieve those goals, and I believe this is a result of acting on emotion and impulse.

I'm urging those of you who want to bring about change in your life to set goals, resolutions or vision boards that are S.M.A.R.T. In case you haven't been in a corporate strategic planning meeting I'll spell these out for you below: S – Specific, the first step towards success is to be clear and concise as to what your goal is.

M – Measurable, can you track your progress in meeting the goal?

A – Attainable, is this a realistic goal, is it something that you know you should be able to complete?

R – Relevant, will your success help you in another part of your life? Is this something that you want, not just something you think sounds good.? It will have an impact on you.

T – Timely, as you are measuring your progress you have to see an end, which means give yourself an end date. If you have several goals, space them out so that as you achieve one you can cheer for yourself because this will also serve as motivation to complete the other goals on your list.

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This may seem a little elaborate for resolutions, but if you want to achieve anything you need to have a course of action and without little incremental rewards and signs of progress, trust me you will be one of the ninety-two percent looking at that list on December 31, 2018, wondering what happened.

One woman who dreamed and dreamed big is Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew, the Edgar B. Jackson Chair for Clinical Excellence and Diversity and also works as an Associate Professor and Head of Global Health programs at Case Western Reserve University. Despite coming from humble means, Dr. Pettigrew had something that money could not buy and that was a strong Christian foundation and parents that assured her she could do anything she wanted as long as she fought for it and helped others along the way. Growing up she was drawn to the medical field first as a Candy Stripper before becoming a nurse and seeing first hand the disparities particularly with women. From this she formed a vision, developed a plan and worked the plan. You must read all about her in our cover story, I assure you she will inspire you.

Another feature is on Flo Brett, founder and executive director of the Effective Leadership Academy, also a nurse who had a vision and put in the work to develop it into reality even while dealing with her own personal traumatic situations. In the end, she saw a way to help others.

Inspiring and helping others is not limited to the nursing field, another woman with an eye on aiding others is local television journalist Tiffany Tarpley. Recently, Tarpley spoke to students at Ursuline College about her path to success, how she overcame obstacles and on the noble cause of giving back to the community. Be sure to check out the feature on her as well.

We hope that you will take this publication and use it as a tool to help get you through your goals. In each edition, we work to bring you stories of success and stories with guidelines to help you achieve some of the many goals we each set for ourselves.

In this edition, we are speaking to our seasoned readers about planning for retirement. I say “seasoned,” but really the sooner you begin to plan for your retirement the better. If you start thinking about it a few years into your career, you will have many years to save and can begin with small amounts of money that will accumulate as your career blossoms. Most importantly you won't reach the age of retirement and see that you haven't made provisions and realize you have to keep working just so you will “one day” be able to rest.

We have also added news on beauty to lighten up the mood.

We hope you enjoy and will continue to seek out Phenomenal Woman Magazine in 2018. We wish you all a very happy and prosperous New Year!

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Pension Plans 101 -Marsha Walker Eastwood-

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DESTINATION CLEVELAND

Tiffany Tarpley Inspiring Young Minds

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Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew A Medical Missionary

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Pension Plans 101 funded. Two words that will put the problem into perspective for nearly anyone close to retirement…..Social Security. The Social Security system is a pension plan, and it is in grave danger of running out of funds for those collecting benefits in the future. The good news is that while Social Security can make adjustments to keep the plan in place, the changes made mean that cuts will have to come elsewhere. You can't spend the same money twice.

By: Marsha Walker Eastwood, BS.Ed, MSHSV PWM Contributing Writer

Pension plans, or defined benefit plans, have been around in various forms for more than a thousand years. In its simplest terms, a pension plan is a stream of income paid to the pensioner at retirement, often based on his or her salary in the years prior to retirement and calculated as some percentage of that “final average” adjusted for years on the job and age at retirement.

Since those numbers and percentages can vary widely, for our purposes we're going to use very generic examples. The good news is that if you have a pension benefit as part of your retirement plan at work, the HR department is usually very good when it comes to keeping you abreast of the benefits you can expect when you do retire.

Although the basic pension is simply a stream of income paid to the pensioner at retirement, some pensions are adjusted annually to go up with the cost of living. This Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA) can vary or be a fixed percentage, but usually no more than 3% annually. Over time the benefit of a COLA can be enormous for the retiree who lives many years into retirement.

The basic premise for pension benefits is to provide income for the pensioner from the time he or she retires until the day he or she dies….an income for life that is designed to be steady and worryfree. The risk of pension benefits comes from the fact that the pensioner does not own the plan, they are simply entitled to the income payments generated by it.

There have been cases – thankfully rare – where corporations that had pension plans for their retirees went bankrupt or were bought by competitors not so eager to benefit those no longer on the job.

Pension plans at those workplaces had the benefits suddenly reduced or even stopped completely. Even plans sponsored by state governments, public utilities and the post office have come under fire for being under-funded….failing to properly adjust in the face of falling interest rates, lower wages for new hires (which reduces funding flowing into the plan for benefits payable to those already retired), and the simple fact that people are living longer than the plans were originally designed to accommodate. It wasn't all that long ago that the average life expectancy after retirement was 5-7 years.

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So we've covered the basics of a pension plan – a stream of income to the pensioner for life. Now comes the real twist: as retirement approaches, the pensioner has to look at several options for receiving payments. Keeping in mind that the plan is designed to pay income for the life of the pensioner, what would happen if the pensioner is married or has a domestic partner? What happens to the benefit if the pensioner sets up the income and lives for only a short time, even as little as a month?

Pension benefits are calculated using the combination mentioned earlier of final average salary and years of service, and then an actuarial calculation is done based on average life expectancy for an individual retiring at the age the pensioner is at the time of retirement. It may have a gender bias or be gender-neutral (yes….from an actuarial standpoint women do live longer than men), but it makes no adjustment for lifestyle or current state of the pensioner's health or for family history. In other words, the pensioner has to make an honest assessment of their own likelihood to outlive the average before they select an option for receiving income.

The options offered can be simple or seemingly over-complicated, but they boil down to this: the pensioner can take a straight life option and receive income for as long as they live, but at death income stops. There is no provision to continue payments to a surviving spouse or family. The other option is to have a survivor payment built into the pension. This means that the pensioner elects to receive a lower lifetime income, but when they die there is some portion of the pension benefit payable to the surviving spouse for his or her lifetime. This still doesn't cover income to family, as pension survivor payments only go to a surviving spouse (or domestic partner, as the plan may specify).

Benefits are not passed to the next generation, even if both the pensioner and spouse or partner were to die well before receiving the full benefit equivalent. This may seem unfair, but it is all part of the actuarial calculation of pension benefits….some people live longer than others and as such they will receive more as a benefit of their longevity.

Now let's examine some of the practical aspects surrounding the income options. If the pensioner selects the straight life option, they receive the highest possible income from the plan, but only as long as they live. The problem is that disinheriting their spouse or partner in the event of an early death is socially unacceptable.

Taking the survivor option assures the continuation of benefits to a spouse or partner, but at a lower income level, and while this is certainly socially acceptable, it may be financially unacceptable, especially if the pensioner lives a very long time.

There is no perfect solution, and only time will prove whether the option chosen was the best, but just prior to retirement comes the time to choose. There is a third option available, but before going into it I want to make it clear that when a pensioner chooses the survivor option, the reduction in the pension payments between the straight life and survivor pension is an insurance premium paid to the pension plan. That insurance premium funds the survivor benefit, and if a person is unhealthy or has a family history of short life expectancy, it may well be the most cost-effective life insurance they can get. If they are healthy at retirement or even planning ahead many years before they retire, owning their own life insurance plan will certainly give greater benefit and flexibility than paying back to the pension plan.

Here are the benefits gained for someone who is healthy: first, the pension doesn't look at health considerations….they take anyone who applies. That makes the cost of insurance through the pension plan very expensive, since there is a near guarantee a benefit will be paid out sooner than later. A healthy person owning their own plan can get very competitive rates for the coverage – a cost far lower or far greater coverage than the pension will provide.

The other advantage is ownership. The benefit can be paid to a surviving spouse, but what if the spouse dies before the pensioner?

In the pension survivor plan, there may not be any provision to go back to the higher straight life option. The pensioner may be paying for the rest of their life for a benefit that nobody will ever collect! If they own their plan, the pensioner can stop payments, can recover the cost that has been paid for their plan, or they can keep it in place and make other family members – children or even grandchildren the beneficiaries. Nothing is lost because there is an

ownership interest that is always in place. Owning and controlling the benefit gives the pensioner peace of mind that they are receiving the greatest income possible from their pension plan while still providing for spouse and family with the greatest flexibility.

The HR department can offer information on the options and the projected income the pensioner might expect to receive from each, but they won't, they can't,….offer individual guidance to an employee. They won't assume the responsibility and the liability that may come from giving the wrong recommendations, so it's critical for the pensioner to get together with an advisor qualified to look at the plan and all the factors associated with the choice of options – the pensioner's income needs, their overall health and family history (pensioner and spouse), and any other income benefits that may become available at retirement or beyond.

Advisors qualified to guide the process include those with the CLU/CHFC designation of the insurance industry – Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant, and the CFP® designation from the financial planning industry – Certified Financial Planner. Each has the qualifications to provide advice and the mandate to keep up with changes in the financial field and put their clients' interests before their own, so don't accept anything less, and certainly not the advice of a friend or co-worker whose direction – well-meaning though it may be – is likely based on circumstances totally different from yours. Decisions made often can't be changed, so do your homework up front and then enjoy your retirement years!

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Tiffany Tarpley (center), Ursuline College President Sr. Christine De Vinne (left) with students.

Journalist Tiffany Tarpley inspired Ursuline College students in leadership talk WKYC Channel 3 journalist Tiffany Tarpley encouraged Ursuline College students to be persistent in pursuit of their goals, look up to their mentors and eventually become mentors to others.

Tarpley spoke to an appreciative Ursuline audience on Nov. 14 as part of a week-long series commemorating the November 17, 1871 founding of Ursuline as the first Catholic women's college in Ohio.

The theme for Founder's Week was “Women in Leadership.”

Tarpley shared her experiences as a woman in a leadership role – on camera – every day. She talked about her career path, how she overcame various obstacles, and how prayer has been a source of strength in her life.

About mentors she said, “It's good to have someone that you can look up to and talk to about your concerns and learn about how they got where they are. But you have to remember to give back, too.”

A Lorain native, Tarpley joined the Channel 3 news team in March of 2014. She reports weekdays for the morning newscasts and hosts 8 ▒ NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2017

WKYC's new live community affairs show, "We The People," every Friday at noon. WKYC is Cleveland's NBC affiliate station.

Prior to WKYC-TV, Tarpley worked in a variety of roles, behind the scenes and in front of the camera, for news outlets in Milwaukee; Toledo; and Lima, Ohio. She is a graduate of Bowling Green State University with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism and the honor of Broadcast Journalism Student of the Year. Tarpley is a volunteer with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lorain County's afterschool program at Larkmoor Elementary.

Founded in 1871, Ursuline College is an accredited, womenfocused, independent college offering rigorous curricula in the liberal arts, nursing, and professional studies. At Ursuline, holistic education transforms students for service, leadership and professional excellence by providing undergraduate and graduate programs that foster lifelong learning and personal wisdom in an environment characterized by the college's Catholic and Ursuline heritage; women-centered learning; values-based curricula; and inclusive, global perspective. www.ursuline.edu

Tri-C KeyBank Public Safety Scholarship KeyBank Public Safety Scholarship Opportunities The KeyBank Public Safety Scholarship provides financial assistance to women and underrepresented minorities who wish to pursue training in the public safety field.

Eligible public safety programs include: · · · · ·

EMT Paramedic Fire Academy Police Academy Corrections Criminal Justice

KeyBank Public Safety Scholarship Requirements ·

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All students must complete the FAFSA and utilize any Pell funding offered before scholarship funds will be awarded.

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All students awarded funding will be required to fulfill a minimum number of community and/or service hours.

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Students will not be accepted into any public safety program or awarded scholarship funding if they have an outstanding debt with the college.

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Students must meet all of the program requirements and be accepted into the program before any scholarship funds will be awarded.

Scholarship recipients will be selected by a committee comprised of representatives of Cuyahoga Community College's Public Safety programs and academies.

For more information contact Terry Muff, program coordinator terry.muff@tri-c.edu 216-987-3037

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Flo Brett with Ballard Brady Middle School 6th-8th graders for the ELA Retreat for the Competencies

The foundation of great leadership starts with self “Effective Leadership Academy”

By Kimberly Smith Woodford PWM Contributing Writer “A Duke University study found early soft-skill development dramatically increases students' chances of graduating high school, obtaining a college degree and securing a full-time job by the age of 24.”

The findings of this research have been implemented in Northeast Ohio thanks to the extraordinary efforts of Flo Brett, founder and executive director of the Effective Leadership Academy (ELA). The academy ensures, among other things that students acquire the confidence and skills useful to affect change and impact growth in their own lives and the lives of others.

Students also learn the tools to success that will extend beyond their schooling and help them become better leaders with brighter futures.

When you listen to Brett share her story about ELA, you are immediately drawn not to her English accent, but to the conclusion that ELA is her life's work. Brett, a soft-spoken Englishwoman, says the purpose of ELA is to help young people develop their most valuable asset - themselves. “We offer a transformational experience with leadership in life skills training in a classroom environment.

Students are having this transformational experience to become the pilots of their own lives,” Brett says.

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Flo Brett - Graduating from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses.

Flo was named her cohort’s valedictorian.

But this leader's journey of founding ELA included a move from her homeland in England to here in America, and quite possibly at the worse time in her life. As a mother, she was in the midst of grieving the death of one child and caring for her youngest, born premature and hospitalized in intensive care, when she received the news from her husband that they would have to relocate to the United States.

Once settled in her new home, Brett, with the encouragement of a few close friends formed ELA. She developed the program after noticing a significant gap in student leadership training in middle and secondary schools. The concept of training young people and those who impact the lives of young people, with essential life skills led to the creation of ELA in 2008.

As a former health care professional, Brett utilized the success she had experienced in England as a managing nurse in one of the largest pediatric units in the country. Brett explains that she knew her job as a nurse very well, yet she did not know how to be a leader.

So she went back to college and received her degree in leadership and development, and the rest is, “herstory.” She applied her newly acquired managing skills to train, inspire, coach, mentor, and motivate hospital staff at all levels. As a result, morale increased and the employee culture changed throughout the entire organization.

ELA started in 2008 with three Cleveland area pilot schools. The Academy is led by Brett and her small team of highly experienced and compassionate professionals. The academy's core programs include ·

Club Lead - A flexible, eight-session, academic year program for students in grades 5-12.

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Transitions - A critical bridge program for students preparing to enter high school

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Chamber Programs - Takes personal development programming to the next level by partnering with local chambers of commerce, area municipalities, etc. to turn a city into a classroom.

In a short time since, the partner schools have grown to one hundred and ten and counting. ELA's interactive programs focus

on the development and enhancement of critical soft-skills and give youth the tools they need to succeed in the 21st Century. A key factor of the program asserts that anyone can be taught to become a leader regardless of where they are. Students in the program come from a diverse cross section of schools that include public, private, parochial as well as students in the juvenile detention centers.

The curriculum involves a “tool kit for success” in what Brett refers to key skills known as the 4 Cs: Collaboration; Communication (verbal and nonverbal); Creative thinking; and Creativity.

The structure of the program is unique. ELA uses a variety of handson, engaging activities to enable students take a “journey of selfdiscovery” and gain essential tools for success along the way.

Brett describes a typical class, has students working together in groups. “It's a bit louder in our class room because students are thinking and talking about problems through various activities and scenarios,” she adds. ELA facilitators are uniquely trained to go where the students need them to go, for the students to achieve the results of self-discovery in finding their best self. The dynamic structure encourages students to have many, “ah hah” moments by the completion of the program.

Through their successful collaboration with schools, community partners, corporate philanthropic supporters and sponsors, the program has reached over seventeen thousand students since its existence. For Brett who credits her team for ELA's success, this is only the beginning. They all share in the joy of knowing that their work is a positive investment in our future leaders. www.PHENOMENALWOMAN.me ▒ 11

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Welcoming a New Baby?

New Tech Can Make a Big Difference Innovative gadgets that can make parenting easier Welcoming a new baby to the family brings with it excitement, challenges and a lot of love. It is also a lot of work. But, there is help… sometimes at the touch of a button. Amy O'Malley, MSN, RN, mother of five and director of education and clinical services at Medela, has pulled together a few tips for navigating the first few months and how to incorporate some baby (and mom) friendly technology along the way!

How many wet diapers? How long did he nurse? Use an App for That!

It is useful to keep a log of what happened when. But do you need a paper and pen? There are now apps to help moms track their breastfeeding sessions, how many dirty diapers the baby has and how long he or she slept for. Apps also offer the ability to share information with your spouse, partner and health care professional. There are also a number of new on-demand services available through apps that allow real-time access to health care professionals that focus on pediatric care or lactation services. For example, breastfeeding moms can use their smartphones to access real-time video support from lactation consultants through Medela's 24/7 LC service.

Give Yourself Some Range with a Great Monitor A video monitor is a perfect addition to any new parent's arsenal of gadgets. In addition to monitoring the baby, many units feature two-way speakers, night-viewing capabilities and a temperature gauge, and offer the ability to check in on baby while on-the-go through either a website login or smartphone application.

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performance breast pump is a tool that can help make the task simpler for moms and caregivers. Double electric breast pumps are the fastest and most effective way to support a mom's breast milk supply.

“Breast pumps have changed quite a bit since I had my children,” O'Malley said. “While a double electric breast pump is your best bet, newer models go beyond the basics and connect with smartphones to track activity. Our tech-enabled and quietest pump, Sonata, is comfortable and pairs with the MyMedela app to automatically track pumping sessions and offer personalized tips to help you succeed and monitor your baby. This pump even has many adaptions to meet your needs anywhere and anytime. It has features to help you use it late at night and can adjust based on your changing body shape to give you an effective and consistent experience.”

Find more information at medelabreastfeedingus.com.

Make Temperature Checks a Breeze Gone are the days of placing a thermometer in your child's ear or under his or her tongue or armpit. Temporal thermometers allow parents to simply place the gadget against baby's forehead to get an accurate reading. Other options, such as pacifiers that double as thermometers, can also be utilized to make this task less invasive and more efficient.

You're not alone. There is tech to help and don't forget to ask your pediatrician and other friends or family members too. It takes a village to bring a new baby into the world!

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Ovarian cancer Ovarian cancer is cancer that begins in the ovaries. The ovaries make female hormones and produce a woman's eggs. Ovarian cancer is a serious cancer that is more common in older women. Treatment is most effective when the cancer is found early. Screening for ovarian cancer is not recommended for most women.

Q: What is ovarian cancer?

A: Ovarian cancer forms in tissues of the ovary. (An ovary is one of a pair of female reproductive glands in which the ova, or eggs, are formed.)

Tumors in the ovaries can be benign, which means they are not cancer, or they can be malignant, which means they are cancer.

Cancers that start in the ovaries can spread to other parts of the body. This is called metastasis. Cancer that starts in the ovaries and spreads to other parts of the body is still called ovarian cancer.

Q: Who gets ovarian cancer?

A: Around one in every 60 women in the United States will develop ovarian cancer. Most ovarian cancers are diagnosed in women over 60, but this disease can also affect younger women. Among women in the United States, ovarian cancer is rare. Most ovarian cancers are diagnosed among women ages 55 to 64, but ovarian cancer can also affect younger women.

Q: Are some women more at risk for ovarian cancer?

A: Women with a high risk of ovarian cancer are those with a harmful mutation on the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes.

These mutations can be found with a blood test. Women with a family or personal history of breast or ovarian cancer also have a higher risk of ovarian cancer.

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If you have family members in multiple generations with breast cancer or ovarian cancer, see your doctor to learn more about your risk of ovarian cancer. Research shows that certain steps, such as surgery to remove the ovaries and the fallopian tubes, may help prevent ovarian cancer in women who are at high risk. The sooner ovarian cancer is found and treated, the better your chance for recovery. But ovarian cancer is hard to detect early, because its symptoms are also the symptoms of many other illnesses.

Q: What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer?

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The following may be symptoms of ovarian cancer if they continue or get worse over time:

§ Pain in the pelvis or abdomen (belly) § Bloating in the abdomen § Urinary urgency (needing to pee right away) § Urinary frequency (having to pee often) § Constipation or diarrhea § Feeling full quickly while eating § Having difficulty eating § Vaginal bleeding or other discharge that is different than

§ normal § Back pain If you have any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor. He or she can determine if the cause is cancer or something else. Your doctor also may ask you to visit a gynecologic oncologist. This is a doctor who focuses on cancers of the female pelvis.

Should I be screened for ovarian cancer?

tests, can lead to "false positives" (results that say a woman has ovarian cancer when she really does not have ovarian cancer). These incorrect results can lead to surgeries that are not needed and that can be risky.

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Some women, like those who are at high risk, can talk to their doctor about their risk and what they can do to help prevent ovarian cancer.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against screening women who are not at high risk for ovarian cancer. The USPSTF found that testing for ovarian cancer may do more harm than good. Current testing methods, like pelvic exams, ultrasound, and blood

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Inside Knowledge: Get the Facts About Gynecologic Cancer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS Phone number: 800-232-4636

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National Cancer Institute Phone number: 800-422-6237

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American Cancer Society Phone number: 800-227-2345

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National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Phone number: 888-682-7426

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Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance Phone number: 866-399-6262

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Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew A Medical Missionary

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r. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew was born in Uniontown, PA but lived in the small rural city of Lemont Furnace.

The close proximity of Lemont to the mines of West Virginia made it home to many coal miners. Margaret's father was a coal miner and her mother, a homemaker. The family of six lived a simple but wholesome life surrounded by family and friends who all participated in raising children and teaching them to believe that anything was possible if you put God first in your life and worked hard with the goal of eventually helping others.

Her family struggled to make ends meet and generally lived below the poverty line. They killed their own chickens and rabbits and washed clothes using a washer board and hand cranked ringer. They were comfortable taking a bath in a round tin tub sharing water which was a commodity. Despite these challenges, her parents reassured her that she could have a positive life journey only if her goal was to stay in the fight and help others along the way!

physician. The complexity of reproductive choice, preterm and neonatal deaths and maternal mortality was a landscape she could not watch without action especially when most of the women who faced such challenges looked like her.

As Larkins-Pettigrew continued her work to challenge policy and advocate for best practices that could elevate levels of care for these women, she became acutely aware of the health disparities and inequities that she witnessed during care of patients. She also saw this experienced by many of her colleagues. The work of educating all providers to give quality care embracing, understanding and respecting the differences of all patients became her passion.

Pettigrew began to work concurrently building a practice caring for women from all socioeconomic and political backgrounds and found that “no matter where women lived or worked, we are all challenged with receiving optimal care.” She advocates that women needed to be encouraged to find total wellness through physical, psychological/emotional, spiritual, social, financial, and sexual empowerment.

Larkins-Pettigrew recalls “we were raised in a strong Christian family with an acute awareness of the She had many mentors and fight for civil and human rights s p o n s o r s t h ro u g h o u t h e r Being the primary that we all were a part of!” As a journey but conceded that some obstetrics/ gynecology young activist, she had the of them didn't fall in the column opportunity to learn from Martin of positive role models and provider of women who Luther King, John and Ted supporters.

Nonetheless, she possess phenomenal strength and Kennedy, Malcolm X, Jessie noted that all the input she got perseverance as they care for loved Jackson, Andrew Young, Medgar over the years contributed to her Evers and Dick Gregory. She was ones remains at the core of my growth, persistence and also inspired by the courage of enduring passion for her work. passion as a physician.

Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks, Shirley Chisholm, Angela Davis, Today Dr. Larkins-Pettigrew leads Dorothy Height and the mother of the charge on numerous Emmit Till. “From Jim Crow to responsibilities. She is the Edgar affirmative action, I saw the world B. Jackson Chair for Clinical Excellence and Diversity and also evolving into a more complex place to navigate.” She stated. works as an Associate Professor and Head of Global Health programs in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Larkins-Pettigrew's educational journey was somewhat Reproductive Biology at Case Western Reserve University. circuitous as she sought to be an expert in a field of study where she could find professional growth and Joy while being an asset University Hospitals is widely credited with establishing The to others.

Edgar B. Jackson Chair for Clinical Excellence and Diversity, as it’s the only endowed permanent staff position in an academic Prior to receiving her medical degree from the University of medical center in the US that has been established to promote Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Larkins-Pettigrew was a criticaldiversity of academic faculty. care nurse, nurse practitioner and nurse educator. She served as an officer in the United States Navy and holds master’s As if all these duties were not enough, Dr. Pettigrew is also a degrees in education and in public policy and management busy practitioner at UH's MacDonald Women's Hospital. At the with a concentration in international affairs. heart of Dr. Pettigrew's mission is helping the less-fortunate not only locally but internationally as well. “Women who are under Her career as candy striper, nurse, nurse educator and nurse resourced financially, educationally and socially that ultimately practitioner were all important ingredients in shaping her suffer from loss of physical and mental capital to navigate their ultimate career as a woman caring for women. The lack of day to day journey are the ones I am most invested in” she proper health care related to the illnesses unique to women was states.

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Dr. Larkins-Pettigrew serves women who are from many diverse ethnic, racial, socioeconomic and religious groups and learned that all women have various strengths and challenges that may enhance their lives or prevent them from living a healthy and fulfilled life. She said “I have been blessed by witnessing family miracles and watching women thrive and also been with women who have felt that their lives have been shattered by loss.”

Translating her vision into reality and as the Director of Global Health Programs in Reproductive biology, Dr. Pettigrew got the opportunity to function as a key strategist to coordinate local and international educational experiences for post-graduate trainees, medical students and faculty. To this effect, she created the program W.O.N.D.O.O.R. (one door), Women and Newborns, Diversity, Outreach, Opportunity and Research to ensure that all women receive quality care no matter what door they enter from.

The program aims to ensure optimal care for women by educating global medical providers through local and international health care collaborations. Locally, the Cleveland Medical Center Obstetrics and Gynecology residents participate in a robust program that strives to enhance their understanding of the challenges of women living here in Cleveland. Additionally they participate in local programs targeting the homeless and reproductive education of middle schoolers. Internationally, W.O.N.D.O.O.R currently focuses 20 ▒ NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2017

in Guyana, South America where the program has played a key role in reducing maternal mortality by 50% since the development of a sustainable post-graduate training program.

The success gained by the program has convinced Dr. Pettigrew to recommend the model to be duplicated in other programs, communities and countries of need.

While Dr. Larkins-Pettigrew strives to handle all her responsibilities efficiently, she concedes that the joy she gets in caring for her patients remains at the top of her list. “Being the primary obstetrics/gynecology provider of women who possess phenomenal strength and perseverance as they care for loved ones remains at the core of my passion as a physician.”

The unique position as the Clinical Diversity Officer at Cleveland Medical Center has been filled with innovative and creative thinking as her team in the Center for Diversity and Clinical Initiatives (CEDI) works to insure that diversity remains part of the fabric of this large academic training institution.

The Center works with Human resources, community outreach efforts, government relations forming internal and external collaborations that elevate health equity through employee and patient education programs. Promoting dialogue focused on population health, unconscious bias and challenging structural “isms”, CEDI aims to improve patient outcomes and elevates employee job satisfaction through a campaign of dignity and respect.

She appreciates the efforts undertaken by University Hospitals and stated “developing middle school pipeline programs while training, recruiting, retaining and promoting experts of color are just a few of the efforts UH has invested in as part of the greater effort to reduce health disparities.”

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As an assistant Dean of Students at Case Western Reserve University School of medicine, Dr. Pettigrew is keen on her work as a trusted advisor to many of the brightest young future leaders during their medical school journey.

When asked about lessons she learned during her extraordinary career, she was quick to point out that “knowing and trusting yourself are two of the most valuable things to always keep in your tool chest. They will help you take needed risks to ultimately make a difference in the lives of others.”

According to Dr. Larkins-Pettigrew, “many people refer to all challenges as opportunities, true…. But when you are in the midst of large egos, self-interests and folks with closeted lack of confidence, remember that your response is the most important response! If genuine and tactful, it will result in moving the needle forward for the benefit of all.”

On the steps needed to improve access to women's health care, She noted “not only are we responsible for making sure that all women have access no matter where they are, but also that we offer access through cultural humility, trust and healthcare partnerships.”

The underrepresentation of women of color in science fields is a concern for Dr. Larkins-Pettigrew. She strongly advocates for giving equal opportunity to those with equivalent talent and for investing more resources into early programs that focus on academic talent, social capital, mentor and sponsorships. She stated “these are just a few of the key elements to help under resourced girls get richer in self-confidence, self-determination and perseverance.”

Dr. Larkins-Pettigrew is happily married to Dr. Chenits Pettigrew and they have three successful children as well as grandchildren. She is excited about what the future holds and strongly encourages young girls and women to stay connected with dynamic mentors and sponsors throughout their professional and personal career journeys. She encourages them to read the great poem by Robert Frost “The Road Not Taken.”

Dr. Larkins-Pettigrew's works have positively changed the lives of many and perfectly aligns with the renowned poet, Maya Angelou's quote, “The thing to do, it seems to me, is to prepare yourself so that you can be a rainbow in someone else's cloud.” She continues to make great impacts in communities and challenges us all to do the same!

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By: Brittany “Blushing Brit” Garrett PWM Contributing Writer

The Psychology of Beauty I have often heard people ask regular makeup wearers why they wear makeup, and the myriad responses I call, “The Psychology of Beauty.”

Some people wear makeup as a confidence booster or a feature enhancer, while others wear makeup to cover imperfections or scars.

Then there are the women who use makeup to feel youthful, girly, or fun while others choose products to appear more sophisticated or mature. The bottom line is makeup wearers desire to look and feel good and makeup helps us achieve that goal.

Working as a makeup artist I have witnessed first-hand the change in attitude and boost in confidence a good makeup application can provide. The best part of the job is watching clients taking pictures, posing in the mirror and just feeling good about the way they look. I have seen shy women come out of their shells and become totally different people. A person they may want to be but may not have the confidence to be. Women have many vices to enhance the perception others will have of them. Some woman gravitate to the 22 ▒ NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2017

hair salon for a haircut, color change, or to add extensions. Some women enjoy a great manicure, pedicure or spa day when feeling down. Makeup can and does have the same effect. It is much more than just a pretty face. Makeup is about being, looking and feeling amazing.

Even though makeup can be such a game changer it often has a negative stigma attached to it, society thinks its a cover up or deceptive tool because it can change a person's physical appearance. Makeup can be an incredible tool to enhance your beauty and/or correct your imperfections. For example, I have always been subconscious about my “big” forehead. Using makeup and contouring techniques i have been able to give a more flattering dimension to my forehead and get rid of those insecurities. Before pre-judging makeup and makeup wearers try to instead appreciate the sheer power of makeup and the positive affect it can give yourself or your fellow woman.

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Skin Care Is Essential

Today there are hundreds of makeup brands and products for every skin type, tone, or color. The first step is learning the type of skin you have, are you dry, oily or a bit of both.

There are even products for sensitive skin and those with skin conditions. For every reason not to wear makeup there is a solution; it's all about knowing the issues you face and what products can work in your favor to solve them. For example a popular look today is the “Matte” look (flat with no shine) but sometimes matte products can be really drying. If you have dry skin these aren't ideal products for you, but that doesn't mean you can't wear them! Every makeup application should start with a base of moisturizer and primer, if using a mattifying foundation with dry skin it is best to use a primer that is moisturizing or skin hydrating.

No makeup application will work unless you're taking care of the skin underneath. With winter coming it's imperative that you take care of your skin, especially your face because it is often exposed to the elements - wind, sun, and cold.

Creating a good skin care routine for your specific skin type is a key step in any beauty regimen. Sometimes it takes trial and error to find your perfect regimen but it's worth the time and effort for healthy skin. Beyond any products the best things for you and your skin is drinking plenty of water and eating healthy. Vitamins can also aid you in making sure your body receives the nutrients needed to be healthy.

I've heard women say they can't wear makeup because they sweat too much, there's a solution for this as well. There are so many “sweat-proof” routines and products, you can search YouTube and find hundreds of videos and tutorials on the subject. Other solutions can include carrying a facial mist to help cool the skin or use water proof products when choosing mascaras, eyeliners and eye lid products. The number one thing is to drink lots of water and stay hydrated which will decrease the amount of perspiration.

When wearing makeup it is important to cleanse your skin before and after application to insure irritation prevention.

Sometimes we slip up and sleep in our makeup but this is something that should be a rarity, over night makeup wearing can age your skin, clog your pores, and create craters, lines and wrinkles. Just like anything you apply you need to start with a well prepared base, pairing your skin care routine with a great moisturizer can directly affect your final look. Always moisturize your face before wearing makeup, it creates a barrier between your makeup and skin which feeds and protects it.

Lastly, a very common reason I hear is, “I'm afraid to wear makeup because my skin will break out.” This is a strong possibility but one thing to learn is every product is not for you! If you have sensitive skin, you want to avoid products that contain oil, fragrances and any other skin irritating ingredients. You want to look for words like; non-acnegenic; meaning it is less likely to cause acne, oil-free, fragrancefree, hydrating, and hypoallergenic (products that result in fewer allergic reactions). Just like anything you practice it is best to research and become knowledgeable about things you put on your face and in your body. If makeup is something you are passionate about this is something you may have already done but if you are a beginner or looking to start wearing makeup take the time to discover the best products for you.

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Styles of Imagination

Owner, Founder, Creative Director Diane Linston

By Silk Allen PWM Guest Writer With the temperature dropping rapidly and the threat of snow in the near future, it is easy to slip into a very warm but style-less fashion rut if you live in Cleveland and the surrounding areas. But Styles of Imagination's creative director Diane Linston is determined to kick up the heat and style through her fall clothing collection.

Designing for the everyday woman and her complete lifestyle, Linston offers two collections: the NGU collection with its high fashion, heavily embellished, finer fabrics and the moderately priced DYL collection- both taking a style savvy active shopper from day to night, work to play and everywhere in between.

Staying true to her classy but dramatic roots, Linston has created what is sure to be a crowd pleaser introducing attention seeking blouses with striking colors and bold fabrics, silhouettes that move with the body, glitzy show stopping pieces and sequins as a daytime look.

Need a business casual look to stretch your boring work basics? How about a beautiful one of a kind dress to wear to the upcoming Christmas party but when toned down and styled differently can be worn to church the following Sunday? Or maybe you just need a special jacket to throw on over your everyday tee and jeans to complete an outfit? It's all here- Linston leaves no sartorial stone uncovered. She also offers wardrobe extenders such as jewel toned dusters and denim suits detailed with huge grommets that look just as good together as they do separately to help completely round out the most stylish fashionista's wardrobe.

Carried by fifteen boutiques around the United States and available online through Amazon.com, the Styles of Imagination collection truly has something for every woman that's not afraid to stand out in a crowd and wants to add a special dose of pizzazz to her closet and lifestyle.

Are you that woman?

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Help Fight Inflammation with Food

Savory Granola: 1/3 cup oats 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons buckwheat groats 2 tablespoons pepitas 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard salt. pepper 1/4 cup dried Montmorency tart cherries Dressing: 1 shallot, minced 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons dried Montmorency tart cherries 2 TBSP Montmorency tart cherry juice 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon honey salt, pepper Salad: 10 ounces baby kale 1 grilled ear of corn, kernels sliced off 1 cup sprouts (alfalfa or microgreens) 1/2 tablespoon butter 8 ounces bay scallops, patted dry To make savory granola: Heat oven to 350 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or baking mat.

In large bowl, combine oats, walnuts, sunflower seeds, buckwheat groats and pepitas. In small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, mustard, salt and pepper.

Pour wet ingredients into large bowl and toss until well combined.

Spread mixture onto baking sheet in single layer and bake 18-20 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until granola starts to turn golden brown and crispy around edges.

On top of being tasty, certain foods contain specific nutrients and natural compounds that may help fight inflammation, a condition linked to arthritis and gout. With that in mind, try heading to the fridge or pantry the next time you feel joint pain, swelling or stiff knees.

To help fight inflammation with food, try this recipe for Bay Scallop, Baby Kale and Corn Salad with Tart Cherry Granola, which is packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients. Learn more about the research on Montmorency tart cherries and inflammation, and find more recipes, at choosecherries.com.

Bay Scallop, Baby Kale and Corn Salad with Tart Cherry Granola Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Yield: 1 salad

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Remove from oven, add cherries, toss to combine, spread into single layer and let cool.

To make dressing: In food processor, process shallot, olive oil, cherries, cherry juice, mustard, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper until smooth.

To make salad: Place kale, corn kernels and sprouts in large bowl; set aside.

In large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Once hot, add scallops and cook until golden and starting to caramelize on one side. Flip and repeat on other side.

Add scallops to large salad bowl. Pour dressing over top and toss until well combined.

Break up granola into small pieces and add to salad bowl. Toss lightly before serving.

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3 Tips for Cooking Up a Healthy New Year

(Family Features) After a holiday season filled with indulgent food and limited time for exercise, there's no time like the New Year to adopt some new, healthy habits.

These additional tips can help you get a healthy start to the New Year: Change up your routine. Start by making a few lifestyle changes, such as maintaining a healthier diet or increasing your exercise regimen. Maybe you'd like to shed a few pounds or tone up before the weather gets warmer. Changing up your eating (and drinking) habits can be the first step on the path to success.

Start at the tap. Make sure your healthy eating habits include cooking with the best-tasting water possible. You may be surprised to know that the water coming from your faucet may contain unwanted contaminants such as lead and mercury. That means you could be washing your fruits and vegetables or making soups and smoothies with water that contains impurities. Contrary to what some people may think, boiling water does not completely remove certain contaminants like lead from water.

“Drinking water daily is an important component to staying healthy, as water keeps you hydrated, aids in digestion and transports vitamins and other nutrients. I prefer drinking filtered water to make sure I avoid potentially unwanted contaminants,” said Keri Glassman, a registered dietitian, nutritionist and PUR spokesperson. “I recommend installing a faucet filtration system that won't break the bank, such as the PUR Advanced Faucet Filtration System, for a superior, on-demand solution for clean, healthy and great-tasting water right from the tap.”

Visit PUR.com to learn more about superior faucet filtration systems and how to get cleaner, better-tasting water.

Create healthy, hearty recipes. There are plenty of delicious and nutritious recipes that can help fuel your body all year long. For example, this hearty soup is full of tasty, powerful ingredients like

protein-rich chicken sausage; nutrient-dense kale and butternut squash, which are excellent sources of fiber; plus vitamins and minerals. Garlic, onions and cloves add a kick of antioxidants and flavor.

White Bean Soup with Spicy Chorizo Recipe courtesy of Keri Glassman Cook time: 30 minutes Servings: 1 4 1 pieces 1 2 2 1 2 2 3 1/2

cups kale, chopped medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch can (14 ounces) cannellini beans, drained cups PUR filtered water, plus additional for rinsing tablespoons olive oil medium onion, chopped garlic cloves, minced links precooked chicken sausage, diced cups low-sodium chicken broth salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Rinse kale, squash and cannellini beans in filtered water. Set aside.

In pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic, stirring frequently until softened, about 5 minutes. Add sausage and saute 2 minutes, or until warmed through and slightly browned.

Add squash, kale, broth and 2 cups filtered water. Cook, partially covered, 15-20 minutes, or until squash is softened.

Reduce heat to low. Add beans and gently simmer uncovered 3 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, before serving.

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Denzel Does it Again in Roman J. Israel, Esq.

By R. Lee Gamble Film Diva www.filmdiva3.com Just when you think, what is left for Denzel Washington to conquer on the screen, he finds a way to surprise and entertain you all over again. Roman J. Israel, Esq. is an exquisite film and one of Washington's best performances. This character stretched his acting skills because this is the first time you see him in a role that is neither sexy nor tough.

Roman J. Israel, Esq. is a criminal attorney whose life is turned upside down when his partner suffers a heart attack and never recovers. Israel has spent years doing all of the research and legal work from the office while his partner litigated cases. A genius when it comes to the law, Israel is uncomfortable dealing with people. He appears to suffer from a form of Autism, possibly Asperger's Syndrome, because he is very socially awkward. Israel is still living in the past. He is holding on to a time when he fought for civil rights, but now thrust back into the world by an unfortunate turn of events, he is beginning to think that life has moved passed him.

When Israel connects with Attorney George Pierce (Colin Farrell) who takes over the cases from his law firm, he is forced back into the real world to deal with a criminal system that takes advantage of minority youth on a daily basis. In his efforts to do the right thing, Israel will have a rash decision come back and haunt him, forcing him to confront his life demons as he tries to find a way to enjoy his life.

Washington and Farrell both give compelling performances. Watching them on the screen was not

only entertaining, it was often very moving.

Washington scores really big, with his portrayal of this character. I must admit that I love him and think he is one of the sexiest actors around, even today. So it was a little uncomfortable for me to see him portraying a character that is frumpy, overweight and wearing an out of date afro. But it is his physical appearance that makes you embrace this role even more. Also, there was the laugh. Israel has a unique laugh that instantly makes anyone around him smile when they hear it.

Roman J. Israel, Esq. is a beautifully filmed, compelling and fresh story. A must-see film, I recommend that all Denzel Washington fans check it out. It is one more fabulous character he will add to a list that is just getting longer and longer. I loved it!!

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By R. Lee Gamble Film Diva www.filmdiva3.com

unite them all and prove you can't blend in when you were born to stand out.

I have fallen in love with a little boy named Auggie (Jacob Trembley), the main character in the film WONDER. Born with a facial disorder, Auggie had to develop a heart so big that all anyone can see is how beautiful he is. WONDER is such a great film. You cannot watch it and not be reminded that physical differences do not define a person. Auggie is an example to everyone that real beauty reveals itself when you get to know someone and, you learn who they are inside.

Directed by Stephen Chobosky, this film has an outstanding cast whose performance tugs at your heartstrings. However, it is far from a sappy story. This movie, like Auggie, is a strong testament to what it means to live your life on your terms no matter what anyone else thinks. But at the same time, it takes a look at what happens to the sibling of a child with medical issues. Auggie's sister, Via (Izabela Vidovic), feels as if no one but her late grandmother was ever concerned about her. She knows her mother (Julia Roberts) and father (Owen Wilson) care about her, but Auggie comes first.

Based on the New York Times bestseller, WONDER tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman.

Up until now, his disorder prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Auggie becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. As his family, his new classmates, and the larger community all struggle to discover their compassion and acceptance, Auggie's extraordinary journey will

To watch how this family fights to balance their love and support for each other is inspiring. It is also so important for people to watch and understand how damaging bullying can be not only to the victim but the perpetrator as well. WONDER is a perfect film to watch especially during the holiday season. Go and see it.

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The Greater Cleveland Aquarium and the United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland Inc. (UBF) invite the public to a community fund- and friend-raiser on Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Monday, January 15, 2018, from 10am – 4pm. Each guest who chooses to donate $1 or more to UBF receives sameday discounted $10 Aquarium admission.

UBF volunteers will be stationed in the FirstEnergy Powerhouse Lobby to take donations and provide discounted admission vouchers. Both adults and children receive the general admission rate of $10 when donating at least $1 each. No pre-sales are available and the discount is valid January 15, 2018 only.

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