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• Americans more worried about their financial futures now - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  11-12-2018 23:45 via sooeveningnews.com
  Americans more worried about their financial futures now  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsAmericans are more worried now about their financial futures - including their paychecks, stock portfolios and home values - than at just about any point since ...
  
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• Video: Project Grab Hold Fashion Gala

  11-12-2018 23:35
  After several requests from participants and those who simply were not able to attend the first annual Project Grab Hold Fashion Gala in support of Canadian Mental Health, we’ve added an archive of the live streamed event from ONNtv to our YouTube Channel. Enjoy!
  
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• Bays bolt past Mackinaw City - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  11-12-2018 23:29 via sooeveningnews.com
  Bays bolt past Mackinaw City - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsBRIMLEY — The Brimley Bays remained unbeaten with a 90-70 win over Mackinaw City in non-conference boys basketball Monday night. All five starters ...
  
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• Cochrane man found guilty of killing his mother

  11-12-2018 22:38 via saultstar.com
  A Cochrane man convicted of murdering his mother will now wait until January before a date is set for lawyers to argue on sentencing.
  Richard New was found guilty in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Cochrane of second-degree murder in connection with the death of 70-year-old Aline Lalonde (also known as Aline New).
  Lalonde was last seen at her residence on the morning of May 3, 2016, and was subsequently reported missing. Her remains were found 11 days later in Fournier Township, southwe
  
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• KING, Linda

  11-12-2018 22:37
  In loving memory of Linda King (nee Furlong), who passed away peacefully on Friday, December 7, 2018, at Extendicare Maple View, after a long and courageous battle with ALS. Daughter of the late Ethel and Wesley Furlong. Linda leaves behind her son Matthew (Dana), and beloved granddaughter Grace. Special friend to Jim Bradley. Sister of […]
  
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• ‘There to help without fail’

  11-12-2018 22:35 via saultstar.com
  PRINCE TOWNSHIP — It’s been almost a decade since Richard Macnaughton joined the Friends of the Prince Township Library, and over the years, he’s been a volunteer extraordinaire.
  He’s lifted countless boxes of donated books into vehicles headed for book sales. He’s overseen both bake sales and silent auctions.
  For the past six years, Richard and his wife, Dorothy, the Friends’ president, have made Friday morning trips from their home in Sault Ste. Marie&r
  
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• France shooting: 2 dead, several wounded in Strasbourg - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  11-12-2018 22:35 via sooeveningnews.com
  France shooting: 2 dead, several wounded in Strasbourg  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPARIS — A shooting in the French city of Strasbourg killed two people and wounded up to eight others, officials said, sparking a major security operation around ...
  
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• DUNN, Nancy

  11-12-2018 22:27
  In the presence of family, with quiet grace and dignity, Nancy was called to God on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at the age of 85. Beloved wife and best friend of Bob for 63 years. Cherished mother of Karen Low (Steve) and devoted Grandma to Zachary (Jennifer) and Kyle (John). She held a special place […]
  
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• Michigan Legislature passes Great Lakes oil pipeline bill - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  11-12-2018 22:25 via sooeveningnews.com
  Michigan Legislature passes Great Lakes oil pipeline bill  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Michigan Legislature approved a bill Tuesday that would allow the replacement of a 65-year-old oil pipeline in a key Great Lakes waterway, voting to create ...
  
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• Algoma University Unveils their Experiential Learning Hub

  11-12-2018 22:24
  December 11th, 2018 marked the first day students at Algoma University could finally get their hands on the school’s innovative Experiential Learning Hub. The hub, which is located in the school’s Convergence Centre Building, aims to help students earn an understanding for hands on-learning, particularly in in the area of research and innovation. In the […]
  
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• Canadian warship witnesses possible violations of North Korea sanctions

  11-12-2018 22:07
  OTTAWA — The commander of a Canadian warship in the Pacific says his crew witnessed potential violations of UN sanctions against North Korea while patrolling in the East China Sea — but was under orders not to intercept any suspicious vessels. Cmdr. Blair Saltel says his crew onboard HMCS Calgary instead took pictures and collected […]
  
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• Longtime NDP MP Robinson considers new run in Burnaby riding

  11-12-2018 21:43
  OTTAWA — Former New Democrat stalwart Svend Robinson says he’s strongly considering a return to federal politics. Robinson says that these are challenging times for the party and if he decides to run in Burnaby North—Seymour, he hopes it helps the candidate in the next riding over — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Robinson, 66, represented the Vancouver-area riding of […]
  
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• Council wants dirty yards bylaw cleaned up

  11-12-2018 21:42 via saultstar.com
  Two city councillors want to clamp down on property standards and yard maintenance in Sault Ste. Marie.
  The city has always had a ‘dirty yard’ bylaw as it is affectionately called by city council, but the process needs to be tightened up and ensure compliance is met, argues Ward 4 Coun. Rick Niro.
  Niro, and wardmate Marchy Bruni have penned a resolution asking the city’s building division and legal department to pen a report for council, outlining the process required from the
  
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• Cloutier among hall of fame inductees

  11-12-2018 20:57 via saultstar.com
  The Sault Ste. Marie Hockey Hall of Fame Committee has announced the 2016 and 2017 induction of the following individuals into the Hockey Hall of Fame.– 2016 Inductee – Player Category – Norm Schmidt;
  – 2016 Inductee – Player Category – Dan Cloutier;
  – 2016 Inductee – Player Category – Dennis Vial;
  – 2017 Inductee – Player Category – Jim Wiley;
  – 2017 Inductee – Builder Category – Paul Theriault;
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• Tickets could be turned in for toys next year

  11-12-2018 20:27 via saultstar.com
  Tickets during the month of November could soon be turning to toys for Christmas cheer.
  City councillors Matthew Shoemaker and Paul Christian penned a resolution Monday calling on city staff to investigate a program in Orillia to see if it can be duplicated in Sault Ste. Marie.
  Neither city councillor can be called the brain child of the operation.
  That kudos is given to the town of Orillia.
  City police Const. Sonny Spina said that while teaching a course in Orillia in early November he heard ad
  
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• Bill Tinsley: 50 Years - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  11-12-2018 20:22 via sooeveningnews.com
  Bill Tinsley: 50 Years  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsNext week my wife and I will celebrate our 50th anniversary. How did this happen? Where did the years go? I always thought people who reached their 50th ...
  
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• Christmas Cheer the winner in school challenge

  11-12-2018 19:20 via saultstar.com
  It started as lesson to her students about three years ago but has transformed into a friendly little rivalry.
  And the winner is Christmas Cheer.
  JK/SK teacher Lee Ann Gonneville started collecting toys for Christmas Cheer three years ago when she teaching at F.H. Clergue.
  It was all about teaching empathy, caring, and kindness, she said.
  This year Gonneville is teaching at Boreal and wanted her tradition to continue.
  So she challenged Clergue to see which school could collect more toys for a go
  
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• No flood of extremist returnees to Canada expected, federal report says

  11-12-2018 19:18
  OTTAWA — A federal report says there has been no surge of extremist travellers returning to Canada, despite the overseas setbacks suffered by militant forces in Iraq and Syria. The annual report on the terrorist threat to Canada says no such wave is expected because many potential returnees lack valid travel documents, find themselves on a […]
  
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• Postal union challenges constitutionality of government’s back-to-work bill

  11-12-2018 18:47
  OTTAWA — The union representing Canada Post employees is taking the Trudeau government to court over the legislation that ended rotating strikes by its members. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said Tuesday it plans to file a constitutional challenge in Ontario Superior Court, arguing Bill C-89 violated the rights of workers to bargain new contracts. […]
  
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• Feds given green light to award warship contract after tribunal reverses course

  11-12-2018 18:41
  OTTAWA — The federal government can award a contract to design a $60-billion fleet of new warships after a trade tribunal reversed an earlier order not to finish the deal. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal ordered the government last month to postpone awarding the high-stakes design contract until it had a chance to determine whether the deal […]
  
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• Canadian malls add gender-neutral bathrooms to promote inclusivity

  11-12-2018 18:34
  TORONTO — Shoppers at one of Canada’s biggest and busiest malls can now use the same bathroom regardless of whether they identify as male or female as Yorkdale Shopping Centre opened its first gender-neutral bathroom. The Toronto mall is the latest public space to offer such washrooms as schools, restaurants, community centres and other institutions move to be more inclusive. […]
  
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• Today we joined the Staff & Students from Boreal school as they made a donation of over 1000 items to #thesoo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  11-12-2018 18:31 via twitter.com
  Today we joined the Staff & Students from Boreal school as they made a donation of over 1000 items to #thesoo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• CBC Gem streaming service to launch exclusive content, partners with Wattpad

  11-12-2018 18:31
  TORONTO — The CBC launched a new video streaming service Tuesday featuring live and on-demand programming for free as well as an option to upgrade to an ad-free premium membership for a monthly fee. The public broadcaster said CBC Gem has more than 4,000 hours of content and will also offer original programming, including the upcoming drama […]
  
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• Dave Ramsey: Make sure it’s a gift - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  11-12-2018 18:17 via sooeveningnews.com
  Dave Ramsey: Make sure it’s a gift  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsDear Dave,I'm on Baby Step 4 of your plan. I'm debt-free, and I'm currently putting lots of money toward retirement. Now, I want to go back to school and get an ...
  
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• Prairie police chiefs call on Ottawa for help as meth-fuelled crime skyrockets

  11-12-2018 18:16
  OTTAWA — Police chiefs say methamphetamine is fuelling a crime wave in some of western Canada’s biggest cities as use of the highly addictive drug skyrockets across the Prairies. Calgary’s interim police Chief Steve Barlow told a House of Commons health committee this morning the city’s crime rate is going through the roof as the price of meth drops. […]
  
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• Trump envoy to Canada says Huawei arrest not over politics

  11-12-2018 18:03
  OTTAWA — Donald Trump’s envoy to Canada says China’s rise might have worrying implications for North American workers but she says the U.S. pursuit of of a Huawei executive is a separate legal matter. Ambassador Kelly Craft says there is “absolutely” no political motive behind the controversial arrest of Meng Wanzhou, the Chinese telecom giant’s […]
  
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• Council Implements Accommodation Tax

  11-12-2018 17:37
  At its meeting of December 10, 2018, Council approved By law 2018-218 to implement a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) effective January 1, 2019 in the City of Sault Ste. Marie. The 4% fee will be applied to accommodations less than 30 consecutive days and includes accommodations at hotels, motels, motor hotels, lodges, inns, resorts, […]
  
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• Christmas Critters Celebration - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  11-12-2018 17:22 via sooeveningnews.com
  Christmas Critters Celebration  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPets will have their day in their sun Saturday with Pro Sports' Christmas Critters Celebration benefiting the Chippewa County Animal Shelter with a series of ...
  
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• Theatre of Night - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  11-12-2018 17:17 via sooeveningnews.com
  Theatre of Night  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSaturday Christmas show to raise funds for The Salvation Army.
  
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• Dr. Elaine Heffner: Mothers matter - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  11-12-2018 17:17 via sooeveningnews.com
  Dr. Elaine Heffner: Mothers matter  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMothers matter whether they are stay-at-home mothers or working outside the home mothers. Yet, an ongoing controversy flares up periodically about who is ...
  
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• Police say they’ve busted gun-manufacturing ring in the Toronto area

  11-12-2018 16:52
  VAUGHAN, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police say they have busted an organized crime group that was manufacturing illegal handguns in the province. Police say they believe more than 120 handguns are linked to criminals involved in human and drug trafficking in the Toronto area. The investigation, dubbed Project Renner, was launched in April and led to 39 co-ordinated raids last week involving more […]
  
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• 99 Jobs on the Wall

  11-12-2018 16:44
  Employment Solutions has no shortage of job opportunities for job seekers in the Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District, even with the holiday season around the corner. On December 10, Employment Solutions began a 99-day campaign to showcase their commitment with assisting local job seekers in achieving their employment goals. Employment Solutions currently has 99 […]
  
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• Soo Theatre Project Tour of Homes and Tea - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  11-12-2018 16:14 via sooeveningnews.com
  Soo Theatre Project Tour of Homes and Tea  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSoo Theatre Project. The Soo Theatre Holiday Tour of Homes and Tea 2018 will be held December 16, beginning at 1 p.m. After perusing four beautiful homes, ...
  
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• Former Canadian diplomat detained in China amid rising tensions: reports

  11-12-2018 15:44
  OTTAWA — A former Canadian diplomat has reportedly been arrested in China. The International Crisis Group says it is aware of media reports that Michael Kovrig, its North East Asia senior adviser, has been detained. A member of the organization wrote in a short email that it has no additional information at this time. “We are doing everything possible to secure […]
  
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• Rolling Pictures Expands in Sault Ste. Marie - SaultOnline.com

  11-12-2018 15:12 via saultonline.com
  Rolling Pictures Expands in Sault Ste. Marie  SaultOnline.comPost-production Company Rolling Pictures, has announced plans to setup permanent shop in Sault Ste. Marie's downtown core. Facilitated by FutureSSM, the ...
  
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• Rolling Pictures Expands in Sault Ste. Marie

  11-12-2018 15:12
  Post-production Company Rolling Pictures, has announced plans to setup permanent shop in Sault Ste. Marie’s downtown core. Facilitated by FutureSSM, the addition of a post-film production facility represents a major step forward for the local film industry, and adds to the City’s competitive advantages in attracting and supporting film and television production. At its December […]
  
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• Congratulations to #firefighter Matt Maidra. Welcome to the Sault Fire team! @CitySSM https://t.co/HCXu4sba8r

  11-12-2018 15:12 via twitter.com
  
  Congratulations to #firefighter Matt Maidra. Welcome to the Sault Fire team! @CitySSM https://t.co/HCXu4sba8r
  
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• LSSU adding certificate programs in business, geographical science - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  11-12-2018 15:11 via sooeveningnews.com
  LSSU adding certificate programs in business, geographical science  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsLake Superior State University has added three more certificate programs as part of an overall effort to attract older students. In November, the university's Board ...
  
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• Police, school on alert after online threat made by student

  11-12-2018 14:56 via saultstar.com
  An online threat made by a student regarding the safety of St. Mary’s College is being taken seriously by police and school board officials.
  Police were on scene at the school early Tuesday morning.
  An email letter by school principal Colleen Hannah was also sent off to parents explaining how the situation is being handled.
  School officials learned of the threats at about 8 p.m. Monday night and police were immediately contacted.
  Police conducted a thorough investigation of the student res
  
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• Police say online comment no threat to school, students

  11-12-2018 14:56 via saultstar.com
  An online comment, perceived as a threat, made by a student regarding the safety of St. Mary’s College is being taken seriously by police and school board officials.
  Police were on scene at the school early Tuesday morning.
  An email letter by school principal Colleen Hannah was also sent off to parents explaining how the situation was being handled.
  School officials learned of the incident at about 8 p.m. Monday night and police were immediately contacted.
  Police conducted a thorough inves
  
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• Two perish in Drummond Island fire - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  11-12-2018 14:14 via sooeveningnews.com
  Two perish in Drummond Island fire - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe investigation into the Sunday evening fire that claimed the lives of 30-year-old Kyle Ray Messenger and his 5-year-old son continues. “We had the fire ...
  
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• Winter Readiness Symposium - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  11-12-2018 14:11 via sooeveningnews.com
  Winter Readiness Symposium  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEmergency responders hosted a public ice safety, ice breaking and winter readiness symposium Saturday morning at Sanderson Field in Sault Ste. Marie.
  
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• Raeann’s Boutique moves, grows in downtown Pickford - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  11-12-2018 13:52 via sooeveningnews.com
  Raeann’s Boutique moves, grows in downtown Pickford  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIn a major transformation, Raeann Starr has turned the former Central Savings Bank in Pickford into a beauty shop — moving Raeann's Boutique from 297 S.
  
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• Toys for Tickets program being considered in Sault Ste. Marie - CBC.ca

  11-12-2018 09:00 via cbc.ca
  Toys for Tickets program being considered in Sault Ste. Marie  CBC.caA new program to pay parking tickets and help children in need is set to be launched in 2019 in Sault Ste. Marie.
  
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• Sault Schools, CHN enter deal on Malcolm building - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  11-12-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  Sault Schools, CHN enter deal on Malcolm building  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSault Area Public Schools has taken a major step towards selling the former Malcolm High School building. The district's board of education agreed Monday ...
  
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• SAHS Drama opens ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Thursday - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  11-12-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  SAHS Drama opens ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Thursday  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMembers of Sault Area High School Drama are ready to bring a classic Christmas film to life. The group will present “It's a Wonderful Life” Thursday through ...
  
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• Antique snowmobiles take over Mighty Mac - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  11-12-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  Antique snowmobiles take over Mighty Mac  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIn one of the more uniquely Upper Peninsula inspired Mackinac Bridge crossings of the year, nearly 100 wheel-clad antique snowmobiles will scoot across the ...
  
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• Travel media to hold conference in Sault

  11-12-2018 06:29 via saultthisweek.com
  Tourism Sault Ste. Marie has secured the 2019 National Conference of the Travel Media Association of Canada to take place in June.
  The conference will bring hundreds of travel writers and media representatives to the Sault, says a media release from the Economic Development Corp. Tourism Sault Ste. Marie is a division of the EDC.
  “Not only will it inject nearly $250,000 of direct visitor spending into the local economy, the forum also provides an opportunity to showcase area attractions to
  
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• The Met Opera shows La Traviata at Galaxy Dec. 15

  11-12-2018 06:26 via saultthisweek.com
  A reader suggested, “It would be a tragedy” if Galaxy Cinemas’ “courageous” venture into opera performances were to die because people didn’t know about them.
  Upcoming at The Met Opera via Galaxy on Saturday, Dec. 15 is La Traviata, conducted by Montreal native Yannick Nezet Seguin at the Metropolitan Opera in New York on Dec. 4. Show time is 12:55 p.m. and tickets are regular price, including discounts for seniors and children.
  The HD performance to be presen
  
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• Disabled to have link with employers

  11-12-2018 06:21 via saultthisweek.com
  Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce is working with the Discover Ability Network to launch a new web portal, which will directly connect local employers to job seekers with disabilities.“It’s been proven that companies employing people with disabilities reduce costs associated with turnover, training and safety,” notes SSMCOC CEO, Rory Ring. “They also benefit from greater innovation and customer loyalty. Despite these documented advantages, many organizations are laggin
  
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