Keeping Faith: A How-To Guide explores how women keep faith - in ourselves, in each other, in a cause, or in religious faith - so you can learn how to keep faith too. Each episode, we’ll be interviewing a different guest, some names you know and some you should know, to find out what keeping faith means to them. Keeping Faith: A How-To Guide is a podcast from Womens' Interfaith Network, a women’s charity bringing together all faith’s and none, as part of our 2024 Keeping Faith Programme. Fin ...
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Interfaith Voices provides engaging and informative discussion on the key public issues of our day through the lenses of many different faith perspectives. We foster religious tolerance and educate our listeners on the broad diversity of religious traditions and viewpoints in the United States. This podcast feed is for the hour-long version of the program.
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Living Harmoniously in an Interfaith World
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The Rural Health Voice is the podcast of the Virginia Rural Health Association. Leaders at the local, state, and national level are interviewed on their perspective of current rural health issues.The Rural Health Voice is sponsored by the Virginia State Office of Rural Health and underwritten by the National Rural Health Association.
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SSIO Malaysia is an interfaith service orientated NGO dedicated towards the promotion of human values and selfless community to the poor and needy.
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We will discuss authentic American history in the context of current events, as well as real issues and experiences, in order to help everyday people work toward racial reconciliation in their communities; we hope to challenge the implicit bias in each of us and dismantle racist narratives on which our country was founded and our current society still relies; we want to leave listeners with specific actions they can take to affect real change in their spheres of influence.
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Our mission at "On The Basis Of Democracy" is to explore current national and international issues from an American Jewish perspective. We aim to challenge divisive narratives, champion democracy, and promote a more cohesive society through engaging interviews, historical insights, and reflections. Upholding democratic principles and institutions is crucial in our American journey, where we face obstacles and strive for progress. We believe that democracy has the potential to promote life, l ...
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Black Girl Blueprint was founded on the belief that Black girls have long been the ones to set the trends and transform the culture in a way that only we can. To put it simply: our podcast is devoted to showcasing raw, unfiltered, and unapologetic Gen Z Black girl perspectives. Our bi-weekly episodes will center the voices and celebrate the accomplishments of young Black women who have made their own impact on and within the culture. | Follow us on Instagram: @blackgirlblueprint | Lauren: @l ...
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RHV 126: Virginia Interfaith Center on Public Policy
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How can community representation be used to make legislative policy? Kathryn Haines, Health Equity Manager from the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy joined RHV to discuss how they bring people together to address health equity. If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, join Kathryn and others to talk about maternal …
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Episode 9: Words as Weapons: Unpacking Trump's Rhetoric and the Rise of Hate
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In this compelling episode, Dr. Nicole Asquith joins us to delve into her enlightening study: "We’re led by stupid people": Exploring Trump’s use of denigrating and deprecating speech to promote hatred and violence." We unpack her analysis of verbal-textual hostility (VTH) in Trump's campaign speeches and discuss the alarming implications of lingui…
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Why do people who are retired need an occupational therapist? Shunaka White of For Safety’s Sake joined RHV to discuss the needs for our Vintage Virginians. Reminder that National Rural Health Day is November 21st. Join VRHA in celebrating on social media.By Beth O'Connor
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Episode 8: Goebbels and the Führer: Unpacking the Mechanics of Hate
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In this episode, we delve into the propaganda machine crafted by Adolf Hitler and Joseph Goebbels, which normalized his hateful rhetoric on the global stage. This manipulation was so effective that it earned Hitler the title of Time Magazine’s Man of the Year in 1938. We look in-depth at the newly released film: "Goebbels and the Führer," available…
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Bonus Episode: Lucy Calcott (East Sussex WIN)
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In our bonus episodes, we speak to women from our Women's Interfaith Network (WIN) community to share their stories and give their own unique perspectives on keeping faith. In our third bonus episode, Lucy Calcott from WIN’s East Sussex Group shares what interfaith means to her, how she keeps faith in dark times and her advice for someone thinking …
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Episode 7: Divided Perspectives: Antisemitism, Trumpism, and the Jewish Vote
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Episode Summary: In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Charlie Spickler, a seasoned filmmaker who has dedicated the last 30 years to creating impactful cinema. Charlie is best known for his recent documentary, “Trumpism & The American Jewish Community,” which explores the alarming rise of anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic incidents durin…
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What are Primary Immune Disorders and how can rural clinicians get the information they need to help patients? Dr. Nick Rider from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine joined RHV to discuss PEPI ECHO. Find PEPI Content on the web: PEPI ECHO Site PEPI YouTube Join the conversation at the Rural Health Voice conference November 19 & 20 in Abi…
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Keeping Faith in Listening with Dr. Rageshri Dhairyawan
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Why do so many women and marginalised communities feel silenced in medical settings? How do we keep faith in ourselves when we feel we aren’t being heard? Can we empower patients and providers to make sure everyone feels listened to in healthcare? In this episode we speak to NHS consultant and researcher Dr. Rageshri Dhairyawan, author of the new b…
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Episode 6: Healing Laughs: Patrick Newson on Comedy's Role in Tough Moments
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Episode Summary: In this episode, I sit down with my acting coach and improv comedian, Patrick Newson, who brings a wealth of experience from his global performances. Together, we delve into the inception of my podcast, exploring the motivations and stories that led me to this platform. Our conversation takes a critical turn as we discuss the conce…
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Episode 5: Bridges of Understanding: Dr. Yehuda Stolov's Interfaith Mission
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Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Yehuda Stolov, the director of the Interfaith Encounter Association. Dr. Stolov shares his profound insights on the importance of interfaith dialogue and how it fosters understanding and cooperation between diverse religious and cultural groups. Join us as we …
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What’s the one stop shop you can use to find jobs in all of Virginia’s hospitals? Sharon Alexander, Director of Workforce Initiatives at the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association joined me to discuss On Board Virginia. If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health workforce, join the Virginia Rural Health Association at the R…
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Episode 4: Shoshana's Legacy: Love and Life Beyond Borders
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In this heartfelt episode, we celebrate the life and legacy of Shoshana Axler, who made the bold move from Chicago to Israel five years ago to be with her children and grandchildren and fulfill her lifelong dream of making aliyah. Born and raised in Chicago, Shoshana dedicated her life to nurturing her family and her community. For over 50 years, s…
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Keeping Faith in Change with Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin
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Can we keep faith in meaningful institutional change, even when we can't see the way forward? How can we shift the narrative around migration to one that centres compassion? And what does it look like to really live our values? We unpack these questions in this uplifting conversation with the Bishop of Dover, Rose Hudson-Wilkin: the first Black wom…
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Episode 3: From the Windy City to the Holy Land: A Mother's Journey with an IDF Soldier
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In this week's episode, Lisa interviews Neeli Engelhart, who relocated with her family from Chicago to Israel ten years ago. Neeli shares her journey, discussing the significance and purpose behind their move from America, as well as the unique daily realities of living under constant security threats. Explore the challenges faced by IDF families, …
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Episode 2: Welcome to On The Basis For Democracy: The Journey Begins
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Welcome to "On The Basis Of Democracy," where we explore current national and international issues through an American Jewish lens. Our podcast aims to challenge divisive narratives and champion democracy through engaging interviews, historical insights, and philosophical reflections, fostering understanding, empathy, and unity within our communiti…
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Episode 1: Guardians of Democracy: Enduring Wisdom from Influential Voices
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Please join us to watch these carefully selected excerpts from historical speeches on contemporary discussions about democracy and social justice. We hope this episode inspires you and clarifies the challenges we face in America and in democracies around the globe. Albert Einstein, renowned for his groundbreaking scientific contributions, was also …
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Does Virginia need a Secretary of Rural Affairs? Andrew Block, University of Virginia School of Law joined RHV to discuss why that is a topic of discussion in Virginia right now. Join us at the Rural Health Voice conferenceBy Beth O'Connor
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Rural Health Voice Executive Director Beth O’Connor was the guest on the Rural Health Rising podcast. If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, join Beth and other rural health advocates in Abingdon November 19 & 20 for the Rural Health Voice conference.By Beth O'Connor
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What should college faculty and staff know about the mental health needs of the students? Hans Carlo Rivera joined me to discuss their work at Virginia Tech. For more information, contact Hokie Wellness: 540-231-8878 Want to ask about Mental Health First Aid? Contact us: staff@vrha.orgBy Beth O'Connor
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Keeping Faith in Leading with Zara Mohammed (Muslim Council of Britain)
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How do you keep faith in yourself as a leader while balancing the high expectations and intense media scrutiny that come with being ‘first’? What do we mean by ‘systemic Islamophobia’ and where does it lead? Can we still find reasons to laugh, even when faced with hate and divisive rhetoric? We spoke to Zara Mohammed - the first woman, first Scot a…
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Is rural water as pure and pristine as bottled water advertisements would have us believe? Erin Ling, Water Quality Extension Specialist, joined RHV to discuss the Virginia Household Water Quality Program. If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, join VRHA at the Rural Health Voice conference in Abingdon November 19 & 20.…
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In our bonus episodes, we speak to women from our Women's Interfaith Network (WIN) community to share their stories and give their own unique perspectives on keeping faith. In our second bonus episode, WIN's CEO Marion Waruguru shares her journey with WIN since joining in 2005, the changes she’s seen in the interfaith space and her advice for aspir…
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Keeping Faith in Magic with Dr. Linda Woodhead
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How has magic become such a mainstream part of our spiritual landscape, from #WitchTok to astrology apps? Can these practices offer safe spaces for women and young people who feel that established faith institutions have left them behind? What does all this tell us about what ‘keeping faith’ really means in 2024? In this conversation, Dr. Linda Woo…
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How do churches address the social determinants of health? Pastor Morris Fleischer of the Newport-Mt Olivet United Methodist Church joined RHV to discuss what churches do beyond the pulpit.By Beth O'Connor
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“If our religions hold wisdom for us about how to treat each other with love and kindness and compassion. We need to reclaim that, especially in this moment.”
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Jeanne Lewis reflects on how faith-rooted work differs from the organizing of previous eras and rejects the notion that the progressive movement has lost religion.By Interfaith Voices
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“John Wayne is held up as an ideal of Christian manhood…he is the good guy with the gun.”
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Kristin Kobes Du Mez talks about the role of Christian pop culture in reshaping evangelical attitudes about gun rights, gender, and demographic changes sweeping across the country.By Interfaith Voices
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Keeping Faith in Humanitarianism with Sandrine Tiller (Doctors Without Borders)
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As crisis after crisis demands our attention, how can we hold onto our compassion and find meaningful ways to make a difference? Who do we trust when ‘fake news’ can travel the world through a tweet or WhatsApp chain? And how do we keep faith in humanitarianism, under attack from competing political agendas? In this episode, we speak to Sandrine Ti…
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“I had to unlearn a lot of biases and stereotypes about Palestinians.”
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Two Catholic women share how they are working to educate and engage American Catholics to examine their beliefs and perceptions about Palestinians.By Interfaith Voices
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“Buddhist Teachings Taught Me How to Sit with Suffering”
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For many years, Dr. Duane Bidwell served as a hospital chaplain, working to offer spiritual support to people who were often in their most vulnerable moments.By Interfaith Voices
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Whose voice is heard from rural Virginia? Rachel Levy, Executive Director of New Rural Virginia joined RHV to discuss her hopes for better representation. VRHA membership informationBy Beth O'Connor
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Bonus Episode: Lady Gilda Levy (WIN Chair)
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In our bonus episodes, we speak to women from our Women's Interfaith Network (WIN) community to share their stories and give their own unique perspectives on keeping faith. In our first bonus episode, we spoke to WIN's chair and co founder Lady Gilda Levy about the last 20 years leading WIN, the importance of interfaith in 2024, and how she's keepi…
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What are the barriers to providing obstetric care in rural communities? Arthur Ollendorff, MD from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine joined me to discuss his concerns about maternal health.Follow VRHA on social media: Facebook X InstagramBy Beth O'Connor
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Muslim Voters Take to Polls to Protest Biden Administration Policy in Gaza (encore)
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The issue advocacy campaign to urge voters in Michigan to cast an uncommitted ballot as a protest vote exceeded organizers' expectations and has sparked a movement spreading to other primary states.By Interfaith Voices
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Making space for women In mosques (encore)
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Women don’t always feel welcome in American mosques. They’re sometimes turned away, sent to basements to pray, or discouraged from serving on the boards of directors. Aisha al-Adawiya is devoted to changing that.By Interfaith Voices
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Sacred Pregnancy: Building a Spiritual Community
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Author Ann W. Duncan describes the “sacred pregnancy movement” and examines three major organizations involved. Their services range from sacred belly painting in luxurious retreat settings to helping process pregnancy lBy Interfaith Voices
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Words Count: From "Woman" to "Mother," "Embryo" to "Child"
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Samira Mehta discusses how words like “sacred,” “ensoulment,” “mother,” and “baby” have been used by both sides of the culture war over reproductive rights and how they have changed our perception of pregnancy.By Interfaith Voices
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Is it worth your time to meet with your elected officials? Narissa Rahaman Executive Director of Equality Virginia joined RHV to discuss their most recent wins at the Virginia General Assembly.If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, watch our website and social media accounts for information about the upcoming Equality Virgin…
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Keeping Faith in Community with Hadiya Masieh
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What does extremism really look like in 2024, outside of the headlines and political debates? Can we empower young people to harness their passions for positive change while steering clear of divisive rhetoric? How do we keep faith in grassroots work when the challenges our communities are facing seem to keep getting bigger? Our conversation with H…
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Combatting Vaccine Hesitancy with Faith (encore)
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A group of public health workers in North Carolina worked to foster trusting relationships to tackle vaccine hesitancy among Native Americans.By Interfaith Voices
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The Long and Storied History of Solidarity of Irish and Black Activists
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This special segment was produced by NPR’s Code Switch, co-hosts B. A. Parker and Gene Denby explore the curious twists and turns in the relationship between freedom-seeking activists across oceans and borders.By Interfaith Voices
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State of the Culture: The Role of Black Artists and Media
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Season 5, Episode 1: Long time, no see! In this episode, we're returning to our cultural critic roots for a conversation around Black media, the role of art as a powerful social and political tool, and our expectations of people with platforms in Black music and film to authentically represent Blackness in their work. From Shonda Rhimes and Quinta …
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“...We must be the ones most dedicated to Palestinian freedom.”
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A college student shares what it is like to be a religious Jew who rejects ZionismBy Interfaith Voices
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Dr. Toni Pressley-Sanon's latest book, Lifting As They Climb: Black Women Buddhists and Collective Liberation explores how a growing number of Black women have integrated Buddhist practices into their spiritual lives.By Interfaith Voices
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What is a midwife and how do they bridge the gap for maternal healthcare in rural communities? Leslie Payne of Trillium House Birthing Center joined RHV to discuss Certified Professional Midwives and the Foundation for the Advancement of Midwifery.If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, follow VRHA on Facebook and X.…
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The Israeli military is using artificial intelligence and the targeting of low-level members of Hamas in their homes at a time when civilian casualties would be high.By Interfaith Voices
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Mike Merryman-Lotze joins us to share the struggles facing humanitarian workers in Gaza.By Interfaith Voices
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Joy Ashford is the new religion reporter at the Dallas Morning News, supported by Report for America. They join us to share some of the stories Joy has been covering in North Texas.By Interfaith Voices
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"What IS This"? On the Mystery of Being. (encore)
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Pastor Bob Otis describes his faith journey from a Christian home in Tennessee to a psychedelic church in Berkeley. Then, Chief Phillip Scott discusses the fine line between respectful use and cultural appropriation.By Interfaith Voices
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Bob Otis, founding pastor of Sacred Garden Community Church, outlines its beliefs and practices. Then, the author of God on Psychedelics describes how psychedelic worship communities are proliferating.By Interfaith Voices
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“...we were all dressed up with nowhere to go.”
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A trailblazer in Christian feminist theology, Dr. Mary Hunt, joins to reflect on how the world for women in religion has changed and how groups like hers are adapting.By Interfaith Voices
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