Podcast for the book lovers out there. Listen in on the books I review and the Words that Spoke to My Soul from each. Full list of books available on Facebook, Words For The Soul Book Club Group page, https://m.facebook.com/groups/859535664206214?ref=share. Happy Listening!!! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wftsbookclub/support
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An Academic Odyssey is your guide to understanding and demystifying the path to a doctorate in the humanities. Join first-generation student, Olivia Ojeda, on her journey through the intricate process of applying for a PhD in the humanities, as she and her mentor, Chuck Robinson, interview scholars from various disciplines to uncover the challenges and opportunities and explore the nuances of advanced graduate study. Gain valuable insights, critiques, and inspiring stories as Olivia navigate ...
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The Hot & Healthy in Business Podcast brings you the secrets to burning Bright Not Out in Business. Courageous conversations and interviews with experts, thought leaders and business owners about the Mindset, Fuel & Success Strategies needed to be sustainably successful as a Woman in Small Business now. Find out more at www.hotandhealthyglobal.com.
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Will Duffy - Academia is not the Same Thing as Higher Education
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We round out our first season with University of Memphis's Will Duffy. Professor Duffy helps us differentiate between "Academia" and "Higher Education." Importantly, he advocates for "hitting the ground running" and "doing the work" as a powerful way of setting aside the sometimes stress-inducing, sometimes impenetrable professional languages and c…
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Michael Trujillo: Interdisciplinary studies, choosing a PhD program, and having high standards when looking at offers
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On this episode we welcome Professor Michael Trujillo, Ph.D. It is through his expertise in Interdisciplinary Studies that we get insightful advice on how to choose, and signal, a specific study in Ph.D. applications.By Olivia Ojeda and Chuck Robinson
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Scott Yarbrough: Mentorship, Academic Publishing, and the Academic Lifestyle
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In our conversation with veteran professor and administrator Scott Yarbrough, we spend plenty of time on the "have and have not situation" of academia. Other topics we cover include the sources of mentorship and the demands of academic publishing.By Olivia Ojeda and Chuck Robinson
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Rachel Griffis: The Academic Conference, School Ethos, and the Benefits of Collaboration
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On this episode we welcome Rachel Griffis, Ph.D. We cover important topics of academia such as the academic conference, school ethos, and how collaboration benefits emerging scholars.By Olivia Ojeda and Chuck Robinson
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Martin Tracey: How Undergrad Matters and the Changing Landscape of Graduate Studies
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Benedictine University's Dr. Martin Tracey gives subtle and ultimately optimistic insight into the pressures and pleasures of graduate study in the humanities. Our discussion covers topics such as the importance of one's BA program and experiences, mentoring relationships, and the affordances of today's increasing digital and online university syst…
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CedarBough Saeji: Accessing Academia as a Nontraditional Student
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On this episode we interview CedarBough Saeji: With her help we gain insight into the nontraditional student’s experience with funding, tenure track positions, research and more.By Olivia Ojeda and Chuck Robinson
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Nathan Ellstrand: Research Assistantships, Postdocs, and Growing Up in Academia
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On this episode we welcome our first guest: Nathan Ellstrand. We cover important topics of academia such as the postdoc and research assistantships.By Olivia Ojeda and Chuck Robinson
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The hosts, Olivia Ojeda and Chuck Robinson, introduce themselves and discuss their various reasons for creating the podcast. Punk rock is surprisingly central in their candid conversation.By Olivia Ojeda and Chuck Robinson
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I had the opportunity to speak with King Benjamin just over a week ago about his recent release, American Dreaming. We discuss this and a few other topics of this amazing Urban Fiction Author. Be sure to follow him on IG & FB: @authorkingbenjamin on his author page, or follow his FB: King Benjamin. The best way to stay up to date with him is throug…
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I had the pleasure of interviewing Jana Jones on April 19, 2021. We discussed her first book, Vivid, and so much more. Be sure to visit her website, janajjones.com, to stay up to date with her future releases. Follow her on Twitter/IG: @writtenbyjana. As Always, #HappyReading! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wftsbo…
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I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Frank Zaaqan Jordan. He's an amazing author who's passionate about teaching True Black History. He has overcome many obstacles including this interview! Be sure to keep track of the mysterious interferences. Stay up to date with Frank Zaaqan Jordan via Facebook @FrankJordan or his email, Zaaqan1212@yaho…
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Shades of the Soul by Faith Hunter/The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
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Two-part episode. I first give my initial thoughts on Shades of the Soul Meditation journal. a 63-day Podcast/Meditation/Journal with daily quotes and poems to help shape your journey to heal, connect, and elevate by Faith Hunter. I then discuss the #MainReading list read, The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt, well sort of. Tune in and find out what's goin…
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Love and Law, do these two mix when you're on opposite sides of the law? Asia Monique takes us on this journey in Love and Law. Check out my thoughts on this book. Get more familiar with Asia Monique by listening to my author interview with her a few episodes back. In the meantime listen to this episode and while you're at it purchase her book, htt…
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Special Edition: Trey Styles Author Interview
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Detroit native, Trey Styles, shares his story of survival. I interviewed him on MLK Day and he proves that his dream is still relevant today and attainable for even those coming from a difficult background. I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with him about Black Boy, Arise. Stay up to date with Trey on his podcast, BLACKMANTALK, here on youtube. https:/…
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Special Edition: Dominique Davis Author Interview
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I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Indie Author Dominque Davis. We discuss her debut release, You Say Killer, I Say Daddy: A 10 Year Old's Perception of Abandonment and Self Discovery and much more. Stay connected with her by subscribing to her website, www.blackgrirlperception.com, follow on FB @Dominique Davis, IG @black_girlperception…
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We Want Our Bodies Back by jessica CARE moore
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One of my shortest episodes, yet the most emotional and powerful. Find out why as I discuss We Want Our Bodies Back by jessica Care moore. As Always, #HappyReading & #HappyListening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wftsbookclub/support
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Indigenous People. November is the month to honor their heritage, so Tommy Orange's debut novel was the perfect fit for the #mainreadinglist November 2020. Reading the perspective of a Native person was enlightening and stresses the importance of gaining multiple life perspectives. Have you read it yet? As Always, #HappyReading & #HappyListening --…
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Special Edition: Keri Moore Author Interview
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Would you read a book about Fox Demon's? Well I did and it was amazing! I had the opportunity to speak with Keri Moore, debut urban fantasy author. We dicsuss The Fox Demon's Kiss and more! Tune in and let me know what you think! As Always, #HappyReading & #HappyListening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wftsbookcl…
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Special Edition: Asia Monique Author Interview
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December 2020's #FeatThaUnknown reading selection, Love and Law, had me all in! So you know I had to get with Asia Monique and discuss it and much more! Tune in as she and I talk everything books! I can't wait to share what spoke to my soul after reading this book! As Always, #HappyReading & #HappyListening!! --- Support this podcast: https://podca…
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Special Edition: Parker J Cole Author Interview
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I'm always looking to find new authors to read. Parker J Cole hit my radar about a week ago, She is a hybrid author having both self-published and traditionally published works. She's broadening her writing palette but I had the opportunity to sample her historical romance fiction style in The Butterscotch Bride. Listen in as we discuss this and mo…
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This is my heaviest episode yet! Mental health awareness is a topic near and dear to me. I specifically have a reading list dedicated to my personal growth. Shook One touched me on an intimate level. Find out why by tuning! As Always, #HappyReading and #HappyListening --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wftsbookclub/su…
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Who says erotica doesn't have a storyline? The Naughty Novelist herself shatters this theory in Body to Body! Willow and Nebraska bring the heat!!! But what else besides the obvious did I get from reading this? Of course you know I found something that spoke to my soul. Listen in to find out what! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif…
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Special Edition: Brandon Robinson Author Interview
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I had the opportunity to speak with emerging poetry author Brandon Robinson. He's promoting his poetry book, When Words Won't Form My Pen Speaks: Using The Power of the Pen to Tear Down Emotional Walls. It's set to be released January 2021. Pre-orders are available at https://form.jotform.com/203394710293050. Follow him on IG at @ThePensPower. --- …
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Special Edition: Rita Pamplin Author Interview
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We all have stories to tell, some deeper than others. Rita shares hers by means of letters to a formidable enemy, CANCER. Guess what, she survived and is here to tell us as little about who Rita Pamplin, the author, is in this episode.As Always,#HappyReading & #HappyListening!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wftsboo…
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The Women on Retford Drive by Alretha Thomas
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My first murder-mystery of 2020 and I absolutely loved it! Listen in on what happens with The Pritchard Family. Alretha Thomas does not disappoint in this novel. Sidenote: Do your best to support victims and survivors of Domestic Violence. This is a serious problem. As Always, #Happy Reading & #HappyListening --- Support this podcast: https://podca…
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What if you get a negative vibe when you meet someone? Do you look past it and see what the person's about? Or do you follow your vibe? This is something that happens in Mergers and Acquisitions by Amber Ghe. Find out how the vibe plays out with True and Chance! As Always, #HappyReading and #HappyListening!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcas…
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Talk about a different perspective. I've never read anything positive about Afghanistan until I read Khaled Hosseini's book, The Kite Runner. Despite it being a #BannedBook, I learned so much about Afghani people. So much spoke to my soul. I share a few in this episode. Who thinks of peace when you hear Afghanistan? I know I didn't but check out th…
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The Make-Believe Family by Darliss Batchelor
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Who signs up for a Make-Believe Family?? Listen in as I discuss Faith and Jamison's marriage along with Evan and Janay's & how they're intertwined! As Always, #HappyReading & #HappyListening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wftsbookclub/support
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After seeing this book almost two years ago, I finally found the time to read it. #Ourstory read for September and October 2020, it did not disappoint. So many gems found in this autobiography and I share a few of them in this episode! As Always, #HappyReading and #HappyListening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wf…
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The Color of Money: Black Banks and The Racial Wealth Gap by Mehrsa Baradaran
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Today is November 3, 2020....do you know why this book is important to this day? Check out what spoke to my soul in the latest episode. What did you do today? That's if you're in the U.S. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wftsbookclub/support
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Special Edition: Kay Brown Interview Author of Truth Love
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Check out my interview with Kay Brown! We discuss her re-released book, Truth Love and more! I promise you'll want to read her book after this interview!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wftsbookclub/support
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Why did you cut your hair!?!?!? Have you ever been asked that question? I have and so did Venus in this book. Find our her reason why and the journey that ensued. As Always, #HappyReading and #HappyListening --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wftsbookclub/support
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The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Toole
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Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you know how to feel the energies around you? What does your vibrations exude? I'm learning everyday to be a better Tracey and this book has helped me tremendously. There is POWER beyond what is normal in NOW. Listen in and see why I believe this. As Always, #HappyReading #HappyListening --- Support this podcast: htt…
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Let's Be Clear Chronicling the Constant Struggle and Overcoming Spirit of Black Women
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You heard the interview, now listen to my final thoughts on what spoke to my soul. A tribute to the Black Woman everyone should become familiar with. K.A. Freeman is part of the #FeatThaUnknown reading list and certainly did not disappoint. Be sure to follow him on Amazon, Goodreads, Facebook and IG. As always, #HappyReading and #HappyListening ---…
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Special Edition: K.A. Freeman Interview Author of Let's Be Clear Chronicling the Constant Struggle and Overcoming Spirit of Black Women
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You know I have a soft spot for the independent author. So I was able to link up with K.A. Freeman to discuss his book, his organization S.O.O.N. (Saving Our Own Neighborhood) and more. I'm excited to share the thoughts of a Black Man (Brotha) as he pays tribute to the Black Woman (Sista). Hope y'all enjoy this interview as much as I did! --- Suppo…
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Special Edition: Interview with Myra Inez Author of Stacy
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Listen in as Myra and I discuss her first book Stacy, her motivations, and what’s next. COVID-19 isn’t stopping anything!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wftsbookclub/support
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Jay-Z: Made in America by Michael Eric Dyson
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The last read of 2019! Listen in and see how Michael Eric Dyson really feels about Jay-Z, arguably the rap G.O.A.T. Do you agree? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wftsbookclub/support
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Free Cyntoia: My Search for Redemption in the American Prison System by Cyntoia Brown-Long with Bethany Mauger
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By now you've heard about Cyntoia and how her story went viral on social media. Many advocated for her release and in 2019 she was granted clemency. But how did she get there? Tune in and find out what you might not know about Cyntoia Brown-Long--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wftsbookclub/support…
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The Beautiful Ones Edited by Dan Piepenbring
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Prince fan? I know I am, but does The Beautiful Ones fulfill my expectations???? Let's find out!!! As Always, #HappyListening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wftsbookclub/support
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If you're a teenager, read this book. If you're a parent, read this book. I loved this book and I'm going to tell you why! As Always, #HappyListening --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wftsbookclub/support
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What Becomes of the Brokenhearted by E. Lynn Harris
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Are you comfortable in your own skin? Was E. Lynn Harris? You just might find out in the latest episode..... As Always, #HappyListening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wftsbookclub/support
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The President Is Missing by Bill Clinton and James Patterson
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October + thriller read = Perfection! Listen in and find out how this applies to the President Is Missing, a collab project between former President Bill Clinton and legendary writer James Patterson! As Always, #HappyListening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wftsbookclub/support…
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Restore A Lost Girl's Journey to Hope by Tiffany Dionne
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A perfect match for October National Domestic Awareness Month as Tiffany Dionne bears it all in part one of her memoir. Listen in on what spoke to my soul.... As Always, #HappyListening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wftsbookclub/support
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August 5, 2019 we lost the literary great, Ms. Toni Morrison. This didn't stop me from enjoying Beloved. Listen in as I share how far-reaching the G.O.A.T. was to me. She touched me deeply, y'all! A #BannedBookWeek selection from the September 2019 main reading list. As Always, #HappyListening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c…
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We read a lot this year! Let's talk about that and what's in store for 2020!!!! As Always, #HappyListening!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wftsbookclub/support
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The Sixth Man by Andre Iguodala, Carvell Wallace
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Am I a huge sports fan, no but I decided to see how Andre Iguodala became the basketball player he is today! A surprising and satisfying read....listen in and to see how he spoke to my soul! As always, #HappyListening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wftsbookclub/support…
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What role does love play in your life? Discover the role it plays in the very talented, Common's life! This personal growth read spoke to me, but how much? Check out this podcast now to find out! As always, #HappyListening --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wftsbookclub/support…
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This by far has been the most enlightening read of my life! Not just the year. Listen in and see why I feel this way! As Always, #HappyListening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wftsbookclub/support
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The Dark Fantastic by Ebony Elizabeth Thomas
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Who do you see when you read? Someone who looks like you? I hope so, but if not what can we do? See how this is covered in The Dark Fantastic by Ebony Elizabeth Thomas. As always, #HappyListening --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wftsbookclub/support
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I'm back and getting caught up! Yayyyyy! August we tackled An American Marriage by Tayari Jones as our main reading list selection. She relates an important story that is all too true for many black families in America. While my posted review focuses on Roy, Celestial, and Andre, I chose to focus on Roy in this podcast. Why? Our BLACK MEN need upli…
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