Sunday, September 22, 2019

The Neighbor; A Detective D.D. Warren Novel #3 Caution; Spoiler Alert

The Neighbor; A Defective D.D. Warren Novel #3







Author; Lisa Gardner
Came out; 2010
Read on; Nook App
Rating; Per Barns & Noble 4/5



Caution; Spoiler Alert




Synopsis; A young mother, blond and pretty, vanishes from her South Boston home, leaving behind only one witness—her four-year-old daughter—and one suspect—her handsome, secretive husband.
From the moment Detective Sergeant D. D. Warren arrives at the Joneses’ snug little bungalow, instinct tells her that something is seriously off with the wholesome image the couple has worked so hard to create. 
 
With the clock ticking on the life of a missing woman and a media firestorm building, D.D. must decide whether Jason Jones is hiding his guilt—or just trying to hide. But first she must stand between a potential killer and his next victim—an innocent child who may have seen too much.




Thoughts;
Ok, I'm officially hooked on these books! They are all so well written. So many twists and turns in this one



D.D. Warren is called in to help with a missing wife. All evidence points towards the husband but something just isn't right. Jason just isn't is who he claims to be.

When the final truth comes out it all comes out and it really isn't what you've been thinking the entire time!






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Movie; John Wick; Chapter 3- Parabellum (2019) Caution; Spoiler Alert

John Wick; Chapter 3- Parabellum







Came out; 2019
Time; 2 hours 11 minutes
Watched on; DVD



Rating; R for pervassive strong violence and some language



IMDB Rating; 7.7/10



Rotten Tomatoes;
Reviews Counted; 320
Fresh; 90%
Audience Score; 87%

Caution; Spoiler Alert

Super assassin John Wick is on the run after killing a member of the international assassin's guild, and with a $14 million price tag on his head-he is the target of hit men and women everywhere


Staring;
Keanu Reeves as John Wick
Halle Berry as Sofia
Ian McShane as Winston
Laurence Fishburne as Bowery King
Asia Kate Dillon as The Adjudicator
Lance Reddick as Charon
Anjelica Huston as The Director
Said Taghmaoui as The Elder


Storyline;
In this third installment of the adrenaline-fueled action franchise, skilled assassin John Wick returns with a $14 million price tag on his head and an army of bounty-hunting killers on his trail. After killing a member of the shadowy international assassin's guild. The high table, John Wick is excommunicado but the world's most ruthless hit men and women await his every turn


Thoughts;
I was on the edge of my seat with this one. You didn't know if he would live or die. Lots of action, lots of story and most definitely the John Wick type movie that they started with. This was totally left open and a 4th one is coming.






Plot Summary; CAUTION; Major Spoiler Alert
John runs through New York as time runs out on his 'grace period'. He tuns into an alley and sees the Tick-Tock Man, one of the Bowery King's spies. He gets into a taxi, but the roads are gridlocked. With only twenty minutes until he is officially 'ex communicado', he decides to get out and run again, but not before he gives the driver a gold coin to get his dog safely to the continental. He arrives at the Library and asks for a book, in which he reveals a hidden compartment containing some coins, a cross, a marker and a picture of him and his wife, which he kisses. A large man, Ernest, corners him in the bookshelves. John tells him he still has time left, but Ernest doesn't care: who is going to know about a few minutes? The two have a fight which culminates in John using the book to break Ernest's jaw and snap his neck. It leaves him with a bad stab wound on his shoulder, though. So, he visits the doctor at his home address, with only five minutes to go. The doc agrees to help, but has to stop stitching halfway through. The 'grace period' is over.

John's $14 million bounty is in full effect. After stitching himself up and taking some pills, John shoots the doc non fatally at his request, so the High Table believe that he obeyed the 'ex communicado'. Then, he leaves and is immediately set upon by a wave of assassins. They corner him in an antique arms shop, so John uses the old weaponry to take them out. After a vicious throwing-knife fight, he emerges into the street and is set upon by more assassins. They follow him into some stables, where John uses the horses and their powerful kicks to kill his foes. He leaves the stables on horseback but is followed by two bikers. Of course, he takes them out and proceeds with his journey.

John's bounty is raised to $15 million. John arrives at a theatre, where he is told to empty his pockets and remove his belt. He meets with The Director and asks for her help by presenting the cross he picked up from the library. They discuss John's history: this is where he was raised. She takes him to the back of the theatre, past training ballet dancers and jiu jitsu wrestlers, and asks him what he wants. He wants passage to Casablanca. She agrees, breaking all ties with him and branding him with the cross in the process.

A mysterious woman enters the Continental. She slides a coin over to Charon, who informs Winston, the manager, that an adjudicator is here to see him. After asking to see Santiago's body, The Adjudicator informs Winston that he must step down from his position due to the fact that he allowed John to live after spilling blood on Continental grounds. The Bowery King is visited by The Adjudicator. He tells her that he is honoring the 'ex communicado'. However, she informs him that no-one is free from the High Table's rules and that he must leave town because he gave John a gun knowing what it would be used for. He laughs in her face, claiming that he cannot step down from the throne because he is the throne.

John arrives in Casablanca. Almost immediately, he is set upon by three knife-wielding foes. One is killed in the battle but the fight is cut short by a man who informs them both that the manager has granted John amnesty. The assassin isn't happy about this, so the man shoots him. He and John go to Morocco's Continental, where John is taken to see the manager. He sees photos of a woman and her daughter, before two growling dogs come and stand guard beside him. Then, the manager, Sofia, steps out of the shadows and shoots him in the chest. Luckily, his suit is bullet-proof. She tells him she ought to kill him, but he presents a marker. She asks him not to, but John requests that she take him to see her old boss. Reluctantly, she agrees and goes to get ready.

The Adjudicator goes to a small sushi shop. The chef is Zero, who recognizes her coin and tells her he didn't expect her so soon. He already knows about John and is interested in hunting him down. The Adjudicator tasks him with doing so, as well as going after all those who helped him.

Sofia returns to John heavily armed. John assures her he just wants to talk, but she's skeptical. They arrive at a complex and meet with Berrada, Sofia's old boss. John asks Berrada to take him to The Elder, the one who sits above the High Table, so he can make amends. Berrada doesn't know where he is, but knows that The Elder only finds those who he wants to find. He tells John to go to the desert and to follow the stars until he is almost dead, where The Elder may or may not find him. Before they can leave, Berrada demands a gift. He wants Sofia's dog but she won't give it to him. He shoots it instead. Thankfully, it is wearing a bullet-proof vest. John warns her against it, but Sofia shoots Berrada and a fight ensures, during which the dog mauls Berrada's groin. Once the guards are dead, Sofia shoots Berrada in the leg and the two make their escape, but more guards are on the way. They shoot their way out of the complex, fighting alongside their attack dogs, and then make their way to the desert.

In the theatre, The Director watches a ballet performance by her students. Meanwhile, her guards are being cut down by brutal but efficient ninjas. Three men walk on stage and interrupt the performance. The Adjudicator and Zero approach from behind. She tells The Director that her agreement with the High Table doesn't mean she should have helped John. Her penalty will be paid in blood. Zero stabs his sword through both her hands but leaves her alive.

John and Sofia arrive at the foot of the desert. John pricks his finger and signs the marker with his blood. Sofia's debt is fulfilled. Sofia uses most the her water for her dogs and she swills the rest in her mouth before spitting it back in the bottle. She tells John that he is going to die, either here or later down the line. John sets off into the desert with the bottle as she leaves. He walks along sand dunes until it gets dark, then he keeps walking until he collapses.

In the Bowery King's complex, the ninjas brutally cut down many guards. Zero and The Adjudicator approach the Bowery King on the roof. He tells The Adjudicator that he is willing to show fealty but she says that he has had his chance. So, he remains defiant and sends his pigeon out of harm's way, before Zero deals him seven cuts as punishment for the seven bullets he gave John.

In the desert, a cloaked man comes across John. Then, John wakes up in a tent. He is face to face with The Elder, who informs him that he has never seen a man so lost. He asks him why he wants to live. John says it is to remember Helen. So, The Elder gives him a choice: die here or come the boogeyman again, remembering through death. He can never be 'out', like he once was, but he can reverse the 'ex communicado'. All he must do is kill Winston. John agrees and pledges elegance by cutting off his wedding-ring, along with his ring-finger. The Elder gives him a suit and passage back to New York.
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Friday, September 20, 2019

Wax Empties; 9/6-9/20/2019

Wax Empties: 9/6-9/20

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I use the following warmers;
20 watt glade warmer in my office
20 watt glade warmer in my family room
20 watt glade warmer in my kitchen
20 watt glade warmer in my son's room
20 watt Scentsy Stargazer warmer in my bedroom (Light Bulb)
25 watt Happy Wax warmer in my living room
15 watt Happy Wax warmer in the laundry room bathroom
15 watt Happy Wax warmer in the main bathroom


The opinions I put here are my opinions/experiences only. I fully urge each and everyone of you to form your own opinions/experiences on vendors for yourself by placing an order and getting a de-stash. Candles have many aspects to them and if I say I had a hard time burning one candle that doesn't mean the rest from the same vendor will be like that.


Candles;

Better Homes & Gardens

Scent; Blackcurrant & Bay
Scent Description;
Thoughts; This is a super nice scent
Hit or Miss; Miss for burn hit for scent

Chloe & Me Candles

Scent; The Star
Scent Description;
Thoughts; This started off burning perfectly, not an overly strong scent, but still really nice. The wick floated and I couldn't get it to stay straight
Hit or Miss; Both

Melting;

Vendor; Super Tarts
Owner; Brandy Tarts

Scents; Immortal Child
Scent Description; Go to Sleep & Happy Birthday (Lavender Cream, Pink Sugar & Strawberry Cake)
Thoughts; I let me daughter melt this in her room but this scent is amazing!
Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent; AF Fierce & Floating Island Dupes
Scent Description; A blend of the scents
Thoughts; This was amazing! It wasn't a cologne type scent but this was just nice and fresh
Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent; Hagmiteh
Scent Description; Frangelico, Chocolate Chip Cookies and Ice cream Scoop Bread
Thoughts; This was nice, it was a great bakery scent
Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent; Black Panther
Scent Description; Blackberry Scone, Berry Smoothie, MacApple & Tres Leches Cake
Thoughts; I love this scent, I don't get any apple from this
Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent; Sweet Sabertooth
Scent Description; Cotton Candy, Sweet Lolli, Rock Candy & Pink Sugar
Thoughts; The Lollipop was dominant but that was totally fine in my book!
Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent; Magically Delicious
Scent Description; Lucky Charms
Thoughts; This was strong on cold but it wasn't very strong at all while warm
Hit or Miss; Miss

Scent; Leonardo
Scent Description; Blue Cotton Candy, Blackberry Jam Butter Cookies & Sweet Tarts
Thoughts; This was so nice!
Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent; SPK
Scent Description; Wildberry Mousse, Frosted Cupcakes & Pink Sugar
Thoughts; I was really hoping this would blow my house up, but it just didn't
Hit or Miss; Miss

Scent; Dorothy
Scent Description; Cactus & Sea Salt, Camu Camu & Guava
Thoughts; This was a super nice clean type scent
Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent; Love Actually
Scent Description; Pumpkin Pecan Waffles, Sweet Lavender Cream & Vanilla Bean Noel
Thoughts; I like all these scents but not together
Hit or Miss; Miss

Scent; Mini Bows
Scent Description; Ice Lemonade, Sweet Lollipops & Strawberry
Thoughts; I really did get much of a throw from this one, it was pretty light
Hit or Miss; Miss

Scent; Mama's Family
Scent Description; Blackberry Jam, Gain Laundry Type & Lemon Curd
Thoughts; This didn't have much scent cold or warm
Hit or Miss; Miss

Scent; New Girl
Scent Description; Violet, Sweet Lolli & Cupcakes
Thoughts; I do not like this scent on cold, it doesn't mix well, however on warm it's amazing
Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent; Riverdale
Scent Description; Dark Chocolate Something Milk Shake
Thoughts; Like Mama's Family, there just wasn't a scent
Hit or Miss; Miss

Scent; World of Imagination
Scent; Serendipity, Vanilla Pound Cake, Velvet Sugar & Vanilla Bean Noel
Thoughts; I Love love LOVE this scent
Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent; Once Upon A Time
Scent Description; Serendipity, Marshmallow & Ice Cream Scoop Bread
Thoughts; This is my favorite scent
Hit or Miss; Hit


Vendor; Rose Girls
Web; www.rgwax.com
Facebook; www.facebook.com/groups/rgwax/
Owner; Jenny Oaks

Scent; Carbs & Vanilla Bean Noel
Scent Description; Fresh Baked Bread, Dunk My Donut, Royal Sugar Cookie and Vanilla Bean Noel
Thoughts; This one was a little lighter, however it was an older bag
Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent; Island Spa Type & Passion Flower
Scent Description; A blend of the scent
Thoughts; I'm not sure the age on this and it also was very very light
Hit or Miss; Miss

Scent; I like you, I love you
Scent Description; Hawaiian Hisbiscus Type, Fresh Rain & Spring Violets
Thoughts; This was lighter but it was a very nice scent
Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent; Lemon Poppyseed, Wildberry Graham Crackers
Scent Description; A blend of the scents
Thoughts; This was more graham crackers than any other scent, however it was pretty strong
Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent; Boo's Spooky Castle
Scent Description; Booberry, Monster Cookie and Vanilla Crunch Donuts
Thoughts; I love this scent
Hit or Miss; Hit

Vendor; Made to Melt
Facebook; www.facebook.com/groups/made.to.melt.wtmhh/
Owner; Sis & Shawana McGahey

Scent; Cotton Headed Niggemuffin
Scent Description; creamy coconut and vanilla frosting; leading to middle notes of powdery heliotrope and spicy hints; and sits on a powerful vanilla base
Thoughts; Nothing, not a thing
Hit or Miss; Miss


Vendor; Penn's Woods Candle Company
Owner; Lauren Baciulis

Scent; Sinus Relief
Scent Description;
Thoughts; This wasn't too strong but it still was enough
Hit or Miss; Hit

Vendor; Handwerks
Owner; Sam Woodruff

Scent; Wimbledon's Hunger
Scent Description; None listed
Thoughts;
Hit or Miss;

Scent; Zucker Zucker
Scent Description; Cavity creating, pillowcase filling, hyper creating...Sugar. Eat all the candy. Super sweet and very yummy.
Thoughts;
Hit or Miss;

Scent; Not so Heart Healthy
Scent Description;
Thoughts;
Hit or Miss;

Vendor; Kushner Kreations
Facebook; www.facebook.com/groups/KushnerKreations
Owner; April Kushner

Scent; Kody's Sinus Relief
Scent Description;
Thoughts; Love this one, I will always grab some of these when they are available
Hit or Miss; Hit

Vendor; Eagle Rock Candle Company
Web; eaglerockcandle.com
Facebook; Unsure
Owner; Unsure

Scent; Blackberry Fizz
Scent Description; Notes of blackberry, strawberry, and pomegranate, citrus middle notes of mandarin, grapefruit, and lime, with a base note of bamboo
Thoughts; I love this scent, it's so nice!
Hit or Miss; Hit

Vendor; Tea Time Tarts
Owner; Bea De La Rosa

Scent; Under Pressure
Scent Description; Camphor, Eucalyptus & Spearmint
Thoughts; This was a little nub
Hit or Miss; Unsure

Vendor; Little Rainbow Tarts
Web; None
Facebook; www.facebook.com/groups/theshonkshop
Owner; Jamie Shonk

Scent; Queen Frostine
Scent Description; strawberry marshmallow cream blended with vanilla frosting
Thoughts; This was such a great scent!
Hit or Miss; Hit

Vendor; Southern Sweet Tarts


Scent; Fierce (Type)
Scent Description; Refreshing masculine blend of petitgrain, cardamom, and citrus, infused jasmine and rosemary with a base of musk, oakmoss and brazilian rosewood
Thoughts; Not a thing, little nub used in a small tealight
Hit or Miss; Miss

Scent; Mahogany Teakwood
Scent Description; Mahogany, cedar wood and oak, with top notes of fresh lavender and geranium.
Thoughts; This smelled like men's cologne, if you put your face directly to the warmer
Hit or Miss; Miss

Scent; Birthday Cake
Scent Description; Rich and sweet birthday cake. Moist, white cake with a rich, sweet butter cream frosting
Thoughts; There was just not a scent to this
Hit or Miss; Miss

Vendor; Gio & Turner

Scent; Fancy A Drink?
Scent Description; white tea + creamy coconut and peaches
Thoughts; Based on the scent description I wouldn't have purchased this, I did not get any peaches just a fizzy tropical drink type scent
Hit or Miss; Hit

Vendor; L3 Waxy Wonders
Web; https://www.l3waxywonders.com/
Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/groups/L3WaxyWonders/
Owner; Jennifer Westing

Scent; William
Scent Description; Bite Me, Lollipops, and Booberry Cereal
Thoughts; This was nice, I love these candy type scents
Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent; Werewolves of London
Scent Description; Orange Vanilla Caramel Latte
Thoughts; I didn't much orange, but I did get the Caramel Latte
Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent; Floral Fields Relaxing
Scent Description; None that I could find
Thoughts; This was so good
Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent; Salty Sea Air & Coconut Coast
Scent Description; A blend of the scents
Thoughts; This was mostly salty sea air however it was super nice
Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent; Relaxing Sea Salt & Orchid
Scent Description; A blend of the scents
Thoughts; This was so nice!
Hit or Miss; Hit

Vendor; Savannah Blue
Web; www.savannahbluewax.com
Facebook; www.facebook.com/groups/195429970969513
Owner; Amy Christensen

Scent; Cornelius
Scent Description; Cinnamon Cappuccino Latte & Tres Leche Cake
Thoughts; This was amazing
Hit or Miss; Hit

Vendor; Empire Alchemy
Web; www.empirealchemywax.com
Owner; Anna Knaus

Scent; Smolder Pipe Tobacco, Vanilla, Leather, Caramel
Scent Description; A blend of the scents
Thoughts; I was worried about this one with the leather, however I couldn't smell it much in there, this was a very nice scent
Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent; California Sun
Scent Description; Coconut, Sugared Oranges, Fresh Bamboo
Thoughts; I don't think my nose likes orange. It just doesn't scent for me but my family really liked this one
Hit or Miss; Hit for them Miss for me

Scent; Moon & Stars
Scent Description; Toasted Pistachio, Blueberry Cobbler, Peeps & Ice Cream Scoop Bread
Thoughts; This smelled so nice!
Hit or Miss; Hit

Vendor; Galaxy Candles
Owner; Heather Shelton

Scent; Kick Ass Blackberry/Blueberry
Scent Description; A blend of the scents
Thoughts; This was a very fruity scent, it was a nice strong scent
Hit or Miss; Hit

Vendor; Swanky Candle Company
Owner; Jeannie Jeffrey

Scent; Blackberry Vanilla Lace
Scent Description; A blend of the scents
Thoughts; This smelled so good! It was such a nice soft scent
Hit or Miss; Hit

Vendor; Hayden Rowe
Facebook; www.facebook.com/groups/HaydenRoweCandle
Owner; Christine Whelton

Scent; Wednesday September 12
Scent Description;
Thoughts; My daughter said she loved this one!
Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent; Almond Macaroon
Scent Description; Typical Almond Macaroon
Thoughts; This wasn't really strong but it was nice
Hit or Miss; Hit

Vendor; Silkey Soaps
Facebook; www.facebook.com/groups/1481385122164751
Owner; Michelle Silkey

Scent; Strawberry Cupcakes at Tiffany's
Scent Description; A blend of the scents
Thoughts; This was nice on cold but it only would throw in one room
Hit or Miss; Both

Scent; Cotton Candy Birthday Cake
Scent Description; A blend of the scents
Thoughts; There just wasn't much to this, it was so light
Hit or Miss; Miss

Vendor; Midnight Day Dream
Facebook; Not on Facebook that I could find
Owner; Harrison

Scent; Cabin in the Woods
Scent Description; Vanilla Bean, Caramel, Leather, Smokey Woods & Cashmere
Thoughts; I was scared of this scent, with the leather but it was really nice
Hit or Miss; Hit

Vendor; Yummers Delight
Web; yummersdelight.bigcartel.com/
Facebook; www.facebook.com/groups/385502775482689
Owner; Unsure

Scent; Don't Feed the Llama
Scent Description; Unsure
Thoughts; This was ok, it wasn't that strong
Hit or Miss; Unsure

Vendor; Ava's Country Cupboard
Web; https://avascountrycupboard.com/
Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/groups/1379610552259448/
Owner; Lindsey Ziter

Scent; Black & Blue
Scent Description; Strong blend of ripe summer berries
Thoughts; This was so nice, I love berry scents and this one was good
Hit or Miss; Hit

Vendor; Gracie Jo's
Owner; Gracie Jo

Scent; Black Cherry Bomb
Scent Description; Your typical Black cherry
Thoughts; This wasn't a very strong cherry
Hit or Miss; Unsure

Vendor; Better Homes & Garden

Scent; Geranium & Patchouli
Scent Description;
Thoughts;
Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent; Jasmine & Ylang Ylang
Scent Description;
Thoughts; This was very nice
Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent; Blackcurrant & Bay
Scent Description;
Thoughts; I love this scent, it's my favorite of this collection
Hit or Miss; Hit

Vendor; Bathing Garden

Scent; Strawberry Nonsense
Scent Description; Zucchini Bread, Strawberry Bread, Sun Ripened Strawberries, Cotton Candy & French Vanilla
Thoughts;
Hit or Miss; Hit for son

Vendor; Ten Digit
Facebook; www.facebook.com/groups/tendigitcreations
Owner; Amber Harper

Scent; Bee Mine
Scent Description; None Found
Thoughts; This was very nice, it was a honey scent but a sweet honey
Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent; Twisted Lemon, White Nectarine & Citrus Basil
Scent Description; A blend of the scents
Thoughts; This was super nice, not what I expected at all!
Hit or Miss; Hit

Vendor; Britta's Treasures
Facebook;
Owner; Britta Smith

Scent; Winter Wonderland
Scent Description; Buttermints, Frasier Fir & Vanilla Bean Marshmallow
Thoughts; I didn't get much but the buttermints from this scent, and it didn't travel
Hit or Miss; Miss

Vendor; Back Fourty
Facebook; www.facebook.com/backfortywaxco
Owner; Unsure

Scent; I want to be your everything
Scent Description; Not Sure
Thoughts; This smelled super nice
Hit or Miss; Hit

Vendor; J&A Wax Worx
Owner; Amanda Siclilano
Scent; Strawberry Cheesecake
Scent Description; Strawberry & Cheesecake
Thoughts; This was nice
Hit or Miss; Hit

Vendor; Waxincredibles

Scent; Oh Cookie
Scent Description; Yummy delicious sugar cookie dough and fresh baked sugar cookies
Thoughts; This smelled very nice
Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent; Fluffy Bunny
Scent Description; Marshmallow Peeps, Fresh Strawberry, Marshmallow & Birthday Cake
Thoughts; This was a little lighter than I had hoped
Hit or Miss; Hit

Vendor; Flower Finery
Owner; Ashleigh Paige

Scent; Mermaid Hair Don't Care
Scent Description; Lush Big Shampoo, Neroli, Mandarin, Orange Blossom,Sea Salt & a hint of Vanilla
Thoughts; I was worried about this with the orange, but it's really nice
Hit or Miss; Hit

Vendor; Kelly's Wax Corner
Web;
Facebook;
Owner; Kelly

Scent; Cupcakes at Tiffany's Blackberry Jam Butter Cookies
Scent Description; A blend of the scents
Thoughts; This was lighter but it was such a nice blend
Hit or Miss; Hit

Bath & Body

Vendor; Kushner Kreations

What; Kush Butter
Scent; Sunburst Jelly Bean
Thoughts; This was such a nice light lotion and it smelled amazing
Hit or Miss; Hit




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