Friday, August 26, 2016
Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us: Who is Using My Boston Monument Guide Book? Attorn...
Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us: Who is Using My Boston Monument Guide Book? Attorn...: Attorney Richard Magnum purchased a case of twenty copies of "Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us"because one of his heros is Rufu...
Who is Using My Boston Monument Guide Book? Attorney Richard Magnum of Saugus That's Who.
Attorney Richard Magnum purchased a case of twenty copies of "Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us"because one of his heros is Rufus Choate who is one of America's greatest lawyers.
Attorney Rufus Choate was a Massachusetts lawyer, statesman, and friend of Daniel Webster. Attorney Choate was a pillar for the legal community at that period in Boston's history.
Attorney Magnum purchased copies of "Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us" to share with family, friends and clients the great leaders of Boston's past; both legal as well as within other fields and professions.
"Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us"can be purchased in local book stores in Boston and on Amazon.com and "I Am Books" Northend Boston, MA
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| Stair case with Suffolk county Court House Boston, MA |
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| Bronze of Rufus Choate by Daniel Chester French |
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| Rufus Choate suffolk county Court House Boston, MA |
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| Suffolk County Court House Boston, MA |
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Sunday, August 21, 2016
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Who is Using My Boston Monument Guide Book? Teachers, Professors,Art Chair Personal and Sculptors.
"Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us"
| The book arrived this afternoon - what an undertaking!!! I have already read all the introductory pages and the section on the Boston Common. Outstanding!!. Wissler University, if it existed, awards Joe Gallo its first PhD in Civic Pride. What a beautiful book this is. I can't wait to continue reading and looking at the marvelous pictures. The research put into this is mind-boggling.It is a great advertisement for America's first city, The Hub. - Dick & Donna Wissler |
| (This book is) a helpful and entertaining companion to the monuments of the most historic city in America. The delightful neighborhood walks will guide you through Boston’s narrow streets seeking out museum-quality public art, while the commentary will take you on an historical adventure through America’s past. - Louis E. Jordan III, Director of Rare Book and Special Collections, University of Notre Dame and author of the definitve study on the 1652 Massachusettss Mint. |
| Public Art is a great gift to a city and Joe Gallo's book is a great gift to Boston... Joe's comprehensive look at the diverse and important installations in Boston deserves its own place in our modern history and should be a model for such work in other cities. - Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco, Chair, seARTS (Society for the Encouragement of the Arts) |
| This book has renewed my interest in the fascinating history of Boston and how its public art, past and present, tells that story. It is colorful, engaging, educational and an invaluable guide for Boston residents and visitors. - Robert Shure, Sculptor |
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My Book "Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us" can be purchased on Amazon.com and local Boston book stores.
Friday, August 19, 2016
Who is Using My Boston Monument Guide Book? The Lentz Family from Connecticut That's Who.
The Lentz family from Connecticut feeling the Woman's Monument moment on Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA
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| Lentz Family Enjoying Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To US |
The Boston Women’s Memorial 2003: Phillis Wheatley
Commonwealth Ave Mall Meredith Bergman, Sculptor Bronze / Stone
Born in West Africa and sold as a slave from the ship “Phillis” in Colonial Boston, Phillis Wheatley (1753 - 1784) was a literary prodigy whose 1773 volume “Poem on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral” was the first book published by an African writer in America.
As a free black woman she was a mentor, breaking the old rules in order to build new ones, to inspire every- one, of any race or gender, to be more intellectually free.
She is also credited with originating the genres of African-American poetry and African-American wom- en’s literature. No one in America was willing to print her works, her first writings were published in London, Eng- land. Americans initially doubted that a slave woman could have written these poems, and so Wheatley was subjected to an interrogation by several prominent Bosto- nian men to determine whether she did indeed write them. They concluded that she did.
The statue is part of the Boston Women’s Memo- rial on Commonwealth Avenue, a series of three statues of Bostonian women by Meredith Bergmann: Wheatley, Abigail Adams and Lucy Stone. This poem, which gives a taste of her work, is inscribed on the memorial:
‘Imagination! Who can sing thy force? Or who describe the swiftness of thy course? Soaring through air to find the bright abode, Th’ empyreal palace of the thund’ring God, We on thy pinions can surpass the wind, And leave the rolling universe behind: From star to star the mental optics rove, Measure the skies, and range the realms above. There in one view we grasp the mighty whole, Or with new worlds amaze th’ unbounded soul. ‘ Taken from the Stone
Commonwealth Ave Mall Meredith Bergman, Sculptor Bronze / Stone
Born in West Africa and sold as a slave from the ship “Phillis” in Colonial Boston, Phillis Wheatley (1753 - 1784) was a literary prodigy whose 1773 volume “Poem on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral” was the first book published by an African writer in America.
As a free black woman she was a mentor, breaking the old rules in order to build new ones, to inspire every- one, of any race or gender, to be more intellectually free.
She is also credited with originating the genres of African-American poetry and African-American wom- en’s literature. No one in America was willing to print her works, her first writings were published in London, Eng- land. Americans initially doubted that a slave woman could have written these poems, and so Wheatley was subjected to an interrogation by several prominent Bosto- nian men to determine whether she did indeed write them. They concluded that she did.
The statue is part of the Boston Women’s Memo- rial on Commonwealth Avenue, a series of three statues of Bostonian women by Meredith Bergmann: Wheatley, Abigail Adams and Lucy Stone. This poem, which gives a taste of her work, is inscribed on the memorial:
‘Imagination! Who can sing thy force? Or who describe the swiftness of thy course? Soaring through air to find the bright abode, Th’ empyreal palace of the thund’ring God, We on thy pinions can surpass the wind, And leave the rolling universe behind: From star to star the mental optics rove, Measure the skies, and range the realms above. There in one view we grasp the mighty whole, Or with new worlds amaze th’ unbounded soul. ‘ Taken from the Stone
In July 1761, Mrs. Susanna Wheatley, the wife of a prosperous tailor with a large house on King Street,
purchased a sickly eight-year-old African girl from Senegal who had been transported to Boston as a slave. By the
time of her arrival, there were about 1,000 slaves in the town, whose total population was some 15,000 persons. The
young girl took the name of Phillis Wheatley, and within two years she had learned English from the family with
which she lived and worked.
"Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us" by Joseph R. Gallo Jr. can be purchased on Amazon.com and "I Am Books" North End Boston, MA.
Boston Is America, America Is Boston
"Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us" by Joseph R. Gallo Jr. can be purchased on Amazon.com and "I Am Books" North End Boston, MA.
Boston Is America, America Is Boston
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Who is Using My Boston Monument Guide Book? David Teasley is from St Pete Beach Florida.
"Discovery consists of looking at the same thing as everyone else and thinking something different"
Albert Szent Gyorgyi
Nobel Laureate
This is what The Boston Globe Newspapers and a Surrunding Local Community news weekly stated about my discovery of "Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us" importance for all of us, even though many of us may walk by each of these bronze and stone monuments daily and not notice their significance.
David Teasley from Florida notes, " the easy to use desciptive maps and beautifully composed Boston Monument photos makes this guide book a pleasure to read and use when seaching for favorite American Civil War theme sculptures.
Just a few below:
My Book 'Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us" can be purchased at local book shops in Boston, MA and on Amazon.com
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| Clara Barton by Robert Shure founder of American Red Cross Civil War Boston, MA |
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| Gov. John Albion Andrews By Thomas Ball |
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| General Joseph Hooker Boston, MA by Daniel Chester French |
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| Easy to use Map of Boston Public Gardens with Civil war Heros |
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| War Nurses Memorial by Bela Pratt State House Boston, MA |
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| Emancipation Monument by Thomas Ball |
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| Robert Gould Shaw and The 54th Regiment Boston Common |
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| Solders and Sailors Civil war Memorial by Martin Milmore |
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| Thomas Cass by Richard E. Brooks Boston, MA |
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| Wendal Phillips by Daniel Chester French abolitionist Boston,MA |
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Monday, August 15, 2016
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us: Who Is Using My Boston Monuments Guide Book? Ferna...
Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us: Who Is Using My Boston Monuments Guide Book? Ferna...: Who Is Using My Boston Monuments Guide Book? Fernando Leon owner of Newbury Street Tapeo Restaurant. Fernando Leon purchased an entire ...
Who Is Using My Boston Monuments Guide Book? Fernando Leon owner of Newbury Street Tapeo Restaurant.
Who Is Using My Boston Monuments Guide Book? Fernando Leon owner of Newbury Street Tapeo Restaurant.
Fernando Leon purchased an entire case of twenty books 'Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us" for his staff and friends.
He bought these books out of respect for his countryman Domingo F. Sarmiento memorialized on Boston's Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA
"Boston Bronze and Stone Speak to Us"can be purchased at Faneuil Hall Book Store, Old North Church Gift Shoppe and Amazon.com
Domingo F Sarmiento (1973)
Commonwealth Ave Mall
Yvette Compagnion, an Argentine Sculptor Bronze / Stone
Strength emanates from this monument of Domingo Sarmiento. His strength of leadership for the Argentinian people was based in Horace Mann’s educational programs here in Boston, MA.
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento (February 15,1811 – September 11,1888) was an Argentine activist, intellectual, writer, statesman and the seventh President of Argentina. His writ-
ing spanned a wide range of genres and topics, from journalism to
autobiography, to political philosophy and history. He was a member
of a group of intellectuals, known as the “Generation of 1837,” who
had a great influence on nineteenth-century Argentina. He was par-
ticularly concerned with educational issues and was also an impor-
tant influence on the region’s literature.
Sarmiento grew up in a poor but politically active family that paved the way for much of his future accomplishments. Between 1843 and 1850 he was frequently in exile, and wrote in both Chile and in Argentina. His greatest literary achievement was Facundo, a critique of Juan Manuel de Rosas, that Sarmiento wrote while work- ing for the newspaper El Progreso during his exile in Chile. The book brought him far more than just literary recognition; he expended his efforts and energy on the war against dictatorships, specifically that of Rosas, and contrasted enlightened Europe—a world where, in his eyes, democracy, social services, and intelligent thought were val- ued—with the barbarism of the gaucho and especially the caudillo, the ruthless strong men of nineteenth-century Argentina.
While president of Argentina from 1868 to 1874, Sarmiento championed intelligent thought—including education for children and women—and democracy for Latin America. He also took ad- vantage of the opportunity to modernize and develop train systems, a postal system, and a comprehensive education system. He spent many years in ministerial roles on the federal and state levels where he travelled abroad and examined other education systems.
Commonwealth Ave Mall
Yvette Compagnion, an Argentine Sculptor Bronze / Stone
Strength emanates from this monument of Domingo Sarmiento. His strength of leadership for the Argentinian people was based in Horace Mann’s educational programs here in Boston, MA.
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento (February 15,1811 – September 11,1888) was an Argentine activist, intellectual, writer, statesman and the seventh President of Argentina. His writ-
ing spanned a wide range of genres and topics, from journalism to
autobiography, to political philosophy and history. He was a member
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| Boston Monument of Domingo F. Sarmiento |
of a group of intellectuals, known as the “Generation of 1837,” who
had a great influence on nineteenth-century Argentina. He was par-
ticularly concerned with educational issues and was also an impor-
tant influence on the region’s literature.
Sarmiento grew up in a poor but politically active family that paved the way for much of his future accomplishments. Between 1843 and 1850 he was frequently in exile, and wrote in both Chile and in Argentina. His greatest literary achievement was Facundo, a critique of Juan Manuel de Rosas, that Sarmiento wrote while work- ing for the newspaper El Progreso during his exile in Chile. The book brought him far more than just literary recognition; he expended his efforts and energy on the war against dictatorships, specifically that of Rosas, and contrasted enlightened Europe—a world where, in his eyes, democracy, social services, and intelligent thought were val- ued—with the barbarism of the gaucho and especially the caudillo, the ruthless strong men of nineteenth-century Argentina.
While president of Argentina from 1868 to 1874, Sarmiento championed intelligent thought—including education for children and women—and democracy for Latin America. He also took ad- vantage of the opportunity to modernize and develop train systems, a postal system, and a comprehensive education system. He spent many years in ministerial roles on the federal and state levels where he travelled abroad and examined other education systems.
Commonwealth Ave.
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us: Who Is Using My Monument Guide Book In Boston, MA?...
Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us: Who Is Using My Monument Guide Book In Boston, MA?...: Who Is Usung My Monument Guide Book In Boston, MA? Bill Rodger Monument Running Shoes casted by Bob Shure Sculptor Bill Rodgers ...
Who Is Using My Monument Guide Book In Boston, MA? Bill and Charlie Rodgers That's Who.
Who Is Usung My Monument Guide Book In Boston, MA?
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| Bill Rodger Monument Running Shoes casted by Bob Shure Sculptor |
Bill Rodgers
Quincy Market / Faneuil Hall
Cast by Robert Shure and Skylight Studios Bronze
Bill Rodger’s name is synonymous with the Boston Marathon. In this article he talks about comfort and the ne- cessity of finding the perfect running shoe. He describes what a good pair of running shoes should have.
Quincy Market / Faneuil Hall
Cast by Robert Shure and Skylight Studios Bronze
Bill Rodger’s name is synonymous with the Boston Marathon. In this article he talks about comfort and the ne- cessity of finding the perfect running shoe. He describes what a good pair of running shoes should have.
Bill Rodgers and the Perfect Running Shoe
Lisa Poole / Associated Press: Bill Rodgers at the 2009 Boston Marathon
“For weeks now, I have been struggling to find the right running shoe. I chose one for its pink swoosh, but it never felt right. I tried two other pairs but still struggled with blisters and foot pain. Then I finally checked out my local specialty running store, where the salesman (shout out to Matt at Princeton Running Co.) watched me walk, suggested a few different shoes and let me try them out on a treadmill. Sure enough, I found a shoe that felt great, and several runs later, my feet couldn’t be happier.”
Lisa Poole / Associated Press: Bill Rodgers at the 2009 Boston Marathon
“For weeks now, I have been struggling to find the right running shoe. I chose one for its pink swoosh, but it never felt right. I tried two other pairs but still struggled with blisters and foot pain. Then I finally checked out my local specialty running store, where the salesman (shout out to Matt at Princeton Running Co.) watched me walk, suggested a few different shoes and let me try them out on a treadmill. Sure enough, I found a shoe that felt great, and several runs later, my feet couldn’t be happier.”
I recently spoke to marathon great Bill Rodgers, four-time winner of both the New York City and Boston
marathons who now owns a specialty running store in Boston.
I asked him why it’s so tough to find the perfect running shoe. Here’s our conversation.
What makes the perfect running shoe?
Some people run in almost anything, others are on a never-ending search. I think finding the right fit is im-
portant. You really want to be comfortable in your shoes. It’s about how it feels. You’ll find out on the road. There’s never quite the perfect shoe. It’s a quest. In 1976 I did have a pair of running shoes from Asics, I wish they still made them, the Asics Montreal. They were phenomenal shoes. They were light, they didn’t wear down fast, great shoe, fit perfect. They were the best shoes I ever wore.
You own a running store. Why do you think it makes such a difference to shop at a specialty store rather than a larger sporting goods store?
I don’t think it’s that unusual to have a pair of shoes you just don’t like, and they end up being your garden- ing or walking-the-dog shoes. I always tell people to go to a specialty store in their area and get fitted for shoes and find the right shoe for your foot type. You may want to try on two or three or four different pairs of shoes. Compare one company to another. The staff will look at how you move, let you run a little bit, see how your foot hits the ground, see what your arch is like. They will help you try to find what works best.
Why is it so tough to find the right shoe?
We all have different types of feet. I have a high arched kind of rigid foot. That means I land on the ball of my feet. At least I used to — now things have changed as I’ve gotten older. Then there is the issue of age. Sometimes your arches flatten out. You may need some arch support. Some shoes have more arch support, certain companies seem to have shoes with a lighter forefoot and heel box than others. People become very loyal to certain shoes.
How do you know when you’ve got the right fit?
It should feel pretty snug, but not real tight; comfortable, like you want to run in them. It will probably feel more comfortable than any other shoes you’re going to wear. There should be a thumb’s width at the end of the shoe for your toes to move around in. I actually don’t fit people with shoes today. I used to be the shoe guy, but I can’t because I’m usually traveling. Now I’m a shoe fitter emeritus.
Shoes today have an amazing number of features and technical descriptions. How do you know what to choose?
Everything to me is the fit, the feel of the shoe. Do you feel biomechanically like you’re moving barefoot? That’s what you want. There is a trend now for simpler shoes. For 30 years I’ve thought they’ve had too many gim- micks on the running shoes. Various companies copying each other and trying to outdo each other and adding roll bars and computers on the shoes. It was unnecessary and made things more complicated than it should be.
How do you know when it’s time to buy a new pair of running shoes?
I know the shoe companies say 500 miles. I never go by things like that. I go by feel. When you’re on a run and you land on a rock and you feel it on your foot, when that happens you know your shoes have lost a lot of their cushioning or support and you might be wise to invest in another pair of shoes. I am one of those people who pushes it. I like the broken-in feel to my running shoes. When they seem to fit really well and lace up really well, to be one with your foot, that’s what you really want. If you have that, then you have a great shoe.
I asked him why it’s so tough to find the perfect running shoe. Here’s our conversation.
What makes the perfect running shoe?
Some people run in almost anything, others are on a never-ending search. I think finding the right fit is im-
portant. You really want to be comfortable in your shoes. It’s about how it feels. You’ll find out on the road. There’s never quite the perfect shoe. It’s a quest. In 1976 I did have a pair of running shoes from Asics, I wish they still made them, the Asics Montreal. They were phenomenal shoes. They were light, they didn’t wear down fast, great shoe, fit perfect. They were the best shoes I ever wore.
You own a running store. Why do you think it makes such a difference to shop at a specialty store rather than a larger sporting goods store?
I don’t think it’s that unusual to have a pair of shoes you just don’t like, and they end up being your garden- ing or walking-the-dog shoes. I always tell people to go to a specialty store in their area and get fitted for shoes and find the right shoe for your foot type. You may want to try on two or three or four different pairs of shoes. Compare one company to another. The staff will look at how you move, let you run a little bit, see how your foot hits the ground, see what your arch is like. They will help you try to find what works best.
Why is it so tough to find the right shoe?
We all have different types of feet. I have a high arched kind of rigid foot. That means I land on the ball of my feet. At least I used to — now things have changed as I’ve gotten older. Then there is the issue of age. Sometimes your arches flatten out. You may need some arch support. Some shoes have more arch support, certain companies seem to have shoes with a lighter forefoot and heel box than others. People become very loyal to certain shoes.
How do you know when you’ve got the right fit?
It should feel pretty snug, but not real tight; comfortable, like you want to run in them. It will probably feel more comfortable than any other shoes you’re going to wear. There should be a thumb’s width at the end of the shoe for your toes to move around in. I actually don’t fit people with shoes today. I used to be the shoe guy, but I can’t because I’m usually traveling. Now I’m a shoe fitter emeritus.
Shoes today have an amazing number of features and technical descriptions. How do you know what to choose?
Everything to me is the fit, the feel of the shoe. Do you feel biomechanically like you’re moving barefoot? That’s what you want. There is a trend now for simpler shoes. For 30 years I’ve thought they’ve had too many gim- micks on the running shoes. Various companies copying each other and trying to outdo each other and adding roll bars and computers on the shoes. It was unnecessary and made things more complicated than it should be.
How do you know when it’s time to buy a new pair of running shoes?
I know the shoe companies say 500 miles. I never go by things like that. I go by feel. When you’re on a run and you land on a rock and you feel it on your foot, when that happens you know your shoes have lost a lot of their cushioning or support and you might be wise to invest in another pair of shoes. I am one of those people who pushes it. I like the broken-in feel to my running shoes. When they seem to fit really well and lace up really well, to be one with your foot, that’s what you really want. If you have that, then you have a great shoe.
"Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us" Boston's monument guide book can be purchased on Amazon.com and in Boston's local book stores, such as North Ends "I Am Books"
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Monday, August 1, 2016
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Who Is Using My Boston Monument Guide Book? PJ Curran Is That is Who.
PJ Curran is along time Boston Tour Guide always being positive and knowledgable about Boston History and Art.
"Hi Joe,
I enjoy reading your messages, this is a particularly nice one. You can add myself to that list of those who use your great book. I recommend it to every tour guide.
I hope your summer is going well,"
PJ
On Wednesday, July 20, 2016, Boston Bronzes and Stone Speak to Us
On Wednesday, July 20, 2016, Boston Bronzes and Stone Speak to Us
Some of just a few of the great Irish American leaders and Art from our Boston city's past.
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| The Irish Famine Monument by Bob Shure |
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| Mayor Kevin White by Pablo Eduardo |
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| James Michael Curly by Lloyd Lillie |
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| John Boyle O'Reilly by Daniel Chester French |
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| Erin with her sons Courage and Poetry |
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| John F Kennedy by Isabella Mcllvian |
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| Patrick Andrew Collins by Henry Hudson Kitson |
"Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us" Boston Monument Guide book can be purchased on Amazon.com and in local bookstores in the Boston Area.
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