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Loi DunkThis Protein Bar Could Kill You & Who Gets the Ticket When It's Waymo?Send us a textWeird news!Protein is the hottest nutrient right now. Some think there's no such thing as enough. But a protein bar designed to give you cancer? Barbara and Teja think that's a step too far.Then there's the head scratcher. What happens when a Waymo gets a ticket? Guess the police need some guidance on that one. #weirdnews #comedy #protein #proteinbars #waymo
2025-11-2820 minLoi DunkBarbara's Custom GPT AdventureSend us a textA few decades ago, Barbara and Teja would read entire issues of Inc. Magazine while waiting for their slow, screechy 14.4 modem to connect them to a wild, uncharted land called 'The Internet'. Now? Barbara has created her own custom GPT—a personalized AI that can crank out first drafts for technical and marketing text in seconds. They talk about how Large Language Models work, why it’s teeth chattering, and what it means for creativity in the AI age.#customgpt #techknowledgy #artificialintelligence #ai #aicreativity #marketingtools #BarbaraAndTeja #loidunk #aiforwriters #generativeai #chatgpt
2025-11-2226 minLoi DunkPrivilege and Party PoopersSend us a textSpending summers doing nothing would be awesome...until it's not. Barbara and Teja peel away at Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as expected in the series We Were Liars, but uncover some shock and awe that would put any super-privileged debutante in the worry box. #wewereliars #tvreview #humor
2025-11-1220 minLoi DunkIn Labor and In LuckSend us a textWeird News! Teja reports on the story of Virginia news anchor Olivia Jaquith, who kept broadcasting after her water broke live on air. Three hours. Zero panic. Just contractions and commitment.Meanwhile, Barbara brings us the story of Kathy Bailey, who turned her daughter’s fortune cookie into a $50,000 lottery win—thanks to some prophetic numbers and the "fortune cookie" bonus round. Should the daughter get a cut?#weirdnews #WaterBreakOnAir #OliviaJaquith #PregnantAnchor #LotteryWin #FortuneCookieLuck #StrangeButTrue #LoiDunk #BarbaraAndTeja
2025-11-1016 minLoi DunkHooves and Harmonics | A Meandering Pet Zebra | The World's Tiniest ViolinSend us a textIn this Loi Dunk: Weird News episode, Teja introduces us to a pet zebra in Tennessee who decided to treat himself to a little solo adventure, including a scenic trot through town and dinner in a meadow. Who doesn't like a little alone time? Yes, you can have a pet zebra in Tennessee. Should you? That’s a different question. Find out what other weird pets are or aren't allowed in Tennessee.Barbara brings in a story that’s musical and microscopic. Nanoscientists have built the world’s tiniest violin...
2025-11-0518 minLoi DunkK-Pop Demon Hunters: Action, Attitude & Anime EnergySend us a textBarbara and Teja talk K-Pop Demon Hunters! We're loving the action, attitude, and sparkle. Barbara struts her fandom in her Mystery Saja-inspired wig.From the high-energy battles to the hilarious character moments, this movie might be one of the most fun surprises of the year.#kpopdemonhuntersnetflix
2025-11-0419 minLoi DunkLawns, Rants & Robot Mowers | Tech KnowledgySend us a textIn this episode, Teja goes full rant-mode on the eternal curse of yard work. Barbara has a high-tech solution: robotic lawn mowers. They exist. One is even guided by satellites, but it costs more than your first car.Barbara and Teja roll through the surprisingly competitive world of robotic lawn care—from fancy GPS-guided lawnbots to slightly more “budget-friendly” options. The real question is: would a cat ride one like it’s a grass-trimming Roomba?How far will we go for the dream of sipping lemonade while the robots do all t...
2025-10-2926 minLoi DunkManga, Anime & Barbara’s Cartoon CrushSend us a textIn this episode, Barbara and Teja dive into the colorful, action-packed, and occasionally absurd world of anime and manga. Barbara confesses her deep affection for Spy x Family and reveals that her first-ever crush wasn’t human. (But he had expressive eyes, a cape, and a bird-shaped helmet.) Meanwhile, Teja shares what it was like growing up with anime and manga in Japan, where it was less “niche obsession” and more “part of life.”From psychic kids and secret agents to awkward middle school feelings, we explore what makes anime and manga so s...
2025-10-2226 minLoi Dunk96 Spoons and a Deadly Dinner | Weird NewsSend us a textIn this Loi Dunk: Weird News episode, Barbara and Teja serve up two stories that land somewhere between “impressive” and “sounds sussy.”First, Barbara introduces us to a man who went to the trouble of breaking his own Guinness World Record by balancing 96 spoons on his body. Why? We’re not entirely sure, but we respect the dedication to cutlery-based glory.Then Teja brings us an unsettling yet oddly compelling case from Australia: a woman accused of poisoning her in-laws with a mushroom dish. Was it a foraged faux pas or som...
2025-10-1916 minLoi DunkMeasuring Feet: A Brief HistorySend us a textIn this episode, Barbara and Teja dip their toes into the surprisingly strange history of shoe sizing. Did you know that grains of barleycorn were once the standard unit for measuring feet? Shoe sizes were based on cereal math. Then there was the mid-century trend of using x-ray machines in shoe stores. It seemed like a way to find your perfect fit. It turned out that prolonged radiation exposure wasn’t the foot-care breakthrough we hoped it would be.Come for the barleycorn, stay for the vintage tech that rea...
2025-10-1621 minLoi DunkCows in Stripes and Bowling in the Buff - Weird NewsSend us a textIn weird news, Teja takes us to Japan, where scientists are painting dark stripes on cows to protect them from horsefly bites. It actually worked. Score one for cows in cosplay! Barbara considers zebra-striped onsies to keep her horsefly nemeses at bay.Barbara's story has us rolling into Pittsburgh, where Balls Out Bowling is a real event hosted by a nudist organization. Between the puns and innuendos, Barbara and Teja express genuine admiration for the confidence it takes to take to the lanes sans clothing, except for the shoes, of course...
2025-10-1123 minLoi DunkAirpods Pro 3: First ImpressionsSend us a textBarbara and Teja test out the brand-new AirPods Pro 3 to see if Apple’s latest earbuds live up to the hype. Teja is especially curious about the improved background noise handling, because who doesn’t want to actually hear everyone spill the tea in a crowded café?As for the new live translation feature, it’s still a little clunky, but give it some time. Maybe they'll even eventually add Klingon.Find us on YouTube, Instagram, and TikiTok: @loidunk#airpodspro3 #airpodspro #techreview
2025-10-0428 minLoi DunkHow High Potential Hooked UsSend us a textBarbara and Teja share their love of ABC’s High Potential, a fresh twist on the civilian-helps-detective formula. We compare it to other quirky-genius shows we’ve loved and why High Potential is different. Morgan isn’t just brilliant. She’s neurodiverse while being relatable and genuinely connected to the people around her.A clever take on a familiar genre, it might just become your next binge-worthy favorite.Find us on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok: @loidunk#highpotential #comedy #neurodiversityaffirming
2025-10-0123 minLoi DunkPuppet Parents & Highway Donkeys - Weird NewsSend us a textIt's a Loi Dunk Weird News edition! Today, Barbara and Teja bring us two animal headlines that teeter between “aww” and “what now?” First: the Bronx Zoo is raising a baby vulture using a disturbingly lifelike hand puppet. Then it’s off to Texas, where police gently escorted a loose donkey off a busy highway like it was late for brunch.From bird puppetry to hooved fugitives, we’ve got the internet’s weirdest news—served with commentary, curiosity, and the occasional side-eye.🔗 Read the full stories:• Vulture chick + puppet drama...
2025-09-2913 minLoi DunkCalculator Crush Tech Nostalgia + Mild MathSend us a textBefore we had smartphones doing calculus in our pockets, we had calculators. In this episode, Barbara and Teja take a light-hearted stroll through the history of those button-filled brain boosters—from clunky desktop models to solar-powered sidekicks, and the golden era of the TI-83. Where does the abacus fit into all of this?We marvel at how engineers helped Apollo 13 get back to Earth using slide rules, and explore how these humble devices became the unsung heroes of classrooms, labs, and kitchen drawers everywhere. Come on, you know you still have on...
2025-09-2920 minLoi DunkQueen Latifah + Found Family Feels | Why We Love The EqualizerSend us a textBarbara and Teja dive into the glorious, action-packed world of The Equalizer starring Queen Latifah. Yes, she kicks butt. Yes, there are explosions. And yes, sometimes it’s wildly over the top—but that’s part of the charm. Because deep down, don’t we all wish we could be a hero like the Queen?We talk about why the show works, from the high-stakes drama to the warm, believable bond between Robin, her daughter Dee, and Aunt Vi. It’s a blend of vigilante justice and cozy family dinners—and somehow, it...
2025-09-2924 min
Caucus: After The FallBonus Episode - Interview: Arshan GailusAmerica in 2025. Yikes!In this bonus episode, Caucus: After The Fall creator Teja Arboleda interviews his good friend and talented musician, soundscaper and theater/podcast/film scorer Arshan Gailus, and what they’re working on in the midst of a chaotic and divisive USA. Arshan is the creative genius behind the sound effects, music and audio expressions throughout every episode.Arshan's website https://theaterdesign.arshangailus.comInstagram: #arshangailusCaucus: After The Fall is a 9-part, futuristic and apocalyptic audio podcast series that poses the question - what would happen if th...
2025-03-0921 minCaucus: After The FallBonus Episode - Interview: Ian, Michelle, Naheem & RenaWritten 22 years ago, this story and podcast is coming true in America in 2025.In this bonus episode, Caucus: After The Fall creator Teja Arboleda interviews his good friends and talented actors/actresses, Ian Lyons, Michelle Aguillon, Naheem Garcia and Rena Maliszewski. They talked about: The process of getting into character for unscripted, documentary-style, improv roles; How the current social/political situation in the USA is affecting them; And their current creative projects.Ian Lyons: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1796676Michelle Aguillon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-m-aguillon-21650b9Naheem Garcia: http://imdb...
2025-03-0425 min
Experience by DesignCommunicating Diverse Experiences with Teja ArboledaI made a huge mistake. That statement is not that uncommon for me to say. Mistakes happen with some frequency despite my best efforts. If to err is human, I’m definitely very human.There is an interview that was done back when Adam was still involved that I just came across and realized was never released. And of course that shames me because, despite the delays that might invariably occur with producing this things, I always try to do right by the guests.And it turns out that the topic of this conversation couldn’t be...
2025-02-271h 06Caucus: After The FallBonus Episode - Interview: Celeste OlivaWritten 22 years ago, this story and podcast is coming true in America in 2025. Yikes!In this bonus episode, Caucus: After The Fall creator Teja Arboleda who plays "The Producer", interviews his good friend and talented actress, Celeste Oliva, who plays Amihan Bekele, Chief of Hapa Resource district. They share stories about being mixed-race, the problem with 'othering', and the creative process in the midst of a chaotic and divisive USA.Each bonus episode covers three things: The process of getting into character for an unscripted, documentary-style, improv setting; How...
2025-02-2618 minCaucus: After The FallBonus Episode - Interview: Shahjehan KhanThis is a post-Season One Bonus Episode. Each bonus episode covers three things:The process of getting into character and performing in an unscripted, documentary-style, ad-lib/improv setting.How the current frightening political situation in the United States is affecting the performer, and how the podcast story and the character they played mimic the 2025 social struggle in America.What the actor/performer is working on today - TV shows, stage, etc.In this episode, Caucus: After The Fall Creator Teja Arboleda who plays "The Producer", interviews his good friend and talented actor, musician and artist, Shahjehan Khan...
2025-02-2419 minCaucus: After The FallLa Mura S1|E9The Producer (Teja Arboleda) returns home to La Mura, the mixed-race tribe to report his finding to Lt. General Chimere Rashid (Shahjehan Khan). The Lt. General had branded The Producer a traitor, but after they share what they had learned in the Producer’s absence, the collected facts and evidence reveal the most insidious, egregious and horrific truths about The Race War, The Variant, UDAP, and the fate of The United Segregated States of America.This is the final episode of Season 1. Stay tuned for season 2!Caucus: After The Fall is a 9-part, fu...
2024-11-1536 minCaucus: After The FallSatogae S1|E8Chief Akane Ashikaga (Michelle Aguillon) of the Hawaii faction of Satogae, the two Asian breakaway contingencies, shares with The Producer (Teja Arboleda), the horrors of The Great Separation. Will Akane’s predictions about the coming war prior to creating Satogae give The Producer enough information to find Tahmo and Semha, and uncover the secrets of the giant burial grounds?Caucus: After The Fall is a 9-part, futuristic and apocalyptic audio podcast series that poses the question - what would happen if the United States was divided into race districts?Each episode features the leader of a...
2024-11-0832 minCaucus: After The FallHapa Resource S1|E7Getting closer to the answers he’s desperate for, The Producer (Teja Arboleda) arrives at Hapa Resource, the mixed-race district. Here, he must convince Chief Amihan Bekele (Celeste Oliva) that the war has ended, and UDAP’s relentless military is nowhere to be found. In turn, Chief Bekele reveals to him some shocking, inside information about The Variant.Caucus: After The Fall is a 9-part, futuristic and apocalyptic audio podcast series that poses the question - what would happen if the United States was divided into race districts?Each episode features the leader of a diff...
2024-11-0130 minCaucus: After The FallDorado S1|E6Chief Ricardo Gutierrez (Naheem Garcia) of Dorado, the Hispanic district, challenges The Producer (Teja Arboleda) to consider how the former President destroyed Dorado’s capabilities as the Energy Hub, leaving a vast majority of the ESLO as toxic and uninhabitable; how the for President’s hobbling of the media escalated the spread of The Variant; and how The Variant may have been used as an catalyst for The Race War.Caucus: After The Fall is a 9-part, futuristic and apocalyptic audio podcast series that poses the question - what would happen if the United States was divided into...
2024-10-2535 minCaucus: After The FallHomeland | S1E5In Homeland, the Native American district, Chief Winona Red Feather (Rena Maliszewski) reveals to The Producer (Teja Arboleda) how rare earth materials create toxic environments, what usage the Northern Imperial might have with these chemicals, and how this may all be related to the hundreds of thousands of missing soldiers.Caucus: After The Fall is a 9-part, futuristic and apocalyptic audio podcast series that poses the question - what would happen if the United States was divided into race districts?Each episode features the leader of a different "race" district, uncovering the secrets and lies...
2024-10-1835 minCaucus: After The FallSouthern Dominion | S1E4The Producer (Teja Arboleda) arrives at the Black district, Southern Dominion. He needs Chief Rose Jacobs (Jackie Davis) to reveal what she knows about Semha, and what information Semha shared about the Northern Imperial, UDAP and the Restricted Zone. Caucus: After The Fall is a 9-part, futuristic and apocalyptic audio podcast series that poses the question - what would happen if the United States was divided into race districts?Each episode features the leader of a different "race" district, uncovering the secrets and lies through the experiences each leader has had before the race districts w...
2024-10-1134 minCaucus: After The FallNorthern Imperial | S1E3In the Restricted Zone, the Producer (Teja Arboleda) meets with William Deschenes (Ian Lyons), a defector from the Caucasian district, Northern Imperial. He needs William to reveal the weak points of UDAP, certain secrets of Northern Imperial, and details on Esperanza.Caucus: After The Fall is a 9-part, futuristic and apocalyptic audio podcast series that poses the question - what would happen if the United States was divided into race districts?Each episode features the leader of a different "race" district, uncovering the secrets and lies through the experiences each leader has had before the...
2024-10-0440 minCaucus: After The FallShin Jiya | S1E2The Producer (Teja Arboleda) arrives at Shin Jiya, the Asian district, to meet with Chief Lingyun Chen (Michael Tow). It is believed that tens of thousands of non-Whites were smuggled through Shin Jiya, then deposited in the Northern Imperial, the White district, to work as indentured servants. If the Chief can confirm this, it would be a good start to finding several very important people - the primary goal of his mission.Caucus: After The Fall is a 9-part, futuristic and apocalyptic audio podcast series that poses the question - what would happen if the United States...
2024-09-2736 minCaucus: After The FallPrologue | S1E1Embarking on a quest to reveal the truth about the Variant and the Race War, a lone producer (Teja Arboleda) reflects on his motivation for venturing across the perilous divide of the Restricted Zone.Caucus: After The Fall is a 9-part, futuristic and apocalyptic audio podcast series that poses the question - what would happen if the United States was divided into race districts?Each episode features the leader of a different "race" district, uncovering the secrets and lies through the experiences each leader has had before the race districts were created.For...
2024-09-2025 minCaucus: After The FallTrailerSome podcast players are taking longer to go live. If you don't see the icon for your favorite player, click on the blue "play" button to listen! This brief trailer introduces the podcast series, which premieres on Friday, September 20, 2024. The Producer reveals what his mission and challenges are. Caucus: After The Fall is a Sci-Fi, dramatic, fictional audio podcast series, "Caucus: After The Fall". This 9-part, futuristic and apocalyptic audio podcast series poses the question - what would happen if the United States was divided into race districts?Each episode features t...
2024-09-1601 minLoi DunkDad Jokes and Dystopian DreamsSend us a textJoin Barbara and Teja as the roast in the Boston heatwave with their broken air conditioner? Why not add some podcast recording to our sweaty saga. The big story today is Teja's new project—a dramatic podcast series titled Caucus: After the Fall. He'll talk about the unique way the story was scripted - or unscripted, if you will. From the origin of the story to the music and foley effects. Teja and Barbara take you backstage for this dystopian, speculative fiction story.Follow us on Instagram @wearelivingforward
2024-08-2232 minLoi DunkAn "Epic" TransformationSend us a textAre there monster truck rallies in Madison, Wisconsin? Maybe. But there's definitely Epic - and now Barbara's medical center has Epic too! Does that make us Epic?In this episode, Barbara and Teja talk about the two-year transformation of her medical center from the Southwest Airlines of medical technology into a jet fighter.Integration of all those systems feels good, but how should we prepare our clicker fingers for all the extra activity? How do patients benefit from it all? And why don't any of these systems talk to...
2024-08-0637 minLoi DunkThe Road Warrior and the Jet SetterSend us a textWe've got a new episode and a new microphone setup. We're loving the upgraded sound quality. We start with more "owies", telling you about Barbara's recent car accident, caused by a loose dog. Shout out to airbags and seatbelts! Next, Teja takes us to Tokyo for his pandemic-delayed high school reunion. Reconnecting with classmates from around the world revived the unique dynamics of their close-knit international group. Teja also reflects on how Tokyo has evolved into a cosmopolitan hub while maintaining its distinct Japanese charm, blending global influences seamlessly...
2024-07-2432 minLoi DunkAI, AI - Oh!Send us a textIn this episode of Living Forward with Barbara and Teja, we dive into the dynamic world of AI and its growing impact on our lives. Join us as we explore the benefits and challenges of learning how to harness the power of AI as a tool, discuss the fascinating yet concerning phenomenon of AI hallucinations, and bemoan the apparent decline of our favorite visual AI tool. How is Barbara bringing an AI assignment into her university classroom? What are Teja’s experiences and concerns about AI tools in visual art? Is the...
2024-06-1232 minLoi DunkAdam Sandler in Orbit: Spaceman ReviewSend us a textDrama, outer space, and a giant telepathic spider. These are the essence of Spaceman starring Adam Sandler. Barbara and Teja pivot from The Out-Laws 😖to Spaceman 🤨 in search of cinematic mastery aaaannnnd the results were less than stellar. Join us while we dish about joy and heartache of cringe-worthy movies. Find out more about Barbara’s new tattoo in the process! Should Teja get one too?Join us on Instagram @wearelivingforward
2024-05-0237 minLoi DunkDisney Daze: Steps, Rides, and RelaxationSend us a textJoin us for our 24,000 step-per-day trip to Disney World! Teja pampered his bad leg in the mornings, while Barbara and our daughter hit the early entry lines. We go deep into the immersive Star Wars experience and speculate about the happiest dungeon in the world. With expert help from Haley at Wishing Well Travel (not sponsored), we managed to navigate the intricate dance of magic bands, dining plans, and Lightning Lanes. Tune in for our Disney episode.Traveling to Disney?Here's Wishing Well Travel: https://wishingwelltravel.co...
2024-04-1532 minLoi DunkDon't Stop Believin', RosannaSend us a textWhat could possibly keep two of the biggest rock bands throughout decades performing for die hard fans? Rosanna. So, don't stop believing that iconic melodies, lyrics and voice qualities of Journey and Toto will continue to wow millions of crazed-fans around the world! Journey’s on the road again, and Barbara and Teja Totolly met them all the way at their 50th anniversary concert tour. We got the T-shirts to prove it. Sign up for our newsletter! http://eepurl.com/hH5nZXJoin us on Instagram @wearelivingforwardhttps://ww...
2023-04-0728 minLoi DunkYou're Not Going Anywhere With Those Tight HipsSend us a textBarbara and Teja attempt to stretch their luck by testing their physical flexibility and mobility. While following along a virtual class, they try their best to manupulate their muscles and ligaments they didn't even know they had. Can they survive rotating their hips like pretzels and dialing their kneecaps like doorhandles? Maybe... Sign up for our newsletter! http://eepurl.com/hH5nZXJoin us on Instagram @wearelivingforwardhttps://www.facebook.com/livingforwardpodcast
2023-03-2427 minLoi DunkAccent Misrepresentation Results in Yakuza PenguinsSend us a textIt would be a cold day on the South Pole if Hollywood ever got foreign accents correct. Self-appointed culture investigators, Barbara and Teja mock the incompentance of directors and casting agents and end up surrounded by Yakuza penguins.Sign up for our newsletter! http://eepurl.com/hH5nZXJoin us on Instagram @wearelivingforwardhttps://www.facebook.com/livingforwardpodcast
2023-03-1026 minLoi DunkWho Pressed the Pause Button?Send us a textBarbara and Teja defy escape velocity and return unharmed from an event horizon time-slip. 14 months may have passed since their last podcast, but you know...stuff. Sign up for our newsletter! http://eepurl.com/hH5nZX Join us on Instagram @wearelivingforwardhttps://www.facebook.com/livingforwardpodcast
2023-02-2430 minLoi DunkDigital Fashion, Real ConsequencesSend us a textWould you trust artificial intelligence to dress you? Barbara and Teja use the DressX app augmented reality feature to explore the world of digital fashion. They will dazzle social media fans with styles that will blow your mind! (and maybe your budget too...) We'll be releasing the pictures on our socials and our web site too!Sign up for our newsletter! http://eepurl.com/hH5nZX Join us on Instagram @wearelivingforward https://www.facebook.com/livingforwardpodcast
2021-12-1533 minLoi DunkTales from the CryptoSend us a textCryptocurrency is here to stay! Impress Elon Musk at the next SpaceX company outing with your wealth of knowledge. And find out why a TV show phenomenon might not be the best thing to base an investment on. Take the cryptocurrency quiz with Teja and see if you have what it takes to succeed in the cyber economy! Sign up for our newsletter! http://eepurl.com/hH5nZX Join us on Instagram @wearelivingforwardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingforwardpodcast
2021-11-1545 minLoi DunkHead to Head with BreadSend us a textIt would have been easier to just buy a loaf of fresh bread from the bakery. But this is Barbara and Teja we're talking about. So, a quick visit to the Dedham Public Library to borrow a breadmaker, a multi-isle cruise at the market for specific bread-making ingredients, and an eye-bleeding read-through of the breadmaker manual, and they're all set. Or are they? Dedham Public Library "Objects to Borrow"! https://dedham-ma.libguides.com/objectsSign up for our newsletter! http://eepurl.com/hH5nZX Join us on Instagram...
2021-11-0634 minLoi DunkCount This!Send us a textThe true test of technology isn't what it can do, it's what it can't do. Teja saw a slick advertisement for the new app Count This. Now he and Barbara are on a quest to have the app count everything in their house. Where will it succeed or fail? Will this new technology save them the pain of having to count all of the grapes in the fruit drawer or from confusion when sorting their socks? Tune in and find out!Sign up for our newsletter! http://eepurl.com/hH5nZX
2021-10-3033 minLoi DunkBlade Runner: Where'd He Get the Dove??Send us a textTeja studied cinema. Barbara did not. So when they decided it was time to decypher the volumenous symbolism in the movie Blade Runner, Barbara started packing to move off-world. Drenched in sci-fi, religious, and film noir references the movie left them both looking for an umbrella. And they still have no clue as to where the dove came from.Sign up for our newsletter! http://eepurl.com/hH5nZXJoin us on Instagram @wearelivingforwardhttps://www.facebook.com/livingforwardpodcast
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