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☆ The guy who sold his Miami mansion to Jeff Bezos for $79 million is really angry he didn't charge more for it
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Lian Kit Wee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewLeo Kryss sold Jeff Bezos a $79 million Miami mansion. Kryss, the cofounder of Brazilian toy company Tectoy, had listed his seven-bedroom mansion on Indian Creek Island, Miami, for $85 million in May 2023, Business Insider previously reported. After Kryss sold his mansion for $79 million — $6 million below its list price — he learned that the buyer was, in fact, connected to Bezos. Kryss is suing Douglas Elliman, which received a commission of over $3 million for handling the property sale. Bezos owns three properties on the island, with the latest purchased in April for $90 million.

Persons: —, Leo Kryss, Jeff Bezos, Kryss, Bezos, Jay Parker, Douglas Elliman, Douglas Elliman's Parker, Benny Klepach, Celine, Celine Klepach, Danny Hertzberg, Tom Brady, Jared Kushner Organizations: Service, Wall, Business, Wall Street Journal, Miami, Elliman, Coldwell Banker, Zillow, BI Locations: Miami, Florida, Dade County, Indian, Biscayne

Former President Donald Trump said he plans to vote yes on a ballot measure in Florida to legalize marijuana, his clearest stance so far on the issue. He wrote that arrests for marijuana possession of "personal amounts" waste taxpayers' dollars and suggested that the ballot measure would help prevent deaths from fentanyl-laced marijuana. If passed, the ballot measure would permit residents over 21 to possess, buy or consume marijuana recreationally. Ron DeSantis opposes the marijuana ballot measure and most congressional Republicans have in recent years voted against bills to reform U.S. policy on marijuana. Trump last month seemed to signal some support for another ballot measure in Florida: one that would expand abortion access.

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☆ Melania Trump ramps up her campaign presence by raising questions about the attack on her husband, 2020 election results
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Daniel Strauss | Kate Sullivan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Former first lady Melania Trump has begun inching more back into the political spotlight on the final few months of the 2024 presidential campaign with a series of politically pointed social media videos. The memoir itself is an exception to a pattern Melania Trump has largely stuck to for the 2024 presidential cycle, as former President Donald Trump has been running to become president again. At the Republican National Convention, Melania Trump did not deliver a speech but appeared on stage during the final night of the convention. “This morning, ascend above the hate, the vitriol, and the simple-minded ideas that ignite violence,” Melania Trump wrote in the July 14 statement. Even so, Melania Trump herself has repeatedly described herself as a private person.

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☆ Rep. Byron Donalds didn't properly disclose up to $1.6 million in stock trades, violating federal law
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-05 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Rep. Byron Donalds failed to properly disclose two years' worth of his and his wife's stock trades. It was up to $1.6 million, including stock in companies he oversees on a House committee. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementRepublican Rep. Byron Donalds, the Florida congressman who was in the running to be former President Donald Trump's vice presidential pick, is in some hot water over his stock trades. Donalds and his wife made over 100 trades, valued between $108,000 and $1.6 million, over the course of 2022 and 2023.

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☆ A stretch of Florida beaches has soared from a lesser-known gem to 'the Hamptons of the South'
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-24 | by ( Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. A decade ago, those visitors were mostly from Southern cities within driving distance, like Atlanta and Nashville, local real-estate agent Beau Blankenship told Business Insider. Sunset over Rosemary Beach, Florida, in 30A. The boom, Stewart told Business Insider, had two inflection points. Advertisement"There'd be a few vacant lots, and then a house surrounded by trees and brush," he told Business Insider.

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The since-fired Florida sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot an Air Force senior airman in his home in May has been charged with manslaughter, authorities said Friday. Eddie Duran, formerly of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, shot Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson multiple times May 3 after Fortson opened the door of his Fort Walton Beach apartment. At a news conference last week, Roger Fortson’s parents called on State Attorney Ginger Bowden to charge Duran. It still hurts.”Duran joined the sheriff’s office in 2019 and resigned in November 2021. Days after the firing was announced, they implored authorities to act swiftly and charge Duran.

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The biggest chunk – about $1.9 million – was spent by Trump’s campaign and fundraising committees on a Trump-owned company that operates his jet. Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for Trump’s campaign, said that “committees are paying the fair market rate for all venues and services” provided by Trump businesses. The dynamic of candidates shelling out thousands on Trump’s businesses while vying for his endorsement – which can make or break Republican campaigns – is an example of how politics has boosted his businesses’ bottom line. About 150 congressional candidates have reported spending campaign funds at Trump businesses, including some Democrats in the years before his first presidential bid. Walker’s campaign spent a total of nearly $215,000 at Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s West Palm Beach golf club and his Las Vegas hotel.

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☆ NFL Draft 2025 Big Board: Will Johnson, Abdul Carter lead Dane Brugler’s initial top 50
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-21 | by ( Dane Brugler | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +46 min

Position CB CB/WR DT Edge LB OT QB RB S TE WR iOL Class Jr. R-Jr. R-So. Photo: Jonathan Bachman / Getty Images OT Jr. 11 Benjamin Morrison CB Notre Dame Height: 6-0 Weight: 186 Class: Jr. Photo: Tim Warner / Getty Images CB Sr. 42 Barrett Carter LB Clemson Height: 6-0 Weight: 234 Class: Sr. Photo: Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images WR Jr. 50 Drew Allar QB Penn State Height: 6-4 Weight: 230 Class: Jr. Photo: Joe Robbins / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images QB Jr.(Illustration: John Bradford / The Athletic; Photos of Carson Beck, Will Johnson and Travis Hunter: Rich von Biberstein / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images; Gregory Shamus, Ryan Kang / Getty Images)

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Ceasar Bacarella v. Prime HydrationThe issue: In this case, Caesar Bacarella, the Florida-based owner of a line of sports supplements and apparel called Alpha Prime and protein brownies called Prime Bites, accuses Prime of trademark infringement. Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals v. Prime HydrationThe issue: In a trademark suit filed in June, Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, a Kentucky-based company, accused Prime Hydration of "unfair competition" and "infringement." What's next: Prime filed a motion to dismiss, which the judge granted on several technicalities. AdvertisementRefresco Beverages US v. Congo Brands and Prime HydrationThe issue: Refresco Beverages, a bottler for Prime, filed a lawsuit in Delaware against Prime Hydration and its parent company, Congo Brands. US Olympic & Paralympic Committee v. Prime HydrationThe issue: The Olympics committee alleges the company used various Olympic trademarks reserved for its beverage sponsor, Coca-Cola.

Persons: —, Logan, KSI, Refresco, Agrovana, Prime's, Paul, Howard Telford, Read, forbearance, What's, Castillo, Elizabeth Castillo, they're, dink, Ceasar, Caesar Bacarella, Kennedy, mislabeling, hasn't, Kevin Durant Organizations: Service, Business, Bloomberg, Agrovana, Alpha, Tech Pharmaceuticals, Nutrition, Energy, Centers for Disease Control, Refresco, Congo Brands, Google, Paralympic Locations: Massachusetts, NielsenIQ, Euromonitor, United States, California, Florida, Kentucky, New York, Delaware, Congo, Chancery, Philadelphia, Colorado

☆ ‘Bad Monkey,’ Bad Deer, Bad Weather: The Fun of Filming in Florida
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Alexis Soloski | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Alex Moffat, an actor and comedian best known for his work on “Saturday Night Live,” rarely shouts at deer. But during a tense scene in the new crime comedy “Bad Monkey,” a Key deer, a member of an endangered species native to the Florida Keys, kept entering the frame. Not a lot of shows shoot in Florida — blame the lack of film infrastructure; blame the absence of tax breaks; blame the deer and the gnats and the 99 percent humidity. Even shows set in the state will typically shoot in North Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana or, as in the case of Lawrence’s Florida-centric comedy “Cougar Town,” Los Angeles. He strongly preferred a Florida shoot, especially for the scenes set in the Keys.

Persons: Alex Moffat, ”, Moffat, “, it’s, Bill Lawrence, Andrew Yancy, Vince Vaughn, Carl Hiaasen’s Organizations: Apple, wranglers, Miami Herald, Hollywood Locations: Florida, North Carolina , Georgia, Louisiana, Los Angeles, Culver City

☆ Lack of purpose may predict cognitive decline, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Well-being and cognitive declineMore research is needed due to the lack of diversity in this study, which also includes the fact that participants were volunteers from communities with higher levels of education, the study authors said. It’s possible that poor well-being may lead to cognitive impairment and vice versa. On one hand, greater well-being may lower risk for cognitive impairment and dementia by mitigating the effects of Alzheimer’s disease processes on cognition, the authors said. Positive well-being has been associated with lower levels of inflammatory cytokines and lower cardiovascular risk, which can reduce risk of cognitive impairments. Compared with participants who remained cognitively intact, those who developed cognitive impairment were more likely to be older and have lower body mass index (BMI) and lower psychological well-being.

Persons: ”, Angelina Sutin, Sutin wasn’t, White —, “, Glen R, Finney, Finney wasn’t, ” Sutin, ” Finney, Sutin, — Organizations: CNN, Neurology Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, Florida State University College of Medicine, Alzheimer’s Association Locations: Illinois, Pennsylvania

☆ Trump claims he faced 'unacceptable intrusion' over FBI Mar-a-Lago raid in notice to sue the DOJ for $100 million
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewFormer President Donald Trump is planning to sue the Department of Justice for $100 million in damages over the FBI's August 2022 raid on his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Advertisement"President Trump had a clear expectation of privacy at Mar-a-Lago, his and his family's personal residence," the memo reads. The DOJ declined to comment on the notice of claim to Business Insider. Advertisement"This malicious prosecution led President Trump to spend tens of millions of dollars defending the case and his reputation," the memo reads.

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Condo owners unable to pay an assessment can be foreclosed on by their condo association. After that, she plans to move back into her Florida condo, but in the meantime, she’s been living with her adult son. But that’s what happens when prior boards don’t do their job.”But the decision ended up pitting the building’s owners against each other, with some owners saying the work was unnecessary. “These guys ruined my early retirement plan.”Lopez, who helped craft the legislation, said she is looking for ways to provide relief to condo owners once Florida’s Legislature reconvenes next year. Stone would like to see the state Legislature give buildings and condo owners more time to comply with the regulations so they would be able to spread out the costs.

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☆ Fly like Iron Man. Join a battle in Wakanda. Here are the major theme park projects Disney has announced
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Natasha Chen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Artist concept for an attraction at a new “Cars”-themed area coming to Frontierland at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. To mark the occasion, the company will create the first-ever audio-animatronic version of Walt Disney, with a level of complexity of technology that has yet to be seen in a Disney park. Across the esplanade at Disney California Adventure park, Avenger’s Campus will more than double in size, with construction beginning in 2025. Artist concept of Disney’s first theme park ride based on “Coco,” which breaks ground in 2026. In Paris, Disney’s first-ever theme park attraction based on “The Lion King” will be built at the renamed Disney Adventure World park.

Persons: Walt Disney, Josh D’Amaro, Shaboozey, Billy Crystal, Mike Wazowski, Madrigal, Antonio, Indiana Jones, Indiana Jones ”, Disney’s Encanto, Disney Oscar, Ke Huy Quan, “ Indiana Jones, ”, D’Amaro, “ We’re, Lincoln ”, ” D’Amaro, “, Disney’s, King Thanos, “ Coco, What’s, King ”, Simba, Epic Games Disney, Doom, Megan Thomas Organizations: CA CNN, Disney, Honda Center, CNN, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Walt Disney, Magic, Disney Magic, Walt Disney World, Hollywood Studios, Inc, Monsters Inc, Tokyo Disney, Pueblo Esperanza, Indiana Jones, EPCOT, Disneyland, Opera House, Infinity Defense, Stark, Pandora, Disney Cruise, Disney Destiny, Disney Parks Shanghai, Hong Kong Disney, Marvel, Epic Games, Epic, Star Locations: Anaheim, CA, Anaheim , California, Florida, California, Star, Tokyo, Disney’s, “, Pueblo Esperanza, Disney, Imagineering, New York City, Disney California, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tomorrowland, Paris, Fortnite, livestream

☆ From villains to Indiana Jones: Everything we learned at Disney’s parks panel at the 2024 D23 Expo
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Disney's classic baddies are getting their own theme park land at the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. This area will differ from the one at Disney California Adventure, D'Amaro told the audience, and will take place in the wilderness. As part of the Tropical America's land Disney is creating Pueblo Esperanza, which means village of hope. DisneylandThe world of "Avatar" will make its way to Disney's California Adventure, D'Amaro shared Saturday. The Walt Disney World Resort version of the ride opened in June.

Persons: Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse, Gary Hershorn, Disney, Josh D'Amaro, Parks, Rita Ora, D'Amaro, Shaboozey, Billy Crystal, Mike Wazowski, Crystal, Indiana Jones, Huy Quan, Josh, Quan, Madrigal, Antonio, Ash, Ali Rubinstein, Walt Disney Imagineering, Miguel, Deadpool, King Thanos, King, Scott Trowbridge Organizations: Magic, Walt Disney World, Corbis, Big, Honda Center, Disney, Walt Disney, Disney California, Hollywood Studios, Inc, Pirates, Defense, Stark, Disneyland, Walt Disney Imagineering, Marvel . Disney Cruises, Disney Cruise Locations: Orlando , Florida, Anaheim , California, California, Florida, Indiana, Orlando, Pueblo Esperanza, New York City, Disneyland Paris, Pride, Shanghai, Hong, Tokyo

Since the arrival in late June of a foreign police force known as the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, criminal attacks here have slowed. But in “red zones” across the city and beyond, a new war is just beginning, as gangs test the still-forming MSS. In other words, the MSS mission has no time to lose. CNNThis mission is designed to break the mold; unlike previous peacekeeping missions in Haiti, the MSS is independent of the United Nations. To dismantle Chen Mechan,’” he said listing the nicknames of notorious Port-au-Prince gang bosses.

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☆ Pelvic health: A doctor explains why it’s important
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-07 | by ( Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Pelvic floor issues are commonOverall, nearly a quarter of women in the United States develop pelvic floor issues, according to the National Institutes of Health. Regular physical activity is essential for overall health and can be safely maintained with proper modifications and attention to pelvic floor health. Why focus on pelvic floor healthGiven the prevalence and impact of these issues, maintaining pelvic floor health is vital to a good quality of life. But here’s the good news — pelvic floor health can be improved with the right care at the right time — sooner rather than later. And Kegels, which strengthen pelvic floor muscles, aren’t the only essential pelvic floor exercises.

Persons: Jamin, —, you’ve, “, something’s, I’m Organizations: Orlando Health, Florida Urological Society, CNN, National Institutes of Health Locations: Florida, United States

Tropical Storm Debby, which came ashore as a category 1 hurricane along the Florida coast early Monday, will move across the Southeast on Tuesday at roughly the speed of a human walking. Like Debby, both storms stalled over the region and became reminders that a hurricane’s hazards can persist and intensify for days after it makes landfall. Even small changes in the steering currents could result in Debby shifting and changing where the rain falls. The storm will most likely move slightly offshore, allowing some restrengthening before the storm turns north and moves back inland. Debby will funnel huge amounts of moisture northward and collide with cooler air moving into the region, allowing storms to form.

Persons: Debby, Alex Lamers, Hurricane Harvey, ”, Erica, William B, Alberto, Zack Taylor Organizations: Weather Prediction, Houston Metro, Weather, Atmospheric Administration, Iowa State University, Davis Locations: Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, Houston, Hurricane Florence, North Carolina, Savannah, Ga, Charleston, S.C, “ Charleston, Florence, Baltimore, Boston

☆ Everything you wanted to know about the market meltdown but were too afraid to ask
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

In today's big story, we're giving a full breakdown of what has been a wild few days for the market . Tech: Big Tech is going through a bit of a mid-life crisis . Big Tech is going through a bit of a . There are a few factors at play here:Big Tech, the backbone of the market, had weaker-than-expected earnings last week. The decision could seriously hurt Google's revenue and may signal more antitrust enforcement to come for other Big Tech companies .

Persons: —, Airbnb, Rebecca Zisser, We're, what's, Warren Buffett's, Berkshire Hathaway, I'm, Claudia Sahm, M, Getty, Jenny Chang, Rodriguez, Jensen Huang, Citadel's Ken Griffin, Griffin, it's, Natalie Ammari, That's, Elon, Dan DeFrancesco, Jordan Parker Erb, Hallam Bullock, Annie Smith, Amanda Yen Organizations: Service, Business, Tech, Big Tech, Nasdaq, Federal Reserve, Apple, Oracle, Fed, Nvidia, Bank of America, Google Locations: Japan, Berkshire, Omaha, Asia, bitcoin, Florida, New York, London

The Shore Acres neighborhood begins to flood from high tide in the Tampa Bay while Tropical Storm Debby approaches the gulf coast, in St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S., on August 4. Octavio Jones/ReutersHigh-water rescues were underway Sunday night in Pinellas County, Florida, as incoming Hurricane Debby whipped up heavy rains, storm surge and dangerous flooding, emergency officials said. Emergency crews in the county, which includes the cities of Clearwater and St. Petersburg, were fielding very high volumes of 911 calls Sunday night. Between 5 to 10 inches of rain have fallen in the area and as many as four more inches are possible. The Sunshine Skyway Bridge — a key transportation artery in Lower Tampa Bay — has been closed “due to high winds and inclement weather,” the Florida Highway Patrol announced.

Persons: Octavio Jones, Debby Organizations: Tropical, Reuters, Emergency, National Weather Service, Sunshine Skyway, Patrol, The Clearwater Police Department Locations: Tampa, St . Petersburg , Florida, U.S, Pinellas County , Florida, Clearwater, St, Petersburg, Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lower Tampa, Florida

☆ This billionaire is spending millions to defeat recreational weed in Florida
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewKen Griffin is pouring millions of dollars into an effort to block recreational weed from becoming legalized in Florida. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. "Passage of Amendment 3 would create a monopoly for large marijuana dispensaries and permit pot use in public and private areas throughout Florida," Griffin, who lives in Miami, wrote. That's right," Smart & Safe Florida wrote in a Sunday post on X, linking to an article by US News. Polling released this week by local news outlet The Florida Phoenix indicated the measure could likely pass, receiving 64% voter support.

Persons: —, Ken Griffin, Griffin, Safe Florida . Organizations: Service, Miami Herald, Citadel, Business, Alcohol, Drugs, Colorado University Boulder, OpenSecrets, Smart, Safe Florida, Florida, US News, Florida Phoenix Locations: Florida, Miami, California , Colorado, New York, America, Chicago

The Serbian tennis legend had won all four Grand Slam titles and practically every honor there is in the sport, but the Olympic gold medal had escaped him. Paul Ellis / AFP via Getty ImagesSimone Biles' Olympic medal collection has officially reached double digits. , the American cyclist who didn’t even qualify for the Olympics but is now going home with a gold medal. Racing in a downpour, Julien Alfred won the first Olympic medal in any sport for Saint Lucia on Saturday when she took gold in the women's 100-meter final. the first Olympic medal in any sport for Saint Lucia on Saturday when she took gold in the women's 100-meter final.

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While both numbers were more than any other nation, it was a slight step back by supremely high U.S. standards. No American man had won an individual gold this meet until Finke set his world mark. “The whole ‘the men’s team hasn’t won an individual gold medal’ [narrative] was in the back of my mind,” he told reporters. The U.S. team of Ryan Murphy, Nic Fink, Caeleb Dressel and Hunter Armstrong took silver and France the bronze. “The wealth is just getting spread around, we’re not getting any worse,” said Dressel, who took home two golds and a silver from these Games.

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☆ Depression strengthens into Tropical Storm Debby and aims at Florida's Gulf Coast
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Dennis-Romero-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Dennis Romero | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Since Friday, the front developed from a potential tropical cyclone to a tropical depression, and it continues to draw strength from warm, tropical water. Tropical Storm Debby was expected to continue moving north at 15mph and hug Florida's west coast. The outer portions of a tropical system, which later became Tropical Storm Debby, saturates Fort Myers Beach, Fla., on Saturday. The named tropical storm designation means the front has sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph. Debby comes with a hurricane warning and tropical storm warning for the state's west coast from the Suwannee River to the Ochlockonee River, the hurricane center said.

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☆ Deputy killed and 2 others injured in 'ambush' shooting at Florida home
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A Florida deputy was killed and two others are hospitalized with injuries following an “ambush” shooting overnight at a home in Lake County, authorities said. Deputies with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home around 8 p.m. Friday after receiving calls about a disturbance. The first deputy to enter the home was shot in the shoulder and was trapped inside the home, the sheriff said. During the attack, a second deputy was hit in the armpit and stomach area multiple times, Grinnell told reporters. “Our hearts go out to the family, friends and Lake County Sheriff’s Office after the tragic death of a deputy last night.

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