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February 14, 2003

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SG asks UK for money to cover deficit

Money: Student Government's budget could fall short
$10,000; administrator says bailout is unlikely

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STAFF WRITER

Student Government is
requesting financial support
from UK‘s administration to
ease a possible deficit in its
budget this year. A meeting

between SG and UK is set for
today to discuss the request.
News of the shortfall.
which could be as much as
$10,000. comes amid universi-
ty-wide fears of state funding
cuts as the Kentucky Legisla-
ture looks for expenses to cut

from the state budget

805 financial problems
stem from their budget this
year. which anticipated a
$55,000 increase in the stu-
dent fees. said SG President
Tim Robinson. SG receives a
set amount from each stu-
dents tuition: this fiscal year.
86 received a little more than
$200000 total from student
fees.

The $10000 shortfall
could easily be paid for in
next year‘s SG budget. 80
Chief of Staff and Comptrol-
ler Justin Rasner said in a re-
port on finances to the orga-
nization's Appropriations and
Revenue Committee. 80
found itself in a similar situa-
tion last year. Rasner said.
when a shortfall of about
$10,000 was carried over to

this year‘s budget. But rather
than carry the debt over to
next year. Rasner hopes l'K
will bail 80 out.

However. Jack Blantoii.
UK senior vice president of
administration. said that
doesn't seem very likely.

“I don‘t think the presi-
dent is going to be very inter-
ested in giving them addition
al discretionary funds.“ Blan»

ton said, "If they're running
a (It‘lli’lt. we would ask them
to cover it out of next year's
budget."

Rasner said "it won't be
that big of a deal if we don't
get the money" from the uni
versity This year. Todd has
given SC about 336,500 out of
a univei sity discretionary ac-

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Music school
chief exits post
to teach more

Success: Clarke values
time spent as director

By Rebecca Neal
STAFF WRITER

William Harry Clarke is
stepping down in June from
the position of director of
the School of Music, but he
said he won’t be leaving UK.

“I just want to get back
into the classroom," he said.

Clarke teaches courses in
music education while serv-
ing as director but said he
wants to be able to spend
more time teaching.

“I teach instrument ma-
jors, like future orchestra
and band directors," he said.

Clarke said that be en-
joyed his work and that his
13 years as director were re-
warding.

“The best part is getting
to watch the success of the
faculty and students," he said.

The school has produced
many talented and success-
ful graduates. Clarke said.

Clarke, who has been at
UK since 1968, was director
of bands from 1968 to 1989.

“I’m probably recog-
nized more for that than I am
as the director of the
school,” he said.

During Clarke's tenure
as band director, the band
played at the 1969 inaugura-
tion of President Richard
Nixon and the 1975 World Se-
ries.

Clarke will be honored
Jan. 21 at a gala dinner pre-
sented by the UK Friends of
Music, an organization creat-
ed in 1992 to help support the
School of Music.

“Hopefully, I'll just make
a few comments, in order to
tell everyone I’ve worked
with ‘thank you’,” he said.

 

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Shot Down lead singer Adam Moseley and guitar Justin Whittinghlll perform at Kappa Delta's Battle of the

Bands. Shot Down won first place Thursday night.

Competition is Shot Down

Battle of the Bands: Owensboro group comes out on top, wins recording time

By Steve Eilerman
STAFF WRITER

The music of five local bands and one re-
gional band pounded the ears of students as it
rocked the Student Center Ballroom in the
Kappa Delta Battle of the
Bands competition.

The three hours of nonstop music includ-
ed the songs of Addison, The Phallacies, Ex-
pedite, Shot Down, The Absolutes, and Sway.

The prize: 10 hours of recording time at

Beacon’s Street Recording Studio.

The crowd was loud throughout the per-
formances. It wasn’t until the announcement
of the winner that it became quiet.

Shot Down came away with the first-place
prize, making it their second victory in a bat-
tle of a bands competition, the other one com-
ing from their hometown of Owensboro.

They were the last band to play and were
still putting away their equipment when their
name was called as the winner.

“I really didn‘t expect to come all the way
from Owensboro and win," Shot Down vocal-

 

 

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V-day ball is ‘mostly formal’ but ‘pure party’

Lovely: Kappa Alpha Psi and Delta Sigma Theta sponsoring
event, which will raise money for scholarships and tutoring

Byflalothhllarsen
STAFTWRlTER

This Valentine's Day, many
UK students will be headed to
the ninth annual Krimson ‘n‘
Kream Scholarship Ball, dressed
up in tuxedos, suits and gowns.

The Krimson ‘n' Kream
Scholarship Ball “is where the
dress is mostly formal and the at-
mosphere is pure party," said
Nicholas Ford, an economics se-
nior and vice president of the
UK Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity
"Think of it as prom but with
better music."

Kappa Alpha Psi. a service-
based organization, is co-spon-
soring the Krimson 'n‘ Kream
Scholarship Ball with the Delta

Sigma Theta sorority.

“I have heard the ball
termed as ‘UK‘s prom' by some
of the student body.“ he said.
“Personally. this is an event I
look forward to each year, even
prior to my membership in the
fraternity. It reminds me of the
excitement I had when planning
and attending my high school
proms."

The Scholarship Ball is one
of the most well received events
the fraternity hosts and is one of
the many fundraisers it sponsors
throughout the year.

Ford said both the fraternity
and the sorority use the money
to create scholarships for incom-
ing freshmen and for academic
programs such as tutoring.

“The Krimson ‘n' Kream ball
has continued to be a successful
event for us year after year,"
Ford said.

“This is evident by the posi‘
tive feedback we receive and the
anticipation leading up to the
event each year.“

Only about four to six people
from the fraternity and sorority
organize the event.

Three hundred to 400 people
are estimated to attend the ball
this year.

“To ensure the scholarship
ball continues to be a successful
event, we are always looking for
input from the student body on
ways to make the ball better."
Ford said.

The fraternity also receives
positive feedback from business-
es.

“Throughout the years of
service on UK‘s campus and in

the Lexington community: we
have developed strong ties with a
multitude of organizations and
local businesses." he said. “So
when it is time to plan for the
scholarship ball we always have
strong support from the commu-
nity."

JoAnna Jackson. an unde-
clared freshman. who will be at-
tending the ball with her date.
said it should be a fun night.

“I am excited and looking
forward to it." she said.

if you go
The scholarship ball is at 9 tonight at
the Newtown Pike Four Points Shera-
ton. Tickets bought before the ball
cost $12 for a single ticket and $i5
per couple. At the door. tickets are
SIS for a single and $18 a couple.

I have heard the ball termed as ‘UK’s prom’ by
some of the student body.”

- NICHOLAS FORD, ECONOMICS SENIOR AND VICE PRESIDENT OF KAPPA ALPHA PSI

 

 

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What to do
when you have
the V—day blues

Bummed: Counseling center doctor says
holiday can create unrealistic love images

By Sheena Breeding
CONTRIBUTING WRITER

While heralded by many as a celebration
of love. Valentine‘s Day can spark depression
and sadness for those not in relationships.

“Some years it seems like every depress-
ing aspect in your life comes together to bite
you all at one time." said Erin “Renee"
Grimm, an ISC junior.

“Tons of people get down and out on
Valentine‘s Day," she said.

Feb. 14 is not the only day that causes a
change in emotions for students, however.
Holidays such as Christmas can also wreak
havoc on stress levels.

“In general. holidays are overwhelmed
with commercials and other images, creating
expectations of how families and love are
supposed to be." said Dr. Charles D. O‘Neill,
associate director of the University Counsel-
ing and Testing Center in Frazee Hall. “When
this doesn‘t match the student’s life, their
feelings can create various responses to this."

O'Neill said students usually talk to par-
ents. friends or resident advisers when deal-
ing with Valentine’s Day blues. Coming to the
center is usually a last resort.

He said he has never seen an increase in
the number of patients on Valentine‘s Day.

“We have never really seen more students
than usual on Valentine‘s Day, but this is the
type of center that students must make an ap-
pointment for." O'Neill said.

For students living on campus. resident
advisers can also help.

“We leave our doors open for those types

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Animal cruelty penalty
would be felony with bill

By Jake McDonald
CONTRIBUTING WRITER

FRANKFORT u “Defend the Defense-
less" and “Felony Cruelty Now!" were
among the many signs at a rally Thursday in
Frankfort campaigning for tougher legisla-
tion against animal cruelty.

About 150 people attended the rally in
the Capitol Rotunda. Organizers said the
purpose of the rally was to raise awareness
of one Senate and two House bills. which
would make certain acts of cruelty to ani
mals. such as shooting dogs in animal shel-
ters. a felony.

Sen. Tom Buford. R‘Nicholasville. the
Senate bill‘s sponsor. told the crowd that pro-
tecting animals is something to take great
pride in.

”How someone could abuse animals. T
don’t understand." he said.

“If Kentucky can pass this bill. I think it
will be a great benefit to the United States."

Thirty-seven states have added a felony
penalty to their anti-cruelty laws to cover
the most atrocious and extreme cases of ani-
mal abuse.

Linguistics senior Lindsey Clouse. a
member of the UK Society for the Preven-
tion of Cruelty to Animals. said she is hope-
ful that the bills will pass and that this will
be an important first step for Kentucky in
legislating animal cruelty

“A lot of legislators are in support of
(the bills) because they will lose the support
of their constituency if they don't." Clouse
said.

"It's about time Kentucky catches up."
she said.

Several animal rescue groups hope to on

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 2 IFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2003 I xrurucxv Kenna.

Group hopes to help you
‘Iove thy neighbor' at UK

Goodwill: Random Acts of Kindness day will include
candy-grams, games and volunteer opportunities

B_y_k$_ar7a Cunningham
ASSISTANT NEWS [D‘IOR

The PR Student Volun-
teer (‘enter \\'lli celebrate a
national appreciation lioli
day Monday by holding
L‘K‘s first "Random Acts of
Kindness Day."

"We are trying to pro
mote volunteerism and
kindness on campus." said
Allison Zeilltiiann. an ttii
declared freshman and
member of the stttdeitt
board of directors for the
Volunteer (‘enter

"This event is a way
for its to try to ii'iotiyate
people to see the good in
the human spirit." Zeill-
man said.

Booths with many
goodwill volunteering op-
portunities will be set up
in the Student (‘enter and
Whitehall (‘lassrooin
Building throughout the
day.

Students can go to the
booths Monday and Tues
day and learn how they
can sign up to help all over
campus. Zeillmann said.

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ist Adam Moseley said.

"But it was awesome."

The win pumped up the
band.

“I just felt like rocking

and rollin‘ through and

The volunteer opportu~
iiities include helping with
crowd control for a ticket
sale at the Singletary Cen-
ter and filing in the admin-
istration departments.

"There is going to be a
wide variety of things to
do both days so students
and whoever else can pick
what they want to do."
Zeillmann said.

llalloon and candy
grams will be available for
anyone to give to another
person. The person giving
the gram will have to deliv-
er it though. Zeillmann
said.

The highlight of the
day will be the “generosity
game." in which students.
staff and faculty will be
asked to perform random
acts of kindness for some-
one else.

Cards will be handed
otit with hearts along the
side. After someone does
something nice for another
person. he or she checks
off a heart and passes the
card on to another person.

Then. that person is ex-
pected to continue the
game.

When the 10th person
receives the card. he or she
is supposed to mail it back
to the Volunteer Center.

"The act of kindness
can be anything from buy-
ing the person in line be-
hind you a soda or opening
the door for someone else,"
Zeillmann said.

“The idea is to keep
passing the kindness to
someone else."

Zeillmann said she
hopes the volunteer center
will be able to make “Ran-
dom Acts of Kindness
Day" an annual event.

“We hope that students
will see the need for volun-
teers on our campus and
take the time to let each
other know how much they
mean to each other." Zeill-
mann said.

Booths for the “Ran-
dom Acts of Kindness
Day" will be open at the
Student Center from 11
am. to 1 pm. and open at
Whitehall Classroom
Building from 9 am. to 3
pm. Monday.

“We hope
that students
will see the
need for
volunteers
on our
campus and
take the time
to let each
other know
how much
they mean to
each other.”

- Allison Zelllmann,
member of the board
of directors for UK Student
Volunteer Center

 

through." said guitarist
.lustin Whittinghill. “It's
rockin‘?"

Though they
wm. Expedite vocalist
Lewis (‘lark said they
weren‘t disappointed.

“We just came here to
have fun and play." he said.

Organizers felt satis-
fied with the outcome of
the event.

“I think that everybody
had a good time coming out
and seeing the talent that
Lexington has to offer," said

didn’t

Kappa Delta senior Cristina
Ashy.

The success of this
year’s event is expected to
continue to spawn other
battle in the future.

“It’s our philanthropy
event so we'll probably have
it again next year," she
said.

Shot Down, who com-
pare their music to that of
Tool, have already released
a five-song album and hope
to continue producing their
music.

Addison. a local band
who plays acoustic bass
rock, came away with the
second place victory.

Overall, many thought
the battle was a success.

Loren Scheffler, an ele-
mentary education sopho-
more, came to the competi-
tion to see some of her
friends in The Phallacies.

“I really enjoyed it."
Scheffler said. “They all
worked really hard. and it
showed in their music."

 

 

Continued from page I

count. About 811.500 was ear
marked for the Valentine's
Day President's Ball. and
325.000 went to the Mont-
gomery Gentry concert that
80 held last semester.

As a result of the deficit.
SG adviser John Herbst has
transferred all St} discre
tionary funds to a general ac
count 80 must get approval
from Herbst to spend any
money from that account
Herbst said that he decided to
transfer the funds after con-
sulting with members of uni-
versity administration.
Megan Gentry. an at

Continued from page I

of problems. but it is up to
the student to decide how
comfortable he or she feels
about talking with us." said
Stacey Spears. a resident ad-
viser in Kirwan II.

During her time as a
resident adviser. Spears has
helped students deal with
several problems such as
transitioning from high
school to college, finding
friends and problems associ-

large senator and appropria
tioiis cotiiiiiittee member who
voted against Stl's budget
when it was passed by the
Senate last August. said she is
concerned about how spend
mg decisions are being made
"1 hate :1 lot of questions
about where money was :1“
ing." she said.

Matt Falk. an at large
senator. has also had a prob
lem with budget.

”I find it interesting that
basically the bttdget doesn‘t
mean anything." he said. “It
they overspend. basically
there's no repercussions.”

However. not all 8(1 mem
bers are as critical.

"I‘d hate for groups not to
be able to get money because
of this." said Matt Rippetoe.
at-large senator atid approprir
ations committee chairman.
"What we need to do right
now is start looking for other
places to fund money.“

ated with school vacations.

But it' more help is need
ed. ()‘Neill suggested coin-
ing to the center to talk to a
counselor

"If someone really
needs to talk in an emer-
gency situation. we will
work them in and try to ac»
commodate to their needs."
O‘Neill said.

Students can also visit
Mental Health Services.
which is an extension of the
University Health Service
located in the Kentucky
Clinic.

These centers are free
for UK students and visits
are by appointment at 257-
8701 for the Counseling and
Testing Center and 323-5511
for Mental Health Services.

 

 

Continued from paqel

sure that the bills pass.
Victoria M. King.
founder of Holly's Place
Inc.. an animal rescue
group based in Lawrence-
burg. said that she will con-

tinue to fight until action is
taken.

"We hope to show our
senators and representa-
tives that it is not just a
fringe-few that care about
this." she said.

”Hopefully. they will
also see that every year we
do not get this passed. we
will simply plan something
larger to show support. In
other words. we will not
stop until the right thing is
done."

 

 

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Appeasinq the audience: Fox promises final episode
will not be a disappointment for loyal viewers.

ASSOCiAIiD PRESS

1.05 ANGELES , \‘iew-
ers were fuming and David
Letterman was cracking
wise about Fox promotions
for “Joe Millionaire" that
seemed to promise more
than the show delivered.

Evan Marriott didn‘t
make the final choice be-
tween would-be loves Sarah
and Zora Monday Monday
night. although network
hints seemed to indicate that
he would, Instead. the
episode was mostly a recap.

“We got duped. Vi“ totally
trot duped." viewer (.‘ynthia
Wiggin of San Carlos. (‘alif..‘
said Wednesday She dis-
missed lllt' episode as a "total
tiller. A whole tiller night."

CBS" ”Late Show“ with
lettcrnian showed a familiar
video (in) Tuesday of (.isama

bin Laden speaking in a cave
. but this time, he supposed-
ly was fuming about Fox.

"The treachery 0f the in-
fidels has reached a new
height,“ said a voiceover 0f-
fering a mock translation.

“We had been led to be-
lieve that last night would be
the finale of ‘Joe Million-
aire."‘

Fox said it didn't intend
to suggest Marriott was go-
ing to make his decision.

“The payoff was always
going to be on Feb. 17."
spokesman Scott Grogin said
Tuesday.

“It’s possible we were a
little over the top with our
promos and we’re sorry if
people felt misled.“

A chat board on Fox's of-
ficial “Joe Millionaire“ Web
site was smoking with com-
ments from angry fans.

“I really don't know if I
atn going to watch the last
show or not." one person
wrote. “At this point I am so
mad I don‘t care who wins.
Anyone else feel this way?"

"No. I will not watch the
finale." read a subsequent
posting. “Fox has lied to us.
and I feel that they should be
punished for that. . Bad
move. guys. It will be a while
before I put my trust back
into Fox."

Grogin said the network
hopes any upset viewers
would reconsider

“We would hope that our
audience will tune in. If they
do they will not be disap»
pointed." said Grogin. who
promised that next Monday‘s
twohour finale would con-
tain surprises.

Even the pros found
Fox‘s approach misleading.
The entertainment news
magazine “Access Holly-
wood" had reported Monday

that Marriott’s decision
would be revealed that night.

"It just shoWs how low it
can go." said "Access Holly-
wood" executive producer
Rob Silverstein. ”I thought it
was pretty blatant and I
think it upset quite a num-
ber of people. It upset us."

In return. Silverstein
said. the newsmagazine's Pat
O'Brien “ripped ‘em twice"
in reports Tuesday.

“Joe Millionaire" itself
is built on a lie. The women
vying for Marriott's affec»
tions think he's worth $50
million when. according to
Fox. he's really making
$19000 a year as a construc—
tion worker.

“I think that when people
get involved in these un~
scripted shows these days.
they know they‘re in for a
ride." Gail Berman. Fox's en-
tertainment president. said
last month in defending the
concept.

Sarah, 29, is in sales and design.

Zora, Z9, is a substitute teacher.

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Will Messer, Dialogue editor

Josh Sullivan. Asst. Dialogue editor
Tracy Kershaw, Editor in chief
Steve Jones. senior staff writer

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Your new challenge:
graduate in four years

Welcome to our new reality game show: The
Bachelors Race! The goal seems deceivingly sim-
ple: Earn a bachelor’s degree in four years.

24,000 students are trapped at UK with only
four years to complete three winding obstacle
courses: the University Studies Program. their
college plan and their major requirements.

Standing in their way are competing job
schedules (they‘ve to eat somehowl). 8 am. classes
and enticing opportunities to study abroad during
the semester. Their only tools are a schedule book.
maps to each obstacle course and an adviser.

College isn't a reality television show. but
graduating in four years might feel as difficult as
surviving one. So many students are taking
longer than four years to graduate that UK is con-
sidering adopting a graduation contract. Unfortu-
nately for some students, graduation is delayed
because the university does not offer enough
course sections for them to take the classes need-
ed for timely graduation.

A committee is researching the feasibility of a
graduation contract that would guarantee stu-
dents the courses they need in order to graduate

in four years, and if not, require UK to pay for the
student’s extra semester, or semesters, of courses.
A survey is online to get student feedback at
wwwuksgacom/ graduation/

With the possibility of fewer course sections
because of state budget cuts, a graduation con-
tract seems fair. With a contract or without, stu-
dents wanting to graduate in four years should re-
alize the burden is on them. Students should
study their university, college and major require-
ments before meeting with their advisers. Advis-
ers have too many responsibilities to plan every
student’s schedule. They are there to advise, not
orchestrate your undergraduate career.

If UK adopts a contract, it should require
students to take classes when they are offered
regardless of time and meet with an adviser
as soon as they are denied an override into a
required course.

A graduation contract makes sense. Take the
online survey to let the committee members
know how you feel about course availability, ad-
vising and the reality of graduating in four years

at UK.
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Eric Bo jg

CONTRIBUTING COLUMNlSI

Americans
love to watch
celebrities fall

In America the only thing we love more than seeing
someone rise, is seeing someone fall, Take Michael Jack-
son for example. Last Thursday. 27.1 million people tuned
in to see a “documentary“ that took a look into the pop
stars odd life. It was the highest-rated news magazine
episode since Barbara Walters interviewed Monica
Lewinsky. It was not an actual documentary. but confir-
mation of what a raving lunatic Jackson has become and
the final nail in the coffin of his fading musical career.

The documentary said he sometimes let children
sleep in bed. but he denied anything sexual occurred. The
documentary also said Jackson wrote his songs in a spe-
cial tree and Peter Pan was his hero. The contents be-
came prime water-cooler conversation topics and why
not? We love to see the legends go down.

The same thing happened with Mariah Carey. 0.].
Simpson and Bill Clinton. to an extent. We ate it up as
they publicly melted down. Jackson‘s bizarre behavior
and the media's obsession with his demise is beginning to
sound a lot like Elvis' meltdown at the end of his career.
Both built absurd theme-styled homes where they could
live in a private fantasy world.

They both latched onto an indulgence. For Michael
Jackson. it's plastic surgery, and for Elvis. it was food and
pills. Both let the pressures of fame and fortune get the
better of them. I just hope Jackson doesn‘t suffer a
similar fate.

Along with Michael Jackson. the media are eating up
the LeBron James saga with the “too much. too soon for
the basketball prodigy" story line. James was declared in-
eligible for the remainder of the season after he accepted
two free sports jerseys worth $845. This ruling has been
blocked. Again, people watched closely as he was declared
ineligible. then eligible again. Trust me. people wanted
to see him fall.

Of course. we don‘t really want to see any harm done
to our psychologically damaged celebrities. But seeing
that they are as human as the next person makes for
great TV drama. VHl's Behind the Music and E!‘s True
Hollywood Stories are examples of that.

Why do you think reality television is so big? We love
seeing people fail. I don‘t watch The Bachelorette or
American Idol to see love blossom or witness the discov-
ery a new singing star. I watch to see desperate meat
heads pull out their A game and get rejected. I want to see
karaoke superstars get a dose of reality: They will never
ever be famous.

This trashy. tabloid style of news journalism has in-
filtrated all areas of the media. Viewers want scandal and
controversy. Now people don‘t want to know about local
community issues or general consumer news. They want
the inside scoop about who is in rehab. who lied about
what. who is screwing over whom and the media
are obliging them.

More and more it‘s about the dollar and the ratings.
as the documentary about Jackson proved. The documen-
tary crew spent more than eight months with Jackson.
and I‘m sure it had enough footage to make a piece that
focused on Jackson‘s global effect and his love for his fam-
ily. But that doesn’t lure in viewers.

So for now. Jackson is left to pick up the pieces and to
hide the mannequins next time there are cameras
around. My advice to him is to take the David Hasselhoff
route and tour exclusively in Europe.

But as long as television keeps feeding us tales of in»
famy and failure. we will take it in with great
enthusiasm.

Erice Berle vvrites tor the University Daily Kansan. His views do
not necessarily represent those of the Kernel.

 

Cole Schmidt

CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST

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