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Slayer Announce Their Final Tour With Dates Starting In May, 2018

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Slayer Announce Their Final Tour With Dates Starting In May, 2018

After making some of the most brutal, breathtakingly aggressive, all-hell’s-a-breaking-loose music ever createsd, being one of the four bands that defined an entire musical genre and being the band that other heavy acts are measured against and aspire to…after nearly 37 years, releasing 12 studio albums, multiple live recordings, compilations, live video and two box sets, playing nearly 3000 concerts in all corners of the world, receiving countless awards including five Grammy nominations and two Grammy awards, Gold records and other accolades…having its own exhibit in the Smithsonian Institute, gracing hundreds of magazine covers, experiencing the devastating loss of a founding brother, and even appearing on “The Tonight Show,” the age of Slayer, one of the greatest thrash/ metal/punk bands of this or any age, is coming to an end.

Slayer announces that it will do one last concert tour around the globe to thank their fans for all of their support over the years, for making the last three-and-a-half decades so packed with good times and unforgettable experiences, and will then move on.

Lamb of God, Anthrax, Behemoth and Testament will support Slayer on the first leg, North America, of its final world tour. Tickets go on sale to the public this Friday, January 26 at 10AM local time. Very limited Slayer onstage + meet & greet + exclusive merchandise packages will be available.

MAY
10 Valley View Casino Center, San Diego, CA
11 FivePoint Amphitheatre, Irvine, CA
13 Papa Murphy’s Park at Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA
16 PNE Forum, Vancouver, BC
17 South Okanagan Events Centre, Penticton, BC
19 Big Four, Calgary, AB
20 Shaw Centre, Edmonton, AB
22 Bell MTX Place, Winnipeg, MB
24 The Armory, Minneapolis, MN
25 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, Chicago, IL
27 Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre @ Freedom Hill, Detroit, MI
29 Budweiser Stage, Toronto, ON
30 Place Bell, Montreal, PQ

JUNE
1 Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT
2 PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ
4 Santander Arena, Reading, PA
6 Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, OH
7 Blossom Music Center, Cleveland, OH
9 KeyBank Pavilion, Pittsburgh, PA
10 Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow, VA
12 VUHL Amphitheater, Virginia Beach, VA
14 PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte, NC
15 Orlando Amphitheater, Orlando, FL
17 Smart Financial Centre, Houston, TX
19 The Bomb Factory, Dallas, TX
20 Austin 360 Amphitheater, Austin, TX

These Guitars Are Made From The Wood In Jimi Hendrix’s Childhood Home

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These Guitars Are Made From The Wood In Jimi Hendrix’s Childhood Home

The music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix—Seattle’s original “West Coast Seattle Boy”—is set to be honoured with the debut of JOI Guitar’s Harmonic Hendrix Home Guitars series of custom hand-crafted, acoustic guitars.

Limited to a strict production run of only 10 instruments; each acoustic guitar in the Harmonic Hendrix Home Guitars series will be individually hand-crafted using an unparalleled combination of the rarest and highest quality tone-woods found in the world today along with an exclusive selection of high-grade reclaimed wood, salvaged from the first Seattle home purchased by the Hendrix family that Jimi Hendrix lived in as a child.

Harmonic Hendrix Home Finished Guitar from JOI Guitars on Vimeo.

Built just before 1920, at 2603 26th Avenue, in Seattle’s vibrant and fast growing Central District, this quaint single family residence became home to the young Hendrix family after Jimi’s father purchased the property in Spring 1953. Considered the first home purchased by the Hendrix family; the home played host to the young and inquisitive Jimi Hendrix during perhaps two of his most formative years when he first set his sight on how to play the guitar.

Now you can own a piece of this historical music legacy, with an exquisite, very limited edition, hand-crafted Harmonic Hendrix Home Guitars and hold a piece of Jimi Hendrix’s legacy in your own hands.

Reuben Forsland of JOI Guitars is pleased to work with Authentic Hendrix, LLC; the Seattle-based company owned and operated by the family of Jimi Hendrix to oversee the legendary guitarist legacy; to produce this exquisite, limited edition guitar collection.

The precursor instrument before this Harmonic Hendrix Home Guitarsseries was a commissioned project for renowned guitarist Slash (Guns N’ Roses/Velvet Revolver). “I wanted Slash to always have a little inspiration in his hands as he played,” explains Forsland. “So I incorporated select pieces of wood from the Hendrix family home and used it to border the neck on Slash’s guitar. He can now pick up this beautifully hand-crafted instrument featuring wood that has been surrounded by the sounds of Jimi Hendrix during his early formative years.”

Individually hand-crafted, no two guitars from the Harmonic Hendrix Home Guitarsseries will be the same. They are sure to be the most unique and beautifully sounding guitars Rueben Forsland and JOI Guitars have ever made.

JOI Guitars is pleased to donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of every Harmonic Hendrix Home Guitars to the Jimi Hendrix Park Foundation; the non-profit entity managing the redevelopment of Jimi Hendrix Park in Seattle’s Central District; and near the original location of the Hendrix family home used in the production of these unique instruments.

Pre-sales for the Harmonic Hendrix Home Guitars are now being accepted by JOI Guitars, with the first two instruments to be revealed at the NAMM show this January 2018.

I Want This: Andy Warhol Polaroid Series

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I Want This: Andy Warhol Polaroid Series

This set of 11 reproductions of Andy Warhol’s famed Polaroids contain a combination of Warhol’s iconic selfies and everyday objects like Brillo boxes and bananas, which were the kind of subjects he loved to photograph on daily basis through the medium of his adorned Polaroid Big Shot camera during the 1970s up until his untimely death in 1987. These 11 Polaroid reproductions are a great collectible for the Warhol enthusiast and create a timeless visual diary of the life and art of Andy Warhol. You can get them here.

In accordance with Andy Warhol’s will, The Andy Warhol Foundation has established itself as among the leading funders of contemporary art in the United States having distributed over $275,000,000 in grants supporting the creation, presentation and documentation of contemporary visual arts, particularly work that is experimental, under-recognized or challenging in nature. The foundation’s ongoing efforts to protect and enhance its founder’s creative legacy ensure that Warhol’s inventive, open-minded spirit will have a profound impact on the visual arts for generations to come. Proceeds the foundation receives from licensing projects such as this contribute to the Foundation’s endowment from which it distributes grants. For more information please visit www.warholfoundation.org.

A Look At National Lampoon: A Futile and Stupid Gesture’s Official Trailer

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A Look At National Lampoon: A Futile and Stupid Gesture’s Official Trailer

Will Forte, Domhnall Gleeson, Martin Mull, and Emmy Rossum stars in A Futile and Stupid Gesture, the story of comedy wunderkind Doug Kenney, who co-created the National Lampoon, Caddyshack, and Animal House. Kenney was at the center of the 70’s comedy counter-culture which gave birth to Saturday Night Live and a whole generation’s way of looking at the world. It airs on Netflix on January 26.

What Happens When You Sing During An MRI? This!

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What Happens When You Sing During An MRI? This!

A very cool look at inner workings of vocalist Anna-Maria Hefele’s head and neck during an MRI as she sings throughout.

Apple teams with Malala Fund to support girls’ education

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Apple teams with Malala Fund to support girls’ education

Apple and Malala Fund today announced that Apple will become the fund’s first Laureate partner, enabling a significant expansion of Malala’s effort to support girls’ education and advocate for equal opportunity. Led by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai, Malala Fund champions every girl’s right to 12 years of free, safe, quality education.

With Apple’s support, Malala Fund expects to double the number of grants awarded by its Gulmakai Network and extend funding programs to India and Latin America with the initial goal of extending secondary education opportunities to more than 100,000 girls.

Apple will help Malala Fund scale its organization by assisting with technology, curriculum and research into policy changes needed to help girls everywhere attend school and complete their education. Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, will also join the Malala Fund leadership council.

“My dream is for every girl to choose her own future,” said Malala Yousafzai. “Through both their innovations and philanthropy, Apple has helped educate and empower people around the world. I am grateful that Apple knows the value of investing in girls and is joining Malala Fund in the fight to ensure all girls can learn and lead without fear.”

“We believe that education is a great equalizing force, and we share Malala Fund’s commitment to give every girl an opportunity to go to school,” said Tim Cook. “Malala is a courageous advocate for equality. She’s one of the most inspiring figures of our time, and we are honored to help her extend the important work she is doing to empower girls around the world.”

Since 2013, Malala Fund has been working in partnership with other organizations, the private sector and governments around the world to realize every girl’s right to 12 years of free, safe, quality education. The fund’s Gulmakai Network currently supports programs in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Lebanon, Turkey and Nigeria.

With an estimated 130 million girls out of school, the importance of their work is increasingly essential.

Photo Gallery: Big Wreck with Attica Riots at Toronto’s Rebel Nightclub

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Photo Gallery: Big Wreck with Attica Riots at Toronto’s Rebel Nightclub

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Daryl Hall & John Oates And Train Join Forces For Co-Headline Summer 2018 Tour

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Daryl Hall & John Oates And Train Join Forces For Co-Headline Summer 2018 Tour

Multi-platinum and award-winning artists Daryl Hall & John Oates and Train today announced their momentous co-headline North American summer tour, kicking off May 1 in Sacramento, CA and wrapping August 11 in Seattle, WA. Produced by Live Nation, the extensive trek will make over 35 stops across the U.S. and Canada including Chicago, Philadelphia, Toronto, New York, Nashville, Los Angeles and more. This marks the first time legendary duo Daryl Hall & John Oates will tour together with fellow award winning hitmakers, Train. Fans can expect full sets from both Daryl Hall & John Oates and Train, followed by a showstopping joint set.

Tickets for the tour go on sale to the general public beginning Monday, January 29 at 10am local time in most cities on LiveNation.com. Please see below for full tour itinerary and details.

Daryl Hall said of the summer outing, “This is going to be a tour filled with fun as well as great music. I love Train, and have a close relationship with Pat Monahan, going back to our ‘Live From Daryl’s House’ show together.”

“Looking forward to an amazing tour with our buddies from Train and seeing all our fans around the country in 2018,” added John Oates.

“I’ve known Daryl Hall and John Oates for a few years now and after being their fan my entire life, we now get to tour with them and spend time with legends in the world of music. This will be a career highlight for all of us in Train and a show that you won’t want to miss,” said Pat Monahan.

The 2018 tour also marks the return of Daryl Hall and John Oates’ HoagieNation Festival, taking place Saturday, May 26 in their hometown of Philadelphia at the Festival Pier. The annual celebration of food, music and culture will include tour mates Train as well as special guests Fitz and the Tantrums, Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers, and more to be announced. There will also be a pre-party Friday, May 25 at the Fillmore Philadelphia, complete with live music and an exclusive culinary experience. Full festival details at www.HoagieNation.com.

Daryl Hall & John Oates are the NUMBER-ONE SELLING DUO in music history, according to the R.I.A.A. The duo from Philadelphia has scored six #1 singles, including “Rich Girl” (also #1 R&B), “Kiss on My List,” “Private Eyes,” “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)” (also #1 R&B), “Maneater” and “Out of Touch” from their six consecutive multi-platinum albums—’76’s Bigger Than Both of Us, ’80’s Voices, ’81’s Private Eyes, ‘82’s H2O, ‘83’s Rock N Soul, Part I and ‘84’s Big Bam Boom.

In 2003, Daryl and John were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2008, they were honored with the Icon Award during BMI’s 56th annual Pop Awards. In 2014, Daryl and John were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And, in 2016, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored Daryl Hall & John Oates with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Train is a multi-GRAMMY and Billboard award-winning band from San Francisco, CA that has had 14 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100 list since the release of their debut self-titled album – hits include “Drops Of Jupiter,” “Hey, Soul Sister” “Drive By” and “Play That Song.” They’ve sold more than 10 million albums worldwide, more than 30 million tracks, amassed over a billion streams with multiple platinum/gold citations, and dozens of other honors. Last year, the band released their 8th studio album, a girl a bottle a boat, via Columbia Records spawning the lead single, “Play That Song,” which went platinum in 4 countries including the US, hit Top 5 on the US iTunes chart, Top 10 at Hot AC radio, charted at Adult Top 40 and holds almost 70 Million streams on Spotify alone.

DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES AND TRAIN 2018 TOUR:
Tue May 01 Sacramento, CA Golden 1 Center
Fri May 04 San Jose, CA SAP Center
Sun May 06 Anaheim, CA Honda Center
Tue May 08 Salt Lake City, UT Vivint Smart Home Arena
Thu May 10 Denver, CO Pepsi Center
Sat May 12 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center
Wed May 16 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center
Fri May 18 Chicago, IL United Center
Sun May 20 Detroit, MI Little Caesars Arena
Tue May 22 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena
Thu May 24 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena
Sat May 26 Philadelphia, PA HoagieNation Festival
Tue Jun 05 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
Thu Jun 07 Boston, MA Xfinity Center
Sat Jun 09 Pittsburgh, PA PPG Paints Arena
Mon Jun 11 Washington, DC Capital One Arena
Thu Jun 14 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
Mon Jun 18 Charlotte, NC Spectrum Center
Wed Jun 20 Duluth, GA Infinite Energy Center
Fri Jun 22 Tampa, FL Amalie Arena
Sun Jun 24 Ft. Lauderdale, FL BB&T Center
Tue Jun 26 Orlando, FL Amway Center
Thu Jun 28 New Orleans, LA Smoothie King Center
Sat Jun 30 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena
Fri Jul 13 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
Sun Jul 15 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena
Wed Jul 18 Omaha, NE CenturyLink Center
Fri Jul 20 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center
Sun Jul 22 Oklahoma City, OK Chesapeake Energy Arena
Tue Jul 24 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
Thu Jul 26 Houston, TX Toyota Center
Sat Jul 28 Austin, TX Frank Erwin Center
Tue Jul 31 Los Angeles, CA The Forum
Sat Aug 04 San Diego, CA Viejas Arena
Tue Aug 07 Oakland, CA Oracle Arena
Thu Aug 09 Portland, OR Moda Center
Sat Aug 11 Seattle, WA KeyArena

Foo Fighters: Concrete And Gold North American Tour 2018 Expanded By Popular Demand

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Foo Fighters: Concrete And Gold North American Tour 2018 Expanded By Popular Demand

Foo Fighters’ Concrete and Gold Tour has added seven new headline dates to its North American itinerary.

The North American leg of the tour supporting the international #1 album Concrete and Gold (Roswell Records/RCA Records) has further expanded its 2018 itinerary with a run of new arena headlines beginning October 8 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix AZ and running through October 18 at the XCel Energy Center in St. Paul MN. Tickets for the new dates are on sale to the public as of  Friday, January 26 at 9am Local Time (* with the exception of Detroit, which goes on sale Thursday, January 25 at 11am local time).

Capital One Cardholder and FF Fan Pre-Sale tickets will be available as of Tuesday, January 23 at 10 am local market time. Pre-Sale tickets will be available until Thursday, January 25 at 10 am local market time or until they are sold out. Pre-Sale tickets are limited to (4) tickets per card. While supplies last.

The tireless Foo Fighters have just begun 2018 in style, with their just-underway stadium tour of Australia and New Zealand. The first U.S. leg of the Concrete and Gold Tour wound down 2017 by storming through sold out arenas in Richmond, Greensboro, Cincinnati, Sioux Falls and more, with Foo Fighters consistently reaching new peaks of their estimable powers: The Herald Whig in Champaign IL raved “the energy didn’t slow down at all during the near-three-hour set… If you get the chance, make sure you don’t miss out. You won’t regret it,” and the Argus Leader called the Foos’ first Sioux Falls appearance in decades “musical genius,” reporting that the band “blew away the crowd… pulling off a performance no one in the audience will forget… delivered the classic rock concert their fans know and love.”

For further updates on the 2018 Concrete and Gold Tour, continue to check www.foofighters.com.

FOO FIGHTERS
CONCRETE AND GOLD
North American Tour 2018
New Dates in BOLD

4/18/18 — Austin, TX — Austin360 Amphitheater  (SOLD OUT)
4/19/18 — The Woodlands, TX (Houston) – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion  (SOLD OUT)
4/21/18 — Dallas, TX – Starplex Pavilion  (SOLD OUT)
4/22/18 — Bossier City, LA – CenturyLink Center
4/25/18 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
4/26/18 — West Palm Beach, FL– Coral Sky Amphitheatre  (SOLD OUT)
4/28/18 — Atlanta, GA — Georgia State Stadium
4/29/18 — Jacksonville, FL – Welcome to Rockville
5/01/18 — Lexington, KY —Rupp Arena
5/03/18 — Memphis, TN — Fed Ex Forum
5/04/18 —Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena  (SOLD OUT)
7/07/18 — Philadelphia, PA — BB&T Pavilion  (SOLD OUT)
7/12/18 — Toronto, ON — Rogers Centre  (SOLD OUT)
7/14/18 — Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater  (SOLD OUT)
7/16/18 — New York, NY — Madison Square Garden  (SOLD OUT)
7/17/18 — New York, NY — Madison Square Garden  (SOLD OUT)
7/19/18 — Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
7/21/18 — Boston, MA – Fenway Park
7/22/18 — Boston, MA – Fenway Park
7/25/18 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH (Cleveland) – Blossom Music Center
7/26/18 — Noblesville, IN (Indianapolis) – Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center
7/29/18 — Chicago, IL  — Wrigley Field   (SOLD OUT)
7/30/18 — Chicago, IL  — Wrigley Field
9/01/18 — Seattle, WA — Safeco Field
9/04/18 — Edmonton, AB — Rogers Place  (SOLD OUT)
9/06/18 — Calgary, AB — Scotiabank Saddledome  (SOLD OUT)
9/08/18 — Vancouver, BC — Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena  (SOLD OUT)
9/10/18 — Portland, OR — Moda Center
9/12/18 — San Jose, CA — SAP Center
10/5-6/18 – San Bernadino, CA – CalJam18
10/08/18 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Arena 
10/10/18 — Denver, CO — Pepsi Center
10/12/18 — Kansas City, MO — Sprint Center   
10/13/18 — St. Louis, MO – Scottrade Center
10/15/18 —Detroit, MI — Little Caesars Arena
10/17/18 — Milwaukee, WI — Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center
10/18/18 — St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

Kendrick Lamar, SZA, ScHoolboy Q Announce North American Tour

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Kendrick Lamar, SZA, ScHoolboy Q Announce North American Tour

Today, Top Dawg Entertainment announces “TDE: THE CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR” complete with the label’s all-star roster including Kendrick Lamar, SZA, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, SiR, Lance Skiiiwalker and more to be announced. The North American tour, produced by Live Nation, will kick off May 4 in Vancouver, BC and make stops across Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, New York and more, before wrapping June 16 in Pittsburgh, PA. Complete itinerary and details below.

Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Friday, January 26 at 12pm local time at Ticketmaster.com. American Express Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public for select cities beginning14 Tuesday, January 23 at 10am local time through Thursday, January 25 at 12pm local time.

Top Dawg Entertainment’s impressive roster of artists dominated hip-hop in 2017 from Kendrick Lamar’s release of the critically-acclaimed and seven time-GRAMMY nominated album “DAMN.” and subsequently massive “The DAMN. Tour” to SZA’s long-awaited debut album “Ctrl” earning five GRAMMY nominations. Both albums were also included in top rankings on several year-end lists in 2017 including The New York Times, Rolling Stone, USA Today and more. The Los Angeles-based label shows no signs of slowing down in 2018 with the recent announcement that Kendrick Lamar and Top Dawg Entertainment CEO Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith will curate and produce Marvel Studios’ Black Panther soundtrack. The label is also releasing newcomer SiR’s debut album “November” today, following the release of his hit collaboration with label-mate ScHoolboy Q, “Something Foreign.”

TDE 2018 TOUR DATES:
DATE CITY VENUE
Fri-May 04 Vancouver, BC* Rogers Arena
Sat-May 05 Seattle, WA White River Amphitheatre
Sun-May 06 Portland, OR Sunlight Supply Amphitheater
Tue-May 08 Oakland, CA* Oracle Arena
Thu-May 10 Los Angeles, CA* The Forum
Sun-May 13 San Diego, CA Mattress Firm Amphitheatre
Mon-May 14 Phoenix, AZ Ak-Chin Pavilion
Tue-May 15 Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheater
Thu-May 17 Dallas, TX Starplex Pavilion
Fri-May 18 Austin, TX Austin360 Amphitheater
Sat-May 19 Houston, TX The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Presented by Huntsman
Tue-May 22 Tampa, FL MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Wed-May 23 West Palm Beach, FL Coral Sky Amphitheatre
Fri-May 25 Atlanta, GA Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood
Sat-May 26 Raleigh, NC Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Sun-May 27 Virginia Beach, VA Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
Tue-May 29 New York, NY* Madison Square Garden
Wed-May 30 Wantagh, NY Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Fri-Jun 01 Bristow, VA (DC) Jiffy Lube Live
Sat-Jun 02 Hershey, PA Hersheypark Stadium
Sun-Jun 03 Buffalo, NY Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
Tue-Jun 05 Boston, MA Xfinity Center
Thu-Jun 07 Hartford, CT XFINITY Theatre
Fri-Jun 08 Philadelphia, PA BB&T Pavilion
Sat-Jun 09 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Tue-Jun 12 Toronto, ON* Budweiser Stage
Wed-Jun 13 Detroit, MI* DTE Energy Music Theatre
Fri-Jun 15 Chicago, IL Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Sat-Jun 16 Pittsburgh, PA KeyBank Pavilion
*American Express presale

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