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Univar Canada and TATA Chemicals Ltd. Announce Distribution Agreement for Food and Nutraceutical Industries

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New, natural, technologically advanced digestive health ingredients now available for the first time in Canada

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Nov. 26, 2018 /CNW/— a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, along with TATA Chemicals Ltd., the world’s leading player in basic chemistry products and India’s Consumer and Specialty products, today announced a Canadian national distribution agreement bringing new fermented, digestive health ingredients to the Canadian market.

TATA NQ, the Nutritional Solutions division of TATA Chemicals Ltd., offers customers unique nature-backed, science-supported digestive health ingredients with the specific benefits needed to meet growing consumer nutritional trends.

With this agreement, Univar will be the exclusive distributor of TATA NQ’s Fossence™ and Gossence™ prebiotic dietary fibre portfolio of ingredients for the Canadian market.  These fibres are used in a wide range of applications including dietary supplements; functional foods (bakery, dairy, snack foods); confectionaries; as well as pet food.  Fossence™ and Gossence™ are produced using TATA NQ’s proprietary in-house fermentation technology in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in India.

“This collaboration with TATA, in the high-growth areas of digestive health and functional ingredients for the food and nutraceutical industries, will help our customers address the prebiotic megatrend we’re seeing in health, wellness and nutrition,” said Adam Lasenzaniro, Univar Canada’s vice president of focused industries.

Dawn Guay, Univar Canada’s director of strategic product development added, “The combination of TATA’s in-house bio-fermentation process and strong manufacturing excellence, along with Univar’s technical expertise and market reach, will provide customers with new opportunities to use these ingredients to develop innovative new products.”

Zarir Langrana, executive director and president of the Global Chemicals Business of Tata Chemicals said, “We are excited to partner with Univar Canada in expanding our footprint in the Nutritional solutions space.  While we have been growing this business in India, this marks a milestone for us in the entry into the North American market.  Equipped with the learnings and capabilities of our in-house food technology & analytics team, we are geared to provide customized solutions to the Canadian market, not only in terms of ingredients but also formulations.  Univar makes for the right partner with their outreach, technical expertise and presence in the segments we wish to jointly develop.  Together, we plan to have an exciting journey.”

China now has AI-powered (staffless) medical clinics

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China now has AI-powered (staffless) medical clinics

Are Artificial Intelligence (AI) clinics the wave of the future?

Healthcare platform Ping An Good Doctor unveiled its first staffless, AI medical clinic and pharmacy at the Wuzhen World Internet Conference earlier this month.

The ‘One-minute Clinics’ include a Smart Medicine Cabinet and Independent Advisory Room. Patients enter the AI medical clinic’s booth to receive a virtual consultation. This is initially via Ping An’s ‘AI Doctor’ software, which helps assess a patient’s condition and supports the company’s human physicians’ diagnosis. Patients can then get their prescriptions from the attached Smart Medicine Cabinet vending machine, which stocks over 100 medications; any medicines not in stock can be purchased through the Ping An app and delivered in an hour.

Three discussion points that you should take away from this innovation:

Staffless: the new standard. So you’re keeping a close eye on Amazon Go. But, as we said back in our Future of Retail report earlier this year, you should be watching the many different ways that innovators in all sectors and markets are deploying staffless, solutions to improve the customer experience. That’s why we’ve featured everything from vending machines for the homeless in the UK, to robotic baristas in China.

Demand, meet supply. Ping An plans to open 1,000 clinics by the end the year (yes, that’s less two months from their launch!). But given the three-year-old company already serves nearly 50 million Chinese patients a month via its app, we wouldn’t bet against them! Okay, so your numbers might not be as dramatic (!) but could a staffless solution enable you to reach entirely new, currently under-served, customer segments?

Elevated experience. The One-minute Clinic is not just about access and convenience. Ping An’s AI has been trained on data gathered from 300 million patient visits (hello Chinese data regulation!) to enable the company’s 1,000 human doctors to give more robust medical advice. Which human interactions could you remove in order to give your customers a similarly better experience?

 

NRF says more than 164 million consumers to shop over five-day Thanksgiving weekend

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NRF says more than 164 million consumers to shop over five-day Thanksgiving weekend

WASHINGTON – Retailers are preparing for one of their biggest weekends of the year as an estimated 164 million people are already planning to go shopping Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.”

NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay

“Whether it’s heading to the stores after finishing their turkey or going online on Cyber Monday, consumers will be shopping all weekend and retailers will be ready to meet the demand,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Retail is a vibrant, dynamic and competitive industry, but one thing is certain – consumers are the winners no matter which day or which way they shop.”

The survey found that of those planning to shop during the long holiday weekend 21 per cent (34 million) plan to shop on Thanksgiving Day, but Black Friday will remain the busiest day with 71 per cent (116 million) planning to shop. Forty-one per cent (67 million) are expected to shop on Small Business Saturday, and 78 per cent of those say they will do so specifically to support small businesses. On Sunday, 20 per cent (32 million) are expected to shop. The shopping weekend will wrap up on Cyber Monday when 46 per cent (75 million) are expected to take advantage of online bargains.

Of those shopping this year, 65 per cent said they are doing so to take advantage of deals and promotions retailers will offer, while 26 per cent cited the tradition of shopping over Thanksgiving weekend and 23 per cent said it is something to do over the holiday weekend and the same number said it is when they start their holiday shopping.

“While the long weekend always draws shoppers of all ages to take advantage of the irresistible deals and promotions that retailers are offering, we’re seeing a change in how the younger consumers see the weekend.” Prosper Insights Executive Vice President of Strategy Phil Rist said. “Compared to older generations, younger consumers under the age of 35 are more likely to be attracted by the social aspects of shopping over the weekend or by the fact that it is a family tradition.”

The survey, which asked 7,516 consumers about their shopping plans, was conducted October 29-November 7 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 1.2 percentage points.

LIFEAID Beverage Co.® launches ImmunityAid™

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LIFEAID Beverage Co.® launches ImmunityAid™

With winter just around the corner, many people are starting to prepare for how to best stay healthy and productive all season long. Some will constantly pull out the trusty sanitizer to avoid these seasonal challenges while others will focus on diet and nutrition to help fortify their immune systems. For those people, LIFEAID Beverage Co. is introducing ImmunityAid.

ImmunityAid is available in a 12-fl. oz. can and provides a powerful blend of key vitamins and nutrients which are intended to help boost your immune system & keep you fortified and defended year-round, including:

  • Echinacea & Zinc
  • Vitamins A, C and D
  • Astragalus & Valerian Root
  • Turmeric & Ginger Root

With an “Orange Boost” flavour that is subtle, sweet and tangy, ImmunityAid is refreshing straight up or over ice and is easily consumed on-the-go or with a meal, making it one of the simplest and most enjoyable ways to give your system a boost.

ImmunityAid is available for convenient shipment directly to your home by ordering on the LIFEAID website and is available at retailers nationwide starting this November.

“The mission of the LIFEAID Beverage Co. is to provide consumers with delicious and functional ingredients that benefit a health-focused lifestyle,” says brand co-founder Dr. Aaron Hinde. “There are so many incredible supplements and nutrients you can integrate into your diet to give a boost to your system this season — we made it simpler and faster to enjoy the best of them in a ready-to-go product you can drink.”

About LIFEAID Beverage Co.
With a focus on great-tasting, wellness-enhancing and solutions-driven supplement products, LIFEAID Beverage Co. have become a trusted brand among health- and performance-conscious consumers. LIFEAID offers a range of drinkable supplement blends including FitAid, focused, LifeAid, GolferAid, PartyAid and the newly launched ImmunityAid.

Since founding LIFEAID Beverage Co. in 2011, Orion Melehan and Aaron Hinde have built the brand into a thriving consumer-focused business and wellness movement that is a standout on e-comm and social media, and one of the most dynamic brands at retail in the U.S. and 20 other countries. Visit lifeaidbevco.com for more information. SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Nov. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/

No Cow Introduces First-Ever Energy Bar Made with Just 1 Gram Of Sugar + Patented Caffeine

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No Cow Introduces First-Ever Energy Bar Made with Just 1 Gram Of Sugar + Patented Caffeine

Game-Changing Innovation Provides Sustainable Energy Without the Crash. The fast-growing, active nutrition start-up debuts latest innovation, following a partnership with General Mills.

DENVER, Nov. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — No Cow, the overwhelmingly successful Denver-based brand of dairy free, high-protein bars with just 1g of sugar, today, unveils its latest first-to-market innovation – the No Cow Energy Bars.

Unlike other Energy Bars on the market that can have as much as 20g of sugar per bar, No Cow skipped the sugar (just 1g) and, in its place, added 45mg of Coffee Bean Flour, an innovative, patented caffeine source that provides a sustainable energy that is the equivalent of a ½ cup of coffee.

No Cow Energy Bars give you the energy burst, without the crash.

No Cow Energy Bars are packed with real ingredients like oats, nuts, and almond butters and continue the company’s mission of making ready-to-eat dairy free, high protein (12g of protein per serving), low sugar products. The energy bars are gluten-free, soy-free & non-GMO, like all other No Cow products.

Daniel “D” Katz, 22-year-old No Cow founder and 2019 Forbes 30 under 30 winner, launched the company in 2015 after developing a dairy sensitivity, a problem plaguing a significant portion of the worldwide population. As a health nut, he was on the hunt for a dairy free protein bar that was low in sugar – and came up empty-handed. His personal need for quality nutrition led to the creation of The No Cow Bar.

In February 2017, General Mills invested in the brand and over the last two years, the company has grown double-digits monthly.

Commenting on No Cow Energy Bars, Katz shares: “I wanted to create an energy bar that wasn’t just another candy bar in disguise. The No Cow Energy bar has 45mg of caffeine to give you seriously sustained energy without all that sugar.”

For more information on the No Cow Energy Bar, visit nocow.com/energybar and follow us on Instagram at @NoCow and #RealGoodEnergy.

ABOUT: No Cow was created by then 18-year old Daniel Katz in 2015 as part of his mission to redefine high-protein, low-sugar, dairy-free foods to fuel an active lifestyle. Made with simple ingredients like brown rice and pea proteins, No Cow Bars are vegan, non-GMO, have just 1 gram of sugar and are free of gluten, dairy, lactose and soy. No Cow products are available at over 15,000 retail locations nationwide. To learn more, please visit www.NoCow.com

AlchemLife™ launches complete line of functional supplements in US

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AlchemLife™ launches complete line of functional supplements in US

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — AlchemLife TM launched a new line of products in the US this week. The range of products includes joint health, liver health, prostate care and immune therapy support. AlchemLife TM is a division of Alchem International Pvt. Ltd, global leaders in high-quality phytochemicals and herbal extracts.

AlchemLife’s TM functional supplement line was made with YOU in mind. Our bodies become especially taxed over time with abuse from chemicals and toxins that damage our systems. AlchemLife TM understands, and for that reason, we have created products to support your health, backed by clinical trials and 75 years of extensive research.

Joint pain and inflammation plague everyone at one time or another. FLEXIQULE TM is a triple action supplement supporting mobility, joint-function and flexibility. Focused on supporting your joints and inflammation relief, FLEXIQULE TM combines plant extracts Boswellia and Ginger for some pain and soreness related to inflammation. Made with powerful and safe ingredients, FLEXIQULE TM is a clinically tested herbal joint supplement that is based on 100% natural active ingredients. We have also made a topical formula, FLEXIQULE TM MAX that has a pleasant yet mild scent that applies smoothly and rubs in completely. Target troubled joint areas with a few drops of the anti-inflammatory oil by massaging affected areas a few times a day.

Like many other organs, the liver is susceptible to not only disease but also to damage brought on by human behaviours like alcohol consumption and overuse of OTC painkillers. In order to provide YOU with the liver health support, you need AlchemLife TM created LIVERUBIN TM. Delivering a superior water-soluble form of Silybum Marianum (milk thistle) to improve absorption in the body to promote optimal liver health, this patented formula backed by clinical research to help cleanse and detoxify the liver.

With cold and flu season beginning, everyone could use an immune boost to help fight off germs and support a healthy system. PHYTORELIEF-CC TM is a natural cough and cold relief lozenge. With active ingredients of Ginger, Turmeric and Pomegranate extract PHYTORELIEF-CC TM can be taken through the duration of a cold. Modelled after a turmeric milk made in India to all cold symptoms and periods of immune system lows, the lozenge has a pleasant taste that soothes your throat. A staple for your purse or carry-on bag, PHYTORELIEF-CC TM is your go-to for immune system support.

Past the age of 40 men can experience an enlarged prostate. In men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), it’s common to experience more frequent urges to urinate and difficulties with sexual performance. Proper supplementation with PROQUIL TM can potentially help support normal prostate health. Featuring Pygeum extract, Pumpkin Seed oil, and Saw Palmetto extracts, PROQUIL TM is a natural support product that may help alleviate symptoms of prostate issues by harnessing the potential benefits associated with our ingredients. High in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties,  PROQUIL TM is one of the only clinically-backed products designed to potentially alleviate symptoms associated with BPH.

Organic Certification of “Probiotics” For Agriculture Use Approved

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Organic Certification of "Probiotics" For Agriculture Use Approved

OMRI Approves Organic Formulation of Customized Rhizolizer™ Treatments from Locus Agricultural Solutions™

Using fresh, customizable “probiotic” treatments to increase crop productivity from the ground up has quickly become a primary strategy for growers across the country—and the trend is now expanding into organic agriculture. Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) recently approved an organic formulation of Rhizolizer™, a line of non-GMO microbial soil amendments that has proven to be highly successful in increasing yields and reducing time to harvest. The unique treatments, which were developed by Locus Agricultural Solutions™, LLC (Locus AG), have drastically improved the vitality of more than 40,000 acres of crops, leading to demand for organic offerings.

A 2016 USDA survey reported that there are more than 14,100 organic farms in the U.S., which sold upwards of $7.6 billion in certified organic commodities. Market Watch anticipates the organic food & beverage market to continue growing at a 14.8% CAGR through 2022, creating a need for solutions that improve crop productivity to meet market demand. Rhizolizer’s unique production and delivery methods, coupled with rapid success in conventional agriculture, have made the product line a top choice for organic adoption.

Rhizolizer’s high-density, low-use-rate formulations can be customized to address regional and crop-specific challenges. The treatments, which are up to 1000x the density of other offerings, are sent directly to growers via unique, refrigerated delivery for ultimate freshness. These advantages are driving exceptional improvements in crop productivity and profits for growers.

“‘Probiotic’-based agriculture products have proven to be extremely powerful tools for addressing soil health and crop vitality challenges—especially when delivered through our unique cold chain as high-potency, fresh products—and we believe that every grower should have access to their benefits,” said Dr. Paul Zorner, CEO of Locus AG. “OMRI’s certification of Rhizolizer will allow us to move forward in making sure organic farms nation-wide can benefit from the use of highly-effective, customized treatments—and partake in a trend that’s caught the attention of several sectors of the industry.”

Growers using the tailored “probiotic” treatment program are seeing double-digit yield increases along with significant improvements in fibrous root mass (up to 82%), reductions in time to harvest and overall enhanced crop vitality. The productivity benefits have caused rapid expansion in Rhizolizer adoption. Current trials, along with OMRI certification, provide the foundation for expanding these benefits to organic agriculture.

Commercialization of the new Rhizolizer formulations, which OMRI has approved to be used in compliance with the USDA National Organic Program, is currently underway. Additional organic certifications specific to California are also in progress. For more information on Locus AG’s unique fermentation technology and cold-chain delivery, or for results and availability of the Rhizolizer soil amendments, visit LocusAG.com.

Info from : SOLON, Ohio, Nov. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb

 

NEVER Network Again: The Art of Un- Networking

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NEVER Network Again: The Art of Un- Networking

—by Karen Donaldson

Networking is dead. It doesn’t work. The days of firehosing and spitting out every single detail, award and certification in 30 seconds or less are over. If you think this type of networking works, if you are stilling doing it – stop! Immediately. The bottom line: no one cares that much about you, well, besides you and your parents.

According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of networking is:

1: the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions specifically: the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business

We are moving away from the first point of a straight exchange of information (un-networking) and focusing on the second part: cultivation of productive relationships.  It’s about connecting. I call it the ABC’s: Always Be Connecting. Not Always Be Closing with your 30-second elevator pitch.

If you’re going into a networking setting with a mindset to quickly get through as many people as possible and get as many cards as possible, then you’ll attract the exact same people to you. They’ll be trying to go through the numbers just as fast or even faster than you. It almost feels like a competition.

When you collect lots of cards, at the end of night do you really remember each person who gave it to you? What is your follow-up with each person? Nine times out of ten, nothing meaningful ‪happens from the connection. Sounds familiar? (Where is your deck of business cards and are they just gathering dust?).

In a networking setting, you need to stop being the giver. What I mean by that is stop trying to give your pitch to everyone in the room. Focus on being a receiver and a relationship builder. Genuinely ask about the other person and their business, the type of clients they are looking for and how you can help. Choose to stand out from the typical: my name is … I do x-y-z verbal diarrhoea.

The goal of “un-networking” is to meet people in a genuine way, be your unique self, build rapport and get permission to connect with them outside of the networking session.

Who you are “being” is exactly who you will attract. Be the person you would hire, be the person you would love to send referrals to, be the person you would welcome the opportunity to work with.

Let me set the stage for you: If you had a company ‪ in which you were the CEO, and you were hiring for the role of COO, what would you expect and want from that person. Make a list of those attitudes, attributes, personality traits and skill ‪sets.

Now ask yourself:   Are you that person?

Because…if you wouldn’t work with, refer or hire YOU, neither will anyone else.

Here are the 3 steps that you can take to un-network:

  1. Go in with a plan. A plan that consists of connecting with a handful of people instead of everyone. It’s easy to remember someone who engaged you in a meaningful conversation opposed to remembering your 15th shallow conversation.
  2. Ask open-ended questions instead of closed ones. Open-ended questions allow for deeper answers with more detail.
  3. Only take the other person’s card if you’re going to use it. When I say use it, I mean use it for yourself or to give it to someone else to forward as a referral.

Now the ball is in your court, it’s time to use what I’ve shared and master the art of un-networking.

Karen Donaldson is an award-winning, #1 multi Best Selling Author. She is also the owner of Karen Donaldson Inc., and the brands Speak and Get Booked and Speak Confident. She is a Certified Confidence Coach, Communication and Body Language Expert, Executive Public Speaking Coach and International Speaker. Karen has been speaking and coaching for over 20 years, showing individuals exactly how to take powerful action and own their voice, increase their impact and confidence whenever they speak. She is the secret weapon behind many CEO’s, senior executives, successful entrepreneurs and politicians across North America and the UK, as she guides them and helps them to increase their capacity to authentically connect and engage as they lead and communicate. With her dynamic and interactive style as an expert speaker and coach, she moves her audience and clients into action and shows any “ready and willing” individual, how to become that leader who knows how to connect, engage and empower themselves and others. Karen has been a guest expert on both local and national media and is a sought-after leader and certified expert in her industry.

 

Infuse Your Life Health Products, Inc. is coming to Amazon with its cardiovascular supplements

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Infuse Your Life Health Products

BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Infuse Your Life Health Products, Inc. will bring its two unique cardiovascular products to Amazon soon.

The Canadian health company, which recently announced it was breaking into the American health supplement industry, has created two liquid-based products to promote cardiovascular health. G-Cubed: Plant-Based Support and Soul: Cardiovascular Sparkling Water.

Cardiovascular disease and diabetes have a harmful symbiotic relationship. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both women and men in the United States whereas the American Diabetes Association said more than 30 million Americans had diabetes in 2015. Heart disease and strokes are the most common causes of death for diabetic adults. This is why both Infuse Your Life Health Products target the heart and healthy blood sugar levels.

G-Cubed: Plant-Based Support, which contains no preservatives or artificial sweeteners, helps boost cardiovascular and cell health performance, maintain healthy glucose levels and promote healthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

Soul: Cardiovascular Sparkling Water boosts cardiovascular and cell health performance, fights diabetes by reinforcing healthy glucose levels and promotes healthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

“G-Cubed and Soul are very popular heart-healthy products in Canada,” said Thomas Lasic, founder and president of Infuse Your Life Health Products, Inc. “As a company, we really want to focus on heart-healthy products and these two products do just that.”

A grassroots company from British Columbia, Canada, Infuse Your Life Health Products Inc. saw a market flooded with products with misleading labels and decided to focus on minimizing the number of ingredients in its formulas to really focus on purity, quality and transparency for the good of the consumer.

“There is no more important human organ than the heart,” Lasic said. “With G-Cubed and Soul, our consumers can enjoy the benefits of a healthy heart.”

For more information on G-Cubed: Plant-based Cardiovascular Support and Soul: Cardiovascular Sparkling Water, visit www.drinkgcubed.com.

 

Johnson & Johnson Vision Announces Health Canada Gives Medical Device License ACUVUE OASYS Lenses

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Johnson & Johnson Vision Announces Health Canada Gives Medical Device License ACUVUE OASYS Lenses

ACUVUE OASYS: Developed in strategic partnership with Transitions Optical, this first-of-its-kind contact lens seamlessly adapts to changing light conditions while providing all-day soothing vision.

Johnson & Johnson Vision today announced ACUVUE OASYS with Transitions was issued a medical device license by Health Canada. ACUVUE OASYS with Transitions Light Intelligent Technology is a first-of-its-kind contact lens in Canada that offers benefits beyond vision correction by reducing exposure to bright light both indoors and outdoors.1,4 These lenses are indicated for the attenuation of bright light.

These contact lenses function by quickly and seamlessly adjusting from clear to dark in response to changing light conditions, balancing the amount of light entering the eye including filtering blue light and blocking harmful UV rays. ACUVUE OASYS with Transitions has created and defined an entirely new category of contact lenses that will help address unmet needs for patients.

“ACUVUE OASYS with Transitions is the result of more than a decade of product development and numerous clinical trials involving more than 1,000 patients,” said Ted Lachmansingh, Canada Business Director, Johnson & Johnson Vision. “This first-of-its-kind contact lens was born out of deep research into consumer lifestyle needs and provides wearers with a solution to help manage light in their modern, active lives.”

A range of everyday lighting situations, from artificial light to UV rays, can impact eye comfort and vision.7,8,9ACUVUE OASYS with Transitions actively adapts to light conditions encountered throughout the day to balance the amount of light hitting the eye, and helps eyes adjust to changing light better than they would on their own.3,4

This strategic partnership between Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. and Transitions Optical combines the respective strengths of each company. While ACUVUE is the world leader in contact lenses, Transitions Optical is the leading provider of photochromic (smart adaptive) lenses worldwide. Both companies are working to research and deliver best-in-class vision care innovations.

This regulatory milestone is an important step toward achieving Johnson & Johnson’s vision of helping people see better, connect better, and live better. The two-week reusable contact lens will be commercially available in the first half of 2019. —CNW

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