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| 'Like' Us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter! | |
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Find out the latest information about professional development events, special announcements and legislative issues affecting our profession.
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| NJAHPERD BOARD MEMBERS | |
JoAnn Doherty, President
Jackie Malaska, Executive Director
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| A message from your president |
What wonderful summer weather we have had! I hope you have enjoyed the outdoor physical activites and relaxation the summer months bring. If you are looking for one more fun event to attend, come join us at the Barclays Golf Tournament on August 19-24, at Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus. NJAHPERD has a few tickets available for purchase or you can purchase through TicketMaster until August 17th. Southside Johnny will be performing on August 22nd and the Irish Rover concert will be on August 23rd on the 17th Hole. Also available are numerous food trucks, mini golf and other FUN activities. Kids go FREE with paid adult ticket.
On a more serious note, here are updates from the New Jersey State Board of Education meetings that I attended on behalf of NJAHPERD on July 9th and August 6th.
- The Revised Core Curriculum Content Standards were adopted. You can find the newly revised Comprehensive Health Education and Physical Education Standards HERE
- The Revised PRAXIS II Tests and Qualifying Scores were adopted.
- As the result of conversations with teachers, administrators, and other education stakeholders, the DOE proposed minor changes to the educator evaluation rules in N.J.A.C. 6A:10, Educator Effectiveness. (TEACHNJ) CHANGES
- How Teachers Develop SGOs powerpoint was presented. I recommned that you review so that you are clear with the expectations.
- The State Board also made it easier for teachers to appeal those scores. Under the new process, a teacher can get a review if his/her SGO score causes a rating to drop to "ineffective" or "partially effective". The scores can be adjusted by a chief school administrator or the commissioner if the appeal is unsuccessful.
Please contact NJAHPERD if you incur any problems that affect the quality of your Health Education and Physical Education program and your students.
Enjoy the remaining weeks of Summer!
JoAnn Doherty
NJAHPERD President
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| Barclays Golf Tournament Tickets Fore Charity On Sale Now! | |
You still have time to purchase tickets for the Barclays Golf Tournament! Don't miss out on this exciting event to see the top golfers and help NJAHPERD raise funds for additional services! We receive 75% of the ticket fees and 25% is given the The First Tee!
Last day to purchase tickets is Sunday, August 17th!
Use CODE AWAY14, so that NJAHPERD receives credit for your purchase.
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| Call for Proposals 2015 Annual Convention | |
Speakers Needed!
 NJAHPERD invites you to submit a presentation proposal for the 2015 Annual Convention. This convention will be held at the Ocean Place Resort & Spa on the beachfront in Long Branch, NJ on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, February 22 - 24, 2015. Convention programming is based primarily on this annual "Call for Proposals" bringing practical and relevant information to HPERD professionals and students. By featuring you and your peers as presenters, NJAHPERD provides convention attendees with the strongest forum for information exchange, problem solving, and networking on the state level.
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| Committee Members Needed! | |
Are you interested in serving on a committee that will utilize the new NJCCCS's to develop a standards based chart by grade level? The time frame for this important committee work will be September 2014 - January 2015.
We are in need of the following committee members: 1 elementary Health teacher, 1 middle school Health & PE teacher, 1 high school Health & PE teacher
Please contact Carol Lynch ASAP at: njahperdpe@gmail.com |
| FitnessGram Grants Available for September! | |
NJAHPERD has received funding from the NJDOH for web-based FitnessGram10 and training. If your school is still using the President's Fitness Challenge, it's time to change. Imagine engaging your students in activities to help them appreciate the benefits of fitness through goal setting and improvement. They will even understand WHY they should participate in lifetime fitness! Apply today so that you are ready to implement the program in September!
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| $1000 Mini- Grants Available for Your H & PE Program | |
NJAHPERD is pleased to announce the availability of mini-grants. The mini grant provides financial assistance up to $1000 for new program development or to expand an existing program. Grants may be used to purchase equipment, software, or other materials that focus on student learning in Health, Physical Education, Recreation or Dance. Grant application deadline is September 30th. Priority will be given to grants that address physical activity before school. Need some ideas? What about a morning Jump Rope Club or Morning Fitness group?
Mini-Grant APPLICATION
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| Award Nominations | |
What better way to advocate for the profession! Nominate yourself or a colleague for one of the pretigious NJAHPERD Awards. New this year are the Elementary and Middle School Outstanding Health & Physical Education Program Awards. More information is available HERE. |
| Presidential Youth Fitness Program | |
Assessing students' fitness levels is an important tool to help students learn about themselves and help us learn about our students. As physical educators, let's ramp up our fitness assessment efforts using the Presidential Youth Fitness Program! This free and easy to use program is designed to help teach youth about fitness in a fun and engaging way, that's also evidenced based!
But, don't worry, this isn't one more thing to add your plate, it's something to expand upon your existing work! PYFP provides you with loads of resources that you can easily integrate into your existing curriculum to help you develop students who are equipped to be active and fit for life. More information. |
| NJAHPERD Social Media | |
If you want to be "in the loop" we recommned that you join the growing community on NJAHPERD Facebook and Twitter. |
| New PE Standards & Outcomes Offer More Guidance Than Ever Before | |
SHAPE America (Society of Health & Physical Educators) Physical education teachers across the country now have access to the fundamental tools they need to provide their students with quality physical education programs. AAHPERD is proud to announce that the new National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education are now posted on-line. |
| NJ Educator Resource Exchange | |
NJDOE
Check out year-long pacing guides and instructional units for grades K - 12 aligned to the Common Core State Standards. MORE
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NJAHPERD 2014-15 Professional Development Events
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August 25, 2014, Maple Shade High School, Maple Shade Township, NJ August 26, 2014, Westfield High School, Westfield, NJ More info
Submit your PD request as soon as possible!
Future Professionals Workshop
November 2, 2014
Ocean Township Intermediate School
Ocean, NJ
NJEA Convention
"Standing Strong for Public Education"
November 6 & 7, 2014
Atlantic City Convention Center
Health Conference K-12
"Empowering Mind, Body and Spirit"
December 8, 2014
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Monroe, NJ
NJAHPERD 96th Annual Convention
"Advocacy Moving Forward"
Pre-Convention, February 22, 2015
Convention, February 23-24, 2015
Ocean Place Resort & Spa
Long Branch, NJ
Quality Health & Physical Education
High School Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
TBA
ADDITIONAL PD offered through South-Orange Maplewood School District PEP Grant funding.
SPARK Trainings for Grades 3-6, 7-8, 9-12
September 2, 2014
Dartfish Movement Analysis Software/Dartfish Express
High school teachers only
November 4, 2014
Columbia High School
Contact Judy LoBianco
WEBINARS:
Wednesday, Aug. 20
6-6:45pm
Cost: Free
For many teachers, the first few weeks of school are an emotional rollercoaster. So much to prepare for, so much to do! We all know it's important to establish a positive learning environment from the very first minute with our students; yet how exactly do we accomplish that? How do we set the right tone, introduce learning objectives, establish protocols for class management, and foster an atmosphere of cooperation and trust?
Attend this free SPARK webinar and leave with strategies and activities that lay a solid foundation for student learning, ready to build upon. Brick by brick, your program will grow the entire year!
Join SPARK Project Specialist Jeff Mushkin and guest speaker Steve Bruecker for this webinar. Steve has over 33 years of teaching experience, a master's degree in physical education, and was the 1999 National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. He began implementing SPARK into his classes in 1995 and became a SPARK middle school trainer in June 2002.
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Ideas for introducing, teaching, and assessing social skills
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Strategies for implementing student-centered guidelines, expectations, and routines
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Sample cooperation and trust activities for the first few weeks of school
Wednesday, Sept 10
1:00-2:00pm
This webinar will discuss the implications of the PA Report Card, including a question and answer session with Drs. Katzmarzyk and Pate.
Raising Awareness for Quality Physical Education
ARCHIVED
Cost: Free
Physical education (PE) programs are being reduced or eliminated because of budget reductions or the mistaken assumption that less PE time will result in higher academic test scores. Despite all the evidence supporting hte need for quality PE in schools (including academic improvement), teachers still find themselves having to defend their program from elimination.
Have you found yourself in this position? Or do you just want to advocate for quality PE in your child's school or as a proven solution to our national childhood obesity epidemic? Attend our webinar (next week!) and learn about strategies and resources to help advocate for Quality PE wherever you are.
SPARK Wednesday Webinar Series...ARCHIVED webinars
National Health Observances (NHOs) are special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics.
List of events
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| FIT2ECSELL | |
"EVERY CHILD STRONGER, EVERY LIFE LONGER" continues to provide the foundation for NJAHPERD's advocacy initiatives! FIT2ECSELL is the most recent of many NJAHPERD targeted movements to promote quality Health and Physical Education in New Jersey schools.
This initiative focuses on developing the first ever state- wide centralized data base for student health-related physical fitness.
Grant funding is available for training and web based FG school site license. APPLICATION |
| New CDC Resource! | |
CDC
Framework for Physical Activity and Physical Education & Resources to Support Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs |
| Classroom Management for PE | |
learnnc.org
Discover how one PE teacher has developed procedures to keep her PE class running smoothly and organized. She has created standard processes for many segments of her lessons as well as other aspects of her work. Some of the strategies she puts into practice all year and others she changes periodically. "Procedures require time investment at first, but they pay off in the long run. It is like training an employee to do the job. The better they are trained, the easier the job of the supervisor and the better the work results." MORE |
| 2014 US Report Card on Physical Activity For Children and Youth | |
NPAPA and ACSM
 | | 2014 US Report Card on Physical Activity For Children and Youth |
The video provides an overview of the groundbreaking United States Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth released earlier this year by the National Physical Activity Plan Alliance (NPAPA) and ACSM. Featuring ACSM members Dr. Peter Katzmarzyk, chair of the U.S. Report Card Research Advisory Committee and Dr. Russell Pate, chair of the NPAP Alliance, the video reveals six key outcomes from the study and key action steps needed to address current environmental deterrents when it comes to physical activity.
Webinar: Next month, a free webinar discussing the implications of the PA Report Card will be released. The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, September 10 and will be hosted by the NPAP Alliance and the ACSM.
The webinar will feature an in-depth discussion of the implications of the PA Report Card and a question and answer session with Drs. Katzmarzyk and Pate. To register, click here!
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| Creating a Freestyle Rope Routine and more... | |
learntojump.com
Freestyle rope jumping is one of the most rewarding forms of jump rope. It allows the opportunity for creativity, self expression, performance, practice and memorization. In this segment I give you the tools to help your students create routines easily and effectively. MORE |
| Brain Breaks... | |
Carrie Flint
Upper Middle and High School
Here are a few videos showing brain breaks that are appropriate for upper middle and high school students alike.
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 | | Just Dance Kids All Star by Smash Mouth (Cover) |
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Grades K-2 The Learning Station is a great resource for free downloads for creative movement ideas with brain-boosting songs and music. Another helpful website is www.actionbasedlearning.com from Jean Blaydes, which emphasizes "building better brains through movement." |
| Life is why... | |
AHA
Life is Why is the new anthem of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. The new branding debuted on August 1. MORE
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| Risky play and skinned knees are key to healthy child development | |
Toronto Star
In the last generation, adults have been consumed with protecting kids against all odds. But now, some child injury prevention experts are warning too much bubble wrap may be thwarting healthy development. MORE
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| EXCHANGE...by SHAPE America | |
SHAPE America
SHAPE America is offering health and physical educators across the country an innovative online community that will change the way you communicate, gather information and work. SHAPE America's new online community, Exchange, is specially designed for those who want to be the best health and physical education teachers they can be! Start NOW!
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| New Jersey's archery in schools expands | |
NJ.com
New Jersey's National Archery in the Schools Program, which has grown rapidly since its inception by the DEP's Division of Fish and Wildlife just 9 years ago, has garnered two national awards for its successful launch and expansion. Designed to teach international-style target archery in fourth-12th grade physical education classes, the core curriculum content covers safety, technique, equipment, mental concentration, and self-improvement. MORE |
| New Jersey girl gives kids A Chance to Dance | |
Daily Record
New Jersey resident Amanda Bloom, 13, after 11 years of ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, and Irish step classes, still loves the joy and freedom she feels when she dances - so much so that she's hoping to pass it on. Bloom launched an effort she named "A Chance to Dance" and began reaching out to dance schools to request donations of dance shoes for kids who couldn't afford them. MORE |
| High school girls turning to strength training for extra advantage | |
The Signal
Head out to any local high school this summer and there's a good chance you'll see football players lifting in the weight room. But less common is seeing girls in these local weight rooms. There are a number of reasons for the discrepancy, most of which, according to local trainers, is associated with a lack of knowledge. MORE |
| Exercise, including weight lifting, crucial for overweight, obese children | |
WWL-TV
Psychological challenges are enormous for overweight and obese children. Child obesity expert Dr. Melinda Sothern said exercises have to be modified since it's harder for them, but exercise including weight lifting is crucial. MORE |
| 10 Things every teacher should know about google docs | |
Edudemic
Google Docs is a powerful word processing tool that many schools have adopted. As it's similar to Microsoft Word and other word processing tools, most of its features are intuitive to use. However, in addition to completing many of the functions of a traditional word processor, Google Docs provides even more capabilities that can be invaluable to educators. Here are ten tricks that can make your life easier with Google Docs: MORE |
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HEALTH EDUCATOR NEWS YOU CAN USE
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| 4th Annual Engaging Strategies for Teaching Adolescent Health Workshop | |
Friday, October 24th
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Blue Heron Pines Golf Club, Galloway Township, NJ
We hope you can join us for 3 dynamic professional development sessions planned especially for Middle & High School Health and P.E. Teachers
- Rutgers University's ANSWER program - effective ways to teach human sexuality classes
- Drums Alive Interactive Instructional Session with Susan Toth
- Addressing those difficult lessons on Coping Skills when Dealing with Grief, Loss, Violence & Bullying with Lisa Athan
Registration and more details are available on the NJAHPERD website. FLYER |
| LSU athletes make chocolate milk part of their daily routine | |
DairyGood
Jamie Meeks doesn't have to work very hard to get the athletes at Louisiana State University to drink chocolate milk. As the university's sports nutrition coordinator and a registered dietitian, she has long known about chocolate milk's nutrition benefits and its role as a recovery drink for athletes. So, when research that started showing these benefits gained attention two years ago, she began talking with athletes about making it a part of their daily routine. MORE |
| Back to school concussion alert: 1 season of contact sports damages brain | |
Forbes
As kids and high school and college students head back into training for fall sports, new research offers a hard warning. A single season of playing football or another contact sport causes brain damage regardless of whether a player actually got a concussion or even had signs of injury, says new research published in the Journal of Neurotrauma. MORE |
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Let's Move! Active Schools |
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Is your school an ACTIVE SCHOOL? |
Does your school incorporate physical activity before, during and after school for at least 60 minutes a day? Do you need resources to "move" your school in the right direction? This FREE program can help. More information |
| Active Students Perform Better Academically: How Physical Activity Teachers Can Take the Lead | |
Let's Move Active Schools
Three pieces of advice to get students moving from Stella Young, Director of Child Nutrition for Putnam County Schools, West Virginia.
- Help your students understand the benefits and importance of fitness so students can be physically active throughout their lives.
- Build physical activity into everything that you do, even in the classroom, to keep the curriculum fresh and keep students alert.
- Collaborate with the community, school administrators, teaching staff, and school cooks to improve school environmental conditions and create a healthier atmosphere for all students.
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| Apply for Recognition | Apply for recognition and celebrate all of the great accomplishments you have made towards becoming a more active school.
Download our web badge for your website to show that your school is now a member of Let's Move! Active Schools and committed to moving more.
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JUMP ROPE AND HOOPS FOR HEART
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| Hoops for Heart and Jump Rope for Heart Links and Resources | 
TAKE ACTION NOW!
If you are NOT a MEMBER of "YOU'RE THE CURE" (American Heart)
PLEASE click here to JOIN and become part of the solution!
MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. That single purpose drives all we do. The need for our work is beyond question.
JUMP FOR A FREE MEMBERSHIP TO AAHPERD??
Register and COMPLETE an AHA Jump Rope or Hoops for Heart event that totals $1,000 or more and receive your FREE AAHPERD membership as a THANK YOU! You can find out more HERE
American Heart Association
WELCOME!! click here...
Links of interest:
Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart Info
Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart Grantwww.aahperd.org/jump
NASPE Standards linking Physical Education to JRFH Register YOUR event: http://www.aahperd.org/jump/AboutJump/eventregistration.cfm  The PULSE online newsletter
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| SHAPE America JRFH/HFH Grant Program | |
SHAPE America JRFH/HFH
The Joint Projects office is currently accepting applications for the 2015 SHAPE America JRFH/HFH Grant Program.
The SHAPE America Jump Rope For Heart & Hoops For Heart Grant is available only to individuals who have completed a JRFH or HFH event in the prior school year. Make plans now to apply! MORE
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Get a JUMP on things...JR/HFH Exemplary Programming and Coordinator Nominations due in October
|  Have a great Jump Rope or Hoops for Heart Event? Know a fantastic coordinator who goes above and beyond? Nominations are due in October...get a jump on your paperwork and begin gathering needed info today!!
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| Now available online...the latest edition of The Pulse | |
AAHPERD
The latest edition of The Pulse, SHAPE America's newsletter for the Jump Rope For Heart and Hoops For Heart programs, is now available. Each issue provides access to event best practices, teaching resources, and more!
In this issue:
Tips to build your school's fundraising dollars
See how one school increased student engagement by changing their event to "Hockey For Heart"
Fire up your program with ideas we learned at the National Convention & Expo in St. Louis
Learn best practices from our national award recipients
Use our classroom activities, music playlists and find out how to get more involved next year
Download and share the latest issue (SHAPEAmerica-ThePulse-V14N3.pdf) and view The Pulse archives online at www.shapeamerica.org/jump.
Download and share the latest issue and view The Pulse archives online at www.aahperd.org/jump.
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| Be An Advocate! | |
Advocacy is vital to the success of quality health and physical education programs across the country. In order to make an impact on the national policy landscape, we need all members to be strong advocates for the profession and for children.
SHAPE America Advocacy page
Take action today to guarantee that health and physical education will be addressed by Congress and become integral programs in schools across the country. |
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| NJAHPERD Actively Monitors NJ Legislation |
Did you know that NJAHPERD pays a legislative consultant to monitor bills that come forward that affect our profession? We also work closely and seek advice from the AHA Government Relations Director on Health and Physical Education, NJEA and our ShapingNJ partners. |
| Shape of the Nation Infographics | |
SHAPE America (AAHPERD)
Use these infographics on your websites, school newsletters etc. to inform the school community about various aspects of Physical Education in the United States.
1 - School Fitness Assessment
2 - Loopholes Stalling Progress in Physical Education Across the US
3 - States Skip Major Steps That Would Foster Physically Active Students
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| Now available: SHAPE America (AAHPERD) Legislative Action Center Tutorial webinar | |
SHAPE America
Legislative Action Center Tutorial
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| New Resources for Physical Activity and Academics | |
CDC
Use these resources to advocate for quality health education and physical education!
New resources from CDC can be found on their Health and Academics webpage
Specific resources:
- Health and Academic Achievement Overview
- Improving Academic Achievement through Healthy Eating and Physical Activity PowerPointŪ Presentation PDF of slides
- The Association Between School-Based Physical Activity, Including Physical Education, and Academic Performance Adobe PDF file [pdf 2.5M] (Full report) Executive Summary Adobe PDF file
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| Attention Driver Education Teachers | |
NEW Driver Education Conference Start the 2014-2015 with new programs and curriculum for your driver education students.
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NJ Teen Safe Driving Coalition
Discover the Coalition's mission and find information about initiatives including Share the Keys, Champion Schools, GDL Game Plan, and driver education. Find a calendar of teen driving-related activities. MORE
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| Create your own website | |
Google
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| Need ideas, lesson plans, assemblies and more? | |
Get the Latest Resources...
From NJAHPERD's Teacher Resources page.
Click HERE! |
| SHAPE America (formerly AAHPERD) Resources |
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Here's the link to SHAPE America's May Toolbox
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| SPARK Grant Finder Tool | |
SPARK
The SPARK Grant-Finder Tool helps you locate funding for your Physical Education, After school, Early childhood or Coordinated School Health program. Grants can be used for curriculum, teacher training, or equipment. MORE
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