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Summer Challenge 2015: Completed Tasks (DO NOT DELETE POSTS)
This is a repost of my post 1956:30.3 - Donna Jo's task: Going My Way?
I chose option 2 and option 3:
Option 2: Read a book with an author whose first name is Mary, Kathleen, or Donna OR choose an author whose last name begins with the letter A, or L, or O.
Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood GR AUTHOR
Option 3: read a book with the title written in solid red OR white OR blue lettering.
by Stephen King GR AUTHORPoints this post: 30
Total points: 200
GR Authors: 4
BB(750):1
Jen UT10.2 - It's hurricane season again!
The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks
Points this post: 10
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Total Points: 115
10.2 - It's hurricane season again!I completed The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy: A Handbook for Girl Geeks by Sam Maggs
Sam is currently unused on the Atlantic hurricane names list
Points for this task: 10
GRA:1; Sam Maggs is GRA
BB:0
Points for Summer:
Points: 105
GRA: 7
BB:
Books Read:10
Tasks Completed:9
LAUREN JODI20.1 - Most Improved Player - Mary P’s task: Summer is for Relaxing
Option 1: Top 10 Oldest on TBR
Dark Awakening by Kendra Leigh Castle*
#2 on my TBR (added July 10, 2011)
*Goodreads Author
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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 345/1085
Total Books Read: 25
Tasks Completed: 18/61
Goodreads Authors: 21
Big Books: 0
M1NKS10.4. We miss you, Jane - Read a book whose author's initials can be found in JANE AUSTEN.
Collected Poems, 1909-1962 by T. S. Eliot
POINTS
Points This Post: 10
Points Total: 615
GR Author: 3
Big Books: [500+: 4] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 39
M1NKS15.3 - Now Appearing - Options 1 & 2
The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055894/?... and John Ratzenberger for movie actors
POINTS
Points This Post: 15
Points Total: 630
GR Author: 3
Big Books: [500+: 4] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 40
Elizabeth B20.1 Mary P's task
Lord of Darkness, third oldest book in my TBR, added Feb 3, 2013
Points: 20
Total: 755
Elizabeth BBook substitution
15.2 - Outfoxed
Book 1: book #1 in a series Johnnie (Siphon #1), e-book only, approved for length at msg#4890
Book 2: Ocean in the title Knight of Ocean Avenue
Removed Double Full and substituted with Johnnie
Mimi Michele20.8 Nickels & Dimes
Read a book set in an UNESCO City. Book set in Edinburg-
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark
Points: 20
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 300
Total Goodreads Authors: 10
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 0
Big Books - 1000+: 0
Adria20.5 - Bigger is Better – Camilla’s task: Dragon Kings
I chose option 1: Body of water on cover
Points this post: 20
Total points: 120
Didi302315.1 - Yin and Yang
Book 1. Read a book with a predominately (at least 50%) white cover.
The Trial
by Franz KafkaBook 2. Read a book with a predominately (at least 50%) black cover.
Looking for Alaska
by John GreenJohn Green is a Goodreads author
CURRENT POST
Points: 15
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets:
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 295
Total Goodreads Authors: 9
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+: 1
Didi302315.10 - BBQ Time
Read a book with the letters B, B, (2 B's) and Q found in any combination of title, subtitle, series title, and/or author's name.
The Red Queen by Margaret Drabble
CURRENT POST
Points: 15
Goodreads Authors:
Big Book Tickets:
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 310
Total Goodreads Authors: 9
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+: 1
Didi302310.6. What is GR up to?
Read a book from the March Goodreads 2015 list.
Dune by Frank Herbert
A big book at 604 pages.
CURRENT POST
Points: 10
Goodreads Authors:
Big Book Tickets: 1
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 320
Total Goodreads Authors: 9
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+: 2
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+: 1
Morgan Faeriesfolly20.5 Bigger is Better – Camilla’s task: Dragon Kings
REQUIRED: For this option, read a book that shows a body of water (e.g., waterfall, river, sea, lake, pond, pool) on the cover.
Approval/Verified: on task thread
Selection:
-- Neal ShustermanPage #: PB 320 pages
Neal Shusterman is a **GRA**
30.5 Teri-k's task: Good Old Summertime?
REQUIRED: Option 1: The title and subtitle of the book you read must contain all the letters in SAUNA, including two A's.
Selection: The Walls Around Us
The Walls Around Us -- Nova Ren Suma
REQUIRED: Option 3: Read a classic genre book published before 1956.
Originally published 1902.
AR Bookfind: IL: MG BL: 7.2 AR: 8
Selection: Peter Pan -- J.M. Barrie
Page #: MMPB 192 pages
[POINTS]
This Post: 20 + 30 = 50
Total Points: 835/1085
Books Read: 67
Completed Tasks: 51/61
Pages Read: 19740
Goodreads Authors: 42
Big Books: [500+: 3] [750+: 1] [1000+: 0]
Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM25.8 - Catherine T's task: Diverse Reading
Book 1: I read
by Liu Cixin, a Chinese science fiction author. This book is not a re-read and Cixin Liu is a new-to-me author (Wikipedia page for Liu since his GR profile is so sparse).**Liu Cixin is a Goodreads Author, I'd like to claim a GRA ticket**
Book 2: I read
by Ta-Nehisi Coates, an African-American writer. This book is not a re-read and Ta-Nehisi Coates is a new-to-me author.Previous point total: 450
New points this post: 25
Total points: 475
New tasks completed in this post: 1
Total tasks: 30
GRA tickets this post: 1
Total GRA: 17
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total Big Books: 2
20.6 - Seasoned Reader I chose Option 3: Choose and read a book found on Stories about Individuals with Disabilities.
Just Checking: Scenes From the Life of an Obsessive-Compulsive by Emily Colas (on page 3 of linked list, #259)
Task total=20
Grand total=420
DEANA5.2 - Bishamonten
"Crime" genre on main page
The Maltese Falcon (approved)
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Mary P's task: Summer is for Relaxing
Option 2: "Winter" in the title (possessive allowed/approved)
Winter's Tale
I listened to the audio version. The mass market paperback version is 685 pages, so this book is worth one big book ticket: Winter's Tale
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THIS POST:
Tasks Completed: 2
Books Read: 2
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 1
Points: 25
TOTALS:
Tasks Completed: 9
Books Read: 10
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 1
Points: 105
30.2 Jonquil's Task--Takin' It to the Streets:1. Magical Place:
Venice is pretty magical to me--canals, history, Italians!
Meet Me in Venice by Elizabeth Adler
3. Street Celebration:
1815, the end of the Napoleonic Wars--London rushes to the streets at the news of victory at Waterloo
A Civil Contract by Georgette Heyer. Check the end of chapter 23-24 for street parades as the news spreads.
30.7 Pamela3265's Task--Celebrating Summer!:
1 June wedding
by Kelly McClymer The paperback edition is The Fairy Tale Bride2. REUNION
A Very Private Enterprise by [author:Elizabeth Ironside REUNION
Today's total: 60
Grand total: 1010
Morgan Faeriesfolly20.10 Group Read
REQUIRED: Read ONE of the books selected as the Group Reads choices for the season. REQUIRED: You must participate in the book's discussion thread with at least one post about the contents of the book or your reaction to the book after you have read the book.
message 53 on discussion thread
Selection: The Ghost Bride -- Yangsze Choo
Yangsze Choo is a **GRA**
[POINTS]
This Post: 20
Total Points: 855/1085
Books Read: 68
Completed Tasks: 52/61
Pages Read: 20108
Goodreads Authors: 43
Big Books: [500+: 3] [750+: 1] [1000+: 0]
Coralie25.10 My Mom is the Best
Option 1 – book by author born under the sign of Leo
City by Clifford D. Simak born August 3
Option 4 – book from the Best Crime & Mystery Books List
The Cove #595 on list
This post 25 points
Total to date 455 points
Delicious Dee20.6 - Seasoned Reader - BriKie's task: It Was Ability that Mattered, Not Disability
Option 1 - Mouth To Mouth - Erin McCarthy (GR Author) - the main character, Laurel is deaf, while not mentioned in the description - here is a link to an outside review that mentions it - Dear Author Review of Mouth to Mouth
Points This Post: 20
Points Total: 590
Goodreads Authors: 37
Jenn IL 5.10 May The Gods Be Ever in Your Favor
Ever After by Jude Deveraux
10.9 Three of a Kind?
by Jamie Kain***Goodreads Author***
15.5 Witch Hunt
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
***Goodreads Author***
15.8 Dearly Departed
Saints by Gene Luen Yang
Fantasy Genre on Main Page
***Goodreasds Author***
20.1 Summer is For Relaxing
Option 2. The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
***Goodreads Author***
20.4 Happy Birthday!
Option 2. Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Fantasy Genre on Main Page
***Goodreads Author***
20.7 Summer Celebrations
Option 2. Boxers by Gene Luen Yang
War Genre on Main Page
***Goodreads Author***
20.9 It's Stampede Time!
Option 2. The Wicked Will Rise by Danielle Paige
***Goodreads Author***
Points This Post: 125
Total Points: 125
Goodreads Authors: 7
Janice CA15.9 - Take a Ride
a full name found in the title/subtitle
Almost Somewhere: Twenty-Eight Days on the John Muir Trail by Suzanne Roberts
+15
total:80
tasks: 4
books: 5
Goodreads authors: 2
Janice CASorry, double post........
15.9 - Take a Ride
a full name found in the title/subtitle
Almost Somewhere: Twenty-Eight Days on the John Muir Trail by Suzanne Roberts
+15
total:80
tasks: 4
books: 5
Goodreads authors: 2
Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM5.2 – Bishamonten
I read
by Tana French. "Mystery>Crime" is the third genre on the main page.**Tana French is a Goodreads Author, I'd like to claim a GRA ticket**
Previous point total: 475
New points this post: 5
Total points: 480
New tasks completed in this post: 1
Total tasks: 31
GRA tickets this post: 1
Total GRA: 18
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total Big Books: 2
Mary P30.1 - Schatzie's task: American Independence Day 7-04
Book #1: Shades of Gray: A Novel of the Civil War in Virginia by Jessica James.
**Jessica James is a Goodreads Author**
Book #2: Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed.
**Cheryl Strayed is a Goodreads Author**
Points this post: 30
Total points: 430
Goodread Authors: 21
Mod
I read Bradstreet Gate, with the main page genre mystery>crime. (verified in help thread, post 54).
5.7 - Jurōjin
I read Golden Son - "old" intact in word "gOLDen."
25.13 - Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: It's not Usagi
For my first book, I chose option 3 and read
, with a single woman on the cover.For my second book, I chose option 4 and read
- first genre listed is "history," second genre listed is "Non Fiction."Points this post: 35
Total points: 735
15.1 Yin and Yang2 book challenge
Book 1: Read a book with a predominately white cover.
The Perfect Rake by Anne Gracie
(Approved on Dlmrose's help thread page 5 post 241)
GR Author? Yes
Big Book? No
Book 2: Read a book with a predominately black cover.
The Warrior Heir by Cinda Williams Chima
GR Author? Yes
Big Book? No
20.5 Dragon Kings
1 book challenge
Option 1: Read a book that shows a body of water on the cover.
Dreamer's Pool: A Blackthorn & Grim Novel by Juliet Marillier
(There is a pond on the cover.)
GR Author? Yes
Big Book? No
20.8 UNESCO cities
1 book challenge
Option 1: Read a book set at least 50% in, or by an author born in, a UNESCO City of Literature.
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
(Set in Melbourne, Australia, an UNESCO city of literature)
GR Author? Yes
Big Book? No
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Total points this post: 55
Cumulative points thus far: 535
GR Authors this post: 4
GR Authors thus far: 26
Big Books this post: 0
Big Books thus far: 2
15.4 - The Big O Read ONE book that fulfills both book 1 and book 2 requirements
Book 1: Genre of Romance
Book 2: Title begins with "O"
Overruled by Emma Chase
Goodreads Author: Emma Chase
Totals for Challenge
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 410
Goodreads Authors: (11)
Big Books - 500+: 5 (5)
Big Books - 750+: 2 (4)
Big Books - 1000+: 0
Big Books - Total tickets: (9)
By Peakles***** Repost of post 1754 *****
20.8 - Nickels and Dimes
Option 1 - Read a book set > 50% in UNESCO City of literature.
The Sunday Philosophy Club by Alexander McCall Smith
Book set in Edinburgh
**** Alexander McCall Smith is a GRA ****
KATHY L.10.2 - IT'S HURRICAN SEASON AGAIN!..
Task: Read a book whose author's first name matches the name of one of the 2015 Atlantic or Pacific Hurricane Names
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_Pa...
Dark Witch by Nora Roberts
DATE READ: 8/1/15
pgs. 352
POINTS: 10
GRA:
BB:
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TOTAL CHALLENGE POINTS: 50
GRA: 2
BB: 0
By Peakles15.3 Now Appearing
Read a book made into a movie AND author sharing name with actor from 100 all time top grossing actors.
The Thirty-Nine Steps byJohn Buchan
IMDb
John Ratzenburger
15.4 The Big O
Read a book with genre Romance AND book with title beginning with O.
Obsession by Karen Robards
15.9 Take a Ride
A book with a name in the title.
The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
**** Gabrielle Zevin is a GRA ****
Points this post: 45
GRA this post: 1
Total Points: 245
Total GRA: 9
By Peakles25.1 Angel **Book Junkie's** task: In a Series
Read 2 books in same series.
The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency Series
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #1 in Series and
The Handsome Man's Deluxe Café #15 in Series
by Alexander McCall Smith
**** Alexander McCall Smith is a GRA ****
30.3 Donna Jo's Task: Going My Way?
Option 3: All title words are WHITE
The Shack by Wm. Paul YoungOption 4: The word TRAIN in the title.
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
****Paula Hawkins is a GRA ****
Total Points: 300
GRA: 11
Readerboard name: Vicki L.Task 25.3 - Andy P's task: Straight Letter, Crooked Letter.
Book 1 - Beginning of every letter in the title is straight Kiss the Moon by Carla Neggers Goodreads Author
Book 2 - Read a book who's author's initials are all crooked The Romancipation of Maggie Hunter by Jane Sigaloff
Points for this task: 25
GRA tickets: 1
LOULOU25.5 Bluemoon's Task: Summer Fun
Option A. Read a book you got for free.
The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick
I got this book for free through the swap site ReadItSwapIt.
Option C. Author's initials found in FAMILY GATHERING.
The Heart of the Matter by Graham Greene
This post:
Points: 25
GRA: 0
BB tickets: 0
Tasks complete: 1
Books read: 2
In total:
Points: 95
GRA: 1
BB tickets: 1
Tasks complete: 5
Books read: 7
25,6 Dahimel's Task--Internship or Summer School:1. New Job
The Mountaintop School for Dogs and Other Second ChancesEllen Cooney Main Character is starting job as a dog trainer. Okayed on help thread. (I loved this book.)
4. Musical Instrument
Viola on left side of cover.
edited to add totals
Today's total: 25
Grand total 1035
Task 20.4 -: Happy Birthday!Option 2: Read a book with American, Fantasy, Western, Adventure, OR Science Fiction as a main page genre.
Many a River (2008) by Elmer Kelton (Hardcover, 336 pages)
250 + 20 = 270
Tasks Completed: 16
Points for this post: 20
Points thus far: 250 + 20 = 270
Books read: 21
Pages read: 7,171
Read but not claimed: 06
Goodreads Authors: 05
Big Books:
(2) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
25.13 Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: It's not UsagiOption 1: For this option, read a book with the main page genre 'Retellings'. The genre may stand alone or be embedded. (ex. 'Fairy Tale Retellings')
Gretel and the Case of the Missing Frog Prints: A Brothers Grimm Mystery by P.J. Brackston **GR AUTHOR** (P.J is her pseudonym)
Option 5: read a book with a counting NUMBER found in the TITLE.
One, Two ... He Is Coming For You by Willow Rose **GR AUTHOR**
Points this post: 25
Total points: 115
Tasks completed: 5
Books read:8
Goodreads authors this post: 2
Goodreads authors total: 8
Big Books this post:0 (1000+)
Big Books total: 0 (1000+)
Elizabeth B5.8 - Kudokuten
Double Full by Kindle Alexander
15.1 - Yin and Yang
Book 1. white cover
Book 2. black cover
20.9 - Wayne's task: It's Stampede Time!
Option 1: a book that has a cowboy hat on the cover
, approved by the task creatorPoints: 40
Total: 795
Pamela32655.10 - May the Gods Be Ever in Your Favor
The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement by Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox
15.2 - Outfoxed
Book 1: Cinder by Marissa Meyer (Goodreads Author) - #1 in Lunar Chronicles Series
Book 2: Rocky Mountain Dreams by Danica Favorite (Goodreads Author) Word: Mountain
30.1 - Schatzie's task: American Independence Day 7-04
Book 1: John Adams by David McCullough - Found on page 1 (#1) of list - BIG BOOK at 751 pages
Book 2: Fyre by Angie Sage - BIG BOOK at 720 pages
Fyre
Sage, Angie
AR Quiz No. 158432 EN Fiction
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 20.0
Points this post: 50
Total Points: 325
Goodreads Authors this post: 2
Total Goodreads Authors: 14
Big Book Tickets this post: 3
Total Big Book Tickets: 7
Big Books - 500+: 5
Big Books - 750+: 1
Big Books - 1000+: 0
JeniferTask 10.4 We Miss You, Jane
Blood Moon by Alexandra Sokoloff
*Alexandra Sokoloff is a GR Author = 1 GR Ticket*
Task 20.8 UNESCO
set in Dublin
Taboo by Casey Hill
Points This Post: 30
GRA This Post: 1
BB Ticket This Post:
Total Points: 485
Total GRA: 17
Total BBT: 1
20.9 It's Stempede time Abigél Magda Szabo , option 2, initials found in "stempede parade"
task points 20
Total points 250
CYNBAXTERTask # 30.1 - Schatzie's task: American Independence Day 7-04
Book 1: The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America(447p) by Erik Larson* which is #94 on page 1 of the Best American History Books list.
Author is a Goodreads Author
Book 2: Adam (302p) by Ariel Schrag* - the title consists of one 4-letter word
Author is a Goodreads Author
447 + 302 = 749 pages
Points this post: 30 points
Total points to date = 370 points
GRA this post: 2
Total GRA to date: 12
BB tickets this post: 0
Total BB tickets to date: 2
MELANIE CTASK NAME: 5.9 Takarabune
The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer
Qualifier: Gingerbread house; IL: MG - BL: 5.0 - AR Pts: 15.0
Points this task: 5
Points Total: 430
Tasks Completed: 27
GR Author: 21
Big Books: 0
Julia10310.5. June is Caribbean American Heritage Month!
A Caribbean Mystery
15.8 - Dearly Departed
The Philosopher Kings by Jo Walton
Jo Walton is a Goodreads Author
Post total: 25 points, 1 GRA
Challenge total points: 550
Total GRA: 20
Total BB tickets: 1
Tasks completed: 27
MELANIE CTASK NAME: 30.2.a Jonquil’s task: Takin’ It to the Streets
Book 1: Read a book set in a place that you now consider, or once considered, magical.
The Day the Falls Stood Still by Cathy Marie Buchanan
Qualifier: Niagara Falls. One of Mother Nature's magical places with rainbows in the mist.
Book 2: Read a book in which a group of people takes to the streets to celebrate.
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
Qualifier: wedding is central to the story
Claiming GRA for Kevin Kwan and Cathy Buchanan.
Points this task: 30
Points Total: 460
Tasks Completed: 28
GR Author: 23
Big Books: 0
Morgan Faeriesfolly50.1 Ms Anderson's task: Three Cheers for Equality!
REQUIRED: GLBT genre
Selection: Skim -- Mariko Tamaki
REQUIRED: C -- Read a book by the same author as one of your other two books.
Selection: This One Summer -- Mariko Tamaki
REQUIRED: A -- author on list of GLBT authors
Selection: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe -- Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Page #: PB 359 pages
[POINTS]
This Post: 50
Total Points: 905/1085
Books Read: 71
Completed Tasks: 53/61
Pages Read: 20935
Goodreads Authors: 43
Big Books: [500+: 3] [750+: 1] [1000+: 0]
Lindy-Lanetask 20.6: ability not disability:
*opt. #3: book from disabilities book list link
my book was found on pg #1 [bk #41] of this list
Handle with Care by Jodi Picoult
**this is a GRA
also claiming big book points @ 512 pages
Points this post: 20
Total points: 225
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Books: 500+(1) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Tasks Completed: 13
Kristen IA15.7 - Birth of a Nation
Read a book set at least 50% in one (or more) of those countries*, as noted on Summer National Days Country List.
*Use Washington D.C. for the United States.
Pop Goes the Weasel (Alex Cross, #5) by James Patterson
The book takes place in Washington D.C.
I listened to the audiobook, but linked to the MMPB version
**James Patterson is a Goodreads Author**
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Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 245/1085
Total Books Read: 19
Tasks Completed: 16/61
Goodreads Authors This Post: 1
Total Goodreads Authors: 13
Big Books This Post: 0
Total Big Books: 1
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25.3 - Andy P's task: Straight Letter, Crooked Letter
Book 1: Author's initials are "straight"
Atonement by Ian McEwan
Initials are I and M.
Book 2: Author's initials are "crooked"
So You've Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson
Initials are J and R
Points: 45
Books: 3
GRA:
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