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8280 Princeton Square Blvd. W., Ste. 1, Jacksonville,
2600 — I thought the prospect of using a bones and muscles ached.
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look and feel better, check out Natural Therapies • p. 21 available in traditional healthcare, including body-balancing Specializing in acute and chronic pain relief and/or mental held little promise for me. of all people beginning a fitness program
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therapists, yoga studios, plastic surgeons 145 Hilden Road, Ste. 123, Ponte Vedra, 247-2243 certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork, and is ached. Good sign? Maybe. But these days, a pixelated fence. But, Kingston concedes, it
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the Wii gets more use as a conduit for Netflix might get gym-shy folks moving. “For people
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includes stories on exergaming trends, foods back pain, sports injuries, herniated disks, arthritis, carpal energetic therapy to resolve painful conditions and postural And therein lies the dilemma. Excergaming, not comfortable exercising in public,” she says.
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limitations. Fully licensed and insured. like its real-world counterpart (aka: the gym) “For some, I see that as a benefit, so they can
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Dance Revolution, Kinect, PlayStation Move Plus Package, but says it is “more for fun than
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a large, well-equipped training and clinical space where
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as treating multiple medical problems including acute and or Wii, you gotta do it often and consistently to for fitness. I like to get outside, in the outdoors,
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According to Sean Callahan, fitness says that with a video game, there’s no authority
Yoga, Tai Chi & Dance • p. 28
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nutritional support and licensed massage therapists are also Lucken practices in Riverside. obesity in this country. For the elderly, the make sure you’re doing it correctly.”
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and more local residents are tackling what’s to finish what you start. The music and the MANDARIN HEALING CENTER INC. sources. Rhodes invented a patented MRI device that aids in
commonly described as a 20-mile run headsets no longer are necessary, because HODGES CHIROPRACTIC 12627 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 504, Jacksonville, 240-5927 detection of hidden injuries and is part of a Shands Hospital
13947 Beach Blvd., Ste. 202, Jacksonville, 223-3330 Licensed acupuncturist Felicia M. Dyess, A.P., provides physical research team studying spinal injuries. Northside
followed by the hardest 10K of your life. Folio your total thoughts are … How do I finish? The mission at Hodges Chiropractic is to educate and bring holistic healthcare to the Jacksonville area through gentle handles a full range of chiropractic care and treatment.
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amateur — about their mental meanders. “The marathon is not the first 20 miles — 1610 Blanding Blvd., Jacksonville, 387-4151
it’s truly that last 10K. You are giving what HONEYSETT ACUPUNCTURE MARY R. APPLEBY, LMT, PA In practice for nearly 30 years, Dr. Patrick Opachich is one of
Paul McRae won first place in his division you have from deep inside. Who you are and 1050 Riverside Ave., Ste. B, Jacksonville, 304-5011 4343 Colonial Ave., Jacksonville, 384-8989 only a few chiropractic orthopedic specialists in Jacksonville.
Located in the Silver Chiropractic & Wellness Building, licensed With 18 years’ experience, licensed massage therapist Appleby Offering chiropractic care for spinal problems and evaluation
(men 35 to 39 years old) in the 2010 what you are made of surfaces.” o acupuncture physician Haley Honeysett, A.P., provides gentle, provides neuromuscular massage for problem areas, Swedish of extremity injuries, Opachich also counsels on nutrition,
Jacksonville Bank Marathon. Originally from Owen Holmes safe and effective treatments, utilizing traditional Chinese massage for relaxation, and lymphatic drainage to stimulate the diet and weight control, using a holistic, drug-free approach.
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STANLEY J. HUBBARD
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850 Anastasia Blvd. (Lighthouse Plaza), St. Augustine,
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Deborah Perrella, LMT, offers deep-tissue, neuromuscular,
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withstand the heat. Next, perhaps, is a hot from the pores so that all the negativity canals, veneers and emergency service are available, as well with a sophisticated, refined attitude.
stone massage — middling heat, but with the and bad thinking and deciding to stop at as extractions, including wisdom teeth. Financing is available.
purpose of releasing and relaxing. It’s easy to Dunkin’ Donuts on the way into work are BODY WRAP MASTERS & SPA
9926 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, 642-3131
imagine how the weight and heat of a stone washed away. This Body Wrap salon, in business for more than 10 years,
would feel good, placed along the spine, Not hot enough? How about coal-walking, offers advanced skin and body care, including relaxing
cupped in the palms or pressed lightly on the “ultimate” test of mind-over-matter (albeit MIND & SPIRIT THERAPY and therapeutic massage, microdermabrasion, chemical
peels, facials, waxing, scrubs, airbrush tanning and
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AFFILIATED HYPNOSIS SERVICES
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Notice that as the heat index increases to In the middle of the Great Depression, 9951 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 107, Jacksonville, 553-2646 CASABLANCA BEAUTY, WELLNESS & DAY SPA
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use one-on-one hypnosis techniques to improve sports
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with a 500,000 rating on the Scoville Heat Unit scale, so THE GUIDANCE CLINIC
9140 Golfside Drive, Ste. 4, Jacksonville, 730-7575 DR. CLAYMAN’S MIRACLE SPA
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A private mental health practice offering hypnotherapy
2 Shircliff Way, Ste. 200, Jacksonville, 208-2727
A Folio Weekly Best of Jax winner, Dr. Loren Clayman’s
Plastic Surgery Center and Miracle Spa offers trained
to help deal with habit control, weight, smoking, stress
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in a tranquil, riverfront atmosphere. Spa services include
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Transcendental meditation is a technique used to gain
of stroke, clean the arteries, cure migraines, ultra-violet rays in sunlight that possess relaxation, eliminate stress and fatigue and improve health and comfort and privacy. Cosmetics enhancements for the face
cure alcoholism, provide relief from arthritis this life-giving power.” Whoops. By 2000, brain function. TM is easily learned, practiced 15 to 20 minutes and body range from skin care, makeup and laser treatments
a day and taught by a certified instructor. tm-florida.org for removal of unwanted hair and blemishes to sophisticated,
and lower insulin levels. It’s (very possibly) white parents in Florida were slathering modern surgical techniques.
death-defying. their children in 150-proof sunscreen from
But those who can endure the fire, the head to toe before they would allow them to COMPLIMENTS BY SHERRY & CO.
13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 50, Jacksonville, 221-7380
suffering, the pain are of a class apart and go outside. Sun was bad. Caused wrinkles, The professional staff of stylists, estheticians, nail technicians
purified. On the Yang side of the heat-O- skin cancer. Meanwhile, the globe heats up SALONS, HAIR CARE & and massage therapists at this salon regularly attend
meter, everything is all hot and bothered.
Not just hot, but screaming hot, like
to unprecedented levels, as the activity of
humans is refracted back upon our own kind.
SPA SERVICES advanced training seminars to offer complete services for
hair, skin and nails.
habanero peppers with a 500,000 rating on Can we take the heat? Only time will tell. o AJ’S HOUSE OF BEAUTY & STYLE CONCEPT CUTTERS
2429 University Blvd. W., Jacksonville, 737-4446 1832 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 241-0053
the Scoville Heat Unit scale, so hot that the Susan Cooper Eastman Spa treatments include European facials, makeovers and Located for more than 25 years in Pablo Plaza at the
brain feels like embers in a fire. The more themail@folioweekly.com the Great Lengths hair extension treatment, a synthesized beaches, Concept Cutters offers expert Redken color,
human hair protein attachment that promotes hair growth highlights, restorative deep conditioning treatments and
without damaging natural hair. Neuromuscular massage precision hair cuts. Concept Cutters’ Jamie Shanley is a
is offered, as is ear coning and prenatal, reflexology and recent Folio Weekly Best of Jax winner.
soothing Swedish massages.
DAVARI
ALPHA BEAUTY CLINIC DAY SPA 229 Third St., Neptune Beach, 246-4700
4131 Southside Blvd., Ste. 205, Jacksonville, 998-9977 Davari Hair Salon offers meticulous services and personal
Established in 1987, the upscale, full-service spa offers a range attention to meet individual needs, including highlights and
of facials, massages, and hand and body treatments in a safe,
serene atmosphere. The clinic also offers electrolysis, pedicures
and manicures and body waxing. alphabeautyclinic.com
ANTHONY AND SANDRA EUROPEAN SALON & SPA
10092 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 6, Mandarin, 398-9777
Anthony and Sandra Day Spa and Salon offers hair care,
massage therapy — including Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal
and hot stone — manicures, pedicures, waxing, salt scrub
and cellulite treatments. Skin care treatments include deep-
cleaning facials, facials for men and eye-lifting treatments.
An array of beauty products, including Phyto, Goldwell, Olive,
Paul Mitchell, OPI and Tru Skin Care, are available.
AVANTE SALON AVONDALE
3574 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville, 387-4959
This Aveda Concept salon specializes in Aveda’s award-
winning color services. avantesalons.com
precision cuts. The latest products include color-defining MIKO SALON
Goldwell and age-defying Alterna Caviar. 317 St. Augustine Blvd., Jax Beach, 853-6229
This service-oriented salon, relocated to South Jax Beach,
DEBBIE’S DAY SPA & SALON pampers customers with the latest trends, practiced by
403 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 825-0569 educated stylists. Miko uses certified organic ingredients in
The Spa and Salon offer a wide range of massage therapies, its styling and coloring products.
custom skin care treatments, body treatments, manicures,
pedicures and hair care services for relaxation, improved MONICA MIA ON SITE
health and rejuvenation. 2320 S. Third St., Ste. 1, Jax Beach, 242-9500
Monica Mia has more than 10 years’ experience as
ELECTROLYSIS & LASER CENTER OF JACKSONVILLE a makeup artist and aesthetician, and she offers
9191 Skinner Parkway, Ste. 801, Jacksonville, 363-9001 microdermabrasion and chemical peels.
This laser hair removal and skin care center has more
than 15 years’ experience in permanent hair removal NOREEN YOUNG MAKEUP STUDIO & SKIN SUITE
by a licensed, board-certified staff. Services include 6029 Morrow St., Jacksonville, 739-2560
wrinkle reduction, skin tightening, IPL photofacial, Makeup artist and author Young offers skin treatments,
microdermabrasion, waxing, facials, Botox and dermal fillers. makeup services and customized beauty, products, classes
They also carry Obagi and Dermalogica products. and workshops for novices and professionals alike, along
with how-to CDs and DVDs.
ELITE HAIR STUDIO BY TRE SALON
1242 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-8878 ORANGE PARK INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BEAUTY
Elite Hair Studio, part of Tre Salon, is located at the corner 2170 Park Ave., Orange Park, 264-5201, 874-2617
of Beach Boulevard and Penman Road at the beach. The Since 1964, this accredited cosmetology school has helped
professionals at Elite provide for all hair, skin and body thousands of students become resourceful professionals.
The Liberty Bowel
care needs. The accredited academy offers programs for licensed
cosmetologists, nail technicians, skin care specialists,
ELITE SALON & DAY SPA permanent cosmetic makeup artists and braiding. Financial
4290 Herschel St., Jacksonville, 389-2554 aid is available to those who qualify.
Located in historic Avondale/Ortega, Elite provides a full
range of salon and spa treatments combining American
and European spa philosophies. Disciplines include
ORTEGA MED SPA We’ve got the Bulk Fiber, Flora and Slop Jar Blues
4570 San Juan Ave., Ste. 2, Jacksonville, 388-8844
massotherapy, heliotherapy, aromatherapy and aesthetic Onsite physician Wayne Houston, MD, and his staff
refinement. Beauty services include hair care, body waxing,
makeup, facials and nail care.
offers bioidentical hormone replacement, Botox, fillers,
Lipodissolve, in-office bodysculpturing (liposuction), Carbossi
(CO2) therapy, massage and aesthetics. ortegamedspa.com
J azz great Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong (1901-
’71) was a pioneering musician, composer and
arguably one of the greatest figureheads of the
from a robust three times a day to a stingy three
times a week. All of these statistics can lead to a
sort of fear-based cramping that finds wearier
FLORIDA SUN & SPA 20th Century. He was also as regular as rain, souls reaching for that second helping of
302 St. Johns Bluff Road N., Jacksonville, 646-3727 PANACHE ON PARK AVENUE
This full-service day spa offers massage, facials, body wraps, 1472 Park Ave., Park Central Plaza, Orange Park, 269-0666 and highly mindful of his bowel movements. roughage while blasting a little Satchmo.
brow and lip waxing, and tanning as well as haircuts, and For more than 20 years, Panache has offered skin care Satchmo’s original blues-removing remedy was With all of this scatological data on our
color and nail services. — featuring LED light therapy — hair care, hair and lash found in Pluto Water, an early 20th-century cultural radar, it’s no wonder the expression of
extensions, nail care, spa services, and rejuvenating and
FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH SPA & LASER CENTER therapeutic massage. Specializing in pampering with a focus mineral-rich tonic that was bottled at the “being anal” about something is now as passé as
5A Sanchez Ave., St. Augustine, 819-1481 on wellness, Panache features Swedish, sports, reflexology source in French Lick, Indiana. Advertised as other 21st-century bon mots like “LOL,” “rad”
Physician-owned and supervised, Fountain of Youth offers laser and pregnancy massages. Couples’ rooms and private rooms
treatment for hair removal, skin rejuvenation, resurfacing and
“America’s Laxative,” with a slogan that forcefully and “OMG.” Acceptance may be the key that
are available. Panache also offers Vichy shower body wraps,
tightening, as well as facials, peels, body waxing and eyebrow as well as Botox and Juvederm. promised, “When Nature Won’t, PLUTO Will,” unlocks our collective psychic outhouse and
services. Featured products include Obagi and Eminence. this Perrier O’Poop was known to be effective quells this apparent hysteria toward cellulose
PARADISE GROOMING FOR MEN SALON & SPA within an hour of that first, tentative sip. consumption. But it’s also worth recognizing that
FUSION SALON 1600 Park Ave., Ste. 1, Orange Park, 294-9069
9810 Baymeadows Road, Ste. 2, Jacksonville, Services at this men’s salon include manicures, But Armstrong got his real kicks from Swiss our intestinal system is designed to work without
683-3769 pedicures, haircuts, hair color, waxing, facials, massages Kriss. Composed of ingredients like senna, interference, fasting or the kinds of cereals that
With a staff that has more than 30 years’ combined and body scrubs. Hair products used include Paul Mitchell
experience, Fusion offers precision cutting, Davines Mask
strawberry leaves and hibiscus, this still-popular “Saturday Night Live” once memorably called
tea tree shampoos, conditioners and spikers for men.
coloring systems and FNLongLocks hair extensions.
PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL
HADLEY’S HAIR DESIGN & SKINCARE
2221 University Blvd. W., Jacksonville, 874-0118
4624 Town Crossing Drive, Ste. 155, Jacksonville, 768-6250
This state-of-the-art cosmetology school has a full-service
Americans now spend upwards of $800 million a year
This cozy salon has four experienced stylists, a skincare
specialist and a massage therapist offering services in a
relaxed atmosphere. Products used include Redken, Rusk,
guest service area, specializing in cutting, color and texture
services, using Paul Mitchell professional products. on this ritual disemboweling. We seem to have crossed
Framesi, Intaglio and Repecage.
HAIR AT THE PLAZA
PLANET BEACH CONTEMPO SPA
13457 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 2, Harbour Village, Jacksonville, the line from basic health maintenance into a bizarre,
221-0162
2683 St. Johns Bluff Road S., Jacksonville, 608-0570
Services include hair, nail, waxing, facials and massage,
13740 Beach Blvd., Ste. 403, Jacksonville, 821-8752
10915 Baymeadows Road, Ste. 108, Jacksonville, 519-1826
porcelain-oriented athleticism.
as well as spray tanning. Customized day-of-beauty 13820 St. Augustine Road, Ste. 209, Mandarin, 880-4826
packages are available. Appointments are accepted and 11700 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12, Jacksonville, 288-0826 herbal laxative was celebrated by Armstrong “colon blow.” If, as a country, our nation’s bowels
walk-ins are welcome. 2151 Loch Rane Blvd., Orange Park, 276-2688 in song and writings and informally to friends. are in a perpetual uproar, it may not be our
Planet Beach offers a private spa experience in less time
HAIR PEACE and for less money than traditional spas. Services include (He even printed up humorous cards, featuring collective digestive system that’s the problem.
815 Lomax St., Jacksonville, 356-6856 UV therapy with skin rejuvenation, stress reduction and a photo taken as he sat on the toilet, with the It may just be something we ate. o
Located in historic 5 Points, Hair Peace has been providing relaxation, hydration treatment, Lumiere facials, Mystic spray
detailed, current hair care for men, women and children since
zinger, “Satch says, ‘Leave it all behind ya!’”) Dan Brown
sunless tanning and teeth whitening.
1996. The staff keeps up-to-date on styles, products and But Louie surely wasn’t alone when it dbrown@folioweekly.com
techniques for the best results. REJUVANENCE LIFESPA comes to America’s dalliance with all things
4413 Town Center Parkway, Ste. 209, Jacksonville, intestinal. The health benefits of fiber, colon
THE HONEYCOMB 996-7595
4465 Woodmere St., Jacksonville, 619-1566 Owner John B. Harris, a plastic surgeon, offers deep-cleansing cleansers, high colonics, laxatives and a variety
This boutique, home to Mavity Freeland, Susan Davis and facials, massages, laser hair removal and a laser alternative to of supplements to cultivate healthy intestinal
Katy Cafaro, offers stylish cuts and fresh color. A wide a facelift, as well as Botox, Juvederm and Radiesse.
range of products is offered, including Alterna, White Sands,
bacteria is well-established, bordering on
Goldwell, Pacifica candles and handmade jewelry. RIO HAIR STUDIO obsession. While disease prevention and
9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 8, Jacksonville, 733-8495 weight control are but two of the promised
KARA & COMPANY SALON & DAY SPA Experience superior customer service in a relaxed, comfortable, benefits — even celebrities boldly attest to
4278 Herschel St., Jacksonville, 388-2400 caring atmosphere. Redken master stylists discuss what’s best
The renovated Kara & Company Salon & Day Spa, located for individual facial shapes and lifestyles. riohairstudio.com the success of seven-day or 30-day cycles —
in the heart of Avondale, specializes in hair, nails and skin more serenity and less grimacing may surely
services. Open Tue.-Sat. Call for an appointment. THE RITZ-CARLTON, AMELIA ISLAND be two lesser-known bonuses. Americans
4750 Amelia Island Parkway, Amelia Island, 277-1100
MAKEUP WORKS PERMANENT MAKEUP The spa at The Ritz-Carlton offers a complete menu of now spend upwards of $800 million a year
5101 Gate Parkway, Ste. 2, Jacksonville, 396-1186 massages, exfoliations, hair care, nail care, body wraps, on this ritual disemboweling. We seem to
A certified dermatician with more than 15 years’ experience facials, and hand, feet and scalp treatments for men, women
performs micropigmentation — or permanent makeup
have crossed the line from basic health
and groups. Pampering treatments for mothers-to-be are
— which includes lash-liner, eyeliner, eyebrow or lip also available. maintenance into a bizarre, porcelain-
enhancement, in a medical setting. oriented athleticism.
SALON CIELO The American Dietetic Association
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Jacksonville, 923-4396 Salon Cielo’s expert stylists create timeless looks with a variety recommends that an average adult gag
Sunshine Jones is a certified makeup artist and licensed of hair care services, including hair color, design and finishing. down at least 15 to 35 grams of fiber a
esthetician offering traditional makeup and design, European
day for maximum disposal. It is hardly
facials, skin-care consultations, waxing and a private SALON ON THE SQUARE
makeup label. Makeup By Sunshine specializes in the 1936 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, 396-9003 reassuring that the ADA considers the
Louis Armstrong — pioneering musician, 20th century
newest techniques for bridal, airbrush, photography and This Aveda salon features trained stylists performing a range of normal regularity to be anywhere
fashion runway makeup. wide range of services including color, highlights, perms figurehead — was also an early adopter of laxatives.
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SMALL INDULGENCES EUROPEAN DAY SPA & SALON microdermabrasion, facials, eyebrow design, chemical emphasis on variation to meet individual levels of skill.
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backdrop for a full range of services, including facials, TROMPE L’OEIL AVEDA SALON 996-2500
clinical skin care, body and aromatherapy, manicures, 820 A1A N., Ste. E10, Ponte Vedra, 543-1520 This studio offers a variety of daily classes to help you
pedicures, body waxing, hair care and many massage Trompe L’Oeil offers manicures, pedicures, hair gain strength, cultivate peace, release tension and build
modalities. Massage therapy is available for relieving stress care, makeup application, waxing, ear candling and flexibility. Intensity levels range from the slow-paced
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muscles. are also available. As an Aveda concept salon, Trompe Many classes are open-level, allowing those of differing
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(877) 843-7722 TWO BLONDES AND A GUY SALON 2301 Park Ave., Ste. 302, Orange Park, 278-8082
The Spa at Amelia Island Plantation features 25 individual 3546 St. Johns Bluff Road S., Ste. 104, Jacksonville, This studio offers an environment where one can feel
treatment rooms with sweeping views of lagoons and 646-0970 calm, connected and empowered. Peaceful Yoga offers a
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SPA LATERRA Yoga/Pilates Fusion class is held every Mon. and Wed.
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SYNERGE SALON VIP WOMEN’S DANCE
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