Back to School – The Dream Revisited

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HAIR |Little Bones.Oleander – w/essential, style, & tint HUDs (luckyboard gift/free) 
| JEWELRY |Second Life Marketplace.OutRAGEous.long pearl necklace – 5 pastels (free) 
| TOP |Ajuda Brasil Voluntarios.Petite Mort.Embroidered Blouse – 1 color / Standard sizes + alpha (free) 
| PANTS |Cynful Clothing & Co..Casual Shorts – 30 color HUD Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/Legacy (GG/free) 
| BACKPACK |Ajuda Brasil Voluntarios.Backpack – 1 color / mesh copy/mod (free) 
| SOCKS |Second Life Marketplace.Punksters Destiny.Sweats Outfit – mesh socks (free) 
| SHOES |Ajuda Brasil Voluntarios.Brii Underground.Amate Outfit - sneakers Pink mesh unrigged (free)

Last September I had a dream.  Granted it was a very small dream, but it was filled with free jeans, tees, hoodies, sneakers, and the kind of flowing long hairstyles school girls love.   Of course, after days of frustrating freebie hunting my dream was unceremoniously dashed.  I simply couldn’t find the kind of freebies I like to fill that virtual back-to-school shopping list glimmering in my mind’s eye.

My friends, that story will not be repeated this year!  Casual clothing lovers and virtual students, this series of posts are for you.

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Our first outfit is sensibly fashionable, comfortable, and perfectly suited for those mad dashes across campus. The backpack is copy/mod which allows for easy resizing, and personalized color changes.

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HAIR |Olive Hair.Peach – fatpack HUD (midnight mania gift/free)
| TOP |Dreams.Yanela Pullover – 16 color HUD + alpha (GG/free)
| PANTS |Cynful Clothing & Co..Casual Shorts – 30 color HUD Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/Legacy (GG/free)
| SHOES |Itsy Bitsy Boutique.Keds Sneakers – mesh copy/mod (GG/free)

Cynful’s casual shorts gift comes with an awesome 30 color HUD.  The store group is free to join which makes grabbing these babies a snap.  Pair the shorts with Dreams’ Yanela pullover, and you’ve got a minimum of 16 different looks.

Keds fans will adore these wonderful little sneakers.  They’re copy/mod for easy resize/recoloring.  Plus, the faces are numerous, making recoloring a joyous task. 

Tune in tomorrow for Back to School – Part Deux!

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Must Have Clothes for Summer

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HAIR |Olive Hair.Lizzie Hair – brunettes color HUD + bangs & streaks (luckyboard/free)
| MAKEUP |Adored.Satine Lips Cutie Club Edition – 6 color applier HUD Genus/Catwa/Lelutka (GG/free)
| JEWELRY |Majestix.Lux Chain – gold & silver (GG/free)
| OUTFIT |Beautiful Dirty Rich.Bora Bora Outfit – top/pants/heels Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (GG/free)

Great news peeps, Beautiful Dirty Rich (B.D.R.) has loaded their group gift area with fantastic summer outfits.  Tops, bottoms, swimwear, sandals, you name it the gift area has it!  Each gift includes a HUD loaded with textures, making a visit B.D.R all that’s needed to give your wardrobe an awesome summer makeover.
So, let’s look at the gifts! First up is the Bora Bora outfit pictured above.  This is a complete outfit-in-a- box.  The top, pants, and sandals are sized to fit Maitreya, Slink, and Belleza bodies.  The HUD features 20 textures, 10 prints and 10 solids, for the pants and top.  Plus the pant panels come with an additional 30 textures consisting of 10 prints and 20 crocheted lace colors. The included sandals come with 2 heel options, and 10 colors.
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HAIR |Olive Hair.Lizzie Hair – brunettes color HUD + bangs & streaks (luckyboard/free)
| MAKEUP |Adored.Satine Lips Cutie Club Edition – 6 color applier HUD Genus/Catwa/Lelutka (GG/free)
| JEWELRY |Majestix.Lux Chain – gold & silver (GG/free)
| TOP |Beautiful Dirty Rich.Breathin' Sweater – w/ color HUD Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (GG/free)
| PANTS |Beautiful Dirty Rich.Bora Bora Outfit – top/pants/heels w/color HUD Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (GG/free)

Here’s a look at the pants with a print texture inset.  I paired the pants with a gift sweater those cooler summer evenings.
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The Bora Bora outfit sandals allow the wearer to choose between a wooden stacked or solid colored heel.
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HAIR |Olive Hair.Lizzie Hair – brunettes color HUD + bangs & streaks (luckyboard/free)
| MAKEUP |Adored.Satine Lips Cutie Club Edition – 6 color applier HUD Genus/Catwa/Lelutka (GG/free)
| JEWELRY |Majestix.Lux Chain – gold & silver (GG/free)
| DRESS |Beautiful Dirty Rich.Bora Bora Dress – w/color HUD Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (GG/free)
| SHOES |Beautiful Dirty Rich.Bora Bora Outfit – top/pants/HEELS w/color HUD Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (GG/free)

I love convertible clothing, so you can imagine how thrilled I was when I noticed this lovely dress doubles as separates.
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HAIR |Olive Hair.Lizzie Hair – brunettes color HUD + bangs & streaks (luckyboard/free)
| MAKEUP |Adored.Satine Lips Cutie Club Edition – 6 color applier HUD Genus/Catwa/Lelutka (GG/free)
| JEWELRY |Majestix.Lux Chain – gold & silver (GG/free)
| OUTFIT |Beautiful Dirty Rich.Bora Bora Dress – top/thong w/color HUD Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (GG/free)
| SHOES |Beautiful Dirty Rich.Bora Bora Wedges – w/color HUD Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (GG/free)

B.D.R.’s designers cleverly put alpha masks in the top and bottom layers which effectively turns the dress into a top or skirt also.  Included in the box is a bikini/thong.  Pair it with the dress/top and you’ve got a fashionable swimsuit.
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HAIR |Olive Hair.Lizzie Hair – brunettes color HUD + bangs & streaks (luckyboard/free)
| MAKEUP |Adored.Satine Lips Cutie Club Edition – 6 color applier HUD Genus/Catwa/Lelutka (GG/free)
| JEWELRY |Majestix.Lux Chain – gold & silver (GG/free)
| TOP |Beautiful Dirty Rich.Summer is Coming Cop Top – top w/color HUD Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (GG/free)
| THONG |Beautiful Dirty Rich.Bora Bora Dress – thong w/color HUD Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (GG/free)
| SHOES |Beautiful Dirty Rich.Bora Bora Wedges – w/color HUD Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (GG/free)

For a more casual look, wear the thong with this cute cami-top.
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HAIR |Olive Hair.Lizzie Hair – brunettes color HUD + bangs & streaks (luckyboard/free)
| MAKEUP |Adored.Satine Lips Cutie Club Edition – 6 color applier HUD Genus/Catwa/Lelutka (GG/free)
| JEWELRY |Majestix.Lux Chain – gold & silver (GG/free)
| TOP |Beautiful Dirty Rich.Spring Break Crop Top – w/color HUD Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (GG/free)
| SKIRT |Beautiful Dirty Rich.Bora Bora Dress – skirt w/color HUD Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (GG/free)
| SHOES |Beautiful Dirty Rich.Bora Bora Wedges – w/color HUD Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (GG/free)

Pair the skirt portion with any of the other top gifts for a completely new look.
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Here’s a closer look at B.D.R.’s second fabulous shoe gift:  The Bora Bora Wedges.  What can I say?  These lovelies and their extensive HUD are a must have item.  Trust me on this, you’re gonna love them.
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HAIR |Olive Hair.Lizzie Hair – brunettes color HUD + bangs & streaks (luckyboard/free)
| MAKEUP |Adored.Satine Lips Cutie Club Edition – 6 color applier HUD Genus/Catwa/Lelutka (GG/free)
| JEWELRY |Majestix.Lux Chain – gold & silver (GG/free)
| OUTFIT |Beautiful Dirty Rich.Havana Outfit – top/skirt w/color HUD Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (GG/free)
| SHOES |Beautiful Dirty Rich.Bora Bora Wedges – w/color HUD Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (GG/free)

Wondering what to wear to that Luau your neighbors invited you to?  Why not slip into the Havana outfit.  This lovely loose knit two piece ensemble is perfect beach attire.  Not only does Havana’s HUD have a great range of colors, but it also offers materials and alpha blending options.
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HAIR |Olive Hair.Lizzie Hair – brunettes color HUD + bangs & streaks (luckyboard/free)
| MAKEUP |Adored.Satine Lips Cutie Club Edition – 6 color applier HUD Genus/Catwa/Lelutka (GG/free)
| JEWELRY |Majestix.Lux Chain – gold & silver (GG/free)
| DRESS |Beautiful Dirty Rich.Unforgettable Dress – w/color HUD Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (GG/free)
| SHOES |Beautiful Dirty Rich.Bora Bora Wedges – w/color HUD Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (GG/free)

Of course any summer getaway packing list needs to include that perfect little dress.  B.D.R.’s Unforgettable t-shirt dress fills the bill nicely.  It’s HUD features prints, solids, lace and metal changing options, and a color picker.
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HAIR |Olive Hair.Lizzie Hair – brunettes color HUD + bangs & streaks (luckyboard/free)
| MAKEUP |Adored.Satine Lips Cutie Club Edition – 6 color applier HUD Genus/Catwa/Lelutka (GG/free)
| JEWELRY |Majestix.Lux Chain – gold & silver (GG/free)
| DRESS |Beautiful Dirty Rich.Summer Breeze Dress – w/color HUD + sleeve option Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (GG/free)
| SHOES |Beautiful Dirty Rich.Bora Bora Wedges – w/color HUD Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (GG/free)

Finishing off today’s summer makeover is a full length denim dress.  Summer Breeze comes in fifteen wonderful denim/denim print textures with materials and glossiness options, and has optional off the shoulder sleeves.
Accessorize these looks with luckyboard hair from Olive, gift lipstick from Adored, a group gift necklace from MajestiX, and you’ve got everything needed to slip into that summer state of mind.
Shop happy everyone!

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Get Me to the Event on Time!

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HAIR |Olive Hair.Kelly Hair – blondes color HUD (luckyboard/free)
| EYES |eBento.GA.EG.Ultimate Mesh Eyes – HUD controlled w/Gift Pack GF13C (GG/free)
| SKIN |eBento.7 Deadly s[K]ins.Paradise Skin – Marshmallow tone Omega appliers with brow/browless options(GG/free)OUTFIT |Vanity.Scandalize.Kairi Outfit – top/skirt aqua/ombre Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (GG/free)
| SHOES |Mosquito's Way.Grace Heels – one color Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (GG/free)
| POSE |eBento.Move! Animations.Jana 58 – dance (GG/free)

Month’s end also signals the end of all the May Event rounds currently in full swing. If you haven’t visited Vanity yet, I strongly suggest you bump that teleport link to the top of your todo list.  Both of these outfits, plus the ultra high boots are the Vanity Event group gifts.  Vanity’s May round ends on the 25th, so you’ve got to be quick.
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HAIR |Olive Hair.Kelly Hair – blondes color HUD (luckyboard/free)
| EYES |eBento.GA.EG.Ultimate Mesh Eyes – HUD controlled w/Gift Pack GF13C (GG/free)
| SKIN |eBento.7 Deadly s[K]ins.Paradise Skin – Marshmallow tone Omega appliers with brow/browless options(GG/free)OUTFIT |Vanity.Scandalize.Paty Outfit – top/skirt pink/floral/ombre Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (GG/free)
| SHOES |Vanity.Scandalize.Madison Boots – fatpack Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (GG/free)
| POSE |eBento.Avenge.Gift pose – (GG/free)

Scandalize supplied all of these lovely Vanity gifts.  Thigh boot lovers are in for a real treat!  Not only are these boots unspeakable high, they also come with the fatpack color HUD.  Thanks Scandalize for a truly spectacular set of gifts!
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Finish off today’s look with a couple of fantastic gifts from eBento’s 2nd Anniversary round.  I’m a huge fan of 7 Deadly s[K]ins creations, and their Paradise skin gift doesn’t disappoint.  The Paradise skin is sweetly freckled, lightly rouged, and supports brow/browless options.
Next, visit GA.EG’s booth for their Ulitmate Eye gift.  This mesh eye system is absolutely wonderful.  I discovered GA.EG a year ago at eBento’s first anniversary celebration, and have been a fan ever since.  These eyes are highly configurable, and are uniquely animated. If you picked up last year’s Ultimate Eye gift, you’ll  still want to pick up this year’s gift, the included eye pack is new.
Since it’s eBento’s birthday,  there are tons of other fabulous gifts to discover.  This round is full of interesting items from talented designers.  Simply join the free event group, click the birthday cakes at each booth, and leave happy.
Until next time, shop happy!

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Something Blue

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HAIR|Olive Hair.Cutie Hair – fatpack w/streak options (luckyboard/free)
| JEWELRY|AvaWay.Twins Jewelry Set – Earrings/Bracelet/Necklace/Ring (GG/free)
| DRESS |!Soul. Pepper Dress – Maitreya/Slink & Classic Avatars (GG/free)
| SHOES |The Free Dove.Sevyn East.Kenya Boot – w/8 color HUD Slink(mid+high) & Classic(mid+high) (GG/free)

…Sparkly, and new.
Here’s a lovely shiny dress perfect for outdoor spring music festivals, walks along the boardwalk, and afternoon tea.  The Pepper mesh dress is sized for Maitreya, Slink, and classic avatars.  This dress, along with a sizable cache of goodies, can be found at !Soul.  The location I’ve landmarked for you is a freebie room, so everything costs 0 Lindens if you’re a  member of the !Soul group.  Did I mention there is no group join fee?
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The surprisingly flirty back gives you a chance to show off all those hours spent in the gym.
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Today’s hair is one of the many free luckyboard  styles available at Olive Hair.  The Cutie style is perfect when you want to show off your back, comes in an awesome fatpack, and is a “must have” item for long hair lovers.  Olive’s luckyboards and midnight mania are free for everyone to play.
Visit AvaWay, join their free group, and walk away with no less than three new pieces of jewelry.   The Twins Set is copy/mod and unrigged, which allows wearers to make extra copies and layer the pieces which is precisely what our model did.
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Though the Kenya boots were featured in my last post, unfortunately they were hidden under the jumpsuit.  These boots are so nice, I thought they needed a chance to shine.  The included eight color HUD allows for lots of customization. The only drawback is that they are sized only for Slink’s hourglass/physique bodies.  However, that doesn’t mean you can’t try them on a body with Slink compatible feet.  Our model is wearing Altamura’s Juliet body,  and as you can see, the model for Slink classic worked quite well.
Happy Shopping!

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Get Inked

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HAIR|Olive Hair.Kelley Hair – Blondes w/regular & bewbies models + streak options(luckyboard/free)
| LINGERIE|BouBouKi.Sporty Set – Bra/Panties for Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/TMP (GG/free)
| TATTOO1 |Carol G Tattoo. Zebra Tattoo – black/4 intensities + Maitreya/TMP/Belleza/Slink/Omega appliers (GG/free)
| TATTOO2 |Carol G Tattoo. Spider Garter Tattoo – black/4 intensities + Maitreya/TMP/Belleza/Slink/Omega appliers (GG/free)
| SHOES |Ava Design.Fay Heels – red & black Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)

Alert!  Alert! Danger Second Life residents – I see fresh ink in your very near future!  On April 1st Carol G Tattoo set their group join fee to 0 Lindens for 5 days.  Which means my dear readers, there’s plenty of time to teleport over to Carol G Tattoo for some fresh ink.
Carol G generously keeps a well stocked group gift area that is often updated with new goodies for both male and female avatars.   Today I’ve featured only 2 of the many gifts available.  If you were to buy these tattoos in Carol G’s markeplace store they would set you back 280L each.  Need I say more?
Until next time, shop happy!

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A Hint of Spring

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HAIR |Olive Hair .Sabrina – Bubble Goth HUD + Headband HUD (luckyboard/free)
| DRESS |Seniha .Lyna Dress V.2 – 2 textures for Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)
| SHOES |Mosquito's Way .Clara March gift – chamois for Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)

It’s not just the crocus and daffodils that are calling for an end to winter.  The designers at Seniha have put out a new group gift that screams for an early spring.  Lyna comes in two lovely versions sized to fit  Maitreya, Slink, and Belleza bodies.  Simply join Seniha’s fee free group to make this beauty your own.
Today’s coif is one of many fun styles available on Olive’s fast moving lucky board wall.  The bubble goth colorway so bright and cheery it seemed like the perfect fit for a spring themed outfit.
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Finishing off today’s look is a fabulous pair of ankle boots from Mosquito’s Way.  The Clara boots come in a highly versatile shade of chamois to fit Maitreya, Slink, and Belleza feet.  Though the boots are sized for particular mesh bodies, that doesn’t mean others can’t wear them.  Most classic avatars should be able to find an alpha in their inventory that will pair nicely with this style.
Shop happy everyone!

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Justice 4 All

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HAIR|Olive Hair .Summer – Blondes HUD w/streaks (luckyboard/free)
| JACKET|Justice .Holly Jacket – Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (hunt/free)
| BOOTS|Sense Event .Alter.Sia pants & laced boots – gold  Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (SLF&O GG/free)

Looking for a cache of red clothing?  Then you need to visit Justice.  Justice is hosting a mini in-store Valentine’s Day Hunt.  You have until the 14th to find the 12 small hearts hidden around the store, each contains a free article of clothing.  Click here for the hunt hints.
Happy hunting!

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On the Hunt, and Distracted

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HAIR|Olive Hair .Sabrina – w/ hair color & headband HUDs (luckyboard/free)DRESS |Sevyn East .January dress – 4 colors for Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/Tonic (GG/free)
| SHOES |Mosquito's Way .Kendra boots – Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/TMP/Classic (GG/free)

Yes, I admit it.  I’m a distracted hunter.  I don’t think I’ve ever been into a store, found the hunt object, and left.  I can’t seem not to ogle all the new releases. If I see a few somethings I like there is always that light bulb moment.   You know the one.  The giant hmm, I wonder if this store has group gifts?
Thanks to my meandering hunting style, I discovered Sevyn East’s group gifts area.   Which is where I found today’s cozy sweater dress.  It comes sized for mesh bodies, but classic avatars could easily wear it by using an off the shoulder shirt alpha from their inventory.  Also included in the box is a texture changing HUD with four choices.
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These lovely boots are the current group gift at Mosquito’s Way.  Not only are they gorgeous, but they’re sized for Maitreya, Slink, Belleza, TMP, and Classic avatars.  Quite a nice gift, thanks MW.
Today’s hairstyle is one of many currently featured on Olive’s lucky board wall.  The lucky boards cycle quickly, and are available to all visitors – no group join required.
Shop happy everyone!

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Wildly Pink

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HAIR |Olive .Roz Bubble Goth – streak & “brainz” option HUDs (lucky board/free)
JEWELRY |All Spiffed Up .January Gift Set – earrings w/ resize menu (free)
DRESS |Beautiful Hustler .JAN 2019 GG – for Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (GG/free)
SHOES |Legendaire .Moonshine boots – for Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (SLF&O/free)
Who say’s wearing pink is all about kittens and unicorns?  Definitely not the designers at Beautiful Hustler!  This sexy number is their January 2019 group gift.  The dress comes in one color, and only fits mesh bodies (Maitreya/Slink/Belleza).
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Beautiful Hustler’s group is free to join, and well worth the effort of rearranging your groups if necessary.  A cursory glance shows 3 gifts, however, one of the gifts includes all of the past 2018 group gifts, and another holds the former 2017 gifts.  It’s a big haul!
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I popped over to Olive to check out their current freebies.  It doesn’t look like any new hairstyles have been added to their lucky board wall.  That said, Olive is still my favorite hair designer in SL.  Their free to play lucky board wall is packed with fast changing wonderful mesh hairstyles.  Plus, the daily midnight mania gives great fatpacks.
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These lovely strapped heels are Legendaire’s gift for SLF&O members.  They come with a 10 color HUD, and are sized for Maitreya, Slink, and Belleza bodies.  And that my friends concludes today’s outfit.  Happy shopping!

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