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The Art of Writing

Start
June 24, 2024
End
August 12, 2024
Schedule
8 sessions
Location
ICL Classroom

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Course Instructor - Rick Sapp

Course Fee - $30

Everyone, it is said, has a story to tell. If that’s true, why not tell yours well! Discover the bones in your story ideas — fiction, nonfiction, creative nonfiction. Make the elements come to life and thrive in this interactive class.

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Richard “Rick” Sapp grew up on a Florida island. Following military service, he completed a PhD in Cultural Anthropology (U.S. Air Force Academy, Catholic University and University of Florida). He was first published in a poetry anthology (about 1971) and has since worked for newspapers and magazines. As an editor and freelance writer, he has authored nearly fifty books for a variety of publishers and hundreds of fiction and nonfiction features in media as diverse as sailing, archery and governmental affairs. Rick and his wife make their home in Blairsville, Georgia.

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Communication: Its Art and Soul

Start
June 24, 2024
End
July 29, 2024
Schedule
6 sessions
Location
Wilson Lecture Hall in Goolsby Center (On Duckworth Drive)

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Course Instructor - Rabbi Yonatan Hambourger

Course Fee - $25.00

The rise of the internet and social media has completely changed the way we relate, interact, and communicate with one another—and it’s high time we reclaim the lost art of authentic communication.

In Jewish philosophy, communication is more than just a tool: it is who we are. Humans are defined as communicative beings with a communicative soul, and aligning ourselves with this soul is our raison d’être.

In Communication: Its Art and Soul, we contrast Jewish thought with scientific discovery to unearth the essence of communication and how to utilize its powers to better ourselves, our relationships, and all of society.

This course is designed to appeal to people at all levels of knowledge, including those without any background in Jewish learning. A student workbook is required and may be purchased on Amazon or elsewhere, new or used…

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Lesson 1--The Essence of Communication

Lesson 2--Opening Up to New Perspectives

Lesson 3--If Sticks and Stones Can

Lesson 4--Context Matters

Lesson 5--Influence

Lesson 6--Conflict Resolution

Rabbi Hambourger has taught extensively on all aspects of Judaism over many years, including three previous courses for ICL. “Now more than ever, we need to focus on our emotional and spiritual health,” he said. “There is no better way to do that than through authentic Torah (Old Testament) based study and learning. I encourage everyone to give it a try and see what it can do for you.”

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The Historical Jesus

Start
June 25, 2024
End
August 13, 2024
Schedule
8 sessions
Location
862 Main Street, Young Harris - ICL Classroom
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Course Instructor - Dr. Adam Daniels

Course Fee - $25

An exploration of the life and teachings of Jesus through historical, critical analysis of the Gospels as well as discussion of interpretations of Jesus in the church and academy.

Rev. Dr. Adam Daniels is the Chaplain at Young Harris College and also teaches classes in the Department of Religion. He has been in ministry for 16 years and holds a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry. He has traveled all over the globe but believes it's hard to beat the community here in the Enchanted Valley.

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Working with Clay

Start
June 25, 2024
End
July 30, 2024
Schedule
6 sessions
Location
YHC Art Annex
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Course Instructor - Mike LaLone

Course Fee - $25.00

Materials/Lab Fee - $25.00

This class is for beginners as well as intermediate to advanced.

Both levels will be able to produce functional or sculptural pieces as desired.

An Intro to Working With Clay: We will use the pinch, coil and slab technique in forming clay items. We will go through the (cycle of clay) in forming and also decorating and glazing our pieces. Wheel work will be demonstrated as a technique. It is important to understand the stages that clay goes through in order to be successful in the whole process.

Intermediate to Advanced: Students with prior wheel and hand building experience will be able to use the clay studio to further their work time and use the facilities to a higher degree. This section of the class will also use studio glazes and will be able to supply their own clay as long as it is cone 6 compatible. (NOT 06)

Lab fee will be paid to instructor of $25 for glaze material. Pinch Pot Portrait books will be available for $10 if desired.

Visit Mike's website MikeLaLonePottery.com for additional information.

Mike earned his Masters' degree in studio art at Western Carolina University in 1996. In addition, he has studied the art form at the prestigious Kansas City Art Institute and at Alfred University in New York State with such great American ceramists as Ken Ferguson, Val Cushing and Victor Babu.

He has been honored with such awards as the Daniel Clark Foundation Award of Excellence in Teaching. Teacher of the Year at his school of employment three times, Who's Who of American High School teachers six times, and Walt Disney World's Excellence in Teaching Award.

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Mountain Landscapes & Scenery in Watercolor

Start
June 26, 2024
End
July 31, 2024
Schedule
6 sessions
Location
ICL Classroom
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Course Instructor - Julie Sibley

Course Fee - $20.00

Materials Fee - $15.00

Inspired by the scenery and colors of the mountains around us, we will enjoy the beauty and drama of nature. With basic watercolor techniques we'll explore various types of mountain locales. It is a way to learn how layers of color interact to create specific atmospheric effects in all seasons. Bring all your watercolor supplies and be ready to create from Day One. This course includes color handouts to facilitate at home study and practice.

Supply List: Bring your favorite watercolor papers, brushes, watercolors, #2 pencil, pallet, brush rinsing container, masking fluid and spray bottle to join the fun. Optional sketchbook or notebook for notes is recommended. If you are new to this, just bring whatever supplies you already possess and during the first class we will talk about the merits of various paints & brushes. THEN you can decide what else you might want to purchase.

A materials fee of $15 payable to the instructor for color copies will be collected the first day of class.

Juli Sibley is a designer, teacher and writer from Young Harris, GA. As a student at YHC many of her inspirations for art came from the natural beauty of this valley. Her latest book, "Earth Friendly Fabric Design" is available worldwide on Amazon.com. She holds a MA in Fine Art from Western Carolina University. Most recently, she has been a member of the art faculty at Augusta State University where she taught the art history section of World Humanities.

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Blacksmithing - Forging Memories for a Lifetime

Start
June 27, 2024
End
August 22, 2024
Schedule
8 sessions
Location
2125 Meyers Chapel Rd, Hayesville, NC
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Course Instructor - Ray Anderson

Course Fee - $30.00

Materials Fee - $99.00

NO CLASS ON JULY 4TH

This blacksmithing class offers 8 uniquely different projects designed to increase the skill level of each student. No experience necessary .

Week 1: Blacksmith Shop Tour, Ask questions , share stories (Bring Pictures), learn to use the anvil, hammers and tongs. Time permitting make a Horseshoe ring!

Week 2: The Lucky House Horseshoe

Week 3: Horseshoe pub puzzle

Week 4: Horseshoe Letter opener

Week 5: Household Hooks Mod 1#

Week 6: Herb chopper

Week 7: Colonial candle stick holder

Week 8: Finish up all uncompleted projects - time permitting brand come coasters.

Raymond Anderson is the owner of The Blacksmith Experience. Ray has been working in metal for a lifetime. He retired from the USN as a boiler maker. We hope you enjoy this Blacksmith Experience. Forging a lifetime of memories, and having a great time in the process.

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Mountain Dulcimer

Start
June 27, 2024
End
August 15, 2024
Schedule
8 sessions
Location
ICL Classroom
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Course Instructor - Delaine Sapp

Course Fee - $30.00

This course is designed for the beginning mountain dulcimer player. The class covers positioning, tuning, timing, understanding the fretboard, strumming, reading tablature, playing fun and easy tunes and more. You will need to bring a mountain dulcimer, pick, music stand, 3 ring binder, highlighter, and pen to class. There will be NO class on July 25th.

Mountain Dulcimer - Nonsuch Dulcimer Club

A retired Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Delaine Sapp has been involved in instrumental music performance and instruction all her life. She has performed in international venues and received awards for her skill with several instruments and styles of music. Her earliest venture into the music arts was the clarinet which led her to bagpipe bands and ultimately to the piano, the ukulele, penny whistle and the mountain dulcimer. Her passion for music includes composing and arranging and helping others pursue their musical journeys.

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"Green Screen" Environmental Film Festival

Start
July 09, 2024
End
August 06, 2024
Schedule
5 sessions
Location
ICL Classroom

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Course Instructors - Bob O'Brien, Vernon Dixon and Jennifer "Ginger" England.

Course Fee - $25

Have you wanted to learn more about maintaining a sustainable planet but can’t find the time? Join us for an environmental film festival. Learn more about climate change, regenerative farming, feedback loops, etc.. The first session will include videos by Katharine Hayhoe, the renowned Christian climate scientist. You, the audience, will let us know what environmental topics most concern you, and we will select films based on your interests for the following sessions.

Ginger England retired to Young Harris, GA, in 2020. She worked in IT for most of her career, starting with a major airline and transitioning to the education system for the last years of her career. At retirement, she promised her students to continue fighting for their futures, and that includes educating others on current environmental issues and how to help maintain a sustainable planet. She volunteers for Citizens' Climate Lobby/Education.

Vernon is a native Georgian and just turned 77 years old. He was raised in the small southwest Ga town of Quitman and has always loved rural Georgia. He is a medical doctor and a board certified Adult Psychiatrist and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Vernon practiced his unique brand of Christian Psychiatry at Albany Ga and Blairsville Ga till his retirement in 2014. He was the group leader of Citizens’ Climate Lobby in District 9 in Ga for 7 ½ years and has just retired from this position but is still very active in promoting action on climate change and clean energy.

Bob is a retired Mechanical Engineer who has lived in Georgia since 1992. He recently took a number of courses at Georgia Tech related to climate change. He has been involved with Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) since 2019 and is the group leader for Northeast Georgia Chapter of CCL .

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Safe Handgun Handling: Classroom & Range

Start
July 10, 2024
End
August 07, 2024
Schedule
5 sessions
Location
ICL Classroom and Outdoor Range Sessions **** Course Time 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Course Instructor - George Gaines

Course Fee - $35.00

Materials Fee - $95.00

This course is limited to six (6) students. There are two (2) classroom sessions and three (3) outdoor range sessions. Classroom sessions are weeks 1 and 2 and outdoor range sessions are weeks 3, 4, and 5. Classroom sessions will be held at YHC and last for two (2) hours per session, with a break. Range sessions will be held at a nearby private range and may last a bit longer than two (2) hours, if required. Since our time at the range is reserved, no one else is allowed on the property.

NO GUNS OR AMMO ARE ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOM SESSIONS. Students may bring their personal guns to the range; however, the instructor will provide 9mm semiautomatic pistols and ammo, and it will be up to the instructor to determine if/when student guns may be used.

This course relies heavily on live demonstrations and students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to perform same at the range. A Gaines Tactical Training Certificate will be awarded to those who complete the course.

A fee of $95 covers materials, firearms cleaning, and ammo. This is payable by cash/check on first day of class.

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George grew up in Pensacola, Florida and has lived and worked throughout the United States and Europe. He graduated from The University of Alabama and later earned his doctorate at the University of Georgia (1971). His early career was spent teaching in the Louisiana State University System.

In 1980 he began working in the private sector in marketing research for major corporations such as Southern Company, The Gallup Organization, Research International, and IPSOS. During this time, he served as the International Accounts Director for Pratt & Whitney, UPS, Pepsico, and later for The Coca-Cola Company.

His last corporate assignment was Director of Consumer Insights for Outback Steakhouse International, where his duties included extensive marketing communication research in Latin America, Asia, and Europe.

Following his retirement in 2013, George pursues his lifelong commitment to teaching firearms safety. He is an NRA Certified Instructor and Chief Range Safety Officer as well as a USCCA Training Counselor. He presently is Director of Open Enrollment for the US Branch of Israel’s IMI (Israel Military Industries) Academy for Advanced Security and Anti-Terror Training.

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Plein Air Painting with Watercolors

Start
July 19, 2024
End
August 16, 2024
Schedule
5 sessions
Location
Outdoors
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Course Instructor - Virginia Tinsley

Course Fee - $25.00

Plein Air Painting with Watercolors will meet at various locations in the area to paint the beautiful scenes around us. We will start the first class at the ICL classroom and will meet there whenever weather doesn’t allow us to meet outdoors. Everyone should bring a portable lawn chair or a portable watercolor easel when we meet outdoors.

Painting by Virginia Uhl Tinsley

Virginia Uhl Tinsley has been painting with watercolors for as long as she can remember. She majored in art at Agnes Scott College and has started painting more intently since her retirement. Some of her recent work is on display at Cable’s Gallery.

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An Introduction to PhotoShop

Start
July 23, 2024
End
August 13, 2024
Schedule
4 sessions
Location
Zoom
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Course Instructor Stephan Banakas

Course Fee $25.00

A registration code is required for this course.

This class will be conducted over Zoom

A very basic introduction to photo processing in PhotoShop will be a series of four classes to be conducted electronically through Zoom off campus. The classes will be on these four dates: July 23, 30, August 6 and 13. The time for the class will be 2:00 – 4:00. The maximum number for the class will be 10 students.

Participants will be required to have the latest version of PhotoShop available. And to follow the content of the class it will be necessary that they have two screens, one to follow the Zoom call and one to simultaneously work in the class.

The focus of the class will be to introduce you to the basic and essential suite utilized to process your photographs known as Adobe Camera Raw, which is found in PhotoShop. All classwork will begin with RAW images that will be provided. And there will also be ‘homework’ assignments.

This course is very basic and is intended to provide a solid foundation for further image processing in PhotoShop.

You must have taken previous photography classes with Stephan Banakas.

Stephan Banakas is an avid fly fisherman and wildflower/landscape photographer. He is originally from Pensacola, FL. where he worked as a police officer until he retired in 1999. He now lives in Hayesville with his wife, Diane, and their two cats Gordon and Maggie.

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Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Board 101 Yoga

Start
July 24, 2024
End
August 14, 2024
Schedule
4 sessions
Location
Jack Rabbit Mountain Boat Ramp
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Instructor Mark Anderson

Course Fee - $25.00

Participants will be introduced to water safety, basic paddle board design, function, terminology and paddling/maneuvering.: SUP Yoga will be introduced during the second 1/2 of each class. 3 paddle boards are available to the first 3 who sign up. Others are encouraged to bring their own paddle board. Let Mark know if you have your own board. Paddle Boards, life vests, and all equipment will be provided. The ability to swim is a prerequisite. Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and a towel.

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Mark Anderson is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance, which acknowledges the completion of a yoga teacher training with a Registered Yoga School (RYS). His main place of business is Thai BodyWork Georgia, Whisper Woods Rd, Hiawassee, GA.

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An Introduction to PhotoShop - Group II

Start
July 24, 2024
End
August 14, 2024
Schedule
4 sessions
Location
Zoom
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Course Instructor Stephan Banakas

Course Fee $25.00

A registration code is required for this course.

This class will be conducted over Zoom

A very basic introduction to photo processing in PhotoShop will be a series of four classes to be conducted electronically through Zoom off campus. The classes will be on these four dates: July 24, 31, August 7 and 14. The time for the class will be 2:00 – 4:00. The maximum number for the class will be 10 students.

Participants will be required to have the latest version of PhotoShop available. And to follow the content of the class it will be necessary that they have two screens, one to follow the Zoom call and one to simultaneously work in the class.

The focus of the class will be to introduce you to the basic and essential suite utilized to process your photographs known as Adobe Camera Raw, which is found in PhotoShop. All classwork will begin with RAW images that will be provided. And there will also be ‘homework’ assignments.

This course is very basic and is intended to provide a solid foundation for further image processing in PhotoShop.

You must have taken previous photography classes with Stephan Banakas.

Stephan Banakas is an avid fly fisherman and wildflower/landscape photographer. He is originally from Pensacola, FL. where he worked as a police officer until he retired in 1999. He now lives in Hayesville with his wife, Diane, and their two cats Gordon and Maggie.

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Bucket List Trips and Travel Tips

Start
July 26, 2024
End
August 16, 2024
Schedule
4 sessions
Location
ICL Classroom

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Course Instructor - Susan Crooks

Course Fee - $25.00

The participants will learn about 4 trips from the instructor’s bucket list: Norway & the northern lights, South America (Argentina & Chile) and Antarctica, Egypt, and New Zealand & Australia. The class will have time to ask about other trips that they may have on their lists.

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Susan Crooks is a retired German teacher who has taught in DeKalb and Cobb County, as well as at Kennesaw State University. She just returned from a 24-day cruise to South America and Antarctica. As an Army brat, she grew up living in many different places and developed a love of travel.

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Learn to Sketch and Wash Trees

When
July 27, 2024
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location
ICL Classroom
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Course Instructor - Joyce Clair

Course Fee - $20.00

Materials Fee - $15.00

Trees are interesting subjects to observe and sketch due to their variety of shapes and textures. Artists often struggle with the subject. Learning how to see and draw the big shapes and then the shapes within shapes make it easier. The first hour, We will review examples of the 19^th century ”Hudson River Valley Painters” who were masters of drawing and painting trees. Weather permitting, we will then visit a nearby park to observe and sketch trees. Using a water-soluble graphite pencil and a water brush (supplied by instructor), we will sketch in black & white tones. Bring a mixed-media pad (available at WalMart) and an outdoor folding chair.

Joyce Clair is a watercolor artist and retired nurse practitioner who also enjoys drawing and teaching. She regularly teaches at regional art centers. Joyce grew up in Pennsylvania, lived in Maryland and Texas, and retired to Georgia in 2014. She studied drawing at the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, D.C. Her watercolors are influenced by workshops with Skip Lawrence, Tom Lynch, Zoltan Szabo, Frank Webb, and Morris Green. Joyce’s paintings are displayed at Artworks Gallery, Murphy Art Center, Blue Ridge Art Center, “Joyce Clair Art” on face book and www.fineartamerica.com.

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A Mass Dragoning: Feminism and Historical Fantasy

When
July 30, 2024
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location
ICL Classroom
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Course Instructor - Mikala Jones-Wall

Course Fee - $15

Together we will discuss Kelly Barnhill's 2022 novel, When Women Were Dragons. Our protagonist, Alex, teases the plot well: “I was four years old when I first saw a dragon. I was four years old when I first learned to be silent about dragons. Perhaps this is how we learn silence—an absence of words, and absence of context, a hole in the universe where the truth should be" (10). While focusing on this feminist fantasy book, we will also learn about feminist theories and histories to better understand the text's setting and larger occasion. Obtain your own copy of Barnhill's work; discussion slides and other resources will be shared with participants.

Mikala Jones-Wall joined Young Harris College’s Department of Literature and Languages in 2020 soon after earning her MA in English Composition and Rhetoric from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She also holds a BA in English Literature from Young Harris College and is proud to be from Union County, GA.

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Sketching to Paint

Start
August 01, 2024
End
August 15, 2024
Schedule
3 sessions
Location
Art Studio - 1942 Old Hwy 64 W, Hayesville, NC
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Instructor Billie Shelburn

Course Fee - $25.00

Materials Fee - $25.00 per class

Sketching before painting is the easiest way to have a successful work of art. Come and learn how to "plan" a painting so that the images are balanced and depth perception is achieved. This simple plan is foolproof for exciting and successful works of art. After sketching you will be able to paint your work with your choice of Watercolor on paper or Acrylic on a canvas. Join us for exciting fun learning the simple way to compose. All materials will be provided for this class for a fee of $25 per class payable to the instructor at the start of the class.

Billie Shelburn is a contemporary studio artist and fine art instructor in painting, drawing and mixed media. Billie’s works are comprised of representational, impressionistic and mixed media styles. Her paintings have won National, International and Regional awards. Billie was inducted into the National Organization for Women in Arts in Washington, D.C. and has served on the Executive Boards of Georgia Watercolor Society. Currently Ms. Shelburn is the Resident Artist at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, N.C.

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Choose Your Quilt Board

When
August 02, 2024
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location
ICL Classroom
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Course Instructor - Barbara McMillian

Course Fee - $20.00

Materials Fee - $45.00

Choose which 20" X 20" quilt board you would like to paint. No experience necessary as Barbara will share her painting techniques and suggestions. The materials fee of $45.00 will be paid to the instructor at the start of the class. If you would like additional quilt boards to work on out of class please contact Barbara at bmcmillan0927@gmail.com.

Please register by the ticket type (Daisy Mae, Summer, Sunflower, Stars & Stripes) associated with quilt board pictures so we know the board you want to paint.

Summer

Daisy Mae

Sunflower

Stars & Stripes

Barbara has been teaching painting classes for about 7 years which includes watercolor and chalk painting. She has been teaching quilt board painting for 4 years. She has been a resident of Murphy, N.C. for 12 years.

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