amazon
by Sharelle B. McNair

December 20, 2024

Amazon Workers In Metro Atlanta Strike Just Days Before Christmas

'We’re trying to get better pay, better benefits, more time off, better winter coat—everything,' worker Gregory Dunn said.

With five days before Christmas, Metro Atlanta area Amazon workers joined a nationwide strike against the online shopping giant, WSB-TV reports. 

Commuters were able to see a group picketed outside of the Amazon facility in Alpharetta on Dec. 19 calling for leaders to give credit to their union, the Teamsters.

“We’re trying to get better pay, better benefits, more time off, better winter coat—everything,” worker Gregory Dunn said.

Close to 10,000 Amazon workers at eight facilities across state lines were expected to walk off the job after the deadline of Dec. 15 to start contract negotiations were not met.

In a statement, Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien said the company has “insatiable greed” and that the strike is another demand for workers to get their respect.

While Amazon claims it has been more than accommodating, pushing fair pay and benefits, in addition to raising the minimum wage by approximately 20% over the last few years, employees feel it’s not enough.

“I have two kids that I take care of on my own and I could never made enough to really provide for them,” driver Aaron Nipper shared. “I could give them the necessities, but I was struggling to like go that extra mile off of the pay that I made.” 

Fellow drivers in other states share the same issues. Gabriel Irizarry, a driver from Skokie, Illinois, where another strike is taking place, said Amazon needs to feel what it’s like to struggle, although the company claims the strike won’t interrupt services prior to one of the busiest seasons of the year.

“Amazon is one of the biggest, richest corporations in the world. They talk a big game about taking care of their workers, but when it comes down to it, Amazon does not respect us and our right to negotiate for better working conditions and wages,” Irizarry said, according to Fox 5 Atlanta. “We can’t even afford to pay our bills.”

Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel called the strike “another attempt to push a false narrative” and accused the Teamsters of illegally coercing workers to join.

“For more than a year now, the Teamsters have continued to intentionally mislead the public – claiming that they represent ‘thousands of Amazon employees and drivers,’” Nantel said. “They don’t…”

​​The Seattle-based online conglomerate has been battling with Teamsters since 2022 when an election led to a union victory at a warehouse in Staten Island, New York, which the union now represents. In response, the company filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the National Labor Relations Board.

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Tyler Perry, sexual assault lawsuit, actor
by Jeroslyn JoVonn

December 20, 2024

Tyler Perry Took Joy Behar’s Advice To Get Therapy: ‘You Were Right’

'I'm living the freest, best part of my life.'

Tyler Perry returned to The View to let Joy Behar know how much her therapy recommendation has been working for him.

The media mogul stopped by the daytime talk show on Dec. 17 to promote his new film, The Six Triple Eight, and give the ladies an update one year after Behar suggested he go to therapy.

“I really took your advice. I went to therapy for the first time at 54 last year,” he shared in a clip shared on TikTok.

The director and screenwriter credited therapy with helping him to “really get in touch” with himself and heal from his past.

“I’m living the freest, best part of my life,” Perry said. “I’d been bound by so much trauma, so much pain, so much heartache and heartbreak and, you were right, Joy. You were completely right, and I would recommend it to anyone — the right therapist. Because the wrong ones will make you crazy as hell. But the right therapist, yeah, for sure.”

@theviewabc #TylerPerry shares how taking #JoyBehar’s advice on going to therapy changed his life! #TheView ♬ original sound – The View

Behar noted how beneficial therapy can be for anyone who needs to heal from past trauma, “or,” Perry added “even understand it.”

“I knew all the trauma, and I had all the bells and tools to understand it, ‘cause as a writer, I would always chase down the motivations of my characters, and I used that for myself,” he explained. “But I didn’t have the understanding of, now I have the information, now what do you do with it? So getting the information was so powerful.”

Perry’s last appearance on the show was in November 2023, when he promoted his documentary, Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story. In it, he shared details about his difficult childhood, the comfort he found in his mother, the grief he still feels over her loss, his troubled relationship with his father, and other challenges he has overcome.

It was then that Behar recommended Perry go to therapy, “Because that seems to be my solution to emotional issues and I always think it works,” she explained. “It worked for me, believe it or not. So?”

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eczema
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors

December 20, 2024

Haitian Immigrant Helps Millions Suffering From Eczema With All-Natural Skincare Line

Her company, Kiyamel Skincare, offers all-natural, science-backed solutions for eczema and sensitive skin, transforming lives across the country.

Jocelyne Firmin, a Haitian-born entrepreneur and devoted mother, has turned her personal journey into a powerful mission to provide relief for millions of Americans suffering from eczema.

Her company, Kiyamel Skincare, offers all-natural, science-backed solutions for eczema and sensitive skin, transforming lives across the country. A few weeks ago, she sat down for an interview with Jordie Clark from WMDT 47 ABC (Salisbury, MD) to share her story.

From humble beginnings in Haiti, Firmin’s entrepreneurial spirit was cultivated as she followed her mother, a street vendor, learning the art of sales. Her determination and hard work earned her a full scholarship to study in the United States. “I understood the value of the American dream and was determined to use this opportunity to become an entrepreneur,” she said.

After completing her studies, Firmin returned to Haiti to give back to her community, founding a nonprofit organization focused on empowering young women. Through this initiative, she helped build leadership skills and self-esteem among countless young women. Five years later, Firmin returned to the U.S., settling in Salisbury, Maryland, to pursue her dreams of entrepreneurship.

Her path took an unexpected turn after becoming a mother. When her infant daughter developed eczema at just six weeks old, Firmin’s maternal concern transformed into a mission to provide relief for her daughter and others suffering from eczema. Collaborating with a chemist, she developed a formula that combines natural ingredients backed by science to heal sensitive skin. Seeing the success of her creation, she launched Kiyamel Skincare in January 2021.

“I always say that I’m not profit-driven; I’m mission-driven,” Firmin shared. “When I saw my daughter’s skin healing, I knew I had to share this with others.”

Since its launch, Kiyamel Skincare has grown exponentially, supported by heartfelt testimonials from customers. The products continue to transform lives, offering relief to the 31 million Americans living with eczema, as estimated by the National Eczema Association.

Now operating out of the Eczema Store in Dagsboro, Delaware, Firmin emphasized the importance of perseverance and mentorship in achieving success.

“I’ve faced countless obstacles, but I’ve learned to find the right resources and mentors,” said Firmin. “My story is a testament that no matter where you come from, the ability to triumph belongs to you.”

Looking ahead, Firmin aims to expand Kiyamel Skincare across all 50 states and into international markets. She also hopes to see her products on the shelves of major retail chain stores. “I’m just getting started,” she said. “My dream is to inspire others to achieve their own version of the American dream.”

For more information about Jocelyne Firmin’s journey or to explore Kiyamel Skincare’s products, visit the official website at Kiyamel.com.

Also, be sure to visit the Eczema Store at 32181 Dupont Blvd #10, Dagsboro, DE 19939.

This news was first reported on Blacknews.com

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Denzel Washington, tongue, speech, Broadway
by Keka Araújo

December 20, 2024

Denzel Washington Reminds Us That He Was From The Streets During Q&A For ‘Gladiator II’

The exchange has sparked a conversation about representation in film criticism and how white voices shape the narrative of what constitutes quote-unquote great cinema.

Denzel Washington has never been one to shy away from speaking his mind, and his latest comments during an interview promoting Gladiator II have set the internet ablaze. Asked about his favorite Stanley Kubrick film, the legendary actor offered an unfiltered response that has fans and critics fiercely debating.

During an interview with Collider’s Steve Weintraub earlier this week, Washington, 69, was asked to name his favorite film by Kubrick, the celebrated director of classics like 2001: A Space Odyssey and A Clockwork Orange. Weintraub, who wore a shirt with Kubrick’s face on it, described the question as a “curveball.”

But Washington’s answer was direct and unexpected: “None of them.”

Instead of praising Kubrick, Washington shifted the conversation to the movies that shaped his cinematic world—Blaxploitation classics like Shaft and Superfly. 

He explained, “I’m not a movie buff—no, I’m not a big movie fan. I was in the street when Kubrick was making movies. I’d be the one outside looking to rob you when you came out of a Kubrick movie, OK?”

The response, delivered with Washington’s signature candor, immediately went viral. On social media, fans were divided, with some applauding his focus on Black cinema and others criticizing what they saw as dismissing Kubrick’s legacy.

Many users on X took aim at Weintraub for asking what they viewed as an insensitive question. 

“I’M SO GLAD DENZEL DID THIS!” one person wrote. “What he was really saying was why this man thought he could ask someone like Denzel, who champions Black films, to speak about a white director instead of a Black one.”

Others accused Weintraub of setting up a “gotcha” moment. “They should have known better than to try it on with Denzel,” one user wrote. “He never puts up with c—.”

By the way, Denzel has been a huge Kubrick fan for years. He was just playing this guy because he knew they weren't in the same league. https://t.co/teYRd2YVaT pic.twitter.com/fOw77SJcKZ

— Heidi N. Moore (@moorehn) December 17, 2024

Washington’s explanation vividly depicts his younger years, when he grew up in a world far removed from Kubrick’s quiet dramas and sci-fi epics. 

“I didn’t start acting until I was 20 years old and didn’t start really going to the movies until I was 20, 22, 23,” he explained. For him, the films that mattered were the ones that resonated with his community—the stories of Black heroes and antiheroes that defined the Blaxploitation era.

While some critics saw Washington’s comments as dismissive, others praised him for shifting the focus to Black cinema.

“Denzel is reminding everyone that Black stories matter too,” one supporter wrote. “It’s not always about the white ‘legends.’”

The exchange has sparked a larger conversation about representation in film criticism and the persistent dominance of white voices in shaping the narrative of what constitutes “great” cinema.

For the accomplished actor and director, the moment was less about tearing down Kubrick and more about championing the films and stories about his own experiences.

As the debate continues to rage online, one thing remains clear: Washington knows precisely who he is and the world he represents. And he isn’t about to conform to anyone else’s narrative.

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beating
by Stacy Jackson

December 20, 2024

Judge Sentences Teen Who Bragged About Beating Elderly Man To Death In Voicemail

One of Reggie Brown's sisters walked out after hearing a voicemail of the teen bragging about the fatal beating.

The youngest of the five teens charged in connection with the fatal 2023 attack of a 64-year-old man in Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to stay in a detention facility for young people this week.

According to WUSA9, Superior Court Judge Kendra Briggs sentenced the 13-year-old on Tuesday with an order for the teen, who was 12 years old at the time of the attack, to be detained until she turns 20.

The sentence is for her role in the brutal beating of Reggie Brown, who officials identified as disabled.

Brown’s family was present at the Dec. 17 sentencing, where a voicemail of the teen bragging about the beating was played out loud. Briggs said the teen talked about the beating “as if it was like making a sandwich.”

One of Brown’s sisters left the sentencing early due to the disturbing content.

“After listening to the voicemail of all the things she was saying about my brother and the way she took the belt and was…I couldn’t, I couldn’t listen anymore,” the unidentified woman said. “It just hurt my heart…For a 13-year-old girl to be able to celebrate like that, there’s no way I could sit in there and listen to that. I had to get up and leave.”

The teen was part of the group of girls who chased Brown down a Washington, D.C., alley on October 17, 2023, at approximately 12:45 a.m. After catching up with Brown, who attempted to climb a gate and escape, the teens kicked, taunted and beat him to death.

Police responded to a call to find Brown “with trauma consistent with an assault.” Brown died at the scene. The unnamed girls were charged as juveniles.

The oldest girl in the group, 15, was sentenced to three years in prison, while two others, 12 and 13 at the time, were found guilty of “second-degree murder, assault with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy to commit assault.”

The attack was captured on video, and one of the teens was found guilty of tampering with physical evidence. The attorney for the fifth girl, who was 13 at the time of the incident, requested more time to prepare their case.

According to the 15-year-old suspect, the girls were “bored.”

Brown’s family wants justice as police continue to search for the unidentified man who allegedly initiated the attack and granted the girls permission to help him beat up Brown.

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Chris Rock
by Jeroslyn JoVonn

December 20, 2024

Social Media Questions If Chris Rock Received Botox or Filler Injections Before ‘SNL’ Appearance

'What did Chris Rock do to his face?'

Chris Rock appeared different to some viewers who watched him host Saturday Night Live last weekend, with many observers wondering if he had received Botox or filler injections.

The actor and standup comic issued some hard-hitting jokes about the 2024 presidential election, Mike Tyson’s loss to Jake Paul, and even the recent assassination of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. But the material wasn’t what some people wanted to talk about.

“What did Chris Rock do to his face?” one X user wrote, offering a screenshot of the comedian.

“Veneers, cheek filler, too much Botox? It’s like his teeth are too big…” the user added after someone else agreed that the actor looked different.

“The amount of Botox and filler in Chris Rock’s face, as he delivers this awful opening monologue where he just yells and chuckles at himself, is astonishing,” a separate user tweeted.

“Did Chris Rock get Botox,that forehead isn’t moving,” asked someone else.

Rock joked about undergoing cosmetic procedures when promoting his film The Week Of with Adam Sandler.

“I had a lot of plastic surgery,” the Spiral actor jokingly told Extra in 2018 when asked how he had changed since his and Sandler’s 2005 movie The Longest Yard. “Got my ears worked on. These are the some of the tightest ears in the business.”

Rock shocked viewers with a joke about Thompson, who was fatally shot earlier this month before a business meeting in New York City.

“He actually killed a family, a man with kids…I have condolences for the health care CEO. This is a real person, but sometimes drug dealers get shot. You seen The Wire, right?” Rock told the crowd.

One X user said they “stopped watching” after the joke was made.

“This is disgusting. The healthcare system is horrible, but murdering people on the street is evil,” another user added.

Black Woman Developer Raises $310M To Fund Affordable Housing Projects In Male-Dominated Industry
by Jeffrey McKinney

December 20, 2024

Black Woman Developer Raises $310M To Fund Affordable Housing Projects In Male-Dominated Industry

Affordable housing developer offers tips to help other Black women entrepreneurs gain financing.

Gina Merritt, a Black woman affordable housing developer, is simultaneously disrupting a massive industry and raising immense funding. 

The actions are groundbreaking for the principal of Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures (NREUV). Consider that two years ago, Merritt was reportedly among less than 5% of real estate developers who were people of color. Now, she’s thriving in the multibillion-dollar affordable housing market. 

A former single mother who grew up in affordable housing in the Bronx, battling to be recognized as an expert in her field. The first 20 years of her career were spent building projects for white enterprises because she could not secure funding to do her own projects.

But the landscape changed dramatically for Merritt and her community development firm after George Floyd’s murder. She told BLACK ENTERPRISE that since 2021, her business has raised $310M for projects, including $124M this year. She aims to secure $114M for 2025.

After Floyd’s death, a breakthrough occurred, with banks, government agencies, and community development financial institutions willing to gamble on Merritt. This was atypical, as she often could not arrange financing with banks and other lenders before.

Currently, NREUV has 17 buildings in the pipeline in Ohio, Maryland, and Washington, D.C, totaling 1,200 affordable housing units. They come with workforce development, healthcare, and other amenities in cities like Baltimore, Cleveland, and Capital Heights, Maryland.

The firm’s niche is working with communities to pinpoint their needs and then blending them into its projects. According to Inc., the company was No. 730 on this year’s list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The news outlet reported that the Washington, D.C.-based NREUV had a three-year revenue growth rate of 659%.

 Interestingly, Merritt’s firm has steadily grown in an industry mostly dominated by white males while avoiding the recent DEI backlash that has deterred many businesses of color. Among its largest challenges in that climate is gaining needed working capital to support its growth and longevity.

Merritt shared how she approaches DEI: “For people of color, we must be good at what we do and be 10 times better -– so we need to show up with those data points and be able to defend our position in the market. She stressed that understanding competition is critical -– “especially if they don’t look like you and completely understand what makes you better at it.”

Even without DEI, she declares her firm knows of opportunities in which it will excel. “We do very complex multi-layered financing real estate transactions. We understand financial structuring so well that we can continue attracting capital to our business.”

Launched in 2002, NREUV reports annual revenue exceeding $6.6 million. Consulting on $180M worth of other projects, Merritt has built a $470M portfolio for her projects.   

They include Mary’s House for Older Adults in Washington, D.C. Merritt says it is the nation’s first communal housing providing a safe and affordable housing environment for adults aged 62 and older, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and same-gender-loving individuals.

Another is 9410 Hough in Cleveland, a $47M redevelopment of a vacant 116-unit housing tower that will cater to households earning 60% of the area’s median income. Projected to open in January 2026, it will feature a community amenity center with employment and entrepreneurial services along with education, training, and healthcare among its offerings.

Merritt also says two new projects will open in 2027 in Prince George’s County, Maryland, and offer affordable housing units for youth transitioning out of foster care.

Yet, the journey has come with obstacles. Merritt says the largest challenge today is raising money for WFL Collective, her company’s economic empowerment platform. She hopes to raise $2 million for the effort in 2025. “We need philanthropy to recognize our innovative work even though the platform is less than three years old.”

Looking ahead, she says her firm’s future growth strategy is to have $1 billion in assets under management by 2034. Along those lines, Merritt teamed with a prior business partner this past May to launch NREUV Contracting and Mechanical. It furnishes and installs HVAC systems for construction projects. “The company has secured nearly $8M in contracts in the first year.”

Given her success, Merritt offered tips Black women entrepreneurs may do well to consider while trying  to obtain financing to start or grow their businesses:

  •  “Entrepreneurs should have a clean set of books and records. Even if you use QuickBooks, have a CPA review and provide advice to ensure your books show your best possible financial picture.”
  •   “Business owners should have a corporate capability statement demonstrating their company’s history, senior leadership capacity, and overall experience. Demonstrate that you and your leadership team have the experience to continue to grow your organization.”
  •  “Understand your superpower and lean into it. Investors are investing in you as the entrepreneur, and they need to know that you are exceptional at something and that something will drive your organization to success.”

       Learn more about Merritt and her business here. 

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Diddy, delay, trial, judge Prison, Sean combs
by Jeroslyn JoVonn

December 20, 2024

Eyewitness Says Diddy ‘Astonishingly Thinner’ At Court Appearance

Sean "Diddy" Combs is reportedly losing weight and going grey while in jail.

Sean “Diddy” Combs appeared in court on Dec. 18, where he appeared “astonishingly thinner” and as if jail “is starting to wear on him,” an eyewitness said.

Law & Crime reporter Elizabeth Millner attended Combs’ hearing on his federal sex trafficking and racketeering case and noted how different he looks after spending the last three months at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York.

“He appeared just astonishingly thinner, which you can expect [from him being] inside a federal detention center for a couple of months now,” Millner said after the hearing.

“A lot different from the luxury lifestyle that he was living before, but he appeared very noticeably thinner and maybe being locked up in detention is starting to wear on him.”

His usually dark hair also “appeared grayer a little bit,” she added.

A source close to the embattled hip-hop mogul responded to the claims, saying Combs is “fit, healthy, and fully focused on his defense,” Page Six reports.

“He has been very active, remains in good spirits, and, as always, he was happy to see his children,” the insider added, noting how the Bad Boy founder has been working out regularly.

Combs remains in jail after being denied bail three times. He is awaiting the start of his federal trial on May 5, 2025, on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution.

The “Mo’ Money Mo’ Problems” rapper continues to maintain his innocence as numerous alleged victims press forward with lawsuits against the incarcerated music producer. The legal actions began after his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, sued him in November 2023, accusing him of abuse and trafficking.

Combs settled the lawsuit within 24 hours of its filing. However, the move appeared to open the floodgates, with many others coming forward with allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Lawsuits continue to mount while Combs remains behind bars, with one lawyer citing up to 300 potential cases against him.

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FDA, Frito Lay, undeclared milk, Lays, potato chip
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors

December 20, 2024

Frito-Lay Recalls Lay’s Classic Potato Chips In Oregon, Washington Over Undeclared Milk

Frito-Lay recalls 13 oz. Lay’s Classic Potato Chips in Oregon and Washington due to undeclared milk. No allergic reactions reported.

Frito-Lay announced on Dec. 16 that it had issued a voluntary recall of a limited number of 13-oz. bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips due to the potential presence of undeclared milk. The recall follows a consumer contact who alerted the company to the issue.

Individuals with allergies or severe sensitivities to milk are at risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume the affected product.

The recall applies specifically to 13-oz. Lay’s Classic Potato Chips distributed to retail stores and e-commerce platforms in Oregon and Washington. The chips were available for purchase beginning Nov. 3, 2024.

The recalled chips can be identified by their “Guaranteed Fresh” date of Feb. 11, 2025, and specific manufacturing codes listed as 6462307xx or 6463307xx. The product’s UPC is 28400 31041.

Frito-Lay has emphasized that the recall does not affect other Lay’s products, flavors, sizes, or variety packs.

The chips are packaged in flexible bags, and the company has provided detailed instructions for identifying the recalled product. Consumers who have purchased the affected chips are urged not to consume them and to discard them immediately.

No allergic reactions related to this issue have been reported to date. Frito-Lay notified the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about the recall as part of its safety protocol.

Consumers with questions or concerns about the recall are encouraged to contact Frito-Lay Consumer Relations at 1-800-352-4477. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4:30 pm CST.

This recall is a precautionary measure to protect individuals with milk allergies. Before consuming the product, consumers are advised to carefully check their chip bags for the specified date codes and manufacturing numbers.

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water, graduation, Joe Biden, pro-Palestinian, Israel, Gaza, students, protesters, UCLA, Columbia University, president, social security
by Sharelle B. McNair

December 20, 2024

President Joe Biden Endorses Banning Congressional Stock Trading in Interview

'I don’t know how you look your constituents in the eye and know because the job they gave you, it gave you the inside track to make more money.'

President Joe Biden endorsed banning congressional stock trading in an interview about his economic legacy with Sen. Bernie Sanders’ political adviser, Faiz Shakir that was published Thursday.

“I think we should be changing the law…that nobody in the Congress should be able to make money in the stock market while they’re in the Congress,” the outgoing president said, according to The Hill.

“I don’t know how you look your constituents in the eye and know because the job they gave you, it gave you the inside track to make more money,” Biden, a former longtime Delaware senator, told Shakir, who founded the media group More Perfect Union.

Instead, Biden said he lived on his salary rather than playing in the stock market. 

The hot topic has been heavily debated amongst lawmakers on Capitol Hill for years, especially as the approaching COVID-19 pandemic prompted a number of lawmakers to buy and sell stock worth millions after being briefed on the virus, according to the Associated Press.

In early 2024, bipartisan legislation was proposed to ban members of Congress and their families from trading. In addition to the bill blocking legislators from offloading stocks 90 days after the law is enacted, they would also be banned from buying stocks and other forms of financial assets. 

Spouses and dependent children would have to comply with the law starting in 2027, including the president and vice president. The bill has an abundance of support but has yet to receive a vote. 

While lawmakers are required to disclose stock transactions over $1,000, they are often either late with their routine filing notices or don’t file them at all. 

In 2023, the Wall Street Journal won a Pulitzer Prize for its in-depth series on regulators who traded stocks during the pandemic and who purchased and sold stocks for companies under their direct regulatory authority.

This is the first time Biden has spoken candidly on stock trading. During former press secretary Jen Psaki’s time at the White House, she mentioned that Biden would “let members of leadership in Congress and members of Congress determine what the rules should be.”

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