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Contents
THE CALENDAR SHOOT
Getting there.......................................... 3
Behind the camera.................................. 32
Roll call!............................................... 5
Red shoe shuffle..................................... 43
Getting ready......................................... 6
Rockin’ on the beach................................ 48
The dolphin experience............................ 12
Practice makes perfect. . ........................... 56
By the pool............................................ 14
Photo finish........................................... 61
Tee time?.............................................. 24
Heading home........................................ 63
Junkaroo parade..................................... 30
Team photo.............................................. 64
Jill Fannon/Baltimore Ravens
Contributors
Based in Washington, DC, Molly Riley (above) has
recently entered the freelance world after working as a
staff photographer for Reuters for 14 years. During that
time, she covered all aspects of news, sports, and entertainment for Reuters clients worldwide. Molly was
also part of a yearlong Reuters team which produced a
multimedia piece on the Ravens Cheerleaders.
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Getting there
sea of purple engulfs BWI as the Ravens Cheerleaders board a flight for the
Bahamas and their 8-day adventure. By
sending 40 beautiful, talented, and energetic ladies into the
skies simultaneously, we experience the true meaning of the
expression “excitement is in the air.”
Written by Randall Kenneth Jones, MindZoo
Event photography and reporting by Sam Segal
Book design by Thomas P Heinz Design
One lucky guy
The ladies bring new meaning to the concept of “airport security” as they capture TSA Officer Harden in a candid moment.
A rougher-than-normal take-off
leaves some of our ladies thrilled
to be on solid ground again.
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Roll call!
The names of the 2012-2013 cheerleaders followed by
the number of years they have been with the Ravens:
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Abigail E.
2
Adriene B.
7
Alyssa H.
5
Amanda D.
2
Amy H.
4
Angel P.
6
Brandi R.
Rookie
Brittany W.
2
Catherine C.
Rookie
Courtney D.
4
Courtney L.
5
Dana F.
6
Dana W.
2
Gabrielle S.
2
Hillary J.
Rookie
Jaime A.
8
Jane B.
4
Janine Z.
2
Jessica M.
Rookie
Joanna P.
2
Joanna T.
4
Keishawna F.
3
Kellie Lee G.
4
Kori K.
Rookie
Kristen D.
7
Leslie A.
11
Lindsay P.
3
Megan A.
3
Nashanta E.
9
Rachel J.
2
Sammi Jo C.
Veteran Rookie
Sara H.
2
Sarah D.
2
Sarah S.
2
Serena B.
4
Spencer B.
3
Stephanie L.
2
Tanya V.
Rookie
Whitney J.
Rookie
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Getting ready
tarting at 3 o’clock in the morning, a professional team
of hair and make-up artists transforms a hotel ballroom
into the ultimate dream spa. During their Caribbean
getaway, each of our 40 cheerleaders experiences their
own Cinderella moments as they are curled, sprayed,
pampered and made into glamorous swimsuit models.
(Above) Kellie Lee gets pampered. (Right) A well-situated robe protects Alyssa H. from the cool
morning breeze coming off the water.
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(Left) To ensure the ladies always look their best, hair
and make-up artists are never too far away. (Above) The
design team makes sure Sara H. is camera ready.
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Serena B.
AdrieneB.
A Ravens Cheerleader for the
“Between granola and skater
past four years and last year’s
girl” is how Adriene described
calendar cover girl, Serena
herself. Though this edgy Bel
is nervous about this year’s
Air native never expected to
shoot. “It’s a lot of pressure
be an NFL cheerleader, she
to live up to–how can I beat
cherishes her time on the
that?” From the look of things,
field celebrating the team she
she has very little to worry
rooted for as a child.
about.
Every member of the Ravens
Off the field, Serena is a dance
Cheerleaders was allowed
instructor and full-time student
to bring personally-selected
who is working toward becom-
bathing suits and background
ing a dental hygienist.
music soundtracks to help
in showcasing their individual
personalities for the shoot.
Molly Riley
Aaron Huey
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Brittany W.
The Bahamas is known for its
supreme natural beauty—both
day and night—every day of
the year. Just a quick glimpse
and we can easily see that
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Brittany’s natural beauty still
shines even when placed
against the backdrop of the
Caribbean at dusk.
On the team for two years,
Brittany is a Towson University
graduate and aspires to be a
CEO of a large corporation.
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The dolphin experience
hough many may dream
of becoming one with nature, some of our more adventurous ladies took a dip with the locals.
Not every day was spent in front of
the camera and dolphins Coral and
Cocoon proved to be excellent hosts.
(Above) Courtney L. finds it easy to make interesting new friends on the Island.
(Above) No stranger to the camera, Cocoon poses with her new friends. (Below) Courtney L., Serena B.,
Amanda D. and Courtney D. make the most of Dolphin Day.
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By the pool
e all know what they say about “all work and no play”
and our ladies made the most of their downtime. At
any given moment, a gathering of Ravens Cheerleaders
could be found poolside either chatting, sunning, or engaging
in an energetic game of Bingo or volleyball.
Megan A.
Though the Bahamas is famous for the world’s most
beautiful water, Megan proves
the Caribbean Sea is no
match for the beauty of a
one of Baltimore’s finest.
For Megan, “Running out
of the tunnel on game days is
my favorite thing in the whole
world. It is super exciting to
feel the energy from the
crowd as anticipation of the
game starts to get the fans
pumped up!”
WHERE WE ARE: Freeport is a 230-square-mile city on Grand Bahama Island. Established
in 1955 by the Government of The Bahamas, Freeport began as 50,000 acres of swamp and
scrub that would eventually transform to become the cosmopolitan center it is today.
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Keishawna G.
The pride of Parkville,
Keishawna has been on the
squad for the past three
years—cheering for a total of
six. She is quick to observe
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that this Bahamas excursion
has provided an amazing
opportunity “to build true
friendships and share great
experiences—it’s a really great
bonding experience.”
Keishawna also holds the honor of being selected as Miss
December the very first year
she appeared in the calendar.
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Lindsay P.
A soon-to-be dental hygienist,
Lindsay loves bringing smiles
to her colleagues on the field.
A full-time student in her
native city of Baltimore, she
enjoys dining with family and
friends in the Inner Harbor.
Dating back to the bygone
days of explorers and pirates,
Alyssa H.
priceless buried treasure is still
rumored to be hidden throughout the islands. Lindsay, one of
Baltimore’s treasures, clearly
has no reason to hide.
Amy H.
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Amanda D.
Though the
background
may be The
Bahamas, our
Cheerleaders
know their
spirit is still
all about
Baltimore!
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Kellie Lee G.
Sarah D.
On the squad of four years,
Another first-year squad
Kellie Lee balances life as a
member, Sarah is “excited and
cheerleader, a patient account
overwhelmed” to be shooting
representative, and a devoted
in the Bahamas. A former high
mother. A self-taught dancer,
school cheerleader, she never
Kellie Lee first aspired to be
dreamed she’d be on the field
a cheerleader after attending
with an NFL team.
the Pro Bowl her junior year of
Sarah juggles life as cheer-
high school.
leader for both the Maryland
Kellie Lee takes advantage of
Terps and the Ravens on top
the celebrity that comes with
of being a full-time student
being a Ravens Cheerleader by
at the University of Maryland.
participating in community out-
Her ultimate career goal is
reach activities to help others.
to become a pediatric registered nurse.
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Tee time?
he stunning backdrop of Grand Bahama Island makes
Grand Lucayan Bahamas Beach & Golf Resort one of
the most spectacular places to tee off in the world. Our
ladies were treated to a day at this golfer’s paradise gaining first-hand knowledge as to why The Golfer magazine
rated Grand Lucayan as one of the top 100 on the globe.
Spencer B.
Catch a gaze from Spencer
B. and you’re likely to notice
her most unique feature: two
spectacular yet different colored eyes—one blue and one
brown. On the squad for three
years, this former high school
athlete remains active as a lacrosse and field hockey player.
A writer whose favorite books
include The Great Gatsby and
Catcher in the Rye, Spencer
is a Communications Project
Specialist at Johns Hopkins.
Both of the 18-hole, par-72
championship courses were
designed by foremost golf
architects Dick Wilson and
Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
(Right) Professional cheerleaders
at a golf event may well be
a golfing first.
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Brittany W. Gabrielle S. Adriene B.
Courtney L.
Courtney had never cheered
a day in her life until her considerable dance background
was noticed, and ultimately
championed, by Ravens cheerleading veterans. This sales
and marketing coordinator and
rock-climbing enthusiast is
NaShanta E.
now a veteran of five years on
the squad.
Athleticism clearly runs in
Courtney’s family. Her grandmother, Consetta Caruccio,
was a celebrated member of
the 1936 USA Olympics Gymnastics Team.
Spencer B.
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Jessica M.
Dana F.
Though only her first year
Only her second year on the
on the squad, Jessica enthusi-
squad, Dana is thankful that
astically remarks on her warm
being part of the Ravens orga-
welcome as a rookie member
nization has given her so many
of the team: “We’re as close
opportunities to give back to
as family.”
the community.
Jessica, a marketing coordina-
When not cheering her team
tor, shares another work-relat-
to victory, this Virginia Tech
ed memory which occupies
graduate is a systems engi-
a special place in her heart:
neer. Dana’s philosophy: “to be
“One summer I taught cheer
successful is to truly be happy
camp all up and down the east
in whatever you’re doing; so
coast—my favorite experience
my career goal is to continue
ever.” Perhaps this Bahamian
my success.”
adventure has given her a new
favorite experience.
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Junkanoo parade
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ur cheerleaders join locals and tourists alike as they
take over the streets for Junkanoo—an energetic, colorful parade of brightly costumed people gyrating and dancing
to the rhythmic sounds of cowbells, drums, whistles, and brass.
Though reminiscent of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras and Rio de
Janeiro’s Carnival, Junkanoo, which dates back to the 16th
century, gave our ladies a modern-day opportunity to bring the
energy of Baltimore to this uniquely Bahamian event.
Courtney L. (left) and Angel P. (right) give it their all, lose
themselves in the music, and have the time of their life.
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Junkanoo is a street parade with music occurring across
The Bahamas every Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, and in
the summer on the island of Grand Bahama.
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Behind the camera
ack for his second year as calendar photographer,
Aaron Huey is a photojournalist who freelances
regularly for National Geographic, Harper’s, The
New Yorker, Smithsonian, the New York Times and dozens
of other publications. Huey is also a contributing photography editor for Harper’s magazine.
Primarily known for documentary journalism, Huey alleges,
“I think I’m kind of a chameleon—I can kind of shoot anything.
I’m sure this [calendar shoot] has made me a stronger photographer.”
Challenges abounded in this tropical paradise: unpredictable
weather, locations or lack of locations, and the cheerleaders’ varied modeling experience caused Huey and his two assistants
to take special care in making all of the
ladies feel both confident and comfortable.
In Huey’s words, “It’s really hard to
keep in mind all the body positions
while coaching facial expressions and
working around time frames. I also
don’t do other shoots where there are
40 people behind me watching and involved.”
He continues, “I have to be on-point all the time. I need to
know what I want in order to inspire confidence. Plus, I need to
produce perfect photos.”
Huey is also known for his 3,349 mile, solo walk across America (with his dog Cosmo). The 2002 journey lasted 154 days.
There was no media coverage. They walked every step. Following the walk, he took a 2½ year hiatus from shooting photos
to build Hueyhaus, an artist-in-residence program on the Pecos
River east of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
As for this year’s calendar shoot, Huey exclaims, “Doing fortyfive shoots in four and a half days—that’s just completely absurd. It’s incredible that we’re able to even pull it off.”
Judging by the results in these pages, Huey and his colleagues more than pulled it off.
Huey with assistants Chet Hay and Drew Ludwig.
NO MAN IS AN ISLAND…
VARIATIONS ON A THEME.
Photographers frequently take advantage of assorted camera angles, changing light, and model juxtaposition to create a series of
contrasting portraits during the never-ending search for “the one.” (Below center) Whether to honor their favorite football team or simply to keep warm, our
cheerleaders huddle up.
…and never has this oft-quoted expression seemed
more appropriate.
Friends since their college days, Drew Ludwig served
as one of Huey’s two assistants.
During the course of the shoot, Ludwig jokingly became known as “a ladyshaper” based on Huey’s frequent requests for him to “get up there and shape that
girl.” Huey and Ludwig have been flanked by beautiful
women before having also worked with Victoria’s Secret models in New York.
Chet Hay, Huey’s full-time assistant and ladyshaper
#2, also brought a very specific skill set to the table.
“Chet was a model so Chet, from being in-front of the
camera, knows what the camera needs.”
To learn more about Aaron Huey and his work,
please visit his website at aaronhuey.com
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Janine Z.
Rachel J.
Courtney L.
Amy H.
Stephanie L.
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Dana G.
Like many Ravens Cheerleaders, Dana has dedicated herself to a career in education. A
University of Maryland graduate and Kindergarten teacher,
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Dana loves the well-deserved
stress relief that comes from
cheering her team to victory.
This year marked Dana’s sixth
year with the Ravens and third
year as a Team Captain.
Dana’s joy shines in “Being
able to do what I love, for a
team that I love, with the
people that I love.”
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Tanya V.
This soft-spoken rookie is on
her way to becoming a special
education teacher. Inspired by
three younger siblings, Tanya
strives to set a good example
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and make people smile. She
loves going to the Inner Harbor
to try new restaurants or visit
the National Aquarium.
There are 700 Islands of Bahamas sprinkled over 100,000
square miles of ocean and
Tanya could make any of them
look even more beautiful.
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Hillary J.
This former University of Maryland cheerleader is a rookie
member of the Ravens Cheerleaders. Having just graduated in May with a degree in
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Psychology, Hillary plans to
become a marriage and family
therapist.
It could be said that Hillary has
trained to be a Ravens Cheerleader for many years. As a
child going to Ravens games,
she would often exclaim: “I
wish I could be on that field
one day.”
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Red shoe shuffle
Rachel J.
Rachel is a product of our
neighbor to the south—the
Commonwealth of Virginia.
Outside of cheerleading,
Rachel is a Rehab Technician
working towards her goal of
becoming a physical therapist.
After seven total years as
a cheerleader, two with the
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Ravens, Rachel cites the most
exciting aspect of joining the
Ravens Cheerleaders as being
onald McDonald
House provides a
home away from
home for seriously ill
children and their families in addition to funding other children-focused
programs. Today our cheerleaders hit
the beach for the Red Shoe Shuffle
5k with proceeds benefitting Charm
City’s own Ronald McDonald House.
Visit redshoeshuffle.org for information.
a part of the only NFL team
with a co-ed stunt squad.
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(Above) Cheerleaders raise
a flag of awareness as they
begin their run...
...and finish with the sun
setting on their backs. (Left)
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Sara H.
Jane B.
Four years ago, Sara made
Jane considers herself ex-
a promise to herself she’d
tremely fortunate to be in her
become a Ravens Cheerlead-
fourth year with the Ravens
er—her determination paid off.
organization. Though she
Now on the squad for two sea-
enjoys cheering, dancing, and,
sons, Sara loves nothing more
of course, smiling for photo
than entertaining the 70,000
shoots, Jane’s greatest joy is
fans who energize the stands.
inspiring others to make a difference in their life.
With “never give up” as her
personal mantra, Sara’s role as
Not surprisingly, Jane’s team-
a Ravens Cheerleader has re-
mates have voted her “most
warded her with the ability to
spirited” for the past three
teach youngsters the benefits
years—an honor she is deter-
of hard work and dedication.
mined to continue to live up to.
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Catherine C.
Though she’s cheered for a
total of ten years, this is
Cathy’s first year with the
Baltimore Ravens.
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After 325 years of peaceful
British rule, The Bahamas
became a free and sovereign
country in 1973. Cathy, a
Wisconsin native, strives daily
to embody her home-state
slogan: “Live like you mean it.”
After a joyous week in paradise, it’s safe to say that both
Cathy and her host country
apparently believe in the
same motto.
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Rockin’ on the beach
evotees of Baltimore’s own 98Rock were treated to live remote broadcasts for the entire eight-day event. Each day, hosts reported on the happenings while adding their own special brand of entertainment. An event sponsor,
98Rock brought a little extra spirit of Baltimore to the festivities in Freeport.
98Rock’s funnyman Justin Schlegel (left)
clearly enjoyed his special assignment
while Stash (above) proved he could still
“rock your afternoon and commute” from
1,000 miles away.
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98Rock teamed up with the Ravens to share the experience
with listeners. Friends and family back home tuned in for a
daily recap of the laughs, gossip, adventures and misadventures of our Cheerleaders’ Bahamian adventure.
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Megan A. Stephanie L.
Gabrielle S.
This recent Penn State graduate is on her way to becoming a dental administrative
assistant. Her second year
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on the team, Gabrielle takes
pride in representing both the
Ravens Organization and the
City of Baltimore.
Catherine C.
For centuries, even the most
experienced explorers have
gotten lost in the abundant
natural beauty of the Bahamas.
Today, our own Gabrielle has
given modern-day explorers
one more reason to celebrate
natural beauty.
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Amanda D.
Sammi Jo C.
Both a science teacher
and cheerleading coach in
Montgomery County, Sammi
Jo is our one and only “veteran
rookie.” After taking a year off
from cheerleading, Sammi Jo
discovered a hole in her heart
that couldn’t be filled without
Lindsay P. Alys
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the Ravens in her life.
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“I’m blessed to be back—I
thought I was done,” she confesses. “I feel like I took it for
granted before and I’m looking
at it all with different eyes.”
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Rachel J.
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Kori K.
Leslie A.
Though this die-hard Ravens
A graduate of the University
fan may officially be a rookie
of Maryland, Leslie is nothing
cheerleader, she’s been
short of driven. Outside of
cheering on her favorite team
serving 11 years on the squad,
since she was a youngster
she is the Chief Operating
on the Little Ravens Cheer-
Officer for a health and fitness
leading Team.
business and a project manager for a major power company.
Off the field, Kori loves laying
low around Baltimore’s In-
Considering Leslie’s jam-
ner Harbor and flying high at
packed schedule, we’re lucky
amusement parks with friends.
she managed to steal away
Few could argue that the
eight full days for film, fun, and
Bahamas has what it takes
frolic in the Bahamian sand.
to bring out Kori’s unabashed
adventurous side.
S. S.
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Practice makes perfect
s is the case with any sport, practice makes
perfect. Every routine has to be perfected before hitting the field on game day. Despite the
location changing from Baltimore to the Bahamas, practice was still the word for the day. As every Ravens Cheerleaders knows, “good” is not good enough.
Arms in alignment? Check. Legs at the same angle? Check.
Toes pointed? Check. Through their on-field performances
and off-field camaraderie, this team redefines the concept
of being in unison with each other.
The only co-ed stunt team
in the NFL, our Cheerleaders
also redefine the concept of
“flying high.”
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The stunt
team wraps up
practice with
another powerful demonstration of what it
means to have
strength in
numbers.
Kristen D.
On the squad for seven years
and a high school teacher in
both Chemistry and Nutrition
Science, Kristen continually aspires to “get involved with the
community to make a positive
impact on people.” A concept
she undoubtedly brings into
her classrooms.
Though she loves the thrill of
being on the stunt team, her
greatest personal accomplishment has been making a “positive impact on the lives of the
students I teach.”
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Photo finish
ight days, one sun-swept island, seven hardworking stylists, six lucky DJs, 40 stunning cheerleaders, 100+ swimsuit options, countless other
coaches, assistants, writers & supporters, and one exhausted photographer prove what teamwork really means.
As the sun sets
on this magical
adventure, our
ladies continue
to demonstrate
the beauty of
the Caribbean
is matched only
by the beauty of
their spirit.
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Heading home
fter an exhilarating week, our Ravens Cheerleaders are Baltimore bound once again. Although this island paradise has provided an
extraordinary backdrop for an exceptional adventure,
nothing really compares to the splendor and charm of
our very own Baltimore. As a very famous movie heroine
once noted, “there’s no place like home.”
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The 2012-13 Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders
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