Bio:
Due to my fear of 4 Highland St I was mostly raised on my grandfather's 3,000 acre dairy farm in New Hampton NH. (See, The Haunting of 4 Highland St.) We had 10 head of cattle, 12 chickens, 2 pigs and a whole lot of barn cats. We sold maple syrup, butter, veggies, wood, b
Due to my fear of 4 Highland St I was mostly raised on my grandfather's 3,000 acre dairy farm in New Hampton NH. (See, The Haunting of 4 Highland St.) We had 10 head of cattle, 12 chickens, 2 pigs and a whole lot of barn cats. We sold maple syrup, butter, veggies, wood, b
Education/Experience:
Newfound Regional High School honor roll Bristol NH 1991, Hesser Business College of Manchester NH President's list Associate's Degree Business Administration 1993, Art Institute of Pittsburgh PA Dean's list Residential Design degree 2005
Newfound Regional High School honor roll Bristol NH 1991, Hesser Business College of Manchester NH President's list Associate's Degree Business Administration 1993, Art Institute of Pittsburgh PA Dean's list Residential Design degree 2005
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A look at all the fun to be had on July 3rd and July 4th in Ashland New Hampshire.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 6/26/2009 | Read more »
A fun murder mystery put together by my daughter and her friend while in 6th grade literacy class.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 6/14/2009 | Read more »
This piece looks at living in paradise from the homeowner's prospective.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 5/26/2009 | Read more »
A look at the recent tragedy on the boardwalk.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 5/13/2009 | Read more »
A guide of what to buy and how to use it to create beautiful faux stained glass in your home.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 5/13/2009 | Read more »
The Dave's Head Team rides once again in memory of my husband's brother Dave Norris. Here is what you can do to help out.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 5/13/2009 | Read more »
Using paint to bring the warm tones of Tuscany into your own home.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 5/12/2009 | Read more »
A guide to getting back onto the water even with kids in tow.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 5/11/2009 | Read more »
An informative step by step look at tattooing for first timers and three great Adrenaline locations in New Jersey.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 4/23/2009 | Read more »
An in depth look at where they are located, what they have to offer and when they are open for business.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 4/17/2009 | Read more »
How to properly maintain your roof yourself.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 4/16/2009 | Read more »
Here is another look at some more things you can do to survive depression.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 4/7/2009 | Read more »
A listing of what you can do to save tons of green while going green.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 4/6/2009 | Read more »
Here is a good hard look at what to do, who to call for help and how to get back onto your feet.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 4/1/2009 | Read more »
What to look for, who to call for help and a special free gift from Doc and Kick Ash Chimney Sweep.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/29/2009 | Read more »
A look at the three best places to take your graduate for a fun and memorable graduation dinner in Ashland, New Hampshire.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/23/2009 | Read more »
Here are the top six places to go for an inexpensive yet impressive Mother's Day gift.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/23/2009 | Read more »
The best way to get there, what to do there and what to look out for.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/16/2009 | Read more »
A look at what makes this movie so special and how it can change the face of domestic violence forever.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/13/2009 | Read more »
An in depth look at where to buy, what the housing situation is like and what there is to do in Doc's favorite vacation towns.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/12/2009 | Read more »
Where to go for great ice cream in Central New Hampshire.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/11/2009 | Read more »
Three great recycled craft ideas perfect for any age group.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/10/2009 | Read more »
What you need to know to successfully buy or sell your home in New Hampshire.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/10/2009 | Read more »
What happened to Doc when divorce and custody wrecked havoc with her real estate sales and purchases and how you can learn from what happened to her.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/10/2009 | Read more »
Ten tips from an ex-realtor on how to sell your house FSBO.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/6/2009 | Read more »
A look at who to trust and what they can do for your home improvement project.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/6/2009 | Read more »
This article offers a look at a funny toilet mess up and how it got fixed, step by step.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/5/2009 | Read more »
A look at what is happening, what is known and where to go to help the family who lost their home in this fire.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/4/2009 | Read more »
When I heard that more snow was headed my way I cringed. "It cannot be possible!" was the thought that kept whirling around my brain in the days prior to the storm.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/2/2009 | Read more »
A look at the latest storm footage from snow bound New Hampshire.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/2/2009 | View here »
An in depth look at the fire that claimed the old Dr. Bricker house.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/1/2009 | Read more »
The historical home, known to most old time residents as Dr. Bricker's house, has tragically gone up in flames today 2/28/2009.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 2/28/2009 | View here »
Ten easy steps to a rock bottom deal on the spring break vacation of a lifetime.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 2/16/2009 | Read more »
What is death exactly and how do we prepare for it?
By Doc of District 13 | Published 2/3/2009 | Read more »
So where do you go to celebrate if you live in or near Ashland, New Hampshire? Well, of cours,e Doc has the answer.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 1/30/2009 | Read more »
A detailed listing of Lent services occurring in the town of Ashland, New Hampshire.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 1/30/2009 | Read more »
A look at the latest storm footage from New Hampshire.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 1/29/2009 | View here »
The death of Mr. Sidney Ames January 29th 2009.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 1/29/2009 | Read more »
A lighthearted look at how moms embarrass their kids.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 1/29/2009 | Read more »
A look at what Mother's Day means to Doc.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 1/28/2009 | Read more »
A humorous but educational look at how to survive a vacation with the kids in tow.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 1/28/2009 | Read more »
One piece of advice my mom gave me carried me through the trials of domestic violence, divorce and custody.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 1/28/2009 | Read more »
Expressing your lack of love for your ex in 20 words or less!!
By Doc of District 13 | Published 1/23/2009 | Read more »
The devastating storms continue in New Hampshire but are now joined by severe cold.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 1/21/2009 | Read more »
Long time resident of Seaside Heights New Jersey, Katherine Luciano, died unexpectedly 1/13/09.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 1/19/2009 | Read more »
This article explains how to be courteous on Craig's List as well as other similar web sites.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 1/15/2009 | Read more »
A complete listing of where to go to celebrate Ash Wednesday in the Newfound area of Central New Hampshire.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 1/14/2009 | Read more »
A step by step guide to make a naughty but nice Valentine's day for your special man.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 1/13/2009 | Read more »
A list of the top 5 most romantic gifts to give your special lady, from a woman's perspective.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 1/13/2009 | Read more »
A look at how to save money in the recession by recycling those stale cookies sitting on your kitchen counter.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 1/13/2009 | Read more »
One sure fire way to beat the depression is to provide yourself with your own food. Chicken farming can do that for you.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
A look at what everyone can learn from Martin Luther King, Jr., no matter your race, religion or color.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 1/2/2009 | Read more »
An inside look at this fun holiday tradition and a heartfealt look at what Hanukah truly means.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 12/23/2008 | Read more »
A look at the recent storm and where to go for help.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 12/20/2008 | Read more »
A look at this most recent storm that has caused Governor John Lynch to seek a major federal disaster declaration for the state of New Hampshire.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 12/20/2008 | View here »
A divorcee's version of the famous song.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 12/18/2008 | Read more »
Where to go to acquire tax forms for the coming tax season.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 12/17/2008 | Read more »
A brief look at the game and what it truly means.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 12/17/2008 | Read more »
An update of what is happening with New Hampshire's storms and where to go for help.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 12/16/2008 | Read more »
How to make sure you have the appropriate paint color for your dining room.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 12/16/2008 | Read more »
This article offers more great ideas to keep save money in these tough economic times.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 12/15/2008 | Read more »
A step by step guide to picking the perfect foyer color.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 12/15/2008 | Read more »
A photographic second look at the aftermath of the recent ice storms.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 12/15/2008 | View here »
A detailed look at the storm no one will soon forget.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 12/13/2008 | Read more »
A photographic look at the storm that no one will ever forget.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 12/12/2008 | View here »
How to make an easy casserole version of this family favorite using holiday leftovers.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 12/7/2008 | Read more »
A listing, in alphabetical order, of Central New Hampshire churches and the special events that they have planned for the Christmas season.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 12/5/2008 | Read more »
How to make the most perfect pumpkin pie you will ever eat.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 12/5/2008 | Read more »
A guide to three free or nearly free ways to wrap your gifts for Christmas or Hanukkah.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 12/3/2008 | Read more »
Three things you can do to make amazing and inexpensive Hanukkah / Christmas cookie gifts for your friends this holiday season.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 12/3/2008 | Read more »
A brief description of tree lighting ceremonies in New Hampton and Ashland, New Hampshire, including the dates and times of each event.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 12/2/2008 | Read more »
Christmas shopping for tween girls - now there is a very touchy subject if ever I did see one!!
By Doc of District 13 | Published 12/1/2008 | Read more »
A look at what makes them funny and how we can see ourselves in each and every one.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 11/28/2008 | Read more »
How to make these wonderful New England candies.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 11/26/2008 | Read more »
A list of things tween girls don't want to find under the Christmas tree.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 11/26/2008 | Read more »
A look at the difficulties of sending tween children off to a multi-gender dances and what one church is doing about it.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 11/26/2008 | Read more »
An in-depth look at where to eat and what to eat when visiting Ashland NH.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 11/25/2008 | Read more »
A look at what Doc felt was the best of 2008 from the very best to the not so best.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 11/25/2008 | Read more »
How to create a Christmas candy house from powdered sugar, sugar cubes and candy.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 11/25/2008 | Read more »
A look at what Doc went through the first Christmas after divorce and how you too can create a tree to remember with and for your kids at little to no cost.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 11/24/2008 | Read more »
A look back at Doc's fondest childhood holiday memories.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 11/24/2008 | Read more »
How to make amazing baked goods cheap for Hanukkah, Christmas and every holiday in between.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 11/24/2008 | Read more »
New Fibromyalgia group forms in Southern New Hampshire.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 11/19/2008 | Read more »
A look at how to find the positive in what appears to be the negative.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 11/18/2008 | Read more »
How to use everyday craft supplies to create one of a kind Hanukkah cards.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 11/13/2008 | Read more »
A close look at the strange weather that continues to plague Central NH.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 11/12/2008 | Read more »
How to make sophisticated sugar cookies for the adults.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 11/10/2008 | Read more »
How to voice your opinion without offending your audience.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 11/10/2008 | Read more »
Is Obama the right man for the job of president?
By Doc of District 13 | Published 11/5/2008 | Read more »
The safest and tastiest way to prepare butternut quash.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 11/5/2008 | Read more »
How to make a homemade cranberry sauce that blows the canned sauce away!!
By Doc of District 13 | Published 11/5/2008 | Read more »
How to make boring potatoes extraordinary potatoes.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 11/5/2008 | Read more »
How to take the boring traditional bean casserole to the next level.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 11/5/2008 | Read more »
How to make this Grange favorite for your own family.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 11/5/2008 | Read more »
Witness spots child thief at Mr. G's in Tilton. With this new evidence you can help us put this guy behind bars!!
By Doc of District 13 | Published 10/29/2008 | Read more »
A how to guide to buying, cooking and eating a lobster just like a true New Englander.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 10/28/2008 | Read more »
A look at how to encourage your child to dream big and realize those dreams.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 10/24/2008 | Read more »
A guide on how to survive the depression with your home and life still intact.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 10/23/2008 | Read more »
A look at some great questions raised by one reader on the first article, Decorating Your Foyer Top To Bottom.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 10/16/2008 | Read more »
How to decorate your staircase for Christmas.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 10/14/2008 | Read more »
A look at how to use Christmas lights off season.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 10/14/2008 | Read more »
An in depth look at how to can jams and jellies.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 10/10/2008 | Read more »
A brief look at what it is like to live in a real haunted house.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 10/9/2008 | Listen here »
How to teach your child to walk.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 10/3/2008 | Read more »
A look at the life and love behind the legend known as Doc of District 13.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 9/30/2008 | Read more »
A step by step guide to the perfect and most peaceful kid's table ever.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 9/29/2008 | Read more »
A look at the flood watch, current road conditions and what to do if you are caught in the flood.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 9/28/2008 | Read more »
A look at how to talk to your child when one of those dreaded questions such as sex, alcohol or swearing comes up.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 9/26/2008 | Read more »
A look at how to use fake birds to bring a tree to life.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 9/26/2008 | Read more »
It is that time of year again when apples are filling the trees with their juicy goodness, maples are turning varying shades of eye-popping color and the moose are on the move.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 9/23/2008 | Read more »
The search is on for the lowest of thieves. Can you help our family to catch this creep?
By Doc of District 13 | Published 9/23/2008 | Read more »
How to get the most mileage out of your overabundance of apples.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 9/22/2008 | Read more »
A guide to getting through the holidays after a divorce.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 9/18/2008 | Read more »
Local business owner, Lillian Ames, 84, dies leaving Weirs Beach in a state of deep mourning.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 9/17/2008 | Read more »
A look at the Labor Day accidents and what they could mean to the rest of us.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 9/17/2008 | Read more »
Advice on how to cook chicken and fish fast so you can get back to relaxing.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 9/17/2008 | Read more »
A look at how to have Thanksgiving for not a lot of cash.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 9/15/2008 | Read more »
Although the hurricanes have not made it to New Hampshire, they are wrecking havoc on our already damaged landscape.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 9/12/2008 | Read more »
3 recipes that will transform ordinary bread stuffing into extraordinary, homemade tasting stuffing.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 9/12/2008 | Read more »
A step by step guide to building your very own garden inspired living room
By Doc of District 13 | Published 9/4/2008 | Read more »
A look at how to build your very own Cape Cod style bedroom
By Doc of District 13 | Published 9/4/2008 | Read more »
On Wednesday, I was picking my daughter up from the Newfound Memorial Middle School when the largest piece of news possible literally and figuratively landed right in my lap.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 8/28/2008 | Read more »
A look at what to do to prepare your home for winter and what fixes you can do to keep yourself busy in the long winter months.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 8/27/2008 | Read more »
A look at what Old Home Day truly means and when the next Old Home Day is in Central NH.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 8/27/2008 | Read more »
Ten ideas to fight real estate remorse.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 8/25/2008 | Read more »
This past week, on the heels of all the recent destruction in Central NH, the Inn at Danbury caught fire and burned.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 8/22/2008 | Read more »
A week later and Ashland, NH, is still reeling from the devastation of Thursday's flood.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 8/16/2008 | Read more »
Today I headed on a terrifying and hair raising ride through all of the flood zones with my daughter to bring you, my loyal readers, an inside look at all the horror unfolding here in Ashland NH.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 8/9/2008 | Read more »
As I was preparing the following article for submission our town, Ashland NH, fell victim to the most recent assault by nature. One has been found dead thus far.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 8/8/2008 | Read more »
A heartfelt look at parenting
By Doc of District 13 | Published 7/21/2008 | Read more »
Places to go and things to do with your child in Boston.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 7/21/2008 | Read more »
I have just had the true pleasure of watching Disney's latest movie, Camp Rock, with my 10-year-old daughter. I found this movie to be just as fun and entertaining for me as it was for her.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 7/15/2008 | Read more »
A look at the darker side of Boston's walking tour industry.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 7/15/2008 | Read more »
A fond fairwell to childhood for our beloved 5th grade class.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 7/2/2008 | Read more »
A list of great places to get high quality design pieces for your central New Hampshire home at rock bottom prices.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 7/1/2008 | Read more »
Doc's top 5 Victorian decorating items.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 7/1/2008 | Read more »
Three of Doc's favorite money saving design tips.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 6/30/2008 | Read more »
A guide to ways of using wainscoting around your home.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 6/30/2008 | Read more »
A step by step guide to installing French drains on your property.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 6/26/2008 | Read more »
A complete guide to creating bathroom tile patterns, murals or mosaics.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 6/24/2008 | Read more »
An informative look into what to buy and where to buy it.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 6/21/2008 | Read more »
A look at the best place in Laconia, New Hampshire to buy your new mantel, Mr. Fireplace.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 6/21/2008 | Read more »
A beginning to end look into building your very own pantry.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 6/20/2008 | Read more »
This literally has to be the scariest time in your life right now. You probably feel like you are on a roller coaster that is going to derail in just 9 months of hair-raising riding. However, pregnancy doesn't have to be scary. In fact, it can almost be fun!
By Doc of District 13 | Published 6/17/2008 | Read more »
Start to finish instructions on building your very own dividing wall.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 6/17/2008 | Read more »
Find and replicate antique kitchen cabinets for your home by finding inspiration from my own story.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 6/16/2008 | Read more »
A step by step guide to building your own custom shelving units.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 6/16/2008 | Read more »
An in depth look at when to refinish and how to refinish your old kitchen cabinets.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 6/13/2008 | Read more »
An in depth look into creating the foyer of your dreams.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 6/13/2008 | Read more »
An informative look at purchasing a great grill for dad.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 6/12/2008 | Read more »
A great strawberry puff pastry dessert and a finger licking sugar free barbecue sauce recipe. Perfect for a diabetic July 4th celebration!!
By Doc of District 13 | Published 6/11/2008 | Read more »
6 great ways to kill the odor monster dead!!
By Doc of District 13 | Published 6/10/2008 | Read more »
From record snowfalls to record heat, New Hampshire has been hit with it all. Now we are about to get hit with much more than mother nature could ever throw at us. Yes folks, here comes the bikers.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 6/10/2008 | Read more »
How to purchase then dress up the plain black dress.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 6/10/2008 | Read more »
Recently, I had my 11-year-old daughter check out www.Kidzui.com for me.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 6/6/2008 | Read more »
It seems central New Hampshire has become wildlife central. I feel as if I am living in an episode of Northern Exposure.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 6/6/2008 | Read more »
So where is green headed in the next year? I honestly believe it is going to become so extreme that the World Wide Web will be alive with hit after hit on self-sustained living.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 6/4/2008 | Read more »
An overview of fun activities to enjoy with the kids on July 4th.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 5/30/2008 | Read more »
A detailed look into a fun family barbecue from appetizers to dessert
By Doc of District 13 | Published 5/23/2008 | Read more »
A complete how to on creating fun cocktails geared to the under 21 crowd
By Doc of District 13 | Published 5/19/2008 | Read more »
The very name "Webkinz" brings to mind fuzzy little Ganz animals, happy children, lots of fun games and never-ending fun with friends. But I have to wonder if the innocence of Webkinz is over before it really got started.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 5/12/2008 | Read more »
A day by day, trip around Lake Champlain starting from NH
By Doc of District 13 | Published 5/2/2008 | Read more »
A heartfelt look at domestic violence and addiction and where to get help
By Doc of District 13 | Published 5/1/2008 | Read more »
How to use PowerPoint to create a unique digital mother's day photo album.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 4/29/2008 | Read more »
An in-depth look at DUIs in America.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/28/2008 | Read more »
Sex, sex, sex. It seems that is all we as Americans are interested in nowadays. We turn on our TVs and there it is. We turn on our radios and there it is too. Even kids shows have sexual content.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/20/2008 | Read more »
OK, is it just Doc or is anyone else just plain sick of the snow that seems to never stop in NH?
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/20/2008 | Read more »
I was experiencing an upset tummy and was very quickly handed a strange pill called Seirogan. I took it as I totally trust my friends. My dad, a chiropractor, later told me that these pills were actually comprised of creosote, which has been linked to cancer.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/17/2008 | Read more »
These are what I consider to be the 10 best science fiction movies of all time.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/17/2008 | Read more »
Award winning and easy science project.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/17/2008 | Read more »
Where to find the best party supply stores in the Lakes Region.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/13/2008 | Read more »
A brief look at the bridal flower services of Mountain Laurel Florist Shop
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/12/2008 | Read more »
Description of snowfalls received thus far in NH and what is predicted for this weekend
By Doc of District 13 | Published 3/8/2008 | Read more »
Valuable information for wisely buying your new fireplace.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 2/28/2008 | Read more »
Haunted houses of Ashland NH
By Doc of District 13 | Published 2/25/2008 | Read more »
Part 1 of a series of articles about life in a haunted house so full of paranormal activity skeptics have become believers!!
By Doc of District 13 | Published 2/22/2008 | Read more »
I stood, and looked down that snowy road, its destiny unknown, its middle crossed by angry black shadows, yet mingled in were beautiful spots of golden sunshine.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 2/21/2008 | Read more »
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