Fall into Fitness

Turn everyday activities into quick, easy workouts

By: Nicole Martin

Summer has come to an end, and with the temperature dropping, we have a few fun tips for dropping those pounds as well! Here are some fall calorie burning activities that we think are fall-bulous! Sorry, lifting your hot cocoa cup isn’t considered an activity.

Raking Leaves: Turn a boring chore into working out your core. Raking leaves can work your abs, legs and your biceps. When you rake, tighten your arms and alternate your dominant hand. When you reach out, lunge forward with each pull and then tighten your abdomen when you pull back. Though you may look a little silly, this workout burns about 250 calories per hour. For an extra few calories and some fun, be a little kid again and jump in the pile of leaves!

Football Season: Who knew you could burn a few calories by watching the game! Head out to a game, and if you stand the entire time, you can burn 250 calories an hour! Every time someone scores, do a few squats, and in between plays tighten your abs! You can burn up to 400 calories, plus a few extras for cheering! Or host your own football party at your house. You can burn calories serving food and drinks and cheering in your own living room.

Pre- and Post-T-Day Cleaning: Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, washing dishes, moving furniture…getting ready for the big turkey day is not only a lot of work, it can also burn a lot of calories. Sure, you may not have time to get to the gym but on average you can burn 200 calories an hour or more getting your clean on!

Walk the Dog: Make your pooch and yourself happy by walking. A simple stroll can burn 150 calories in an hour, a steady pace can burn 250 and if you run, you can burn about 350. Every time he needs a pit stop, take a few seconds to stretch and lunge.

xx, The FabFitFun Team

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The Perfect Curl

Create luxe locks with any hair type

By: Nicole Martin

Achieving the perfect hair curl can be harder than David Beckham’s abs. But thanks to hairstylist to the stars Robert Vetica, you can put a little bounce in your tresses no matter what your hair type is! (Except maybe bald.)

Thin/Straight Hair:

No more falling flat! Robert suggests that if you use a curling iron to keep it small, no more than 1/2 inch thick. The curls will be tight at first but they will drop. He recommends to always use a generic thermal protector spray and a volume mousse. (At FFF we love the Tresemme Heat Tamer Spray and Fat Hair Volume Mousse.)

For special events or when you just have some time to spare, Robert is all about the pin curl look. Towel dry hair until a bit damp or dry then use 2-inch thick section pin curls with clips and dip your fingers in the mousse. Grab your hair and wrap the pin curls around, starting at the root. Robert also suggests that when you blow dry to use a diffuser and to not use too much tension. If you want tight curls use a wide-tooth comb and if you want loose waves use a brush. Use a medium hold hairspray to finish it off!

Curly/Thick Hair:

Even with naturally curly hair, frizz and fly can kill any curl. Luckily, Robert has some great suggestions for the natural tresses.

He suggests using a little bit of curling cream or mousse by Moroccan Oil on wet to damp hair. Make sure to scrunch while it dries to add curl and break up any product. Once it dries, you can finish with mousse by Moroccan Oil if there are any fly aways. If you want bigger curls à la Salma Hayek, you can also do the pin curls mentioned above after applying the product.

Voilà! Beautiful, bouncy tresses!

xx, The FabFitFun Team

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Drugstore Beauty Finds

Beauty on a Dime

By: Nicole Martin

There are some things you should always splurge on: a great LBD, haircuts, engagement rings, plastic surgery, dark chocolate…

But when it comes to basic beauty products, nothing is set in stone. Although there may be nothing wrong with spending a month’s rent on a tiny tub of Crème de la Mer…there’s also nothing wrong about wanting a little more beauty for your buck!

So for all you bargain hunting babes, we have scoured the drug store counters for the ultimate discount beauty finds! Not only will they leave you looking fab, they will also leave you a few extra dollars for those skinny margaritas this summer!

L’Oreal Dermo-Expertise Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Lotion SPF 15 – Face/Body: It’s a great substitute for that summer glow. We love it because it is a great bronzing shimmer and doubles as a sun protection with SPF 15. So you look sun kissed without damaging your skin! You can mix it with your foundation for a great tinted moisturizer, and it is also streak free so you won’t look like a Jersey Shore zebra!

St. Ives Swiss Formula Invigorating Apricot Scrub – This exfoliate keeps your skin looking and feeling fresh. It’s great to use before your sunless tan to get a great, even glow! Also, it smells amazing!

Nivea: A Kiss of Protection- Sun Protection Lip Care SPF 30: Not only is it one of our favorites, it was one of Allure editor’s choice awards. It helps keep your lips smooth and shiny while providing protection from the sun with its SPF 30.

Aveeno Active Naturals Nourish + Condition Leave-In Treatment: Sun and wind can really take a toll on our locks! We love this because not only does it protect hair from humidity, detangle it, and keep it shiny, but it actually nourishes also to make your hair healthier and stronger!

Dove Go Fresh Burst Body Mist: This is like a shower in a bottle! It’s awesome after a workout or if you’re just in a hurry. It smells amazing and it also moisturizes!

xx, The FabFitFun Team

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How to Have a Conversation with Someone You Met but Don’t Remember

By: Nicole Martin

We’ve all been there: you’re out somewhere and you’re approached by a person that you swear you have never seen in your life—but they know you. It’s that awkward moment when they start a conversation with you expecting that you remember them, and there you are… searching for some slight memory of what their name is. Whatever the reason for your momentary lapse in memory, before you end up embarrassing yourself, CM has the answers!

Introduce and Excuse: Grab a friend and bring them over. When the two are together say “Oh this is…” and at that moment, dump your drink all over yourself and excuse yourself to the bathroom. Tell them you will be right back and to introduce themselves. When you get back, ask your friend what is the person’s name.

Where am I?: Try and figure out where you met them by saying, “Wow, I haven’t talked to you since…” and then pause and motion towards them like you don’t exactly remember the name of the place but you definitely remember them. 

John!: If you don’t care that much if they think you’re insane, you can call them a random name. “Oh wow! John, I haven’t seen you in ages!” You’re either going to be corrected very quickly or you might get lucky and that might actually be their name.

Text Me: If you have managed to get through a conversation without even knowing their name or having any clue who they are, then you can use the phone number excuse. Tell them they should hit you up sometime and to text you. Then, say that you got a new phone—in case you already got their number— and tell them to text you with their name so you know it is them and you can add them.

And if you still don’t remember them after that…Google them.

http://collegemagazine.com/editorial/1338/How-to-have-a-Conversation-with-Someone-you-Met-but-Dont-Remember

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Go Green, Go Beautiful

Organic Products for Natural Beauty

By: Nicole Martin

To quote our favorite talking television frog, “It’s not easy being green.”

Yes, these days it can be tough to tell what’s natural, and what’s as fake as a Jersey Shore tan. And while it might be a little hard at first, going green isn’t just great for the environment; it can also be great for your skin.

Natural Beauty Expert Sherrell Dorsey, a.k.a. The Organic Beauty Vixen, explains “Organic beauty products, specifically ones that have been certified organic, are free from harsh chemicals like parabens, sulfates, propylene glycol, and other potentially toxic ingredients that become absorbed by the skin. They combine the beauty benefits of science and nature and ditch ingredients that could potentially lead to hormone disruption and diseases like cancer.”

We all want to be a natural beauty! So check out our fave organic beauty products.

Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm: Give yourself a kiss of nature with this 100% natural balm. It will keep your lips looking fresh and feeling great. It comes in six fab, flower inspired shades – Hibiscus, Honeysuckle, Tiger Lily, Pink Blossom, Red Dahlia and Rose.

Pink Papaya Himalayan Sea Salt Soak: The super relaxing sea salt soak renews your mind, body and spirit with salts mined in the Himalayan Mountains. The salts feature 84 essential minerals, which help restore energy levels and remove toxins.

Dream Organics Vanilla Daydream Perfume: Kinda like a breath of fresh air…but more delicious! It’s a luxurious blend of certified organic alcohol, essential oils and premium fragrance oils.

Organix: This hair care line smells great while leaving your hair healthy and shiny. From Coconut Milk to Pomegranate Green Tea, their natural line is like a delicious cocktail.

Tarte Smooth Operator: The super light, tinted moisturizer has just enough coverage to hide any imperfections without looking caked on! It’s full of invigorating ingredients like chamomile and vitamins A, C and E. And unlike some other cover-ups, Tarte has fab staying power.

xx, The FabFitFun Team

written by: Nicole Martin

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5 Products to Look Fab in 5 Minutes

Look Great Even if You’re Running Late

By: Nicole Martin

Whether you woke up late for work or somehow never got to bed (yes, we’re talking to you, Miss Walk of Shame), sometimes time is not on your side.

Although you may not be able to hide your two-days-in-a-row purple dress, you can still look great when you are running late. We’ve rounded up our fave, super affordable drugstore finds that will take you from drab to fab in less than five!

Tresemmé Fresh Start Dry Shampoo: No time for a wash? Simply spray the shampoo on dry hair, brush it out, and you’re ready to style. Gone is any grease or dirt from the night before (and no, we’re not talking about your date.).

Neutrogena Deep Clean Sport On-The-Go Cleansing Wipes: These little babies will clean off any remnants of last night without the need for hot water or a towel. They’re also perfect post workout.

Almay Wake Up Hydrating Makeup: It’s kinda like magic! Somehow this powder feels like a splash of water on your face. Thank you science! All we know is that they’ll wake you up and get you going.

L’Oreal One Sweep Eye Shadow: With literally one sweep, you can highlight and brighten your eyes. It has three different shadows that bring out your eyes with one easy stroke, and it comes in various shades for different eye colors!

Sephora Yumberry Crush Lip & Cheek Stain: This multitasking miracle-in-a-tube is a lip stain and blush all in one. It’ll leave your cheeks and lips looking like you spent all morning doing your makeup…and hey, we’ll never tell!

xx, The FabFitFun Team

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How to Tell if You’re Just a Booty Call

By: Nicole Martin

In college, hookups are as common as classes and…well, more hookups. However, between texting, Facebook and blurred, drunken memories—sometimes it is hard to read signals. CM has a few tips on telling whether you’ve found a potential fling or just a boo-boo-booty call.

You only receive texts or calls after 10p.m.

Booty calls rarely occur in the daytime. If you don’t hear from someone all day and suddenly, way after dinner time, they are asking you what you are doing—then chances are, they are just looking for a little late night booty.

You haven’t talked about anything serious

If you’ve seen someone naked, yet you still don’t even know what his or her major is, then you should know it’s nothing serious. If someone is interested in you, they won’t just be interested in hooking up; they will be willing to talk to you and especially, to listen to you.

Plans are never made in advance

Booty calls usually occur spontaneously, like when another friend cancels plans. Hook-ups with booty calls often are because of boredom. Booty calls will never hit you up more than an hour before they want to get together, unless of course it is a planned booty call. But most likely, if you get a text that says something like, “Hey what are you doing around 2 a.m. tonight?” they probably aren’t just coming over to watch bad TV and share a midnight snack.

You haven’t been introduced to his or her friends or even roommate

They probably don’t want their friends to know about you, or they might even have a boyfriend or girlfriend that you don’t know about. So if every time you get together, you guys go to your place or if for some reason they don’t seem to own light bulbs when you are over, you are probably a booty secret.

He or she is drunk when you see them

Alcohol is definitely an aphrodisiac and a main ingredient in booty calls. If the only time you are asked to get together is after he or she has had a few drinks, then you are the night cap.

He or she never sticks around in the morning or doesn’t even stay the night

If they are dressed and out the door before the sun even comes out, they aren’t just late for class, they are trying to leave before it gets awkward. If you’re just a booty call, they’ll be out the door before you can say, “Call me later…?”

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Small Kitchen, Big Girl Recipes

Cooking with Food Authors Cara and Phoebe

Between work, workouts, laundry, hair appointments, manicures and shopping, we barely have time to watch Iron Chef, let alone prepare an actual home cooked meal. And while Mickey Ds can seem like your best option, we’ve got a better idea!

Cara Eisenpress and Phoebe Lapine, authors of In the Small Kitchen: 100 Recipes from Our Year of Cooking in the Real World, are experts on budgeting time and money. The dynamic duo spent the last year experimenting with fast, affordable recipes to effectively navigate their kitchens. Now the longtime friends are bringing you their expertise on how to save money and time while still eating well!

Plan ahead: Think about what you’re going to want to eat for the week. Anything you make yourself is going to be better than a restaurant. Instead of buying an $8 burrito stuffed with unknown ingredients, make your own. You’ll save money and can slim it down with healthy choices like a whole-wheat wrap, brown rice and low-fat dairy.

On the Go: When you’re in a hurry, it’s easy to get off track and succumb to the call of the drive-thru. Instead, take five minutes and make a grilled cheese sandwich or a wrap. Both are simple and you can add anything you like to spice it up, such as hummus or vegetables. Grab some carrots and you’ve got a healthy, delicious lunch on the go.

Date Night: On a budget but want a romantic evening? You can easily turn your apartment into a five-star restaurant. Cook the kinds of things you could make any night, but add interesting ingredients. For example, risotto is simple and delicious, and if you add some shrimp, it makes it an impressive dish. And since one of the ingredients is wine, you can use the rest of the bottle for a very romantic meal.

For more fab tips from Cara and Phoebe visit the Big Girls, Small Kitchen!

xx, The FabFitFun Team

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Avoid Workout Common Mistakes

Celeb Trainer Valerie Waters Helps You Work Out Right

If you’re like most of America, the closest you’ve come to a personal trainer is your small but energetic dog, who barks at you each morning to get out of bed and take him for a walk. Well, while we can’t pay for your next training session, we can bring you must-read advice from one of Hollywood’s most coveted celeb trainers.

Valerie Waters is best known for getting stars like Jen Garner, J-Lo and Ben Affleck (talk about six degrees of separation) into rock hard shape. But today Valerie is all about you. The fitness guru breaks down common workout mistakes and explains how you can avoid them.

Stretching: It’s a must! But Valerie explains that stretching before a workout can make the muscles tired. Instead, she suggests a “dynamic warm up, which is stretching through movement.” This movement wakes up your nervous system and warms up the muscles for the workout. Do a traditional stretch after your workout as you cool down.

The Workout: “There is too much emphasis on cardio, and not enough on strength training,” says Valerie. For women who are scared of getting too bulky, Valerie suggests circuit training. “It burns calories, creates shape and is a better fat burner than the treadmill.”

Eating: When to eat depends on what time of the day you exercise. Valerie explains that if you work out in the morning, you should eat after. However, if you work out in the afternoon, then eat lunch before and have a snack afterwards. Ideally, you want to eat some protein and carbs within 45 minutes of your workout to fuel muscles.

Time: We’re all busy, but Valerie suggests that you can get a good workout in 20 minutes – anything less than that is not effective. A good 20-minute workout should include a 5-minute movement prep (never skipped) followed by a rigorous 15-minute workout that includes compound moves like lunge kicks and squat thrusts.

xx, The FabFitFun Team

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When to Talk About Your Ex

by Nicole Martin on July 07, 2011Photo by Michelle Rattinger > Senior > Psychology > The George Washington University

Everyone has a past, but how it affects your future can be a major problem. When to tell your current significant other about your ex can be a messy situation, so CM has a few tips on how to approach the touchy subject.

At the “Right” Time

There is never really a right time, but there are wrong ones. For example, telling your significant other that you don’t want to go to a certain restaurant because it was your ex’s and your “spot”— that’s fine.  However, when your current partner buys you a gift or opens up to you about something personal, going on about how it reminds you of your ex and even comparing your current boyfriend or girlfriend to a past one, is really not acceptable.

In Conversation

Your significant other does not need to know every little detail of your past. Sure, honesty may be the best policy, but graphic specifics—good or bad— are definitely not necessary. Constant mention of an ex can also be a risky habit, as it may put your intentions into question.

“I don’t mind that my boyfriend has ex’s, because I do as well, but I do mind if he talks about her in every conversation. It just makes me think he is not over her,” said Tara Kepner, a Villanova University sophomore.

When Avoiding Awkward Situations

If you know that your ex will probably go to the same place or party as you and your current significant other, then either decide against going or give fair warning—at least to your current partner. Obviously, you can’t run and hide every time your ex comes around, but you should respect how your boyfriend or girlfriend may feel with such an encounter. To prevent awkward situations, explain your circumstances, and seek your partner’s opinion. Most likely, having his or her support and understanding will only strengthen your relationship.

If You’re Still Friends

“To keep your life moving in a healthy direction, you need to determine exactly where an ex fits into your life, or he’ll continue to affect you and your future relationships,” said Janice Levine, Ph.D., author of Why Do Fools Fall in Love?, in an interview with Cosmopolitan. If your ex and you are on good terms and consider each other friends, then this can become a problem. It may cause jealousy in your current relationship and tension between the ex and your boyfriend or girlfriend.

Remember the golden rule and put yourself in your partner’s shoes. How would you feel if they were friends with their ex? It’s great to be on good terms with past partners, but just remember that you broke up for a reason.

If there’s a Problem

If your ex is stalking you, bothering you, or especially if you are starting to feel unsafe—share that information. It could become a dangerous situation, especially if your past relationship was abusive.

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How to Avoid the Friend Zone

by Nicole Martin on June 30, 2011Junior > Journalism > Pennsylvania State University 

Photo by Michelle Rattinger > Senior > Psychology > The George Washington University

In the movie, Just Friends, Ryan Reynolds is in love with his best friend, but she can’t seem to get the hint. As funny as it is to watch this scenario on screen, when “the friend” is you, it doesn’t seem so humorous. 

Whether you are male or female, hearing, “Oh, we’re just friends,” can feel just as hurtful when you are looking for more. It is the territory that men and women can find impossible to escape when entering, and it is called “The Friend Zone.”

Luckily, CM has 5 ways on how you can avoid it.

DON’T be his/her therapist

If you become both an emotional punching bag and magic-8 ball, then chances are, you will never be seen as more than a friend. Once someone has heard every detail of your love life, or vice versa, there leaves no room for mystery when it comes to love.

DO Make Them See You as More

Let them know that you are interested in more than friendship, without scaring them off. Flirt with them. Touch their arm and tell them how hot they look in those jeans. Nothing too blunt, but obvious enough to give off the signals.

DO Romance them

Instead of just hanging out at your place or out in a group setting, ask them to the movies or dinner. By hanging out in a date setting, you can clue them in to what you are looking for without having to come out and say it.

DO Challenge Them

When you are in a relationship, you challenge each other—which makes it exciting. Don’t be a pushover; stand up for yourself and make decisions. Compromise is always good, but a strong personality and confidence are always sexy.

DON’T Scare Them Away

Never, never, never overwhelm someone by saying how in love you are with them and how you can’t justbe friends. If you are going to tell them how you feel, say the minimum. Tell them that you could see yourselves as more than friends and ask what they think. This will not only ease the pain if you get shot down, but also, it can save your friendship. 

http://www.collegemagazine.com/editorial/1115/How-to-Avoid-the-Friend-Zone

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No More Bikini Bumps

Super Smooth Skin for Summer

Summer is finally here! Everyone wants that perfect beach body, but that doesn’t mean just keeping in shape. That teeny-weeny little bikini shows everything and nothing is more annoying or embarrassing than those dreaded bikini line bumps that you get from shaving or waxing.

We turned to New York City dermatologist Dennis Gross, M.D. to get his expert advice on ensuring a smooth, bump-free bikini zone.  

Exfoliate: Dr. Gross says exfoliating is one of the best ways to prevent unsightly bikini bumps. Invest in a good loofah and an unscented exfoliating body wash, like Aveeno Positively Radiant to get rid of tough skin and prep the area for hair removal! Continue to exfoliate a few days after hair removal, until your next waxing or shave.

Waxing and Creams: Yes, beauty can be painful. Waxing, while sometimes painful, is one of the most efficient ways to remove hair without the dreaded razor bumps. Waxing lasts longer than shaving, but you also have to wait for hair to grow before each waxing. Hair removal creams can help, but may not get the entire area of hair completely.

Shaving: When shaving, make sure to use a thick conditioner cream, like Skintimate Moisturizing Shave Gel. Always shave the opposite way of the hair growth. Men’s razors actually are the best for shaving your bikini area because they are made for rough hair and a close shave.

After Shave: It’s not just for the boys! After hair removal, you should put a warm wet cloth over the area, pat dry and then apply an after shave moisturizer, like Tend Skin, Princereigns Ingrown Hair Serum, or Bikini Zone’s Ultra-Smoothing After Shave Lotion. Whether you shave or wax, these products will help keep your skin smooth and your bikini line looking great.

xx, The FabFitFun Team
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5 Reasons People Get and Stay in Bad Relationships

by Nicole Martin on June 16, 2011Junior > Journalism > Pennsylvania State UniversityPhoto by Michelle Rattinger > Senior > Psychology > The George Washington University

People get into relationships for a number of different reasons—sometimes not very good ones—and sometimes, they stay in relationships for even worse reasons. So before you end up with a messy breakup, saying, “What was I thinking?” CM has the answers to why people get into and stay in bad relationships, so that you don’t make the same mistake!          

You’re Rebounding

So you just got out of a bad relationship and the first person who comes along is the winner. STOP.

Rebounding will only end up hurting the other person and have you stuck in a relationship that you were just using as a cushion from the fall of your last relationship. Getting into another relationship just to ease the pain is a cycle that you do not want to start.

You’re lonely

This can be hard, especially around the holidays, and can really make people want to jump into a relationship just to have someone there. Even if you’re in a relationship, the fear of being lonely if you break up can make you stay in a relationship that you don’t want to be in.

“When you fear being alone, you’re much more likely to make bad choices and end up getting involved with and staying in bad relationships because it distracts you from feeling lonely,” says Christian Carter, author of Catch Him and Keep Him.

Instead, go out and have fun with your friends. You don’t need a boyfriend or girlfriend to not be alone—especially in college.

Social Pressure

If all your friends have significant others, it can feel like going out on Noah’s Ark and you’re the outcast. It can be really hard if you feel like you are the only one left single. Just remember that there are plenty of single people in college and try and go out without your paired-up friends and meet other people.

“I’ve been single for a year and I think it’s a really important time in my life,” says Sarah Ferguson, junior at Philadelphia University. “I love being selfish and when I say selfish, I mean it in a good way. I’m concentrating on my school work more, planning my future, not worrying about impressing someone of the opposite sex and just living in the moment.”

If you feel pressured to get into a relationship, just remember you are young and have plenty of time to meet someone-besides, good things come to those who wait!

You feel bad

You can easily get stuck in a relationship that you do not want to be in if you feel like you are obligated to date them. For example, if they really like you and you feel bad that you don’t feel the same so you give them a chance. Or if you have been with them and they were there for you when you needed them, and you feel like “you owe them.” That can be setting yourself up for a disaster relationship. It can only end in resentment and a messy break up. You can’t force yourself to feel any way that you don’t, so it is best to not even try. 

You’ve been together too long

Sometimes even if a relationship isn’t working, the amount of time you have been with them can become a factor in why you stay in the relationship. Relationships can become repetitive and sometimes boring; they can also be too comfortable. If you are afraid of change because you are used to the person, just remember what it was like at the beginning of the relationship and compare it to the current situation. Maybe you have grown apart or maybe you just have become too comfortable with each other, either way maybe breaking up is the best decision for you both.

“I want to explore life and I want a guy that will constantly go on new adventures,” says Ferguson. “Also, if you’re unhappy and you’ve been together for so long, it’s hard to break it off unless you have a good reason so they’re not bitter or angry with you.”

If you don’t want to be with someone anymore, then there is no use dragging it out. You never know, they may be feeling the same way as well and it will be better than trying to find other reasons to break up, which can lead to cheating. A clean break is best.

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