The new stage will be the site of the must-see events at Sturgis August 4-11.
“We’ll have our strongest presence ever at Sturgis this year,” said Steve Menneto, Polaris VP Motorcycles, who oversees the Victory and Indian brands. “We’ve made a big investment to entertain riders at the world’s best motorcycle rally. We’re creating a place to check out all the new Victory and Indian models and enjoy great entertainment on the new stage.”
Here’s a look at what riders who stop by the 3rd and Lazelle complex will experience at the Buffalo Chip at Lazelle Presented by Allstate Motorcycle Insurance Stage:
• Unveiling of the Rockin’ Gibson Guitar Victory Custom, Monday, Aug. 6, noon-3 p.m. Join us to see which rock guitarist won the fan voting and teamed up with Victory Industrial Designers to customize a Victory Cross Country like their Gibson guitar. The finalists were (alphabetically) Chris Hobbs of Cavo, Jason Hook of Five Finger Death Punch, and Keith Nelson of Buckcherry. The special custom bike will be unveiled to reveal the winning Gibson guitarist.
• ‘Gunny vs. the Bunnies,’ Thursday, Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Everybody’s favorite Drill Instructor – R. Lee “The Gunny” Ermey – will share the stage with three Playboy Playmates in the Victory version of “Beauties and the D.I.” Gunny, the top advocate of the Victory premise, “Ride One and You’ll Own One,” will motivate riders to get their fannies on a Victory – pronto. He’ll also tell stories about his days in the U.S. Marines and his acting career, which includes a star turn in Stanley Kubrick’s Oscar-winning film, “Full Metal Jacket.”
Gunny will be joined by the three Playboy Playmates – Ciara Price, Raquel Pomplun, and Anna Sophia Berglund – who competed for the honor of being featured on the cover of the new 2013 Victory Motorcycles product brochure. [Watch their campaign videos here: http://pb-victory.com.] Gunny and the Playmates will sign autographs and pose for photos with lucky riders.
• Gunny Storms Rapid City, Monday, Aug. 6, 1-3 p.m. Gunny will provide autographs, pose for photos – and probably order a few riders to drop and give him 50 – at Rice Victory, the Victory dealership in Rapid City (301 Cambell St., just off I-90 Exit 60; phone: 605-342-2242).
• Mike Wolfe, creator and host of ‘American Pickers’ on HISTORY, Friday, Aug. 10, noon-2 p.m. One of the world’s foremost antique archeologists, Mike will share tales of his pursuit of choice finds, including his personal “Holy Grail” of an unrestored Indian board track racer. A passionate Indian Motorcycle collector, Mike will tell road tales, field questions and inspire every rider to look under tarps in old barns. Fan can bring vintage Indian bikes or memorabilia for a chance to meet Mike in person.
• Ness Family Reunion, Friday, Aug. 10, 2-6 p.m. Owners of Victory Ness Signature Series models will pose for an historic group photo with the legendary first family of customizing, Arlen, Cory and Zach Ness. Riders can get autographs and photos from the three Victory customizers and share stories of how they have enjoyed their Ness models.
• Arlen, Cory & Zach Ness Autograph Sessions, Sunday, Aug. 5, and Wednesday, Aug. 8, 1-3 p.m. both days. In addition to Friday’s Ness Family Reunion, the three generations of customizers will hold autograph sessions to meet riders and show off their amazing Victory customs, including new 2013 Ness Signature Series models and the Zach Ness Judge custom, the Ness Café.
Rick Fairless, a leading Victory custom builder and owner of Rick Fairless’ Strokers Dallas, a top Victory dealership, will join the Nesses for the Aug. 5 and Aug. 8 autograph sessions.
• Free Daily Concerts by Michael Holt and the Trophy 500s. These Austin, Texas, rockers will light it up daily with high-energy rock, including songs from their new album “Zero Miles to Empty.” [Listen and download it here: http://www.myspace.com/holtco.] They’ll play from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. daily except Saturdays Aug. 4 and Aug. 11, when they’ll start at noon.
• Buffalo Chip Bands Performing 4-6 Daily. The Sturgis Buffalo Chip is providing several bands who will rock the 3rd and Lazelle complex from 4-6 p.m., Aug. 5-11, including: That Damn Sasquatch (Aug. 5); Blind Lion (Aug. 6); The Living Deads (Aug. 7 and 11); Tumbleweed Junction (Aug. 8 and 10); and the Mad Dog Rockabilly Revue (Aug. 9).
• Allstate Motorcycle insurance Game Station, daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Riders can win cool swag just for playing great games Allstate will offer, and riders can register for a chance to win the one-of-a-kind Arlen Ness-customized Victory Cross Country. Watch for Allstate motorcycle news at www.facebook.com/AllstateMotorcycle
• Pepsi Recreation Station, daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Pepsi and AMP Energy Drink will keep riders relaxed and cool with shade and picnic tables in front of the stage so riders will have no excuse for not keeping up with the program!
• AMP Up for Sturgis, Daily, 3-5 p.m., plus extended hours Thursday and Friday, Aug. 9-10, 1-5 p.m. The AMP Energy Sample Team will pass out free AMP products at the 3rd and Lazelle complex, ensuring riders get some powerful afternoon energy right when they need it to get out and experience Sturgis.
See All the New 2013 Victory & Indian Models. Sturgis is all about the bikes, and all the new 2013 Victory and Indian models will be on display all week at the 3rd and Lazelle complex. The displays are free and are open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.
• Free Victory & Indian Parking. Riders of Victory and Indian motorcycles will enjoy reserved parking behind the display area so they can park close to the action and create a daily custom bike show.
For a complete list of events scheduled for the Buffalo Chip at Lazelle Presented by Allstate Motorcycle Insurance stage, visit www.victoryatsturgis.com.
Mr Hyde said there needed to be more emphasis on protecting the community.
He said he had been vocal about the justice system because he didn’t think it was focused “as well as it could be on preventing victims (of crime)”.
“When the courts have high-risk people before them, people who have a proven track record in terms of victimising people – and it’s almost certain to those who are willing to consider the facts that they will re-offend when they get out – you should take that into account in bail, parole in sentencing,” Mr Hyde said.
“I would like to see the justice system more focused on protecting the community and I don’t think they do it well enough or at least I thing there is a lot of room for improvement in that field of the future.”
Mr Hyde was more upbeat about the state of the police force he had led for 15 years.
He said he was leaving the force in good shape, with crime statistics and the road toll falling.
Mr Hyde said that in the past 10 to 12 years there had been an overall reduction in crime of about 40 per cent.
“Some categories such as residential break-ins have gone down 60 per cent; they are fantastic results,” he said.
“We have come from 190,000 victim-reported crimes a year to about 110,000 – the reality is 80,000 less victims reported each year … these are real people, real crimes, real benefits.”
Mr Hyde said that in 1974 there had been 382 people killed on the state’s roads, but that number had dropped to 92 last financial year.
But there was still plenty of work to do, especially with regard to outlaw motorcycle clubs.
He said he was not surprised by incident in the northern suburbs Thursday when a Finks MC bikie allegedly rammed a police car head-on at high speed.
“It just reinforces the trouble we have with bikies and the fact that they are prepared to resort to violence and they really do think they are above the law and can do what they like. No society should put up with them.”
Mr Hyde’s view was supported by incoming Commissioner Gary Burns, who said he saw bikies as the “overt’ face of organised crime with a complete disregard for the law.
You Should Feel Safe In California– Weekend enforcement operation to focus on motorcycle safety
The Sacramento Police Department will conduct a motorcycle safety enforcement operation this weekend in an effort to reduce motorcycle-related accidents and fatalities, and to educate the community about how to safely share the road with motorcycle traffic.
traject truh-JEKT, verb:
To transport, transmit, or transpose.
A sign said “loose rocks and soil on the edges” I decided to drive close to the edge and see when using the front end of my car, then swinging out the back wheels, would it cause the rocks to traject in front of his car?
— Robert A. Williams, The Fall Mission
The Roman vocabulary did not tend to traject the “aesthetic” with “manliness,” “glory,” or “wealth.”
— Brian A. Krostenko, Cicero, Catullus, and the Language of Social Performance
Traject stems from the Latin word jacere meaning “to throw” and the prefix tra- which is a variation of the prefix trans- meaning “across” or “beyond.”
Hello From Ramon– I have just watched the finish of the Women’s Olympic’s road race wherein the winner is also the raining world “cycling cross champion” being running and cycling!
In 1971 the Australian Cycling Association decided to introduce the event to Australia and held the one and only Australian Cycling Cross Championship (the event never took off here like Europe)
This picture shows the winner, a young Ramon Russell
AMERICAN CLASSICS TOP RM’s $6.8 MILLION MICHIGAN SALE–
· RM Auctions generates more than $6.8 million in total sales at its St. John’s sale in Plymouth, Michigan
· Top seller: 1930 Duesenberg Model SJ Convertible Victoria achieves $957,000
· Famous 1928 Cadillac V-8 “Al Capone” Town Sedan realizes $341,000
· Select vehicles from Ruger Collection bring $1.8 million
· Sale acts as a prelude to today’s celebrated Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s
PLYMOUTH, Michigan (July 29, 2012) – A majestic 1930 Duesenberg Model SJ Convertible Victoria, J272, formerly owned by noted band leader Paul Whiteman of “Rhapsody in Blue” fame, garnered top dollar at RM’s Michigan sale yesterday, selling for a strong $957,000 before a packed house.
One of just 16 examples bodied with convertible Victoria coachwork by Rollston, the stunning Duesenbergled a magnificent group of top-selling American classics at the single-day sale, held in conjunction with the famed Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s. In total, the three-and-a-half hour auction lifted the gavel on a total of 74 automobiles, generating more than $6.8 million in sales* with a solid 82 percent of all lots sold.
“RM Auctions is proud of our association with the Concours d’Elegance of America and to be the longest running sponsor of the event. Once again, this weekend’s event provided a wonderful celebration of the America’s rich automotive history and the passion that drives the collector car hobby. We are pleased with the results from our sale and look forward to building on them at our Aalholm and Monterey events in the coming weeks,” said Rob Myers, Chairman & Founder, RM Auctions.
In addition to the Duesenberg, other great American classics achieving strong results were a stunning 1933 Packard Twelve Convertible Coupe, believed to be the last 1933 Packard Twelve Convertible Coupe produced for$385,000, and the famed 1928 Cadillac V-8 “Al Capone” Town Sedan, one of the earliest surviving ‘bulletproof’ vehiclesfor $341,000.
Building on RM’s reputation as the specialists for private and estate collections, the St. John’s sale also presented a fine selection of 15 automobiles from the distinguished private collection of William Ruger Jr. Headlined by a 1937 Packard Twelve Coupe Roadster for $352,000, the collection achieved a total $1.8 million. Other notable sales from the Ruger Collection included a concours-quality 1925 Ahrens-Fox N-S-4 Triple Combination Pumper for $198,000, and a 1911 Stanley Model 63 Toy Tonneau for $165,000.
“We were honored to have been chosen to represent the Ruger Collection at our St. John’s sale and extend our thanks to Mr. Ruger for putting his trust in RM,” adds Mike Fairbairn, Co-Founder, RM Auctions.
The sale also included a fascinating series of early electric cars, including a 1914 Detroit Electric Model 46 Cape Top Roadster which sold for $99,000.
RM at St. John’s Top Five Sales
1. 1930 Duesenberg Model SJ Convertible Victoria – $957,000 (pictured top)
2. 1933 Packard Twelve Convertible Coupe – $385,000
3. 1931 Cord L-29 La Grand Boattail Speedster Recreation – $368,500
4. 1937 Packard Twelve Coupe Roadster – $352,000
5. 1928 Cadillac V-8 “Al Capone” Town Sedan – $341,000 (pictured second top)
RM Auctions continues its busy summer events calendar, August 12 in Southern Denmark with the presentation of the Aalholm Automobile Collection, closely followed by the company’s highly anticipated Monterey sale, August 17-18 in Monterey, California. Full event details, including digital catalogues for both events, are available online at www.rmauctions.com.
Art H. Checks in on the L.A. calendar show–
Sunday July 22
This used to be in Long Beach for many years. Near the Queen Mary on the water – very nice. Now moved to a very hot San Fernando Valley location.
Calabasas Inn – hottest place in LA in July.
Has gotten a lot smaller since it’s heyday.
PARTS UNLIMITED BACKS SAM WHEELER IN LAND SPEED RECORD ATTEMPT– 400 MPH will be needed to set the new world record on the Bonneville Salt Flats. Vance & Hines supplies Suzuki 500+HP Hayabusas.
Janesville, WI…July 18, 2012. Parts Unlimited will be the major sponsor for Sam Wheeler and his motorcycle streamliner in his quest to set a new motorcycle land speed record. Sam Wheeler of Arcadia, CA who is considered to be the best designer/constructor/driver in the motorcycle Land Speed Record (LSR) game,will attempt to break the current motorcycle land speed record of 376.156 MPH on the Bonneville Salt Flats this fall. With good weather and salt conditions, Sam feels he will be capable of exceeding 400 MPH.
Sam has over 50 years of motorcycle LSR experience. He built his first streamliner with some friends in high school. Sam’s present liner has one of the most aerodynamic shapes in LSR racing, and for this new attempt he plans to almost double his horsepower. Sam is switching from a Kawasaki KZ 1100 engine to a Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 engine that will be built by Bryon Hines, of Vance and Hines. The turbo charging system will be built by Terry Kizer of Mr. Turbo. Sam explains his changes in a 7 minute video available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfbVf4YLRqw .
“Sam has a brilliant plan to break this record. I was impressed that he had designed almost every component on computer aided drawing. It was all very well thought out.” said Fox. “One look at his ideas, and I was hooked. As a mechanical engineer, I find the challenge and Sam’s solutions nothing short of brilliant. We are happy and honored to help Sam Wheeler. This is typical of how we support the sport of motorcycling, and it’s extra nice with a great guy and a very big goal.”
Fox then sought the help of Terry Vance at Vance & Hines to furnish support for the pit crew and turned to Performance Machine to build the new rear wheel. Fred helped convince Goodyear to supply their very special Land Speed Record tires. Other sponsors currently include Dynojet, Saddlemen, Belray, ICON, Z1R, Roland Sands Designs, Alpinestars and UPS (Parts Unlimited and Parts Europe’s primary shipper). EZ Hook was given a prime sponsor logo location on the tail of the streamliner in appreciation for their many years of supporting Sam’s efforts.
“I can’t tell you how happy I am to have Parts Unlimited join our effort. They really support the motorcycle sport and have fun doing it. Fred Fox came to my shop in December and we talked for hours about what it would take to get this record. He is 100% committed to working with us to finish the job.” said Sam Wheeler.
The Sam Wheeler streamliner is considered to be the most technically advanced and meticulously constructedmotorcycle streamliner in the World. The main competitors’ motorcycle streamliners are Denis Manning’s Seven and Mike Akatiff’s Ack Attack. Manning and Akatiff have traded records back and forth since 2006 when both of them topped the existing record during the same week time trial. Wheeler had the fastest one-way time in that event, but crash damage prevented him from doing the mandatory second run. Many knowledgeable observers feel that Sam’s streamliner definitely has the potential to break the existing record. Any new challenger to the record will need the capability of going over 400 miles an hour. Sam’s major competition presently is Mike Ackatiff who is the current world record holder.
Sam hopes to run at Bonneville this fall if the conditions are right and everything is ready to go. A world record is the average of 2 runs – one in each direction on a 12 mile course. The center mile has timing lights. The runs must be done on the same day with a maximum of 2 hours elapsed time between the runs. At 300 MPH approaching the timed mile it takes less than 10 seconds to cover a mile.
A 7 minute video is available at : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfbVf4YLRqw
The two Indian Motorcycles, a 2010 Chief Dark Horse and a 2010 Chief Vintage, will feature custom Jack Daniels paint schemes, with leather seats and saddlebags created by the artists at Zac Brown’s leather shop Southern Hide. These one of a kind bikes will then tour with Indian Motorcycles and Jack Daniels, starting at Sturgis where they will be showcased at the Indian display at 3rd and Lazelle and the Jack Daniels display at 2nd and Lazelle. The bikes will then be auctioned off to support Camp Southern Ground, the passion project of Zac Brown, whose mission is to operate a camp that will allow children to overcome academic, social and emotional difficulties so that they may reach their full potential. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Sturgis history with Indian Motorcycles, Jack Daniels, Zac Brown Band, and the Legendary Buffalo Chip. Get your passes now for the big unveiling and Zac Brown Band concert as well as see the complete line up for the Buffalo Chip’s annual Sturgis Concert Series at www.BuffaloChip.com.
JACK DANIELS
Jack Daniels encourages fans to “Live Freely, Drink Sensibly” at Sturgis this year and always. Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866 and based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery, Lem Motlow, proprietor, is the oldest registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Jack Daniel’s is the maker of the world-famous Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey-Based Ready-to-Drink Beverages and Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails. Find out more about Jack Daniels at http://www.jackdaniels.com.
ZAC BROWN BAND
Two-time GRAMMY Award winners and multi-platinum artists Zac Brown Band have become one of music’s most heralded acts and their third studio album ‘Uncaged’ (Atlantic/Southern Ground) continues the climb, debuting at #1 with the band’s best first week sales of 234K copies. The album follows the Georgia seven-piece’s double-platinum major label debut ‘The Foundation’ (Atlantic Records/Home Grown/Big Picture) and platinum #1 follow up ‘You Get What You Give’ (Atlantic/Southern Ground), which have produced a historic series of nine consecutive #1 hit singles. Since 2009, the band has garnered over 50 GRAMMY, ACM, AMA, CMA and CMT award nominations. Zac Brown Band is represented by ROAR, a Beverly Hills-based talent and brand management company. Additional information can be found at www.zacbrownband.com.
CAMP SOUTHERN GROUND
Nestled on nearly 500 acres in the farmlands of Georgia, Camp Southern Ground is the passion project of GRAMMY-Award winning artist Zac Brown. Inspired by his own experiences as a camp counselor, Zac’s vision is to create a state-of-the-art facility whose programs will serve children ages 7-17 with both typical and special needs. Set to open in Spring 2014, the camp will have activities that will challenge, educate, and inspire children with diverse abilities and from all socioeconomic backgrounds, races, and religions. Among the many traditional camp activities that will foster youth development and create teachable moments for campers, plans are in place to align certain elements of the facility with the latest innovative therapies and technology for children affected by neurobehavioral disorders.
Zac has long recognized the necessity for every child to have access to the best resources to be able to grow and succeed, and accordingly, CampSouthern Ground will be a place for children and their families to learn healthy life skills through an advanced program involving superior nutrition, physical exercise, and the latest practices in therapy—all administered by a knowledgeable staff. For more information about the camp or to find out how you can help, visit http://campsouthernground.org.
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE AT STURGIS
Indian Motorcycle will celebrate its heritage with the debut of a new Indian Motorcycle Experience Truck showcasing the incredible lineage of Indian Motorcycles. Living history will visit the Indian Motorcycle display when former racers and famed “Indian Wrecking Crew” members Bill Tuman and Bobby Hill visit on Tuesday August 7th. Celebrating his induction to the AMA Hall of Fame, Ed Kretz Jr., who followed in his famous father Ed “Iron Man” Kretz’s footsteps by racing motorcycles, will appear in the Indian Motorcycle display on Wednesday August 8th.
Come to the Indian Motorcycle Experience at 3rd and Lazelle on Friday August 10th and hear how Indian Motorcycle helped Mike Wolfe, creator and host of ‘American Pickers’ on HISTORY, to get his start as a picker, get an autograph or a picture, or even bring your vintage Indian bike or memorabilia for a chance to spend some quality time with Mike and swap Indian stories. For more information visit Indian Motorcycle’s Sturgis webpage at www.indianmotorcycle.com/sturgis.
POLARIS AND INDIAN MOTORCYCLE
Polaris is a recognized leader in the powersports industry with 2011 sales of $2.7 billion. Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets innovative, high quality motorcycles, off-road vehicles (ORVs), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER® side-by-side vehicles, snowmobiles and on-road electric/hybrid powered vehicles.
Polaris is among the global sales leaders for both snowmobiles and off-road vehicles; and has established a presence in the heavyweight cruiser and touring motorcycle market with the Victory and Indian Motorcycle brands. Additionally, Polaris continues to invest in the global on-road small electric/hybrid vehicle industry with Global Electric Motorcars (GEM) and Goupil Industrie SA, and internally developed vehicles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships.
Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII”, and the Company is included in the S&P Mid-Cap 400 stock price index.
Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicles accessories is available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime at www.polarisindustries.com.
5-Ball RACING WHEELER REPORT–THE ADRENALINE CLOCK IS TICKING
Late Saturday night in Morgan Hill, CA. camped at Beach Racing taking care of the final details such as wiring, air lines, oil lines, fuel lines and the latest in aerodynamics. We’re scheduled for start-up the 6th or 7th in Napa, Ca, only a few days/ hours away.
The week after start-up we will spend part of the day in Corona, CA with the pros at Race Tech for a suspension tune and alignment from axel to axel. Roll back to Napa, CA. for a Bonneville tune and more. The first tune up will be a mild tune for break in purposes only, then we re-tune and have fun.
In 26 days your 5-Ball Racing Team will lock and load in the dead of the night, peel out of the foggy harbor city, destination Bonneville in the ongoing quest for speed.
Thursday received a call from an AMA official indicating the rules have been changed for the Special Construction (A) Class. seat/tail section.
7. G. OPEN CLASS ……2011 RULES……
Any aerodynamic aid at the rear of the motorcycle (including the riders seat/tail section), shall not extend past the most rearward edge of the rear tire, should not be higher than 5 inches above the lowest section of the top of the seat cushion or seat base if no cushion is used, nor shall it be wider than the rider as viewed from the rear. The rear wheel (excluding the tire) must remain visible at all times as viewed from the side.
If the seat/tail section does not meet the above standards, the Chief Technical Steward will determine its legality by observing the motorcycle and rider in a race position to determine if the seat/tail section is an aerodynamic aid.
The primary seat area of the motorcycle must be covered at all times.
The rules have changed..no limit as of mid week.
7/26/2012, seat height to top of tail section….UNLIMITED. (These are my words gathered from an official scrutiniser, Thanks, Drew, Your the Man)….27 days and counting.
We are now in the re-think the tail section? With the K I S S Theory in effect now, more so than ever. We’re burnin daylight.
The Crew along with the owner Dan Stern, House of Thunder Harley Davidson in Morgan Hill have been an great source for parts and encouragement. We rummaged through boxes of old treasures in search of fuel injector pieces, oil coolers, nuts and ?. Dan Sterns shop is a must stop if your in the area.
http://www.airtech-streamlining.com
Wednesday we expect the lower part of the fairing from Air Tech, their located in San Marcos, CA. With the lower piece of the fairing we expect a slipperier package, which reminds me of an ex-wife, something to look forward to?
Ray Whitehead of Pegasus was kind enough to design and machine key pieces for the Raycer. The major component Pegasus will machine is the air plenum (adding a heavier backing plate with a square o-ring), adjustable clip-ons, mounting brackets for the oil cooler, locating brackets for the foot pegs, and a dash to mount the Auto Meter Tach and shift lite.
Thanks Ray Whitehead and Pegasus for the help and inspiration. When we met at Brads Beach Racing shop and after Ray walked around the Raycer on the rack, Ray asked ” Are you the pilot”? when I answered yes he picked up a pen and clip board, what do you need? design and bring me templates.
Late Thursday afternoon templates were delivered. We expect stellar parts from Pegasus mid week at the latest. Life is simply amazing these days.
My son Ryan celebrated his 35th Birthday the 27th in Dallas, Texas..
Haul Ass!
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