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How to Resolve Conflicts
by Dana Williams |
| October 2007 -- In this month’s parenting column, Dana Williams writes about ways parents can teach children positive conflict resolution skills. Go |
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Renewing Our Commitment to Tolerance
Dana Williams |
August 2007 -- As a new school year approaches, parenting columnist Dana Williams reflects upon the recent Supreme Court ruling limiting school integration policies and why now, more than ever, parents must emphasize tolerance as a core value for children. Go
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Developing A Healthy Body Image
Dana Williams |
July 2007 -- In her attempts to lose weight for her upcoming wedding, columnist Dana Williams realizes she isn't sending the best messages to her young son. Go
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Acting 'White'
Dana Williams |
June 2007 -- What should parents of color do when their children express concerns about 'acting white'? Columnist Dana Williams shares her story. Go
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Tolerance Beyond the School Year
Dana Williams |
May 2007 -- As summer break approaches, parenting columnist Dana Williams explains that efforts to teach tolerance must go beyond the school year – and beyond the classroom. Go
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The Day of Silence (TM)
Dana Williams |
April 2007 -- Parenting columnist Dana Williams writes about how a recent spate of highly publicized anti-gay remarks underscores the need for the upcoming Day of Silence ™. Go
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Guiding Our Sons from Boyhood to Manhood
Paul Kivel |
March 2007 -- Paul Kivel identifies four things every emerging man needs. Go
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Young Children and Testing
Jennifer Holladay |
February 2007 -- Parent Jennifer Holladay turns to the National Association for the Education of Young Children for guidance on how tests can help, and hurt. Go
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The Complexities of Santa Claus
Jennifer Holladay |
December 2006 -- In this month's column, Jennifer Holladay wonders what Santa teaches her young daughter about behavior, generosity and her Christian privilege. Go
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Talk to Kids About Gay Marriage
Elizabeth Bauchner |
November 2006 -- During this month's elections, citizens in numerous states will vote on referenda opposing gay marriages. Elizabeth Bauchner writes about attending a lesbian wedding with her children -- a chance to celebrate love, not political divides. Go
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Explaining Racism to Young Children
Zoe Burkholder |
January 2007 -- A mother negotiates explaining the context of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination to her inquisitive pre-schooler. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT...
Making a Difference Every Day
Dana Williams |
October 2006 -- In this month's parenting column, Dana Williams explains how Make a Difference Day can renew a commitment to helping others -- and remind parents that community service opportunities exist year-round. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT... The Fifth Anniversary of 9.11
Dana Williams |
August 2006 -- As we approach the fifth anniversary of the 9.11 terrorist attacks, parenting columnist Dana Williams explains how to discuss war, terrorism and anti-Arab stereotypes with kids. Go
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TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT... Mental Illness
Dana Williams |
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September 2006 -- Columnist Dana Williams shares how she talks with her son about the stigma of mental illness. Go
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Talk to Kids About White Privilege
Elizabeth Bauchner |
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July 2006 -- Elizabeth Bauchner writes about how she recently explained the concept of white privilege to her son -- and how she plans to build upon that discussion in the future. Go
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Talk to Kids About Racism
Elizabeth Bauchner |
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June 2006 -- Elizabeth Bauchner writes about a program at her daughter's school aimed at fighting racism through student dialogue and reflection. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT... Stereotypes
by Dana Williams |
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May 2006 -- This month, Tolerance.org's parenting columnist shares how two recent incidents taught her son a meaningful lesson about stereotypes. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT... Cyberbullying
by Dana Williams |
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April 2006 -- This month, Tolerance.org's parenting columnist offers tips to keep your child informed about cyberbullying -- and safe from its effects. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT... Aging
Dana Williams |
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Feb. 2006 -- Parenting columnist Dana Williams explains how parents can help counter children's negative stereotypes of aging. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT... Hate Online
by Dana Williams |
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Jan. 2006 -- This special edition of Tolerance.org's monthly parenting column explains how parents can talk to kids about online hate, including those sites seeking to discredit Martin Luther King. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT... Bigotry -- Without Creating Fear
by Dana Williams |
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Talk to kids about bigotry without creating fear. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT ... Rosa Parks and the Bus Boycott
by Dana Williams |
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Dec. 2005 -- This month Tolerance.org's parenting columnist reflects on discussions with her son about the recent death of Rosa Parks and the 50th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT... Prejudice
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Nov. 2005 -- Parenting columnist Dana Williams discusses how to talk frankly with kids about prejudice — and how to help them resist it. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT... Responding to Racist Comments
by Dana Williams |
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Oct. 2005 -- Parenting columnist Dana Williams describes how, even at a family event like the county fair, parents can't always shield kids from racist comments. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT ... Emmett Till's Story
by Dana Williams |
Aug. 2005 -- In this special edition of Tolerance.org's monthly parenting column, Dana Williams shares how she, with help from her grandparents, explained the Emmett Till story to her third-grade son. Go
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Talk to Kids About Women's Rights
Elizabeth Bauchner |
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Aug. 2005 -- In this month's parenting feature, writer Elizabeth Bauchner discusses how the recent Supreme Court opening has provided an opportunity to discuss women's rights with her daughter. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT... Tolerance
by Dana Williams |
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Sept. 2005 -- Parenting columnist Dana Williams gives advice on talking to your child about tolerance, and how to back up what you say. Go
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Uncovering Roots of Bullying, Racism
Elizabeth Bauchner |
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July 2005 -- In this month's parenting feature, writer Elizabeth Bauchner shares how an incident involving racial slurs and taunting provided a chance to talk with her daughter about the roots of bullying and racism. Go
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What Makes A Family
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June 2005 -- In this month's parenting feature, writer Elizabeth Bauchner shares how a new children's book can help parents talk to kids about same-sex families. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT... Racial Bias in Discipline
by Dana Williams |
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May 2005 -- This month parenting columnist Dana Williams reflects upon a recent conversation with her son about racial bias in discipline. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT ... Music Video Images
by Dana Williams |
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April 2005 -- This month parenting columnist Dana Williams discusses how parents can talk to kids about sexism, misogyny and stereotypes in music videos. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT... Language Diversity
by Dana Williams |
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March 2005 -- This month, parenting columnist Dana Williams discusses how parents can teach kids language diversity is to be appreciated, not mocked. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT... Black History Month
by Dana Williams |
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Feb. 2004 -- How parents can teach kids all history counts. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT... Embracing Tolerance This New Year
Dana Williams |
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Jan. 2005 -- This month Tolerance.org's parenting columnist explores how parents can commit to teaching tolerance in the new year. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT... What Transgender Means
Dana Williams |
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Dec. 2004 -- This month parenting columnist Dana Williams discusses how parents can explain gender identity to young kids. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT... Democracy and Civil Discourse
Dana Williams |
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Nov. 2004 -- In the aftermath of a divisive election, parenting columnist Dana Williams shares tips for talking to kids about democracy and modeling civil discourse. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT... Stereotypes at Halloween
Dana Williams |
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Oct. 2004 -- This month, parenting columnist Dana Williams offers tips for choosing Halloween costumes that don't promote negative stereotypes. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT... Difficult Racial History
Dana Williams |
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Sept. 2004 -- This month parenting columnist Dana Williams discusses how parents can answer kids' questions about racism in history without creating fear in the present. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT... Native American Mascots
Dana Williams |
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Aug. 2004 -- This month parenting columnist Dana Williams discusses how parents can educate kids and speak out about the use of Native American mascots in schools. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT... The N-Word
Dana Williams |
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July 2004 -- This month parenting columnist Dana Williams shares how she discussed the N-word with her son after a classmate aimed the slur at him in school. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT... Being Good Sports
Dana Williams |
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June 2004 -- This month parenting columnist Dana Williams explores how parents and caregivers can help kids keep positive attitudes when playing sports. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT... Body Image
Dana Williams |
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May 2004 -- That more girls are afraid of gaining weight than of nuclear war comes as little surprise in our image-conscious society. This month's parenting column offers tips for raising kids to have a healthy body image. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT... Same-Sex Marriage
Dana Williams |
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April 2004 -- As the debate over same-sex marriage engulfs the nation, parents should be prepared for children's questions. Tolerance.org's parenting columnist shares age-appropriate suggestions for talking to kids about the issue. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT... Name Calling
Dana Williams |
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March 2004 -- As the first annual No Name Calling Week kicks off this month, parenting columnist Dana Williams discusses strategies parents can use to discourage name calling and hurtful teasing year round. Go
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TALK TO KIDS ABOUT... Gender Bashing
Dana Williams |
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February 2004 -- This month parenting columnist Dana Williams explores ways parents and teachers can reduce gender bashing by helping girls and boys interact as teammates, not competitors. Go
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Honoring King's Dream Every Day
Dana Williams |
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January 2004 -- As the nation prepares for the one-day holiday celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Tolerance.org's parenting columnist explores ways parents and caregivers can help kids honor his dream every day. Go
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GUYS AND DOLLS: Breaking Out of the Gender Box
Dana Williams |
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December 2003 -- Parenting columnist Dana Williams explores how parents and caregivers can help kids break out of the gender box when choosing toys. Go
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The School Cafeteria
Dana Williams |
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November 2003 -- A visit with her son's first-grade class reminded parenting columnist Dana Williams how fun lunchtime can be without the cliques that so often isolate and divide older students. Go
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Disability Bias
Dana Williams |
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October 2003 -- A recent outing to a pizza buffet restaurant created an opportunity for Tolerance.org's parenting columnist to discuss the stigma and bias surrounding disabilities with her son. Go
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To Scout or Not to Scout?
Dana Williams |
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September 2003 -- To scout or not to scout? That is the question for our parenting columnist as her son starts first grade this year. Go
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BACK IN TIME: Talking About School Resegregation
Dana Williams |
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August 2003 -- Parenting columnist Dana Williams revisits how she escaped school segregation and explores the limited options available to give today's kids that same opportunity. Go
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Patriotism
Dana Williams |
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July 2003 -- This July 4th led our parenting columnist to question the lessons her son and other kids are learning about patriotism. Find out why she thinks they're only getting half of the picture, and what we all can do to help fill in the rest. Go
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Divisive Symbols
Dana Williams |
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June 2003 -- A recent trip showed our columnist that her child has something in common with many who brandish Confederate flag gear: They don't grasp the impact and history of this divisive symbol. Go
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When Music Class Hits a Sour Note
Dana Williams
Art by Wesley McDaniels, age 6 |
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April 2003 -- Folk music provides a window into culture and history, but sometimes that window exposes past racism and intolerance. This month's column explores how music can teach children much more than a melody. Go
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The War in Iraq
Dana Williams |
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March 2003 -- Now that war has begun, our parenting columnist revisits Talking to Kids About War. This update includes tips for parents and teachers and addresses the needs of children with parents on active duty. Go
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Gender Roles & Stereotypes
Dana Williams |
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March 2003 -- Even the schlockiest of reality TV can be a springboard to discussion about gender roles and stereotypes. Go
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The Possibility of War
Dana Williams |
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Feb. 2003 – When the reality of war replaces reality TV, kids need reassurance and answers to their questions. Here’s a guide to help parents handle such discussions. Go
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Stereotypes on Television
Dana Williams |
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Jan. 2003 -- Television is where my 6-year-old learns phrases like, 'Whatever, Mom.' It is also where he soaks up stereotypes like a sponge. Go
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What Does 'Gay' Mean?
Dana Williams |
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Dec. 2002 -- Children are full of questions, but clearly, we adults have a long way to go in our discussions about sexual orientation and prejudice. This month's parenting column explores how to start and expand such discussions. Go
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Fostering Positive Self Images
Dana Williams |
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Nov. 2002 -- Parents and caregivers are the first and perhaps most important block in building positive self images in children -- often difficult when inundated with negative stereotypes and cultural misinformation. Here are some ways to challenge misconceptions and foster lasting positive self images. Go
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Crossing Social Boundaries
Dana Williams |
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Oct. 2002 -- Nowhere are the unwritten yet accepted social rules that divide and confine us more evident than in the school cafeteria -- where looks, race, gender, class and other categories often determine our place. Go
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Taking the Sting Out of Social Cruelty
Dana Williams |
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Sept. 2002 -- Many people view taunting and teasing as a childhood rite of passage. But research shows such early isolation can follow children throughout their academic careers. Learn how to help kids who are being bullied and what you can do if your child is the aggressor. Go
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Making Room for Size Acceptance
Dana Williams |
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Aug. 2002 -- Many conscientious parents are well aware of the importance of fostering respect for differences in race, class or religion. But size difference is often overlooked. Here are ways to help your kids un-learn size bias. Go
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Understanding Boundaries and Sexual Harassment
Tafeni English |
December 2007 — Sitting at an ice-skating rink, counselor and mother Tafeni English realizes it's time to talk about sexual harassment with her young daughter. Go
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Peeling Back the Labels
Dana Williams |
A child's ADHD diagnosis raises one parent's concerns about the stereotypes that too often surround the disorder. Go
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