Elder Abuse Elder Abuse I dedicate this page to Victims of Elder abuse. To tell their story in the hope that other elders, their families, or perhaps yourself, can be spared the incredible suffering and devastation of elder abuse. Articles
Think it's Not Happening in America?
2008-05-22 06:33:00 Warning! Warning!Warning!You are in danger of losing everything you have worked your life to attain - including your home, your personal belongings, your investments, and perhaps even your life. Think it's Not Happening in America ?Think Again!You will lose your freedom and have less civil rights than a criminal.Why? If you become ill or incapacitated and you have an estate or property, you are a target!Even if you have executed advance directives, courts may override them (without due process of law) and appoint a stranger as guardian.Guardians and their attorneys will take everything you have ? while claiming that they are protecting you!You will even lose the right to complain about being exploited. Your family can go broke trying to free you from the vultures picking your financial bones.Unless we STOP them!We are facing a growing national epidemic!If we don't stop the unlawful and abusive guardianships then none of us is safe - not your grandparents or your parents, not even y... More About: Reform , Warning Signs
Perils of Guardianships ! Clara G. Fernandez
2008-05-22 06:15:00 Please click to enlarge document: You will, therefore, receive on a monthly basis $800.00 towards these needs." Guardian.-------------------------------- ----------After not having received little or no money from Clara 's Social security income for the past 10 months, this is a generous offer and we are grateful.I know you mean well , but we don't need you ! please do the right thing and vow out gracefullythere is NO evidence of wrongdoing by the caretaker/familyPlease return to them the right to care for their parent with dignity! Thank You More About: Fernandez
The Retirement Nightmare
2008-05-22 06:03:00 Order Your Copy Here=>> More About: Books , Retirement , Resources , Nightmare
Abductions of Elderly Rarely Have Happy Endings
2008-05-21 06:45:00 ORWIGSBURG, Pa. (AP) ? A man whose mother died the day after police say he kidnapped her from a nursing home has been charged in her death.Robert Netchel, 58, of Mount Carmel, was accused of forcibly taking his mother from the Schuylkill Center Nursing Home near Pottsville last month.He was arraigned Friday on charges including involuntary manslaughter, kidnapping and unlawful restraint.Stress from the incident directly resulted in the death of 83-year-old Ruth Netchel on May 1, according to an autopsy by forensic pathologist Dr. Richard Bindie.Defense lawyer Sud Patel said he had not seen the medical records that led Bindie to the finding of cardiogenic shock.?Mr. Netchel will tell his side of the story at the appropriate time,? Patel said. ?However, we?re not going to make any comment on it today. What everyone needs to keep in mind is there are always two sides to the story, and we expect that we?re going to have a chance to say what really happened that day.?Three nursing home e... More About: News , Family , Happy , Endings
Stop Abusive Conservatorships,Now
2008-05-21 06:15:00 People in California now have a new resource to help fight the epidemic of runaway Conservatorships/Guardianships that are taking the country's elder population by storm. In most states , the laws state that there must be "clear and convincing evidence" to support a Conservatorship/Guardianhips . However, the law does not provide any criteria or specific standard on what to base clear and convincing evidence and many Courts take innuendos and un proving allegations as resons to for a forced Conservatorship/Guardianship placing many seniors in the fight of their lives. During a press conference, Administrative Presiding Judge Roger W. Boren, who heads the Los Angeles Appellate Court and the Task Force was quoted as saying "the elderly have a target on them, and that target is their estate." To read the articles in the Los Angeles Times, please visit www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-conserva tors-seriesTo read the Omnibus Act in it entirety, please visithttp://ceb.com/lawalerts/guardi... More About: Resources , Blogs , Stop , Abusive
Caretaker Allegedly Bilks 86-Year-Old
2008-05-21 00:49:00 When Dennis Reeves Cooper said "Occasionally, we are able to break a blockbuster story before the Citizen gets it and they often follow with their own version of the story a day or so later." on May 9, 2008 after running the story "Elder Abuse Hits Home: The Clara Fernandez Story." he didn't know just how prophetic those words would become when days later the Key West Citizen jumps on the bandwagon to headline Elder Abuse Caretaker Allegedly Bilks 86-Year -OldKey West,Florida USA by Mandy Bolen A Big Pine Key woman remained in jail Monday afternoon, facing charges of elderly exploitation. She is accused of stealing from an elderly man she cared for in Marathon. Felicia Sheppard, 54, told a Monroe County sheriff's detective that she was a "good Christian" and would not hurt her 86-year-old charge, reports say.Nevertheless, detectives believe Sheppard drained the victim's checking and savings accounts, wrote checks to herself and used the money to buy herself clothes, jewelry and a ... More About: Exploitation
Key West ,The Africans Buried at Higgs Beach and Zephanias Kingsly
2008-05-20 18:45:00 Key West , Florida. USA .- by Ray Fernandez A lot of you have been by the cemetery on Higgs Beach and have heard about the Africans buried there.Some said they died and were buried there in the name of historical truth these people were murdered, when you shackle someone hands and feet without food or medicine for months, they just don't happen to die, they are murdered for financial gain . Now that we got that out of the way we'll get on with the rest of the story. The life story of Zephaniah Kingsley (1765-1843), alleged smuggler, trainer and trader of slaves, more certainly Florida planter and man of affairs.One popular anecdote about Kingsley, often repeated and published at least twice, tells of the capture by a Coast Guard gunboat* of 350 Africans whom, so the story goes, Kingsley was attempting to land illegally the government after confiscating the human cargo could find no one capable of taking care of the Africans except Kingsley himself.Consequently, they were put in hi... More About: Elder Abuse , Exploitation , Key West
Proclamation
2008-05-20 06:08:00 PROCLAMATION! We would like to take this opportunity to raise your awareness of the abuse of older adults through the guardianship system as a means to prevent fraud and combat all types of elder abuse.WHEREAS; Florida Statutes 744.1012 makes clear that the legislative intent of the Florida Guardianship law is, that ?it is desirable to make available the least restrictive form of governance? to assist persons in need. Florida Statutes 744.331.(6)(b) provides that a guardian is not necessary ?If the court finds that an alternative to guardianship that will sufficiently address the needs of the incapacitated person.? Guardianship is to be used ONLY as a last resort.WHEREAS: Florida Statutes 744.312 Consideration in appointment of guardian. (2) The court should give preference to the appointment of a person who (a) Is related by blood or marriage to the ward, (3)(a) Consider the wishes expressed by an incapacitated person as to who shall be appointed guardian.WHEREAS : Unless there is ... More About: Reform , Legal , Proclamation
Clara and Al on August 2004
2008-05-18 19:30:00 Clara and Al August 2004by Al FernandezClara's thoughts and activities revolved around simple daily living, weekend outings, evening trips to the mall, getting her nails done and most of all, peace of mind. Clara chose to live with Al, a son that offered love and sanity, unlike the world Raul.This is the "Rebuttal Site" of ElderAbuseHelp.Org by Al Fernandez and Life's Partner William Hart... for several years I just have just ignored the site.... but hence the saying "You repeat a lie enough times, and people start to believe it...I Decided to take a look, I am glad I did because now I realize where the attorneys appointed by the court and on Clara's quarter get their evidencewhich they offer as proof to mislead the court into thinking that Clara really is abused and needs a guardian when Florida Statues F.S.§744.331(6)(b): Chapter 744, Florida Statutes, is very precise : "Florida Guardianship Law." Florida's guardianship laws were rewritten by the Legislature in 1989 to ensure ... More About: Family , Elder Abuse , Exploitation , Clara , Scams
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen if and only if
2008-05-18 19:10:00 by William Robert I would like to ask all of you just one small request. If you couldfind it in your heart to view the short videos listed below I will makeyou a promise.If after viewing these videos from so many people, just basic American folk, and you don`t cry just a little.......... just a little,I will bury my sword and never bother you again! I promise!And, if after viewing these videos you still have the "cojones" toturn a deaf ear........ well, like Gandhi said when asked what hethought of "western civilization." He replied, "I think it would be awonderful idea!"Ladies and Gentlemen , if these videos do not bother you...........then that is all America is! Or was! A wonderful "idea!"Mother is a Victim of Elder Abusehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZNi5 xu9YJ8Elder abuse!!! Don't let it happen to someone you lovehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A__2nT L58JQElder Abuse-Easy Money - Joseph T. Quattrochi Srhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG5aGX5s wGsElder Abuse - Easy Moneyhttp://www.... More About: Video
Slow Dance
2008-05-18 06:10:00 This is a poem written by a teenager with cancer. She wants to see how many people get her poem. It is quite the poem Please pass it on. She is a terminally ill young girl in a New York Hospital. It was sent by a medical doctor - Make sure to read the closing statement after the poem.SLOW DANCE Have you ever watched kidsOn a merry-go-round?Or listened to the rainslapping on the ground?Ever followed a butterfly'serratic flight?Or gazed at the sun into thefading night?You better slow down don'tdance so fastTime is short the music won'tlastDo you run through each dayon the fly?When you ask How are you?Do you hear the reply?When the day is done do you liein your bedwith the next hundred choresrunning through your head?You'd better slow downDon't dance so fastTime is short the music won'tlastEver told your child, We'll doit tomorrow?And in your haste, Not seehis sorrow?Ever lost touch, Let a goodfriendship die?Cause you never had timeTo call and say,'Hi'You'd better slow downDo... More About: Poetry , Dance , Slow
California Dept of Manage Health Care Deals Blows to Insurers Practice of D
2008-05-17 06:06:00 Los Angeles, California USAThe settlement, brokered by the California Department of Managed Health Care , comes three months after a Gardena hair salon owner won an unprecedented $9-million judgment against Health Net for canceling her coverage while she was undergoing chemotherapy, halting her treatment."This important settlement should pave the way to similar agreements with other health plans to reinstate health coverage," he said. "Patients should not live in fear of losing their healthcare coverage when they need it most."----------------------------------- -------The practice of selling health insurance to only people who are healthy and don't need it is as lopsided as Guardianship practices of taking money from the people who needed the most, the old and the needy.Somewhere along the line the Government and Congress is going to remember that they are there for the people and not that the people are there for them to fleece. You can only fleece the people so much then the econo... More About: Health Care , Practice
FORGERY -- ARE YOU READY FOR TRIAL?
2008-05-17 06:05:00 FORGERY -- ARE YOU READY FOR TRIAL? A reference guide for anyone involved in the investigation or litigation ofa questioned document caseFor years, I have been asked the same questions by attorneys, private investi- gators, and certified fraud examiners involved in forgery cases.It was time to produce a seminar to make their life, and mine, a little easier. The two hour seminar includes a copy of Forgery - Are You Ready For Trial? on DVD. It contains a wealth of useful information arranged in six sections:Section One: An Introduction to Document Examination.Section Two: An Explanation of the Six Different Types of Forgery.Section Three: Warning Signs that you might be dealing with a Forgery.Section Four: Document Handling & Obtaining Evidence - the right way.Section Five: The Consulting versus the Testifying Expert - be careful.Section Six: The most-quoted Reference texts; the Vocabulary of the document examiner; direct & cross questions to ask the expert; a complete set of ... More About: Resources , Fraud , Blogs , Scams
It Was Awful !
2008-05-16 09:34:00 Central Florida,USPlease send this on to the others. I am sure they are curious. It went awful. We showed video footage of my mother carrying on a normal conversation with us. In the end, the judge ruled in their favor. The guardian hired two attorneys, not one.I am now conducting an investigation . Found out today that the same players just put a 67 year old woman in a nursing home for TOTAL DEMENTIA and also did it on an "emergency" basis. We went to the nursing home and tried to find her. She is not there. Please pass this along to the group. As you know, I am a licensed private investigator and I'm ready to take this to the next level. More About: Awful
Abused Florida 9-year-old to receive Millions for DCF Mistake
2008-05-16 07:37:00 TALLAHASSEE -- With 9-year-old Marissa Amora at his side and smiling brightly from her wheelchair, Gov. Charlie Crist signed legislation today that could eventually award her $18.2 million for a Department of Children and Families mistake that led to horrific abuse and permanent brain damage."Sometimes government makes mistakes and when that happens, we need to recognize that," Crist said at a morning press conference at the Governor's Mansion.Since 2004, Marissa has lived with her adoptive parents on a small Marianna farm with six brothers and sisters, all of whom have special needs.The legislation will give her $2.9 million this year, with a promise that additional funding will be authorized by future Legislatures until the full amount is paid off, said her Tallahassee attorney, Lance Block.Marissa's adoptive mother, Dawn Amora, said the change in administration at DCF has made all the difference in her long battle to get help for her daughter.The couple needs the money now to p... More About: Florida , Neglect , Millions , Abused , Year
Probate Showdown
2008-05-16 04:30:00 by NASGAMore than a year after the retired Baytown refinery worker died, a showdown still looms in the costly court fight that pits Perry "Bit" Whatley's widow against the dead man's former guardians and the Harris County probate judge who appointed them. Two attorneys appointed by Probate Judge Mike Wood to represent Whatley during his final years ? as well as the judge himself ? could face trial in June in a civil lawsuit. The suit alleges Whatley's guardianship was improperly handled and lawyers should not have been allowed by Wood to manage Whatley's life or his savings. At stake are hundreds of thousands in court-ordered legal fees and living expenses that consumed much of Whatley's $2 million nest egg, which he built over a lifetime of investments, primarily in his former employer, oil giant Exxon Mobil Corp. As the litigation drags on beyond Whatley's death, the case remains a cause celebre among critics who allege Texas probate courts are being misused and abused at th... More About: News
Elders Skip Meds , Even After Part D Can Not Afford
2008-05-16 04:02:00 WASHINGTON By Will DunhamPatients classified as the sickest reported no improvement in skipping medications because they could not afford to pay for them even after the Part D benefit began.These people, accounting for about 27 percent of the overall group, skipped their pills at about twice the rate of healthier patients in 2004 and 2005, Madden's team found.Skipping pills can cause health problems such as heart attack, stroke and preventable hospitalization, the researchers noted. More About: Meds
A Call For Change
2008-05-15 07:48:00 Click Here to go to Video =>>When it comes to demanding change, there is power in numbers. And a Fox 9 Investigation has inspired a number of people to demand changes in the laws that allow strangers to take control of their loved ones lives. One of those people is a conservator named Sheila Gast. After our report on Gast in February, more people wrote in urging us to continue to investigate her for the financial and emotional heartaches they say she's caused families. Trish Van Pilsum reports. ----------------------------------------- ---We need you to Contact Fox News and encourage them to do more stories like these here =>> More About: Change , Reform , Call
Too Many Voices, Too much Suffering!
2008-05-15 06:57:00 Originally the guardianship laws were written with good intentions. Unfortunately, greedy lawyers and others saw a cash cow and the rest is history.Everyone should send this video to everyone they love before it is too late and they are? snagged by the guardianship courts where they will lose their money, their freedom and sometimes even their lives. Guardianship and conservatorship are a modern day holocaust. Families are suffering, at the hands of the corrupt court systems in the US. What happened to live and let live, what happened to freedom. More About: Video , Reform , Warning Signs , Suffering
New York Governor Paterson Gets Serious On Elder Abuse
2008-05-15 06:10:00 by Brooklyn Eagle (edit@brooklyneagle.net),Assemblymember Alec Brook-Krasny (D-Coney Island, Dyker Heights) announced that Governor Paterson has signed into law a measure that makes assaulting a senior citizen a class D violent felony, helping curb predatory attacks by those who target the elderly (A.9818).?Society cannot tolerate criminals who assault and abuse the elderly,? Brook-Krasny said. ?Elder abuse is a heinous crime, and we must take immediate action to stop this type of violence.?The new law will increase the penalty for assaulting a senior citizen from a class A misdemeanor to second-degree assault ? a class D violent felony ? if a person 65 years or older is assaulted by someone more than 10 years younger. ?Our senior citizens deserve to feel safe and protected,? Brook-Krasny said. ?This law will ensure that criminals who assault and victimize the elderly will be severely punished for their shameful behavior.?The Assembly also passed legislation this year that will incr... More About: News , Abuse , New York , Laws , Reform
New Task Force Targets Elder Abuse
2008-05-15 06:06:00 Honolulu,HI,USAThe Prosecutor's office has created an elder abuse unit dedicated increasing public awareness of crimes against those over 60 years of age and prosecuting those guilty of such crimes.It's not something we like to think about, someone abusing our seniors. And that abuse doesn't have to be physical, it could be financial. And seniors are reluctant to talk about it. More About: News , Abuse , Resources , Elder Abuse , Force
Nigerian Inheritance Scam Artist Busted
2008-05-15 06:00:00 Four men have been indicted on federal charges they masterminded a Nigerian get-rich-quick spam scheme that netted the alleged fraudsters more than $1 million, the U.S. Department of Justice announcedThe defendants ? Nnamdi Chizuba Anisiobi, Anthony Friday Ehis, Kesandu Egwuonwu and "John Doe 1" ? are accused of persuading victims into sending them more than $1.2 million in cash in exchange for a piece of an non-existent inheritance, according to a Justice Department statement.The men were charged with eight counts of wire fraud, and one count each of mail fraud and conspiracy. Anisiobi additionally was charged with one count of bank fraud.Anisiobi, Ehis and Egwuonwu are awaiting extradition to the United States after Dutch authorities arrested them Feb. 21, the statement said. Two of the men are Nigerian citizens who were living in the Netherlands. The fourth defendant, John Doe 1, whose aliases include Eric Williams, Lee, Chucks and Nago, remains at large."We cannot allow these sc... More About: News , Artist , Busted , Inheritance , Scam
A Horrible Horrible Case of Injustice
2008-05-14 09:49:00 Ray, This is an awesome site. I fought through the guardianship system until finally when all my mother's assets were gone they said here you can be her guardian now. I became her guardian to help her. It was hard but they cannot hurt her anymore. It cost her $200,000, it cost me $30,000 and now I am being sued for $20,000 when $60,000 we have proven was stolen and the judge said the guy has to return it. It has been a nightmare. My mother suffered in a home in a State far away from where I live. Her hip was broken. Her caregivers would not help and would not get her to a doctor. Adult Protective Services was called they told me to file for guardianship to help her. I did and it was contested. In the meantime the court appointed several attorney ad litems and guardians until her money was gone. I have paid attorneys all I can. It is a horrible horrible case of injustice because now the guardianship system is going after me and my assets. Please can I call you or can you call me at ... More About: Case , Injustice
Open Letter to Michael Putney : Channel 10 News
2008-05-13 06:01:00 Dear Mr.Michael Putney;Channel 10 reporter, Miami-Herald columnistWe are writing to you not only for ourselves but for a number of other people. We would like to have a meeting with you to discuss the following serious concerns:Did you know that anyone can call Elder Affairs, and this in turn could set in motion a chain of events which could land an elder person (or Britney Spears) in front of a Probate/Guardianship judge who can have this person declared incompetent? This judge has the power to take all of the elder persons? constitutional rights away, name a court appointed corporate guardian, their attorneys, caregiver personnel, which could cost everything he or she owns [bank accounts, financial portfolio, social security checks, IRA?s, 401K?s plus ALL real property (home, furnishings, collectibles, cars) everything]!Please read AARP article "Stolen Lives" by Barry Yeoman (on the web). This is an eye-opener. Among the many things stated is that this kind of elder abuse is rampa... More About: News , Open , Letter
Florida Supreme Court : Judicial Qualification Commission- Public Informati
2008-05-13 06:01:00 The Judicial Qualifications Commission is an independent agency created by the Florida Constitution solely to investigate alleged misconduct by Florida state judges. It is not a part of the Florida Supreme Court or the state courts and operates under rules it establishes for itself. The JQC has no authority over federal judges or judges in other states. Complaints against state judges must be filed in writing with the JQC, not with the Supreme Court or any other state court or judge. Neither the Supreme Court nor its Chief Justice have any authority to investigate alleged misconduct by state judges or to investigate the JQC. The JQC can be reached at:Judicial Qualifications Commission1110 Thomasville RoadTallahassee, FL 32303Phone (850) 488-1581What Are the Ethics Standards for State Judges?The ethical standards for judges are called the Code of Judicial Conduct. They apply to all sitting judges. Canon 7 of the Code also applies to anyone seeking judicial office, such as in an elect... More About: Public
The Worst Kind of Nightmare
2008-05-12 10:00:00 Give me your tired, your poor,Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed, to me:I lift my lamp beside the golden door.Clara G. Fernandez has not received much of her Social Security Income since July of last year, I guess this is good since our worst crime has been to sacrifice valuable years to take care of our elders, this is bad in a society that considers only losers take care of their old , criminals and others who can't find any other job. Parolees are told that finding jobs taking care of old people is easy.We heard that some State Parole System parole officers are telling convicts that home care giving is a promising field for gainful employment. Parolees are able to get the work without a lot of background checking .So we do this and we must reap the scorn and abuse that's part of the job. It's now 3:30 AM as I wake up in a cold sweat having the most horrible nightmare, only to wake up a... More About: Nightmare , Reform
Happy Mothers Day!
2008-05-11 15:00:00 It seems like yesterday in remembering Mothers Day s past. I remember the time I got Mothers Day and Fathers Day confused? Mom and Dad thought it was funny! I was pretty embarrassed for a six year old kid. And Mom always loved to tell that story.Or the Mothers Day I took them out for dinner and didn`t have enough money to pay for it? Hey,at 14 years old I thought ten dollars was a lot of money! (Mom snuck me another $10 under the table!)Then there was the Mothers Day (I thought I would be safe on this one) I brought Mom the cutest little puppy dog. The dog had rabies, went crazy and chewed up Dad`s hand! Hmmm!Remember that song "Time in a Bottle?" "If I could save time in a bottle......." The bottle is our memories of past events that have molded our attitudes and changed our directions and goals.Your goals, mine, far too many, have changed dramatically because of an established legal court system! A system that, not only, robs our Mothers and Fathers of their freedom and life saving... More About: Happy
America?s Rank as the World?s No. 1 Incarcerator.
2008-05-11 10:02:00 ?For some groups, the incarceration numbers are especially startling,? the report said. ?While one in 30 men between the ages of 20 and 34 is behind bars, for black males in that age group the figure is one in nine.?The racial disparity for women also is stark. One of every 355 white women aged 35 to 39 is behind bars, compared with one of every 100 black women in that age group.The largest percentage increase - 12 percent - was in Kentucky, where Gov. Steve Beshear highlighted the cost of corrections in his budget speech last month. He noted that the state?s crime rate had increased only about 3 percent in the past 30 years, while the state?s inmate population has increased by 600 percent?Record-high ratio of America ns in prisonBy DAVID CRARY - AP National WriterThursday, February 28, 2008For the first time in U.S. history, more than one of every 100 adults is in jail or prison, according to a new report documenting America?s rank as the world?s No. 1 incarcerator. It urges states ... More About: News , World , Rank , The World
Trauma: Emotional & Psychological
2008-05-11 06:57:00 Causes, Symptoms, Effects, and Treatment Trauma . The word brings to mind the effects of such major events as war, rape, kidnapping, abuse, torture, or other similar assault. The emotional aftermath of such events, recognized by the medical and psychological communities, and increasingly by the general public, is known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Now there is a new field of investigation that is less familiar, even to professionals: emotional or psychological trauma.Recent research has revealed that emotional trauma can result from such common occurrences as an auto accident, the breakup of a significant relationship, a humiliating or deeply disappointing experience, the discovery of a life-threatening illness or disabling condition, or other similar situations. Traumatizing events can take a serious emotional toll on those involved, even if the event did not cause physical damage.Regardless of its source, an emotional trauma contains three common elements:it was unexpe... More About: Mental Health , Psychological , Emotional
Clara Social Security Income ( No More)
More articles from this author:2008-05-11 01:00:00 Please click to enlarge document..This is What Used to be Dr Fernandez Social Security Income that has benefited Clara , and kept her bills paid since her retirement. What right does anyone have to take this away and to to bill yourself for Dr. Fernandez's social security income. I think I know my father Dr. Fernandez well enough to know he would have wanted his social sec to benefit his wife by allowing her to stay in her home with ALL her bills paid, including the needs of her caregivers. This is how much of Dr. Fernandez social security income , meant to benefit his wife and family is left - $(-98.00) Editors note: Since July of 2007 Clara's Social Security Income goes to pay for attorney fees, I get a lot of E mail from incredible readers who say "Ray they cannot take your mom Social Security it belongs to her and you are taking care of her." they say " the electric they cannot cut. it is against the law! " yeah right! What Law ? More About: Financial , Exploitation 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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