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• $12 for a round of black light mini golf for two ($19 value)
• $22 for a round of black light mini golf for four ($38 value)

Golf Balls: From Feathers to 400-Yard Flight

The way your ball looks—and what’s inside it—both hugely influence the way it flies. Learn what makes the best balls soar so well.

Although golf may be characterized by forethought and deliberation, the golf ball’s evolution from feather-stuffed leather pouch to its modern incarnation was not so calculated. The ball’s most salient feature, its dimpled surface, was adopted by accident. In the mid-1800s, players began shaping balls from gutta-percha, a form of latex then used as packing material. At first, golfers would smooth out the balls after each game, but the lazier among them soon found they had the advantage: the more nicks the ball had, the better it flew. Although it’s bad for a plane, air turbulence is good for a golf ball, and creating turbulence on a tiny scale is precisely what dimples do. As the ball flies, the indentations catch tiny amounts of air and push that air to the rear, maintaining the air pressure behind the ball for longer.

Much of golf-ball design is based on another simple fact of physics: a golf ball is slightly deformed by each stroke. Some deformation is desirable, since, as the ball seeks to regain its shape, that energy will help launch it on its path. But the ball can’t be too deformed (imagine trying to putt a water balloon). The most common ball today—the two-piece, which accounts for 70 percent of all golf balls sold—is a basic device, with a solid rubber core underneath the dimpled surface. The exterior layer provides a feeling of control for the golfer, but the sturdy core still transfers energy efficiently. Three-piece balls complicate the picture, boasting a solid or liquid core tightly wound with rubber thread. These balls are harder to compress and can be driven greater distances, but they’re also more difficult—and thus more expensive—to make.

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• $45 for two general admission tickets (up to $80 value)
• $85 for four general admission tickets (up to $160 value)
• $65 for two tickets for preferred viewing (up to $120 value)
• $125 for four tickets for preferred viewing (up to $240 value)

ReWind Music Festival takes place on Sunday, September 4th, starting at 12 p.m.

Rewind Music Festival

The 3rd annual Rewind Music Festival brings fills scenic Riverfront park with classic grooves as part of the Labor Day Weekend Celebration in Music City. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair, an appetite, and dancing shoes as they savor entertainment from an all-star lineup, featuring the following:

• Zapp: These 70’s electro-funk pioneers helped create the G-funk sound of West Coast hip-hop with jams such as “More Bounce to the Ounce.” Essential listening for fans of Parliament-Funkadelic
• Adina Howard: With a voice that sounds coated in clarified butter, this provocative singer first went platinum with the carnal classic “Freak Like Me” before unveiling other wanton hits such as “Nasty Grind” and “T-Shirt and Panties.”

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• $75 for a one-week, seven-meal plan ($138.65 value)
• $129 for a two-week, 14-meal plan ($237.30 value)
• $175 for a three-week, 21-meal plan ($355.95 value)
• $209 for a four-week, 28-meal plan ($474.60 value)

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Allrecipes

Allrecipes combines inspiring new recipes with user reviews, just like allrecipes.com, except the magazine sports a clear advantage: beautiful, glossy photos. Themed recipe collections, alongside tantalizing pictures of plates like juicy grilled scallops or red velvet cakes, allow subscribers to become experts in slow cooker recipes or pleasing picky eaters. The magazine even contains fun party tips, such as commercial bingo during sports games, to create festive mealtime atmospheres.

• 1-year, 6-issue subscription
• User-reviewed recipes, themed recipe collections, and entertaining tips

Bon Appétit

Since 1956, Bon Appétit has been celebrating the diversity of both regional American cuisine and the international feasts of far-away lands. A member of the prestigious Condé Nast lifestyle group, this high-end epicurean publication’s glossy pages overflow with quick and complex gourmet recipes alike, many of which cross over into a surprisingly flavorful healthy category. The articles delve further into the culinary arts than most food magazines, featuring accomplished chefs and influential restaurants from around the world. To put a tasty cap on any meal, it also features a cocktail section to help readers demystify their favorite elixirs.

• 1-year, 12-issue subscription
• Regional American and international cuisine, gourmet recipes, culinary arts features, and interviews with top-tier chefs

Eating Well

Chock full of easy, mouth-watering recipes and meal plans curated with budgets and diets in mind, Eating Well will help you transform your kitchen and your lifestyle in the name of healthier pursuits. Their nutrition experts refuse to sacrifice taste, swapping out unhealthy ingredients for whole grains, fresh produce, and healthy cuts of meat that can easily be sourced from your grocery store. They also offer up dieting advice, food news, and health-conscious articles to help you live well.

• 1-year, 6-issue subscription
• Budget- and diet-minded recipes and meal plans, healthful spins on snack favorites, and health advice

Martha Stewart Living

Martha Stewart has written the book(s) and made the TV show(s) on cooking, decorating, and entertaining, which is why she’s long enjoyed status as one of America’s favorite homemakers. And her magazine, Martha Stewart Living, is a consistent reminder of everything she’s so good at. Chock-full of domestic tips and tricks, the magazine makes planning a meal or a fabulous party look as low-key and effortless as if Martha were doing it for you.

• 1-year, 10-issue subscription
• Party planning, gourmet recipes and cooking how-tos, and weeknight dinner recipes

Rachael Ray Every Day

Rachael Ray once recounted, “My first vivid memory is watching my mom in a restaurant kitchen.” It must have made quite the impression on the young Ray, whose family boasts several cooks on both sides—her seeming birthright rapidly became a highly visible career that encompasses several television shows, best-selling cookbooks, and food-centric philanthropy. Invite this culinary powerhouse into your own kitchen with Rachael Ray Every Day, a roundup of her best 30-minute meals, cooking tips, and budget-friendly entertaining ideas, all of which embody Ray’s down-to-earth cooking style. Whether your instrument of choice is a slow cooker or a cupcake pan, this magazine will help you whip up the perfect dish in no time.

• 1-year, 10-issue subscription
• 30-minute meals, five-ingredient meals, party menus, and other essential resources for the home cook

Saveur

Operating on the belief that food is part of a larger cultural context, the editors at Saveur source and share their recipes with all the care of culinary anthropologists. This dedication has helped the magazine net more than a dozen James Beard journalism awards—one of the highest honors a food magazine can receive with the exception of being knighted by the Burger King. Contributors travel the world to unearth exotic recipes such as Panamanian garlic chicken or Cambodian ginger-lemongrass ribs. Homegrown recipes from forgotten culinary corners also dot the magazine’s pages, making use of sustainable and seasonal ingredients. In addition to recipes and cooking techniques, the magazine also contains cocktail-oriented features, as well as ample travel and lifestyle articles.

• 1-year, 9-issue subscription
• Recipes from around the world, noteworthy regional favorites, cooking techniques, and travel features

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Customized Metal Monograms from WallLetters.com

• Several metal finish options
• Sturdy metal composite material
• Custom CNC die-dut
• Indoors or outdoors
• Personalize with three initials
• Choose from modern, classical, or script fonts
• Circle or square shape
• Height: 12in., 16in., or 20in.

• $19.99 for a 12” Metal Monogram ($49.95 Value)
• $24.99 for a 16” Metal Monogram ($59.95 Value)
• $34.99 for a 20” Metal Monogram ($79.95 Value)

Create a one-of-a-kind monogram keepsake on a metal finish of your choice. Personalize your creation with custom text and chose from a multitude of sizes and metal styles to complement every room. Each monogram is manufactured utilizing robotic CNC metal milling machines. Great for indoor or outdoor display.

WallLetters.com

WallLetters.com is part of the Horizon Worldwide family of brands. Horizon is one of the largest manufacturers of custom wall art and décor in the US.

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Choose From Three Options

One small blanket ($79.99 value)
One medium blanket ($109.99 value)
Two medium blankets ($219.98 value)

• Soft-touch warm blanket graced with images of a loved one
• Add text and photos and adjust colors via Printerpix’s easy-to-use website
• Faux-mink synthetic material
• Product dimensions:
  • Small: 30”x35”
  • Medium: 50”x60”

Additional information:

• Upload any JPEG or PNG image you want from any device, smartphone, tablet, PC/Mac, Facebook, Instagram, or from your photo libraries through the website or app (Photobooks and collage canvases have to be created on a PC/Mac), you can even use images from our extensive library of images (extra fee).
• For multiple purchases, you can use different images for each product, they do not all have to be the same.
• You can save your progress and come back later to complete the project however please ensure when placing orders, that the correct quantity of items are in the basket as the voucher code can only be used once.
• The size and option you purchase from Groupon will be valid for that specific size when redeeming on the Printerpix website, you will not be able to purchase different sizes with the voucher you have bought.
• Should you have multiple vouchers, you will be required to place individual orders for each of these.
• The product(s) can be sent to one address of your choosing, whether it’s to yourself or to a recipient as a gift.

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• $15 for one personalized romance novel ($39.95 value)
• $40 for three personalized romance novels ($119.85 value)

U Star Novels’ allows you to play the role of the leading woman or man in a personalized novel. After you answer a series of personal questions—such as your eye color, favorite food, and nickname—and select the novel you wish to star in, U Star will create a personalized book for you using your details. The romance novels range in sexual content from romantic to erotic and can feature you and your partner or you and a celebrity.

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• $39.75 for one G-Pass for seating in sections 101 and 120 (up to $61.28 value)
• Click to view the seating chart

How G-Pass Works: Your G-Pass will be ready to print 48 hours after the deal ends. Print the G-Pass and use it to enter the venue directly; you won’t need to redeem at will call. Due to security restrictions, G-Passes cannot be redeemed through the Groupon mobile app. Discount reflects the merchant’s current ticket prices - price may differ on day of event.

Jim Gaffigan

Internationally renowned for his understated and quirky style, Grammy-nominated comedian Jim Gaffigan uses his quiet witticisms to guide his latest tour. When the Indiana-born stage comic, who turned “Hot Pockets” into this generation’s “Free Bird,” isn’t revisiting his standup roots on The Late Show with David Letterman, Conan, or venues across the world, he’s writing books, including 2013’s Dad Is Fat and 2014’s Food: A Love Story. Gaffigan also enjoys a bustling movie career; guest stars on shows such as Bob’s Burgers, Portlandia, and Flight of the Conchords; and in 2011 even costarred with Kiefer Sutherland on Broadway. His latest venture, however, is the most Gaffigan-esque of them all: The Jim Gaffigan Show, which debuted in summer 2015 on TV Land.

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• $55 for a 60-minute myofascial massage therapy session ($85 value)
• $75 for a 90-minute myofascial massage therapy session ($120 value)

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• $35 for $60 worth of American comfort food for two or more
• $70 for $120 worth of American comfort food for four or more

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• $45 for three-month green kid starter pack subscription ($74.85 value)
• $89 for six-month green kid starter pack subscription ($149.70 value)

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• $6.99 for 50 magnetic business cards ($24.99 value)
• $10.99 for 100 magnetic business cards ($36.99 value)
• $20.99 for 200 magnetic business cards ($64.99 value)

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Personalized Aluminum and Leather Luggage Tags

• Customizable colors and designs
• Personalized engravings
• Space to include name, phone number, email, and address
• Durable aluminum tags
• Soft leather cases with clear plastic windows
• Dimensions: 3.75” (L) x 2” (W)

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• $19 for one ticket for orchestra or balcony seating (up to $56 value)
• Click here to view the seating chart

The Music of Elton John

• The concert: a tribute to Elton John performed with depth thanks to backing by a full orchestra and fronting by a decorated musical veteran
• The star: Grammy- and Tony-nominated actor, singer, and musician Michael Cavanaugh, who Billy Joel handpicked to play the lead role in Broadway’s Movin’ Out
• The symphony: a nearly 70-year-old ensemble that performs a blend of classical, jazz, pops, and kid-friendly concerts throughout the year
• The songs: expect to hear favorites such as “Rocket Man,” “Candle in the Wind,” “Tiny Dancer,” “Bennie and the Jets,” and “Crocodile Rock”—plus Billy Joel’s “Piano Man” and more

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• $55 for a 30-day weight-loss program ($230 value)
• $85 for a 60-day weight-loss program ($315 value)

Both plans include:

• Initial consultation ($65 value)
• 30-day supply of weight-loss supplements ($55 value)
• One Amino A-14 fat-burning injection ($30 value)
• Weekly weigh-in to track client’s progress
• Customized nutrition and exercise recommendations ($80 value)

The 60-day plan also includes:

• Additional 30-day supply of weight-loss supplements (60-day supply total) ($55 value)
• Additional Amino A-14 fat-burning injection (total of two injections) ($30 value)

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War Memorial Auditorium

• Russell Peters (Thursday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m.)
  $20 for one balcony ticket (up to $29.50 value)
• Click here to view the seating chart

Polk Theatre

• Maria Bamford (Friday, May 20, at 7 p.m.)
  $25 for one orchestra ticket (up to $35 value)
• Kathy Griffin (Saturday, May 21, at 7 p.m.)
  $40 for one rear-orchestra ticket (up to $79.50 value)
• T.J. Miller (Saturday, May 21, at 9:30 p.m.)
  $20 for one orchestra ticket (up to $32.50 value)
• Michael Carbonaro (Sunday, May 22, at 6 p.m.)
  $25 for one grand tier ticket (up to $39.50 value)
• Click here to view the seating chart

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• $15 for one general-admission ticket (up to $22.25 value)

Dates and Times

* Thursday, May 26, at 7:30 p.m. * Friday, May 27, at 7:30 p.m. * Friday, May 27, at 9:45 p.m.

Clayton English

• How You Know Him: as Last Comic Standing’s last standing comic for 2015
• Where You’ve Seen Him: on BET, TV ONE, and Tyler Perry’s House of Payne; as the ringmaster for UniverSoul Circus
• What to Expect: an effortless stage presence and a set that may include words familiar to Last Comic Standing viewers—”gangster Jesus”

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Hotel at a Glance: Hotel Preston

Hotel Preston puts on a swanky face with modern decor and posh, pink hotel bar, but look closer and you’ll see its adorable quirks. The staff wants you to feel at home—whatever it takes—whether that means requesting a custom pillow or a handful of rubber ducks at bath time (seriously). You can relax with a swim in the outdoor pool and sip drinks ordered from the poolside menu.

• Spruce up your room: you can request a lava lamp or even a pet fish for your room at the front desk
• Get spiritual: Humans can check out books on Taoism, Christianity, and more from the spiritual library; there are even spiritual books for pets
• Groove to live music at the Pink Slip, the hotel’s bar, which also has a happy hour on weekdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Enjoy Italian-inspired cuisine at Café Isabella, which serves omelets and burgers at brunch and chianti wings, pasta, and pizza for dinner.
• Pet-friendly perks: the hotel supplies beds, bowls, toys, and treats for your furry friend

Nashville, Tennessee: Music Lovers’ Paradise

Nicknamed Music City, Nashville is the undisputed capital of country music—the place where artists such as Patsy Cline and Dolly Parton hit it big and where generations of singers, strummers, banjo pickers, and fiddlers have taken the stage at the Grand Ole Opry. Despite its country roots, the city has also embraced other genres, including rock, rap, and jazz. You’ll find some of the best Nashville music venues along Honky Tonk Row, as up-and-coming musicians and songwriters step into the spotlight. Nearby, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum showcases an extensive audio archive and a memorabilia collection that includes Elvis’s golden Cadillac, Willie Nelson’s bandanna, and artifacts from iconic rockers including Lynyrd Skynyrd and Bob Dylan.

Just southwest of downtown lies the 132-acre Centennial Park, which is adjacent to Vanderbilt University. The city’s premier outdoor space features a full-scale replica of the Parthenon alongside a 42-foot-tall statue of Athena. Inside the faux Parthenon, you’ll find a permanent collection of 19th- and 20th-century American art.

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• $19.50 for one G-Pass for balcony seating in sections B-A3, B-A4, B-C2, B-C3, and B-C4 (up to a $48.82 value)
• Click to view seating chart.

How G-Pass Works: Your G-Pass will be ready to print 48 hours after the deal ends. Print the G-Pass and use it to enter the venue directly; you won’t need to redeem at will call. Due to security restrictions, G-Passes cannot be redeemed through the Groupon mobile app. Discount reflects the merchant’s current ticket prices - price may differ on day of event.

Chris Tucker

With his distinctive, high-pitched voice and flair for physical comedy, Chris Tucker knows how to stand out in a crowd. Whether he’s trading barbs with Ice Cube in the Friday series, playing the foil to Jackie Chan’s straight man in the Rush Hour movies, or barging through the third act of The Fifth Element, Tucker lights up the screen with more wattage than the Film Projectionists’ Union allows. Yet, as seen in his recent turn in Silver Linings Playbook, he also knows when to dial down his energy.

Since most audiences know Tucker from film, they’ll be unsurprised to see how easily his movie-star charisma translates to the stage during his standup show. Unwound and irascible, yet far more grounded than his motor-mouthed screen persona, Tucker waxes observational, performs dead-on impressions, and shares some of the autobiographical anecdotes populating his ever-percolating brain.

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Hotel at a Glance: Sheraton Music City Hotel

A 10-minute drive from Nashville’s airport, acres of well-manicured lawns and shade trees surround Sheraton Music City Hotel. This elegant property’s “classic Georgian styling … evokes an antebellum mansion,” according to Frommer’s. In the lobby you’ll find a fountain and a lion’s head sculpted from white marble.

• Eat your fill of classic Southern cuisine at the onsite Old Hickory Grill or relax in a cushy easy chair at Veranda Lounge.
• Stay connected: This Groupon comes with daily WiFi.
• Spacious guest rooms feature balconies or patios.
• Go swimming in the indoor or outdoor pools, or soak away stress in the hot tub.
• Work out in the onsite fitness center, which has free weights and aerobic machines.
• Downtown Nashville is just 9 miles away.

Nashville, Tennessee: Music Lovers’ Paradise

Nicknamed Music City, Nashville is the undisputed capital of country music—the place where artists such as Patsy Cline and Dolly Parton hit it big and where generations of singers, strummers, banjo pickers, and fiddlers have taken the stage at the Grand Ole Opry. Despite its country roots, the city has also embraced other genres, including rock, rap, and jazz. You’ll find some of the best Nashville music venues along Honky Tonk Row, as up-and-coming musicians and songwriters step into the spotlight. Nearby, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum showcases an extensive audio archive and a memorabilia collection that includes Elvis’s golden Cadillac, Willie Nelson’s bandanna, and artifacts from iconic rockers including Lynyrd Skynyrd and Bob Dylan.

Just southwest of downtown lies the 132-acre Centennial Park, which is adjacent to Vanderbilt University. The city’s premier outdoor space features a full-scale replica of the Parthenon alongside a 42-foot-tall statue of Athena. Inside the faux Parthenon, you’ll find a permanent collection of 19th- and 20th-century American art.

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Hotel at a Glance: Baymont Inn & Suites Nashville Airport

Located a stone’s throw from Nashville International Airport and just 10 minutes from downtown, this hotel provides comfortable-and-convenient accommodations for visitors to Music City. Kick back while watching a show on your flat-screen TV or surfing the web with free WiFi in your room. In the morning, head downstairs for a free continental breakfast that includes baked goods, waffles, and fruit.

• Distance from the airport: less than 3 miles
• Break a sweat in the onsite fitness center.
• Bring Fido: Pets weighing less than 30 pounds can stay in select rooms for a nightly fee.
• Nearby attractions: Johnny Cash Museum (10 mi. away), Grand Ole Opry (5 mi.), and Nashville Zoo (7 mi.)

Nashville, Tennessee: Music Lovers’ Paradise

Nicknamed Music City, Nashville is the undisputed capital of country music—the place where artists such as Patsy Cline and Dolly Parton hit it big and where generations of singers, strummers, banjo pickers, and fiddlers have taken the stage at the Grand Ole Opry. Despite its country roots, the city has also embraced other genres, including rock, rap, and jazz. You’ll find some of the best Nashville music venues along Honky Tonk Row, as up-and-coming musicians and songwriters step into the spotlight. Nearby, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum showcases an extensive audio archive and a memorabilia collection that includes Elvis’s golden Cadillac, Willie Nelson’s bandanna, and artifacts from iconic rockers including Lynyrd Skynyrd and Bob Dylan.

Just southwest of downtown lies the 132-acre Centennial Park, which is adjacent to Vanderbilt University. The city’s premier outdoor space features a full-scale replica of the Parthenon alongside a 42-foot-tall statue of Athena. Inside the faux Parthenon, you’ll find a permanent collection of 19th- and 20th-century American art.

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Hotel at a Glance: Mountain Harbor Inn

Mountain Harbor Inn was selected as one of the world’s top 10 resorts in its category by BedandBreakfast.com and was the first Tennessee property added to the website’s Diamond Collection. Every suite at this child-free property overlooks Douglas Lake in the Great Smoky Mountains. 

• Notable praise: The bed and breakfast won TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence from 2011 to 2015 and was inducted into the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame for winning the award five years in a row.
• In-room amenities: microwave, refrigerator, and free WiFi
• For extra amenities: Choose the condo for a hot tub and fireplace or the luxurious waterfront cabin for a great view of the lake, plus an extra-large patio with a barbecue grill.
• Get pampered with a hot-stone or Swedish massage.
• Lakeside activities: Rent a boat, jet skis, a kayak, or a paddleboard from the inn.
• Distance from Great Smoky Mountains National Park: about 28 miles

Dandridge, Tennessee: Mountain Town near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Settlers moving west across the Appalachian Mountains founded the town of Dandridge in 1783 and named it after Martha Dandridge Custis Washington, the wife of President George Washington. Several old buildings in the National Historic District downtown have been carefully preserved, including a handful of taverns and a Greek Revival–style courthouse that dates back to 1845. Be sure to stop in the circa-1911 Tinsley-Bible Drug Co for a hamburger or old-fashioned sundae. The town is also home to the Bush’s Baked Beans visitor center, as well as a small museum and the original general store where the company was founded in 1897.

The Gatlinburg entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just 27 miles away. Here, more than 100 trails wind past waterfalls and pioneer-era log cabins tucked deep amid densely forested mountains. You could take a bicycle ride on the 11-mile loop through Cades Cove, a broad valley of open meadows where you might see deer, black bears, wild turkeys, or vacationing college mascots. Clingmans Dome, the park’s highest point of elevation at 6,643 feet, is a great place to catch the sunset. The Bassmaster Elite Series is held here at Douglas Lake every year; it’s considered one of country’s top 10 lakes for crappie and largemouth-bass fishing.

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