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Thursday Dec 09, 2021 - 10:37 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – ISW Holdings Inc. (ISWH) Issues Corporate Update on Tremendous Year of Growth, Eyes Game-Changing 2022

ISW Holdings (OTC: ISWH) (transitioning to “BlockQuarry,” pending name change), a Nevada-based portfolio company with primary commercial-stage operations in cryptocurrency mining, today provided an update for current and prospective shareholders. Among the highlights, the company reported that its revenue run rate from its own cryptocurrency mining operations has begun to exceed internal and publicly stated expectations. In addition, phase one of the company’s Southeastern U.S.…

Thursday Dec 09, 2021 - 9:49 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Exro Technologies Inc. (TSX: EXRO) (OTCQB: EXROF) Opens Doors to Calgary-Based Canadian Manufacturing Facility

Exro Technologies (TSX: EXRO) (OTCQB: EXROF), a leading clean technology company that has developed a new class of power electronics for electric motors and batteries, today announced that it has officially opened the doors for employees to its manufacturing facility in Calgary, Alberta. According to the update, Exro's 37,000-square-foot Canadian facility will feature automotive-grade production lines, product showrooms and collaborative office space for the company's…

Thursday Dec 09, 2021 - 9:39 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Gratomic Inc. (TSX.V: GRAT) (OTCQX: CBULF) (FSE: CB82) Completes Acquisition of Brazilian Graphite Exploration Project, Announces Initial Exploration Results

Gratomic (TSX.V: GRAT) (OTCQX: CBULF) (FSE: CB82) has announced that, further to its Nov. 1 press release, the company has acquired 100% of the rights and interests in and to the “Capim Grosso Property” comprising mineral claim 870.180/2012 (426.03 Ha) located in Capim Grosso, BA, Brazil. The acquisition is pursuant to the agreement with Zumbi Mineração Brazil and the shareholders of Zumbi. “We are pleased…

Thursday Dec 09, 2021 - 9:09 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Subsidiary Brings New Offerings to Dry Herb Market

Flora Growth (NASDAQ: FLGC), a leading all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of global cannabis products and brands, through its wholly owned subsidiary Vessel Brand, has entered the dry herb market. Vessel Brand is expanding into the market with a line of exclusive products, including an all-in-one dry herb smoking kit with an inverted lighter, a premium grinder, an artful ashtray and the company’s own take on…

Thursday Dec 09, 2021 - 8:30 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – FSD Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: HUGE) (CSE: HUGE) (FRA: 0K9) Announces Establishment of Regulatory Advisory Board, Strategic Appointments

FSD Pharma (NASDAQ: HUGE) (CSE: HUGE) (FRA: 0K9), a life sciences holding company dedicated to building a portfolio of assets and biotech solutions, today announced that it has formed a regulatory advisory board (“RAB”) and has appointed Joga Gobburu, B.Pharm (Hons), M.Sc. (Hons), Ph.D., M.B.A., and Mary Melnyk, M.Sc., Ph.D., as members. Dr. Gobburu is a world-recognized scientific leader in pharmacometrics and a professor at…

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021 - 3:40 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – RYAH Group Inc. (CSE: RYAH) Secures Medical Device Certification for IoT-Powered Dry Herb Inhaler, Software

RYAH Group (CSE: RYAH) today announced that its subsidiary, RYAH Medtech Inc., has received ISO 13485:2016/MDSAP and EN ISO 13485:2016 certification for its proprietary Internet of Things (“IoT”)-powered dry herb inhaler (the “RYAH Smart Inhaler”) and software application associated with the device. According to the update, the certification is a regulatory requirement and an international standard that outlines the requirements for a quality management system…

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021 - 2:56 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Sharing Services Global Corporation (SHRG) Subsidiary Poised as Recognized Leader in Natural Nootropics

Sharing Services Global’s (OTCQB: SHRG) subsidiary the Happy Co., a direct-sales opportunity that offers functional beverages, capsules, patches and creams featuring nootropics, could witness significant benefit from the projected growth in the global nootropics market. A recent report projects that this space, which reached $2.42 billion in 2020, will top $6.29 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 12.71% during the forecast period (https://ibn.fm/liOgS).…

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021 - 2:47 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Mind Cure Health Inc. (CSE: MCUR) (OTCQX: MCURF) Delivering Evidence-Based DTx, Research Centered Around Psychedelics

Mind Cure Health (CSE: MCUR) (OTCQX: MCURF) (“MINDCURE”), a leader in advanced proprietary technology and research for psychedelics, recently released an operational update regarding the strategic initiatives of its operating segments – MINDCURE Research and MINDCURE Technology. The update detailed the company’s progress and plans for the immediate future. “As a member of the Digital Therapeutics Alliance, MINDCURE delivers digital therapeutics (‘DTx’) that are evidence-based…

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021 - 2:37 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Tryp Therapeutics Inc. (CSE: TRYP) (OTCQB: TRYPF) Clinical Trials, Focus Puts It ‘In Pretty Rarefied Air’

Tryp Therapeutics (CSE: TRYP) (OTCQB: TRYPF) is advancing toward the launch of four phase 2a studies of its two novel drug candidates, TRP-8802 and TRP-8803, for treating fibromyalgia, phantom limb pain, complex regional pain syndrome (“CRPS”) and select eating disorders. Tryp filed an IND with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in September for treating overeating disorders in Florida and filed its second IND application…

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021 - 1:45 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – AmeriCann Inc. (ACAN) Releases Financial Report, Notes Record Results

AmeriCann (OTCQB: ACAN), a cannabis company that develops state-of-the-art cultivation, product manufacturing and distribution facilities, has reported its financial and operational results for FY and the quarter ending September 2021. Highlights of the report include positive quarterly net income and substantial EBITDA growth. Specifically, the company showed four consecutive quarters of increased operating revenue, resulting in positive net income for the quarter, with revenue from…

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021 - 1:20 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – BioRestorative Therapies Inc. (NASDAQ: BRTX) Announces $23M Underwritten Public Offering

BioRestorative Therapies (NASDAQ: BRTX), a life sciences company focused on adult stem cell-based therapies, announced the pricing of the underwritten public offering of 2,300,000 units, each consisting of one share of its common stock and a warrant to purchase one share of its common stock at a per unit price of $10.00. According to the update, the warrants have a per share exercise price of…

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021 - 1:01 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – NCIA’s 7th Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo to Debut ‘Show Within a Show’ Sensory Experience

The National Cannabis Industry Association (“NCIA”), the oldest, largest and most influential trade association representing the legal cannabis industry, today announced that it will host the 7th Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo. The event is slated to take place at San Francisco’s Moscone Center on Dec. 15-17, 2021, and showcase over 125 speakers, more than 80 educational sessions and hundreds of exhibitors. The expo…

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021 - 12:45 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Releases Corporate Update, Notes Nug Avenue Growth

Sugarmade (OTC: SGMD), an emerging leader in the vertically integrated cannabis marketplace based in California, is moving toward new growth initiatives and expanding organically, according to a recent corporate update. The company noted that the expansion was organic, within the framework of its primary operating vision. Currently, Sugarmade operates a Nug Avenue location in Los Angeles, which has seen significant growth since opening its doors…

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021 - 12:39 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Grapefruit USA Inc.’s (GPFT) Patented Hourglass(TM) Now Available on Blitzdirect.com

Grapefruit USA (OTCQB: GPFT), a premiere California-based cannabis and hemp company, today announced that its disruptive Hourglass(TM) time-release THC+Cannabinoid delivery cream is now available for purchase on the Blitzdirect.com (“Blitz”) mobile delivery online platform in California. Now, through Blitzdirect.com, Grapefruit’s Los Angeles customers have the option to have Hourglass delivered directly to their door. “This new Blitzdirect.com deal will not only increase the Hourglass footprint…

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021 - 12:30 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Asia Broadband Inc. (AABB) Announces Scheduled December Launch of Proprietary Cryptocurrency Exchange

Asia Broadband (OTC: AABB) today announced a confirmed release date of Dec. 28, 2021, for its proprietary cryptocurrency exchange (the “Exchange”) within the AABB Wallet. In collaboration with AABB’s digital assets developer, the integration and testing of network components continues in preparation for the initial staged launch of the Exchange. Currently, 150 cryptocurrency Exchange trading pairs have been added into to the BCGateway platform, while…

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021 - 11:45 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – PlantX Life Inc. (CSE: VEGA) (OTCQB: PLTXF) (Frankfurt: WNT1) Launches PlantX Shop to Complement, Expand E-Commerce Capabilities

PlantX Life (CSE: VEGA) (OTCQB: PLTXF) (Frankfurt: WNT1) today announced the launch of PlantX Shop, the company’s new mobile application designed to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction by enabling a faster, simpler and more interactive shopping experience. The app, which aims to complement and expand the company’s existing e-commerce capabilities, will be available to all PlantX customers on iOS and Android mobile devices in Canada…

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021 - 11:30 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Tingo Inc. (IWBB), Data Vault Holdings Inc. Collaborate to Deliver Data Revenue to 10M Users Throughout Nigeria

Data Vault Holdings, leading the way in tokenomics and metaverse data visualization, valuation and monetization, today announced that 10 million users will be added to the Datavault(R) platform via its partnership with Tingo (OTC: IWBB), a leading agri-fintech business in Africa that has delivered significant impact with its unique rural communities-based business model. Per the update, the groundbreaking deal will provide 10 million users throughout…

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021 - 11:23 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: FRSX) (TASE: FRSX),European Car Manufacturer Collaborate to Complete POC Project

Foresight Autonomous Holdings (NASDAQ: FRSX) (TASE: FRSX), an innovator in automotive vision systems, announced the completion of phase 2 of a proof of concept (“POC”) project conducted with a leading European vehicle manufacturer; FRSX announced the project in May of this year. According to the announcement, the company saw $80,000 revenue from the completion of this phase, bringing total project revenue to $120,000. The project…

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021 - 11:18 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – InnerScope Hearing Technologies Inc. (INND) Announces Walmart POs for More than $277,000 In-Store Product Sales

InnerScope Hearing Technologies (OTC: INND), an emerging and disruptive leader in the direct-to-consumer (“DTC”) hearing technology space, announced that HearingAssist, its wholly owned subsidiary, has received orders from Walmart for more than $277,000 worth of its EZ-Hear Neckband Bluetooth Hearing Amplifier. According to the announcement, the devices will be displayed in more than 750 Walmart stores located throughout Texas, North Carolina, Tennessee, Colorado and Arizona. HearingAssist…

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021 - 11:09 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Exro Technologies Inc. (TSX: EXRO) (OTCQB: EXROF) to Present Next-Gen EV Technology to Key Stakeholders at CES 2022

Exro Technologies (TSX: EXRO) (OTCQB: EXROF), a leading clean technology company that has developed a new class of power electronics for electric motors and batteries, today announced that it will be exhibiting next-generation electric vehicle (“EV”) technology at the Consumer Electronics Show (“CES(R)”) from Jan. 5-8, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Exro's Coil Driver and Energy Storage System (“ESS”) technologies will be on display, with…

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021 - 11:04 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Releases Follow-Up Study Results Confirming DehydraTECH(TM)-CBD Arterial Stiffness Reduction

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global innovator in drug-delivery platforms, is reporting additional results from its human clinical study HYPER-H21-2. The study was designed to evaluate the company’s proprietary DehydraTECH(TM)-processed cannabidiol ("CBD") and its effectiveness in the treatment of hypertension. Results confirm the substance’s ability to reduce arterial stiffness and indicate potential broader applications beyond hypertension, including the treatment of cardiovascular and other diseases. According…

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021 - 10:50 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Cybin Inc. (NYSE American: CYBN) (NEO: CYBN) Moving Rapidly to Progress CYB003 Toward Clinical Development

Cybin (NYSE American: CYBN) (NEO: CYBN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on progressing “Psychedelics to Therapeutics(TM),” has announced a confirmed scientific advice meeting with the UK Medical and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (“MHRA”) for the first quarter of calendar year 2022. According to the update, this program milestone brings Cybin closer to advancing its lead investigational candidate CYB003 into clinical development for the treatment of major…

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021 - 10:26 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Sixth Wave Innovations Inc.’s (CSE: SIXW) (OTCQB: SIXWF) (FSE: AHUH) AMIPs(TM) Technology to Be Used in Screening Against Omicron Variant

Sixth Wave (CSE: SIXW) (OTCQB: SIXWF) (FSE: AHUH) recently provided an update on its patent-pending Accelerated Molecularly Imprinted Polymer (“AMIPs(TM)”) technology relative to SARS-CoV-2 variants, in particular, B.1.1.529 (“Omicron”). As previously announced, the AMIPS platform was proven capable of detecting all variants of interest tested to date. According to the update, screening against the Omicron variant will commence as soon as virus samples are available…

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021 - 10:04 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Nextech AR Solutions Corp. (OTCQB: NEXCF) (NEO: NTAR) (CSE: NTAR) (FSE: N29) Featured in Latest Power Play Release, Will Accept Major Cryptos

Nextech AR Solutions (OTCQB: NEXCF) (NEO: NTAR) (CSE: NTAR) (FSE: N29) CEO Evan Gappelberg was interviewed during the latest round of Power Play by Market Herald interviews. During the interview, Gappelberg discussed the company’s latest press release regarding his recent purchase of 72,656 Nextech shares. Gappelberg made the purchase through the open market for an average purchase price of $1.40 per share. With the move,…

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021 - 9:49 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – GoldHaven Resources Corp. (CSE: GOH) (OTCQB: GHVNF) (FSE: 4QS) Issues Update on Year-End Filing Status

GoldHaven Resources (CSE: GOH) (OTCQB: GHVNF) (FSE: 4QS), a Canadian precious metals exploration company focused on acquiring and unlocking highly prospective gold projects, announced on Tuesday that it expected filing of its audited consolidated financial statements and related management discussion and analysis on Dec. 7, 2021, for the year ended July 31, 2021. The revocation process for resumption to trade would then begin, with the…

Tuesday Dec 07, 2021 - 3:00 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – DSG Global Inc. (DSGT), Imperium Motor Company Enter Strategic Partnership with Ignition Brandery

DSG Global (OTCQB: DSGT) and Imperium Motor Company today announced a partnership agreement with Ignition Brandery. The first of several agreements following the successful appearance at the LA Auto Show, the partnership is significant for all parties as Ignition Brandery has contacts all over the islands, including with cruise lines, dealerships and government agencies. According to the update, Ignition Brandery sees a massive opportunity for…

Tuesday Dec 07, 2021 - 2:50 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Focusing on Continued Growth of Top-Line Revenue, Bottom-Line Results

Red White & Bloom Brands (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) has officially entered the second phase of a three-phase development strategy that captures its expansion plan in Florida after installing, commissioning and loading five of 30 planned modular grow pods, which are already growing plants. RWB, through its subsidiary Red White & Bloom Florida LLC (“RWBFL”), is fast-tracking the remaining 25 pods. Collectively, the 30 pods…

Tuesday Dec 07, 2021 - 2:35 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Tingo Inc. (IWBB), Visa Partner to Drive Expansion Across Africa and Beyond

Tingo (OTCQB: IWBB), the leading agri-fintech in Africa, has partnered with Visa Inc. The partnership is intended to expand the company’s footprint across Africa as well as augment its business offerings across Nigeria by increasing financial services on Tingo’s platforms and driving their greater adoption, particularly digital payments. “With a shared vision to enable individuals, businesses and economies to thrive through financial services, Visa is…

Tuesday Dec 07, 2021 - 2:24 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – SRAX Inc. (NASDAQ: SRAX) Positioned Amid Substantial Rise in Returns

SRAX (NASDAQ: SRAX), a financial technology company that unlocks data and insights for publicly traded companies through Sequire, its software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) platform, has seen a significant rise in its financial returns over the past year. “For the second quarter of fiscal 2021, the company reported Q2 revenues of $7.7 million, up 557% year-over-year, and rising by 41% quarter-on-quarter. The company also seized on the opportunity…

Tuesday Dec 07, 2021 - 1:26 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Issues 2021 Harvest and Business Development Update

Green Hygienics Holdings (OTCQB: GRYN) today provided an update on the 2021 harvest and current business development activities. According to the update, Green Hygienics has been focused on advancing several main areas of business development over the last quarter. These include its aggressive growth strategy where, to date, the company has financed its operations almost entirely through direct investment from management, and further shares have…

Tuesday Dec 07, 2021 - 12:50 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ to Serve as Key Speaker at Blockchain World Abu Dhabi

“The Wolf of Wall Street” himself, Jordan Belfort, will be attending the Global Distributed Cloud Storage Summit (“DCS 2021”) as part of Blockchain World Abu Dhabi. Belfort will serve as a key speaker and host for multiple Business Club VIP events throughout the program, which are designed to delve into all things blockchain. Belfort, having evolved from a Bitcoin Bear to a Blockchain Bull, is…

Tuesday Dec 07, 2021 - 12:29 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks — Save Foods Inc. (NASDAQ: SVFD) Announces Initial Commercial Sale of Medjool Date Treatment

Save Foods (NASDAQ: SVFD), an agri-food-tech company focused on developing and selling eco-friendly products specifically designed to extend the shelf life and ensure food safety of fresh fruits and vegetables, has completed the first commercial sale of its treatment for Medjool dates in the Arava region in Israel, which is the largest exporter of Medjool dates in the world. The sale was completed with Galilee…

Tuesday Dec 07, 2021 - 12:02 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – The Alkaline Water Company Inc.’s (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) Alkaline88(R) Is Exclusive Bottled Water for Sports Illustrated Awards

The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER), the country’s largest independent alkaline water company and the Clean Beverage(R) company, has announced that it will serve as a sponsor for the Sports Illustrated Awards presented by Pepsi Stronger Together. According to the update, Alkaline88(R) is the exclusive bottled water for the event and is sponsoring two key awards—the Smooth Play of the Year presented by…

Tuesday Dec 07, 2021 - 11:51 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Ideanomics Inc.’s (NASDAQ: IDEX) Solectrac Ranks in Top-10 New Products at 2022 World Ag Expo

Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX) subsidiary Solectrac has announced that its zero-emission e70N tractor has been named one of this year's top-10 new products, selected by World Ag Expo officials. The tractor was recognized as a cutting-edge product to help farmers save time and money. The innovative vehicle, which is designed specifically for vineyard operations, will be on display at the three-day 2022 World Ag Expo, which is…

Tuesday Dec 07, 2021 - 11:35 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – LQwD Fintech Corp. (TSX.V: LQWD) (OTCQB: LQWDF) Expands Management Team to Add Digital Transformation Expert

LQwD Fintech (TSX.V: LQWD) (OTCQB: LQWDF), a Bitcoin Lightning Network focused company developing institution-grade payment infrastructure and solutions, today announced the appointment of Alexandra Moxin as VP of Product, effective immediately. Moxin brings over a decade of experience in product, business development and digital transformation and has a deep understanding of emerging technologies including bitcoin, artificial intelligence/machine learning and event-driven systems and how these impact…

Tuesday Dec 07, 2021 - 11:11 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Nemaura Medical Inc. (NASDAQ: NMRD) Announces Initial Shipment of CGM Devices to MySugarWatch Licensee

Nemaura Medical (NASDAQ: NMRD), a medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing noninvasive wearable diagnostic devices and supporting personalized lifestyle coaching programs, today announced that it has completed its initial shipment of sugarBEAT(R) continuous glucose monitor (“CGM”) devices to its U.K. licensee, MySugarWatch Limited, previously DB Ethitronix Limited. According to the update, MySugarWatch will sell the CGM under the brand MySugarWatch(R) and has developed…

Tuesday Dec 07, 2021 - 10:41 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Clubhouse Media Group Inc. (CMGR) Launches Double Earnings Promotion on HoneyDrip.com

Clubhouse Media Group (OTC: CMGR), an influencer-based social media firm and digital talent management agency, today announced that it will double newly joined creators' earnings on HoneyDrip.com as part of an ongoing promotion. An increasingly popular digital platform designed and owned by CMGR, HoneyDrip.com focuses on the empowerment of creators, allowing them to connect with fans, sell exclusive photo and video content, and chat and…

Tuesday Dec 07, 2021 - 10:26 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI) Welcomes New SVP of Strategic Sales and Business Development

Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI), a knowledge-driven company focused on applying artificial intelligence (“AI”) to develop personalized cancer therapies, today announced that Pamela Bush, Ph.D., MBA will be joining the company’s leadership team as SVP of Strategic Sales and Business Development. According to the update, Bush brings to POAI’s leadership team nearly two decades of experience in business development and consulting and stands ready to commercialize…

Tuesday Dec 07, 2021 - 10:15 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Siyata Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ: SYTA) Secures $1.3M Order for SD7 Ruggedized Devices, VK7 Vehicle Units, Accessories

Siyata Mobile (NASDAQ: SYTA, SYTAW), a global vendor of push-to-talk over cellular (“PoC”) devices and cellular signal booster systems, today announced its receipt of a $1.3 million purchase order. The order is primarily for police and first responder customers in the EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) for the company's SD7 ruggedized devices, VK7 vehicle units and other accessories. This brings year-to-date orders to…

Tuesday Dec 07, 2021 - 10:00 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Nextech AR Solutions Corp. (CSE: NTAR) (NEO: NTAR) (OTCQB: NEXCF) (FSE: N29) CEO Buys 72,656 Shares in Open Market

Nextech (CSE: NTAR) (NEO: NTAR) (OTCQB: NEXCF) (FSE: N29), a metaverse company and leading provider of augmented reality (“AR”) experience technologies and services, today announced that its CEO Evan Gappelberg has purchased a total of 72,656 shares of company stock through open market buys from 12/2 -12/6, each at an average purchase price of US$1.10/CA$1.40. According to the update, the purchase increases Gappelberg's ownership to…

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