Hockey Fans Rejoice!
TWO GAME 7s TONIGHT!!!!
I'm pulling for the Sharks over the Flames, because I hates me some Norris Candidate Phadouche, and I like Nabby as a goaltender more than Kipper.
It should be no surprise that I'll be pulling for OV and the Caps tonight over the Philly Phlyers. Two reasons really:
- Alex Ovechkin is the best thing to happen to the sport of hockey in a LOOOOONG time, IMO. His breakaway goal and his PP hammer-of-the-gods shot were sublime last night.
- If you enjoyed watching a goonish team play their 'style' and lose, they you have the chance to see the tri-fecta (The Ducks and The Wild being the other 2/3rds of the pyramid scheme) completed tonight.
Other than that, anybody who's a true fan of hockey and not just the hometown team should be excited by both of these matchups and the potential of both of these Game 7's.
Flyers @ Caps at 7 p.m. Eastern and Flame-outs @ Sharks at 10 p.m. Eastern, both on hockey hotbed Versus!
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Gosh
I'll definitely be watching stuff from the Keystone State on TV tonight, but I have a tough choice: three or four hours of Keith Olbermann's primary election coverage, or three or four hours of playoff hockey.
Maybe I can set up the other TV next to the big one in the living room.
My life is really nothing but a series of struggles and hardships.
by Joe Dunman on Apr 22, 2008 2:42 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Re: Gosh
three or four hours of Keith Olbermann's primary election coverage, or three or four hours of game 7playoff hockey.
Not a tough choice (and I'm a political junky).
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 5:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got
The election play by play going.... man, i'm a nerd.
by InYoFace on Apr 22, 2008 7:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Easy choice
Hockey all the way...
There isn't much difference between any of the remaining candidates.
by Americanario on Apr 22, 2008 8:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
And for those so inclined, I think this post will serve as an excellent open thread for anyone watching tonight's two key matchups.
Nothing beats commenting on teams you really don't care and/or know much about.
by Joe Dunman on Apr 22, 2008 2:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I will
Be catching up to Caps-flyers once I get home, but as soon as I catch up to live i'll be joining int
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 5:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Caps ahead 1-0 5 minutes into 1st.
Apparently. I'm at work for another half hour.
Flyers have two penalties already.
by InYoFace on Apr 22, 2008 5:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Tied 1-1 with 2 minutes left in 1st
Good. I'm missing what is looking like a good game while at work. Thats nice. I'm bitter. I know what a Wild Fan feels like reading Joe's Wild Eulogy.
by InYoFace on Apr 22, 2008 5:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah!
I am so happy we are allowed to use this as the opening thread for the games tonight. I am half listening to the Caps/Flyers game as I am catching up on the blogs for the evening. Still 1-1. Go Ovechkin!
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 6:20 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Re: Woooo
It's a good thing, too, since they got totally robbed on the second goal by the Flyers. It was clear interference and the refs let the goal stand. But now the Caps are back in it.
by Joe Dunman on Apr 22, 2008 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Briere reminds me of Svatos
I don't know why, (probably their height), but I see similarities. Well, except Briere gets assists and his injures don't last as long.
by InYoFace on Apr 22, 2008 7:06 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Dang
That was a great chance by the Caps to score. C'mon Caps!!! Put the Flyers down!
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 7:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks Like OT
Mmmm. Who will pull this off?
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 7:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Catching up
I'll be joining everyone soon. I got home late and I'm trying to catch up. I'll be here for Sharks-Flames for sure
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 7:51 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Noooooo
Poor Ovie... What a good fight to the end.
Here's looking at next year.
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 8:04 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
At least we know the game wasn't rigged for a Crosby/Ovechkin matchup.
by InYoFace on Apr 22, 2008 8:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Little Comfort
I still feel bad for Ovechkin. He works hard in every game he plays.
Anyway, no more work. On to a new game. Go Sharks!
Put out the Flames!
Shark Tank is quite loud tonight.
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 8:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good timing
San Jose and Calgary starts right after. Not even any time for a commercial.
by InYoFace on Apr 22, 2008 8:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Very good game in Washington
I wish it had gone differently, but it's not like the Caps didn't have their chances. Darn, now I can't tease one of my students about her Flyers losing....but her Ducks still got served up with a nice orange sauce.
by Americanario on Apr 22, 2008 8:22 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
Sad ending with Huet losing sight of the puck like that. I'm glad I am not a Caps fan right now.
by InYoFace on Apr 22, 2008 8:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Caps
I'd be pretty bitter about that second goal. Not an excuse, but in an OT game 7 a blown call like that is huge
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 8:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely
And they will never know how the game would have played out from there.
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 8:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is It Just Me?
I have been thinking. Almost every team in the West has at least one ex-Av on the team, if not more. However, I don't believe there has been or is a single ex-Av on the Red Wings team. Am I delusional or has it just not been done for rivalry's sake or whatever?
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 8:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Uwe Krupp?
Didn't he go to Detoilet.
by InYoFace on Apr 22, 2008 8:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
He won a cup with them actually. But currently I don't think there are any former Avs there.
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 8:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to Wiki
Yep. Any other traitors?
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 8:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
GGGGOOOOOOAAAALLLL
Sharks 1-0 Joe Thornton
LEt's go Sharks
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 8:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Arrgh
Tied 1-1 15 seconds into the PP for the Lames.
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 8:34 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Purely Selfish
But I don't want to wait until Saturday for round 2.
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 8:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Agree
3 days without hockey?!?
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 8:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nevermind
The 1 week break for the Avs. The first game will be brutal.
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 8:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't
seen any info.. where'd you see that?
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 8:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Denver post
If Avs play Dallas, it will not be until Saturday.
http://www.denverpost.com/avalanche/...
by InYoFace on Apr 22, 2008 8:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Link
http://www.denverpost.com/avalanche/...
If we play Dallas, earliest start is Saturday.
Damn Van Halen. I hate that band.
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 8:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's official
Organ music >>>>>>>> Synthesizer music
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 8:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
I'm having a flashback to the 80s.
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 8:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 vs 4
Grier to Erhoff nearly scores
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 8:36 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Sharks have to win because
Otherwise I am screwed in your playoff pool Jibble. My goaltenders are Brodeur and Nabakov.
by InYoFace on Apr 22, 2008 8:38 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I have
Price and Nabby.. both went to game 7 in the first round.. i'm not feeling to confident
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 8:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phadouche!!!
Take a penalty. PP sharks. Maybe they kill guppies?
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 8:44 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
?
If they kill guppies, why would we kill kittens?
What is a baby Yetti called? A kid?
LOL
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 8:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't find
what a baby yeti is called.. I thought the internet had everything
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 8:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
KDS
Kitten Death Squad has landed in SJ
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 8:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
This game needs...
A goal girl.
And staying with the "Sharks/sea" theme we'll go with Alyssa Milano (who is the only hot girl I could find in a mermaid suit)

by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 8:56 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Correction
who is the only hot non-topless girl I could find in a mermaid suit
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 8:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
What Aboot the 80's?
In keeping with the music theme, what about Daryl Hannah ala "Splash"?
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 8:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
But
Alyssa Milano counts as 80's right?

by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 9:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Classic Alyssa
Although the mermaid shot was more in this decade not the "Who's the Boss" era. I won't complain.
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 9:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome
Sharks last game 7 was a 1-0 loss to the Avs in 2002 on a Forsberg goal. I love it
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 9:04 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Nolan
Former Sharks Cptn has been a Sharks killer this series
2-1 Lames
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 9:10 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
checking
for a kick
by InYoFace on Apr 22, 2008 9:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sharks announcers
Think it was a kick.. refs call a goal
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 9:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Versus
Said the refs did not need to go to the War Room for review. The puck was not kicked in and Versus announcers said they could have told them that.
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 9:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon
Geez.
The Avs deserve some retribution for last season even though the Lames were kicked out in the first round.
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 9:11 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
GGGGGOOOOAAAALLLL
Seteguchi on a tip of a Roenick shot. 2-2
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 9:15 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Seteguchi goal
Has energized the Sharks. Another chance and it draws a Powerplay
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 9:17 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Even funnier commercial
Than the Luongo one.. the Broduer one, now that he's been eliminated.
So far I have seen Ovechkin, Luongo, Iginla and Broduer in those " the cup changes everything". 1 didn't make the playoffs, 2 are out in the first round, and the third is on the brink of elimination. Maybe not a good idea to be in those
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 9:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
HOLY SHIT
Jeremy Roenick, PP goal. 3-2 Sharks
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 9:22 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Best
Video game player ever!
by InYoFace on Apr 22, 2008 9:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
Barry Sanders and Bo Jackson in Tecmo Super Bowl may have words... but best NHL video gamer ever
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 9:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I cant remember
Who it was that was the fastest game character ever on an ancient nintendo football game. Some running back could run 200 times faster than anyone else.
by InYoFace on Apr 22, 2008 9:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
My favortie
was the old Nintendo Ice Hockey with the skinny, medium and fat guys. I loved the skinny guys going in circles around the fat ones
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 9:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Re: I can't remember
Bo Jackson in Tecmo Bowl was unstoppable. Search for him on YouTube.
by Joe Dunman on Apr 22, 2008 10:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know
He lucky that game pre-dates the Madden cover curse. He would have been on the cover from his previous years' video game stats.
by InYoFace on Apr 22, 2008 10:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cursed
I don't think you can get anymore cursed than Bo Jackson was. Career ending injury is about as bad as it gets
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 10:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
YEAHHHHHHHHHH
PP Goal!!!!!!
Sharks lead 3-2 from Roenick. Man, he looked psyched. "Bench me again, bi-otch."
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 9:23 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Simply Awesome
Rismiller endears himself to everyone by laying Phadouche on his ass real nicely. I will have to learn how to put that on a continuous loop on my own blog
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 9:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Goal Girl
How about an insurance goal girl? Find Daryl yet?
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 9:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok
I can barely hear the announcers over the crowd, now.
Awesome.
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 9:29 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
GGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL
Joe Pavelski with a goal just as the PP expires.
4-2
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 9:32 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
All Hail
Alyssa, the goal girl!!!
SCORE!!!!!!
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 9:32 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
HOLY CRAP
Cujo gives it up!!! 5-2 Sharks!
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 9:34 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Seteguchi!!!!!
With his second of the night (maybe) Bring on the Beige Wings!!!!
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 9:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Kennan
Hates kipper so much. He also hates pizza, puppies, fun, and life.
by InYoFace on Apr 22, 2008 9:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Re: Keenan
He also hated Luongo.. smart guy
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 9:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brutal
For Kipper to be sitting right now. Maybe he will be back for the third period?
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 9:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The goal girl
is the only thing keeping me interested in this game now...but...if any of the other games in this series is any indication, its not over yet.
by InYoFace on Apr 22, 2008 9:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Re: Goal Girl
You wouldn't believe how many topless Milano pics are out there too. I'm avoiding those because some people may go through this thread at work
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 9:50 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
lots
yeah, I noticed. I'll hit up the blogs at work from time to time but I stay away from the game threads there just in case.
by InYoFace on Apr 22, 2008 9:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
SFW
I make all goal girl pics SFW...barely
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 9:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Re: Fear the Teal
A bit carried away Mr. Saint Joseph? After this game, the cheering for SJ stops for me. Like I said, this is purely selfish. I want hockey come Thursday. It doesn't matter who we play.
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 9:56 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh
Since I live in SJ, it's nice to have people around me into hockey. Plus the Sharks are the force of good in the Pacific division that includes the Stars and Ducks. They have a pretty likable team too (Thornton, Marleau, Nabokov, Grier).
So yeah I cheer for the sharks as long as they're not playing the Avs.
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 10:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the Sharks hang on
There's a guy in my office who is from MI and is a Red Wings fan. I get there earlier than him.
He's getting a few Avs logos in his office. On his computer, Dry erase board, desk, chair etc
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 9:58 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
That's classic. I hope the two of you have a good working relationship... :)
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 9:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Datsuck is my co-pilot
and he took me to his place to show me pictures of his cats. That dude is not cool.
by InYoFace on Apr 22, 2008 10:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crazy
Crazy cat guy is a Datsyuk fan? Shocking. Surprised he's not a Hasek fan
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 10:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah
Hasek fans are into things that fall over after the slightest increase in wind speed.
by InYoFace on Apr 22, 2008 10:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh
So Hasek fans are like $2 hookers. The smallest thing makes them go down?
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 10:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cujo
In net for the third. Ciao Kipper, Keenan does hate you.
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 10:06 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
If Keenan were Flames GM
He would definitely trade Kipprusoff for magic beans and sign Ed Belfour. Keenan's stuck in the 90's still. That's the only rational explination for the Luongo trade
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 10:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flames goal
funny bounce in front of the net, as Nail throws it in front. We got ourselves a game
5-3 Sharks
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 10:10 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
FSN Bay Area
Has the mics turned down on the crowd. It hasn't sounded really loud all night, but I know that's not true.
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 10:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finally
a team that is (probably) advancing has a "cup changes everything" commercial. Of course it's the hometown (for my area) team (Thornton)
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 10:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh Oh
Isn't that the commercial of doom?
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 10:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure seems that way
Of course i've seen Iginla in one too (and more) and one of them has to advance right?
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 10:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
Thronton's commercial just aired due to the impending advancement but could be a boon on the second round? I hope no Avs especially the unmentionable do one of those commercials.
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 10:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
For sure
Let's get Lidstrom in one... and Datsyuk
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 10:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sharks PK
Bad call. Vandemeer (Calgary) gets the stick up on his teammate and the refs mistake it for Rismiller's stick. Very bad call.
Extremely important PK here for the Sharks
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 10:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Huge Kill
6:13 left in the game.
Mmmm I'm starting to taste Wings
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 10:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forsberg
would have aced that breakaway Marleau just had.
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 10:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm Impressed
The three of us have been able to push this thread over 100 comments. We are a talkative bunch. Kudos.
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 10:30 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Re: Impressed
at 5-2 i was spending as much time searching for SFW Milano pics and chatting as I was watching the game.
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 10:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
5:00 remaining
Alyssa is getting excited:

by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 10:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Flamers going down!
And more importantly...tonight my Las Vegas Wranglers (ECHL) just won their first round series in the Kelly Cup chase.
by Americanario on Apr 22, 2008 10:34 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
My only regret
Is that Joe, DD or I won't be able to write the Flames Playoff Eulogy. THAT would be wonderful
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 10:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grats
On the Wranglers. I wish I had a minor league team near me
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 10:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Na Na
na na
Na na na na na
Hey hey hey
Good bye
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 10:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
It's Loud
Believe me when I say it is damn loud in the Tank.
These fans are happy!
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 10:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
0:45
Shark Tank going wild. Bring on the Wings!!!!
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 10:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Nabby
is going to get that elimination stat off his back...
I believe he was 0-4 in elimination games?
by Americanario on Apr 22, 2008 10:38 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Battle of the northwest division
Colorado is the last team standing.
by InYoFace on Apr 22, 2008 10:39 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
RE: Last team standing
Lets hope we can say that in a month!
by Americanario on Apr 22, 2008 10:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
InYoFace
InYoFace Phadouche. InYo Face
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 10:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah!
More hockey sooner!
Less break, more Wings!
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 10:40 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
SHARKS WIN
Red Wings here we come. See you later Phadouche, at least you're SUV is waiting for you at the airpor... oh right. Well I'm sure someone will rent you a car.
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 10:40 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
ooooohhhhhh
Burn!!! You did not just go there!!!
by InYoFace on Apr 22, 2008 10:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh I did
If only Tim Horton's had a drive-through. He may not have lost his car
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 10:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
I love Time Hortons. Great coffee and illegal amounts of caffeine. What more can you ask for?
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 10:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roenick
looks like he is homeless.
by InYoFace on Apr 22, 2008 10:45 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Game 1
Second round Thursday. Woooohooo!
Go Avs. Cliche but
Red Wings SUCK
by texacogirl on Apr 22, 2008 10:46 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Cliche's
Are made for a reason.
DAMN my first softball game is thurs. At least I have TiVo
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 10:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
5:30 pm mountain start
I'll still be at work.
by InYoFace on Apr 22, 2008 10:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Night all
Alyssa's waiting for me:

by Jibblescribbits on Apr 22, 2008 10:51 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

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