Curtis Glencross: Idiot
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 14, 2009 8:02 AM MST
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The Calgary Flames were embarrassed by the Avalanche last night. We know that. I'm sure the Flames are not proud of their 5 1st-period minor penalties, or the pathetic 21 shots that they mustered during the game, or that they had their ass handed to them by a team with 7 first-year players. I get that.
That doesn't explain the idiotic post-game quotes from Curtis Glencross. Glencross, you may recall, was in the box for high-sticking when the Avalanche scored their first goal. He had six penalty minutes in the opening frame, and, of course, it's not his fault.
"The guy was cut early in the game and it was a one-handed little poke," Glencross said. "I just hit his stick with one hand and it went up and supposedly hit him. The guy was bleeding before. He was bleeding in the first couple of shifts, bleeding from his mouth, and he was whining.
"It's too bad (they) can't be a little more honest players, diving all over the place. It's embarrassing."
Yes, Matt Duchene was bleeding before your little stick went up and "supposedly hit him" (which, actually, looked an awful lot like an attempted decapitation). Clearly, the blood was not there from, you know, a concerted effort by the Flames to mug Duchene at every opportunity. Instead, it was summoned magically in an attempt to sell your little oopsie. And oh, by the way, you seem unsure as to whether you hit him or not, but at least one guy is pretty sure that it was a penalty:
"Sure, it might have been a two-minute penalty, but it sure isn't a four-minute penalty," Glencross said.
Oh, Curtis. Look, make up your mind, butthead. And once you figure out if you hit him or didn't hit him, I have some breaking information for you. When an NHL player is hit in the face with a stick, he checks for blood. If he finds blood, he shows the ref. That's the way it works. Perhaps you can ask your teammate, Mark Giordano, for help with this, as he did the exact same thing later in the game. And here's a helpful hint: if you don't want to get on the hook for 4-minutes...DON'T HIT A GUY IN THE FACE WITH YOUR STICK, especially if you KNOW THE GUY IS ALREADY CUT. It's not rocket science, dumbass.
Lucky for you, the extra two minutes wasn't a factor, as the Avalanche scored just 45 seconds into your penalty. That goal is all on the moron who took a stupid penalty with his team already shorthanded (AKA: you). It was a boneheaded play on your part, and whining about it is a dick move. Please, do us all a favor and shut. the. fuck. up.
Thanks.
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Mark Moser last night
“Giordano is picking his nose trying to draw blood to get the 4 minute penalty.”
My husband and I were lol’ing on this one.
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I kept wondering if he had a razor blade in his glove somewhere.
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by Americanario on Dec 14, 2009 8:12 AM MST up reply actions
Dear Glencross:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3SRkNIbCE
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
That most definitely sounds like Mega Man
until the very end, of course.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 14, 2009 9:13 AM MST up reply actions
I caught the replay of the game last night
And watched the interview with Phaneuf after the 1st. Not exactly a rhode scholar, that one.
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by frightenedinmate#2 on Dec 14, 2009 9:48 AM MST up reply actions
I will pistle whip the next person who says shenanigans
Pujols takes out "I" in BIG and "A" in MAC, previously considered to be an unyielding, consonant threat
Hey Farva
What’s that restaurant you like to go to? With all that goofy shit on the wall?
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You mean Shenanigans?
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by frightenedinmate#2 on Dec 14, 2009 11:26 AM MST up reply actions
I expect this kind of crap from the fans, but that is just embarrassing for the Flames’ organ-i-zation when it comes from the players.
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 14, 2009 8:48 AM MST reply actions
Just to keep the bad blood flowing...
Curtis Glencross talking about Colorado’s acting and diving in the Sun today. And he is right, that team is embarrassing. Hell, the Vancouver Canucks are probably wincing as they watch the Avs.
by Resolute on Dec 14, 2009 7:40 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 14, 2009 9:15 AM MST reply actions
I’m starting to think I used too many big words for Curtis. What a tool.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 14, 2009 9:16 AM MST up reply actions
Wow, he may need a surgeon to get his head out of his ass…
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
I don’t check out the other SBN blogs often enough to know for sure, but are we the only people that blame our own team when they lose?
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Pretty much, although I do know a Canucks fan who actually does it.
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
we’re such negative dickheads here
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 14, 2009 9:29 AM MST up reply actions
According to a certain Tampa fan, we’re just band wagoners anyways. I mean HOW DARE US CRITIZE OUR TEAM AFTER A WIN!!!!
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
PPP tends to blame Toskala on everything
Does that count?
I need a new sig, since i think I cursed ORLY by promoting him.
PPP gets a pass no matter what they do. That blog is pure WIN.
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Nuck’s Misconduct is really good, as is Pensburgh, and PPP. and of course, On the Forecheck is outstanding. I think some of the markets that have smaller hockey following (Tampa/Raw Charge, 5 for Howling, and the whole Battle of Cali gang) do a pretty good job of being critical of their team.
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by Jibblescribbits on Dec 14, 2009 9:38 AM MST up reply actions
Down Goes Brown
Is awesome. The secret Dany Heatley meeting and “How to tell if your team mates are trying to kill you” are pure comedy platinum. I’d never heard of Wendal Clark before, but I have been educated by DGB and frankly, we could use someone like him on the Avs team right now.
It's hard to be a saint in this city
they had him but traded him for claude lemieux
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Dec 15, 2009 8:14 AM MST up reply actions
where’s that from?
What a tool. I remember watching that play and thinking the 4 minutes wasn’t enough
Matchsticks and Gasoline.
Flames SBN blog.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 14, 2009 10:20 AM MST up reply actions
Just remember guys, there’s really nothing to do in the Alberta province but do drugs. So, take the comments as you will.
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
Hey come one now, How about you say there’s nothing else to do in Calgary other than drug. ;)
Sandie
I dated a girl from Edmonton….
The druggies are just as bad up there.
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
This is true.
What do you think all the oil money was blown on?
I need a new sig, since i think I cursed ORLY by promoting him.
Nice can of stfu DDC
Can I only dream that somehow Curtis will end up reading this?
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
you think he can read?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 14, 2009 9:29 AM MST up reply actions
better put it on an audio-cd
It can be our christmas gift.
I need a new sig, since i think I cursed ORLY by promoting him.
From the Tin Foil comments at TSN
Not trying to make excuses here, but when Glencross was assessed a 4 minute high sticking penalty for drawing blood, why was the high sticking that drew blood on Giordano not also a 4 minute penalty? Why can’t Calgary get the same calls as the opposing team? Again, i’m not complaining I just want to know why
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
and Hendricks probably should have gotten 4 minutes for the Giordano thing. not really a fan of the “if there’s blood, it’s twice as bad” rule.
doesn’t change much though. Glencross is still an idiot
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 14, 2009 9:42 AM MST up reply actions
Giordano was picking his figgen nose. They really need to change the blood rule. Neither one anyone was going to call the red cross on, honestly.
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
Yeah
I don’t know. I think if there was an Avs guy doing that, I’d probably give him the benefit of the doubt, so I can understand the homer reaction there.
Glencross is still an idiot.
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by Jibblescribbits on Dec 14, 2009 9:49 AM MST up reply actions
I can see the blood rule having a place if the guy is gushing it and it’s all over the ice. But really, Glencross didn’t deserve the extra 2. But to blame the Avs on that one is simply ridiculous. EVERY player who sees blood is gonna go to the refs trying to get the extra two. Why the hell not? Whatever helps the team win, right? It’s not the Avs fault they bleed better than the Flames. Apparently they do a lot of things – like play – better than the Flames.
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 14, 2009 10:11 AM MST up reply actions
I’m pretty sure the Flames fans are convinced they actually won those other two games.
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Dec 14, 2009 4:38 PM MST up reply actions
Glencross
Hard to believe this guy is a douchebag. Oh, no it’s not
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by Jibblescribbits on Dec 14, 2009 9:41 AM MST reply actions
brutal cheap shot
given that the puck was no where near Drury.
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Dec 14, 2009 9:47 AM MST up reply actions
But I’m sure Curtis claimed that it was only a love tap and the Drury was skating around with a concussion earlier in the game.
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Dec 14, 2009 9:48 AM MST up reply actions
I’m blocked from youtube, but I’m sure Drury dove
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 14, 2009 9:52 AM MST up reply actions
He slammed his own head into Glencross' elbow
Then, just to make sure there was a penalty, he pretended to have a concussion from it.
I need a new sig, since i think I cursed ORLY by promoting him.
actually...
I read some posts back then where some Flame fans actually claimed he did fake it. Or at least that he should hang up the skates if he gets concussions that easily since the check was clean and pure hockey and he’s a baby for whining about it.
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 14, 2009 10:12 AM MST up reply actions
However, there is one MAJOR issue the Avs have to address…toughness.
They need to start making teams pay more for running Dutch, Andy and the likes. A staged fight in the first isn’t the way to go.
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
one of hte nice things about Stewie with Duchene was that he made the other teams pay for running Duchene. Remember Florida?
but that was once.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 14, 2009 9:53 AM MST up reply actions
100% agreed.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 14, 2009 9:53 AM MST up reply actions
I hate to say it...
…no i don’t. This team could really REALLY use Ian Laperriere…
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by Jibblescribbits on Dec 14, 2009 9:55 AM MST up reply actions 5 recs
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because it is just too true. Koci just ain’t cutting it.
Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.
I know we’re hard on Koci, and he’s not the greatest fighter in the world…but maybe if he was allowed on the ice later than the first commercial break, he might be able to have a bit more impact.
We don’t want Stewart fighting, but that means McLeod and Tucker need to step up more in that area
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 14, 2009 9:58 AM MST up reply actions
I remember, that’s why we signed Tucker..he was a pest that could fight and score…lately (last night was an exception), he’s been doing neither
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I don’t really blame Koci, he’s done his job when he’s allowed to.
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by Jibblescribbits on Dec 14, 2009 10:12 AM MST up reply actions
I don’t blame him either, but he still sucks and is worthless if he’s not going to be on the ice ever. How ia anyone intimidated by someone who never skates?
Get rid of the loser point
09-10 Avs- YMMV
Koci
If anyone could have 5PIMs and have 0:00 TOI, it’s him.
He did come close last night.
I need a new sig, since i think I cursed ORLY by promoting him.
My thoughts exactly
He was one of my favorites to watch last year, but the brutal energy and reckless endangerment isn’t there this season.
He just got his visor off for the most part. But, it was really awesome that Iginla was stuck in the box for 5 minutes, including the first unit PP after the fight with Highlander. They were talking so much junk after the fight that I was hoping for a rematch so Iginla would be out of lineup for another 5+ minutes.
actually he’s rusting in Portland Maine.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 14, 2009 10:48 AM MST up reply actions
Noticed you around here quite a bit lately...=p
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 14, 2009 11:02 AM MST up reply actions
I think he fought in WWII with my grandpa.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Dec 14, 2009 12:19 PM MST up reply actions
i know the lock out and all the new rules make it unfavorable, but we need someone like parker. if koci can be that, awesome. but he needs to start winning fights if he’s going to be of any help.
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 14, 2009 10:16 AM MST up reply actions
Instigator rule
The problem is the instigator rule. It doesn’t let Koci, or in the Drury case above the Rangers heavyweight, do his job and pummel the guy like Glencross after a play like that. Instead Koci has to fight Gratton and who the hell cares.
That’s why Lappy, and McLeod at times, can be so valuable. Because they are the right size and can actually pummel those types, as long as they can goad them into actually dropping the gloves (i.e. Lappy pummeling Phaneuf after he ran Arnason in a meaningless game.)
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by Jibblescribbits on Dec 14, 2009 10:23 AM MST up reply actions
Some sense
Kent at M&G writes today:
Some will point out that the reffing was suspect last night, which I have sympathy for. However, the refs didn’t cause the Flames special teams to be totally inept. So while you can rage against the Avs diving or the officials managing the contest, the truth of the matter is Calgary just wasn’t good enough.
So not everybody at that blog is a moron. Good to know.
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Kent is a good blogger.
I enjoy reading his stuff. 2 of the other 3 readers over there, however, are morons.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 14, 2009 11:02 AM MST up reply actions
I like Kent and Robert Cleave a lot over there. (I bookmarked M & G on my site based on them).
Kent is especially good.
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by Jibblescribbits on Dec 14, 2009 11:58 AM MST up reply actions
Okay, so I decided to look at the penalties each team were given and decide how a player could “dive” on them if they so chose:
Calgary’s Penalties:
Fighting
Hooking
Elbowing
High Sticking
Holding
Fighting
Tripping
Now, perhaps I’m wrong, but the only one that could be faked is High Sticking. I suppose Hooking and Holding could be because the player could hold on to the stick and arm, but the stick and arm would have to be around the player to begin with.
Colorado:
Fighting
Fighting
Holding the Stick
Holding
High Stick
Cross Check
Hooking
High Stick and Cross Checking easily could fall in the diving category and the holding, holding the stick and hooking all are as described above.
So, the Flames had just as many (well, more) opportunities to dive as the Avs. How then, did the Avs dive the entire game and cause the Flames to suffer so many penalties? Does anyone have an explanation for this? (I’m seriously asking; this is not a redundant question.)
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 14, 2009 11:06 AM MST reply actions
The Holding the stick call on CO was complete BS as the stick got caught up in Hendricks (I think) sweater because the Calgary guy was hooking him.
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by Jibblescribbits on Dec 14, 2009 12:00 PM MST up reply actions
yah, I know, but I don’t want to join in the Calgary crybaby bandwagon stuff.
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 14, 2009 12:06 PM MST up reply actions
From Matchsticks and Gasoline
Flames go and step in quicksand against two ostensibly inferior opponents.
Let me help you out.
Ostensibly: seemingly, apparently, on the surface
So. On the surface we are inferior, yet we still win. So on the surface you’ve won another cup since 1989. Where as realistically, we’ve won two and beaten you 3 times this year.
I am not sure if the "ostensibly" use was an attempt at an insult because all it did was further degrade whatever logic the recap had. We’re worse, but we win. I guess wins don’t get your Stanley Cups. Having better corsi number do.
Avalanche 2009-2010: Ostensibly the worst team in the league. Realistically, top of the NW division.
by c6hor8 on Dec 14, 2009 11:14 AM MST reply actions 1 recs
or crybaby
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 14, 2009 11:28 AM MST up reply actions
or Can’t Compete with Colorado
The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind - Humphrey Bogart
Or
last Cup in 1989
Avalanche 2009-2010: Ostensibly, the worst team in the league. Realistically, top of the NW division.
Confession
I used to be a Flames fan. Way back in the day, of course. Due mainly to two factors:
1. Lanny McDonald, a Rockies’ fan favorite during his brief time in Colorado, ending his storied career and finally getting a cup with them.
2. They had a farm team in Colorado with the same nick, including some youngster with a booming slap shot named MacInnis and a pretty good goalie named Mike Vernon at one time.
Now, of course, they seem to have the 2nd biggest collection of douche bags in the entire NHL.
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Dec 14, 2009 11:50 AM MST reply actions
The Flames of old (late 80s) were a collection of furry badasses. Now, not so much.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
I only rooted for the Flames in ’89…because they were playing Montreal.
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
I do love me some Lanny McDonald. But he’s no Phadouche!
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Dec 14, 2009 4:45 PM MST up reply actions
Glencross is feasting
Glencross must love himself cause he’s eating his words so often. Before the game, he said that “If we play our game there’s no way we can’t be beaten.” That may not be the full quote but it’s close and it’s also 0-for-2. Care to keep swinging Glencross or would you like to just walk back to the dugout now?
If we play our game there’s no way we can’tbe beaten
I think that’s what you meant. He’s still an idiot, either way.
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I liked the original quote. It made him sound more stupider!
I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Dec 14, 2009 1:27 PM MST up reply actions
There are two types of people: those that blame everyone else for their own problem and those that don’t.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Dec 14, 2009 12:38 PM MST reply actions
Phadouche
I generally despise Phaneuf, but I have to respect this…. This is how you own up to a sucky effort:
“We didn’t play well enough, not just the start, the whole game. We left it up to one guy again and that was Kipper and he gave us a chance by keeping it close," said defenceman Dion Phaneuf. "It wasn’t the effort that we wanted the last game and to come out in the biggest game of the year for our team, first place on the line in the division and we did not have a good enough effort . . . not even close."
Glenncross lives in his own world, see?
Get rid of the loser point
09-10 Avs- YMMV
by TheRed on Dec 14, 2009 2:50 PM MST reply actions 5 recs
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For literally making me laugh out loud.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
I love the fact...
That this thread has as almost as many comments as the one for Matchsticks game. Last night they 129 comments, the one against the wild was 27! :)
Sandie
they should move that team to someplace where they know hockey.
Jesus Saves! Stewart gets the rebound and scores!
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Dec 14, 2009 4:17 PM MST up reply actions
http://blogs.denverpost.com/avs/2009/12/14/hejduk-and-svatos-doubtful-for-caps/
Dutchy is getting his teeth fixed from the pre-existing condtition that didn’t exist before he was hit in the mouth from Glenncross’ stick.
Jesus Saves! Stewart gets the rebound and scores!
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Dec 14, 2009 4:16 PM MST reply actions
that would be awesome!
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 14, 2009 5:31 PM MST up reply actions
I hope he doesn’t rush his rehab, though. ACL and all other knee injuries are a big deal, especially for hockey players. If he needs the whole rest of the year off, I hope he realizes it and sits out.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
i would think this would be a situation where sacco would come in and say, “no.” it seems he puts a lot of faith in his veterans in regards to their opinions on when they should return, but i would imagine he’s a little more leery of doing so with the younger guys. i also think the trainers would not let him push it too much given it’s such a serious injury. but then these are the same trainers that remove spleens when has a bad bruise on their calf…
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 14, 2009 5:44 PM MST up reply actions
This
I’d rather have Jones’s promising career here in Denver rather than a playoff run
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