Hillsdale College’s John J. Miller discusses classic works within the Western literary canon.
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Welcome to Ascend! We are a weekly Great Books podcast hosted by Deacon Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan. What are the Great Books? The Great Books are the most impactful texts that have shaped Western civilization. They include ancients like Homer, Plato, St. Augustine, Dante, and St. Thomas Aquinas, and also moderns like Machiavelli, Locke, and Nietzsche. We will explore the Great Books with the light of the Catholic intellectual tradition. Why should we read the Great Books? Everyone is ...
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Understanding great literature is better than trying to read and understand (yet) another business book, Leadership Lessons From The Great Books leverages insights from the GREAT BOOKS of the Western canon to explain, dissect, and analyze leadership best practices for the post-modern leader.
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Treasure Box Books | Dads Building Relationships, Reading Great Books, Preparing Children for Life
Nathan Ching | Christian Homeschool Dad, Lover of Good Books
⚔️ Do you long to inspire your children with stories of heroes in history and with the greatest story ever told--the word of God? 🛠️ Do you want to equip your children for life in the world, so that they’ll have wisdom and understanding as they face the challenges in whatever work God calls them to? 👨👩👧👦 Do you desire to live and learn together with your family, using good books and real-life experiences to build relationships that will last a lifetime? In this podcast, you’ll find real-l ...
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Hello all. Come and join me, Gabriel Segal, in discussing the great men and great books of history. Any book suggestions, thoughts and items of interest can be sent to: greatmenandgreatbooks@gmail.com. Thanks for listening.
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We discuss the great books, the great ideas and the process of liberal education.
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Books Are Great is an audio show by Jeff Brandwein and Joe Arko. They sit down and discuss usually one book per episode, with the purpose of finding the valuable ideas inside. Joe and Jeff generally read nonfiction books about personal growth, goal setting, habit formation, psychology and many other practical topics. The conversations are unscripted.
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Selections of LibriVox audiobooks of the 10-year reading plan in Great Books of the Western World, First Year. This series is meant to be heard in order. Selections will be added until this series is complete.
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Richard Foster. Elisabeth Elliot. J. C. Ryle. Bonhoeffer. So many authors, so many books, so little time to read them all! Daniela and John take turns reading books and discuss them together, sharing highlights, takeaways, and personal convictions.
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Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work by Matthew B. Crawford
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#134 - Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work by Matthew B. Crawford --- 00:00 Relevant book for leaders in a digital age. 05:55 Discussing "Shop Class as Soulcraft" core ideas. 11:24 Matthew B. Crawford: Author exploring work, virtue, vehicles. 14:17 Matthew B. Crawford: humble origins, manual competency, influence. 20:07 Craft…
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Episode 355: The Book of Judith
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John J. Miller is joined by Silvina Sironi of the Word on Fire Institute to discuss the Book of Judith.John J. Miller, Silvina Sironi
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An Introduction to Aeschylus, the Father of Greek Tragedy
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Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan are reunited to intro Aeschylus, the Father of Greek Tragedy. Aeschylus (b. 525 BC) was a warrior, statesman, and the father of Greek tragedy. Born into nobility, he grew up in Athens during its pivotal transition from tyranny to democracy. Furthermore, he famously fought in the Battle of Marathon (490 BC), de…
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55 | Looking Back, Looking Forward
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Hey Fellow Dads, Have you paused to think through the lessons you learned in 2024? In this episode, I’ll share several of mine, along with some goals to pursue and promises to hang onto as we follow God in 2025. And don’t miss out on my Top 10 Books from 2024! Nathan Scriptures 📖 Psalm 23 📖 1 Thessalonians 4 📖 1 Thessalonians 5:18 📖 Luke 10:39 📖 Lu…
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Great Books #59 William Shakespeare: Othello
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Den lättbegripligaste pjäsen av William?
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Leaders take on doing work with your hands. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…
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The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli w/Erika Weed
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Leadership Lessons From The Great Books - BONUS - The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli w/Erika Weed --- Welcome - 15:00 A Critique of Meritocracy from the Left - 21:00 Personality and Leadership Behavior - 33:30 Leadership, Self-Actualization, and Social Media - 38:00 Leadership and Self-Awareness - 43:00 Complexity and Truth - 46:00 Leadership and Cr…
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Episode 354: 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco
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John J. Miller is joined by Andrew Hui of Yale-NUS College to discuss 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco.John J. Miller, Andrew Hui
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BONUS - Season Four Trailer - The End of the Quarter Century
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Season Four Trailer - The End of the Quarter Century --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- ★ Support this podcast on …
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A Discussion on Hesiod's Theogony
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Dcn. Harrison Garlick, Dr. Frank Grabowski, and Mr. Thomas Lackey come together to discuss Hesiod's Theogony - a poem about the origin of the gods and the cosmos. Key conversations: The role of the Muses The four primordial gods - especially Chaos Eros as the generative and binding force of the cosmos Zeus as a bringer of civilization The Prometheu…
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Why You Should Read the Greek Plays with Ascend
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You can read the Greek plays with Ascend! Dcn. Harrison Garlick flies solo this week as he explains why you should read the Greek plays. He discusses how the plays are an intellectual bridge between Plato and Homer and explains some of the major themes you can expect in their writings: justice, eros, fate, divinity, etc. He'll then introduce each G…
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When the Man Comes Around by Douglas Wilson and The Book of Revelation w/Brian Bagley
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Leadership Lessons From the Great Books #133 - When the Man Comes Around by Douglas Wilson and The Book of Revelation w/Brian Bagley --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - When the Man Comes Around by Douglas Wilson and The Book of Revelation. 08:59 Book Explains Postmillennialism and Reformed Theology. 15:55 Early Church Councils' Traditions, Script…
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The Tower of the Elephant by Robert E. Howard with Alberto Fernandez
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This week Dcn. Garlick is joined by Alberto Fernandez, a former U.S. diplomat and Vice President of the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) in Washington, D.C., to discuss "The Tower of the Elephant," one of the best Conan the Barbarian stories by Robert E. Howard. Deacon and Alberto discuss the life and philosophy of Robert E. Howard alon…
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BONUS - The Book of Matthew - Christmas Day Message
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The Book of Matthew, Chapter 1:1 through Chapter 2:23, KJV Translation --- Music: Orchestra Gli Armonici, 100908 Concerto della Madonna dei fiori, 18 G.F.Haendel, The Messiah, Hallelujah & Carol of the Bells ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Leadership Toolbox Podcast Network
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The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry aka William Sydney Porter w/Tom Libby
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#132 - The Gift of the Magi/Short Stories by O. Henry (William Sydney Porter) w/Tom Libby --- 00:00 Exploring leadership lessons from O. Henry's story. 09:05 William Sydney Porter charged, imprisoned, wrote stories. 12:34 Licensure is now formal, unlike 200 years ago. 18:14 At least three jailed for non-murder crimes. 21:40 Porter used O. Henry pse…
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Some thoughts for leaders at the end of 2024. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon…
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The Odyssey as the Restoration of Culture with President Washut
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Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Kyle Washut, President of Wyoming Catholic College, to discuss the Odyssey as the restoration of Catholic Culture and the unique educational approach of Wyoming Catholic College. Eastern Catholicism John Senior Odyssey as the restoration of culture President Washut takes on the question: "Why go to a great books c…
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The New Jerusalem by Gilbert Keith Chesterton
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#131 - The New Jerusalem by Gilbert Keith Chesterton --- Leaders, lay the cornerstone for those who come next, or the stone you should have laid will be pushed atop you by the next generation and grind you to powder. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The…
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054 | Dads, Pray for Your Family
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Hey fellow dads, Many Christian books have been published in recent years about moms praying for their families, but does God expect us as dads to pray for our spouse and children as well? What might it mean to be a “priest” in our own home . . . and how do we fulfill this role practically, in the day to day? In this episode we talk about where to …
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There are novels men will read, but it'll take courageous leadership to write them. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!…
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Great Books #58 William Shakespeare: Henry IV part 1
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Bollingbroke har blivit kung men nu har det dykt upp nya rebeller. Och en tjock, ljugande alkis i en bar
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Episode 353: 'Ajax' by Sophocles
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John J. Miller is joined by James Brandon of Hillsdale College to discuss 'Ajax' by Sophocles.John J. Miller, James Brandon
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The Odyssey Book Twenty-Four: Peace with Roundtable Discussion
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THE FINAL BOOK! Dcn. Garlick is joined by Adam Minihan, David Niles, Thomas Lackey, and Dr. Frank Grabowski to discuss Book 24 of the Odyssey: Peace. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for more information. From our guide: 111. What happens in book twenty-four? Hermes leads the souls of the suitors to Hades, to the fields of asphodel, where they me…
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Poems by Alfred, Lord Tennyson w/Ryan J. Stout and Dr. Moumin Quazi
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#130 - Poems by Alfred, Lord Tennyson w/Ryan J. Stout and Dr. Moumin Quazi --- 00:00 Lifelong quest for knowledge and legacy fulfillment. 18:53 Generational influence and struggle to pass legacy. 30:33 Honoring language, nostalgia, poetry process, 17 years. 41:43 Science clarifies understanding, not fragmenting knowledge. 51:03 Debate: evolution vs…
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Episode 352: 'The Narrative of Cabeza de Vaca'
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John J. Miller is joined by Dennis Blanton of James Madison University to discuss 'The Narrative of Cabeza de Vaca.'John J. Miller, Dennis Blanton
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Leaders, understand the games you are playing now and in the future. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! ★ Support this…
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The Odyssey Book Twenty-Three: The Great Rooted Bed
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Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Mrs. Rachel Greb to discuss Book 23 of the Odyssey: The Great Rooted Bed. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for more resources! From our written guide: 108. What happens in book twenty-three? The old maid Eurycleia, laughing with delight, runs and tells Penelope that the day she’s dreamed of is here: Odysseus has…
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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens w/Tom Libby
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#129 - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens w/Tom Libby --- Welcome & Introduction - 00:23 Charles Dickens - A Literary Life - 02:56 Charles Dickens Would Have Loved Twitter - 08:15 A Christmas Carol's Core Themes - 12:15 The Brilliance of the Small Things for Leaders - 16:00 The Tension Between the Material and the Spiritual - 19:14 What Leaders C…
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Leaders, the actions you take--or don't take--at this time of year are weighted with extra meaning. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podca…
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Episode 351: 'Geography' by Strabo
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John J. Miller is joined by Sarah Pothecary to discuss 'Geography' by Strabo.John J. Miller, Sarah Pothecary
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The Odyssey Book Twenty-Two: Slaughter in the Hall with Dr. Adam Cooper
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Slaughter in the hall! This week Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Dr. Adam Cooper of Wyoming Catholic College to discuss Odysseus' revenge upon the suitors in Book 24. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for more information! 103. What happens in book twenty-two? The time has come. Odysseus stands at the threshold of his home, cries out to Apollo,…
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53 | Dads, Teach Your Family
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Hey fellow dads, How do you “start where you are” to lead your family even when you know you aren’t the dad you ought to be? What hope do we have when greater men than us have not been able to raise godly children? Or is that even our goal? Join us today as we learn from my friend William Maricle about being the spiritual leader (teacher or prophet…
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BONUS - The 1789 Thanksgiving Day Proclamation by President George Washington
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From The Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington, The 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation --- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★. The Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington - https://www.mountvernon.org/library/ Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789 - https://www.mountvernon.org/education/primary-sources…
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Leadership Lessons From the Great Books - Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain w/Brian Bagley
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Leadership Lessons From the Great Books - #129 - Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain w/Brian Bagley --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain w/Brian Bagley 02:00 Honoring uncompromising comedic perspective on social issues. 08:27 Mark Twain's life story is widely known. 15:24 Free speech enables essential humor and discourse.…
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Leaders whose presence you should be thankful for. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! ★ Support this podcast on Patreo…
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Episode 350: 'The Histories' by Herodotus
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John J. Miller is joined by Paul A. Rahe of Hillsdale College to discuss 'The Histories' by Herodotus.John J. Miller, Paul A. Rahe
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The Odyssey Book Twenty-One: Odysseus Strings His Bow with Dcn. Conque
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Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by another Catholic deacon, Dcn. Adam Conque to discuss Book 21 of the Odyssey: Odysseus Strings His Bow. Check out more at thegreatbookspodcast.com Help support the podcast and get access to guides! From the guide: 100. What happens in book twenty-one? The time has come for Penelope’s test and the slaughter the suit…
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Leadership Lessons From the Great Books - On Guerrilla Warfare by Mao Tse -Tung
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On Guerrilla Warfare by Mao Tse-Tung --- 00:00 Small resistance can significantly impact political power. 06:08 Guerrillas evolve into national revolutionary military forces. 09:12 Mao Zedong's policies caused millions of deaths. 13:55 Russia's guerrilla tactics against foreign and internal enemies. 15:51 Guerrillas assist regular forces, and evolv…
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Episode 349: 'The Last of the Mohicans' by James Fenimore Cooper
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John J. Miller is joined by Bradley J. Birzer of Hillsdale College to discuss James Fenimore Cooper's 'The Last of the Mohicans.'John J. Miller, Bradley J. Birzer
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Leaders, don't be ignorant of what lies in the clearing at the end of the path of principle. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast read…
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The Odyssey Book Twenty: Portents Gather with Dr. Jennifer Frey
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Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Dr. Jennifer Frey of the University of Tulsa Honors College to discuss Book 20 of the Odyssey: The Portents Gather. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for guides and more! From the written guide: 97. What happens in book twenty? After his conversation with Penelope, Odysseus the beggar lays in bed alert to the fac…
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