The Bachelor (Week 6)

In Week 6 of The Bachelor, the contestants continue to bash Courtney, undoubtedly the villainess of the season. Most girls are more concerned with sending her home without a rose than furthering their relationships with Ben Flajnik, a winemaker from Sonoma. Courtney has adopted the attitude of the front-runner. She believes her relationship with Ben is the strongest, and it very well may be considering her and Ben’s “intimate moment” of skinny-dipping in Puerto Rico last week. Their relationship continues to grow this week as Ben’s group date with the girls turns more into a one-on-one date with Courtney. The two spend the majority of the date, in which the group dresses up with an Embera Tribe, dancing together. This infuriates many of the girls, who, instead of attempting to form their own connections with Ben, criticize Courtney for being “aggressive” and scheme to send her home.

 

Ben also shares a romantic one-on-one date with Kacie B., unquestionably a viewer favorite. Ben takes the 24 year old from Tennessee to their own private island. She is told to bring three things with her on the date. Her choices—a stuffed monkey, a corkscrew, and a bag of candy—reveal her young age and careless attitude. Kacie, who is the first contestant to have a second one-on-one date with Ben, opens up to him about her eating disorder in high school. This brings the two closer together, forming a bond Courtney and the other girls should definitely be concerned about.

 

Lastly, Ben takes Rachel and Blakely on the dreaded two-on-one date. In this situation, “there are two girls and one rose—one stays and one goes.” After receiving the date card, Rachel immediately becomes nervous and dreads the date while Blakely is overly confident and excited about it. Maybe that is her downfall. Blakely, although opening up to Ben in a way she claims she never has before, is tragically sent home.

 

Week 6 wraps up with the dramatic exit of Casey B., who admits to being in love with her ex boyfriend from home after questioned by Chris Harrison, and the dismissal of Jamie in the rose ceremony. As always, week 6 is a very eventful episode—perhaps “the most dramatic in Bachelor history.”

 

-Katie O’Brien

Classic RockStar: Winter Date Look for Under $100!

Winter is a time to love to fall in love. Everyone wants to spend the holidays with that special someone. Once the holiday’s pass that feeling doesn’t go away it lasts all winter

The look I put together is just under $100 for the whole ensemble! That’s less than one pair of designer jeans. All of the pieces are classics so you won’t have to worry about them going out of style.  

When I was looking for inspiration for the date night look I thought well about how you want to present yourself. On a date you want to show you have a sweet side, but also have a little edge. I picked colors that would portray just that. I picked nude/tan color for the soft neutral and the obvious staple and edgy color, black.

The main purpose of this article for me is to show you don’t have to spend a million dollars to look like a million bucks. I set the budget under $100, and though it came close at $97.76 I can assure you for the classic pieces you’re getting would be a steal. The key is to not get the exact pieces it’s to take the ideas I’ve styled and make them your own. Individuality is important for a classy co-ed.

For my look I selected all my pieces from two stores, H&M and Forever 21. These two stores as most money-saving fashion-lovers know are the best for getting designer inspired looks for much less.

First, I started with the tank from H&M, it flows and in the tan/nude color I chose. I also love the saying I think it shows you have a fun side with cute sayings on a shirt, and best of all, it’s $13 for H&M!

Second, I found the perfect skirt to match with the edgy thick stripes. The skirt is $5.26 from H&M as well. I found leggings to go underneath for $6.50 from Forever 21, a little less than the H&M price of $13 dollars.

Next I added a faux-leather jacket because it’s leather and I think it gives the outfit a little less soft and prevents it from being too girly.

To me a date night essential is accessories. Heels are always a nice touch for a date; the elongate your legs and make you stand straighter with more confidence. If heels aren’t your style, nude flats or booties work well for winter too. My must have accessory for this winter is a scarf I found this great nude-toned knit scarf for $8 from Forever 21. Scarves are great investment pieces, especially if you live in a cold climate, they are a must. My last essential for a date is a clutch. The one I chose is nude and black with a flower detail. It is also important to bring a clutch as you’re emergency kit with all your must have items. Also, Just because it’s winter that doesn’t mean you can’t still embrace floral prints and details.

Have fun in the winter season. Let yourself not be afraid to try new things and look great in the process.

Alex Lomicka is a freshman at Kent State University with a double major in Magazine Journalism and Fashion Merchandising. She loves putting together looks, and has always loved fashion.

CL’s Guide to Finding an Internship!

As a classy co-ed, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the internship speech a hundred times over. Parents and professors are constantly telling us the importance of finding an internship in college. While these speeches can get repetitive, they do have a point. Internships are the best way to get experience in a field you are interested in. And while they look great on a resume, they also teach you how to be a good employee, manage your time, and be a go-getter. The process of internship hunting can be a daunting task, but fear not, co-eds! CL is here to help you every step of the way!

To help you begin your search, here are CL’s suggestions on where to look for internships:

1. Your school’s career center: This suggestion may be obvious, but you’d be surprised how many co-eds never set foot in their school’s career center! Career centers exist for the sole purpose of helping students find internships and jobs, so take advantage! Meet with a career counselor and discuss your future plans. In addition to helping you find an internship, a counselor can help you with resume and cover letter writing and even set up mock-interviews for you to practice before you do the real thing! Many career centers also have online job boards where they post internship opportunities for students. Be sure to see if your school has one!

2. Internqueen.com- Intern Queen Lauren Berger had 15(!) internships in college. She now runs her own website that helps college students find  internships. Her website features internship postings from all over the country and a variety of different fields. Also, she recently wrote a book that gives advice on everything related to internships. Check out CL’s review of her book “All Work, No Pay”.

3. Internships.com- This website features internships from all geographic areas and disciplines. You can type in what field you are interested in as well as your location, and they will give you internships that match your criteria.

4. SimplyHired.com-This awesome site also allows you to search by geographic area, field, or even company. You can also get daily e-mail alerts when internships that match your criteria are posted.

5. Career Fairs- Does your school have any career fairs this semester? If so, go to them! Put on your best professional outfit, print copies of your resume, and go impress those company representatives!

6. Networking- As a classy co-ed, you are sure to learn the importance of networking if you haven’t already! Network with your professors, friends, family, and anyone else you can think of! Does your dad have a friend who works at a company you are interested in? Ask him to introduce you! Another great group of people to network with is your school alumni! Seek out alumni who work in your chosen field and ask them for advice. They went to your school, so you already have something in common! Also, most alums love to help kind, ambitious students in any way can.

7. The CL Internship and Job Bank- That’s right, College Lifestyles is now also a great place to look for internships and jobs! The CL Job Bank will be up and running by the end of February. It will contain positions for all disciplines. Be sure to check back next month to see if there are any positions you are interested in!

I hope these resources help you in your internship hunt! Find opportunities that catch your eye, then go wow those potential employers! Don’t be afraid to apply for positions that are known to be competitive. Put your best foot forward and always remember, you are amazing!

 

 

Rachel Osman is a sophomore journalism major at Indiana University. She hopes to get a magazine internship in New York City this summer. 

Klassy Kardashian Style For Less: Steal Kim’s Look

Have you ever watched Keep Up With Kardashians? Chances are unless you haven’t turned on a television in years, you have. Kim Kardashian is a starlet known for scandal, beauty, a crazy family, and her STYLE. Recently, she has taken her fashion love to the next level. She has released a clothing line exclusively with Sears alongside her sisters, creatively titled the Kardashian Kollection. If you have wanted to steal Kim’s expensive designer wardrobe, I’m going to show you how. The best part is, both outfits fit within a classy college co-ed’s budget.

The first look is an everyday look with Kim strutting around town. This look will turn heads in any place. It could work for school, lunch with the girls, or a trip to the mall. Kim rocks a striped white and red shirt, an army green skirt, nude heels, and a designer bag. This look had cost Kim’s hundreds, not counting the bag worth thousands! First, the shirt, I found striped top from yesstyle.com for a steal of $22! It is what seems to be an exact replica of Kim’s! Next is the army green skirt. It’s on sale at yesstyle.com for only $24! The one that is featured even has extra flare with button details down the sides. Kim’s doesn’t have this detail, but it is important when getting inspired from a look to make it your own. Lastly, what Kardashian look would be complete without some killer heels and a fabulous bag? When looking for shoes my go-to place is always DSW, and like always they didn’t disappoint. Kim’s strappy heels easily cost hundreds, but these from DSW are a much less budget-breaking $50. Without doubt the hardest to match was the bag. After some research I found a good match from piperlime.gap.com

  My second look is an evening look. Kim loves to go out and have a good time, and often she sports a figure-flattering bodycon dress. It has become her signature. I found this photo of Kim taken very recently in a white-jeweled bodycon dress. It was taken after she had gotten her new ‘do, as she is now framing her beautiful face with blunt bangs. Kim’s dress is Gucci, and while all girl would kill for a designer dress, that dress in particular cost more than most people’s entire wardrobe!  I found a very similar party dress from nastygal.com with metal accents for $48! I am a fan of the replica dress because the mesh and the sweetheart neckline and mesh on top make it more age-appropriate and edgy.  Also in Kim’s look she pairs the dress with closed-toe glitter heels. I found similar stilettos at heels.com for $50. The final pieces to the look are the set of bangles and hoop earrings. Ever since I was ten years old my non-stop-shop for accessories for accessories for Claire’s and that hasn’t changed. I found the bracelets for $13, close to the price of this fashionista’s cup of coffee. Joking. But all kidding aside, they are an amazing deal. The earrings I found at American Apparel, a company for both the famous and everyday fabulous co-eds alike.

I hope these looks inspire you to try something new and not be afraid to copy your favorite stars. It’s not as hard to “keep up with the Kardashians” as you may have thought.

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Alex Lomicka is a freshman at Kent State University. She is striving to receive a dual degree in Magazine Journalism and Fashion Merchandising. She loves music fashion , and reality TV…including Keeping Up With The Kardashians! This is her first semester interning for College Lifestyles TM! 

‘The newest CL intern – Katie O’Brien ’

 College: University of Michigan

 Year: Sophomore

 Major: English and Communications

Favorite things: Ann Arbor, Michigan football Saturdays, Free People clothes, chocolate chip cookies, the ocean, and thunder storms

Favorite books: The Great Gatsby, The Pact, and The House of the Spirits

Favorite television shows: Friends and How I Met Your Mother

Other Activities: A member of the literature team for SHEI magazine, K-Grams pen pal club, and Alpha Chi Omega.

Dream Career: To work in the television or magazine industries.

Position in CL: Health, fashion, apartment, and professional Writer

 

Ways to Plan Out Your Day: Clutter Free

Many of you have headed back to school this week anticipating the long study hours and “sleepless nights”. This spring semester is a new opportunity to stop the bad habit of  procrastination. Procrastination comes in many forms with excuses ranging from what others know to be procrastination, to what you have programmed in your mind to think about yourself. The number one cure for procrastination is planning out your time and being organized. Allow me to assist you!

It is not difficult to keep a to-do-list or planner of tasks, responsibilities and personal goals, but it can be difficult if they are not used as should. In order to see the effectiveness of your to-do-list, consider these steps:

The first tip is to keep three planners with attached calendars. Did your eyes stretch wide when you read that last sentence? I had the same response when I realized how three planners helped me to achieve my important goals. As an organized young professional, it is important to know what duties lay ahead and keep to them. A planner should be kept for every huge sector of your life.

Planner number one should be kept for all school work. For all of your classes this semester, look through the syllabus and transfer all of the information from the syllabus onto the calendar. This should include exam dates, and due homework assignments. Make sure to specify what class the work is for. For example, One of my classes are entitled “China Today”. In my school planner you would find on the date of February 20, 2012 “China Today: Midterm exam 1”. If the class title is too long, make a shorter name.  Organizing your school work is giving you a head start on breaking procrastination. With this organized school calendar, you can see the due assignments with a flip of the calendar booklet.

With planner one, school work, do not fail to make a to-do-list. If the calendar organizer you brought has paper for a to-do-list to be attached, this is great! Your to-do-list should be composed of weekly tasks. Keep in mind that this to-do-list is only for school. DO NOT mix in any extra curricular activities. We will get to that later in the article. An example of the to-do-list will be the following:

To-Do-List

Read chapters 1-3 for China Today (2)

Watch Assigned Youtube Videos for International Wealth and Power (3)

Pick group topic for Wednesday’s class- American Foreign Policy (1)

This is just an example. You can also mark, next to the items on your to-do-list, what items you will complete first. I have shown you in the above to-do-list example.

Planner number two should keep all work/intern responsibilities. For this calendar include your work schedule and/ or intern due dates for particular assignments. This keeps me very organized while interning for College Lifestyles!  Also include a to-list-do to go with this calendar of work/intern responsibilities. The to-do-list should be the same  as the to-do-list used in the school work planner. It should be composed of weekly assignments numbered the way they will be completed. Again, do not mix other information that does not have to do with your work and/or internship into this to-do-list or calendar. If you do not have an internship, please stay tuned for latter articles I post.

Planner number three should be used for clubs and organizations. As a young professional, being involved on campus is the prime way to network and to be noticed by other young professionals. In this calendar include meeting times, locations, and  be specific on what organization the meeting is for. Do not fail to include a to-do-list. This is important especially if office positions are held. As an officer of an organization, staying organized is the best thing to do. This planner for organizations can also be mixed with personal tasks. Personal tasks can include going to your sister’s baby shower, getting your nails done, or making a specific date to go grocery shopping. A to-do-list for something like this might include a personal facial time!

Lastly, keep important times entered into your phone to remind you of important events that require time notice. If your sister’s baby shower starts at three in the afternoon, do not plan to meet up with someone at two in the afternoon for something totally different. Although you are learning how to be more organized this semester with separating different sectors of life, it is pivotal to also learn that it is okay to have gaps in your schedule. Use those gaps for study time or my personal favorite, “Me Time”!

This article gives great ways to stay organized. Remaining structured is the key to ending procrastination as a bad habit. Through experience, I have learned that separating sectors of my life is the best way to remain organized and I am sure you will find comfort in this technique. I never try to mix personal with business, and through this I have remained healthy relationships with those who I would have risked it with being too consumed on one sector of my life. Be more organized, and find yourself having more time! <3

Said with love,

Charlene Alexander is a Professional and Relationships Writer, Social Media, and Special Events Intern at College Lifestyles ™. Charlene is a Mass Communications Undergraduate at University of South Florida. Miss Alexander is an analogue girl in a digital world who enjoys writing.

Extra! Extra! Read all about CL’s newest intern – Sherelle Black!

Hello Co-eds!! I’m Sherelle Black and I’m new to the CL team!! I can’t wait to share my ideas with CL as one of the sorority and college prep writers!

 

 

Name: Sherelle Black

 

School: Louisiana Tech University

 

Major: Journalism

 

Year in studies: Junior

 

I have been with College Lifestyles since: January 2012

 

Greek Affiliation:  Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated!

 

Organizational Involvement: President of AKA, vice president of Black Student Union, and managing editor of The Tech Talk

 

Pets: I have none at the moment, but I would love to get a small dog in the near future!

 

My friends say I am: a nerd with all the characteristics of a socializer: outgoing, a great dancer, the life of the party and hilarious.

 

Astrological sign: Sagittarius

 

My personal style is: very classy and feminine. I try to dress “dressy-casual” on most days. My definition of “dressy-casual” is a cute pair of jeans (or bottoms) with a dressy top and fancy accessories. My favorite accessories are my scarves and pearls. When going out, you’ll never catch me without my heels on!

 

Favorite clothing stores: Forever 21, Papaya, Wet Seal. I love these stores because they are very affordable yet fashionable.

 

Favorite movie: Love & Basketball

 

Favorite book/author: One of my favorite authors is Kate Chopin, but as far as books go I have too many favorites to choose from.

 

Favorite quote: “Let your dreams be bigger than your fears and your actions be louder than your words.” -Unknown

 

My screensaver is: A flyer to my AKA probate (showcase). The showcase was the first time I presented myself as an AKA.

 

On my IPod you will find: tons of R&B and hip-hop (mainly Drake and Chris Brown), with a little pop and country mixed in every now and then.

 

Must have beauty product: Fashion Fair base “Perfect Finish Crème Makeup”

 

I have a slight obsession with: desserts and Twitter!

 

I dislike: people who are dishonest and judge others, and liars

 

Last movie I watched: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1

 

Last book I read: Persuasion by Jane Austen

 

My definition of a classy co-ed: Someone who lives every day to inspire others and creates motivation for them by carrying themselves as a dignified, intellectual, and charismatic young lady. She goes above and beyond and always thinks about others. She is a role model!!

 

Why I am excited about being an intern with College Lifestyles: College Lifestyles is filled with fun and interesting articles about everything a classy co-ed would need to know. I’m excited to add my ideas to the site and work with the other classy interns. It’s always been a dream of mine to intern at a magazine that values sorority life as much as I do.

 

 

 

Sherelle Black is a junior at Louisiana Tech University majoring in journalism with a minor in marketing. She is president of her chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and likes to dance and hang with her sorority sisters in her spare time.

Say hello the newest CL intern, Sarah!

 Hello everyone! My name is Sarah Clark, and I am a student at Pennsylvania State University. I am absolutely thrilled to be an intern with College Lifestyles. Here is a little bit more about myself and a few of my interests!

Name: Sarah Clark

 

School: Pennsylvania State University

 

Major: Public Relations

 

Year in studies: Sophomore

 

I have been with College Lifestyles since: December 2011

 

Organizational Involvement: THON, volleyball, school newspaper

 

Pets: A golden retriever named Shadow

 

My friends say I am: optimistic, creative, fun-loving, and motivated!

 

Astrological sign: Taurus

 

My personal style is: preppy or comfy…depends on the day!

 

Favorite clothing stores: Forever 21 & Charlotte Russe,

 

Favorite movie: The Notebook

 

Favorite book/author: Jodi Picoult

 

Favorite quote: “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to end, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.”

 

My screensaver is: Mac Miller wearing a Steelers jersey at a recent concert I went to!

 

On my IPod you will find: A mix of everything, I love Every Avenue!

 

Must have beauty product: A fun color of lip gloss

 

I have a slight obsession with: Disney movies and Chinese food

 

I dislike: waking up early

 

Last movie I watched: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

 

Last book I read: The Hunger Games

 

My definition of a classy co-ed: A classy co-ed is a respected individual who strives to make a positive impact in others’ lives. A classy co-ed is independent, well-rounded, and reliable. Everyone should strive to be a classy co-ed because a classy co-ed possesses the characteristics which lead to a successful and meaningful life.

 

Why I am excited about being an intern with College Lifestyles: I am excited to be an intern with College Lifestyles because it is truly an honor to work with such an incredible team. I love the purpose of College Lifestyles and all that it can offer individuals like myself and so many others. I am thrilled for the opportunity to reach out to as many as I can with my advice and hopefully help a few along the way!

Welcome Back, Tiana Blue: A Returning CL Intern

Name: Tiana Blue

School: Penn State proud!

Major: Communications, with a print journalism focus. I will be minoring in Women’s Studies.

Year in studies: I’m a Sophomore, but the time is just flying by.

I have been a College Lifestyles intern since: August 2011 and its been four of the most dynamic months of my life.

Organizational Involvement: I am the Letter Writing captain for Altoona Benefiting THON and the Marketing Manager/Publicity chair for Penn State Altoona’s Red Cross Club.

Pets: Sadly, I’ve never had any.

My friends would say I am: Tall (go figure), optimistic, determined, and easy to talk to!

Astrological sign: A notoriously intense Scorpio.

My personal style is: This is always a tough question for me to answer. I’m going to go with “effortless” because I let my minds eye pick out my clothes. I gravitate toward items that immediately pop into my head and simply hope that it goes together (and it usually does!)

Favorite clothing stores: Any types of vintage or thrift stores and Urban Outfitters, which I have loved since I was in junior high school!

Favorite movie: Kill Bill Vol. 1 by Quentin Tarantino.

Favorite book/author: My favorite book is “Trust Your Vibes” by Sonia Choquette. It taught me an incredible amount of things concerning myself and the world at large. I would suggest everyone read this book. My favorite author is Mitch Albom; he’s one of the few authors that makes me enjoy reading fiction.

Favorite quote: ”Insecurity rents every room it walks into, confidence owns them.”

My screensaver is: Having to answer this question made me realize that I didn’t have one! Now, I’ve got some pretty cool bubbles floating across my screen.

On my iPod you will find: Well, technically nothing–I had to delete all of my music due to a virus! But once I start building up my iPod to what it was before, it would have a ton of Amy Winehouse, Phantogram, Old School Hip Hop, and more abstract sounds like D.I.M and Flying Lotus.

Must-have beauty product: “Ultimate Herbal Oil” by Africa’s Best. If your hair is on the drier side (whether that’s naturally or due to what you put your hair through on a daily basis), this product is chock full of natural oils and extracts such as Soybean and Sage–and it’s under $10 at Walmart!

I have a slight obsession with: My planner. I take it with me everywhere. I was once told that my planner makes it obvious that I’m an artist because of all of the colors and designs you can find on every page. It’s also bright pink and sports a College Lifestyles sticker on the front–best combo.

I dislike: Intolerant, forceful, and unmotivated people.

Last movie I watched: 300 by Zack Snyder.

Last book I read: “Trust Your Vibes” by Sonia Choquette.

My definition of a classy co-ed: A woman that knows who she is each and every day. She lives without too rigid of a plan, allowing life to take its course. She’s confident, but isn’t afraid to ask for help. She’s determined, but knows how to enjoy life. She’s driven toward short and long term goals and strives to be great at what she’s best at–I am a classy co-ed!

Why I am excited about being an intern with College Lifestyles: College Lifestyles has taught me so much in these past couple of months even outside of my writing duties. I’ve never known more about PR in my life! I’m ecstatic to see where CL goes from here–we’re aiming beyond the stars.

Tiana Blue is a Senior Writer for College Lifestyles™. This fourth semester sophomore at Penn State is a print journalism major with a penchant for food, stilettos, and the city that never sleeps.

Ask a CL Intern: When to Make the First Move

DO make the first move if he’s giving you repeated (sometimes obvious) hints, but can’t seem to step up. Let’s face it—boys are almost always just as terrified as you are. The one thing my guy friends tell me is that if a guy likes you, he’ll do something to let you know. Depending on how shy he is it could be either very obvious or very subtle. Keeps your eyes open for clues!

DON’T make the first move if he’s refusing to put in any effort. It’s not worth pursuing if he hasn’t done anything to make you feel special. If he hasn’t reached out in any way or you couldn’t see him reciprocating, there’s probably someone better waiting that will do anything to see you smile.

DO make the first move if you finally want to move beyond friendship. He’s probably nervous to test his limits with your relationship. If you’re curious and think that there could be something more, step up and take the next step!

DON’T make the first move if you’re really nervous around him. A relationship should make you comfortable and excited. If you’re not enthusiastic about relationship potential, taking the next step might be more trouble that it’s worth.

DO make the first move if you’re genuinely interested in commitment. Sometimes boys are scared that you’re not ready for the girlfriend label (or they’re scared of the label themselves). Reaching out may convince him that you’re in it for the long haul and that you are serious about developing the relationship.

DON’T make the first move if he’s dated one of your good friends. Dating comes with a lot of extra baggage. If you value your friendships and don’t want to jeopardize the relationships you already have, you may want to be cautious in moving full speed ahead. Consider letting the relationship run its natural course.

DO make the first move if you have a great, low-maintenance date idea in mind. If you’re ready to suggest a casual and fun activity, turn a friendly hang out into something a little more. Ice skating, sledding, window-shopping at the mall, and matinee movies are all no-pressure options great for the winter months.

DON’T make the first move if you’re terrified of being let down. Most of us get extremely nervous around the people we’re interested in, but if you can’t bear the thought of rejection, think about waiting until he steps up and takes the risk. In this case, patience may be better than stepping way beyond your comfort zone.

DO make the first move if he’s all you can think about. Is all the constant wonder and possibility driving you crazy? It may be time to ease your persistent thoughts and pursue the ‘what if.’ If you feel an obvious connection and you think he may just be too shy, show off your confident persona and take charge.

DON’T make the first move if he’s been called the infamous player. He has the nickname for a reason… and it’s usually not a good thing if you’re looking for something serious. Putting yourself on the line when you are already a bit skeptical is a huge risk—and it may not be worth the likely heartbreak.

Meaghan O’Connor is a Writer/Social Media intern at College Lifestyles (TM) and is a Communications/International Relations major at the University of Michigan. She is a proud member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and is known for her big heart and big dreams.

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