Few accomplishments are as rewarding as waking up in the morning and hitting your target weight. You've worked hard to drop those unwanted pounds all year long, and you deserve a huge round of applause for what you've accomplished. However, if you're like many men and women, getting the sleek, sculpted body you crave is easier said than done. You've got pockets of unwanted fat around your abdomen, thighs, chin, and other areas - fat that just won't go away, despite diet and exercise.
Wouldn't it be nice to just freeze that fat away and forget all about your love handles?
At Southern Cosmetic Laser, our new, revolutionary fat-freezing treatment can help you achieve the toned look you've been dreaming of. That's right - we're talking about literally freezing the unwanted fat off your problem areas without invasive surgeries or extended downtime.
This amazing treatment is called CoolSculpting, and it's the world's leading non-invasive fat reduction procedure. It's specifically designed for people already at their desired weight who want to push past that plateau for real body sculpting results. If you're tired of seeing that excess belly fat, saggy skin, or double chin, CoolSculpting is the procedure for you. Southern Cosmetic Laser offers a wide range of the newest technologies to target fat reduction, skin tightening, facial and body remodeling, body toning, and cellulite reduction.
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What is CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting is an FDA-approved procedure that has undeniable results. With CoolSculpting, you can permanently get rid of your muffin top, fat around your flanks, and more, all from the comfort and convenience of the Southern Cosmetic Laser office.
Technically known as cryolipolysis, CoolSculpting has the ability to reduce the number of fat cells in targeted areas between 20 and 25%. This unique technology uses controlled cooling to freeze and eliminate fat with minimal recovery time. No needles, no scalpels, no liposuction. Just real results provided by a licensed, experienced professional.
While CoolSculpting helps eliminate fat cells in your body, it doesn't harm the surrounding skin and muscles. Instead, it treats fat that is directly under the skin, also called subcutaneous fat. Since CoolSculpting doesn't target visceral fat deposits, this treatment works best for men and women who are approaching or already at their desired weight.
CoolSculpting is approved by the FDA to help reduce fat in the following areas:
- Flanks
- Outer Thighs
- Upper Arms
- Inner Thighs
- Chin
- Back
- Belly and Abdomen
How Does CoolSculpting Work?
CoolSculpting results are noticeable, proven, and long-lasting, helping you look your best and feel great from every angle. This exciting procedure works because fat cells freeze at higher temps than other tissues. As such, CoolSculpting delivers controlled, targeted cooling to do away with unwanted fat underneath your skin. These fat cells are essentially frozen or crystallized and eventually die. With time, your body will process that fat and will eliminate the dead cells, leaving behind a more sculpted physique.
Here are some quick CoolSculpting facts at a glance, so you have a better idea of why this fat cell elimination treatment is so popular:
- There is no prep time required for CoolSculpting from Southern Cosmetic Laser.
- Patients can expect some very minor discomfort during the procedure. Many patients report no discomfort at all.
- There is little-to-no downtime needed after your CoolSculpting procedure is complete.
- It may take up to 12-16 weeks to see your final results.
- This procedure eliminates fat permanently!
Southern Cosmetic Laser's CoolSculpting Procedure
Our CoolSculpting procedure is crafted around your comfort, with one-on-one attention in a relaxing atmosphere. It all starts with a detailed assessment, which you will complete prior to your treatment. This assessment will help us better understand your goals and desires, so we can freeze away the stubborn fat from the areas that matter most.
Typical CoolSculpting appointments take about an hour per area, though that time varies with each patient. Because our CoolSculpting applicators use a vacuum system to help with placement, you may feel a pulling sensation in the targeted area. Once placement is complete, we get to work on freezing your fat.
Before treatment, your skin is prepped with an alcohol wipe. A gel pad is then placed on your treatment area to help protect your skin. From there, a cold sensation is delivered through our applicators, which are designed for specific body parts.
Because there is no sedation involved with CoolSculpting, we encourage you to kick back, relax, and watch a little TV. If you prefer, you can also read or use your phone to check your favorite social media sites. Our friendly, experienced CoolSculpting technicians strive to keep you as comfy as possible during this quick treatment. When it's over, you can resume normal activities as soon as you like - there's no recovery or downtime to worry about!
Top CoolSculpting Treatment Areas
CoolSculpting procedures are perhaps best known for eliminating stubborn belly fat, giving the patient a desirable, contoured tummy. However, this treatment is also very effective on other areas of your body:
CoolSculpting for Your Double Chin
While neck fat usually goes hand-in-hand with weight gain, symptoms like double chins can appear even if you're not overweight. CoolSculpting helps solve neck fat problems by eliminating fat cells in the area below your chin, giving you a slim, youthful appearance.
CoolSculpting for Unwanted Belly Fat
Many men and women begin CoolSculpting treatments to destroy fat around the abdomen or midsection. CoolSculpting does so by freezing stubborn subcutaneous fat in the abdominal region, resulting in a trimmed-up tummy. Remember, CoolSculpting does not treat visceral fat, or the fatty tissue surrounding the organs in your abdomen.
CoolSculpting for Your Back
Back fat is a serious problem for many people in the U.S. This includes the upper back (where fat rolls over the bra), the mid-back (near the waist), and the lower back (where fat bulges over the beltline). Back fat can be hard to tone, but with CoolSculpting from Southern Cosmetic Laser in Orangeburg, it's more than possible.
CoolSculpting for Your Upper Arms
When it comes to stubborn fat, your upper arms are often the most difficult areas to treat. If you are constantly trying to hide your upper arms from friends and family, CoolSculpting is an excellent option to help overcome your insecurity.
CoolSculpting for Your Love Handles
Sometimes called saddlebags or flanks, love handles are the flabby areas that protrude from your hips. Love handles are often caused by fat retention over long periods of time. They can appear very pronounced in tight clothing, leading to feelings of embarrassment. Common factors that contribute to love handles are age, slow metabolism, hormones, and diets high in sugars and fats. With Southern Cosmetic Laser's CoolSculpting, patients leave behind stubborn love handles, helping them achieve a slimmer, more fit appearance.
CoolSculpting for Your Thighs
If you are in good shape but suffer from chafing or discomfort due to fatty thighs, your solution could be at Southern Cosmetic Laser. Our technicians can help freeze away inner thigh fat, so you feel proud to wear skirts, shorts, and bikinis.
Questions About CoolSculpting? We've Got Answers
Q: Does CoolSculpting really work?
A: Yes! Southern Cosmetic Laser wouldn't be one of the most trusted providers of the treatment if it didn't work. According to recent statistics, CoolSculpting treatments can reduce fat reduction by as much as 25% in the affected area. Contact our office today for your initial consultation, where our team will advise you on how many treatments you need to meet your goals.
Q: How much does CoolSculpting cost?
A: Pricing varies depending on the areas you focus on and how many sessions you need in order to reach your goals. Our team will craft a custom treatment plan specific to you during your initial CoolSculpting consultation.
Q: How quickly will I see results?
A: Many patients can see results as soon as three weeks after their first CoolSculpting procedure in Orangeburg. As your body continues to dispose of crystallized fat cells, you can see even more changes with time.
Q: Does CoolSculpting eliminate cellulite?
A: CoolSculpting is designed for fat reduction. However, it may help contribute to cellulite reduction in specific treatment areas. There are currently no FDA clearances for cellulite reduction with CoolSculpting. However, our office offers incredible treatments like Inmode Evolve to reduce the appearance of cellulite and trim, tighten, and tone your skin.
Q: Why should I choose Southern Cosmetic Laser for CoolSculpting in Orangeburg?
A: Southern Cosmetic Laser is a CoolSculpting certified practice and has completed advanced training at the CoolSculpting University. With a highly-trained staff of medical professionals, we're one of the leading providers of CoolSculpting in South Carolina. We know that peace of mind is precious these days. That's why we're committed to you and your body contouring transformation every step of the way.
Popular Treatments That Complement CoolSculpting
We are a full-service practice offering Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetic Dermatology services. As such, Southern Cosmetic Laser has several innovative treatments that complement your CoolSculpting procedure. Whether you're looking to tighten up that turkey neck or say goodbye to cellulite, we've got a custom treatment option waiting for you.
Cellulite Treatment with Sentient Sculpt
Southern Cosmetic Laser is Orangeburg's first medical aesthetics practice to offer Sentient Sculpt. This exciting new product reduces fat, remodels skin tissue, and regenerates skin collagen, leaving your skin tight and smooth.
Using microwave technology, Sentient Sculpt uses up to 80% of the energy generated to penetrate fat under your skin. This process destroys fat cells and the fibrous bands that cause dimples, or cellulite. The remaining 20% of energy is used on the upper layers of your skin, tightening and contracting it to improve its overall appearance.
Sentient Sculpt benefits include:
- Long-Lasting Results
- Improved Skin Laxity
- Effective Skin Tightening & Fat Reduction
- Fat Cells Permanently Destroyed
- Younger Looking Skin
- Minimal Discomfort
- Built-In Cooling for Maximum Comfort
Contact Southern Cosmetic Laser today to learn more about the benefits of Sentient Sculpt and how it can be paired with CoolSculpting treatments.
Kybella for Your Double Chin
If you're ready to kiss that double chin goodbye, Kybella could be the solution you need. Kybella is a treatment that deoxycholic acid that breaks down fat cells when injected into the treatment area. It provides noticeable results for improved chin profile.
Kybella Benefits Include:
- Permanent destruction of fat cells
- Quick treatment process
- Patients may see results in 2 to 4 treatments
Facial Remodeling with Inmode Evoke
Inmode Evoke is the first and only FDA-approved, non-invasive product for facial remodeling treatment. Evoke offers tightening and lifting for facial rejuvenation and can help you achieve a more defined neck and jawline.
The Evoke Intelligence System regulates temperature and sense impedance every millisecond, providing remarkable results. Using proven bipolar radiofrequency energy, Evoke sub-dermally remodels your facial tissue. The Evoke technology offers precise, consistent power to achieve optimal results.
Tite, Trim, & Tone with Inmode Evolve
This advanced, state-of-the-art Thermal Body Contouring Technology helps to trim, tighten, & tone your skin at the same time. Evolve's cutting-edge tech can destroy fat, reduce cellulite, and tighten skin. The result? A newfound, youthful appearance and feel. This treatment is perfect for your mommy makeover, eliminating muffin tops, sculpting abs, and addressing fat around your thighs, belly, arms, legs, hips, and knees.
Benefits of Inmode Evolve include:
- Tone and Tighten Skin
- Eliminate Fat Cells
- Reduce Crepey Skin
- Reduce Saggy Skin
- Collagen Stimulation for Improved Skin Elasticity
- Smooth Over Stubborn Fat Pockets
- Even Out and Reduce Skin Irregularities
Contact Southern Cosmetic Laser today to learn more about the benefits of Inmode Evolve and how it can be paired with CoolSculpting treatments.
Discover CoolSculpting Precision and Unlimited Beauty with Southern Cosmetic Laser
When it comes to unmatched patient care and body contouring services in Orangeburg, no other practice comes close to Southern Cosmetic Laser. We pour passion into every service we offer, from non-surgical fat cell freezing to laser hair removal. If you're looking to make a change for the better this year, we're here to make your wishes a reality. Contact our office today to learn more about the stunning benefits of CoolSculpting technology. Before you know it, you'll be excited to show off that new bathing suit or bikini on the beach.
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6-year-old injured in Orangeburg County hunting accident
Martha Rose Brownhttps://thetandd.com/news/local/6-year-old-injured-in-orangeburg-county-hunting-accident/article_d566bfce-8b0a-11ee-b648-03dafa0b5680.html
A 6-year-old boy was injured during a hunting incident in Orangeburg County early Friday, according to the S.C. Department of Natural Resources.SCDNR is investigating the accidental shooting.The incident took place around 8:30 a.m. in a wooded area on Whisperwood Road, which is in an unincorporated area near Cameron.The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office and Orangeburg County EMS also responded to the scene.Information about the child’s condition wasn’t known as of mid-afternoon on Friday....
A 6-year-old boy was injured during a hunting incident in Orangeburg County early Friday, according to the S.C. Department of Natural Resources.
SCDNR is investigating the accidental shooting.
The incident took place around 8:30 a.m. in a wooded area on Whisperwood Road, which is in an unincorporated area near Cameron.
The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office and Orangeburg County EMS also responded to the scene.
Information about the child’s condition wasn’t known as of mid-afternoon on Friday.
SCDNR said it will provide additional details as they become available.
Contact the writer:mbrown@timesanddemocrat.comor 803-533-5545. Follow on Twitter: @MRBrownTandD.
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‘Leave your mark’: S.C. State alum, physician encourages graduates
DIONNE GLEATON T&D Staff Writerhttps://thetandd.com/news/local/education/south-carolina-state-university-orangeburg/article_98204ee4-9b6f-11ee-8d9f-4b3fa989a199.html
Dr. Antoinette Williams Rutherford, a pulmonary physician, has been defined by the positive impact she has made on others’ lives.“As you venture on in life, at different points in your life, you will have this definition of success change. Success is equally about the impact you make, the lives that you touch and the difference that you make in this world,” Rutherford said.Rutherford served as the featured speaker at S.C. State's fall commencement exercises held in the Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center o...
Dr. Antoinette Williams Rutherford, a pulmonary physician, has been defined by the positive impact she has made on others’ lives.
“As you venture on in life, at different points in your life, you will have this definition of success change. Success is equally about the impact you make, the lives that you touch and the difference that you make in this world,” Rutherford said.
Rutherford served as the featured speaker at S.C. State's fall commencement exercises held in the Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center on Friday. She’s medical director of adult sleep medicine at Prisma Health Midlands, as well as interim division chief of pulmonary critical care and sleep medicine at Prisma Health.
The 1993 graduate of Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School graduated with honors from S.C. State in 1997. She was the first S.C. State student to graduate from the University of South Carolina's School of Medicine.
She said being accepted into medical school had been a pinnacle of success for her, but her understanding of true success eventually changed.
“As life evolved, my perception of success has shifted. It wasn't solely about personal achievement and accomplishments, but evolved from personal milestones to the impact that I could make. True success is not measured solely by personal achievements, but, again, by the lives you touch and the communities you serve,” she said.
Rutherford continued, “Today, my success is about helping others achieve their aspirations. It is about dedicating myself to the people of South Carolina, improving their health care and ensuring a better tomorrow for others.”
Rutherford said true success will not necessarily come overnight, but will be more of a journey.
“In this digital era of Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, where the lure of success is dazzled in our eyes and where sometimes success could be done quickly, that is not always the case. ... Just like a flower, it takes time to grow,” she said.
“Graduating today is one success, but there are definitely more to come. Remember to define your success, but do not forget that success is fluid. It evolves. It adapts and morphs into something more profound. ... Keep defining your success and expect that once you've achieved one success, you will have others,” she said.
“I want you to remember to celebrate the small victories because these small victories will lead to larger triumphs,” Rutherford said.
She said the graduates that “Bulldog tenacity” can take them anywhere and urged them to leave their own indelible mark on the world.
“I'm known to get the job done. Leave your mark. Make yourself known in your own way. ... Success often favors those who persist in the face of adversity,” Rutherford said.
She also urged the graduates to set goals, take advantage of opportunities and stand ready to adapt to technological and other changes the world will be bring.
“Remain open to pivoting. ... Keep an open mind and seize opportunities as they appear,” she said.
Rutherford said she stayed in Hodge Hall on the S.C. State campus, where she poured herself into the pursuit of learning. It’s a process that never ends.
The physician said she had her own personal chant: “If can do it, yes I can. If I can't do it, no one can.” She said it helped her develop her authenticity and life's purpose.
“Your uniqueness is your strength,” Rutherford said, admonishing the graduates to embrace failure and use it as stepping stone to greater things.
“I know that you can do it. The world awaits your Bulldog tenacity and brilliance,” she said.
S.C. State President Alexander Conyers told the graduates that they’re ready for the challenges ahead.
“The world awaits you with many complex challenges, but I'm confident that you're more than ready to rise to the occasion. In fact, you were built for these challenges,” Conyers said.
Track Covid-19 in Orangeburg County, S.C.
New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/us/orangeburg-south-carolina-covid-cases.html
Daily Covid-19 admissions in the Orangeburg County areaAbout the dataData is from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hospitalization data is a daily average of Covid-19 patients in hospital service areas that intersect with Orangeburg County, an area which may be larger than Orangeburg County itself.The number of daily hospital admissions shows how many patients were admitted to hospitals for Covid and is one of the most reliably reported indicators of Covid’s impact on a ...
Daily Covid-19 admissions in the Orangeburg County area
About the data
Data is from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hospitalization data is a daily average of Covid-19 patients in hospital service areas that intersect with Orangeburg County, an area which may be larger than Orangeburg County itself.
The number of daily hospital admissions shows how many patients were admitted to hospitals for Covid and is one of the most reliably reported indicators of Covid’s impact on a community.
Total population
Ages 65 and up
Total population
Ages 65 and up
An updated vaccine is recommended for adults and most children. Statewide, 7% of vaccinations did not specify a home county.
Nearby hospitals
Share of I.C.U. beds occupied
About this data Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Notes: The hospitals map shows the average I.C.U. occupancy at nearby hospitals in the most recent week with data reported. The data is self-reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services by individual hospitals. It excludes counts from hospitals operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Indian Health Service. Numbers for hospitalized patients are based on inpatient beds and include I.C.U. beds. Hospitalized Covid-19 patients include both confirmed and suspected Covid-19 patients. The C.D.C. stopped reporting data on cases in May 2023.
How trends have changed in Orangeburg County
About this data Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Notes: Weekly county death data prior to Jan. 2021 was not reported by the C.D.C. and is sourced from reporting by The New York Times. Hospitalization data is a weekly average of Covid-19 patients in hospital service areas that intersect with Orangeburg County. Hospitalization numbers early in the pandemic are undercounts due to incomplete reporting by hospitals to the federal government.
Historical trends in Orangeburg County
The data in these charts has been archived and they are no longer being updated.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The data in these charts has been archived and they are no longer being updated. Weekly county case data prior to Jan. 2021 was not reported by the C.D.C. and is sourced from reporting by The New York Times. The C.D.C. stopped reporting data on cases in May 2023. Test positivity data is based only on test results reported to the federal government and is a seven-day average.
99-year-old among five victims discovered in 'deplorable conditions'
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“I am deeply disturbed by the deplorable conditions in which we found the victims involved in these heinous crimes against humanity,” said Orangeburg Department of Public Safety Chief Charles Austin, Sr. “I commend Sergeant Deloris Edmunds and the team that worked with her to investigate and uncover the atrocities that were committed against some of our vulnerable citizens whose families entrusted the personal care of their loved ones to the suspects and their trust was betrayed.”...
“I am deeply disturbed by the deplorable conditions in which we found the victims involved in these heinous crimes against humanity,” said Orangeburg Department of Public Safety Chief Charles Austin, Sr. “I commend Sergeant Deloris Edmunds and the team that worked with her to investigate and uncover the atrocities that were committed against some of our vulnerable citizens whose families entrusted the personal care of their loved ones to the suspects and their trust was betrayed.”
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Investigators with the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety (ODPS) say five vulnerable adults ranging in age from 52 to 99 were in imminent danger when they were found in heavily soiled undergarments in the back of a Broughton Street barbershop.
During the December 27 investigation, officials say they were told that a man inside a closet room area ate himself to death and passed away on Christmas Eve, according to the incident report.
ODPS officials say bond was set a $30,000 for 40-year-old Shaneima Montgomery of Saint George on January 5 in connection to the crimes.
The Lemon Drive woman was arrested on January 4 and is charged with five counts of neglect and financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult.
Montgomery was allegedly receiving varying payment amounts for the victims' care at the Broughton Street and a location on Lovell Street.
According to an incident report, Montgomery is the owner of Blue Ink Sign Inc (487 Broughton Street) and is registered with the South Carolina Secretary of State as a nonprofit.
The use of the business is listed as administrative management and general management consulting services.
ODPS investigators were conducting a follow up from December 19 when they say the victims were found.
At the time of the initial visit, investigators say they saw a customer get a haircut and a Business and Professional License to Jerry's Professional Barber (967 Russell St., 29115) on the wall.
According to the incident report the victims were identified as a 99-year-old Black female, a 52-year-old Black female, an 80-year-old white male, 63-year-old white male, 73-year-old white male.
The door of one of the victims was locked from the outside preventing them to leave the room and a box of used needles were found on the floor of another victim.
The incident reports also states:
These are just some of the reasons this building is deemed unsafe for the vulnerable adults; however, there are many more, the incident report states.
All the victims were taken to MUSC Health Orangeburg for treatment.
The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety is still investigating the case.
New details emerge in case of Orangeburg Co. woman missing since August
Nick Nevillehttps://www.live5news.com/2023/12/26/new-details-emerge-case-orangeburg-co-woman-missing-since-august/
HOLLY HILL, S.C. (WIS) - As the family of an Orangeburg County woman who went missing four months ago seeks answers, the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is releasing new information about the case.Melissa Aguilar of Holly Hill was reported missing by an ex-boyfriend on Aug. 18, an Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office report states.Deputies said Friday in a statement that it put out a public call for leads after an “unconfirmed report of a possible sighting.”Investigators believe she left a home o...
HOLLY HILL, S.C. (WIS) - As the family of an Orangeburg County woman who went missing four months ago seeks answers, the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is releasing new information about the case.
Melissa Aguilar of Holly Hill was reported missing by an ex-boyfriend on Aug. 18, an Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office report states.
Deputies said Friday in a statement that it put out a public call for leads after an “unconfirmed report of a possible sighting.”
Investigators believe she left a home on Fourwind Road, which is in an unincorporated area of Orangeburg County, after an argument with her ex.
Aguilar’s youngest daughter, Shanna Brown, said the last four months have been excruciatingly painful. Brown said she used to speak with her mother every day and the fear of the unknown has caused her “anger, heartache, and worry.”
“It’s been really hard trying to juggle a job and put on a smile and act like nothing’s wrong when there’s so much wrong,” she said.
Brown described her last conversation with her mother on Aug. 17, the night before she was reported missing. She said Aguilar sounded upbeat and happy during that call. She was excited about her oldest daughter’s upcoming wedding in September, and the pair discussed Brown’s future wedding plans as well, Brown said.
Immediately following her disappearance, the sheriff’s office shared the information with the local newspaper, but did not put out a public release through its official channels, nor send the information to other news outlets, WIS-TV reported.
The Sheriff’s Office provided written answers to some questions Friday, but an investigator familiar with the case was not made available for an on-camera interview.
The agency did not provide any specifics about who reported the “unconfirmed report of a possible sighting” or when or where the sighting happened.
Family members, however, say they fear Aguilar is gone.
“She would’ve come back by now, or at least called somebody,” Brown said.
Sarah Shipman, Aguilar’s sister, agrees and said she does not believe that her sibling would vanish without her belongings, and miss important family events.
There was a law enforcement presence at Aguilar’s last-known location, the place she was staying with her ex-boyfriend on Fourwind Road, throughout the morning on Friday.
The sheriff’s office said they could not provide details out of concern that doing so could “jeopardize the case.”
“I wish that they would’ve done a lot more than what they did in the beginning,” Brown said.
Brown implored the community to come forward with information, regardless of how inconsequential it may seem.
“If they see anything, they think they see anything, if they hear anything, that we just want to know, we just want to get an idea, a lead, anything so we could bring her home, alive or not,” she said.
The sheriff’s office declined to answer questions about whether there is a suspect or person of interest in the case, saying they “cannot comment on particulars of an investigation.”
The public is asked to contact the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office with tips, leads or information, at 803-534-3550.
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