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Founded in 1902, the American Anthropological Association is the world's largest organization of anthropologists. Join our community!
Arlington, VA
Joined May 2009
@flySEA @BTS_twt Our Annual Meeting is taking place in Seattle this November. Can you arrange for a #BTS concert to welcome our attendees? Should be super easy. #2022AAASeattle.
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The AAA membership has voted to endorse a resolution to boycott Israeli academic institutions. Read more:
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Imagine going up against MarShawn Lloyd after a long day of Business Calc and Intro to Anthropology.
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The Removal and Erasure of Palestinian People Must End. Read the full statement:
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AAA mourns the loss of anthropologist/activist, @davidgraeber credited with âwe are the 99%â.
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Anthropology Day is finally here! Join the celebration and let us know why you love #anthropology using #AnthroLove and #AnthroDay
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Targeting cultural sites is a war crime. Please let the administration and your Congressional delegation know how you feel about this issue
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Muhlenbergâs Firing Puts All Tenured Professors at Risk. AAA is horrified, but not surprised, that the first scholar with tenure to be fired for an issue concerning academic freedom is an anthropologist.
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George Lucas with a room of captivated anthropologists sharing how he came to study anthropology as an undergrad #AmAnth2018
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In light of the @ucsc decision to fire 54 graduate assistants seemingly for not turning in their grades for the Fall semester, we would like to reiterate AAA stands for fair graduate labor and standards.
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#AnthroDay is officially here! đđ. This year, more than 200 clubs, universities, organizations, and museums from across the globe signed up for the virtual celebration. Let's share the wonders of #anthropology with the world around us. đ
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Today is Anthropology Day! How can you join in on the celebration? Post about how much you love anthropology, how anthropology inspires you, or why anthropology matters using #AnthroDay! You can also add your story to the comments on the AAA blog:
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Join us in asking our representatives to hold Scott Pruitt publicly accountable for his efforts to undermine and destroy the EPA and its mandate to protect our health and environment. #AnthroForward
SIGN THE PETITION! . In THREE DAYS, Scott Pruitt will appear before Congress for the first time since his confirmation in February. Sign the petition demanding that your reps hold Pruitt accountable for his anti-science policies:
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AAA cannot be silent in the wake of George Floydâs senseless, brutal death in custody and the built-up grief, anger, and exhaustion manifest in uprisings across the US recently.
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Congratulations to Robin Nelson for being recognized with the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2024 Robert W. Sussman Award for âher outstanding contributions to understanding human relationships and their evolutionary impact.â.
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What can you do with a degree in #Anthropology? The answer, if today's #AnthroDay tweets are any indication, is anything and everything! Happy Anthropology Day!
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Anthropologist James C. Scott is the recipient of the 2020 Albert O. Hirschman Prize. The prize is awarded to âscholars who have made outstanding contributions to international, interdisciplinary social science research, theory, and public communication.â
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AAA Calls for Immediate Reversal of Executive Order Banning Immigrants #NoBanNoWall #AnthroForward.
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This #AnthroDay let's celebrate the ways that #anthropology can take you to all kinds of unexpected places! Anthropologists work all over the world, and do all kinds of jobs (some anthro students even end up becoming famous actors. )
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AAA Calls for an End to the Violence in the Middle East
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, weâve made the decision to cancel our face-to-face Annual Meeting that was originally scheduled for November 17-22 in St. Louis. Read the full statement on our website.
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We've signed on to @ScienceMarchDC's open letter urging Congress to fund and support evidence-based #gunviolence prevention policies. Add your name to their open letter here: #AnthroForward.
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Did you know? Duolingo hired linguistic anthropologists who found that by incorporating gaming elements, the app motivated users to stay committed to their language learning goals. You could be that anthropologist! Explore great career options at ACE! .
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In the course of his research, anthropologist Luis Vivanco noticed a trend: many of the things he was studying were fun, playful, and even kind of silly. So he decided to present his research in a new way: cartoons.
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Happy Birthday to . all of us. The AAA, formed on this day in 1902, celebrates 118 years of service to the anthropological field and stands ready for new heights and accomplishments. Happy birthday to our members and best wishes to all of our endeavors.
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Congratulations to UC Berkeley anthropology professor emerita Margaret Conkey on being awarded the Royal Anthropological Society's Thomas J. Huxley Memorial Medal for her studies of Paleolithic cave images and the role of gender in archaeology.
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AAA is calling on the US State Department to urge the Indian government to reconsider the impacts of its recent actions in Jammu and Kashmir, which have resulted in a series of unnecessary restrictions on academic freedom in the region.
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We are pleased to announce the creation of an emergency grant fund to assist financially vulnerable AAA members who are self-employed, sole proprietors, or teaching part-time. Applications are due May 10.
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Field Notes: Whatâs the point of giving gifts? An anthropologist explains this ancient part of being human.
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"I was attracted to anthropology as the science that dares to be different." #AnthroDay #AnthroLove
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What does it mean to decolonize anthropology? What does the future hold for the discipline? Join us for the webinar, Discussing "Decolonizing Anthropology: Global Perspectives," to discuss these questions & more on 9/14 @ 7 PM ET!.
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A Tribute to Dr. Leith Mullings .
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The AAA is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Leith Mullings. A former president of the AAA and a founding leader of @ABA_AAA, she was a powerful inspiration to so many and will be sincerely missed by us all. We will relay further information as soon as it is available.
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Happy Anthropology Day!. Every third Thursday in February, we celebrate AnthroDay by sharing the wonders of anthropology with the world around us. Participants across the world are celebrating with virtual lectures, trivia, outreach, & more. How are you celebrating #AnthroDay?
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A forensic anthropologist explains why the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's use of X-rays to determine the age of asylum-seekers is wrong, legally and scientifically.
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Dolores Huerta, president and founder of the Dolores Huerta Foundation and co-founder of the United Farm Workers of America, will present the opening keynote at #AmAnth2018 in San Jose.
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We're thrilled to announce that the Distinguished Lecture at #AmAnth2018 will be given by Emily Martin (@hanmuli)!
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#AnthroDay is an opportunity for anthropologists to celebrate their work and share it with the world. Will you be celebrating Anthropology Day?. ID: Quote by Anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston: "Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose."
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Anthropology Day (February 18) is a day to celebrate and promote the discipline. We invite you to join the celebration by hosting a virtual or safe and socially distanced event. Learn more about #AnthroDay and start planning your celebration!
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Are you an anthropologist trying to enhance your public presence? Anthropologists on the Public Stage is for you! This course consists of six video modules that help anthropologists learn how to communicate better and have more impact on the world.
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AAA Calls for Immediate Reversal of âMajor Operationâ Raids against Immigrants #AnthroForward #NoRaids.
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Join us next week for the FREE webinar - Sex is Complex: Discussing Sex and Gender Across Anthropology - for a panel discussion featuring scholars from all four fields of anthropology. Mar 23, 6 pm ET.Open to EVERYONE. Register:
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Happy Anthropology Day! . Participants from across the globe are celebrating with virtual lectures, trivia, community outreach, and more. Find an event đ . How are you celebrating #AnthroDay?
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'It is not enough for anthros to be social critics, though that role is essential to exposing realities that are hidden in plain sight" @anthroprez #AmAnth17.
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Did you know that the AAA has a podcast library? . There's a wide range of podcasts covering the latest in anthropology! We've gathered many in one place to help exchange knowledge and enhance the public's understanding of the field!. Check them out:
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Register for the webinar, âApplying Anthropology Outside the Academy,â on 5/21 to hear from anthropologists with careers in diverse settings and what their best advice is for those interested in pursuing a non-university career.
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Anthropologists have some pretty cool knowledge up their sleeves! Share a favorite fact youâve learned from an anthropology class or teacher. #AnthroDay.
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On behalf of AAA President Akhil Gupta:. AAA issued a statement earlier this week that was not in line with our core values and did not reflect the voices that need to be heard in this situation. (1/2).
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Congratulations to anthropologist Amber Wutich for being named a 2023 MacArthur Fellow for her work on documenting the impact of water insecurity on human wellâbeing and the social infrastructure communities use to cope with inadequate water. Read more:
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You know what's not down? . Anthropology News đ.
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Weâll use #LoveYourPetDay to remind you all that our Participant Observer baby bibs make great accessories for babies of all kinds
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Weâre proud to announce this yearâs recipients of the AAA Awards. Congratulations to all the honorees for their work in advancing the field of anthropology.
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Join us for a webinar on what it means to decolonize anthropology on 9/14 at 7pm ET. Panelists include contributors of the American Ethnologist's âDecolonizing Anthropology: Global Perspectivesâ:. - Gretchen Stolte.- Gustavo Lins Ribeiro.- Carolyn Rouse.
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As the #COVID19 pandemic continues, anthropological insights are valuable research and teaching resources. We're collecting some of these resources on our website to support open and fact-based conversations about the pandemic and community responses.
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In honor of AAA Past President Jane Hill's passing, all of her contributions to AAA journals will be available for free access in AnthroSource for the next six months (thank you to @ethnopoetics for the suggestion).
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AAA Rejects Separating Immigrant Children From Their Parents as Mean-Spirited Political Ploy #AnthroForward.
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For #WomensHistoryMonth, we partnered with the Association for Feminist #Anthropology (@femanth) to honor the legacies of anthropologists that helped shape our understanding of religion, race, class, violence, and affect. Learn more about the work of the late Saba Mahmood.
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AAA stands firm against the #MuslimBan and calls on anthropologists to take action and attend our meeting in DC
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Did you know that cellist Yo-Yo Ma received his bachelor's degree in anthropology from Harvard in 1976?. Yo-Yo Ma says that anthropology gave him a method of looking at value structures of different societies. Make your anthropology degree work for you!.
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Anthropology News Call for Pitches: Artificial Intelligence (AI). We're delving into AI & its relationship with human reality. We encourage a range of formats: analytical essays, fieldwork-based studies, multimedia pieces, & more. Deadline: 2/23.Details:
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FREE WEBINAR. âAnthropology of Policing: The Persistence of Racialized Police Brutality and Community Responsesâ . Thursday, June 11 at 1 p.m EDT . Register Today:
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Anthropologist Michael Herzfeld was awarded honorary Greek citizenship for his âincorporation of Greece as an object of systematic research in the field of Anthropologyâ and his contributions to the field of Modern Greek studies during the past 40 years. Congrats Michael! đ.
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Actor Jesse Eisenberg studied anthropology at The New School in Greenwich Village, which he says was more helpful than any acting or writing class. An #anthropology degree provides a wide range of career opportunities. Browse the ACE Job Board today!.
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Thatâs a wrap for the 2023 AAA/CASCA Annual Meeting! Thanks to everyone who joined us in Toronto and online to help us make this event successful. A big shout-out goes to CASCA for partnering with us this year. See you next year! . #2023AAACASCAToronto
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Weâre partnering with @SocMedAnthro to host another FREE webinar, âCOVID-19: Responses from Around the Globe,â featuring biomedical anthropologists from Italy, Croatia, and the Philippines. Register Today .#COVID19
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This #WomensEqualityDay let's celebrate the strong #WomenInAnthro who inspire us. Who are your inspirations?
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Everyoneâs talking about #COVID19, but whatâs fact and whatâs misinformation?. Weâre partnering with the @SocMedAnthro to host what is sure to be an active and engaging discussion about response efforts. Register Today
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Weâre proud to be one of 450 organizations to endorse a resolution condemning anti-Asian discrimination caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. Thank you @SenKamalaHarris, @SenDuckworth, and @maziehirono for introducing this resolution.
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How many keynote speakers get a standing ovation before they even take the stage? Dolores Huerta has certainly earned that honor #AmAnth2018.
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AAA is saddened to hear of Sally Engle Merryâs passing. Sally served the AAA in many capacities over four decades, and was recognized with the 2019 Franz Boas Award. Our deepest condolences to her friends and family.
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Anthropology Day celebrations are happening all over the world! Follow along with the fun online using #AnthroDay
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Join biological anthropologist, @TinaLasisi for the webinar âHow Hair Reveals the Futility of Race Categoriesâ on 10/21 at 11:30 a.m. EDT. This free webinar is hosted by @NMNH as a part of their Human Origins Today (HOT) series.
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Today, representatives from more than a dozen anthropology/archaeology societies and conferences convened for an Inter-Society Summit on Sexual Harassment
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đHappy New Year from the American Anthropological Association.đĽł. We look forward to another year of helping to advance the field of anthropology.
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Join us for the next installment in the âAnthropology Liveâ series - Sex is Complex: Discussing Sex and Gender Across Anthropology â on March 23 at 6 pm ET. Everyone is welcome, and registration is free.
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What of us as anthropologists in these dark times? A visual representation from @hiddeninthejam of Alisse Waterston's Presidential Lecture at #AmAnth17
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Phasing Out DACA is a Grave Injustice: AAA Statement on Trump Admin. Announcement to End #DACA #AnthroForward.
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Eight anthropologists were selected to receive a @ACLS1919 Emerging Voices Fellowship. Jessica MacLellan .Amarilys Estrella .Mariel Gruszko .Negar Razavi .Natalia Guzman Solano .Adeem Suhail .Dario Valles .Grace Kim . Congratulations to all!.
Congratulations to the first cohort of ACLS Emerging Voices Fellows! We're proud to support these 45 recent PhDs who will bring their innovative research and vision to universities across the country.
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Where did you study #anthropology ? . Represent your alma mater in the comments. Bonus points for a đ¤ł! #AnthroDay.
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Application deadline extended for Chrysalis 2024, a Wenner Gren Foundation-funded workshop on self-care and collaboration, until 1/20/2024. Weekly sessions will include asynchronous reflections and writing every month, a speaker seminar, and more. Apply:
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Recently reported charges of sexual misconduct in Harvardâs Anthropology Department cannot be viewed as a single institutionâs problem. Read AAAâs full statement here:
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Weâre excited to announce that the keynote address at the 2023 AAA/CASCA Annual Meeting will be given by Dr. Kisha Supernant, Director of the Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology. Learn more: .@ArchaeoMapper @CASCATweet.
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Administrationâs willful disregard for Antiquities Act/Native American concerns shameful. President Trumpâs call to weaken protections for Utahâs Bears Ears National Monument -- tone deaf with a spiteful disregard for democratic process.
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Happy birthday, Jane Goodall! The British primatologist and anthropologist known for her 55-year study of wild chimpanzees turns 84 today.
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Field Notes: "To Get More Out of Social Media, Think Like an Anthropologist" via @HarvardBiz.
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An epidemiologist and two anthropologists investigate how male-biased versus female-biased gender norms impact health.
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Renowned âtechno-anthropologistâ Professor Genevieve Bell is creating an entirely new academic discipline that could change the way we think about technology.
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Anthropology Live is back! We're kicking off the season with 'Discussing âDecolonizing Anthropology: Global Perspectivesâ' on 9/14 at 7 PM ET. Join us for a thought-provoking webinar on what it means to decolonize anthropology.
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Why should students major in anthropology? The answer is that anthropology students learn to explore, understand, and engage in problem solving in and for businesses quite differently than those trained in other disciplines. #ThisIsAnthro.
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Field Notes: "What anthropologists can tell you about the US border immigration crisis" featuring LOTS of AAA members including #AmAnth2018 Program Chair Jason De Leon #WorldOnTheMove.
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Weâre pleased to announce that Dr. Whitney Battle-Baptiste of @UMassAmherst has been elected to serve as president-elect/vice president (2021-2023).
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Join Elizabeth Chin (@LabSpecEth), editor of @AmAnthroJournal for an orientation, case study of the review/revision process, and live Q&A on Feb.9. She'll also help first-time and novice authors plan their next steps toward publication. Register:
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AAA member (and #AmAnth17 presenter) Dr. Debra Rodman unseated an anti-woman and anti-immigrant incumbent in Virginia's House of Delegates. An awesome example of how #AnthropologyMatters.
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