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Prince William dumped Kate Middleton in 2007 because she was too possessive
Ali Larter welcomes her Christmas baby boy Theodore Hayes MacArthur
Lady Gaga pantless in Paris: cute, deflated or tragic?
Dr. Drew apologizes for saying that Brad & Angelina would have “nuclear split”
Lindsay Lohan’s abuse victim: she was violent, cursing, refused breathalyzer
Marilu Henner can remember every detail of every day of her entire life without fail
MTV to air teen abortion special, with Dr. Drew Pinksy as counselor
Katy Perry has sex “magic tricks” for her new husband, Russell Brand
Shania Twain’s flowery statement about her engagement
Antoine Dodson’s ‘Chimney Intruder’ Christmas video

Prince William dumped Kate Middleton in 2007 because she was too possessive

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 07:06 AM PST

It's know part of history and "the myth" of Prince William and Kate Middleton's nearly decade-long courtship that in 2007, they briefly split up. I remember it well - there was a lot of gossip that Prince William was well on his way to proposing to Kate in the Spring of 2007, and then the word spread that they had in fact split. By the end of the summer of 2007, they were back on, however. But there are lots of different variations of the reconciliation story. Some sources claim that Kate was very clever and she kept herself in the public eye with lots of public outings, ensuring that Prince William would see her and realize that he missed her. Some sources have Kate nursing a broken heart and William feeling like a tool, and thus, deciding to get back with her. And yet other sources have the whole thing going down over William's wandering eye, and his desire to sleep with whomever he wanted, and Kate putting up a fight about that.

Anyway, Life & Style has yet another theory - the breakup happened because Kate became extremely possessive all of a sudden:

In April of 2007, Kate Middleton and Prince William took a two-month break from their three year relationship. Now, Life & Style reveals the reason for the split: William's demanding schedule of military training combined with his flirty behavior toward other women had driven a normally sane and self-confident Kat Middleton over the edge.

"Kate became very possessive," a royal insider tells Life & Style. "She wanted to know who William was with and what he was doing every waking moment. She texted and called to check up on him nonstop."

William couldn't take it, and called things off with Kate in early April of that year. In the weeks before and after the split, William was spotted partying hard in the London club scene — often in the company of various beauties.

Kate knew her paranoia and insecurity had driven William away.

"She admitted that she was driving herself and everyone else insane with her jealousy," the insider says to Life & Style. "Kate didn't like who she had become."

Fortunately, it took only two months for Kate to realize how out of control she had gotten — and for William to realize how much he missed her.

"Kate promised him that if they got back together, she wouldn't be a nightmare anymore," says a royal insider. And by midsummer, they had reconciled.

[From Life & Style]

It could be true, but maybe not. I don't know. But I would like to point out something interesting, for those people interested in the more salacious side of royal gossip: does anyone else think that Kate is in a horrible position if and when William cheats on her when they are married? I don't think Kate will get the overwhelming public sympathy that Diana got when Charles was fooling around with Camilla for years. You know why? Because Kate has already put up with William's infidelity, and she's stayed with him. They've had mini-break-ups several times over the course of their nine year relationship (and it is NINE years, if you do the math - they got together in 2002). Every time William actually or allegedly screwed around with other girls, Kate always took him back. So when he fools around when they're married, many of us (me) will be saying, "Well, what did you expect?" Plus, the sheer length of their courtship is another factor - Kate knows what she's getting into (unlike Diana), and she waited nine years to get it. If Kate tries to pull the "He's a cheater, I'm devastated!" card, I tend to think the reaction will be "Meh."

Photos courtesy of WENN.

Ali Larter welcomes her Christmas baby boy Theodore Hayes MacArthur

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 06:30 AM PST

Ali Larter has given birth to a bouncing baby boy! Both Ali and Christina Applegate announced their pregnancies on the same day over the summer, and my guess for both of them was that they were due in January - but Ali was further along than I thought! Us Weekly confirms that Ali and her husband Hayes MacArthur welcomed baby Theodore Hayes MacArthur on Monday:

Christmas arrived a bit early for Ali Larter! The Heroes actress and actor Hayes MacArthur welcomed a healthy boy early Monday morning in Los Angeles, her rep tells UsMagazine.com exclusively. Mom and child are now resting comfortably.

First-time parents Larter, 34, and Perfect Couples actor MacArthur, 33, have named their son Theodore Hayes MacArthur.

“He’s our perfect Christmas present,” the new mom and dad gush to Us.

After seven years of dating, Larter and MacArthur wed in Kennebunkport, Maine in August 2009. She was eager to start a family way back in 2007, telling Cosmopolitan: “I told my boyfriend after three weeks that I wanted to marry him and that we could do it tomorrow…I look forward to that time when I’m home with babies.”

Larter accidentally revealed her child’s gender in September while promoting Resident Evil: Afterlife 3D — referring to her baby-to-be as a “he” during a Fox News interview.

She added at the time: “I’m just super pregnant…Each moment I want to take off another piece of clothing.”

[From Us Weekly]

Christmas babies, yay! Actually, I always feel sorry for Christmas babies. Their birthdays get folded into the Christmas holiday, and I often feel like their birthday celebrations aren't as singularly-focused as birthdays should be. In my extended family, there are many Christmas babies and it's always a thing of "Should we send a separate birthday card and gift, or should we just package it in with the Christmas stuff?" It sucks. But there's bad stuff with every birthday time - inevitably, my birthday was the start of the school year, so people didn't remember it either.

Anyway, congratulations to the happy family! What do you think of the name? I think it reeks of old money and history, which is A-OK in my book. I wonder if Ali's husband is some distant relation of President Hayes and/or General MacArthur?

Lady Gaga pantless in Paris: cute, deflated or tragic?

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 06:12 AM PST

What would you do if Lady Gaga came into your store dressed like this? Are we going to have to give her a special name, like Raccoon McPantless? Perhaps… Granny McPantless? These photos are from Tuesday, just hours before Gaga performed in Paris (a rescheduled concert, because of the terrible weather Europe is having). Gaga went shopping in fishnets, boots, a leather jacket, and little else. There's something on her crotch - like, nude-colored panties, on top of her fishnets. So technically Granny McPantless isn't flashing anything that, say, Miley Cyrus has flashed recently.

Lainey says that Gaga's ass isn't as "juicy" as it once was - I have to concur. Remember those old photos of Gaga, before she was famous? When she was just a "go-go dancer" her ass was great - now it looks rather deflated. If Gaga losing too much weight? Is it just the stress of constant touring and always being in the public eye?

Also - you know that Gaga's album drops next month, right? Ugh. It's going to be wall-to-wall Gaga interviews from here on out, I fear. Prepare yourselves.

Photos courtesy of Fame.

Dr. Drew apologizes for saying that Brad & Angelina would have “nuclear split”

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 05:50 AM PST

Yesterday, the Huffington Post published excerpts from a larger interview with Dr. Drew Pinsky. Dr. Drew talked smack about Brangelina, Eva Longoria, Scarlett Johansson, and several other celebrities. I considered the entire interview to be pretty disgusting coming from an alleged medical professional, and I thought (as I continue to think) that Dr. Drew has been whoring himself out for his stab at fame, just be giving salacious quotes about random celebrities. Anyway, Dr. Drew might have realized that he left himself wide open to a series of lawsuits, because he's now trying to roll back some of his comments. Specifically, the stuff about Brangelina.

Dr. Drew Pinksy is making a public apology to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in an RadarOnline.com exclusive video interview amid reports he said the superstar pair was headed toward a nuclear split.

“These comments were taken completely out of context (and) they were never meant to be printed,” said the Celebrity Rehab host, who does not treat the celebrity couple.
“I do not know Brad or Angelina (and) I certainly don’t want to be saying things that could be perceived as hurtful for them, or harmful for them in any way.

“I’m deeply concerned and apologetic and apologize for these comments that were taken out of context.”

Dr. Drew, a board certified addiction specialist, reportedly said Brangelina were on a one-way road toward splits-ville, in part because of Jolie’s past addiction to heroin.

He was quoted as saying, “Just add up a couple things… there’s no such thing as ‘I was a heroin addict’. That doesn’t exist in nature. Something is going on with [her] addiction. Or she’s in recovery (and) I don’t see any evidence that’s the case.”

He reportedly said when Brad and Angelina were put together, it was “a really volatile situation” and the pair was “constantly creating things to weld themselves together”.

However, speaking exclusively to RadarOnline.com, Dr. Drew said he talking in a hypothetical exercise in which he used Pitt and Jolie merely as examples.

“Categorically these comments were not supposed to be in the public discourse,” he said.
“I don’t know these people, I don’t know the facts. Literally as though one was speculating, just going through an exercise of speculation and not some sort of analysis that was supposed to be factual or for public discourse… I could not be more upset and disturbed that these things were printed as though I was making some sort of categorical analysis of people I really don’t know.”

Dr. Drew, the long-time host of radio’s Loveline and of the VH1 shows Sex Rehab and Sober House, also had a direct message for the high-profile pair.

“I wish them the best, I hope they do well, enjoy the holidays with their kids and have a nice time. I wish them no ill, believe me… I’m sorry these comments were taken out of context and made public,” he added.

[From Radar]

Eh. I might take Dr. Drew's word that his comments were in no way designed to get him more publicity, if not for the fact that he's said similar crap about Angelina Jolie before. Plus, he has a history of saying nasty stuff about whoever is getting more press than him anyway. I also find it interesting that he's only really apologizing for the Brangelina stuff - he talked about many celebrities in that interview, so I guess he's not doing "takesies-backsies" on all of it. So… do you buy Dr. Drew's "apology"? Eh.

Lindsay Lohan’s abuse victim: she was violent, cursing, refused breathalyzer

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 04:31 AM PST

More details are coming out about the incident at Lindsay Lohan’s halfway house in which she allegedly abused a staff member who busted her after she snuck out with some girlfriends to drink at a local bar. As is typical for Lindsay, her family has denied that she’s done anything wrong and are hard at work spinning their side of the story to celebrity outlets. They claim that Lindsay just pushed the female staff member in self defense, that she called 911 and that she supposedly passed a sobriety test administered by the Betty Ford Clinic.

Meanwhile the Betty Ford staffer, Dawn Holland, has spoken to TMZ. Holland makes it clear that Lindsay was wasted, violent, and refused a breathalyzer. The other two patients were compliant, according to her account. Holland granted a video interview to TMZ telling her side of the story. In the video Holland is wearing a brace on her wrist and claims that it was strained severely when Lindsay grabbed a phone out of her hand. Here’s the story from TMZ, and you can watch the video there.

The Betty Ford staffer who claims Lindsay Lohan assaulted her tells TMZ … Lindsay had been drinking before the incident and hurt her so badly, she’s now on workers’ comp.

Dawn Holland, who works as a chemical dependency technician at the Betty Ford Clinic, tells us on Sunday, December 12, just after 1 AM, Lindsay and two roommates came home from a night on the town … violating the curfew policy.

Holland says Lindsay and company jumped a wall, trying to get inside the place she was staying without being noticed. Holland says security stopped the three women, and that’s when Lindsay became belligerent and started swearing up a storm.

Holland says she was called to do a breathalyzer on the 3 women, but Lindsay refused and then pushed her. Holland says she went back in the house and Lindsay called 911 on the house phone.

Holland says she picked up another house phone to speak with 911, and Lindsay confronted her again and ripped the phone out of her hand, causing a severe sprain which caused Holland to go out on workers’ comp.

Holland says she could smell alcohol on Lindsay’s breath.

As for Lindsay’s claim Holland touched her first, she says, “I did not touch the woman.”

As TMZ first reported, Holland filed a police report and the cops are investigating Lindsay for criminal battery.

[From TMZ]

Holland also said she didn’t think Lohan has made progress at Betty Ford because she “has been defiant and broken just about every rule.” Holland claimed that she is out on workman’s comp. Radar reports that Holland admitted she was paid upwards of $10,000 for that interview by TMZ. Both Radar and TMZ report that Holland was fired for violating patient confidentiality by speaking to the press.

There are so many new stories coming out about this incident that it’s hard to cover them all. The jist is that Lindsay’s people are pulling the same old victim card that they always do and there’s little more to it than that. The official statement from Lindsay’s lawyer reads: “We are declining to comment on the underlying facts surrounding this incident, as we await the completion of the police investigation. It should be noted, however, that it was Ms. Lohan who called 911 to request police assistance at the time this incident occurred.” As if that means anything. Lindsay’s mother called 911 when Carvel refused to give her a free cake!

According to the latest report, and there are so many more, Lindsay claims she was “out getting her hair done” and wasn’t at a bar at all. Radar reports that while she did refuse a breathalyzer that evening, (and the Betty Ford incident report written by Holland states that Lindsay’s mom Dina told her in a phone call not to submit to one) she took one the next day and passed. Of course she did. This account from Holland is very typical of Lindsay and is in no way surprising, nor is Lindsay’s response.

Do not pass go, do not collect $200 Lindsay. I can’t believe that this girl has yet to spend more than a month in jail. She is not special, but it’s not hard to see how she keeps copping that attitude when she continually acts like this and gets so many damn chances. Lindsay is facing six months in jail for violating probation.

Marilu Henner can remember every detail of every day of her entire life without fail

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 04:16 AM PST

Here’s a fascinating story from 60 Minutes about something called “superior autobiographical memory,” which basically means being able to remember every day and every moment in your life down to insignificant details. Actress Marilu Henner, 58, best known for her role on Taxi, has this ability. She’s one of only six people that have been identified with it. 60 Minutes anchor Leslie Stahl is good friends with Henner and initially told her producer that she wasn’t interested in this story, because she knew Henner and didn’t think this was as rare as it is.

This ability has only recently been discovered. The handful of people with superior autobiographical memory have proven to scientists that their memories are infallibly accurate by quickly recounting known details from random dates provided to them, including weather conditions and public events. They usually describe their extraordinary ability by simply saying that they “see” the day in question as if it were yesterday.

The people with this talent shown on 60 Minutes seem superficially “normal.” They deny that they’re autistic or savants and researchers say they seem to function normally. They all have OCD-like behaviors, such as organizing and hand washing, but don’t seem to be crippled by them. This may reveal how they’re not overwhelmed by all those vivid memories, because as Henner explained she’s organized them so well she can recall any day at a moments notice.

If you’d like to watch this story, it’s available in two parts online and below. Marilu Henner comes in at around 6:00 in the first video. It cracks me up so much how she can tell you everything that she’s done ever. Fast forward to 9:50 in the first video to see five people with this ability all recall random events and dates at the same time.

MRI results show that people with this ability have parts of their brain that are “significantly larger” than control subjects. The temporal lobe, where memories are stored, and another part of the brain the caudate nucleus, are much larger in this group than in average people. This is somewhat consistent with MRI findings in people with obsessive compulsive disorder, although the results with this group are much more significant.

I had a girlfriend in high school who could recount entire conversations she’d had word for word. It didn’t seem like she was making up dialog at all, and she could tell you the exact words. It was interesting (i.e. gossip worthy) only about 10% of the time and soon became boring. You don’t want to hear about something in real time, you only want to know the important details. This ability to remember every day of your life is fascinating, though. It seems like such a mixed blessing. One person with
superior autobiographical memory declined to be interviewed by 60 Minutes as she finds that it interferes too much with her life.

On a superficial level, I want Marilu Henner to come organize my closet. She’s incredible.

You can read more about this phenomenal ability on CBS.com.

Marilu Henner on “Time Traveling.” This is a one minute video demonstrating her ability:

60 Minutes episode on superior autobiographical memory Part 1

60 Minutes episode on superior autobiographical memory Part 2

MTV to air teen abortion special, with Dr. Drew Pinksy as counselor

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 03:58 AM PST

Given the popularity of MTV reality shows 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom, this latest addition seems kind of inevitable. They’re going to air a special focusing on one the 16 and Pregnant girls who is pregnant for the second time and considering abortion. They’ll also talk to other teens who had abortions, with Dr. Drew Pinsky giving them his unique brand of superficial famewhore counseling.

After documenting dozens of teen mothers' heart-wrenching stories via its hit 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom series, MTV will tackle the sensitive issue of abortion with a separate special called No Easy Decision, EW has learned exclusively. The special, airing Dec. 28 at 11:30 p.m., will follow one former 16 and Pregnant subject, Markai, as she wrestles with the decision after becoming pregnant for a second time. Dr. Drew Pinsky will also talk with young women who, like 27 percent of teens who end up with unplanned pregnancies, have chosen to end them. MTV sources say the documentary will tackle all sides of the issue, including the importance of contraception and the devastating effects of facing such a decision.

[From EW via ONTD]

My gut reaction to this is “no.” I’m pro-choice and it’s not about the abortion issue at all. I just feel that MTV should give these type of shows a rest. Yes they’re chronicling a very common phenomenon and attempting to make teen pregnancy into a teachable moment. At the same time, they’re creating young stars out of these mothers. Even if teen pregnancy, abortion, adoption and raising babies are shown as incredibly difficult and undesirable (and having watched Teen Mom I can say that they are portrayed that way), the very nature of these shows belies their supposed message. It’s like “don’t have unprotected sex” and “don’t get pregnant,” but if you do you have a chance of getting on MTV and becoming famous. This 16 year-old girl, Markai, earned a whole spinoff special by getting pregnant again. We’ve seen these girls on tabloid covers for the past year and now they’re pulling stunts to extend their fifteen minutes. This is about ratings for MTV, not about highlighting a social issue.

Here’s a 16 and Pregnant trailer for the most recent season. Markai fights with her boyfriend at around 1:20. She hits him and says “I hate you” [via Starcasm]. You can watch Markai’s 16 and Pregnant episode on MTV.com if you’re in the US.

MTV’s 16 and Pregnant (Season 2) - MTV Shows

Katy Perry has sex “magic tricks” for her new husband, Russell Brand

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 03:39 AM PST

Katy Perry enthused to Grazia Magazine about her sex life with her new husband, Russell Brand, 35. She claimed she has “secrets and magic tricks” and that she’s “not shy” and “never wears sweats.” Katy also said that she hopes to move to England and get a British passport, as if that will be as easy as flashing a smile and some cleavage.

Katy Perry has revealed she has a series of secret sexual ”magic tricks” for husband Russell Brand and always makes an effort for her spouse.
Katy Perry does “magic tricks” in the bedroom.

The ‘Firework’ hitmaker married renowned womaniser Russell Brand in October and says she always makes an effort for her spouse.

She said: “I have secrets and magic tricks, of course. I can’t share them because then you’d all know. But let’s just say I’m not shy. And I never wear sweats. Ever.”
The brunette beauty also plans her schedule carefully so she and Russell can spend quality time together away from the pressures of their working commitments.

She added: “I also make sure we have time. We’re both busy but this is a huge part of my life. I call the shots on my schedule. I put in breaks. There are weekends for Russ and weekends for me and my friends. Neither of us ever wants to lose ourself or the other in fame.”

Though Katy and Russell are currently residing in Los Angeles, they are house-hunting in the ‘Get Him to the Greek’ star’s native London as the US singer wants a British passport.

She told Grazia magazine: “We have a place together in America but we want to find somewhere here. I want a British passport.”

[From Contact Music]

This is TMI and sounds so naive. This girl was just married two months ago. Things change when you’ve been with a person for a few years. These two first got together just over a year ago, and Russell has a well documented history of sleeping around. There aren’t any tricks or sexy outfits that will keep a guy interested if he’s got a wandering dick and an appetite for strange. It doesn’t matter how gorgeous you are, how experimentative (and you know Katy thinks normal sex stuff is so groundbreaking) or how willing you are to please when it comes down to it. I hope things work out for Katy and Russell and I really like both of them. In this case I’d like to be wrong about these two.

One more thing - you don’t just get a British “passport” when you marry a British citizen. You get visa status as a spouse to stay in the country for an extended period, after you apply. Getting a passport requires citizenship and you have to live in the UK for five years first. (I checked.) I know Katy is just 26 but she sounds so clueless to me sometimes.

Katy and Russell are shown on 12/13 and 12/6/10. Credit: Fame Pictures

Shania Twain’s flowery statement about her engagement

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 03:32 AM PST

Shania Twain has issued a letter on her website expressing her joy at becoming engaged to her ex husband’s mistress’ ex husband, as Kaiser so aptly put it. Some of you speculated in the comments that Shania potentially cheated on her husband first by hooking up with her now-fiance, who was a family friend. I followed this story closely when it came out, and am convinced that Shania’s husband, “Mutt” Lange, cheated on her with his secretary/estate manager, after which Shania and the secretary’s husband found solace in each other. In fact the National Enquirer tracked Lange down in Switzerland two years ago to get a comment on his wife’s new romance with his girlfriend’s ex husband, and he seemed genuinely surprised that those two had hooked up. (He also kind of gave Shania his blessing, the bastard.) Anyway, here’s what Shania wrote. It’s flowery and over the top, but she really seems like she’s an emotional person like that. I remember how she cried on American Idol when Big Mike sang “It Only Hurts When I’m Breathing.”

Seasons greetings to all!

I’ve spent much time over the course of this past year, learning about others who have suffered loss in their lives and taken inspiration from how they’ve managed to overcome it. I’m learning that grief and the suffering of loss, challenges me to be more sensitive and understanding of other’s and also more accepting of my own struggles. Challenge reminds me how important it is to let those who love me, care for me when I need it. The support of others has helped me to move forward less fearful of change, allowing me to embrace the beauty of life today and remain more open to whatever it brings tomorrow.

The people who make my life the most joyful are the ones I am able to lean on because of my own humanness. In the last two and a half years of adjusting to life after separation and divorce, I needed to lean on others more often than I was accustomed to. These people have been gifts, and I am fortunate to have so many of these beautiful people - friends, family and beloved fans, who’s support I cherish more deeply with each day that passes. Now another year is about to pass, and I would like to thank everyone who helped me believe that new beginnings are possible and that love can be trusted. Thank you!

2010 is leaving me with a renewed faith in love and commitment. I believe in the right to be loved and the blessing of being able to love in return. Talking about love, I am excited to share some personal news with you; I’m in love! Frederic Nicolas Thiebaud has been a true gift to me as a compassionate, understanding friend and over time, an amazing love has blossomed from this precious friendship. Fred and I are happy to announce, our ENGAGEMENT!

Love, peace and happiness is taking me in to 2011 and I’m feeling refreshed and optimistic about the future. I’m looking forward to what the new year has in store and to sharing it with you. So, I’ll be in touch with more news and details soon. Until then, have a fantastic holiday season and I wish you love.

Sincerely,

Shania

[From Shania Twain's website]

So, do you think that Shania and this Fred guy just started hanging out as a big F U to their exes? There were quite a few staged paparazzi pics of them at the time that suggested that they were getting a huge kick out of it.

Also, as Kaiser reported Shania’s engagement is on the cover of the new US Weekly this week. I tend to think that Shania announced it to coincide with her new reality show, which premieres on the Oprah Network in January. I also think she’s pretty triumphant after all she went through, and I don’t blame her. It seemed clear to me that she gave People Magazine the details of her husband’s infidelity back in 2008 and now she’s all “I’m engaged, bitches.” I love how she stayed out of the spotlight for so long and then kind of edged back at a difficult and critical time in her life. She’s a survivor.

Header image via CoverAwards

Antoine Dodson’s ‘Chimney Intruder’ Christmas video

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 03:25 AM PST

Antoine Dodson’s rant to his sister’s attacker on the local news was made into a remix which soon became the most viewed video on YouTube this year. Antoine followed up his newfound fame with a Halloween Costume, a performance on The BET Hip Hop Awards, a Christmas ornament and plenty of interviews that showed what a funny, thoughtful guy he was.

Now Antoine has done a parody riff of his “Bed Intruder” rant on The George Lopez show. His “Chimney Intruder” song has a Christmas theme, and is all about hiding the presents and the tree from the fat man.

“He’s coming through your chimney, snatching your cookies up, trying to eat ‘em, so y’all need to hide your gifts, hide your trees and hide your eggnog because he’s taking everything up in here.”

I found this cheesy at first but I was soon laughing my ass off and loving how Antoine is so game to make fun of himself. Some of my favorite lines include:
“Run and tell that fat boy,” “I see a fat red guy running around he better have some Kool Aid for me” and “Come through my chimney and I’ll show you a nutcracker” and “All I want for Christmas is for you to keep your fat ass out my house.”

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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