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Animals Help Boy Deal with Tourette’s

(3 min 36 sec) An Indiana police department looks to keep children with autism...
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Can Coffee Prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?

(3min 35sec) In this episode, a young woman with Down syndrome looks to change...
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Cheerleader With Down Syndrome Inspires Her School

(3min 30sec) In this episode, a cheerleader with Down syndrome inspires her school, a...
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Jamie Foxx, Jeremy Renner, & More Support Global Down Syndrome Fashion Show!

(3 min 33 sec) In this episode: Pedal for Alzheimer’s goes 1,100 miles, stars...
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Runner With Cerebral Palsy Gets Contract With Nike

(3 min 29 sec) In this episode: a woman fighting ALS makes it her...
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Anaheim Ducks Honor Fan With Parkinson’s

(3 min 28 sec) In this episode: a Dyslexia Task Force is helping students...
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Seinfeld Actor John O’Hurley’s Crusade for Epilepsy Awareness

(3 min 21 sec) In this episode a girl with Down syndrome dances through...
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Michael Phelps Discusses Battle With Depression

(3 min 23 sec) In this episode, a Kentucky family is spreading awareness for...
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How Microsoft is Welcoming Employees with Autism

(3 min 30 sec) In this episode, Microsoft opens their doors to workers with...
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An American Ninja Warrior With Parkinson’s

(3 min 15 sec) In this episode: a man with Down syndrome reunites with...
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NBA’s Kevin Love On Battling Anxiety

(3 min 36 sec) In this episode, a man with Down syndrome retires from...
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Girl With Down Syndrome Expresses Self Through Painting

(3 min 30 sec) In this episode: a nonverbal girl with Down syndrome uses...
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Girl with Down Syndrome Wins International Beauty Pageant

Kate Grant, 19, a teenage model from Northern Ireland, just became the first person...
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How One Community Is Helping a Girl with Apraxia – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 22 sec) In this episode: robotic pets help those with dementia, A&E...
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A Back to School Survival Guide for Different Brains

Resuming classes after summer vacation is always an exciting and often stressful event for...
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Furniture Gallery Hosts Prom for Kids with Autism – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 32 sec) In this episode, Alzheimer’s Caregivers share their stories, singer and...
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Swimmers With Down Syndrome Compete in Nova Scotia – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 28 sec) In this episode researchers from USC find a link between...
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British Family Adopts Nine Children with Down Syndrome

The Patterson family in the UK, dedicated to helping...
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Michael J. Fox’s Crusade to Cure Parkinson’s – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 16 sec) In this episode Michael J. Fox talks <a href="https://www.differentbrains.org/resources/parkinsons-disease/" target="_blank"...
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First Frat Brother with Down Syndrome – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 16 sec) In this episode, a young man bikes cross-country for autism...
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Employee with Down Syndrome Celebrates 25 Years at Dunkin Donuts – Week in Neurodiversity

Employee with Down Syndrome Celebrates 25 Years at Dunkin Donuts – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 33 sec) In this episode, best-selling author Sarah Wilson discusses anxiety with...
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Neurodiverse Graduations Wow The Internet – Week in Neurodiversity

Neurodiverse Graduations Wow The Internet – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 15 sec) In this episode, a dyslexic man works for change in...
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Giving Positive Exposure to People with Special Needs, with Bieke Kreps, DDS, MSc | EDB 133

Giving Positive Exposure to People with Special Needs, with Bieke Kreps, DDS, MSc | EDB 133

(14 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Bieke Kreps, DDS,...
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Blind Man With Autism Starts Internet Radio Station – Week in Neurodiversity

Blind Man With Autism Starts Internet Radio Station – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 47 sec) In this episode, a blind man with Asperger’s creates an...
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Washington’s First Lobbyist With Down Syndrome – Week in Neurodiversity

Washington’s First Lobbyist With Down Syndrome – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 24 sec) In this episode, a UK café hires people on the...
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How 2 Toddlers with Down Syndrome Became Best Buds – Week in Neurodiversity

How 2 Toddlers with Down Syndrome Became Best Buds – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 18 sec) In this episode, we meet superheroes with special needs, two...
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Kobe Bryant Surprises a Fan with Epilepsy – Week in Neurodiversity

Kobe Bryant Surprises a Fan with Epilepsy – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 45 sec) In this episode, a former high school athlete looks to...
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How Dogs in Chile Are Helping Kids with Autism at the Dentist – Week in Neurodiversity

How Dogs in Chile Are Helping Kids with Autism at the Dentist – Week in Neurodiversity

In this episode, a middle schooler with Down syndrome scores for his soccer team,...
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Deadpool’s Ryan Reynolds Opens Up About Anxiety – Week in Neurodiversity

Deadpool’s Ryan Reynolds Opens Up About Anxiety – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 20 sec) In this episode, Ryan Reynolds opens up about anxiety, a...
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How a Teen with Autism Got Cast on “The Good Doctor” – Week in Neurodiversity

How a Teen with Autism Got Cast on “The Good Doctor” – Week in Neurodiversity

(3min 25sec) In this episode, a prom proposal for a teen with Down syndrome...
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Meet The Swimming Phenom with Tourette’s and ADHD – Week in Neurodiversity

Meet The Swimming Phenom with Tourette’s and ADHD – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 mins 33 sec) In this episode, a Missouri family sells bow ties for...
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How One Teen With Down Syndrome Is Helping The Homeless – Week In Neurodiversity

(3 mins 30 sec) In this episode, the NBA store in New York City...
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When Different Brains Grow Up: the NDSS Adult Down Syndrome Summit

Dr. Hackie Reitman discusses the importance of giving support to people with Down syndrome...
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Bryan Cranston Spreads Alzheimer’s Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity

Bryan Cranston Spreads Alzheimer’s Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 mins 27 sec) In this episode a 14-year old model with Down syndrome...
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Championing Down Syndrome for the Special Olympics, with Patrick & Paul Sallarulo | EDB 122

(14 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Special Olympics athlete...
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Father Raps for Daughter with Down Syndrome – Week in Neurodiversity

Father Raps for Daughter with Down Syndrome – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 14 sec) In this episode, a Cleveland non-profit helps adults on the...
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Creating the First Summit for Adults with Down Syndrome

Sara Hart Weir, M.S. and Jadene S. Ransdell of the National Down Syndrome Society...
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Colorado Community Comes Together for Birthday Girl with Autism – Week in Neurodiversity

Colorado Community Comes Together for Birthday Girl with Autism – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 24 sec) In this episode a 3-year-old with Down syndrome enters the...
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Snoop Dogg and the NFL’s Demarcus Ware Raise ADHD Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity (3/17/18)

Snoop Dogg and the NFL’s Demarcus Ware Raise ADHD Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity (3/17/18)

(3 min 19 sec) Patients with Alzheimer’s find joy through singing, a man with...
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Girl with Down Syndrome Joins Harlem Globetrotters – Week in Neurodiversity (3/10/18)

(3min 26sec) In this episode, a man with ADHD opens a boxing gym for...
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How Singing Helps One Woman with Tourette’s – Week in Neurodiversity (3/3/18)

How Singing Helps One Woman with Tourette’s – Week in Neurodiversity (3/3/18)

(3 min 47 sec) In this episode, a second grader with Down syndrome makes...
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Actors with Down syndrome make theater history

Actors with Down Syndrome Make Theater History

Actress Jaimie Brewer is breaking down barriers as the only known performer with Down...
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14 Year Old Girl Develops Alzheimer’s App – Week in Neurodiversity (2/24/18)

(3 min 24 sec) In this episode, a student with autism leads a yoga...
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Tips for Preventing Alzheimer’s, with Seth Keller, M.D. of the AADMD | EDB 117

(19 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with Seth...
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Boy with Autism Becomes Train Conductor for a Day – Week in Neurodiversity (2/17/18)

Boy with Autism Becomes Train Conductor for a Day – Week in Neurodiversity (2/17/18)

(3 min 21 sec) In this episode, a boy with autism gets to be...
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Painter with Down Syndrome Wows Art Community - Week in Neurodiversity (2/10/18)

Painter with Down Syndrome Wows Art Community – Week in Neurodiversity (2/10/18)

(3 min) In this episode, aerobics help improve symptoms of Alzheimer’s, families receive tattoos...
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Phoenix Symphony Serenades Dementia Patients – Week in Neurodiversity (2/3/18)

Phoenix Symphony Serenades Dementia Patients – Week in Neurodiversity (2/3/18)

(3 min 36 sec) In this episode, a man from Portland is running a...
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Toddler with Down Syndrome & Sister Sings “You Are My Sunshine” – Week in Neurodiversity (1/27/18)

(3 min 34 sec) A college student with dyslexia learned 8 languages, a new...
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Teen with Down Syndrome Hits Amazing Half-Court Shot – Week in Neurodiversity (1/20/18)

Teen with Down Syndrome Hits Amazing Half-Court Shot – Week in Neurodiversity (1/20/18)

(3 min 20 sec) In this episode, wounded vets get to swim with dolphins...
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The Best of the Week In Neurodiversity – 2017 Year in Review

The Best of the Week In Neurodiversity – 2017 Year in Review

(6 min 9 sec) In this episode, we count down our top ten stories...
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Cops and Kids with Down Syndrome Team Up For Gift Shopping – Week in Neurodiversity (12/23/17)

Police Officers and Kids with Down Syndrome Team Up For Gift Shopping – Week in Neurodiversity (12/23/17)

(3 min 32 sec) In this episode, children with Down Syndrome go gift shopping...
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Country Singer Naomi Judd on Battling the Stigma of Mental Illness – Week in Neurodiversity (12/16/17)

Country Singer Naomi Judd on Battling Depression – Week in Neurodiversity (12/16/17)

(3 mins 31 sec) In this episode, a teen with Down syndrome celebrates his...
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The Bill Gates Mission to Fight Alzheimer’s – Week in Neurodiversity (12/9/17)

(3 mins 45 sec) In this episode, Bill Gates offers $50 million for Alzheimer’s...
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Nickelodeon Dubs Soccer Player with Down Syndrome ‘Legend’

Nickelodeon Dubs Soccer Player with Down Syndrome ‘Legend’

The 2017 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Sports Awards presented Marc Reichler-Stillhard with the ‘Honorary Local...
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Woman with Down Syndrome Becomes Fourth Degree Black belt - Week in Neurodiversity (12/2/17)

Woman with Down Syndrome Becomes Fourth Degree Black Belt – Week in Neurodiversity (12/2/17)

(3mins 33 sec) In this episode, an MRI machine helps a teen with epilepsy,...
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How Did Luke Bryan Help a Fan with Apraxia Speak? – Week in Neurodiversity (11/25/17)

How Did Luke Bryan Help a Fan with Apraxia Speak? – Week in Neurodiversity (11/25/17)

(3 mins) In this episode, a father creates a comic book character with Down...
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Man with Autism Lives Dream on Jeopardy! – Week in Neurodiversity (11/18/17)

Man with Asperger’s Lives Dream on Jeopardy! – Week in Neurodiversity (11/18/17)

(3 mins 36 sec) In this episode, University of Iowa researchers look at a...
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Can Instagram Cause Anxiety and Depression? – Week in Neurodiversity (11/11/17)

Can Instagram Cause Anxiety and Depression? – Week in Neurodiversity (11/11/17)

(3 mins 43 sec) In this episode, a man with Down Syndrome gives a...
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Trucker Goes Cross Country for Autism Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity (11/4/17)

Trucker Goes Cross Country for Autism Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity (11/4/17)

(3 mins 19 sec) In this episode, a model throws a surprise photo shoot...
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Yellow Pumpkins Raise Disability Awareness for Halloween - Week in Neurodiversity (10/28/17)

Yellow Pumpkins Raise Disability Awareness for Halloween – Week in Neurodiversity (10/28/17)

(3 mins 23 sec) In this episode, yellow pumpkins highlighted children with disabilities, a...
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SNL Spreads Awareness of Borderline Personality Disorder - Week in Neurodiversity (10/21/17)

Saturday Night Live Spreads Awareness of Borderline Personality Disorder – Week in Neurodiversity (10/21/17)

In this episode, an SNL star discusses his diagnosis of borderline personality disorder, and...
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Habitat for Humanity & Bank of America Build Homes for Adults with Autism – Week in Neurodivesity (10/14/17)

(3 mins 26 sec) In this episode, a boy sells bracelets to raise money...
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What is Different Brains? Advocating for Neurodiversity From Autism to Alzheimer’s | EDB 100

(21 mins) In this special 100th episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. explains what Different...
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Emma Stone Discusses Her Childhood Anxiety with Stephen Colbert – The Week in Neurodiversity (10/7/17)

Emma Stone Discusses Her Childhood Anxiety with Stephen Colbert – The Week in Neurodiversity (10/7/17)

(3mins 52 sec)Emma Stone shares her struggle with anxiety to Stephen...
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Miss Michigan Pageant Competitor with Down Syndrome Makes History

Miss Michigan Pageant Competitor with Down Syndrome Makes History

When Alyssa Patrias competed in the pageant last month she become the first woman,...
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Teen with Autism Donates 1,000 Coloring Books to Kids with Cancer – Week in Neurodiversity (9/02/17)

Teen with Autism Donates 1,000 Coloring Books to Kids with Cancer – Week in Neurodiversity (9/2/17)

(4 mins 9 sec) In this episode, a teen with autism donates coloring books...
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“Game of Thrones” Star Discusses Intellectual Disability Stigma – Week in Neurodiversity (8/26/17)

(3 mins 46 sec) In this episode, a man finds pickleball to help his...
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Fashion Designer with Down Syndrome Lives Her Dream

Fashion Designer with Down Syndrome Lives Her Dream

27-year-old Marie Webb will be a part of a pre-Emmy Awards gifting lounge in...
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Can Cell Phones Increase Anxiety? – Week in Neurodiversity (8/19/17)

Can Cell Phones Increase Anxiety? – Week in Neurodiversity (8/19/17)

(4 mins 6 sec) In this episode, technology opens up a new world for...
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Can Dogs Sniff-Out Parkinson’s? – Week in Neurodiversity (8/12/17)

(4 mins 7 secs) In this episode, a deaf grandmother with dyslexia fulfills her...
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10 Year Old With Down Syndrome Wins Soap Box Race – Week in Neurodiversity (8/5/17)

(3 mins 54 sec) In this episode, a Parkinson’s support group...
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Kids Start Lemonade Stand to Raise Autism Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity (7/29/17)

Kids Start Lemonade Stand to Raise Autism Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity (7/29/17)

(3 mins 45 sec) In this episode, children put together a lemonade stand for...
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Police Officer Gives Boy with Down Syndrome the Watch He Wore In The Marines

Police Officer Gives Boy with Down Syndrome the Watch He Wore In The Marines

A police officer, and former Marine, gave a young boy with Down syndrome the...
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Young Boy With Autism Starts Lego Jewelry Business – Week in Neurodiversity (7/22/17)

Young Boy With Autism Starts Lego Jewelry Business – Week in Neurodiversity (7/22/17)

(3 mins 5 sec) In this episode, a boy on the spectrum makes a...
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Veteran Walks Across the Country for PTSD Awareness - Week in Neurodiversity (7/15/17)

Veteran Walks Across the Country for PTSD Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity (7/15/17)

(3 mins 17 sec) In this episode, parents design a water park for those...
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Netflix Previews New Series about Teen With Autism – Week in Neurodiversity (7/08/17)

Netflix Previews New Series about Teen With Autism – Week in Neurodiversity (7/08/17)

(3 min 55 sec) In this episode, the trailer for the Netflix series Atypical...
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The National Down Syndrome Society: Protecting Civil Rights of Different Brains, with Sara Hart Weir, M.S. | EDB 88

(17 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Sara Hart Weir,...
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Exploring PTSD in Firefighters – Week in Neurodiversity (7/01/17)

(4 min 12 sec) In this episode, a young woman sings a heartwarming song...
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Temple Grandin Discusses Growing Up With Autism – The Week in Neurodiversity (6/24/17)

(3mins 51sec) In this episode, tandem bicycling is helping those with <a href="http://differentbrains.com/resources/parkinsons-disease/" target="_blank"...
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Community Replaces Stolen Bike for Child with Down Syndrome

In the Chicago community of Logan, a mother's despair quickly turned into gratitude all...
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