The Blind Chick

The Blind Chick is an Aftersight Original hosted by Penn and Moses Street. It’s a raw, real, and often funny conversation space where blindness isn’t a limitation—it’s part of the story. Each episode dives into the lives of blind and low-vision people, exploring resilience, identity, and the messy, beautiful realities of living without sight. With heart, humor, and honesty, The Blind Chick breaks stereotypes, challenges stigma, and reminds us all that blindness is not the end of the story—it’s the beginning of a new one.

  1. 1 G FA

    Healing, Hustle, and a Possible Nude Beach

    1) Episode Summary  In this lively and deeply honest episode of The Blind Chick, Penn and Moses Street welcome back world traveler, healer, and future travel coach Orly Corcos for a conversation that moves from hilarious beach banter to profound reflections on healing, courage, and self-discovery.  Orly shares her background as the only Canadian-born member of her Moroccan and Israeli family, her move to Fort Lauderdale, and her lifelong love of travel. What begins with humor quickly turns into a powerful testimony as she opens up about chronic pain, long-term prescribed narcotic use, ICU scares, and the holistic healing journey that changed her life. She explains how travel became more than a getaway—it became a tool for emotional, physical, and spiritual restoration.  The conversation explores how Orly used retreats, holistic health practices, plant medicine, and adventurous travel experiences to reclaim her identity and rebuild her life. She speaks candidly about fear, surrender, inner healing, and the difficult but necessary decisions that followed—including leaving her marriage, stepping away from corporate life, and choosing a new path rooted in truth and freedom.  Penn, Moses, and Orly also talk about food as healing, the difference between merely seeing and truly experiencing, and the unique confidence that can come from traveling as a blind woman. Orly shares stories of skydiving, solo travel to Bali and Thailand, walking the Camino with her guide dog, and preparing for an upcoming trip to the Galápagos through accessible travel company Travelize.  This episode is funny, freeing, and full of wisdom. At its heart, it is a reminder that our greatest limitations are often not physical, but internal—and that courage, healing, and joy are still available when we decide to move forward anyway.  2) Contact Info  Guest / Featured Contact Orly Corcos Facebook: Orly Corcos Facebook / Instagram: The Blind Chef  Aftersight Contact Email: feedback@aftersight.org Phone: (720) 712-8856 Website: Aftersight.org  Producer Jonathan Price Podcast and Program Producer, Aftersight Email: jonathan@aftersight.org  3) Show Credits  Show: The Blind Chick Hosts: Penn Street and Moses Street Guest: Orly Corcos Producer: Jonathan Price Organization: Aftersight  4) Chapter Markers  00:00 – Penn and Moses open with humor and travel banter 02:00 – Welcoming Orly Corcos back to The Blind Chick 03:12 – Orly shares her family background and move to Florida 06:44 – Blind Travel Summit, Waymo, and autonomous travel freedom 11:16 – Why Penn and Moses wanted Orly back for a full episode 12:54 – Travel as healing, expansion, and personal restoration 14:52 – Orly opens up about chronic pain and narcotic dependence 17:46 – Her first holistic healing retreat and the turning point 20:17 – Doctors, blindness, and being underestimated 23:38 – Skydiving, fear, and learning to trust herself 27:11 – Experiencing beauty beyond eyesight 30:23 – Penn asks about ayahuasca and deep healing work 34:02 – Safety, vulnerability, and navigating healing as a blind woman 36:18 – What Orly gained most from the experience 41:49 – Divorce, freedom, memoir writing, and becoming a travel coach 43:53 – Food as healing and Orly’s love of cooking 49:24 – Solo travel, Bali, Thailand, and traveling without fear 52:20 – The Camino, guide dogs, and accessibility abroad 53:05 – What’s next: the Galápagos with Travelize 56:09 – Orly’s message to anyone afraid to try something new 57:41 – How to follow Orly and stay connected 58:58 – Closing jokes, gratitude, listener feedback, and final encouragement

    1 h 3 min
  2. 6 MAR

    Kim Wardlow: The Journey Behind Aftersight

    1) Episode Summary  In this special Aftersight Original, Kim Wardlow shares the personal story behind her leadership and the road that led her to become Executive Director of Aftersight. She reflects on growing up in Lamar, Colorado, her early love for creativity, 4-H, cooking, service, travel, and the many work experiences that quietly prepared her for nonprofit leadership.  Kim walks listeners through pivotal moments in her life—from studying abroad in Scotland and working internationally, to volunteering at what was then Radio Reading Service of the Rockies, to unexpectedly finding both her calling and her husband through the organization. She also shares how Aftersight has evolved over the years from volunteer-read programming into a wider community-centered organization offering podcasts, peer support, book club, white canes, and more.  This episode is both a personal milestone and a mission-centered reflection. As Kim celebrates her 60th birthday and approaches 25 years with Aftersight, she invites listeners to see the deeper heart behind the organization: building community, increasing independence, and creating meaningful access for people who are blind, low vision, deafblind, or in need of alternatives to print. The episode closes with an invitation to support Aftersight’s work through her birthday giving campaign.  2) Contact Info  Guest / Organization: Kim Wardlow — Executive Director, Aftersight Aftersight website: aftersight.org Birthday campaign / donations: Visit the donate page at aftersight.org  Aftersight: Aftersight Originals network featuring Navigating Life with Vision Loss, The Blind Chick, Blindsight, and Blind Level Tech  Producer Credit: Jonathan Price — Podcast Producer, Aftersight  3) Show Credits  Special Aftersight Original Featuring Kim Wardlow Opening by Jonathan Price Produced by Jonathan Price Organization: Aftersight  4) Chapter Markers  00:00 — Jonathan’s welcome and special Aftersight introduction 00:53 — Kim introduces herself, Aftersight, and the reason for sharing her story 03:14 — Childhood in Lamar, creativity, 4-H, and early PBS dreams 05:38 — Learning leadership, service, and community values 08:03 — Solar panels, first jobs, and developing a strong work ethic 10:28 — College, Scotland, travel, and broadening her world 12:54 — Early professional life, proposal writing, and service work 15:14 — Volunteering with Radio Reading Service and working at GE Access 17:37 — Friendship, snowshoeing, travel, and a season of transition 20:02 — Layoff, September 2001, and joining Radio Reading Service 22:21 — Meeting Doug, discovering purpose, and seeing the bigger calling 24:43 — Outreach across Colorado, music, and the value of volunteers 27:04 — How Aftersight expanded into podcasts, groups, and broader services 29:29 — Leadership, rebrand, relocation, and adapting through COVID 31:44 — Community, connection, and why the work matters 34:07 — Life purpose, independence, and the mission behind Aftersight 36:31 — Kim’s birthday campaign and invitation to support Aftersight

    38 min
  3. 5 MAR

    TBC on location Playa del Carmen!

    1) Episode Summary  Penn and Moses bring listeners on-location to Playa del Carmen’s Fifth Avenue for a sound-rich “audio postcard”—live music, vendors, birds, shoppers, perfume wafting from storefronts, and the rhythm of a city that never quite stops moving. They share how walking the avenue night after night turns strangers into familiar faces, how the best meals often live off the main tourist strip, and why listening can be its own kind of “people watching.”  The episode takes a turn into heart-and-human territory when Penn meets Apollo, a big white standard poodle, and feels a wave of grief and gratitude after recently losing their own dog, Beethoven—“a beautiful sadness.” They close with what the trip taught them the hard way: don’t run your life until your cup is empty. Pause sooner. Rest deeper. And for blind travelers especially: carry your cane proudly—it’s not just mobility; it’s connection.  2) Contact Info  Featured voices (on mic): Penn Street, Moses Street, Jonathan Price Aftersight (questions / feedback): feedback@aftersight.org | (720) 712-8856 Book The Blind Chick: https://outlook.office.com/book/TheBlindChick@aftersight.org/?ismsaljsauthenabled Producer credit: Jonathan Price (Podcast Producer, Aftersight)  3) Show Credits  Show: The Blind Chick (Aftersight) Hosts: Penn Street, Moses Street Producer: Jonathan Price Format: Special travel field audio / soundscape episode (Playa del Carmen, Mexico)  4) Chapter Markers  00:00 — Welcome + Playa del Carmen setup (Fifth Avenue field audio)00:36 — Fifth Avenue vibe + “best vegan food ever” discovery02:33 — Nightly walks, live music, vendors, accents, smells05:59 — Meeting blind travelers + wheelchair users; “cane visibility” matters07:18 — Off the main strip: “old Mexico” feel + dinner highlights08:45 — Apollo the standard poodle: grief, comfort, “beautiful sadness”10:35 — Trip reflections: rest, people met, and why this vacation worked11:24 — New connections: Ash, Eric (musician), Sweet Maria13:23 — Big point: get outside with your cane; it opens conversations15:16 — Self-care lesson: refill the cup before it empties17:01 — Closing: travel encouragement + listener feedback + birthday card mention

    19 min
  4. 26 FEB

    Playin In Playa - The Blind Chick Escapes the Office!

    1) Episode Summary  Penn and Moses check in from Playa del Carmen, Mexico—just a few blocks from the ocean—sharing a nostalgic “then vs. now” look at the Yucatán. Moses reflects on visiting the region as far back as the early 1970s, while the two of them compare Playa’s fishing-village past to today’s explosive growth: a once-small Fifth Avenue now feeling like “the Vegas strip on steroids,” and a jungle-lined two-lane road now a major highway.  They talk through what they’ve loved (food, social warmth, quieter lodging close to the action) and what’s been hard to watch (beach access shrinking, hotels built right up to the water, old haunts gone or unrecognizable). Penn also notes the accessibility shift—still imperfect, but dramatically improved compared to earlier trips—while pointing out she hasn’t seen other cane or guide-dog travelers during this visit.  Underneath the travel memories is a deeper thread: aging, change, grief, and gratitude—how you don’t always realize what you had until time has moved on. They share upcoming meetups with friends in the area, invite listeners to share their own “returning after years” stories, and close with listener mail and birthday notes—plus a reminder to be kind to yourself and someone else this week.  2) Contact Info  Listener feedback + birthday ideas/cards: feedback@aftersight.orgMailing address (as stated in the episode): Aftersight 1802 Highway 42, Suite 201 Louisville, CO 80027Producer: Jonathan Price (Aftersight)3) Show Credits Show: The Blind ChickHosts: Penn Street, Moses StreetProducer: Jonathan PriceNetwork/Org: Aftersight4) Chapter Markers 00:00 — Welcome back; quick banter and intros00:10 — Coming to you from Playa del Carmen (Yucatán)00:28 — Moses’ first Yucatán trips (1973/74) and early Playa memories01:09 — “1990-ish” timeline check; realizing how long it’s been01:15 — Playa as a fishing village; Fifth Avenue was only a few blocks01:55 — “Stop here for the bathroom” era; Cozumel as the main reason01:59 — Doing Mexico cheaply: Cozumel airport → ferry → Playa02:44 — Watching Playa “explode” between visits (5x, 10x growth)03:16 — Last big trip 18 years ago; coming back after a gap04:26 — Finding old haunts; almost nothing is the same05:02 — Fifth Avenue today: wild, global, late-night culture06:29 — Eating times, crowds, and the feeling of nostalgia07:27 — Winter of 2000: living right on Fifth Avenue (when it was tolerable)08:47 — Wedding dress + dental work stories: the old Mexico price shock10:06 — The beach reality now: access, guards, and what’s changed12:40 — Accessibility reflections: improved, but still not “U.S. sidewalks”13:45 — Moses’ “shallow male” era: European tourists, celebrity sightings17:14 — Getting older: naps, heat, air conditioning, and “luxury now”18:45 — Upcoming meetups: Scott Garrison’s parents; Megan Huffnagle & Greg21:49 — The deeper point: returning after years, sadness, gratitude, perspective23:12 — Rough year + loss; why this trip mattered24:36 — Fifth Avenue at night; family culture differences26:07 — Social warmth + travel humor (language, Americans jumping away)27:04 — Listener mail + Penn’s birthday; send ideas and cards28:03 — Closing thanks; be kind to yourself and others

    29 min
  5. 19 FEB

    Even Broken Crayons Still Color — Krista Webb on Usher Syndrome and Joy

    1) Episode Summary  Krista Webb returns for a full-length conversation after the 2025 Blind Travel Summit in Austin, Texas. She shares her deafblind journey with Usher syndrome (Type 2)—born hard of hearing, diagnosed at 19, and living with progressive vision loss from retinitis pigmentosa (RP) (now under five degrees of central vision at age 38). She talks candidly about what changed (night blindness, stopping night driving, then stopping driving entirely) and what didn’t: her identity as a wife, mom of two boys, and a determined creator.  From there, the episode turns into a masterclass on creative grit. Krista explains how wood burning went from a $10 tool to a serious craft (and “religion”), how she learned the process (sanding, grip, machines), and how her art opened doors—connecting her to the wider deafblind community and to creators like Matthew and Paul (including the custom hat collaboration tied to “blindness is a spectrum”).  The conversation widens into travel, confidence, and culture: the crew swaps stories about navigating unfamiliar terrain, being underestimated, and choosing adventure anyway—right up to Krista’s upcoming plan to climb an active volcano in Guatemala (with adaptations like ATVs if needed). They also dig into a surprisingly big topic: “body shaming” vs. what actually happens in blind/low-vision spaces, including the idea of “tech shaming,” how style and comfort intersect with vulnerability, and what respectful guiding should sound like (including when “too much narration” becomes noise).  Krista closes with a grounded takeaway: you don’t need perfect circumstances to live meaningfully—find something, even small, that gives you a reason to look forward to tomorrow.  2) Contact Info  Guest  Krista Webb — Instagram: @blindlove.woodburning (DM to connect; she mentions she’s not actively taking orders right now)Aftersight / The Blind Chick Listener email: feedback@aftersight.orgPhone (general): (720) 712-8856Producer Credit Produced by Jonathan Price3) Show Credits Hosts: Penn Street, Moses StreetGuest: Krista WebbProduced by: Jonathan PriceAftersight team shout-outs (as mentioned in the episode): Evan, Jennifer, Kim, Michael4) Chapter Markers  00:00 — Cold open: “old person calendar,” wrinkle cream, and rapid-fire banter00:40 — Re-introducing Krista from the Blind Travel Summit (Austin)01:56 — What Usher syndrome is (types, hearing + vision, balance)04:18 — Diagnosis at 19, RP progression, and stopping driving06:41 — Family life: marriage, motherhood, and adapting as vision changes08:53 — How wood burning started (and why it took over)11:17 — Connecting with Matthew & Paul; “blindness is a spectrum” hats13:42 — Social media, representation, and being “real” in the community18:12 — Travel stories: humor, independence, and doing life fully22:50 — Guatemala trip + volcano climb: excitement, risk, and adaptation30:43 — Body shaming, style, and why comfort matters when you feel vulnerable35:29 — “Tech shaming,” community dynamics, and educating with grace42:32 — Guiding etiquette: asking what help is actually wanted47:02 — What’s next: Krista’s biggest wood-burn project (whimsical, inclusive art)51:43 — Can wood burning be accessible without vision? (hard truth + alternatives)58:45 — Closing message: “even broken crayons still color” + daily purpose61:06 — Where to find Krista + thank-yous63:18 — Final sendoff: kindness to self, kindness to others

    1 h 4 min
  6. 12 FEB

    Meditation, Travel, and Vision Loss: Jordan Hankins on Healing, Self-Advocacy, and Rebuilding Life

    Penn and Moses open with a call for listeners to mail physical birthday cards to Aftersight (to be read on air), emphasizing the meaning of handwritten notes over “one-click” social media greetings. They then welcome guest Jordan Hankins (joining from Austin, Texas) for a wide-ranging conversation on vision loss, identity, and rebuilding life with intention.  Jordan shares her “before and after” story: years of grinding in real estate with freedom and travel as the goal, followed by a major crossroads as her vision rapidly declined. She describes a dark transition period, then a turning point—choosing to travel anyway—and how immersion in wellness communities (including Thailand) reshaped her outlook on healing, lifestyle, and personal agency.  The discussion explores holistic health practices (nutrition, time outside, movement, acupuncture, herbs, meditation), the challenge of reintegrating into U.S. “grind” culture after experiencing slower, wellness-centered environments, and the practicality of returning to basics (real food, nature, reducing screen time). Jordan also explains why she began publicly documenting her journey—moving from “real estate Barbie” highlights to honest vulnerability—and the importance of boundaries when people reach out for support.  The episode closes with meditation as a core practice Jordan credits with her transformation, her developing work teaching meditation, and early plans for accessible retreats (starting with Mexico). Penn and Moses underline the theme that life keeps bringing waves—growth is learning to ride them with better tools, self-awareness, and community.  2) Contact Info  Guest / Platform  Jordan HankinsSocials + Podcast: “Sighted by Soul” (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Podcast)Birthday Card Mailing Address (Aftersight) Aftersight 1805 Highway 42, Suite 220 Louisville, CO 80027Aftersight Contact Phone: (720) 712-8856Email: feedback@aftersight.orgProducer Credit Produced by: Jonathan Price (Aftersight)3) Show Credits Podcast: The Blind Chick (An Aftersight Original)Hosts: Penn Street and Moses StreetGuest: Jordan HankinsProducer: Jonathan PriceOrganization: Aftersight4) Chapter Markers 00:00 — Birthday cards: why physical mail matters (and where to send it)02:19 — Guest welcome: Jordan Hankins joins from Austin04:30 — Austin vibes, community, and the Blind Travel Summit mention06:54 — “Before”: real estate grind, money, freedom, and travel09:17 — The dark season: fear, uncertainty, and deciding to keep living14:33 — The “screw it” moment: choosing travel as the turning point16:54 — Thailand: wellness communities, retreats, and reframing “healing”21:29 — Coming back to the U.S.: holding onto “mountaintop” energy28:27 — Practical basics: outside time, whole foods, movement, screens33:10 — Social media tension: sharing purposefully without losing presence35:30 — Why she went public: from highlights to real life and vulnerability42:24 — Meditation: YouTube beginnings vs deeper training/retreat learning44:41 — What’s next: retreats (Mexico) + balancing purpose with real estate60:57 — Riding the wave: tools, seasons, and not getting taken under63:07 — Closing: online meditation plans and a call to be kind to yourself

    1 h 6 min
  7. 5 FEB

    From Cupid to Chaos: Keeping Love Alive in a Divided World

    Episode Summary  Penn and Moses kick things off (from separate locations) with Valentine’s Day around the corner—framing it less as a “couples-only holiday” and more as an excuse to show kindness to anyone (including handing out valentines to strangers). From there, the conversation turns serious: how to stay connected with people you love when you’re on opposite sides of politics and religion.  Penn shares how painful it felt to hear her sister propose a new boundary—no politics, no religion—after a lifetime of being able to talk about anything. Moses offers a counterbalance: focus on in-person conversations, keep humor as a pressure-release valve (“street humor”), and remember that people often agree on the problem even if they disagree on the solution. They reflect on how social-media hostility amplifies division, and Penn points to a Grammys moment (Bad Bunny’s “approach with love instead of hatred” idea) as a north star for how to engage.  They wrap with lighter updates: they’re heading to Playa del Carmen soon, they’ll be recording the next “just the two of us” episode from Mexico, and they shout out Evan Starnes and Blind Level Tech for making a real impact. They invite listeners to send feedback and join them on social media—and promise to post an old photo of Moses dressed as Cupid.  Contact Info  Listener feedback: feedback@aftersight.org (as stated in the episode)Aftersight (main line): (720) 712-8856Social: Search “The Blind Chick” on Facebook (Penn also mentions Instagram and TikTok)Show Credits Show: The Blind Chick (An Aftersight Original Podcast)Hosts: Penn Street and Moses StreetProducer: Jonathan Price (Aftersight)Chapter Markers 00:05 — Intro: Penn & Moses are back00:26 — Recording separately today00:45 — Valentine’s Day: love beyond romance01:33 — Grade-school valentines (and doing it again as adults)02:31 — “Real life” topics brought to listeners02:58 — Navigating political divides with people you love04:23 — Penn took a class on talking politics across disagreement05:03 — Moses on disagreement with his brother (Marco Polo)07:30 — “Street humor” as a safe-word for joking09:59 — Penn’s sister: deep bond, now opposite political aisle11:01 — The heartbreak: “no religion, no politics”13:18 — Why in-person political conversations work better15:35 — Penn: why this moment feels more harmful than “just policy differences”15:56 — Grammys moment: approaching issues with love vs hatred18:10 — Old rule: don’t talk religion/politics; and why it “worked”20:40 — Listener prompt: how do you keep relationships intact?23:49 — Mexico countdown begins25:12 — Story: walking away from politics in Mexico due to danger/stress27:22 — Playa del Carmen meetup: Scott Garrison connects them with his parents28:43 — Shoutout: Scott guiding blind hikers up a volcano in Guatemala30:57 — Penn’s stomach health issues; excited for Mexico food31:13 — Playa del Carmen then vs now36:31 — Next “just us” episode will be recorded from Mexico36:45 — Shoutout: Blind Level Tech and Evan Starnes39:10 — Kindness + feedback request39:36 — Social media plugs + Cupid photo promise40:16 — Sign-off (and joking about an “X rating” Cupid depiction)

    42 min
  8. 29 GEN

    Living with CHARGE Syndrome: Deafblindness, Guide Dogs & Thriving | Bethany Joy Boring

    1) Episode Summary Bethany Joy Boring joins Penn and Moses for a candid, funny, and deeply practical conversation about living with CHARGE syndrome, navigating combined vision + hearing loss, and the mindset shifts required to move from “proving yourself” to simply being yourself (as introduced in the recording you provided). Bethany shares her guide-dog journey (including the fear and stigma that delayed her cane use), how Toastmasters became her on-ramp to public speaking, and why she believes storytelling and community are essential to resilience. The episode also clarifies coaching vs. therapy (future-forward growth vs. past-rooted healing), introduces her “egg carton” approach to sharing your story safely, and closes with concrete ways listeners can practice gratitude and “step out and thrive.” 2) Contact Info (guest/org + Aftersight + producer credits) Guest / Bethany Step Out & Thrive (official links hub, plus podcast + socials): “Interactive Appreciation Guide” (download page): Note: the official links hub uses the name “Bethany B. Joy.” Aftersight The Blind Chick (show page / show info): Listener feedback contact (email + phone): Low-Vision Support Group: Weekly Wednesdays at 2:00pm (MST), online via Zoom: Producer Credit Produced by Jonathan Price (Aftersight).3) Show Credits Podcast: The Blind Chick (Aftersight Original) Hosts: Penn Street & Moses Street Producer: Jonathan Price4) Chapter Markers 00:00 — Show open: “Blindness can be an adventure” 00:28 — Penn & Moses banter + New Year’s check-in (Jan 2026 mention) 02:46 — Bethany intro + “spy novel name” riff 05:09 — CHARGE syndrome explained (what it impacts) 07:08 — Hearing loss realities + “offline” joke 09:22 — Finding the unexpected “perks” + parenting humor 11:36 — Why she resisted the cane + choosing independence 13:52 — New guide dog user story + social media reactions 16:16 — Public speaking with hearing loss: reading the room differently 18:40 — Hearing the audience for the first time (wireless mic moment) 21:00 — Speaking without notes + connecting to the audience 23:23 — “How did you start speaking?” + Toastmasters origin story 25:36 — Purposeful living: everyday “stages” and practicing presence 27:44 — Listening well: “WAIT — Why Am I Talking?” 30:02 — Coaching vs therapy (future growth vs past tracing) 32:13 — Penn’s therapy reflections + disability fatigue and motivation 34:31 — The “prove yourself” burden + redefining worth 36:48 — Work, disability, and the pressure to overperform 39:15 — “What do blind people look like?” + visibility and assumptions 41:35 — “Superpowers” and the hidden skill-building of adaptation 43:59 — Thriving vs chasing goals: becoming more alive 46:24 — Mission mindset: living on purpose (even for small errands) 48:51 — “Egg carton” storytelling: sharing safely, one “egg” at a time 51:11 — Bethany’s podcast: Step Out & Thrive + what it’s for 53:29 — Stages beyond big stages: zoom calls, talks, parenting moments 55:53 — Community impact: people change goals but feel more alive 58:17 — Snorkeling vs scuba: tools for deeper work and resilience 60:30 — Where to find Bethany + appreciation guide resource 62:52 — Closing encouragement + Aftersight resources and support group mention

    1 h 6 min

Descrizione

The Blind Chick is an Aftersight Original hosted by Penn and Moses Street. It’s a raw, real, and often funny conversation space where blindness isn’t a limitation—it’s part of the story. Each episode dives into the lives of blind and low-vision people, exploring resilience, identity, and the messy, beautiful realities of living without sight. With heart, humor, and honesty, The Blind Chick breaks stereotypes, challenges stigma, and reminds us all that blindness is not the end of the story—it’s the beginning of a new one.

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