FabSwingers.com forum: Phil Hughes

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

The Australian cricketer, injured during a match, has died from his injuries.

I don't follow the sport myself, but found this news very sad.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just read about Phil Hughes , shocking and very sad, not sure how the ball hit his head wearing the helmet.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The Australian cricketer, injured during a match, has died from his injuries.

I don't follow the sport myself, but found this news very sad."

Very sad indeed. Healthy active sportsman one minute, dead a day it two later - tragic

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Just read about Phil Hughes , shocking and very sad, not sure how the ball hit his head wearing the helmet. "

Just goes to prove that not all protection is 100% effective.

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By *ngel n tedCouple
over a year ago

maidstone

I think it hit him in the back of the head, below the helmet.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just read about Phil Hughes , shocking and very sad, not sure how the ball hit his head wearing the helmet. "
He was wearing an older style of helmet and when he turned his head to avoid the bouncer it struck him behind and under the ear. Such a sad loss to the game he was about to get his test place back. God knows how the bowler will cope.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just read about Phil Hughes , shocking and very sad, not sure how the ball hit his head wearing the helmet.

Just goes to prove that not all protection is 100% effective.

Apparently (I can't watch gory stuff like that) he turned his back on a bouncer, & obviously there isn't as much protection on the back of the helmet.

R.I.P Dude.

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By *hortieWoman
over a year ago

Northampton

I was following his progress, and hoping and praying he would pull through.

How heartbreaking for his family, and Abbott especially

RiP

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

That is very sad. x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Very sad news

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

How sad! RIP

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Really sad

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tragic RIP

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Such a tragedy x So young and so talented x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Very sad indeed.

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

Poor sod. RIP

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just read about Phil Hughes , shocking and very sad, not sure how the ball hit his head wearing the helmet. "
Hit in the gap behind his ear apparently. Bit of a freak accident by all accounts and very sad.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Such a shame. RIP...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The bowler is one of his best mates they played together at new south Wales, it's going to be a hard thing to get over for him,

A sad loss, the boy could bat

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A top kid, promising star and a sad loss.

If something stresses you today, give a couple of seconds thought to this lad and his family. Put things in perspective.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Very sad. RIP

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Apparently (I can't watch gory stuff like that) he turned his back on a bouncer, & obviously there isn't as much protection on the back of the helmet.

It's also the weakest part of the skull. Very unlucky and very sad

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And on fab even an RIP thread can descend into an abusive trading of insults.

Even by normal standarda that's pathetic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is there a way the ball can be made less dangerous ? It seems mad that something with a concrete core is thrown full chat at a person . I know it's a freak occurance but there are probably a lot of fairly nasty injuries every year in cricket

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"A top kid, promising star and a sad loss.

If something stresses you today, give a couple of seconds thought to this lad and his family. Put things in perspective. "

Well put very sad. Rip phil Hughes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't follow cricket or any sport really but this is very sad to hear

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Very sad news. A very unusual accident and injury, according to the accounts. He never regained consciousness. He died playing the sport he loved. We might all wish to go, doing something we love.

Also sad to see the inappropriate comments made on this thread. Shame.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh god how bloody sad. R.I.P

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's so sad, as he was only 25. People amaze me with their comments sometimes. I always feel sad when someone dies too young. The day we feel nothing for a death is the day we stop being human !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is there a way the ball can be made less dangerous ? It seems mad that something with a concrete core is thrown full chat at a person . I know it's a freak occurance but there are probably a lot of fairly nasty injuries every year in cricket "

There are lots of injuries each year, mainly broken fingers and nasty bruises, when the ball hits you it hurts like hell. I am sure the rules will be looked at regarding bouncers but I suspect the game will move on with no change.

While totally tragic for all involved, Phil Hughes' family and the bowler, I hope they will take some small comfort in knowing that he died doing what he loved in a freak accident.

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By *rsIdiotWoman
over a year ago

Bedworth

While many of us may find the joke distasteful, the tirade of abuse levelled at the person who posted it leaves me sickened to say the least!

If you don't like what someone has posted either report it to admin or just ignore it and move on.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"While many of us may find the joke distasteful, the tirade of abuse levelled at the person who posted it leaves me sickened to say the least!

If you don't like what someone has posted either report it to admin or just ignore it and move on. "

You should read the RIP John/Jane Doe thread!

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By *rsIdiotWoman
over a year ago

Bedworth

"While many of us may find the joke distasteful, the tirade of abuse levelled at the person who posted it leaves me sickened to say the least!

If you don't like what someone has posted either report it to admin or just ignore it and move on.

You should read the RIP John/Jane Doe thread!"

I read some of the earlier posts in there and have chosen not to read any more. I get no enjoyment from reading personal insults and abuse, no matter who it's directed at, or whatever perceived slight they may be guilty of

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Very sad news, and also sad for the one person who puts such negative efforts into this thread.

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By * Busty HotwifeCouple
over a year ago

Bradford

"Just read about Phil Hughes , shocking and very sad, not sure how the ball hit his head wearing the helmet.

Just goes to prove that not all protection is 100% effective.

Apparently (I can't watch gory stuff like that) he turned his back on a bouncer, & obviously there isn't as much protection on the back of the helmet.

R.I.P Dude."

Sadly it appears he was wearing an older style of helmet which doesn't come down so far and it appeared to strike him below the line of the helmet as he turned his back on it rather than take it on the grill. A freak accident as many others have pointed out. Hundreds of thousands of these deliveries have taken place since the inception of short pitched deliveries, without too much serious harm.

Sad news and a terrible day for all concerned.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Absolutely awful news

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

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Ok just as a reminder....can we leave the RIP to just that.

If you want to discuss anything else then start a new thread rather than spoil the RIP ones.

If a thread does get spoilt,remember, abusing the person is against rules

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By *luezuluMan
over a year ago

Suffolk

Very very sad, my thoughts are with his family.

Been reading about this. A very good batsman and all round nice guy

RIP

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

very sad when someone so young and talented dies as he had so much to live for.

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By *osmicsMan
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

RIP

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By *icefellatwoMan
over a year ago

hastings

A very sad day in the world of cricket it is a big loss to his family.

Its going to be very difficult for all the players in that tragic match to get over it.

Cricket will honor Phillip and give him the respect he deserved .

R.I.P

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By *stwo80Couple
over a year ago

yorkshire

Your heart goes out to his family and friends , at times like this you have to also think of the bowler , he is going to be in a dark place now.

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

The word tragic gets chucked about too often in life but this is a time for it to be used.

Obviously it effects his nearest and dearest but it reaches much further more.

The poor lad that bowled the ball, his team mates, his opposistion, the umpires, anyone in the stadium. And then onto the youngsters who want to be just like Phil Hughes.

Its very sad

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over a year ago

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/30221766

Some of the tributes from the world of cricket.

Watch the video of Micheal Clarke reading out the familys statement.

They thank the medical staff in it, I know they have been to see Sean Abott too (the bowler) to let him know he wasnt to blame for this accident.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh dear , so sad.

RIP.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sad times

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville

Bloody hell I was reading that he was in a critical condition, but thought he would pull through. RIP.

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

"Bloody hell I was reading that he was in a critical condition, but thought he would pull through. RIP.

I didnt think for one second he would die.

I learn today that the ball bust a vein in his neck that caused the bleeding and he had to have CPR but I thought he was sedated in ICU and he would pull through and survive.

It happened to Lendal Symmonds (I think) of the West Indies a few years back and he wasnt wearing a lid, he survived and made it back to the top of his game.

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville

"Bloody hell I was reading that he was in a critical condition, but thought he would pull through. RIP.

I didnt think for one second he would die.

I learn today that the ball bust a vein in his neck that caused the bleeding and he had to have CPR but I thought he was sedated in ICU and he would pull through and survive.

It happened to Lendal Symmonds (I think) of the West Indies a few years back and he wasnt wearing a lid, he survived and made it back to the top of his game."
Yes, I thought he would survive because of that too.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Live every moment folks..............

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By *onbons_xxMan
over a year ago

Bolton

Sad times, didn't expect that news this morning at all

Feel for the guy who bowled the ball too, he'll be in bits

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sad times, didn't expect that news this morning at all

Feel for the guy who bowled the ball too, he'll be in bits

Absolutely, I really feel for him. As a fast bowler, you're taught to be aggressive with your line and lengths..........even to aim to hit opponents in order to intimidate a batsmen into a mistake. To have this happen as a result of one of his deliveries must be horrendous for him to have to live with.

Out of tragedy, comes reforms though so maybe a more improved helmet design or a rule change on the height of a bouncer will come about.

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By *ittykate84Woman
over a year ago

CHESTER

Just read about this and a lot believe Sean Abbot my never play cricket again as he is beyond upset and currently with counsellors

The fact they were such close friends too is heartbreaking and I usually dont get upset but I did shed a few tears when I read the story!

Dissecting the artery causing a massive brain bleed is beyond a freak accident and I truly feel for his loved ones and friends at this time and I hope Sean recovers from this too and continues on in Phils honour

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By * Busty HotwifeCouple
over a year ago

Bradford

"Sad times, didn't expect that news this morning at all

Feel for the guy who bowled the ball too, he'll be in bits

Out of tragedy, comes reforms though so maybe a more improved helmet design or a rule change on the height of a bouncer will come about.

I think we need to get things into context here. Millions of short balls have been bowled since the inception of short pitched bowling but apart from a few bust ribs, noses, cheekbones and fingers, we've never had anything like this. I also believe that there are only about 100 recorded incidences of arterial dissection since we started keeping records?

Sad as it is, his helmet was out of date anyway so I hope that apart from a few design changes to helmets & making it mandatory to wear the more modern ones, that there is no further fall out from this.

Cricket had already lost enough and it should be played in the manner it always has been, hard but fair.

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By *horshiperMan
over a year ago

London

RIP Phil Hughes i felt sick when i heard this.

Please all spare a thought for the bowler and what he is going through

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

Well done Micheal Clarke, have a look at his reading at the funeral

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By *annGentMan
over a year ago

With a cracking _iew

"Well done Micheal Clarke, have a look at his reading at the funeral

Can't think of it being said in a better way ...

A tragic loss.

Thought the putting out of bats was such an understated, yet powerful tribute, especially around the world

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A fitting and very moving tribute from a great cricketer. A great send off from the Aussie crowd at his birthplace.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well done Micheal Clarke, have a look at his reading at the funeral

Made me cry, wonderful speech.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

63 not out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"63 not out"

there was a wonderful story from an Australian youth game, a young boy scored 37 not out and walked off the pitch, saying he had finished Hughes century for him.

63 not out.....forever.

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By *horshiperMan
over a year ago

London

63 Not Out Forever

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Concrete core? Its cork wrapped in string and then covered in leather?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"63 not out

there was a wonderful story from an Australian youth game, a young boy scored 37 not out and walked off the pitch, saying he had finished Hughes century for him.

63 not out.....forever."

That's amazing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A sad loss to the game but a great sense of humanity in the respect given worldwide. Such dignity and support given by all. A tragedy which has been acknowledged in the best way one can think of.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

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Don't forget only allowed links please

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

"Don't forget only allowed links please

Sorry Rubes I thought due to the subject and respect shown it would be allowed.

Folks, go to cricket australia's website and have a look at the footage taken from the funeral service. Have a look for the video they played during it as a tribute to him.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

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"Don't forget only allowed links please

Sorry Rubes I thought due to the subject and respect shown it would be allowed.

Folks, go to cricket australia's website and have a look at the footage taken from the funeral service. Have a look for the video they played during it as a tribute to him."

If I use discretion for one there would be complaints when other peoples were not allowed for the reasons they want them up , so save me getting any grief it is best I stick to the rules

Back to the thread though, I looked on the BBC website and saw what was said, very very sad but done well

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

I think it takes a lot of guts to stand up in front of people and talk so everyone hears you.

Now put that scenario into a funeral! Hell of a thing for anyone to do.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

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I agree...I really don't think I could do it in that situation.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sadly I had to do it for my own brother, let's say Clarkie did a better job of holding it together than I could.

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By * Busty HotwifeCouple
over a year ago

Bradford

Concrete core? Its cork wrapped in string and then covered in leather?"

And weighs a mere 5 1/4 ounces. Or around 150 grams.

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By * Busty HotwifeCouple
over a year ago

Bradford

"63 not out

there was a wonderful story from an Australian youth game, a young boy scored 37 not out and walked off the pitch, saying he had finished Hughes century for him."

Excellent tribute.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"63 not out.

There was a wonderful story from an Australian youth game, a young boy scored 37 not out and walked off the pitch, saying he had finished Hughes century for him.

63 not out.....forever."

That's a beautiful tribute.

Well done.

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

Class by Australia again.

a 63 second round of applause followed by a ton from David Warner, quite often his partner opening the batting.

You can see from his celebrations who it was dedicated to and then Micheal Clarke came down to his end to congratulate him and had a few words in his ear - its quite moving to see.

I cant bat for shit, you have to concentrate every ball. Its an achievement at the best of times but in this situation I think is a hell of a thing to do.

Well done Warner (the guy who punched Joe Root) and well done Strayer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Michael Clarke got so much respect for him. Great leader on and off the field. Hope he comes back and make a 100 tomoz (retired hurt)

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

I used to think a few of them were a right bunch of dicks, but I dont know.

Warner and Clarke being two of them

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

"I used to think a few of them were a right bunch of dicks, but I dont know.

Warner and Clarke being two of them"

*now, not know

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By * Busty HotwifeCouple
over a year ago

Bradford

"Michael Clarke got so much respect for him. Great leader on and off the field. Hope he comes back and make a 100 tomoz (retired hurt)"

You almost got your wish 60* retired hurt!

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