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May 18, 2013
The photos, reports, and perspective behind flooding rain in parts of Alabama Saturday.
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May 17, 2013
Indonesian-born and Qatar-based photographer Helminadia Ranford captured breathtaking photos of Mt. Bromo, an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia.
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May 17, 2013
A spacewalk has repaired a leak on the International Space Station, NASA said.
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May 18, 2013
Spring warmth has arrived in most of the U.S., except this state.
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May 16, 2013
Storm storms leave damage near Shreveport, Louisiana. See photos and tweets.
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May 18, 2013
We walk through the full timeline of the Texas tornadoes on May 15, 2013.
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May 16, 2013
Where Earth has been changed forever.
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May 16, 2013
Thousands of small glaciers, unconnected to continental-scale ice sheets, have dumped about 260 million tons of meltwater into the ocean annually between 2003 and 2009.
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May 16, 2013
After months with record-low activity, the 2013 tornado season roared back with a vengeance on Wednesday as at least 10 twisters touched down across portions of north-central Texas, killing at least 6 and injuring dozens more.
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May 16, 2013
Seismic activity is continuing at the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City and authorities say they have readied shelters and identified evacuation routes in case they should be needed.
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May 16, 2013
Cyclone Mahasan weakened Thursday afternoon into a tropical storm and then dissipated, causing far less damage than had been feared as it passed over Bangladesh and spared Myanmar almost entirely, meteorological officials said.
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May 17, 2013
The Ocean Conservancy releases stunning photos from its recent international beach cleanup day.
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May 17, 2013
Finding the oldest water on Earth has implications for understanding life on Earth and maybe Mars.
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May 18, 2013
It's now time to move on in a Texas town wrecked by a massive twister.
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May 16, 2013
The scientific agreement that climate change is happening, and that it's caused by human activity, is significant and growing, according to a new study published Thursday.
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May 16, 2013
Severe weather broke out in northeastern Texas, including the Dallas Fort Worth area. Below are reports of hail and tornadoes from throughout social media.
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May 15, 2013
NASA's planet-hunting Kepler telescope is broken, possibly jeopardizing searches for life outside the Milky Way.
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May 15, 2013
April 2013 was colder and wetter than average.
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May 15, 2013
The collection above features over 100 breathtaking images of Earth taken from NASA satellites and the International Space Station at night. But to scientists and meteorologists, they are more than just pretty pictures.
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May 15, 2013
In Alaska, climate change is forcing villagers on the edge of the Arctic to confront the reality of a warming planet. If they don't act soon, their villages were be lost forever.
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| Partly cloudy in the evening, then overcast. Low of 55F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 49 | 66 | 50 | 71 | 49 | 58 | 47 |
| Wind | 9 mph SW | 12 mph WSW | 14 mph West | 8 mph West |
| Humidity | 94% | 55% | 44% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 12% | 4% | 0% | 7% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:55 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 47 | 77 | 45 | 79 | 39 | 61 | 42 |
| Wind | 5 mph West | 13 mph NNW | 9 mph NW | 8 mph West |
| Humidity | 70% | 31% | 23% | 48% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 3% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 44 | 82 | 44 | 78 | 42 | 60 | 47 |
| Wind | 3 mph West | 7 mph North | 12 mph WSW | 7 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 51% | 25% | 27% | 62% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 2% | 2% | 3% | 49% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 48 | 68 | 44 | 66 | 47 | 54 | 44 |
| Wind | 5 mph SW | 9 mph WSW | 16 mph WSW | 9 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 74% | 42% | 50% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | 69% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:53 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 35 | 59 | 29 | 63 | 35 | 53 | 37 |
| Wind | 5 mph NW | 9 mph NW | 13 mph West | 7 mph West |
| Humidity | 58% | 30% | 35% | 55% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:52 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 29 | 61 | 29 | 56 | 38 | 51 | 43 |
| Wind | 6 mph NW | 8 mph WNW | 13 mph WSW | 8 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 46% | 31% | 51% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:52 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 43 | 60 | 42 | 63 | 42 | 51 | 44 |
| Wind | 5 mph WSW | 9 mph WSW | 14 mph WSW | 7 mph SW |
| Humidity | 78% | 52% | 44% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 33% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:51 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 43 | 59 | 43 | 68 | 42 | 51 | 45 |
| Wind | 6 mph SW | 9 mph SW | 15 mph WSW | 9 mph West |
| Humidity | 81% | 55% | 40% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 3% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 46 | 61 | 46 | 65 | 46 | 54 | 46 |
| Wind | 6 mph West | 7 mph WNW | 12 mph West | 9 mph West |
| Humidity | 85% | 58% | 51% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 1% | 2% | 1% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 46 | 65 | 46 | 69 | 46 | 55 | 46 |
| Wind | 6 mph West | 6 mph West | 12 mph West | 9 mph West |
| Humidity | 82% | 50% | 43% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 45 | 68 | 46 | 69 | 46 | 57 | 46 |
| Wind | 6 mph WSW | 6 mph West | 12 mph West | 8 mph West |
| Humidity | 70% | 44% | 42% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 18, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KCCR) | 77 °F | 52 °F |
| Record (KCCR) | 89 °F (2008) | 48 °F (1998) |
| Yesterday | 72 °F | 51 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 3 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| San Francisco, CA | 57.0 °F |
| Richmond, CA | 62.1 °F |
| Port Chicago, CA | 64.9 °F |
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:55 AM PDT | 8:15 PM PDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:25 AM PDT | 8:44 PM PDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:49 AM PDT | 9:21 PM PDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:08 AM PDT | 10:02 PM PDT |
| Moon | 1:30 PM PDT | 1:44 AM PDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 19m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 19m
Tomorrow will be 1m 35s longer.
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| First Quarter, 56% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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82 °F
Needles
81 °F
Thermal
81 °F
El Centro
80 °F
Imperial
79 °F
Blythe
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24 °F
Truckee-Tahoe
28 °F
South Lake Tahoe
33 °F
Big Bear City
37 °F
Weaverville
37 °F
Mount Shasta
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
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| Blue Lakes | 0 in | 8000 ft |
| Forestdale Creek | 2 in | 8029 ft |
| Rubicon #2 | 0 in | 7500 ft |
| Squaw Valley | 1 in | 8200 ft |
| Burnside Lake | 0 in | 8139 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Concord | 67 °F | Clear | 10:53 AM PDT |
| Napa County | 63 °F | Clear | 10:54 AM PDT |
| Oakland | 61 °F | Partly Cloudy | 10:53 AM PDT |
| Fairfield | 69 °F | Partly Cloudy | 10:58 AM PDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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SWA1496 Chicago, IL |
KOAK | 11:27AM | On Time |
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SWA1114 Denver, CO |
KOAK | 11:30AM | On Time |
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SWA691 Las Vegas, NV |
KOAK | 11:44AM | On Time |
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SWA1306 Los Angeles, CA |
KOAK | 11:52AM | On Time |
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CKS443 |
KSUU | 12:35PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KCCR) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 324° (NW) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KCCR 181753Z 28005KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP186 T01940072 10194 20100 50000
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Make Dreams Come True for the Holidays! | 8:00 AM PDT 2013-04-15 |
Clear, 46°F |
| Green Day | 6:00 PM PDT 2013-04-16 |
Clear, 66°F |
| Make Dreams Come True for the Holidays! | 8:00 AM PDT 2013-04-16 |
Clear, 46°F |
| April Verch Band | 8:00 PM PDT 2013-04-17 |
Clear, 59°F |
| Make Dreams Come True for the Holidays! | 8:00 AM PDT 2013-04-17 |
Clear, 52°F |
| Bruce Molsky | 8:00 PM PDT 2013-04-18 |
Clear, 63°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Mtz/PH K6RHL, Martinez, CA | 70.4 °F | 77 °F | 50 °F | 49% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 350 ft | 11:25 AM PDT | Normal | |
| NOS_PORTS Martinez-Amorco Pier, CA, Briones, CA | 60 °F | - | - | - | NW at 16 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 10:54 AM PDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest COSTA1 , Port Costa, CA | 54 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 16 ft | 10:15 AM PDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS BRIONES CA, Lafayette, CA | 63 °F | - | 48 °F | 57% | SW at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1450 ft | 10:28 AM PDT | MADIS | |
| Southampton, Benicia, CA | 62.2 °F | - | 50 °F | 63% | West at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 300 ft | 11:25 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Foxboro Heights, Hercules, CA | 69.6 °F | - | 54 °F | 57% | WNW at 6.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 200 ft | 11:25 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Dinosaur Hill Park, Pleasant Hill, CA | 68.1 °F | - | 51 °F | 55% | SSE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 131 ft | 11:02 AM PDT | Normal | |
| Palos Verde Mall Area, Lafayette, CA | 74.3 °F | 76 °F | 34 °F | 23% | West at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 204 ft | 11:25 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lafayette near Palos Verde Mall, Lafayette, CA | 66.3 °F | - | 52 °F | 61% | South at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 231 ft | 11:21 AM PDT | Normal | |
| SRCA Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA | 67.6 °F | - | 50 °F | 55% | SW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 11:24 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Acalanes Ridge, Walnut Creek, CA | 64.9 °F | - | 51 °F | 61% | SW at 5.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 307 ft | 11:24 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Glen Cove Hills, Vallejo, CA | 63.3 °F | - | 49 °F | 59% | NW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 248 ft | 11:22 AM PDT | Normal | |
| Happy Valley / St Stephens Dr, Lafayette, CA | 66.9 °F | - | 51 °F | 56% | NNW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 715 ft | 11:20 AM PDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Lafayette CA , Lafayette, CA | 66 °F | - | 52 °F | 60% | South at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 488 ft | 11:03 AM PDT | MADIS | |
| NOS_PORTS Davis Point, CA, Rodeo, CA | 61 °F | - | - | - | West at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 10:54 AM PDT | MADIS | |
| Woodland Hill, Lafayette, CA | 69.8 °F | - | 53 °F | 55% | West at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 212 ft | 11:21 AM PDT | Normal | |
| Larkey Park, Walnut Creek, CA | 73.5 °F | 77 °F | 50 °F | 44% | SE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 150 ft | 11:25 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Concord, CA | 68.4 °F | - | 46 °F | 45% | West at 1.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 80 ft | 11:22 AM PDT | Normal | |
| Country Club, Orinda, CA | 60.3 °F | - | - | - | ESE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 700 ft | 11:25 AM PDT | Normal | |
| KF6IIU, Lafayette, CA | 68.5 °F | - | 48 °F | 48% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 400 ft | 11:01 AM PDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET El Sobrante CA , El Sobrante, CA | 64 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 324 ft | 11:04 AM PDT | MADIS | |
| K6TPK, Concord, CA | 69.4 °F | - | 39 °F | 33% | ENE at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 23 ft | 11:24 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Tara Hills, San Pablo, CA | 67.6 °F | - | 46 °F | 45% | West at 2.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 208 ft | 11:23 AM PDT | Normal | |
| Walnut Creek, CA | 72.9 °F | 77 °F | 51 °F | 46% | North at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 151 ft | 11:24 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Glorietta Area, Orinda, CA | 65.8 °F | - | 49 °F | 55% | NW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 820 ft | 11:25 AM PDT | Normal | |
| Berkeley Highlands Terrace, Kensington, CA | 64.8 °F | - | 13 °F | 13% | WSW at 3.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 667 ft | 11:25 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Near Blake Garden, Kensington, CA | 64.0 °F | - | 52 °F | 64% | WSW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 686 ft | 11:25 AM PDT | Normal | |
| Berkeley Hills, Berkeley, CA | 60.2 °F | - | 46 °F | 59% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1025 ft | 11:25 AM PDT | Normal | |
| Vallejo Sanitation and Flood, Vallejo, CA | 63.5 °F | - | 50 °F | 62% | SW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 36 ft | 11:22 AM PDT | Normal | |
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