NATURE VIBES MAY ISSUE QUARTERLY I

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF JAMAICA | 10-16 EAST STREET, KINGSTON, JAMAICA | (876) 922-0620-6 | [email protected] | www.nhmj-ioj.org.jm/ MAY 25, 2018

NATURE VIBES

Jamaican Swallowtail Butterfly INSIDE THIS ISSUE
By: Pixnio
Environmental Days
Herbal Medicine of Significance

BY KAREEN PARKS Inside Natural History
Museum of Jamaica
A herb a day keeps the doctor away...
(NHMJ)
Infusion a very common way of making our tea,
By boiling their leaves and sipping their greens. Zoology Department
Science Library
We know not what to expect in return,  JA-CHM Department
But for these herbs to quench the pain that's so Botany Department
Education Department
absurd! 
"Bizzy As A Herb"
They generally go against the human taste bud
But oh! what miracles these 'bush' can get done!  'Safe Guarding our
Medicinal Heritage'
 
We toss and turn in sweat and pain.  Discovery Room
Yet with one sip of our herb we'll be good again. Exhibitions

Sponsors for the Quarter

Project Updates

Upcoming Events

Facts 'n' Fun

Glossary

Field Notes

The Natural History Museum of Jamaica is the oldest division of the Institute of Jamaica. It aims to encourage the study and dissemination of scientific
knowledge of Jamaican flora and fauna, promote the conservation of the Jamaican natural environment and maintain collections of Jamaican flora,

fauna and reference books.

Environmental Days of Significance

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF JAMAICA | 10-16 EAST STREET, KINGSTON, JAMAICA | (876) 922-0620-6 | [email protected] | www.nhmj-ioj.org.jm/  Danae Vaccianna, Urban Development Corporation, highlighting the importance of WORLD WETLANDS DAY
the crocodile to the wetlands with a live juvenile  (HELLSHIRE HILLS)

WORLD WETLANDS DAY World Wetlands Day on
 "MASON RIVER PROTECTED AREA" February 2 at Hellshire in
St. Catherine was a well
A day to remember! On February 7, 2018, when spent and productive day
the Natural History Museum of Jamaica
(NHMJ) hosted its annual World Wetlands for students who were
able to visit the Mangrove
Open Day at the Mason River Protected Area Swamp and learn about
Site themed: “Wetlands for a Sustainable
the different types of
Urban Future”. The day was filled with fun and mangroves that can be
laughter with students viewing exhibits found in Jamaica. The
most fascinating part of
mounted by various organizations and also the day for the students'
getting an opportunity to tour the Mason River was to view the foot prints
of the crocodiles across
Protected Area! 
the wetland plain.

Exhibitors included:

The Forestry Department, Urban
Development Corporation,  National Works
Agency,  Kleen Koncepts Ltd, The Children's

Wonder Zone and the Natural History
Museum of Jamaica displays on Wetlands. 

Shemere Lawes, sharing information about the specimens to students.

Environmental Days of Significance continued on page 2 1

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EARTH DAY 2018 COMMEMORATION

Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22 to promote the
preservation of the Earth's natural resources. To make the
celebration a bit more fun and captivating to persons, the

Natural History Museum of Jamaica hosts a competition
each year with students primarily from ages 12 to 19 years
from across Jamaica. Participants get the chance to win
lots of unique prizes. The theme for each competition is

usually selected based on the designation of the
International Year by the United Nations or influenced by

the International Earth Day Network annually.

On Friday, April 27 the Institute of Jamaica commemorated
Earth Day by hosting its annual Earth Day Awards Ceremony.
Read more about this in the upcoming Nature Vibes Issue!

Environmental Days of Significance continued from page 1 2

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF JAMAICA | 10-16 EAST STREET, KINGSTON, JAMAICA | (876) 922-0620-6 | [email protected] | www.nhmj-ioj.org.jm/ Inside the Zoology Department

The Zoology Department at the Natural
History Museum of Jamaica is open to

assist students doing research on
insects, mammals, birds, reptiles and

many other invertebrates!

Specimens that can be found in the Zoology Department at the Natural 3
History Museum of Jamaica

NEED HELP IN
IDENTIFYING AN ANIMAL?

ASK THE
ZOOLOGIST!

Zoology Department

Inside the Science Library

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF JAMAICA | 10-16 EAST STREET, KINGSTON, JAMAICA | (876) 922-0620-6 | [email protected] | www.nhmj-ioj.org.jm/ Photo by: Black Enterprise Do you have a research paper that is
due, but you have no information?
Visit the Natural History Museum of
Jamaica's, Science Library for all your
information on plants, animals and the

natural history of Jamaica.

What Do I Have To Offer?

Books on biology, chemistry, mathematics, geology,
computer and other science related disciplines

Provide videos on select topics of science

Facilitate online research

Provide slide shows and DVDs/CDs-ROMs  on various
Jamaican plants and animals

Provide information for SBA projects

How Can You Get In Contact? 4

Visit the Natural History  Museum of Jamaica's
Science Library at:
10- 16 East Street, Kingston
Telephone: 922-0620-6, extension: 237 or 244
Email: [email protected]
URL: www.instituteofjamaica.org.jm

Science Library

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF JAMAICA | 10-16 EAST STREET, KINGSTON, JAMAICA | (876) 922-0620-6 | [email protected] | www.nhmj-ioj.org.jm/ Jamaica Clearing House Mechanism (JA-CHM)
Jamaica's Biodiversity Information Network

Jamaica Clearing-House Mechanism (JA-CHM)
(National Biodiversity Information Network

The Jamaica Clearing-House Mechanism is a network that gathers and
distributes information on Jamaica’s biodiversity and its conservation and
promotes scientific cooperation in support of the United Nations Convention on

Biological Diversity. The Jamaica Clearing-House Mechanism is the 5th
department of the Natural History Museum of Jamaica.

Participants making craft items for the: Core Functions of the JA-CHM
 “Income Generation for Local Communities around
Provide a website for the public to
the Mason River Protected Area through Craft access biodiversity data and
Souvenirs Project" information
Public education and outreach 
Information request services
Management of databases such as
the Jamaica Invasive Species
Database
Facilitate the use of technology (e.g.
GIS) for managing and sharing
biodiversity information 
Biodiversity Projects 
Contribute to the collections of the
Science Library
Participate in technical or policy-
related groups and committees (e.g.
the Biodiversity and Game Birds
Sub-Committee)

Products of the Mason River Craftsmen 55
JA-CHM

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MORE ON LICHENS

(Left to right) Keron Campbell, Botany Department- NHMJ,   Joel Mercado from the Chicago Field Museum,  Manuela Dal Forno–
Smithsonian Institution

During the month of April, the Botany Department within the Natural History
Museum of Jamaica hosted two visiting researchers Joel Mercado and Dr. Manuela

Dal Forno who are both lichenologists. 

Their visit to Jamaica focused on collection and classification of lichens and this
collaborative effort resulted in the expansion of the lichen collection within our

herbarium by two folds. 

A talk was also conducted at the University of the West Indies, Mona on a general
introduction to the study of lichens and provided a general description of their
biology, reproduction, classification, ecology and biodiversity, as well aspects

about their conservation and threats. They also gave an overview of their
respective research projects and how Jamaican lichens fit within that scope.

Lichens are symbiotic associations between fungi and either algae and/or
cyanobacteria. There are nearly 20,000 lichen species described, but many remain

unknown. 

The Botany Department 6

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JAMAICA DAY 2018
CELEBRATING JAMAICA: NURTURING OUR NATURAL & CULTURAL HERITAGE

Over a thousand students gathered in the hills of St. Elizabeth for the
celebration of Jamaica Day Event on February 23, 2018, at the Munro
College. The Outreach Officers from various Divisions of the Institute of
Jamaica were present. Our main features included the mounting of exhibits on
historical artifacts, showcasing artwork done by students and displaying
endemic plant and animal specimens. Additionally, the day was filled with
educational activities and lively performances by community members and

students of various schools in the Southwest Region of Jamaica.  
The Outreach team also participated in the Excelsior High School Jamaica Day
on March 9, 2018, under the same theme "Celebrating Jamaica: Nurturing our

 Cultural and Natural Heritage".

Munro College Jamaica Day 2018

Jamaica/South Africa Bilateral Research Symposium 2018, Mobay Jamaica/South Africa

Bilateral Research

Symposium

For this quarter, the Institute
of Jamaica (IOJ) participated

in the the Jamaica/South
African Bilateral Research
Symposium on Thursday
February 22, 2018 hosted at
the Montego Bay Yatch Club,

St. James

Education & Outreach Department Continued on page 8 7

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OUTREACH VISITS

The Natural History Museum of Jamaica for the period of
January through to March embarked on a total of sixteen
(16) outreach sessions  with eight (8) of them occurring
through the Biodiversity Awareness Project. The schools visited were:

Rosewell Primary School
Freetown Primary School
Independence City Primary School
Chandler's Pen Primary and Junior High School
Moores Primary and Infant School

Excelsior High School
Munro College

Excelsior High School, Jamaica Day 2018 S
Teachers and students viewing animal specimens  as Kareen Parks, NHMJ explains further
8
Education & Outreach Department Continued on page 9

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"AFTERNOON WITH A SCIENTIST"

The first session for the quarter for An Afternoon with a Scientist was held on
Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at the Institute of Jamaica's Lecture Hall at
1:00 pm. Four schools participated with a total of ninety-eight students (98).
The speaker was from Natural Products Institute (NPI-UWI), Mr. Isaac along

with Dr. Delgoda-Clarke.

Students of Rollington Town Primary School viewing herbal  products as Mr. Isaacs, NPI-UWI explains the
development of products from some common herbal plants

The Round-up Session was held on
March 21, 2018. The presenter for the
afternoon was Dr. Chenielle Dela-Haye
McKenzie from De La Enzie Essentials. 
Activities included having students
participate in making nature-based
herbal soaps "From Plant to Product".

Natural herbal soaps  made by students of the Rollington Town, 9
Dunrobin and Chetolah Park Primary Schools during the Round-up

Session held on March 21, 2018

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"GANJA FORUM"

The Ganja Forum was held at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (P.C.J)
Auditorium on February 26, 2018. The main focus was to make persons aware
of the medicinal benefits that we can get from the Cannabis plant. Various

stakeholders of the industry were present. 

Natural History Museum of Jamaica's 'Ganja Forum', event flyer and view of panelists 10
Natural History Museum of Jamaica 'Ganja Forum'

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Project Updates: Renovation of the Exhibition Gallery

The Exhibition Gallery will be a state of the art Interactive space where persons
will be able to view true to life representations of a rainforest, mangrove wetland,

cave, Dry Limestone Forest and a coral reef.

"Look out for the grand opening coming soon!"

 

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Project Updates: Biodiversity Awareness Programme

Workmen hard at work preparing the field
identified at Rosewell Primary School for planting

The garden space at Rosewell Primary School identified in November

2017. Here Ms. Douglas Principal, and Mr. Buchanan, contractor for

the project look on Rosewell Primary School  Garden Handover  Ceremony  on April 25, 2018

L-R: Guillaume Allain-Director:TJH, students and teachers, Carlene Benjamin-
Councillor, Pauline Douglas-Principal: Rosewell Primary and Vivian Crawford-
Executive Director:IOJ officially opening the garden

Moores Primary and Infant School Garden space has now been
transformed into a lush garden during the first quarter of 2018 

Moores Primary and Infant School Garden space identified in November 2017
before  installations took place

Congratulations to the 
Rosewell Primary School and
Moores Primary and Infant
School on the completion of
their new Vegetable Garden!

L-R Students from Moores Primary and Infant School, Councillor for the Palmer's Cross
Division,  Carlene Benjamin and Director of NHMJ,  Tracy Commock examining some of the

crops in the garden at the  Moores Primary Garden Handover Ceremony

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Project Updates: Biodiversity Information for Development (BID)- Jamaica Project

The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) through funding from the  European
Union (EU) http://europa.eu has facilitated the Biodiversity Information for Development

(BID) Programme for the Caribbean. Jamaica currently has two projects under this
programme. The Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) and the Centre of Marine Sciences at the
University of the West Indies (UWI) was awarded a national grant of cash towards their
project. The Natural History Museum of Jamaica (NHMJ), the National Environment and
Planning Agency (NEPA) and Jamaica Conservation and Development Trust (JCDT), as well
as an overseas partner Natural History Museum in London (NHM UK), are joined in a
collaborative effort to strengthen their ties through this project by improving technical

resources and increase access to biodiversity knowledge and data.

On March 11-15, Digital Collection Project Managers: Steen DuPont and Laurence Livermore
representatives from NHM UK, led a training workshop on digitization. The week-

long workshop facilitated the transfer of digitization practices including equipment,
workflows, data processing, and data management. This will enable ongoing digitization of

the estimated 16000- 20000 zoological and botanical specimens that can be found at the
museum, and five (5) rare books in the Science Library.

Digitization is the process of converting information from specimen, text, sound or
pictures into a computer readable form. The process varies for different specimen types
and includes several steps such as specimen preparation, imaging, and data transcription.

Sherene Hayles is seen mastering the 13
techniques of  a digitizing book for the library
while  Steen Dupont and botanist, Sashalee

Cross observes in the background

Meet the Digitization  2018 team
Natural History Museum of Jamaica (NHMJ) Project Update continued on page 14

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF JAMAICA | 10-16 EAST STREET, KINGSTON, JAMAICA | (876) 922-0620-6 | [email protected] | www.nhmj-ioj.org.jm/ A Herb A Day Keeps The
Doctor Away!

"Bizzy As A Herb" By: Kareen Parks
Assistant Education Outreach Officer

Use Me For:

Prostate Cancer bizzy can be used in many ways but
Slow Metabolism for many Jamaicans, it is done in
tea form. The  bizzy is usually drunk
Migraine with milk, sugar or honey. Most
Asthma Jamaicans use bizzy grated with
Detoxing
Food Poisoning ginger and then added to a
Infections container of white rum to be used
Cuts/Bruises as a remedy for upset stomach. The
chewing of the bizzy by Jamaicans
The scientific name for kola nut is  is said to improve ones’ vitality. For
Cola acuminata, popularly known as
bizzy, as most Jamaicans call it. It is Jamaicans, the kola nut is an
a herb that contains some amount of excellent remedy to remove toxins
caffeine along with other chemicals or infection from the body and was
such as sucrose, glucose, starch, and used to replace visits to the doctor
for many.  Some Jamaicans grate
bromine. the kola nut, boil it, then keep it
Bizzy is a small nut that grows in a
pod on a kola nut tree and is best refrigerated in case of an
emergency.
grown in humid areas such as
Jamaica. Its uses were adopted from Who Should Avoid Me:
the West Africans. The kola nut is said
Persons allergic to nuts
to have detoxing and antioxidant Because:
properties and is used to energize the
body and is usually given to children I may cause hives, upset
before going back to school as a form stomach and make it
 hard for you to
of “wash out”. breathe!

Photo credits: Keron Campbell        Cola acuminata 14
"Bizzy as a Herb"

Safeguarding Our Medicinal Heritage

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF JAMAICA | 10-16 EAST STREET, KINGSTON, JAMAICA | (876) 922-0620-6 | [email protected] | www.nhmj-ioj.org.jm/ By: Shemere Lawes

Research Officer, JA-CHM

Biological diversity plays a Medicinal plants are used by the

predominant role in the well being of Jamaican population for health in
three main ways:
the Jamaican population.  The wide

variety of plants used in traditional
medicine has been of great value in the 1. Traditional use by particular groups
lives of many Jamaicans for the such as the Maroons and Rastafarians,
prevention and treatment of illnesses and traditional use by average folk
and diseases. From the common cold to normally in the form of “bush teas”.

diabetes there is a plant that is used 2. Medicinal plants are used in herbal

for almost every ailment.
Jamaica has several species of plants products which are then sold, example:
herbal tonics.
with medicinal properties.
A review of medicinal plant 3. Medicinal plants are used as a

research at the University of the source from which pharmaceuticals are

West Indies identified 334 locally derived.

grown plants as being medicinal. In order to protect our medicinal

 Some of the most commonly used heritage, we need to firstly ensure that

medicinal plants include moringa medicinal plants are used in a

(Moringa olifera), sinkle bible (Aloe sustainable way and not over exploited

vera), leaf of life (Bryophyllum to protect against extinction. Then,

pinnatum), noni (Morinda generations to come can continue to

citrifolia), neem (Azadirachta benefit from these plants. Another

indica), vervine (Stachytarpheta important aspect in safeguarding our

jamaicensis), fever grass medicinal heritage is protecting our

(Cymbopogon citratus), cerassee traditional knowledge. Traditional

(Momordica charantia) and bissy knowledge is under threat of being

(Cola acuminata) just to name a lost. As elders die, the full richness of

few. traditional knowledge is diminished,
Quite a number of the medicinal   because some of it has not been

plants used locally are endemic to transmitted to the younger generation

Jamaica these include: search me and so is lost.

heart (Rytidophyllum tomentosum), Additionally, there is the issue of the

pepper elder (Piper amalgo var bioprospecting of medicinal plants.

nigrinodum) and mountain Several countries in the tropics have

cinnamon (Cinnamodendron experienced this, for example, India,

corticosum). Columbia, Peru, Mexico, and Ecuador.

One well-known case is that of the

island of Madagascar and their native

rosy periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus).

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Researchers came and mined a wealth As a nation rich in biodiversity, it is
of knowledge from the traditional important to have a system that will
medical practitioners and the safeguard our natural resources. One
knowledge has been used over the such system is the Nagoya Protocol on
Access to Genetic Resources and the
years by the pharmaceutical industry. Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits
Extracts from the rosy periwinkle have Arising from their Utilization, which is
a supplementary agreement to the
been used to create drugs for the
treatment of cancer. It is estimated United Nations Convention on
that the drugs generate approximately Biological Diversity. It provides a
US$200 million in revenue yearly. Yet transparent legal framework for the
Madagascar, the country from which fair and equitable sharing of benefits
the knowledge was derived from has arising out of the utilization of genetic
resources derived from plants and
not received any benefits. animals. The Nagoya Protocol has not
yet been ratified by Jamaica and
therefore it is important that in the
interim, Jamaicans are vigilant about
legally protecting their traditional
knowledge and scientific research.

"Search mi Heart"' 16
Safe Guarding Our Medicinal  Heritage  continued from page 15

Discovery Room Exhibitions

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF JAMAICA | 10-16 EAST STREET, KINGSTON, JAMAICA | (876) 922-0620-6 | [email protected] | www.nhmj-ioj.org.jm/ On March 23, the Medicinal Plants Exhibition was dismounted from the Discovery Room, with
portions of it remounted in the Alfresco Lounge nearby.

EARTH DAY EXHIBITION: BE THE SOL  UTION TO JAMAICA'S POLLUTION

The Natural History Museum of Jamaica in collaboration with the Jamaica
Business Development Corporation (JBDC) and the National Environment and
Planning Agency (NEPA), currently has the "Trash to Cash: Be the Solution to
Jamaica's Pollution" Exhibition mounted in the Discovery Room at 10-16 East
Street, Kingston. Persons have until June 29, 2018 to come and be inspired on

how to turn your trash into some ready cash!

  

Discovery Room Earth Day Exhibition 17

Sponsors for the Quarter

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF JAMAICA | 10-16 EAST STREET, KINGSTON, JAMAICA | (876) 922-0620-6 | [email protected] | www.nhmj-ioj.org.jm/ World Wetland Day Sponsors Included:
Highway 2000 East-West , Graham Hardware and Farm Supplies,
Community Pharmacy, Every Little Thing and More, Kellits Farm

Store, Douglas Farm Store, Lewins & Brother Auto Parts,
Kleen Koncepts Water Company

Sponsors for the Quarter 18

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF JAMAICA | 10-16 EAST STREET, KINGSTON, JAMAICA | (876) 922-0620-6 | [email protected] | www.nhmj-ioj.org.jm/ Upcoming Events

Earth Day 2018 Round-Up (see June publication)
Earth Day Exhibition: "Trash to Cash-Be the Solution to Jamaica's Pollution"

Biodiversity Day Commemorative Activity: May 22
National World Environment Week Commemoration: June 1 - 8

Launch of the Exhibition Gallery...COMING SOON!!!! 
"Cleaner is Greener Challenge" Expos in St. Catherine & Clarendon in May & June

  

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Facts 'n' Fun!

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF JAMAICA | 10-16 EAST STREET, KINGSTON, JAMAICA | (876) 922-0620-6 | [email protected] | www.nhmj-ioj.org.jm/ The Main Functions of the Institute  of Riddle me dis,
Jamaica are as follows: Riddle me dat!

Establishing and maintaining 1. Many call me 'The Man with the
museums and galleries for the Axe'
collection, preservation, and display
of artifacts and art treasures; But I'm not a violent man...
I am the ruler (though some
Maintaining and displaying
Jamaica’s national flora and fauna challenge the facts)
of a minor, yet important, clan...
collections; I am not a sailor at sea on a ship,
yet a deck is where I can be found...
Documenting and disseminating People say I am a girl's best friend,
information on the impact of the but not when my Queen is around!
African presence in Jamaica and the I am usually seen on a bicycle's

wider Caribbean; front,
but I can neither peddle nor steer...
Developing the creative potential of
children; and I become even stronger if I am
named 'Trump'...

Have I made my identity clear?

Compiling, publishing and 2. If you throw me from the window,
distributing printed information of I will leave a grieving wife...
literary, scientific and historical
Bring me back, but in the door, and
interest. You'll see someone giving life!
What am I?

"n" rettel ehT .2 rewsnA
sdrac gniyalp fo kced dradnats a ni dnomaid fo gniK eht ma I .1 srewsnA

Facts 'n' Fun! 20

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF JAMAICA | 10-16 EAST STREET, KINGSTON, JAMAICA | (876) 922-0620-6 | [email protected] | www.nhmj-ioj.org.jm/ Glossary

Endemic- A specific species of plant 21
or animal that can only be found in
a particular area.

Bioprospecting- The search for
plants or animals from which
medicinal compounds can be
obtained.

Sustainable- The ability to maintain
resources at a particular level for
future use.

Pharmaceutical-Relating to the
preparation of medicinal drugs as a
form of medication.

Protected Area-  Areas that are
protected by legal means due to
their natural and ecological values.

Symposium-Public meeting where
persons would do a presentation on
a particular topic.   

Biodiversity-  This includes the
variety of living things on earth both
plants and animals that can be
found in a particular area, along
with their interactions. 

Antioxidant- A man-made or natural
substance that can be used to
prevent or delay cell damage.

Traditional Knowledge- An
experience, or system of
information that has been
developed from past generations.

Terms to remember

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Produced by:
The Education & Outreach Department
Natural History Museum of Jamaica
Institute of Jamaica
May 2018
Featured Articles:
Shemere Lawes, Research Officer JA-CHM, NHMJ
Kareen Parks, Assistant Education Outreach
Officer, NHMJ
Editors & Graphic Designs:
Eartha Cole, Education Outreach Officer, NHMJ
Kareen Parks, Assistant Education Outreach
Officer, NHMJ

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