Sunday, December 4, 2011

.::Review & Giveaway::. GeoSafari® Jr. Talking Microscope™


From the Manufacturer:
The perfect first microscope! Great for introducing scientific observation.
 
-Features a dial children can turn to listen to fun facts about what they’re seeing on the slides
-Challenges children to remember what they’ve learned in an electronic quiz game
-Includes 12 prepared slides of common insects
-Magnifies 5x and provides a light for easy, close-up viewing
-Requires 3 C batteries, not included
-Grades K+
Polly's View:
My 5 year old absolutely adores this microscope from Educational Insights.  I'm a proud Science nerd, and I hope she grows to love Science as much as I do.  I leave this microscope down on a lower shelf in her playroom so she can access it as she pleases.  She loves to listen to the bug facts and take the quizzes.  

The slides are separate from the microscope, so you have to make sure you supervise your child when he/she cleans up so that slides don't go missing.  I do hope they expand beyond just the 12 slides that come with the miscrope.  My daughter loves the bugs, but we'd love to further our exploration with other slides as well!  Also, in case some slides are misplaced, I'd like knowing I can order replacements.

Don't let the lightweight feel of the microscope fool you!  It is very well made. It is made for 5 year olds by a company who knows 5 year olds!

I love that even if the batteries are dead, you can still use the microscope.  You won't have light or voice, but you can still use the magnifier.

You can purchase your own GeoSafari® Jr. Talking Microscope™ on Educational Insights for $39.99 or on Amazon for $25.08. You can enter to WIN one below from Educational Insights!

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*Educational Insights provided me with the item free of charge, but this is my honest opinion.


Posted by Penny Pinching Polly at 7:34 PM
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102 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    I really like the globe.

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  2. phillybytch19134December 4, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    i really love the hot dots!!! adrienne camm

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  3. Laura MillerDecember 4, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    I've been wanting the Sneaky Snacky Squirrel game for Ava.

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  4. angesjearl2011December 4, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Hydroponics Lab looks really cool!

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  5. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I love the design and drill take along kit
    ~Karlee, Kreations by Karlee

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  6. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    GeoSafari® Jr. Talking Telescope™ Love this.

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  7. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I like Crazy Creatures. In family Games :)

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  8. Crystal LambDecember 4, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    the crazy creatures game! cute!

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  9. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    I like the hot dots also :)

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  10. Just Vibe With MeDecember 4, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    The globe ...handsdown next to thus lovely talking microscope.

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  11. Doreen Spitzer-LemireDecember 4, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Design & Drill™ Take-Along Toolkit is something my daughter would love!!

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  12. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Love the sneaky snacky squirrel game! tracietrump@yahoo.com

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  13. robin pescadorDecember 4, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    I love the Alpha catch game...so cute

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  14. Roe ClarkDecember 4, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    I like the Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game

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  15. DawnDecember 4, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    hot dots looks kinda cool

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  16. alenaDecember 4, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    i really like



    Classroom Café Dining Play Set ..my daughter would love it

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  17. AnnaDecember 4, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    It's not so much one specific thing I love the special needs section for my older son, and for my younger I love the telescopes and science fair kits

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  18. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    GeoSafari® Ant Zone
    jennifer dansberger jones

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  19. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Twist o mania

    sandielee64@hotmail.com

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  20. pebbles4112December 4, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Thank you for another great giveaway

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  21. Mommyof2BoysDecember 4, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    I would have to say i think my 2 little boys would love the Playfoam...and thanks for the giveaway and good luck everyone

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  22. sindy murrayDecember 4, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    I like the Design & Drill Power Tool Workshop!
    smlionlamb at gmail dot com

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  23. Linda KomondyDecember 4, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    I like the GeoSafari BugWatch

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  24. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    I love Blurt! Such a fun game for me and the little ones.

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  25. AShDecember 4, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    I love the Alphabet & Numbers Stamps Set
    have it in my class

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  26. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    I like the
    GeoSculpt 3-D Project Kit

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  27. jennifer dunkelmann honDecember 4, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    i lovwe the versa pegs

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  28. ShannonDecember 4, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    I love the Hydroponics Lab I think it's great!

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  29. FunsweeperDecember 4, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    I'd love for my daughter to have the Design and Drill Activity Center! She'd have so much fun with that, especially after seeing her Dad use a real drill :)

    -Amy Austin

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  30. BrendaSDecember 4, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I like the Sprout & Grow !

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  31. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    waa i wish i had any toys like that wen i was younger i love them all lol

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  32. tiffany hDecember 4, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    i love all these giveaways.... so exciting

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  33. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    smencils i think my daughter would love them!!

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  34. 35mmfanaticDecember 4, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Versa Pegs activity mat.

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  35. DanaDecember 4, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    The hydroponics lab..have always been fascinated about this. dmatthews38751@yahoo.com

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  36. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    I would like the Hydroponics Lab.
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  37. Janet JacksonDecember 4, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    see and solve fraction calculator :)

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  38. Mary GardnerDecember 4, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    i like the VersaPegs™ Activity Mat

    marygardner49 at aol dot com

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  39. wisedup1December 4, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    the Go Nuts game looks cute!

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  40. Kayla StrattonDecember 4, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Mine is the Playfoam® Combo 8-Pack! It's so fun for anyone to play with!

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  41. Regina MalloyDecember 4, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    the geo safari jr bugwatch!!

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  42. Jen Lutz BanasDecember 4, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    I like the TwistOMania Game!

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  43. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    I love the geo safari jr. bug watch!!

    mandi mella
    mandimarie78@yahoo.com

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  44. Brittanie BrandtDecember 5, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    The Classroom Café Dining Play Set is super cute!

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  45. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    rachael morris i like the finger tale puppets

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  46. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    I really like the Smart Talk™ Cards Set 1: Home & Family :-)
    Thank you so much for the chance to win!!!
    (Fiona N - iceyogurt)

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  47. UnknownDecember 5, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    I like the Space Faces game

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  48. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I couldnt figure out how to post this earlier it wouldnt let me but now it is letting me?? My favorite thing is the hot dots activity cards!!! They have lots of very creative toys that I am interested in though! Thanks for helping me find this site!

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  49. AnnaDecember 5, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    I love the sprout and grow window- very cool!

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  50. Lee BlackDecember 6, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    I like the talking globe

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  51. JoellaDecember 6, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    My boys would love GeoSafari® Motorized Solar System.

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  52. a.craterDecember 6, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    I love the Eggspert!

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  53. lavonnewhiteDecember 6, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    I really like the Light Writer my kids loves things like that, I love seeing what they come up with on there!!

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  54. MarianneDecember 7, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    the light writter is real nice

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  55. AnonymousDecember 7, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    blurt
    jessicajhennings@gmail.com

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  56. MiriamDecember 7, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    For my son, the elapsed time clock would be awesome! So that is my favorite.

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  57. TDecember 8, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    The Motorized Solar System thing is cool.

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  58. UnknownDecember 9, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    I like the Teachable Touchables.

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  59. AnonymousDecember 9, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    I like the GeoSafari Dino Digs Velociraptors.

    Thank you,

    Christine Womack
    womackcm@sbcglobal.net

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  60. AnonymousDecember 9, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    They have so much I'd love to have, but I love the Hot Dots and the Dino Digs activities!

    Brooke Kirk
    kirk_brooke81@yahoo.com

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  61. UnknownDecember 10, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    this is pretty cool thank you for the chance

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  62. diana robinsonDecember 10, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    sorry for repeat this is way cool..i cant think of a better way to get kinds into science.. Sageemily2005@yahoo.com

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  63. diana robinsonDecember 10, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Inside Out Lenticular Human Body Poster that has got to be the coolest poster of the body i have ever seen... Sageemily2005@yahoo.com

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  64. crystalDecember 10, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    i think it would be nice to do the microsope with the kids and i all so like the game tic-tac-toe looks kool .......thanks crystal

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  65. SherryDecember 10, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    picture perfect.

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  66. Katie W.December 10, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I love the squirrel game! :)

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  67. majesticreationsDecember 10, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    I like the Eggspurt one

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  68. AnonymousDecember 10, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    I like the telescope!
    Lisa B
    BrunoDogg2@hotmail.com

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  69. Mysti FrenchDecember 10, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I love the USA Foam Map Puzzle.... I think it's so important for kids to have a fun way to learn their states. Thank you so much for the giveaway!

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  70. SarahDecember 10, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    I love the GeoSafari® Motorized Solar System

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  71. Charlotte CarterDecember 10, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    I really am in love with Blurt!

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  72. Amanda KayesDecember 10, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    I like the Hot Dots Jr. Phonics Fun

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  73. ADRIANNA OSTOYICDecember 10, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Educational Insight's No Yell Bell is my favorite because it cracks me up=)

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  74. finnessa SchuylerDecember 10, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Design & Drill Power Tool Workshop

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  75. NancyDecember 11, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Love this and the motorized solar system

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  76. AnonymousDecember 12, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Joy Matthews
    rejoycenjuice@yahoo.com

    I love the Laundry Tumble game. My daughter LOVES to do laundry!!!

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  77. ErinDecember 12, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Playfoam® Combo 20-Pack

    ohradishes44

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  78. melissa williamsDecember 12, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I also love their Teachable Touchables™

    williamsmel88@ yahoo.com

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  79. Genie OrtizDecember 12, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    I really like the GeoSafari® Motorized Solar System!

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  80. Christi Baham WillieDecember 12, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    I want BLURT!!!!!

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  81. AngelaDecember 12, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    GeoSafari® Laptop - Ages 8 & up Edition love this my little cousin loves getting on the computer and playing games.

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  82. sabrinajoy57December 12, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Love the talking globe!


    Joy P

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  83. UnknownDecember 12, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Word Storm looks awesome!

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  84. AnonymousDecember 12, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    I like the telescope for my boys!
    Lisa B.
    BrunoDogg2@hotmail.com

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  85. UnknownDecember 12, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Ilove the playfoam!

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  86. HulaMomDecember 12, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    I like the teachable touchables

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  87. ashleynicoleDecember 12, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    twist o mania

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  88. AnonymousDecember 12, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    The inside out human body poster is fantastic! Sure a great way to learn about how your body looks and works! Zabka918@yahoo.com

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  89. melissa holskeDecember 12, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    loud and clear headphones

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  90. Robin Lott LodermeierDecember 12, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    I really like the GeoSafari® Mystery Rock they look like fun or the microscope my kids love science!

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  91. Life of a Southern Army WifeDecember 12, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Thanks for an awesome giveaway ! I won the Sneaky Snacky Squirrel a while back & my kids LOVE it !!

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  92. ElissaBDecember 12, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    I Think the Smencils are such a cute idea! They had them at my sons christmas toy shop at his school.

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  93. evansanna1December 12, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    I really like the Hot Dots Pen. Great item for teaching children that is fun!

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  94. SamanthaDecember 12, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Hot Dots! (:

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  95. mary leeDecember 12, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    I like the wireless eggspert!!

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  96. AnonymousDecember 12, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    I like the Sneaky Snacky Squirrel!

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  97. Jodi WreshDecember 12, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    The design and drill. CIAwoman66@yahoo.com

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  98. Brenda P.December 12, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    I like the Light Writer.

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  99. JeanetteDecember 12, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    I like the GeoSafari® Dino Digs Tyrannosaurus rex. My daughter loves Dinosaurs and would love this.

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  100. bethkelsayDecember 12, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    I like the globe!

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  101. Bring Kaidance Home To Lisa and Nate Belanger!December 12, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE The Globe!!! I want one for ME!!! lol

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  102. Natural Beauty PageantsDecember 12, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    I like the wordstorm :)

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