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Monday, August 24, 2020
Excerpt from ROOT OF ALL EVIL? A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL by Ray Keating
On the Church calendar, August 24 marks the day we celebrate St. Bartholomew, the Apostle. In the Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries, Father Tom Stone is the rector at St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church on Long Island. For good measure, as the days pass in August and we head into September, we hear more about schools and education. The following chapter is an excerpt from ROOT OF ALL EVIL? A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL. The reader gets a feel for Father Stone, a bit about St. Bart’s, and we are introduced to Mike Vanacore and how education works into the story. Oh, yeah, and surfing.
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Chapter 22
Part of Mike Vanacore’s story seemed to be a replay of others’ in the computer, digital, broadband economy.
The thirty-two-year-old billionaire fell in love with electronics and computers while growing up in Hawthorne, California, which happened to be the Beach Boys’ hometown. Vanacore’s hard-working parents supported his interests and talents as best they could, and rejoiced when his excellent grades in high school, particularly in math and science, earned him a full ride to the School of Engineering at Stanford University.
Since they were intense gamers, Vanacore and two college friends decided to do more than complain about the shortcomings of various video games. By their sophomore year, they were consumed by creating their own video games, and managed to generate some buzz. Vanacore’s buddies, however, moved on under parental pressure when grades slipped badly.
But Vanacore had little trouble maintaining high marks, while at the same time creating a video game business.
He found a couple of angel investors to provide start-up capital, and by his senior year, Corevana Entertainment had grown to more than 100 employees, and $30 million in sales.
But rather than dropping out to focus exclusively on his firm, as other young tech turks had done, Vanacore finished his degree. After graduation, Corevana’s growth only accelerated, and its initial public offering made Mike Vanacore a billionaire at the age of 26.
Along the way, Vanacore became known in various circles for maintaining his Christian faith taught to him growing up. Compared to some of his fellow tech nerds, who earned reputations for power trips and/or wild parties that came with newfound wealth, Vanacore was highlighted now and then in the business media for being, well, Christian.
As the U.S. Episcopal Church wandered away from the traditional Episcopal parish of his childhood, Vanacore actually spoke out. Some in the Episcopal Church took notice given his wealth and youth, but he was quickly discounted as just another “conservative” who refused to change with the culture. Some noted the irony of such criticisms given how he made his fortune.
When Vanacore decided to buy a home across the country on Long Island as an occasional escape from his California-based business, he stumbled upon St. Bart’s one Sunday. He apparently fell in love with the beautiful, castle-like stone church set on four lakeside acres in Eastport, and most importantly, with what was being taught and preached in the building. When the parish decided to leave the Episcopal Church, eventually joining the Anglican Church in North America, it was Vanacore who ponied up a majority of the funds needed to purchase St. Bart’s property from the local Episcopal diocese.
Vanacore was now expanding his charitable giving into primary and secondary education. His plan was to use his wealth to make substantive changes in individual local public schools, that is, in the kind of school he attended.
But his parish priest, Father Tom Stone, was about to ask Vanacore to listen to an alternative.
On the way out of Mass on Saturday night, Stone asked Vanacore if he had a little time to talk.
Ten minutes later, they were seated in Stone’s office, talking across the priest’s unique redwood, surfboard-shaped desk. A friend and parishioner had the desk specially made as a gift, given Stone’s off-duty love of wearing Hawaiian shirts, and his high school and college years spent living and surfing in southern California.
In fact, though about 20 years apart, Stone and Vanacore shared more than a common faith, but also a southern California connection.
Vanacore ran his right hand along the front of the desk. “As I said before, you have the best desk ever. A surfboard. Love it.”
“It was a gift from Clint Gullett. Handmade. It’s a great reminder of my California days. I’m sure he’d be glad to let you know who makes them,” replied Stone.
“I’ll ask him. So, when was the last time you hit the surf?”
Stone laughed. “It’s been at least, what, 25 years.”
Vanacore slipped into a mock surfer voice, and declared, “Dude, we have to remedy that.”
With his thin, tall frame, topped off by thick blond hair, and Clark Kent glasses, it was easy to see Vanacore moving comfortably in either the video gaming or surfing communities.
The young billionaire continued, “But I’m sure you didn’t ask me to stop by to talk about surfing.”
Stone replied, “No. Ever since you told me about the education foundation you’re starting up, something has been nagging at me. But I was not sure if it was my place to say anything, and then I got a call this morning.”
“Tom, you know I’m open to hearing your ideas and thoughts on anything, and considering that you’re a priest, and therefore, you teach people, I’d love to hear what’s on your mind.”
“I appreciate that. I know your focus is on targeting and helping select public schools.”
“Right.”
“Have you thought about supporting parochial schools instead, or as well?’
Vanacore paused. “Well, not really. I went to public schools growing up, and that’s kind of guided my thinking on this.”
“I can understand that. But given what you’ve told me about your childhood and your parents, do you think they would have sent you to a Christian school if they could have afforded it?”
“Actually, I have no doubt about that. I remember overhearing them talking about it late into the night at the kitchen table, and regretting they couldn’t afford it.”
“Today, it’s even tougher. Most families simply can’t take on the added cost of a religious education for their kids.”
“Like my parents. I understand that. But does it matter? I went to public school, and it was my parents, our priest and parish that kept me in the faith.”
“I’d say you were very lucky then. Given the state of our culture, it’s not easy to keep kids strong and active in the faith. Listen, Maggie and I have sent all our children to parochial school, and they obviously have gotten an up-close-and-personal church experience growing up as well. But when you consider the impact that schools have on children, just given the time spent in school and what’s being taught, there is that possibility of what’s being taught at home getting undermined in school. We only saw the upside in sending the kids to parochial school.”
“Yeah, that used to drive my parents nuts. My father complained about having to undo what was being done in school at times.”
“Now think about how many parents don’t even know what’s going on and being taught in school, or when they do know, not having the confidence to take it on, like your father did.”
Vanacore took his glasses off, and chewed on one of its arms. After a few seconds, he put the glasses back on his face. “Okay, Tom, you make a good case. What more were you thinking? What was the call about that stirred you to set up this little meeting?”
“As you know, the school that Maggie and I sent the kids to, and still send one, is St. Luke’s Catholic School. It’s been a tremendous blessing. And by the way, make no mistake, you can send your children to what you think is a faithful, traditional Christian school, and even then it unfortunately can turn out to be something different. But that most certainly has not been the case with St. Luke’s.”
“Well, that’s good.”
“Absolutely. However, there is a lot of uncertainty about the school’s future, given recent closings of Catholic schools. I’m not asking this because of my family’s link, but because St. Luke’s is a great place and it’s in the midst of planning how to grow and secure its future. I thought it would be an ideal opportunity for you to talk to the people who run a quality parochial school, see what the school offers, and consider the challenges it faces.” Stone paused. “I can set up a meeting or meetings with Father Burns and Father McDermott, the principal, Mrs. Fleming, staff, parents, whatever. What do you think?”
“I would love to meet with the people at St. Luke’s.”
“That’s great. Shall I set it up?”
Vanacore smiled. “Yes, but on one condition.”
“What’s that?”
“Before the end of the year, you have to promise to come out to my place in California and go surfing. The entire family is invited, and you’ll fly on my jet.”
“Mike, that’s really nice, but I …”
“No ‘buts,’ Tom. Either you promise to get back on the board at my place, or no deal on meeting with St. Luke’s.”
It was Stone’s turn to smile. “You drive a hard bargain, Mike. Take a free trip to surf in California, or else? What can I say, but yes, and thanks?”
“It’ll be sick.”
After Mike left, Tom called a friend for a little guidance on the economics of education.
Thursday, April 2, 2020
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Saturday, March 21, 2020
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Wednesday, March 4, 2020
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Monday, February 24, 2020
Monday, February 17, 2020
5 Reasons to Read the New Second Edition of ROOT OF ALL EVIL? A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL by Award-Winning Novelist Ray Keating
With the action running high, Stephen Grant, pastor at St. Mary’s Lutheran Church on Long Island, former Navy SEAL and onetime CIA operative, confronts a mix of drug traffickers, politicians, the CIA and FBI, a shadowy foreign regime, envy and greed. Here are 5 big reasons to read ROOT OF ALL EVIL?...
1. "Root of All Evil? is an extraordinarily good read. Only Ray Keating could come up with a character like Pastor Stephen Grant... As trouble mounts in this page-turner, Grant will need both skills - martial and theological - to punish evil and save the good. Even though the Bible says that it's the love of money which is the root of all evil, Grant will find that even a casual appreciation of the U.S. dollar is enough to corrupt church men, government officials, and foreign agents." - Paul L. Maier, best-selling author of A Skeleton in God's Closet, More Than A Skeleton, and The Constantine Codex
2. Ray Keating has written an Author Introduction focused on some of the challenges of penning a political thriller, including maintaining an edge-of-your-seat feel while not annoying the reader with the petty real world of politics. Keating also talks about how some key characters fit into ROOT OF ALL EVIL?, as well as how his own experiences fed the story.
3. "... storylines converge in D.C. with Stephen Grant's CIA past. He is called back into service as an expert shot and has ample opportunity to provide pastoral care." - Lutheran Book Review
4. "I loved every second of it... I'm a fan. I'm hooked." - Rod Zwonitzer, host of KFUO's "BookTalk"
5. “Interesting characters. Compelling plot. Great pace. Theological discussions which are hard to find in any books. The fact that these are serious theological discussions is even more reason to love these books.” – 5-star Amazon review
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Friday, February 14, 2020
New Edition of "Root of all Evil? A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel" Just Published!
This Thriller/Mystery from Award-Winning Novelist Ray Keating Arrives with a New Author Introduction
Long Island, NY – Ray Keating has just published a second edition of ROOT OF ALL EVIL? A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL. The new edition of this gripping political thriller not only features an outstanding new cover, courtesy of Tyrel Bramwell, but a new Author Introduction.
Stephen Grant, pastor at St. Mary’s Lutheran Church on Long Island, former Navy SEAL and onetime CIA operative, came on the thriller/mystery scene in WARRIOR MONK: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL(a second edition of Warrior Monk arrived early last year with a new Epilogue, new Introduction and an exciting cover). The tale continues to develop in page-turning fashion in ROOT OF ALL EVIL?
In ROOT OF ALL EVIL?, Keating asks: Do God, politics and money mix? As the reader comes to realize, the combination can turn out quite deadly. This breathtaking thriller features drug traffickers, politicians, the CIA and FBI, a shadowy foreign regime, the Church, and money. Charity, envy and greed are on display, with the action running high.
In this second edition of ROOT OF ALL EVIL?, Ray Keating has written an Author Introduction focused on some of the challenges of penning a political thriller, including maintaining an edge-of-your-seat feel while not annoying the reader with the petty real world of politics. Keating also talks about how some key characters fit into ROOT OF ALL EVIL?, as well as how his own experiences fed the story.
Keating has penned 12 Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries, and received widespread praise. For example, the Lutheran Book Review has declared, “I miss Tom Clancy. Keating fills that void for me.”
The publication of a new second edition of ROOT OF ALL EVIL? is part of a yearlong celebration throughout 2020 marking 10 years of Ray Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries.
Paperbacks and Kindle editions of ROOT OF ALL EVIL? A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL are available at Amazon.com, and signed books at RayKeatingOnline.com.
Indeed, all of Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers/mysteries are available at Amazon.com and at RayKeatingOnline.com – THE TRAITOR (2019), DEEP ROUGH (2019),SHIFTING SANDS(2018), HEROES AND VILLAINS(2018), REAGAN COUNTRY(2018), LIONHEARTS(2017), WINE INTO WATER(2016), MURDERER’S ROW(2015), THE RIVER(2014), AN ADVENT FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY(2012),ROOT OF ALL EVIL?(Second Edition 2020 – originally published2012), andWARRIOR MONK (Second Edition 2019 – originally published 2010)
Review copies, and author interviews and appearances are available upon request.
“Celebrating Pastor Stephen Grant Thrillers & Mysteries for 10 Years – 2010 to 2020 – and Beyond!”
Contact: Ray Keating
Phone: 631-909-1122
Twitter: @KeatingNovels
Website: PastorStephenGrant.com
Blog: www.pastorstephengrant.blogspot.com
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
BREAKING BOOK NEWS: Second Edition of ROOT OF ALL EVIL? A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL – with a New Author Introduction by Ray Keating – Coming Soon!
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Do God, politics and money mix? In ROOT OF ALL EVIL? A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL by Ray Keating, the combination can turn out quite deadly. Keating introduced readers to Stephen Grant, a former CIA operative and current parish pastor, in the fun and highly praised WARRIOR MONK. Grant returns in ROOT OF ALL EVIL? – a breathtaking thriller involving drug traffickers, politicians, the CIA and FBI, a shadowy foreign regime, the Church, and money. Charity, envy and greed are on display, with the action running high.
In this second edition of ROOT OF ALL EVIL? A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL, Ray Keating has written an author introduction focused on some of the challenges of penning a political thriller, including maintaining an edge-of-your-seat feel while not annoying the reader with the petty real world of politics. Keating also talks about how some key characters fit into ROOT OF ALL EVIL?, as well as how his own experiences fed into the story.
Monday, August 26, 2019
3 Reasons for Reading the Pastor Stephen Grant Mysteries/Thrillers: MORE Thumbs Up from Reviewers for the Pastor Stephen Grant Book of the Month – ROOT OF ALL EVIL?
Why buy ROOT OF ALL EVIL?, which is the Pastor Stephen Grant Book of the Month for August? Of course, the Kindle price has been reduced from $6.99 to $2.99.
But consider three thumbs-up from noteworthy reviewers...
"I loved every second of it." Later, he commented, "This is well done. The character development ... is very nice. The story flows. It's multi-themed... I'm a fan. I'm hooked." - Rod Zwonitzer, host of KFUO's "BookTalk"
"... storylines converge in D.C. with Stephen Grant's CIA past. He is called back into service as an expert shot and has ample opportunity to provide pastoral care." - Lutheran Book Review
“Having read 'Warrior Monk' earlier this summer, I was eagerly anticipating 'Root of All Evil?' from Keating. What a splendid follow-up to the first novel. It is shorter (just over 300 pages), and so it is a faster read than 'Warrior Monk', but doesn't lack for depth and creativity.” - 5-Star Amazon Review
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
3 Reasons for Reading the Pastor Stephen Grant Mysteries/Thrillers: Thumbs Up from Reviewers for the Pastor Stephen Grant Book of the Month – ROOT OF ALL EVIL?
Why buy ROOT OF ALL EVIL?, which is the Pastor Stephen Grant Book of the Month for August? Of course, the Kindle price has been reduced from $6.99 to $2.99.
But consider three thumbs-up from noteworthy reviewers...
"Root of All Evil? is an extraordinarily good read. Only Ray Keating could come up with a character like Pastor Stephen Grant... As trouble mounts in this page-turner, Grant will need both skills - martial and theological - to punish evil and save the good. Even though the Bible says that it's the love of money which is the root of all evil, Grant will find that even a casual appreciation of the U.S. dollar is enough to corrupt church men, government officials, and foreign agents. Yet Grant can also save souls in whatever den of inequity he finds them." - Paul L. Maier, author of A Skeleton in God's Closet, More Than A Skeleton, and The Constantine Codex
"Well written, fast paced, it held my attention well while merging drama, adventure, theology, and economics." - Mary Moerbe, author of Blessed: God's Gift of Love and Family Vocation
"Ray Keating's second Pastor Stephen Grant novel, Root of All Evil?, is a fantastic follow up to Warrior Monk. It's a well crafted political thriller full of intrigue and theological truth. Keating's world has proven profitable for contrasting good theology with bad." - Tyrel Bramwell, author of The Gift and the Defender
Thursday, August 1, 2019
ROOT OF ALL EVIL? is the Pastor Stephen Grant Book of the Month for August
Since ROOT OF ALL EVIL? is the Pastor Stephen Grant Book of the Month for August, the Kindle price has been CUT from $6.99 to $2.99. And there's a big sale on signed books and sets at https://raykeatingonline.com/t/book-of-the-month
Do God, politics and money mix? In ROOT OF ALL EVIL? A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL by Ray Keating, the combination can turn out quite deadly. Keating introduced readers to Stephen Grant, a former CIA operative and current parish pastor, in the fun and highly praised WARRIOR MONK: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL. Now, Grant is back in ROOT OF ALL EVIL? It’s a breathtaking thriller involving drug traffickers, politicians, the CIA and FBI, a shadowy foreign regime, the Church, and money. Charity, envy and greed are on display. Throughout, action runs high. Find a unique character and story, and lose yourself in ROOT OF ALL EVIL? A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL.
Consider praise from assorted reviewers...
"ROOT OF ALL EVIL? is an extraordinarily good read. Only Ray Keating could come up with a character like Pastor Stephen Grant... As trouble mounts in this page-turner, Grant will need both skills - martial and theological - to punish evil and save the good. Even though the Bible says that it's the love of money which is the root of all evil, Grant will find that even a casual appreciation of the U.S. dollar is enough to corrupt church men, government officials, and foreign agents. Yet Grant can also save souls in whatever den of inequity he finds them." - Paul L. Maier, author of A Skeleton in God's Closet, More Than A Skeleton, andThe Constantine Codex
"Well written, fast paced, it held my attention well while merging drama, adventure, theology, and economics." - Mary Moerbe, author of Blessed: God's Gift of Loveand Family Vocation
"Ray Keating's second Pastor Stephen Grant novel, ROOT OF ALL EVIL?, is a fantastic follow up to Warrior Monk. It's a well crafted political thriller full of intrigue and theological truth. Keating's world has proven profitable for contrasting good theology with bad." - Tyrel Bramwell, author of The Gift and the Defender
"I loved every second of it... This is well done. The character development ... is very nice. The story flows. It's multi-themed... I'm a fan. I'm hooked." - Rod Zwonitzer, host of KFUO's "BookTalk"
"... storylines converge in D.C. with Stephen Grant's CIA past. He is called back into service as an expert shot and has ample opportunity to provide pastoral care." - Lutheran Book Review
Monday, April 15, 2019
Pastor Stephen Grant Character Quote of the Week from ROOT OF ALL EVIL?
From Root of All Evil? A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel...
"'Oh, that’s right, Larry’s dead.' Audia smiled and fired the weapon."
Friday, March 1, 2019
4 Cool and Quick Facts: Cool Weapons Used in the Pastor Stephen Grant Thrillers/Mysteries, Part I
Before becoming a pastor, Stephen Grant was a Navy SEAL and then with the CIA. He has extensive knowledge and experience with a variety of weapons, as do assorted colleagues from his Agency days. Check out four excerpts that feature some cool weapons in the world of Pastor Stephen Grant...
1. Hey, what’s in the coffee table in your office, Pastor Grant? From Warrior Monk...
A coffee table actually was an oak gun cabinet, with a secure lock hidden from plain view. If Grant didn’t tell anyone—which he didn’t, not even the ever-vigilant Barbara Tunney—then no one would know that it was anything more than a place to rest oversized books, magazines and tea mugs.
In the cabinet, Grant kept a 10mm Glock 20 and a Taurus PT-25, along with his Harris M-89 sniper rifle. With both his former employer, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the Church, Grant learned enough about human nature to know that evil existed and protection was necessary. Grant kept identical handgun models at the parsonage, along with a Swiss SSG550 sniper rifle.
2. From Root of All Evil?...
Two Black Hawk helicopters sat on a secluded stretch of concrete just outside of Laredo, Texas. While waiting, the four CIA aviation specialists in each copter checked and rechecked systems, including the 20mm turret gun cannons and laser-guided rockets.
3. From Lionhearts...
Some 10 minutes later, the warning sirens wailed on the destroyer. The first missile erupted into the air amidst fire and smoke, and over the next three minutes, a total of nine more Tomahawk missiles, each with a 1,000-pound warhead, were launched.
Each Tomahawk flew 100 to 150 feet off the ground, adjusting nearly instantaneously to changes in the terrain below, and streaking forward at some 550 mph.
From launch, the missiles would reach their targets in southwest Afghanistan in less than an hour.
4. From Reagan Country...
Grant opened the passenger side door, and pulled himself up and partially out of the door. With his left foot on the floor inside the vehicle, he planted his right foot on the door armrest. Just above the V-shaped opening between the front windshield and the open door, Grant pointed a 40 mm, semi- automatic, 6-shot Multiple Grenade Launcher.
Six shots. Don’t make a mistake.
Grant squeezed off the first shot, and the grenade struck home.
Thursday, January 24, 2019
4 Cool and Quick Facts: Can You Eat Where Stephen Grant Has Grabbed a Meal?
Here are four places where Stephen Grant has dined, and perhaps you can as well...
1. LOBSTER ROLL. From Warrior Monk:
A few minutes later, Stephen directed Paige to pull into a parking lot of stones.
“Really, this is it?” said Paige. “What’s with the big lunch sign?” The roadside, brown-and-white wood building had bright red, white and blue awnings. A large blue sign with white letters sitting atop said, “LUNCH,” and under that “LOBSTER ROLL.”
“Trust me on the food,” Stephen assured her.
After waiting twenty minutes, they were seated at a wood table positioned in front of a screened window. The d̩cor was all from the sea Рnets, mounted fish, and a shark jaw.
Paige told Stephen to order. He didn’t even look at the menu. It would be a crock of New England clam chowder, a lobster salad platter, and a Samuel Adams beer for each. Once the chowder arrived, crammed with potatoes and large pieces of clam, Paige took a spoonful and was won over.
Visit the LOBSTER ROLL online at http://lobsterroll.com
2. Buckley’s Irish Pub.From Wine Into Water:
Jennifer and Stephen sat at a shiny wooden table in Buckley’s Irish Pub, waiting for their friends to arrive.
The restaurant, situated on Montauk Highway in the middle of Center Moriches, had a long bar running down one side of the space, and tables and booths down the other. Assorted beers were on tap, and the venue offered traditional, hearty pub-style food.
For the Grants, it had become a favorite place for a relaxing dinner or lunch...
Visit Buckley’s Irish Pub online at http://www.buckleyspubrestaurant.com
3. The Dubliner Restaurant and Pub. From Root of All Evil?:
While Congress was in session, when not required to be in the Senate, Farrell often could be found dining, drinking and holding court at The Dubliner Restaurant and Pub, just a block from Union Station. His favorite meal was the Guinness Burger – sirloin marinated in Guinness, served on a potato pancake with Welsh cheese and onion straws. The New York Senator, however, was far more expansive in his beverage selections, being open to all of the draft beers offered – from Guinness Stout to the Dubliner Irish Lager.
Visit The Dubliner Restaurant and Pub online at https://www.dublinerdc.com
4. Moriches Bay Diner. From Murderer’s Row:
It was after seven on a Wednesday morning in mid- March. Snow had just begun to fall across Long Island. It was one of the worst winters the Northeast had seen in decades. The predicted eight-inch accumulation for the day would push the season’s snowfall to record levels.
Nonetheless, Pastor Stephen Grant was having breakfast with three of his closest friends at the shiny Moriches Bay Diner on the south shore of Long Island, just short of the East End’s fork. The four men, each dressed in black but for a small white square below the neck, sat in a spacious booth next to one of the diner’s large windows. Given the storm, they practically had the place to themselves.
Visit the Moriches Bay Diner online via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/morichesbay.diner/
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