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WOOLWORTHS REMOVES OVER 30 TONS OF SALT FROM ITS RECIPES
28 November 2007

'In the latest step along its Good Food Journey, Woolworths has announced that it has reformulated many of its recipes to gradually reduce the salt content used in making over 100 of its own-brand products which has resulted in a dramatic reduction of 35.2 tons of salt.

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WOOLWORTHS REMOVES SOME 35.2 TONS OF SALT FROM ITS RECIPES
28 November 2007

In the latest step along its Good Food Journey, Woolworths has announced that it has reformulated many of its recipes to gradually reduce the salt content used in making over 100 of its own-brand products which has resulted in a dramatic reduction of 35.2 tons of salt. These include breads, cereals and deli meats, as well as biltong, cheese, boerewors, fish, party snacks and some of its frozen foods. This follows the retailer’s recent announcement that it has removed trans fat from hydrogenated vegetable oils from many of its products.

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EXCITING WORLD LEADING BEAUTY BRANDS NOW AT WOOLWORTHS AT THE V&A WATERFRONT
20 November 2007

Four additional leading names in the world of beauty – Benefit, Sisley, Fekkai and Stella McCartney – are among some of the world’s most wanted, most exciting beauty, hair care and fragrance brands available at Woolworths new beauty department at the V&A Waterfront.

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GIVE SOMEONE SPECIAL THE GIFT OF CHOICE FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
07 November 2007

Not quite sure just what that someone special might want for Valentine’s Day? Wondering what size or colour to buy? Don’t worry – with a Woolworths special Valentine’s Day gift card, giving the perfect gift to the one you love is now easier than ever.

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COUNTRY ROAD CONTINUES STRONG SALES GROWTH
25 October 2007

A pleasing response by customers to new Spring and Summer ranges and the replacement of wholesale supply arrangements with retail outlets in the department stores has delivered a strong sales performance in the first 13 weeks of trading for the 2007-2008

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WOOLWORTHS BROADENS THE SCOPE OF MYSCHOOL TO INCLUDE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES
22 October 2007

Over the past four years, Woolworths has made contributions in excess of R48 million on behalf of its customers to schools throughout South Africa through MySchool. Now the South African retailer has announced that the reach of this successful programme has now been widened to include selected charities and environmental organisations with the launch of MyVillage and MyPlanet.

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WOOLWORTHS OPENS AT MAPONYA MALL, SOWETO
27 September 2007

Less than 12 months after the successful launch of Woolworths inaugural store in Soweto, South Africa’s premier retailer is set to open an even larger, full-line store in Soweto’s newest shopping centre, the 65000m2 Maponya Mall.

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INNOVATIVE BABY SENSE™ INFANT RANGE NOW AT WOOLWORTHS
20 September 2007

Always on the lookout for innovative new products that make their customers’ lives easier, top South African retailer Woolworths has teamed up with Baby Sense™, a South African company whose pioneering infant care products have been taking the country by storm, to launch an exciting new range aimed at making the first few months of baby’s life easier and more rewarding for parents and their infants.

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SA’S TOP FOOD-GARDENING SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2007 WOOLWORTHS TRUST FINALS
18 September 2007

The annual Woolworths Trust EduPlant programme has announced the sixty-three top schools in the 2007 competition. Throughout the year, these schools have created and tended permaculture food gardens at their schools transforming their grounds into green, food-rich environments.

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THE WOOLWORTHS TRUST SUPPORTS ‘PREDATOR-FRIENDLY’ FARMING
04 September 2007

The Woolworths Trust has made a R100 000 donation to the Landmark Foundation in support of its Leopard and Predator Conservation Project. The funds will specifically be used in the development of an enabling environment for the production of ‘Predator-Friendly’ livestock farming.

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WORLD OF DIFFERENCE WINNER SHARES PRIZE WITH VREDELUST PRIMARY SCHOOL
03 September 2007

Mr Francois Voges from Parow recently became the 23rd winner of the monthly Woolworths “World of Difference” R10 000-00 prize. Every month one “World of Difference” cardholder stands the chance to win R10 000-00 for themselves and another R10 000-00 for a school of their choice.

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WORLD OF DIFFERENCE WINNER SHARES PRIZE WITH VREDELUST PRIMARY SCHOOL
01 September 2007

Mr Francois Voges from Parow recently became the 23rd winner of the monthly Woolworths “World of Difference” R10 000-00 prize. Every month one “World of Difference” cardholder stands the chance to win R10 000-00 for themselves and another R10 000-00 for a school of their choice.

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SCHOOLS CELEBRATE WOOLWORTHS’ 75th BIRTHDAY BY HARVESTING RAIN
30 August 2007

Recently, the Woolworths Trust, in celebration of Woolworths’ 75th Birthday, handed over a water tank to Moriting Primary School in Soweto, Gauteng. This is one of 75 such water tanks that will be given to schools that are part of the Woolworths Trust EduPlant programme, across all nine South African provinces, over the next two months.

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THE WOOLWORTHS TRUST SUPPORTS ‘PREDATOR-FRIENDLY’ FARMING
30 August 2007

The Woolworths Trust has made a R100 000 donation to the Landmark Foundation in support of its Leopard and Predator Conservation Project. The funds will specifically be used in the development of an enabling environment for the production of ‘Predator-Friendly’ livestock farming.

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SCHOOLS CELEBRATE WOOLWORTHS’ 75th BIRTHDAY BY HARVESTING RAIN
27 August 2007

Recently, the Woolworths Trust, in celebration of Woolworths’ 75th Birthday, handed over a water tank to Lindani Primary School in Sabie, Mpumalanga. This is one of 75 such water tanks that will be given to schools that are part of the Woolworths Trust EduPlant programme, across all nine South African provinces, over the next two months.

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SCHOOLS CELEBRATE WOOLWORTHS’ 75th BIRTHDAY BY HARVESTING RAIN
25 August 2007

Recently, the Woolworths Trust, in celebration of Woolworths’ 75th Birthday, handed over a water tank to Jurie Hayes Primary School in Vredenburg, Western Cape. This is one of 75 such water tanks that will be given to schools that are part of the Woolworths Trust EduPlant programme, across all nine South African provinces, over the next two months.

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WOOLWORTHS LAUNCHES FIRST IN-STORE PHARMACY
20 August 2007

Always looking for ways to make customers’ lives easier, Woolworths this month opened its first in-store pharmacy, which will provide customers with the convenience of a one-stop shop that includes a full-service pharmacy alongside their favourite food store.

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SCHOOLS CELEBRATE WOOLWORTHS’ 75th BIRTHDAY BY HARVESTING RAIN
01 August 2007

Recently, the Woolworths Trust, in celebration of Woolworths’ 75th Birthday, handed over a water tank Sukumani Primary School in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. This is one of 75 such water tanks that will be given to schools that are part of the Woolworths Trust EduPlant programme, across all nine South African provinces, over the next two months.

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SCHOOLS CELEBRATE WOOLWORTHS’ 75th BIRTHDAY BY HARVESTING RAIN
01 August 2007

Recently, the Woolworths Trust, in celebration of Woolworths’ 75th Birthday, handed over a water tank to Thuthuka Primary School in Tembisa, Gauteng. This is one of 75 such water tanks that will be given to schools that are part of the Woolworths Trust EduPlant programme, across all nine South African provinces, over the next two months.

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SCHOOLS CELEBRATE WOOLWORTHS’ 75th BIRTHDAY BY HARVESTING RAIN
01 August 2007

Recently, the Woolworths Trust, in celebration of Woolworths’ 75th Birthday, handed over a water tank to Mailakgang Primary School in Mafikeng, North West. This is one of 75 such water tanks that will be given to schools that are part of the Woolworths Trust EduPlant programme, across all nine South African provinces, over the next two months.

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SCHOOLS CELEBRATE WOOLWORTHS’ 75th BIRTHDAY BY HARVESTING RAIN
01 August 2007

Recently, the Woolworths Trust, in celebration of Woolworths’ 75th Birthday, handed over a water tank to Mavambe Primary School in Malamulele, Limpopo. This is one of 75 such water tanks that will be given to schools that are part of the Woolworths Trust EduPlant programme, across all nine South African provinces, over the next two months.

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SCHOOLS CELEBRATE WOOLWORTHS’ 75th BIRTHDAY BY HARVESTING RAIN
01 August 2007

Recently, the Woolworths Trust, in celebration of Woolworths’ 75th Birthday, handed over a water tank to ML Sultan Primary School in Escourt, KZN. This is one of 75 such water tanks that will be given to schools that are part of the Woolworths Trust EduPlant programme, across all nine South African provinces, over the next two months.

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SCHOOLS CELEBRATE WOOLWORTHS’ 75th BIRTHDAY BY HARVESTING RAIN
01 August 2007

Recently, the Woolworths Trust, in celebration of Woolworths’ 75th Birthday, handed over a water tank to Mmantutule Senior School in Mokopane, Limpopo. This is one of 75 such water tanks that will be given to schools that are part of the Woolworths Trust EduPlant programme, across all nine South African provinces, over the next two months.

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SCHOOLS CELEBRATE WOOLWORTHS’ 75th BIRTHDAY BY HARVESTING RAIN
01 August 2007

Recently, the Woolworths Trust, in celebration of Woolworths’ 75th Birthday, handed over a water tank to Mokgosi Primary School in Vryburg, North West. This is one of 75 such water tanks that will be given to schools that are part of the Woolworths Trust EduPlant programme, across all nine South African provinces, over the next two months.

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SCHOOLS CELEBRATE WOOLWORTHS’ 75th BIRTHDAY BY HARVESTING RAIN
01 August 2007

Recently, the Woolworths Trust, in celebration of Woolworths’ 75th Birthday, handed over a water tank to Gobhela Primary School in Hibberdene, KZN. This is one of 75 such water tanks that will be given to schools that are part of the Woolworths Trust EduPlant programme, across all nine South African provinces, over the next two months.

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SCHOOLS CELEBRATE WOOLWORTHS’ 75th BIRTHDAY BY HARVESTING RAIN
01 August 2007

Recently, the Woolworths Trust, in celebration of Woolworths’ 75th Birthday, handed over a water tank Caravelle Primary School in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town. This is one of 75 such water tanks that will be given to schools that are part of the Woolworths Trust EduPlant programme, across all nine South African provinces, over the next two months.

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WOOLWORTHS PHARMACY
25 July 2007

Q. What is the Woolworths Pharmacy initiative? A. At Woolworths we’re always looking for ways to make our customers’ lives easier. Offering them the convenience of a “one-stop” shop that includes a full service pharmacy is one of the ways we’re doing that.

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WOOLWORTHS CELEBRATES FIRST BEAUTY & FOOD FESTIVAL
23 July 2007

When Woolworths launched its new Beauty offering in 2006, it introduced the South African market to a brand-new recipe for beauty, with the freshest colours, the most delicious textures and the finest ingredients. Now the leading South African retailer really brings this to life in an innovative in-store extravaganza combining Beauty and Food.

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WOOLWORTHS INTRODUCES ‘OUR GREEN LABEL’ FOR SUSTAINABLE FIBRES
07 June 2007

South Africans will soon be seeing a new label on a wide range of clothing at Woolworths, as the retailer today launched its “green label”, which will be used to help customers identify textile items from babywear to homeware made with fibres from sustainable sources.

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WORLD OF DIFFERENCE WINNER SHARES PRIZE WITH LAERSKOOL BOSKOP PRIMARY SCHOOL
06 June 2007

Ms Ansa Gouws from Constantia Kloof recently became the 20th winner of the monthly Woolworths “World of Difference” R10 000-00 prize. Every month one “World of Difference” cardholder stands the chance to win R10 000-00 for themselves and another R10 000-00 for a school of their choice.

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WORLD OF DIFFERENCE WINNER SHARES PRIZE WITH LAERSKOOL BOSKOP PRIMARY SCHOOL
01 June 2007

Ms Ansa Gouws from Constantia Kloof recently became the 20th winner of the monthly Woolworths “World of Difference” R10 000-00 prize. Every month one “World of Difference” cardholder stands the chance to win R10 000-00 for themselves and another R10 000-00 for a school of their choice.

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SCHOOLS CELEBRATE WOOLWORTHS’ 75th BIRTHDAY BY HARVESTING RAIN
01 June 2007

Recently, the Woolworths Trust, in celebration of Woolworths’ 75th Birthday, handed over a water tank to Assisi Primary School in Ladybrand, Orange Free State. This is one of 75 such water tanks that will be given to schools that are part of the Woolworths Trust EduPlant programme, across all nine South African provinces, over the next two months.

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SCHOOLS CELEBRATE WOOLWORTHS’ 75th BIRTHDAY BY HARVESTING RAIN
01 June 2007

Recently, the Woolworths Trust, in celebration of Woolworths’ 75th Birthday, handed over a water tank to Zingisa Primary School in Kimberly, Northern Cape. This is one of 75 such water tanks that will be given to schools that are part of the Woolworths Trust EduPlant programme, across all nine South African provinces, over the next two months.

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SCHOOLS CELEBRATE WOOLWORTHS’ 75th BIRTHDAY BY HARVESTING RAIN
01 June 2007

Recently, the Woolworths Trust, in celebration of Woolworths’ 75th Birthday, handed over a water tank to Nompumelelo Primary School in East London, Eastern Cape. This is one of 75 such water tanks that will be given to schools that are part of the Woolworths Trust EduPlant programme, across all nine South African provinces, over the next two months.

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SCHOOLS CELEBRATE WOOLWORTHS’ 75th BIRTHDAY BY HARVESTING RAIN
01 June 2007

Recently, the Woolworths Trust, in celebration of Woolworths’ 75th Birthday, handed over a water tank to Nqgayizivele Primary School in Durban, KZN. This is one of 75 such water tanks that will be given to schools that are part of the Woolworths Trust EduPlant programme, across all nine South African provinces, over the next two months.

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SCHOOLS CELEBRATE WOOLWORTHS’ 75th BIRTHDAY BY HARVESTING RAIN
01 June 2007

Recently, the Woolworths Trust, in celebration of Woolworths’ 75th Birthday, handed over a water tank to Sophakama High School in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. This is one of 75 such water tanks that will be given to schools that are part of the Woolworths Trust EduPlant programme, across all nine South African provinces, over the next two months.

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SCHOOLS CELEBRATE WOOLWORTHS’ 75th BIRTHDAY BY HARVESTING RAIN
30 May 2007

Recently, the Woolworths Trust, in celebration of Woolworths’ 75th Birthday, handed over a water tank to Bula Tsela Primary School in Sebokeng, Gauteng. This is one of 75 such water tanks that will be given to schools that are part of the Woolworths Trust EduPlant programme, across all nine South African provinces, over the next two months.

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WOOLWORTHS ANNOUNCES STAFF BEE SHARE OWNERSHIP SCHEME
21 May 2007

Woolworths today announced details of a BEE employee share ownership scheme in which nearly 17,000 Woolworths employees, of whom 90% are black and 85% women, will participate. All broad-based employees (ie. non-management) will receive a significant finan

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WORLD OF DIFFERENCE WINNER SHARES PRIZE WITH ASSUMPTION CONVENT
10 May 2007

Mrs DJ Baptista from Bedfordview recently became the 19th winner of the monthly Woolworths “World of Difference” R10 000-00 prize. Every month one “World of Difference” cardholder stands the chance to win R10 000-00 for themselves and another R10 000-00 for a school of their choice.

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SCHOOLS CELEBRATE WOOLWORTHS’ 75th BIRTHDAY BY HARVESTING RAIN
01 May 2007

Recently, the Woolworths Trust, in celebration of Woolworths’ 75th Birthday, handed over a water tank to Carter Primary School in Alexandra, Gauteng. This is one of 75 such water tanks that will be given to schools that are part of the Woolworths Trust EduPlant programme, across all nine South African provinces, over the next two months.

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SCHOOLS CELEBRATE WOOLWORTHS’ 75th BIRTHDAY BY HARVESTING RAIN
01 May 2007

Recently, the Woolworths Trust, in celebration of Woolworths’ 75th Birthday, handed over a water tank to Ikaneng Primary School in Soweto, Gauteng. This is one of 75 such water tanks that will be given to schools that are part of the Woolworths Trust EduPlant programme, across all nine South African provinces, over the next two months.

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SCHOOLS CELEBRATE WOOLWORTHS’ 75th BIRTHDAY BY HARVESTING RAIN
01 May 2007

Recently, the Woolworths Trust, in celebration of Woolworths’ 75th Birthday, handed over a water tank to Reagile Primary School in Olifantsfontein, Gauteng. This is one of 75 such water tanks that will be given to schools that are part of the Woolworths Trust EduPlant programme, across all nine South African provinces, over the next two months.

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SCHOOLS CELEBRATE WOOLWORTHS’ 75th BIRTHDAY BY HARVESTING RAIN
01 May 2007

Recently, the Woolworths Trust, in celebration of Woolworths’ 75th Birthday, handed over a water tank to Masimini Primary School in Kwa Tema, Gauteng. This is one of 75 such water tanks that will be given to schools that are part of the Woolworths Trust EduPlant programme, across all nine South African provinces, over the next two months.

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SCHOOLS CELEBRATE WOOLWORTHS’ 75th BIRTHDAY BY HARVESTING RAIN
01 May 2007

Recently, the Woolworths Trust, in celebration of Woolworths’ 75th Birthday, handed over a water tank to Moyisela Primary School in Orange Farm, Gauteng. This is one of 75 such water tanks that will be given to schools that are part of the Woolworths Trust EduPlant programme, across all nine South African provinces, over the next two months.

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WOOLWORTHS’ NEW EVEN COMPLEXION RANGE HELPS FIGHT THE DAMAGING EFFECTS OF THE SUN
25 April 2007

Woolworths launches an Even Complexion skin care range that has been specifically designed to reduce and control an uneven complexion and tone. Even Complexion’s SPF 25 and active ingredients protect skin and help prevent new dark marks or patches from forming. Skin is brightened and luminous, condition is optimised and dark marks are visibly controlled.

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WOOLWORTHS ANNOUNCES THE 'GOOD BUSINESS JOURNEY'
19 April 2007

Simon Susman, CEO of Woolworths said: “It is becoming increasingly obvious that sustainable growth can only be achieved through paying greater attention to the world around us than has been the case in the past. The links between economic growth, transformation, poverty alleviation, the environment and climate change can either form a vicious or a virtuous circle. For the past 75 years, these issues have been deep at the heart of Woolworths values but the launch of the Woolworths ‘Good business journey’ marks a step change in the way we will operate going forward, ensuring that we drive that virtuous circle that will benefit all of our stakeholders.”

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WOOLWORTHS GREEN DISTRIBUTION CENTRE GOES LIVE
20 March 2007

Woolworths Holdings moved the first goods through its brand new R500m environmentally friendly Midrand Gauteng distribution centre (DC). Richard Inskip, Executive Director of Operations at Woolworths says, “The DC is green from top to bottom.”

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WOOLWORTHS GREEN DISTRIBUTION CENTRE IS LIVE
01 March 2007

Woolworths Holdings is moving goods through its brand new R500m environmentally friendly Midrand Gauteng distribution centre (DC). Richard Inskip, Executive Director of Operations at Woolworths says, “The DC is green from top to bottom.”

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WOOLWORTHS DESIGN LEARNERS EXPERIENCE THE WORLD OF DESIGN AT DESIGN INDABA EXPO
05 February 2007

The realities of where a career in design could take them were brought home to some 250 learners from 17 Cape high schools when they took part in a special event organised just for them at the Design Indaba 10 Expo as part of Woolworths’ ‘Making the Difference Through Design’ educational programme.

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SUMMER SENSATIONS – WOOLWORTHS LAUNCHES NEW EXCITING ICE CREAM RANGES
09 January 2007

Cool down this Summer with new and delicious ranges of melt-in-the mouth Woolworths ice creams and frozen yoghurt desserts. These ranges have been revamped, redesigned and expanded to feature new looks, new flavours and some all new products.

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