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OCEANSIDE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION HOSTS
MEET AND GREET FOR OCEANSIDE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES
Endow Oceanside Connects People who Care with Causes that Matter
March 20, 2008
-- Oceanside – Surrounding a night of introductions and information, the Oceanside Charitable Foundation (OCF), an affiliate of The San Diego Foundation, hosted a meet and greet for local community leaders, businesses and nonprofits who wanted to find out more about the Oceanside Charitable Foundation and what they are doing to improve life for Oceanside residents and nonprofits through grantmaking and membership. Read the News Release
RANCHO BERNARDO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDS
AFTER-THE-FIRES GRANTS TO HELP RANCHO BERNARDO
Initial Grants Total $65,750 to Support Critical Areas of Need
March 18 , 2008 -- In the aftermath of the November 2007 Witch Creek Fire, The Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation brought together community and business leaders to assess the needs of the Rancho Bernardo community. Out of this meeting, RB United was formed and now serves as a coalition dedicated to meeting the needs of fire survivors within and around Rancho Bernardo. While the fires were still impacting the community, the RB Community Foundation Board requested that The San Diego Foundation Regional Disaster Fund Board create an After-the-Fires fund specifically for Rancho Bernardo. To date, people from all over the country contributed approximately $40,000 to the Rancho Bernardo After-the-Fires Fund. Read the News Release
HELP IS ON THE WAY FOR LOCAL TEACHERS
The San Diego Foundation Offers Over $60,000 in Assistance with Teachers’ Fund
March 10 , 2008 -- The San Diego Foundation announced today the launch of the 2008-2009 San Diego Teachers’ Fund program. In light of looming cuts to the state’s education budget, the assistance that the Teachers’ Fund program offers resource-strapped teachers is a welcome relief. Though few would dispute the importance of providing our children with the highest quality of education, school funding is still in jeopardy. Year-after-year teachers reach deep into their own pockets to provide students with the resources they need to succeed. Read the News Release
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SAN DIEGO ARTS SCENE GETS BOOST FROM RENEWED PHILANTHROPIC COMMITMENT
Funds Part of Statewide Effort to Increase Investment in the Arts; Grants to The San Diego Foundation Total $950,000
March 6 , 2008 -- The James Irvine Foundation today announced nearly $3.2 million in grants to eight California community foundations that will support regional arts efforts as part of its Communities Advancing the Arts (CAA) initiative. The San Diego Foundation (TSDF) will receive $450,000 to support local efforts to raise the visibility of and increase donor involvement in the arts. Read the News Release
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THE 4S RANCH~DEL SUR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RELEASES 2008 GUIDELINES FOR FIRST YEAR OF GRANTMAKING
January 29 , 2008 -- As the 4S Ranch~Del Sur Community Foundation continues its remarkable growth, its impact is resonating throughout the community. With the release of its 2008 grant guidelines, the Foundation will focus on youth education and or youth services in the 4S Ranch, Del Sur and the surrounding communities.
The 4S Ranch~Del Sur Community Foundation is in its first year of grant making. Each year the chosen grants focus area will change. In the current cycle, the 4S Ranch~Del Sur Community Foundation will only accept proposals in the field of youth education and or youth services.
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THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION ANNNOUNCES OVER $2 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOCAL STUDENTS
The Gwen Stefani After-the-Fires Scholarship Available for Fire Victims
December 6, 2007 – The San Diego Foundation, which administers the largest nonuniversity- based scholarship program in San Diego County, announced today the release of its 2008-2009 scholarship applications and guidelines.
Coming on the heels of the October wildfires, this announcement may be especially welcomed by fire-affected families. The San Diego Foundation has created the After-the- Fires Scholarship Fund to help those adversely affected by the fires. Major funding for these scholarships was provided by recording artist Gwen Stefani, who donated the proceeds from her October 30th concert in San Diego. Stefani stated, "When I heard about the devastation of the fires, at first I felt I should cancel my show out of respect. But then it occurred to me there might be a more useful solution.” The Gwen Stefani After-the-Fires Scholarship will be open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who lost their homes and/or source of income in the 2007 wildfires.
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California’s Major League teams join forces to raise funds for Southern California fire victims
November 7, 2007 – The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, San Diego
Padres and San Francisco Giants have joined together to raise funds for the Southern California fire
victims through the offering of unique team memorabilia and experiences. Read the News Release
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Fire Relief Fundraising At Women Who Mean Business Awards Yields $50,000
November 7, 2007 -- The San Diego Foundation announced today that $50,000 was raised for fire relief during the San Diego Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business Awards. This total includes matching funds provided by the After-the-Fires Fund 2007 for donations from attendees at the November 1st event. The $50,000 will benefit two organizations that support the fire fighting teams in the San Diego region: the San Diego Fire Rescue Foundation and the San Diego Regional Fire & Emergency Services Foundation (SDRFESF).
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California ’s Major League teams join forces
to raise funds for Southern California fire victims
November 7, 2007– Valley View Casino presented a $60,000 donation to The San Diego Foundation’s After the Fires Fund yesterday to aide in recovery efforts in the wake of the Southern California wildfires. Valley View Casino General Manager Michael Gorczynski and San Pasqual Casino Development Group Inc. President/CEO Joe Navarro presented the check to the San Diego Foundation’s Disaster Fund Board at their headquarters in San Diego.
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November 3, 2007 --Former President Bill Clinton greets Jack Raymond, chair of The San Diego Foundation’s Board of Governors, at a November 3rd event hosted at the home of Los Angeles businessman Ron Burkle. The funds raised will be donated to The San Diego Foundation’s After-the-Fires Fund 2007, focusing on long term recovery and rebuilding efforts such as home rebuilding, social services, and environmental issues.
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Valley view casino presents $60,000 to The San Diego Foundation
For fire relief efforts
(VALLEY CENTER, CA) November 2, 2007–Unique on-line auction on mlb.com from Nov. 7-25 The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants have joined together to raise funds for the Southern California fire victims through the offering of unique team memorabilia and experiences. Beginning at Noon (PT) on Wednesday, November 7 and ending at 8:00 p.m. (PT) on Sunday, November 25, fans can go on line to mlb.com to bid on many limited and one-of-a-kind items, including
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FIRST COMMUNITY SUBSIDIARY PACIFIC WESTERN BANK ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION DONATION TO BENEFIT THE WILDFIRE RECOVERY EFFORTS AND ADDRESS FUTURE COMMUNITY NEEDS
October 31, 2007– Donation is largest in Bank’s history
– Donation to be contributed to newly established Pacific Western Bank Fund at The San Diego Foundation tributed to newly established Pacific Western Bank Fund
at The San Diego Foundation
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Former President Bill Clinton to Raise Funds for Those Affected by California Wildfires Proceeds will go to The San Diego Foundation’s After-the-Fires Fund 2007 Over $3 million has been committed to help Southern California recover from the fires
October 30, 2007– New York, NY– The San Diego Foundation/After-the-Fires Fund 2007 and Former President Bill Clinton announced today that President Clinton will host an event to raise money for those affected by the California wildfires. Over the past week, the After-the- Fires Fund 2007 has received commitments for more than $3 million. President Clinton said today that he will spearhead part of this fundraising effort with a reception to raise additional funding to rebuild the areas of Southern California that have been destroyed by the recent wildfires.
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Gwen Stefani's Upcoming Concert Will Help Victims of Wildfires
October 30, 2007– Fund All of the proceeds from Gwen Stefani's upcoming show in San Diego will go to a charity to help victims of the wildfires, it was announced today.
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Sycuan Tribe Donates $500,000 to The San Diego Foundation “After-the-Fires Fund 2007
Additional Donations Targeted To Local Tribes Hit by the Fires
October 26, 2007–The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation announced today that the tribe has donated $500,000 to The San Diego Foundation After-the-Fires Fund 2007 to help San Diegans rebuild after the disastrous fires that struck San Diego County this week. The Tribe will also contribute to programs to assist other local Indian tribes in San Diego County that were impacted by the fires.
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The San Diego Foundation Opens After-the-Fires Fund to Respond, Recover, Rebuild
October 22, 2007– In preparation for the immense recovery and rebuilding efforts our community will face, The San Diego Foundation today opened the After-the-Fires Fund for fire relief donations. As in the 2003 fire relief, this fund will support first-response efforts, but the primary focus will be ongoing recovery and rebuilding throughout the San Diego region.
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Carlsbad Charitable Foundation Releases 2008 Grant Guidelines
October 1, 2007– As the Carlsbad Charitable Foundation continues its remarkable growth, its impact is resonating throughout the community. With the release of its 2008 grant guidelines, the Foundation will focus on youth education in Carlsbad.
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New Community Foundation that Focuses on 4S Ranch Community Residents Causes Announced
September 17, 2007– A desire for preserving a safe and growing community brought together residents and community leaders to mark the formal launch of The Ranch Community Foundation, an affiliate of The San Diego Foundation that will serve residents of 4S Ranch and the surrounding communities exclusively.
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The San Diego Foundation Announces New Director of Communications
September 6, 2007 – The San Diego Foundation announced today that Anna-Marie Rooney has joined The Foundation in the newly created position of Director of Marketing and Communications.
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Carlsbad Charitable Foundation Receives Matching Grant from City of Carlsbad
July 27 , 2007 – The residents of Carlsbad want to make a difference – the City is going to help them do it. The newly formed Carlsbad Charitable Foundation, an affiliate of The San Diego Foundation, received a generous matching grant from the City of Carlsbad that will serve their community exclusively and inspire philanthropy.
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New Local Foundations, Incoming Board, Grants Announced at The San Diego Foundation's Annual Meeting
July 11 , 2007 – New local charitable foundations have formed in Escondido, Carlsbad, the Ranch Communities and Oceanside, joining the Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation as affiliates of The San Diego Foundation.
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Endow San Diego Study Shows Change in Donor Focus
June 26, 2007 – The local “philanthropic landscape” is showing a marked change. According to The San Diego Foundation’s 2007 Awareness Update Survey, endowment is now less of a mystery to local donors, and the number of San Diegans weighing philanthropic choices has increased.
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An Inconvenient Truth Spoken in San Diego
May 21, 2007 – Across the country, cities face a grave challenge -- and a tremendous opportunity -- in grappling with climate change. Former Vice President Al Gore will bring the message of climate change home to San Diego during his public lecture tonight...
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More than $2 Million in Scholarships to be Awarded to over 500 San Diegans
May 17, 2007 – This is the time of year dreams of college and further education come into focus; yet with rising tuition costs, funding those aspirations remains more challenging than ever. As the administrator of the largest non-university based scholarship program in San Diego County, The San Diego Foundation plays a significant role for many San Diegan students...
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New Community Foundation that Focuses on Carlsbad Residents and Nonprofits Announced
May 9, 2007, Carlsbad – An evening of wine, cheese and charity marked the formal launch of Endow Carlsbad, a local fund of The San Diego Foundation that will serve the community of Carlsbad exclusively. Community leaders, businesses and nonprofits gathered at the Ocean House to celebrate the new community foundation and to inform others about the benefit...
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The Escondido Community Foundation Reaches over $500,000 in Commited Memberships
May 2, 2007, Escondido – The response has been overwhelming by those who want to help Escondido. In less than six months, the newly formed Escondido Community Foundation has $517,000 in commitments over the next five years from its 91 members...
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The San Diego Foundation Announces New North County Office
April 19, 2007 – The San Diego Foundation announced yesterday at a ribbon cutting ceremony held by the San Diego North Chamber of Commerce the move of their North County Inland offices. Formerly located within the Rancho Bernardo San Diego National Bank branch, the new office now resides at the Sunroad Financial Plaza...
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The San Diego Foundation LEEDs by Example
April 10, 2007 – Visitors comment on the natural light streaming throughout the new Liberty Station offices of The San Diego Foundation. Employees enjoy the absence of ‘new building smell.’ But those who are familiar with the green building rating system certified by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) – the council that awards points for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Green Building Certification – know that...
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The San Diego Foundation Announces New Arts and Culture Director
March 16, 2007 – The San Diego Foundation and the City of San Diego Arts and Culture Commission announced today that Felicia Shaw, current Program Manager at the Commission, will continue her work in the arts and culture community by becoming the Director of the Arts & Culture Program...
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Mayor Sanders Announces Support for The San Diego Foundation's Gang-Prevention Initiative "STOP NOW"
March 15, 2007 – As part of his continuing efforts to reduce gang-related crimes throughout San Diego, Mayor Sanders met with southeast San Diego community leaders in December to hear concerns and help develop a short-term approach to reduce gang-related violence...
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Download the "STOP NOW" Grant Guidelines
If you or your organization would like to support the STOP NOW effort by making a contribution, please call Sara Wilensky at
(619) 235-2300 or email sara@sdfoundation.org today.
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Kyoto Symposium Organization, The San Diego Foundation Announce 2007-2008 Kyoto Scholarship Recipients
March 7, 2007 – The Kyoto Symposium Organization and The San Diego Foundation, in collaboration with Japan’s Inamori Foundation, today announced the six recipients of the 2007-2008 Kyoto Scholarships. Named in honor of the Kyoto Prize, Japan’s highest private award for lifetime achievement...
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Foundations Initiate Balboa Park Study
January 29, 2007 – The Legler Benbough Foundation, the Parker Foundation and The San Diego Foundation propose research study to determine Park’s needs. As change takes hold throughout city operations, the future of Balboa Park has become a concern...
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ESCONDIDO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP
DOUBLES AS COMMUNITY LEADERS BECOME FOUNDERS
January 26, 2007, Escondido – It was just an idea in the minds of several Escondido community leaders in 2006, but in the first month of the new year, the Escondido Community Foundation is a reality - a swiftly growing reality. Announced in November with 26 members, the foundation now counts 57 names on its members’ roster...
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THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION RELEASES SCHOLARSHIP
INFORMATION FOR ALL SAN DIEGANS
December 27, 2006 – With the skyrocketing costs of higher education, many local students struggle to make their college dreams a reality. The San Diego Foundation, which administers the largest non-university based scholarship program in San Diego County...
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The San Diego Foundation in Top Philanthropic Tier Nationally
October 25, 2006 – The San Diego Foundation has been recognized for having organizational and financial practices that are in accordance with the rigorous Council on Foundations’ National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations. Read the News Release.
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Climate Smart Initiative Launched in San Diego
October 9, 2006 – Melting ice caps and stranded polar bears are haunting images, but how will global warming affect the San Diego region?. Read the News Release.
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The Foundation Earns Council on Foundations National Standards Seal
San Diego, CA – August 8, 2006 - The San Diego Foundation has been recognized for having organizational and financial practices that are in accordance with the rigorous Council on Foundations’ National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations. Only 20% of the nation’s community foundations have been awarded the National Standards Seal... Read the News Release.
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You Can be a Philanthropist Without Being a Millionaire
July 16, 2006 - Thirty-seven billion dollars is a nearly unfathomable amount of money. If you counted each dollar bill of that fortune, it would cripple your wrist and consume years of your life.
As most of you know, that's the stunning sum that Warren Buffett recently announced he would be donating to mankind. Read the article featured in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
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The San Diego Foundation Tops $500 Million in Charitable Assets
San Diego, CA July 11, 2006 – It may not be Buffett-scale, but it says volumes about the generosity of San Diegans. Today The San Diego Foundation announced that its charitable assets had topped a half billion dollars. Read the News Release.
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NEIGHBORHOOD GRANTS PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
Rancho Bernardo, CA – June 20, 2006 - A little help is on the way for people and organizations in North County Inland communities that will encourage neighborliness, social capital. The San Diego Foundation announced today a new Neighborhood Grants Program...Read the News Release.
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER SAN DIEGO RECEIVES $1 MILLION ENDOWMENT GIFT
San Diego, CA, June 7, 2006 – The future just got a little brighter for children across the San Diego region. The San Diego Foundation announced today that Todd and Mari Gutschow have made a $1 million endowment gift to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego. Read the News Release.
KGTV 10 News covered this story, watch the news clip.
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The San Diego Foundation Releases Major Research on Arts and Culture in the San Diego Region
San Diego, CA May 3, 2006 – The Arts & Culture Working Group of The San Diego Foundation has released the results of a comprehensive study of cultural participation in San Diego County, introducing key findings about the region as part of the Foundation’s “Understanding the San Diego Region” initiative. Read the News Release.
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Feb. 23, 2006 - LEAD San Diego and The San Diego Foundation today announced the establishment of the San Diego Engineering Scholarship Fund, designed to help San Diego students with limited means pursue engineering degrees... Read the News Release.
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Feb. 15, 2006 - The San Diego Foundation announced today that a $100,000 gift was granted to Nativity Prep Academy as a result of its Endow San Diego initiative. The endowment, provided to the privately funded college prep school located in the Logan Heights area of San Diego, will benefit its scholarship program. Read the News Release.
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Feb. 8, 2006 - Padres Continue to Give Back to the Community that Supports Them... (Reprinted from the News Notes section of the San Diego Daily Transcript) Read the News Clipping.
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Jan. 18, 2006 - The San Diego Foundation announced today the opening of its Solana Beach office and the addition of four new staff members to serve North County. The Foundation also announced the Rancho Coastal Humane Society Witmer Animal Care Fund.... Read the News Release.
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Dec. 19 , 2005 - San Diego Natural History Museum’s Research and Displays Made Possible Through Endowments... (Reprinted from the News Notes section of the San Diego Daily Transcript) Read the News Clipping.
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Dec. 14, 2005 - The San Diego Foundation announced today three new endowment gifts as part of its Endow San Diego initiative launched just two months ago.... Read the News Release.
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Dec. 12, 2005 - The San Diego Foundation has launched it's new quarterly newsletter, Foundation Focus. Read the December Issue.
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Dec. 9 , 2005 - Giving the Gift of Girl Scout Camp – and More. The stuff of a young girl’s dream: saddling, riding, haltering and grooming. (Reprinted from the News Notes section of the San Diego Daily Transcript) Read the News Clipping.
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Nov. 16, 2005 - The San Diego Foundation announced today that more than 172 nonprofits have signed up to be part of the Endow San Diego Nonprofit Partnership.... Read the News Release.
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Nov. 11, 2005 -The San Diego Foundation Unveils Endow San Diego, the largest endowment initiative in the history of the U.S. (Reprinted from the News Notes section of the San Diego Daily Transcript) Read the News Clipping.
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Oct. 15, 2005 - San Diego’s Largest-Ever Endowment Initiative Announced Today. The San Diego Foundation Unveils New Initiative at 30th Anniversary Celebration... Read the News Release.
Television News Coverage
View streaming video of news coverage of the 30th Anniversary event and the Endow San Diego initiative:
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Sept. 1, 2005 - Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
In response to the critical situation developing in the wake of Hurricane Katrina’s assault on the Gulf Coast, The San Diego Foundation researched the options for supporting the relief efforts. We provide the following information as a service to our donors and other individuals and organizations interested in aiding the hurricane victims.
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