got to capital2.bigcartel.com or click <<on the ad! they are going quick so try not to sleep on them!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
The ShoeZuem: Every Shoehead's Dream
Hypebeast (hypebeast.com):
Offered is a look into the ShoeZeum, a creation of longtime sneaker aficionado Jordan Geller whose been an eBay regular for the last decade. Two videos are offered, both going through his sneaker warehouse which plays host to just about every style of sneaker under the sun, from Dunk SB’s to Jordans… with props included. Below is a bit more background into Geller’s creation:
Ten years ago I started selling shoes on eBay when I stumbled upon a bunch of vintage Nikes at a local swap meet. I emptied out my checking account (a whopping $300) and bought as many pairs as I could afford. I rushed home to my one-bedroom-apartment and listed the shoes on eBay. Week after week, I went back to the swap meet and bought more Nikes. Eventually, the swap meet vendor disappeared, never to be seen or heard from again. So I had to figure out where I was going to get my inventory of Nikes from. Over the years, I have bought and sold hundreds of thousands of Nike Shoes. My business grew from a one-bedroom-apartment, into a two-bedroom-apartment, into a storage locker, into eight storage lockers, and eventually into the warehouse where I am presently. I decided that the best use of my giant warehouse and my profits that I have worked so hard for, was to build the most comprehensive collection of Nike shoes and put them on display for the world to enjoy. So one by one, I built this amazing collection. All of the shoes are in my size (11-12). All of the shoes are deadstock with their original boxes. And all of the shoes have been professionally shrink wrapped for their protection. The shoes have been placed on display with toys and props that are meant to bring the collection to life. The shoes were mainly purchased on eBay and Flightclub, as well as at Footlocker, Sportie LA, Niketown, and Nike Outlets all across the United States. The toys and props were all purchased at the same swap meet where my business got started.
Welcome to the ShoeZeum from Jordan Geller on Vimeo.
Today Was A Good Day at Sneak's Kicks from Jordan Geller on Vimeo.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
Congrats to my brother, Iron Giant, for takin' the victory!
On Monday night, Speak Your Mind threw a battle show at the Underground. My brother, Iron Giant, went up against Smokey The Ghost as the headlining battle. The time before the battle itself held a lot of tension yet excitement seeing as this was the rematch between the two, who had battled before in the final round of the Reno freestyle battles. Last time Smokey took it on the mic over a beat. This time Iron Giant claimed the throne in a different setting...
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
No surprises this time...
I know I left you in the dark with the last design, so I am making it up by showing you the finals designs for the next two releases. Both will be on black T shirts and possibly other colors. For now heres a peak at what's to come within the next 2 weeks. They will be very limited, but they might be up for pre orders, what do you think? let me know: extothe.tumblr.com/ask
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Friday, December 3, 2010
NOW OPEN!
I am very excited to announce the release of the first Capital 2 shirts!
Reppin' 2nai Productions and just our love of music and performing overall. Be one of the first 10 to buy on the online shop (click the ad on the left) and get a free decal with your order!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Major Gratitude
Big thanks to everyone who's giving love for what Im trying to kick off here! I've been getting a lot of anticipation and that keeps me driving to satisfy you all. I promise that I will do all that is in my power to give you the quality in my designs and t-shirts. Ultimately I want Capital 2 to be in all realms of fashion and lifestyle but until I meet the funds and experience to create that dream, I will push my hardest to give you my best. I got big dreams and I hope you all can get a taste of my inspiration.
A few words that always encourage me: PERSISTENCE, PASSION, AMBITION, SUCCESS.
Tell'em they're wrong, if they think that you can't capitalize a number!
A few words that always encourage me: PERSISTENCE, PASSION, AMBITION, SUCCESS.
Tell'em they're wrong, if they think that you can't capitalize a number!
Lyricism is not dead. All City Chess Club.
I think good Hip Hop music is making a comeback. All City Chess Club proves it in this song. They still make an amazing song without having to dumb down their lyrics. With all these new alliances comin' up, I think the music industry is finally owning up to their mistakes!
(Asher Roth)
My aura takes the form of the aurora borealis
Or a floral pattern, more or less a forest to your salad
The neural path I’ve traveled has immediate reaction
Can’t you see that I am beaming? I’ll be leaving in a second
Sipping magic from a chalice, detached from the distractions
At last, I can relax, looking past all of the action
A fraction or a fragment of me actually is present
The rest of me is heavenly, the seventh house’s zenith
Yes, the fence intimidates, it’s meant to keep you out (But)
Let your senses resonate and leap it in a bound (‘Cause)
Freedom isn’t found inside a visa or a crown
And even the voice of reason couldn’t speak it out loud (But)
Mortals are immortal when their soul has been imported
To a source that is more sovereign, important to the whole (Whole)
This is the warmest moment of a poet turned heroic
As he slowly comes to focus, go ahead and watch me glow
(Charles Hamilton)
Rey Mysterio flow, stayin’ clear
Of makeup-smeared hatin’ queers, makin’ clear this is spiritual
Though a spirit you owe, church final
Your funeral in an arena, you searchin’ for fire
Or titles, or tidal waves
Tie the game like a shot from outside when it’s 95 to 98
To throw slid into you left-side broke (Niggas!) (Beam!)
Boa constrictor, chokin’ (Niggas!), the grown man (Beam!)
Pawns mean, your controllers get broken (Nigga!) (Beam!)
Anarchy in the Ford, you need to focus (Nigga!) (Beam!)
Love, I get none, like sayin’ no to niggas
Hamiltonian’s loneliness, so I hold my (Beams!) (Niggas!)
I logged on to see a c-section, a gross display
Sleep never, and Rolaids, deep lessons won’t go away
I keep pressin’ like my phone is afraid
To be the star, so I end it and pound it, see what the code can say
Of makeup-smeared hatin’ queers, makin’ clear this is spiritual
Though a spirit you owe, church final
Your funeral in an arena, you searchin’ for fire
Or titles, or tidal waves
Tie the game like a shot from outside when it’s 95 to 98
To throw slid into you left-side broke (Niggas!) (Beam!)
Boa constrictor, chokin’ (Niggas!), the grown man (Beam!)
Pawns mean, your controllers get broken (Nigga!) (Beam!)
Anarchy in the Ford, you need to focus (Nigga!) (Beam!)
Love, I get none, like sayin’ no to niggas
Hamiltonian’s loneliness, so I hold my (Beams!) (Niggas!)
I logged on to see a c-section, a gross display
Sleep never, and Rolaids, deep lessons won’t go away
I keep pressin’ like my phone is afraid
To be the star, so I end it and pound it, see what the code can say
(Lupe Fiasco)
Calling all the good rappers, had to get my crew together
Fire like the fire flower, flyer than the super feather
Superman with two propellers, enter that, ninja rap
You can call it Super Shredder, boss scene, Ross theme
You can call it super better, new to this, Ludacris
Foolishness, Lu been doin’ this since super letters
So I can’t spell and can’t mail it out
If you can’t feel, it’s too full, you can’t peel it out
Showboatin’ at the show, but you can’t sell it out
I’m on the sea shepherd deck, helpin’ the whales out
All my egos in the mirror, checkin’ themselves out
Tweeters in the trunk, helpin’ the twelves out
The speakers on bump, the rappers on acne
This track is what would happen if the rastas meet the mathletes
Yes, sir, then the Chess Club got dressed up
And went and took all the bitches of the athletes
Fire like the fire flower, flyer than the super feather
Superman with two propellers, enter that, ninja rap
You can call it Super Shredder, boss scene, Ross theme
You can call it super better, new to this, Ludacris
Foolishness, Lu been doin’ this since super letters
So I can’t spell and can’t mail it out
If you can’t feel, it’s too full, you can’t peel it out
Showboatin’ at the show, but you can’t sell it out
I’m on the sea shepherd deck, helpin’ the whales out
All my egos in the mirror, checkin’ themselves out
Tweeters in the trunk, helpin’ the twelves out
The speakers on bump, the rappers on acne
This track is what would happen if the rastas meet the mathletes
Yes, sir, then the Chess Club got dressed up
And went and took all the bitches of the athletes
(Mikey Rocks)
Big up to what’s been up, nigga
Pin-ups from when we clicked up and posed for these pictures, good
And the kids connected up, and they clicked snap
Hollerin’, “Yeah, we weighed on the iPhone scale app!”
Without fail, the best to ever do it just will
Haven’t done it all, but we got copy wheelwell, though
But it ain’t no sweat, I got a whole outfit
And a new fitted cap that I ain’t wore out yet
(Check, check, check) And I’m beamin’
Yeah, and I seen it, like a twenty-seven inch Zenith
Projected widescreen, now they got it 3D
Now we NBA’d up from development leagues
Pin-ups from when we clicked up and posed for these pictures, good
And the kids connected up, and they clicked snap
Hollerin’, “Yeah, we weighed on the iPhone scale app!”
Without fail, the best to ever do it just will
Haven’t done it all, but we got copy wheelwell, though
But it ain’t no sweat, I got a whole outfit
And a new fitted cap that I ain’t wore out yet
(Check, check, check) And I’m beamin’
Yeah, and I seen it, like a twenty-seven inch Zenith
Projected widescreen, now they got it 3D
Now we NBA’d up from development leagues
(Chuck English)
Ay, yo, they pale in comparison to stories we tell
Man, he see me on the hovercraft and he got a sail
Bubble-ass Brenda, stacked up in the window
Of whatever ‘Lac truck pick her up, retail
Nigga, what? It just hit me like a Mack truck semi
On my last trip to Sydney in the Sheraton lobby
Grab my coattails and get a grip (Grab ‘em)
You want the truth? Well, the truth is
This is it, pointin’ out the differences
This is exquisite shit, riveting, isn’t it?
Lizard king loafers on swole when I’m kickin’ it
Joe, the live nigga, real rig-a-marole
You a handshake away, and them fingers is cold
Man, he see me on the hovercraft and he got a sail
Bubble-ass Brenda, stacked up in the window
Of whatever ‘Lac truck pick her up, retail
Nigga, what? It just hit me like a Mack truck semi
On my last trip to Sydney in the Sheraton lobby
Grab my coattails and get a grip (Grab ‘em)
You want the truth? Well, the truth is
This is it, pointin’ out the differences
This is exquisite shit, riveting, isn’t it?
Lizard king loafers on swole when I’m kickin’ it
Joe, the live nigga, real rig-a-marole
You a handshake away, and them fingers is cold
(Blu)
Touch art, lush heart, brush my niggas’ shoulder off
Now that blessed soldier know that protocol, show me y’all’s
Maybe not, play me not, say we not remote at all
Roger that, scholars back, solid black, go God
Gobble Gats, go hard, condom snapped, so raw
Pompous asshole, flash flow, turn your soul on
So gone, strode strong through your lawn ’til the dawn
Tell you mom, name another real as John, kill a song
‘Cause when you feel it, and it make yo’ ass chill and calm
Payin’ more than just attention for that glass I’m sippin’ on
Dog, I would travel half the globe to kiss a broad
Kiddin’, ma? Scratch backs, bringin’ out them kitten paws
And pull a bottle out that cabinet while that kitchen’s warm
Back to attendin’ business, do not lay them digits wrong
Dippin’ all gangsta, but a renegade, no Crip or John
This is Blu, shit is true, pyramid, period
Now that blessed soldier know that protocol, show me y’all’s
Maybe not, play me not, say we not remote at all
Roger that, scholars back, solid black, go God
Gobble Gats, go hard, condom snapped, so raw
Pompous asshole, flash flow, turn your soul on
So gone, strode strong through your lawn ’til the dawn
Tell you mom, name another real as John, kill a song
‘Cause when you feel it, and it make yo’ ass chill and calm
Payin’ more than just attention for that glass I’m sippin’ on
Dog, I would travel half the globe to kiss a broad
Kiddin’, ma? Scratch backs, bringin’ out them kitten paws
And pull a bottle out that cabinet while that kitchen’s warm
Back to attendin’ business, do not lay them digits wrong
Dippin’ all gangsta, but a renegade, no Crip or John
This is Blu, shit is true, pyramid, period
(Diggy Simmons)
I know what you’re thinkin’, thinkin’ I do not belong
Tell me Diggy ain’t beamin’, ‘course I should be on this song
Yeah, I’m a child of God, my reflection is on
Yeah, I’m only 15 and, but my sixteens is strong
Didn’t want me to shine, now we sharin’ the stage
Twice as good as you rhyme, only half of your age
So the remains, and it ain’t even how
That Verizon flow, are you hearin’ me now?
Word to Wasalu, they was sayin’ my future was dark
I had the fame, but my name was missin’ the art
So I’m drawin’ the line, and I’m crossin’ the Ts
And I’m dottin’ my Is, barely catchin’ my Zs
But I’ll be good by the mornin’, on my global grind like JoJo
They be lookin’ at what I’m puttin’ on and, so fly, so fresh at the SoHo
Most niggas don’t know though, they can catch me on the first flight
Been workin’ on a new mixtape, I got a call from Lupe
But I did it for the love, no check, mate
Tell me Diggy ain’t beamin’, ‘course I should be on this song
Yeah, I’m a child of God, my reflection is on
Yeah, I’m only 15 and, but my sixteens is strong
Didn’t want me to shine, now we sharin’ the stage
Twice as good as you rhyme, only half of your age
So the remains, and it ain’t even how
That Verizon flow, are you hearin’ me now?
Word to Wasalu, they was sayin’ my future was dark
I had the fame, but my name was missin’ the art
So I’m drawin’ the line, and I’m crossin’ the Ts
And I’m dottin’ my Is, barely catchin’ my Zs
But I’ll be good by the mornin’, on my global grind like JoJo
They be lookin’ at what I’m puttin’ on and, so fly, so fresh at the SoHo
Most niggas don’t know though, they can catch me on the first flight
Been workin’ on a new mixtape, I got a call from Lupe
But I did it for the love, no check, mate
(Dosage)
When people said I couldn’t, I wouldn’t, I made ‘em believers
I come from the school of hard knocks and overachievers
From the City of Brotherly Love, they sayin’ we need you
To be the voice of the people and go against all this evil
Some people hate it, but I made it, so I’m never concerned
About what they be talkin’ about, I’ve lived and I’ve learned
With my dream and my drive, I determined my turn
In this business, because I’m in control, meetin’ adjourned
I said, “It’s Third Degree, y’all heard of we?
I’m Dosage, have you heard of me?”
I come from the bottom, so the top where I deserve to be
Where people say it doesn’t matter to be much
I was on the Steppin’ Lasers tour, and man, I shooked it up
That was random, but so what? Life is a war, better load up
If you against me, come correct, I am the bomb, watch me blow up (Boom!)
Right before your eyes, forget about the dividends
I just want to say I remember when
I come from the school of hard knocks and overachievers
From the City of Brotherly Love, they sayin’ we need you
To be the voice of the people and go against all this evil
Some people hate it, but I made it, so I’m never concerned
About what they be talkin’ about, I’ve lived and I’ve learned
With my dream and my drive, I determined my turn
In this business, because I’m in control, meetin’ adjourned
I said, “It’s Third Degree, y’all heard of we?
I’m Dosage, have you heard of me?”
I come from the bottom, so the top where I deserve to be
Where people say it doesn’t matter to be much
I was on the Steppin’ Lasers tour, and man, I shooked it up
That was random, but so what? Life is a war, better load up
If you against me, come correct, I am the bomb, watch me blow up (Boom!)
Right before your eyes, forget about the dividends
I just want to say I remember when
(B.o.B)
Well, it’s B to the O, O to the B
You know it’s the flow, you know that it’s me, I flow to this beat
As easy as goin’ to the store and holdin’ receipts
And foldin’ ‘em neat, I’m focused as focused can be
You know I got phobias, please, approach me with peace
Or things could get heated and you’ll get ferociously beat
Speakin’ of ferociously beat, you know that girl ‘Nique?
You know she’s a freak, but anyway, back to what I’m supposed to be
Sayin’ all over this beat, you know that we Gs
You see all the crowns, you know that we kings, you notice the rings
Everywhere we go, we roll with the team, yeah
And you know that we lasers, so you know that we beam
It’s the All City varsity, hard-headed squad
We played y’all spades, y’all handle y’all cards
But we ain’t all odds, we just blaze, man
Y’all playin’ checkers in this game, this is chess, y’all pawns
You know it’s the flow, you know that it’s me, I flow to this beat
As easy as goin’ to the store and holdin’ receipts
And foldin’ ‘em neat, I’m focused as focused can be
You know I got phobias, please, approach me with peace
Or things could get heated and you’ll get ferociously beat
Speakin’ of ferociously beat, you know that girl ‘Nique?
You know she’s a freak, but anyway, back to what I’m supposed to be
Sayin’ all over this beat, you know that we Gs
You see all the crowns, you know that we kings, you notice the rings
Everywhere we go, we roll with the team, yeah
And you know that we lasers, so you know that we beam
It’s the All City varsity, hard-headed squad
We played y’all spades, y’all handle y’all cards
But we ain’t all odds, we just blaze, man
Y’all playin’ checkers in this game, this is chess, y’all pawns
Sunday, November 28, 2010
3 Things To Celebrate
Happy Birthday to Jenny F. Baaaaby (the "F" stands for "freakn' awesome")!
Happy Birthday to the homie, Esta The Beat Sexuh! This guy amazes me! He's makin big moves so watch out y'all!
&Last but not least, lets celebrate the drop of DJ Agana's new mixtape: After Hours! DJ Agana is an amazing dude, with mixtapes to match his amazingness!
Download the mixtape at this link here: http://www.mediafire.com/?40hph79o7ih7592
December Releases
I haven't gotten a hold of the first tee's that I am printing and I know they have been under wraps but I just want you guys to be surprised when they come out. But I will give you a preview of the 2nd design that I am printing.
This is a screen cap of a rough design I am working on. The fist will be on the front and the CapIItal will be on the back in very large print. Its still rough because I just got the idea and wanted to see how it would come out. I might use a real fist or a more detailed picture. Let me know what you think.
This is a screen cap of a rough design I am working on. The fist will be on the front and the CapIItal will be on the back in very large print. Its still rough because I just got the idea and wanted to see how it would come out. I might use a real fist or a more detailed picture. Let me know what you think.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Graffiti: Fun Or Dumb?
This is amusing. You get to see the opinions of people back then and how they, along with the art, changed or even stayed the same through out time. This makes me laugh. Just listen to some of the things they say and read the graffiti they use. Like, "God is not dead, just high." Lol Oh, you groovy cats!
Sorry for not posting these past few days...
I've just been busy with the fam and shit, doin the Thanksgiving thaaang. But keep close, cause ill be updating you soon with the details on the shirts. Also, on the left side with the ad about the 10 free vinyl decals, I accidentally typed "offline" when I meant online. So basically the first 10 people to order shirts ONLINE will get a free Capital 2 vinyl sticker.
-Mike XL
-Mike XL
Nevada VS Boise State
Crazy game! Check the highlights on ESPN cause it was full of them. If you didn't catch it, it was close. After the second quarter we thought for sure they would blow us out. But after the turn of the half, Kaepernick flipped the game and did all the right moves. After catching up, tying the game, an OT, and two (heart stopping) missed field goals, UNR took the victory with one good field goal kick by Anthony Martinez (a fellow MCQ High graduate). I find it amusing that Boise fans act like UNR got lucky just cause their kicker missed TWICE. Well if luck also gave Nevada the 35 points to tie up the game then we some lucky mothaf*ckas! We got buck downtown (where all the Bronco fans were staying) but even though we were actin like dicks, they were good sportsman. Good game Boise State, good mothaf*ckin game.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Cut & Paste Design Battles
Call me a nerd, or whatever but this looks really fun! Cut & Paste is basically live competitive designing. I'm pretty competitive so this would be a cool thing to try. An audience gets to watch designers go head to head for 15 minutes in making a design for a topic give them. They don't get anything besides what is given to them so if they want photography, they have cameras and props they can use. Check it!
Check out the Cut&Paste Digital Design Tournament from Cut&Paste on Vimeo.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Lingerie- Jeff Bernat (beat by JBird)
Jeff Bernat, everyone. On that panty droppin, love makin tip. The sweet and smooth beat comes from the homie JBird. A mix of his grown and sexy style with Jeffs vocals... makes beautiful music babies.
Jeff Bernat | Lingerie (original)
Youtube | Bandcamp | Twitter | Tumblr | Facebook
purchase MP3 here for FULL audio quality.
produced by JBird
Ashley Vee &Adapt? Oh Boy. AND New Era Hats...
If you don't know, I am also part of another clothing brand called IC3. I look up to these brothers alot. The IC3 fam also introduced me to many of their close friends, who altogether were known as The Tastemakers. The Tastemakers consisted of: IC3, Adapt, Breezy Excursion, Limb By Limb, &Fully Laced. I look up to all of these guys for their conistant grind. Anywaaay check these pics out of the beautiful Ashley Vee modeling the new womens line. I highly suggest you support these guys, they've got ill T's and always come correct. Get the gear here: ADAPT
OH YEAH AND NEW ERA HATS!
True black caps, bright orange bill, 3D embroidered logo... shall I say more? or just look at it dumby.
Free Capital 2 Vinyl Decals!
Rootdown!
Rootdown's comin' real soon, and you best believe we'll be slangin' some T's there!
Rootdown... You should already know that its about to be crackin!
2NAI productions full effect!
Taken from last years Rootdown:
Rootdown... You should already know that its about to be crackin!
2NAI productions full effect!
Taken from last years Rootdown:
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| Fish Reppin' It |
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| Aaliyah?! |
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| B, Nikko, JayMarkyeeeee |
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| Kickn' Rocks! |
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| Where m'bboys at?! |
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| DJ's On The Mix! |
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| Which way's the bathroom, Mikey? Okay, gotcha. |
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| Dj Aesthetik though! |
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| "Girl you look good you need to back that ass up!" hahaha |
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| Indy 500 'bout to cap some fools on the dance floor. |
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| Everybody in the place 2 be!
This is the video I made to promote the Rootdown. Basically its like a function combining the elements of hip hop! check it out:
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Maestro Knows x Hall of Fame
If you don't know who Maestro is check out his website: Maestro Knows. He is an inspiring Vlogger that takes you backstage of... well everything we love. He has coverage of Anthony Hamilton, Nike, Johnny Cupcakes, Usher, 9th Wonder, and many more.
Recently Hall of Fame hooked up with him and created some fresh crew neck sweaters with a yellow "M" on the front left and on the back you'll see that Maestro is making his way to the Hall of Fame.
Recently Hall of Fame hooked up with him and created some fresh crew neck sweaters with a yellow "M" on the front left and on the back you'll see that Maestro is making his way to the Hall of Fame.
Monday, November 22, 2010
CAS - VLOG: The Daily
Cas, Mikko, &I always talk about the Renissance men from the old ages and how ourselves and our friends are very similar to them. Well this video really summerizes why we think that way. The Renissance men did not only paint but they were masters of many other mediums. Not to say that we are masters at everything we do but we do strive for that accomplishment. Call us the Modern Renissance Men.
Support the homie Cas! check the video and follow him:
speakproper.tumblr.com
-Mike XL
Capital 2 Hooligans
If Capital 2 sponsored a basketball team for the Reno FIL-AM basketball league, which could be a possibility this season, this would be on the jerseys. except it would be arched. Put this on a tank and it could be just another line actually.
-Mike XL
Sunday, November 21, 2010
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