APRIL parkinson’s awareness luncheon

entertainment: Reflections

See page 2 for bio

Join us to kick off this year’s Non-Event! We will honor Reflections

for providing DAPS with many years of wonderful entertainment at meetings.

Lunch will be catered by Amore Italian Restaurant. $10 per person.

Reservations required. RSVP by Friday, April 10 by mailing a check to the DAPS office or

on the website at http://bit.ly/1ABXRu6.

Monday, April 13, 2015 12:30 p.m.

APRIL 2015

6370 LBJ Freeway Suite 170

Dallas, TX 75240 (972) 620-7600 www.daps.us

INSIDE

University Park United Methodist Church

4024 Caruth Blvd (at Preston) Dallas, TX 75225

IT’S TIME FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL NON-EVENT FUNDRAISER!

reflections bio 2

sleep matters! 3-4

pd awareness in social media 5

art show 5

memorials, honors, donations 6

executive director’s message 6

first tuesday fundraiser 6

group schedules 7

calendar of events 8

$20,000 Matching Funds Offered for Second Consecutive Year! DAPS is cooking up new ideas for our 7th annual Non-Event Fundraiser, set to coincide with National Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Because this is a “non-event,” you do NOT

have to buy fancy clothes for a night on the town or take time out of your busy schedule to attend an event. Instead, you’ll participate by supporting DAPS with a contribution and asking friends and family to join in the fun of creating DAPS’ perfect recipe for success! All contributions help us maintain our programs without charging participants to attend. Giving levels for this year’s Non-Event are as follows: $20,000 + Master Chef $ 5,000 + Executive Chef $ 1,000 + Sous Chef $ 500 + Line Chef $ 100 + Short Order Cook $ 25 + Backyard Grill Master

Watch for an invitation to arrive soon in your mailbox!

PARTNERS IN PARKINSON’S COMES TO IRVING CONVENTION CENTER MAY 16 DAPS is proud to be a local presenting partner for the Partners in Parkinson’s seminar at the Irving Convention Center on Saturday, May 16th, from 9 AM to 3:30 PM. The event is FREE, but registration is required. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for registered attendees. (www.tfaforms.com/354618) Partners in Parkinson’s is a collaboration between the Michael J. Fox Foundation and AbbVie, Inc., a pharmaceutical company. The event features educational seminars and panel discussions. There will also be a resource fair open throughout the day. Please plan now to join us for an informative day!

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april luncheon entertainment: Reflections

At the start of almost every general meeting, DAPS’ members enjoy the tunes played by Reflections. The band’s members are retired seniors who enjoy playing and wish to contribute to society through music. The band has been playing for DAPS under various names for over 15 years. They started out under the direction of Bill Chamberlin, who himself had Parkinson’s disease. Since 2013, Reflections has been under the leadership of John Honeycutt. “We all love music,” says John, “and although we are not all professional musicians, we know how therapeutic music can be and enjoy providing this to our friends in the Parkinson’s community. We thank you for letting us share our love of music with you.”

Members of Reflections are as follows:

John Honeycutt is the current director of the band, and a retired nuclear engineer/physicist. John grew up in Las Vegas and played trumpet and baritone horn throughout grammar school, high school, and college. After a nearly 40-year break, John plays trombone and double bell euphonium with Reflections.

Dr. Jerry McGrew was the director of the band previous to John Honeycutt. He is a retired ophthalmologist. Jerry plays banjo, fiddle, mandolin and harmonica.

Virginia McGrew is married to Jerry; she plays electric bass. Jim Thompson joined the band in 2001. After a career in grocery

store management, Jim retired from Albertson’s in 1999. He started playing drums in the 6th grade and began playing them again after a 28-year break.

Dr. John Denman plays clarinet. He is a retired urologist and has made several CDs.

John Gould retired following 30 years with the National Heart Association. He plays trumpet.

Jim Degman plays piano. He also plays with the Kings of Swing band at the Plano Senior Center every Thursday.

Bruce Hamberlin is a new addition to the band; he plays clarinet and saxophone. Bruce also has Parkinson’s disease.

Harold Poole plays electric guitar. He is a retired architectural engineer and real estate agent. Currently, he is the director of the Dallas Banjo Band.

Art Leonard plays tuba and is the oldest member of the band at 91. He had a career in international marketing and traveled the world. He played his tuba everywhere except when he was in the Navy during WWII.

Board of Directors

Cindy Weatherall, President Chad Swank, Ph.D., Vice President

Joyce Susman, Secretary and Advisory Council Liaison

Diana Winkelmann, Treasurer Liza Farrow-Gillespie, J.D.

Barbara Glass Ann Heidger

Mary Ellen Malone Charles Martin Sandi Pautler

Heather Stevens Jim Struble Greg Wood

Dedicated to impacting and improving the lives of those affected by

Parkinson’s disease

Medical Advisory Board

Shilpa Chitnis, MD, Ph.D. Richard B. Dewey, Jr., M.D. Richard L. Fulbright, Ph.D. Dwight C. German, Ph.D. Jorge A. Romero, M.D.

R. Malcolm Stewart, M.D. Gary L. Tunell, M.D.

Newsletter

Jill Dominguez, Editor

The DAPS newsletter is published monthly as an information guide only, and does not serve as legal or medical advice. We welcome your feedback, contributions or requests. Please send to or contact:

Jill Dominguez Phone: 972-620-7600

jill@daps.us www.daps.us · facebook.com/daps.us

Submissions must be received by the 1st of the month preceding publication date and are subject to editing.

Advisory Council

Sarah Atwood Jean Blomquist

Ben Casey Carlie Dorshaw-Moe

Shirley Hand Charlene Noe Barbara Taylor

Executive Director

Mike Miles

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Sleep continues on page 4

In a survey of the American public by the National Sleep Foundation, 75% of Americans report at

least one symptom of a sleep problem a few nights a week or more. In people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), the prevalence of sleep problems has been estimated at close to 100%.

The DAPS presenter for March 2015 was Dr. Sonya Merrill of Dallas Sleep Medicine Specialists, PLLC. A show of hands at the meeting revealed that the majority of those in attendance had been asked by their doctors about their sleep, whereas 70% of the general American public say their doctors never asked about their sleep, according to the National Sleep Foundation.

Dr. Merrill suggested that the problem is twofold. “The field of sleep medicine is new,” she stated, “starting in the 1980s.” Additionally, people underestimate the importance of sleep, leading to the belief they don’t need much sleep or that they’re light sleepers. People who snore frequently believe the snoring doesn’t affect them, and only bothers their partner.

But sleep is vital to health. The consequences of not getting enough sleep, called “sleep debt,” can be significant, including:

Increased risk of car accidents Increase in obesity due to an

increased appetite caused by sleep deprivation

Increased risk of diabetes and heart problems

Increased risk for psychiatric conditions including depression and substance abuse

Decreased ability to pay attention, react to signals or remember new information

The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults ages 26 to 64 get seven to nine hours of sleep per night and adults over age 65 should average seven to eight hours. A good night’s sleep allows you to wake up on your own, without external stimulus, and leaves you feeling alert, refreshed, and more energetic.

People with PD are especially at risk for having sleep problems, including:

Insomnia REM sleep behavior disorder Restless legs syndrome Obstructive sleep apnea Excessive daytime sleepiness & sleep attacks

Insomnia

“If you often say, ‘I just lie awake looking at the clock ALL night and then I can barely drag myself out of bed in the morning’ then you may have insomnia,” stated Dr. Merrill. The consequences of insomnia are present at night and during the day. Nighttime symptoms include restlessness, frustration, and disturbance of the bed partner’s sleep. During the daytime, you may feel excessive sleepiness, fatigue, depressed mood, anxiety, irritability, memory impairment, difficulty concentrating, and you may be prone to more errors at work or accidents while driving.

There are common behaviors that lead to insomnia and there are things we can do to reduce it. Common sleep mistakes include:

Misconceptions about sleep Frequent napping Variable bed and wake times Excessive time in bed Use of sleep-disturbing substances (alcohol, caffeine, nicotine) before bed Exercise too close to bedtime Exposure to bright light at night Use of bed for non-sleep activities (except sex) Uncomfortable or cluttered bed Suboptimal bedroom environment (e.g., light, noise, temperature, pets) Mental activities (e.g., planning, reflecting) while in bed

Clock watching is the enemy of good sleep practices. Dr. Merrill advised, “Listen to your body. Go to bed when you’re sleepy, not when you’re wide awake and your thoughts are racing. Bright light like that of an iPad or iPhone shuts off the brain’s release of melatonin, which is needed for sleep. If you have trouble sleeping, go to another room until you’re sleepy, then go back to bed. De-clutter your bed. Make a psychological boundary around your bed so that you keep your bed free of distractions. Get up at the same time every day. Wake up time is the anchor of good sleep. If you’re diligent and determined, these techniques work.”

Sleep Matters! for People with Parkinson’s by Margaret B. Schroeder

Sleep problems for people with PD are almost universal

and can have far-reaching effects

on mental and physical health,

relationships, and productivity.

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Sleep continued from page 3

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD)

RBD is defined as one or more abnormal, disruptive behaviors during the Rapid Eye Movement (REM) cycle of sleep. “During the REM cycle of sleep, normally we are paralyzed. We have very little muscle tone, and this is when we have our dreams,” explained Dr. Merrill. “The problem in RBD is that people aren’t paralyzed appropriately; they act out their dreams.” Dream enactment behaviors may include vocalization such as talking, laughing, shouting, and swearing. Movements may include flailing, hitting, kicking, leaping out of bed, and even sexual behaviors or urinating. If awakened, people with RBD may not recall the behaviors, but they remember having vivid or frightening dreams. It can also be frightening to the bed partner. Injury to self or the bed partner is reported in 33-65% of patients.

According to a study published by the American Academy of Neurology in 2009, up to half of people diagnosed with RBD will develop PD within 12 years; however, an RBD diagnosis could predate a PD diagnosis by anywhere from 10 to 30 years. Dr. Merrill calls RBD “the calling card of Parkinson’s.” These patients tend to have more of the autonomic symptoms of PD. She strongly recommends that people with RBD take care to keep the bed and sleep area safe. “No sharp corners or edges, objects, or other hazards in or around the bed,” she advised.

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)

RLS is described by the acronym “URGE”:

U – Urge to move the legs R – Rest or inactivity brings on symptoms G – Goes away with movement E – Evening is when symptoms are the worst

RLS occurs in up to 20% of people with PD. Other risk factors include being female, having a family history of RLS, age, iron deficiency anemia, chronic kidney disease, and taking certain medications including Benadryl® (diphenhydramine), antidepressants, and other psychiatric drugs. Prescription medications can treat RLS, including some dopaminergic drugs that are also used to treat PD, and benzodiazepines used to treat RBD.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

The most common complaint of OSA comes from the sleep partners, says Dr. Merrill, quoting: ‘”My husband snores really loudly, stops breathing for about 15 seconds, and then snorts and gasps for air. I can’t stand it because I’m afraid he’s going to die in his sleep!”

When we sleep, our upper airway muscles relax and a partial or complete blockage of the airway occurs. Less oxygen reaches the bloodstream and the brain. When the brain realizes oxygen is low, it triggers awakening to take a deep breath and re-open the airway. This cycle repeats throughout the night, resulting in sleep fragmentation, which in turn produces grogginess and sleepiness throughout the day.

People who might be candidates for an OSA screening often complain of dry mouth and headaches upon awakening, grogginess, loss of focus, personality changes and irritability, impotence, and excessive daytime sleepiness. Consequences can be severe such as missed work, lowered productivity, and falling asleep while driving. The medical complications are also serious, including high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, heart attack, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, stroke, adult onset diabetes, and cognitive impairment.

Treatment for OSA is typically a device called a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) which acts as a splint to maintain an open airway during sleep. “CPAPs aren’t like 15 years ago,” explained Dr. Merrill. “They have evolved and improved just like your phone. There are more than 100 different masks on the market now. There’s even a travel device that’s about the same size as a can of soda,” she said. In those patients who don’t tolerate the CPAP well, a dental appliance is available. It works best in mild cases of OSA where the problem is worse while lying on the back and the patient is not obese, has a smaller neck circumference, and a small mouth.

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness

Excessive daytime sleepiness is common with PD. Dr. Merrill advises that PD patients seek treatment for underlying sleep disorders such as RBD, RLS, or OSA. Aim for eight hours of sleep per night. Get up and get active if daytime drowsiness is a problem, and consume caffeine in reasonable quantities only before noon. Some medications can help you stay awake such as Nuvigil® or Provigil®.

Sleep problems are often under-recognized and under-treated. In people with PD, they are almost universal and can have far-reaching effects on mental and physical health, relationships, and productivity. If you or your partner are having sleep problems, consult your primary care physician or neurologist first. If problems persist, ask to see a sleep specialist.

DAPS would like to thank Dr. Merrill for providing us with this informative presentation. For more information on sleep disorders, see the National Sleep Foundation website or contact Dr. Merrill at Dallas Sleep Medicine Specialists.

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by Pam Michel

Did you know that seniors (ages 65 and up) have been the fastest growing demographic using social media for the last five to ten years? In 2014, the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project found that for the first time, more than half of all online adults aged 65 and older use Facebook. This statistic represents 31% of all seniors! Perhaps you are wondering why this is important. The reason is that social media is an exceptionally effective way to spread awareness during Parkinson’s Awareness Month. As the statistics show, age is not a barrier to participating in the world of virtual technology. While there has been significant growth in the number of adults using multiple social media sites, such as Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest, Facebook remains the primary site adults engage in regularly. This makes Facebook an easy tool for spreading information about PD during Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Some good things to share are your own PD stories, photos, and helpful website or blog links to help educate others about Parkinson’s disease. To help you begin spreading awareness, here are a few posts that you can copy and paste to your own Facebook status update. Feel free to personalize them as you wish.

About 1 to 1.5 million people have Parkinson’s disease in the U.S. Help spread awareness in April – Parkinson’s Awareness Month. http://tinyurl.com/mp2bl

Parkinson’s disease is more than just a tremor. Learn more about non-motor symptoms at http://tinyurl.com/lgo3c82

Did you know that Parkinson’s disease is the 14th leading cause of death in the U.S.? http://tinyurl.com/6h6qnyn

Parkinson’s disease isn’t just a disease of the elderly. Even people under the age of 40 get it. Learn more at http://tinyurl.com/pc73wy6

Did you know that there are specially trained neurologists called Movement Disorder Specialists who treat Parkinson’s disease? http://tinyurl.com/k67x3xz

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. http://visual.ly/parkinsons

In the Dallas, TX area, support can be found for people with Parkinson’s disease and their families at Dallas Area Parkinsonism Society. https://www.daps.us

One last suggestion. If you haven’t already done so, please “like” the DAPS Facebook page at www.facebook.com/daps.us. Once you have done that, you can post information on events of interest to our Facebook page, you can share posts from our page, and you can join events on our page to let us know you are coming! You can also tag DAPS in posts from your own page so that others can easily find us—just start typing Dallas Area Parkinsonism Society and the DAPS page will pop up in a drop-down box. Click on it and your post will have a link to the DAPS Facebook page!

Happy posting!

Pew Research Center, Social Media Update 2014, http://www.pewinternet.org/2015/01/09/social-media-update-2014/

Increasing Parkinson’s Awareness Through Social Media

Joyce Saulsbury is a local artist who has Parkinson’s disease. She has led an active life, training and showing horses in the dressage arena and enjoying trap shooting with her husband and sons.

Following a diagnosis of Parkinson’s, she began focusing on expressing her love of nature through the art of watercolor painting. Joyce lives by her motto: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery and today is a gift. That’s why they call it ‘the present.’” Learn more about her at backward-glances.com.

Joyce is a DAPS supporter! She is proud to have her art displayed at this show. Please consider including a visit to see it in honor of Parkinson’s Awareness Month. The show is FREE! For more information, visit GalleryAtMidtown.com.

Gallery at Midtown 13331 Preston Road

Dallas, TX 75240 (Located inside Valley View Center)

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MEMORIALS · HONORS · DONATIONS

FEBRUARY 2015

In memory of Jerry C. Hubbard From: Linda Jordan Hobbs & Jim Hobbs In memory of Autry Light From: Reta Moore In memory of Don Wallen From: Barbara Taylor In memory of Allen J. Hargis From: Juanita & Walter Wagener In memory of Bernard “Bud” Malone From: DAPS Board of Directors DAPS Advisory Council DAPS Staff Donation to DAPS From: Raul Dominguez Paul Headland Mike Miles Jackie Reis Cindy Weatherall Larry & Janice Wilsey General Membership Meeting Attendees DAPS at Preston Hollow (Dallas) DAPS at Trinity (Duncanville)

Remember to attend the Half Shells/Fish City Grill

First Tuesday Fundraisers! April 7, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Half Shells Seafood Grill Fish City Grill 5800 Legacy Dr. 10720 Preston Rd., #1012 The Shops at Legacy Preston Oaks Shopping Ctr Plano, TX 75024 Dallas, TX 75230

Stop by for lunch or dinner.

DAPS will receive 15% of the day’s proceeds!

Mark your calendar for the DAPS meeting on Monday, May 11! Robert Wells from the World Humor Organization, Inc., will be speaking. His presentations and workshops focus on the power of laughter in health and wellness. Bob was diagnosed with PD in 2010 and had DBS surgery in 2014. You don’t want to miss it!

One Never Knows By the time you read this, the moment will have passed and just the memory will remain. Some may say it’s much ado about nothing, but I think not. Right now, I am still basking in the afterglow of my visit with one of our exercise groups. I am so very proud of the work that DAPS does. I have had similar experiences at other DAPS groups, but today it especially hit home. As I watched everyone in the room—group leader, participants, and caregivers—I was so moved. The joy in the room was contagious, and the commitment and dedication to the task at hand was amazing. I had introduced myself, and everyone knew that I was there to observe the group. I seriously doubt, though, that anyone in the room realized the impact they were having on me. Watching everyone in that room, I was encouraged, challenged, and inspired to be the best I could be and to make the most of the day. It really is true—you never know who may be watching. And you never know, moment-to-moment, how your actions may affect others in a positive way. During this Parkinson’s Awareness Month, I hope that we all may be blindsided by some unexpected encouragement, and do not forget that you may be the encouragement that someone else needs. Warm regards,

A message from Mike Miles

Executive Director

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CARROLLTON: St. Andrews Christian Church 3945 N. Josey Lane

Group Exercise: Wednesday...10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Speech Therapy: Wednesday…11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. DALLAS: Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation 909 N. Washington (214-820-9353)

Water Therapy: (nominal fee) Wednesday...11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Finley Ewing Cardiovascular & Fitness Center, Studio 3 5721 Phoenix Drive (214-345-7074)

Dance for Movement Disorders: Tuesday…2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Thursday...2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. 1st Saturday...11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Lakeside Baptist Church 9150 Garland Rd.

Speech Therapy: Wednesday...10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Group Exercise: Wednesday...9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Partners-in-Care Group: 2nd Wed...10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Preston Hollow United Methodist Church 6315 Walnut Hill Lane

Speech Therapy: Tuesday...11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Group Exercise: Tuesday...10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday...10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. MESQUITE: Mesquite Rehabilitation Institute 1023 North Belt Line Rd.

Group Exercise: Tuesday...10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

DUNCANVILLE: Trinity United Methodist Church 1302 S. Clark Rd.

Speech Therapy: Thursday...1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Group Exercise: Monday...3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. No class last Monday of the month Thursday...2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Support Meeting: Last Monday...6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. GARLAND: South Garland Baptist Church 1330 E. Centerville Rd.

Group Speech: Thursday...9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Group Exercise: Monday...10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday...10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Discussion Group: Monday...9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Partners-in-Care Group: Thursday...10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PLANO: Custer Road United Methodist Church 6601 Custer Road

Speech Therapy: Thursday...11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Group Exercise: Monday...9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Thursday...9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Partners-in-Care Group: Monday...9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. RICHARDSON: Arapaho United Methodist Church 1400 W. Arapaho at Coit

Group Exercise: Tuesday...10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday...10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

THPD GROUPS & CLASSES

The Movement Disorders Education and Resource Center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas (THPD) (8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231) offers the following. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Kathryn MacDonell at 214-345-4224 or DallasMovementDisorders@ TexasHealth.org. SUPPORT GROUPS

PD Patient Support Group 3rd Thursday of each month at 6pm in Room 111 at Texas Health Resources University (THRU).

Essential Tremor Support Group 2nd Wednesday of odd months at 1pm in Room 111 at Texas Health Resources University (THRU).

Atypical Parkinson's Support Group (PSP/MSA/CBD) 3rd Saturday of each month at 10am in Room 111 at Texas Health Resources University (THRU).

Care Partner Support Group 4th Monday of each month at 1pm in the Red Room at Texas Health Resources University (THRU). FITNESS CLASSES Dance for Movement Disorders Instructed by Misty Owens, MFA. Every Tues. & Thurs. 2-3:15 pm; every 1st Sat. 11am-12:15 pm in Studio 3 of the CVC* This class is co-sponsored by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and the Dallas Area Parkinsonism Society (DAPS) and is offered free to individuals with movement disorders.

Water Exercise for Movement Disorders In the pool at the CVC* every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday at 11:15 am. (A physician release form and the purchase of a CVC punch card are required. Please call for more information: 214-345-7074.)

Caregivers are welcome to attend any of these support groups and exercise classes. *CVC = Finley Ewing Cardiovascular & Fitness Center, 5721 Phoenix Drive, across Greenville from Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas. 214-345-7074

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

parkinson’s awareness luncheon Monday, April 13 - 12:30 p.m.* *Note the earlier time. Entertainment: Reflections $10/person. RSVP by April 10.

open board meeting Monday, April 20 - 1:00 p.m.

next month Monday, May 11 - 1:00 p.m. Topic: Laugh as Though Your Life Depended On It Speaker: Robert Wells, World Humor Organization, Inc

All General Membership and Board Meetings are held at University Park United Methodist Church, 4024 Caruth Blvd., Dallas, TX 75225. disclaimer: The contents or opinions expressed in this Newsletter are those of the individual writers or presenters and do not constitute an endorsement or approval by DAPS staff. Please consult your personal physician regarding your individual medical problems.

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