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7410 Blackfoot Trail SE Calgary, [email protected]
Tel: 403.255.5300
BUSINESSINSTITUTE
WIC Business Leadership Camp
www.westislandcollege.ab.ca
Table of Contents Purpose / Promise / Need / Premise of Curriculum 4
Program Overview 5
Module A: Business Institute Courses 6
Module B: Business and Leadership Experience 11
Module C: Business Clubs and Activities 14
Module D: Post-Secondary Partnership 16
Module E: Project-Based Business Plan 17
Business Institute Awards and Scholarships 18
Business Institute Advisory Panel 19
BUSINESSINSTITUTE
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Head of Strategic Planning and Initiatives: Mr. Scott Bennett
Business Institute Coordinator:Mr. Mark Salmon
West Island Collegephone: 403.255.5300
fax: 403.252.1434
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To provide each and every student the opportunity to engage in a business program with the intention of preparing him/her to have success at a post-secondary level.
To provide a rigorous and relevant academic program to prepare students for a 21st century education in the business field with opportunities to connect to the business world.
• Rigor and relevance near / at college level• Standards-infused and accelerated pace • Project / problem-based learning• 21st century technology as problem solving tool• Teacher as advisor / facilitator / mentor• Teamwork emphasized• Connections to local business professionals and post-secondary students, professors, and administrators
NeedOver the last nine years, approximately 15-30 per cent of the WIC graduating
class has entered the business field in post-secondary institutions. This is a niche
that needs to be filled and enriched. This program is designed for those
interested in:
Purpose Promise
Marketing Accounting Management MBA Finance
Advertising Business Economics Banking
Premise of Curriculum The program is designed to:
• Challenge students with relevant, rigorous, business-focused content
• Offer students invaluable business and leadership experience with the
business community in a high school environment
• Create an environment where students work in teams centered around a
project-based business plan
• Allow students educational interactions with post-secondary business
programs/community by partnering with universities and colleges
• Offer the opportunity to take students to the next level in learning; each
student will learn to think critically, to work in teams, and to use his / her
academic knowledge and skills to solve complex business
problems in the world of today and tomorrow
• Create a business program that is responsive to the needs of the business
community.
• Empower students with real-world experiences; the Business Institute
Certificate can also be used as a valuable portfolio piece to include in a
resume and post-secondary applications.
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• Guide students in the process of interviewing, drafting a resume, refer-
encing, library research and citation, all of which is essential to university
preparation.
• Promote a thorough understanding of business concepts and integration
with academics
• Foster critical thinking and stresses entrepreneurial thinking
• Incorporate technology useful in business industry
• Encourage an understanding of business environment and employer
expectations
• Foster an awareness of business and environmental ethics
• Provide potential to network with mentors in the business community
• Offer leadership and scholarship opportunities
Program Overview
Students may start participating in the program in Grade 7 and will be required
to meet a number of criteria in order to be eligible for the West Island College
Business Institute Certificate. The current program consists of five modules:
Module A: Business Institute Courses
Module B: Business / Leadership Experience
Module C: Business Clubs and Activities
Module D: Post-Secondary Partnership with University of Calgary Haskayne School of Business
Module E: Project-Based Business Plan
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Ivey High School Case Competition
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MODULE A: WIC Business Institute Courses
There are five courses offered to students from Grade 9 to Grade 12. Students
will be required to complete any three of the five courses offered in order to be
eligible for the Business Institute Certificate; one of these three courses must be
an Advanced Placement (AP) Micro or Macro Economics course. Descriptions of
the business courses are provided on the following pages. Business and Technology 9 Grade 9 Option
The goal of this course is to provide students with a better understanding of
entrepreneurship and the facets involved in running a business. This will be a
very interactive program of studies with the students being exposed to a variety
of activities. Key concepts that will be targeted in this course will include critical
thinking, problem-solving, time-management, and oral presentation. Working in
a variety of team settings will be a major component of this course. Students will
be introduced to two software simulations – Junior Achievement (JA) Titan and
GoVenture Small Business; these realistic business simulations recreate the day-
to-day experiences involved in starting and running a small business. Your team
will manage all aspects of your own virtual business. Business concepts
addressed in this program include price, production, marketing, ordering
inventory, managing schedules, evaluating profitability, working with employees
and customer satisfaction.
Students will also explore a vari-
ety of technology pieces that may
be used in the business world. By
examining Microsoft Excel, stu-
dents will become more familiar
with this software; students begin
their high school journey here and
may receive recognitions for a 1-credit CTS course. The CAD software SolidWorks
will also be introduced allowing students to design their own product and link
it to our 3D printers. Partnering will Robots & Pencils, students will work with
the program, PencilCase to create their own personal app and to better under-
stand computer programming. A business plan and formal presentation will be
included in this section of the course. Students will also have the opportunity to
explore the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) on-line scenario, which introduces
students to Canada’s tax system and its history, and teaches them the practical
skills of preparing an income tax return.
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Business 10 (6 Credits) Grade 10, 11, 12
This course is designed to help students develop the skills, knowledge and
attitudes required to help them increase their entrepreneurial and leadership
skills in the business world. Students will be introduced to a variety of business
programs. Course topics will include Enterprise and Innovation and Financial
Management. There will be six one-credit Career and Technology Studies (CTS)
courses offered in this class; two teachers may be instructing select courses. Part
of the course is designed to encompass the Junior Achievement (JA) program,
which allows young people appreciate and better understand the role of business
in our society. Students will organize and operate an actual business enterprise,
involving the creation of a business plan and the drafting of a final shareholders’
report. Accounting will make up a large component of the course, addressing
concepts such as income statements, cash flows, financial statements, balance
sheets, journal entries, general ledgers, trial balances, and accrual accounting.
Students will also work in teams on a number of University of Western Ontario
Ivey School of Business cases. The Discover Entrepreneurship App, created by
Go Robos, will also be implemented into this course.
CTS Courses:• Enterprise and Innovation 1010 Challenges and Opportunity
• Enterprise and Innovation 1020 Planning a Venture
• Enterprise and Innovation 2010 Analyzing Ventures
• Enterprise and Innovation 2020 Financing Ventures
• Financial Management 1015 Accounting Prep
• Financial Management 1020 Accounting Cycle 1
Wolves’ Den Lecture Series Business students will meet entrepreneurs from the business community and
learn first hand of their experiences setting up a company. Many of the guest
lecturers have appeared on CBC’s Dragons’ Den or are members of the WIC
community. Guest presenters have included Brett Wilson (entrepreneur) and
David Waslen (WIC alumni of Prairie Merchant), Arlene Dickinson (CEO of
Venture Communications), Kurt Goodjohn of Karoleena Homes, Bryan McCrea
(3Twenty Solutions), Rachel Mielke (Hillberk & Berk Jewellery), Manjit Minhas
(WIC alumni of Minhas Craft Brewery), David Chilton (author of The Wealthy
Barber and member of CBC Dragon’s Den), and Craig Kielburger (co-founder of
Me to We and Free the Children).
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Micro Economics 30 (3 Credits) / Macro Economics 30 (3 Credits) Grade 10, 11, 12Not everyone has to be an economist, but everyone should have some
knowledge about the economy. This course is designed to create this reality, by
providing each student with an overview of the main concepts of Micro and
Macro Economics. It acts as a launching point for students to continue their
investigation of economics with advanced courses either at West Island College
(AP Micro and / or AP Macro Economics) or at university.
Micro Economic ConceptsCircular flow, production possibility curves, opportunity cost, supply and
demand, elasticity, consumer demand, marginal utility, firm production costs
Macro Economic ConceptsCharacteristics of the market system, measuring GDP, economic growth, unem-
ployment, inflation, aggregate supply and demand, monetary policy, fiscal policy,
foreign exchange rates
AP Macro Economics 35 (3 Credits) Grade 11, 12
The purpose of AP Macro Economics is to give students a thorough under-
standing of the principles of economics which apply to an economic system as a
whole. Such a course places particular emphasis on the study of national income
and price determination; it also develops students’ familiarity with economic per-
formance measures, economic growth, and international economics. The follow-
ing is a summary outline of the major content areas covered by the AP examina-
tion in Macro Economics.
Visit to Goldman Sachs New York
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I. Basic economic concepts
A. Scarcity, choice and
opportunity costs
B Production possibilities curve
C. Comparative advantage,
absolute advantage,
specialization
D. Demand, supply, price
determination
E. Macro issues: business cycle,
unemployment, inflation,
growth
II. Measurement of economic
performance
A. National income accounts -
gross domestic product
B. Inflation measurement and
price indices
C. Unemployment - types and
natural rate of unemployment
III. National income and price
determination
A. Aggregate supply
B. Aggregate demand
C. Macroeconomic equilibrium -
short and long run
IV. Financial sector
A. Money, banking, and financial
markets
B. Central bank and control of
the money supply
V. Inflation, unemployment, and
stabilization policies
A. Fiscal and monetary policies
B. Inflation and unemployment
C. Phillips’ Curve
VI. Economic growth and productivity
A. Investment in human capital
B. Investment in physical capital
C. Research and development,
and technological progress
D. Growth policy
VII. Open economy: international trade
and finance
A. Balance of payments accounts
B. Foreign exchange market
C. Net exports and capital flows
D. Links to financial and goods
market
AP Micro Economics 35 (3 Credits) Grade 11, 12
The purpose of AP Micro Economics is to give students a thorough understand-
ing of the principles of economics which apply to the functions of individual
decision makers, both consumers and producers, within the economic system.
It places primary emphasis on the nature and functions of product markets and
includes the study of factor markets and of the role of government in promoting
greater efficiency and equity in the economy. On the following page is a brief
overview of these topics.
I. Basic economic concepts
A. Scarcity, choice and
opportunity cost
B. Production possibilities curve
C. Comparative advantage,
absolute advantage,
specialization and trade
D. Economic systems
E. Property rights and the role of
incentives
F. Marginal analysis
II. The nature and functions of
product markets
A. Supply and demand
B. Theory of consumer choice
C. Production and costs
D. Firm behavior and market
structure
III. Factor markets
A. Derived factor demand
B. Marginal revenue product
C. Labor market and firms’ hiring
of labor D. Market distribution of income
IV. Market failure and the role of
government
A. Externalities
B. Public goods
C. Public policy to promote
competition
D. Income distribution
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Haskayne High School Case Competition with Dr. Schulz
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MODULE B: Business and Leadership Experience
There are a number of options for students to gain business experience here at
West Island College. Students will commit to business experiences where they
are involved in preparation, planning, implementation, and / or reflection. This
experience is highly personal and students are expected to thoughtfully reflect
on where and how they will participate.
Students will benefit from these business leadership opportunities by gaining:
• Career exploration and interaction with business professionals
• Better understanding of the difference between theory and practice of the
business industry
• Business insight from guest lecturers who visit the College
In order to achieve the Business Institute Certificate, students must complete any
five of the following criteria provided in the three option sections below.
Section 1: Interaction with Business Community
• Observational internship - students see first-hand how people in the busi-
ness community interact
• Mentorship - students mentor with an entrepreneur in the business
community
• Off-site shadowing - students shadow an individual actively involved in the
business community
• Networking - students connect with people in the business community with
similar interests
• Guest speakers - students meet with entrepreneurs, small business owners,
financial planners, investment bankers, WIC parents and alumni who work in
the business or financial world
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2015 SAIT High School Case Competition winners
Section 2: Participation in Leadership Opportunities Students may choose to engage in a number of various leadership camps or
activities. There are seven leadership programs that would meet the requirement
for the Business Institute Certificate. Student participation in WIC leadership
roles such as WICAA, Student Council, and Prefect Board may also be recog-
nized for its leadership experience. Other leadership experiences gained outside
of the College may be recognized here but it would be at the discretion of the
Head of Strategic Planning and Initiatives and the Business Institute Coordinator.
Camp Chief Hector YMCA - students may engage
in one of these programs which emphasize commu-
nity and values-based education, outdoor challenges,
fun, individual growth, environmental stewardship,
leadership development and service excellence.
Sailing Education Adventures (SEA) - students
may participate in this five day leadership program in
Victoria, BC, whereby they will gain the understanding
of working as a team while learning to operate a sailing
vessel.
Duke of Edinburgh Award - This award was founded by
Prince Philip in 1956; it operates in over 100 countries and
boasts more than 4 million young participants. Students
may participate in activities based on four program areas:
community service, personal skill development, physical
recreation, and adventurous journey. A minimum require-
ment is the Bronze Award.
West Island College Business Leadership Camp Camp participants will gain a better appreciation for
time management, teamwork, social entrepreneurship,
critical thinking, problem-solving and service excellence.
This special program will expose students to a variety of
business cultures; in addition, it will provide active and
enriching business and leadership experiences.
Global Young Leaders Conference: (Washington, D.C. and New York City) - Students may attend this stimulating leadership conference with
students from over 100 countries; they will explore international
issues such as communication, peace and security, and human
rights. Students will build critical leadership skills such as com-
munication, decision-making, goal setting and negotiation.
Experiential Leadership Camp Experiential Leadership Camp
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CAIS Senior Student Leadership Conference Students in Grade 11 may have the opportunity to attend
the CAIS Senior Student Leadership Conference. The
Conference is designed for students by students. Every
spring, approximately 130 Canadian independent school student leaders come
together to develop their leadership skills, complete a service project, and liaise
with like-minded leaders from Canada’s top school.
Shad Valley Shad Valley is a four-week summer enrichment program. Students attend work-
shops and lectures that focus on the sciences, engineering, technology and en-
trepreneurship; the program presents academically stimulating, mind expanding
adventure for top, well-rounded students. Students will also enjoy team-building
exercise and recreational activities.
Section 3: Observation of New York City’s Financial District (May 2016)
For the past 5 years, WIC has sent 125 students and 22 parents to New York City
to participate in a financial capital tour. Highlights include an inside tour of the
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with the opportunity to talk with traders on
the trading floor. We will also take a private tour of Goldman Sachs and Barclays
Capital. Students gain a real understanding of the culture and pace of the NY
business world. Other stops include a walk down Wall Street, and a picture with
the Charging Bull. Additional visits may include:
• United Nations
• 9/11 Memorial Museum
• Empire State Building
• Rockefeller Center
• Central Park
• Statue of Liberty
• Ellis Island Students on the NYSE Trade floor
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MODULE C: Business Clubs and Activities
Students may participate in a variety of business clubs, activities and seminars
offered at the College. Greater flexibility has been created this year; there will be
no set club program structure. The students will decide which activity they would
like to work on at their own discretion and will keep track of their own participa-
tion. In order to receive the Business Institute Certificate, students must receive
credit for any five of the following business opportunities that are offered. Stu-
dents must complete at least one of the three Case Club components.
Junior Achievement Investors’ Club: (Grade 7 to 9) This club is designed for junior students interested in getting to know the Stock
Market. Guest speakers will provide an introductory ‘Stock Trading 101’ seminar
before students participate in the Junior Achievement Investment Strategies
Program competition. Though no real money is ventured, students follow stocks,
make mock purchases and survey their earnings or losses weekly using comput-
er simulation software. Over 700 teams from all across Canada compete in this
bi-annual JA competition.
Junior Achievement Investors’ Club: (Grade 10 to 12) This club is designed for senior students interested in learning more about the
financial markets. Guest speakers will provide a more in-depth analysis of stock
trading before participating in the Junior Achievement Investment Strategies
Program competition. Though no real money is ventured, students follow stocks,
make mock purchases and survey their earnings or losses weekly using comput-
er simulation software. Over 700 teams from all across Canada compete in this
bi-annual JA competition.
Business Ethics and Issues Film Studies Club: (Grade 9 to 12) Students may view documentaries that deal with a wide range of business issues
(such as investment banking, the recent U.S. recession, the ethical aspects of a
corporation, sports and big business, and the oil and gas industry) and will en-
gage in follow up discussions.
Case Club: (Grade 9 to 12) Students may participate in a number of case method experiences, where they
will work together in teams to problem solve a company’s issues surrounding
ethics, marketing, social media, human resources, or accounting; this requires
critical thinking skills in a real world application scenario. Students have a num-
ber of case method options; they may read the University of Western Ontario
(UWO) Ivey School of Business cases and propose solutions to the problems at
hand. Students may also work on real cases for various Calgary Farmer’s Market
vendors and present their findings to the business owners. There are four case
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competitions held each year that students may participate in that are hosted by
the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business, UWO Ivey, and SAIT.
Students are required to complete at least one of the Case Club options provided
in order to achieve the Business Institute Certificate.
Marketing and Communications (MarComm) Club: (Grade 9 to 12) Students will get first-hand experience working alongside the College’s Director
of Communications and Strategy on a variety of marketing and communications
cases. Topics may include advertising, branding, graphic design, corporate com-
munications and more.
Excel 101: (Grade 7 to 12) Students will have the opportunity to gain more hands-on exposure to this MS
Excel program. Students will learn how to enter and manipulate data, introduce
formulas and cell formatting. They will also develop skills in the proper use of
spreadsheet software through general data, manipulation and personal record-
keeping. Upon completion, students may receieve recognition for the 1-credit
CTS course Information Processing 1060: Spreadsheet.
Business Law Club (Grade 9 to 12) The objective is to provide a basic foundation for those interested in pursuing
the legal avenue of business. This club will have students identify some of the
legal considerations of starting a small business and will also examine the legal
implications of operating a small business. Topics will include: intellectual prop-
erty, elements of a contract and employer/employee rights and responsibilities.
Students will study a number of historical court cases in this field as well as have
a better understanding of the legal terminology. Enrichment of the program will
be through the addition of guest speakers and video clips.
Canada’s Income Tax Program (Grade 7 to 12) Students will have the opportunity to explore the Canada Revenue Agency’s
(CRA) on-line scenario, which introduces students to Canada’s tax system and its
history, and teaches them the practical skills of preparing an income tax return.
2015 Haskayne Case Competition participants
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MODULE D: Post-Secondary Partnership with University of Calgary Haskayne School of Business
Students will have the opportunity to see first-hand
how students, professors and administrators operate in
the University of Calgary Haskayne School of Business
program, and will learn the requirements necessary to
gain entrance to those programs and the various forms
of assessments that take place. Students will be required
to meet any two of the following six experiences to
fulfill this section of the course and receive the Business
Institute Certificate.
University 101: (Mandatory) Grade 11 or 12 students will be required to attend this
workshop. Students may attend a variety of different
sessions at the University of Calgary that deal with topics such as references
/ citations, life and balance, resumes and interviews, networking with alumni,
post-secondary planning, as well as budgeting and financial literacy.
Tour business facility: Students will take a guided tour around the business facility and get a better
understanding of the pace, culture, and expectations demanded by a post-sec-
ondary institution.
Research programs: Students will learn more about the course selection and various options available
to them in the Haskayne business program.
Guest speakers: Students will meet students, faculty advisors, professors, and / or administration
from Haskayne and learn more about the business program.
Meet WIC alumni in business program: Students will meet with a number of WIC alumni who attend the Haskayne
School of Business.
Case Competition: Students will participate in a high school case competition, which involves teams
working together to problem solve a company’s issues surrounding ethics,
marketing, social media and accounting, and which requires critical thinking skills
in a real world application scenario. There will be two case competitions held at
Haskayne this year: the first (inter-school) will be held in November, and the sec-
ond (with only WIC students) will be held in March or April. Haskayne faculty will
also provide guidance and support regarding the case competition.
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MODULE E: Project-Based Business Plan
This project-based assignment course is designed for Grade 12 students who
are young entrepreneurs interested in gaining experience in operating their own
small businesses. The Business course is a prerequisite for registration in this
6-credit, self-directed program, which allows for the personalization of the stu-
dent’s learning experience.
Students will be required to:
• Work on a business project and complete the CTS curriculum requirements
for the course: Enterprise and Innovation, Financial Management, and Mar-
keting Management (6 credits)
• Complete a business plan and make a formal presentation to a panel of pro-
fessionals in the business community
• Complete all necessary bookkeeping records and spreadsheets, using Mic-
rosoft Excel (covered in Accounting)
• Create a presentation which comprises a variety of technology; for exam-
ple, power point, publisher, movie-maker, or accounting software
• Prepare a formal presentation of a shareholders’ report at the completion of
the enterprise to a panel of professionals in the business community
• Complete a number of case method assignments as well as writing / de-
signing their own case.
• Write a personal reflection response paper at the completion of the venture
Credits:
• Enterprise & Innovation 3910 Enterprise Project D
• Enterprise & Innovation 2040 Create the Venture
• Enterprise & Innovation 3010 Managing the Venture
• Financial Management 2030 Retail Accounting 2
• Financial Management 3020 Management Accounting
• Marketing & Management 2110 E-Commerce 2
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2014 Haskayne High School Case Competition
Business Institute Awards and Scholarships
Rushford Business Scholarship This award is given to the student who demonstrates passion in the pursuit of
business leadership and experience. The student must have completed all
requirements for the WIC Business Certificate and have an academic average
over 80 per cent. This Grade 12 student must also have distinguished him or
herself in business leadership and been an active member of the WIC community.
Enrollment in a post-secondary business related program of studies within one
year of graduating is required. A $750 stipend accompanies this award.
Rehana Allidina Business Scholarship This award is given to a female Grade 12 students who maintains a high-level of
school spirit while simultaneously demonstrating an aptitude and interest for the
world of business. The students must have completed all requirements for the
WIC Business Certificate and has an academic average of over 80 per cent. En-
rolling in a post-secondary business related program within one year of graduat-
ing is required. A $750 stipend goes with this award.
Rushford family presenting the 2015 Rushford Business Scholarship
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Ms. Joanna Bennett Certified Professional Coach
Mr. Scott Bennett Head of Strategic Planning and
Initiatives, West Island College
Mr. Wayne Chiu President & CEO, Trico Homes
Ms. Jennifer Cioffi Independent Consultant,
Jennifer Cioffi Consulting
Ms. Carol Grant-Watt Head of School and CEO,
West Island College
Mr. Derrick Hunter President, Bluesky Equities Ltd
Mr. Tim Kitchen Managing Director, Head of Canadian
Investment Banking, Barclays Capital
Mr. Sam Kolias Chairman & CEO, Boardwalk
Real Estate Investment Trust
Ms. Reina LaBossiere Trustee, Carrera Foundations
Ms. Manjit Minhas Co-founder & CEO of Minhas Breweries
& Distillery. (WIC alumni)
Mr. Mark Salmon WIC Business Institute Coordinator
Dr. Robert Schulz Professor with Haskayne School of Business in faculty of Petroleum Land
Management
Mr. Michael Tims Vice Chairman, Matco Investments Ltd
Mr. Richard Waller President, Foothills Industrial
Products
Mr. David Waslen Managing Partner at Chrysalis
Capital Advisors Inc. (WIC alumni)
Business Institute Advisory Panel
We would like to express our appreciation to the members of the WIC Business
Institute Advisory Panel for their time, energy, guidance and support:
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2015 - 2016
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