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Saturday, March 4, 2017
Friday, February 24, 2017
Fun Friday Give-Away! FroliCat® FOX DEN
Hi and happy Friday all!!!
As many of you know if you have followed our blog for a while, I am a pretty big fan of the FroliCat line of cat toys. So much so, that two years ago for Cody's birthday I had a colossal give-away.
Cody's favorites in the FroliCat line are the FroliCat™ BOLT™, the FroliCat™ FLIK™ and the FroliCat™ POUNCE™ by PetSafe® .
When presented with the opportunity to test/review a new toy in the FroliCat line-up, the FroliCat® FOX DEN, I was looking forward to Cody giving it a "go."
ABOUT FroliCat® FOX DEN
FEATURES
There is a Fox Tail inside that "hides" and then pops out at random times to entice cats. You can choose from One Time Play mode where the toy will play for 10 minutes then turn off.
Or select Play All Day mode where the toy will play every two hours, three times, for 10 minutes each. (I have never tried this mode, if any of you have, please feel free to leave your thoughts!). In between automatic play sessions, when the toy is idle, the motion sensor on the front of the toy will detect nearby motion (up to within several feet!) and will turn on automatically. If no motion is detected, the toy will rest until the next automatic play session or motion is detected again.
PROS
CONS
IT IS LOUD
I think that is partly why Cody didn't quite know what to make of it. As you can see in the video below, he was intrigued, but somewhat hesitant, I think it is due to the sound.
My suggestion would be that if there is sound involved. Maybe make it a sound that would ATTRACT a cat. Like a chattering type of a sound. If that isn't possible then a button where you could control the volume would be great. The sound irritated me, so I am wondering if Cody found it to be equally irritating.
ARE CATS ATTRACTED TO FOX TAILS?
I know dogs are. But cats? What are your thoughts? When I watched Cody with this toy I was thinking that a fox tail isn't something that I think that cats are inherently attracted to. Yes, they like the swishing movement, etc........but the tail is THICK. Cats tend to like things that are jerky, thinner and are something they feel they could "hunt" and carry away.
Now, don't get me wrong, I think the toy is cute, but Cody was far more attracted to the other FroliCat toys that had a mouse tail and one that had a tiny mouse. That being said, eventually, Cody did begin to warm up to it.
Then, just for fun, I decided to bring it into the living room and see what Dakota's reaction would be. My hope was that he would be attracted to it and that Cody would like it better if Dakota was trying to "catch" it. But...I forgot, he is a DOG, what does he know? Another thought, look at Dakota's tail as he walks away, I think his tail resembles that Fox tail! Maybe that is why Cody wasn't that enthused?
The FroliCat® FOX DEN IS a cute toy. I just think that compared to others in the line it isn't quite as good. Also, my opinion is just that, MY OPINION. All cats are different. Some are attracted to things that others are not. Just because Cody wasn't as enthused as I thought he would be does not mean that your cat(s) will react the same. I am also thinking that a multiple cat household would have a blast with it because they could all hover around it at once.
The concept is super cute but I think the execution could have been improved. The FroliCat® FOX DEN retails for $19.95.
GIVE-AWAY
If you would like the chance to win a FroliCat® FOX DEN of your own, enter on the rafflecopter below. The give-away is open to those 18 and over who reside in either the U.S. or Canada. Good luck!
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In full disclosure: All opinions are mine. I was sent a FroliCat® FOX DEN in exchange for my always honest review. I did not receive any monetary compensation.
As many of you know if you have followed our blog for a while, I am a pretty big fan of the FroliCat line of cat toys. So much so, that two years ago for Cody's birthday I had a colossal give-away.
Cody's favorites in the FroliCat line are the FroliCat™ BOLT™, the FroliCat™ FLIK™ and the FroliCat™ POUNCE™ by PetSafe® .
When presented with the opportunity to test/review a new toy in the FroliCat line-up, the FroliCat® FOX DEN, I was looking forward to Cody giving it a "go."
ABOUT FroliCat® FOX DEN
The FroliCat® Fox Den is an automated, motion-activated cat
toy that will encourage your cat to play. Simply insert 3 AA batteries, (not included). Choose which
mode to use (you can vary the speed), and place Fox Den on the floor (or if you are daring and want to break your own "house" rules, on a table like we did!!),where the surface is flat.
FEATURES
There is a Fox Tail inside that "hides" and then pops out at random times to entice cats. You can choose from One Time Play mode where the toy will play for 10 minutes then turn off.
Or select Play All Day mode where the toy will play every two hours, three times, for 10 minutes each. (I have never tried this mode, if any of you have, please feel free to leave your thoughts!). In between automatic play sessions, when the toy is idle, the motion sensor on the front of the toy will detect nearby motion (up to within several feet!) and will turn on automatically. If no motion is detected, the toy will rest until the next automatic play session or motion is detected again.
PROS
- Set up is super easy.
- Clear instructions are provided.
- Many cats WILL like this toy.
CONS
IT IS LOUD
I think that is partly why Cody didn't quite know what to make of it. As you can see in the video below, he was intrigued, but somewhat hesitant, I think it is due to the sound.
My suggestion would be that if there is sound involved. Maybe make it a sound that would ATTRACT a cat. Like a chattering type of a sound. If that isn't possible then a button where you could control the volume would be great. The sound irritated me, so I am wondering if Cody found it to be equally irritating.
ARE CATS ATTRACTED TO FOX TAILS?
I know dogs are. But cats? What are your thoughts? When I watched Cody with this toy I was thinking that a fox tail isn't something that I think that cats are inherently attracted to. Yes, they like the swishing movement, etc........but the tail is THICK. Cats tend to like things that are jerky, thinner and are something they feel they could "hunt" and carry away.
Now, don't get me wrong, I think the toy is cute, but Cody was far more attracted to the other FroliCat toys that had a mouse tail and one that had a tiny mouse. That being said, eventually, Cody did begin to warm up to it.
Then, just for fun, I decided to bring it into the living room and see what Dakota's reaction would be. My hope was that he would be attracted to it and that Cody would like it better if Dakota was trying to "catch" it. But...I forgot, he is a DOG, what does he know? Another thought, look at Dakota's tail as he walks away, I think his tail resembles that Fox tail! Maybe that is why Cody wasn't that enthused?
The FroliCat® FOX DEN IS a cute toy. I just think that compared to others in the line it isn't quite as good. Also, my opinion is just that, MY OPINION. All cats are different. Some are attracted to things that others are not. Just because Cody wasn't as enthused as I thought he would be does not mean that your cat(s) will react the same. I am also thinking that a multiple cat household would have a blast with it because they could all hover around it at once.
The concept is super cute but I think the execution could have been improved. The FroliCat® FOX DEN retails for $19.95.
GIVE-AWAY
If you would like the chance to win a FroliCat® FOX DEN of your own, enter on the rafflecopter below. The give-away is open to those 18 and over who reside in either the U.S. or Canada. Good luck!
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In full disclosure: All opinions are mine. I was sent a FroliCat® FOX DEN in exchange for my always honest review. I did not receive any monetary compensation.
Thursday, November 5, 2015
FroliCat™ RoloRat Winners!!!!
Thanks to all who entered our give-away for:
IT IS NOW TIME TO ANNOUNCE OUR
THREE LUCKY WINNERS!!!
HUGE CONCATULATIONS TO:
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Monday, October 26, 2015
Our 6th Blogoversary and a FroliCat™ RoloRat Give-Away!!!
The past six years have flown by, and have given us laughs, learning, lovely new friends, many new experiences, lessons learned and valued partnerships both past and present. Yes, for a bevy of reasons there were even sometimes tears, and heartache, but we wouldn't trade any of it, or any of YOU for the world!
Cody and I DEEPLY THANK YOU for taking the time to visit our blog! It is an honor that we do not take for granted. We wouldn't be able to do whatever it is we do, without YOU! THANK YOU!
Oh My Cat we would be remiss if we didn't thank The Oakland Press!, and particularly Glenn Gilbert. This blog came about as a result of attending one of their Citizen Journalist workshops, I knew I wasn't cut out to be a Citizen Journalist, but I asked them if they needed any bloggers and they told me to shoot them some ideas....Cat Chat (the name of this blog at that time), was one of three ideas that I submitted and they accepted it. They provided a link for the first few years, then I moved off on my own. Today, I am one of 100s of Oakland Press bloggers, but at that time there were less than 50 of us! A HUGE thank you to The Oakland Press!
In honor of our Blogoversary our dear elf friend is allowing us to have a give-away for one of their newest cat toys, The FroliCat™ RoloRat !
Only available at Bed, Bath & Beyond, (it retails for $19.99). The FroliCat™ RoloRat is an exciting, rolling toy that encourages your cat to hunt and stalk.
The RoloRat has crazy red eyes and a long tail that whips around to entice your cat to chase and pounce. This crazy rat even makes fun sounds that will let cats know he’s on the move.
The unit automatically turns off after 10-15 minutes, it even has a "Play While You Are Away" mode that allows cats to play even when you¹re not there. We haven't tried that yet, because I think that Dakota would lose his mind!
Cody's Opinion?
Cody is STILL trying to figure out what he thinks of this one! This rat is HUGE...it measures 4-1/2" L x 3" W x 3" H. Cody is a pretty fearless cat, but this guy DID give him a run for his kibble!!! Cody DID attempt to bat it, but ONLY when it was idle and when the possessed-looking red eyes stopped flashing. See for yourself in this short video: (Please forgive the poor video quality, I had to use my zoom and when I do this, the video doesn't record quite as clearly).
My Opinion?
I am a little mixed about this one as well. Don't get me wrong, I think it is HILARIOUS, but the sound almost sounds like a dentist's drill. At first I thought it would be better if the RoloRat moved in a straight line, but the more I think about it, I think it is even funnier that it wobbles around the way that it does. I also love how it has a mind of its own!!! It covers a large area and it seems to know just exactly where the cat is so that it can annoy the cat even more! I also loved the feel of the rubber tail...I picked it up and swung it around by the tail which gave ME great amusement! Cody and I are huge fans of the FroliCat line, (we have reviewed a number of their toys), and while this one might be a little daunting to Cody, I feel he will get used to it! I think that it would be hilarious to see this rat in action with those of you who have more than one cat. I think the actions/reactions would be extra hilarious!
You can find out for yourself just how entertaining this would be, because we are having a:
GIVE-AWAY!!!
THREE lucky readers who are 18 and over and reside in the U.S., (our apologies to our International readers, BUT...if a U.S. reader wants to enter and ship their prize if they win to someone else outside of the U.S., that's totally up to them!),
will each win The FroliCat™ RoloRat !!!! Entering is easy, just enter on the Rafflecopter below!
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In full disclosure:we were not compensated for this review/give-away. We were sent a RoloRat and were offered a give-away in exchange for our honest review.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Winners of Cody's FroliCat™/ PetSafe Colossal Cat Toy Birthday Give-Away!!!!
Ohhh you lucky kitties!! Today is the day you have been waiting for! FINALLY! Today we are going to announce the lucky winners of:
Cody's FroliCat™/ PetSafe Colossal Cat Toy Birthday Give-Away!!!!
But.....before we announce the lucky winners, Cody and I wanted to be sure to thank everyone who visited the blog, Facebook, and emailed birthday greetings. We would like to share the greetings with you, (if we forgot anyone we are sooo sorry!) Thank you, thank you furiends for these wonderful cards!!!
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And now for what you have been patiently waiting for!
The lucky winners!!!!!!!!
The first TWO winners have won The Cheese pictured below:
THOSE TWO LUCKY WINNERS ARE:
AND THE
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
OF ALL OF THE TOYS
(in this photo plus two that are not in this photo) IS:
Connie, Kitty Blog from
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Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Cody's FroliCat™/ PetSafe Colossal Cat Toy Birthday Give-Away!!!!
Cody is one of the most fearless, feisty, playful, determined, cuddly, loving, stubborn, food-obsessed, friendly and oh-so-adorable kitties you could ever meet ,(but I admit that I am biased!)
Back in December when we featured the FroliCat Pounce on our blog, I knew I wanted to do a most special give-away for Cody's eighth birthday. I contacted my "magic elf" that hooked me up with most of my FroliCat toys, (and a NEW PetSafe toy that you will just die for), and asked if a give-away were possible. My wonderful magic elf granted my wish!
My "love affair" with FrolicCat began when a friend guest blogged about the FroliCat Bolt and I had to have it for Cody! That was the first of our FroliCat toys.
is an interactive laser toy that provides hours of fun for you and your cat or dog. Simply hold BOLT in your hand or place it on a flat surface, turn it on, and watch your pet pounce, chase, and bat at the exciting laser patterns. Pets love the random patterns they can chase across the floor, up the walls, and over furniture.
We completely fell in love with FroliCat from that moment! I had seen the FroliCat Pounce at a pet expo that I had attended, and had to have it for Cody. Cody and I blogged about the Pounce last December but here is a photo to refresh your memory!
FroliCat™ POUNCE™ by PetSafe®
is an automatic hide-and-seek toy with 4 speed settings for hands-free play.
is an automatic hide-and-seek toy with 4 speed settings for hands-free play.
To this day Cody is completely in love with the Pounce
and I am too!
and I am too!
Now Cody has two more loves from our furiends at PetSafe! Cody couldn't believe his eyes when these toys arrived this past Monday!
The Cheese
is an exciting game of peek-a-boo with two mice that pop out of each side of the swiss cheese block. Your cat will love the hunt! For surprise play sessions, use Play While You Are Away mode to keep cats engaged throughout the day.
Cody and I think that assembly could NOT be easier! So easy, that Cody helped me! You simply pop the batteries in and you are ready to roll! (All of the toys featured in this post are the same, super easy, no ridiculous assembly required!)
FEATURES:
Two mice play peek-a-boo from either side of the block of cheese
Two mice play peek-a-boo from either side of the block of cheese
Play While You Are Away mode allows spontaneous playtime
throughout the day (Great for lazy kitty Moms like me!)
During single play sessions, timer automatically turns toy
off after 10-15 minutes (The FroliCat Bolt and Pounce also have this feature and I LOVE it!)
Requires 3 AA batteries (IMPORTANT NOTE: Batteries are NOT included, be sure you have them on hand!)
Here are Cody and The Cheese In Action!!
Now THAT'S a lot of fun!!!
While Cody LOVED "The Cheese" his favorite of the two toys was the
Requires 3 AA batteries (not included)
While Cody LOVED "The Cheese" his favorite of the two toys was the
FLIK is an automatic teaser that throws then hides a string
to entice your cat to play. Simply turn it on and watch your curious cat stalk
FLIK and try to capture the string before it pops back into the toy. Cats can’t
resist trying to grab the “tail” flicking back and forth, just like a wild cat
stalking hidden prey. No cat has ever had this much fun with an ordinary string
before!
FEATURES:
Automatic teaser throws and hides a string for your cat to attack (IMPORTANT!! Cody was chewing the string each and every time, possibly because he is obsessed with string. My only complaint with this toy is I would NOT leave Cody alone with it, as I would with all of the other toys featured in this post. I would be afraid he would chew through the string, because he is THAT determined. That being said, I do LOVE this toy and it is one of Cody's favorites.)
Automatic teaser throws and hides a string for your cat to attack (IMPORTANT!! Cody was chewing the string each and every time, possibly because he is obsessed with string. My only complaint with this toy is I would NOT leave Cody alone with it, as I would with all of the other toys featured in this post. I would be afraid he would chew through the string, because he is THAT determined. That being said, I do LOVE this toy and it is one of Cody's favorites.)
Automatic hands-free play
Shuts off after 15 minutes or when Off button is pressed
Perfect for playtime on a table, shelf, or floor (Love that it is lightweight and transportable!)
Rubber feet on bottom prevent sliding or moving (NOTE:OURS DID MOVE. Not a problem, but it DID MOVE as evidenced in the videos below)
Requires 3 AA batteries (not included)
The main things about ALL of the toys featured on this page is that Cody LOVES THEM! The FroliCat line is EASILY my favorite line of cat toys that are designed to enable a cat to entertain THEMSELVES. Owner-cat play is important, but if we are all honest, we LOVE toys that will keep our cat(s) occupied, often (without our having to stop everything and play), and away from the kitchen more often than not!
I find the FroliCat line to be quite sturdy, NONE of Cody's FroliCat toys are broken and unlike MANY other toys that Cody has, they are ALL played with, and played with often and enthusiastically.
Cody is in love with ALL of his FroliCat toys from PetSafe and if you live in the U.S. (our apologies to our International readers, but due to shipping costs our give-away must be exclusively in the U.S.), you have a chance to WIN!!!!
WHAT WILL YOU WIN?
ONE LUCKY READER WILL WIN ALL of the toys mentioned in the blog post (The FroliCat Bolt, Pounce, Flik AND The Cheese toy. An approximate $108 VALUE!!!! The fact that Cody turned eight and there is an eight in that dollar amount is purely coincidental!)
TWO ADDITIONAL READERS will EACH win The Cheese toy!!! (a $29.99 value)
ENTERING IS EASY!! Simply enter on the Rafflecopter below and be sure to complete the bonus entries for more chances to win!
GOOD LUCK!!
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I find the FroliCat line to be quite sturdy, NONE of Cody's FroliCat toys are broken and unlike MANY other toys that Cody has, they are ALL played with, and played with often and enthusiastically.
Cody is in love with ALL of his FroliCat toys from PetSafe and if you live in the U.S. (our apologies to our International readers, but due to shipping costs our give-away must be exclusively in the U.S.), you have a chance to WIN!!!!
ONE LUCKY READER WILL WIN ALL of the toys mentioned in the blog post (The FroliCat Bolt, Pounce, Flik AND The Cheese toy. An approximate $108 VALUE!!!! The fact that Cody turned eight and there is an eight in that dollar amount is purely coincidental!)
TWO ADDITIONAL READERS will EACH win The Cheese toy!!! (a $29.99 value)
ENTERING IS EASY!! Simply enter on the Rafflecopter below and be sure to complete the bonus entries for more chances to win!
GOOD LUCK!!
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In full disclosure: I was not compensated for this review/give-away. I wanted to have a give-away and my "magic elf" agreed!
Saturday, December 27, 2014
It's FroliCat POUNCE™ Winners Time!!
OMC my furiends I am sooooooooo excited!! Today is the day I get to announce the THREE LUCKY WINNERS of my FroliCat Pounce Give-away!! THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED!!!
CONCATULATIONS TO
ALL THREE
LUCKY WINNERS!!!
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Friday, December 19, 2014
It's the FroliCat POUNCE™ !! Enter to Win!!
Hi my furiends! It's Cody and boy oh boy do I ever have a PAWTASTIC toy to show you!!!
It is the:
FroliCat POUNCE™
And it is my LATEST OBSESSION!!
Before I tell you about it, allow me to tell you when my obsession with the FroliCat™ line of toys began. Grab a soft cushion and some noms and sit back and listen!
Way back in 2010 before Mom had a clue as to how to blog, she had a guest blogger stop by and talk about the:
FroliCat BOLT™
| Photo Courtesy of http://www.frolicat.com/ |
Mom was so impressed with this product that she HAD to get me one, and she did! FroliCat™ is a line of innovative cat toys, brought to you
by ***Radio Systems Corporation. The toys are super fun and not only provide the ultimate in interactive play, but they are also ideal for your cat, dog, ferret, rabbit, etc. to play with on their own!. (Well, the human has to turn it on, but that's it! The toy does the rest! Your human can join you in play, but they don't have to! It's great for when your human is feeling lazy as mine often does!)
. All FroliCat toys are designed to
engage your cat in enthused play!!
That was back in 2010 and I STILL have my FroliCat Bolt! To this day it remains one of my favorite toys! But now, there's a NEW TOY IN TOWN!!
Meet the FroliCat POUNCE!!!!
| Photo Courtesy of http://www.frolicat.com/ |
Now, how did I learn about the FroliCat POUNCE? Back in November, Mom attended the Novi Pet Expo and was wandering around aimlessly looking for something SUPER FUN to bring home for ME! She happened upon, stumbled into, the PetSafe booth and was IMMEDIATELY drawn to the FroliCat POUNCE! Why? Because it had a MOUSE and if there is ANYTHING that gets me MOVING, it's a MOUSE!!! "I'm all about da mouse, 'bout da mouse, no kickers, I'm all about da mouse, 'bout da mouse, no kickers..." well YOU get the idea!!! This isn't any ordinary mouse either, this mouse has a NAME! His name is Marshal Maus™ !! (He's a formal kinda guy!)
Now occasionally Mom comes in handy for something! Mom KNEW that she had to get this for me, and ever the cheapskate, thoughtful Mom that she is, she went home and contacted a "Magic Elf" that she knows, to see if she could not only get the FroliCat POUNCE for me to review, but she also wanted to be able to have a give-away for YOU!
The "Magic Elf" DEFINITELY worked some MAGIC! Within TWO DAYS I had the FroliCat POUNCE!!! When it arrived I didn't quite know what to make of it, even Dakota was mesmerized!
What is the FroliCat POUNCE™ ?
POUNCE is an automatic, rotating, hide-and-seek cat toy. Marshal
Maus™ is an electronic mouse, (that runs on batteries!!), who zips around the circular path, zooming
forward, reversing direction, hiding under obstacles, and occasionally
twitching back and forth. The unpredictable movement stimulates your cat’s
natural instinct to hunt, chase, and pounce on prey.
Speaking of "umpredictable" check out my reaction when I first watched the FroliCat POUNCE in action! Be sure to watch my head!!
If you notice, it didn't take me long to get the hang of it!!! Soon, I was so confident, I decided to try and eat that Marshal Maus! Mom had to intervene to prevent me from causing his early demise!
Mom and I both couldn't be more thrilled with the FroliCat POUNCE and have NOTHING negative to say about it! It couldn't be easier to operate. It runs on THREE AA batteries, (not included), has FOUR DIFFERENT SPEED SETTINGS (so you can control the speed of the mouse and the "teasing" factor!) Also, once you turn it on it STAYS ON FOR 10 MINUTES!!!!!
It's so PAWESOME that my "Magic Elf" has said that I could have a GIVE-AWAY!! THAT'S RIGHT!! THREE LUCKY KITTIES THAT RESIDE IN THE U.S.A WILL WIN THEIR OWN FROLICAT POUNCE!!! (An approx. $40.00 VALUE!!)
Entering is easy!! Just enter on the Rafflecopter below, the lucky winners will be announced on Saturday, December 27th!!! GOOD LUCK!!!
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Mom and I both couldn't be more thrilled with the FroliCat POUNCE and have NOTHING negative to say about it! It couldn't be easier to operate. It runs on THREE AA batteries, (not included), has FOUR DIFFERENT SPEED SETTINGS (so you can control the speed of the mouse and the "teasing" factor!) Also, once you turn it on it STAYS ON FOR 10 MINUTES!!!!!
It's so PAWESOME that my "Magic Elf" has said that I could have a GIVE-AWAY!! THAT'S RIGHT!! THREE LUCKY KITTIES THAT RESIDE IN THE U.S.A WILL WIN THEIR OWN FROLICAT POUNCE!!! (An approx. $40.00 VALUE!!)
Entering is easy!! Just enter on the Rafflecopter below, the lucky winners will be announced on Saturday, December 27th!!! GOOD LUCK!!!
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***Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Radio Systems leads
the industry in the development of innovative pet behavioral, containment, and
lifestyle products and services. For more information, visit PetSafe.net.
In full disclosure: We were not compensated for this review/give-away. Since Mom reached out to the "Magic Elf" to receive/review the FroliCat POUNCE and asked if we could have a give-away, she chose to NOT ask for compensation.
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