Upcoming Educational Events

Upcoming events

  • ABO & NCLE Exam Reviews (Online)

    • January 01, 2023
    • December 31, 2023
    • Online
    Register

    Professional Opticians of Florida have partnered with WINK Productions to offer a new on-line program developed to review the fundamentals needed to help you prepare for the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and the National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) Certification Examinations required for licensure in Florida.

    Each virtual interactive lesson consists of slides, audio, speaker notes and a quiz, allowing you to review and complete the training independently. Online testing can make sure the most important information is understood. And, interactive education is more fun and more likely to be retained.

    Your email confirmation will include information on accessing the review courses.


    POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.


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  • Gulf Coast Chapter Education

    • June 25, 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Florida SouthWestern State College, Kenneth P. Walker-Health Sciences Hall, 8099 College Parkway, Ft Myers, FL 33919
    • 18
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    GULF COAST CHAPTER PRESENTS

    4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

    June 25, 2023


    Florida SouthWestern State College

    Room U-110

    8099 College Parkway

    Ft Myers, FL 33919 


    9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.  -  Advancements in Photochromic Technology; Solutions for Today's World

    Stephen Apat - One (1) Hour Technical

    10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.  -  XTRActive New Generation

    Stephen Apat - One (1) Hour Technical


    11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.  -  Leveling Up Customer Service

    Stephen Apat - One (1) Hour Elective


    12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.  -  Generations of Light Management

    Stephen Apat - One (1) Hour Technical


    Members - $35.00 education included

     

    Nonmembers - $35.00 + $20.00 per hour


    *Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended  

    *No Onsite Registrations*

    POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.

    (CE Provider #50-1645)


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  • POF's West Coast Coast Chapter @ Future Optics Lab

    • June 28, 2023
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • 11333 47th St, Clearwater, FL 33762
    • 32
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    WEST COAST CHAPTER PRESENTS

    2 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

    June 28, 2023


    Future Optics Lab

    11333 47th St

    Clearwater, FL 33762




    6:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.  - Registration 

    6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  - Meal Provided

    7:00 p.m. - 8:40 p.m. - Lab Production Process & Tour

    Judy Lew, LDO - 2 Hours Technical

    *Meal provided

    Member Rate - $30.00         

    Standard Rate - $30.00 + $20.00 per hour of education


    *Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended  

    *No Onsite Registrations*

    POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.

    (CE Provider #50-1645)

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  • Tallahassee Chapter Education

    • July 23, 2023
    • 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Lake Jackson Community Center, 3840 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303
    • 45
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    TALLAHASSEE CHAPTER PRESENTS

    4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

    July 23, 2023


    LAKE JACKSON COMMUNITY CENTER

    3840 N. MONROE ST

    Tallahassee, FL 32303


    *Coffee, Water, Donuts & Bagels provided*


    9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.  -  Leveling Up Your Customer Service and Dispensing Game

    Steve Apat - One (1) Hour Elective

    10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  -  XTRActive Polarized

    Steve Apat - One (1) Hour Technical


    11:30 a.m. – 1:10 p.m.  -  Florida Laws & Rules (Initial)

    Dee Pace, Executive Director - Two (2) Hours Laws & Rules

    Members - $35.00 education included

     

    Nonmembers - $35.00 + $20.00 per hour


    *Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended  

    *No Onsite Registrations*

    POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.

    (CE Provider #50-1645)


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  • Manasota Chapter Education

    • August 12, 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Shannon Staub Library, 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL 34289
    • 32
    Register

    Manasota Chapter

    Presents: Summer Optical

    Continuing Education

    August 12, 2023            1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    2 Hours of Elective CE Available

    Shannon Staub Library 

    4675 Career Lane

    North Port, FL 34289

    Driving Directions



    12:45pm
    Registration & Check In

    1:00pm- 1:50pm

    You've Got Style! How to Frame Style Your Clients

    Stephanie Kannage, ABOC, (1 hour) Elective

    2:00pm-2:50pm

    Secrets to Multiple Pair Sales

    Stephanie Kannage, ABOC, (1 hour) Elective

    POF Member Rate:  $30               

    Standard (non-member) Rate: $30 plus $20 per hour of education

    *Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended  

    *No Onsite Registrations*

    POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.

    (CE Provider #50-1645)​​​​​​

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  • Apprentice/Sponsor Orientation Webinar

    • August 22, 2023
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Webinar-Online
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    All Florida Apprentices are required to attend an approved two-hour Apprentice/Sponsor Orientation course within one year of registering for

    their program. This webinar will fulfill your orientation course requirement and it includes the latest requirements, current deadlines, new exam updates and educational options for Apprentices.

    A limited number of spaces are available during the webinar, and they will be offered on a first-come first-served basis. Sponsors of Apprentices can participate on the space available basis, however, this webinar will NOT be available for CE credit to Florida Opticians.

    This webinar is FREE to all Future Optician Members of POF and the standard rate of only $29 for Apprentices that are not members of POF. Join POF as a Future Optician Member for only $45 a year for the many benefits, including this Webinar. 

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  • 2023 Summer Showcase Conference

    • September 08, 2023
    • 10:00 AM
    • September 10, 2023
    • 2:00 PM
    • Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort, 422 N. Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
    Register

    Your friends at Professional Opticians of Florida look forward to you joining us at Summer Showcase 2023  at The Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort! We put together the best educational speakers in Opticianry for this weekend's event.


    For Full Details on  Summer Showcase Click Here


    Schedule at a Glance


    Friday, September 8th 

    10:00 am Registration Desk Opens

    12:00 pm CE Courses Start 

    Saturday, September 9th 

    7:30 am Registration Desk Opens

    8:00 am CE Courses Start 

    11:45 am Lunch & Trade Show

    Once education ends on Saturday, please join us for Happy Hour in the Trade Show followed by Opticians After Dark  

    Sunday, September 10th

    7:30am Registration Desk Opens

    8:00am CE Courses Start 


    For the  Summer Showcase Education Schedule Click Here

    The Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort

    422 N. Atlantic Ave

    Daytona Beach, FL 32118

    (386) 271-7979

    Please call The Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort 386-271-7979 and ask for the Professional Opticians of Florida group rate of $159 per night or click below to book online.  Please book before August 17, 2023.  



    • No Resort Fees
    • Valet Park $25
    • Self Park $15



    Book Hotel

    POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.

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  • Contact Lens Fitting Course for Board Certification

    • September 08, 2023
    • 12:00 PM
    • September 10, 2023
    • 2:00 PM
    • Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort, 422 N. Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
    • 13
    Register


    FLORIDA's 20 HOUR CONTACT LENS

    FITTING COURSE   For Florida Board Certification

    A 20 hour course covering state-of-the-art contact lens technologies and fitting techniques presented by the Professional Opticians of Florida.

    Become a Florida Board Certified Optician

    Earn the required 20 hours of training for your State Board of Opticianry Certification. This course fulfills the educational requirement to enable Florida opticians to fill, fit, adapt, and dispense contact lenses without the supervision of the prescriber. FL Statue 484.002(6)

    Education Schedule: New format with an advance live online webinar

    Tuesday, September 5:     6:30 - 9:30pm Live Online Webinar*

    Friday,  September 8:       Noon - 5:00pm at Summer Showcase, Classroom & Hands-on

    Saturday,  September 9:   9:00 - 5:00pm at Summer Showcase, Classroom & Hands-on

    Sunday, September 10:    9:00 - 2:00pm at Summer Showcase, Classroom

      



    The course will include discussion and review of the following topics:

    • Optical anatomy and physiology
    • Indications and contra-indications of contact lens fitting
    • Identification of abnormal responses secondary to contact lens wear
    • Basic rigid and soft lens design
    • Fitting and follow-up care
    • Identify fluorescein contact lens patterns
    • Special lens designs and fittings
    • Review of clinical fitting case examples
    • 4 hour hands-on workshop with slit-lamps & keratometers
     

    Additional Information

    LOCATION: 

    The Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort

    422 N. Atlantic Ave

    Daytona Beach, FL 32118

    (386) 271-7979

    Please call The Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort 386-271-7979 and ask for the Professional Opticians of Florida group rate of $159 per night, or click below to book online.  Please book before August 17, 2023.  

    Driving Directions to Hotel




    • No Resort Fees
    • Valet Parking $25
    • Self Parking $15

    Book Now

    POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.

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  • Florida Apprentice Contact Lens Certificate Program @ 2023 Summer Showcase

    • September 08, 2023
    • 12:00 PM
    • September 10, 2023
    • 4:00 PM
    • Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort, 422 N. Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
    • 2
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    Florida Apprentice Contact Lens Certificate Program

    POF's  32 hours of training in Contact Lenses meets and exceeds the Apprenticeship Requirements and Training Program for an Apprentice with a sponsor that is not Board Certified. (FL Admin Rule 64B12-16.003)

    Professional Opticians of Florida (POF)  has formulated their experience and resources to offer a contact lens program designed specifically for Apprentice Opticians in Florida. This new 32-hour course will be offered in two parts: 13 hours of on-line training, plus 19 hours of live and hands-on clinical training offered at this conference.

    Part 1: Available Online in advance of workshop

    The first part of the program is delivered on-line and covers contact Lens theory in carefully designed modules that can be completed at your own pace and in advance of the live hands-on clinical Part 2.

    Part 2: Clinical Workshop in Safety Harbor at POF’s  Summer Showcase 2023 Event

    This part of the program is offered as a clinical workshop model, which is delivered over a three-day weekend. You will spend nineteen (19) hours with highly skilled contact lens instructors learning the key concepts of Contact Lens fitting firsthand. 


    Be sure to register for the Certificate program now and complete the 13 hours of training online in Part 1 before live clinicals  to be eligible to take the clinical workshops listed above.

    Discounted POF Members Registration Total: $425 (including a complimentary one-year POF apprentice membership)


    For additional information on any of these Apprentice Training programs or to register, visit:  POF.org/apprentice.



     MORE on the Florida Apprentice Contact Lens Certificate Program

    The Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort

    422 N. Atlantic Ave

    Daytona Beach, FL 32118

    (386) 271-7979

    Please call The Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort 386-271-7979 and ask for the Professional Opticians of Florida group rate of $159 per night or click below to book online.  Please book before August 17, 2023.  




    • No Resort Fees
    • Valet Park $25
    • Self Park $15



    Book Now

    POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.

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  • ABO/NCLE Basic Certification Exam Prep (Live)

    • September 09, 2023
    • 8:30 AM
    • September 10, 2023
    • 3:30 PM
    • Daytona Grande Oceanfront Hotel, 422 N. Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
    Register

     

    LIVE ABO/NCLE Basic Certification Exam Prep Courses:

    September 9 & 10, 2023

    POF, in conjunction with the National Federation of Opticianry Schools (NFOS), is pleased to offer ABO and NCLE live Basic Certification Exam Prep Courses. These live ABO/NCLE exam preps are 6 hours each and are conducted by full time Opticianry program instructors who will review the exam materials and assist you in your exam preparations. Instructors will answer your questions and help you prepare by studying appropriate materials in advance of your exam. 


    NCLE Basic Certification Exam Prep Course

    Saturday, September 9, 2023

    8:15 am Attendee check-in

    8:30 -12:00 pm Welcome & Instruction: Exam Review

    12:00 -1:00 pm Lunch on your own

    1:00 -3:25 pm Instruction: Exam Review

    3:25 -3:30 pm Evaluations, Wrap up & Thank you

    ABO Basic Certification Exam Prep Course

    Sunday, September 10, 2023

    8:15 am Attendee check-in

    8:30 -12:00 pm Welcome & Instruction: Exam Review

    12:00 -1:00 pm Lunch on your own

    1:00 -3:25 pm Instruction: Exam Review

    3:25 -3:30 pm Evaluations, Wrap up & Thank you

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: POF and all other exam review courses can only be a part of a comprehensive study program. Successful exam candidates have used these POF exam review courses to answer questions and solidify knowledge gained by studying the recommended materials in advance of the reviews and exams. Both ABO & NCLE exams cover vast areas of knowledge from years of experience. We strongly recommend that you use this review course in conjunction with adequate individual study of quality review materials.  POF’s recommended study guides for both the ABO and NCLE exams are available on the POF MarketPlace of this website.


    The Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort

    422 N. Atlantic Ave

    Daytona Beach, FL 32118

    (386) 271-7979

    Please call The Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort 386-271-7979 and ask for the Professional Opticians of Florida group rate of $159 per night, or click below to book online.  Please book before August 17, 2023.  




    • No Resort Fees
    • Valet Parking $25
    • Self Parking $15


    Book Hotel

    POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.

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  • Exhibiting - 2023 Summer Showcase

    • September 09, 2023
    • 11:45 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort, 422 N. Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
    • 23
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    Summer Showcase 2023 Tabletop Exhibits

    Tabletop exhibit fee includes one (1) six foot table, one (1) sign and two (2) representative name badges. Additional representative badges are available at $25 each. Electricity is NOT included. One (1) additional table is available for $100 if you bring it or if we provide it. Hotel accommodations are not included.


    Do you to prefer to register offline?

    Click here to download the 2023 POF Exhibitor Agreement.

    The Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort

    422 N. Atlantic Ave

    Daytona Beach, FL 32118

    (386) 271-7979

    Please call The Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort 386-271-7979 and ask for the Professional Opticians of Florida group rate of $159 per night or click below to book online.  Please book before August 17, 2023.  

    Driving Directions to Hotel



    • No Resort Fees
    • Self-Parking $15
    • Valet Parking $25


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  • 2023 Vision Preview

    • November 03, 2023
    • 10:00 AM
    • November 05, 2023
    • 2:00 PM
    • Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel & Convention Center, 11775 Heron Bay Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33076
    Register

    Your friends at Professional Opticians of Florida look forward to you joining us at Vision Preview 2023  at ! We put together the best educational speakers in Opticianry for this weekend's event.


    Schedule at a Glance


    Friday, November 3rd 

    10:00 am Registration Desk Opens

    12:00 pm CE Courses Start 

    Saturday, November 4th 

    7:30 am Registration Desk Opens

    8:00 am CE Courses Start 

    11:45 am Lunch & Trade Show

    Once education ends on Saturday, please join us for Happy Hour in the Trade Show followed by Opticians After Dark  

    Sunday, November 5th

    7:30am Registration Desk Opens

    8:00am CE Courses Start 

    For the Vision Preview Education Schedule Click Here

    Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs

    Hotel & Convention Center


    • Group Rate-$149/night
    • Resort Fee Waived
    • $6 Overnight Parking
    • Free Daily Parking




    11775 Heron Bay Blvd.

    Coral Springs, FL 33076

     954-753-5598


    POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.

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  • Exhibiting - 2023 Vision Preview

    • November 04, 2023
    • 11:45 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Ft Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel & Convention Center, 11775 Heron Bay Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33076
    • 24
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    Vision Preview 2023 Tabletop Exhibits

    Tabletop exhibit fee includes one (1) six foot table, one (1) sign and two (2) representative name badges. Additional representative badges are available at $25 each. Electricity is NOT included. One (1) additional table is available for $100 if you bring it or if we provide it. Hotel accommodations are not included.


    Do you to prefer to register offline?

    Download fillable PDF Form.


    Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel

    &

    Convention Center

    11775 Heron Bay Blvd

    Coral Springs, FL 33076

    Phone: (954) 753-5598

    Please call The Ft Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel 954-753-55989 and ask for the Professional Opticians of Florida group rate of $149 per night or click below to book online. 

    Driving Directions to Hotel



    • Resort Fees Waived
    • Overnight-Parking $6
    • Daily  Parking - FREE




    Hotel Booking Info Coming Soon

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  • CE's on the Seas 2024

    • January 18, 2024
    • 1:00 PM
    • January 22, 2024
    • 8:00 AM
    • Port of Tampa, 651 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
    • 475
    Register

    CE's on the Seas 2024

    Join POF on a Voyage to Remember

    Sailing out of Tampa, FL to Cozumel, MX


    Join us on Carnival Cruise Lines

    Carnival Paradise 

    *All prices are based on double occupancy. Port fees and taxes are included (gratuities not included)

    Interior Cabin- Starting as low as $358.20

    Oceanview - Starting as low as $395.20

    Porthole, Balcony & Suite - Pricing offered at best available rate.

    Book now with a deposit to secure your desired cabin, with full payment due October 31, 2023.

    Call your POF Travel Agent:

    Travel Advisers International

    401-427-0806

    Group Name: POF


    Cruise Itinerary:

    Thursday, Jan 18 - Depart Port of Tampa, FL -4:00 PM - 4 hours of education

    Friday, Jan 19 - Fun Day at Sea & 6 hours of education

    Saturday, Jan 20 -Cozumel, Mexico   - 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM

    Sunday, Jan 21 - Fun Day at Sea & 6 hours of education

    Monday, Jan 22 - Arrive Port of Tampa, FL - 8:00 AM -disembark


     

     20 hours of approved Florida and ABO/NCLE credit* while having FUN!

    Due to the nature of this event,

    event education registration fees are non refundable

    *2 hours of Florida Laws & Rules and 2 hours of Reduction of Medical Errors will be offered as a take-to-cabin course and exam.  If you turn in your exam by the end of the cruise, you will receive your CE slip for credit before you disembark.  Those who prefer to complete those courses at your leisure will be given the option to take the courses as home study courses on pofce.org free of charge or to attend the two courses at any live POF event in the 2024 free of charge.

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  • 2024 Spring Spectacle Conference

    • February 23, 2024
    • 10:00 AM (CST)
    • February 25, 2024
    • 2:00 PM (CST)
    • The Island Ft Walton Destin by Hotel RL, 1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Phone: (850) 337-9194
    Register


    Spring Spectacle will be hosted at the beautiful Island Ft Walton Destin by Hotel RL.  

    Here are just some of the benefits for you at this location.

    Low Hotel Room Rates at the The Island, Ft Walton/ Destin by Hotel RL.  Starting as low as $125 per night,

    • Resort fee waived
    • Free Parking
    • Free Wi-Fi.

    Must book room by January 25, 2024

    BOOK HOTEL

    Guests may also book over the phone by calling 850-337-9194.

    Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm CDT to make their reservations.

    ·         Spring Spectacle  offers you the best in Optical Education available anywhere.

    ·         Earn all 20 CE hours for the renewal of your Florida license

    ·         World class education presented by the Nation's Leading Instructors 

    ·         Full Schedule of Education with eight hours of CE on Friday & Saturday

    ·         Apprentice/Sponsor Orientation & Hands-on Frame Fitting Workshop available

    ·         Visit International Optical Vendors & Suppliers at Spring Spectacle

    ·         Attend and support your profession 

    Full Details on Spring Spectacle 2024

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