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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was at Grand Central to celebrate a friend's birthday on Friday night, and our crew really had a blast! We started the night in the upstairs "Loft" lounge, with several members of our group sharing...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here recently for a night of bowling and fun! It was such a great atmosphere! Very cool and hip place to spend a weekend night! I really enjoyed the seating areas we had while we were bowling....
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I kept giving this place chance after chance and finally just gave up. The food, beer, service, and cocktail list are all so-so. The manager is some tool that rocks his sunglasses turned eyeglasses...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I work nearby and frequent for lunches monthly. After too many over-priced adequate meals and extremely slow service, I will not be returning for more frustration. I do not recommend this place at all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's change a lot since I grew up. Used to be a 20 lane, now four. It's hard to imagine. The new look is that - NEW, but it took away the fun of being a bowling alley, enjoyed by family and kids....
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is trying really hard to be hip, so hard that it fails. The staff is snooty & disinterested (which means the management is BAD). Noise for the sake of noise or to create hype is a waste. At...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with the fam recently (in the afternoon) and had a good time. They have bumpers and ramps for young children and their shoe sizes even start at 7. The menu is all over the place but the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Bad music played way too loud tainted anything I could have imagined being good about this place. The crowd looked disgusting. The bartender treated me like an idiot when I asked if one of their 300...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the layout and monitors. Go upstairs at the bar for the funniest pictures and, on Tuesdays at 9PM, partake in Oregon Pub Quiz.
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's very difficult to be creative and try to find different places to have a birthday party for kids nowadays, other than your own home. I thought a lot about it and asked my 7 year old and we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bowling tipsy is so much fun! The waitress goes over to your lane to serve you! It has a lounge feel which reminds me of Lucky Strike in Los Angeles. The drinks are good (fave bartender there Aaron)...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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came with a group; service was bad from the start. The server at the lanes was extremely rude and made it quite clear that we were encrouching on her break time. There to celebrate a birthday, everyone was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think I'm saying anything groundbreaking or new here, but this place is just not worth it. Everything, from bowling to food to drinks, is overpriced. And it seems like the crowd there is just...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is just lame. The owners took the coolest bowling alley in town, with the coolest bowling alley lounge (The Pump Room) and completely ruined it with giant TVs, guys with too much cologne...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here many times and always have a great time. I love bowling even though i suck, and there is always a fun and diverse crowd here. This is also a great spot for those with ADD...dont we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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It is so encouraging to see there are more and more establishments in Portland that actually enforce a dress code. Their desire to create a bowling alley that doesn't feel like those places you are used to is...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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This place is fun for people who aren't really into bowling. The big screens are neat and their attempt to moderinze bowling is pretty cool but they fall short with their high prices and staff. The place is...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason I can honestly give for saying that "tolerate-hate" this place as opposed to just "hate-hate" is that I got to go bowling there for free. Gratis. And as an election-season fundraiser...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a friends birthday party and had a great time. I don't know much about bowling, but I would guess this is the most expensive place in PDX. But you get what you pay for - very nice...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, it's rainy, cold, and the Musk-A-Teers are going on Week 3 of Snow Days/Holiday Break...what'cha gonna do?! Go bowling! We did, and it was fun! It is a little pricey, but I am not a frequent...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
lame prices and no atmosphere. it feels very corporate. the bouncer was a total a-hole. can't really think of anything redeeming. even the food, that too long to get, wasn't that good.
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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I thought it would be fun to take my family of 4 there for New Years Eve. I called a few days before and was told first come first serve unless we reserved a room and spent minimum $300! So - on NYE I called...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, the manager needs a big knock to the head, absolutely noooo customer service skills. I would have given less than one star if not for our waiter, who saved the day and let us play the extra 7...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pretty generic joint that tries stale flash to make up for its high prices and slow service. And why does a bowling joint need staff with those Secret Service ear pieces?? It reminds me of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Grand Central Bowl,I adore your happy hour. Those spicy tuna rolls are pretty good and the fried calamari is my favorite. Who can resist $2.50-$4.95 HH food menu? Too bad your Pepperoni pizza was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OMFG. This place was a madhouse to watch the election on Tuesday. After failing to secure drinks downstairs, we wandered upstairs (21 ) and got drinks after about 15 minutes. And I managed to even...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I was in high school my friends [never me, of course ;)] used to engage in what they termed "synergized bowling":step 1: consume large amounts of alcohol.step 2: go bowling.See how cool my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't go here to bowl. If you want to bowl, go to less expensive places. If you want to bowl while you drink/eat/sit on leather couches/play pool/watch big screen TVs, then this is your joint. They're...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Only reason I went here was because my friend could bowl a free game, even though it's right by my apartment. We didn't get any of the expensive food or drinks; we just went to bowl a game. The crowd...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First written in Jan. 08. I walked by the building on my way to work every morning, waiting in anticipation for it's opening. I went one evening by myself just to test the waters and was met with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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Really enjoyed the big screen for the football game. The food was yummy.... The bartender was knowlegable and friendly. Will definitely go back..... hope to see ya there...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow.You expect me to believe that this...THIS...is a bowling alley?No, it can't be.Have you ever seen a bowling alley with huge projection-style TVs in a dark area during the day? No.Have you ever...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just can't stop thinking about the wisdom that Krista imparted upon us:"My parents love this place." So what does that mean exactly? Let me enlighten: Think the Pearl goes bowling...in the burbs....
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a funny thing when a business completely reinvents itself. After going here for a birthday party a few months back, I proceeded to tell my folks (in their 60s) about the experience. Flat screen...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
supereffinawesome...Met up with the ladies for lunch here today, pretty sure I'm going to try to make it at least a monthly event. They've got a pretty good sized menu at pretty fair prices- not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why fancypants, you've bought a bowling alley! I haven't bowled here, but judging by the fact that the floors looked clean, I would guess that you will not find Donny, Walter, and The Dude at Grand...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would have to give it to this establishment for making a superb comeback.The lounge upstairs are good with the wait staff being friendly accomodating. The food menu doesn't look like it's your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't bowled there yet, but did have lunch today. Had a fabulous pear, pecan and Gorgonzola starter salad. Thumbs up on that. Ordered the sliders and fries for main course and they were just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Date Visited: Wednesday 7/9/08 (DoveBowl 2008 Charity Event)I heard that this place was once a pretty run-down bowling alley and had a major overhaul not too long ago. When I found out that DoveBowl...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As an avid bowler, the lanes were pretty decent. The house balls were in decent shape (I ain't luggin my Ebonite on the plane, sorry) and the oil played pretty well. I threw three games at a pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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My friend that came alone was wearing shorts and was not allowed to enter. The rest of us went in without him to find at least ten other people wearing shorts! This was rediculous and discrimatory. The servise...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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I've given Grand Central a couple chances and have been disappointed every time. It's always a fun time- the food is fine, the lanes are great, and I love the huge TV screens with... eclectic.... music videos...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a little hesitant to add Grand Central to my "Kicking it Old School" list, but most native Portlanders have spent an intoxicated evening throwing gutter balls in the former rendition of the old...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While we were just bar hopping and not eating, this place was awesome! That is by far the coolest bowling ally that I have ever seen - the only downside in my opinion is that they don't have it set up...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Went to check it out on a Friday night, got there went to the upstairs bar and sat and waited for approx. 10 min before the monotoned personality calling himself a bartender asked if we'd been helped yet. Mind...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lights on the lanes! Huge music videos right above the pins! A computer that keeps track of the score!A bloody mary that will turn you into a Pro ... too bad it isn't cheaper to get out there and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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My company tried to book a party and they were very rude and treated us like they could not care if we booked with them or not. They would only accomodate up to 40 bowlers for our party. They wouldnt even give...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While partaking in some pre-game food and drink in the bar area, I observed a gentleman approach the bowling desk and ask about the availability of chalk for his hands; the employee's answer, "We...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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This place is insanely expensive! I'm not cheap, especially when it's someone's birthday and I'm expecting to splurge, but I'm also not going to pay $50 per hour per lane for bowling. I was with a handful of...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to spend the evening with another couple--if you can afford it. We had dinner while we waited for our lane. The food was really good, but a little pricey for what it was....
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Overage blond check in girl was so rude, dressing in her low cut shirt that show her wrinkle chest. If she is hot I'll look at it but she jus and stupid slutttte. That charge us 42 buck per hr. For bowelling...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am gainfully employed, and going to be brave enough to say that it was awesome. I personally enjoy going on safaris to people watch people that i wouldn't generally socialize with.I went on Monday,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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I went to Grand Central on Easter Sundy with a couple friends after our frisbee golf game was rained out. I didn't know I would be in for such a surprise! First I was struck by how nice it was. Plasma TVs...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Not gonna happen. This is a failed concept, period. I LOVE bowling, and dining at restaurants, but this is WAY over priced bowling with "Denny's" type food. They are trying to package it up in a "nice"...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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We just celebrated our sons 5th birthday at Grand Central and had a great time! I tried to book this party at several other bowling places in town; only to be lumped in to a weekend spot in some trashy, smoke...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Grand Central? More like Grand Larceny! I'm not what some people call "Athletically Gifted", but I've always been a good bowler. After bowling 4 games at Grand Central, not only did I not bowl above a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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Okay, so, after reading the other reviews I find most of my fellow Portlanders are VERY wrong regarding Grand Central. I welcome the new and modern! The food was priced reasonably as well as delicious! I found...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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Let me start by saying that I was thrilled when I found out that the Grand Central Lanes was going to re-open. I am a native Portlander and love it when unique businesses are brought back to life in the city....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Just got back from there - will never return. They charged us $66 for two games. (four people) Their justification? This is how much it costs to reserve a lane for 2-hours. We reserved the lane over the phone...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Grand Central Bowl, I've dated girls like you. You are beautiful. No, seriously. Completely...effing ...HOT! But when I'm with you, you ignore me. I swear every time we say goodnight I'm thinking,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Stop pretending this is a bowling alley, its a night club. The only reason I had a good time here was because the bowling was free. I'm sure if you've got loads of extra cash to throw around this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So we're walking up the street after breakfast at MFP's, trying to decide what to do with our afternoon when, like a lighthouse in a storm, Grand Central Bowling appears in front of us and gives us...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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I went for the first time to this place and had a great time. The food is expensive, depending on what you pick. My boyfriend and I are on a tight budget and shared a delicious pizza for $9. The cheapest beer...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I am going to try and be as calm as possible here. When I drop $140 in one night I expect to feel one of two things (but always satisfied):a) Turned on.b) Incredibly intoxicated and thus feeling...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After passing by this place over and over again, my girlfriend and I finally gave it a try two weeks ago and then again yesterday. I'd been intrigued by the really nice renovation job they did on this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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while the pool tables and clean bowling areas and cocktails are appetizing, the food is terribly tasteless and room-temperature, and the prices are just too high for what you get. plus, the "new, updated"...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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I have yet to be tossed out of a bar of any type for being drunk. I did get tossed out today for being with my kids of all things. It was 3 pm on a Saturday and we were literally in the building for 5 minutes. To my kids credit, they were well behaved and under control. I was expeting more of a family atmosphere and at least a tolerance for me as a "breeder". I think this is a miss for SE Portland.
openlist - user review - 02/09/2008
What is with the horrible beer selection. I mean I would understand if I was in a real bowling alley and would expect to bowl some frames with a pitcher of pbr or rainer. But this place with it's "secret...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is exactly what I thought it was going to be, over priced bowling and over priced drinks. It's pretty much modeled after the Lucky Strike chain in Southern California. I'm sure in a few months...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place s the WORST! No Stars
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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I was impressed with the design and schematics, as well as the flat screen tv's and comfy couches. The concept is great: trendy bar, overlooking bowling alley. One can sip a cocktail, watch some football or...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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Alright, dammit. I wanted this to go better than it did. I wanted the NEW Grand Central to be a place where I could wander in, bowl, have a drink or two, and generally enjoy the close-in SE location. Alas;...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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STAY AWAY!!! This place is way to full of it's self. Ok, yeah you re-vamped what use to be a great bowling alley but you managed to turn it into some strange cross of small bowling alley and an snobby night...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Saucebox meets the Bowl-o-rama... Swank meets blue collar in this super dressed up version of the true sport of kings.Who could possibly take such a grand concept and muck it up? Concept Entertainment...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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I walked by the building on my way to work every morning, waiting with anticipation for it's opening. I went one evening by myself just to test the waters and was met with several disappointments. First of...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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When I first heard that Grand Central was reopening I was extremely excited. But what a let down!!!!! I knew as soon as I walked in I was in for a big disappointment. First of all, it's very overpriced, $60...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Brought to you by the same corporation who has graced us with such winners as Barracuda and The Dixie Tavern, the newly remodeled (and by remodeled i mean completely rebuilt) Grand Central Bowl is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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