4.5

James Inglis

Hospitality - Valencia College - East and West Campus

4.5
Quality
1.7
Difficulty
67%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
4.5
Quality
1.7
Difficulty
4.5
Helpful
4.5
Clarity

67%

Would Retake

84

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What Students Say

Inglis is by far the best hospitality professor

HFT1410 - 5.0 rating

And he's a heavy metal fan, which makes him even more awesome

HFT1410 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

86%

Textbook Required

38%

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Predicted Grade

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95% confidence
Based on 28 grades
Most common grades:
A (15)
B (5)
A+ (4)
Grade Distribution
A(19)B(5)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 31 reported grades
A: 15
B: 5
A+: 4
Not sure yet: 3
Common Tags
Participation matters (8)
Clear grading criteria (7)
Get ready to read (7)
Gives good feedback (6)
Hilarious (4)
Caring (4)
Accessible outside class (4)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (3)
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Reviews (84)
5.0
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HFT1000
Oct 29, 2003

I took all my hospitality courses w/ Jim, he helped me become motivated and optimistic about my major/career. He's an down to earth awesome professor. Fun & Easy & Straight to the point. Take all his class if you're smart!

5.0
1.0
HOS420
Dec 11, 2003

Jim was a good teacher. Easy to keef up with assignments, just be motivated. All in all a great experience, and what a body he has.(unfortunately he likes the Miami Dolphins (yucky)GO COWBOYS

5.0
1.0
HFT1000
Mar 9, 2004

I love Jim. I learned alot from the class and he told us about Hosp. jobs, and scholarsips. Great teacher, I wish he'd teach all my classes! He's hot too.

5.0
3.0
HFT
Jul 23, 2004

Jim is a very nice and interesting teacher. He always informs you of what is going on in the hospitality indutry before every class. I have taken many classes with him and I have learned so very much from him.

5.0
1.0
HFT
Aug 1, 2004

Jim is an extremely good professor. You learn so much about the hospitality industry in his class. His personality is easy going and laid back. He's also a sight for sore eyes.

5.0
2.0
HFT1000
Jan 4, 2005

awesome teacher. knows his stuffs. definetely take him for all your hospitality classes! goes over tests well, especially the final. just take notes when he's reviewing for chapter tests and exams and you'll get a good grade!

5.0
1.0
HFT1000
Jan 27, 2005

I took this class with Jim, it was a great experience. I wish he wasn't married but I understand though if you have seen his wife.

4.0
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HFT1000
Jun 2, 2005

Jim is very to the point and straightforward. His test's questions come straight out of the book. Very intresting guy who doest waste the students time.Great guy!

5.0
1.0
HOSPITALITY
Jul 15, 2005

I took all my hosp with Jim. He's a very straightforward teacher. You'll learn a lot of real world skills. He's got great stories about the industry. Easy class! Just take notes when he reviews what is going to be on the test. It's all straight out of the book. I got A's in all my classes

5.0
2.0
HFT1000
Aug 31, 2005

Class is easy as long as you pay attention, he mostly reads out of the book

5.0
3.0
HOSPITALITY
Sep 16, 2005

I love Professor Inglis's classes! He's a good teacher and knows what he's talking about! He's a funny guy and keeps u interested. I like the way he teaches his classes...easy to understand...sometimes his tests are hard...it depends.

5.0
1.0
HFT1410
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2005

KNOWS EVERYTHINGS GOING ON IN THE ORLANDO AREA FOR JOBS IN THE HOTEL BUSINESS, REALLY SMART TEACHER, FUNNY, EASY GOING....

5.0
2.0
HFT1000
Dec 9, 2005

He's a very straightforward teacher. You'll learn a lot of real world skills. Its a very good class.As long as you write notes in class when he reviews for tests you'll do good.He's got great stories about the hospitality industry. It's all straight out of the book...Thanks for everything... Jackie

5.0
2.0
HFT
Dec 16, 2005

Jim is awesome! Very casual & funny but professional, serious & informative at the same time. Love the news he brings in the beginning of every class.

5.0
2.0
HFT2223
Dec 20, 2005

Great Professor! Very good in explaining. Keeps class interesting!

5.0
2.0
HFT1410
Feb 19, 2007

Jim makes class a blast. He tells you what you need to know and then lets you leave. You're told exactly what is on the tests and theres no real homework. He knows his stuff and he has a great sense of humor.

5.0
2.0
HOSP2223
Mar 29, 2007

Explains very well powerpoints are online you can download them wiley.com the enter the books ISBN # Tells you what is going to be on the test. Interesting, and gives EC by volunteering at magic games and other things.

5.0
2.0
HFT1000
May 15, 2007

Great Professor! He is straight forward and very clear. He truly relates to his students, and treats them with respect. I will definitely be taking classes from him in the future!

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HFT2500
Jul 16, 2007

This teacher is so on point. He is the best teacher to take for any classes you might have in hospitality!!!!!!

5.0
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HFT1410
Dec 20, 2007

Excellent

5.0
2.0
HFT2942
Jan 6, 2008

GREAT Professor, really relates well with the students not boring at all, he is fair and you learn allot from his classes

5.0
1.0
HFT1410
Mar 5, 2008

Take his class he is very good.

5.0
1.0
HFT2500
Mar 5, 2008

Good content,clear, precise and lot of relevant info.

5.0
2.0
HFT1300
Nov 8, 2008

Mr. Inglis is a fun teach He'll give you good advice if you're trying to get into Hospitality Ind. Tests are a little tricky, he puts a lot of false on true/false questions so watch for that. He always lets you out after about an hour and 15 into class. Easy B, might need to try a little for an A. Good guy for networking..he knows everyone

5.0
1.0
HFT1410
Nov 19, 2008

Great class, such an easy teacher. Absolutely loved him. Taking him again next semester. He lets you out early, tells you what to study, goes over everything clearly, funny helpful guy. DEFINITELY recommend him. :D

5.0
1.0
HFT1300
Dec 7, 2008

He is an awesome professor! He has a sense of humor, and makes teaching fun. He is very laid back. He really knows his information!

5.0
1.0
HFT1410
Dec 16, 2008

Very Awesome teacher. He really knows what he is talking about. He has a big sense of humor and gives you a heads up on volunteer opportunities in which if you do enough enough, you earn a trip somewhere (This semester was New York). You get a little hands-on training on how to work at Front Desk. Would definetely recommend him.

5.0
1.0
HFT1410
Jan 2, 2009

His class is pretty simple. Goes over a chapter every day you have class. In the beginning you have to "make" a reservation in the hotel and do some other things every week. That will be a 3rd of your grade. He tells you what is exactly on tests and the final. No big papers. I thought the book helped me becasue he went quick through power points.

4.0
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HFT1000
Aug 20, 2009

Teacher-wise, he's OK. Industry-wise, he's probably your best bet. He has a lot of good connections if you're serious about the hospitality industry and he will help you a lot. Otherwise he just teaches right off slides and tells stories of his experience and whats going on in the industry today. Pretty easy class.

5.0
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HFT2500
Feb 11, 2010

Best teacher at the college

5.0
1.0
HFT1000
Apr 25, 2010

Best Professor at VCC!!! Hands down! I took him multiple times for different classes. I've been at UCF for a few semesters now and I still haven't come across a professor here that's better than Inglis.

5.0
1.0
HTF1410
Apr 26, 2010

Best Professor at VCC!!!

5.0
1.0
HFT1410
Apr 26, 2010

this class was very easy and helpful for the career. i recommend this teacher!!! plan to take other classes with this professor.

5.0
2.0
FOM1410
May 6, 2010

He knows everything that goes in the hosp industry in orlando.Gives heads up on volunteer opportunitites.I wish I can take him for all my hosp classes

5.0
1.0
HFT1000
Aug 4, 2010

Exellent teacher,well connected in Hospitality Industry. One of the BEST, he is the Chairman for the hospitality program at Valencia and it shows the quality of professional he is. I take every class I can with him; he makes the student succeed.

4.0
1.0
HFT1410
Oct 26, 2010

If you do not ACE any of the courses that you take with Inglis, you will need to reevaluate why you're in college. He's by far the easiest Professor that I've had. As long as you pay attention on review days for exams (he gives the questions), and you do the projects (ex. article reviews= mad easy), you're guranteed to pass.

5.0
2.0
HFT2750
Oct 26, 2010

He's a great teacher! very knowledgeable about the hospitality industry, not only in orlando area but all over the country! very helpful! tells you when you are taking notes what will be on the test! book is semi-necessary but he has a power point for each chapter and says what will be on the test!!!!

5.0
1.0
HFT1410
Feb 16, 2011

Teaches all hospitality classes. Lets you know daily real time information. He can be repetative through his classes though. Always lets you out early, reviews for all tests and exams, you can pass every class with an A. Helps you to find a job TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!

5.0
2.0
HFT1300
Apr 18, 2011

professor inglis is the best!!! he tells u what is coming in the test and he teach byexample so it is easy to remember. awesome teacher! i already took 2 classes with him and he is awesome

5.0
2.0
HFT1300
Aug 8, 2011

Yes, prof Inglis is awesome & everything said in here about him is true, but keep in mind that he flips some test questions around when taking the test, so u'll need to pay close attention. Best thing to do is to bring a recorder so u can play it back while studying. But ask him 1st, he won't mind. I took him for most of my classes. Happy learning

5.0
1.0
HFT1000
Aug 9, 2011

TAKE THIS PROFESSOR I REPEAT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR, he always review for the test and he is very knowledgeable about the industry

5.0
1.0
HFT2223
Jan 9, 2012

Great Professor. Went over everything that was going to be on the test and final in class. Just go to class. Also loved the current events he talked about before class, you get to learn about hospitality news before anyone else.

5.0
2.0
HFT1410
May 10, 2012

He is an amazing teacher ! He goes over everything and when he says its going to be on the test, its going to be on the test. He gives a review of all current events that are going on and he's all about helping students get involved. Great teacher. just go to class and pay attention and you can't go wrong.

5.0
2.0
HFT2223
Jul 6, 2012

He knows his area of hospitality well, goes over current events, teaches very well and very coherent. Explains the subject well. Gives extra credit which helps a lot, I got an A because of extra credit, had a B and I have not seen him being rude, disrespectful or angry at a student.

5.0
1.0
HFT1300
Oct 4, 2012

Goes through material very quickly--always out of class super early! Gives real world scenarios and has a great understanding of true hotel experience. Also informs class of cool upcoming events in the industry etc.

5.0
1.0
HFT1000
Dec 13, 2012

I love prof Inglis hes an amzing teacher such a great class hes funny your never there the whole time hes not boring and he basically goes over ever test love prof inlgistook him for pretty much evert hospitality class love him!!!

5.0
1.0
HFT1300
Jun 2, 2013

Prof. Inglis is the best! I have taken many classes with him and he is by far the best hospitality professor @ Valencia. You're an idiot if you don't get an A in this class. He tells you everything that will be on the test. Uses his experience in hospitality field to teach the class.

5.0
1.0
HFT1300
Jul 18, 2013

He is a great teacher. He knows his stuff, he has been in the industry for many years. Lots of good stories to share. Learned a lot. He is easy if you come to class.

5.0
1.0
HFT1410
Jul 18, 2013

He is a great teacher, head of the department. He knows his stuff. Always has some funny stories to share. If you come to class and put in some effort you will get an A.

5.0
2.0
HFT1410
Dec 1, 2013

You learn so much besides the textbook or power points. He shares experiences and current events, all interesting so you're never bored. One of my favorite teachers at Valencia, funny too. His front office is easy, its step by step just pay attention.

5.0
1.0
HFT1410
Nov 6, 2014

Prof. Inglis is by far the best hospitality professor. I have taken many classes with him. He tells you everything that will be on the test. He has been in the industry for many years. He always shares great stories with the students. He is always up to date of what is happening in the hospitality industry.

5.0
1.0
HFT1300
Grade: A
Nov 23, 2014

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! The best Hospitality Professor at Valencia, hands down.

5.0
1.0
HFT1410
Feb 12, 2015

Awesome. Love this guy. And he's a heavy metal fan, which makes him even more awesome.

5.0
1.0
HOSPITALITY
Grade: B
May 18, 2015

Mr. Inglis is an Awesome Professor. He engages you into Hospitality by linking you with resouces that is useful. I actually earned a 2500.00 Scholarship by volunterring for one of his organizations. Join the Hospitality Club and have a chance to experience HOSPITALITY at its best. His classes are fun but you must take notes and read for the test.

3.0
1.0
HFT1410
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2015

No homework. 5 tests (20 questions multiple choice). Each class covers one chapter's power point plus a lot of talking about news and the industry. Fun class. Little effort. We almost always get out over an hour early. The Prof. can come off very rude when dealing with him 1 on 1. Textbook was never used!

5.0
1.0
HFT1300
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2015

Really great prof. I moved from a big state school in Ohio to Valencia this semester so having a really great prof. like him proved community colleges can still be great. He's definitely encouraged me to aim for Rosen, he's a really great resource for a lot of info on the major.

5.0
1.0
HFT1410
Grade: A+
Jan 13, 2016

Great professor! Go to class, take notes and you'll do well. He relates the material to current events and makes the course interesting. : )

5.0
2.0
HFT1300
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 25, 2016

I love professor Inglis, I've taken him three separate times and I would take him again if I had another class to take. He's interesting and compares everything to real life situations. He does spend the first thirty minutes of every class talking about hospitality news and he lets you out early. TAKE HIM, you will not regret it.

5.0
2.0
HFT1410
Grade: Not sure yet
May 1, 2016

James is a professor you have to take a least once. He is very helpful also teaches you about what's happening in the orlando area that has to do with hospitality.

2.0
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HFT1410
Grade: B
May 5, 2016

Professor Inglis is kind of high strung but I loved taking his class. He loves sharing whats going on in Orlando and I liked that. Make sure you take notes and make sure you understand what answers are needed on quizzes. I am looking forward to taking another class with him.

5.0
2.0
HFT2750
Grade: A
Aug 3, 2016
Would take again

He is a very good professor. He doesn't assign a lot of homework. He gives a good exam review before each test. I'd take him again in a heart beat. He has a lot of great stories from his experience in the hospitality industry.

3.0
3.0
HFT1300
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 26, 2016
Wouldn't take again

There are only 4 tests and a paper to make up your entire grade. The tests are based on his lectures but can be worded oddly at times. Don't waste your money on the book. I've never opened mine. Half of every class is him talking about newspaper articles that don't pertain to the course and aren't always accurate.

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GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
1.0
HFT1410
Grade: B
Nov 2, 2016
Would take again

Professor Inglis is hands down one of the best professors I have ever taken. Class is not hard, tests come straight from the powerpoints and he tells you specifically what will be on the test in the book. Genuinely cares about his students, and is full of stories. Rarely ever stayed for the whole class, typically got out halfway through.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
HFT2500
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2017
Would take again

He was one of the best professors that I have on my 2 years at Valencia. I really liked the way he teach( news from newspaper everyday, then he will jump to the units wth the book) He comes ready for class all the time. On his lectures, you need to pay attention cuz he will tell you "remember ,this might be on the test". He is organized.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
2.0
3.0
HFT1000
Jul 17, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professors Inglis' class is based on lectures with 4 test to follow and a project and that's it. He reads random facts from the newspaper everyday and then goes off on trails while lecturing. I bought the book and didn't really need it. The class just isn't what I was excited for.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
HFT2254
Grade: A
Jul 31, 2018
Would take again

Hes always on time for class, has facts about things happening in Orlando, and he tells you exactly what you need to know to pass the tests and final. He also gives a lot of great info on scholarships and job postings.

Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
5.0
1.0
HFT1410
Grade: A
Aug 22, 2018
Would take again

HE IS THE BEST TAKE HIM AND YOU WON'T REGRET IT. NO HOMEWORK JUST 4 TESTS FOR EVERY 3 UNITS AND A FINAL. HE TELLS YOU WHAT IS ON EACH TEST AND DO A FINAL REVIEW. THE FINAL TEST IS FROM THE 4 TESTS.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
HFT2750
Grade: A+
Sep 20, 2018
Would take again

One of the best professors I had at Valencia! Gives great lectures & teaches you things about hospitality you dont find in a textbook that are really interesting. He does love to read current events which is interesting finding out whats new in the field. Easy class super nice guy took him for multiple classes would absolutely take again.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
1.0
HFT1000
Apr 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He grades unfairly. A project he assigns involves a cover letter and resume. He graded my resume at a C and claimed I needed to use a newer format.. The student that sat next to me used the same format as I did and received an A. When brought to his attention he denied doing this until i brought up the other resume and he gave me a B instead.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
3.0
HFT2254
Grade: A-
Dec 3, 2019
Would take again

4 test(40%), 1 semester project which he helps make sure you have everything. Its on you not too lose it (30%), Final exam(20%), participation(10%). Be prepared to calculate your grades otherwise you are in the dark. Goes over the exam in class. You need the book because he will say you need to know this for the exam and literally its in the exam.

Accessible outside class
Graded by few things
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
HFT2254
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Inglis is a good teacher with interesting stories to share. I always enjoyed listening to his opinion and hearing about his experience in the hospitality industry. However, his teaching methods just didn't work with how I comprehend material. He moves really fast and the exams were challenging to study for.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
HFT1000
Grade: B+
Jul 20, 2020
Would take again

Super easy class and barely used the textbook. He'd always bring up a page to look over or for you guys to read in class but he basically would skim the chapter and get off topic very easily. Majority of the time he'll tell you key points about what to study or look for on the test. Have a good resume and be ready for job opportunities/volunteering

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
3.0
3.0
HFT2254
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2020
Would take again

Professor Inglis' Lodging Operations class wasn't super difficult, and the weekly quizzes and discussions are pretty simple and easy as long as you read the textbook. Unfortunately due to technical issues, we weren't able to access the opera simulation program, so we were assigned a really brief opinion paper.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
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3.0
HFT1000
Grade: B
Oct 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I never really write reviews but I fee like I have to. This class was unenjoyable. I took it to get an idea about hospitality but it was full of busy work. The class is not organized well at all and you have to learn everything on your own.

3.0
2.0
HFT1000
Grade: A
Jun 9, 2022

I took Professor Inglis online and I really don't have many complaints. There is a large research project due about halfway through the course, but honestly, I feel like he graded harsher on the weekly discussions than the project. All of the answers to the quizzes can be found on Quizlet so that definitely makes studying easier. Textbook heavy!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
4.0
1.0
HFT1000
Grade: A
Nov 9, 2022
Would take again

I barely put in effort bc we never have HW besides quizzes from the textbook.Hes canceled class a few times so I kinda forget that the class exists. You dont learn anything but its a very easy A. He just pulls up maps of Orlando & goes on rants abt companies getting tax breaks & FL politicians. Weve never gotten out of class less than an hour early

Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
HFT1000
Grade: A-
Nov 25, 2022
Would take again

He doesn't give extra unnecessary homework, its usually an online quiz, discussion (which you do in class), and then a project every once in a while, but everything is stated on the syllabus.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
3.0
2.0
HFT1000
Grade: A
Jul 19, 2023
Would take again

I did have to read 3 chapters every week to complete assignmentsthey were quick reads and easy to understand the first time around. The homework load may look "heavy" at first but the difficulty level is easy. Professor is clear on what he expects on our assignments and as long as you follow the guidelines you should received an A with no problem.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
HFT1000
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2024
Would take again

Class work is simple, read one or two short chapters a week and discuss in class, then one vocab assignment on the chapter. At the end of the week do a 10 question multiple choice quiz and that's all. Mid term and final are longer but also multiple choice. There is a term project and I would recommend starting as early as possible.

Participation matters
Respected
5.0
1.0
HFT1000
Grade: A+
Nov 18, 2024
Would take again

Took him in person, and I liked the class, the material was very easy and the class was not work-heavy. He does repeat himself a lot but he is very knowledgeable.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Respected
2.0
2.0
HFT1000
Grade: C
Jan 7, 2025

You need to teach yourself EVERYTHING. He loves to rant about recent city developments, theme park news- just about everything besides the actual course content. Admittedly, my grade was due my own laziness- the class is easy to pass as long as you stay on top of your work and ALWAYS check eCampus, as he barely mentioned most important assignments.

Get ready to read
Accessible outside class
1.0
3.0
HFT2254
Grade: B
Apr 29, 2025

Worst professor I've ever had. He doesn't teach at all. He talks about irrelevant things going on in Orlando for an hour then the last 15 minutes of class he had two students try to do the assignment. Do yourself a favor and take it online. Save your time.

5.0
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HFT1000
Grade: A
Nov 19, 2025
Would take again

Its really easy, for the online class its chapter discussions, quizzes, maybe 2 projects and exams. Hes really chill. Just turn assignments on time. He uses the textbook for almost everything. Hes cool overall so take him if hes an option. There's homework every week.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
HFT2254
Grade: A
Nov 26, 2025
Would take again

He was honestly a great professor to have online. This class is very simulation heavy but he gives hints a the start of every week and responds to messages super fast compared to other professors. The class overall just feels like playing a game that you sometimes have to lock in on basically.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

86%

Textbook Required

38%

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Predicted Grade

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95% confidence
Based on 28 grades
Most common grades:
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B (5)
A+ (4)
Grade Distribution
A(19)B(5)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 31 reported grades
A: 15
B: 5
A+: 4
Not sure yet: 3
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Caring (4)
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