My semester is splitted in four periods. At the end of every period we have a project week. In this week we have all our tests and we have to return assignments. Mostly, this week is very stressful, but if you make your homework on time and you start learning on time, then it's easy to succeed. You can make the projectweek as stressful as you want yourself! I'll give you some tips to succeed easily.
- Start learning about - at least - 2 weeks before the project week. You may feel like a nerd at first, but you'll be happy afterwards. If you learn all the chapters and summarize them, then the week before you only have to repeat.
- Make sure you've finished all your assignments and you've returned them all on time. If you haven't done them on time or not at all then you're not allowed to do your tests.
- Go and learn with a friend. You can help and teach eachother things and during breaks you can do nice things together.
No one is every looking forward to the project week but in the end it's not that bad at all. You can have it all under control if you want to. After the project week we're a week off. So there's plenty of time to relax then.
woensdag 17 maart 2010
maandag 15 maart 2010
Listening assignment C
Newsnight on possible health risks of social media
Nowadays children spend several hours a day on the computer. There on social networks, chatting with 'friends' they've never met before or they're watching television for hours. Scientists did a research about how social networks are affecting the brain of children.
Investigation said that social networks has transformed the way that we communicate and that it might change our brain. This is because brains changes according by what we experience at young age. Because young children spend so much time on the commputer, they develop differently from the previous generation. It causes: changed behavior, attention damage and academic underperformance. Besides, they think they have much friends, but there is a difference between virtual friends and real friends.
Some scientists disagree with the newest development about social networks. They say that you have to look further then just the agreements you want to defend. If you want to prove something and you're only searching for reasons to prove it, then you can prove anything.
How social networks are affecting internal communication
Social networks are for sharing information, photo's, experiences etc. Nowadays more and more people and companies are using social networks. They're cheap, fast and it makes people feel more involved with the company.
Abi Signorelli gives workshops about the success of social networks. In her eyes it's a great opportunity for companies to use them. "At first, traditional stuff has to work right for the employees and then we can move on. Employees are making a great afford by letting social media in, but they get a massive return!" Social media is changing the company in a positive way. People will be able to share expertises on the internet. They can teach others and learn from others! Despites, it's a quick way of communication. People will know more about each other and that'll create a comfortable environment.
Nowadays children spend several hours a day on the computer. There on social networks, chatting with 'friends' they've never met before or they're watching television for hours. Scientists did a research about how social networks are affecting the brain of children.
Investigation said that social networks has transformed the way that we communicate and that it might change our brain. This is because brains changes according by what we experience at young age. Because young children spend so much time on the commputer, they develop differently from the previous generation. It causes: changed behavior, attention damage and academic underperformance. Besides, they think they have much friends, but there is a difference between virtual friends and real friends.
Some scientists disagree with the newest development about social networks. They say that you have to look further then just the agreements you want to defend. If you want to prove something and you're only searching for reasons to prove it, then you can prove anything.
How social networks are affecting internal communication
Social networks are for sharing information, photo's, experiences etc. Nowadays more and more people and companies are using social networks. They're cheap, fast and it makes people feel more involved with the company.
Abi Signorelli gives workshops about the success of social networks. In her eyes it's a great opportunity for companies to use them. "At first, traditional stuff has to work right for the employees and then we can move on. Employees are making a great afford by letting social media in, but they get a massive return!" Social media is changing the company in a positive way. People will be able to share expertises on the internet. They can teach others and learn from others! Despites, it's a quick way of communication. People will know more about each other and that'll create a comfortable environment.
vrijdag 12 maart 2010
donderdag 11 maart 2010
How to handle stress
Most people feel really stressful after a long day working. They're tired, they've got a headache, they become grumpy and so on. Also a lot of students do feel this way sometimes. It's hard to avoid stress, so I've got some tips for you to handle with stress. I hope it will help!
- Take a hot bath or shower. It makes you feel clean and you can get your mind off things.
- Turn the volume of your music up. Dance your stress away.
- Have dinner with friends. They're the ones who can make you laugh. So laugh, enjoy and forget all your work for a moment.
Never forget that the average students does have stress sometimes and that most students succeed classes. So why won't you succeed? Just learn to stay calm and not to think about all your work all day. You can succeed, just like everyone else. Stress is something you can learn to live with.
Next week: Projectweek.
- Take a hot bath or shower. It makes you feel clean and you can get your mind off things.
- Turn the volume of your music up. Dance your stress away.
- Have dinner with friends. They're the ones who can make you laugh. So laugh, enjoy and forget all your work for a moment.
Never forget that the average students does have stress sometimes and that most students succeed classes. So why won't you succeed? Just learn to stay calm and not to think about all your work all day. You can succeed, just like everyone else. Stress is something you can learn to live with.
Next week: Projectweek.
Opdracht 11b
Hogeschool Utrecht
Beau Stolwijk
Padualaan 99
0182-338489
http://www.hutrajectum.nl/
Press release
For immediate release
Bad living conditions for foreign students
Holland, Boskoop, 11.03.'10 - Lots of foreign students are living in bad conditions. They live in hostels, caravans, in the back of the car etc. Althought the government have the statement that internationalization is very important, they're not giving enough attention to this problem.
Most community's say that it's hard to find cheap rooms for this students. Remco de Maaijer - director of Kences - says: "You never know how many students will come and their rooms need to be decorated as well. I think caravans are a good solution and I'm sure that this problem will be fixed soon." He thinks that the Netherlands really have to fix this problem soon, because it's not good for the economy.
- ends-
Media contact:
Beau Stolwijk
HU
028-384845
persvoorlichting@hu.nl
Beau Stolwijk
Padualaan 99
0182-338489
http://www.hutrajectum.nl/
Press release
For immediate release
Bad living conditions for foreign students
Holland, Boskoop, 11.03.'10 - Lots of foreign students are living in bad conditions. They live in hostels, caravans, in the back of the car etc. Althought the government have the statement that internationalization is very important, they're not giving enough attention to this problem.
Most community's say that it's hard to find cheap rooms for this students. Remco de Maaijer - director of Kences - says: "You never know how many students will come and their rooms need to be decorated as well. I think caravans are a good solution and I'm sure that this problem will be fixed soon." He thinks that the Netherlands really have to fix this problem soon, because it's not good for the economy.
- ends-
Media contact:
Beau Stolwijk
HU
028-384845
persvoorlichting@hu.nl
11a
Hogeschool Utrecht
Beau Stolwijk
Valkenburgerlaan 30
0173-394848
www.foreignstudents.nl
Press release
For immediate release
Foreign students can organize events as well
Holland, Boskoop, 11.03.'10 - More and more foreign students prove that they can organize events in the Netherlands. Together with other students they - for example - discover the nature or the Dutch food.
Beau Stolwijk
Valkenburgerlaan 30
0173-394848
www.foreignstudents.nl
Press release
For immediate release
Foreign students can organize events as well
Holland, Boskoop, 11.03.'10 - More and more foreign students prove that they can organize events in the Netherlands. Together with other students they - for example - discover the nature or the Dutch food.
woensdag 3 maart 2010
Droenbecher freestyle shoewear
This text is about Nike who has created a special shoewear in collaboration with the OSHU Droenbecher Children's Hospital. The young patients get the opportunity to express their life stories in the designs of the shoes. The profits this project makes is for reseaches, trainings for specialists and to provice healthcare.
The Droenbecher patients are seriously ill. With this project they have the chance to get their mind off things. The patients work as real Nike designers and work through the whole entire design project. It's their moment in the spotlight. Sue Nicol - director of the foundation - is very happy with this project, which already raised over 2 million dollars. "It's a experience the kids really deserve and they'll never forget it."
The Droenbecher patients are seriously ill. With this project they have the chance to get their mind off things. The patients work as real Nike designers and work through the whole entire design project. It's their moment in the spotlight. Sue Nicol - director of the foundation - is very happy with this project, which already raised over 2 million dollars. "It's a experience the kids really deserve and they'll never forget it."
dinsdag 2 maart 2010
Springbreak or studyweek?!
We - students - need holidays sometimes. Just to relax and to forget about everything. That's why I had a Spring break last week. Well, that's how I saw it. Unfortunately, my teachers were thinking something else.
Diary:
22-02 to 28-2 : Spring break
1-03:
- Assignments English and blog (post it)
- Prepare a meeting
2-03:
- Assignment 3 Managment and Organization
- Assignment 2.0 and 2.1 Searching on the Web
And so on.. Teachers always seem to think that we have time for it in our holiday. Actually, this is a really stupid thought. That's why I decided to use my holiday really well this time, which means : not in the way that my teachers think. I went to Antwerp with my boyfriend. And - hell yeah - I had fun!
Dear teachers, I promise that I´ll make my homework when I get back home. But you have to promise me something in reverse. Make sure that our next holiday will be a real holiday. No homework, no preparations, nothing!
Next week: How to handle stress!
Diary:
22-02 to 28-2 : Spring break
1-03:
- Assignments English and blog (post it)
- Prepare a meeting
2-03:
- Assignment 3 Managment and Organization
- Assignment 2.0 and 2.1 Searching on the Web
And so on.. Teachers always seem to think that we have time for it in our holiday. Actually, this is a really stupid thought. That's why I decided to use my holiday really well this time, which means : not in the way that my teachers think. I went to Antwerp with my boyfriend. And - hell yeah - I had fun!
Dear teachers, I promise that I´ll make my homework when I get back home. But you have to promise me something in reverse. Make sure that our next holiday will be a real holiday. No homework, no preparations, nothing!
Next week: How to handle stress!
donderdag 25 februari 2010
Preparations for the meeting
The Communications Manager:
- I don't really understand why there are so many complaints about the internal communication.
- I think all vital information is published in the magazine, but maybe we have to consider modern means of communication such as intranet and screens on every floor. I also think we have to involve the employees more with the company.
In my opinion we should change the president's picture at the cover, because:
- If we're going to use pictures of employees than they might feel more relevant for the organization.
- We have to make the magazine nicer for employees. We have to make them feel important. How:
* Employees might be more interested in articles about the workers inside instead of news about the company structure and production methods.
- Employees might feel unappreciated if they can't find themselves back in the magazine. They want to read about things which are important to them. They don't really want to read about the production and structure. That's not relevant to them.
By interrupting:
- May I have a word?
- Excuse me for interrupting
- I think/I feel like.
Opinions:
- Do you really think that?
- In my opinion..
- The way I see things
Agreeing:
- I never thought about it that way before
- That's exactly how I feel about it.
Suggesting/ Advising:
- Why don't we?
- We should
- Can't we
- What do you think of
- Do you mean that
- I'm afraid I don't quite understand
- What do you think about this proposal
- I don't really understand why there are so many complaints about the internal communication.
- I think all vital information is published in the magazine, but maybe we have to consider modern means of communication such as intranet and screens on every floor. I also think we have to involve the employees more with the company.
In my opinion we should change the president's picture at the cover, because:
- If we're going to use pictures of employees than they might feel more relevant for the organization.
- We have to make the magazine nicer for employees. We have to make them feel important. How:
* Employees might be more interested in articles about the workers inside instead of news about the company structure and production methods.
- Employees might feel unappreciated if they can't find themselves back in the magazine. They want to read about things which are important to them. They don't really want to read about the production and structure. That's not relevant to them.
By interrupting:
- May I have a word?
- Excuse me for interrupting
- I think/I feel like.
Opinions:
- Do you really think that?
- In my opinion..
- The way I see things
Agreeing:
- I never thought about it that way before
- That's exactly how I feel about it.
Suggesting/ Advising:
- Why don't we?
- We should
- Can't we
- What do you think of
- Do you mean that
- I'm afraid I don't quite understand
- What do you think about this proposal
woensdag 17 februari 2010
Cheap sportpossibilites
Being a student isn't as easy as it always seems. You have to make it through every month with little money. You have to buy food, pay rent and also have fun in weekends. And how will you ever going to pay the sportschool's bill? Yeah, it's hard to be a poor student.
That's why students-sportmembershipcards exist.
Most students like to sport sometimes. Just to stay fit (girls mainly) or to show off for the girls (boys). With this special membershipcard you're able to go to the sportschool every month without paying a lot of money. Just go to the website of the particular sportschool you want to go to or grab a flyer somewhere and inform about the possibilities. Most times you just have to show your studentcard! Sometimes you can save 50% overall..
Next week: Studyweek or Springbreak?
That's why students-sportmembershipcards exist.
Most students like to sport sometimes. Just to stay fit (girls mainly) or to show off for the girls (boys). With this special membershipcard you're able to go to the sportschool every month without paying a lot of money. Just go to the website of the particular sportschool you want to go to or grab a flyer somewhere and inform about the possibilities. Most times you just have to show your studentcard! Sometimes you can save 50% overall..
Next week: Studyweek or Springbreak?
donderdag 11 februari 2010
Blog 2
How to survice public transport
People always complain about the weather, about money and about public transport. Sometimes they're right and something they just need something to complain about. I always think: imagine a world without public transport, then there is no possibility for most students to go to school..
There are many trains, busses and metros in Holland. If you're an student over 18 or if you go to university then you can travel for free. The Dutch government give this students an OV-chip cart. So that's a big plus for us. Secondly, because you have to travel by train or bus all the time, you have the opportunity to make homework during travelling. That means that when you're home you have plenty of time to do other things, nice things. At last, maybe the train do have delay sometimes, well recently there have been lots of delays (because of the snow) but you have to imagine that if you're travelling with a car than you have all those files you have to wait for.
So overall, we - students - can't live without our free, possibility to make homework and quick public transport.
Next week: Cheap sportpossibilities for students
People always complain about the weather, about money and about public transport. Sometimes they're right and something they just need something to complain about. I always think: imagine a world without public transport, then there is no possibility for most students to go to school..
There are many trains, busses and metros in Holland. If you're an student over 18 or if you go to university then you can travel for free. The Dutch government give this students an OV-chip cart. So that's a big plus for us. Secondly, because you have to travel by train or bus all the time, you have the opportunity to make homework during travelling. That means that when you're home you have plenty of time to do other things, nice things. At last, maybe the train do have delay sometimes, well recently there have been lots of delays (because of the snow) but you have to imagine that if you're travelling with a car than you have all those files you have to wait for.
So overall, we - students - can't live without our free, possibility to make homework and quick public transport.
Next week: Cheap sportpossibilities for students
Listening assignment B
1. What is remarkable about the comments and the bloggers of the FED?
- there is a possibilty to place reactions and comments anonymous.
2. The FED opened a blog to create 'buzz'. What is meant by this, in other word, what was the purpose of opening this blog?
- To get the traffic back on the internet.
3. what was the female recruiting manager'g blog mainly about?
- her challenge as being a fulltime mom and a fulltime manager.
4. What was the purpose of her blog?
- Trying to build trust in the organization and especially for people who were afraid of giving reactions.
5. Which words shows that the FED does exercise a form of control on the blogs?
- Anonymous
- Regulated
6. By what kind of people were the very first FED blogs written
- by the senior management
7. Have the blog changed the way that people work for the FED think about the internal communications?
- There has been more engagements
8. What is the latest development in the company as far as media are concerned?
- The video site. A flatscreen in every elevator and soon also on every floor which shows news about the organization.
9. Catherine Cummings says that this medium to communicate with staff is better than the old medium. Which more old-fashioned way of communication with staff does she mention?
- the memo
10. What is the next big thing in social media at the FED?
- They're going to do redesigning in the Chicago FED.
- there is a possibilty to place reactions and comments anonymous.
2. The FED opened a blog to create 'buzz'. What is meant by this, in other word, what was the purpose of opening this blog?
- To get the traffic back on the internet.
3. what was the female recruiting manager'g blog mainly about?
- her challenge as being a fulltime mom and a fulltime manager.
4. What was the purpose of her blog?
- Trying to build trust in the organization and especially for people who were afraid of giving reactions.
5. Which words shows that the FED does exercise a form of control on the blogs?
- Anonymous
- Regulated
6. By what kind of people were the very first FED blogs written
- by the senior management
7. Have the blog changed the way that people work for the FED think about the internal communications?
- There has been more engagements
8. What is the latest development in the company as far as media are concerned?
- The video site. A flatscreen in every elevator and soon also on every floor which shows news about the organization.
9. Catherine Cummings says that this medium to communicate with staff is better than the old medium. Which more old-fashioned way of communication with staff does she mention?
- the memo
10. What is the next big thing in social media at the FED?
- They're going to do redesigning in the Chicago FED.
Business letter
Lingua Services Galactic
69 Milk Street
London SW7 6AW
Tel: (056) 334 572
Email: info@linguaservices.com.uk
8 february, 2010
Dreamtime Movies Universal Ltd
54 Oxford Street
Skagnes SK3 4RG
Dear Andrea,
With reference to your letter of 1th february, I'm writing back. I'm very sorry but I can't send you a brochure and pricelist because we got the new ones from 2010 yet. If you can tell me what the four languages are, then I can tell you the prices.
Also I have checked your website. We offer website editing services as well. We offer services like: renewing websites, keeping them up-to-date and giving them complete facelifts. I enclosed a pricelift for the editing services, in case you're interested.
Yours sincerely,
Beau Stolwijk
Marketing manager, beaustolwijk@linguaservices.com.uk, (045) 445 672
69 Milk Street
London SW7 6AW
Tel: (056) 334 572
Email: info@linguaservices.com.uk
8 february, 2010
Dreamtime Movies Universal Ltd
54 Oxford Street
Skagnes SK3 4RG
Dear Andrea,
With reference to your letter of 1th february, I'm writing back. I'm very sorry but I can't send you a brochure and pricelist because we got the new ones from 2010 yet. If you can tell me what the four languages are, then I can tell you the prices.
Also I have checked your website. We offer website editing services as well. We offer services like: renewing websites, keeping them up-to-date and giving them complete facelifts. I enclosed a pricelift for the editing services, in case you're interested.
Yours sincerely,
Beau Stolwijk
Marketing manager, beaustolwijk@linguaservices.com.uk, (045) 445 672
woensdag 3 februari 2010
Going out as a real Dutchie!
We - Dutch people - know how to party! Have you ever heard about DJ Tiësto and Armin van Buuren? They're the best DJ's of the world and they're Dutch. And have you ever heard about carnival? The party which they celebrate in Brazil? We know how to carnival as well! If you're an exchange student and you've never been partying in Holland before, then it's a must!
There are all sorts of discotheques and bars in Utrecht, so you can party where-ever and whenever you want. Are you in the mood to drink beer and wine and sing Dutch songs all night? Then you have to go to café's like Café Tropical. But when you're in the mood to dance all night until very early in the morning, then you should try out clubs like Tivoli - which is in the centre of Utrecht. We cater for all tastes!
Don't be afraid of being an outsider! There are lots of exchange students so you're never alone. Despites, students are nice people, they don't mind showing you around!
Next week: How to survive public transport!
There are all sorts of discotheques and bars in Utrecht, so you can party where-ever and whenever you want. Are you in the mood to drink beer and wine and sing Dutch songs all night? Then you have to go to café's like Café Tropical. But when you're in the mood to dance all night until very early in the morning, then you should try out clubs like Tivoli - which is in the centre of Utrecht. We cater for all tastes!
Don't be afraid of being an outsider! There are lots of exchange students so you're never alone. Despites, students are nice people, they don't mind showing you around!
Next week: How to survive public transport!
Welcome!
Every year students from here and nowhere decide to go study in Utrecht - Holland. Well, I know why! Holland is such an amazing country and Utrecht really is the place to be. But I can understand that it is difficult to settle down in a country which you don't know that well. That's why I write this blog. I want to help exchange students with settling down here.
Every week I'll pick one theme - from going to college in Utrecht to going out in Utrecht - and I'll write about it. I hope it will help you all to feel welcome and home here in Holland.
This week: Going out as a real Dutchie!
Every week I'll pick one theme - from going to college in Utrecht to going out in Utrecht - and I'll write about it. I hope it will help you all to feel welcome and home here in Holland.
This week: Going out as a real Dutchie!
Exercises week 1
Listening assignment A
- Howard, can we start on your company's view on the internal Marketing and Communications?
- Chats in the kitchen over a coffee?
- No! How your company presents to it staff or trade to it distributes.
- Do you hold events?
- We've got a staff training room!
- How do, you, for example get your company to embrace a new brand or a new company direction?
- Ah, well well, the ladies ship team they get brave to the weekend retreat like at, like at Blue Mountains.
- And, eh management management they get briefed over dinner at a very fancy 5-starsrestaurant in the city, if you don't mind!
- How do you fire them up?
- Yes, the keywords there were: "Fire up!"
- Well, the powerpoint looks are colourful.
- Animated smilies
- Well, we see them coming into the frontdoor
- They're all on commission
- How important is it to you that your people fully embrace the company's vision, culture and attitude and that the company is committed to ensuring their enthusiasm is maintained?
- Well, that's an HR thing
1A. Rewriting an Email
Hey Rob,
How are you? It's me, Merlin! We met two weeks ago, remember? I was thinking, next week I'll be in London, but I don't know anything about this city at all. Do you like to show me around? I'd love to see some of the monuments in London and afterwards we can go to one of the famous pubs in London. I think it'll be fun to hang out together. So, how about it?
Hope to see you soon, Merlin.
1B. Email
Hello,
Because there have been some complaints about the too casual way we dress during work, we decided to create a dress code. A dress code may sound a bit boring, but that's why we want you to give it a think. A dress code can be nice if we put our own ideas in it.
So what kind of clothes would you like to wear during work? It has to be a bit formal, but not too much. We want a dress code which represent our organization. That means that it has to be decent, but not too stiff. Please send us your ideas before the end of next week and we'll base a dress code on the best and most popular idea. We'll let you know what our results are!
Thank you,
Beau Stolwijk, Communications Manager, (046) 145-889
1c. Memo
To: Management Team
From: The Communications Staff
Date: February 2, 2010
Subject: Super Sports Day
Last meeting we had a discussion about the idea to organize a Super Sports Day for all American and Dutch employees with their family. I really think we should give this plan a change because it will be a great opportunity to bring more harmony in our organization.
* Playing sports is good for teambuilding and to gain trust in each other
* It's a nice way to get to know each other better
We want to organize this Super Sports Day on the 17th of march, which is on a wednesday. We'll play sports like football, soccer and tennis. In the morning there is a possibility of eating breakfast together and at the end of the day we'll barbeque together.
I hope you're all looking forward to a day like this as much as I do. With a bit support of everyone, we'll manage to make this day a success. Please give it a think.
Thank you!
- Howard, can we start on your company's view on the internal Marketing and Communications?
- Chats in the kitchen over a coffee?
- No! How your company presents to it staff or trade to it distributes.
- Do you hold events?
- We've got a staff training room!
- How do, you, for example get your company to embrace a new brand or a new company direction?
- Ah, well well, the ladies ship team they get brave to the weekend retreat like at, like at Blue Mountains.
- And, eh management management they get briefed over dinner at a very fancy 5-starsrestaurant in the city, if you don't mind!
- How do you fire them up?
- Yes, the keywords there were: "Fire up!"
- Well, the powerpoint looks are colourful.
- Animated smilies
- Well, we see them coming into the frontdoor
- They're all on commission
- How important is it to you that your people fully embrace the company's vision, culture and attitude and that the company is committed to ensuring their enthusiasm is maintained?
- Well, that's an HR thing
1A. Rewriting an Email
Hey Rob,
How are you? It's me, Merlin! We met two weeks ago, remember? I was thinking, next week I'll be in London, but I don't know anything about this city at all. Do you like to show me around? I'd love to see some of the monuments in London and afterwards we can go to one of the famous pubs in London. I think it'll be fun to hang out together. So, how about it?
Hope to see you soon, Merlin.
1B. Email
Hello,
Because there have been some complaints about the too casual way we dress during work, we decided to create a dress code. A dress code may sound a bit boring, but that's why we want you to give it a think. A dress code can be nice if we put our own ideas in it.
So what kind of clothes would you like to wear during work? It has to be a bit formal, but not too much. We want a dress code which represent our organization. That means that it has to be decent, but not too stiff. Please send us your ideas before the end of next week and we'll base a dress code on the best and most popular idea. We'll let you know what our results are!
Thank you,
Beau Stolwijk, Communications Manager, (046) 145-889
1c. Memo
To: Management Team
From: The Communications Staff
Date: February 2, 2010
Subject: Super Sports Day
Last meeting we had a discussion about the idea to organize a Super Sports Day for all American and Dutch employees with their family. I really think we should give this plan a change because it will be a great opportunity to bring more harmony in our organization.
* Playing sports is good for teambuilding and to gain trust in each other
* It's a nice way to get to know each other better
We want to organize this Super Sports Day on the 17th of march, which is on a wednesday. We'll play sports like football, soccer and tennis. In the morning there is a possibility of eating breakfast together and at the end of the day we'll barbeque together.
I hope you're all looking forward to a day like this as much as I do. With a bit support of everyone, we'll manage to make this day a success. Please give it a think.
Thank you!
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