奥巴马的当选绝对是另一个版本的“美国梦”。在国内势如破竹的竞选胜利表明了美国人民是多么渴望改变，不过，喜欢奥巴马的显然不仅仅是美国人。似乎整个世界忽然间多了众多向美国伸出橄榄枝的国家，或者说向奥巴马示好的国家。
奥巴马全名是巴拉克·胡赛因·奥巴马（Barack Hussein Obama Jr.），奥巴马的粉丝给奥巴马建立了众多网站和支持社区。作为美国历史上第一位黑人总统奥巴马首先赢得的是非裔美国人的好感，而众多的年轻人也觉得这个平头的年轻人懂得他们，了解他们，跟他们没有代沟。政治其实也是一个秀场，奥巴马的从政之路应该是今年最精彩的好莱坞大片。布什还没有下台，“小布什”这部电影已经上映了，这也是第一部在总统还没有下台就公映的影片。奥巴马的变化看来对好莱坞已经产生了影响，似乎所有美国人都迫不及待地希望看到奥巴马的政治表演。
尽管面临着经济金融危机的挑战，还有布什留下的烂摊子，奥巴马仍然表现的信心十足。美国总统除了面临战争，更多时候表现的像啦啦队长。这位年轻气盛的啦啦队长其实表现出了与他的年龄有些不相称的稳重与老练，但是这并不影响大家对他的喜爱。
因为有一个肯尼亚的父亲，肯尼亚在奥巴马当选之前就表现出了嘉年华的氛围，而一个新生儿更是以奥巴马的名字来命名。奥巴马的风头明显压过了政治是非，开创了一个历史新风潮。许多非洲国家都看着他有好感，觉得跟他会比较好说话，起码根据中国人的说法，即使不是老乡也沾亲带故的，八杆子打得着。
有个经济学家跳出来说根据他的研究奥巴马的当选开创了经济学的经典课程，这是蓝海战略的实现，更成为了哈佛MBA的经典案例。事实上奥巴马确实为非裔美国人开创了人生职业规划的蓝海，虽然这没有改变律师和法官控制美国的事实。别忘了，奥巴马本人就是法学的博士。
好莱坞的汤姆汉克斯和布拉德皮特也纷纷表示对奥巴马的支持，也许在他们眼里奥巴马是一个比他们还优秀的演员。虽然里根总统曾经说“其实，我是一个演员，”但是奥巴马的过人之处是虽然他不承认自己是个演员，演员们却觉得他很优秀——高下立判。
其实我也挺喜欢奥巴马，世界总是需要一点新鲜东西来刺激一下。
星期二, 十月 28, 2008
Paul Pierce: I care most
People tend to recall their glorious past if they get old enough. Also, people tend to become conceited when they make a success. That seems quite fit for Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen of Boston Celtics after they lifted the championship. But maybe not the case with Paul Pierce. People say Pierce is the only hope for Celtics to defend their title this year.
After today’s NBA regular-season opener, I began to believe this and worry about Celtics. Pierce did what he could do today. When he stood on the court and lifted the champion trophy, no one knows what is in his mind. But we can see it from his face.
As a long Celtic Pierce feels deeply the love in his heart toward the team and the city. Pierce is the representative of Boston’s glory. Long gone was the glorious past of the team. Now, he is the one who can really keep the glory for the city. For Garnett and Allen, they struggled to get a championship in their most time of NBA but the team they played for most is not the Celtics. To make it simple, they come for a championship and that’s what they really care about, nothing else.
When a hero turns old enough, there usually two options for them. One is continue to carry forward his flag, the other is to give up when he is widely regarded as a hero. We have no answers to the future of Garnett and Allen.
Paul Pierce thanked all the people, his boss, manager, and friends, and family, except his teammates. Does he intentionally do that or just forget ? Maybe because he knows he is the only one who cares most.
After today’s NBA regular-season opener, I began to believe this and worry about Celtics. Pierce did what he could do today. When he stood on the court and lifted the champion trophy, no one knows what is in his mind. But we can see it from his face.
As a long Celtic Pierce feels deeply the love in his heart toward the team and the city. Pierce is the representative of Boston’s glory. Long gone was the glorious past of the team. Now, he is the one who can really keep the glory for the city. For Garnett and Allen, they struggled to get a championship in their most time of NBA but the team they played for most is not the Celtics. To make it simple, they come for a championship and that’s what they really care about, nothing else.
When a hero turns old enough, there usually two options for them. One is continue to carry forward his flag, the other is to give up when he is widely regarded as a hero. We have no answers to the future of Garnett and Allen.
Paul Pierce thanked all the people, his boss, manager, and friends, and family, except his teammates. Does he intentionally do that or just forget ? Maybe because he knows he is the only one who cares most.
星期五, 九月 05, 2008
Obama faces another woman
The presidential campaign is ever fantastic in history witha a black Obama party and an old man-female party. That's why Caijing Magazine continually writes those attracting stories.
The newly published article in Caijing says Palin adds Passion to Republican Convention. What I am really interested in are the candidates and their running mates.
Even before the convention part, the campaign is also a brilliant story.
With Hillary Clinton as the first female presidential runner, many people may question this country's future. Is America ready to welcome a female president ?
Then it's Obama, an African American, who declares "change" for the Americans. As another heated person after Martin Luther King, Obama is actually running for a president ! That's why some white guys conspired to kill him.
Now it's Palin.
Every one has a different side of the same story. So Palin's disadvantages can become advantages in her speech. Even Obama and his running mate don't outweigh Palin's political experience. That's a selling point. MaCain wants to form a unique style totally different from Bush's administration and adopted all the good traditions the conservative party has worshiped.
Let's wait and see how obama face the challenge from another woman!
Sure Will Smith is a guarantee of box office, but will female Americans buy this Smith-look Obama's words ? No one knows.
The newly published article in Caijing says Palin adds Passion to Republican Convention. What I am really interested in are the candidates and their running mates.
Even before the convention part, the campaign is also a brilliant story.
With Hillary Clinton as the first female presidential runner, many people may question this country's future. Is America ready to welcome a female president ?
Then it's Obama, an African American, who declares "change" for the Americans. As another heated person after Martin Luther King, Obama is actually running for a president ! That's why some white guys conspired to kill him.
Now it's Palin.
Every one has a different side of the same story. So Palin's disadvantages can become advantages in her speech. Even Obama and his running mate don't outweigh Palin's political experience. That's a selling point. MaCain wants to form a unique style totally different from Bush's administration and adopted all the good traditions the conservative party has worshiped.
Let's wait and see how obama face the challenge from another woman!
Sure Will Smith is a guarantee of box office, but will female Americans buy this Smith-look Obama's words ? No one knows.
星期一, 三月 17, 2008
Rockets' 22 winning streak belongs to Adelman
It's crazy !!! It's Amazing! yes, this is NBA, where amazing happens. Rockets had a smart choice this summer when they choose Adelman as their coach. It's Adelman who made Rockets confident and united to get their second longest win in NBA history--22.
When we talk about the Princeton system invented by Rick Adelman at the beginning of the season, few people can get the true meaning of it. Actually, the turning point happened when Tracy McGrady was hurt. At that time Rick talked to McGrady and hoped he could change his style for the benefit of the whole team. McGrady at first was reluctant to accept it, and he replied that i would like to play my way, i don't think i am wasting the chances of other players. At that time Yao was still there and they began to win games. When the winning streak extended to 5, Yao and other players proved that the game belongs to five. They once had a tough game and lost to Denver but they gained confidence and unity. Luther Head proved he is not only a 3-pointer shooter but a versatile player. So did Scola and Landry.
When McGrady returned, he didnot start at first game. From that we know Adelman was successful in convincing McGrady. If we say Adelman is better than Van Gandy in one point, the point is he gives trust to players and uses Novak and other players whom Van Gandy may never employ. Adelman is a master of dealing with relationships.
When they won their 12th victory, Yao was hurt. That is a blow to their. But Rockets with confidence is no more the Rockets before. When they trust each other and make transition harmoniously no one could stop them.
Tracy McGrady realized that, so he changed and advanced to a higher level toward Great Players. Tracy was not playing well during game against Lakers but a worst Tracy with others beat the best MVP contender Kobe Bryant. It's the victory of Rockets but i would like to attribute the victory to the coach Rick Adelman.
Next game they will face Celtics, which has the strongest insiders in NBA. It will be the real test for the Rockets without Superstar player Yao.
When we talk about the Princeton system invented by Rick Adelman at the beginning of the season, few people can get the true meaning of it. Actually, the turning point happened when Tracy McGrady was hurt. At that time Rick talked to McGrady and hoped he could change his style for the benefit of the whole team. McGrady at first was reluctant to accept it, and he replied that i would like to play my way, i don't think i am wasting the chances of other players. At that time Yao was still there and they began to win games. When the winning streak extended to 5, Yao and other players proved that the game belongs to five. They once had a tough game and lost to Denver but they gained confidence and unity. Luther Head proved he is not only a 3-pointer shooter but a versatile player. So did Scola and Landry.
When McGrady returned, he didnot start at first game. From that we know Adelman was successful in convincing McGrady. If we say Adelman is better than Van Gandy in one point, the point is he gives trust to players and uses Novak and other players whom Van Gandy may never employ. Adelman is a master of dealing with relationships.
When they won their 12th victory, Yao was hurt. That is a blow to their. But Rockets with confidence is no more the Rockets before. When they trust each other and make transition harmoniously no one could stop them.
Tracy McGrady realized that, so he changed and advanced to a higher level toward Great Players. Tracy was not playing well during game against Lakers but a worst Tracy with others beat the best MVP contender Kobe Bryant. It's the victory of Rockets but i would like to attribute the victory to the coach Rick Adelman.
Next game they will face Celtics, which has the strongest insiders in NBA. It will be the real test for the Rockets without Superstar player Yao.
星期六, 三月 01, 2008
Houston sitll has a long way to go
Houston Rockets win the game against Memphis Grizzles. Lucky thing. It's good but not a good test for them since Grizzles is not a over 0.5 team and not a strong postseason contender. So far Adelman's strategy is going smoothly. The most important thing is the hands of Tracy and R. Alston.
In the game these two made good shoots and I am worried about if they can always shoot like this. Mutombo is playing tough today he had 13 rebounds, a rare thing for a over 40 guy. In defense Scola did well. 5 steals is nice! Mutombo is showing his index finger again and he deserves applause. McGrady even helped the defense, which is seldom seen in previous games. Scola, the so-called "Argentina Oscar winner", is good at showing his ACTing performance when he defends.
In offense Carl Landry is doing better and better. He is going to become a shining star some day, which is believed by many people. Head is actually underestimated when outshined by Yao and Tracy's light. He is a good 3 point shooter and makes nice breakthroughs when it's deadlock. Battier is the leader in locker room and a reliable guy facing or not facing the basket.
Rockets will face test when they meet Maverics, Spurs or Suns. Don't forget Jazz and Warriors !!!! still a long way to go.
In the game these two made good shoots and I am worried about if they can always shoot like this. Mutombo is playing tough today he had 13 rebounds, a rare thing for a over 40 guy. In defense Scola did well. 5 steals is nice! Mutombo is showing his index finger again and he deserves applause. McGrady even helped the defense, which is seldom seen in previous games. Scola, the so-called "Argentina Oscar winner", is good at showing his ACTing performance when he defends.
In offense Carl Landry is doing better and better. He is going to become a shining star some day, which is believed by many people. Head is actually underestimated when outshined by Yao and Tracy's light. He is a good 3 point shooter and makes nice breakthroughs when it's deadlock. Battier is the leader in locker room and a reliable guy facing or not facing the basket.
Rockets will face test when they meet Maverics, Spurs or Suns. Don't forget Jazz and Warriors !!!! still a long way to go.
Rockets' 14 straight wins
Rockets win the game against Memphis Grizzles. Lucky thing. It's good
but not a good test for them since Grizzles is not a over-0.5 team and
not a strong postseason contender. So far Adelman's strategy is going
smoothly. The most important thing is the hands of Tracy and R.
Alston.
but not a good test for them since Grizzles is not a over-0.5 team and
not a strong postseason contender. So far Adelman's strategy is going
smoothly. The most important thing is the hands of Tracy and R.
Alston.
In the game these two made good shoots and I am worried about if they
can always shoot like this. Mutombo is playing tough today he had 13
rebounds, a rare thing for a over-40 guy. In defense Scola did well. 5
steals is nice! Mutombo is showing his index finger again and he
deserves applause. McGrady even helped the defense, which is seldom
seen in previous games. Scola, the so-called "Argentina Oscar winner",
is good at showing his ACTing performance when he defends.
In offense Carl Landry is doing better and better. He is going to
become a shining star some day, which is believed by many people. Head
is actually underestimated when outshined by Yao and Tracy's light. He
is a good 3-point shooter and makes nice breakthroughs when it's
deadlock. Battier is the leader in locker room and a reliable guy
facing or not facing the basket.
Rockets will face test when they meet Maverics, Spurs or Suns. Don't
forget Jazz and Warriors !!!! still a long way to go.
星期四, 二月 28, 2008
Rockets' tactics to change without Yao
Yao Ming's left foot suffered from stress fracture, which was a thounderblow in the blue sky to the supporting fans. Without Yao Adelman needs to think again about the tactics Rockets are carrying out so far.
As one of the most efficient players in the paint, Yao is the last line of Rockets' defense and the dominant low-post scorer in offense. It's the guy who all the centers would not like to meet in the game.
Shaq O'neil was traded to Pheonix Suns and it's hard to say whether he is good enough to replace Shawn Marion but it's sure that Yao has outshined him since last season with his averaging 22.8 points and 10.8 rebounds. Yao is a representative of traditional centers in NBA. You hardly find such a center now in the NBA. He is tall, having great hands and beautiful moves, something rare to see today.
You may like Howard from Orlando Magic, the newly awarded slam dunk king. Muscular and strong, Magic's Howard is a monster like guy who can play the ball facing the basket but he is not a traditional center with all varieties of technics.
Nowadays' NBA only has Yao-one guy in the paint to show the technics of traditional centers.
You can't count on Mutombo to shoulder the responsibility with his shaky footsteps. Surely Mutombo is a real miracle in NBA to play 17 seasons, but he is dubiously to continue his next season since he plans to announce his retirement after this season. Plus, he does not have Yao's uncanny hands. Yao's free throws are undoubtedly the nightmare of many western teams.
Without Yao, Rockets need to change. Rick Adelman wants the team to play quicker, fluid transition. He had it in a way now. Yao is out of the season now and what will Adelman do with all star Tracy McGrady, Head, Alston, Scola, Landry, Mutombo in hands?
It seems that Mutombo will play a key role in the transition but everyone knows Yao and Mutombo are not at the same level. Yao is the pivot of Rockets and the fuel tank of Rockets, and he could score and play tough defense. Mutombo is a good defense player but not good enough in offense side. So Landry and Scola may shoulder the two sides of the paint. McGrady will become the transition center again though it has proved not a success for the team. Tracy is just not the type of player who can always encourage and activate others. The lucky thing is they still have Bobby Jackson.
The test is for Adelman now.
As one of the most efficient players in the paint, Yao is the last line of Rockets' defense and the dominant low-post scorer in offense. It's the guy who all the centers would not like to meet in the game.
Shaq O'neil was traded to Pheonix Suns and it's hard to say whether he is good enough to replace Shawn Marion but it's sure that Yao has outshined him since last season with his averaging 22.8 points and 10.8 rebounds. Yao is a representative of traditional centers in NBA. You hardly find such a center now in the NBA. He is tall, having great hands and beautiful moves, something rare to see today.
You may like Howard from Orlando Magic, the newly awarded slam dunk king. Muscular and strong, Magic's Howard is a monster like guy who can play the ball facing the basket but he is not a traditional center with all varieties of technics.
Nowadays' NBA only has Yao-one guy in the paint to show the technics of traditional centers.
You can't count on Mutombo to shoulder the responsibility with his shaky footsteps. Surely Mutombo is a real miracle in NBA to play 17 seasons, but he is dubiously to continue his next season since he plans to announce his retirement after this season. Plus, he does not have Yao's uncanny hands. Yao's free throws are undoubtedly the nightmare of many western teams.
Without Yao, Rockets need to change. Rick Adelman wants the team to play quicker, fluid transition. He had it in a way now. Yao is out of the season now and what will Adelman do with all star Tracy McGrady, Head, Alston, Scola, Landry, Mutombo in hands?
It seems that Mutombo will play a key role in the transition but everyone knows Yao and Mutombo are not at the same level. Yao is the pivot of Rockets and the fuel tank of Rockets, and he could score and play tough defense. Mutombo is a good defense player but not good enough in offense side. So Landry and Scola may shoulder the two sides of the paint. McGrady will become the transition center again though it has proved not a success for the team. Tracy is just not the type of player who can always encourage and activate others. The lucky thing is they still have Bobby Jackson.
The test is for Adelman now.
星期二, 二月 12, 2008
Boring Spring Festival
Spring Festival, a traditional Chinese lunar new year festival, is losing its charm in the noises of commerce and the ignorance of modern youth.
When I was a child, I still remember that I lit a firecracker with my friends with joy and expectation, just like imagining the presents from Santa Claus. Gone, forever, is the joy and expectation with the vanishing smog of fire. Maybe, life is not as wealthy as now, but I share the most beautiful memories with my peers. Nowadays the celebration of the festival is quite another thing.
Exhausted and bored, I finally got on a bus to my hometown, which is nearly a miracle in the travel peak this year. The train tickets dealer always get all the tickets and hope you need. It’s a battle to buy a train ticket in travel peak of spring festival. You have to sacrifice your dignity to use all your relationship to get one. Unfortunately, I still had no chance to get one even if I tried.
This year is year of rat just after the year of pig. In last year we have suffered from all the “rises” in our life. Rise of housing prices, rise of daily necessity prices, rise of pork price, rise of CPI, rise of stock markets(though sharp decline in last week), it seems that the price of everything is rising except for the salary. With the rising prices, I am not in good mood to celebrate the festival.
The diner at new year’s eve has a different flavor since I have grown up and work for my own. I had thought that I could enjoy the festival since I haven’t seen my parents and relatives for such a long time. But unchanged, the life and my family are; even worse, the stories I heard from different friends and relatives. To sum up, I would like to quote a saying, it goes,” life is just common and usual and there is nothing that is worthy telling to others.” I have lost my interests in nice food and novel clothes, even the traditional Duilian is well printed by machine and has similar words. “Happy new year”, “Have a good day”, “wish you to be wealthy”, after all these good words and wishes no matter if they really mean what they says, I finished first day of my festival.
People love festivals because they can eat and converse without work pressure and entertain themselves. They got badly drunken and tried to find others’ private things in the whole year that they may miss because of work or some other things. They say some words they may never say in daily life and they gather together to gamble and argue to welcome the upcoming new year.
The temple fair and other traditions are filled with commercial atmosphere. You can always “buy” your happiness and pleasure to participate the games. All the plastic flowers and all kinds of toys are everywhere in the Ditan Park where the twenty-third Temple Fair is held to celebrate the year of rat. You can enjoy yourself if you have enough money in your purse. Snacks of different flavors are offered for your mouth and colorful shows are ready for you, or games ready to play. You pay ten RMB to play for once and may get one present from the participation. This may be a fresh idea to foreign visitors but a usual routine to me.
Young people have different ways to celebrate their new year. They more enjoy the Valentine’s Day or lovers’ day on Feb. 14 than the traditional festival. Though gov’t finally set new year’s eve as official holiday, young people don’t enjoy the holiday as I was. Life style is changing with the opening to outer world and people have more choices. The youth tend to ignore the traditional festivals since they grow up watching Doraemon and listening to westlife and Li Yuchun.
When I was a child, I still remember that I lit a firecracker with my friends with joy and expectation, just like imagining the presents from Santa Claus. Gone, forever, is the joy and expectation with the vanishing smog of fire. Maybe, life is not as wealthy as now, but I share the most beautiful memories with my peers. Nowadays the celebration of the festival is quite another thing.
Exhausted and bored, I finally got on a bus to my hometown, which is nearly a miracle in the travel peak this year. The train tickets dealer always get all the tickets and hope you need. It’s a battle to buy a train ticket in travel peak of spring festival. You have to sacrifice your dignity to use all your relationship to get one. Unfortunately, I still had no chance to get one even if I tried.
This year is year of rat just after the year of pig. In last year we have suffered from all the “rises” in our life. Rise of housing prices, rise of daily necessity prices, rise of pork price, rise of CPI, rise of stock markets(though sharp decline in last week), it seems that the price of everything is rising except for the salary. With the rising prices, I am not in good mood to celebrate the festival.
The diner at new year’s eve has a different flavor since I have grown up and work for my own. I had thought that I could enjoy the festival since I haven’t seen my parents and relatives for such a long time. But unchanged, the life and my family are; even worse, the stories I heard from different friends and relatives. To sum up, I would like to quote a saying, it goes,” life is just common and usual and there is nothing that is worthy telling to others.” I have lost my interests in nice food and novel clothes, even the traditional Duilian is well printed by machine and has similar words. “Happy new year”, “Have a good day”, “wish you to be wealthy”, after all these good words and wishes no matter if they really mean what they says, I finished first day of my festival.
People love festivals because they can eat and converse without work pressure and entertain themselves. They got badly drunken and tried to find others’ private things in the whole year that they may miss because of work or some other things. They say some words they may never say in daily life and they gather together to gamble and argue to welcome the upcoming new year.
The temple fair and other traditions are filled with commercial atmosphere. You can always “buy” your happiness and pleasure to participate the games. All the plastic flowers and all kinds of toys are everywhere in the Ditan Park where the twenty-third Temple Fair is held to celebrate the year of rat. You can enjoy yourself if you have enough money in your purse. Snacks of different flavors are offered for your mouth and colorful shows are ready for you, or games ready to play. You pay ten RMB to play for once and may get one present from the participation. This may be a fresh idea to foreign visitors but a usual routine to me.
Young people have different ways to celebrate their new year. They more enjoy the Valentine’s Day or lovers’ day on Feb. 14 than the traditional festival. Though gov’t finally set new year’s eve as official holiday, young people don’t enjoy the holiday as I was. Life style is changing with the opening to outer world and people have more choices. The youth tend to ignore the traditional festivals since they grow up watching Doraemon and listening to westlife and Li Yuchun.
星期日, 一月 20, 2008
Lust, Caution ... a moviegoer's view
I had expected the movie for a long time, for the director is Ang Lee, or for the actor Tony Leung's gorgeous performance. After the bombardment of media coverage, I feel tired of talks of the pornographic scenes and the detailed description of so-called vintage beauty.
well, i have to admit it's a success in business. the movie consists of all the successful elements a commercial movie got to contain. famous actor, a beauty of traditional style, sex, controversial topic, all these contribute to a successful movie. that's why it's widely accepted by the public.
grass roots like watching a movie with famous performers and erotic plots; the recently rising class "petit bourgeois", a class favoring city life, delicacy and arts, enjoy the vague sentiments or love affair between the hero and heroine; the media reporters seem not to have any objective views, shadowed by the famous title of director. the box office success of the movie covers a lot of problems.
when i finally come to the movie and feel the carefully planned plots and well-designed sceneries, i have doubts about the birth of seemly love at first sight and cursory abandonment of his concubine. in a society that is so conservative and old-fashioned that even marriage is previously arranged by parents or family elders, how could she sacrifice her virginity just for the so-called uncertain task of killing one traitor even without any arguments. the movie is based on the novel of a politically controversial writer Zhang Ailing, and it truly arouses debates on the attitude toward traitors. Can we describe a traitor as such a handsome gentleman with blue eyes? An obviously simple way in movie creation is still a hard question in china.
to sum up, i think is a nice commercial movie but not the movie i like to that extent.
well, i have to admit it's a success in business. the movie consists of all the successful elements a commercial movie got to contain. famous actor, a beauty of traditional style, sex, controversial topic, all these contribute to a successful movie. that's why it's widely accepted by the public.
grass roots like watching a movie with famous performers and erotic plots; the recently rising class "petit bourgeois", a class favoring city life, delicacy and arts, enjoy the vague sentiments or love affair between the hero and heroine; the media reporters seem not to have any objective views, shadowed by the famous title of director. the box office success of the movie covers a lot of problems.
when i finally come to the movie and feel the carefully planned plots and well-designed sceneries, i have doubts about the birth of seemly love at first sight and cursory abandonment of his concubine. in a society that is so conservative and old-fashioned that even marriage is previously arranged by parents or family elders, how could she sacrifice her virginity just for the so-called uncertain task of killing one traitor even without any arguments. the movie is based on the novel of a politically controversial writer Zhang Ailing, and it truly arouses debates on the attitude toward traitors. Can we describe a traitor as such a handsome gentleman with blue eyes? An obviously simple way in movie creation is still a hard question in china.
to sum up, i think is a nice commercial movie but not the movie i like to that extent.
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