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General Motors ? Planning for the Future by Going Backwards

pspgoblog — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:09:47 +0000

Falling Sales, job cuts and the threat of bankruptcy, just where did it all go so wrong for General Motors? Many people think it can be traced back to the final days of the EV1, when General Motors effectively killed a goose that had the potential to lay golden eggs. By 2003 GM had recalled and crushed all but a few EV1’s, those that weren’t were placed in museums. If this act of recklessness had never happened General Motors could now be a world leader in clean vehicle technology. Instead, they find themselves way behind their competitors, trying to catch up with Toyota and Honda in the production of hybrid vehicles, most notably with the Chevy Volt.

Rick Wagoner has gone on record as saying his biggest regret was “axing the EV1 electric-car program and not putting the right resources into hybrids. It didn’t affect profitability, but it did affect image.” An image that with hindsight has been irrevocably tarnished and as a result Wagoner paid the price with his job. Had GM continued to develop the EV1, the Chevy Volt or possibly an even better design would have been on our roads for years now and the one time world leader of the car market may have found itself in a much better situation to deal with the present downturn.

General Motors made a huge mistake in crushing the EV1’s, but were they solely to blame for the demise of this burgeoning technology? Many feel that General Motors intentionally sabotaged the prospects of the EV1, aided and abetted by state legislators, oil companies and even the government, but surely they found themselves in an invidious position. If the EV1 was as good as has been claimed, it could easily have been disastrous for General Motors. In designing and building a clean electric car, they were in effect showcasing just how unclean and polluting the rest of the cars they produced were. If this was the situation then GM would have found itself with just one product. But it was a product that was leading the world. Leading in a direction that may have helped to reduce our dependence on oil, a dependence that has caused conflicts worldwide.

For whatever reason General Motors chose to kill off the EV1, they now find themselves in a dire situation, they designed and built an electric car, a car that appealed to a market, a car that worked. When the Chevy Volt is launched, if it ever is, GM will have to win these people over again. The same people who had their hopes crushed when GM crushed all those EV1’s.

So today GM finds itself looking backwards, backwards to electricity and clean technology, looking backwards to the good old days, good old days when they led, not followed. If only they’d had hindsight, or even more importantly, courage, things may have turned out very different. Their image would have been a lot healthier and their profits… well they certainly couldn’t be any worse than they are today.

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Dealing with General Anxiety and Depression

pspgoblog — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:05:29 +0000

General anxiety and depression very often occur together. Sometimes the anxiety comes alone first and then leads to depression, other times depression leads to anxiety. General anxiety, or “Generalized Anxiety Disorder” as it’s called by the medical community, refers to one particular type of anxiety disorder. The symptoms of GAD are numerous, but one common element is the tendency to get overly worried.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, People who suffer from this are stressed and worried even when there is nothing to realistically worry about. They are usually fatalistic in their outlook on the world, always expecting the worst, “They anticipate disaster and are overly concerned about health issues, money, family problems, or difficulties at work. Sometimes just the thought of getting through the day produces anxiety.”(NIMH).

General anxiety and depression can each greatly limit the lives of both the individual suffering from it and the people around her. When the two occur in combination, it can make it difficult to lead a normal life. It is not uncommon to treat both general anxiety and depression with a combination of medication and therapy. In some cases, generalized anxiety disorders are even treated with antidepressants like SSRI’s, Tricyclics or MAOI’s. All of these antidepressants can be helpful in treating anxiety symptoms, but there are often side effects, and they usually require 4-6 weeks before they fully work.

In addition to anti-depressants, there are specific medicines available to treat anxiety symptoms. These anti-anxiety drugs can often relieve the symptoms of anxiety, but they usually carry a high risk of dependency and many people experience that their tolerance increases with time, and they require higher and higher doses to get the desired calming effect.

In some cases, medication can help stabilize people so they are more receptive to treatment, but they are often not a good long term solution. It is important to know that medication does not cure anxiety or depression, but rather temporarily stabilizes the mood. In addition, studies show that youth and young adults through the age of 24, that are treated with SRI’s, have more suicidal thoughts than people in their age group diagnosed with depression but not treated with SSRI’s.

In addition to medication, the most common form of treatment for both generalized anxiety disorder and depression is cognitive behavioral therapy. This type of psychotherapy focuses on changing the way you think and behave, believing you’re your negative thought patterns and habits are responsible for a lot of anxiety and depression.

As long as the general anxiety and depression is mild to moderate, the person struggling with it can often can function in that he or she can hold a job and perform basic everyday tasks. When the anxiety and depression worsens, basic things like going to work or taking care of one’s grocery shopping can become un- manageable tasks.

Managing general anxiety is not always easy, but there’s a lot you can do to help yourself. You are not a victim, and there is nothing outside of you threatening to harm you. Whether you take care of yourself, or get professional help with your general anxiety and depression, remember that you are the one in control and at the end of the day; you are the one who has to do the work.

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Home Additions: Seeking the Most Ideal General Contractor for Your Project Online

pspgoblog — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:07:58 +0000

Home Additions: Seeking the Most Ideal General Contractor for Y

Admit it—you may do the home remodeling or the room addition on your own, but if you want to have perfect home renovations, you’d certainly look for a general contractor. He doesn’t only have the skills, but he also possesses the experience to make sure that the project is going to be successful. But how do you exactly look for one, especially online?

1. Check out different general contractor websites. There are a variety of general contractor sites that you can find in the World Wide Web. Members are usually professionals who have experience in home renovations and home construction.

2. Sign up for membership. There are some sites that may require your membership first before you can fully make use of their list of general contractors. Normally, they don’t require any upfront fee, so you can definitely sign up. Make sure that every mandatory field is filled out and that the information are all true. They will be used to communicate with your prospective general contractors.

3. Post your project. Whether it’s a kitchen remodel or a bath remodel, post your projects. This way, you will be able to attract the attention of the right general contractor. Now, it’s very important that you will screen every applicant. They may all have the experience and the technical skills, but there will always be one or two will qualify or satisfy your preference and your need.

4. Ask for portfolio, if they have any. When you’re looking for credentials, make sure that you can include their portfolio, as well as references. You need them to confirm the information they have included in their profile.

When you have chosen the right general contractor for your home remodeling, make sure that you can keep all communication lines open. As a matter of fact, make it a habit to personally meet them and tour them to your home.

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How to Master General Chemistry in 24 Hours

pspgoblog — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:05:43 +0000

“How to Master General Chemistry in 24 Hours”

- Dr. Wayne Huang

Are you taking general chemistry, but tired of the boring textbook or monotonic lectures? Do you feel a bit uneasy with the upcoming exam?

There is a better and easier way! Your chemistry help is on its way. Learn your general chemistry visually in 24 hours! But how?

The Rapid Learning Series by Rapid Learning Center is a break-through learning system with scientific teaching method coupling with rich-media visualization and expert narration.

In general chemistry, it breaks down the entire course into 24 chapters, one chapter at a time, one hour per chapter in total of 24 hours.

Chemistry is all about understanding its core concepts and relating them to problem solving. There are three key learning components in this general chemistry rapid learning course:

(1) Core Concept Video Tutorial

(2) Game-based Problem Drill

(3) Super Review Cheatsheet.

In an hourly study of each chapter, it will take 30 minutes for the rich-media video, 20 minutes for the problem drill and 10 minutes for the super review, together 60 minutes for one chapter.

Get your winning edge and master general chemistry in 24 hours with Rapid Learning series.

“Dr. Wayne Huang is a rapid learning coach, who is the co-author of over 10 published books and 100 24-hour rapid courses in chemistry, physics, biology, medicine and mathematics. He is also the founding editor of Chemistry Tips, Physics Tips, Biology Tips and Math Tips, the daily student eZines freely available at http://www.RapidLearningCenter.com, the learning portal of Rapid Learning Inc.”

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Waste – General – Waste Management

pspgoblog — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:04:25 +0000

Wanless is committed to providing general waste management services to commercial and industrial segments. A comprehensive range of services is available to meet your job or company requirement.

Wanless has extensive infrastructure in place to service general waste requirements for your business. Wheelie bins, large front lift bins and hook containers are available for fast and convenient placement, delivered to your business. Extensive site analysis is completed to determine a safe and convenient location for each bin. Wanless employs a fleet of front lift, rear lift and hook trucks ensuring your waste problems are solved, all day, every day.

Types of General Waste

Permitted

• General Waste

• Plastic Bags

• Non-recyclable Items

• Mixed Waste

Not Permitted

• Chemicals, Liquids and Paint

• Asbestos

• Tyres

• Large items that do not fit in the container provided

Industries Serviced

Wanless has the knowledge and experience to service a wide variety of industries including:

• Automotive

• Chemical

• Commercial

• Education

• Environmental

• Food Processing

• Hospitality

• Industrial

• Medical

• Mining

• Power

• Oil / Gas

• Quarantine

• Retail

• Shipping

• Transport

• Water

• Winery

The Wanless Team

Wanless employs numerous general waste specialists that have a greatunderstanding of job requirements. A varied and extensive range of equipment is available for each job and Wanless has the flexibility to properly service your industrial waste requirements.

Rear Lift Bins

Wanless offers a range of general waste wheelie bins (rear lift bins) that are the perfect solution for small volumes of waste or as a convenience option to partner with a front lift bin.

Name Dimensions

120L 930mm h x 480mm w x 545mm d

240L 1060mm h x 585mm w x 730mm d

660L 1250mm h x 1370mm w x 780mm d

1100L 1330mm h x 1240mm w x 1070mm d

Front Lift Bins

Wanless offers a range of general waste industrial bins (front lift bins) that are the perfect solution for small to mid-sized commercial and industrial waste.

Name Dimensions

1.5m 930mm h x 1794mm w x 900mm d

3m 1210mm h x 1794mm w x 1380mm d

4.5m 1505mm h x 1794mm w x 1800mm d

Hook Bins

Wanless offers a range of general waste hook bins (roro containers) that are the perfect solution for large volumes of commercial and industrial waste.

Name Dimensions

12m 1.5m h x 6.5m l x 2.5m d

15m 1.6m h x 6.5m l x 2.5m d

20m 2.1m h x 6.5m l x 1.5m d

25m 2.1m h x 6.5m l x 2.0m d

30m 1.8m h x 6.5m l x 2.5m d

60m 2.9m h x 9.1m l x 2.5m d

Contact Wanless today to speak with a sales representative.

Telephone 13 92 78

Email sales@wanless.com.au

Website www.wanless.com.au

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Test Your General Knowledge- A Quiz Part-1

pspgoblog — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:07:46 +0000

General Knowledge is an important aspect of studies. Co-curricular activities provide knowledge of the world outside the window of the classroom. John Adams said that “Liberty cannot be preserved without general knowledge among the people.” For students it is important to increase their general knowledge. Having powerful general knowledge you can make yourself better personality, as general knowledge is an important characteristic of a good personality. Wouldn’t it be nice for you if you test your general knowledge by answering the questions that are specially meant for testing your GK? Actually, there is not any better way of improving GK other than answering GK quiz. This article will give you that opportunity. It will give you a free GK quiz. You can test your general knowledge here and decide how strong GK you have. Start from the first question and try to answer it. If you don’t know the answer then you check out answers given below.

1. Who was the famous play writer William Shakespeare’s wife?
Ans. ‘Anna Hathaway’ was William Shakespeare’s wife.

2. What is a supernova?
Ans. It is the end time situation of a star which is going to be exploded.

3. What do the 5 Olympic rings represent?
Ans. The 5 rings of the Olympic represent the 5 continents.

4. Where is the one place that the American flag flies 24 hours a day, but is never raised or lowered and is never saluted?
Ans. It is the Moon!

5. What is a Bull Market on the stock exchange?
Ans. It is when the stocks are rising in value and are expected to be continued rising.

6. What sport is called the sport of Kings?
Ans. Horse Racing.

7. Which is the longest river in Britain?
Ans. Severn River is the longest river in Britain.

8. What Year was the Olympic Games first televised?
Ans. In the year of 1956, the Olympic Games were televised first.

9. Who are more, men or women in the world?
Ans. Men are more than women in the world.

10. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence in the USA?
Ans. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in USA.

11. How many years are there in a Millennium?
Ans. 1000 years are there in a millennium.
12. What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?
Ans. CO2 is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide.

13. What is the fear of spiders called?
Ans. The fear of spiders is known as Arachnophobia.

14. How many chambers does the Human Heart have?
Ans. The human heart has four chambers the two upper atria (singular: atrium) and the two lower ventricles.

15. What was the name of the first cloned sheep?
Ans. It is Dolly!

So now, you have given the test. You may know some of the answers of these questions or all, but the main thing is that, by reading this article, you could improve your general knowledge. It may have helped you in the process of improving you GK.

The General There was a decorated General with a heart of gold That likened him to all the stories he told Of past battles won and lost and legends of old A seasoned veteran in his own time On the battlefield he gained respectable fame With many metals of bravery and stripes to his name He grew a beard as soon as he could to cover the scars on his face And always urged his men on But on the eve of great battle with the infantry in dream The old general tossed in his sleep and wrestled with its meaning He awoke from the night just to tell what he had seen And walked slowly out of his tent All the men held tall with their chests in the air With the courage in their blood and a fire in their stare And it was a gray morning and they all wondered how they would fare Till the old general told them to go home Chorus: He said, I have seen the others and I have discovered that this fight is not worth fighting And I’ve have seen their mothers and I will no other to follow me where I’m going So, take your shower, shine your shoes You got no time to lose You are young men you must be living Take your shower, shine your shoes Well, you got no time to lose You are young men you must be living Go now you are forgiven But the men stood fast with their guns on their shoulders Not knowing what to do with the contradicting orders The general said he would do his own duty But he would extend it no further The men could go as they pleased But not a man moved their eyes gazed straight ahead …
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The Differences Between Cosmetic And General Dentistry

pspgoblog — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:09:07 +0000

To read about both types of dentistry, and the difference between them, please enjoy the following article.

While some say going to the dentist is never fun, others would disagree. This could be due to the fact that there are a lot of dentists out there, and many sorts of services they offer. What you may know about dentistry could be solely general dentist work, but there is a whole other specialty within that world: cosmetic dentistry. Not all dentists perform cosmetic dentistry, as not all dentists can. To read about both types of dentistry, and the difference between them, please enjoy the following article.

General Dentistry:
General dentist can take care of all your basic tooth repairs and cleaning. This includes removing cavities, fillings, caps, braces, root canals, bridges, and many others. To be a general dentist you have to have an education and a license to do dental work. However, general dentist training doesn’t prepare a dentist for additional cosmetic treatments that they may or may not teach them in school.

Cosmetic Dentistry:
Cosmetic dentistry is not for pain or cleaning, but for appearance and glamour. You would see a cosmetic dentist if you were looking to get veneers, dental bonding, caps, teeth whitening, etc… To achieve this sort of expertise, a cosmetic dentist has additional training that not all general dentists do. They are usually also trained to do general dentistry, and offer cosmetic dentistry as well.

The Difference:
While general dentistry is more about tooth pain and functionality, cosmetic dentistry is more based on the appearance of the teeth. Some general dentists may boast they are also cosmetic dentists, but in fact they are not. This is because cosmetic dentistry, although certainly a skill, is not a legally recognized specialty. Due to this, cosmetic dentistry does not get the sort of reputation it deserves. On the other hand, some people who do not require cosmetic services prefer to see a dentist who deals exclusively with similar clients.

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General Equipment Financing

pspgoblog — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:04:39 +0000

There are some types of equipment that do not fall into any of the categories like agricultural equipment, automobile equipment and so on. Such equipments are categorized in the common heading General. General equipments help you improve your business or expand your business. However some of them may be expensive and so you need to go for general equipment financing to fulfill your needs.

There are various types of loans available for general equipment financing. Coin operated Amusement equipment provides more fun to people and so the entertainment companies want to install it. The equipment not only provides fun to people but also provides revenue to the companies. Some reliable financing companies offer financial assistance at low interest rates to acquire the equipment.

Vending machine financing comes under general equipment financing category. Vending machines provides a source of revenue for some business. A bottle vending machine, can vending machine or juice vending machine help generate revenues for the respective business people. Some business people may want number of such vending machines for their business prosperity. These people can get financial help from any of the genuine financing companies.

General equipment financing helps business people engaging in dry cleaning or laundry works. Any dry cleaning or laundry business depends highly on its heavy equipment. The modern cleaning equipments help in faster and better cleaning of garments. This in turn helps prosper the business. Any inefficient laundry equipment affects the flow of the business. Hence these equipments are not an expense but an investment. However they may be expensive and so some of the reliable financing companies provide financial assistance to acquire such equipments.

Fitness and exercise equipment also comes under the general equipment category for the purpose of financing. These equipments are essential for a gym, fitness center etc. Nowadays people are willing to spend more for exercises and fitness routines. Hence a gym or fitness center must contain modern equipments in order to inspire their customers. However some of the equipments like exercise bike, treadmill, rowing machine are expensive. Hence general equipment financing helps them flourish their business by way of providing loans at low interest rates to acquire fitness and exercise equipment.

Building maintenance equipments like carpet cleaning machine, floor scrubbing machine, polishing equipments etc are essential for some companies to clean and maintain their buildings. Some companies may require garbage disposal equipment like cardboard crushers or can crushers. These equipments help upgrading the appearance of the building and so they are also essential for small or big companies. They may not be cheap and so general equipment financing is often needed to acquire these equipments.

Fixture financing helps in acquiring any fixture like lighting system, shelving, cabinets etc for the company building. Any company can apply for the loan to buy fixtures from any of the valid financing companies.

The general equipment financing helps acquiring any if the general equipment that is required for smooth running of any business. This category covers any useful products the company wants to buy. The real financing companies provide assistance without any harassment.

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An Important Guide Regarding Generalized Anxiety Disorder

pspgoblog — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:04:32 +0000

A generalized anxiety disorder is a disorder that is distinguished by chronic anxiety even when there is nothing to incite it to happen. People who suffer from a generalized anxiety disorder normally find that they have to go through each day with exaggerated thoughts of worry and tension rushing through their heads, which they cannot shake out from their mind. Although there is little or nothing to be worried about, they cannot seem to stop being exceedingly anxious with health issues, money, family problems, and so on.

If one sees at the television these days it becomes evident that the pharmaceutical companies are promoting an assortment of sleeping pills, anti-depressants, and anti-anxiety medications. Some of the more cynical members of the viewing audience may assume that this is an act designed to push sales. Such explanation is untrue because those people never experience the problem by themselves.

There is a considerable growth in recent years in regards to the growth of mental health problems and no one knows this better than people who suffer from generalized anxiety disorder. Unfortunately, people with such disorder often face a great deal of disdain from various pundits who believe that such a condition is overstated and not serious. This is not only an inaccurate opinion, but a dangerous one because it denies people the suitable advice to send them on the proper course of action to deal with the problem.

Common symptoms

It is vital to understand that generalized anxiety disorder is much more serious than the typical anxiety that everyone experiences on a day by day basis. It is chronic and exaggerated and can be provoked by the smallest things. People with such disorder have a tendency to feel as though everything is wrong all the time. They get alarmed easier than other people.

There are psychological, physical and behavioral symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder that you may perceive. These symptoms may include a constant worry about events that are not likely to occur, feelings of terror, restlessness and inability to relax, trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, lack of energy, muscle tension or soreness, headaches, chest pain, grinding of teeth, dry mouth, dizziness, trouble to concentrate, irritability, and procrastination.

Proper actions to eliminate generalized anxiety disorder

If you ever experience the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder, the first thing you need to do is make an appointment to visit your doctor. Once a person has been diagnosed with the disorder, they are then able to begin considering the methods of treatment that are presented so that they can get on the path to recovery and start feeling relief from their symptoms.

After a condition is diagnosed the next step is typically to see a mental health professional. You should search for a practitioner who is particularly trained in cognitive behavioral therapy because this has proven to be one of the most effective methods to treat the condition.

In other words, exercising, yoga, breathe control and other aids in reducing stress may prove quite helpful in reducing some of the overall anxiety symptoms they may not prove helpful in completely eliminating the condition depending on the severity of it.

A mental health professional should also be willing to use medication if necessary, but to not jump on this and prescribe medication before your situation has even been properly assessed. Medications are certainly not considered as being cures, but they still can be very effective at relieving the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder so the sufferers can concentrate to find the real sources of the disorder and eliminate them. Before prescribing any medication, your physician will have to review your medical history to see whether you have any allergies and whether you have ever had any bad reactions to medications in the past. This information will be useful to determine which treatment is going to work best for you.

Additional resource: Articles on generalized anxiety disorder

As such, one may not exactly have the accessibility of support from those around him or her. This means the person must turn to supplemental material to learn about this subject. As such, reading articles on this disorder condition would be a clever move on the part of the person looking to understand more about their condition.

When it comes to reading articles about such disorder, it is best for a beginner to look at those articles that are intended for the mass public. There are a number of professional journals that explore this subject, but this particular type of material is usually going to go over the head of the person reading it if the person does not have a background in the mental health profession. There are many articles designed for an individual who is searching for a clear and concise explanation of the condition without the subject matter being presented in an overly academic manner. As such, these types of articles will become considerably helpful.

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The Essence of Hiring Lawyers to Handle General Negligence Cases

pspgoblog — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:04:33 +0000

Under the law, each person has a duty to another in being careful in all of their undertakings. A person commits negligence when they fail to render the required diligence needed in the present circumstance. Speaking in broad terms, one is negligent when his or her acts are reckless or careless which may cause harm to another person.

When making another person liable for general negligence, two conditions should be proven. First, that there is really negligence on the part of the defendant. Second, they should also prove that the injuries and damages sustained by the plaintiff were due to the carelessness of the defendant. In all of these, you are entitled to receive compensation for injuries.

Non-deliberate meddling with individual or property rights may cause negligence or accident. These are simple facts that you need to learn when it comes to negligence.

Contrary to what most people would think, showing proof of negligence can be difficult. To receive compensation from tort injuries, getting help from general negligence attorneys is an important consideration.

When it comes to general negligence, there are many factors to consider. The vital elements of a successful case involve the following:

• Establishing a connection between the act and the injury that became the consequence of such act – This consideration spells the difference between winning and losing the case.

• The amount of evidence required to determine negligence

• The most important thing in all of these is your right to receive compensation for the injuries you sustained from blocking your right. Likewise, this is critical

• Evaluating the extent of damage is another major issue that needs to be considered as well

• These elements are parts of relevant issues that attorneys will bear in mind when studying the case of their client.

In a general negligence case, it is vital that you choose the best lawyers suited for the job especially with a sensitive case such as this. Negligence claims are too complicated and would require the expertise and brilliance of lawyers who are well trained to handle such cases.

Aside from that, they have the skill to handle the complicated nature of the rules and can determine the entire possible scenario in your case. Therefore, the best call is to consult and eventually employ the services of general negligence attorneys.

Even huge law firms have second thoughts about handling general negligence cases. Instead of specializing on the field, law firms often designate their associates to take care of this area of the legal system.

There is a proliferation of general negligence causes in the United States. In fact, it is one of the most common claims being litigated in American courts. Most of the time, accidents of this nature can last a lifetime and can have devastating effects.

General negligence is a very sensitive issue. Of course, you would not entrust the handling of the case to an inexperienced lawyer. For best results, choose general negligence attorneys. They know what to do when it comes to situations like this.

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