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The Film The Green Mile

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The paper "The Film The Green Mile " states that it is essential to state that the film's claustrophobic, cyclical, bleak mood surrounding the heroic quest of the detective struck a responsive chord after the scandalous Watergate era of the early 1970s.... ... ... ... The film The Green Mile was shown in theaters in 1999....

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Buyer Behaviour and How Products and Brands Have Become Part of Consumer Lives

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The paper 'Buyer Behaviour and How Products and Brands Have Become Part of Consumer Lives' is a thrilling example of a marketing literature review.... The paper 'Buyer Behaviour and How Products and Brands Have Become Part of Consumer Lives' is a thrilling example of a marketing literature review....

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Groundswell: Winning in a World Transformed by Social Technologies

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In terms of collaboration, people do share knowledge through product reviews hosted by free blogs.... Name Date J110 Groundswell: Winning in a World Transformed by Social Technologies A Book Report Groundswell is a trend of a casual movement of people using online tools to connect with other people, control their own experiences, and get what they need and want like “information, support, ideas, products, and bargaining powers” (Li and Bernoff xi-xii)....

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The man in the grey flannel suit

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om/pm/books/reviews/40533/man-in-the-gray-flannel- ... “The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit” by Sloan Wilson is one of the best novels written about the post-WW II lifestyle and how families were coping with the traumas induced on the men who saw combat overseas.... t was an international bestseller,translated into twenty-six languages and its title has become a permanent part of cultural vocabulary....

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Response papers

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The movie received so much praise from the viewers, recorded huge sales and has been getting positive reviews through the years (Internet Movie Database, 2015).... Appreciating the differences among us, ranging from personality to physical to opinion, is important.... It helps us to avoid stereotypes that are mostly destructive and based....

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Book Report

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In this book, Schaller reviews the overall position of the two countries for over a century.... In this book, Schaller reviews the overall position of the two countries for over a century.... At present United States occupies number one position in terms of economic and military might....

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Cyber Terrorism as a Combination of Cyberspace and Terrorism

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This paper ''Cyber Terrorism as a Combination of Cyberspace and Terrorism'' aims to provide an explanation of what cyber terrorism is and how it is propagated in information technology world and the impacts it has on the businesses and organisations that use the internet.... ... ... ... Collin and defined by the technolytic institute as The premeditated use of disruptive activities, or the threat thereof, against computers and/or networks, with the intention to cause harm or further social, ideological, religious, political or similar objectives....

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Dramatic Tension between Romeo and Juliet

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The following paper under the title 'Dramatic Tension between Romeo and Juliet' focuses on act Three, Scene Five which is otherwise known as the 'Second Balcony Scene'.... It is recognized as being of dramatic significance since it depicts a variety of moods.... ... ... ... It begins with the lovers speaking in beautiful lyric poetry developing into the harsh language of Juliet's parents whose will is being denied....

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Twin Town as a Sequence of Revenge

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The paper 'Twin Town as a Sequence of Revenge' presents the film Twin Town by Kevin Allen which is contemporary drama and has the vibrant spirit and energy of the new wave cinema of Britain.... Set against the background of Swansea, an industrial town in South Wales the film is fresh.... ... ... ...

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Smoking, Depression and Anxiety: A Complex Relationship

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"Smoking, Depression, and Anxiety: A Complex Relationship" paper outlines and compares the research into cigarette smoking and its relationship to depression, anxiety, and smoking cessation.... Depression and anxiety may be contributing factors in smoking addiction, but not always and not necessarily....

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In What Context Do People Explore, Form and Express Their Sexuality

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This literature review "In What Context Do People Explore, Form and Express Their Sexuality" discusses homosexuals that are humans no less than heterosexuals and can contribute to society in the same measure.... A person's sexual orientation should not cost him his job, social status, or life....

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Political Theories: Machiavellis Prince and Aristotles Politics

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This book review "Political Theories: Machiavelli's Prince and Aristotle's Politics" presents a comparison of Machiavelli and Aristotle's political theories in distinguishing legitimate political goals and creating manipulated images in the minds of the subject.... ... ... ... In a book titled Darwin's dangerous idea, Dennett (1996) argues that the idea of evolution through natural selection was a 'global acid' (24)....

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The Representation and Variable Meanings of Whiteness

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The purpose of this paper "The Representation and Variable Meanings of Whiteness" is to examine Paul Haggis works, and explore the historically variably meanings of whiteness and understand how it has been represented in the past and in contemporary society in the academy award-winning movie, Crash....

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Challenges of Distributed Computing Environments

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This literature review "Challenges of Distributed Computing Environments" discusses distributed computing systems that are growing quickly in the last years, with the emphasis on the large development of applications and the other key impacts of internet and wireless technologies on the industry....

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Violence in Movies

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Is there too much gratuitous violence, as critics often contend?... Do the actors actually intend to perpetrate violence in society or is it just a matter of titillating the audience?... This paper "Violence in Movies" is an open discussion of this issue and will rely on examples from a number of movies....

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International Public Institutions and International Non-governmental Organizations

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This literature review "International Public Institutions and International Non-governmental Organizations" employs two international organizations, one from the international public organizations' category, and the other one from the international NGO in order to bring out the issue....

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Conventional Morality

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The author of this review "Conventional Morality" casts light on different approaches to the study of conventional morality.... Admittedly, traditionally approached there appears little apparent compatibility in Mill's utilitarianism and Nietzsche's existentialist philosophy.... ... ... ... It may be useful to set out initially the traditional interpretations of each philosophy and to work from there in exploring how the two can be seen to compliment, and to conflict with, each other....

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Whether Straight Women Can Be Lesbians and Whether Straight Men Can Be Gay

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This literature review "Whether Straight Women Can Be Lesbians and Whether Straight Men Can Be Gay" discusses sexual orientation as a topic that has been pertinently discussed by several scholars.... Gay, lesbians, and queer sexuality have faced a lot of researches by several scholars....

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English for Academic Purposes

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The paper "English for Academic Purposes " discusses that academic language differs from everyday kinds of language in that it is the language needed to perform in academic situations.... The everyday kind of language encompasses language used in situations outside the context of formal learning....

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Negotiation Strategies and Their Ethics in the Movie - Thank You for Smoking

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The paper "Negotiation Strategies and Their Ethics in the Movie - Thank You for Smoking" highlights that the will to resolve a conflict prompts people to initiate a negotiation.... A good plan is necessary for addressing a negotiation process and has a direction on the outcome of the negotiation....

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Solar pawered heat pump

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Since the 7th century B.... , man has used solar power for different reasons, from using the magnifying glass, to the more sophisticated solar panels and solar power systems.... The world currently embraces these solar systems in our day-to-day lives as an alternative power source.... ... ... Solar power systems are absolute and have specific power site loads, which are reliable and do not need an extra expense for putting up utility power2. ...

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Role of Women in Zombie Movies

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The paper "Role of Women in Zombie Movies" examines why women are often placed as weaker and needy sex.... The paper will also expound on the changes that have taken place since 1974 in most of the zombie films in which women's roles changed from being dependent and weak to independent and courageous....

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Interpersonal Communication Problems

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This literature review "Interpersonal Communication Problems" presents effective interpersonal communication in an organization that helps to resolve conflicts.... Conflicts and misunderstandings are some of the interpersonal communication issues which result from problems of non-verbal, and assertion....

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Understanding the Equal Opportunities Framework in the UK

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In the context of this paper "Understanding the Equal Opportunities Framework in the UK", diversity represents its application in the workplace, which '.... ... ... ffects everything from the market potential to the employee morale of a business or organization'.... ... ... ... Diversity in the workplace is broad in that it '....

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Is Accounting a Socially Constructed Discipline

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The paper "Is Accounting a Socially Constructed Discipline" is a perfect example of a literature review on finance and accounting.... Accounting has materialized from the society and it can be said to be socially constructing and socially constructed.... In other words, accounting is influenced by the society and it influences the....

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Decision in Philadelphia by Christopher and James Lincoln Collier

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In the paper 'Decision in Philadelphia by Christopher and James Lincoln Collier,' the author discusses the book, which still remains to be one of the most popular historical writing of a momentous moment in the avalanche of US political experience.... ... ... ... The author states that Collier has delved into minute details while making the perception of personalities and descriptions of events....

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Adams, R.J.Q. (ed.), The Great War, 1914-18 (1990)

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It had a totally new dynamics and outlook to it.... However, the Second World War would outsmart the First World War in different proportions and would stun the entire world and.... ... ... In short, these two wars changed the parameters and metrics in which wars, global peace, diplomacy, political affiliations, alliances and counter alliances were being held and were to be held in coming years. ...

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Hart's Contribution to Analytical Jurisprudence

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Hart (1907-1992) began forming his legal theory, an influential view within the legal theory literature was that law was best understood as the command of a sovereign to its subjects.... "H.... .... Hart's Contribution to Analytical Jurisprudence" paper states that in the present context the main point is that the distinction between general and particular jurisprudence does little or nothing to illuminate the similarities and differences between Hart and Dworkin....

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Harriet Jacobs and Linda Brent

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This paper "Harriet Jacobs and Linda Brent" presents Harriet Jacobs who wrote her narration under the pseudonym of Linda Brent.... The whole novel is a polemic autobiography, which has the aim of describing slavery in order to make northerners become aware of its horrors.... ... ... ... The character of Linda Brent (that is the author herself) cannot be analyzed the same way one would analyze a character in a play....

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An Introduction to Biblical Criticisms and Their Applications

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This literature review "An Introduction to Biblical Criticisms and Their Applications" presents the Parable of Watchful Servant that resonate relation with God as His children hoping for salvation and enjoyment of His Kingdom in exchange for unquestioning devotion as instruments of goodness....

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Social Inequality Portrayed in Nickel and Dimed- Barbara Ehrenreich

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The paper 'Social Inequality Portrayed in Nickel and Dimed- Barbara Ehrenreich' seeks to evaluate the concept of social inequality, which first came into practice in Europe with the definition of class where British obsession with class became rampant across the world and mostly on her colonies.... ...

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The Marxist Theory of State

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The paper "The Marxist Theory of State" discusses that reductionism in itself and relation to sociology is the term, which means that the things, notions and phenomena, which are complex by their nature, are simplified to the number of sums simpler fundamental things.... ... ... ... Human nature will explain this assumption, and this very human nature appears to be the very element omitted by Marx....

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Environmental Policy vs Economic Integration

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This literature review "Environmental Policy vs Economic Integration" presents environmental policy to conserve the environment that is very essential and should be put in place.... Environmental matters affect the whole world and should be dealt with international cooperation and efforts....

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Corrected Non-Verbal Communication

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This review "Corrected Non-Verbal Communication" analyses the use of non-verbal language, one must understand the various non-verbal cues.... To fully understand the importance of non-verbal communication, we should ask ourselves when messages are conveyed faster.... ... ... ... One of the non-verbal communications is kinesics....

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Aircraft Wing Design Considerations

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The paper "Aircraft Wing Design Considerations" states that the drag equation relates to the formula used in calculating the drag forced an object experiences due to motion within an enclosed fluid for instance air.... The formula remains accurate in only specific conditions of calculation.... ....

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My Sisters Keeper by Jodi Picoult

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This book report "My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult" explores a novel in which an emotionally charged topic about love and the use of the body through a story that discusses a teen's choice to sue to have the right to not undergo any more procedures to save her sister.... ... ... ... Having been conceived in order to be a donor for her sister, at the age of thirteen she files suit in order to end the countless surgeries and procedures that have gone into saving the life of her illness-ridden sister....

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Physical Security Measures to Address an Explosive Threat

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This literature review "Physical Security Measures to Address an Explosive Threat" discusses a number of physical security measures, including wall security, protective glazing products and systems, perimeter protection, energy-absorbing systems, and floor-slab reinforcements.... ....

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Social-Sexual Behavior at Work

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The paper 'Social-Sexual Behavior at Work' is an intriguing example of human resources literature review.... The paper 'Social-Sexual Behavior at Work' is an intriguing example of human resources literature review.... Workplace ethics and good conduct among employees is a vital element of success and growth in an organization....

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The Role of Violence in the Politics of Reconstruction

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The author of the following paper claims that the first chapter of the book "But There Was No War" provides a historical background to the violence in the southern states of America.... Americans and particularly southern Americans in this historical period were 'heirs to a long tradition of violence'....

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The Fog of War - Eleven Lessons to Be Learned from Documentary

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The paper "The Fog of War - Eleven Lessons to Be Learned from Documentary" digs out people should show empathy to their enemies, have the second thought before taking any actions, re-examine their thoughts to make sure that they are right, never confess that they have been defeated, etc.... ... ...

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The Quality of Online Social Relationships

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This literature review "The Quality of Online Social Relationships" presents Social networking that refers to the use of web-based communication tools to exchange information over the internet.... There are various web-based communication tools which include MySpace, Facebook and YouTube....

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Ethical Issues in Business and Marketing

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The paper 'Ethical Issues in Business and Marketing' is a dramatic example of an ethics literature review.... The paper 'Ethical Issues in Business and Marketing' is a dramatic example of an ethics literature review.... Business ethics is an important area of study as it affects the sustainability and long-term profitability of an organization....

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Real Business Cycle Theory

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This discussion is based on the analysis of the real business cycle models and distinguishes between traditional models of business cycles and theories and more contemporary Real Business Cycle theories and the changes effected by Prescott and Kydland.... ... ... ... The demand shocks model to show how the markets change in accordance with the demands of services and how business cycles could be interpreted in terms of consumer demands....

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Economic Development of India and China

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The paper 'Economic Development of India and China' is an exciting example of a macro & microeconomics literature review.... Economists have had extensive arguments and counterarguments on how the Asian economic giants managed to grow and cut a niche for themselves in the global economy....

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Importance of Water Conservation in Households

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As the paper "Importance of Water Conservation in Households" tells, water scarcity as well as domestic consumption of water has received rising attention on state public agendas (Manahan, 2010).... Water conservation is about using water in a wise manner as well as caring for it correctly.... ... ...

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Internet Addiction and Depression

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As the paper outlines, the internet enables people to access virtually all the information they need and is available online.... It also facilitates easier and effective communication among people through media such as Facebook, and emails regardless of their physical locations or geographical boundaries....

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The Brutal Truth of American History

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James Loewen dissected many myths embellished in the history of the United States and concludes that learning history is not interesting because accounts were written mostly as myths where everything is good and optimistic.... Why is this so Loewen credits it to a mix of blind patriotism and outright lies....

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Teenage Love in The Notebook

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Teenage Love in “The Notebook” ... stable society that upholds the necessary values will present a teenage group that is associated with the presented opportunities.... A crucial aspect that defines the development aspects of teenagers is in the relationships that they define.... ... ... ... The society presents events that warrant attention to be identified by its vital members....

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Is There a China Threat, and If So What Should We Be Doing About It

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This literature review "Is There a China Threat, and If So What Should We Be Doing About It" discusses relations between China and the rest of the world that have improved.... Yet the ruling military regime that dictates China's international policy is hardly a clear-cut friend of the West....

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Passion of Christ by Mel Gibson

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This movie review "Passion of Christ by Mel Gibson" presents a highly controversial movie.... A renowned actor, not one scene was shown that celebrates his thespian talents but he chose instead to 'man the helm' by working in the production and creative direction the film took.... ... ... ... Film scenes can offer a visual portrayal of abstract theories and concepts taught in organizational behavior and management courses as well as psychology topics....

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