I remember reading about this project a few years ago. It's been in development for something like 30 years. They've been experimenting and working on the idea of testing relativity's frame-dragging hypothesis since then, but couldn't build gyros that were good enough. Until now. I'm eager to see the outcome.
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Neither. X was ported over to Darwin because one console is practically useless to do any coding. Right now Darwin has absolutely no graphical interface whatsoever, so usability was limited.
Now with X up and running, alot more developers may begin to see Darwin as a viable platform for development and porting. That was the goal. To get a fully functional and usable system.
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Most people here seem to be missing the point. They're exclaiming that "mp3 is already here, it has good quality, so why even bother?"
This is as pointless an argmuent as, "why develop linux. Windows already has 90% of the market share, it's reasonably good(it's useable), so why bother with Linux?" Some would say, "it's better!" But that's not the real point. The point is that Linux is FREE and OPEN. This is the true power and purpose behind Vorbis as well.
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From the site: Mission Statement The mission of this site is to dispel the popular misconception that smart girls are not attractive, and at the same time attempt to promote the view that it's okay for attractive girls to pursue knowledge and use their intellect.
Intelligence is a virtue and should be enhanced as much as possible. Teenage girls often think that associating themeselves with topics such as math or science puts them into a group of unpopular and unattractive people. As this website will prove, this is not the case.
So y'all see, the fact that they're attractive is the entire premise behind the site!
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In your opinion, which approach is most likely to succeed in developing the first AI: the top down approach(ie. programming a huge database of intelligent responses etc.) or bottom up approach(ie.neural nets and evolutionary models)
Also, what tests will be implemented to verify the existence of true AI. Will such tests attempt to verify true consciousness, or merely intelligent responses to various stimulaii.
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Why does everyone insist on posting binaries only for x86 *nix's!?!? Sure, most of the boxes out there are x86 based. So what? Would it really take that much effort to compile/cross-compile it for another chipset? ----- "I will be as a fly on the wall... I shall slip amongst them like a great... invisible... THING... !"
XML is one of those truly wonderful things(called standards) which are incredibly useful, but which no one touches, because they try to push their own "standards" or try and maintain the current model.
Using XML in the kernel build process instead of large build scripts is one of the many potential uses of XML. This can be used as a springboard to more widespread adoption of XML in other applications. Once people see the true power of XML, they will be more inclined to incororate it in their apps.
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In many instances you are correct. Canadians value their rights highly. But if you carefully examine the computer laws we are closely following in the foosteps of the US, the only exception being encryption and privacy export.
The main reason for this isn't because we're trying to be like the US, but because nobody really knows how to handle modern computer crime related issues.
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We are definitely at a fork in the road. With all kinds of patents being filed for absurd technologies (one click!?!?), the GPL being tested by Mattel, and freedom of distribition, anonymity and speech all being threatened from multiple directions, I'd say events are coming to a head.
We're either going to see alot of people realizing the freedom they're about to lose and become involved, protest, and raise all kinds of hell, or Big Boys like Mattel and the MPAA are gonna walking all over us. The government won't help, 'cause the government agrees there should be internet regulation(at least to some extent). Take recent annoncements from Australia about internet content regulation as a indication of where things are going. It's a serious issue that is not to be taken lightly.
While it is true that the internet is not solely based in the US(I'm in Canada), it is an indication of things to come all over the world. There are very few countries who would not follow the US in their decisions. The internet is the economic platform of the future. If you want to do business with the US, you had better listen to the US, or the US will just filter you out.
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We are definitely at a fork in the road. With all kinds of patents being filed for absurd technologies (one click!?!?), the GPL being tested by Mattel, and freedom of distribution, anonymity and speech all being threatened from multiple directions, I'd say events are coming to a head.
We're either going to see alot of people realizing the freedom they're about to lose and become involved, protest, and raise all kinds of hell, or Big Boys like Mattel and the MPAA are gonna walking all over us. The government won't help, 'cause the government agrees there should be internet regulation(at least to some extent). Take recent annoncements from Australia about internet content regulation as a indication of where things are going. It's a serious issue that is not to be taken lightly.
While it is true that the internet is not solely based in the US(I'm in Canada), it is an indication of things to come all over the world. There are very few countries who would not follow the US in their decisions. The internet is the economic platform of the future. If you want to do business with the US, you had better listen to the US, or the US will just filter you out.
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I think that this is kind of a natural progression for newspapers, but I don't see the print being replaced anytime soon. PC's have not yet reached the usability and penetration for them to serve the news, books and such, completely over the web.
Also, despite what some may think, reading off a monitor is a tiresome experience. I can go a whole day non-stop reading a book and not feel tired. Imagine spending that much time reading one e-mail or article for comparison. Make sure you have a bottle of aspirin nearby.
What's needed is a better display medium. I saw someone earlier mention reading Gutenberg texts on his Palm on the way to work. This is where print is going. Maybe not full length novels, but its clear that portable technology like the Palm is where the evolution of print and downloadable reading material is going. In a culture of people on the move, this is the perfect application of technology.
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If you think about this carefully, you'll realize that eventually, as you keep decomposing the numbers you're going to reach a false statement.Example:take n=4
4=2+2 4+2=2+2+2
becomes:
6=(2+1)+(2+1)
but, according to your proof, 2 is supposed to be prime(which it is) and 2+1 is supposed to be even which it clearly is not.
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I've been thinking, the (strong Goldbach) conjecture states, "all Positive Even Integers greater and/or equal to 4 can be expressed as the Sum of two Primes.".
A Prime Number is defined as, "a Positive Integer p greater than 1 which has no positive integer Divisors other than 1 and p, itself. (More concisely, a prime number is a positive integer having exactly one positive divisor other than 1.)". Consequently, 1 is not prime number.
The Goldbach conjecture as stated implies that the sum is comprised of only two numbers. Then what about 6? It is a positive, even integer greater than 4, yet:
6 = 5+1 (not valid since one is not a prime)
6 = 2+3+1 (not valid since more than two numbers are used)
Since there is no sum comprised of only two primes, therefore, the conjecture is disproven by counter-example!
This cannot be right. I believe I've misinterpreted the conjecture. Anyone care to flush out my error?.
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I forget what its called, but there are gaps in between prime numbers and these gaps grow as the numbers get higher. Up to the number 9, primes are spaced 2 apart: 3, 5, 7. Then there is a 4 number gap from 7 til 11. A 6 number gap appears between 23 and 29.
This is not necessarily true. Computer programs have demonstrated that up to very large numbers this conjecture holds, but no concrete proof of this exists for all integers up to infinity.
Consequently you're argument falls apart.
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I don't know if it's just the wording(IANAL) that makes this sound ridiculous, but there are some very strange claims(for more oddities see my previous posts):
13. An improved antenna comprising: -a heat source; - at least one magnetic field source in close proximity with said heat source; -an electromagnetic injection point formed in close proximity to said magnetic field source; -at least one accelerator in close proximity with said heat source;and -an electromagnetic signal inserter placed at said electromagnetic injection point whereby a communication signal may be generated through said signal inserter, thereby sending the signal at a speed faster than light.
Hmm. An antenna with a heat source, magnetic source, an electromagnetic injection point, a signal inserter and an accelerator. It seems they're expanding the definition of the antenna. It's usually just an energy converter(ie. kinetic energy and potential energy of electrons, to magnetic and electric energy radiated as EM waves).
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3. The method of claim 1, wherein said magnetic fields are generated by permanent magnets.
Hmmm... magnetic fields from permanent magnets...
7. The method of claim 1, wherein said accelerator is linear in polarization. 8. The method of claim 1, wherein said accelerator is circular in polarization.
Okay..is it circular or linear...?
9. The method of claim 1, wherein said communications signal is generated by a magnetic injection assembly and a BNC connector.
All I need is a magnetic injection assembly...Ooops, I forgot. And a BNC connector... Can't do without that.
10. The method of claim 9, wherein said magnetic injection assembly further comprises a one-quarter wavelength coil antenna. 11. The method of claim 9, wherein said magnetic injection assembly further comprises a three-quarter wavelength coil antenna.
So is it 3/4 wavelength, or 1/4 wavelength?
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You're right of course, there is great need for organs and despite the ethics involved it is a worthy pursuit. I would want it myself if I truly needed it.
However, I was stating that before having seen the mouse on the news(CNN I think), I had no real concept of what they were doing when they were "growing organs". Yet, at every instance this science was mentioned, I what I had read about it.
My real point was, that most people don't even realize what is involved in this process(myself included) when they spout off the benefits. Seeing that news story opened my eyes.
To be honest, I don't see the greatest potential for organ growing with animals. There is work being done to grow organs in casings filled with special nutrient enriched gels. The enclosures are shaped like the organ desired, and are injected with a small culture of unspecialised cells(stem cells I think?). The cells are then stimulated to grow and specialise into the desired organ.
I can see this kind of organ cultivation becoming the preferred method. A lack of ethical issues, as well as the fact that you don't have to wait for the animal to mature before organ cultivation makes it appealing.
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This is great news. I've been looking forward to KDE2 for a long time. Any good open source software is great. Advancements in open source GUI even better.
Combine this news with that increased co-operation between Gnome and KDE developers as well as cross-platform standards compliance like CORBA etc. and the future of the Linux desktop is looking cool.
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I don't know about anyone else here, but growing organs in animals is slightly distasteful to me.
I know it could have huge benefits, but after having seen a bald mouse with a human ear growing on its back, I'll never approach this subject with the same preconceptions.
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I can see how all of these issues could pose some problems, but the proliferation of great free software is testament to the fact that Open Source works.
As to the hot debates among open source authors, proponents etc. someone once said, "It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it."
At least the Open Source communtity is open to discussion and welcomes criticism and challenges.
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The problem is that the companies in question are trying their best to maintain their dominant status in their respective markets. No matter the cost.
They don't have their artist's best interests at heart, or the propagation of music. They're making a killing selling their goods through current distribution channels, and consequently they're afraid of losing their power over distribution.
In their attempt to perpetuate their stranglehold on the market, they close off alternative distribution channels desite their benefits. The Internet holds alot of promise for new artists and greater exposure and accessibility for artists that already have a following. That these companies don't embrace the Internet in some fashion is an indication of their motives.
Now, I'm not expounding the "information should be free" bit, because I believe that the original information should only be free if its originator frees it. But, I think that these companies should realize that the Internet as a distribution channel has reached critical mass, cannot be stopped, and that they should do something about it.
Instead of suing everyone that has a novel idea for distributing music, they should innovate. Set up a music portal like mp3.com and minimal charge downloading of music from your favorite arist or music style. I for one would be happy to pay 50 cents for an awesome tune instead of $18.99 for a bunch of accompanying music.
I'm not encouraging the theft of music that is going on, but its partly the company's own fault. They're unwilling to change and innovate because of the good thing they have going. They're not responding to consumer demand for a new medium. This is causing the sticky situation. If they don't do something they're going to lose, and big. Welcome to the free market.
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I remember reading about this project a few years ago. It's been in development for something like 30 years. They've been experimenting and working on the idea of testing relativity's frame-dragging hypothesis since then, but couldn't build gyros that were good enough. Until now. I'm eager to see the outcome.
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Neither. X was ported over to Darwin because one console is practically useless to do any coding. Right now Darwin has absolutely no graphical interface whatsoever, so usability was limited.
Now with X up and running, alot more developers may begin to see Darwin as a viable platform for development and porting. That was the goal. To get a fully functional and usable system.
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This is as pointless an argmuent as, "why develop linux. Windows already has 90% of the market share, it's reasonably good(it's useable), so why bother with Linux?" Some would say, "it's better!" But that's not the real point. The point is that Linux is FREE and OPEN. This is the true power and purpose behind Vorbis as well.
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Mission Statement
The mission of this site is to dispel the popular misconception that smart girls are not attractive, and at the same time attempt to promote the view that it's okay for attractive girls to pursue knowledge and use their intellect.
Intelligence is a virtue and should be enhanced as much as possible. Teenage girls often think that associating themeselves with topics such as math or science puts them into a group of unpopular and unattractive people. As this website will prove, this is not the case.
So y'all see, the fact that they're attractive is the entire premise behind the site!
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In your opinion, which approach is most likely to succeed in developing the first AI: the top down approach(ie. programming a huge database of intelligent responses etc.) or bottom up approach(ie.neural nets and evolutionary models)
Also, what tests will be implemented to verify the existence of true AI. Will such tests attempt to verify true consciousness, or merely intelligent responses to various stimulaii.
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Why does everyone insist on posting binaries only for x86 *nix's!?!? Sure, most of the boxes out there are x86 based. So what? Would it really take that much effort to compile/cross-compile it for another chipset? ... invisible ... THING ... !"
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Using XML in the kernel build process instead of large build scripts is one of the many potential uses of XML. This can be used as a springboard to more widespread adoption of XML in other applications. Once people see the true power of XML, they will be more inclined to incororate it in their apps.
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The main reason for this isn't because we're trying to be like the US, but because nobody really knows how to handle modern computer crime related issues.
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"I will be as a fly on the wall... I shall slip amongst them like a great
We're either going to see alot of people realizing the freedom they're about to lose and become involved, protest, and raise all kinds of hell, or Big Boys like Mattel and the MPAA are gonna walking all over us. The government won't help, 'cause the government agrees there should be internet regulation(at least to some extent). Take recent annoncements from Australia about internet content regulation as a indication of where things are going. It's a serious issue that is not to be taken lightly.
While it is true that the internet is not solely based in the US(I'm in Canada), it is an indication of things to come all over the world. There are very few countries who would not follow the US in their decisions. The internet is the economic platform of the future. If you want to do business with the US, you had better listen to the US, or the US will just filter you out.
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We're either going to see alot of people realizing the freedom they're about to lose and become involved, protest, and raise all kinds of hell, or Big Boys like Mattel and the MPAA are gonna walking all over us. The government won't help, 'cause the government agrees there should be internet regulation(at least to some extent). Take recent annoncements from Australia about internet content regulation as a indication of where things are going. It's a serious issue that is not to be taken lightly.
While it is true that the internet is not solely based in the US(I'm in Canada), it is an indication of things to come all over the world. There are very few countries who would not follow the US in their decisions. The internet is the economic platform of the future. If you want to do business with the US, you had better listen to the US, or the US will just filter you out.
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Also, despite what some may think, reading off a monitor is a tiresome experience. I can go a whole day non-stop reading a book and not feel tired. Imagine spending that much time reading one e-mail or article for comparison. Make sure you have a bottle of aspirin nearby.
What's needed is a better display medium. I saw someone earlier mention reading Gutenberg texts on his Palm on the way to work. This is where print is going. Maybe not full length novels, but its clear that portable technology like the Palm is where the evolution of print and downloadable reading material is going. In a culture of people on the move, this is the perfect application of technology.
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4=2+2
becomes:4+2=2+2+2
6=(2+1)+(2+1)
but, according to your proof, 2 is supposed to be prime(which it is) and 2+1 is supposed to be even which it clearly is not.
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6=3+3
Stupid me...
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The conjecture states that the integer must greater than and/or equal to 4. Sorry! :)
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I've been thinking, the (strong Goldbach) conjecture states, "all Positive Even Integers greater and/or equal to 4 can be expressed as the Sum of two Primes.".
A Prime Number is defined as, "a Positive Integer p greater than 1 which has no positive integer Divisors other than 1 and p, itself. (More concisely, a prime number is a positive integer having exactly one positive divisor other than 1.)". Consequently, 1 is not prime number.
The Goldbach conjecture as stated implies that the sum is comprised of only two numbers. Then what about 6? It is a positive, even integer greater than 4, yet:
6 = 5+1 (not valid since one is not a prime)
6 = 2+3+1 (not valid since more than two numbers are used)
Since there is no sum comprised of only two primes, therefore, the conjecture is disproven by counter-example!
This cannot be right. I believe I've misinterpreted the conjecture. Anyone care to flush out my error?.
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This is not necessarily true. Computer programs have demonstrated that up to very large numbers this conjecture holds, but no concrete proof of this exists for all integers up to infinity.
Consequently you're argument falls apart.
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13. An improved antenna comprising:
Hmm. An antenna with a heat source, magnetic source, an electromagnetic injection point, a signal inserter and an accelerator. It seems they're expanding the definition of the antenna. It's usually just an energy converter(ie. kinetic energy and potential energy of electrons, to magnetic and electric energy radiated as EM waves).-a heat source;
- at least one magnetic field source in close proximity with said heat source;
-an electromagnetic injection point formed in close proximity to said magnetic field source; -at least one accelerator in close proximity with said heat source;and
-an electromagnetic signal inserter placed at said electromagnetic injection point whereby a communication signal may be generated through said signal inserter, thereby sending the signal at a speed faster than light.
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3. The method of claim 1, wherein said magnetic fields are generated by permanent magnets.
Hmmm... magnetic fields from permanent magnets...7. The method of claim 1, wherein said accelerator is linear in polarization.
Okay..is it circular or linear...?8. The method of claim 1, wherein said accelerator is circular in polarization.
9. The method of claim 1, wherein said communications signal is generated by a magnetic injection assembly and a BNC connector.
All I need is a magnetic injection assembly...Ooops, I forgot. And a BNC connector... Can't do without that.10. The method of claim 9, wherein said magnetic injection assembly further comprises a one-quarter wavelength coil antenna.
So is it 3/4 wavelength, or 1/4 wavelength?11. The method of claim 9, wherein said magnetic injection assembly further comprises a three-quarter wavelength coil antenna.
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I claim...
-generating heat from a heat source...
My God!!! He's managed to generate heat from a heat source!!!
...end sarcasm...WTF!?!? The claim above sounds like something out of the redundancy department of redundancy. :)
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You're right of course, there is great need for organs and despite the ethics involved it is a worthy pursuit. I would want it myself if I truly needed it.
However, I was stating that before having seen the mouse on the news(CNN I think), I had no real concept of what they were doing when they were "growing organs". Yet, at every instance this science was mentioned, I what I had read about it.
My real point was, that most people don't even realize what is involved in this process(myself included) when they spout off the benefits. Seeing that news story opened my eyes.
To be honest, I don't see the greatest potential for organ growing with animals. There is work being done to grow organs in casings filled with special nutrient enriched gels. The enclosures are shaped like the organ desired, and are injected with a small culture of unspecialised cells(stem cells I think?). The cells are then stimulated to grow and specialise into the desired organ.
I can see this kind of organ cultivation becoming the preferred method. A lack of ethical issues, as well as the fact that you don't have to wait for the animal to mature before organ cultivation makes it appealing.
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This is great news. I've been looking forward to KDE2 for a long time. Any good open source software is great. Advancements in open source GUI even better.
Combine this news with that increased co-operation between Gnome and KDE developers as well as cross-platform standards compliance like CORBA etc. and the future of the Linux desktop is looking cool.
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"I will be as a fly on the wall... I shall slip amongst them like a great
I don't know about anyone else here, but growing organs in animals is slightly distasteful to me.
I know it could have huge benefits, but after having seen a bald mouse with a human ear growing on its back, I'll never approach this subject with the same preconceptions.
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I can see how all of these issues could pose some problems, but the proliferation of great free software is testament to the fact that Open Source works.
As to the hot debates among open source authors, proponents etc. someone once said, "It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it."
At least the Open Source communtity is open to discussion and welcomes criticism and challenges.
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"I will be as a fly on the wall... I shall slip amongst them like a great
The problem is that the companies in question are trying their best to maintain their dominant status in their respective markets. No matter the cost.
They don't have their artist's best interests at heart, or the propagation of music. They're making a killing selling their goods through current distribution channels, and consequently they're afraid of losing their power over distribution.
In their attempt to perpetuate their stranglehold on the market, they close off alternative distribution channels desite their benefits. The Internet holds alot of promise for new artists and greater exposure and accessibility for artists that already have a following. That these companies don't embrace the Internet in some fashion is an indication of their motives.
Now, I'm not expounding the "information should be free" bit, because I believe that the original information should only be free if its originator frees it. But, I think that these companies should realize that the Internet as a distribution channel has reached critical mass, cannot be stopped, and that they should do something about it.
Instead of suing everyone that has a novel idea for distributing music, they should innovate. Set up a music portal like mp3.com and minimal charge downloading of music from your favorite arist or music style. I for one would be happy to pay 50 cents for an awesome tune instead of $18.99 for a bunch of accompanying music.
I'm not encouraging the theft of music that is going on, but its partly the company's own fault. They're unwilling to change and innovate because of the good thing they have going. They're not responding to consumer demand for a new medium. This is causing the sticky situation. If they don't do something they're going to lose, and big. Welcome to the free market.
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The plural of "beer" is "beer".
Uh huh. "Pass me five beer please!" I don't think so.
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