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I've heard from some Java developers that they like IntelliJ best out of all the Java IDEs.
IDE's are as religious a subject as 'the proper programming language' to a lot of developers, so I won't (re)start that discussion here :P

Very true!

But it never hurts to be open minded and check out some other things. Even if you don't like it in the end, you at least know from first hand experience.
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Living Room / Re: Anyone here using a standing desk?
« Last post by Renegade on April 20, 2011, 07:47 AM »
Honestly, I can't stand computers ... So I have to sit down.

Hahahahaah~! :D

Nice~!
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Living Room / Re: Is Amazon the new Apple?
« Last post by Renegade on April 20, 2011, 07:47 AM »
...offering an alternative to modern capitalism would be more interesting.

There are actually some excellent models out there. Some can dovetail very nicely with modern capitalism.

However, bringing them up here is tenuous at best as they touch on economic models, which are both politically influenced and more importantly, philosophically influenced, which makes them tantamount to religious.

I try to temper my cynical attitude towards certain ideas with some humor. Sometimes I fail.

I can't help but comment on this:

...maximize returns to shareholders... ...that's the company bosses' duty - maximising long-term returns.

That is pretty much a mantra today, but the foundations for it are based on logical contradictions. (As far as that's worth anything - http://en.wikipedia....Logico-Philosophicus )

I'd best stop there as it's not really helpful.



The important point to take away from Deozaan's post there is that Amazon is destroying the market. It's not good for vendors or consumers. It's a win-lose-lose proposition. Amazon wins, and everyone else loses.

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Living Room / Re: Anyone here using a standing desk?
« Last post by Renegade on April 20, 2011, 06:41 AM »
My Prediction
All responses will be in the negative because everyone's too preoccupied sitting on the fat asses and farting around on DC all the time~! :D


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I've heard from some Java developers that they like IntelliJ best out of all the Java IDEs. So if you do Java, it's at least worth looking at.
7806
Living Room / Re: Ashampoo hacked
« Last post by Renegade on April 20, 2011, 06:19 AM »
Why can't people just get an honest job... :(

But I must say, their response is admirable. Got to hand it to them there.
7807
Living Room / Wasting Ink in Your Printer?
« Last post by Renegade on April 20, 2011, 06:14 AM »
This isn't exactly recent (2009), but it is interesting:

http://www.atomicshr...tent/inkjet_printer/

(There's a video on the page - not YouTube, so I can't embed it.)

I can't very well quote the video, but it shows how inkjet printers waste ink.
7808
Living Room / Re: Is Amazon the new Apple?
« Last post by Renegade on April 20, 2011, 06:06 AM »
But they're delivering infinite growth and managing stakeholder benefits with increased value propositions for stock holders and buzz market 3.0 showing social network integration success that raises brand recognition and promotes sustained market penetration and higher market share in value-added markets in socially driven...

I'm not surprised at all.
Ugh, I almost vomited when I read that.

"You can't handle the truth~!"



Hahahahaha~! :P :D
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Living Room / Re: Apple is Still Apple - Sue After Stealing...
« Last post by Renegade on April 20, 2011, 06:04 AM »
Some of the patents are comical . . .

I'd like to patent a rectangle with rounded corners
worthy of Monthy Python :o

THAT is SOOOO bang on! Its' exactly something Monty Python would do.

The first thing that springs to mind is the Ministry of Silly Walks~! :D
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Living Room / Re: Is Amazon the new Apple?
« Last post by Renegade on April 20, 2011, 03:58 AM »
This is conceptually on topic - planned obsolescence.

http://www.truththeo...ght-bulb-conspiracy/

The way that Amazon will remove your product that you've purchased is conceptually analogous to planned obsolescence. It's just the digital version of it.

Anyways, it's an excellent video for anyone that is interested. If you watch it, it will become more apparent how/why I'm comparing things that way.
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Living Room / A Kitty Video for Mouser
« Last post by Renegade on April 20, 2011, 03:09 AM »
My sister just uploaded a little video of her cat playing in the sink:



I immediately thought that you'd like this one, mouser. :)

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General Software Discussion / Re: YoYo Games / Softwrap Crappy License
« Last post by Renegade on April 20, 2011, 12:27 AM »
First new feature~! That's cute!

It's amazing just how utterly douchey some licensing can be.

I'm all for getting paid, but making licensing like that just seems... well... icky.

That being said, the gaming industry certainly has it's fair share of piracy.

A "phone home" license check to make sure that the software is only installed on X computers seems reasonable to me. I do hate "activation" licensing though where you only get X activations. That sucks when you burn a machine and need to reinstall the OS and everything.
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Living Room / Re: Anyone here using a standing desk?
« Last post by Renegade on April 19, 2011, 11:32 PM »
Not here. But I've often thought of a treadmill with a keyboard and mouse on top. :)

But I'm too lazy to get off my ass and do it. :P
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Living Room / Re: Apple is Still Apple - Sue After Stealing...
« Last post by Renegade on April 19, 2011, 11:31 PM »
An analysis:

http://thisismynext....es-samsung-analysis/

In response, Samsung’s best bet is to argue that its products and packaging aren’t confusingly similar, and if that doesn’t work, to somehow prove that consumers aren’t actually being confused.

Then again, they could simply show that they did it first...
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Living Room / Apple is Still Apple - Sue After Stealing...
« Last post by Renegade on April 19, 2011, 11:20 PM »
Oh god... Apple is at it again... Bigger, badder, and douchier than ever!  :mad:

Apple sues Samsung for 'slavishly copying' its iPhone and iPad designs

http://www.dailymail...ml?ito=feeds-newsxml

Apple said in court papers: 'Samsung has made its Galaxy phones and computer tablet work and look like Apple's products through widespread patent and trade dress infringement...

'By this action, Apple seeks to put a stop to Samsung's illegal conduct and obtain compensation for the violations that have occurred thus far.'

Apple sues Samsung for patent violation and design plagiarism

http://www.easternew...d-design-plagiarism/

In the letter of demand Apple stated that:”Instead of innovating and developing its own technology and a unique Samsung style for its smartphones and tablets,Samsung chose to copy Apple’s technology,user interface and innovative style in these infringing products.’In its petition, which was submitted to the District Court of North Carolina,Apple ​​mentioned the patents registered in 2009 and 2010,and refers to the aesthetic design,both in form and icons.In addition,Apple stated that the Galaxy Tab has a rectangular design very similar to iPad,with its rounded black edges.

But...




Verifuckation:

http://www.gsmarena....amsung_f700-1849.php

I have ZERO respect for Apple.

I won't say what I really think because it involves obscene acts with... Well... Use the darkest and most perverted recesses of your imagination...


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Living Room / Re: Is Amazon the new Apple?
« Last post by Renegade on April 19, 2011, 11:06 PM »
But they're delivering infinite growth and managing stakeholder benefits with increased value propositions for stock holders and buzz market 3.0 showing social network integration success that raises brand recognition and promotes sustained market penetration and higher market share in value-added markets in socially driven...

wow..! all in one breath too.. don't suppose you are willing to negotiate a house purchase for me? ;D

I noticed that I am unable to download my past purchased music (singles and albums) from amazon.  Wish Amazon would have put any past mp3 purchases into their cloud storage (assuming you signed up for it.. free) especially since they mentioned that purchased mp3 doesn't count towards used storage.

I'm afraid that you made the all too common mistake of assuming that Amazon is out to serve you as a customer and provide you with services that are in your best interests rather than in the best interests of their stakeholders, stockholders, executive, and public relations officers who will tell you just how wonderful they are and that you're going to have a better life by spending more of your money on their products and services, and then repurchasing whatever you originally purchased from them because that enables them to stay in business and serve their stakeholders and stockholders which in turn enables them to further sell you more products and services all the while touting awesome stuff that they'll never deliver on because if they did then you'd not have to purchase more from them of stuff you had already purchased and assumed that you actually had when in fact you didn't because they've shifted to a business model that favors stakeholders over customers because they are big enough that they could effectively start eating babies for lunch and nobody would care because they have the media power to overshadow your pathetic squeals for fairplay and stick it to you where the sun don't shine because that gets them your money.

<breathes />

:D
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Living Room / Re: Proof That People Cannot Read (EULAs)
« Last post by Renegade on April 19, 2011, 09:39 PM »
Not reading an EULA can be VERY expensive.

I just put up some screenshots from my Android here:

http://cynic.me/2011...-ipad-2-a-mobile-ad/

$10 per week + $5 to "join". To get a *chance* to win an iPad... OUCH~!

The ad in the game:

ipad-2-ad-in-Farm-Tower.png

The "contest" screen. (composite with comments)

ControversialLegalAdAndroid.png

And you KNOW damn well that they're COUNTING on you NOT scrolling down enough or reading the terms. You THINK that you're entering a contest/lottery, but you're not. You're signing up for some stuff. I think that stuff has been in the news before. It's not new.
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Living Room / Re: Is Amazon the new Apple?
« Last post by Renegade on April 19, 2011, 08:42 PM »
I would expect these kinds of shenanigans from Apple, but not Amazon... :-\

But they're delivering infinite growth and managing stakeholder benefits with increased value propositions for stock holders and buzz market 3.0 showing social network integration success that raises brand recognition and promotes sustained market penetration and higher market share in value-added markets in socially driven...

I'm not surprised at all.
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Official Announcements / Re: Server - Apache problem running out of memory
« Last post by Renegade on April 19, 2011, 06:49 PM »
SoftLayer's handling of the issue has been horrible and at this point I wouldn't feel at all comfortable recommending them to anyone as a hosting solution.  In the past i've recommended SoftLayer on the basis that they may be more expensive, but they are more stable and reliable.  But this experience has turned all of that around.

I've had good luck so far with them and no problems. My serves are all in the Texas data centers though.
7820
As a completely self-taught programmer, I'm pleased with this first serious effort to place myself in the freeware/donationware community of contributors.

Congratulations on the release~! :)
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Living Room / Re: Proof That People Cannot Read (EULAs)
« Last post by Renegade on April 19, 2011, 06:10 PM »
Looks like some people read the legal text. But not the proofreaders. This one is making the rounds on Twitter:

http://m.store.veriz...wireless.com/iphone/

I don't get it... I didn't see any legal text there.
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Living Room / Re: Open Donation Platform -Concept
« Last post by Renegade on April 19, 2011, 08:04 AM »
Nice idea. Not sure if it would work. Most people want to donate directly to charities. Dunno...
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Living Room / Re: Proof That People Cannot Read (EULAs)
« Last post by Renegade on April 18, 2011, 10:17 PM »
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
nice story 40hz!

Only in retrospect. That reprimand set the tone for the rest of my tenure with that company. I got passed over for a promotion twice because of it.

Truthfully, if they passed me over for promotion because of that, and if that was my boss' response to it, it wouldn't be a place I'd want to work.  True, there are some lines, and there are times and places for it- but that response was more than a bit over the top if it wasn't a document for a client.

I can't see the harm in it. It's a check to see if reviewers actually reviewed it. If nobody catches it, then you go back and delete it before it goes out, or ask to have it reviewed again, but this time properly.

@40Hz - Your boss there seems short-sighted.
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Living Room / Re: Proof That People Cannot Read (EULAs)
« Last post by Renegade on April 18, 2011, 08:29 PM »
Many many moons ago, I had a very NSFW EULA... One person posted it somewhere on the net. He was bored, and looking for funny/odd EULAs for some reason. I forget where he posted it. Some blog.

So, at least one person read at least 1 EULA. :)

Anyways, for your amusement...

NSFW EULA
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

This is not your usual bullshit agreement. You need to read this.

By installing or using the Renegade Minds (the “Company”) product [Renegade Minds] Guitar and Drum Trainer (the “Software”) you indicate your agreement to the terms of this End User License Agreement (the “Agreement”).  If you do not agree to the terms herein, you are not authorized to copy or use the Software.  The Software, all images, photographs, icons, pornography and text incorporated in the Software, is owned by Company or its suppliers and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions.  Except to the extent expressly licensed herein, all rights are reserved to Company and its suppliers.  You may not reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the Software.

ATTENTION:  USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS SET FORTH BELOW.  USING THE SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS.  IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE TERMS YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO USE THIS SOFTWARE, SO BUGGER OFF.


1.   LICENSE GRANT
The Company grants you a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide right and license to use the executable version of the Software, where “use” in this Agreement means storing, loading, installing or executing the Software.  You may not modify the Software or disable any licensing or control features of the Software. You agree that you may not copy the written materials accompanying the Software.  You may copy the software for archival purposes so long as the copy is unmodified from the original distribution and the copy retains all of the original Software’s proprietary notices. You may not rent or lease your rights to the Software or documentation. If you are an individual and this Agreement is for a single license, you may install the Software on multiple computers provided that not more than one of those computers is in use simultaneously and that those computers are solely for your own use. If the Software license you have is for a single user license then the Software may be installed on a computer that is for multiple users but it may not be installed on more than one computer regardless of whether those computers are operated simultaneously or not. If this Agreement is for a multi-user (site) license or use during orgies, the number of orgy participants or computers on which the Software is installed may not exceed the number of licenses purchased, regardless of whether the computer is used by multiple users or not. You may use this software in a networked environment on computers other than the computer on which the software is installed provided that you have purchased licenses for each computer or sex-addict that will use the software, regardless of whether those computers will use the software at the same time or not. 
If you are sufficiently cool, you may install the software on any number of computers and in any storage medium provided that you do not chronically masturbate. Get someone to do the masturbating for you. 
2.   OWNERSHIP
All right, title and interest in and to the Software is owned and copyrighted by the Company or its third party suppliers. Your license confers neither title to nor ownership in the Software and is not a sale of any rights in the Company. Company third party suppliers may protect their rights in the event of any violation of this License Agreement as if such suppliers were parties to this License Agreement.  No license is given to you under any patent or patent application of Company.

3.   COPIES AND ADAPTATIONS
Other than as provided in the License Grant section of this agreement, you may only make copies or adaptations of the Software for archival purposes or when copying or adaptation is an essential step in the authorized use of the Software. You must reproduce all copyright notices in the original Software on all copies or adaptations.

4.   NO DISASSEMBLY, RECOMPILATION OR DECRYPTION
You may not disassemble or decompile the Software unless Company prior written consent is obtained. In some jurisdictions, Company consent may not be required for limited disassembly or decompilation.  Upon request, you will provide Company with reasonably detailed information regarding any disassembly or decompilation. You may not decrypt the Software unless decryption is an essential step in the authorized use of the Software.

5.   NO WARRANTIES
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, COMPANY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY FOR THE SOFTWARE.  THE SOFTWARE AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY PROPRIETARY RIGHTS.  THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE REMAINS WITH YOU.
6.   NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER COMPANY NOR ITS SUPPLIERS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFIT, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. FURTHERMORE, THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT DAMAGES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE LICENSE FEE, IF ANY, PAID BY YOU DIRECTLY TO THE COMPANY FOR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY LICENSE FEE RECEIVED BY THE COMPANY FOR THE USE OF THE PRODUCT IF PURCHASED THROUGH AN AUTHORIZED THIRD PARTY.

7.   CUSTOMER REMEDIES
YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE, AT COMPANY OPTION, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE SOFTWARE OR REFUND OF PART OR ALL OF THE LICENSE FEE, IF ANY, PAID BY YOU FOR THE SOFTWARE.
If you did not pay Company for this software, then you are totally, 100% shit out of luck. So, considering the Software is free... you're fucked! AND any payment must have been in first borns, plural - i.e. you must have paid with several of your first borns. One is not enough.

8.   INDEMNIFICATION
This Software is intended for use with media, files, orgies, and content for which you have sufficient rights to, authority for, or ownership of. It is your responsibility to ascertain whether copyrights, patents, or other licenses are needed for the content that you use in conjunction with this Software. You agree to hold harmless, indemnify and defend the Company, its officers, directors, prostitues, employees and third party suppliers against any loss, damage, STD, fine, or expense (including blood money... err... I mean attorney’s fees) arising out of or related to any claim that you have used this Software in violation of applicable laws in your jurisdiction. It is your responsibility to abide by the laws of whichever jurisdiction you reside in.

9.   TERMINATION
This Agreement shall continue for the duration of Company copyright in the Software, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. The Company may terminate your license immediately without notice to you for your failure to comply with any of the terms set forth in this Agreement. Upon termination, you must immediately destroy the Software, together with all copies, adaptations and merged portions thereof in any form, or soak the medium in body fluids until no sane person would ever touch it. Obligations to pay accrued charges or fees shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
This Agreement shall be considered terminated the moment you start to chronically masturbate, because that just isn't very cool. That is unless you are trying to soak the medium in body fluids to destroy it, which is then ok.

10.   ASSIGNMENT AND NON-ASSIGNMENT
If you are an individual and this Agreement is for a single license, then this license is personal to you but you may assign your rights under this Agreement to the Devil or a third party who agrees in writing to be bound to this Agreement prior to the assignment and provided that you transfer all copies of the Software, registration keys and/or codes, and related documentation to the third party and destroy any copies not transferred. If you are an individual and this Agreement is for a multi-user license, or you are not an individual and are an entity, then you may not assign your rights under this Agreement without the prior written permission of the Company. If you are an entity that merges with or is acquired by another entity then your rights under this Agreement shall be deemed to be temporarily assigned to the resulting entity of that merge or acquisition provided that you supply the Company with written notice not later than the date on which any public announcement of that merger or acquisition is made.  Upon receipt of written notice, the Company shall have thirty (30) days to either accept or reject the assignment of rights. If you have sold your soul to the Devil, and the software is transferred to the Prince of Darkness along with your soul, then Company reserves the right to alter this agreement as it pleases in order to Fuck Satan. You are thus encouraged to sell your soul to the Devil and assign your rights to this software to the Devil as he drags you down into Hell.

11.   EXPORT REQUIREMENTS
You may not export or re-export the Software or any copy or adaptation in violation of any applicable laws or regulations.

12.   U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS
The Software and any accompanying documentation have been developed entirely at private expense. They are delivered and licensed as “commercial computer software.”  If this Software is acquired under the terms of a DOD or civilian agency contract, use, reproduction or disclosure of the Software by the Government is subject to the restrictions set forth in this License Agreement in accordance with 48 C.F.R. 227.7202 or 48 C.F.R. 12.212, respectively.

13.   NEGATION OF PARTNERSHIP
Company shall not become or be deemed a partner or a joint venturer with you by reason of the provisions of this license.
However, if you're a young virile female that shags like a minx, perhaps there are possibilities...

14.   GOVERNING LAW AND FORUM
Irrespective of the place of execution or performance, this License Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws (or anarchy) of the Dicktatorial and Tyrannical Republic of RenegadeMinds applicable to agreements.  Any litigation to enforce or interpret the provisions of this License Agreement or the parties’ rights or obligations arising out of this License Agreement or the performance hereunder shall be maintained only in the courts in the City of My Choosing, RenegadeMinds, and the parties expressly consent to personal jurisdiction in such courts. In the event that you breach this Agreement or indicate your intention to breach this Agreement in any manner that violates or may violate the Company’s intellectual property rights or may cause continuing or irreparable harm to the Company, the Company may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is specifically disclaimed.

15.   ENTIRE AGREEMENT 
Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing, this License Agreement constitutes the sole and exclusive agreement between you and Company with regard to the Software, and supersedes all prior agreements, whether oral or written, and other communications between the parties relating to the subject matter set forth herein.
If you have any questions regarding this License Agreement or if you wish to request any information from Company, please contact the firm at the address or email address below. Please specify which language, English or Drunkanese, that you wish to receive correspondence in.

RenegadeMinds.com
#101 Sunwha, Yeoksam Dong, Kangnam Gu, 135-080
Seoul, Korea
Fax: +82-19-313-7399
Email: ********@renegademinds.com

Copyright © 2004 Renegade Minds. All rights reserved. RenegadeMinds, Renegade Minds, Soju Flower(s), Soju Garden, Fuck Satan, and a few other stupid things are trademarks of Renagade Minds.


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Living Room / Proof That People Cannot Read (EULAs)
« Last post by Renegade on April 18, 2011, 11:03 AM »
Prepare to piss yourself laughing...



And from JoS:

...I added text with coupon code (40% off) to the EULA... It was at about half scroll down and masked inside the text, so only people who actually read it will get the discount...

Results, as many of you may already propose: no one bought using this coupon!

(Go look at the screenshot again... you probably didn't read it... :p )

Hahahahaha~!

That's just way funny!
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