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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/An independent judiciary?

An independent judiciary?Todung Mulya Lubis, Lawyer, Jakarta Agus Sutoto, the public prosecutor in a Rp 500 million (about US$ 58,139) bribery case, has demanded a four-year jail sentence for the accused, Jakarta High Curt Judge Faozatullo Zendrato.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Fire at Padangpanjang mayor's office

Fire at Padangpanjang mayor's officeKasparman, The Jakarta Post, Padangpanjang Fire destroyed parts of the Padangpanjang mayor's office on Jl. Sutan Sjahrir in Padangpanjang, West Sumatra, early Friday morning, paralyzing the office's activities for the whole day, a report said.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Why, Megawati? Why?

Why, Megawati? Why? A few weeks back, when news was leaked that President Megawati's party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), reportedly had opted to support the reelection of incumbent Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso, most people reacted with disbelief.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Productivity virus is all around you at work

Productivity virus is all around you at workVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta With the Internet entering offices all over the world, businesses should be wary of the productivity virus.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Anti-Drug Day, a national illusion

Anti-Drug Day, a national illusion Indonesia took part in World Anti-Drug Day for the first time on Wednesday. Drugs have become the nation's enemy, but political awareness to fight the menace remains low.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Give us a justice system

Give us a justice system The decrease of almost 60 percent in foreign direct investment approvals and 30 percent in licensed domestic investment projects in the first five months of this year provide further evidence of the worsening disadvantages of doing business in Indonesia.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Islamic alliance 'could lead to anti-Megawati plot'

Islamic alliance 'could lead to anti-Megawati plot'Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A recent series of gatherings involving Muslim politicians could lead to the establishment of an Islamic alliance against President Megawati Soekarnoputri should she insist upon deterring the amendment ...
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/The new accountability revolution in government

The new accountability revolution in government-------------------------- Marc Robinson Technical Advisor Badan Pengawasan Keuangan dan Pembangunan (BPKP) Jakarta -------------------------- The first rule of business is to keep your customers happy.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Citibank clarifies

Citibank clarifies I refer to A. Jakubowski's letter, Citibank's service (The Jakarta Post, June 6), and Pieter's letter, Citibank again (June 10).We have contacted the above customers and have resolved the problems satisfactorily.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Suspected dealers arrested

Suspected dealers arrested BOGOR: The police arrested two alleged drug dealers -- one of them an ex-convict -- in a house in Ciherang village, Darmaga district, Bogor regency, on Thursday and confiscated one kilogram of marijuana.The suspects were identified as house owner M.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Septi aiming for Thamrin Cup double title

Septi aiming for Thamrin Cup double titleMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Septi Nindya Yutami is aiming for a double victory at the International Junior Thamrin Cup tennis championships after she advanced to the finals, in both the girls' singles and doubles events here on Friday.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/On the World Summit on sustainable development

On the World Summit on sustainable development The World Summit on Sustainable Development will be upon us shortly. In the meantime, discussions of variable intensity are taking place.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Consequences of an upgraded UI

Consequences of an upgraded UIPrijono Tjiptoherijanto, School of Economics University of Indonesia, Jakarta Following Government Regulation No. 61/1999 on higher learning institutions as statutory bodies, four universities are set to test the implementation of this regulation.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/PDI-P councilors confused over Sutiyoso's nomination

PDI-P councilors confused over Sutiyoso's nominationBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several city councillors from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) said that they were livid over the decision of their chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri to endorse incumbent ...
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/'Argo Gede' train skids in Purwakarta

'Argo Gede' train skids in Purwakarta PURWAKARTA, West Java: The executive Argo Gede train, heading for Jakarta from Bandung in West Java, skidded off the tracks near Cilame, Purwakarta regency at about 5:50 p.m. on Friday, blocking railway traffic in both direction.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Bekasi allocates Rp 18b for schools

Bekasi allocates Rp 18b for schools BEKASI: The Bekasi regency administration has allocated Rp 18 billion from its 2002 budget for the renovation of damaged school buildings and the construction of new schools.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/International Kite Festival at Ancol

International Kite Festival at Ancol JAKARTA: Participants from 11 countries will take part in the 10th International Kite Festival being held this weekend in Ancol, North Jakarta, the chairperson of the event's organizing committee, Sari Madjid, said on Thursday.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Is good negotiation getting the best deal for everybody?

Is good negotiation getting the best deal for everybody?Pri Notowidigdo, The Amrop Hever Group, Global Executive Search, (e-mail: jakarta@amrophever.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Graft convict on the run, still not declared fugitive

Graft convict on the run, still not declared fugitiveTertiana ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a fruitless one-month search for corruption convict David Nusa Wijaya, the Attorney General's Office has still not declared him a fugitive.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Govt told to immediately improve investment climate

Govt told to immediately improve investment climateDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The latest data showing a precipitous drop in foreign direct investment (FDI) should serve as a wake-up call for the government to quickly take action to improve the country's investment climate, ...
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Market won't heal itself

Market won't heal itself------------------ Los Angeles Times Los Angeles ------------------ So WorldCom was cooking its books to the tune of more than US$3.9 billion. News of this sort is becoming less shocking.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Why, Megawati? Why?

Why, Megawati? Why? A few weeks back, when news was leaked that President Megawati's party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), reportedly had opted to support the reelection of incumbent Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso, most people reacted with disbelief.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Maspion employees return to six-day work

Maspion employees return to six-day workFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Workers of the Sidoarjo-based plastic goods producer PT Maspion went back to work on Friday, ending a week-long stand off with the management of the factory over working days.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Ministry of Agriculture allocates fund to buy farmers rice next year

Ministry of Agriculture allocates fund to buy farmers rice next yearAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Agriculture plans to allocate Rp 173 billion (US$19.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/On decolonization

On decolonization of East Timor I would like to refer to the May 21 letter from Onghokham titled Decolonization of East Timor. It is surprising that the noted historian categorically described the integration of East Timor (1976-1999) as "colonization and imperialism".
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/The lesson from Vietnam for the Middle East is `Listen to

The lesson from Vietnam for the Middle East is `Listen toMartin Woollacott, Guardian News Service, London Anybody who has done some foreign reporting knows that the views of correspondents on the nature of the crisis or war which has brought them to a particular place tend to be similar.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Citibank clarifies

Citibank clarifies I refer to A. Jakubowski's letter, Citibank's service (The Jakarta Post, June 6), and Pieter's letter, Citibank again (June 10).We have contacted the above customers and have resolved the problems satisfactorily.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/What we need is leadership -- FOR MONDAY'S EDITION

What we need is leadership -- FOR MONDAY'S EDITION ------------------------ Sayidiman Suryohadiprojo Former governor of National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas) Jakarta ------------------------ State Minister of National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie has surprised many people when he ...
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/JP/1/TNI

JP/1/TNII-Box ------------------------------------------------------------------ Comparison of Strengths among Army, Navy and Air Force ------------------------------------------------------------------ ARMY Total Personnel Unit Kostrad Kopassus ...
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/House may again miss target on deliberation of bills

House may again miss target on deliberation of billsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) will again miss its target of completing the deliberation of 22 top priority bills during the ongoing parliamentary session that set to end on July 19.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/PDI Perjuangan opposes inquiry into Akbar scandal

PDI Perjuangan opposes inquiry into Akbar scandalKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The largest and most influential party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) announced on Friday its rejection of a proposal to form a committee of inquiry (Pansus) into a Rp 40 ...
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Scavenger finds mortar in trash bin

Scavenger finds mortar in trash bin BEKASI: A scavenger has found a life mortar in a trash bin of the Klender housing complex in East Jakarta.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Officers 'occupy' Bank Swansarindo

Officers 'occupy' Bank Swansarindo At least 1,000 military and police officers were in a tense standoff at a Central Jakarta bank on Friday, which saw at least one person severely beaten in a dispute involving a home loan program.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Medical industry needs workers

Medical industry needs workers JAKARTA: The medical industry needs 21,057 workers to be employed in pharmaceutical companies, drug stores, cosmetics factories, hospitals, medical equipment companies and traditional medicine firms.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Anti-drug day, national illusion

Anti-drug day, national illusion On Wednesday, Indonesia for the first time took part in World Anti-drug Day, organized by the National Drug Agency (BNN). Drugs have become the national enemy, but political awareness to fight the menace is still low.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/The new accountability revolution in government

The new accountability revolution in governmentMarc Robinson, Technical Advisor, Development Finance, Comptroller (BPKP), Jakarta The first rule of business is to keep your customers happy. If you produce products which are poor quality or too expensive, you'll go out of business.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/TV Today: Saturday, June 29, 2002

TV Today: Saturday, June 29, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:30 Talk Show9:00 Comedy10:30 Talk Show11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Parents must realize their role in educating children

Parents must realize their role in educating childrenMochtar Buchori, Educator, Legislator, Jakarta The classic maxim asserting that parents and teachers should cooperate in the education of the young is easier said than done.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Abdullah well-placed to replace Mahathir

Abdullah well-placed to replace Mahathir Ho Khai Leong, Department of Political Science, National University of Singapore, The Strait times, Asia News Network, Singapore The end of Mahathir Mohamad's reign as the Prime Minister of Malaysia has been anticipated for a long time.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Factions to decide on governor, deputy pairs

Factions to decide on governor, deputy pairsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Even though the list of candidates for Jakarta governor and deputy governor is in the hands of the Governorship Election Committee, it is the factions in the City Council that will nominate the governor and ...
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Semen Gresik can't help Semen Padang's debt woes

Semen Gresik can't help Semen Padang's debt woesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned cement maker PT Semen Gresik said on Friday that it could not provide funds to help repay the maturing debt of its fully-owned subsidiary PT Semen Padang.Semen Gresik president Satriyo was quoted by Detik.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Civilian trial demanded for suspects in Theys murder

Civilian trial demanded for suspects in Theys murderTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The nine military suspects in the murder of pro-independence Papuan leader Theys Hiyo Eluay should be tried in civilian court, instead of a military tribunal, analyst Kusnanto Anggoro of the Centre for ...
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Observers suggest separate election for the regions

Observers suggest separate election for the regionsEdith Hartanto and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political observers are urging legislators to introduce a separate national and regional election system in the election bill.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Govt calls for rapid review of Manulife ruling

Govt calls for rapid review of Manulife rulingFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a latest bid to appease international anger over a controversial bankruptcy ruling against the Indonesian unit of Canadian insurance giant Manulife Financial Corp.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Cronyms dismantled in S. Korea

Cronyms dismantled in S. KoreaHerschel I Grossman, Professor of economics Brown University, Project Syndicate The euphoria of fans whose team wins a major sporting event is ephemeral.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/'Kompas' celebrates 37th anniversary

'Kompas' celebrates 37th anniversary The chief editor of Indonesian daily newspaper Kompas, Suryopratomo (left), presents an award to writer Danarto (right), one of the 13 authors whose works have been recognized in the daily's publication of selected short stories.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Activists warn rights trial may ruin judiciary's image

Activists warn rights trial may ruin judiciary's imageTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Human rights activists warned on Friday of another red mark against the country's judicial system should the ad hoc Human Rights Tribunal fail to hold a fair trial on the 1999 East Timor human ...
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/East Java governor rejects plea to relocate sugar factories

East Java governor rejects plea to relocate sugar factoriesAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya East Java Governor Imam Utomo has rejected a plea by the central government to relocate a number of loss-making sugar factories to other provinces.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Students join In-Docs Junior Camp

Students join In-Docs Junior Camp JAKARTA: Eighteen high school students will take part in the In-Docs Junior Camp on Kelapa Island in Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands) regency from July 1 to July 14.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Govt urged to immediately improve investment climate

Govt urged to immediately improve investment climateDadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post JakartaThe latest data showing a precipitous drop in foreign direct investment (FDI) should serve as a wake-up call for the government to quickly take action to improve the country's investment climate, analysts ...
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Budget constraints shrink Indonesia's military might

Budget constraints shrink Indonesia's military mightBerni K. Moestafa and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Once the big brother amongst Southeast Asian military forces, the Indonesian Military (TNI) now suffers from acute budget constraints which are crippling its arsenal and diluting ...
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Bilingual schooling a fantasy or reality?

Bilingual schooling a fantasy or reality?-------------------------- Simon Marcus Gower High School Principal Harapan Bangsa High School Tangerang, Banten --------------------------- At the time of year when schools open their doors to receive registrations of new or continuing students for the ...
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/'New fountain a waste of money'

'New fountain a waste of money' The city administration spent Rp 14 billion (US$1.6 million) on renovating the water fountain at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle to commemorate the city's 475th anniversary.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Fire at Padangpanjang mayor's office

Fire at Padangpanjang mayor's officeKasparman The Jakarta Post PadangpanjangFire destroyed parts of the Padangpanjang mayor's office on Jl. Sutan Sjahrir in Padangpanjang, West Sumatra, early Friday morning, paralyzing the office's activities for the whole day, a report said.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Medical school attracts the highest number of applicants

Medical school attracts the highest number of applicantsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Being a doctor is apparently a profession most high school graduates want to be despite many other interesting careers nowadays.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Anti-Drug Day, a national illusion

Anti-Drug Day, a national illusion Indonesia took part in World Anti-Drug Day for the first time on Wednesday. Drugs have become the nation's enemy, but political awareness to fight the menace remains low.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Children are like fiddle strings

Children are like fiddle strings If a child lives with encouragement, he learns confidence. But most of the time parents forget the importance of that. In the name of discipline we are actually commanding the children more than giving them the praise of appreciation.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Govt told to protect destitute children

Govt told to protect destitute childrenDebbie A Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Even as the bill on child protection is likely to be approved by the House next Tuesday, people are still skeptical about whether the government is really committed to protecting children, especially destitute ...
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Govt urged to immediately improve investment climate

Govt urged to immediately improve investment climateDadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post JakartaThe latest data showing a precipitous drop in foreign direct investment (FDI) should serve as a wake-up call for the government to quickly take action to improve the country's investment climate, analysts ...
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Police turn a blind eye to jaywalkers

Police turn a blind eye to jaywalkersLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many pedestrians in the city deliberately ignore traffic regulations, crossing the road when and where they please despite available zebra crossings and footbridges.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Police blasted for failing to uphold press freedom

Police blasted for failing to uphold press freedomMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Frequent cases of violence and intimidation against journalists by police personnel across the country reflects their serious lack of understanding of the freedom of the press, an activist says.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2002

JP/Dance your way through the holidays

Dance your way through the holidaysTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta School holidays are here again and children wonder what fun and games they can look forward to during the month-long break.
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