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Cellphone An Integral Part Of Indian Consumer’s Life, Says Nokia VP D
2012-02-07 07:11:00 In the mobile phone game, one brand immediately comes to mind: Nokia. They have been around for over a decade and their phones are sold in virtually every corner of the world. Having shipped over a billion mobile phones over the years, from the legendary 3310 to the latest Lumia range, Nokia are one of the oldest players in the market. One of their biggest markets is India. Nokia India is their Indian branch, and one of the most successful in terms of sales. Recently, Anirvan Ghosh of Forbes India interviewed former Managing Director and current Senior VP of Sales for Nokia India, Mr. D Shivakumar. Here are some interesting facts we picked up from the interview. An IIT Madras and IIM Kolkata graduate, Shivakumar joined Nokia India 6 years ago, in 2006. Before that, he headed consumer electronics at Philips and also did a stint in Hindustan Levers. Changing Handset Market Since Joining Nokia In 2006 The biggest change Shivakumar sees in the handset market today, as compared to 2...
By: WATblog
Consumer Electronics on the Shop Floor
2012-01-11 13:06:00 Will iPads and other consumer electronics products be taking over the shop floor? A major manufacturer is giving all plant operators an iPad to assist in tracking plant processes. The hope is that downtime will be reduced as a result. Are these types of devices proliferating in your operations? The
Women In CE Event Honors Women In Consumer Electronics, But?
2012-01-11 09:01:00 CES 2012 Las Vegas is a (white and Asian) male-dominated consumer electronics industry environment. So much so that an organization like “Women In CE” – which serves as a networking and mentorship platform for women in the business, was needed some time ago. As a member of the San Francisco Chapter of Women In Sports (Read More...)
Trends to Watch Out in the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2012)
2012-01-04 08:17:00 It is the time of the year when the newest and the latest innovations are showcased in one big event- the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The biggest consumer technology expo will happen in Las Vegas starting January 8 to January 10 of this year. Top electronics and IT companies will debut their latest gadgets at ...
Today?s Incentive Inquisition
2011-12-12 13:53:00 To paraphrase Andy Dufresne ? ?Either get busy experimenting or get busy dying.? And that is today?s motto. 4:00 PM ? EST the first ever ? and hopefully not the last ? Incentive Inquisition on google+ hangouts. Google Plus Hangouts Google Plus (or G+ or google+) is google?s answer to twitter, facebook, LinkedIn and your ...
e-Commerce: e-Mail Marketing Consumer Report, i risultati della ricerca da
2011-12-09 14:11:00 ContactLab pubblica il report annuale della ricerca sulle abitudini e comportamenti degli utenti nell'uso di e-Mail e newsletter. Il documento risulta interessante per chi si occupa di web marketing, sopratutto perché contiene (per la prima volta, dal 2009) informazioni in relazione all'e-Commerce e al social media marketing. La ricerca 2011 ha carattere europeo, infatti è stata condotta su un campione di 5.000 utenti maggiorenni e connessi regolarmente, aggregati per 5 paesi: Italia, Francia, Spagna, Germania e Regno Unito. Ecco qualche spunto di riflessione su un tema a me caro, l'e-Commerce. Numeri che confermano la relazione (che ha fondamenta anche nel database building e nella fidelizzazione) come uno dei fattori chiave per il successo di un negozio online, ne parlavo anche in SMAU. Qualche numero: l'utente italiano medio riceve 22 mail al giorno; il 23% sostiene di seguire le newsletter perché gli permette di risparmiare tempo; il 33% &eg...
Nielsen: Decoding India’s Digital Consumer
2011-11-30 09:50:00 India’s large population, increasingly educated citizens and relatively good economic growth have contributed to Indian’s riding the Digital Wave like never before. In a beautifully made video, Nielsen India has captured just that. Take a look at this video: Here are some of the statistics quoted by them: 80 Million Internet users, out of which 2/3rd are on Social Media 500+ Million mobile subscribers 240 Million Indians use Mobile Internet Nearly 40 Million Indians on Facebook, making it the 3rd Largest population on Facebook 20 Million Indians look for jobs online 35% of all hiring done will be related to the prospective employee’s LinkedIn Profile 13 Million check online reviews out of which 6 Million are through Social Media sites 60 Million online consumers want brand related information sent to them. As you can see, more and more Research Firms are realizing the potential that India still holds. By 2012, India will be the 2nd Largest Facebook Po...
By: WATblog
US Consumer Confidence Shrinking
2011-10-26 09:48:00 Source: ForexYard US Consumer Confidence Shrinking Data on confidence yesterday also signaled a mild downtick in outlook from the previous month. The news has had some impact on the forex market, though it could magnify through longer-term analyses on US financial markets should increases in investment and spending increase over the coming months. Economic News USD – Dollar Trading Bullish as Pessimism Dominates Trading The US dollar (USD) was seen trading mildly bullish Tuesday as investors weighed the impact of recent consumer confidence and investment reports from the American economy. A sudden wave of risk appetite last week seemed to have pushed down on the USD, but pessimism emerging early this week held back some of those losses. . . . → Read More: US Consumer Confidence Shrinking
By: Jutia Group
CB Consumer Confidence Report on Tap Today
2011-10-25 10:11:00 Source: ForexYard CB Consumer Confidence Report on Tap Today Data on American consumer confidence from Conference Board, Inc., (CB) today may indicate mild optimism that could drive the greenback lower in the short-term. Recent news has done little to alter the current direction of the forex market, though news could hold values steady should they come in near forecasts. Economic News USD – US Dollar Moves Higher ahead of EU Summit The US dollar (USD) was seen trading mildly bullish early Tuesday morning as investors seemed somewhat more pessimistic about growth in the American economy and weary of major financial moves ahead of the EU Summit this week. Sentiment does not seem to be as stable as many . . . → Read More: CB Consumer Confidence Report on Tap Today
By: Jutia Group
Branching Out ? Launching A New Biz ? LoyaltyShares LLC
2011-10-12 16:08:00 For 6 years almost I?ve been writing and talking and consulting about incentives and rewards. I?ve been the guy telling others what to do to influence behavior to drive business results. Well, today I become the guy that stops talking about it and starts doing it. Let Me ?Splain Lucy? For two years I?ve been ...
When consumer is (not) always right
2011-09-21 07:31:00 My article Significance of consumer psychology by in Profit, Pakistan Today, September 21, 2011 issue
By: Light Within
Fred Brum: This is absolutely free for the final consumer and I gain ZERO f
2011-09-21 00:45:00 The amount of elaborate argumentation to justify stealing digital property is nothing short of amazing - a digital copy, as the name implies, is indeed a replica, and I still have the original. You know, the same original I paid from my money to produce, which has CD's printed via my money, and copyright (I believe the name is self-explanatory) I paid for myself, not to mention the very long hours of work I did myself. There are no corporate monsters, no shady dealings, no companies doing my marketing, it's all my work and money, and it will get ripped and distributed illegally like all others (albeit with a lot less downloads than, say, Periphery or Animals as Leaders). Everytime that occurs, I'll get 0 back, so I go from the "potential sale" to the "guaranteed no sale" with a click. Now that many musicians are self-produced, the whole "taking from the evil corporate machine" thing needs to be taken with a grain of salt, more than ever before.... You are mixing two very diff...
Great News Fellow T-Mobile Customers: Welcome Back To AT&T!
2011-03-21 01:47:00 AT&T To Purchase T-Mobile… Unfettered, Monopolistic Capitalism “WINNNINNNNG“! Gotta love it. Three months ago, I was introduced to “cellphone shock” by AT&T, my previous carrier. Logging into my account to pay my bill online, my normally RIDICULOUSLY high... This is only a comment summary. Visit http://guntotingliberal.com to view the lastest content complete with some of the most outrageous original photoshops in the political blogosphere!
Car tech dazzles at Consumer Electronics Show
2011-01-10 17:20:00 Many Automakers are taking a drive into the future at the Consumer Electronics Show. The annual event is traditionally a showplace for mobile phones, computers and television sets but car makers are grabbing a lot of attention this year with the latest in automotive technology and a glimpse at what’s to come. US automaker Ford ...
Credit card stimulus ? Consumer credit card debt and others, they did not p
2010-11-25 18:29:00 The loss of money, to improve the credit cards and thousands of other creditors of the bankrupt. Credit card loans are unsecured loans if you have high interest rates. Loans at different times, as almost 60% less than the original payment. These factors led to the abolition of credit cards is much easier. The major ...
Calling All Women Business Owners in the Consumer Products Sector!
2010-11-12 22:56:00 Many women business owners develop and manufacture amazing products, but lack the resources to land shelf space with the nation's top retailers. For most, the data needed to understand sales trends is too costly and getting the attention of a buyer is difficult, at best. Well, enter the Women's Business Development Center and the 2010 Consumer Product Goods Competition. Launched by The Nielsen Company, the WBDC and Walgreens this competition is an awesome opportunity, and we'll admit it - we're shamelessly plugging it....
Consumer feedback freebies!
2010-11-11 17:45:00 Companies thrive on consumer feedback...and that's why many large companies will send you full-size freebies in return for your promised feedback! Here's a few of the big groups to get you all started with getting freebies!!!
On the Subject of Direct-to-Consumer Marketing by Big Pharma
2010-10-26 17:22:00 "Say! That KNEE REPLACEMENT PROSTHESIS I saw on TV last night looks SHARP! Oughta GIT me one a those!" Saw a commercial last night that nearly floored me. I have long wondered why Big Pharma feels it's necessary to advertise their prescription drugs -- the stuff YOU can't just walk into a drug store and ...
TaylorMade Golf Consumer Demo Experience for New Burner 2.0 Irons
2010-10-06 19:33:00 "Unstoppable 8" Taylor Made Golf Demo Tour Offers Consumers a Unique Opportunity to try Burner 2.0 irons and other TaylorMade Products, Compete in Contests and Win Prizes! TaylorMade Golf Company captivated a global audience by unveiling the next-generation Burner 2.0 irons via worldwide webcast on September 9. A month later, TaylorMade Golf is presenting consumers in eight cities across the country with a unique opportunity to experience the performance of the Burner 2.0. Called the "Unstoppable 8 Tour," each event is designed to offer golfers a venue where they can try for themselves the Burner 2.0 irons as well as other TaylorMade equipment. "Unstoppable 8" refers to a set of Burner 2.0, eight clubs designed to promote tremendous distance. "All you need to know about the Burner 2.0 irons is that they're long, really long," said Mike Ferris, vice president of the Burner product category. "We want to players of all levels with the opportunity to experience it, so we...
Consumer Confidence Drops to Lowest Level Since February
2010-09-30 23:00:00 From the Schilling for Congress... Schilling: "We need to elect new leadership that will turn this country around." EAST MOLINE, IL--Bobby Schilling, Republican candidate for Congress in the Illinois 17th District, commented on a recent report that consumer confidence had dropped to its lowest level since February. The Conference Board stated that their monthly Consumer Confidence Index currently stands at 48.5, down from 53.2 in August....
Meeting Consumer Demands
2010-09-11 07:45:00 In today?s oftentimes materialistic society, retail stores play a crucial role in satisfying the growing needs for both the consumer and the manufacturer. Manufacturers make the products, and the...
By: Light Within
Investing in the World?s New Mega-Consumer
2010-08-10 21:05:00 Legendary investor affirms Chris Mayer?s latest thesis: Buy Chinese consumer stocks. Alan Knuckman on why the market and economy are not currently conjoined. At last, positive U.S. budget news: Gates proposes Pentagon spending slash. Plus, puzzling tales of government waste: Average federal pay and the presidential dollar coin series.
Consumer confidence: "No we can't"
2010-08-08 23:24:00 Consumer confidence has dropped to the lowest point since George W. Bush's last full month as president, according to a new Rasmussen poll. It said:The index has now fallen 20 points over the course of the past three days. Confidence is down 10 points over the past week and down six points from a month ago. The index is currently just a point shy of the lowest level recorded this year.The result, no doubt of Obama raising expectations that were impossible to meet. Blame that on Bush, too. ...
Facebook Scores Abysmally Low On Consumer Satisfaction
2010-07-22 11:24:00 It is official – Facebook has crossed 500 million users! On this landmark occasion, Mark Zuckerberg announced the launch of Facebook Stories, a portal for sharing stories on how Facebook has helped you, weaving the virtual world into a close knit family. This comes as a way to pacify consumers who are slowly protesting against Facebook’s privacy settings and controls. Though Facebook’s woes continue, it is laughing its way to the bank. A recent survey conducted by the American Consumer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) threw up a surprising result that had many implications. The survey was conducted to find out how consumers react to social media websites. The survey shows that the consumer satisfaction with social media is poor overall, with other industries like automobiles, food and beverages, electronics, internet retail, apparel and others surging ahead. The underperformer was Facebook despite its strong market presence. Facebook and MySpace turned in an abysmal perf...
By: WATblog
Genelia hot at CNBC Awaaz Consumer Awards 2010
2010-06-29 11:35:00 Genelia hot at CNBC Awaaz Consumer Awards 2010 Genelia hot at CNBC Awaaz Consumer Awards 2010 Genelia CNBC Awaaz Consumer Awards 2010
Unsecured Debt ? A National Consumer Problem
2010-06-03 08:01:00 Determination of unsecured debt is simple. This is a loan that comes from a well or guarantee. This is the opposite of credit such as mortgages, if the game can be issued if not paid as agreed. Even with the weak housing market and reduce the value of their homes in many parts of the ... Further information to read:Unsecured Debt Negotiation – How to Negotiate and Eliminate Unsecured Debt The recession has severely affected the global economy. The consequences of this, credit card stimulus, economic downturn is affecting all... Credit Card Debt Stimulus – How Stimulus Money Has Helped Consumer Debt Settlements It was time to be a lawyer or a doctor with regard to security, have a stable income and a... Debt Relief For The Elderly And The Disabled (Note: this is not to be considered legal advice, and it is dealing with the hypothetical “average” elderly and/or disabled...
Financial Reform's Consumer Protection Agency May Include Exemption fo
2010-05-25 06:30:00 Congress has been working on the largest serious proposal for an overhaul of the regulation of financial markets since the Great Depression.Unfortunately, it's not really reform if we want to exempt things left and right. Things like auto dealerships from a consumer protection agency.Senator Sam Brownback, a Kansas Republican, said "They [auto dealers] are the quintessential Main Street business in the country." He continued his comments saying "There's not a single auto dealer on Wall Street." Hey, uh, Sam, ya got a minute? What about GMAC? Not exactly an auto dealer, but it provided 75 percent of financing of GM dealers before it technically became a bank in an elbow rub deal with the Federal Reserve.Sam, Sam, wait up! I checked, there is an...
A minor consumer complaint
2010-04-28 19:06:00 Really ... if these are the biggest problems we ever face, then I guess we're doing all right ...
The End of QE, Bear Stearns Dirt, The ?Consumer Recovery,? Incendiary Reade
2010-04-01 21:36:00 Fed support for mortgage-backed market officially over? why it?s bad news for stocks. Coming clean on the Bear Stearns bailout? what the Fed didn?t want to reveal, until now. A consumer-led recovery? With unemployment and declining incomes? what they?re spending. Gold and the dollar: One of 2009?s investing trends continues to crumble in 2010. ?Clueless,? ?war criminals,? and other fiery rhetoric in the mailbag.
Before You Purchase Take Help From HDTV Consumer Guide
2010-02-05 19:17:00 When it comes to shopping for a new HDTV it is important to do one?s homework. This research is important for a number of reasons. Some of those reasons can include the performance of the various makes and models of… Related posts:Used Car Buying Guide 2008 (Consumer Reports Used Car Buying Guide) (Paperback) newly tagged “automotive” Used Car Buying Guide 2008 (Consumer Reports Used Car...A Review of Digitial Cable - HDTV, Digital Voice and Internet Services We have had Comcast for digital cable with HDTV, digital...Understanding Customer & Consumer Needs In relating this to Consumer or Customer Needs in the... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
Free Prizes: Nielsen Homescan Consumer Panel
2010-01-27 07:40:00 Nielsen has been around for a long time, and basically do all type of product research. Of course providing that information to them takes your time, and time is money. Sign up to the Nielsen Homescan consumer panel and earn prizes. Every week when you go to the store you scan the products you buy and ...
Free Prizes: Nielsen Homescan Consumer Panel
2010-01-27 07:40:00 Nielsen has been around for a long time, and basically do all type of product research. Of course providing that information to them takes your time, and time is money. Sign up to the Nielsen Homescan consumer panel and earn prizes. Every week when you go to the store you scan the products you buy and ...
The GTL? Sunday Guest Column ? ?An Unexpected Rise? By Christopher L. Doste
2010-01-24 21:58:00 GTL? Sunday Guest Columnist: Author And “Moderately-Right-Of-Cent-er” Political Pundit, Christopher L. Doster, Employs His Wit, Sarcasm And Conservative Sense Of Humor To Attack A Liberal President And His Agenda… ?An Unexpected Rise? Now from the headline alone, one could assume a... This is only a comment summary. Visit http://guntotingliberal.com to view the lastest content complete with some of the most outrageous original photoshops in the political blogosphere!
VI.E Preview: Consumer or Consumable ? End Safety-and-Soundness for Financi
2009-12-20 08:01:00 … you see the institution’s saying, "Wait! We have to stay in this business line. This is our margin of profit. If you don’t let us stay in this business line, we’re not going to be profitable." That’s a very tough choice. That’s a very tough position for a regulator. - Adam Levitin And especially if ...
By: HousingDoom
Houselogic - a new site for the consumer - you be the judge
2009-11-20 19:11:00 Houselogic is a new web site for the consumer by NAR (National Association of Realtors). It's in beta form so take a drive and see how you like.... What is this so good? Being a consumer advocate I look for direct sources that benefit the client. What is it? It's a detailed site with knowledge about anything to do with real estate, how to spend and save money on various real estate projects. Basically, anything to improve and maintain your home and make the right financial decision. I bet a lot of you don't know that Realtor.com is not owned by the NAR. They sold the name back in 1996, not understanding where the internet was going. They have no control over the ad content of the site they only make a royalty. So this is NAR's attempt to take all their incredible information and build a web site in house for the consumer! It's sophisticated and smart - owner smart as they say. In my opinion and it's been for the last 5 years, the best re...
By: Plano Blog
The Value Of Text-To-Screen Consumer Data-Collection
2009-11-12 22:48:00 Text-to-screen campaigns are an aspect of mobile marketing that seems to get overlooked all to often. Beyond the basic uses in sports stadiums, concerts and other large public venues, text-to-screen provides a method to interact with your audience on a very unique level. Text-to-screen is a concept that enables a brand ...
Brand Positioning Online In The Age Of Consumer Driven Media
2009-10-26 19:15:00 I landed up on a blog post about advertising and communications, about how they are different from one another and their overall impact on brand positioning. In essence the post revolved around the idea that advertising is brand positioning and not communicating product details. My immediate reaction, whether right or wrong, was that this idea doesn’t hold true online. So I set myself up on finding resources on the web that might prove me right. Blame my morbid luck these days, I only found well SEO’d and utterly useless articles in my search. It basically left me with no reference to create a hypothesis at the least on why I found the post perhaps not applicable to the web. And given my lack of any strong technical background of marketing and branding, I perhaps shouldn’t be speculating on the same. However, this did give me enough thought on how a brand and its positioning efforts need to take in to account social media. Clearly it wasn’t just about where y...
By: WATblog
Disgruntled Consumer
2009-10-05 18:10:00 As my kids are growing, so are their appetites. I have 3 skinny kids and really didn't think they ate a lot. But as the groceries seem to dwindle at a rapid pace, I am now realizing that yes, they ARE little piggies. Either that, or I'm eating in my sleep.Heh.If you take a look at my checkbook, other than bill entries, you mostly see: "Wegmans", "Foodtown", "Wegmans", "Wegmans", etc., etc. We are constantly taking trips to the food store.Quite honestly, it's breaking the bank.I've been trying different ideas to cut back on the expense. I buy store brand items, whenever possible. Most products from Wegmans are great, some not so much. I try something new every trip to see if it will pass the taste test with my kids. If it does, it makes onto the list, permanently.I also have been taking their snacks and breaking them down into snack bags. I purchase the store brand, snack sized, ziploc baggies and place one serving size in each. Though time consuming, I have to say, that since do...
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE RETURNING TO THE MARKET
2009-09-12 16:55:00 This summer has seen a surge in homes sales in Collier County and it certainly bodes well for the upcoming season as well.The Naples Area Board of Realtors (N.A.B.O.R.) has released its statistical report for the month of August and the figures are very encouraging. Total home and condo sales rose by 40% compared to the same period last year and pending sales are up by 47%, which shows that overall consumer confidence is building. Single family home sales rose by 86%, a stunning figure, whi...
Why should we use post industrial products for new consumer products?
2009-09-05 00:36:00 Post consumer products and post industrial products can be used to facilitate new designs or uses particularly in building materials, recycled oils to heating oil, waste products of agriculture such as palm tree cuttings, soy, corn, canola seed, pine trees can be converted to some useful fuels
How to detect the content of post consumer materials in a plastic product
2009-07-31 09:14:00 Is there any useful method to detect the content of post consumer materials in a molded plastic product?
Consumer empowerment and FICO scores
2009-07-29 03:47:00 Understanding FICO scores is critical for Consumers who want to take back control of their credit. ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Identifying safe materials for consumer products
2009-07-21 05:11:00 Hi Guys, Need some help identifying if certain materials are safe for exposure to drinking water. Specifically rubbers/silicones/thermoplastic-s (elastomers). Roughly shore A 30-40 duro. Haven't been able to find a good resource that simply lists the names of the materials that are c
Inflation At The Consumer Level Rose By 0.7 Percent
2009-07-16 09:42:00 The market moved broadly higher at the open this morning as positive earnings reports outweighed lack lackluster economic data.The Commerce Department said inflation at the consumer level rose by 0.7 percent last month, slightly higher than the 0.6 percent increase that economists were expecting. It was the biggest one-month gain since a 0.7 percent increase last July. The big jump was seen as a temporary blip, however.Inflation is not expected to be a problem any time soon given a severe recession which is keeping a lid on wage pressures.The Federal Reserve reported production at the nation's factories, mines and utilities fell 0.4 percent last month as the recession crimped demand for a wide range of manufactured goods, including cars, machinery and household appliances. The decline, however, was not as bad as May.Industrial activity posted a revised 1.2 percent drop then, which turned out to be slightly worse than first reported.Oil prices rose to near $61 a barrel as investors ...
By: Rant About It
Tales From The Front ? The Market on July 12, 2009
2009-07-13 22:10:00 Since so much of what we read about the real estate market is looking at it nationally, or statewide, it is easy to forget that real estate is local. In fact, it is probably the only product that still is local. Here in Los Altos, the market has really picked up starting in early May. Consumer ...
Consumer Hospital Comparison Website Now Includes Quality Data On Readmissi
2009-07-10 06:19:00 Launched in 2002, the Hospital Quality Alliance (HQA) is a national public-private initiative that includes hospitals, physicians, nurses, federal agencies, quality experts, and consumer and business groups. HQA members collaborate to make meaningful, relevant and easy-to-understand information about hospital performance accessible to the public and to inform and encourage efforts to improve quality. Last year, members ...
By: Highlight HEALTH
What Happened To The Market? ? A retrospective on June 2009
2009-07-06 22:23:00 With the warming weather, June saw the market continue to heat up, as Buyers jumped back into the market aggressively, resulting in strong sales across the area, especially for single-family homes under $1.5 million. Homes that are attractive to the bulk of the market, with updates, attractive floorplans, and four bedrooms ...
(CTR) Consumer's Tax Rate of Countries
2009-06-24 06:31:00 Hi there, It is much appreciated that you folks give me many good suggestions on VAT rate search. I also want to know the CTR(Consumer's tax rate), as I want to check the total cost of an importer of our wind turbines. (from FOB China to the final client) Thank you!
Consumer's Tax Rate (CTR) of Different Countries
2009-06-24 06:31:00 Hi there, It is much appreciated that you folks give me many good suggestions on VAT rate search. I also want to know the CTR(Consumer's tax rate), as I want to check the total cost of an importer of our wind turbines. (from FOB China to the final client) Thank
Why Borrowers Default ? Interesting Reading
2009-06-06 06:24:00 I saw this on a blog on the Wall Street Journal, but a recently released paper by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta looked at loan defaults on loans with a high mortgage payment to income ratio, and found that rising interest rates DID NOT significantly correlate to default rates. The two main indicators of a ... |
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