Don't forget that, in large part, the reason that the country ground to a halt in 2020 was not because the government and its agencies did such a good job of physically prohibiting people from conducting their everyday activities. It was because there was near total compliance and, indeed, gold-plating of the 'guidance' by organisations. This caught people out. In light of these recent experiences and, in considering what we have learned, the chances of this—or anything like it—happening in the near future are, I would say, extremely remote.
The consistent theme running through all of these diabolical schemes is that they are driven by technology rather than pragmatism, and the house of cards comes down when this is set up poorly.
Though wasting yet more of our money, some of these recent fails should be considered as feathers in our caps.
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'Test and Trace' debacle, even after having £37bn thrown at it: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-56340831
'Smart Motorways' scrapped this year, very quietly: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/all-new-smart-motorways-scrapped
UK Govt track record with IT disasters: https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2020/09/the-uk-government-is-prone-to-it-disasters-here-s-what-it-should-do/
Southwark Council (among others) scrapped their Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN)/15 min city: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/southwark-council-dulwich-village-low-traffic-neighbourhood-plans-scrapped-b1082607.html
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is one of very few organisations that does not actively 'recommend' digital identity as a 'secure' alternative: https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/identity-theft
This should be because the ICO knows it is not, and I think this should form the basis of the campaign against it. Since every other 'cyber-security' defence has been jumped, why should we believe in the infallibility of digital identity? We shouldn't. The security protocols associated with it are feeble. It is far easier for a would-be fraudster to get into your digital life than to risk breaking into your house to find a collection of documents.
Whilst the complete implementation of a digital ID and CBDC would likely end freedom as we think we know it, this should not form the counter-argument. As a position to hold, it is too hard to justify to anybody that detects even the vaguest whiff of 'conspiracy theory'. However, it is completely reasonable to express profound concern at the government's total inability to run a large scale IT project and even more concern about the eternal failure of tech platforms to be genuinely 'secure'.
The consistent theme running through all of these diabolical schemes is that they are driven by technology rather than pragmatism, and the house of cards comes down when this is set up poorly.
Though wasting yet more of our money, some of these recent fails should be considered as feathers in our caps.
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'Test and Trace' debacle, even after having £37bn thrown at it: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-56340831
'Smart Motorways' scrapped this year, very quietly: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/all-new-smart-motorways-scrapped
UK Govt track record with IT disasters: https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2020/09/the-uk-government-is-prone-to-it-disasters-here-s-what-it-should-do/
Southwark Council (among others) scrapped their Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN)/15 min city: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/southwark-council-dulwich-village-low-traffic-neighbourhood-plans-scrapped-b1082607.html
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is one of very few organisations that does not actively 'recommend' digital identity as a 'secure' alternative: https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/identity-theft
This should be because the ICO knows it is not, and I think this should form the basis of the campaign against it. Since every other 'cyber-security' defence has been jumped, why should we believe in the infallibility of digital identity? We shouldn't. The security protocols associated with it are feeble. It is far easier for a would-be fraudster to get into your digital life than to risk breaking into your house to find a collection of documents.
Whilst the complete implementation of a digital ID and CBDC would likely end freedom as we think we know it, this should not form the counter-argument. As a position to hold, it is too hard to justify to anybody that detects even the vaguest whiff of 'conspiracy theory'. However, it is completely reasonable to express profound concern at the government's total inability to run a large scale IT project and even more concern about the eternal failure of tech platforms to be genuinely 'secure'.
BBC News
Covid-19: NHS Test and Trace 'no clear impact' despite £37bn budget
It was set up to help prevent lockdowns but there have been two more since its launch, MPs say.
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The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club flirting with the Race Relations Act 1965, again.
Section 1 (1) reads 'It shall be unlawful for any person, being the proprietor or manager of or employed for the purposes of any place of public resort to which this section applies, to practice discrimination on the ground of colour, race or ethnic or national origins against persons seeking access to or facilities or services at that place.'
One image shows some of the conditions of entry to Wimbledon this year.
The other shows the ban on cash.
It is reasonable to assume that the Club has not been challenged on either issue.
Race Relations Act 1965
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https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1965/73/contents/enacted
Wimbledon conditions of entry
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https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/atoz/conditions_of_entry.html
Section 1 (1) reads 'It shall be unlawful for any person, being the proprietor or manager of or employed for the purposes of any place of public resort to which this section applies, to practice discrimination on the ground of colour, race or ethnic or national origins against persons seeking access to or facilities or services at that place.'
One image shows some of the conditions of entry to Wimbledon this year.
The other shows the ban on cash.
It is reasonable to assume that the Club has not been challenged on either issue.
Race Relations Act 1965
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https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1965/73/contents/enacted
Wimbledon conditions of entry
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https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/atoz/conditions_of_entry.html
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The challenges of the 2020s are built upon very substantial foundations and this piece from 'The Future' sets some of them out very clearly.
It was written in 2009.
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https://futurestorm.blogspot.com/2009/11/20-signs-that-uk-has-become-most.html
It was written in 2009.
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https://futurestorm.blogspot.com/2009/11/20-signs-that-uk-has-become-most.html
Blogspot
20 Signs That The U.K. Has Become The Most Oppressive Big Brother Society On Earth
When George Orwell wrote 1984, he probably never imagined that society would actually become that oppressive. Yet in some nations of the wor...
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A thought-provoking letter to Andrew Bridgen MP, from Miriam Finch and Jonathan Tilt.
I think that asking these sorts of questions of Bridgen is entirely reasonable, but it does illustrate how very easily any sense of 'opposition' can be splintered and blunted. This was written on 19 May 2023 and, to my knowledge, has not received a reply. There is no question that Bridgen has been treated appallingly and dishonestly by parliament, but it does not follow that his activities should receive an automatic 'pass' thereafter.
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https://www.informedconsentmatters.co.uk/post/open-letter-to-andrew-bridgen-mp
I think that asking these sorts of questions of Bridgen is entirely reasonable, but it does illustrate how very easily any sense of 'opposition' can be splintered and blunted. This was written on 19 May 2023 and, to my knowledge, has not received a reply. There is no question that Bridgen has been treated appallingly and dishonestly by parliament, but it does not follow that his activities should receive an automatic 'pass' thereafter.
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https://www.informedconsentmatters.co.uk/post/open-letter-to-andrew-bridgen-mp
Informed Consent Mat
Open Letter to Andrew Bridgen MP
Dear Andrew Bridgen MP,Following your sensational expulsion from the Conservative Party, and new allegiance with the Reclaim Party, you have attracted an enormous amount of attention, throughout mainstream and social media alike. Whilst some see you as an…
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Forwarded from Jamie Fender
Off topic but this was a surprise to be alerted to fake news planning (on the BBC too!!)
From 1968 on the BBC!!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys1D7hRDKBQ
From 1968 on the BBC!!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys1D7hRDKBQ
YouTube
The News Benders' (1968) by BBC – Unveiling the Truth in Plain Sight
BBC The News Benders 1968 Full Show –Truth In Plain Sight–Caution: 100% Honesty ahead
In this BBC Show from 1968 dramatically exposes the truth of how "THEY" have scripted our world since the advent of Television & Mass Media. All the deception that is revealed…
In this BBC Show from 1968 dramatically exposes the truth of how "THEY" have scripted our world since the advent of Television & Mass Media. All the deception that is revealed…
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Forwarded from Eastern Approaches—Alex Thomson
"More caution is required toward the stupid than toward the evil. Never again will we try to convince the stupid by reason; it is useless and dangerous.
To know how to deal with stupidity, we must seek to understand its nature. This much is certain: that it is not essentially an intellectual but a human defect.
The fool is capable of all kinds of evil, and at the same time incapable of recognising his deeds as evil."
—Reiner Füllmich summarises three years of his inquiries, in tones redolent of Solomon's proverbs.
To know how to deal with stupidity, we must seek to understand its nature. This much is certain: that it is not essentially an intellectual but a human defect.
The fool is capable of all kinds of evil, and at the same time incapable of recognising his deeds as evil."
—Reiner Füllmich summarises three years of his inquiries, in tones redolent of Solomon's proverbs.
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Forwarded from Michael
There are strong echoes of his countryman Bonhoeffer too:
“Stupidity is a more dangerous enemy of the good than malice. One may protest against evil; it can be exposed and, if need be, prevented by use of force. Evil always carries within itself the germ of its own subversion in that it leaves behind in human beings at least a sense of unease. Against stupidity we are defenceless. Neither protests nor the use of force accomplish anything here; reasons fall on deaf ears; facts that contradict one’s prejudgment simply need not be believed – in such moments the stupid person even becomes critical – and when facts are irrefutable they are just pushed aside as inconsequential, as incidental. In all this the stupid person, in contrast to the malicious one, is utterly self satisfied and, being easily irritated, becomes dangerous by going on the attack. For that reason, greater caution is called for when dealing with a stupid person than with a malicious one. Never again will we try to persuade the stupid person with reasons, for it is senseless and dangerous.”
“Stupidity is a more dangerous enemy of the good than malice. One may protest against evil; it can be exposed and, if need be, prevented by use of force. Evil always carries within itself the germ of its own subversion in that it leaves behind in human beings at least a sense of unease. Against stupidity we are defenceless. Neither protests nor the use of force accomplish anything here; reasons fall on deaf ears; facts that contradict one’s prejudgment simply need not be believed – in such moments the stupid person even becomes critical – and when facts are irrefutable they are just pushed aside as inconsequential, as incidental. In all this the stupid person, in contrast to the malicious one, is utterly self satisfied and, being easily irritated, becomes dangerous by going on the attack. For that reason, greater caution is called for when dealing with a stupid person than with a malicious one. Never again will we try to persuade the stupid person with reasons, for it is senseless and dangerous.”
Yesterday, on The Freeman Report, on TNT, James Freeman interviewed Andrew Wakefield and it was a very interesting listen. Wakefield would seem to embody the maxim of deciding where to stand and then standing there.
All these years later, he has no doubts or regrets about the research he conducted and the decisions he made. Now that so many have had their heads turned by events of the last couple of years, his stance is more relevant than ever.
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https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-9yjpx-144e88b
All these years later, he has no doubts or regrets about the research he conducted and the decisions he made. Now that so many have had their heads turned by events of the last couple of years, his stance is more relevant than ever.
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https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-9yjpx-144e88b
Podbean
Andrew Wakefield on The Freeman Report with James Freeman - 6 July 2023
On today's show, Andrew Wakefield discusses immunisation and whether parents should be sceptical about all vaccines and schedules that have been pushed in Western nations in recent decades.
GUEST OVERVIEW: Andrew Wakefield is a doctor and academic, who published…
GUEST OVERVIEW: Andrew Wakefield is a doctor and academic, who published…
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The obfuscation and conjecture surrounding the 'BBC presenter' story acts as a smokescreen covering the extremely suspect relationship between the BBC and the Met Police, as well as the perfectly astonishing efforts taken by the BBC to suppress the story in the first place.
Quite why the 'victim's' family did not go to the police at the outset does not appear clear. It would be hard to blame them for thinking that they would not be believed. However, in airing a complaint of this nature to the BBC, they should have expected a prompt and robust set of actions. Instead, it looks as though Tim Davie has been bounced into doing something only by the Sun's reporting on the matter.
Even if the BBC were not aware of the specific nature of the complaint from May of this year, taking four days to get in touch with police might well amount to the indictable offence of perverting the course of justice (max sentence is life): https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/public-justice-offences-incorporating-charging-standard.
At the very least, it is hard to see how those that had any awareness of the situation from May would not be subject to investigation for 'concealing offences', under section 5 of the Criminal Law Act 1967 https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/58/section/5.
The Protection of Children Act 1978 stipulates a maximum sentence of 10 years for possessing indecent images of children (which does include 17 year-olds): https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/37
That the Met Police has put out a statement saying that they are 'assessing the information' and making 'further enquiries...to establish whether there is evidence of a criminal offence being committed' is, without doubt, to give the BBC and its personnel special treatment. More or less the only reason that an allegation can be dismissed at the point of inception is if a police constable happened to be on the scene and can rebut the information immediately. In other words, they appear to be suggesting that they are not actually investigating this.
The immediate action on receipt of an allegation is to raise a crime report, which does constitute an investigation, even if it never goes as far as interviewing a suspect. This looks very much as though the Met are giving the BBC the benefit of the doubt, which is not within their gift to give.
However, they are investigating an allegation of a 'malicious communication', which will be someone having taken a guess on social media. Rest assured, we will hear plenty about this.
Quite why the 'victim's' family did not go to the police at the outset does not appear clear. It would be hard to blame them for thinking that they would not be believed. However, in airing a complaint of this nature to the BBC, they should have expected a prompt and robust set of actions. Instead, it looks as though Tim Davie has been bounced into doing something only by the Sun's reporting on the matter.
Even if the BBC were not aware of the specific nature of the complaint from May of this year, taking four days to get in touch with police might well amount to the indictable offence of perverting the course of justice (max sentence is life): https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/public-justice-offences-incorporating-charging-standard.
At the very least, it is hard to see how those that had any awareness of the situation from May would not be subject to investigation for 'concealing offences', under section 5 of the Criminal Law Act 1967 https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/58/section/5.
The Protection of Children Act 1978 stipulates a maximum sentence of 10 years for possessing indecent images of children (which does include 17 year-olds): https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/37
That the Met Police has put out a statement saying that they are 'assessing the information' and making 'further enquiries...to establish whether there is evidence of a criminal offence being committed' is, without doubt, to give the BBC and its personnel special treatment. More or less the only reason that an allegation can be dismissed at the point of inception is if a police constable happened to be on the scene and can rebut the information immediately. In other words, they appear to be suggesting that they are not actually investigating this.
The immediate action on receipt of an allegation is to raise a crime report, which does constitute an investigation, even if it never goes as far as interviewing a suspect. This looks very much as though the Met are giving the BBC the benefit of the doubt, which is not within their gift to give.
However, they are investigating an allegation of a 'malicious communication', which will be someone having taken a guess on social media. Rest assured, we will hear plenty about this.
www.legislation.gov.uk
Criminal Law Act 1967
An Act to amend the law of England and Wales by abolishing the division of crimes into felonies and misdemeanours and to amend and simplify the law in respect of matters arising from or related to that division or the abolition of it; to do away (within or…
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On Friday, James Freeman was kind enough to have me on The Freeman Report on TNT radio. There never seems to be time to talk about everything!
We did manage to get into some of the big topics, even if we may not have quite managed to come out the other side.
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https://tntradiolive.podbean.com/e/jemma-cooper-charles-malet-on-the-freeman-report-with-james-freeman-7-july-2023/
We did manage to get into some of the big topics, even if we may not have quite managed to come out the other side.
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https://tntradiolive.podbean.com/e/jemma-cooper-charles-malet-on-the-freeman-report-with-james-freeman-7-july-2023/
Podbean
Jemma Cooper & Charles Malet on The Freeman Report with James Freeman - 7 July 2023 | TNT Radio
On today's show, Charles discusses how people can navigate moves by our governments to remove our freedoms and rights.
GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Jemma is former BBC weather girl, and now works for the World Council for Health.
GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Former military man…
GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Jemma is former BBC weather girl, and now works for the World Council for Health.
GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Former military man…
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Forwarded from GovDotUK Watch
Ofcom launches investigation into "Don’t Kill Cash" campaign on GB News
Rule 5.4 of the Ofcom Broadcasting Code requires all broadcasters to ensure that their programmes - whatever their genre - exclude all expressions of the views and opinions of the person providing the service on matters of political and industrial controversy or current public policy.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/2023/ofcom-launches-investigation-into-dont-kill-cash-campaign-on-gb-news
Rule 5.4 of the Ofcom Broadcasting Code requires all broadcasters to ensure that their programmes - whatever their genre - exclude all expressions of the views and opinions of the person providing the service on matters of political and industrial controversy or current public policy.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/2023/ofcom-launches-investigation-into-dont-kill-cash-campaign-on-gb-news
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Forwarded from GovDotUK Watch
Press release:
UK calls for the end of cluster munitions use around the world
Published: 30 August 2022
Cluster bombs continue to kill and maim civilians in conflicts around the world, including Syria, Libya and Ukraine, often leaving their victims with life-changing injuries. Unexploded munitions continue to threaten the lives of civilians for years afterwards, hampering post-conflict reconstruction and development.
The UK currently holds the Presidency of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, an international agreement ratified by 110 countries to end the use of these devastating weapons.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-calls-for-the-end-of-cluster-munitions-use-around-the-world
UK calls for the end of cluster munitions use around the world
Published: 30 August 2022
Cluster bombs continue to kill and maim civilians in conflicts around the world, including Syria, Libya and Ukraine, often leaving their victims with life-changing injuries. Unexploded munitions continue to threaten the lives of civilians for years afterwards, hampering post-conflict reconstruction and development.
The UK currently holds the Presidency of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, an international agreement ratified by 110 countries to end the use of these devastating weapons.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-calls-for-the-end-of-cluster-munitions-use-around-the-world
GOV.UK
UK calls for the end of cluster munitions use around the world
Daniel Craig and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Minister Graham Stuart lead the call at an international conference chaired by the UK.
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Forwarded from GovDotUK Watch
Press release:
Statement from the UK Presidency of the Convention on Cluster Munitions on their use in Ukraine
Published: 2 March 2022
"we condemn any use of cluster munitions by any actor, remaining steadfast in our determination to achieve a world entirely free of any use of these weapons."
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/statement-from-the-uk-presidency-of-the-convention-on-cluster-munitions-on-their-use-in-ukraine
Statement from the UK Presidency of the Convention on Cluster Munitions on their use in Ukraine
Published: 2 March 2022
"we condemn any use of cluster munitions by any actor, remaining steadfast in our determination to achieve a world entirely free of any use of these weapons."
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/statement-from-the-uk-presidency-of-the-convention-on-cluster-munitions-on-their-use-in-ukraine
GOV.UK
Statement from the UK Presidency of the Convention on Cluster Munitions on their use in Ukraine
As President of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, the UK made a statement on our grave concerns about reports of their use in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Forwarded from Mark
WW3... Starting in Eastern Europe, just like the last one. Not If. When.
Excess deaths; a reminder.
This slide shows the number of times the phrase 'excess deaths' has been recorded in the Houses of Parliament, since 1 Jan 21.
The spike to the right of the chart shows 11 references, during 'Excess Deaths: Policy Implications' from 24 Jan 23 in the House of Commons. I would encourage you to read the transcript, which is not very long, and confirms that the Government could not care less and has absolutely no interest in finding reasons, especially since this is happening in other countries.
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https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2023-01-24/debates/489D0FB5-7CF7-40D5-AB75-68ABDA6676F2/ExcessDeathsPolicyImplications
Statistics from ONS released this morning show 950 excess deaths in the UK in week 26 (8.8% over the 5-yr ave).
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https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/deaths/datasets/weeklyprovisionalfiguresondeathsregisteredinenglandandwales
This slide shows the number of times the phrase 'excess deaths' has been recorded in the Houses of Parliament, since 1 Jan 21.
The spike to the right of the chart shows 11 references, during 'Excess Deaths: Policy Implications' from 24 Jan 23 in the House of Commons. I would encourage you to read the transcript, which is not very long, and confirms that the Government could not care less and has absolutely no interest in finding reasons, especially since this is happening in other countries.
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https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2023-01-24/debates/489D0FB5-7CF7-40D5-AB75-68ABDA6676F2/ExcessDeathsPolicyImplications
Statistics from ONS released this morning show 950 excess deaths in the UK in week 26 (8.8% over the 5-yr ave).
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https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/deaths/datasets/weeklyprovisionalfiguresondeathsregisteredinenglandandwales
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Forwarded from Eastern Approaches—Alex Thomson
Today’s comedy item:
realcleardefense.com/articles/2023/07/08/why_jens_stoltenberg_should_be_a_candidate_for_the_nobel_peace_prize_964808.html
realcleardefense.com/articles/2023/07/08/why_jens_stoltenberg_should_be_a_candidate_for_the_nobel_peace_prize_964808.html
RealClear Defense
Why Jens Stoltenberg Should Be a Candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize
It might seem that nominating the leader of the world’s largest and most important military alliance for a Nobel peace prize is a contradiction in terms but, the appearance of contradiction is m
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