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1. Problem-Solution:
The
Garbage Problem in the Philippines
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Final:
August 26, 2012
Second
Draft: August 23, 1012
First
Draft: August 13, 2012
Outline:
August 13, 2012
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2. Extended Definition
(A True Friend)
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Final:
August 2, 2012
First
Draft: July 23, 2012
Outline:
July 21, 2012
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3. Englcom
goals essay
(My Goals in ENGLCOM)
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Final:
July 4, 1202
Second
Draft: June 24, 2012
First
Draft: June 18, 2012
Outline:
June 18, 2012
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4. Diagnostic Essay
(Writing)
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Sunny and Rainy
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Table of Contents
Problem-Solution Essay: The Garbage Problem in the Philippines (Final)
The
Philippines is a beautiful country that unfortunately has a number of important
environmental issues which need to be dealt with (Perez, 2011) . One of these
critical issues is with regard to the mismanagement of garbage and wastes in
the country which causes other types of environmental disasters such as
flooding, erosion, landslides and other dangers on landfills and dumpsites that
include health concerns among the people living nearby (Perez, 2011) . Unfortunately, the
Philippines has one of the highest amount of solid waste generated in the world
yet, still has no sustainable and effective waste disposal facility (Calica, 2009) . Given the perennial
garbage problems in the Philippines which harm the environment, waste
management is indeed a necessary step to resolve and minimize all
garbage-related problems in the country.
In a recent study about the garbage
problems in the Philippines, studies revealed that in Metro Manila alone, an
estimate of 8,000 tons of solid waste are generated daily. However, only 6,000
tons end up in legal waste facilities while the rest are illegally dumped in
private lands, creeks, rivers and at times, are even burned openly (Calica, 2009) . What is even more
alarming is the fact that the rate of increase in the amount of garbage or
waste produced on a daily basis, significantly increases at 40% on the average.
Apparently, most landfills and garbage dumpsites filled up very fast. As such,
there is a great danger that the country may run out of proper dumpsites and
waste facilities that will ultimately lead to further environmental and human
hazards (Imagine Echo Projects Waste,
2008) .
Some
of the local government bodies in the Philippines are currently pursuing the
best methods to solve the ever-increasing garbage problem in the country.
According to Pavia (2012), some provinces in the
country will be pursuing the privatization of their solid waste management
efforts in order to diminish the negative effects of garbage mismanagement such
as flooding, erosions, landslides and even health problems & dangers on the
landfills. On the other hand, the Philippine Congress is also actively
prioritizing the creation of new laws and policies intended to strengthen
proper waste management practices in the country. In fact, just recently, some lawmakers
have already filed a bill which requires Local Government Units (LGUs) to make
use of garbage trucks with “onboard compactor” for the proper transportation
and collection of solid waste (Castillo, 2012) . Basically, the main
purpose of this onboard compactor is to compact solid
waste while these are in transit and ultimately, reduce the total volume of
solid waste and minimize the amount of waste generated in the major cities and
localities in the country (Castillo, 2012) .
The Philippine government recognizes
the fact that there are many possible solutions to address the ever-growing
problem on waste generation. Unfortunately, there are also many given
constraints to totally eradicate this huge garbage problem in the country.
Nevertheless, amidst all the present issues on the perennial garbage problems in
the country which constantly harm the environment, it is still important to go
back to the basics of waste management as it remains to be a very critical and necessary
step in resolving and minimizing all garbage-related problems in the country.
References
Calica, A. (2009). Villar: Garbage problem now an
environmental disaster. Retrieved from
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleid=455885
Castillo, L. (2012). LGUs urged to use garbage trucks with
onboard compactor. Retrieved from
http://www.congress.gov.ph/press/details.php?pressid=6178
Imagine Echo Projects Waste. (2008). Environmental
Problems in the Philippines. Retrieved from
http://imagineechoprojectswaste.blogspot.com/
Pavia, J. (2012). Pineda wants garbage management
privatized to solve global problem and prevent spread of diseases.
Retrieved from
http://punto.com.ph/News/Article/14990/Volume-6-No-27/Headlines/Pineda-wants-garbage-management-privatized-br-i-To-solve-global-problem-and-prevent-spread-of-diseases-i
Perez, D. (2011). Waste Management Problems of the
Philippines. Retrieved from
http://www.spectrumbluesteel.com/blog/2011/07/01/wastemanagement-problems-philippines/
Problem-Solution Essay: Garbage Problem in the Philippines (Draft)
Introduction
The
Philippines is a beautiful country that unfortunately has a number of important
environmental issues which need to be dealt with (Perez, 2011). One of these
critical issues is with regard to the mismanagement of garbage and wastes in
the country which causes other types of environmental disasters such as
flooding, erosion, landslides and other dangers on landfills and dumpsites that
include health concerns among the people living nearby (Perez, 2011).
Unfortunately, the Philippines has one of the highest amount of solid waste
generated in the world yet, still has no sustainable and effective waste
disposal facility (Calica, 2009). Given the perennial garbage problems in the
Philippines which harm the environment, waste management is indeed a necessary
step to resolve and minimize all garbage-related problems in the country.
The Extent of the Garbage
Problem in the Philippines
In a recent study about the garbage
problems in the Philippines, studies revealed that in Metro Manila alone, an
estimate of 8,000 tons of solid waste are generated daily. However, only 6,000
tons end up in legal waste facilities while the rest are illegally dumped in
private lands, creeks, rivers and at times, are even burned openly (Calica,
2009). What is even more alarming is the fact that the rate of increase in the
amount of garbage or waste produced on a daily basis, significantly increases.
Apparently, most landfills and garbage dumpsites filled up very fast. As such,
there is a great danger that the country may run out of proper dumpsites and
waste facilities that will ultimately lead to further environmental and human
hazards (Imagine Echo Projects Waste, 2008).
Solution to the Garbage
Problem in the Philippines
Some of the
local government bodies in the Philippines are currently pursuing the best
methods to solve the ever-increasing garbage problem in the country. According
to Pavia (2012), some provinces in the country will be pursuing the
privatization of their solid waste management efforts in order to diminish the
negative effects of garbage mismanagement. On the other hand, the Philippine
Congress is also actively prioritizing the creation of new laws and policies
intended to strengthen proper waste management practices in the country. In
fact, just recently, some lawmakers have already filed a bill which requires
Local Government Units (LGUs) to make use of garbage trucks with “onboard
compactor” for the proper transportation and collection of solid waste (Castillo,
2012). Basically, the main purpose of this onboard compactor is to compact
solid waste while these are in transit and ultimately, reduce the total volume
of solid waste and minimize the amount of waste generated in the major cities
and localities in the country (Castillo, 2012).
Conclusion
The
Philippine government recognizes the fact that there are many possible
solutions to address the ever-growing problem on waste generation.
Unfortunately, there are also many given constraints to totally eradicate this
huge garbage problem in the country. Nevertheless, amidst all the present
issues on the perennial garbage problems in the country which constantly harm
the environment, it is still important to go back to the basics of waste
management as it remains to be a very critical and necessary step in resolving
and minimizing all garbage-related problems in the country.
References
Calica, A. (2009). Villar:
Garbage problem now an environmental disaster. Retrieved from
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleid=455885
Castillo, L. (2012). LGUs
urged to use garbage trucks with onboard compactor. Retrieved from
http://www.congress.gov.ph/press/details.php?pressid=6178
Imagine Echo Projects Waste. (2008). Environmental Problems in the
Philippines. Retrieved from http://imagineechoprojectswaste.blogspot.com/
Pavia, J. (2012). Pineda
wants garbage management privatized to solve global problem and prevent spread
of diseases. Retrieved from http://punto.com.ph/News/Article/14990/Volume-6-No-27/Headlines/Pineda-wants-garbage-management-privatized-br-i-To-solve-global-problem-and-prevent-spread-of-diseases-i
Perez, D. (2011). Waste
Management Problems of the Philippines. Retrieved from http://www.spectrumbluesteel.com/blog/2011/07/01/wastemanagement-problems-philippines/
Friday, August 17, 2012
Extended Definition Essay: A True Friend (Final)
The quotation “No man is an island” is almost always
used within the context of friendship. In fact, it is often interpreted as no
man can stand alone by himself and that every individual needs to be surrounded
by different people who share the same interests and views that a person has.
Every person in this world is in pursuit of friends, however, rarely does one
find what is called a “true friend”; that is, one who is able to stay in a
close and genuine relationship with another person through thick and thin.
Indeed, true friends are one of the greatest joys in life everyone should have.
They are the pillar of strength that keeps us going and adds color to our
lives.
The word “friend” was taken from the German word
“freogan” which means “to love” and “to favor”. Interestingly, the term
“friend” has been used as a verb in the English language since the late 14th
Century (Friend, 2012a). As a noun, the word “friend” is used to describe a
person whom one personally knows, likes and trusts. In some cases, the word
“friend” may also pertain to an acquaintance, an associate or a colleague
(Friend, 2012b).
Interestingly, there are a number of terms synonymous to
the word “friend” which are being used at the present time and one of these is
the word “acquaintance”. However, the words “friend” and “acquaintance”,
although sometimes being used interchangeably to mean the same thing, also have
certain differences in terms of meaning. The word “friend” pertains to the
people that one chooses to talk to and share experiences with. Friends are the
people one normally interacts and socializes with. They are the people who
share the same interests, hobbies and other things with another person.
Acquaintances on the other hand, are people whom one only know by association.
An acquaintance could be someone who was introduced by a friend, a classmate or
someone close to a person. Thus, an acquaintance is someone that is known by a
person but is not considered as a close friend or even a well-trusted
individual. Thus, the main difference between a friend and an acquaintance is
that a friend is someone who shares a close relationship with an individual
while an acquaintance is a person known by an individual, but does not
necessarily share a close relationship with that individual (Acquaintance,
2012).
Personally, a
true friend is considered a joy in my life because he or she is a person whom I
can trust, rely and depend on especially in times of trouble and sorrow. Rarely
does one find a true friend because in many cases, friends come and go in one’s
life and only very few stay particularly during times of difficulty. A true
friend is a source of happiness and joy. Aside from being a pillar of strength
in times of trouble and loneliness, a true friend also adds color to my life as
that person shares the same fun and happy memories that I experience each day
of my life.
Moreover, a true friend matters to me because he or she
is someone I can trust with even the innermost secrets that I keep deep within
me. Without a true friend, I would have no one to share my problems with. I
would also have no one to share the happiness and joys I experience in my day
to day life.
I believe that friendship easily blossoms when two
people share the same interests and views in life. When two people are able to
constantly communicate and in the process, build a strong relationship, friendship
blossoms even more.
But while making new friends can be easy, making a true
friendship last, can be quite difficult. This is because for true friendship to
last, it requires a testing of time. Time is what shapes and defines two
people’s level of friendship and determines the strength of their friendship.
I am one of the
few fortunate people in this world who was able to find a true friend. Back in
kindergarten days up to the present time, I have managed to maintain and
develop genuine friendship with Marco. I consider him my true friend and “best
friend” because even though we went to different schools in elementary and high
school, we still managed to share a deep friendly relationship with one
another. Although we have fought and went through many disagreements in the
past, I believe that those experiences all the more made our friendship
stronger and more colorful.
If there is one
important lesson I have learned about friendship, it would be the value of
sincere love and care for another person. From the very start, I have shown my
best friend how much I love and care for her and in return; she did the same
for me, and helped me out through the difficult times I went through.
Aside from
genuineness and sincerity, I believe that constant communication is one of the
important rules to keeping a friendship close. Regardless of the length of
distance that separate two friends from one another, I believe that the only
key to maintain and strengthen friendship is through communication.
Therefore, a true friend is indeed a source of joy. As
in the words of Joseph Addison, in one of his famous quotations: “Friendship
improves happiness, and abates misery, by doubling our joy, and dividing our
grief (Addison, 1711). Indeed, he is trying to point out that a true friend is
only capable of increasing one’s happiness and joy while at the same time,
decreasing one’s misery and grief.
Therefore, no amount of time or length of distance will
be able to hinder a true friend from sharing with his or her friend, the joy
that comes from within. In this sense, a true friend is indeed one of the
greatest joys in life one could ever have. Moreover, a true friend is a pillar
of strength that keeps a person going despite difficulties and challenges in
life. A true friend also adds color to one’s life as he or she tries to share
the same fun and happy memories that one experiences in day-to-day life.
References
Acquaintance
(2012). Dictionary.com. Retrieved July
20, 2012, from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/acquaintance
Friend (2012a). Online Etymology Dictionary. Retrieved
July 20, 2012, from http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=free-love
Friend (2012b). The Free Dictionary. Retrieved July 20,
2012 from http://www.thefreedictionary.com/friend
Friendship (2012) Quotations Book.com. Retrieved July
20, 2012, from http://quotationsbook.com/quote/15916/
Extended Definition Essay: A True Friend (Draft)
The
quotation “No man is an island” is almost always used within the context of
friendship. In fact, it is often interpreted as no man can stand alone by
himself and that every individual needs to be surrounded by different people
who share the same interests and views that a person has. Every person in this
world is in pursuit of friends, however, rarely does one find what is called a
“true friend”; that is, one who is able to stay in a close and genuine
relationship with another person through thick and thin. Indeed, true friends
are one of the greatest joys in life everyone should have. They are the pillar
of strength that keeps us going and adds color to our lives.
The word
“friend” was taken from the German word “freogan” which means “to love” and “to
favor”. Interestingly, the term “friend” has been used as a verb in the English
language since the late 14th Century (Friend, 2012a). As a noun, the word
“friend” is used to describe a person whom one personally knows, likes and
trusts. In some cases, the word “friend” may also pertain to an acquaintance,
an associate or a colleague (Friend, 2012b).
Interestingly,
there are a number of terms synonymous to the word “friend” which are being
used at the present time and one of these is the word “acquaintance”. However,
the words “friend” and “acquaintance”, although sometimes being used
interchangeably to mean the same thing, also have certain differences in terms
of meaning. The word “friend” pertains to the people that one chooses to talk
to and share experiences with. Friends are the people one normally interacts
and socializes with. They are the people who share the same interests, hobbies
and other things with another person. Acquaintances on the other hand, are
people whom one only know by association. An acquaintance could be someone who
was introduced by a friend, a classmate or someone close to a person. Thus, an
acquaintance is someone that is known by a person but is not considered as a
close friend or even a well-trusted individual. Thus, the main difference
between a friend and an acquaintance is that a friend is someone who shares a
close relationship with an individual while an acquaintance is a person known
by an individual, but does not necessarily share a close relationship with that
individual (Acquaintance, 2012).
Personally, a true friend is
considered a joy in my life because he or she is a person whom I can trust,
rely and depend on especially in times of trouble and sorrow. Rarely does one
find a true friend because in many cases, friends come and go in one’s life and
only very few stay particularly during times of difficulty. A true friend is a
source of happiness and joy. Aside from being a pillar of strength in times of
trouble and loneliness, a true friend also adds color to my life as that person
shares the same fun and happy memories that I experience each day of my life.
Moreover, a true friend matters to
me because he or she is someone I can trust with even the innermost secrets
that I keep deep within me. Without a true friend, I would have no one to share
my problems with. I would also have no one to share the happiness and joys I
experience in my day to day life.
I believe that friendship easily
blossoms when two people share the same interests and views in life. When two
people are able to constantly communicate and in the process, build a strong
relationship, friendship blossoms even more.
But while making new friends can be
easy, making a true friendship last, can be quite difficult. This is because
for true friendship to last, it requires a testing of time. Time is what shapes
and defines two people’s level of friendship and determines the strength of
their friendship.
I am one of the few fortunate
people in this world who was able to find a true friend. Back in kindergarten
days up to the present time, I have managed to maintain and develop genuine
friendship with Marco. I consider him my true friend and “best friend” because
even though we went to different schools in elementary and high school, we
still managed to share a deep friendly relationship with one another. Although
we have fought and went through many disagreements in the past, I believe that
those experiences all the more made our friendship stronger and more colorful.
If there is one important lesson I
have learned about friendship, it would be the value of sincere love and care
for another person. From the very start, I have shown my best friend how much I
love and care for her and in return; she did the same for me, and helped me out
through the difficult times I went through.
Aside from genuineness and
sincerity, I believe that constant communication is one of the important rules
to keeping a friendship close. Regardless of the length of distance that
separate two friends from one another, I believe that the only key to maintain
and strengthen friendship is through communication.
Therefore, a true friend is indeed
a source of joy. As in the words of Joseph Addison, in one of his famous
quotations: “Friendship improves happiness, and abates misery, by doubling our
joy, and dividing our grief (Addison, 1711). Indeed, he is trying to point out
that a true friend is only capable of increasing one’s happiness and joy while
at the same time, decreasing one’s misery and grief.
Therefore,
no amount of time or length of distance will be able to hinder a true friend
from sharing with his or her friend, the joy that comes from within. In this
sense, a true friend is indeed one of the greatest joys in life one could ever
have. Moreover, a true friend is a pillar of strength that keeps a person going
despite difficulties and challenges in life. A true friend also adds color to
one’s life as he or she tries to share the same fun and happy memories that one
experiences in day-to-day life.
References
Acquaintance (2012). Dictionary.com. Retrieved July 20, 2012,
from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/acquaintance
Friend (2012a). Online Etymology Dictionary. Retrieved July
20, 2012, from http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=free-love
Friend (2012b). The Free Dictionary. Retrieved July 20, 2012
from http://www.thefreedictionary.com/friend
Friendship (2012) Quotations Book.com. Retrieved July 20,
2012, from http://quotationsbook.com/quote/15916/
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
My Goals in Englcom (Final)
Goal
setting is the first step to success. It provides us a direction,
purpose as well as motivation and drive for ambition. This holds true
for everyone and to all fields of endeavor. Likewise, setting my goals
to achieve in Englcom will help me improve my writing skills, expand my
knowledge and become a more responsible student.
One goal that I want to achieve is to pass the course and be the best
student that I can possibly be. I wish to learn, communicate and become prepared
for writing tasks and successfully complete as much material I can with respect
to assignments and activities in my Englcom course. I want my efforts to be
recognized and hope to communicate to my mentors that I am trying hard to do and
excel and while doing so, enjoy the tasks and challenges that are presented
before me.
I have always wanted to improve my writing skills. As a student, my
writing skills are crucial to everything I do. We write often and write a
lot. It has become an inevitable task. We could write an essay, poem,
research or even a letter to potential future employers, so it is really
important that for me to hone my writing skills, and since it is very
well related to my chosen career path, it would really be of much use. I
want to focus on being to be able to write academically with little or no
mistakes. I think that learning new strategies and techniques in writing
would help improve my essays, particularly my writing style and voice.
It would give me an identity and place in the world of writing.
Reading improves writing in
many ways and the amount of information we can get is endless. Although I
may not be a bookworm, I try to read books when I get the chance. I
believe that it is not healthy to limit ourselves in our own little
mental world. Our mind collects certain ideas and styles from what we
read, which we can later integrate into our own.
Many
have told me that one of the best ways to improve writing skills would
be to keep writing. I think that joining the English Learning Laboratory
Program for Writing was a good thing for me since I get to practice
writing after class which in turn helps with later writing tasks.
To be able to succeed in writing, one should be open to constructive criticism and accept feedback. I used to publish my essays online back in high
school. I had written essays that were well received and were said to
have been comprehensive and well-written, but that wasn’t always the
case. I read comments and tried to adjust my style accordingly while
keeping my target audience in mind. It really helped in improving my
writing skills.
In conclusion, I think that it would be safer to say that "Practice
makes permanent." rather than the more conventional "Practice makes
perfect." One cannot become a better writer just by simply writing all
day and night. For me to become a better writer, I need to be corrected
when I go wrong.
Writing about my goals for Englcom has given me inspiration to thrive
for success and has given me a more optimistic view towards writing.
Setting goals for things we want to achieve is important because as
Fitzhugh Dodson said:
"Without goals, and plans to reach them, you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination." - Fitzhugh Dodson
My Goals in Englcom (Draft)
Goal setting is the first step to success. It provides us a direction, purpose as well as motivation and drive for ambition. This holds true for everyone and to all fields of endeavor. Likewise, setting my goals to achieve in Englcom will help me improve my writing skills, expand my knowledge and become a more responsible student.
One goal that I want to achieve is to pass the course and be the best
student that I can possibly be. I wish to learn, communicate and become prepared
for writing tasks and successfully complete as much material I can with respect
to assignments and activities in my Englcom course. I want my efforts to be
recognized and hope to communicate to my mentors that I am trying hard to do and
excel and while doing so, enjoy the tasks and challenges that are presented
before me.
I have always wanted to improve my writing skills. As a student, my writing skills are crucial to everything I do. We write often and write a lot. It has become an inevitable task. We could write an essay, poem, research or even a letter to potential future employers, so it is really important that for me to hone my writing skills, and since it is very well related to my chosen career path, it would really be of much use. I want to focus on is to be able to write academically with little or no mistakes. I think that learning new strategies and techniques in writing would help improve my essays, particularly my writing style and voice. It would give me an identity and place in the world of writing.
Reading improves writing in many ways and the amount of information we can get is endless. Although I may not be a bookworm, I try to read books when I get the chance. I believe that it is not healthy to limit ourselves in our own little mental world. Our mind collects certain ideas and styles from what we read, which we can later integrate into our own.
Many have told me that one of the best ways to improve writing skills would be to keep writing. I think that joining the English Learning Laboratory Program for Writing was a good thing for me since I get to practice writing after class which in turn helps with later writing tasks.
To be able to succeed in writing, one should beopen to constructive criticism and encourage feedback. I used to publish my essays online back in high school. I had written essays that were well received and were said to have been comprehensive and well-written, but that wasn’t always the case. I read comments and tried to adjust my style accordingly while keeping my target audience in mind. It really helped in improving my writing skills.
In conclusion, I think that it would be safer to say that "Practice makes permanent." rather than the more conventional "Practice makes perfect." One cannot become a better writer just by simply writing all day and night. Fore me to become a better writer, I need to be corrected when I go wrong.
Writing about my goals for Englcom has given me inspiration to thrive for success and has given me a more optimistic view towards writing. Setting goals for things we want to achieve is important because as Fitzhugh Dodson said:
"Without goals, and plans to reach them, you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination." - Fitzhugh Dodson
Diagnostic Essay: Rambling Thoughts About What it is and Why We Write
Looking at writing from a viewpoint.
An attempt to describe why it is very important.
Many times, I have been left idle by a simple question, "Why do we have to write?" In reality, writing isn't that simple. In fact, it is very broad as a topic or as a word to define. Students such as my self look at it simply as a requirement and something that is inevitable and even annoying, especially when one doeso not have much to write about or cannot think of one. The feeling of having cloudy or empty thoughts makes writing quite scary for me, and something I try to avoid. But in spite of my contradicting thoughts, I still appreciate its beauty and the capacity it allows many of us to. Writing is a gift, a privilege, an ability and a form of art in itself. For one, it gives us some sort of freedom, a rewarding feeling to speak and be heard and within it, we are able to express our thoughts, our emotions as well as opinions that each and everyone of us are entitled to. Writing has been used by our ancestors and their forefathers. It has not only been a method to record information and symbolism regarding the earlier civilizations but also as a medium to tell stories to awaken the hearts and minds of many in order for them to take action and fight abuse and slavery from foreign oppresors. Writing as a form of art came to be as it is now from the works of man. Through their stories, poems, odes and other literature, writing has taught us and has helped shape us as better intellectuals. In modern times, appreciation for writing may have been protruded by personal struggles and the stresses of everyday life so we sometimes hope for it to be non-existent. It's a foolish thought as not only is it impossible but also because it carries too much value and importance to be forgotten.
Writing is our key to communicating with the world. With it, we have our rights and without it, our whole civilization, lost. It gives us reason for existence and enables us to learn invariably as we go through with life.
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