Kwanzaa is a unique African American celebration with focus on the traditional African values of family, community responsibility, commerce, and self-improvement. Kwanzaa is neither political nor religious and despite some misconceptions, is not a substitute for Christmas. It is simply a time of reaffirming African-American people, their ancestors and culture. Kwanzaa, which means "first fruits of the harvest" in the African language Kiswahili, has gained tremendous acceptance. Since its founding in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa has come to be observed by more than 18 million people worldwide, as reported by the New York Times.
Kwanzaa is based on the Nguzo Saba (seven guiding principles), one for each day of the observance, and is celebrated from December 26th to January 1st.
The seven principles of Kwanzaa are:
- Umoja (Unity)
- Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)
- Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility)
- Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)
- Nia (Purpose)
- Kuumba (Creativity)
- Imani (Faith)
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Kwanzaa
Monday, December 29, 2008
President Elect Barack Obama November 28, 2008
Washington D.C.
Dear President Elect Barack Obama,
My name is Kathryn Blake, and I am one of the KWANZAA Committee Co-Chairs of Flint, Michigan. The celebration of KWANZAA is over 20 years old here in Flint, MI, thanks to the Mother of Afrocentric Knowledge for Flint, Mrs. E. Hill Deloney.
I am writing this letter to you to invite you to our KWANZAA Celebration, and we celebrate all seven days, with a different organizations hosting a principle each night.
I know you are busy with the economy crisis, and I respect the way you are handling everything , especially your appointments of the “Executive Dream Team”. You are showing the entire country your intent to rebuild the economy if we all work together. This is what encouraged me to invite you to the KWANZAA Celebration observing the principle of UJAMAA- Cooperative Economics, on December 29, 2008- (Monday). UJAMAA, - To build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other business, and to profit together from them. Sharing our gifts and working together in our communities, our schools, and our places of worship to benefit from them together. All will be blessed in every way, and all will continue to be blessed and give generously. I hear in your message that we all need to share, and I appreciate that because it is a message from Christ. We are praying for you, and want to see you again, because the Lord is using you to bless the people of this country. As we pause and reflect- we think of ways to support the efforts of our neighbors, patronizing new grocery stores, bookstores, local businesses and establishments to contribute to the “JUMP START” of the ECONOMY.
KWANZAA to be held at: Christ Enrichment Center, 322 Hamilton Ave. Flint, Michigan, 48504, December 26th – Jan 1st 6:30 pm.
We thank God for you
Kathryn Blake, blakeka81@aol.com
Committee Chair
Friday, December 26, 2008
A stranger was seated next to a little black girl on the airplane when the stranger turned to her and said, "Let's talk. I've heard that flights go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger."
The little girl, who had just opened her coloring book, closed it slowly and said to the stranger, "What would you like to talk about?"
"Oh, I don't know," said the stranger. "Since you are a Negro, do you think that So-called President Elect Barak Obama is qualified for the job?" and he smiles.
"OK", she said. 'That could be an interesting topic. But let me ask you a question first. A horse, a cow, and a deer all eat the same stuff - grass -. Yet a deer excretes little pellets, while a cow turns out a flat patty, and a horse produces clumps of dried grass. Why do you suppose that is?"
The stranger, visibly surprised by the little girl's intelligence, thinks about it and says, "Hmmm, I have no idea."
To which the little girl replies, "Do you really feel qualified to discuss President Barak Obama, when you don't know shit?"
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
James Brown dancing in heaven soulful christmas
WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
When we change our self,
Then We can change our community,
Then We can change our city or town,
Then We can change our state,
Then We can change our country,
This will bring change to our world!!!
We Are The Ones to make this change happen..........
______________________
Love is the answer, A active love that makes us stand for justice, push for truth and shows Gods Power through the Love he gave us to share in this World.
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Ron's American World
http://camron46.blogspot.com/
imikimi - Customize Your World
Saturday, December 20, 2008
THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS - WINANS
WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
When we change our self,
Then We can change our community,
Then We can change our city or town,
Then We can change our state,
Then We can change our country,
This will bring change to our world!!!
We Are The Ones to make this change happen..........
______________________
Love is the answer, A active love that makes us stand for justice, push for truth and shows Gods Power through the Love he gave us to share in this World.
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Saturday, December 6, 2008
Brown Eyes Looking To Tomorrow With HOPE
WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
When we change our self, Then We can change our community, Then We can change our city or town,
Then We can change our state, Then We can change our country, This will bring change to our world!!! We Are The Ones to make this change happen..........
______________________
Love is the answer, A active love that makes us stand for justice, push for truth and shows Gods Power through the Love he gave us to share in this World.
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Ron's American World
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Seal - It's A Man's Man's Man's World
Guardians Tag Ministry
WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
When we change our self, Then We can change our community, Then We can change our city or town,
Then We can change our state, Then We can change our country, This will bring change to our world!!! We Are The Ones to make this change happen..........
______________________
Love is the answer, A active love that makes us stand for justice, push for truth and shows Gods Power through the Love he gave us to share in this World.
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Ron's American World
Saturday, November 22, 2008
We Are The World
USA For Africa - We Are The World
We are the World - Pavarotti and Friends
we are the world music video - taiwan version
Friday, November 14, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Dear Senator Obama,
We join people in your country and around the world in congratulating you on becoming the President-Elect of the United States. Your victory has demonstrated that no person anywhere in the world should not dare to dream of wanting to change the world for a better place.
We note and applaud your commitment to supporting the cause of peace and security around the world. We trust that you will also make it the mission of your Presidency to combat the scourge of poverty and disease everywhere.
We wish you strength and fortitude in the challenging days and years that lie ahead. We are sure you will ultimately achieve your dream making the United States of America a full partner in a community of nations committed to peace and prosperity for all.
Sincerely,
N R Mandela
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YES WE DID; I hope this can be the beginning of real change it this country. The real hard work starts now, we must maintain organizational structure in the local communities across the country. These local groups are the real base for change.
______________________
Love is the answer, A active love that makes us stand for justice, pushes for truth and shows Gods Power through the love he gave us to share in this World.
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Ron's American World
Dear Senator Obama,
We join people in your country and around the world in congratulating you on becoming the President-Elect of the United States. Your victory has demonstrated that no person anywhere in the world should not dare to dream of wanting to change the world for a better place.
We note and applaud your commitment to supporting the cause of peace and security around the world. We trust that you will also make it the mission of your Presidency to combat the scourge of poverty and disease everywhere.
We wish you strength and fortitude in the challenging days and years that lie ahead. We are sure you will ultimately achieve your dream making the United States of America a full partner in a community of nations committed to peace and prosperity for all.
Sincerely,
N R Mandela
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YES WE DID; I hope this can be the beginning of real change it this country. The real hard work starts now, we must maintain organizational structure in the local communities across the country. These local groups are the real base for change.
______________________
Love is the answer, A active love that makes us stand for justice, pushes for truth and shows Gods Power through the love he gave us to share in this World.
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Ron's American World
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
The Obama Song (World of Friends): Bridges for Obama
The World is waiting for us to elect Barack Obama, The new leader of the Free World.
WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
When we change ourself ,Then We can change our community,Then We can change our city,
Then We can change our state, Then We can change our country, This will change our world. We are the ones to make the changes happen..........
______________________
Love is the answer, A active love that makes us stand for justice, pushes for truth and shows Gods Power through the love he gave us to share in this World.
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Saturday, October 25, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Powell endorses Obama for president
Meet the Press
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., for president on Sunday, criticizing his own Republican Party for what he called its narrow focus on irrelevant personal attacks over a serious approach to challenges he called unprecedented.
Powell, who for many years was considered the most likely candidate to become the first African-American president, said in an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that he was not supporting Obama because of his race. He said he had watched both Obama and his Republican opponent, Sen. John McCain of Arizona, for many months and thought “either one of them would be a good president.”
But he said McCain’s choices in the last few weeks — especially his selection of Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska as his vice presidential running mate — had raised questions in his mind about McCain’s judgment.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
We Can Change The World
WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
When we change our self We can change our community, We can change our city,
We can change our state, We can change our country, We can change our world. We are the ones to make the changes happen..........
______________________
Love is the answer, A active love that makes us stand for justice, pushes for truth and shows Gods Power through the love he gave us to share in this World.
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Thursday, October 9, 2008
Obama saves the day
The Norwegian newspaper
It was 1988, and Mary Andersen was at the Miami airport checking in for a long flight to Norway to be with her husband wh en the airline representative informed her that she wouldn't be able to check her luggage without paying a 100 surcharge:
When it was finally Mary�s turn, she got the message that would crush her bubbling feeling of happiness.
-You�ll have to pay a 103 dollar surcharge if you want to bring both those suitcases to Norway, the man behind the counter said.
Mary had no money. Her new husband had traveled ahead of her to Norway, and she had no one else to call.
-I was completely desperate and tried to think which of my things I could manage without. But I had already made such a careful selection of my most prized possessions, says Mary.
As tears streamed down her face, she heard a "gentle and friendly voice" behind her saying, "That's okay, I'll pay for her."
Mary turned around to see a tall man whom she had never seen before.
-He had a gentle and kind voice that was still firm and decisive. The first thing I thought was, Who is this man?
Although this happened 20 years ago, Mary still remembers the authority that radiated from the man.
-He was nicely dressed, fashionably dressed with brown leather shoes, a cotton shirt open at the throat and khaki pants, says Mary.
She was thrilled to be able to bring both her suitcases to Norway and assured the stranger that he would get his money back. The man wrote his name and address on a piece of paper that he gave to Mary. She thanked him repeatedly. When she finally walked off towards the security checkpoint, he waved goodbye to her.
Who was the man?
Barack Obama.
Twenty years later, she is thrilled that the friendly stranger at the airport may be the next President and has voted for him already and donated 100 dollars to his campaign:
-He was my knight in shining armor, says Mary, smiling.
She paid the 103 dollars back to Obama the day after she arrived in Norway. At that time he had just finished his job as a poorly paid community worker* in Chicago, and had started his law studies at prestigious Harvard university.
Mary even convinced her parents to vote for him:
In the spring of 2006 Mary�s parents had heard that Obama was considering a run for president, but that he had still not decided. They chose to write a letter in which they told him that he would receive their votes. At the same time, they thanked Obama for helping their daughter 18 years earlier.
And Obama replied:
In a letter to Mary�s parents dated May 4th, 2006 and stamped �United States Senate, Washington DC�, Barack Obama writes**:
�I want to thank you for the lovely things you wrote about me and for reminding me of what happened at Miami airport. I�m happy I could help back then, and I�m delighted to hear that your daughter is happy in Norway. Please send her my best wishes. Sincerely, Barack Obama, United States senator�.
The parents sent the letter on to Mary.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Obama
Barack Obama: Reforming Washington
Blueprint for Change: Foreign Policy
Barack Obama: We Can't Afford to Gamble
Michelle Obama and Jill Biden in Tallahassee, Florida
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008
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An OBAMA "Love Story"
THE EXAMPLE WE GIVE BY HOW WE LIVE OUR LIFE
Love is the answer, A active love that makes us stand for justice,push for truth and show Gods Power through the love he gave us to share.
Ronald
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Obama Building The Democratic Party
It's His Party
Barack Obama might be running on a post-partisan platform, but he
is more focused on building the Democratic Party than any other
candidate in recent history.
Dana Goldstein and Ezra Klein | August 18, 2008
An unassuming building at 430 South Capitol Street, in a forlorn
corner between the Capitol and a highway overpass, is the home
address of the Democratic Party. But though mail still gets delivered
to the Washington, D.C., address, many of the Democratic National
Committee's employees--the men and women who make up the
party's central infrastructure--are no longer around to receive it.
They are in Chicago, where Barack Obama moved them after he
captured the Democratic Party's nomination.
It was a peculiar decision for Obama, who had built his campaign,
and even his political identity, around an eloquently stated, post-
partisan revulsion with the divisiveness of modern party politics.
Following the strategy of "outsider" candidates before him, Obama
set his headquarters outside the District in order to create distance,
both physical and perceptual, between himself and the consultants,
interest groups, party hacks, and congressional busybodies who
populate the nation's capital.
The effort was so successful that some feared the Obama
phenomenon--the millions of young people passionate about his
campaign, the thousands who have lined roadsides just to wave at
the Illinois senator's motorcade--had become a force unto itself,
indifferent to the fortunes of the traditional Democratic Party,
unbound by a commitment to progressive ideology, and wholly
dependent on the character of Barack Obama. As blogger Matt Stoller
writes on OpenLeft.com, "Power and money in the Democratic Party
is being centralized around a key iconic figure. [Obama] is consolidating power within the party."
Friday, September 12, 2008
You are The Boss
You are The Boss... which team would you hire?
With America facing historic debt, multiple war fronts, stumbling
health care, a weakened dollar, all-time high prison population,
skyrocketing Federal spending, mortgage crises, bank foreclosures,
etc. etc., this is an unusually critical election year.
Let's look at the educational background of your two options:
Obama:
Occidental College - Two years.
Columbia University - B.A. political science with a specialization
in international relations.
Harvard - Juris Doctor (J.D.) Magna Cum Laude
Biden:
University of Delaware - B.A. in history and B.A. in political
science.
Syracuse University College of Law - Juris Doctor (J.D.)
vs.
McCain:
United States Naval Academy - Class rank 894 of 899
Palin:
Hawaii Pacific University - 1 semester
North Idaho College - 2 semesters - general study
University of Idaho - 2 semesters - journalism
Matanuska-Susitna College - 1 semester
University of Idaho - 3 semesters - B.A. in journalism
Now, which team are you going to hire ?
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008
SWING STATE VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES
STILL A TIME FOR ACTION
Please watch this video of one of the most important ACTIONS of the campaign so far:
SWING STATE VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Florida, Michigan,Ohio,Virginia MONDAY OCTOBER 6, 2008 GET BUSY PEOPLE!!!!!!
The work is continuing, we MUST build for real change in this country.
We need to stay involved and pushing in our local communites
and helping others areas all over the country. This will not be a
short term effort THE PROBLEMS ARE MASSIVE ,so must
our effort be. We need to ORGANIZE,and stay organized for action.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Tavis Hosts Hater's Party
Tavis Smiley hosts Haters Party
By Thomas N. Taylor
If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have believed it. Tavis Smiley, an intelligent and once thought conscious Blackman with a world wide platform was on national TV coming from the floor of the historic 2008 Democratic convention hosting a hater’s party and serving generous portions of hater-aide with special guest, Drs Cornell West and Julianne Malveaux. They were all so animated and drunk on the stuff it was dispicable.
I’m really floored and disappointed because I’m still a fan of Tavis and gave him the benefit of the doubt in his rift with the Black Obama-nation. He had a good chance of redeeming himself by saying nothing at all, since he had nothing good to say about Senator Obama; but there he was unashamed and unapologetically wielding that bitter chastening rod still trying to force his own agenda on a man who clearly has demonstrated he knows what the hell he’s doing.
The bitter trio of West, Malveaux &Smiley said that they were “extremely disappointed” in Barack’s speech because he failed to talk about traditional Black stuff or acknowledge the roll history played in his getting to this point. They castigated him for not mentioning Dr King by name but instead relegating him to “A southern Baptist preacher.’ They praised Hillary Clinton for boldly invoking the name and words of Harriet Tubman. They were overjoyed by the presentation of Bill, race card playing, Clinton but they were “disappointed” in the history making man of the hour who risk assassination and loss of privacy and life as he knew it for himself and his family, to make it all possible.
If you want a real wake up call; trying calling the white agent that represents any ot these three finger pointers and ask how much it would cost for either one of them to show up at your business affair, church or graduation to tell you how much they owe to the King legacy? Dr. King wouldn't charge you a dime. That's why he died broke. Check out the hourly fee rate for Tavis or West, then we can talk. (lest I digress)
I was disappointed because what I thought were three intelligent insightful people; were blinded by jealous ego and failed to see the big picture but settled instead on concentrating on a small section of a brilliant portrait. The entire convention was Barack’s masterful thesis. Who do they think influenced and approved the musical faire? Who do they think OK’d Dr. Kings Children to speak along with John Lewis, the lone surviving speaker of that historic march on Washington? Who approved the video tribute to Dr. King? The entire day was a tribute to Dr. King's legacy but the final leg of this 4X4, four night race was ran brilliantly by Mr. Obama who took the baton and ran off into future history. He spoke boldly of "Marching" forward which doesn’t mean he’s not looking back; just not dwelling on it. And don't think that the use of the word marching was not without consciousness or intention. It's too bad that some of us can't appreciate this man's subtlety or fail to have patience with his pacing and timing as his race continues to unfold. Pay attention bitter people for a picture is more valuable than a thousand words. Can you see our guy out in front? Let us not be the instuments of his undoing and trip him up.
With all that’s at stake we all need to stay focused on the immediate future. Barack Obama’s goal was not to get to the political playoffs but to be President and win the championship. He’s going for the gold. This is no the time for victory speeches praising those who came before him. The job is not yet finished and the best way for him to pay the ultimate tribute to Dr. King and those who preceded us is not talk about it but be about it. Not quote Dr. King but be like Dr. King and live to update the dream.
The bitter trinity said that they liked all of the other statements that were made at Barack Obama’s party. The statements made by those who themselves had similar parties: John Kerry, Al Gore’s and Bill Clinton. But it was at Barack Obama’s party where these statements were made and possible, not theirs. Why do you think that is Bitter Three? The entire day was one enormous statement. Barack made sure that Dr. King's legacy had been well serviced before he took the floor. His part of the night was a different piece of the puzzle.
In the science and art of today's visual media, it's not what you say that counts most but what you see that ultimately carrys the greater impact. It's like people who always quote the bible and invoke the name of Christ, yet on any given day you'd be hard pressed to find a trace of evidence of either exhibited anywhere in their lives. If we can be about King's legacy we wouldn't have to talk about it so much because the proof would be in the pudding since Success leaves its own evidence.
Barack Obama is running for president of these United States. He has a strategic plan and he’s working it. (very well thank you) Don’t hate. Let’s work hard and celebrate while we keep our eyes on the ultimate prize.
Meanwhile; my family and I will be forwarding our condolences to Brother Tavis and those consumed by hate and envy of Barack Obama's success void of their blessings; for it is written that jealousy is crueler than the grave. Let us pray. Our father...
TNT
Monday, September 1, 2008
Support The Unions In Your Community
http://www.smithfieldjustice.com/
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
1775 K Street, NW
Washington DC 20006
Phone: (202) 223-3111
Fax: (202) 721-8004
E-mail: smithfield@ufcw.org
Support The Unions In Your Community
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Out of the mouth of a 'life experienced comes wisdom
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pax.for.ever said...
Thank you, Rhonda, for voicing your opinion about the Michelle Obama comment that found disfavor with the media and other pundits. My God! Isn't the woman entitled to her honest opinion whether she is the prospective First Lady of the country or not? This is not only her God-given right, but in fact I entirely AGREE WITH HER! Even though I force myself to retain LOVE FOR MY NATIVE LAND, I believe I not only have the right but am DUTY-BOUND to be highly critical of it in the name of TRUTH AND JUSTICE.
Your and your family experiences can be multiplied untold by millions of African-Americans all across this country, end upon end, century upon century. Each family has its own horror story to reveal. Thank you for sharing yours. It only goes to remind us of the common realities we as a people share -- which the majority population does not even have an inkling remains a factor in our everyday existence. They can't really relate. What is more, the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (government)has done so very many things that I as an ethical and Christian person am opposed to that I have no choice but to vent my real feelings, as did Michelle. All the recent wars and war mongering, capitalistic greed, neglect of environmental imperatives, FBI/CIA/POLICE STATE injustices occurring consistently, the Injustice Court and Penal System, the Great Gas Rape political and legislative protectorates, lack of concern for the impoverished, medical care neglect and abuse for the poor and elderly, etc., leave me the most ashamed of my country than I have ever been before in my lifetime and in recent history. Why should anyone have to lie about it or pretend to overlook it. If we truly still have love for our country -- like a mother for a wayward child -- we have the responsibility to keep loving it while we keep trying to deliver it to see the light and come to a higher point of righteousness. Besides, Michelle added the qualifier "very" which assumes that there might have also been other moments of high regard, but this one is the penultimate. Long live Michelle and long live her unfettered comments. Friends, Americans and Countrymen, remove the "Shackles" so Michelle's words can "Dance." [Just ask Mary Mary about how liberating that is!] More Power to you, Michelle, speak your mind all the time, Future
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Saturday, July 12, 2008
Justice at Smithfield
Justice at Smithfield
The meat of the matter
The labor movement's future might hang on what happens at this
giant packing plant near the tiny town of Tar Heel.
By Frank Maley
With union membership continuing its long decline and representation of the U.S. work force dwindling — from 23% in 1983 to 13% in 2007 — the labor movement needs a big win. There would be no sweeter place to get it than North Carolina, the least unionized state in the nation. “This is one of the largest industrial plants in the South,” says Robert Korstad, associate professor of public policy studies and history at Duke University. “It’s symbolic to the union movement. If they’re able to win there, it sends a real signal to other workers in other industries.”
For Smithfield, a union in Tar Heel could expose the Achilles’ heel of the business model that made the company the world’s largest hog producer and pork processor. “They figure if they can get that done, it will be a catapult into other industry in North Carolina and South Carolina,” says Joe Luter IV, president of The Smithfield Packing Co., the subsidiary that runs the plant. “Then they’ll move on down the Southeast into Georgia, Alabama, etcetera.”
“If the labor movement can’t win the South, we can’t succeed,” Gene Bruskin, director of the union campaign, told Labor Notes magazine, adding: “The Tar Heel plant is big enough and important enough and close enough to other places that it has the possibility of moving other people. The possibilities of organizing packinghouse workers would be transformative to the labor movement, for immigrants, for African American workers, for the South.”
The UFCW has been trying to organize the Tar Heel plant since 1992, the year it opened. There have been longer campaigns in North Carolina and a few that involved more workers, says James Andrews, president of the state AFL-CIO in Raleigh. “But at least in recent history, I can’t think of a worse situation.” Hourly employees twice have voted on whether the union would represent them, and twice the union has lost. It claims the company won by coercion — charges backed by a court decision and the National Labor Relations Board, which has ordered a new election.
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