Saturday, March 28, 2020
How Can a Teacher Give Accurate Tutoring in Algebra 2?
How Can a Teacher Give Accurate Tutoring in Algebra 2?How can a teacher give adequate tutoring in algebra 2 to his students? This is a question that gets asked often. One needs to be well aware of the basic skills of the subject and of its objectives. All the students need to be taught to add, subtract, multiply and divide in order to achieve these objectives and not just one student.When it comes to learning the concepts of algebra, children are often too young to understand. If a child is old enough to understand that multiplication and division are important, he should learn the parts of the equation and how they are used. The right approach is that the teacher should start with a bit of algebra on the second day of the school year. Then gradually the lessons will be moved to a stage where each subject will be covered and the parent must be well informed about what is being taught.Mathematicians, especially those who have acquired the degree of Master of Mathematics, would look at mathematics as a serious subject and they feel that it should be taken very seriously. However, it should not be considered as a cudgel by students or by teachers. It is only a subject for them to master but not an enemy by any means. Teaching mathematics by teaching with a pinch of algebra may look like a difficult task.However, it is not a difficult task if the teacher knows how to explain the different concepts. In fact, he should discuss the different ideas about addition, subtraction, multiplication and division so that each student understands all the problems on these subjects. It is very helpful if the teacher asks his students to work through and explain the different equations they might encounter when they study these concepts. Asking the students to work through is more difficult than asking them to discuss. It is because it takes time for the students to understand what is being taught to them.Thereare different stages of students' learning and some students seem to be ahead of the others in these stages. For example, some children are quite confident while others are shy. The same might be the case with different students, but how can the teacher encourage this or how can he encourage this shyness? These ideas are generally discussed in a class when some students look down and do not take part in the discussion. However, the teacher should never encourage these shyness or do not encourage students to take up math. Math is a subject that could help them learn life lessons if they are not scared of it.It is recommended that the teacher should talk to the parents before assigning a classroom to children, particularly those who come from homes where education is not very successful. At the first stage of teaching, parents should be allowed to have some say in whether their child will be taught by an expert in math or by the teacher alone. This gives parents the chance to know their child well.When students have started to learn the concepts of algeb ra, the teacher needs to guide them through the different processes involved in algebraic process. However, if the teacher follows the above principles, he can expect that he will be able to give good algebra tutoring to his students.
Friday, March 6, 2020
Irvine Tutoring Tips 5 Things to do This August to Prepare For School
Irvine Tutoring Tips 5 Things to do This August to Prepare For School Irvine Tutoring Tips: 5 Things to do This August to Prepare For School Irvine Tutoring Tips: 5 Things to do This August to Prepare For School I know many students will roll their eyes at the thought of this post, but school is just around the corner, and itâs better to prepare now than fall behind. Donât worry; youâll still be able to enjoy your final weeks of vacation all while getting your brain in gear for the school year. Odds are youâve been doing some form of school work, whether it be test prep for the summer ACT/SAT or taking a summer class. For those who havenât even touched a book in weeks, thatâs okay too! Thereâs plenty of time to get your brain back in shape. As a private Irvine academic tutor, I know the importance of furthering your education over the summer. From applying to college to scoring high on important tests, students have a lot on their plates and canât afford to take months off from learning. Luckily summer learning can be fun and focused on your interests check out some of our past blog posts for ideas such as educational family trips and blogging. Here are five things you can do this August to help you prepare for the first day of school. 1. Hire a Private Irvine Tutor The best part about hiring a back-to-school Irvine tutor is that they work with your schedule. That way you can still fit in a few final summer activities without it interfering with your tutoring. Whether you are preparing for a specific class or just want to get the rust off in subjects such as math and science, our private Irvine academic tutors are here to help you succeed. 2. Make a Calendar This one is particularly important for students starting college in the fall. With a higher level of education comes more responsibility. Donât expect the University to hold your hand and make sure you are doing everything you need to before classes start. Check your schoolâs calendar and add any important due dates, meet and greets, etc. into your personal calendar. Keep in mind that some classes require you to read a book before classes start. Thereâs no shame in adding âstart reading that book!â into your calendar. 3. For Parents: Review Standards For Upcoming Year Most schools will allow you to see the learning standards for the upcoming year. These will include topics covered especially helpful in science and social studies. For example, if your student is set to learn about California history in the upcoming grade, take them to CA Historical Museums over the summer. Not only will the give them a leg up, but help them put what they are learning into context. 4. Put Away Your Phone and Pick Up a Book Letâs be honest, how many hours did you spend this summer staring at your phone? No judgment, just wanted to put that into perspective. Take a break from your phone and pick up a book. The good news is you can read something you want to read instead of an assigned book. Without even realizing it, you are improving your writing and reading skills while you enjoy a little book break (READ: 5 Ways to Get Your Kid to Love Reading). 5. Review How Last Year Went Take a moment to review how your previous school year went. While itâs important to focus on your grades and test scores, think about why you scored the way you did. For instance, were you overwhelmed when you signed up for a Spanish club? Make a note of these things and plan your upcoming year accordingly. Learning from your mistakes and achievements can help make the year go much smoother. Itâs never too early to book your private Irvine tutor for the new school year. Call TutorNerds today for more information. Members of the TutorNerds team and our private tutors write every blog post. If you have any questions about our blog, please email us at pr@tutornerds.com.
Charlie Hebdo Killed For a Cartoon
Charlie Hebdo Killed For a Cartoon image courtesy Mirror.co.uk January 7th dawned over Paris 11th district as a grey, rainy Wednesday much like any other. At about noon this illusion was shattered by two men in black balaclavas as they rushed into the offices of the French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, assault rifles drawn. On this particular Wednesday the staff of the paper were having an editorial meeting, the only time that the entire staff is present in the office. The attackers shot as many as they could, before fleeing into the street and letting loose at a police officer. As he lay writhing in agony on the ground, begging for mercy, they shot him again in the head. The attackers then fled the scene, shouting Allah Akbar. Hours later another member of the cell shot a jogger in Fontenay-aux-Roses. This accomplice shot a police officer the following day, while the manhunt for the Charlie Hebdo attackers was ongoing, and concluded his spree on the 9th by taking hostages in a kosher supermarket. Meanwhile the first two terrorists had occupied the offices of a signage production company. The French police forces formed a cordon around both locations. No innocents were harmed during the retaking of the signage offices, but several were killed or wounded when GIGN, RAID, BRI, and other elements of the French police stormed the supermarket. image courtesy Sky News one of the shooters shouts We have killed Charlie Hebdo, God is great! Within France some are calling this event our 9/11. The attack has brought the issue of Islamist extremism to the forefront of the conversation. It also prompts serious questions about how far European societies should go in accommodating the growing Muslim minorities that live within their borders. The United States has a culture of not just welcoming, but assimilating immigrants which reaches back to before the founding of the republic, and even we have trouble with homegrown Islamic terrorists. In Europe on the other hand, Muslims often do not assimilate into their host societies for a variety of reasons, some of which are beyond their control. As a result a great many have become part of the poverty-stricken underclass of Europe. Poverty breeds isolation and anger, emotions which seek an outlet like lightning seeks the tallest building. Occasionally bubbles of violence will rise up from this group and burst in the public consciousness, such as the occasion Michael Rigby, an off-duty soldier and father of a 2-year old child, was hacked to death and then beheaded in broad daylight in London as revenge for the British presence in Afghanistan. It is undeniable that the tremendous upheaval caused by the Bush Administrations ill-planned wars in Iraq and Afghanistan is feeding into the phenomenon of Muslim poverty and disenfranchisement in European countries to create deadly violence. It is also undeniable that racism and an attitude of alienation have contributed to this poverty. I think we can all agree that it is a new age, and that western countries must stick to their values and remain tolerant and welcoming and accepting. Only through welcoming diverse cultures can our nations continue to stay competitive and remain leaders of the world.We must strive to stomp out discrimination and racism as best we can. All human beings have potential for goodness and greatness, regardless of their religion or gender or skin color, and societies that embrace that ideal will do better than societies that do not. But there is another side of the story, and I think that side is best expressed by the mayor of Rotterdam, an ethnically diverse city in South Holland. Mayor Aboutaleb took office in 2008 over protests from the right that he was a Moroccan-born Muslim and had dual citizenship with that country. Despite this he won the election. In the wake of the Charlie Hebdo shooting, he delivered a message to Islamists that closely mirrors my own feelings on the subject: âIt is incomprehensible that you can turn against freedom⦠if you donât like freedom, for heavenâs sake pack your bags and leave. âThere may be a place in the world where you can be yourself, be honest with yourself and do not go and kill innocent journalists. And if you do not like it here because humorists you do not like make a newspaper, may I then say you can fuck off. âThis is stupid, this so incomprehensible. Vanish from the Netherlands if you cannot find your place here. All those well-meaning Muslims here will now be stared at.â image courtesy LiveLeak Ahmed Aboutaleb, Mayor of Rotterdam This was not the politically correct thing to say, but it was the correct thing to say. The other side to this story is that when people decide they do not like our societies, to the point that they will commit or encourage others to commit violence against that society, then they should not be allowed to stay. If you disagree with the actions of France or the US or the UK, you can vote to change the government, speak out, or leave. If you decide to pick up a gun and murder people, or chop an innocent persons head off, then there is no place for you in western society, and you made a mistake in coming here. If you think you agree with the moral or religious basis for the shootings, then ask yourself, what have they achieved? Despite losing almost all of its staff, Charlie Hebdo is still in print. In fact, this weeks issue will feature yet another depiction of Muhammad. Instead of the usual circulation of tens of thousands of copies, this newest edition has a print run of millions. We in the west pride ourselves on our progressiveness. On our forward thinking nature. On our tolerance. Our prosperity. Our freedom. But if we take those things to mean we should do nothing in the face of this tribalistic violence, then we will lose all of those things. As a student of history, I do not buy the clash of civilizations model. As romantic as it might be, I think at our core most humans want to live together in peace, and most humans really dont give a damn what god their neighbor prays to as long as he keeps his parties quiet and returns the things he borrows. However I also think that there are certain individuals that will never live in peace with the rest of us, and we should not tolerate them, regardless of the ideology they hide behind. It would be a grave mistake to assume our multicultural values mean that we cannot draw the line somewhere. There is nothing- no legacy of oppression, no religious principle, no amount of suffering, that could ever possibly justify these cold-blooded murders. The killers are the second lowest form of human beings. The worst kind of human beings are the people who find excuses for what they did, because in seeking to defend what they see as persecuted individuals seeking righteous payback, they are undermining the very foundation of what allows us to be a prosperous, thriving, multicultural, free and tolerant society in the first place. These terrorists did not attack soldiers. They did not attack politicians. They did not blow up a weapons factory or a barracks- they shot up an office full of cartoonists, because one of them drew something they thought was insulting. We must insist that freedom of speech take precedence over protecting the feelings of the religious. Why? Because the freedom of speech is definite and concrete and solid. We can easily agree on its definition. Meanwhile, sentiments can change, and if we decide that not offending the religious is more important than free speech, it gives the religious license to decide what they define as offensive, thus giving them legal authority to censor an entire nation. We are not going back to that. Humanity lived that way for thousands of years, and that time is over. UC Santa Cruz seems to nurture, among other things, a particular flavor of leftism that enjoys hearing the victim narrative and sympathizing with the downtrodden, even when that narrative doesnt accurately describe the events it is applying it to. The story of the colonialism is told over and over again like a gospel: oppression against those of color and those who practice non-western traditions, destruction of their societies, rape, pillaging, murder, subjugation and etcetera. This is supposed to justify current terrorist attacks as the west getting its comeuppance for centuries of evil deeds. Ask these same people if they think an eye for an eye is a good creed to live by and most of them will give you an emphatic no without experiencing any sense of irony whatsoever. A friend of mine is taking a course entitled Feminism and the Global South, and recently heard Professor Arondekar make the argument that the reason attacks like these take place is because of the imperialist actions taken by the US and its allies in the wake of 9/11. Once again, the implication is that we deserve these attacks. That they are somehow just repayment. I wonder what the families of the dead would think about that hypothesis. The bottom line is this: if an immigrant comes to the west and finds that he or she cannot handle living in a society that holds freedom of expression as a basic right, the answer is not to maim and murder, the answer is to buy a plane ticket and go home.
Thursday, March 5, 2020
3 Ways to Use Social Media to Find Part-Time Jobs
3 Ways to Use Social Media to Find Part-Time Jobs pexels.com Social media can be a much bigger asset than you think for helping you get a job. The job market is changing how you should do things; normally networking was something like an additional piece to the puzzle, a nice incentive, but if you didnât have it you could get the job with other handy skills. Nowadays, it still works like that, but with the added factor that simply being friends with someone on Facebook could give you an edge. It could bring you to the front of the line. Using social media to your advantage could give you the inside scoop on many jobs at your disposal, you just have to know how to use it appropriately to achieve what you want. Here are few ways that social media, which as of now has been used for venting venues and gossip, can now be used as a platform for your resume and cover letters. 1. Linkedin: I can actually attest to this. I initially thought LinkedIn was a site to be a distraction from your Facebook. Future employers can look at this like your social media and stay away from all your other online presences. But just the other day, I realized that it is also for job hunting as well. Linkedin is especially helpful, seeing that your resume and skills are all on that site if someone wanted to know what you have done and your potential. You can direct message people and vice versa, and you can also get vouchers from your peers and colleagues saying that you are proficient in what youâve done and the skills that you have obtained along the way. First and foremost, giving this site the once over should be the first thing on your list of things to do before you set your sights anywhere else. 2. Social Media Jobs: Social media is an actual job if you can believe it. With the world going towards online and social media, companies are increasing their traffic by adding social media accounts and hiring people to maintain them on a daily basis. These are great side jobs for students and may even potentially lead to something bigger, unless what you are doing suits you. So social media can help you get a job but social media can also BE the job. Also, being so involved in a companyâs social media can help you get access to other future employers; while you are working you can also be exploring. 3. Friends: Your friends are your friends for a reason. They are there to help you, and their connections may just help you reach your goal. Being friends with the right people can help you get ahead, and making sure you friend the right people on your social media can be the difference between âweâll call you, donât call usâ and âwelcome to the team.â Donât be a user and take your friends for granted, but make sure you mention them when you speak to your future employer and say some nice things; they would really appreciate it in the long run. Also, knowing the right people will reflect well on you and give you a good first impression without you having to say a single word. Being the friend of a friend has never sounded so sweet. Social media is a crazy concept, but it is a manageable one that can do wonders for your future if you learn to use it the right way and make it work for you.
Dalian American International School
Dalian American International School Dalian American International School Dalian American International School opened with a K-8 program in 2006. In 2015-2016, the school serves over 470 students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12. In 2010, the school expanded its educational offerings by adding the Huamei Academy, a secondary school for Chinese national students. The school is committed to developing well-rounded and well-educated young people with a strong sense of personal and social responsibility. DAIS is fully accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Council of International Schools, and the Chinese National Center for School Curriculum and Textbook Development. Teachers benefit from the schools membership in EARCOS and the professional development opportunities it offers. Students participate in sports competitions and arts festivals with other international schools in Asia through its affiliation with ACAMIS. The beautiful campus is located on the Golden Pebble Beach Resort near the Dalian Development Area and offers students and residents a track and field, gymnasium, and pool complex. The newest addition on the campus, a purpose-designed and built elementary school, will begin serving students this fall. Dalian American International School will be hiring for the following positions for the upcoming school year: College, Career and Guidance Counselor Elementary Primary Teaching Position K-12 Physical Education Teaching Position Middle School Humanities Teaching Position Secondary Science Teaching Position
Tutoring Jobs - Easy Ways to Earn Extra Cash
Tutoring Jobs - Easy Ways to Earn Extra CashTo be honest, I am pretty sure that Chapel Hill NC is one of the cities in America which have always been a hot spot for tutoring jobs. Over the years, Chapel Hill has provided enough tutoring jobs for its residents, so if you are considering finding your own tutoring job here, make sure that you do your homework!The first thing you need to do before you can look for tutoring jobs here is to get a resume up to date. You will have to have your resume ready, which can be found on this website. If you are a student and you want to look for tutoring jobs, you need to get your resume ready so that you can be very competitive when you go looking for work.It's not possible to apply to every job here, so it's important that you really have a great job lined up for yourself. Yes, it's very important that you be an excellent tutor. However, it is not as if you can just jump into a tutoring job without any kind of experience. This is a reality that yo u need to know.If you are thinking of getting a job in tutoring, you need to get your skills honed first. If you want to land tutoring jobs in Chapel Hill NC, you need to be very proficient at what you do, but you also need to ensure that you are not just a very good tutor, but you also have the ability to give very good personalized services to your students.This is something that you can do by taking classroom experiences. You can be able to present your classroom experiences in a very professional way, which will put you ahead of other tutors who just put their students through these sorts of classrooms.If you are capable of putting insome time in your home, then you can get yourself one of the wonderful tutoring jobs that Chapel Hill has to offer. These are exciting jobs and a great way to earn money. So, if you're interested in earning some extra cash, make sure that you look into getting some work at home jobs in the near future.There is nothing wrong with starting with a star tup job, but you will need to be really good at what you do. If you're ready to turn your tutoring job into a huge business, make sure that you're willing to put in the extra time.
Chemical Equation Definition
Chemical Equation DefinitionChemical Equation Definition is a science that deals with the systematic study of chemistry. It is basically a field that is characterized by its emphasis on the study of chemical bonds. As it is used in a broader perspective, it is basically applied to chemistry and also other fields that deal with chemistry.There are two major types of Chemical Equations. First is Newton's Equation, which deals with chemical bonds that are unaltered. In this case, the principle is the same as to what we have used in molecular physics. In the second kind, there are many differences from the kind that we have used in physics. This is the Recharge Equation which is actually not a particular substance but it is all chemical bonds that have been made unaltered.Other topics to be dealt with by Chemical Equations includes the substance and its chemistry or the compound and its chemistry. It deals with chemical bonding of different molecules. It also deals with individual bonds between molecules.Chemicals used in chemical equation definition do not need to be atoms. The substances used here do not need to be organic or inorganic and the science deals with it differently. In organic chemistry, there are often molecules with electrons present and these are the charges of atoms.The Recharge Equation is probably the most widely known Chemical Equation and it also deals with individual bonds of atoms in molecules. The idea is the same as that of our atom - this makes a bond between atoms.This type of equation can be applied to an ionic equilibrium where one group of atoms has a specific chemical makeup in a substance and that is at an equilibrium level. For example, the neutralization reaction in a polymer can be explained using this kind of equation.There are many other formulations solutions in the field of Chemistry does not restrict itself to this only. This field can be broadly defined as chemistry and also the different applications used to understand it.
SAT Preparation Three Key Elements For SAT Preparation
SAT Preparation Three Key Elements For SAT Preparation 0SHARESShare Here is the quick look at three key elements that generally college student should think about while preparing for SAT test. Become familiar with SAT test format It is very important step while you prepare for any test. You need to know the format of SAT test as it will give you direction for the preparation. Typically, SAT comprises of three sections-Math, Critical reading and writing. Each section has multiple choice questions with one essay question and required to be scored individually on a scale of 200 and 800. The test score is based on correctness of answers. Remember, it has negative marking. Access to variety of study resources The students aiming for SAT preparation requires to find out access to variety of resources right during their high school years. Find out access to free materials, SAT practice papers, question banks, online stuff. Check out local libraries and ex-students to find out variety of study resources. The students should also become familiar with online and private tutoring comparing their prices against the quality of preparation. Recognize the need for SAT test help The student should know their capabilities and apparently recognize the need for tutoring. This is required especially check out their capabilities to deal with Math section. The student should know their capabilities to face SAT problems. If they find them struggling with Math or English then does not hesitate to get SAT test help. The experience says that students who find struggling without any help till the time of taking SAT/ACT test remains under lot of stress. But students who recognize the need of these three basic elements well in advance can prepare for the test at very ease. [starbox id=admin]
Get Lost in Indie Band Deckers Emotional Psychedelic Folk
Get Lost in Indie Band Deckers Emotional Psychedelic Folk Megan L. Indie-folk group Decker is a band on the move. When I called guitarist and singer Brandon Decker for an interview, he was signing the paperwork for a brand new van for the band. I think its the nicest vehicle Ive ever owned. Its gonna be very nice to not have to worry about being stranded roadside. Decker admitted. And with their busy touring schedule, Decker needs reliable transportation now more than ever. I chatted with Decker about his musical roots, his prolific songwriting, and the Wu Tang references on his new album Patsy. TL: How did you get started in music? BD: My mom had great music taste and I grew up listening to vinyl records of Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Neil Young, Rolling Stones, Beach Boys and stuff like that. I liked rock and roll at a young age and I enjoyed singing. So how it all came together for me is that Ive always enjoyed emotively singing music and I also enjoyed writing, more so just words, like prose and poetry and short stories. I started playing guitar in my late teens, just covers. I went through a really profoundly dark time in my mid-twenties, and when I came out of that I just wanted to write songs and Ive been trying to write songs ever since. You have written a lot of songs since then, in fact you have a few albums under your belt. Whats your process like when youre creating an album and has it changed since you started out? Ive done five albums in the last six years, and I dont know if I have a process. I dont mean to sound mysterious or something. I feel like my songs really come out of the ether. I never know when its gonna happen. I found that all my records tend to happen in these flurries. The pattern that Ive gotten into is you make an album and its exhausting and all encompassing. You go and you tour it for some length of time. Then the touring ends and you just start writing another one. All of a sudden Ill have this set of songs and go, this is it, and start recording. I dont know whatll happen. Ive been going so hard for so long I havent been able to write lately. Its really left-brain, right-brain. Being an artist of our stature which is so working-class and do it ourself, it requires a lot of right-brain functioning just to keep the wheels in motion. But Im looking forward to when this phase settles down for our most recent album that I feel really proud of and we worked really hard on, Im looking forward to not worrying about that stuff and being musical and artistic again instead of working. Yeah, you have to be a songwriter, a bandleader, a marketer, a business-person Oh I wear many hats! Of all those hats, its clear to me that youre a great songwriter, plus you have some wonderful musicians in your band with you as well. How do you choose the people you work with? The number one requirement is that they have a pulse [laughs]. Kidding! They have to be able to put up with me. I tend to be in my own world sometimes. Really sensitive artists dont do well with me. But I feel like Ive got a very talented group of musicians playing with me and theyve all been playing with me a few years, with the exception of one singer who just joined us. My bass player is classically trained. The keyboard player and pianist is classically trained. She also teaches a ton of lessons and has her own studio. Same with my drummer, he is a percussionist and its his life, he teaches a lot (Ed. note: Deckers drummer Henri B. teaches drums, guitar, and songwriting with TakeLessons in Phoenix). I think its so many things, fate, destiny, and you wind up meeting these people. Its just like how you dont choose your family. When youre playing in a band with people they end up kind of becoming your family. So you have a new album, Patsy, out now, and a new video coming out soon. Im hearing a lot of gospel, folk, and soul, but also some Wu Tang references? Can you talk about that a little bit? I have this longtime friend and we always enjoyed our inside jokes, and definitely had a shared enthusiasm for ODB. One of the first songs written on the record, one of the more gospel sounding songs, was inspired by all these people where I live talking about me that I didnt even know, and I kinda started writing this song, and I dont even know how the ODB thing happened. It just happened. Obviously ODB is not a role model for life. But I feel like theres one thing about him, if you watch him, he didnt give a shit about much of anything. He was just in his own world. I felt like paying tribute to how necessary that is for all of us aspiring to put ourselves out there whether its artistically or anything. Its the way you have to learn to live. Ive seen your music described as psychedelic desert folk, and you live in Sedona which is a really special place. Are you really inspired by locations, nature, and where you live? I think so. I love Sedona. Im standing out in front of my house right now and I live under two mountains that I like to climb a lot, I live right by the trailheads. When I moved here in 2008, I dont think I would have considered myself so easily inspired by nature or anything, but I definitely believe that the lifestyle that is kind of fostered by living in this desert-mountain extremely unique place is. I dont know if I would say that it inspires me, but its fuel for my existence on a cellular level. I wouldnt live anywhere else. Youre about to head out on the road again. What are you going to be listening to on this tour? I dont know the answer to that. I put out a post on Facebook asking for recommendations and I got a lot of suggestions to check out. I just heard of this singer Angel Olsen, she has a record out called Burn Your Fire For No Witness and I guarantee that that will be happening on tour frequently. On our last tour the album of choice was Kendrick Lamar. We like to keep a good mix. Dont miss Decker when they come to your town! Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, or their website, and support independent artists. Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by Matty Steinkamp
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