Thursday, December 20, 2012

Japan's US-bound exports overtake China shipments

Wednesday, 19 December, 2012

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Greg Orrell, Portfolio Manager of the OCM Gold Fund Interviews with the Wall Street Transcript: Shareholder Value Creation in Gold Mining Stocks Starts with Disciplined Capital Management

67 WALL STREET, New York - December 20, 2012 - The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Gold and Precious Metals Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This special feature contains expert industry commentary through in-depth interviews with public company CEOs, Equity Analysts and Money Managers. The full issue is available by calling (212) 952-7433 or via The Wall Street Transcript Online.

Topics covered: Investment and Central Bank Demand - Gold Producers vs. Gold ETF - Midcap and Small-Cap Consolidation Activity - The Rise of Gold ETFs - Central Banks as Net Buyers of Gold

Companies include: Goldcorp Inc. (GG), Gold Fields Ltd. (GFI) and many others.

In the following excerpt from the Gold and Precious Metals Report, an experienced portfolio manager discusses his investment methodology:

TWST: In general, how would you describe your investment strategy as it pertains to the OCM Gold Fund?

Mr. Orrell: Our first approach always comes from the macro standpoint of where we believe gold is going - what's gold doing? And then, we go from there to the individual issues. So looking at mostly in the mining stocks, we are predominantly in the gold miners, and we have what we call a tiered approach of having positions in major producers and immediate junior producers, and the exploration and development companies. And then, that percentage allocation in each group changes depending on our view of where we believe the value is. Further, we do believe that capital flows do run down to each segment, depending on where you are in various cycles in the gold market at that moment. So we like to have companies that are exhibiting strong fundamentals, from cash flow generation to reserve replacement to reserves per share, and we also are looking for companies that can create value through the drill bit.

TWST: Would you elaborate a little bit about the characteristics you're looking for in a gold mining company? And conversely, what would make a gold mining company an unattractive investment in your mind?

Mr. Orrell: What we're looking for are companies that are showing discipline. On the larger side, we're looking for companies that are showing a discipline in terms of their capital deployment, and that they're holding equity dear. That has certainly been an issue. Mining companies that have become serial issuers of equity; that's not what we're looking for. We know that it is a capital-intensive business, but there has to be a measured approach. So the companies that we focus on in our portfolio are companies that have exhibited an ability to manage their business in terms of doing what they say they are going to do - replacing reserves while also looking to grow their production portfolio with higher-quality assets. Basically, that's what we're looking for.

Conversely, companies that we're shying away from are companies that have exhibited a poor track record of execution - from reserve replacement to capital deployment. We avoid companies that are not investor friendly from the standpoint of realizing that shareholders need to see a return on equity through dividends. Companies that do put the shareholder high on that priority list, and that there is going to be a call on a portion of the cash flow from each operation because the mining business is a depleting resource business and the shareholders need to participate in each operation - we want companies where the management sees that. Otherwise, it's a fool's game for the investor where the only winners are engineers, geologists, suppliers and the tax man.

TWST: Would you give us three examples of gold mining companies currently in the fund and tell us what you like about each of them?

For more of this interview and many others visit the Wall Street Transcript - a unique service for investors and industry researchers - providing fresh commentary and insight through verbatim interviews with CEOs, portfolio managers and research analysts. This special issue is available by calling (212) 952-7433 or via The Wall Street Transcript Online.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/greg-orrell-portfolio-manager-ocm-202300153.html

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    Friday, November 23, 2012

    The Best Cyber Monday Sales 2012 - Business Insider

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    Although everyone has Black Friday on their minds, it's not too early to start thinking ahead about Cyber Monday. In fact, there are some online deals going on now. Check out what's in store for consumers this coming Monday:

    Beauty

    • Beauty Bar: On Cyber Monday, spend $100 and get $20 off your purchase with the code BBCYBERMONDAY.
    • Bobbi Brown: On Nov. 26, you'll get five samples of your choice along with free shipping.
    • The Body Shop: On Nov. 23-26, the entire site is three for $30 (some exceptions apply).
    • Dr. Brandt: Save 50 percent on Dr. Brandt's full-sized eye creams (plus, snag free shipping) on Cyber Monday. In addition, from Nov. 27-Dec. 2, save 40 percent on select skin care classics on the site.
    • Fekkai: From Nov. 23-26, all orders will be 20 percent off with free shipping.
    • H2O Plus: Starting Nov. 23, H2O is offering its Blockbuster Bestsellers Bag (a $72 value) for only $27.
    • HauteLook: Nab a one-of-a-kind navy-and-white-striped cosmetic bag overflowing with beauty samples for $20 plus shipping starting Nov. 23. You'll also receive a $20 Sole Society gift card.
    • Hydroxatone: Receive 30 percent off any purchase of $150 and more on Nov. 26 using the code CYBER.
    • Lab Series: Stock up for your man on Nov. 26-30, when the entire site is 25 percent off.
    • Mineral Fusion: From Nov. 26 through the end of the month, you'll get 20 percent off the entire site, plus free shipping on orders of $50 or more.
    • Nars: On the 26th and 27th, the entire site is 20 percent off.
    • Philosophy: Score a deluxe gift, which includes a limited-edition tote and an assortment of bestselling Philosophy products, with purchase of $75 or more on Cyber Monday. Just use the code DELIGHT at checkout.
    • Shu Uemura: Nov. 22-27, get 20 percent off plus free shipping on all orders over $50. Use the code WISH2012 when you check out.
    • Smashbox: Friends and family get 20 percent off orders of $50 or more from Nov. 22-26. Use the code FRIENDS2012 at checkout.

    Check out BellaSugar's full list for a more extensive array of Cyber Monday and Black Friday deals.

    Fitness

    • Zobha: From Nov. 17-26, get $20 off $100 using the code ZBTHX20, $50 off $250 using the code ZBTHX50, or $100 off $500 using the code ZBTHX100.

    Food

    • Wine.com: Until Nov. 30, save 5 percent on orders of 12 or more bottles using the code WINECASE5, or save 10 percent on all wine gift sets and gift baskets. Use code WINEGIFT10 in your cart.
    • Food Network Store: Until Dec. 27, get 15 percent off entire order with code C89452.

    Tech

    • Case-Mate: From Nov. 23-26, get 20 percent off sitewide when you enter the code BLACKFRIDAY20.

    Read on for more Cyber Monday sales.

    Fashion

    • Shopbop: Nov. 20-26, you'll save 20 percent on purchases of $250 or more, 25 percent on purchases of $500 or more, 30 percent on orders over $1,000, and 35 percent on orders upward of $1,500 with code BIGEVENT12 at checkout.
    • Madewell:?Take advantage of the discounts right now with?25 percent off everything?online and in stores with code TREAT.
    • Alice + Olivia:?From Nov. 21-26, take 20 percent off?sitewide.
    • Diane von Furstenberg: Nov. 21-26, take?30 percent off?sale items with code HOLIDAYSALE ? plus free ground shipping.
    • Piperlime: From Nov. 23-26, receive 20 percent off?the site's wide range of fashions for the whole family.
    • Express:?Nov. 26, get 40 percent off everything plus free shipping?online.
    • Rory Beca:?Nov. 26, you'll get 30 percent off sitewide?plus free shipping.
    • Vince Camuto: Nov. 23-26, receive 30 percent off?any online order.
    • J.Crew Factory: From Nov. 21-26, take?40 percent off?everything: jackets, sweaters, shoes, jewelry ? it doesn't get better than that, people.
    • French Connection:?From Nov. 21-26, receive free shipping, plus 30 percent off all orders of $150 or more.
    • Mackage:?From Nov. 23-26,?save up to 50 percent?on the brand's sleek designs online and in stores.
    • AllSaints: From Nov. 22-26, get your cool-girl fix with?20 percent off sitewide: coated jeans, chic knits ? you name it.
    • Ted Baker London:?Enjoy 30 percent off a range of the brands' polished wares?from Nov. 23-26.
    • Karmaloop:?Get your on-trend fix with 20 percent off orders $75 or more; enter code POPSUGAR ? valid Nov. 26-Dec. 31.
    • Vince Camuto:?From Nov. 23-27, find your perfect pair of shoes and take 30 percent off sitewide with special code HOLIDAY.
    • Revolve:?All Thanksgiving weekend long, enjoy sale items marked up to a whopping 95 percent off, plus free shipping.

    For a full list of incredible Black Friday and Cyber Monday clothing deals, head over to FabSugar.

    Home

    • Casa.com: You'll get 20-50 percent off a variety of home accents from popular brands like Jonathan Adler and DwellStudio. Ends Nov. 26.
    • Waterworks: On Nov. 26, shop the site's gorgeous luxury bath products, and you'll get 25 percent off your entire order, plus free standard shipping.
    • Horne: On Nov. 26, check out the curated picks in this online boutique, and with the code MONDAY15, you'll get 15 percent off most items with a few brand exceptions.
    • Coyuchi: The bedding and clothing company is offering 20 percent off its selection of cozy robes and sleepwear from Nov. 23-26.
    • Crane & Canopy: On Nov. 26, shop luxurious modern bedding with classic, beautiful prints, and receive 20 percent off your purchase.
    • Harabu House: Check out the site's cool, exotic home goods, and get 20 percent off your entire order using the code BFCM20OFF from Nov. 23-26.
    • DwellStudio: Get free ground shipping with code GOBBLE201 on Nov. 26.

    For more home deals, check out CasaSugar's full list.

    Baby

    • BabyLegs: Three pairs for $12. Coupon code available on website at 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 23. Sale valid Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
    • Zutano: 25 percent off entire site. "Like" Zutano on Facebook or sign up for the Zutano newsletter to receive the secret code. Valid on Cyber Monday only.
    • Seedling Kids: 25 percent off entire website on Cyber Monday with promo code Gobble.
    • Baby Wit: 30 percent off entire site with promo code BLACKFRIDAY2012. Valid Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
    • Motherhood Maternity: In-store and online, spend $75 or more, and receive a $50 Restaurant.com gift certificate. Valid Nov. 21 through Dec. 24.
    • Destination Maternity: In store and online, spend $125 or more, and receive a $75 Restaurant.com gift certificate. Valid Nov. 21 through Dec. 24.
    • Fawn Shoppe: 40 percent off entire store on Cyber Monday (use promo code CYBERSHOPPE at checkout).
    • FabKids: On Cyber Monday, new members get their first FabKids outfit for $25 (normally $40). Existing members receive a faux-fur jacket ($55 value) with the purchase of three outfits.
    • Plum District: 20 percent off sitewide sale on Cyber Monday; enter code CyberM20.
    • The Honest Company: On Cyber Monday, in addition to the Gift Bundle discounts, all orders will receive free shipping and a trio of organic lip balms.
    • Disney Publishing: On Nov. 26 only, Disney Publishing is offering significant discounts on some of its favorite kids' apps, including Cars 2 Read and Race, Tangled, and Brave Storybooks.
    • Serena & Lily: 25 percent off sitewide on Cyber Monday.
    • Children Inspire Design: 30 percent off entire site, plus free shipping on orders of $75 or more. Also offering a special holiday print and banner digital download to all orders placed on Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Use promo code CIDHOLIDAY12.
    • Wall Stories: 20-percent discount on all wall decals with promo code KIDFRIENDLY. Valid Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
    • Rosenberry Rooms: 20 percent off selected gift items; prices will be marked down on site. Valid Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
    • Olli & Lime: 30 percent off with promo code THANKS12. Excludes wall graphics, mobiles, and Jellycat products. Valid Nov. 22-27.

    For more baby and maternity Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, check out the full LilSugar list here.

    Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/the-best-cyber-monday-sales-2012-2012-11

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    Monday, August 13, 2012

    Top 10 Laptop Brands of the World in 2012

    top 10 laptop brands 2012Laptops, these days have become a commodity though they were considered to a luxury few years back. With the developments in the tech-market, that has given a serious blow to lives, People find themselves confused when it comes to choosing a best brand for their use. What we see is, the reviews on how a brand is, totally? depends on individual experiences that hold no credibility when it comes to the market value of it. Here are the ten most authentic best brands to choose when you decide to get your hands on your Laptop.

    1.Apple

    Owner: Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, Ronald Wayne
    Established: 1st April 1976
    Headquarter: California, US

    Apple laptop

    Apple is an American multinational corporation which deals with consumer electronics, computer software and personal computers. Apple is best known for its Macintosh computers, iPod, iPhone and iPad. Apple was named so as Steve Jobs thought it is ?fun, spirited and not intimidating?.

    2.Lenovo

    Owner: Liu Chuanzhi
    Established: 1984
    Headquarter: Beijing (China), Singapore, Morrisville (NC, United States)

    Lenovo

    Lenovo is a Chinese multinational information technology. It deals with personal computers, portable devices such as tablet computers and mobile phones, workstations, servers, electronic storage and IT management software. It is the 2nd largest PC vendor by 2011.

    3.HP

    Owner: Bill Hewlett, David Packard
    Established: 1939
    Headquarter: Palo Alto, California, US

    hp laptop

    HP is an American multinational hardware and software corporation. It includes products, technologies, software, solutions and services for all the consumers. HP specializes in developing and manufacturing computing, data storage, and networking hardware, designing software and delivering services.

    4.Sony

    Owner: Masaru Ibuka, Akio Morita
    Established: 7th May 1946
    Headquarter: Minato, Tokyo, Japan

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    Sony is a Japanese multinational company. For consumer and professional markets, Sony is one of the leading manufacturers of electronics.

    5.Toshiba

    Owner: Hisahige Tanaka, Ichisuke Fujioka, Shoichi Miyoshi
    Established: 1939
    Headquarter: Shibaura, Minato and Tokyo, Japan

    toshiba-laptop

    Toshiba is a Japanese multinational electronics, electrical equipment and information technology corporation. It deals with manufacturing and marketing electrical products, spanning information & communications equipment and systems, Internet-based solutions and services, electronic components and materials, power systems, industrial and social infrastructure systems, and household appliances. It was the 5th largest PC vendor in 2010 after HP, Dell, Acer and Lenovo.

    6.ASUS

    Owner: T.H. Tung, Ted Hsu, Wayne Hsieh, M.T. Liao
    Established: 2nd April 1990
    Headquarter: Beitou District, Taipei, Taiwan

    asus

    ASUS is a Taiwanese multinational computer hardware and electronics company. Apart from selling its own products, it also produces components for other manufacturers such as Apple, Dell and HP. It provides motherboards, desktops, laptops, monitors, tablet PCs, servers, video cards and mobile phones. It is the 5th largest PC vendor by 2011.

    7.Dell

    Owner: Michael Dell
    Established: 1st May 1984
    Headquarter: Texas, US

    dell laptops

    Dell is an American multinational company technology based corporation. It develops, sells and supports computers and related products and services. It is the 3rd largest PC vendor in the world after HP and Lenovo.

    8.Samsung

    Owner: Lee Byung-Chull
    Established: 1938
    Headquarter: Samsung town, Seoul, South Korea

    samsung laptops

    Samsung is a South Korean multinational company. It is composed of various subsidiaries and affliated businesses, some of which are Samsung Electronics, Samsung Heavy Industries, Samsung Engineering, Samsung C&T and Samsung Techwin. The company contributes a lot to the country?s economy.

    9.Acer

    Owner: Stan Shih et al
    Established: 1976
    Headquarter: Xizhi, New Taipei, Taiwan

    acer

    Acer is a Taiwanese multinational hardware and electronics corporation. It provides e-business services to businesses, consumers and government and also deals with desktop and laptop PCs, tablet computers, servers, storage devices, displays, smart phones and peripherals. It also provides e-business services to businesses, governments and consumers. It is the 4th largest PC maker in the world.

    10.MSI

    Owner: Xu Xiang, Huang Jinging, Lin Wentong, You Xian?neng, Lu Qilong
    Established: 1986
    Headquarter: New Taipei City, Taiwan

    MSI LAPTOPS

    Micro-Star Technology is electronics based company. It is known as the 3rd largest manufacturers of motherboard and video card in the world. It also manufactures expansion cards, servers, barebone computers, car infotainment products, notebooks and all in one PCs.

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    Sunday, August 12, 2012

    Gold for Mexico

    Mexico seizes the momentum in the first minute of the game and never looks back as it beats Brazil 2-1 in the gold medal match. Oribe Peralta scores both goals, leading Mexico to its first soccer gold medal.

    Brazil vs Mexico, Men's Gold Medal Match

    WEMBLEY, England (AP) ? With a goal in 29 seconds, Mexico extended Brazil's wait for a first Olympic football gold for at least another four years.

    Oribe Peralta stunned the Brazilians by scoring as some fans were still making it to their seats for the final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. The heavily favored South Americans never recovered, losing 2-1 after a late comeback attempt came up just short.

    "I don't know if this was the best match of my career, but what I do know is that this is the most important, because I am here today with a gold medal," Peralta said. "I dreamed about this moment. It is one of those things you don't get to live every day."

    The surprising result left Mexico celebrating its first Olympic gold in men's football ? and Brazil wondering if it will ever add the elusive title to its long list of triumphs in football.

    "Yet again we came close, but didn't quite get it," Brazil coach Mano Menezes said.

    Peralta took advantage of a mistake by the Brazilian defense in the opening minute and slotted a low right-foot shot just inside the near post. It was the fastest Olympic goal since FIFA began keeping record of the competition in 1976.

    The striker added the second with a firm header from a free kick in the 75th.

    Hulk scored for Brazil in injury time, but Oscar missed a header in the final seconds to waste the last chance for a comeback.

    "This is a great emotion for all our country, Mexico will be celebrating on the streets," coach Luis Fernando Tena said. "It is a great honor for a coach to see his players singing the national anthem with gold medals around their necks. It's a very important moment for Mexican football. It's a great moment for us."

    The Olympic gold is the only significant trophy that Brazil, five-time world champions, hasn't won in football. The Brazilians established the London Games as the team's priority this year and arrived as the heavy favorite after bringing most of its top players for the competition. Many will also be in the team for the next World Cup, which will be played in Brazil.

    "We're very sorry yet again not to get gold," Menezes said. "Defeat is part of the maturing process. This group will continue on this path and get ready for 2014."

    Fans threw straw sombreros in the air and waved Mexican flags at the final whistle. Peralta got hold of one of the wide-brim hats and passed it around among his teammates.

    As Mexican players jumped up and down at midfield in celebration, the Brazilians dropped to the ground in despair. Neymar, touted as the future of Brazilian football, was one of them, sitting stoned-faced. Real Madrid left back Marcelo dropped his head and cried as his teammates came to try to console him.

    "We are all sad, we know it was probably our only chance to win a gold medal," Neymar said. "Four years from now most of us likely won't be here again so this was our last Olympics. It was our last chance to win the gold."

    The Mexicans started celebrating early in front of a crowd of more than 86,000.

    Peralta's goal came after Manchester United right back Rafael tried to make a pass backward. Mexican midfielder Javier Aquino intercepted the ball, sending it forward to Peralta just outside the area. With no defenders near him, he calmly fired his shot just inside the near post.

    Peralta's second goal came from a free kick taken by Marco Fabian. Peralta broke away from Hulk and ran unmarked in a semicircle behind other Brazilian defenders to power in a header from near the penalty spot. Menezes complained about the foul call that led up to the second goal by the Mexicans.

    Mexico could have scored after another mistake by the Brazilian defenders in the 64th. Captain Thiago Silva lost the ball in front of the goal and Marco Fabian sent an overhead kick onto the crossbar with the goalkeeper beaten.

    The Mexicans also had a goal by Peralta disallowed for offside in the 69th, and Fabian missed the open net with his header from a corner in the 72nd.

    Mexico's previous best Olympic showing was at the 1968 Mexico City Games, when it lost to Bulgaria in the semifinals and then fell to Japan in the bronze match.

    Brazil appeared shaken by the early goal and struggled to create scoring opportunities to equalize. Neymar started playing better in the second half and helped Brazil push forward, but struggled to get his efforts on target.

    Hulk scored the team's only goal with a low shot from inside the area in the first minute of injury time. Oscar, who just joined Chelsea, had the chance to equalize in the final moments, but his header from inside the six-yard box sailed just over the crossbar.

    FIFA said Peralta's goal was the fastest at least since the 1976 Olympics, when football's governing body began keeping record of the competition. The fastest goal in a senior competition was scored by Turkey's Hakan Sukur 11 seconds into a match in the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan.

    FIFA said the fastest goal in all competitions was scored by Brazil's Fabinho after nine seconds in the 2007 Under-17 World Cup in South Korea.

    Mexico won despite playing without Giovani dos Santos, one of the team's biggest stars. He was ruled out of the final because of a right hamstring injury.

    It was Brazil's first Olympic final in men's football since the 1988 Seoul Games, when youngsters Romario and Bebeto ended with the silver. Brazil also lost the final four years earlier at the Los Angeles Games.

    Brazil had to settle for the bronze in Beijing, when a team led by Ronaldinho lost to Lionel Messi and Argentina in the semifinals. The Brazilians also left with the bronze in 1996 in Atlanta with a team that included Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Roberto Carlos and Bebeto.

    ? 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

    Source: http://www.nbcolympics.com/news-blogs/soccer/mexico-shocks-brazil-wins-first-soccer-gold-medal.html

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    Tuesday, August 7, 2012

    Romney tax plan is "Robin Hood in reverse": Obama

    STAMFORD, Connecticut (Reuters) - Adding a new attack line to his campaign arsenal, President Barack Obama derided Republican rival Mitt Romney's tax plan on Monday as Robin Hood in reverse - "Romney Hood " - saying it essentially would rob ordinary Americans to help the rich.

    Obama stepped up his criticism of Romney's tax proposals at a re-election fundraiser in Connecticut on the same day Romney's campaign reported that it had outraised the Democratic president by more than $25 million in July.

    Reaching back to the Middle Ages, Obama invoked the legendary outlaw of old in an attempt to sharpen the contrast with Romney, whom the president said would cut taxes for the richest 2 percent of Americans and pay for it by raising taxes on the middle class.

    "It's like Robin Hood in reverse. It's Romney Hood," he said, drawing loud applause and laughs from a crowd of about 500 who paid $500 a head to attend the event in a hotel ballroom.

    It was the latest twist in the Obama campaign's effort to paint Obama as a champion of the middle class while casting Romney, one of the richest men to ever run for the White House, as intent on protecting the fortunes of wealthier Americans.

    Obama sought to back his accusation by citing a report last week by the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center that found that Romney's proposal to slash income taxes by 20 percent across the board would boost income for the wealthiest taxpayers while reducing it for lesser earners.

    The study calculated that Romney's tax cuts would boost after-tax income by an average of 4.1 percent for those earning more than $1 million a year, while reducing by an average of 1.2 percent the after-tax income of individuals earning less than $200,000.

    The Romney campaign called the study biased.

    Romney campaign spokesman Ryan Williams, responding to Obama's latest accusations, said the president was the only one in the race who would raise Americans' taxes.

    "While he's used taxpayer dollars to grow government and reward his donors, middle-class Americans have seen fewer jobs, lower incomes, and less hope for the future," he said.

    When Obama later headlined a glitzier fundraiser with a few dozen well-heeled donors at the Westport waterfront home of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, there was no mention of the Robin Hood analogy in remarks that journalists were allowed to hear.

    The $35,800-a-person event was co-hosted by screenwriter Aaron Sorkin and actress Anne Hathaway. Vogue editor Anna Wintour, actress Joanne Woodward and talk-show host Jerry Springer were also in the crowd.

    (Writing by Matt Spetalnick; Editing by Stacey Joyce)

    Source: http://news.yahoo.com/romney-tax-plan-robin-hood-reverse-obama-021930064.html

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