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Changes in Real Estate Prices, 2007.
A research review on the effect that the EU has on real estate values.
10,150 words (approx. 40.6 pages), 21 sources, APA, AU$ 328.95
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The paper is a research review on what impacts have been witness to housing prices in the European Union due to the entering of accession countries into the EU. The paper continues and states that housing prices have risen significantly, however, within one year of a country's accession into the EU, the housing prices generally stabilize. The paper confirms that at present the demand for housing in the EU accession countries exceeds the supply. Several graphs and diagrams are included with the paper.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Background of the Study
Research Questions
Methodology
Literature Review
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper
" A 2006 report entitled: "Real Estate Boom Shatters East European's Dreams" states that real estate prices have: "...risen as much as 100 percent in the eight former communist states that joined in the EU in 2004, driven by buyers from Western Europe. Many local residents with less than a quarter the buying power of their neighbors, have been locked out of the market, adding to frustration with EU membership and eroding support for budget cuts needed to adopt the euro." (Gomez, 2006) The price surge is stated to have "triggered investors concerns that the bubble will burst as interest rates rise, saddling banks with bad loans. The boom has been fueled by floating-rate mortgages as low as 4.4 percent, but now central banks are lifting rates across the region."
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Girls and Computer Gaming, 2008.
Looks at girls and the computer gaming industry from both a feminist and a marketing perspective.
8,585 words (approx. 34.3 pages), 35 sources, MLA, AU$ 291.95
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This research paper focuses on the significant gender discrepancy in the amount and form of computer use. The writer points out that, as the general public acknowledges that in order for children and youth to participate in this new and quickly changing technical world, they must have a certain degree of interest, comfort and competence in computer use. It is, therefore, the responsibility of society to ensure that girls are just as competent as their male peers in computer use. The paper then attempts to determine the reason for the gender difference in computer games and what changes are required to enhance girls' computer literacy.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Feminism and Computer Games
Girls vs. Boys Computer Gaming Interest and Usage
Computer Games for Girls
Marketing Girls' Computer Games
Game Playing Statistics
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The impact of these social constructions is very real. They are part of a connection that exists between computer games and later interest and skills in technology that begins even before adolescence and continues throughout a person's lifetime that deals specifically with the gender issue. Females are socialized away from game play, which leads to a self-fulfilling prophesy for technology use: Girls who do not play become women who do not use computing technology or go into the computing fields of endeavor."
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The Impact of Joint Ventures on China's Auto Industry, 2008.
This paper looks at the Chinese history of joint ventures and looks at their relevance to changes in the global automobile industry.
17,564 words (approx. 70.3 pages), 105 sources, APA, AU$ 400.95
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This paper demonstrates the role that joint ventures have played and will play in China's automobile industry. In particular, the paper demonstrates the several phases of joint ventures in China's automobile industry and suggests how previous joint venture phases have prepared for China's current burgeoning strength in automobile production. This paper primarily relies on inductive methods in order to understand three major movements in China's burgeoning auto industry: the changes in the global auto industry, the concomitant changes in the Chinese joint venture landscape, and the almost unnoticed growth in the Chinese auto industry. The writer concludes that China's emergence as a major market and global manufacturing competitor can be traced to its success in attracting and learning from, global competitors.
Outline:
Synopsis
Introduction
Literature Review
General Industry Trends
Attitude Phases in Views of the Chinese Auto Market
Strategic Groundwork for Joint Ventures
International Changes in the Automobile Industry
Industry Growth: Comparison with Other Countries
Strategic Imperatives in the Automobile Industry: Historical Evolution
Changing Structure of the Auto Industry
Implications of Strategic Evolution for the Chinese Auto Industry
Early Start of the Chinese Automobile Industry
1911 to 1949
1949 to 1977
1977 to 1985
Early Joint Venture Experience
The Legal Underpinnings for Joint Ventures
Beijing Jeep: Success and Failure of a Joint Venture
FAW-Volkswagen, Better Long-Term Goal Congruence
Additional Entrants During the Period
Dearth of Japanese JV Assemblers
1985 to 1997
1997 to 2006
Pressures for Reform: 2000 to 2006
Current Determinants of Growth in the Chinese Auto Industry
Chinese Joint Venture Evolution: the Future
Chinese Auto Parts Joint Ventures
The Case of Bosch
Push for Fuel Economy
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"China, in short, has evolved economically at a time when the global automobile industry has never needed it more. China is both an attractive market for automobiles, and an attractive supplier of parts, subassemblies and, soon, completely-assembled automobiles and other vehicles. From 1977, when China lacked even the vocabulary to negotiate joint venture agreements, to today, when every major automobile manufacturer in the world is working alongside Chinese companies, China's bargaining power with and expectations of joint venture partners has increased exponentially.
"Since automobile parts are integrally tied in to the automobile industry, their evolution, joint-venture participation and growing role in the future will also be discussed in connection to joint ventures. More importantly, most of the profits generated in today's global automobile business are being made in the parts industry, rather than final assembly. Parts companies' progress in consolidation, in R&D and emerging brand strength make them highly sought-after as joint venture partners in China and elsewhere in the world."
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Knowledge Management, 2008.
A discussion on knowledge-based management and how it is effective when applied in business.
2,638 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 30 sources, APA, AU$ 127.95
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The paper discusses knowledge-based management and states that it
can be thought of as the process through which organizations generate value from their intellectual and knowledge based assets. The paper states that generating value from such assets involves sharing them
with other companies in an effort to devise best practices. The paper summarizes knowledge-based management as a process that is pursued using technology to retrieve, and manipulate data, while the technology makes access possible for a number of employees in the organization at any given time.
From the Paper
"The process of knowledge management involves gathering information from experience, meaning both whatever experience others may have gathered and placed in a database or a written source and the experience of the individual, the employees, and the organization itself, as gathered and maintained in a database. Technology makes a more thorough gathering and maintenance of such material, and it also allows for subsequent access and analysis of this information in training new employees, in transmitting practices and customs, and in assuring greater continuity in the organization."
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Production Chains, 2008.
A research document on production chains using the Coca-Cola company as an example.
1,846 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 16 sources, APA, AU$ 95.95
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The paper discusses the role of the production chain in any business and the role that it plays in the manufacturing cycle. The paper highlights that it is important that the production chain is
efficiently managed and utilizes the Cocoa Cola company for its research.
Outline:
Statement of the Problem
Production Chain Management
Why Use Production Chain Management?
Marketing Strategy
Utilizing the Internet
The Marketing Mix
Third-Party Providers and Logistics Management
Just-in-Time Inventory
Methodology - Qualitative Research
From the Paper
"There are six essential factors of production chain management and seven components. The six essential factors are consumer demand, information and communication technologies, globalization, competition, government regulations, and environmental concerns. As for the seven components, these include suppliers, procurement, manufacturing, order management, transportation, warehousing, and customers. All of these are significant and important, because they work with one another and tie into each other very strongly. If there is a breakdown in one of these areas, other areas are affected by it."
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The Development of a Strategic Mindset, 2008.
A look at how every good human resource management (HRM) department needs a strategic plan for the business.
2,095 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 105.95
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This paper discusses the importance of having a strategic plan for a business and how the human resource department must be involved in creating that plan. The paper relates that the strategic plan is one of the most important documents the human resource department will ever create and then goes on to discuss the process involved in creating a plan and knowing what should be in it.
From the Paper
"Too often, however, company HR departments make excuses for themselves and for others, and they find reasons not to create a plan. Companies that do this are doing no favors for their employees or for the communities that they live and work in (Bechtell, 1995). They do not realize the importance of strategic planning, and because of this, they also do not see how much benefit it can be to the surrounding community. There are definite differences between those that have a strategic plan and those that do not. It is one of the most important documents an HR department will ever create, and those that realize its significance early on in their careers will be much better off than those that work for years before they see the advantages of planning."
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Abbott Laboratories, 2008.
A financial ratio analysis for Abbott Laboratories.
1,780 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 92.95
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This paper examines the 2006 financial status of Abbott Laboratories based on an analysis of their liquidity, solvency, profitability and asset management ratios. These financial ratios show that Abbot has solid financial policies, despite a significant increase in short-term borrowings in 2006. The paper indicates that some of the ratios show that company profitability or asset utilization has decreased at Abbott from 2004 to 2006; however, this is most likely a short-term effect of the company's strategic reorganization to target its core business sectors and of the purchases and acquisitions that have not yet had the time to show their profitability. The paper includes formulas and chart.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Liquidity Ratios
Solvency Ratios
Profitability Ratios
Asset Management Ratios
Conclusions
From the Paper
"In our opinion, it is not something to be concerned about, since the current ratio figure in 2006 is still around the value of 1, showing that the company currently has no difficulties in covering its short-term liabilities. Nevertheless, this is something that needs to be kept under observation in the subsequent period of time, so as not to become uncontrolled. The company's policies of reducing debts show that this is a priority under observation for the company's management."
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The Sri Lankan Apparel Industry, 2008.
A research paper investigating what the Sri-Lankan ready-made apparel industry must do to survive.
5,530 words (approx. 22.1 pages), 202 sources, APA, AU$ 215.95
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This research study explores the changes that are necessary in order to make small and medium businesses competitive on the global marketplace. The study stems from a preliminary field investigation conducted in Sri Lanka. It uses a cluster analysis approach to examining the problem. The results of this study reveal the changes that need to be made in order for the Sri-Lankan ready-made apparel industry to survive.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction and Aims of the Research Project
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Background of the Study
Aims of the Research
Literature Review
Existing Literature
Theoretical Basis of the Study
Understanding the Sri Lankan Apparel Industry
The Value Chain and the Future of the Sri Lankan Apparel Industry
Methodology
Findings and Results
Conclusions to Date
Appendix: Preliminary Research Findings
From the Paper
"All companies visited, except one, are producing for the export market. This company supplies the RMG sector, which in turn exports the products. This finding is consistent with the information obtained in the literature review that cites the lack of a local market. This scenario places the power in the hand of the buyer. If the buyer chooses not to buy, the exporter cannot sell his goods.
"Most of the companies are suffering a large reduction in prices. In addition, many companies are taking orders at cost or below cost price."
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Baldrige Health Care Criteria for Performance Excellence, 2008.
A review of the application of the Baldrige health care criteria for performance excellence.
2,850 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 17 sources, APA, AU$ 135.95
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The paper relates the origin of the Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award (MBQA) award and the reason why it was instituted. It explains that the award is named after the quality-conscious man who served as US Secretary of Commerce 1981-1987 , and was established to recognize companies that demonstrate the highest possible level of excellence in their overall performance. The paper discusses the criteria necessary to qualify for the award and notes that the goal is to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, in order to yield positive business results.
From the Paper
"The specific goals of the award's creation were to (1) promote an awareness of the importance of quality to competitiveness, (2) increase understanding about the level of quality required to achieve world-class recognition, and (3) foster the sharing of information about quality by world-class organizations. These goals are further advanced by requiring the award winners to communicate their quality strategies. The MBNQA examination criteria comprise seven functionally related major categories and 32 subcategories. A point allocation scheme emphasizes various categories and subcategories according to their relative contribution to the overall quality level of an organization. Examiners assess an organization's current quality practices and award points that reflect the organization's quality strengths and weaknesses in each of the seven categories."
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Communications Skills in Business, 2008.
This paper discusses why the continual improvement of communications skills is critical for students' academic and professional success.
1,627 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 86.95
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The paper looks at three communication areas; verbal, non-verbal and written communications. The paper discusses how interactive feedback is essential for all these communications methods and relates that interactive teaching techniques need to dominate the development of verbal, non-verbal and writing skills. The paper reveals that writing skills are one the most prized and difficult to find from a marketability standpoint by employers.
Outline:
Introduction
Improving Verbal Communication
Non-verbal Communications
Written Communications
Summary
From the Paper
"It is essential to have an ongoing commitment to continually improve verbal, non-verbal and written communications for anyone pursuing immediate academic objectives, and further, professional objectives in business. The need to have a strongly developed set of verbal, non-verbal and written communications is in many professions just as important if not more important than having technical skills, as business is by nature highly collaborative. The ability to quickly become part of a broader team and contribute to objectives is even more important than knowing more than everyone else. Contributing through collaboration is a skill that continually needs refining and strengthening if a business student will be able to progress into a successful professional career."
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Corporate Governance on Malawi's Commercial Banks, 2008.
An assessment of corporate governance of Malawi's commercial banks.
14,002 words (approx. 56.0 pages), 20 sources, APA, AU$ 400.95
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The paper discusses the effectiveness of corporate governance in banking and financial systems in Malawi, an African developing economy. The paper begins with a discussion on the history of Malawi combined with a short explanation of its economy and past laws affecting the banking industry. The banking industry in Malawi is then critiqued along with a general discussion of the manner in which banks operate and affect a country's economy. Next, the paper analyzes the larger financial institutions such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund in the context of Malawi's economy. In addition, the available literature on the topic is outlined, broken down into different sections. Furthermore, the paper assesses the effectiveness of corporate governance in Malawi's financial sector and proposes a study for future work. Finally, predicted results of the study are outlined, and well as recommendations for implementing and establishing better guidelines for corporate governance in Malawi's financial services and banking industry.
Outline:
Proposal
Introduction:
Corporate Governance in Malawi
Proposal Conclusion
An Overview of the Role of Commercial Banks
Malawi's Financial Services & Banking System
Literature Review
Public Sector Management
Public Policy Formulation
Decentralization
Corporate Governance
Purpose of the Study & Methodology
Proposed Study Methodology
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The effectiveness of corporate governance in Malawi's commercial banks is an important issue given the essential role banks play in the financial systems of developing economies and the widespread banking reforms that these economies have implemented. Although the subject of corporate governance in developing economies has recently received a lot of attention in the literature, the effectiveness of corporate governance of banks in Malawi has been almost ignored by researchers. In developed economies, the corporate governance of banks has only recently been discussed in the literature. In order to address this research deficiency, this paper discusses some of the key concepts and issues for the corporate governance of banks in Malawi that can be applied to other developing economies. In many developing economies, the issue of bank corporate governance is complicated by extensive political intervention in the operation of the banking system. Malawi is a low income country where economic development is a priority for a future stable economy. Economic development consists of capacity building, good governance and economic reform. Acquired skills cannot be utilized fully and institutions cannot operate efficiently without good governance; similarly, economic reform cannot be implemented properly without institutions that are functioning well ."
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Organizational and People Management, 2008.
Explores the relationship of organizational and people management competencies and applies them to the author's human resource manager position.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 28 sources, APA, AU$ 137.95
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This paper explains that employers realize that the success of the business greatly depends on the performance of their workers. The paper then points out that, as the department of human resources is directly related to employees' issues, organizational changes are having an impact on it, leading to an increased awareness and importance of human resources management (HRM) in business settings. The paper them relates this trend to his own role as an HRM manager and concludes that HRM is a major factor in the success of organizations.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Theories and Concepts of Organizational Management
Theories and Concepts People Management
My Experience as a Human Resource Manager
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The project teams operating in organizations that worked along the conventional lines were independent with their own authority and responsibility. Communication between the teams was periodical and was done through lengthy meetings or project progress reports. Today, there is a major reliance towards connectivity and communication throughout the day, where the interdependent project teams can interact. The latest real time collaborative software enables the physically separate project teams to link spread sheets, input sources and make the results known to everyone who is connected."
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Human Resources Challenges, 2008.
A discussion fo the challenges faced by the human resources managers in the airline industry.
1,087 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 60.95
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This paper examines the ever changing challenges presented to the human resources managers in the airline industries. The paper looks at how the human resources manager in an airline industry has the challenge of staffing for this ever-changing need. The paper then explains that because the airline's needs are in a constant state of flux, the first step the human resources manager must take is to establish a system that allows for a regular evaluation of the need and then recruit based on the evaluated need. The paper also points out that the three main issues that a human resources manager will face in the industry is the increase in the amount of outsourced jobs, recruiting personnel who are qualified to handle the increased level of technology involved in the industry, and to be able to successfully handle employee disputes and possible strikes or other union-based actions.
From the Paper
"As the human resources manager in this volatile industry, it is imperative that one prepare for the worse. To do this, the human resources manager must start by developing a in-depth and comprehensive employee contracting plan, especially in areas where unions are involved. The human relations manager must have a strategic plan as to what they can and cannot afford. This strategic plan must be developed based on a through evaluation of what risks the airline runs of a work stoppage for each of the contractual terms. (Shaw, 2004)."
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Automotive Industry: China and US, 2008.
An examination of the impact of outsourcing of employment in the automobile industry from the US to China.
3,433 words (approx. 13.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 156.95
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This paper analyzes the question: "Is there correlation between wage structures within the United States automotive industry and the rising amount of outsourced jobs to China?" as it specifically applies to the automotive industry and the potential for shifting employment in automotive manufacturing from the United States to China. The paper explains what the numbers are saying and what the experts are saying on the subject, through a statistical analysis of finance findings as well as a review of literature on the topic. The paper then attempts to counter the sensationalism of those who wish to seek outside answers to the transitional period of economics in America and isolate it in context from the rest of the global economic picture. The paper also provides a clearer understanding of the impact of outsourcing of employment in the automobile industry from the US to China. The paper looks at the employment changes in the US to see if there is a clear correlation between the wage structures in the United States and the increased numbers of outsourced jobs in the automobile industry in China.
From the Paper
" Within the general literature relating to the economic structure of the global economy there are many statements, regarding the causes of economic phenomena in the US and elsewhere. Economic and finance literature often calls to mind the growing public sentiment of outsourcing as a fundamental concern of the US and other nations, with regard to employment within the US and or any nation in question. The literature makes a point to state that prevailing public opinion often drives sentiment regarding the financial growth of one nation or group of nations as a source of reduction of growth in the source nation."
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eBay, 2008.
An analysis of the worldwide business and marketing potential for eBay.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 63.95
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This paper discusses various aspects of the business, eBay. It describes eBay's core competencies and then describes the benefits that eBay receives from selling on the World Wide Web. The paper looks at the key competitive strategies that eBay must focus on in order to remain competitive and maintain an advantage over their competitors. Finally, the paper discusses the strategy implementation for eBay's market potential and developing the business growth worldwide.
Table of Contents:
Core Competencies
Benefit of Selling on the World Wide Web
Key Competitive Strategies
Strategy Implementation for Worldwide Development
From the Paper
"In evaluating eBay's business implementation strategy, it could be observed that using information technology and marrying it with commerce became a tried and tested process that enabled eBay to be one - if not - the leader in this type of venture. "eBay's corporate level strategy was to become a diversified business. They wanted to diversify not only the products they offered but also their customer base and global reach. By using the eBay service you can find virtually anything you are looking for. eBay competes in the online auction industry using a broad differentiation strategy. Although they may not be the most inexpensive online auction site, they have the largest variety of products offered. They also appeal to a larger group of consumers that include individual sellers, small entrepreneurs, and corporations all over the world. eBay achieves broad differentiation through their strong eBay community, a global reach not matched by any competitor, and a category span of 27,000. These aspects of the eBay service among others set their company apart from the rest. Customers see the value in using the eBay service. This is why eBay has become so successful. (Kreiser, 2005)" Indeed, customer service is the ultimate value proposition of eBay and by influencing the online marketplace, eBay customers can always have the convenience, variety of goods and services, security of transactions and accessibility in all forms of online media provided by eBay. Eventually, eBay is becoming the standard in electronic commerce and others have followed suit because of the variety of goods and services provided by The World's Online Marketplace(r)."
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Globalization and Microsoft, 2008.
An outline of a research paper that focuses on globalization and corporate social responsibility as it relates to the Microsoft Corporation and its products.
1,495 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 15 sources, MLA, AU$ 79.95
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This paper presents an outline for research that focuses on the concepts of globalization and corporate social responsibility as it relates to the Microsoft Corporation. The paper looks at some of the criticism that Microsoft has faced as it relates to some of its business practices at home and abroad and outlines a balanced view of the factors that assisted the company in becoming global and the impact of globalization of Microsoft products.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Method of Research
Outline
Introduction
Business History
Company's Production
Role of Human Resources in the company
Globalization
Corporate Social Responsibility
Conclusion
From the Paper
"This aspect of the research will include information concerning the role that Microsoft has taken and is pertains to corporate social responsibility. Although Microsoft has faced many challenges related to business tactics, it is one of the most respected companies in the world. This respect is not just as a result of the manner in which the company's products have changed the personal computer forever, but also the manner in which the company displays social responsibility. This aspect of the research will focus on Microsoft's commitment to education, scholarships and job training. Microsoft has been at the forefront of efforts to provide computers and computer training to those that are less fortunate and to schools and institutions of education. These endeavors are present in America and abroad in the various markets in which Microsoft operates. The research will focus on Microsoft's efforts in this particular regard and the manner in which these efforts have influenced the lives of others."
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