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    Globe now comes with a guarantee of happiness

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    Globe now comes with a guarantee of happiness


    As part of its commitment to deliver superior customer experience, Globe Telecom unveiled its newest comprehensive customer-centric program that elevates the level of aftersales service offered to subscribers.

    With the Globe Guarantee, customers like you will never have to get frustrated, just happy and satisfied. You will never have to suspect that your prepaid load vanished for no reason. You will never have to worry about bill shock and excessive mobile browsing charges. You can easily replace your newly-purchased Globe handyphone should it fall short of your expectations. You get exclusive access to a wide range of customer service channels ready to respond to your queries. And finally, you are empowered to choose from a variety of customizable plans and offers that best fit your needs and budget. For as long as it’s Globe, your happiness is guaranteed. Because you deserve it.

    Globe Prepaid subscribers, for instance, can take advantage of the Globe Prepaid Load Watch, a free and automatic load notification service triggered by specific load usage scenarios and other related transactions that allows prepaid subscribers to get free and automatic real-time load usage updates, so they are always updated of their load balance, therefore eliminating suspected cases of load theft or “nakaw-load”.

    For Globe Postpaid, service guarantees include the No Bill Shock policy with the implementation of the P999 data bill cap, which assures users that they will only have to pay P999 a month even if they go beyond their data subscription. Users just simply sign up for a PowerSurf or SuperSurf booster and they can rely on the Php999 bill cap that’s sure to keep them from overspending, no matter how much they surf and browse. That’s a guarantee that Globe is happy to give.

    Globe has also implemented a phone replacement policy, where postpaid subscribers can get an automatic replacement of any Globe-issued handset that manifest factory defects within 7 days from date of purchase.

    Tattoo subscribers can continue to live without limits, and worries, with the Globe Guarantee. Tattoo@Home users can design their own broadband plans that will fit their internet needs; and even personalize their plans with speed boosters to bump up their speed with an additional 1Mbps at different times of day or night, so they can surf, download and play games whenever the mood strikes them. Tattoo@Home subscribers can also secure their family’s browsing with the Surf Safe package, which gives them total online protection when they browse internet sites at home for as low as P199 monthly.

    And finally, all Globe Prepaid, Globe Postpaid, and Tattoo subscribers get 24/7 exclusive access to Talk2Globe customer service channels for all their Globe concerns. Talk2Globe 24/7 is ready to listen and respond to your queries wherever you are and whatever time of the day. Choose from a variety of Talk2Globe options available online, ranging from the Talk2GLOBE Chat feature on the Globe website or Yahoo! Messenger (add Talk2GLOBECHAT as your Yahoo buddy), through e-mail via [email protected], or through the official Talk2Globe accounts on Facebook and Twitter.

    “The Globe Guarantee is yet another testament to our commitment to superior customer experience. With this innovation, we promise you more ways to have a delightful experience that no other network can give. You are empowered to choose the services you want and we’ll make sure you enjoy them without any hassle. As long as you’re with Globe, we guarantee our top efforts to make you happy,” added Caliro. To know more about the Globe Guarantee, visit www.globe.com.ph/guarantee.

    33rd Bangkok International Motor Show

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    33rd Bangkok International Motor Show

    Bangkok, Thailand — Ford Group Philippines brought 20 motoring and tech scribes to witness the ASEAN media unveiling of the All-new Ford Focus at the Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel, a day before the general press launch at the 33rd Bangkok International Motor Show. The All-new Ford Focus, which will be available in the Philippines in the second half of 2012, is expected to set the new standard in the region. With an unmatched combination of smart technologies, outstanding fuel economy, expressive design, responsive performance and high levels of craftsmanship and occupant safety, normally only found in mid to high end vehicles.

    For the second year in a row, the ongoing Bangkok International Motor Show is being held at the Challenger Hall 1 to 3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani. Divided into five sections namely motor vehicles, converted cars, motorcycles, accessories and miscellaneous products and services, and auto tuners, the show literally has something for every demographic. With 130 exhibitors from about 11 different countries sharing the net surface area of 167,160m2 — you can bet it’s one gigantic show.

    Proving to be an important milestone after last year’s devastating tsunami in Japan and horrendous floods in Thailand, the latest iteration of the Bangkok International Motor Show only proves that the Thai automotive industry is back on track.

    The 33rd Bangkok International Motorshow opened to the public on March 28, 2012 and will last until April 8.

    See the complete motor show coverage pics here: http://on.fb.me/HakqAh

    Reveal story here: https://gadgetsmagazine.com.ph/hot-off-the-press/all-new-ford-focus-revealed-in-bangkok.html

    Watch out for our full feature on the All-new Ford Focus in our May Issue!

    Bangkok International Motor Show official website: http://www.grandprixgroup.com/motorshow/Default.aspx

     

    Smart strengthens Windows phone lineup, locks up Nokia Lumia 710, Lumia 610 and Lumia 900 coming soon

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    Smart strengthens Windows phone lineup, locks up Nokia Lumia 710, Lumia 610 and Lumia 900 coming soon

    Nokia’s Lumia range of phones is hitting the Philippines, hard. While Globe has managed to grab the exclusive rights to the Lumia 800, Smart has gone ahead and locked down the Lumia 710, which the telco is now offering up for pre-order at their website here. Smart has also announced that it’ll also be getting the budget Lumia 610 and Nokia’s current flagship smartphone, the Lumia 900 soon. The Lumia 710 will be available to Smart postpaid subscribers via their limited edition Plan 1000, with a monthly amortization of Php 450 for 24 months. Curiously, Smart’s move to lock-up the Lumia 900 also rings a couple of bells with us in regards to their LTE deployment, as the Lumia 900 has an LTE version out in the US market that will theoretically work with their own LTE network. Will the telco announce the Lumia 900 with their LTE service? We’ll just have to wait and see.

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    NU Skin: Taking the science of anti-aging to a whole new level

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    NU Skin: Taking the science of anti-aging to a whole new level

    With all of the anti-aging creams and cosmetic services available in the market, it is obvious that though we don’t mind the wisdom that comes with age, we could all do away with the wrinkles that come with it. Since we have yet to find that elusive “fountain of youth,” we can only hope that there will one day come a product that will give our aging face and body a bit of a reprieve, and hopefully without having to go under the knife.

    Galvanic Spa and Transformation Set

    Now, using ageLOC science, NU Skin has developed a way to target aging on a genetic level.

    Developed by Nu Skin in collaboration with leading scientists, ageLOC science is based on the discovery of internal sources of aging that contribute to an aging appearance, what Nu Skin calls age-related super markers, or arSuperMarkers. Nu Skin’s exclusive ageLOC science targets these arSuperMarkers—the ultimate sources of aging that can influence how we age.

    Based on this discovery, Nu Skin is able to identify critical arSuperMarkers called Youth Gene Clusters, which are functional groups of genes that regulate how we appear to age. Only ageLOC’s proprietary science understands how to reset these Youth Gene Clusters to their youthful patterns of activity.

    Nu Skin also developed an app called ageLOC ME that can show you how you can possibly look when you’re older and how you can look if you use the NU Skin products.

     

    Watch out for our May issue as I review the Galvanic Spa and see if this really is the closest thing we have to the fountain of youth.

     

    Review: HP Folio 13

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    Review: HP Folio 13

    Today we’re reviewing another ultrabook, and though the product segment is fast becoming cluttered with thin, ultraportable notebooks, HP’s offering has enough features to stand out from the crowd. The manufacturer claims that the Folio 13 has the legs to deliver 9.5 hours of usable battery life while still maintaining a relatively thin 18mm profile.

    The overall design of the Folio 13 is relatively safe, compared to the other ultrabooks that came before it. But considering it’s currently being aimed at enterprise users, the design decision is completely understandable. That doesn’t mean that the Folio 13 is ugly, far from it – it’s brushed aluminium lid is pretty to look at, the overall build quality of the device is pretty spot on. Unlike other ultrabooks, the Folio 13 isn’t completely swathed in aluminium, as the lower chassis is actually plastic, with aluminium trimmings on the top. The Folio 13 uses a 13.3-inch, HD LED display with a resolution of about 1366×768. The keyboard is an illuminated island-type deal, with plenty of travel and is gloriously comfortable to type on. As is par for the case with ultrabooks, the Folio 13 is relatively light, and clocks in at only 1.5 kilos.

    Under the hood, you get an Intel Core i5-2467M processor that’s pumping out about 1.6GHz of computing power, paired with 4GB of DDR3 memory. The Folio 13 uses a 128GB SSD drive to store everything, which is probably also the reason why the device posts extremely fast boot times (less than 20 seconds). The Folio 13 isn’t lacking in ports, as it has 2 USB ports, HDMI and an Ethernet port – essential for business users.

    With the relatively fast Intel Core i5 processor inside and adequate memory, there wasn’t a doubt in our minds that the Folio 13 would perform brilliantly. While the ultrabook isn’t about to smoke gaming PCs in graphics performance, it did well on every other task that we put it through, which included browsing, viewing HD videos on both VLC and YouTube. Like we mentioned earlier, typing on the Folio 13 was a very pleasant experience – which isn’t always the case for ultrabooks.

    The Folio 13 also managed to get one thing right that we’ve mostly abandoned hope on – the trackpad. The Folio 13’s trackpad is very precise, and although it was a bit stiff to press, it also had one thing that we always complained about – a left and right click separator.

    While HP posted a battery claim of about 9.5 hours, we weren’t able to replicate that particular feat on our own tests. We did however manage to enjoy about 8 hours of usable battery life with typical use, which is pretty damn impressive in its own right, considering a lot of ultrabooks struggle to reach the 6 hour mark, let alone 8.

    That doesn’t mean that the Folio 13 doesn’t have its own share of niggles, of course. For one, the screen isn’t as good as we’d hoped, which easily gets drowned out outdoors even on the highest brightness setting. Viewing angles are also pretty limited, and you’ll constantly try to find a sweet spot when it comes to screen positioning for the Folio 13 when you’re using it in a place where there’s plenty of ambient lighting. The Folio 13 also becomes a bit warm during use – not enough to burn you of course, but warm enough to make you uncomfortable when it’s resting on your lap.

    So is the Folio 13 THE ultrabook you’ve been waiting for? It certainly has the goods – great performance, excellent keyboard and trackpad as well as long battery endurance. It’s not perfect, of course – but it’s pretty damn close. The HP Folio 13 retails for Php 55,990.

     

    What’s Hot:

    Excellent design and build quality

    Long battery life

    Excellent keyboard

    Excellent trackpad

    Great performance

     

    What’s Not:

    Bad viewing angles

    Gets a bit warm during use

     

    Bottomline:

    The HP Folio 13 isn’t perfect, but considering its performance during its time with us, it’s currently the ultrabook that’s on the top of our wishlist.

     

    Buymeter: 4.5

     

    Tech Specs:

    • Screen Size: 13.3-inch HD LED, 1366×768 resolution screen
    • Memory: 4GB DDR3
    • CPU: Intel Core i5-2467M, 1.6GHz
    • Storage: 128GB SSD
    • Physical Dimensions: 22.02 x 31.85 x 1.8 cm
    • Warranty: 1 year on parts and labor

     

     

    Review: Philips SHL5000

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    Review: Philips SHL5000

    By Steven Vea

    An increasing number of people are relying on their portable media players to provide them their daily dose of entertainment. Whether you’re traveling to or from somewhere, the potential of prolonged hours wearing headphones deem it necessary that they must be equally comfortable and sonically excellent at the same time. And they have to look good as well.

    Filed under Philip’s Ear Gear Style Range, the SHL5000 headband headphones certainly fit the category. Even while encased in its packaging, one will instantly realize that style was heavily invested into this product’s design. Available in five different colors, this reviewer received the crimson red adorned with black matte trim (also available in orange, green, white and black). While these headphones are definitely candy for the eyes, they are not extravagant and still retain the charm of what is modernly minimal. The very simplicity of its design will surely garner notice, yet has the charm to seamlessly blend in as well, which could potentially cater to a lot of people’s tastes.

    The headphones are very lightweight and extremely compact, especially once they are folded up for transport. Of course some sense of durability is sacrificed for the sake of portability, but the SHL5000s feels sturdy enough to withstand quite a bit of punishment, and could be a perfect companion for traveling both within the metro or the great outdoors.

    If you’re looking for a pair of headphones that you can literally use the whole day, look no further. The SHL5000’S padded ear cushions will feel like clouds upon your ears, as this reviewer was personally able to wear them for five consecutive hours without feeling any ear strain. The steel spring headband is flexible and will adjust comfortably to whoever is wearing them. Even when they’re simply hanging around your neck, the headphones barely feel like they’re there. Philips certainly adhered to one of this product’s advertised traits: “You’ll forget you’re wearing them!”

    The sound quality of the SHL5000 is satisfactory. It is not disappointing, but not spectacular either, which is to be expected from a pair of headphones in this price range. For a product that was advertised as having extra bass, the 30mm sound drivers do not exactly give a bass rich experience, although they did boost the overall volume significantly. The lower frequencies sometimes sound quite boomy and with low-mids that have a tendency to sound sonically “tinny.”  However, with respect to higher frequencies of the spectrum, these headphones come out crisp, clear and have a character unlike similar products in its brand and class.

    The SHL5000 also excels in its noise-canceling abilities, for even with an MP3 player at only half its volume limit, any outside interference was successfully blocked out. Combine this with the headphones’ comfortable ear cushions, and you have a set of cans perfect for long hours of steady sound tripping.

    All in all, the Philips SHL5000 would be a great purchase for those looking for a pair of headphones that look great, are kind to the wallet, but still pack a punch.

    SPECIFICATIONS:
    Acoustic system: Open
    Diaphragm: Mylar dome
    Frequency response: 10 – 28 000 Hz
    Impedance: 32 Ohm
    Maximum power input: 50 mW
    Sensitivity: 106 dB
    Speaker diameter: 30 mm
    Cable Connection: Two-parallel, symmetric
    Cable length: 1.2 m
    Connector: 3.5 mm stereo
    Finishing of connector: 24k Gold plated

    What’s Hot:
    • Extremely comfy ear cushions
    • Lightweight

    What’s Not:
    • Lack of bass definition

    Bottomline:
    The Philips SHL5000s are great economical headphones. They are comfortable, stylish and provide a good sound in relation to its unburdening price.

    Buy Meter: 8.8

    [This review originally appeared in the July 2011 issue of Gadgets Magazine]

    Google announces 8-bit version of Google Maps for the NES

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    Google announces 8-bit version of Google Maps for the NES

    If you haven’t noticed, it’s April Fool’s day today, and Google has always been on the top of the curve when it comes to pranking the entire internet. Today, it’s created something that people who grew up in the 80’s will definitely recognize and appreciate – Google Maps for the NES system. Google says that their newest product will be able to connect to the net using dial-up technology, with most of the heavy computing done via Google’s servers. The product is obviously fake, but you can check out the 8-bit version of Google Maps by going here. Don’t forget to drop down to street view for a fantastic surprise.

    Source: Google

    RIM reports over 1 million PlayBooks have now been sold

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    RIM reports over 1 million PlayBooks have now been sold

    RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook has not had an easy life, but ever since the PlayBook OS two-dot-oh update rolled around, there’s been a lot more interest in it. How much interest? Well, the Canadian firm reported in its quarterly earnings call that it’s managed to sell about 500,000 of their PlayBooks, which, when combined with the ones now in the wild, totals to a little over 1 million. The BlackBerry PlayBook is now enjoying a revival of sorts now that the basic functionality that everyone was expecting (native email app, calendar, Android apps) are now present after the 2.0 update. That doesn’t mean that the company is out of the woods yet of course, though current CEO Thorsten Heins is now trying to shake things up to make things better.

    Source: Liliputing

    Huawei and Asia Pacific College opens first cloud computing laboratory in the Philippines

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    Huawei and Asia Pacific College opens first cloud computing laboratory in the Philippines

    Global technology leader and Huawei, together with the Asia Pacific College inaugurated the first ever cloud computing laboratory in the Philippines at Asia Pacific Collge campus located in Magallanes,  yesterday afternoon. The facility, dubbed “Huawei-APC Innovation Center” is a 50-million peso venture by Huawei and APC that aims to deliver cutting edge technology training to local talent. The Huawei-APC Innovation Center allows enable collaborative projects in private cloud set-up and configuration, smart and ubiquitous networking implementations, unified communication strategies and cloud-based applications development. APC Chairman Ramon Y. Dimacali said that they welcome Huawei’s partnership with them, saying that “the laboratory will boost APC’s distinction as a center of excellence in IT education and equip our students with skills needed by the industries today.” Huawei Philippines Enterprise Business Group Country Manager, Richard Yang, said that, “Huawei is very pleased with the collaboration with APC and very soon, this laboratory will become another enabling center of Southeast Asia, in addition to the Huawei innovation centers in Malaysia, HongKong, and Singapore.

     

    AVT’s Android Radio AN6B01 takes Android on the road

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    AVT’s Android Radio AN6B01 takes Android on the road

    While at the Manila International Autoshow last Thursday, we managed to stumble on AVT’s latest in-car gadget – the Android Radio AN6B01. In a nutshell, the device is basically what’s advertised – it’s an Android powered head-unit with a 6.2-inch WVGA touchscreen display, powered by slightly modified Android 2.3 Gingerbread and a Cortex A8 1GHz ARM processor. From what we could see during the demo, this particular head unit is a full fledged Android device, capable of installing and running apps, as well as being able to control everything from your phone calls (when you link your phone with it) to your car’s navigation and entertainment system. We only managed to spend a few minutes with the device, but AVT assured us that they’ll be sending it to our office (hopefully attached to a car) to find out what it can really do.

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    Banana Boat AvoTriplex technology has got you covered all summer long

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    Banana Boat AvoTriplex technology has got you covered all summer long

    Since there’s no way of avoiding the sun’s rays especially this summer, enjoy guilt-free, outdoor fun by putting on protection. Banana Boat Sunscreen Lotion offers that, and more, with every drop of their product.

    Formulated with AvoTriplex technology, a rub down of Banana Boat Sunscreen Lotion offers the skin a three-tiered protection from harmful UV radiation. The benefits of applying Banana Boat Sunscreen are defense against sunburn with its UVB protection and against long-term skin damage with its UVA protection. It also lasts longer than ordinary sunscreen. Those are the facts that make Banana Boat Sunscreen lotions a cut above other sunscreen lotions in the market.

    Of course, there’s always the challenge of striking a balance between getting a good amount of sun and getting too much of it. Banana Boat addresses the challenge with different products that offer different levels of protection. With their core products of Banana Boat Ultra Protect SPF50 and Banana Boat Ultra Protect SPF80, the sunscreen doesn’t only protect, but also offers an invigorating dose of Aloe Vera, to hydrate your skin while protecting it.

    There is also the Banana Boat Sport SPF50 for the more active user. It offers non-greasy, sweat and water resistant protection. More extreme users, on the other hand, will find the Banana Boat Sport SPF110 ideal since it provides the highest level of lotion protection, blocking out 99 percent of harmful burning rays.

    The complete Banana Boat line is also designed to cater to the whole family. The Banana Boat Kids SPF50 ensures a mild and gentle, tear free protection, tested by pediatricians to be safe and effective for child.

    There’s certainly no escaping the sun this summer as the urge to explore the outdoors overpowers caution. Share an extra coat of care with your loved ones by introducing this complete and reliable partner in sun protection. Banana Boat Sunscreen lotion ensures that whatever the sport or the activity might be, we’ve got you covered!

    Asus EA-N66 ups your router’s range in style

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    Asus EA-N66 ups your router’s range in style

    While wireless routers are a great addition to any home, there will be instances where even the magic of WiFi will be unable to penetrate the remote corners of your swanky home. Asus has the perfect solution for that particular first-world problem via the EA-N66, a stylish, dual-band wireless-N900 gigabit Ethernet adapter. It works in a variety of modes, acting as a wireless access point, repeater and as an Ethernet adapter. This dual-band Ethernet adapter uses two bands that helps you get the most out of your wireless network – a normal 2.4GHz band for normal applications, and a faster, more powerful 5GHz band for more data intensive applications, like HD streaming and video. The user-friendly interface helps you setup the EA-N66 without having to dig deep into the manual, which makes setup easy for the normal Joe. The EA-N66 retails for Php 5,990.

    Ozaki outs stylus equipped iPhone 4/4S protective case, the iCoat Finger

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    Ozaki outs stylus equipped iPhone 4/4S protective case, the iCoat Finger

    Not getting compliments in your games of Draw Something? Well, here’s a nifty case that might help you get that extra leg-up in your games – the Ozaki iCoat Finger. It’s the first stylus-equipped protective case for the iPhone 4/4S, and aside from giving you a nice, stylish stylus to use in your games of Draw Something, gives your iPhone 4/4S a rugged exterior that’ll help it survive the rigors of daily life. The Ozaki iCoat Finger retails for Php 1,495, and comes in color combinations of black/yellow, red/white, yellow/black, and white/grey.

    Suzuki Philippines launches the Nex115 scooter

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    Suzuki Philippines launches the Nex115 scooter

    Just today, Suzuki Philippines officially launched the Nex115 scooter. The afternoon event held in Manila was hosted by brand endorser Ramon Bautista, as the new addition to the Suzuki family was unveiled during a performance of 6CycleMind, one of the country’s well-known bands. Executives of Suzuki Philippines were also highly involved as they gladly discussed the benefits of the newly released ride.

    The Nex115 boasts a whole wide range of features that make it more economical, convenient, sporty and affordable compared to other scooters out in the market today. Among some of these qualities are its fuel efficient CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), its newly designed cylinder fins and fans for increased engine cooling efficiency, its light hollow core mag wheels that give better riding performance and also contribute to fuel efficiency, and its light and compact front disc brake for reliable stopping power.

    Furthermore, it packs a pipe frame that gives a more stable and comfortable ride, a small lightweight muffler that has reduced noise and emission, a lighter power supply for increased fuel efficiency, a roller type rocker arm that reduces frictional losses, and a throttle position sensor that also helps fuel efficiency and prevents the carburetor from an oversupply of gasoline.

    It’s also got a comfortable foot board, a 4.5L compartment under the seat for stashing your things, a clear and stylish speedometer that’s visible in any riding condition, and a sleek and sporty looking headlight.

    The new scooter from Suzuki targets a whole wide range of people, including students, who want a convenient and affordable way to get around for their day-to-day activities. It has a price of Php 60,900 and can be had in green, pink, or white. You can visit http://www.suzuki.com.ph/ for more information.

     

    HTCSense.com undergoing renovation, will be shutting down

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    HTCSense.com undergoing renovation, will be shutting down

    If you’re an HTCSense user, listen up – HTC’s planning to revamp HTCSense.com’s functionality, and has announced that it’s shutting down the service to make it more awesome than it already is. If you’re wondering what’s going to happen to your data, the answer is simple – they’re deleting it. Of course, that’s not going to happen without the company offering your to download your data, which you’ll be able to do until April 30, 2012. After that, all your stuff on their HTCSense servers will be gone – kaput. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

    Source: HTCSense

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