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by Alastair campbell » Tue Dec 30, 2014 11:30 am
by Glasgia » Tue Dec 30, 2014 11:37 am
Robert MacDaibidh-Glasgios - Market Socialist Council, Worker's Alliance
Account Name: Glasgia
Occupation: Senator
Party Position(s):Market Socialist Council Representative, Central Committee Member
Positions in Government:None
Constituency: N/A
Political Ideology: Ricardo-Marxist Democratic Libertarian Market Socialist
Family: Unmarried
Background: Robert MacDaibidh, or MacDaibidh-Glasgios as he is formally known, was born into the Irish community of [town name] in 1981. Though his grandmother, on his father's side, was Hispanic, otherwise his family had largely married within the community since they had immigrated to Calaverde at the height of the famine along with thousands of others.
His father was a miner for most of MacDaibidh's childhood, providing a poor but steady wage to the family as a single father after the death of MacDaibidh's mother. However, as the Generalissimo strengthened his grip on the nation, the mines near [town name] were closed in order to root out unionist sentiments within the miners. Unemployed and facing starvation, MacDaibidh's family moved to [city name] in order to seek jobs. Here, MacDaibidh finally finished his schooling and sought further education - However, without any opportunities he instead ended up working in the factories with his father.
When MacDaibidh was nineteen, his father died. With both parents dead he finally decided that he had no future in his work - No future within the legal bounds of the society constructed by the Generalissimo. With his younger brother, MacDaibidh fled the city and joined the [Socialist freedom fighters]. With the [] he learnt quickly the art of guerilla warfare and fought the military in a number of minor engagements. However, MacDaibidh maintains that throughout his time with the [] he never attacked civilians or partook in the planning or execution of terrorist attacks. He rose quickly in the front, from fighting to commanding though they never formally maintained ranks within the []. He was though, for all intents and purposes, a senior commander within the front by 2006.
As protests enveloped the nation, MacDaibidh left the []. He saw that the people themselves had risen up and therefore saw no more need to fight as an independent organisation but rather with the popular front that was forming. Being influential within the [], his defection led many to follow him and by the end of the year the front had collapsed - Its members either joining the wider uprising or more militant Socialist groups. With his combat experience, MacDaibidh quickly became a Captain within the militias. He fought in the key battles of [capital] and [major city], leading sections of the offensive.
MacDaibidh's expertise in irregular warfare was quickly noted and he was tasked with leading a guerilla force behind enemy lines, not dissimilar to the []. Gaining some notoriety for its lightning attacks and withdrawals, as well as its possible links to more morally questionable attacks, the [guerillas] partook a major role in rooting out loyalist resistance in more rural areas. They were most likely involved in the operation that eventually captured the Generalissimo and turned him over to governmental forces, though there is no confirmation of this.
With the Generalissimo's capture and, within months, the fall of the mainland, MacDaibidh believed the revolution won. He left the military, seeing a new platform emerging for the original cause that he had fought for - Socialism. Returning to his hometown, MacDaibidh was instrumental in setting up a number mining co-operatives - Often where the Generalissimo had closed work on the veins due to political dissidence or where civil war had forced away corporations. Working with miners elsewhere within the area, he helped to form the Sindicato Calaverdano de los Mineros Socialistos - One of the first explicitly Socialist miners unions within the nation.
Activism with the SCMS brought MacDaibidh into contact with a number of other prominent Socialists within the area. Working with [Osea], [UPA] and [NST] he started to lay the foundations for what would be the Worker's Alliance. Eventually, after months of negotiation, the party formed with a decentralised structure in order to allow for electoral flexibility. They competed in the 2014 elections, MacDaibidh himself successfully winning a seat in his home constituency of [town name] with a reasonable margin against LibDem and NPF candidates. Having made his personal ideological position clear throughout his campaign, whilst also outlining that of the Worker's Alliance and their goals as a party, MacDaibidh then formed the Market Socialist Council as a platform for his beliefs - Joined by Senator [Albul] and his long time ally [Pesda]. He currently retains an influential position within the Worker's Alliance as a Central Committee member - Via his leadership of the MSC.
Faith: Roman Catholic
Likes: WIP
Dislikes: WIP
Any Questions from the Public to be answered?
- Why are you a member of the Worker's Alliance? - It is clear that Capitalism has failed the people. Thousands lie on our streets, many more shelter in what little is provided to them from Capitalism's wage slavery. The way forward is Socialism and for that cause we must unite under a single banner, in order to advance the Socialist movement within our nation and in doing so to fight for the working class.
by Alastair campbell » Tue Dec 30, 2014 11:43 am
by Malgrave » Tue Dec 30, 2014 11:48 am
Alastair campbell wrote:Alastair Campbell] -(Image)
Occupation: Spokesperson for Tony Blair
Political Ideology: The Third Way
Background: Unelected, unofficial, but certainly not underqualified. Alastair Campbell served as Tony Blairs "spin doctor" for years during Blairs Prime ministerial rule, but after Gordon Brown took over in 2007, Alastair found himself without a job.
Alastair fought for years to find a true calling for himself, that is until Tony Blair contacted Alastair and notified him that he would be travelling to the rapidly developing nation of Calaverde to become a Senator. Alastair readily accepted Blairs proposal, and brought his steadfast beliefs and potty language with him.
Faith: Christianity
Likes: Radical Centrism, the Third way, a good pint of ale, Scotch Whisky, fancy Cigars, poker
Dislikes: Cocky Leftists, Fascist louts, anti war protestors, isolationism
Any Questions from the Public to be answered?
Why the hell did you come to Calverde Alastair? - I'm here to represent Tony Blair when he's occupied with political tasks, do you have a fucking problem with that?
by Alastair campbell » Tue Dec 30, 2014 11:49 am
Malgrave wrote:Alastair campbell wrote:Alastair Campbell] -(Image)
Occupation: Spokesperson for Tony Blair
Political Ideology: The Third Way
Background: Unelected, unofficial, but certainly not underqualified. Alastair Campbell served as Tony Blairs "spin doctor" for years during Blairs Prime ministerial rule, but after Gordon Brown took over in 2007, Alastair found himself without a job.
Alastair fought for years to find a true calling for himself, that is until Tony Blair contacted Alastair and notified him that he would be travelling to the rapidly developing nation of Calaverde to become a Senator. Alastair readily accepted Blairs proposal, and brought his steadfast beliefs and potty language with him.
Faith: Christianity
Likes: Radical Centrism, the Third way, a good pint of ale, Scotch Whisky, fancy Cigars, poker
Dislikes: Cocky Leftists, Fascist louts, anti war protestors, isolationism
Any Questions from the Public to be answered?
Why the hell did you come to Calverde Alastair? - I'm here to represent Tony Blair when he's occupied with political tasks, do you have a fucking problem with that?
So you fell off the wagon? I'm disappointed.
by Alastair campbell » Tue Dec 30, 2014 11:53 am
by Sebastianbourg » Tue Dec 30, 2014 3:35 pm
by Angleter » Tue Dec 30, 2014 4:03 pm
Alastair campbell wrote:Alastair Campbell] -(Image)
Occupation: Spokesperson for Tony Blair
Political Ideology: The Third Way
Background: Unelected, unofficial, but certainly not underqualified. Alastair Campbell served as Tony Blairs "spin doctor" for years during Blairs Prime ministerial rule, but after Gordon Brown took over in 2007, Alastair found himself without a job.
Alastair fought for years to find a true calling for himself, that is until Tony Blair contacted Alastair and notified him that he would be travelling to the rapidly developing nation of Calaverde to become a Senator. Alastair readily accepted Blairs proposal, and brought his steadfast beliefs and potty language with him.
Faith: Christianity
Likes: Radical Centrism, the Third way, a good pint of ale, Scotch Whisky, fancy Cigars, poker
Dislikes: Cocky Leftists, Fascist louts, anti war protestors, isolationism
Any Questions from the Public to be answered?
Why the hell did you come to Calverde Alastair? - I'm here to represent Tony Blair when he's occupied with political tasks, do you have a fucking problem with that?
by FCJ » Tue Dec 30, 2014 4:31 pm
Federación Calaverdana del Judaísmo – Jewish Federation
Account Name: FCJ, Heraklea-, Maryginia
Objective: We are a network of Jewish charities, social agencies and other similar organizations established in order to promote Jewish cultural heritage in Calaverde, combat antisemitism and support international ties to the State of Israel.
Location: 1 Sion Plaza
Size: TBD
Background: Federación Calaverdana del Judaísmo was founded in 1962 as a joint effort of numerous Jewish organizations. It is an umbrella organization for the Jewish community in Calaverde. The vast majority of Jewish charities and non-profits are member organizations, includingSupports: Judaism, Religious Liberty, Secular Governance, Israel, Zionism, Two-State Solution
- Comunidad de las Sinagogas Calaverdense (Community of Calaverdean Synagogues) – Confederation of Jewish congregations
- Sociedad de la Cultura Judío (Jewish Cultural Society) – Promotes Jewish culture through cultural festivals and museums
- El Testigos (The Witnesses) – Holocaust memorial and genocide prevention organization
- Sociedad Calaverdana de los Sionistas (Society of Calaverdean Zionists) – Zionist and pro-Israel lobby
- Sociedad Hebreo de Socorro (Hebrew Relief Society) – Provides small interest loans or grants to assist families make payments for homes, cars, food, education and health care.
- Legión Judía (Jewish Legion) – Jewish veterans association
- Movimiento de Volver al Judaísmo (Return to Judaism Movement) – Supports Marranos and other Anusim seeking to reclaim their Jewish faith
- Banco de Sangre de Sion (Zion Blood Bank) – Organizes blood drives in the Jewish communities
- Coopertiva Hebera de Crédito (Hebrew Credit Union) – Credit union founded by Calaverdean Jews
- JCC Association – Umbrella organization for the Jewish Community Center movement, including JCCs in San Cristóbal and [Other major city]
Does not Support: Antisemitism, Antizionism, Racism
Any Questions from the Public to be answered?
- Willing to accept questions for the leadership.
by Dendart » Tue Dec 30, 2014 4:40 pm
FCJ wrote:Federación Calaverdana del Judaísmo – Jewish Federation(Image)
Account Name: FCJ, Heraklea-, Maryginia
Objective: We are a network of Jewish charities, social agencies and other similar organizations established in order to promote Jewish cultural heritage in Calaverde, combat antisemitism and support international ties to the State of Israel.
Location: 1 Sion Plaza
Size: TBD
Background: Federación Calaverdana del Judaísmo was founded in 1962 as a joint effort of numerous Jewish organizations. It is an umbrella organization for the Jewish community in Calaverde. The vast majority of Jewish charities and non-profits are member organizations, includingSupports: Judaism, Religious Liberty, Secular Governance, Israel, Zionism, Two-State Solution
- Comunidad de las Sinagogas Calaverdense (Community of Calaverdean Synagogues) – Confederation of Jewish congregations
- Sociedad de la Cultura Judío (Jewish Cultural Society) – Promotes Jewish culture through cultural festivals and museums
- El Testigos (The Witnesses) – Holocaust memorial and genocide prevention organization
- Sociedad Calaverdana de los Sionistas (Society of Calaverdean Zionists) – Zionist and pro-Israel lobby
- Sociedad Hebreo de Socorro (Hebrew Relief Society) – Provides small interest loans or grants to assist families make payments for homes, cars, food, education and health care.
- Legión Judía (Jewish Legion) – Jewish veterans association
- Movimiento de Volver al Judaísmo (Return to Judaism Movement) – Supports Marranos and other Anusim seeking to reclaim their Jewish faith
- Banco de Sangre de Sion (Zion Blood Bank) – Organizes blood drives in the Jewish communities
- Coopertiva Hebera de Crédito (Hebrew Credit Union) – Credit union founded by Calaverdean Jews
- JCC Association – Umbrella organization for the Jewish Community Center movement, including JCCs in San Cristóbal and [Other major city]
Does not Support: Antisemitism, Antizionism, Racism
Any Questions from the Public to be answered?
- Willing to accept questions for the leadership.
by FCJ » Tue Dec 30, 2014 4:49 pm
Dendart wrote:how do you feel about the Catholic Episcopal Conference of calaverde
by Ikania » Tue Dec 30, 2014 5:00 pm
Malgrave wrote:Atlanticatia wrote:To all senators: thoughts on prostitution law reform? Should we decriminalize it, ban it, legalize it, or somewhere inbetween?
I believe that the criminalisation of prostitution harms the workers in the industry and the nation overall as forcing an industry into the shadows not only provides more income for criminal gangs but it brings violence, disease and other horrors. I'm in favour of a strongly regulated sex industry so it becomes a choice not a continued form of slavery.
I have a few questions for all senators;
- Should Calaverde align itself with a power bloc or take a non-aligned "third world" stance when it comes to international relations?
- Other neighbours suffer tremendously from corruption and organised criminal gangs. How should Calaverde tackle the international drug trade and the corruption it brings?
- Should Calaverde provide military and/or humanitarian assistance to crisis regions or should we take more of an isolationist stance?
Of course Eugenia Malgrave is open for more questions.
by Potenco » Tue Dec 30, 2014 5:03 pm
by St Marcila » Tue Dec 30, 2014 5:04 pm
by Ikania » Tue Dec 30, 2014 5:07 pm
FCJ wrote:Federación Calaverdana del Judaísmo – Jewish Federation(Image)
Account Name: FCJ, Heraklea-, Maryginia
Objective: We are a network of Jewish charities, social agencies and other similar organizations established in order to promote Jewish cultural heritage in Calaverde, combat antisemitism and support international ties to the State of Israel.
Location: 1 Sion Plaza
Size: TBD
Background: Federación Calaverdana del Judaísmo was founded in 1962 as a joint effort of numerous Jewish organizations. It is an umbrella organization for the Jewish community in Calaverde. The vast majority of Jewish charities and non-profits are member organizations, includingSupports: Judaism, Religious Liberty, Secular Governance, Israel, Zionism, Two-State Solution
- Comunidad de las Sinagogas Calaverdense (Community of Calaverdean Synagogues) – Confederation of Jewish congregations
- Sociedad de la Cultura Judío (Jewish Cultural Society) – Promotes Jewish culture through cultural festivals and museums
- El Testigos (The Witnesses) – Holocaust memorial and genocide prevention organization
- Sociedad Calaverdana de los Sionistas (Society of Calaverdean Zionists) – Zionist and pro-Israel lobby
- Sociedad Hebreo de Socorro (Hebrew Relief Society) – Provides small interest loans or grants to assist families make payments for homes, cars, food, education and health care.
- Legión Judía (Jewish Legion) – Jewish veterans association
- Movimiento de Volver al Judaísmo (Return to Judaism Movement) – Supports Marranos and other Anusim seeking to reclaim their Jewish faith
- Banco de Sangre de Sion (Zion Blood Bank) – Organizes blood drives in the Jewish communities
- Coopertiva Hebera de Crédito (Hebrew Credit Union) – Credit union founded by Calaverdean Jews
- JCC Association – Umbrella organization for the Jewish Community Center movement, including JCCs in San Cristóbal and [Other major city]
Does not Support: Antisemitism, Antizionism, Racism
Any Questions from the Public to be answered?
- Willing to accept questions for the leadership.
by The Nihilistic view » Tue Dec 30, 2014 5:14 pm
Glasgia wrote:Robert MacDaibidh-Glasgios - Market Socialist Council, Worker's Alliance(Image)
Account Name: Glasgia
Occupation: Senator
Party Position(s):Market Socialist Council Representative, Central Committee Member
Positions in Government:None
Constituency: N/A
Political Ideology: Ricardo-Marxist Democratic Libertarian Market Socialist
Family: Unmarried
Background: Robert MacDaibidh, or MacDaibidh-Glasgios as he is formally known, was born into the Irish community of [town name] in 1981. Though his grandmother, on his father's side, was Hispanic, otherwise his family had largely married within the community since they had immigrated to Calaverde at the height of the famine along with thousands of others.
His father was a miner for most of MacDaibidh's childhood, providing a poor but steady wage to the family as a single father after the death of MacDaibidh's mother. However, as the Generalissimo strengthened his grip on the nation, the mines near [town name] were closed in order to root out unionist sentiments within the miners. Unemployed and facing starvation, MacDaibidh's family moved to [city name] in order to seek jobs. Here, MacDaibidh finally finished his schooling and sought further education - However, without any opportunities he instead ended up working in the factories with his father.
When MacDaibidh was nineteen, his father died. With both parents dead he finally decided that he had no future in his work - No future within the legal bounds of the society constructed by the Generalissimo. With his younger brother, MacDaibidh fled the city and joined the [Socialist freedom fighters]. With the [] he learnt quickly the art of guerilla warfare and fought the military in a number of minor engagements. However, MacDaibidh maintains that throughout his time with the [] he never attacked civilians or partook in the planning or execution of terrorist attacks. He rose quickly in the front, from fighting to commanding though they never formally maintained ranks within the []. He was though, for all intents and purposes, a senior commander within the front by 2006.
As protests enveloped the nation, MacDaibidh left the []. He saw that the people themselves had risen up and therefore saw no more need to fight as an independent organisation but rather with the popular front that was forming. Being influential within the [], his defection led many to follow him and by the end of the year the front had collapsed - Its members either joining the wider uprising or more militant Socialist groups. With his combat experience, MacDaibidh quickly became a Captain within the militias. He fought in the key battles of [capital] and [major city], leading sections of the offensive.
MacDaibidh's expertise in irregular warfare was quickly noted and he was tasked with leading a guerilla force behind enemy lines, not dissimilar to the []. Gaining some notoriety for its lightning attacks and withdrawals, as well as its possible links to more morally questionable attacks, the [guerillas] partook a major role in rooting out loyalist resistance in more rural areas. They were most likely involved in the operation that eventually captured the Generalissimo and turned him over to governmental forces, though there is no confirmation of this.
With the Generalissimo's capture and, within months, the fall of the mainland, MacDaibidh believed the revolution won. He left the military, seeing a new platform emerging for the original cause that he had fought for - Socialism. Returning to his hometown, MacDaibidh was instrumental in setting up a number mining co-operatives - Often where the Generalissimo had closed work on the veins due to political dissidence or where civil war had forced away corporations. Working with miners elsewhere within the area, he helped to form the Sindicato Calaverdano de los Mineros Socialistos - One of the first explicitly Socialist miners unions within the nation.
Activism with the SCMS brought MacDaibidh into contact with a number of other prominent Socialists within the area. Working with [Osea], [UPA] and [NST] he started to lay the foundations for what would be the Worker's Alliance. Eventually, after months of negotiation, the party formed with a decentralised structure in order to allow for electoral flexibility. They competed in the 2014 elections, MacDaibidh himself successfully winning a seat in his home constituency of [town name] with a reasonable margin against LibDem and NPF candidates. Having made his personal ideological position clear throughout his campaign, whilst also outlining that of the Worker's Alliance and their goals as a party, MacDaibidh then formed the Market Socialist Council as a platform for his beliefs - Joined by Senator [Albul] and his long time ally [Pesda]. He currently retains an influential position within the Worker's Alliance as a Central Committee member - Via his leadership of the MSC.
Faith: Roman Catholic
Likes: WIP
Dislikes: WIP
Any Questions from the Public to be answered?
- Why are you a member of the Worker's Alliance? - It is clear that Capitalism has failed the people. Thousands lie on our streets, many more shelter in what little is provided to them from Capitalism's wage slavery. The way forward is Socialism and for that cause we must unite under a single banner, in order to advance the Socialist movement within our nation and in doing so to fight for the working class.
by FCJ » Tue Dec 30, 2014 5:16 pm
Ikania wrote:Being a Jewish organization, it's understandable to support Israel's actions against Hamas, but does the Federation think that Palestine deserves recognition as a state as long as they disown Hamas and other terrorist organizations, and work towards peace and diplomacy like Yasser Arafat did later in life?
by United Pirate Armada of Calaverde » Tue Dec 30, 2014 5:29 pm
United Pirate Armada of Calaverde - Pirate Coalition[img]file:///Users/liam/Desktop/jolly-roger.png[/img]
Account Name: United Pirate Armada of Calaverde
Objective: A coalition to strengthen the Calaverdean pirate community, with the intention of protecting ourselves from government forces that seek to destroy us.
Political Affiliations:Captain and Senator Westley James Kourie, official ambassador to the government
Location: All along the Calaverdean coast, as well as surrounding waters.
Size: -31 Spanish Galleons
-8 French Galleons
-92 sturdy rowboats
-3 leaky rowboats
-26 Sail Catamarans
-2 Soviet Submarines
-1 Somali motorboat
-632 able-bodied pirates
-15 somewhat-able pirates
Typical Uniform/Attire: Whatever works. Fancy hats are extremely popular.
Background: WIP
Supports: Piracy, free rum
Does not Support: Rum tax, scurvy, the Calaverdean government, navy, army, air force, etc.
Any Questions from the Public to be answered?
- *ADD QUESTION* - *ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS HERE - COME UP WITH THEM YOURSELF, OR ADD QUESTIONS YOU'VE ANSWERED FROM OTHER PEOPLE ON THE FORUMS*
by Lykens » Tue Dec 30, 2014 5:36 pm
Atlanticatia wrote:To all senators: thoughts on prostitution law reform? Should we decriminalize it, ban it, legalize it, or somewhere inbetween?
by Ikania » Tue Dec 30, 2014 5:40 pm
FCJ wrote:Ikania wrote:Being a Jewish organization, it's understandable to support Israel's actions against Hamas, but does the Federation think that Palestine deserves recognition as a state as long as they disown Hamas and other terrorist organizations, and work towards peace and diplomacy like Yasser Arafat did later in life?
The FCJ supports the peaceful establishment of an independent Palestinian state along side the State of Israel as part of a two state solution. It is important for the Palestinian National Authority and the Palestinian people at large renounce and condemn the use of terrorist tactics to achieve their ends so that they can become integrated members of the global society of nations.
by St Marcila » Tue Dec 30, 2014 5:55 pm
Ikania wrote:FCJ wrote:The FCJ supports the peaceful establishment of an independent Palestinian state along side the State of Israel as part of a two state solution. It is important for the Palestinian National Authority and the Palestinian people at large renounce and condemn the use of terrorist tactics to achieve their ends so that they can become integrated members of the global society of nations.
Now this is an organization I can respect.
by Geilinor » Tue Dec 30, 2014 10:14 pm
GENEVIÈVE MINERVA DUFLOT - Liberal Democrats
Account Name: Geilinor
Occupation: Senator/Author
Party Position(s): Member
Positions in Government: None at the moment.
Constituency: N/A
Political Ideology: Social liberalism, progressivism
Family: Armando Santos (husband)
Background: Geneviève Minerva Duflot was born into a French-speaking family in [town name] in 1976. Her family was upper-middle class, her father being a lawyer and her mother an accountant. Her mother died when she was 11 years old. She moved to the capital of Calaverde in 1991 and attended [insert name of school]. Duflot received the opportunity to be a foreign exchange student in Montreal, Canada in 1993 for one year. She returned to Calaverde to study creative writing and English literature. Duflot wrote a book review column for a local newspaper and began to publish short stories in magazines and newspapers. The death of her uncle Francois at the hands of the military junta in 2000 brought her into the growing pro-democracy community. She published a trilogy of fantasy books from 2002 to 2005. Duflot led a series of protests in [insert city] and was arrested. She remained in prison, where she met her future husband Armando, a fellow activist, until the junta's overthrow in 2006. After their release, Duflot wrote a political blog for [Newspaper] and Santos joined the army. She published a book about her experience in the democracy movement in 2008 and soon joined the infant Liberal Democratic Party. Duflot continued to work on her literary career. She was elected to the Senate in 2014 in recognition of her contribution to Calaverde's freedom.
Faith: Roman Catholic (non-observant)
Likes: Social liberalism, pragmatism, democracy, LGBT rights, chocolate, cats, books, secularism
Dislikes: Social conservatism, religious fundamentalism, authoritarianism, Marxism-Leninism, fascism, theocracy
Any Questions from the Public to be answered?
To Catholic Senators who are pro-choice: How do you square this with the teachings of the Catholic Church, which explicitly condemn abortion? -
I believe that we should seek to prevent abortions by providing contraception and supporting programs such as childcare to help working parents. However, as I support a secular state, it would be inappropriate to ban it entirely.
Apologies if this questions is rather personal, but do you believe that the tragic demise of your uncle Francois at the hands of the brutal military junta played an impact in your desire to enter politics?
It did play a role in my desire to enter politics because the event showed me that it was necessary to stop the junta's attacks on the freedom of expression and on democratic practices. Of course, I had always known that the military government was brutal, but I had attempted to live an ordinary life outside of the spotlight of the security services like many other Calaverdeans.
by West Aurelia » Tue Dec 30, 2014 11:20 pm
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