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Latest post on 24 April 2015 - 10:44
I come from North Wales/Snowfonia it's stunning, these places have opened up recently and had great reviews! http://www.zipworld.co.uk http://www.bouncebelow.net http://www.visitsnowdonia.info Gwyliau hapus (happy holidays!)
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Latest post on 16 April 2015 - 18:45
I have an LG condenser dryer had it 6 years and use it most days - i don't like the smell of the laundry dried outside plus it dries like cardboard outside! LG tumbler is great but have say the LG dishwasher I have is awful! <em>edited by cymraes on 16/04/2015</em>
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Latest post on 12 April 2015 - 17:53
I was looking for the same, Ikea seem to have switched over to halogen/LCD. I finally got screw in and bayonet ones at Claus Olsen in Mirdiff City Centre - looks like the old style are being phased out - I have found the energy saving ones don't last as long as in the UK and blow frequenty, despite the higher cost.
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Latest post on 11 April 2015 - 16:08
I agree with Daza you budget is very very low and I doubt you will get anything worthwhile for that cost, if at all. There have been threads on here enquiring about medical insurance for maids ... Which I think the annual cost is that Daza suggests
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Latest post on 11 April 2015 - 16:02
I Ask you husbands employer if the 16000USD salary is inclusive of housing,insurance etc. or exclusive? Sometimes the companies are sneaky and they offer big salary but they dont tell you its inclusive meaning when all the other things are deducted your basic take home salary isn't all that much. Read ALL the small print. Take care and good luck. Absolutely agree with Asti, salary seems high with a very low housing allowance... get it all stated in an offer/contract letter. I have previously worked in HR and we had to state: broken down monthly - basic salary, allowances, school places, medical insurance etc in the contracts. DH's offer and contract had it all listed, basic, allowance, school fee amount, utilities, transport, mobile phone, medical, flights, relocation allowance, furniture allowance (every 3 years), end of service gratuity etc. If you've just got your 57k AED a month as one bucket of cash you will need to budget wisely - and if it does include housing, or even not, make sure you get housing in advance rather than in 12 instalments, the same properties have various prices, as others have mentioned, depending on how many instalments you pay. It's a big move, and from my own personal experience it's getting very costly to live here - no increase in allowances for housing or school fee allowance for us in 6 years, yet the costs have increased every year - just do your homework before you jump in x <em>edited by cymraes on 11/04/2015</em>
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Latest post on 09 April 2015 - 21:44
You say you are happy to take an admin role, like others have said these are often low paid (compared to the U.S./UK) as many from the Indian subcontinent the and the Philippines are willing to take a very low salary in comparison, often they are highly qualified from their home countries. The high powered PA roles which command the 15k+ salaries will need a proven PA background with often long hours. - no overtime. Companies are tightening the belt - honestly they don't care what you earned previously (I have been working for 4 years here in Dubai on half my UK salary) not ideal, thankfully DH's package allows me to take the drop in pay ... I have to accept the salary offered. Don't get me wrong ... You may be qualified but if a company can hire for less they will, sadly there are lots of fish in the pond with suitable qualifications and experience who are happy to take less salary! You can't hold them to ransom, they don't worry about being politically correct - they want to pay as little as possible. My advice is to polish your LinkedIn profile, and network as much as possible wherever you can - I have had 4 emails this month offering a meeting to meet and discuss my resume via LinkedIn ... Good luck :-)
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Latest post on 08 April 2015 - 17:29
They've got a sale on at Pottery Barm at the moment, saw some nice ones there in Dubai Mall today, but didn't catch the price. Yes they have the Dartington ones in Spinneys at Silicon Oasis - classic simple style and quite reasonably priced. My only tip if you buy ones that are dishwasher proof don't get really tall ones, I can't get them to fit or wash sparkly in our machine ... but they look lovely (crate and barrel!)
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Latest post on 08 April 2015 - 11:13
We have a chap who comes 3-4 times a week, to trim, tidy up and wash the cars, he's been coming 5 years now - he loves our old Poochie - and always closes the gate and ensures he's safe, his team however are petrified of Poochie (big and black - but a gentle soul) and despite several talking to's, don't close the gate - so much so that the top chap has told them he will fire them if anything happens to Poochie! Our chap doesn't have a key, but generally comes in the mornings when we are at work. We pay 500 a month - pool guys also terrified of Poochie so we keep him in. There are lots of gardeners, give them a minth's trial then review would be my advice, this is what we did at our previous villa and it worked well when we found the one we liked.
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Latest post on 08 April 2015 - 10:49
They had them in Lakeland at Christmas - I saw then at MOE
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Latest post on 08 April 2015 - 10:46
I had 3 years at home when we arrived in Dubai - when I went back to work, which was my choice, I was so ready to do so. Although I didn't go back into a senior role like I had in the UK. I put on my confident persona, listened to what was going on, and got stuck in. She will be amazed how quickly you just slot back in. Don't let her use her SAHM experience as a negative thing, for me it was a positive experience and I told people so, it felt like it was time well spent and I gained lots of other experience, and it gave me time to reset my goals, rather than the rat race rut we can fall into. The only sort of negative thing was it made me realise what a fab job and company I worked for in the UK! What I didn't expect was that I would be so tired! Good luck to your friend x
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Latest post on 05 April 2015 - 09:27
We use www.earlybird.ae They deliver a variety of brands of water, soft drinks and some groceries, they are in our area on a Wednesday and deliver on that day for free, they call me on a Tuesday for my order... If you need urgent delivery, I think they charge 10aed. Not sure if they rent out the dispensers but you could call them, never had a prob in 4 years - they have an on line catalogue on the website
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Latest post on 02 April 2015 - 07:05
Thanks TTT!
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Latest post on 01 April 2015 - 19:58
AM 86 I wish you well, yes it seems like we are are giving you worst picture but believe me Dubai is not as worldly wise as we would like to think it is - it has tested most of us to the limit at some time. I am an ex RAF wife and thought that after 23 years with a husband in several war zones had thrown everything it had to give me, but Dubai had thrown several new curved balls. As others have said nothing is black and white those grey areas are everywhere - chill, if this is what you really want then jump through the hoops you need to, if you have any doubts then life will be a challenge - you can't change it (even if you think it's unjustified and unfair) Dubai is here for its own reasons - embrace them or let go, personally we've loved it (battle scars and all) but it's not for everyone Good luck with your planning - there are a good core of ladies on this forum who offer honest and true advice - take it x
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Latest post on 01 April 2015 - 17:01
i have no idea why my post got thumbed down... shucks!! anywaysss all information about upcoming flea markets can be obtained on the dubai flea market website [url=http://www.dubai-fleamarket.com/'>link[/url'> Thanks HM2 - much appreciated. Don't know who would thumbs down your comment! Not sure it's a good idea thumbing up and down!
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Latest post on 01 April 2015 - 13:37
Anyone have details on this, I can't do this week but would like to do one in the future - any contact details and roughly how much is a table?
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Latest post on 31 March 2015 - 07:31
You could ask him to resend the original email with the original date stamp on it, just to confirm he did send it ... That may be a starting point, if he's deleted it .. Then he has no evidence.
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Latest post on 23 March 2015 - 17:19
DS is an only child, I had a traumatic birth and never had the urge to have another (well I had a wobble about 18 months ago but that was the only time) I'm 47 now and DH is 17 - never regretted only having the one. I asked DS about a year ago if he'd have liked a brother or sister - a blunt 'no', he's happy and said he likes it just him, mum, dad and the dog! I was married at 21, loved being a family just me and DH, then DS was planned after 10 years of marriage. It works for us and I wouldn't change a thing xx
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Latest post on 22 March 2015 - 06:49
Morning all, is there a cupcake shop or somewhere I can get a dozen for this afternoon in Silicon Oasis? Thanks in advance x
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Latest post on 20 March 2015 - 17:02
Where is gmc client please? How much will it cost me? I will be working for a school and will have medical insurance and a UAE medical card x Check your medical cover, not many cover contraception or even PAP/smear testing, you normally pay for these yourself, sorry I don't know the costs
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Latest post on 16 March 2015 - 18:23
Where can we go with DS who is 17 for posh burger and beers - no the beer is not for him! Where's a great place to go?
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Latest post on 16 March 2015 - 17:49
We've used Shaun a nice british guy several times - great service, and my oven is always a black hole before he works his magic! He does bbq's too Shaun - +971 55 605 1971 <em>edited by cymraes on 16/03/2015</em>
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Latest post on 14 March 2015 - 18:44
Where have you replied up until now and what has the response been? You may want to search this forum for 'accountant jobs' 'finance jobs' ... Lots of threads to guide you x
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Latest post on 09 March 2015 - 21:20
Thanks Mags ... I need to find those things on sticks ... Especially the 'pow' type speech thingies ... Daiso always my fave though xx
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Latest post on 09 March 2015 - 20:19
Ladies where can I get photo booth props by Wednesday evening? I'm at The Villa so anywhere in that vicinity would be great!
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Latest post on 01 March 2015 - 07:10
can anyone suggest nursery assistant job.as i am a housewife And dont have experiences.and i am just 12 pass only.and indeed to join. To be registered with the KHDA which all TAs are, you will need a minimum of a high school certificate. To work in a good school you will need to have a good command of English to be able to support teaching and learning within the classroom environment.
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Latest post on 01 March 2015 - 07:03
Hi, my son is high functioning autistic he had a shadow support years 10 and 11 at 45,000aed - this was not full time. I think full time is 65,000aed at our school GEMS DSO, I know they do take children who need support but don't know if they limit numbers - GEMS appear to be the most inclusive in my experience. Shadow was not qualified, but supported by the SEN team. They receive a very small salary, think the fees only just cover. Don't forget this charge is in top of tuition fees and all outside therapies, assessments will also be paid for separately. DH's company make no additional contribution on top of our sch allowance, which doesn't cover our fees. With regard to special schools from my own experience (know someone with a severely disabled child) I don't think they are any way near to what you might be used to in the UK I hope this helps, as someone said, inclusion is still a very young concept here in Dubai and at the time we moved DS was not having shadow support in school, all that was put into force here in Dubai. It is a struggle emotionally, however in our case it was worth our move, however Ds' difficulties are quite low grade compared to statemented children. Good luck x
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Latest post on 24 February 2015 - 19:37
Thank CM and DT I've messaged them to find out .... Just like to keep my shenanigans to my friends only! x
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Latest post on 24 February 2015 - 18:14
I've joined a group on FB but it appears that all my details and posts are visible. I've changed my privacy settings to friends only, before joining but it appears that mall my posts are visible - any idea on how to limit access to my profile, I've nothing to hide but prefer to keep my posts accessible to my friends only Thought by joining a group or liking or following didn't mean all my post were available for all to see. Thanks in advance
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Latest post on 21 February 2015 - 13:01
Perhaps you could also contact the various therapy centres here in Dubai? I know of Kids First but there are lots more, they support therapies in some schools. Good luck with your search.
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Latest post on 21 February 2015 - 09:21
You could apply to schools directly, not all will give a visa though as support/shadow teachers at our school GEMS DSO generally are on local contracts (sponsored by husband so no visa for yourself) however salary is about 5,000 aed with only medical insurance as an additional benefit. You may want to try others schools where the package might be different. But I think within GEMS it probably is the same deal. I can only speak for the school that DH attends, he had a shadow teacher in the past. Also do you have educational field qualifications? This could put you in a stronger position.
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Latest post on 20 February 2015 - 23:49
Al Ghadeer could be an option. Really? It's quite a way out of either Dubai or Abu Dhabi and very isolated if you don't drive, no shops or schools nearby ..... Villas are lovely though but would not be a consideration if I didn't drive <em>edited by cymraes on 20/02/2015</em>
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Latest post on 20 February 2015 - 14:48
Hi, you could contact relocation companies like DKC (Dubai Kennels and Cattery) they might be a good place to start, they're really helpful. We used them to do our dog import - am sure they can advise. Good luck, and do let us know how you get on. There are many others - but DKC is who we used
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Latest post on 17 February 2015 - 16:26
and i thought i had good replies and score a ticket. lol Bless you! We got 2 extra Sting tickets on BUy it sell it Dubai, facebook page - face value. Good luck mommypie2015 - or perhaps moonflower knows Ed herself and can put a good word in (sorry lol!) <em>edited by cymraes on 17/02/2015</em>
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Latest post on 17 February 2015 - 15:17
A fool and their money are easily parted. [b'>THATS IT![/b'> Bye bye .... Rushed home from work to catch up ...leaving so soon? You've only just got started BTW yes I do have a mutt for a dog, and we love him more than anyone's money could buy x <em>edited by cymraes on 17/02/2015</em>
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Latest post on 16 February 2015 - 18:04
What's your price range? Perhaps a garden apartment might be worth a search?
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Latest post on 16 February 2015 - 07:48
Perhaps Moonflower is Izzy's alter ego! Probably some dude from twitter taking the Mick. quite entertaining really if you don't take it too seriously. Right time to fire up the Lambo and go off to work ... sorry I mean my rhinoplasty appointment :-) LOL
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Latest post on 16 February 2015 - 07:38
[q....uote=Avdm159'>Here comes a thing or 2.... Awaiting Izzy on the seat's reply!! Perhaps Moonflower is Izzy's alter ego! Valentines, we had a nice cooked meal for 3, and a bottle of sparkling grape - rock and roll, but that's how we roll in the burbs!
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Latest post on 10 February 2015 - 07:00
Hi welcome! I am a working mum but my child is in Year 12, I stayed at home for 3 years when we arrived (DS was in Year 7 when we arrived) there is a lot of ferrying about with kids here in Dubai with activities etc. Most jobs for 'westerners' are 5 days a week, but it will depend on what type of job you are looking for - what area are you looking into being employed? Plus there are lots of expat mums looking for jobs so you can apply for loads before even getting a response. Hours can be long compared to the UK where I am from - I am in admin and work 7.30-.4.30 Sunday to Thursday, often working over that, and I work through the school holidays - but only until about 2.30 ish during the hols (even though I work at a school) and we are given 45 annual leave days. So you have to have good childcare to cope with that. I am quite lucky as DS is older and can be left at home on his own during holidays, training days etc. Plus DH is able to pick him up from school so that works for us. Salary is less than I got in the UK by a significant amount yet I feel I work much harder for it. Part time jobs are like hens teeth, and also not very well paid on the whole. I went back to work because I needed to keep the old brain working, but some days I wish I was a SAHM! Hope this helps! <em>edited by cymraes on 10/02/2015</em>
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Latest post on 07 February 2015 - 19:23
This is why I don't believe much of what I read on here... It's a real shame isn't it? I was looking back at 2011 post today that I'd been involved it, seemed like a whole different bunch back them x
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Latest post on 07 February 2015 - 19:15
So as nemesis she's martied with kids: Hi Ladies, I am new to Dubai, arrived with my husband who has a job from the UK. I have a 4 month old baby, we are currently looking for an apartment in the Downtown area. Are there any mother and baby groups, so I can get to know people, I actually haven't ventured out of the hotel I am currently in (near Deira Mall). I look forward to your responses... Thanks Nemesia And as: [b'>nisonluvlee1[/b'> Posts EW Newbie QUOTE 07/02/2015 03:24:38 HELLO I AM SEEKING A ROOM TO RENT WITH ONE OTHER NON SMOKING FEMALE IN BUSINESS BAY, DIFC, SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD OR DOWNTOWN. PREFER TO BE BESIDE METRO STATION. NEED TO MOVE IN 2 WEEKS. WHATSAPP ME IF YOU HAVE A ROOM TO RENT +961 71 628 892 THANK YOU! Bizarre, glad I'm back yo work tomorrow! <em>edited by cymraes on 07/02/2015</em>
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Latest post on 07 February 2015 - 15:46
My 92 year old grandmother in law wants to visit, we could convert the study downstairs to a temp bedroom but gaining access to the shower and toilet with a wheelchair will be almost impossible due to the lay out. She has one leg so moving around on crutches in the shower will be difficult. I am unable to have leave when she visits and I really don't think I can manage bathing her or dealing with bathroom visits (sorry but that's the way I'm made) Anybody know of support that we could arrange? She has said that they happy to go into a hotel but she's used to really good disabled facilities in the UK hotels which I don't know if these are available in Dubai. Also getting her in an out of a 4x4 will be difficult - it's sad as she desperately wants to come. Anyone who can offer guidance your help would be appreciated.
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Latest post on 07 February 2015 - 15:38
Just picked up on the following, raises the question that another user can edit someon else's post .... Or is it a case of dual identity? [b'>nisonluvlee1[/b'> Posts 5 EW Newbie( 23/11/2014 22:40:16 Hi I am in Business Bay now and u? What area u living in? X edited by [b'>Nemesia31[/b'> on 23/11/2014
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Latest post on 06 February 2015 - 17:45
We're a family of 3, DH, me, DS (nearly 17 and very messy) and hairy Poochie, and a largish villa, we do send the ironing out and have cleaners for 3-4 hours a week to do the floors, bathrooms, stairs and give the kitchen a blitz every week. DH and I work full time, but manage to cook from scratch most evenings (we have take out once a week the night I have a late meeting) and make packed lunches, and do the laundry. We've done this for the past 3 years I've been working, the previous 3 years I was a SAHM and did it all, you just need to be organised (or not care if the house gets a bit messy!). I don't think we'd like a full time maid, we like our own company and privacy during our home life, and guess one day we'll return to the real world
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Latest post on 06 February 2015 - 07:46
Make sure your package covers your rent, schooling, medical for all of you and annual flights if possible. Prices for everything are on the rise. I don't live in springs but utilities in a villa would be in the region of 800-1200 AED per month I guess (we pay 1500-2500 a month 4 bed, maids room - no maid, and study with pool and garden)but are dependent on usage, plus there's a housing (tax really) on that cost. In my opinion food is expensive unless you have the time to be a canny shopper who can shop around. IMHO only thing that is cheap is petrol! Good luck with your move
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Latest post on 06 February 2015 - 07:36
....... yes
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Latest post on 04 February 2015 - 19:14
Haven't noticed any more people leaving than usual but I know in my husband's company they're looking to cut costs wherever they can and the easiest way is to replace the Western expats with those who will work for less money and rubbish packages, who are also woefully less capable but of course that doesn't come into it !! lol... Oh yes DT in my husband's industry it's quite worrying the skill set they're bring in (.... aviation safety!)
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Latest post on 01 February 2015 - 18:35
She told me to google: elsa building 27 healthcare city dubai. Although it doesn't show much! .... Hope this helps, I saw her at City on 9th Jan.... and she told me the above <em>edited by cymraes on 01/02/2015</em>
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Latest post on 22 January 2015 - 18:46
where do you buy large packs of baking soda? I've been looking to do this for a while but have only ever seen the small fancy tins of baking soda in the baking stuff aisle, which I don't think would go very far. I buy the Arm and Hammer boxes, they are 450g. They are the ones for putting in your fridge to deodorise it so they can sometimes be in the cleaning, rather than baking aisle at the supermarket. They are pure baking soda but not recommended for baking as slightly more grainy. Ooh Daza Where do you get those, have never seen them. Thanks x
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Latest post on 21 January 2015 - 01:26
Thank you all very much! Is it usual that the whole family gets free tickets? cymraes - thank you for reminding about dental! He (DH - does it mean Darling Husband?) would work in the city center most probably. Accomodation costs are crazy there, but I am affraid that due to tremendous traffic he will spend two or three hours commuting if we live anywhere else. And on the top of that - people there work 10 hours a day, right? How do you all manage a family life with children there? I mean what a daily routine look like? Do you have any time left for your family? edited by Marko on 20/01/2015 DH's co give us all medical, flights and a reasonable accom allowance although rentals are still remaining high. Companies are cutting benefits it seems. 10 hour working days are the norm, but it depends what industry you are in. Long days mean that it is often difficult for wives to work as childcare is often a problem .... I am lucky DH starts very early so finishes at a reasonable time to collect DS (teen) from sch most days, I work 7.30-4.30 <em>edited by cymraes on 21/01/2015</em>
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Latest post on 20 January 2015 - 18:29
5-7,000 Euro would be ok if this is after rent and school fees are paid ....ie take home, and make sure you all get medical inc dental
 
 
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