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UC Diary

3 July 2009

Published by Communications and Development

What's on at the University

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Tuesday 7 July

2:00 pm Bridging Programmes Graduation, The Ballroom, UCSA.
5:30 pm New Zealand Institute of Foreign Affairs seminar. Murray McCully on "Priorities for NZ foreign policy in the coming three years". Te Awaroa, Macmillan Brown Centre/Te Ao Marama building, University of Canterbury.

Wednesday 8 July

12:40 pm School of Law seminar. Dr Duncan French (University of Sheffield Law School) on Liberalising investment in EU-ACP economic partnership agreements: EU priorities, regional agendas and developmental hegemony.

Thursday 9 July

4:30 pm Public Meeting to discuss Music Conservatorium Proposal.

 

Friday 10 July

4:10 pm Bridging Programmes seminar. Dr Philip Ferguson on Teaching the '60s: is it history?

 

To locate a seminar room or car-park download a University of Canterbury campus map.

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Latest announcements


Disability Resource Service is on the move 

New offices for Disability Resource Service (DRS) have been constructed in the east corner of level one of the James Hight building (previously occupied by the printery). DRS will be closed from Thursday 2 July to Monday 6 July inclusive, reopening on Tuesday 7 July in its new premises. 

There may be delays in responding to emails and phone calls while the office is closed, however priority will be given to any urgent matters. Students needing to plan routes to the new offices should contact DRS (email: disabilities@canterbury.ac.nz) for details on how best to find their way there.

Disability Resource Service looks forward to seeing staff and students in its new premises which will continue to provide student study and rest areas. 


Upcoming staff development opportunities

Thriving under fire: 17 and 24 August - 2 spaces left
The TUF programme is an innovative blended learning programme for training front line staff to deal with angry and aggressive customers. TUF addresses real situations. You must have attended "Service Delivery at UC" to enrol for this programme.

Growing personal resilience: 8 and 15 September - 2 spaces left
A personal resilience and stress management programme developed to provide people with the practical tools to cope more effectively, and to not turn pressure into stress. The programme is aimed at developing people's personal strengths, helping them to become more resilient and to gain more control over their personal and professional lives.

Delivering service at UC: 10 September - 4 spaces left
This programme focuses upon the core skills of developing a sense of empathy and appreciation for the needs of your customer or student and using this to understand how you can best meet these needs. A great programme for front line staff, or anyone who has interactions with students and/or other customers (including internal customers).

See the Staff Development Programme 2009 webpage for a full list of upcoming workshops.


Professional & Executive Development upcoming courses

Computing:
Excel: Manage Data - 13 July             
Excel: Report Information - 20 July

Professional Development:
The Law and Your Business – Louise Taylor, 14, 21, 28 July, 4 and 11 August                   
Negotiation Skills – Jane Chart, 16 and 17 July
Leading for Results – Ian Brooks, 20 and 21 July

All courses are offered on an open enrolment basis. No prior experience or learning is required. UC staff discounts apply.

For further information contact: Craig McAllister, Sales Co-Ordinator, Professional & Executive Development, craig.mcallister@canterbury.ac.nz, phone 03 364 3582.


Student loans consultation

The Government is considering changes to the student loan scheme, and would like to hear the thoughts of UC students.

Inland Revenue has opened an online forum so students can see the proposed changes, find out what others are saying, and send in their own feedback. Proposed changes include improvements to the way student loans are repaid and new online services so borrowers can manage their loan from anywhere at any time.

Visit the forum and have your say before 17 July.

For more in-depth information read the discussion document and the media release from the Minister of Revenue.


Fundraising BBQ for Engineers Without Borders NZ

Engineering Without Borders NZ (EWBNZ) Canterbury Branch will be holding a fundraising BBQ in the Engineering Quad, Tuesday 7 July and Wednesday 8 July from 11-2pm. 

Come out and buy a sausage in support of EWBNZ students’ efforts to raise funds towards their trip to Tonga later this year. EWBNZ is raising money to revisit a secondary school in Tonga to implement a renewable energy system. In collaboration with EcoCARE Pacific Trust, they aim to help solve the schools energy problems, and lend their expertise to help resolve other issues with computers, classroom fixtures, water supply and drainage systems. EWB NZ is an organisation of professional and student engineers who share a vision to confront global challenges of poverty, sustainable development and social inequity by undertaking projects that will directly improve the quality of life in communities within New Zealand and in the South Pacific region.


Learning Skills Centre courses

Enhanced range of services in semester two include:

  • New: Maths and Stats Essentials. In collaboration with the Mathematics and Statistics Department, LSC is offering these courses for students who want to improve their numeracy skills.
  • New: Advanced Powerpoint which covers slide planning, fonts and readability, use of images, judicious animation, and tricks for controlling a presentation in progress. This is especially useful for postgraduate students preparing to give a talk at Showcase or elsewhere.

Also relevant to Showcase preparation: Giving an Oral Presentation and Making Posters.

  • LSC’s other offerings to postgrads include the Doctoral Seminar Series (now on Tuesdays), Advanced Writing, and Long Documents with Microsoft Word.
  • For undergrads our essay writing courses have been coalesced into one Writing and Study Programme, and we continue to offer grammar and punctuation workshops, the Adult Students’ Programme, and sessions on Writing Better Lab Reports and Smart Thinking.

Further information can be found on our website.


UC Library Green Elephant Book Sale

14-17 July $10 Books, 18-31 July $2 Books — Central Library, level 2

Reduce, reuse, reread. Fresh stock is being offered in our next sale of Central Library books no longer required in the collection. 

Payments via: Copy Centre — Cash, Eftpos or Canterbury Card; Library Lending Desk – Canterbury Card only.


Jim Gardner Lecture

Sunday 26 July, 2.30pm — Christchurch Girls’ High School auditorium, Matai Street

Emeritus Professor Peter Hempenstall will return to Christchurch this month to lecture on ideas that extend his contribution to Remaking the Tasman World, published earlier this year by Canterbury University Press.

"Getting inside the Tasman World" is his title for the annual Jim Gardner Lecture, which honours Canterbury’s doyen of local and regional history and this year will recapture a theme from much of Jim Gardner’s work:  discovering and asserting the importance of local experience, history, and community traditions in the shaping of wider, national histories.

The Canterbury History Foundation is bringing Professor Hempenstall from the University of Newcastle, NSW, where he is Adjunct Professor in the School of Humanities and Social Science.  He is also Emeritus Professor in History at UC and an ambassador-at-large for Trans-Tasman relations in the UC-based New Zealand Australia Research Centre. This is a free public event.

After the lecture the Foundation will present the Rhodes History Medal for long service to history, particularly for promoting interest in the wider community.  This year’s medal is being awarded to Murray Thacker, founder and developer of the Okains Bay Maori and Colonial Museum. 


Chaplains' Speak


Catholic Tertiary Chaplaincy meetings

  • Monday 13 July, from 5.30pm, Kolbe House, 5 Roundtree Street, Ilam. In the first week of the new semester the Catholic Chaplaincy is offering two spiritual presentations of substance. We are hosting members of a thriving order of Dominican sisters working at the Sydney Tertiary Chaplaincy. Come and hear the sisters present on St. Thomas Aquinas - the emotions and healing the heart as a means to greater spiritual growth. Evening prayer from 5.30pm, followed by a light meal at 6pm. The talk starts at 7pm. Cost is a gold coin donation. All tertiary students and staff welcome.

  • On Thursday 16 July hear the internationally recognised preacher and teacher Fr Dominique Faure. Fr Dominique is a French priest from the Community of St John. Before she died Mother Teresa asked Fr Dominique to attend to the spiritual needs of her sisters, which he continues to do, giving retreats to the sisters all around the world. He also runs a community in India which provides treatment for children with Aids. On 16 July he will speak at the Tertiary Chaplaincy at 1pm and at 5.30pm on the Philosophy of Friendship.  For further enquiries ring Kolbe House on 348 8882. Cost: gold coin donation. All staff and students welcome at Kolbe.

  • Our liturgical timetable recommences on Sunday 12 July with Sunday Mass at 7pm and weekday masses from Tuesday to Friday in the chapel of Rochester Hall, 77 Ilam Road. These are always preceded by an hours adoration and the opportunity for confession on Fridays at 11.30am up until mass begins.


Reminder Notices


Influenza website

The University has launched a dedicated H1N1 webpage to inform staff and students of arrangements being made in anticipation of an influenza outbreak on campus. It includes Frequently asked questions. These will be updated regularly, but for specific concerns, please phone the relevant contact numbers under 'Contacts' on the webpage.

Information Days

Tuesday 7 – Wednesday 8 July, 10am to 4pm — Engineering foyer

Information Days will again take place in the first week of the school holidays offering secondary school students and their families an opportunity to attend in-depth information sessions. These two days are aimed at anyone thinking of undertaking study in second semester or 2010 and beyond.

Staff from the various UC areas will be on hand with up to date information. Tours of departments, campus, libraries and Halls of Residence are also available.

Programme details available at www.canterbury.ac.nz/infodays/.

For further information, please contact Marg Clarke at marg.clarke@canterbury.ac.nz or 364 2987, ext 7491.


2009 Mid-Year International Student Orientation

The International Student Orientation is compulsory for all international students enrolling in a degree or diploma programme for the first time in 2009. New international students will not be permitted to complete their enrolment unless they have attended the compulsory orientation or signed up to attend one of the late arrivals orientation sessions. Semester 1 orientations are:

  • Wednesday 8 July, 9am-1.15pm - S1 Lecture Theatre (lunch to follow)

Click here to register for Orientation on 8 July 2009. Please check the orientation map (1.5 mb) for locations.

Late arrivals international student orientation sessions. If new international students are unable to attend the above orientation, they must register for one of the following late arrivals sessions:

  • Wednesday 15 July, 2-4pm - Forestry 139 or Friday 17 July, 2-4pm - Forestry 139.

To register for one of the late sessions, please email:
international-student-support@canterbury.ac.nz.

College of Education Orientation:
International Students who will be studying a Graduate Diploma Secondary must attend a separate orientation. The College of Education website has more information on the date, time and location of the applicable orientation sessions. Students enrolling in the above qualifications will also receive written confirmation of the the date, time and venue. For more information visit the ISS website.



UC Careers & Employment

Discover your options — Level 2, Geography, 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday, phone 364 3310, email careers@canterbury.ac.nz, website www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers.

To search for jobs and check to see what employers are coming on campus please register or log onto UCCareerHub – www.careerhub.canterbury.ac.nz.

Come and see us. UC Careers & Employment offers a comprehensive range of services including, individual career counselling and daily Drop In sessions (Mon-Fri, 11am-1pm).


Platform Arts Festival 2010

Planning is now underway for the College of Arts’ 2010 Platform Arts Festival, which will be held 20-30 May next year. Faculty, staff and students are invited to submit proposals for next year’s programme to festival co-ordinator Greg Latham (gregory.latham@canterbury.ac.nz) by 31 July 2009.


HR Toolkit Training

Did you miss out on the first round of HR Toolkit training? Have you started with UC since November 2008? We invite you to attend one of the following training sessions on the HR Toolkit:

  • Demonstration Session, Wednesday 15 July, 2.30–3pm, Commerce 233. This 20-minute session is open to any who would like a demonstration of how the HR Toolkit works and will be followed by an opportunity for you to ask questions. As this is an open session, there is no need to register, just show up on the day.

  • Hands On Training Session, Friday 17 July, 10–11am, IT Training Room. A one-hour training session, you will be guided through using the toolkit yourself and you will have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have. This session is especially helpful to managers/heads and administrative staff. Please contact rochelle.harpur@canterbury.ac.nz to secure your place on this session.


Teachers Making a Difference Conference

17 July 2009, 8.30am-3.30pm — UC College of Education

For educators in early childhood, primary and secondary settings, UC staff and students.

The focus of the day is to share creative and innovative approaches that give effect to the intent of the New Zealand Curriculum and promote students' learning. Dr Vanessa Andreotti is the key note speaker.

A variety of workshops will be presented by teachers, advisors and facilitators who have been exploring and developing practice as they make meaning of the New Zealand Curriculum and Te Whariki

Organised by UC Education Plus. Contact Christiane Rupp, email christiane.rupp@canterbury.ac.nz, phone 364 0754.

For further information, conference schedule, workshop abstracts and a registration form please go to www.edplus.canterbury.ac.nz.


EndNote tutorials

Use the break to upgrade your EndNote skills. Regular tutorials are being held in the libraries on campus over the next few weeks.

EndNote is a bibliographical software program which allows you to format your in-text citations or footnotes and bibliographies automatically in the citation style of your choice, saving you hours of time and hassle. Book a tutorial.


International Programmes

Are you interested in leading a tour in your area of interest or expertise for 2010/2011 or 2012 travel?

2009 tours include France: Chantal Healy Tour Leader/ Bohemia: Roger Buckton Tour Leader, and Antarctica: Bryan Storey Tour Leader.

2010 Scheduled tour to South Africa: Gareth Morgan Tour Leader.

Please contact: Jenny Ballagh, Tour and Events Co-ordinator, International Programmes, Continuing & Bridging Education, ph (03) 364 2987, 8246, fax (03) 3642057, email jenny.ballagh@canterbury.ac.nz.


Is your Learn site ready to go for Semester Two?

Bookings for Learn workshops are now available online for July.

With the implementation of Learn in semester two being so close, it is important to have your courses set up and to attend an Orientation Workshop. The workshop is a 90 minute hands on session that will get you started developing your Learn course ready for semester two. The skills developed will be essential in organising and managing the online aspect of your course.

The workshops on specific features focus on five widely used features in Learn. These features are: forums, assignments, quizzes, gradebook and groups. Each session is 60 minutes, focusing on setting up and using the specific feature. It is important to attend an orientation session before coming to a specific feature workshop.

For further information and to sign up go to http://uctl.canterbury.ac.nz/upcoming-moodle-workshops. Workshops will be run at both Ilam and Dovedale. 

Drop in sessions are also available in Law 422 on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11am - 1pm, for the month of July. During the first week of Semester Two drop in sessions will be run each day from 9am - 4pm. Computers are available, so come along and work on your courses with assistance readily at hand.

If you have any questions or issues contact your UCTL Learn liaison person.


St John Workplace First Aid course for students

Students – do you need a Workplace First Aid Certificate? St John has a number of two-day Workplace First Aid courses scheduled at the University of Canterbury during August and September for the special UC student price of $199 per person.

All Courses to be held onsite at UC:

  • Monday and Tuesday, 24 and 25 August, Commerce 012 and 013;
  • Wednesday and Thursday, 26 and 27 August, Commerce 012 and 013;
  • Monday and Tuesday, 31 August and 1 September, Commerce 012 and 013;
  • Wednesday and Thursday, 2 and 3 September, Commerce 012 and 013;
  • Saturday, 12 and 19 September, Commerce 012;
  • Saturday, 26 Sept and 3 October, Commerce 012.

The St John Workplace First Aid course teaches the practical skills needed to manage a range of emergencies. This course is taught to an excellent assessment standard and ensures students feel confident about providing first aid when needed and that they are qualified to do so.

This course covers NZQA units 6400, 6401 and 6402. Book now – call 0800 FIRST AID (0800 347 782).

NB: If Staff wish to register their interest in attending First Aid training at UC in October and November 09, please follow the process in the HR Toolkit, under Health & Safety.


Bone density screening service

Bone Health Checks Ltd will be holding further bone density screening clinics at the Health Centre on Wednesday 15 July 2009 from 9am until 5.30pm (may continue on Thursday 16 July if demand exceeds one day).

The assessment takes 15 minutes and in that time gives you: a painless, safe ultrasound scan; your bone mineral density (BMD) measurement; a risk assessment for hip fracture (T & Z scores); expert advice on lowering your bone fracture risk.

This service is recommended for women over the age of 30 years. The cost for the assessment is $35 (corporate rate). To make an appointment please ring the Health Centre on 364 2402 (ext 6402).



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Vacancies

The following positions are vacant. For more information please check out the Human Resources Web site at: vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz.

Reference Position Department and Location Closing Date
A174-09V Lecturer - Te Reo, Cultural Studies and Child Development (part-time) School of Maori, Social and Cultural Studies in Education 3 July
A115-09J Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Physics (Atmospheric or Climate Physics) Physics and Astronomy 5 July
A147-09J Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Industrial/Organisational Psychology Psychology 24 July
A175-09N Lecturer in History (Modern European) School of Humanities 31 July
A178-09J Post Doctoral Fellow in Freshwater Ecosystem Ecology School of Biological Sciences 31 July
A146-09V Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Child Development School of Educational Studies and Human Development 9 August
A180-09E Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Human Computer Interaction Human Interface Technology Laboratory (HITLabNZ) 12 August
A177-09E Lecturers / Senior Lecturers in Structural Engineering (2 positions) Civil and Natural Resources Engineering 24 August
G172-09N Human Resources Administrator (Fixed Term) College of Arts 3 July
G171-09N Administrator (Fixed Term) (part-time) School of Humanities 6 July
G160-09E Administrative Services Manager Mechanical Engineering 9 July
G170-09S Senior Human Resources Advisor College of Business and Economics 12 July
G176-09E Personal Assistant to the Director of NZi3 (readvertised) New Zealand ICT Innovation Institute 13 July
G168-09C Director of Development Vice-Chancellor's Office 19 July
G159-09D Medical Officer (part-time) Health Centre 22 July


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Appointments

  • Elizabeth Beresford, Administration Assistant, Library, 22.6.09
  • Murray Ross, Cleaner, Facilities Management, 22.6.09

Cessations

  • Professor James Shulmeister, Geological Sciences, 27.6.09
  • Angela McLeish, Cleaner, Facilities Management, 27.6.09
  • Tania Switalla, Pre-Press Specialist, Canterbury Educational Printing Services, 25.6.09
  • Toni Tamuta, Cleaner, Facilities Management, 27.6.09
  • David Whale, ICT Strategist, Information and Communication Technology Services, 27.6.09

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Short-term rental

THREE-year-old brick clad 4-bedroom (or one as a study) house in a new subdivision (Spencerville). Two large heat pumps and a pellet fire. Immaculate interior design and high quality fittings. Double glazed windows throughout, designed for passive solar heating in the spring and autumn. Main bathroom and ensuite with walk-in wardrobe for main bedroom. Internal access double garage with large shelf storage space also incorporating a washer/dryer. Award-winning Japanese-style garden with stream water feature also includes gardener for maintenance. Surrounded by wildlife reserve and only 500m to beach. Serviced by bus route. Perfect for sabbatical visitors, available fully furnished for 12 months from 1 July 2009. Rent $500pw. Or $600pw with small car included. Contact mark.staiger@canterbury.ac.nz.

SUMNER. Sunny and warm, furnished three bedroom home near beach, shops, school and hiking tracks. Will suit visiting professionals/academics. Available 1 July 2009 until mid-January 2010. Please contact billy.osteen@canterbury.ac.nz or 364 2851.
One Bedroom flat in Somerfield available for short and medium term lets.

OPEN plan lounge/kitchen (full facilities) and en suite shower/bath. Fully furnished, TV and heat pump. Free wired/wireless internet. Linen and towels provided. Quiet suburb located at foot of port hills with river walks, cafes, restaurants, shops and excellent library. 30 minute walk to city centre. Bus stop outside (to city centre) or pleasant 10 min walk for direct bus to University. $250pw or $55 per night. All bills included. For more details please call 03 337 1656 or email: kgrant@clear.net.nz or www.holidayhouses.co.nz/properties/9175.asp.

Long-term rental

LOVINGLY renovated character home at end of quiet cul-de-sac, 1 Antrim St. $295pw, negotiable for long term tenant. Ceiling insulation and heat pump. Great neighbours. Open plan living and office/dining area. Modern kitchen with lots of cupboards. North facing living and courtyard means all day sun. East facing bedrooms. Bath and shower. Front entry/sunroom. Rear French doors. Back door to washing line and rear gate. Off-street parking for two vehicles, but no garage. 3x2 metre coloursteel shed. Gardener and professional window cleaning included. References required. Suitable for up to four tenants. Pets okay, no smokers. For further information or to view phone Sheree on 942 0144 or 021 141 2938.

TWO year-old two storey townhouse with three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, two-car garage, situated in Huxley Street, Sydenham available for rent from mid July. For further information email bowmanl@xtra.co.nz or ring 0274 588130.

CITY apartment, Park Terrace. Fully furnished, one double bedroom plus study. Secure complex with pools, tennis court, gym and underground car park. Close to Botanic Gardens, Arts Centre, museum, restaurants and cafes and bus stop outside the complex. Views to Hagley Park and Avon River. $425pw. Email kevoco@gmail.com, ph 021 242 3640 or 348 2098.

ILAM. Walking distance to UC and College of Education. Fully furnished, two bedroomed, double bed and two singles, heat pump, lock up garage, lovely backyard, no lawn to mow. North facing so very sunny. $270 pw includes phone (local calls only). Mature tenants only. No pets, no smoking. Long or short term available. Contact Carol at grovescarol@hotmail.com.

Accommodation wanted

ROOM/accommodation required. Female senior student requires somewhere to live near university Monday-Friday afternoons for last semester. I live out of town and will spend weekends. Quiet, friendly, considerate and tidy. Affordable, furnished room with desk and wireless connection required. Will buy own food. Please phone Jessica on 03 312 4772 or 027 203 1793.

ACADEMIC couple with 10-month-old baby needs accommodation from 23 July for 16 months. Would prefer a three-four bedroom house or apartment, fully furnished, near the University in a quiet neighbourhood. Contact henri.vanhanen@joensuu.fi or phone ext 7206 (364 2987 ext 7206).

NEW UC lecturer requires reasonably priced temporary accommodation, ideally near the University. Two adults (no children and no pets). Sensible, caring (non-smoking) people. Might suit an academic going off on study leave. Please ph ext 8330 or email beatriz.caballerorodriguez@canterbury.ac.nz.

Housesitting

AVAILABLE to homesit until the end of the year (but flexible) while building house. Grown up family, responsible, mature and careful. Able to look after your home, including spa pool, pets etc. Please email louise.clark@canterbury.ac.nz if interested.

Rooms available

FENDALTON house, fully furnished, two double bedrooms plus single plus study to share with owners son and cat. Big garden, double garage, quiet, sunny and spacious. Suit academic or professional people. Non-smokers only. $140pw per room. Phone 03 351 5765 or 021 2024 814, email annette.lecren@gmail.com.

Cars for sale

TOYOTA Corolla, 2009, 6000kms. Brand new condition. 5 door, leather seats, automatic transmission, power steering and windows, CD ROM. $21,995 neg. Contact Greg 0212772608.

HONDA Ascot 1993. Dark navy blue 4 door sedan, 4 cylinder, 223,000 km, 1800cc Manual. New radiator/battery, 4 new tyres, new pressure and clutch plates, brake pads and regularly changed oil filter, air filter, fuel filter and spark plugs. Standard tape/radio, air conditioning, alarm, power steering, towbar. WOF expires September 2009. Excellent working order and would make a great family car. $3,000 ono. Phone 351 4515 after 5 pm.

SUBARU GTB wagon, 1996. Five speed manual, 17" mags, blisten shocks, king springs, professionally lowered, big bore exhaust. Always maintained and great car to drive. $5500 ono. Phone 960 1883 or 021 233 9296.

For sale

PHILIPS 32" widescreen TV with cabinet. Very good condition. Offers. Phone Leona Cross on ext 7489 or email leona.cross@canterbury.ac.nz.

SIMPSON 380L twin air no frost, Impression Series. In very good condition. $600ono. Phone ext 7489 or email leona.cross@canterbury.ac.nz.

Wool required

Does any one have any wool they don’t need? Our group of ladies are busy making crochet blankets for the SPCA animal home. Please contact Jan ext 0.

Teencare/Homecare

SEEKING a caring person/couple to homesit High school teenagers from early October (week of 5 October) till mid November (approx 15 November) and run the home while parents are overseas. Some spoodle dog care and walks also involved. Ph Krissy 351 3236.

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