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01-11-2011, 07:02 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Sadelaide
Posts: 1,757
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Job: Electrician Apprentice
Location: Adelaide Like: Working with tools. Dislike: Working for Italians How Long in Industry: 3 Years Next Job Hopefully mines Dream Job: Full time Dad
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01-11-2011, 07:09 PM
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FG GT 335 Owner
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Perth, WA
Posts: 839
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Job: Geoscientist (oil and gas)
Location: Perth, WA Like: Interesting and varied, job security, great money, working in CBD Dislike: Nothing comes to mind How Long in Industry: 5 years Next Job (If any): Same, but higher job level Dream Job: Retired Lotto winner. Failing that, I'm already in my dream job.
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TOY: 2011 FG GT 335 #0498, Nitro, 6sp MANUAL, 18% tint, Herrod K&N Filter, Herrod-JLT oil breather, Manta twin 3" s/s cat-back exhaust, Shockworks adjustable coilovers, R-Spec wheels (build thread)
DAILY: 2015 PXII Ranger Wildtrak, Pride Orange, 6sp auto, tech pack (pics here) BEFORE: 2005 Mercury Silver BF XR8 ZF Auto, 20% tint, custom 2.5" cat-back exhaust, Advanti Zeta 19" wheels (found it!) |
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01-11-2011, 07:54 PM
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Miami
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Marion, Adelaide
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Some interesting jobs out there reading through this thread!
Job: Earth Mover/Plant Operator Location: Adelaide, SA Like: Driving the big trucks, doing tricks in bobcats and using 35 tonne excavators to dig holes! Dislike: When stuff goes wrong. Lifting heavy crap. How Long in Industry: 1 year Next Job (If any): Same job, just be my own boss and hopefully earn more ;) Dream Job: Being an F1 driver would be intense. Maybe in the next lifetime!
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My whip Murdered out GS ute, pushing 490.2kw |
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01-11-2011, 08:06 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Banana Coast, Nsw
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01-11-2011, 08:39 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Fordsville..
Posts: 1,039
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Job: Site Superintendent - Commisoning & Handover (Oil and Gas)
Location: New Guinea Like: Interesting and challenging, love remote locations, great money, Dislike: Week 4 of every rotation & the last day of R&R How long in Industry: 25 years Next Job (If any): Same, but higher job level Dream Job: Own & Operate Restoration Business with a dedicated commited team of Trades people in Body Work, Spray Painting, Trim, Engine Building etc and employing disadvantaged kids in apprenticeships and traineeships in the various trades and take them through to Trades people. |
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01-11-2011, 09:46 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SYDNEY
Posts: 9,205
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LOL at the job titles . everyone sounds like a genius . , what ever happened to the word unskilled labourer. looks like i'm the dumbest .
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01-11-2011, 10:30 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: GEELONG
Posts: 7,946
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Job: Machine Operator
Location: Geelong Like: How easy the work is and the money Dislike: the need to have 3 people in the area or we have to shut a machine down and the other shift causing probs How long in Industry: 12 months Next Job (If any): not sure my back doesn't allow for to much Dream Job: be the owner of a company of some sort
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no longer have a ford but a ford man at heart R.I.P 98 EL MAY YOU HAVE A GOOD LIFE IN FALCON HEAVEN [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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01-11-2011, 10:33 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: GEELONG
Posts: 7,946
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and I had no training in the area that i now work It normally takes 12-18 months to train some one and i jagged it in 8 months as a part timer  oh and did i say the money is good 
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no longer have a ford but a ford man at heart R.I.P 98 EL MAY YOU HAVE A GOOD LIFE IN FALCON HEAVEN [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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01-11-2011, 10:44 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: launceston TAS
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01-11-2011, 10:45 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SYDNEY
Posts: 9,205
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^^^^^ i'm sorry at my own post as it could be offensive . i suppose i'm off topic too . its just how much job titles have changed over the years , technician , superintendent ,director/manager and engineer , are commonly used these days . the significance and credit of such titles have been taken away from the greatness they once commanded . |
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01-11-2011, 10:46 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: launceston TAS
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Maybe cos i like trains...
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01-11-2011, 10:48 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: launceston TAS
Posts: 1,847
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Oh i do 5 am to 1 pm 4 days a week
And if i do a good job i get 2 hours off ( paid ) on the day i did it
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01-11-2011, 10:52 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 698
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Job: kalari yard supervisor
Location: hamilton Like: working with a great team Dislike: whining truck drivers How Long in Industry: 10 years Next Job (If any): maybe go back to work in the mines if i get a good enough offer Dream Job: condom tester in the real world
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Missing the turbo feeling can’t wait to get back into another xr6t |
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01-11-2011, 11:03 PM
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01-11-2011, 11:04 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 12
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Job: Auditor
Location: KPMG Darwin Like: People i work with and the different people/clients i meet on assignments Dislike: the long hours How long in the industry: 5 years in Zimbabwe and 5 years in Australia Next job: Hopefully get a mining job Dream Job: share trading |
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01-11-2011, 11:05 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 83
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Job: Warehouse Supervisor
Location: Perth Like: The security Dislike: Salary. Overtime rates? Forget it! How Long in Industry: 3 years. Next Job (If any): Go back to being a Forkie, I'm convinced that Supervisory jobs aren't paid well enough! Dream Job: Too old and unfit to join the ADF, so I'd like to go back to working for a Defence Contractor - either that or win the Lotto
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99' Series I AU New brake switch at 203k+211k, new Discs and Pads + service at 212k |
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01-11-2011, 11:08 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 21,889
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Is it a hard job to get into? Always something that interested me. |
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01-11-2011, 11:41 PM
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Bring back Ambrose!
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Eau Rouge
Posts: 1,248
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Job: Poker Player
Location: Online Like: The money Dislike: Long hours, Russians beating me with a flush on the river How Long in Industry: 4 years Next Job (If any): Dunno Dream Job: BMW M Division Test Driver |
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02-11-2011, 12:00 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: NSW
Posts: 4,319
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These days apparently it's a bit harder, but around here all the companies are expanding. My company had about 50 people when I started. These days its more like 250. More to come in the future as well. |
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02-11-2011, 12:11 AM
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Miami Pilot
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
Posts: 21,701
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Job: Project Manager (IT - government)
Location: Canberra Like: Building software/IT systems, working with good people in a team, making the team better than the parts (getting the best out of people in a team environment), pay Dislike: using pay to pay mortgage, bills etc, bureaucratic red tape How Long in Industry: 15 years, 4 years as PM Next Job (If any): Happy where I am, nut next level (Senior Exec) would be nice one day, though not actively working towards it... Dream Job: Motorsport Team Manager (same gig as now, different environment and deliverables). When I was younger, racing car driver (but realised long ago a distinct lack of talent)
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The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
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02-11-2011, 12:26 AM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 236
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Job: Dentistry Student
Location: Cairns Like: Bumming around as a university student Dislike: Studying 8 hours + a day in SWOTVAC, like right now :( How Long in Industry: 3 Next Job (If any): Dentist Dream Job: Maxillofacial Surgeon |
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02-11-2011, 01:00 AM
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AFF's 1st DM.......
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Wha???... There is only 2 states 2 be in.. WA or Drunk..
Posts: 6,200
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Job: Mechanical Fitter/Crane Operator C6
Location: Statewide WA on/offshore Like: Money,people I meet,challenges,being surrounded by ocean Dislike: Being away from my family,humidity,sea sickness How Long in Industry: 15 yrs give or take Next Job (If any):Training n Assessment, OHS possibly Dream Job: to be The Stig ;)
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FORD GIVING POWER TO THE PEOPLE Alloy headed 347ci EDXR8 13.21 @107.7mph Quote:
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02-11-2011, 09:05 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Neutral Bay, NSW. Born and Bred in the RSA!
Posts: 8,464
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Job: Customer Relations Manager for Volvo Car Australia
Location: North Ryde, Sydney Like: Driving new cars all the time Dislike: Cut throat industry How Long in Industry: 5 years Next Job (If any): Regional business/aftersales Manager Dream Job: Dealer Principle,owner of my own dealership. Exotics or rare imports
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It's Good To Be Back. Race 2 Clipsal 500 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NOZvWBp4Eo "I plucked her into first, gave it some jandal and F@#$ Yeah!" - Scott McLaughlin |
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02-11-2011, 10:57 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Mackay
Posts: 1,237
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Job: Underground Miner
Location: North Goonyella (Mackay) Like: People, Challenges, Roster, Accomodation Dislike: Dont get every weekend off, Some of the people How Long in Industry: 7 months Next Job (If any): Stay in industry for 15 years i hope the go to a mon-fri town job Dream Job: Id love to open up something like a go-kart track for the public here. There isnt one here and i reckon it would be a gold mine.
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Seduce BFII XR6T Ute ZF - Optioned interior - Hardlid - Rapidsystems V4.5 kit - GTX3576R - Crow Cams Valve springs - 1000cc KPM injectors - 20" MC Racing Wheels - DashDaq/Cobalt Gauges - 4in dump/3.5in exhaust system - Shockworks Coilovers - 30mm Swaybar - Shockworks 4pot 355mm front brakes - GT R-spec rear brakes
CPV Tuned to 340rwkw |
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02-11-2011, 11:29 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Launceston TAS
Posts: 1,395
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Job: Replenishment Manager Woolworths
Location: Legana Store Like: My team, Having to think on my feet. Dislike: Customers that are having a crap day so take it out on us... I'm just doing my job too you know! How Long in Industry: 10 years Next Job: Hoping to start my own Car Detailing buisness soon. Dream Job: Start up a car restoration buisness. Restoring the practical cars that usually head to the wreckers. There are poor people everywhere that need a reliable car at a cheap price.
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AU2 Fairmont Ghia - Monsoon Blue, TS50 wheels -ongoing project. Successful transactions with the following members: Ride, Raised by Monkeys, TICK4D-TAS, Falcman007, 2002AU, JC. |
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02-11-2011, 11:32 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,021
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Job: Professional **** kicker (manufacturing)
Location: Geelong Like: Heavy plant, Cranes, Very good employers. Dislike: Job security, no overtime........ How Long in Industry: 9 years in December Next Job (If any): Civil construction (infrastructure) Rigging Dream Job: Locomotive driver with Pacific Rail, no passengers thank you, just cargo.
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02-11-2011, 12:19 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 614
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Job: Coal Miner (Electrician)
Location: Wollongong NSW Like: Camaraderie, Shift arrangements Dislike: "Amateur" Management, Working with old equipment not fit for service How Long in Industry: 21 years with 3 different employers Next Job (If any): Would like to change roles within the same company, get off the tools and into the Control Room. Dream Job: Sunscreen applier (females only) at Surfers Paradise!!
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Ex-ride: 2010 MB Mondeo - Panther Black - Just a little bit modified  New ride: 2010 LV Focus XR5 - Moondust Silver - More mods than you can poke a stick at 
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02-11-2011, 12:35 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Cattai, Sydney
Posts: 7,701
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Job: Brad Garlick Ford Used carsalesman/E-commerce
Location: Ryde, NSW Like: The Fords, fun, the company, company car Dislike: Dodgy customers and dodgy cars - As Corzza said it is a bit Cutthroat at times How Long in Industry: 15 months Next Job (If any): I'm 23 so could be anything if I decide to go anywhere Dream Job: Work for FPV somewhere as a PR rep or something
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1992 EBII Fairmont Ghia 4.0l <---Click for the Gallery! Insta@mooneye_ghia White on bright red smoothies with thick whitewalls. Cruising around to some rockabilly |
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02-11-2011, 12:51 PM
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Thailand Specials
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Centrefold Lounge
Posts: 48,393
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Job: Apprentice Auto Electrician/Workshop Comedian (more comedian than electrician)
Location: Tullamarine, Victoria Like: Going into work, getting along with everyone making them laugh, we have workshop meetings and I drag them along with stupid questions or turn it into the comedy half hour with cheap jokes on the workshop manager LOL. I gotta admit I do like being given the menial "crap" jobs at work, I get to push a broom around and stack things in a nice fashion while everyone else is busting their asses and brains trying to get an ambulance wired up/finish, being in my own world taking it easy. Dislike: Not much really, its a pretty good environment to work in, generally everyone gets along with each other, except for a few people caught up in a ***** fest. I don't really have an interest in Auto Electrical though to be honest, lol. How Long in Industry: Auto industry, 2010 to today, first as an apprentice motor mechanic in a Honda dealership, I liked the work but not the people and management. Next Job (If any): I want to be in some sort of transport/logistics role in a mine site. Dream Job: Sitting at home, playing video games all day, going on pointless drives, watching the odd bit of TV, sitting on the front deck with my rifle in my rocking chair watching my farm of money trees grow. |
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02-11-2011, 01:00 PM
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Za Dom spremni
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 1,759
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job: visual effects artist at Rising Sun Pictures ( movies )
Location: Sadelaide, sadly Like: my job,I get to sit around all day dressed like a slob painting pixels for films like Harry Potter on a computer... metal, muscle cars, comics, all the peeps in the military, pepsi max Dislike: physical exertion, holdens, hip hop/techno, left wingers, ricer turbos How Long in Industry:10 years Next Job (If any): retirement Dream Job: fighter pilot
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