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December, 2008 |
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The message of Mr. Adrian Vieriţa,
ambassador of Romania in Washington,
for the Romanian community in the
United States of America
on the occasion of winter holidays
Dear friends,
I am honored to address to you this
message on the occasion of winter
holidays.
I wish to convey my highest
consideration for your dedication to
foster Romanian values and
traditions here in the United States
of America.
I express my gratitude and profound
appreciation for your support of the
Romanian Embassy and Consulates in
the US.
Happy Holidays and a New Year in
health and prosperity together with
your family and beloved ones!
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December 31, 2008 |
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ROMANIAN
COMMUNITY EVENT
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December 6, 2008 |
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The 16th Annual Party for
Children Adopted from Romania and
Their Families
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December 5, 2008 |
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ROMANIAN
COMMUNITY EVENT
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December 4, 2008 |
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“Winter Story” Concert Performed by
Nicu Alifantis and Ducu Bertzi
at the Romanian Embassy
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December 2, 2008 |
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National Day Reception |
Photos from
the National Day Reception |
November 8 and 10, 2008 |
Romanian film “BOOGIE”, directed by
Radu Muntean will be presented at
the 2008 EU Film Showcase,
organized by the
American Film Institute with the
support of the 27 EU countries’
representatives in Washington DC
The Showcase will take place between
Nov 6 – 25, 2008 at the AFI Silver
Theatre and Cultural Center
(address: 8633 Colesville Road,
Silver Spring MD, 20910)
Screenings for “Boogie” will take
place on:
Saturday, November 8th, 2008,
starting 8 :00 pm
and
Monday, November 10th, 2008,
starting 7 :00 pm
For more information about the
Showcase and tickets, please access
http://www.afi.com/silver/new/nowplaying/
EUshowcase/defaultEU.aspx
About the film
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November 6, 2008 |
Promises Of 1968:
Crisis, Illusion, and
Utopia
A two –day conference
co-organized by the
Embassy of Romania to
the United States, in
cooperation with the
Romanian Cultural
Institute, Cold War
International History
Program of the Woodrow
Wilson International
Center for Scholars, The
Department of Government
and Politics, University
of Maryland (College
Park) and The Center for
Eurasian, Russian and
East European Studies at
the Georgetown
University.
more...
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Synopsis
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Brochure Promises of 1968 - Crisis
Illusion Utopia
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Conference program Promises of 1968
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November 3, 2008 |
 Signing
of the
Declaration between
the Ministry of Interior and
Administrative Reform of Romania and
the Department of Homeland Security
of the United States regarding
principles of cooperation on
enhanced bilateral security measures
for international travel and the
requirements of the U.S. Visa Waiver
Program
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Press release of the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of Romania
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Press release of the Department of
Homeland Securityof the United
States
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Transcript of Press Statements of
the Romanian Ambassador Adrian
Vierita and United States Secretary
of Homeland Security Michael
Chertoff
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November 8, 2008 |
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Romanian Evening organized by the
Romanian Community from DC area with
the support of Romanian Orthodox
Church “Holy Cross”
more...
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October 29-November 4, 2008 |
October 29th – November 4th,
2008
ROMANIA at the
Kids Euro Festival 2008
“The Goat with
Three Kids”
ŢĂNDĂRICĂ
PUPPET THEATRE
represents ROMANIA in the Kids Euro
Festival that will take place in
Washington DC on October 9 –
November 9, 2008
Program of the
shows
KIDS EURO FESTIVAL
A
Celebration of European Arts and
Culture for Kids
More than 100 free performances for
children all over Washington, DC!
More than 80 artists from the 27
countries of the European Union!
A full month of creativity, fun, and
friendship!
Bubble-blowers, a virtual orchestra,
improvisational storytelling,
puppeteers, dancers, acrobats,
cinema screenings, and more…
This
is Kids Euro Festival! Please visit
www.kidseurofestival.org |
October 22, 2008 |
Romanian
Ambassador to the United States
Adrian Vierita will participate at
the ASTROM
"Romanian Happy Hour"
more...
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October 17-November 28, 2008 |
 Romanian
artists present their work in the
INTER-ART International Exhibition
organized by the Woodrow Wilson
Center, an event featuring works
from artists representing 20
different countries
more...
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October 5, 2008 |
October 5th, 2008
ROMANIAN COMMUNITY EVENT
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September 19, 2008 |
 EURO
NIGHTm
to 10:30pm, the
Embassy of
Romania together with other European
Embassies in Washington DC, will
take part in
the Euro Night Event, at the Maison
Francaise.
more...
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September 4, 2008 |
 Alert
for Hurricane Season
TROPICAL STORM HANNA
The Embassy of Romania in Washington
D.C. recommends Romanian citizens in
North Carolina, South Carolina and
Georgia or who plan to travel in
these areas to stay alert on the
evolution of the tropical storm
Hanna, which is expected to
hit the Eastern coast of the United
States on the evening of Friday,
September 5.
Press release
– Emergency Measures in the context
of the hurricane season
(Romanian
version only)
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September 1, 2008 |
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EMERGENCY MEASURES FOR
HURICANE GUSTAV
Considering the risk presented by
hurricane Gustav that is expected to
hit the south coast of Louisiana
state on September 1, 2008, the
Embassy of Romania to Washington DC
took emergency measures in order to
offer support for Romanian citizens
living in the exposed areas.
more...
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August 28, 2008 |
 USA
praises Romania's contribution to
energy security
Bucharest, Aug
28 /Agerpres/ - The United States of
America hails Romania's contribution
to the security and the stability in
the Black Sea region and the
development of the projects of the
energy resources transportation from
the Caspian Sea to the European
countries, US Sen. Richard Lugar
said in the end of his meeting with
Prime Minister Calin Popescu
Tariceanu, at Victoria Palace
(Romanian Government's hqs.), on
Thursday.
more...
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August 13, 2008 |
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Flood
Relief
Fund Raising Campaign
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August 16, 2008 |
Romanian artist Alexandra Nechita
Makes One
Special Appearance in August, at the
Wentworth
Gallery in Tyson’s Galleria
more...
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August 12, 2008 |
THE
EMPIRE STATE BUILDING SHINES RED,
YELLOW & BLUE TO CELEBRATE ROMANIA
IN 2008 SUMMER OLYMPICS
World-Famous Skyscraper Lights Up
for Countries Competing in the
Summer Games
more...
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July 17, 2008 |
Aidmatrix Foundation Announces the
Establishment of Romania Aidmatrix
Network
On Thursday, July 17, The Aidmatrix
Foundation, Inc. announced the
signing of a framework agreement at
the Romanian Embassy in Washington,
D.C. to establish a Romania
Aidmatrix Network. Romania is the
first country in Europe to establish
the Aidmatrix Network as its
National Portal for humanitarian
relief.
more...
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June 12, 2008 |
First Anniversary of Victims of
Communism Memorial,
June 12, 2008
On June 12, 2008, the Ambassador of
Romania to the United States, Mr.
Adrian Vierita, accompanied by Mr.
Armand Scala, Chairman of the
Congress of Romanian Americans,
placed a wreath at the Victims of
Communism Memorial, during a
ceremony marking the first
anniversary of the dedication of
this Washington DC monument.
more...
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May 25, 2008 |
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Romanian Festival |
May 7, 2008 |
On the occasion of the Europe Day
Celebration
The Embassy of Romania in Washington,
D.C.
Presents
Klavier Trio Amsterdam Recital |
May 3, 2008 |
Ambassador Adrian
Vierita attended the "Romania
Festival" on Broadway Street in New
York, on May 3rd, 2008.
more...
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May 3, 2008 |
The
EU
Open House Day
at the
Embassy of Romania
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April 23, 2008 |
 Professor
Vladimir Tismaneanu Chairman of the
Presidential Commission for the
Analysis of the Communist Dictatorship
in Romania, and Charles King,
Professor of International Affairs and
Government at the
Georgetown
University discussed the conclusions
of the
Final
Report of the Presidential Commission
for the Analysis of the Communist
Dictatorship in Romania, in a
conference titled
“Romania Confronts its Communist Past”
and organized on April
23, by the Embassy of Romania in
Washington DC.
more...
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March 26, 2008 |
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The Bucharest Summit:
Romania’s Perceptions
of NATO’s Future
Co-sponsored by the Wilson Center’s
History and Public Policy Program
Division of International Security
Studies
Eastern European Studies
And
Western European Studies Programs
more...
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March 20, 2008 |
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On March 20th, 2008,
Ambassador of Romania to the U.S.,
ADRIAN VIERITA together with Principal
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State
for European and Eurasian Affairs,
KURT VOLKER discussed the NATO Summit
2008 to be held in Bucharest during a
Newsmaker Event organized by the
National Press Club in Washington DC
more...
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Romanian Events in the DC area:
April 11, 2008 |
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March 14, 2008 |
The
Embassy of Romania participated in the
“Grande Soiree de la Fracophonie”
The
Embassy of Romania in Washington DC
participated on Friday, March 14, 2008
with a presentation stand at the
“Grande Soiree de la Francophonie”, a
traditional event hosted by the French
Embassy on the occasion of the
celebration of the International Day
of the Francophonie.
Guests discovered Romania and its
traditional francophone connections
while learning about Romania's
culture, its great artists Constantin
Brancusi , George Enescu and Eugene
Ionesco, enjoying traditional foods
and Romanian famous wine.
more...
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February 23, 2008 |
Conference
“Romanian-American community – pillar
of the Romania-US relationship.
Present and perspectives in the
cooperation between the community and
the Romanian authorities”
- Washington, February 23, 2008 -
more...
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February 12, 2008 |
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In
Memoriam Tom Lantos
Statement by Romanian Ambassador
Adrian Vierita
We
deeply regret the passing of
Congressman Tom Lantos. We feel
sadness and sorrow for the loss of one
of the most prominent voices in
defense of liberty and human rights.
Congressman Lantos remains a powerful
symbol of resistance against tyranny
and injustice throughout the entire
world. His personal life will inspire
generations of believers in the
prevalence of truth, dignity and
tolerance.
We
have learned from his courage to stand
up and fight for freedom, tolerance
and justice. These were precisely the
values that motivated the democratic
transformations in Central and Eastern
Europe. As we praise his lifelong
dedication to these universal values,
we will always cherish his memory and
legacy.
Washington, D.C.
February 12, 2008 |
February 6, 2008 |
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On February 6th,
in the presence of Mr. Cristian David,
Minister of Interior and Public
Administration, HE Ambassador Adrian
Vierita hosted a reception on the
occasion of the inauguration of the
Home Affairs Attache's Office at the
Embassy of Romania |
February 4-8, 2008 |
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February 4-8, 2008 |
The
U.S. - Romanian Ambassadorial Road
Show in the United States
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Press Release
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Meeting of
the Romanian and American Ambassadors
with the Romanian press correspondents
in Washington DC (Foreign Press
Center, February 5th, 2008)
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Reception on
the occasion of the U.S./Romanian
Ambassadorial Road Show to the United
States (February 5th, 2008) |
January 31, February 1, 2008 |
The
Painted Monasteries: Romania’s
Medieval Artistic Treasures
The event organized by the Smithsonian
Associates and hosted by the Embassy
of Romania included a beautifully
illustrated lecture by art historian
Mariana Carpinisan. Combining the
latest research and new slides from
recent trips, she explained how these
monasteries—most of which were built
by the ruling prince, Stephen the
Great offer a rare opportunity to view
a vanishing art form of the
Renaissance.
The presentation focused on the
monasteries of Sucevita, Arbore, and
Moldovita, Humor, and Voronet, also
known as the Sistine Chapel of the
East. Dating to the 15th and 16th
centuries, the exterior frescoes of
all these churches represent treasures
of Moldavian art, combining folkloric
traditions with Byzantine and Gothic
influences. Many are now UNESCO World
Heritage sites.
more... |
January 22, 2008 |
New Romanian Ambassador to the United
States Adrian Vierita presented his
credentials to President George W.
Bush during a ceremony that took place
at the White House on Tuesday, January
22nd.
more... |
January 22, 2008 |
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REMARKS OF THE
NEWLY APPOINTED AMBASSADOR OF ROMANIA,
ADRIAN COSMIN
VIERITA, UPON
THE OCCASION OF THE PRESENTATION OF
HIS CREDENTIALS TO THE PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, GEORGE
W. BUSH
THE PRESIDENT'S
REPLY TO THE REMARKS
OF THE
NEWLY APPOINTED AMBASSADOR
OF ROMANIA, ADRIAN
COSMIN VIERITA,
UPON THE OCCASION OF THE
PRESENTATION OF
HIS LETTER OF CREDENCE
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January , 2008 |
Romanian Palme d’Or Winner “4 Months,
3 Weeks and 2 Days” opens in theatres
all over the United States
more...
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February 3, 2008 |
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Four
hours of Romanian Music
(only in Romanian)
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2008 Romanian Parliament Election
November 30 |
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On November 30, 2008, Romania
will hold Parliamentary elections
(Chamber of Deputies and Senate).
Romanian citizens who are in the
United States can participate in the
elections by presenting themselves
to the
nearest
polling station.
more...
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Declaration of
the MFA's Spokesman, Cosmin
Boiangiu, regarding the organization
abroad of the elections for Chamber
of Deputies and Senate
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Accreditation
procedure for the foreign media
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November 28,
2008 |
 President
Traian Basescu urges Romanians to go
to polls
Bucharest, Nov 28 /Agerpres/ -
President Traian Basescu urged the
Romanian citizens to cast their vote
at the parliamentary polls on
November 30 so that the future
Parliament will represent their will
and ease the effects of the economic
crisis.
more...
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November 26,
2008 |
 Foreign
Minister Comanescu presents
2005-2008 Foreign Policy Report
 Bucharest, Nov 26 /Agerpres/ - Foreign Minister Lazar Comanescu on
Wednesday presented the Report on
Romania's foreign policy over
2005-2008, highlighting the major
accomplishments and goals pursued in
this time.
"Diplomatic activity requires imagination,
steadfastness and perseverance plus
the existence of a vision, and
between 2005-2008 Romanian diplomacy
succeeded in fitting into this
paradigm", said Minister Comanescu.
more...
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September 2-3,
2008 |
The Annual
Meeting of Romanian Ambassadors and
Consuls General
Bucharest, Sept 2 /Agerpres/ -
Romanian diplomats should consider
economic diplomacy as one of the
main foreign policy instruments
available to serve the national
interests of Romania, Foreign
Minister Lazar Comanescu told the
annual meeting of Romanian
ambassadors and consuls general on
Tuesday in Bucharest.
more...
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September 1,
2008 |
 President
Basescu: Excellent conclusions of
the European Council on Georgia
Bucharest,
Sept 1 /Agerpres/ - Romanian
President Traian Basescu said on
Monday, after an extraordinary
meeting of the European Council
devoted to the current situation in
Georgia, that very good conclusions
were reached, which proves the
solidarity of the European Union.
According to the Romanian head of
state, the conclusions were
essential and the strongest signal
coming from the EU.
more...
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August 31,
2008 |
Romanian soldier was killed in
Afghanistan
A military was killed and other four
were wounded today, August 31 at
about 10 a.m. (Romanian time) in
Afghanistan.
more...
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August 11,
2008 |
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Duty of a state is to preserve its
territorial integrity, says Traian
Basescu
Bucharest, Aug 11 /Agerpres/ -
President Traian Basescu on Monday,
in Sulina (eastern Romania), told
the summer school 'Romanian
Communities and European Identity'
that they had tried quite often
recently to exploit the question of
the rights of the national
minorities up to the limit of
affecting the territorial integrity
of the states.
more...
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August 5,
2008 |
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Romania posts largest retail trade
growth in EU
Brussels, Aug 5 /Agerpres/ - Romania
recorded a growth by 23.3 percent in
the retail trade sector in this June
against the same period in 2007,
representing the most significant
advance among the 27 European Union
member states, according to figures
released by the Office for
Statistics of the European Community
(Eurostat) on Tuesday.
more...
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June 13,
2008 |
Romanian Soldier killed in
Afghanistan
Romanian private
first class Claudiu Marius Covrig,
29, part of the St. Andrew Infantry
Battalion deployed in Afghanistan,
was killed on Friday, June 13,
during a patrolling mission.
Three other Romanian
soldiers were injured in the same
incident. The soldiers were on a
highway between Qalat and Kabul when
the patrol was attacked by
insurgents with light weapons and
hand grenades.
President of Romania
Traian Basescu expressed his
profound regret for the death of
private first class Claudiu Marius
Covrig killed in Afghanistan, on
Friday, June 13, during a patrolling
mission.
Link
to the press statement of the
Romanian Presidential Administration
Prime Minister Calin Popescu –
Tariceanu’s message of condolence on
the loss of Private Claudiu Marius
Covrig killed in Afghanistan and of
solidarity with the injured military
“I was grief-
stricken hearing about the death of
Private Claudiu Marius Covrig, of
300 Galati Infantry Battalion,
killed today, in mission, in
Afghanistan and the injury of other
three Romanian military, Claudiu’s
colleagues.
It is a moment of
grief, an irreparable loss for the
family of Private Claudiu Marius
Covrig, for both the Romanian Army
and Romania. I voice my deep
compassion and solidarity in this
moment with all who knew Claudiu and
my sincere condolence to the
grieving family. I am by the side of
the three Romanian military wounded
during mission in Afghanistan. I
praise their courage and devotion
and I assure them of my full
support. I wish them rapid recovery
and I hope they will return home
safe and sound”.
Government of Romania
- Press office - 13.06.2008 |
June
2008 |
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April 21,
2008 |
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First
Romanian-American Joint Committee
Meeting
The Center of
Coordination and Monitorization of
Implementation of the Agreement of
Access (CCMIA) in the Department of
Defense Policy and Planning organized
on April 21, 2008
the First Romanian-US
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