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03-19-2007, 01:31 PM
Nightshade

At last the AimusSage interview

1. First off hello and how are you?
Howdy and good morning! I am good enough to know that I feel good :)

Lit net questions
2. How did you choose your User name and what does it mean?
That’s a long story! But to summarize: I used to be a space duster, and then I became Aimus Sage. It is that simple. It’s actually short for His Royal Highness the Benevolent and Just King Aimus the first. Ruler of the Infinite Universe, Mars, and the nation of the Glorious Turnip But that was too long and so I settled on just Aimus Sage instead.

3. How did you join the litnet? And how long have you been a member?
Let’s see, I joined by registering, Don’t we all? I’ve been a member for about two years. Give or take a few months. I’m too lazy to look it up.

4. As one the members with the highest post counts how would you describe the lit net?
I would describe it as a place with lots of unique people. It is a place where books are read, where stories are told, where friendships are made, but above all else, it’s a place on the net where a spam monkey like me can get an over the top post count by playing too much word association.

5. What would you say is the best and worst aspects of the lit net?
The best aspect are the people, I know it’s a cliché but it would get boring really fast if I was the only one around, although if that were the case, I would run around naked :p

6. Do you plan to change your avatar?
Never… well, unless… no, never mind, I’m never changing it.

7. . If you could do anything with the forum what would it be?
I would make it compulsory for all to dedicate one post each day to turnips everywhere.

8. What does a goblin have to do with pie?
Have you ever seen A goblin eating a pie? It’s not a pretty sight.

9. How alike is your RL personality to your lit net one?
What is a RL personality? If you are referring to what I’m like when I’m not being me, it’s pretty much similar with a few distinct differences.

Personal RL Questions

10. What is your date of birth?
The day I was born, I would recon, a long time ago, in a galaxy not so far away, I was born in the year of the boar, if that doesn’t answer the question, it’s November 17th.

11. How would you describe yourself?
By using words and language. I guess I would describe myself as a shy hobbit that loves turnips in a way that’s entirely healthy.

12. . What do you do in real life? Student, work?
Yes, I do both. I’m a student by day and a student by night, but sometimes I do a little work to cover expenses.

13. Could you tell us a little more about what you do?
Of course I can do that. Lets see, I study International Business and Management, which basically means I spend all my time listening to smart people with smart comments on the economics, marketing, logistics, financial aspects of doing business in an international environment, it is pretty straightforward really.

14. Would you to tell us a bit about your various hobbies?
Sure, I play Football, not that I’m that good, but I like it. I also like to build wooden ship models, although I’m slacking a bit. Reading is obviously something I like to do. Computer games, and, very recently, learning to play the guitar, so far I’ve only managed to get some sort of sound out of the instrument. :D

15. . Other than football do you like and play any sports?
I like many sports, Tennis, Rugby, Golf, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey; Cycling. I watch all those sports on TV, also athletics. I don’t play other sports beside football, unless you count running as a sport. I should actually go to a gym someday, but it’s something I keep pushing forward. Also, in the summer, I cycle a lot.

16. Since you usually like to drive fast, have you ever had an accident yet ? (suggested by Cookie)
No, never ever, and I like to drive fast, but that doesn’t mean excessive speeds. I’m really a responsible driver, I just really hate people that drive below the speed limit, if the limit is 80 KM/h then drive 80 KM/H! Today I had another weirdo like that, on the motorway. It’s a 120-km/h road, why try to overtake a car that drives 100 with 110???? ARRRRGGHHH so annoying… Not that I get angry or anything, I’ve never experienced road rage myself. Just like to complain about the slow movers.

17. Do you like to travel?
Yes.
18. Where have you been and where would you like to go?
I’ve been to France, USA, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, UK and recently, The Dominican Republic, I would like to go the all the other places in the world I’ve yet to visit, like Australia, China, India, Russia, Canada, Spain, Ireland etc, etc, etc.
19. If you could be anywhere at this moment where would you be?
Oh, anyplace is fine if I’m close to the people I like. Ok, so maybe not any place, but I’m not that picky. Just a nice place, nothing too dirty or having bad weather or anything.

20. What about your own country? What do you like about where you live?
It’s actually a very well managed country, up to a point. Things work the way they are supposed to work. Good infrastructure. Proper bicycle lanes. The summers tend to be nice, I also enjoy the people, in a way, but I also dislike them, in a way, but that’s okay. I like them just the same.

21. What is your favourite season?
Summer, no wait, autumn, nono, it’s winter, or maybe spring. Ok, it’s probably summer but I do know why. That is, I know why, but I’m not telling.

22. Do you have a personal hero, or someone you look up to?
No I don’t, unless I can nominate myself, but that’s just silly.

23. For all the singles of the Lit-net, marital status?
Not married, I might even be single, but I’m not quite sure myself ;)

24. What is your most prized possession, and what is its significance?(suggested by zanna)
Good question, which means I don’t really know, but I think it might just be the first ship model I build, it’s a horrible thing really, and technically it isn’t even mine anymore, but it’s just something I’m proud of, because it was so difficult to build but I stuck to it, and finished it.

It’s either that, or my unique Iron Maiden memorabilia.
03-19-2007, 01:34 PM
Nightshade

Turnips, Mars and Iron Maiden
That’s quite correct. Not necessary in that order though. Was that a question?

25. When did your love-affair with turnips start? Did you inherit it from you parents?( suggested by toni)
Don’t tell my parents about the turnips!

26. How often do you eat turnips?
As often as is humanly impossible.

27. Why Mars especially? And how long have you been an admirer of the planet?
I have this gravitational pull toward Mars, I always end up on mars no matter what I do, no matter what test I take. It’s quite funny, and I like it that way. It has to do with the Martians. You see, when they found me in a test tube, they did something to my brain that makes me gravitate toward Mars. I don’t mind though, it’s a great place.

28. If you were to be someone other than King of the nation of Glorious Turnips, who would that be?
I’m not sure I get the question? Do you mean that if I wasn’t king, who else would be the king? It would be like the stewards of gondor. No king until I or one of my progeny returned to reclaim the throne.

If you mean what I would be if I wasn’t king of the nation of the Glorious Turnip, I would simply not exist.

29. Why Martian Knives inc?
I’m a major shareholder. Free publicity :D

30. How do you like to eat turnips?
With my mouth.

31. Any good turnip recipes you could suggest?
They’re all royal secrets. :p

32. What is your Favourite Iron Madien song?
I'm going with Hallowed Be Thy Name, but it's not set in stone or anything.

Favourites

33. Who is your favourite author?
I like Isaac Asimov a lot

34. what is your favourite book?
I like the Foundation Trilogy a lot.

35. What books are you really glad you read? And what do you think you want to get round to reading?
Uhm…. I’m really glad I read the Foundation trilogy. I want to get around to reading more from Nietzsche, also Machiavelli. Those are currently on my top reading list.

36. What kind of music do you enjoy?
Let’s see, I like Rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Classical music, Alternative music, also some of the typical 80s music. I have a very eclectic taste in music.

37. Which are your favourite bands/singers/composers/etc.?
IRON MAIDEN!!! IRON MAIDEN!!! IRON MAIDEN!!! That’s number one, but also PINK FLOYD, Deep Purple, Judas Priest, Queen, U2, Golden Earring, Dire Straits and many, many more.

38. Your favourite game in the Games sub-forum?
Shrubbery.

39. Amazons or Dastardly Stans?
Dastardly Stans, for obvious reasons.

40. Any other favourites we should know about?
Yes.

And of course the most important question of them all

41. What is your favourite smilie?
Yes, Turnips, not smilies, they are not part of the most important question of them all, you little sneaky interviewer! GRRRR. :D

Having said that, I’m particularly fond of the :D smilie. Or the :flare: one.

Thanks for the interview
Glad to have been of assistance.
03-20-2007, 04:00 AM
toni

Whoa!
03-20-2007, 08:18 AM
subterranean

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37. Which are your favourite bands/singers/composers/etc.?
IRON MAIDEN!!! IRON MAIDEN!!! IRON MAIDEN!!! That’s number one, but also PINK FLOYD, Deep Purple, Judas Priest, Queen, U2, Golden Earring, Dire Straits and many, many more.

Now, I can see how someone mix PF, DP, Q, DR.... but, Iron Maiden? Seriously? :D :)
03-20-2007, 08:23 AM
Virgil

:lol: :lol: Oh Aimus you had me laughing. Very good. A business major, I wouldn't have guessed. And where in the USA have you been
03-20-2007, 09:03 AM
AimusSage

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Originally Posted by Virgil

:lol: :lol: Oh Aimus you had me laughing. Very good. A business major, I wouldn't have guessed. And where in the USA have you been

New York! Only once though, and only for about week. Far too short :) I have every intention of going back there, and also see more of the USA.

Sub: Say, IRON MAIDEN is well above the other bans for me in terms of favouriteness.! :D I noticed I forgot to mention Radiohead, it's one of the other bands I like. However I forgot a great many things, but that's my state of mind at the moment, or more precisely, these past few months. Forgetfull.
03-20-2007, 03:59 PM
Schokokeks

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Originally Posted by Aimus

then I became Aimus Sage. It is that simple. It’s actually short for His Royal Highness the Benevolent and Just King Aimus the first. Ruler of the Infinite Universe, Mars, and the nation of the Glorious Turnip

:lol:

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Originally Posted by Aimus

The best aspect are the people, I know it’s a cliché but it would get boring really fast if I was the only one around, although if that were the case, I would run around naked :p

:lol: :lol: :lol: Oh my God, my belly hurts from laughing :lol:.

International Business and Management ? Sounds like you're of the career-focused sort, eh ? :p
03-20-2007, 07:48 PM
B-Mental

I saw Iron Maiden back in the 80's, are they even still around?
03-20-2007, 07:59 PM
Scheherazade

Or was Aimus himself around during the 80s???

:p
03-20-2007, 08:04 PM
B-Mental

LOL, were turnips around in the 80's? I never saw one, lol.
03-20-2007, 10:36 PM
subterranean

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Originally Posted by AimusSage

I noticed I forgot to mention Radiohead...

That's your biggest flaw so far! :D
03-20-2007, 10:57 PM
Virgil

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Originally Posted by AimusSage

New York! Only once though, and only for about week. Far too short :) I have every intention of going back there, and also see more of the USA.

Actually you seem like a California type of guy. I can see you with sunglasses on and driving a convertible down some palm tree lined boulevard. :) :D
03-21-2007, 05:01 AM
SleepyWitch

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3. How did you join the litnet? And how long have you been a member?
Let’s see, I joined by registering, Don’t we all? I’ve been a member for about two years. Give or take a few months. I’m too lazy to look it up.

9. How alike is your RL personality to your lit net one?
What is a RL personality? If you are referring to what I’m like when I’m not being me, it’s pretty much similar with a few distinct differences.

11. How would you describe yourself?
By using words and language. I guess I would describe myself as a shy hobbit that loves turnips in a way that’s entirely healthy.

heehee, Aimus you're so funny :)

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33. Who is your favourite author?
I like Isaac Asimov a lot

34. what is your favourite book?
I like the Foundation Trilogy a lot.

:D a fellow Asimov fan :)
03-21-2007, 05:08 AM
Nightshade

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Originally Posted by Nightshade

Turnips, Mars and Iron Maiden
That’s quite correct. Not necessary in that order though. Was that a question?
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NO it was a title for the next section.
03-21-2007, 05:15 AM
Reccura

Haha! Lain couldn't wait to read Aimus's interview! (tatawa siya ng tatawa!)
03-21-2007, 12:39 PM
Pensive

A very interesting interview! :thumbs_up
03-21-2007, 03:44 PM
optimisticnad

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it’s a place on the net where a spam monkey like me can get an over the top post count by playing too much word association.

I'm glad you noticed! Thats bloody cheating.....:-)

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if I was the only one around, although if that were the case, I would run around naked :p

Let us thank god for small mercies! :lol:

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6. Do you plan to change your avatar?
Never… well, unless… no, never mind, I’m never changing it.

Oh come on, tell us!

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8. What does a goblin have to do with pie?
Have you ever seen A goblin eating a pie? It’s not a pretty sight.

Pray tell us, where have you seen this?!

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9. How alike is your RL personality to your lit net one?
What is a RL personality? If you are referring to what I’m like when I’m not being me, it’s pretty much similar with a few distinct differences.

One distinct difference being you run around naked in RL. I knew I had seen that behind somewhere!

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13. Could you tell us a little more about what you do?
Of course I can do that. Lets see, I study International Business and Management, which basically means I spend all my time listening to smart people with smart comments on the economics, marketing, logistics, financial aspects of doing business in an international environment, it is pretty straightforward really.

How boring! Lol. Wait...you listen to smart people all day? And still...you haven't improved or learnt from them? COme on A-mess! Buckle up.

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learning to play the guitar, so far I’ve only managed to get some sort of sound out of the instrument. :D

Try actually 'playing' by stroking the strings rather than banging it hard on the floor.

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I’ve never experienced road rage myself. Just like to complain about the slow movers.

Exactly what I feel with you when your slow mentally. See, now you can relate!

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20. What about your own country? What do you like about where you live?
It’s actually a very well managed country, up to a point. Things work the way they are supposed to work. Good infrastructure. Proper bicycle lanes. The summers tend to be nice, I also enjoy the people, in a way, but I also dislike them, in a way, but that’s okay. I like them just the same.

Dude, make your mind up! Lol. :-)

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21. What is your favourite season?
Summer, no wait, autumn, nono, it’s winter, or maybe spring. Ok, it’s probably summer but I do know why. That is, I know why, but I’m not telling.

I rest my case about the making mind up bit!

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22. Do you have a personal hero, or someone you look up to?
No I don’t, unless I can nominate myself, but that’s just silly.

You could have nominated me. *sulks* :bawling:

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23. For all the singles of the Lit-net, marital status?
Not married, I might even be single, but I’m not quite sure myself ;)

I guess its hard to decide when your in love with yourself. Lol. Only pulling your leg. Gosh, Im such a small cute girl. I dont know where I get this meaness and acidness from!

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24. What is your most prized possession, and what is its significance?(suggested by zanna)
Good question, which means I don’t really know, but I think it might just be the first ship model I build, it’s a horrible thing really, and technically it isn’t even mine anymore, but it’s just something I’m proud of, because it was so difficult to build but I stuck to it, and finished it.

I am grateful you didn't say a body part. :lol
03-21-2007, 03:48 PM
optimisticnad

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25. When did your love-affair with turnips start? Did you inherit it from you parents?( suggested by toni)
Don’t tell my parents about the turnips!

26. How often do you eat turnips?
As often as is humanly impossible.

Lets get all Freudian here and interpret turnips as masturbation. And suddenly the above two answers make sense and take on a different meaning. :lol:

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28. If you were to be someone other than King of the nation of Glorious Turnips, who would that be?
I’m not sure I get the question? Do you mean that if I wasn’t king, who else would be the king? It would be like the stewards of gondor. No king until I or one of my progeny returned to reclaim the throne.

Your forgetting your neighbour! Im sure I can give you an 'heir'. (Do they have DNA testing on Mars? Im sure no one would know he isnt yours)
03-21-2007, 04:51 PM
Niamh

great interview! you are a funny guy Aimus!

how could you forget Radiohead!
03-21-2007, 06:59 PM
Koa

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16. Since you usually like to drive fast, have you ever had an accident yet ? (suggested by Cookie)
No, never ever, and I like to drive fast, but that doesn’t mean excessive speeds. I’m really a responsible driver, I just really hate people that drive below the speed limit, if the limit is 80 KM/h then drive 80 KM/H! Today I had another weirdo like that, on the motorway. It’s a 120-km/h road, why try to overtake a car that drives 100 with 110???? ARRRRGGHHH so annoying… Not that I get angry or anything, I’ve never experienced road rage myself. Just like to complain about the slow movers.

Sigh, I lost my respect for Aimus :( If that's the limit it doesn't mean that you have to be that fast. I am one of those slow movers, and for that reason I never go on highways, they scare the hell out of me. Actually it's one of the reasons why I drive as little as possible, and I'm glad I haven't had the necessity to do so in 6 months now. And I do know road rage :flare: :lol:
03-24-2007, 05:27 AM
toni

Soo... After this very great interview of Aimus and Nightshade.. Who's gonna seat on the Litnet Hotseat next? *waits eagerly*
03-24-2007, 01:48 PM
Schokokeks

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Originally Posted by toni

Who's gonna seat on the Litnet Hotseat next? *waits eagerly*

"Always he who asks." (From The Junglebook) ;)
03-25-2007, 04:03 PM
Madhuri

A typical Aims style interview :p A good one. You have varied interests. Its fascinating to see that you have interest in almost all fields, no matter how distinct, be it music, traveling, ship building, business, sports. You are an all rounder. :D

Btw, I like fast driving too :D

Good to know you even better :)

Who will be the next one?
03-25-2007, 04:30 PM
miss tenderness

At last,the royal interview has arrived:D

great one, Aimus:)
03-26-2007, 08:36 PM
Janine

hilarious ~ very entertaining, AimusSage

I like turnips mashed....yummy!
03-27-2007, 12:29 AM
kathycf

The head of Martian Knives, inc is as adept at seeming to answer questions without really doing so as Robin is. :p

Thanks for the interview Aimus and Night. :)
03-27-2007, 02:17 AM
Madhuri

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Originally Posted by kathycf

The head of Martian Knives, inc is as adept at seeming to answer questions without really doing so as Robin is. :p

You said it, its true. Aims talks in circles all the time :p
03-27-2007, 03:34 AM
toni

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Originally Posted by Schokokeks

"Always he who asks." (From The Junglebook) ;)

Oh No!:alien:
03-27-2007, 08:30 AM
Pensive

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03-27-2007, 08:34 AM
Niamh

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Originally Posted by toni

Oh No!:alien:

Does that mean you are next Toni?:D
03-27-2007, 07:06 PM
Nightshade

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Originally Posted by kathycf

The head of Martian Knives, inc is as adept at seeming to answer questions without really doing so as Robin is. :p

I know I was tempted t trt and force him to give nswers or write them myself but then it wouldnt have been Aimus would it?
03-28-2007, 05:00 AM
Madhuri

Who will be the next one from your long shortlist?
03-28-2007, 07:37 AM
AimusSage

That long shortlist is getting shorter! So, Toni, even though it's not yet your turn, it's getting closer. I'll announce the next interview tomorrow, I currently do not have access to the short list. (it's on my other pc)
03-28-2007, 08:09 AM
Madhuri

Great !! :D
03-28-2007, 11:36 PM
Laindessiel

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13. Could you tell us a little more about what you do?
Of course I can do that. Lets see, I study International Business and Management, which basically means I spend all my time listening to smart people with smart comments on the economics, marketing, logistics, financial aspects of doing business in an international environment, it is pretty straightforward really.[/B]

And he's humble enough to say he isn't. :p

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18. Where have you been and where would you like to go?
I’ve been to France, USA, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, UK and recently, The Dominican Republic, I would like to go the all the other places in the world I’ve yet to visit, like Australia, China, India, Russia, Canada, Spain, Ireland etc, etc, etc.

Gosh, this has been a big surprise. :eek:

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20. What about your own country? What do you like about where you live?
It’s actually a very well managed country, up to a point. Things work the way they are supposed to work. Good infrastructure. Proper bicycle lanes. The summers tend to be nice, I also enjoy the people, in a way, but I also dislike them, in a way, but that’s okay. I like them just the same.

Ay, good for you. Bad infrastructure, no proper bike lanes, road accidents everyday here...Haaay...

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21. What is your favourite season?
Summer, no wait, autumn, nono, it’s winter, or maybe spring. Ok, it’s probably summer but I do know why. That is, I know why, but I’m not telling.

Babes.

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Originally Posted by Virgil

Actually you seem like a California type of guy. I can see you with sunglasses on and driving a convertible down some palm tree lined boulevard. :) :D

:nod: Uh huh.

I had major laughing fits!!! Good one Aims!
03-28-2007, 11:39 PM
Laindessiel

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Originally Posted by optimisticnad

Lets get all Freudian here and interpret turnips as masturbation. And suddenly the above two answers make sense and take on a different meaning. :lol:

Snap! :p (Is the topic allowed here?)
03-29-2007, 10:33 AM
AimusSage

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Originally Posted by Laindessiel

Snap! :p (Is the topic allowed here?)

as long as it concerns the 'truth', I don't see why not. :D
Yes, freud is my big friend :lol:
03-29-2007, 12:35 PM
Nightshade

:rolleyes:

honestly gutter minds *sniff*
:rolleyes:
:p
04-07-2007, 09:33 PM
kathycf

So who is the next victi...um candidate for an interview? ;)
04-08-2007, 02:15 PM
AimusSage

She writes instructions for all who are lost, makes sure pictures are up where they belong and is an exclusive member of the not so exclusive Turnipers club!

You guessed it, the next interview is with non other than
Kathycf

You all know what to do, so start sending in those questions!

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