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by alice 10 May '07

10 May '07

Apologies Walu and all for interrupting the discussion on the CCK internet study report. Herewith additional information on fellowships for Participation in ICANN meeting coming up in June in Puerto Rico. best alice -------------------------- Dear All, Applications can be sent until May 18, 2007. Cheers ar */Anne-Rachel Inné <annerachel(a)gmail.com <mailto:[email protected]>>/* a écrit : ******************************************************************* Dear All, Please find below information about the trial fellowship programme at ICANN. Be advised that the African region has a very limited number of fellowships this time because prices are so high for airline tickets especially. Given that ICANN has rotating meetings, each region will get more participants from its region as meetings come to that region. Please read the information carefully and apply directly online. Good luck. ********************************************************************** ICANN Meeting Fellowships Trial *About this Trial* This is a trial of the ICANN fellowships programme. Documentation and policies are being rolled out in a test format for the San Juan ICANN meeting June 25-29, 2007. Following the San Juan meeting ICANN will evaluate the programme and make changes based on participant and community feedback. We are excited about the opportunity this program presents for both ICANN and the developing world and are looking forward its success. *Questions/Comments? *fellowships(a)icann.org <mailto:[email protected]> *Current Round* : ICANN San Juan, Puerto Rico, June 25-29 *Application Opens*: May 1 Online Application Form <http://survey.icann.org/cgi/fellowship> *Documentation * Terms and Conditions <http://www.icann.org/fellowships/terms-and-conditions.htm> Fellowships Committee <http://www.icann.org/fellowships/fellowship-committee.htm> *Overview * *What is ICANN? * **The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is responsible for the global coordination of the Internet's system of unique identifiers. These include domain names (like .org or .museum, and country codes like .UK), as well as the addresses used in a variety of Internet protocols. Computers use these identifiers to reach each other over the Internet. Careful management of these resources is vital to the Internet's operation. ICANN's global stakeholders meet regularly to develop policies that ensure the Internet's ongoing security and stability. The domain name system (DNS) and Internet Protocol (IP) addressing systems rely on global input and perspectives in order to ensure they continue to function in a stable and secure fashion. ICANN's fellowships program helps ensure that voices from all regions of the world have the opportunity to provide that input. *What is an ICANN fellowship and who are the fellowships for? * An ICANN fellowship is a one time grant of support to enable attendance at an ICANN organised meeting. They are awarded to enable individuals from stakeholder groups from around the world to attend ICANN meetings. The fellowship covers the cost of airfare, hotel and basic expenses. Recipients are expected to actively contribute to ICANN processes and be a part of the next generation of ICANN leadership. ICANN Government advisory committee representatives and ccNSO members from eligible countries will be prioritised but anyone (apart from participants in the ICANN At-Large advisory committee, which has its own programme) is welcome to apply. *How are the fellowships awarded? * Fellowships are awarded by a selection committee based on a mix of criteria including applicant experience and references, geographic proximity to meeting, receipt of past fellowships, etc. Due to financial limitations ICANN may not be able to provide fellowships for all applicants. In the case of a dispute or similar applications final decisions will be made by the fellowships committee <http://www.icann.org/fellowships/fellowship-committee.htm>. *Who may apply for and be awarded a fellowship? * * Applications are targeted to individuals from government, the ccTLD community, and non-profits not involved in or associated with the at-large advisory committee. * Preference will be given to citizens who are resident in a low, lower-middle, or upper-middle income economy according to the World Bank country groups classification <http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/DATASTATISTICS/0,,contentMDK:20421…>. * Successful applicants will have demonstrated: o Ability to utilize the experiences gained from the fellowship to become a part of the next generation of ICANN leadership o A role or interest in the Internet space o An interest in contributing to: + ICANN policy development processes. + The ICANN fellowship alumni network. + A leadership role in stimulating local interest in ICANN. + An ICANN supporting organization or advisory committee. *Overview of fellowship procedures * The fellowship agreement with ICANN includes several clauses that relate directly to travel and related expenses. Please note that all ICANN supported air travel will be by economy class and use the most direct and economical routing. See ICANN Fellowship Terms and Conditions <http://www.icann.org/fellowships/terms-and-conditions.htm>. Per diem costs are covered via a lump sum stipend of US$ 300.00 for the entire period of the fellowship. The stipend will be provided to each fellow upon his or her arrival at the meeting. During the fellowship fellows are responsible for their own personal health and safety. Fellows should consult travel and health advisories in advance of the fellowship. Following the completion of the fellowship, all fellows will be invited to join a network of ICANN fellowship alumni. This global network will provide instant connections with peers worldwide who share a common interest in ICANN related issues. Please note that consideration for future fellowships will depend on active contribution to ICANN policy development processes. Completion of post-fellowship reports and feedback forms is a critical part of gauging the level of contribution made by each fellow. *Frequently Asked Questions * *How will my travel be covered? ** * Travel will be covered by ICANN directly. * * *How will my hotel be covered? * Hotels will be booked and covered by ICANN directly. All additional hotel charges beyond the room are the responsibility of the fellow. *How will the stipend work? * **All fellows receive a flat stipend of 300 US Dollars. The stipends will be provided in the form of an AMEX check card or travellers checks depending on the location of the meeting. Stipends will be given to fellows at the fellow orientation session on day one of the ICANN meeting. * * *Do I need insurance? * ICANN will provide access to travel insurance for the fellowship. It is the fellow's responsibility to review the policy and process any resulting claims. *I would like to add personal or other business segments to my travel. What do I do? * This is not possible. _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net <mailto:[email protected]> https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Découvrez une nouvelle façon d'obtenir des réponses à toutes vos questions ! Profitez des connaissances, des opinions et des expériences des internautes sur Yahoo! Questions/Réponses <http://fr.rd.yahoo.com/evt=42054/*http://fr.answers.yahoo.com>. -- Anne-Rachel Inne _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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Day 7-9 -The Impact of The Recommendations-CCK Internet Rprt
by John Walubengo 10 May '07

10 May '07

In trying to improve on the arising Internet Statistics, the Report set out specific recommendations for the Regulator(CCK) some of which are summarised by Category below. 1.Network Infrastructure (CCK Action Points) *Build National Fiber Infrastructure *Merge ISP & IGO Licenses(Create DCNO licenses) *Make SLA (Service Level Agreements) mandatory for Operators *Operate the National Internet eXchange Point (KIXP) on a PPP basis 2. Affordability (CCK Action Points) *Make Tariff Publishing Mandatory of (Internet) Operators *Require Flat-rate or Volume Based Pricing for Dialup & Mobile Internet Services *Increase competition for Fixed Line and Mobile Services 3. Dispersion (CCK Action Points) *Fund Annual 'Demand-Side' Internet Studies *Develop National Information Infrastructure *Review and implement Univesal Access Fund/Strategy Again, Operators, Consumers, Govt, Regulator, Academia and others Lets hear your views. To what extend do you think the above action points will improve on the status of Infrastructure, Affordability and Dispersion? More importantly, why do you think some of the Action Points will not fly (work)? And what specific changes would make them work? We have upto Friday 11th May on this conclusive phase. Lets think 'beyond' the box and plse don't hold back your ideas, the more unconventional the better ;-). walu. ____________________________________________________________________________________ The fish are biting. Get more visitors on your site using Yahoo! Search Marketing. http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/arp/sponsoredsearch_v2.php

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Re: [kictanet] Flight KQ 507: Did the Media cross the line?
by Kagwe James 09 May '07

09 May '07

Just concerned and probably out of context as far as the discussions we've been having are concerned. Isn't there a technology, probably GPRS based that can be used to track aeroplanes all over the world? Just like the way car track traces cars using GPRS. Is it possible to have such to track and trace aeroplanes. The time it took to trace the KQ plane was quite worrying and given that aeroplanes traverse deserts, seas and forests, then a system like this would make a difference in the time that it takes to trace a plane and probably save peoples lives. Just a view, no politics please!!!!!!! -----Original Message----- From: kictanet-bounces+jkagwe=aforbes.co.ke(a)kictanet.or.ke [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Wainaina Mungai Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2007 8:19 PM To: Kagwe James Subject: [kictanet] Flight KQ 507: Did the Media cross the line? Was the media insensitive and offensive as they competed to air and publish reports of the flight KQ507 crash? Read about it on http://www.madeinkenya.org/forum_files/forum0507-2.php _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Please unsubscribe or change your options at http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jkagwe%40aforbes.co.ke

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Global Fellowships Program to enhance participation in ICANN's meeting in Puerto Rico
by alice 09 May '07

09 May '07

*Fellowship Program to Enhance Global Participation in ICANN **MARINA DEL REY, Calif.*: People from across the world will have more opportunities to attend ICANN's 29th Public Meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico thanks to the trial global fellowships program <http://www.icann.org/fellowships/> launched today. "We want to foster increased participation from developing and least developed nations at our public meetings and this fellowship program will do just that," said Paul Levins, ICANN's Executive Officer and Vice President Corporate Affairs. Priority will be given to current residents of developing and least developed nations who are interested in participating in the ICANN government advisory committee, the country code names supporting organization, and the generic names supporting organization. The fellowship will assist in covering airfare, hotel and a stipend. Recipients will be expected to actively participate in and contribute to ICANN processes. As always, registration for ICANNs meetings is free for anyone wanting to attend. "The program will play a key role in meeting part of ICANN's operational plan which has been through extensive public discussions and consultations to create a program to encourage and find participation by interested parties in developing countries," Levins said. After the San Juan meeting, which takes place 2530 June, ICANN will get feedback on the program from participants and the public, and identify areas where there might be improvements. "As a global organization ICANN is working hard to reach out and work with people from every part of the world, and especially individuals and organizations from developing countries," Levins added. "Making sure we have participation from people who normally couldnt attend means ICANNs work in the administration of the Domain Name and Internet Protocol addressing systems is more accountable and transparent." _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac_atlarge-lists.icann.org www.alac.icann.org www.icannalac.org

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Re: [kictanet] Day 5 - Statistics on Affordability - CCKInternetStudyReport
by Wainaina Mungai 09 May '07

09 May '07

Kai said; > The problem is when you create the demand and then some World Bank money > starts to compete before you can recover the cost > .The private sector needs the Government as a user there as well as the > private companies and consumers. [Only then will the prices drop!] Pricing I would like to assume that competition from government is as good as competition from other market players. The beauty of competition is in the way it forces the private sector to put a smile on the face of every consumer ;-) so as to guarantee revenue. I am convinced that a significant drop in prices results only from fierce competition and some degree of regulation. TESPOK and others fought for years to introduce competition which resulted in the current lower prices of internet and telephony services. The recent intervention of CCK on the pricing of mobile services is a case that proves that price controls may become necessary to protect consumers. For internet services, we need many small scale providers whose products and pricing would be more market-driven and responsive to fluctuations in consumer needs. For instance, an internet user paying KShs. 6,000 per month for DSL per month is actually incurring 14 cents per minute for a 30-day month. This is a great deal for any 24 hour user who may even make money through such access to the internet. The same user would be said to incur 28 cents per minute if s/he were to use the link for an average 12 hours per day at the same monthly rate. There may be a catch here but there is a high probability that more businesses can survive on such low rates and pass such rates down to rural consumer. --- Wainaina Mungai http://www.madeinkenya.org SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. > > FROM: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:[email protected]] ON BEHALF OF > Rebecca Wanjiku > SENT: Friday, May 04, 2007 10:23 > TO: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke > SUBJECT: [kictanet] Day 5 - Statistics on Affordability - > CCKInternetStudyReport > > > thanks Kai for the response, > we need many people responding to this issue, > > in my opinion, the government should find a way of using the WB money > through the private sector, so that the private sector does not see as if > the government is competing and killing the profit margin, > > in this regard, the government could come up with some MOU with the > private sector so that some of the money invested is government's and some > PS. > that way, part of the profits will be ploughed back (it will be > mandatory) > > i remember during the OFC workshop, Kai shared how IFC funded a private > secotor consortium to carry out some survey at USD 300k and a similar > survey carried out by govts was valued at USD 3m > > maybe this can help reduce costs and provide a way for govt and PS to > work together and deliver quality market services, develop the content and > all.. > > its just an opinion, its not absolute, > > lets hear as many voices as possible, > it is at these forums/discussions that great ideas come up, > > regards > > _KAI WULFF <KAI.WULFF(a)KDN.CO.KE>_ wrote: > > Hello, > > we leave it to the ISPs to create the demand. We were hoping that with > our > rural initiatives, like connecting schools and showing them how to > educate > the parents (and make money with this) will increase the demand on a > natural > way. > > What we have seen wit some Rural BTS, it takes about 12 month until it is > > break even ... > > The problem is when you create the demand and then some World Bank money > starts to compete before you can recover the cost. It is my strong > believe > that wherever a device can be operated, there WILL be a market. The > private > sector needs the Government as a user there as well as the private > companies > and consumers. Only then will the prices drop! We still focus too much on > > the INTERNET, what most people need for a start is LOCAL information and > communication .. so I would say: 90% local IP traffic and 10% > international > .. > > Kai > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Joan Walumbe" > To: > Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 10:26 > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Day 5 - Statistics on Affordability - > CCKInternetStudy Report > > > > Walu, > > > > I agree with you that affordablity is a factor especially for rural > > communities when it comes to access to the internet. But I think that > lack > > of awareness is an even bigger factor. It's fine for the urban folk > (who > > already recognise the benefits to the internet etc.) taking a short > break > > in > > shags to have the internet access when back home, but it there is no > > demand > > for the internet among the residents what is the point? > > > > So does KDN enter a market and then hope to create demand or is their a > > market that demands the service or is it a little of both? > > > > I understand that Kai would not be venturing into the rural areas if it > > > did > > not make any financial sense. Can anyone provide some info/statistics > on > > demand for internet access in rural areas? > > > > Joan Walumbe > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "John Walubengo" > > To: > > Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 9:01 AM > > Subject: [kictanet] Day 5 - Statistics on Affordability - CCK > > InternetStudy > > Report > > > > > > Day 5- Statistics on Affordability. > > > > I acknowledge an interesting thread filtering in on Trust relationships > > > b/w > > IGOs/ISPs...feel free to continue contributing on that as well as on > > today's theme on affordability (multi-tasking > > encouraged by internet technologies ...) > > > > and just to pick up from Kai's projection of KDN fiber hitting Bungoma > in > > early August 2007. This would be quite a welcome and timely > development, > > but at what cost to the consumer? To what extend will the (internet) > > services be affordable to the rural/average communities? > > > > Affordability is a subjective term gven that what is considered cheap > by > > the > > Bill Gates of this world is probably not so for the average Kenyan on > the > > street. In trying to get an objective measurement for affordability, > the > > Report pegged it on the national average incomes. In other words, if > the > > monthly average income in Kenya is around 100USD and if the average > > monthly > > cost for internet access is also around 100USD then obviously the > average > > Kenyan will not bother with accessing the Internet - it just becomes > way > > beyond their means or too expensive or not affordable. > > > > The report indicated that access through the more convenient Internet > > Dial-up/Desktop services costed over 200% the average incomes (too > > expensive), while the same access through mobile phones was costing > just > > 8% > > of the average incomes (quite affordable). What needs to be done in > > order > > to make Internet Services more afforable to Kenyans? > > > > 1 day deliberation on this one. > > > > walu. > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > kictanet mailing list > > kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke > > http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > > Please unsubscribe or change your options at > > http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kai.wulff%40kdn.co.ke > > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke > http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Please unsubscribe or change your options at > http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/rebeccawanjiku%40yahoo.com > > > Rebecca Wanjiku, > journalist, > p.o box 33515, > Nairobi.00600 > Kenya. > > Tel. 254 720 318 925 > > blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ > > > -------------------- > > > Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? > Check out [LINK: > http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48245/*http:/autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html;_ylc=…] > new cars at Yahoo! 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A world laggard, the U.S. needs a real policy to bring affordable, high-speed Internet service to everyone
by Alex Gakuru 09 May '07

09 May '07

[Local consumers are not alone in this discourse.] [Mercury News] http://www.mercextra.com/blogs/vindu/2007/05/06/a-world-laggard-the-us-need… <snip> When it comes to reasonably priced, high-speed Internet service, the United States is an embarrassment. Despite years of promises from politicians and technology titans, the U.S. continues to lag far behind our global competitors. During the past year, the U.S. slipped from 12th to 15th place in broadband Internet penetration per capita, behind much of Western Europe, Korea, Japan and Canada, according to a new report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Worse, much of U.S. "broadband" service is only a smidgen faster than a dialup modem. Japan leads the world in cutting-edge fiber connections, offering speeds of up to 100 Mbps to 7.9 million home subscribers in 2006. In the U.S., only a paltry 700,000 have fiber connections. ..... Both government and the telecommunications industry are to blame. The technology to deliver truly high-speed Internet access is there, especially for cable subscribers. Customers need to demand better service from providers. ..... What can you do about this shameful state of Internet access? First of all, speak up as a customer. If you're in the Bay Area, complain to Comcast and AT&T/SBC/Pacific Bell and ask them why they offer such slow Internet speeds. Demand better. A coalition of consumer groups has launched SavetheInternet.com, which is principally dedicated to net neutrality (the principle that no Web site should get favored access from an Internet service provider) but also crusades for affordable broadband. You can join their efforts to push for better broadband. Contact the FCC directly and tell them you're tired of seeing the U.S. lag the rest of the world and they need to start pushing the cable and DSL companies to upgrade service. Ask the president why we he has utterly failed to keep his 2004 promise to give every American access to high-speed Internet service. And finally, contact your congressional representatives. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi campaigned last year on bringing affordable broadband to everyone within five years. Hold her to it! <snip>

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Flight KQ 507: Did the Media cross the line?
by Wainaina Mungai 09 May '07

09 May '07

Was the media insensitive and offensive as they competed to air and publish reports of the flight KQ507 crash? Read about it on http://www.madeinkenya.org/forum_files/forum0507-2.php

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Common services policy
by Mr President 08 May '07

08 May '07

Hi ALLWould it be possible to have a common services policy, that would entail laying of services like communications, internet via optical fibre,electricity etc in common ducts.This would anable sharing of costs by users for maintenance, access by all providers, and a reduction is costs of digging up trenches for each service provider ?It would also enable easy access for repairs and upgrades.A certain amount of "joint" planning -which is lacking- would reduce the over all cost of rolling out the infrastructure nationwide.It can be financed, via govt investment bonds, that� should have NO capital gains tax,council and municipal bonds etc.My take is that the funds can not only be� sourced but also applied in the most logical way, and this would provide massive employment for rolling out the sameLater the infrastructure can be given to firm(s) to maitain at a nominal fee as "local" outsourcing for none core business.Lawyers could work out legalities, contractors "LOCAL" not chinese prisoners being fronted as cheap labour, municipal and other local authorities could have the service now and not later, funds could also be sourced via the women funds, youth funds, lasdap, latf and CDF whcih is set to increase to 10%The aformentioned would enable urban and rural industrialisation by 2010 as envision by Hon Raila and not 2030 by reactives� as opposed to pro-actives.The� "Greemen" concept sounds to me like the wheel, yet we seem to want to invent it again "kenyan " style ama ?MAy the souls of those who departed rest in peace and may all of us observe a moment of silence and prayer for them and their loved onesNjenga M.P�those who fear to fail.will never try to succeded,for to fail to plan is to plan to FAIL _______________________________________________ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Make My Way your home on the Web - http://www.myway.com

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Re: [kictanet] Day 6 of 10 - Statistics on Dispersion- CCK Internet Report
by John Walubengo 08 May '07

08 May '07

Lets extend 1day (today) on the above theme... I know the recent posts have commented on the above. In particular, the 'conflicting' approaches with regard to infrastructure development b/w Govt & Private Sector. I think Govt feels that the Private sector initiatives into the rural areas has been lacking hence their intervention. Private sector may feel that Govt is 'duplicating' their efforts or presenting 'unfair' competition in that space. I think the report had a middle ground where the Universal Access Fund (UAF)is deployed. Private sector would be 'funded' to implement infrastructure in non-economic zones using the UAF. In other words the Goverment advances the funds and the Private Sector implements the projects. I don't know if this would present a middle-ground or addresses a different issue? walu. --- John Walubengo <jwalubengo(a)kcct.ac.ke> wrote: > <<<a prayer for the missing KQ passengers, Mt Elgon & > other Land-Clashes victims observed>>> > > and now I Wish to thank all for the surge of > contributions that are continuing to come through. Plse > keep them flowing as we move into today's theme > -Statistics on Dispersion. > > snip >>The Report found that even though ISPs were > present in all the 8 Provinces, they were hardly present > at the districts level * covering only 30% of the > districts in Kenya. In addition, of the three key > stakeholders, Government, Educational and Commercial, the > Commercial sector had the bulk of the existing Internet > Connectivity (80%) while the Education Sector had the > lowest (less than 2%). Finally, of the estimated 2.8 > Million Internet users in the country, 80% are in the > capital city Nairobi, 9% in Mombasa and the rest (11%) > are spread across the country.<<snip > > Quite bleak statistics and my recent trip to my rural > home (Bungoma) confirmed it. Even the supposedly > ubiqitous GPRS access failed to deliver and yet it works > wonders in the urban setting. The fixed line access was > out of question - despite me having a laptop that could > have hooked onto the (suprisingly?) available telephone > line. Problem was that the phone was 'Hard-wired' to the > headset -old models- that cannot allow flexibility to > port onto a laptop. > > The other wireless option (Wifi, Wimax or Butterfly et > al) are yet to hit he region...so the question is what > initiatives can be done to improve on the above bleak > statistics? > > 1-day discussion. > > walu. > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Our KQ 507
by alice 07 May '07

07 May '07

Apologies, members this is not an ICT related issue, but there is ICT in it. One of the things that make me so proud to be Kenyan is our Kenya Airways, so it is indeed very sad that another one of our planes, KQ 507 has "disappeared in Cameroon. Condolences to those who had friends/relatives, people they knew on that flight. alice

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