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[01] Athens 2004 executive: Security our No. 1 priority

[02] Gov't warns against 'demonizing' Moslems

[03] Greek president, Spanish King deplore terrorist attacks in the U.S.

[04] Greek defense minister postpones visit to Turkey

[05] Lebanese president on official visit to Greece on Oct. 1-3

[06] Main opposition leader comments on Greece's policies

[07] Gov't parries ND allegations of party bias by state TV

[08] No cutbacks to social spending, Simitis promises PASOK MPs

[09] Albanian News Agency director denies Athens newspaper report

[10] Gov't backs Alternate FM over Santorini house issue

[11] PM discusses 3rd CSF funds with agriculture minister

[12] Gov't again pledges to keep social spending intact

[13] Reppas: 'Social insurance funds have gained by investing reserves'

[14] Trade union confederation to examine social security issue

[15] Greek exports to Turkey down 55%

[16] Greece greatest beneficiary of EU funds in 2000

[17] Casino workers oppose privatization on grounds of corruption

[18] Athens bourse trading hours to be agreed weekly

[19] Stocks nose up, led by blue chips

[20] IOC President Jacques Rogge arrives in Athens

[21] Floridis promises prompt completion of Olympics projects

[22] Projects in port of Piraeus to be ready for 2004 Olympics

[23] Health minister attends Regional Council's inauguration

[24] Natural history museum receives Euro site 2001 award

[25] Veteran Greek athletes host dinner in honor of Rogge

[26] Athina Onassis invited to World Show Jumping Cup in Athens

[27] Cyprus aligns itself with EU decisions on effort to combat terrorism, spokesman says

[28] Fontaine sends strongly worded letter to Turkish FM denouncing Ankara's critical remarks about Poos

[29] Cyprus House President addresses CoE's Parliamentary Assembly

[30] CoE Secretary General says solution of Cyprus problem is a bizonal, bicommunal federation

[01] Athens 2004 executive: Security our No. 1 priority

Athens, 26/09/2001 (ANA)

Speaking at an event in honor of the delegates attending a European Alliance of Press Agencies (EAPA) general assembly in Athens, 2004 organizing committee (ATHOC) Managing Director Ioannis Spanoudakis stressed what he called organizers’ “determination in the most sensitive organizing issue for a successful Olympics: security”.

“Since the tragic events, we have re-examined and strengthened every aspect of our security plan. We are working both in Greece and collaboratively with other nations to forcefully address the new circumstances that confront and challenge us all. Should additional procedures or guidelines be required to ensure the safety of all our guests in 2004, these will be integrated into our security plan,” Spanoudakis, a former top executive with Dow Chemical Co., told an audience comprised of the presidents, general directors and other senior executives from 26 of the EAPA’s 28 member-news agencies.

Touching on the progress of preparations so far, a point of concern on the part of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in the past, Spanoudakis emphasized:

“I won’t stand here and say there are no problems ahead, but I will say that after the changes we have made we are now confident that we can overcome them. The IOC has acknowledged that the pace of our preparations has picked up significantly. This is because we have accomplished a great deal and are trying hard to improve ourselves every single day,” the ATHOC executive added just two days before a high-ranking IOC committee, led by the international organization’s chief Jacques Rogge, returns to the Greek capital to gauge progress and meet with ATHOC.

“Dear friends, in the summer of 2004 we will re-introduce Greece to the world, giving us a chance to renew the world’s view of our people and our country ... Greece and Athens in 2004 is the right place and the right time for the people who wish to follow these developments. We will be here to welcome them,” he concluded, while noting that the next Olympiad will be the first held in a country using the single EU currency, the euro.

The EAPA general assembly and a related seminar on the issue of "Copyright and Content Protection on the Internet" is being organized by the Athens News Agency at the Vouliagmeni seaside suburb.

[02] Gov't warns against 'demonizing' Moslems

Athens, 26/09/2001 (ANA)

Government spokesman Dimitris Reppas was responding to questions on whether measures of protection would be taken for Moslems in the country, or whether there would be investigations into whether they were dangerous.

He denied that any lists of 'suspect' Moslems had been drawn up or sent to other countries, while noting that no damning evidence regarding Moslems in Greece had been turned up by investigations so far.

He refused to elaborate on questions regarding an alleged link between Osama bin Laden - Washington's chief suspect for the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in the United States - and the militant far-right Turkish group 'Grey Wolves', saying only that 'all evidence is useful."

He reiterated pledges made earlier on Tuesday by Prime Minister Costas Simitis in a meeting with the PASOK parliamentary group presidency, saying that there would be no cutbacks to social spending in the event of an economic downswing.

[03] Greek president, Spanish King deplore terrorist attacks in the U.S.

MADRID, 26/09/2001 (ANA - P. Dimitropoulos)

"As democratic and free countries we are resolved to contribute in every way possible in the effort to confront the scourge of terrorism, which reached extreme limits with the heinous attack against the United States," Stephanopoulos stressed.

"The confrontation (of terrorism), as well as the study of the real reasons behind it should become our first priority," he noted, adding "we should place our cooperation against the violent assault of institutions and basic principles of our civilization and the offence to the idea of democracy".

He said that international developments demand more active participation by the European Union, as was done in the case of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) with success.

On his part, Juan Carlos spoke of the terrorist attacks as "heinous and revolting ... acts of madness and terrorist barbarism", adding that Greece and Spain expressed their solidarity to the grief of thousands of American families.

"We are at the side of the USA in the struggle against the scourge of terrorism. Terrorism, whatever its name or epithets, is one of the greatest threats to peace, freedom and democracy, today," he said.

"Terrorism represents the most authentic and heinous expression of bloodthirsty totalitarianism, that is attempting to enforce its ideas with the use of violence and for that reason we should make it clear that there is no place for terrorists in our free societies," he added.

Both Stephanopoulos and Juan Carlos also referred to the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, while the latter expressed his support and that of his people for the effort underway to organize the Athens Games.

"Greece, birthplace of the Olympic Spirit will show itself able to organize wonderful Olympic Games, which will become a point of reference for the future," Juan Carlos said.

Stephanopoulos, on his part, noted, "we all remember the excellent organization of the Barcelona Olympic Games. Athens' ambition is not just to achieve a technically perfect preparation, but to give to the Games the athletic, cultural and ethical dimension they deserve".

Stephanopoulos arrived in Madrid on Tuesday for a three-day visit heading a delegation that includes Alternate Foreign Minister Elizabeth Papazoi, Deputy Economy Minister Yiannis Zaphiropoulos and a large group of Greek businessmen. Stephanopoulos was returning Juan Carlos' 1998 official visit to Greece.

Papazoi met with Spanish Deputy Foreign Minister Ramon de Miguel and discussed issues relating to Spain's upcoming European Union presidency, illegal immigration and bilateral relations.

Following the meeting Papazoi said that illegal immigration issues could be discussed on an EU level and not on a bilateral level.

She also said that in light of the terrorist attacks in the US the EU should intensify its attention on Balkan issues, as well as to other regional problems, especially as the funding of terrorist activities is connected with money laundering.

De Miguel agreed that the illegal immigration issue should be tackled by the EU in the framework of the Barcelona process, as it is a very complex problem.

[04] Greek defense minister postpones visit to Turkey

Athens, 26/09/2001 (ANA)

Tsohatzopoulos was to visit Turkey in light of a military equipment exhibition in Ankara.

The defense minister informed his Turkish counterpart Sabahattin Cakmakoglu, his trip to the Turkish capital was not possible at this time due to international developments, following the terrorist attacks in the United States.

The ministers, however, will have the opportunity to meet on Wednesday during the informal NATO defense ministers' conference in Brussels.

[05] Lebanese president on official visit to Greece on Oct. 1-3

Athens, 26/09/2001 (ANA)

An AFP dispatch from Lebanon said that Lahoud will be accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Issam Fares and the General Director of General Security, General Jamil Sayyed.

[06] Main opposition leader comments on Greece's policies

Athens, 26/09/2001 (ANA)

Speaking to German journalists, Karamanlis added that the ruling party moved away from third-world policies to more logical positions.

Regarding the shadowy 17 November terrorist group he said that Greece should quickly improve its performance, while measures should be taken from this point on for perfect and secure Olympic Games in Athens in 2004.

"I want to see more effectiveness on the government's part," he noted.

Karamanlis told the journalists that there are problems in the public sector, and interconnections between the great economic interests and the media, but stressed that Greece, since 1974, has installed a stable and workable parliamentary democracy.

He also noted that his party's positions are different on economic policy, saying that ND's positions were against an economy controlled by the state to such a great extent as it is in Greece.

[07] Gov't parries ND allegations of party bias by state TV

Athens, 26/09/2001 (ANA)

Reppas was responding to the contents of a letter sent by ND spokesman Theodoros Roussopoulos to the National Radio and Television Council on Sunday, in which Roussopoulos accused the main state television channel of party political bias and of deliberately 'burying' an important news item involving ND in its main news broadcast at 9:00 p.m.

Reppas, who is also media minister, said he had not received a copy of the letter and knew of it only from news reports.

Regarding the allegations of bias, he said that he would release figures about the air time allotted to each party if he was asked, and it would then be obvious who got the lion's share.

The government spokesman also pointed out that the state channel had been in dire financial straits when he had taken over the ministry and was now back in the black and carrying out its appointed tasks.

[08] No cutbacks to social spending, Simitis promises PASOK MPs

Athens, 26/09/2001 (ANA)

According to parliamentary group secretary Kosmas Sfyriou, the prime minister had promised that cutbacks, if needed, would be restricted mainly to spending on consumables.

"The Prime Minister assured us that social expenditures would be implemented to the letter, based on previous announcements and existing planning."

Simitis also assured the parliamentary group's leadership that the threat following the terrorist strike "was absolutely under control in Greece," and that the public "should feel safe".

[09] Albanian News Agency director denies Athens newspaper report

TIRANA, 26/09/2001 (ANA - I. Pacho)

Cupi told the Athens News Agency (ANA) he officially denies every statement reportedly made, which the newspaper attributes to his person.

"Kyriakatiki Eleftherotypia", in a report entitled "Bin Laden in the Balkans", said that Cupi recently wrote that "if we don't take action urgently we shall become a country of terrorists and criminals."

[10] Gov't backs Alternate FM over Santorini house issue

Athens, 26/09/2001 (ANA)

Based on the findings of an Ombudsman's report released on Monday, main opposition New Democracy called for the resignation Papazoi over the alleged transgressions in her house in the town Oia, which is protected under conservation laws.

ND spokesman Theodoros Roussopoulos stressed the fact that the alleged transgressions were made when Papazoi was serving in the government as Deputy Town Planning Minister.

[11] PM discusses 3rd CSF funds with agriculture minister

Athens, 26/09/2001 (ANA)

Speaking after the meeting, Simitis referred to the new institutional framework created at the agriculture ministry to handle the current development needs of Greek agriculture and the countryside in general.

He said serious steps were taken in the transition from the 2nd to the 3rd CSF and weaknesses existing in equities compensation and early pensioning were addressed.

Simitis further said an effort had got underway for the success of the program created "for the integrated development of the countryside" and primarily of mountainous and problematic regions.

Commenting on whether funds earmarked for agriculture will be reallocated due to the latest international developments, Simitis said funds ratified will be provided as normal, adding that "the psychology of fear tending to be created should not be allowed to affect us".

On his part, Anomeritis reiterated that the target of agricultural policy is the creation of a headquarters for agricultural development, which will be the agriculture ministry.

[12] Gov't again pledges to keep social spending intact

Athens, 26/09/2001 (ANA)

National Economy and Finance Minister Yiannos Papantoniou said in a speech in Athens that no shrinkage of the social state would be allowed.

On Monday, Papantoniou had announced that the government would debate a contingency plan for the 2002 budget at a cabinet meeting on October 1.

If approved, the plan would be incorporated into the ministry's final draft of the budget that is destined for parliament early in November; and it would not contain cuts in social spending.

Papantoniou added that the acts of terrorism in New York and Washington on September 11 would have an adverse impact on most member countries of the European Union, leading to a short-term recession.

Analysts had forecast a slight dip in the rate of growth, followed by a mild recovery towards the end of 2002, if Washington's military and political response to the attacks was limited, and if destabilization was avoided, Papantoniou said.

More concrete information would be available at the end of October when the EU's finance ministers were due to meet, he added.

[13] Reppas: 'Social insurance funds have gained by investing reserves'

Athens, 26/09/2001 (ANA)

Reppas was replying to questions about reportedly large losses suffered by social insurance funds that had invested part of their capital on the stock market.

In a mid-year social services budget report on Monday, Labor Minister Tassos Giannitsis had said that stocks owned by the funds had declined in value.

The spokesman stressed, however, that social insurance funds had gained overall from the practice of investing reserves.

[14] Trade union confederation to examine social security issue

Athens, 26/09/2001 (ANA)

GSEE will present the issue to all sides and call for their positions on crucial topics such as funding resources, pensioning limits, 35 working years and the grouping of social security funds.

Labor and Social Insurances Minister Tassos Giannitsis, main opposition New Democracy party leader Costas Karamanlis and Communist Party of Greece (KKE) secretary general Aleka Papariga have been invited, among others, to attend and address the conference.

[15] Greek exports to Turkey down 55%

ISTANBUL, 26/09/2001 (ANA/E. Areteos)

Greece's ambassador in Ankara, Yiannis Korantis told the Anadolu news agency that the decline was due to an economic slump in Turkey.

The two sides need to launch initiatives that will spur business ties, Korantis said.

"The future of Greek-Turkish economic relations depends on businesses," he added.

[16] Greece greatest beneficiary of EU funds in 2000

BRUSSELS, 26/09/2001 (ANA / M. Spinthourakis)

The annual survey by the EU's executive Commission said that Greece's net income from the EU last year represented 3.61 percent of gross domestic product. Portugal came next at 1.93 percent.

Greece received 5.5 billion euros in 2000 while contributing 1.1 billion euros. Net inflows were therefore 4.4 billion euros, the report said.

[17] Casino workers oppose privatization on grounds of corruption

Athens, 26/09/2001 (ANA)

"The (denationalization) policy is like a noose around the neck of local communities where private casinos operate," union leaders told a news conference.

The trade unionists also said that Greece had too many casinos for the size of its population.

In addition, they called on judicial authorities to investigate allegations of unconstitutional practices in private casinos that should be punished.

The government has received a total of 37 expressions of interest from Greece and abroad in a tender to privatize the Mount Parnes Casino near Athens.

According to Hellenic Tourism Real Estate, the state's representative in the sale, major companies from the US and Europe were among those to express interest in the purchase of an equity stake in the casino, and its management.

Among the groups were London Club International, Universal Casino Consultants Ltd and Aspinalis Club Ltd, all of the UK; Mandalay Resort Group, Visvis Gaming Associates, Sun International with GEK of Greece, and Hyatt Regency (its Greek subsidiary with Hellenic Technodomiki), all of the US; and Accor Casinos of France.

Greek consortiums included Porto Carras Casino, Aegean Casino and CIS Sarantopoulos.

Of the 37 bidders, 19 said they held a casino operating license; eight that had experience in the sector; and 10 that they intended to ally with license holders.

[18] Athens bourse trading hours to be agreed weekly

Athens, 26/09/2001 (ANA)

The committee, which met for the first time on Wednesday, comprises representatives of the Athens bourse, member stockbrokers, institutional investors and bank workers.

Against longer trading hours were bank union representatives and several institutionals.

As a result, bourse authorities will decide each week on trading hours in line with events abroad, until a final decision is taken, probably early next year, after introduction of the euro as a physical currency.

The bourse has currently been operating later in order to synchronies with European markets after terrorist attacks in the US on September 11 brought markets down.

Bank workers have yet to reach agreement with employers on how extended trading hours would affect their shifts and pay.

[19] Stocks nose up, led by blue chips

Athens, 26/09/2001 (ANA)

A bomb hoax near the end of the session did not disrupt trade as transactions are mostly conducted from brokerage offices.

The general share index gained 0.67 percent to end at 2,163.45 points. Turnover was 147 million euros.

The FTSE/ASE-20 index for blue chip and heavily traded stocks ended 0.72 percent higher; the FTSE/ASE-40 for medium capitalization paper 0.26 percent up; and the FTSE/ASE-80 for small cap equities slipped 0.36 percent.

Declines led advances at 173 to 145 with 51 issues remaining unchanged.

The most heavily traded shares were Hellenic Telecommunications Organization, National Bank of Greece, Coca Cola and Giannousis.

Bond prices mixed in heavy trade: Bond prices in the domestic secondary market on Tuesday finished mixed in heavy trade, tracking the German bund.

The Greek benchmark 10-year bond showed a yield of 5.31 percent, and the yield spread over German bunds was 48 basis points.

Turnover through the central bank's electronic system totalled 1.6 billion euros.

Sell orders accounted for around half of turnover.

[20] IOC President Jacques Rogge arrives in Athens

Athens, 26/09/2001 (ANA)

The IOC delegation includes Coordinating Committee President Dennis Oswald.

They made no statements on their arrival and left for their hotel with the accompaniment of five police patrol cars and two police motorcyclists.

Rogge is due to attend a dinner given by the president of the world Olympic gold medallists' society, Tasos Bountouris and Greek Olympic gold medallists on Tuesday night.

Rogge is due to meet Prime Minister Costas Simitis on Wednesday morning and leave the country in the evening. Oswald will be leaving on Friday.

IOC general director calls for respect of Olympic symbols in marketing: The Olympic Games and Greece will not become a "cheap" cultural marketplace, International Olympic Committee (IOC) General Director Francois Carrard said on Tuesday in Athens during the presentation and official approval of the program for the Cultural Olympiad.

"No one wants to see Athens, Greece and the Olympic Games turning into a cheap cultural marketplace, because Athens and Greece are exactly the opposite. All those who think that they can get away with making abusive use of the Olympic emblems and ideas with 'creative marketing practices' are wrong and will be severely punished," Carrard said.

The presentation took place at Athens' Byzantine Museum, after a meeting between officials of Greece's culture ministry, the Cultural Olympiad company, the Athens 2004 Organizing Committee (ATHOC) and the IOC, where the program was approved.

Carrard also expressed his satisfaction over the work accomplished by the culture ministry in preparing the events for the Cultural Olympiad and stressed that in light of the Olympic Games in Athens there is only one effort in the culture sector.

"It is the first time that a government commits and invests massively in this sector, that is for the promotion of culture and civilization," Carrard said, adding that the IOC decided to aid Greece in any way possible toward the organization of the Cultural Olympiad and the Athens 2004 Olympic Games.

On his part, Culture Minister Evangelos Venizelos said that as far as the government was concerned it was self-evident that the cultural dimension of the Olympic Games would be the grand point.

"It is the point of authenticity of the Olympic Games. Greece is identified with culture, the international public opinion expects from the Greek government and from the Greece of 2004 just that," Venizelos said.

The minister also stressed that the respect for the marketing use of the Olympic symbols would be absolute, adding that the enforcement of relevant laws would be strict.

[21] Floridis promises prompt completion of Olympics projects

Athens, 26/09/2001 (ANA)

The minister promised that present delays in starting Olympic projects would be absorbed in their construction time, without additional cost.

He admitted that the General Sports Secretariat had been over-ambitious regarding the starting dates it had originally supplied to the International Olympic Committee for the projects, several of which were now behind schedule.

Among these are indoor facilities for rhythmic gymnastics and table tennis in Galatsi, a wrestling and judo venue in Ano Liosia, a weightlifting center in Nikea, and facilities for equestrian events and shooting in Markopoulos.

Floridis blamed legal obstacles and bureaucratic complications for delaying the start of construction on chosen sites.

The higher emphasis on security, following the Sept. 11 terrorist strikes in the United States, did not entail changes to construction plans for the venues so far, he told reporters.

An inspection team from the IOC, comprising some 43 IOC officials, is due to arrive in Athens on Wednesday and has asked to inspect several of the sites where venues will be built.

[22] Projects in port of Piraeus to be ready for 2004 Olympics

Athens, 26/09/2001 (ANA)

Papoutsis was addressing a signing ceremony for an agreement involving his ministry, Piraeus Port Authority, and the Athens Olympics organizers headed by Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki, who said the infrastructure works would also benefit the port city.

The minister added that training in security measures for the Harbor Corps would be intensified in the wake of terrorist attacks in the US that have led to fears of worldwide violence.

[23] Health minister attends Regional Council's inauguration

Athens, 26/09/2001 (ANA)

Papadopoulos spoke of dwarfs and giants who are struggling against reform so as not to lose economic and other interests they have secured through the existing system and appeared deter-mined to overcome every resistance.

He further warned that change will take place whether some like it or not and stressed that meritocracy will be one of the basic elements of reform.

[24] Natural history museum receives Euro site 2001 award

Athens, 26/09/2001 (ANA)

The proposal for the award being given to the Natural History Museum was made by the Northern Aegean Region's service. As a result of the award the Petrified Forest is recognized as a model for promoting and managing a protected region in Europe.

[25] Veteran Greek athletes host dinner in honor of Rogge

Athens, 26/09/2001 (ANA)

Also present at the dinner were other veteran athletes of the event.

The Belgian IOC president said "I believe that Greece will organize successful Olympic Games because all have understood the spirit of the Games. I will try at every opportunity to be among my old fellow-athletes. I am particularly moved by their invitation."

[26] Athina Onassis invited to World Show Jumping Cup in Athens

Athens, 26/09/2001 (ANA)

The invitation mentions that in the event she is not completely ready to compete she may come and watch the event together with her family.

A total of 60 male and female riders from 13 countries have declared participation in the Athens CSIO-W 2001 event so far.

[27] Cyprus aligns itself with EU decisions on effort to combat terrorism, spokesman says

NICOSIA, 26/09/2001 (CNA/ANA)

He said that Cyprus also believes that a wide-ranging attack in retaliation to the terrorist attacks against the US would not lead anywhere and added that any information that comes to light relating to terrorism is assessed, noting that both the US and the EU take a keen interest in any such data.

The spokesman said Cyprus' position with regard to terrorism is based on principles and serves the interests of the country.

"The targets of the American response to the terrorist attacks of 11 September should be specific. We subscribe fully to the EU position which means that we believe that any general strike would lead nowhere," Papapetrou said at his daily press briefing, adding that "what is needed is not reprisals, but such action that will uproot the scourge of terrorism."

Asked if the government has sought to make any gains in return for its stand on terrorism, the spokesman said "the Republic of Cyprus exercises a policy based on principles and is not part of that category of people who are trying to cash in on the situation and obtain gains from their stance."

"Our policy runs on two fundamental principles: to serve the interests of Cyprus and to serve the principles we subscribe to and in this respect we cannot take a half-hearted stance towards such crimes," Papapetrou added.

Replying to questions, he said Cyprus has complied fully with UN decisions to freeze accounts, which might be related to Osama bin Laden and explained that Laden has no accounts on the island.

He said offshore companies belonging to some of Laden's relatives have been inoperative for a long time.

Asked if the US have requested to be briefed about information the government may have relating to terrorism, he said that they had and added "any relevant information on terrorism does not concern one country only, it is a matter for the international community and both the US and the EU show an interest in such matters."

Invited to say if Cyprus authorities are ready to deal with possible side effects of a chemical or biological war, the spokesman said "the government is taking all the necessary measures, it is concerned with such matters but one should not cause alarm or panic."

[28] Fontaine sends strongly worded letter to Turkish FM denouncing Ankara's critical remarks about Poos

BRUSSELS, 26/09/2001 (CNA/ANA)

[29] Cyprus House President addresses CoE's Parliamentary Assembly

NICOSIA, 26/09/2001 (CNA/ANA)

Addressing the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, the first time in years a House President speaks before the Assembly, Christofias referred extensively to the repercussions of the continuing occupation by Turkey of one third of the island, but expressed the conviction that peace can prevail to serve the interests of both Greek and Turkish Cypriots. Christofias said Cyprus' prospective accession to the European Union paves the way for the start of a new era and reminded Assembly members that the EU decision to accept Cyprus as a member should apply, if by the time of accession there is no political solution on the island.

He said the struggle against terrorism must be carried out "on the basis of international law within the framework of the UN under the guidance of the Security Council."

[30] CoE Secretary General says solution of Cyprus problem is a bizonal, bicommunal federation

STRASBOURG, 26/09/2001 (CNA/ANA)

He reiterated the Council's position that the solution of the Cyprus problem is a bizonal, bicommunal federation, whose structure and content will be decided by the Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities, whom Schwimmer invited to "be ready for talks".

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