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35187-4
by Albrechtx 26 Oct '15

26 Oct '15

HI, got some time waiting for my flight, so using it to present one more image which is to beautiful to be kept a secret. ; https://www.dropbox.com/s/838eadbt0iq3qdl/35187-4.GIF Albrecht

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Fractint version 20.04 patch 12 released
by Jonathan Osuch 25 Feb '15

25 Feb '15

Folks, Fractint version 20.04 patch 12 was released today. The executables can be found at: www.fractint.net or www.fractint.org Here is what's new: Fixed buffer overflow in disk video mode when savename was too long. Jonathan

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Fractal Music Project
by Albrecht Niekamp 21 Oct '14

21 Oct '14

HI, : after a long time of silence I´m back again with a new project. After my Multifractal Project which has remained unique as it still is the only software creating fractals using up to five formulas simultaneously here is my Fractal Music project, possibly the only one which deserves that name, there are some details they have in common: : It uses a single algorithm to automatically create music of theoretically indefinite size which never repeats itself. The rhythm is my own definition of an endless shifting rhythm originally inspired by Steve Reich ("Drumming") and Terry Riley ("In C") and on their side by African native music for instance by the pygmies. : The melodies- of course being the other half of the structure "shifting melodies" - are created using pixels of a Bitmap (BMP) fractal, which is scanned using the dots and lines of a freely designed IFS fractal. : The basic software - in and out and conversion of a pixel into musical parameters of a single note - originates in the nineties, author David Strohbeen and is not available anymore. : In addition to the image the music is influenced to a high degree by the IFS fractal used, a pyramid for instance creates a harder rhythmic structure, a spiral a softer melodic structure. Listening closely and relaxed you may well find that the general atmosphere of the music is that of the originating fractal. : I converted Jim´s "End of the World" image, FOTD Aug27, loved it at first glance. Thanks for that, Jim. Including links of the WAV files - mp3 is not satisfactory - and the original MID files. Be careful when using Midi: The sound depends on the fonts used and therefore maybe disapointing.The soundfont used is WeedsGM3, google for it. Use only a player that does not change the parameters. The creative player destroys the music, Winamp is ok. : Albrecht Niekamp] : SPIRAL1.IFS { 0.788 -0.424 0.242 0.860 1.649 5.431 0.896 -0.121 0.258 0.152 0.053 -6.722 1.377 0.052 0.182 -0.136 0.091 0.182 6.086 1.568 0.052 } : http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Aug13/082713.html https://www.dropbox.com/s/1c7bl26vc44lqy6/120913D3.MID https://www.dropbox.com/s/kvastwz6oopb900/120913D3.wav https://www.dropbox.com/s/odhd6582zzu6cy1/11091301.MID https://www.dropbox.com/s/94mlkbmmdwvydlp/11091301.wav

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FOTD 31-08-14 (A Strange Scene [A-6,M-5])
by Jim Muth 31 Aug '14

31 Aug '14

FOTD -- August 31, 2014 (Rating A-6,M-5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's fractal image is simply one end of a parent fractal, which is shaped like a bullet. (One outzoom will reveal the entire bullet.) I named the image "A Strange Scene", since it certainly is rather strange, but then, all fractals are strange in some ways. I could rate the themeless artistic aspect of today's image no higher than a 6, and the math, which has been used countless times before, rates only a mediocre 5. The calculation time is an unusually slow 13 minutes, which definitely will lead to boredom and perhaps the mortal sin of rendering the image at thumbnail size to see if it is worth the effort of calculating at full size. Luckily, the web sites are there to eliminate such difficult decisions. So eliminate tough decisions View the finished image on the FOTD web sites at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> <http://user.xmission.com/~legalize/fractals/fotd/about.html> A cloudy day with occasional showers and a temperature of 79F 26C passed quietly here at Fractal Central today. The fractal humans spent the day peacefully, while the three fractal cats had a relatively peaceful day also. The next FOTD will be posted -- this much is for sure -- but who knows exactly when that magic moment will arrive. Until whenever, take care, and it appears to me that our western scientific paradigm has assumed the rigidity of a religious dogma, with its structure being held in place by the power of polarized language such as real/imaginary, exists/does not exist, objective/subjective, true/untrue, and so on. Oh well, as long as we are protected from the threat of belief in irrational superstition, I guess it doesn't matter. Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= A_Strange_Scene { ; time=0:13:00.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=BranchCutGenHJ passes=t maxiter=10800 center-mag=-0.512692/1.39427/5.844799/1/-162.5/0 params=1.17/0/0/17 float=y inside=0 periodicity=6 colors=00000e0e00eee00e0eeL0eeeLLLLLzLzLLzzzLLzLzz\ zLzzz777666888BBBEEEHHHKKKOOOSSSWWW___ccchhhmmmsss\ zzz00zG0zV0zj0zz0zz0jz0Vz0Gz00zG0zV0zj0zz0jz0Vz0Gz\ 00z00zG0zV0zj0zz0jz0Vz0GzVVzbVzjVzrVzzVzzVrzVjzVbz\ VzzbzzjzzrzzzzrzzjzzbzzVzzVzzVzzVzzVzzVrzVjzVbzhhz\ lhzqhzuhzzhzzhzzhzzhzzhzzlzzqzzuzzzzuzzqzzlzzhzzhz\ zhzzhzzhzzhuzhqzhlzakzAnzEmzImzMlzQlzUkzYkzbjzakza\ kzakz`kz`kz`kz_kz_kz_kzZkzZlzZlzYlzYlzYlzXlzXlzXlz\ WlzWlzWlzVmzVmzVmzUmzUmzUmzTmzTmzTmzSmzSmzSnzRnzRn\ zRnzQnzQnzQnzPnzPnzPnzOnzOozOozNozNozNozMozMozMozL\ ozLozLozKpzKpzKpzJpzJpzJpzIpzIpzIpzHpiHpjHqjGqkGqk\ GqlFqmFqmFqnEqoEqoEqpCruDqtDqsDqrDqrEqqEqpEqpEpoEp\ nFpmFpmFplFpkFpkGpjGoiGohGohGogHofHofHoeHodHncIncI\ nbInaInaIn`Jn_JmZJmZJmYJmXKmXKmWKmVKmVKlULlTLlSLlS\ LlRLlQMlQMlPMkOMkNMkNNkMNkLNkLNkKNjJOjIOjIOjHOjGOj\ GPjFPjEPiDPiDPiCQiBQiBQiA } frm:BranchCutGenHJ { ; Jim Muth, thanks to Hal Lane Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z), Z=exp(p1*(Z+(p2)))+C, |Z|<100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 28-08-14 (Spiralling Inward [A-8,M-6])
by Jim Muth 30 Aug '14

30 Aug '14

FOTD -- August 28, 2014 (Rating A-8,M-6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's new formula is the ultimate speed-up for the branch-cut series. It was suggested by Hal, which explains the 'H' at the end of the formula name. The 'J' refers to my humble self. The name of the image, "Spiralling Inward", refers to the vaguely spiral arms radiating from the Z^(1.1892)+C minibrot at the center. The parent fractal is notably un-impressive, consisting of little more than a shapeless blob with a hernia. Today's scene is located in debris attached to the hernia, which actually is a large period-2 bud. The art rates an 8 because of the extra effort I put into the coloring. The math rates a lower 6 because the image holds nothing new. The calculation time of 1-1/2 minutes is fast enough to prevent impatience and slow enough for some anticipation to build. And as always, the web sites are always there for instant relief. Be smart! Avoid calculation by checking the image already calculated on the FOTD web sites a;: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> <http://user.xmission.com/~legalize/fractals/fotd/about.html> Absolutely perfect weather prevailed all day here at Fractal Central today. (Absolutely prefect weather is defined as a temperature of 77F 25C, deep blue sky decorated with cottonpuff clouds, low humidity and a refreshing breeze from the north.) The fractal cats and humans all enjoyed the conditions to the best of their abilities. The next FOTD will be posted who knows when. To find out when, check back occasionally. Until whenever, take care, and Robin Hood's political leaning was definitely toward the progressive end of the spectrum. Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham were far more conservative. Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Spiralling_Inward { ; time=0:01:20.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=BranchCutGenHJ passes=1 center-mag=-0.7725304174498279/-0.8060210207318582\ /348959/1/-142.5/0 params=1.1892/0/0.1/8.3 float=y maxiter=2250 inside=0 logmap=115 periodicity=6 colors=000KXUKRZKMcKOcKQcKScKTcKVcMX_OYXQ__RacSbfT\ diUflVboWapXapYapZaq_aq``qX_rS_rO`rK`sG_sCZs8Yt4Xt\ 0Wt1To2Qj3Oe4L`5JW6GR7EM8BH89D98GA8IB7LB7NC6QD6SD5\ UE5XF4ZG4aG3cH3fI2hI2jO3cU4YZ4Rd5Li5Eo68t62o56k4Ag\ 4Ec3HZ2LV2PR1TN1WP6SRBPTFMVKJXPGZTD`YAbb7df4cc5b`6\ aZ6aW7`U7_R8ZP9ZM9YKAXHAWFBWCCVACU7DU5DWBGXGJYMMZR\ O_XR`aUagXblZesYgyXit_kpallcnheodgq`jrXltTnuPpwLrx\ HtvIsuIrtIrrJqqJqpJpoJpmKolKnkKniLmhLmgLlfLleKkdJk\ cJkbIkaIk`Hk_Hk_GkZGkYFkXFkWEkVEkUDkUDkVFhWHeWJbXL\ _YNXZQUZSR_UO`WLaYIa_GXXITUKOSLKPNGMOFLPEKPDJQCIQB\ HRAGR9FS8FS7FT6FT5FU4FUkcKhZKeUKbPG`QIYQJVRKSSLPSN\ MTOJUPHUQVTZgSgtSpnRqiQrcQrZPsUPsVRnVTjVVfVXaVZYV`\ UVbPVdLVfHVhCVj8Vl4Tj4Rh4Qf4Od4MbzL`zJ_zIazGczEhzD\ mzBrzAvzbzzezzgzzjzzlzzozzqzz_zzIzz1zz3zz5zz6zz8zz\ 9zzwzzwzzwzzwzzwzzwzzwzzwzzwz6wz6wz8wz9wzBwzCwzEwz\ FwzHwzIwzKwzIwzSwz`wzVwzQ } frm:BranchCutGenHJ { ; Jim Muth, thanks to Hal Lane Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z), Z=exp(p1*(Z+(p2)))+C, |Z|<100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 25-08-14 (Half Hyperspiral [A-5,M-6])
by Jim Muth 27 Aug '14

27 Aug '14

FOTD -- August 25, 2014 (Rating A-5,M-6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image might not be the best of all time, but it does show what happens to spirals in fractals of very low order. The parent fractal is the Z^(1.1)+C Mandeloid. At ground level this Mandeloid is little more than a tiny kidney bean, but when sliced at a level 0.5 turns up the hyperspiral, it opens up into a giant torpedo-shaped bay surrounded by scads of interesting details. Just north of the main torpedo lies a chaotic spiral, which is rather hard to pick out. Today's scene lies deep in this spiral. I could give the art a rating no higher than a 5, while the math rates a 6. The calculation time could be the best feature of today's FOTD. The 40-second wait is about as brief as calculation times come. Of course, the web sites are always online to make the viewing even simpler. The finished image for all it's worth is posted online at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> <http://user.xmission.com/~legalize/fractals/fotd/about.html> Absolutely perfect weather prevailed here at Fractal Central today, with all parameters as near perfect as possible. The fractal cat trio is now pretty used to having the other two around, though an occasional curse word does still slip out. The humans, thankful that the newcomer fractal cat is being accepted into the family, had a busy but otherwise uneventful day. The next FOTD will be posted within a reasonable time. Until reason prevails, take care, and there really are problems with no solutions. Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Half_Hyperspiral { ; time=0:00:40.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=BranchCutGen center-mag=-0.26569227186\ 472/+1.06952228927006/6e+007 params=1.1/0.5 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=0 logmap=95 periodicity=6 colors=0000KcR`TKNJ0HN4JL8JP4KU5MZ5Qj5Wv4Sn4Pg4L_4\ IT3FM3BE387350wg5ra3nW2jX5fX7cX9cYCcYEcYGceQclZcsg\ czpcl_ehJic2jZDk_NlgYmngmhkmcnmYrmTumNXmbfmromqZmq\ Jmq3mo4mm5ml5mj6mh7mg7mlMmp`mtomfhmUamHVm4PmKRmATm\ CVmFWmIYmK_mNamPbmKemGgmCim8km4mm0om9mmHkmPixXhxVk\ xTnxSpxQsxPuxNxxMztf_jkaapbSucJydLw`NvXPtURsQTqMUp\ JdR`o2qk8ogDncJl_OkWUjSZhOdgLifHdhD_iAVk6Ql3zmUNkt\ PimTefWa__YTbUMfQFiM8mI2pF4nD6mB7lA900000000000000\ 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000\ 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000\ 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000\ 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000\ 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000\ 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000\ 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000\ 0000000000000000000000000 } frm:BranchCutGen { ; Jim Muth Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z), Z=exp(real(p1)*(Z+flip(imag(p1))))+C, |Z|<100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 24-08-14 (A Forgotten Region [A-8,M-7])
by Jim Muth 25 Aug '14

25 Aug '14

FOTD -- August 24, 2014 (Rating A-8,M-7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: With a new fractal cat on the loose here at Fractal Central, things have been busy, busy, busy. But they have not been too busy to dredge up another fractal, which is no surprise. After all, the supply of fractals is limitless. I found today's mini-wonder along the main spike of the Z^(2.001)+C minibrot at the tiny level of 0.001 turns down the hyperspiral, where the large minibrot on the spike is just starting to split apart. The exact location is in the debris where the main bud of the minibrot has come apart. The name "A Forgotten Region" refers to the fact that all fractals are only potentially real until they are stumbled upon by an intrepid explorer (like myself). The art rates an 8 because this describes the effort I put into the coloring. The calculation time of 40 seconds is mercifully brief, making viewing the image a pleasure rather than a chore. And the web sites can make things even better. Check the finished image at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> <http://user.xmission.com/~legalize/fractals/fotd/about.html> A perfect day passed here at Fractal Central today, with a temperature of 79F 26C and photoshop blue skies decorated with cottonpuff white clouds. The fractal cats enjoyed the conditions as much as possible, while the humans did the same. The next FOTD will be posted in the near future. A picture of the new fractal cat will also be posted shortly. To find out how near the future will be, check back early and often. Until next time, take care, and pay no attention to the things those ignorant ________ on the other political side are saying. Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= A_Forgotten_Region { ; time=0:00:40.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=BranchCutGen passes=1 center-mag=-1.776382357/-0.002152907/6083/1/75/0 params=2.001/-0.001 float=y maxiter=875 inside=0 logmap=47 periodicity=6 colors=000010012024436848C5BG6EK8HOAKRCNUFQXIU_MZb\ RceYhhbmkgrmjvpmzrqzutzwyzyzzsvzmqvgkrafm_XhYNfWDp\ YClZChXBeWBaVAZUAVU9RT9OT8KT8HTAFTBDTCCTEATF8TG7TI\ AUJDVKGWMJXNMYOPYQSYRVYSYYT_YYUYaOYdJXdDRe7Lf2Oe3Q\ c4Sa5V_6XX7ZU8`S9ZUBXVCVWDTWERXFPYGNYHHgNBpT6yZBx`\ FwbJwdOvfSvhWuj`tldtnhspmsrqrturumjlehcYhVRhNOrzMr\ zKrzJrzIrzGrzFrzErzCrzBrzArz8rz7rz6rzGrzQrzZsz`qzb\ ozcmzekzfizhmzjmzkmzmmznmzkmzimzgmzemzcmzajz_lzYnz\ WozUqzUszUtzUvzUwzcwzcwzcwzcwzcwzcwzcwzcwzcvzcvzcv\ zcvzcvzcvzcpzcvzcvzcvzcvzcvzcvzcuzcuzcuzcuzcuzcuzc\ uzcuzcuzcuzcuzcuzctzctzctzctzctzctzctzctzctzctzctz\ ctzcszcszcszcszcszcszcszcszcszcszcszcszcrzcrzcrzcr\ zcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzarzcrzcqzcqzbqzbqzcqzcqzcqzcqzd\ qzdqzdqzdqzHzzIzzIzzIzzIzzJzzJz_JzZJzZKzZKzYKzYKzY\ KzXLzXLzXLzWLzWMzWMzVMzVMzVMzUNzUNzUNzTNzTOzTOzSOz\ SOzSOzRPzRPzRPzQPzQQzQQzP } frm:BranchCutGen { ; Jim Muth Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z), Z=exp(real(p1)*(Z+flip(imag(p1))))+C, |Z|<100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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Multifractal Images
by Hal Lane 23 Aug '14

23 Aug '14

Albrecht, I'm enjoying seeing all your images again. Thanks for making them available. I've got to get my sound card working again to be able to listen to your music! I don't seem to be able to keep it working... - Hal Lane ######################## # hallane(a)earthlink.net ######################## --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com

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FOTD 22-08-14 (Rectangle's Cousin [A-8,M-7])
by Jim Muth 23 Aug '14

23 Aug '14

FOTD -- August 22, 2014 (Rating A-8,M-7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: In the Z^(2.003) Mandeloid there are curious rectangles near the X-axis just east of the large minibrot, which are especially prominent in the Julia sets of the area. Today I wondered what exists in this same area of the Z^(2.002) Mandeloid. What I found is a kind of proto-rectangle, filled with a slew of intricate and quite decorative detail. As is the case with the Z^(2.003) rectangle, a tiny change in the 'C' value makes a great change in the image. Today's image shows one of the more impressive aspects of this protorectangle. The reason for the name "Rectalgle's Cousin" is obvious. The calculation time of a zippy 35 seconds will pass in a flash and a half. And as always, calculation may be totally avoided by checking the web sites. The finished image is posted at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> <http://user.xmission.com/~legalize/fractals/fotd/about.html> After a torrential thunder-storm yesterday, which flooded the basement of the local city hall, today was much calmer here at Fractal Central, with partly cloudy skies and a temperature of 81F 27C. The three fractal cats, (Nicholas and Jasmine have been joined by a four-month-old kitten probably named Lida.), spent most of the afternoon resting after spending the morning becoming more familiar with one another. The next FOTD will be posted in due time. Until the time is due, take care, and why can't I shake the nagging impression that the U.S. government itself is responsible for much of the continuing unrest in the world, especially the Middle East? Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Rectangle's_Cousin { ; time=0:00:35.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=slices.frm formulaname=JuliaN passes=1 center-mag=+0.00010247/+0.064913191/1380 params=2.002/0/0/0/-1.746294/0 float=y maxiter=320 inside=0 logmap=64 periodicity=0 colors=000JSPIRPHQPGPPGOPGNRGMSFLSEKSDJOCIJAHG9GE8\ FC6EA5D84C62B41A2091080070060050040030020010000000\ 000000000000000000x7AqA9m68h38c47Z46U56P55K54F54A4\ 3622502301100JhzF_mBRc7IU39KjjJffHccG``FYYDVVCSSBP\ PALL8II7FF6CC5993662331NXSJSOGNKDIG9EC698344wU`sSY\ oQWkOUhMRdKP`INXGKUFIQDGMBDI9BF79B56734312dA2a91_8\ 1Y81W71U71S61P61N51L51J40H40F30C30A20820610410200K\ cVI_SGXPFUNDQKBNIAKF8GC6DA5A7365132RJbKETD9J649KEd\ _g1Xd0Va0SZ0QW0OT0LQ0JN0GK0EH0CE09B0780450220AlD9i\ C9gB8dB8bA7_97Y96V86T75Q75O64M54J53H43E32C32921711\ 41020Ep9Dm8Ck8Ci7Bg7Bd7Ab69`69Z68X58U57S47Q46O45M3\ 5J34H34F23D2gtjdpiami_jiXfhUchS`hPXgMUgKRgPX`UaVZg\ OclIhrBmw5`n3Oe1CY0BW0AU0AS09R09P08N07M07K06I06H05\ F04D04B00133A03802601501300107tV5jP4aK3SF2JA1952wJ\ 1qH1kF00D01B029037045053061ymCpeAgZ8ZS6QL5HE3871ey\ __qVViRQaMLVIFNDAF9574Rue } frm:JuliaN {; Jim Muth b=p1, z=p2+pixel, c=p3: z=z^(b)+c, |z| <= 16 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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[ Multifractal Images
by Albrecht Niekamp 23 Aug '14

23 Aug '14

HI, a friend asked for published MFR images and when I had to tell him that all links are deleted because my Dropbox account as ended he replied that it´s a pity because all images are lost now. So I revalidated the account and decided to publish the complete collection. Here it is. The Link opens a site with all images and some of my music as well. This time it will remain. Hope you like the idea, fedback is welcome of course and tell me if you have difficulties to open it. ; https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zx1sjqtln4vtovk/AABAhwj_Ovy2WCAnFejh_9bOa?dl=0 ; Cheers, Albrecht --- Diese E-Mail ist frei von Viren und Malware, denn der avast! Antivirus Schutz ist aktiv. http://www.avast.com

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