[blindlaw] Jury Duty in Virginia
Rob Tabor
rob.tabor at sbcglobal.net
Sun Aug 26 14:50:34 UTC 2012
Dear colleagues and especially Dan,
Your views as to when to cause the plenary powers of the state to be invoked
and when to refrain from doing so are very much in line with my conservative
views with decidedly libertarian leanings. I think a good yardstick of good
governance is to ask the question as to whether the matter under
consideration concerns private or public functions. I assume for the sake of
discussion you would not dispute my proposition that jury service is an
indisputably public function in both civil and criminal court proceedings.
In view of this it seems entirely appropriate to ask the state to direct the
bench, bar, and other court officials to stop excluding persons who are
bblind or otherwise disabled from serving on a jury panel.
I'm going to go out on the proverbial limb here to suggest that Charles
Brown and his coleagues in the Virginia NFB affiliate were not asking for a
guaranteed seat in the jury box for blind Virginians. They were simply
asking the governor and state legislature for a change of policy via
legislative action to put an end to systematic exclusion of blind citizens
from serving on jury panels based on outmoded and inaccurate misconceptions
and stereotypes about the innate capacities of blind persons. You said you
don't need jury service to define you as a legitimate first class citizen,
and neither do I. But the hard and undeniable reality is that in any
locality where pockets of exclusion exists in jury service makes us all
something less than first class citizens in those communities at least. I
would think that living in Fort Worth Texas where you say exclusion from
jury service is generally automatic would cause you to want to fight for the
elimination of policies and practices of exclusion even if you have no
interst in personally serving on juries, which is a view I can well
understand and appreciate. I would exhort and encourage you to think about
this item further, not only from your own point of view, but from the
perspective of your blind brothers and sisters in Texas who feel the
oppression of institutional and systemic exclusion from jury service and
other functions of the judicial system.
Best regards,
Rob Tabor, Esq.
-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Daniel McBride
Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2012 10:55 PM
To: 'Blind Law Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Jury Duty in Virginia
Hello Colleagues:
I am curious about something. Being blind, I certainly understand the need
for us to seek equality and to protect our rights against discrimination in
areas of material relevance to our daily lives.
What I do not understand is why a blind person would seek to invoke the
power of the state to intervene in matters of little relevance in our lives
just because they can.
We live in a world where invoking the interference of the state is not
always a desirable end. That is to say, be careful what you ask for, you
just might get it.
Dan McBride
Fort Worth
-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Rob Tabor
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 11:41 PM
To: cbrown at actionfund.org; 'Blind Law Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Jury Duty in Virginia
Hello colleagues,
Mr. Brown's posting piqued my curiosity because our Kansas state affiliate
passed a resolution at our 2011 state affiliate convention calling on the KS
bar and bench to enact policies to discourage discrimination against the
blind in the jury selection process. If possible I would like to locate the
Virginia statute to study as a possible pattern to follow in proposing a
similar enactment by the KS legislature. I would also be looking at
expanding nondiscrimination provisions to include other types of disability
to garnor further support for this kind of legislative initiative. If Mr.
Brown or someone could kindly point me to the electronic source for the
Virginia statute I would be very appreciative. Thanks in advance.
Best regards,
Rob Tabor, Esq.
Rob.tabor at sbcglobal.net
-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Charlie Brown
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 12:53 PM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindlaw] Jury Duty in Virginia
About 20 years ago, when I was NFB Virginia Stat President, we secured
legislation to prohibit jury duty discrimination against the blind. It
gives us the same right (and responsibility) to serve on furies as other
"normal" citizens. Since then, I know a number of blind Virginians who have
served, and proud of it!
Charlie Brown
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4. Any employment law lawyers out there? (Ross Doerr)
5. Re: Any employment law lawyers out there? (Alcidonis Law Office)
6. Re: Any employment law lawyers out there? (Ross Doerr)
7. Blind Wheelchair user mugged in Maine (Ross Doerr)
8. jury duty in Virginia? (Mike Gilmore)
9. Re: jury duty in Virginia? (Frye, Daniel)
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:23:27 -0600
From: "Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc."
<ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com>
To: "Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Reintro and question
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Hello Paul:
You wrote in part:
"Similarly, any
recommendations regarding accessible accounting software would likewise be
helpful."
Finding an accessible accounting software is a nightmare. Peachtree
Complete Accounting may be one to look at. It recently had a name change
and, I don't have access to my notes, but I am sure the new name will pop up
once you do a search via Google.
There's a gentleman who wrote a set of Jaws scripts for this software. Give
me sometime and I'll post the info on the Jaws scripts here. The license
for the Peachtree Complete Accounting Jaws scripts is tied to whatever
version of Jaws is installed on the purchaser's computer.
Another possible accounting software to look at is Accomplish Cash Manager
made by Accomplish Global from New Zealand. Check their website at:
http://us.accomplishglobal.com/
They have quite a number of resellers in the United States as the company
has been trying to drum up some business for itself around here. Several
blind business owners use this software. It is completely accessible to
both Jaws and Window-Eyes!!
Accomplish Cash Manager does not, if memory serves, support Time & Billing;
I think that Peachtree does although it may have to be a third party add-on
which may not necessarily be accessible.
You can download demo copies of both and give them a good tailspin before
making a purchase. Hope this is somewhat helpful!!
Sincerely,
Olusegun
Denver, Colorado
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:31:27 -0400
From: Paul Sullivan <paul.sullivan416 at gmail.com>
To: Blind Law Mailing List <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Reintro and question
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Olusegun,
Thanks very much for the suggestions! I'll be sure to check out both of
those options.
All the best,
Paul
On 8/23/12, Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc.
<ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com> wrote:
> Hello Paul:
>
> You wrote in part:
>
> "Similarly, any
> recommendations regarding accessible accounting software would
> likewise be helpful."
>
> Finding an accessible accounting software is a nightmare. Peachtree
> Complete Accounting may be one to look at. It recently had a name
> change and, I don't have access to my notes, but I am sure the new
> name will pop up
>
> once you do a search via Google.
>
> There's a gentleman who wrote a set of Jaws scripts for this software.
> Give
>
> me sometime and I'll post the info on the Jaws scripts here. The
> license for the Peachtree Complete Accounting Jaws scripts is tied to
> whatever version of Jaws is installed on the purchaser's computer.
>
> Another possible accounting software to look at is Accomplish Cash
> Manager made by Accomplish Global from New Zealand. Check their
> website
at:
>
> http://us.accomplishglobal.com/
>
> They have quite a number of resellers in the United States as the
> company has been trying to drum up some business for itself around
> here. Several blind business owners use this software. It is
> completely accessible to both Jaws and Window-Eyes!!
>
> Accomplish Cash Manager does not, if memory serves, support Time &
> Billing;
>
> I think that Peachtree does although it may have to be a third party
> add-on
>
> which may not necessarily be accessible.
>
> You can download demo copies of both and give them a good tailspin
> before making a purchase. Hope this is somewhat helpful!!
>
> Sincerely,
> Olusegun
> Denver, Colorado
>
>
>
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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:18:58 -0400
From: "Ross Doerr" <rumpole at roadrunner.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [blindlaw] Sometimes, its hard to believe that...
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People can be this cruel. The blind gentleman noted in the article below is
also a wheelchair user.
The article below can be read online at:
http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2012/08/23/blind_man_mugged_
at_lewiston_gas_station/?s_campaign=8315
***
LEWISTON, Maine-A blind Rumford man who uses a wheelchair says he fears a
pair of men who robbed him won't face prosecution because he won't be able
to identify them.
The 31-year-old victim says he was outside a Lewiston gas station Tuesday
night waiting for his brother when the men approached and asked for a
cigarette.
He tells the Sun Journal ( http://bit.ly/Q2Hsfq) that "being a nice guy," he
gave them one. The suspects said he was too close to the gas pumps, so he
moved to the side of the store.
They shoved him and grabbed a bag he was holding containing pain medication,
a cellphone, a health insurance card and about $200 in cash.
One man has been arrested, but police are still investigating. The victim's
possessions have not been recovered.
------
Information from: Sun-Journal, http://www.sunjournal.com
***
I've been an attorney a long time, and every once in a while something pops
up like this one, that makes me wonder about my fellow man, and I used to do
child sexual abuse cases.
Ross A. Doerr Esq.
Admitted to practice law in Maine and New Hampshire
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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:03:03 -0400
From: "Ross Doerr" <rumpole at roadrunner.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [blindlaw] Any employment law lawyers out there?
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To any employment law attorneys out there - it is my understanding that
there must now be Medicare language in employment law settlements. It is
supposed to be required language now.
As I understand it, no set-aside is required for
settlements under $25,000.
Can anyone tell me what statute or regulation requires this component? I'm
looking for authority here.
This is some draft language I've picked up -
*Medicare Reporting Requirements. The parties have considered Medicare's
interest in this matter, if any, and Employee declares and expressly
warrants that he is not Medicare eligible nor
within thirty (30) months of becoming Medicare eligible; is not 65 years
of age or older; is not suffering from end stage renal failure; has not
received Social Security benefits for 24 months or longer; and has not
applied for Social Security disability benefits, and/or has not been
denied Social Security disability benefits and appealing the denial; and
therefore, no Medicare Set Aside Allocation is being established.
Employee attests that the claims released herein are not related to any
illness or injury for which Employee would apply or receive Medicare
benefits. Employee understands that he is required by law to disclose
this information to Employer and its attorneys in connection with this
Agreement. Employee understands that failure to do so may result in
penalties being assessed against Employee, the parties, and attorneys.
Employee declares and warrants that he is aware of the requirements of
the Medicare Secondary Payer Act ("MSP"). Employee understands that
Medicare has an interest in recovering any benefits paid when it is used
as a source of secondary payment. Employee therefore agrees to release,
hold harmless, and indemnify Employer and the Employer Releasees from
any remedies, reprisals, or penalties that result from Employee's
failure to disclose or release his status as a Medicare beneficiary. In
the event that any of the above information provided by Employee is
false or in any way incorrect, Employee shall be solely liable for any
and all actions, causes of actions, penalties, claims, costs, services,
compensation or the like resulting from these inaccuracies.
Employee acknowledges that Medicare may require him to exhaust all of
the payments in Section 4.A. on Medicare covered expenses should he
become Medicare eligible within thirty (30) months. Employee waives any
claims for damages, including a private cause of action provided in the
MSP, 42 U.S.C. Section 1395y(b)(3)(A), should Medicare deny coverage for
any reason, including the failure to establish a set aside allocation to
protect Medicare's interest.
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:45:07 -0400
From: "Alcidonis Law Office" <attorney at alcidonislaw.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Any employment law lawyers out there?
Message-ID: <21CE99B9AFBD415A9A8D4CEFA1F925B6 at RodPC>
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reply-type=original
Ross:
It's unclear from your question for which parts of the requirements you need
statutory authority. The requirement you have cited also applies to personal
injury cases, which I deal with quite a bit. The language you posted in
your e-mail is pretty much standard on releases dealing with this issue. Did
you take a look at the Medicare Secondary Payer Act?
In personal injury settlements, we also put language in the release to shift
the requirement to the client just in case. Let me know if you need sample
language and I will send it your way.
Take care
Rod Alcidonis, Esquire.
Alcidonis Law Office, LLC
2824 Cottman Avenue
Suite 15
Philadelphia, PA 19149
Tel: (215) 305-8085
Fax: (215) 525-0999
Work: Attorney at alcidonislaw.com
Listservs: lawoffice at alcidonislaw.com
Licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
-----Original Message-----
From: Ross Doerr
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 8:03 PM
To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] Any employment law lawyers out there?
To any employment law attorneys out there - it is my understanding that
there must now be Medicare language in employment law settlements. It is
supposed to be required language now.
As I understand it, no set-aside is required for
settlements under $25,000.
Can anyone tell me what statute or regulation requires this component? I'm
looking for authority here.
This is some draft language I've picked up -
*Medicare Reporting Requirements. The parties have considered Medicare's
interest in this matter, if any, and Employee declares and expressly
warrants that he is not Medicare eligible nor
within thirty (30) months of becoming Medicare eligible; is not 65 years
of age or older; is not suffering from end stage renal failure; has not
received Social Security benefits for 24 months or longer; and has not
applied for Social Security disability benefits, and/or has not been
denied Social Security disability benefits and appealing the denial; and
therefore, no Medicare Set Aside Allocation is being established.
Employee attests that the claims released herein are not related to any
illness or injury for which Employee would apply or receive Medicare
benefits. Employee understands that he is required by law to disclose
this information to Employer and its attorneys in connection with this
Agreement. Employee understands that failure to do so may result in
penalties being assessed against Employee, the parties, and attorneys.
Employee declares and warrants that he is aware of the requirements of
the Medicare Secondary Payer Act ("MSP"). Employee understands that
Medicare has an interest in recovering any benefits paid when it is used
as a source of secondary payment. Employee therefore agrees to release,
hold harmless, and indemnify Employer and the Employer Releasees from
any remedies, reprisals, or penalties that result from Employee's
failure to disclose or release his status as a Medicare beneficiary. In
the event that any of the above information provided by Employee is
false or in any way incorrect, Employee shall be solely liable for any
and all actions, causes of actions, penalties, claims, costs, services,
compensation or the like resulting from these inaccuracies.
Employee acknowledges that Medicare may require him to exhaust all of
the payments in Section 4.A. on Medicare covered expenses should he
become Medicare eligible within thirty (30) months. Employee waives any
claims for damages, including a private cause of action provided in the
MSP, 42 U.S.C. Section 1395y(b)(3)(A), should Medicare deny coverage for
any reason, including the failure to establish a set aside allocation to
protect Medicare's interest.
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 08:10:49 -0400
From: "Ross Doerr" <rumpole at roadrunner.com>
To: "Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Any employment law lawyers out there?
Message-ID: <548E9BF759DC46B886F75C72B43D7952 at mycomputer>
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reply-type=response
Thank you Rod. I'll do that.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alcidonis Law Office" <attorney at alcidonislaw.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 1:45 AM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Any employment law lawyers out there?
> Ross:
>
> It's unclear from your question for which parts of the requirements
> you need statutory authority. The requirement you have cited also
> applies to personal injury cases, which I deal with quite a bit. The
> language you posted in your e-mail is pretty much standard on releases
> dealing with this issue. Did you take a look at the Medicare Secondary
Payer Act?
>
> In personal injury settlements, we also put language in the release to
> shift the requirement to the client just in case. Let me know if you
> need sample language and I will send it your way.
>
> Take care
>
> Rod Alcidonis, Esquire.
> Alcidonis Law Office, LLC
> 2824 Cottman Avenue
> Suite 15
> Philadelphia, PA 19149
> Tel: (215) 305-8085
> Fax: (215) 525-0999
> Work: Attorney at alcidonislaw.com
> Listservs: lawoffice at alcidonislaw.com
>
> Licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ross Doerr
> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 8:03 PM
> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List
> Subject: [blindlaw] Any employment law lawyers out there?
>
> To any employment law attorneys out there - it is my understanding
> that there must now be Medicare language in employment law
> settlements. It is supposed to be required language now.
>
> As I understand it, no set-aside is required for
>
> settlements under $25,000.
>
> Can anyone tell me what statute or regulation requires this component?
> I'm
> looking for authority here.
>
> This is some draft language I've picked up -
>
> *Medicare Reporting Requirements. The parties have considered
> Medicare's interest in this matter, if any, and Employee declares and
> expressly warrants that he is not Medicare eligible nor
>
> within thirty (30) months of becoming Medicare eligible; is not 65
> years
>
> of age or older; is not suffering from end stage renal failure; has
> not
>
> received Social Security benefits for 24 months or longer; and has not
>
> applied for Social Security disability benefits, and/or has not been
>
> denied Social Security disability benefits and appealing the denial;
> and
>
> therefore, no Medicare Set Aside Allocation is being established.
>
> Employee attests that the claims released herein are not related to
> any
>
> illness or injury for which Employee would apply or receive Medicare
>
> benefits. Employee understands that he is required by law to disclose
>
> this information to Employer and its attorneys in connection with this
>
> Agreement. Employee understands that failure to do so may result in
>
> penalties being assessed against Employee, the parties, and attorneys.
>
> Employee declares and warrants that he is aware of the requirements of
>
> the Medicare Secondary Payer Act ("MSP"). Employee understands that
>
> Medicare has an interest in recovering any benefits paid when it is
> used
>
> as a source of secondary payment. Employee therefore agrees to
> release,
>
> hold harmless, and indemnify Employer and the Employer Releasees from
>
> any remedies, reprisals, or penalties that result from Employee's
>
> failure to disclose or release his status as a Medicare beneficiary.
> In
>
> the event that any of the above information provided by Employee is
>
> false or in any way incorrect, Employee shall be solely liable for any
>
> and all actions, causes of actions, penalties, claims, costs,
> services,
>
> compensation or the like resulting from these inaccuracies.
>
> Employee acknowledges that Medicare may require him to exhaust all of
>
> the payments in Section 4.A. on Medicare covered expenses should he
>
> become Medicare eligible within thirty (30) months. Employee waives
> any
>
> claims for damages, including a private cause of action provided in
> the
>
> MSP, 42 U.S.C. Section 1395y(b)(3)(A), should Medicare deny coverage
> for
>
> any reason, including the failure to establish a set aside allocation
> to
>
> protect Medicare's interest.
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 09:03:34 -0400
From: "Ross Doerr" <rumpole at roadrunner.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [blindlaw] Blind Wheelchair user mugged in Maine
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Yesterday I posted an article that appearred in the Boston Globe about a
blind gentleman in a wheelchair who was mugged whiie waiting for his brother
to pick him up. This happened in Lewiston Maine.
This article raises a very difficult legal issue that has been discussed in
theory on this list from time to time, and it is now here in real, fact
specific terms.
Today the television media reported that it is unlikely that those who
robbed the blind gentleman in the wheelchair will ever be prosecuted because
the victim cannot identify his assailants.
There it is. Right there.
Has anyone on the list ever seen this issue addressed in their local
jurisdiction, and if so, how was it handled?
Ross
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 09:08:01 -0700 (PDT)
From: Mike Gilmore <m_b_gilmore at yahoo.com>
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindlaw] jury duty in Virginia?
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Hi everyone,
?
This is for those of you who practice in Virginia.? I recently received a
summons for jury duty.? Unfortunately, the questionnaire that I filled out
had nowhere on it that asked if I was a member of the bar nor is there a
place to write "blind. please excuse." When I lived in California, a simple
phone call to the court telling them I am blind got me out of jury duty
permanently.
What?is the process in Virginia? I'd like to avoid wasting my time and the
court's time by going down there and getting to voire dire and they see that
I'm a blind active bar member. I appreciate your insights.
?
Thanks.
?
Mike?
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:48:00 -0500
From: "Frye, Daniel" <Daniel.Frye at ed.gov>
To: Blind Law Mailing List <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] jury duty in Virginia?
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Increasingly blind people and lawyers are being permitted to serve on
juries. Perhaps Virginia is unique in resisting these communities, but I
know several blind, active bar members who have been called and have been
selected to serve on juries. Maybe you'd enjoy the experience. I'd love to
have the opportunity to be part of a jury's deliberations. I think,
depending on the subject matter, that the opportunity for observation and
thought would be fascinating.
Daniel B. Frye, J.D.
Management and Program Specialist
Randolph-Sheppard and Helen Keller
National Center Programs
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Special Education
and Rehabilitative Services
Rehabilitation Services Administration
550 12th Street, SW, Room 5023
Washington, DC? 20202-2800
(202) 245-7308 office
(202) 245-7591 fax
(410) 241-7006 mobile
daniel.frye at ed.gov
-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Mike Gilmore
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 12:08 PM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindlaw] jury duty in Virginia?
Hi everyone,
?
This is for those of you who practice in Virginia.? I recently received a
summons for jury duty.? Unfortunately, the questionnaire that I filled out
had nowhere on it that asked if I was a member of the bar nor is there a
place to write "blind. please excuse." When I lived in California, a simple
phone call to the court telling them I am blind got me out of jury duty
permanently.
What?is the process in Virginia? I'd like to avoid wasting my time and the
court's time by going down there and getting to voire dire and they see that
I'm a blind active bar member. I appreciate your insights.
?
Thanks.
?
Mike?
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