September 7, 2008

I Love my Trophy!



To all my Voters and Readers: Thank you very much for your wonderful support for TravelerFolio! We won the Best Photo Blog Award from OMY Singapore Blog Awards!

Now sit back and relax, and follow me through the whole event!

The inaugural Singapore Blog Awards ceremony was held on 5 Sept 08 at the Asian Civilisations Museum that is facing the breathtaking view of the Singapore River. At the opposite bank lies tall commercial buildings that loom over the row of rustic shophouses.

Another nice view – The Cavenagh Bridge, the only suspension bridge and one of the oldest bridges in Singapore, spanning across the Singapore River.

Here is the Asian Civilisations Museum…

Inside the museum where the blog awards ceremony was held. Dinner buffet was served with a wide spread of quality food!

Really admire the strength of the petite gal carrying that heavy video camera! One thing for sure, she has toned arms!! I was being interviewed by Razor TV, really nervous in front of that big black eye. Sweat!!!

I feel so honoured to receive the Best Photo Blog Award when the other nine finalists of the same category are talented bloggers! Ms Jaime Teo, Miss Singapore Universe 2001, was the charming angel who handed over the award to me. Thank you OMY and all the judges for giving me this wonderful award.

Many must be thinking that the award is all about this Acer laptop. I used to think that way too!! BUT! Not until the night when I was mesmerized by that… that… not this laptop but …

the TROPHY!! It’s not the conventional kind of trophy but a Chinese tripod (鼎) with a new age look casted with bronze. Unlike the traditional tripod, there are no handles and the three legs are shaped differently. This symbolises that though the tripod (trophy) appears to be different, it still retains its unique characteristics, ie. a bowl shape, three-legged. It shares the similar attributes of a blog, which is a new way to convey messages, ideas to the public; yet not forgetting the rules of thumb: being truthful and unbiased, and be responsible with the freedom of speech.

The tripod trophy is specially designed by a SUPER COOL Poet, Sculptor, Artist, Calligrapher, Philosopher, Set and Costume Designer – Mr Tan Swie Hian! When our trophies hit each other (cheers!), you will hear a clear and crisp ding-ding sound.

Feel extremely elated to receive such an invaluable art piece from Mr Tan Swie Hian, a very famous and talented cultural icon in Singapore. A man of high status, Mr Tan appears to be very friendly, always with that nice warm smile wherever he goes. He has a museum near my house; I am going to visit it one of these days! XD

Photo taking session with the winners from the other six categories. Winners (from the left): Best Youth Blog, Best Individual Blog, Best Photo Blog (me!), Most Entertaining Blog, Best Design Blog, Most Insightful Blog and Best Blog Shop. (See all winners at OMY.)

My last interview by OMY, this time feeling more relaxed without that big black eye and the mic. XP

This award is a big birthday present for me! Thanks to my friends with your birthday well wishes!

And a lollipop for you!

:loveheart:

Read the three posts that were submitted for the nomination of Best Photo Blog Award sometime back in May/June 08. Feel free to explore my older posts with travel photos and stories from other countries listed on the top menu bar.

Posted by eunice Posted in Good Stuffs, OMY Blog Awards

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93 Comments

  • KC said on September 7, 2008, 6:23 am (Permalink)

    Congratsss again !! Hey , Any idea what does that trophy imply or represent ?? I mean it just has some kool shape or is there a meaning for that too ?? And try taking the video of your interview on TV and post it here !! And heyyyy , thanks a loooot for the Lollypop ! Liked it – but i expected more :p

    And hey does Ms. Jaime Teo have a blog tooo ??? :p

     
  • zara said on September 7, 2008, 6:35 am (Permalink)

    Hi Eunice dearie!
    First of all, congrats again and again!
    Happy belated birthday and I really hope that you love my post as well.
    Well, some of my friends send their happy birthday wishes to u too!
    Love u dear!

    Thanks for the lolipop…
    Can I be demanding? I want a teddy bear! Hahaha…

     
  • bena said on September 7, 2008, 8:16 am (Permalink)

    ohmigee eunice! im so glad you won and you definitely deserve that! congratulations once again and thanks for the lollipop! *cheers* keep those travel entries rolling! belated happy birthday too! *mwahugs* vi-a-v! =)

     
  • Walter said on September 7, 2008, 8:31 am (Permalink)

    Thanks for popping over to Cooler Insights. My bad for getting the categories wrong – somehow my eyesight must be failing me (on top of trying to do too many things at once…LOL). Initially I didn’t even recognise Jamie Teo. Have corrected them already.

    Your blog has very good photographs of your travels, which is something that we don’t see very often. Excellent coverage of the Omy blog awards! Thanks for highlighting the ACM too. Interestingly, I was speaking to Swie Hian that night and told him that he ought to blog too. It would be eye opening to see what inspires him and the steps he take to create a masterpiece.

     
  • Chuck said on September 7, 2008, 8:54 am (Permalink)

    Congratulations, Eunice! Very well deserved award. And happy birthday, too!

     
  • Bridge said on September 7, 2008, 9:46 am (Permalink)

    Lollipop? I was very happy and all smile reading all the contents of your post and towards the end, I laughed out loud because you’ve given me some lollipop. Once again.. waaaaahhhh-ha-ha! It tastes very sweet. The victory you had tastes sweeter than anything else for sure. I am so happy for you sister.

    I’d like to comment on your dress and posture. You are all poise and beauty. Never seen you like thi before. Congratulations again! We love you =)

     
  • Tianhong said on September 7, 2008, 10:39 am (Permalink)

    Congrats. You’re the rightful owner for the award for your cartegory. Great that my vote ain’t wasted. :P

     
  • melee said on September 7, 2008, 11:23 am (Permalink)

    After the end of the voting I’m so excited to know who will be the winner, suddenly, I need to wait until Sept. 5, 2008, Now you got it Eunice, Congratulations, I’m so happy for you and i realize that you are photogenic too :D , have a great day..

     
  • kikey loo said on September 7, 2008, 11:45 am (Permalink)

    congratulation!! :)

     
  • Borneo Falcon said on September 7, 2008, 12:38 pm (Permalink)

    Congratulation on the award. You looking good as well at he award

     
  • Cecil said on September 7, 2008, 1:50 pm (Permalink)

    Congratulation Eunice! What a meaningful trophy you won! It’s something nice reward for all the hardworks you have put into your photo blog. I hope I could see the video of your interview…. :)

    p/s: since you love your trophy more, why don’t you consider to donate d Acer laptop to me… ha..ha…

     
  • Asian Traveler said on September 7, 2008, 2:48 pm (Permalink)

    Congrats to the sexy lady in printed pink. Oh that’s you! Wow, you look like a celebrity now. Is there any plans to enter show business? hehe
    Kidding aside, I’m so happy for you sis. Keep it up! Happy Birthday!

     
  • fabandfurious said on September 7, 2008, 6:56 pm (Permalink)

    hi eunice! :) congratulations!! we’re so happy to hear that you won! the trophy’s really one of a kind. hope you get to win more awards in the future! cheers!

     
  • henry said on September 8, 2008, 12:11 am (Permalink)

    WOW! CONGRATULATION! I am so jealous rite now!!! Anyway, u deserve the trophy~ YEAH!!!!

     
  • Miss Q said on September 8, 2008, 12:42 am (Permalink)

    Hey Eunice, really glad that u win!! at least i had voted for the correct person, and all ur effort to make ppl vote for u are worth it!!!!!!
    So, CONGRATULATION……:)

     
  • JH said on September 8, 2008, 12:59 am (Permalink)

    Congrats !

    Heh …. You are a celebrity now !! Looking at the photos, you had a great time of celebration and fun !

    Enjoy the fun, fame and rewards ! Keep blogging and taking photos !

     
  • BLue said on September 8, 2008, 1:00 am (Permalink)

    gratz on your award wining :)

     
  • lz said on September 8, 2008, 1:02 am (Permalink)

    hey congrats!! XD feel happy for u..
    i have saved down this page and will read it when i am not connected to the internet. too much chores to be done in limited connection hours!
    again, congrats!

     
  • demiera said on September 8, 2008, 1:58 am (Permalink)

    Congrats Eunice!! You deserve every single bit of that trophy!!

     
  • edelweiza said on September 8, 2008, 8:25 am (Permalink)

    wow, you made it! congratulations! as usual, nice photos.love the trophy also, very unique-looking indeed.

    keep rockin’ the blogscene with your nice photos and stories! more power to you, eunice! :)

     
  • Joy said on September 8, 2008, 10:28 am (Permalink)

    Hi Eunice,
    I had no doubt you would win! Congratulations you deserve that wonderful trophy!
    Enjoy the days of celebration, Happy Birthday, and take care!

     
  • Peteformation said on September 8, 2008, 11:57 am (Permalink)

    Wow Eunice, Congratulations! Very interesting event photos. Keep up the good work!

     
  • Anston said on September 8, 2008, 12:12 pm (Permalink)

    Congratulations!!! Muahaha… i bet u will win this trophy :D

    Btw, i just got back from Bangkok, still “alive” hehe…

     
  • Lavern said on September 8, 2008, 12:58 pm (Permalink)

    Hi eunice,

    Congratulations for the award, I knew you would make it! Keep up the good work…

     
  • Sze Ping said on September 8, 2008, 1:03 pm (Permalink)

    Hi Eunice, congratulations on the success, you deserve it despite my own slim hope of winning ;)
    And nice to meet you in person, you look pretty that night :)

     
  • Crazyfool said on September 8, 2008, 1:41 pm (Permalink)

    congratulation ~!

     
  • darlyn said on September 8, 2008, 2:16 pm (Permalink)

    congrats.. and your trophy is so unique never seen a trophy like that.

     
  • zara said on September 8, 2008, 3:31 pm (Permalink)

    Hehehe…
    I appeared here again…
    As I mentioned up there before…
    I want to add some more…
    U looked pretty darling!!
    Can called u as Kakak or not here?
    hehehe

     
  • jean said on September 8, 2008, 3:41 pm (Permalink)

    way to go, eunice! woohoo!

     
  • Forever HL said on September 8, 2008, 3:42 pm (Permalink)

    hey!congratulations eunice!!!
    happy for u…haha..^^

    蕾蕾~

     
  • Akira said on September 8, 2008, 4:32 pm (Permalink)

    恭喜你哦…
    你真的值得拿到这奖呢…

     
  • arjaeuse said on September 8, 2008, 4:35 pm (Permalink)

    hello.. Eunice!!! First… I would like to congrats u for Winning d Award! that’s really cool events… even though the price is not a Laptop.. Trophy more expensive and durable… years may come to you but great memories of award will never lost.. bcoz it is already a part of ur history in Life.. Take Care and Keep it up! Kaibigan… :)

     
  • Vannie said on September 8, 2008, 5:34 pm (Permalink)

    huwaw!!!! you deserve it and congrats! Keep up the great work! TC

     
  • Stardust said on September 8, 2008, 6:58 pm (Permalink)

    Congratulations, Eunice! Very glad to know that!

     
  • PrincessCinderella said on September 8, 2008, 8:15 pm (Permalink)

    weeeeeeeee………I told you…you will win the contest, I knew it!…weeeeee…I’m so happy for you….you know what I’m so pissed off in my exam but when I knew you won…weeeee…..I’m so happy, I’m so proud of you Eunice…really….I will give you a very tight hug…..

    OMG you really look good on your dress…bridge is right your so poise and beauty…Do you have a plan to be an actress in Singapore?….I will be your fan now even I’m living here in the Philippines…hehehe

    CONGRATULATION…..muah…muah..muah

     
  • Antonio said on September 8, 2008, 11:29 pm (Permalink)

    OMG!!!!OMG!!!! I was one of the last one to know. Thanks to my very slowwwww enet connection. Good thing I was able to do it now. Seems like eternity for me. I am very happy for you Eunice. I guess you are really good in keeping secrets. We kept asking before but you got all of us suspended in uncertainty. Nways, as I said, you deserve it and I am VERRRRY HAPPY for you!!!!!congratulations. I hope it inspires you to blog more. Keep em coming……………

     
  • jasmine said on September 8, 2008, 11:29 pm (Permalink)

    CONGRATS!!! :D
    and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! :p

    GOD BLESS~ :) )
    and thanks for the lollipops! :O

    p/s: walao~ got to see Jack Neo LIVE o! :O

     
  • eunice said on September 9, 2008, 12:02 am (Permalink)

    @Darlyn,arjaeuse: Yes, this beautiful trophy is a priceless masterpiece designed by our famous artist in Singapore. It’s more valuable than the laptop! Thank you for your support! =)

    @KC,Zara,Bena: Thank you and congratulation for being the top 3 commentators for this entry! KEKEKE!

    @Walter: Thanks! And good idea! Mr Tan Swie Hian should blog too! XD I will surely bookmark his blog! XD

    @Chuck,Bridge,Tianhong,Melee,Kikey,Borneo Falcon: Thank you for your great support, your precious votes!

    @Cecil: Thank you for your great support too! Sure, you can have the laptop! just right click and save image! XD

    @Asian Traveler,Fab&Furious,MissQ: Thank you again and again!

    @JH: Ha! Nah, I failed that celebrity part haha! Thank you for your great support throughout the contest too! =D

    @Blue,Lz,Demiera,Edelweiza,Joy: Thank you for being such wonderful supporters!

    @Peteformation,Anston,Lavern,crazyfool: Thank you, arigato, xie xie!

    @Szeping: Hah! You are a great blogger, and in terms of photography skills, of cos you win! I won by chance only. I believe you will be the next winner. Keep blogging! =)

    @Crazyfool,Jean,Forever HL: Thank you dears! =D

    @Zara: Thanks! Whatever you call me, I know those are sweet names! =D So, go ahead!

    @Akira,Vannie,Stardust: Thank you my friends! =D

    @Princess Cinderella: HAHAHA!! I will take it that you are flattering me!! Thank you dear for your great support, your votes during the contest period. =D

    @Antonio: Thank you! But I didn’t keep secret! Ha! I only knew that I won on 5 Sept, during the award ceremony! Gee… but I only blogged about it on 7th Sept =P

    @Jasmine: Thank you =) Yeah! I invited Jack Neo to take a photo with me for once in a lifetime!

     
  • allinkorea said on September 9, 2008, 12:55 am (Permalink)

    weeeee…congrats sis! Although I expected that award for you, i’m still excited and happy for you… i’m sure you were also showed on tv…and you look prettier with that pink dress.

    once again, congrats sis~

     
  • Mabel said on September 9, 2008, 2:12 am (Permalink)

    congrats eunice! keep sharing the wonderful photos to the world! :)

     
  • HBK said on September 9, 2008, 2:17 am (Permalink)

    The girl giving you the award is very pretty – just like meeeeeeeee :p

     
  • Gilbert/Cely said on September 9, 2008, 7:32 am (Permalink)

    CONGRATULATIONS my friend! We knew it! Hubby and I were so positive about it!

    Cheers! You deserve it!

     
  • Ellisa said on September 9, 2008, 8:21 am (Permalink)

    Oh, I knew it!

    Congratz, Eunice! That’s a really big achievement to win the S’pore blog award!
    I’m happy for you =)
    Keep the good work, and post more!

    No, NO, no need to thank you (just like what you replied to others) because you deserve it =)

     
  • eunice said on September 9, 2008, 9:39 am (Permalink)

    @allinKorea,Mabel,Gilbert/Cely: Hmm, what should I say again? Thank you! XD

    @Ellisa: No thank you? Then, arigato! =D

    @HBK: Your next life =_=”

     
  • iWalk said on September 9, 2008, 9:58 am (Permalink)

    Congratulate, dear eunice!
    You are such a smart girl, You can do anything great!
    Keep sharing!

     
  • alex said on September 9, 2008, 10:02 am (Permalink)

    CONGRATS EUNICE!!!! w00t w00t!!!

    you deserve it, your blog is just ama – aazing! (that’s amazing with 4 syllables hee hee)

     
  • vialentino said on September 9, 2008, 10:14 am (Permalink)

    leaving my footprint here for ur great achievement…congrats to u….

     
  • eunice said on September 9, 2008, 10:30 am (Permalink)

    @iWalk,Alex,Vialentino: Thank you for your big support!
    :loveheart:

     
  • Marky said on September 9, 2008, 10:41 am (Permalink)

    Yipee! Of course you deserve this award ate eunice! :) Keep posting!

     
  • Greenman said on September 9, 2008, 10:42 am (Permalink)

    Congratulations eunice!

     
  • eunice said on September 9, 2008, 11:53 am (Permalink)

    @Marky, Greenman: Thank you for your great support! Wow look who’s here, greenman from Mars! XD

     
  • Chobits said on September 9, 2008, 4:47 pm (Permalink)

    Wow! Eunice! You are pretty in that pink sexy dress!
    And Congratulations! Am very proud of you. Sob…T_T Happy for you!
    Keep it up k, we will continue to support you. ^^

     
  • abaoo said on September 9, 2008, 9:04 pm (Permalink)

    Congratulation again ^^ thanks for that day take care of me ^^ veyr nice to meet u ^^ if got any outing must inform also ^^ ok ^^

     
  • eunice said on September 9, 2008, 10:01 pm (Permalink)

    @Abaoo: ^^small case lah, friend friend mah hahah. Seeya!

    @Chobits: Haha! You are flattering me! Thank you very much! I will support you too! Keep blogging!

     
  • weelai said on September 9, 2008, 10:23 pm (Permalink)

    Congrats on your winning! The whole entire family share the same excitement with you! Keep up the good work and may your blog grow indefinitely!

     
  • meimei said on September 9, 2008, 10:37 pm (Permalink)

    Happy Belated Bday to you!!!

    btw, wen is it?

     
  • eunice said on September 9, 2008, 10:58 pm (Permalink)

    @meimei: Xie xie! It’s on 6th Sept. Where’s my present? =P Kekeke glad to see u again. TC!

    @weelai: ^^

     
  • rose said on September 9, 2008, 11:31 pm (Permalink)

    hello eunice, congratulations!

     
  • rose said on September 9, 2008, 11:31 pm (Permalink)

    Keep it up!

     
  • stone said on September 10, 2008, 3:46 am (Permalink)

    好久没来了.还好么.祝贺你阿.哈哈.最后那个是lollipop么?

     
  • Miss Elle said on September 10, 2008, 3:59 am (Permalink)

    hi eunice. just saw your post now. been busy lately. but hey, congrats dear! so happy for you. you deserve it :)

     
  • marlyms said on September 10, 2008, 5:07 am (Permalink)

    congratulations eunice!
    by d way here’s my new url
    http://www.leytestar.com

     
  • Lifecruiser said on September 10, 2008, 5:53 am (Permalink)

    Wow! Such a big event! And you won! Fantastic! Congrats to the best – YOU :-)

    Well, you don’t only take great photos, you write well too! We were with you there. Cool. Great prizes too.

     
  • Mark H said on September 10, 2008, 7:12 am (Permalink)

    I’ll quickly add my congratulations.

     
  • Tony said on September 10, 2008, 9:44 am (Permalink)

    wow very fantastic…congrats for you, sis :)

     
  • eunice said on September 10, 2008, 10:53 am (Permalink)

    @Stone: 谢谢!好久不见了! 对呀，那个是lollipop,是棒棒糖。 =)

    @Rose, Miss Elle, Marlyms, Lifecruiser, Mark H, Tony: Thank you for your support and votes! =D

     
  • Connie said on September 10, 2008, 11:06 am (Permalink)

    congratulations girl! you made it because you deserve it! Aim high ad be the best that you ca be.

     
  • Carlota said on September 10, 2008, 12:25 pm (Permalink)

    wow- it sure was an honoured! Congratulations! Well deserved!

     
  • lakshmi said on September 10, 2008, 12:40 pm (Permalink)

    Congrats ..this is quite wonderful and you completely deserve it..I was in Singapore a couple of months ago..Please do drop in at backpacker as I am celebrating as well and would like you to join in..thanks

     
  • marviepons said on September 10, 2008, 2:07 pm (Permalink)

    congratulations eunice, Keep it up! :)

     
  • bena said on September 10, 2008, 2:24 pm (Permalink)

    i forgot to mention that you look so fabulous on that dress eunice! fabulously chic! vi-a-v! ;)

     
  • eunice said on September 10, 2008, 2:25 pm (Permalink)

    @Connie, Carlota, lakshmi, marviepons: Thank you for your nice support!

     
  • Yenzz said on September 10, 2008, 3:37 pm (Permalink)

    Hi Eunice…
    Amazing Award!
    I knew that u will win cause u got so many support from us lol

    So where u gonna treat us
    Hehe
    Juskid Sista…

    At least, Congratulation…

     
  • Piggy said on September 10, 2008, 4:57 pm (Permalink)

    Congrats Eunice. U looked so sweet in the pink dress :) …….

     
  • Mark said on September 10, 2008, 5:05 pm (Permalink)

    Congratulation eunice!! If don’t mind please give me that lollipop please… Heheh Just kidding… =D

     
  • eunice said on September 10, 2008, 6:35 pm (Permalink)

    @Yenzz, Piggy, Mark: Hey thanks! I think my travel photo blog has a long way to go, still need alot of improvements. It’s just that I am lucky this time round.

    Take the lollipop, just save image =P

     
  • Tita Beng said on September 10, 2008, 8:06 pm (Permalink)

    Hi there sweet young lady! Came across this beautiful award winning blog. Congratulations to you. I hope you can link me coz I’m gonna link you on both my blogs. Thanks!

     
  • Jiemi said on September 10, 2008, 10:42 pm (Permalink)

    Congrats on winning the award. ^___^
    Can see why you deserved it.

    And by the way, thanks for visiting my blog. =)
    Really love the content in yours.
    Went nostalgic about my last trip to Japan when i read about your entries to the country. ^^;

     
  • Chee Wei said on September 11, 2008, 12:12 am (Permalink)

    congratulations!!!! you made it!!! hehe….proud of you..anyway keep it up the good work :)

     
  • Barbie said on September 11, 2008, 12:39 am (Permalink)

    Congratulationsssss, Eunice! ^ ^ I know it since the start that you gonna get the tiara for sure, and now you did it ^ ^ I don’t know why I feel excited seeing u winning this Sing’s Best Photos Award ^ ^

    All the best,
    Love,
    Barbie

     
  • theMaldives.com said on September 11, 2008, 4:24 am (Permalink)

    Congratulations! A worthy winner.

     
  • eunice said on September 11, 2008, 9:59 am (Permalink)

    @theMaldives: Thank you! Do you still want your review on Maldives? =D

    @Chee Wei, Barbie: Thanks! That won’t be possible without great supports from you guys.

    @Jiemi: Thanks! For Japan, it’s my sis (http://beyondlittlereddot.com/) who went there and I blogged for her. Thanks for your visit! =)

     
  • sheeilah said on September 12, 2008, 6:12 pm (Permalink)

    i’m so happy you won! congratulations!

     
  • yuen89 said on September 14, 2008, 1:43 am (Permalink)

    Congratulations, Eunice. And the trophy are special. haha

     
  • Benny said on September 21, 2008, 1:06 am (Permalink)

    wow… funtastic..!

    happy week end friend.. >>><

     
  • Rogue said on September 21, 2008, 4:18 pm (Permalink)

    Wow Eunice! I am so happy to hear this! You won and the votes we casted were indeed useful. I am so glad for you. The trophy is indeed very unique and you met a lot of interesting people out there. It is a very memorable event!ùù

    Congratulations and thanks for the lollipop! You deserve to win indeed!

     
  • eunice said on September 21, 2008, 4:35 pm (Permalink)

    Hi All! Thank you for being so nice and supportive!! =D

     
  • faeryrowan said on September 22, 2008, 6:33 pm (Permalink)

    CONGRATULATIONS, EUNICE!!!

    You deserve to win the Best Photo Blog category. Your pictures are always very beautiful and truly representative of the countries (and memories!) you’re taking pics of. Keep it going!

    Thanks for dropping by my blog. I’m sorry I haven’t been here for a while now. Been busy at work, and I don’t have Internet where we’re temporary living now. I will try my best to drop by every now and then. Take care!

     
  • eunice said on September 22, 2008, 6:42 pm (Permalink)

    @faeryrowan: So nice of you! Thank you!

     
  • TNH said on October 7, 2008, 4:28 pm (Permalink)

    the trophy really special..congrate again..you really deserve that trophy..

     
  • eunice said on October 7, 2008, 10:09 pm (Permalink)

    @TNH: Yep, it’s special, unlike the conventional kind of tropies. Thank you for your support!

     
  • pinoyislands said on July 27, 2009, 6:45 am (Permalink)

    wow ! congrats :)

     
  • editorial commercial photography singapore said on July 28, 2009, 9:05 am (Permalink)

    congrats girl..even it’s last year award, but i really like your shoot. Keep it on..and great blog

     

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