Special 26 MP3 Songs Free Download
Written By RAS on Thursday, 17 January 2013 | 21:57
Star Cast: Akshay Kumar, Kajal Agarwal
Music Director: Himesh Reshammiya & M. M. Kreem
Lyricst: Irshad Kamil, Shabbir Ahmed
Download Single Tracks
Click on the Track name or the icon to download
1 Tujh Sang Lagee - K.K. & M.M. Kreem
2 Gore Mukhde Pe Zulfaan Di Chaavan - Aman Trikha
3 Kaun Mera - Chaitra Ambadipudi
4 Mujh Mein Tu - Keerthi Sagathia
5 Kaun Mera (Male) - Papon
6 Dharpakad - Bappi Lahiri
7 Kaun Mera (Female) - Sunidhi Chauhan
8 Mujh Mein Tu (Version 2) - M.M. Kreem
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Special 26 -190kbps-Zip
Special 26-320kbps-Zip
"Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator" error message
1. Verity that the "Local Group Policy" or "Domain Group Policy" doesn’t block you from using
"Task Manager".
1.1 "Local Group Policy"
a. Go to "Start" -> "Run" -> Write "Gpedit.msc" and press on "Enter" button.
b. Navigate to "User Configuration" -> "Administrative Templates" -> "System" -> "Ctrl+Alt+Del Options"
c. In the right side of the screen verity that "Remove Task Manager"" option set to "Disable" or "Not Configured".
d. Close "Gpedit.msc" MMC.
e. Go to "Start" -> "Run" -> Write "gpupdate /force" and press on "Enter" button.
Note: If you are using Windows 2000, please follow KB q227302 instead stage "e".
Using SECEDIT to Force a Group Policy Refresh Immediately
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q227302/
1.2 "Domain Group Policy"
a. Contact you local IT support team.
2. Verity correct registry settings::
a. Go to "Start" -> "Run" -> Write "regedit" and press on "Enter" button.
Warning: Modifying your registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system.
Always backup your files before doing this registry hack.
b. Navigate to the following registry keys and verity that following settings set to default:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
"DisableTaskMgr"=dword:00000000
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Group Policy Objects\LocalUser\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
"DisableTaskMgr"=dword:00000000
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system\]
"DisableTaskMgr"=dword:00000000
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]
"DisableCAD"=dword:00000000
c. Reboot the computer.
"Task Manager".
1.1 "Local Group Policy"
a. Go to "Start" -> "Run" -> Write "Gpedit.msc" and press on "Enter" button.
b. Navigate to "User Configuration" -> "Administrative Templates" -> "System" -> "Ctrl+Alt+Del Options"
c. In the right side of the screen verity that "Remove Task Manager"" option set to "Disable" or "Not Configured".
d. Close "Gpedit.msc" MMC.
e. Go to "Start" -> "Run" -> Write "gpupdate /force" and press on "Enter" button.
Note: If you are using Windows 2000, please follow KB q227302 instead stage "e".
Using SECEDIT to Force a Group Policy Refresh Immediately
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q227302/
1.2 "Domain Group Policy"
a. Contact you local IT support team.
2. Verity correct registry settings::
a. Go to "Start" -> "Run" -> Write "regedit" and press on "Enter" button.
Warning: Modifying your registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system.
Always backup your files before doing this registry hack.
b. Navigate to the following registry keys and verity that following settings set to default:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
"DisableTaskMgr"=dword:00000000
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Group Policy Objects\LocalUser\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
"DisableTaskMgr"=dword:00000000
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system\]
"DisableTaskMgr"=dword:00000000
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]
"DisableCAD"=dword:00000000
c. Reboot the computer.
Banana Raita
Banana raita,
this delectable raita will transform any preconceived notions you have
about the banana, and make you fall instantly in love with. It is rich
in potassium that will benefit hypertensive people wanting to loss
weight. I’ve used low-fat curds not only to cut down on fat as weight
gain is a ladder to heart diseases.
Preparation Time:
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 cup fresh low-fat curds beaten
Preparation Time:
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 cup fresh low-fat curds beaten
1/2 cup chopped banana
1/2 tsp freshly ground mustard
1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1 tsp sugar
salt to taste
Method
- Combine all the ingredients together in a bowl and mix well. Serve chilled.
Fattoush [Arabic Salad]
Fattoush Recipe
Ingredients
1 Large Pita Bread, cut into 1-inch squares
3 Green Onions, chopped
Romaine Lettuce
1 large Tomato
1 Cucumber
Vinegar, to taste (I’d say a couple tablespoons, if not more)
4 cloves Garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon Sumac
1-2 tablespoon Olive Oil
Sea Salt, to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place pita bread pieces on a baking tray and bake for 10-15 minutes, until hardened.
Mix together the vegetables.
Then add the garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt and sumac.
Top the salad off with the pita bread.
Servings: 4
Ulhas Valley/ Rajmachi / Kondhane Caves Trekking
Ulhas Valley/ Canyon Valley/ Tiger Valley
Rajmachi
Kondana Caves
Ulhas Valley, also known as Canyon
valley or Tiger valley, in Khandala. Ulhas Valley comprises the area of
Ulhas River. The area is filled with lush greenery and rich fauna. This
trek is entirely through jungle. There are 10-12 rock patches to ascend
and descend. The valley of the Ulhas river springs to life in the
monsoon with hundreds of streams and waterfalls tumbling over the rich
green mountainsides.
Its only and different of its own kind because on this trek when you start a trek you first Descend in the valley, and when you finish trek you climb up, kind of Opposite of regular treks where you first climb and then descend, all in all its fun because there is water everywhere, right from the beginning till you finish, and there is huge water fall down in the valley and river.
Its only and different of its own kind because on this trek when you start a trek you first Descend in the valley, and when you finish trek you climb up, kind of Opposite of regular treks where you first climb and then descend, all in all its fun because there is water everywhere, right from the beginning till you finish, and there is huge water fall down in the valley and river.
Rajmachi (Udhewadi) is a small village
in the rugged mountains of Sahyadri . There are two forts - the
Shrivardhan fort and Manaranjan fort ,which were built by Emperor
Shivaji during 17th century.It is a famous spot for trekking,located
near two famous hills of Maharashtra, Lonavala and Khanadala.It is about
15 km treking distance from Lonavala. Rajmachi fort is a strategic fort
overlooking Borghat(ghat between Mumbai and Pune) . In rainy season
this place is filled with giant waterfalls and greenery.
Kondana Caves
Kondhane Caves are ancient Buddhist
caves of 200 B. C. period, offers the ancient lifestyle of Buddhist
followers.These ancient rock cut caves enclose sculptures, vihara,
cahitya and stupa. Sculptures and stupas are specimens of the ancient
period Buddhist architecture.There was a natural disaster in the form of
an earth quake in early 1900 by which many stupas, front entrance and
floor of the caves were damaged.
vada pav recipe
Mumbai’s very
own burger. The vada is made of a spicy potato filling deep fried in a
gram flour batter. Along with a hot and spicy garlic chutney, it is
served inside a small "Laddi Pav".
Preparation Time:
Cooking Time:
Ingredients
10 ladi pavs (small squares of white bread)
Preparation Time:
Cooking Time:
Ingredients
10 ladi pavs (small squares of white bread)
1 1/4 recipe Dry Garlic Chutney
For the vada filling 1 3/4 cups boiled and mashed potatoes
2 1/2 green chillies, chopped
1 3/4 tbsp grated garlic
1 1/4 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/3 tsp asafoetida (hing)
7 1/2 to 10 curry leaves (kadi patta)
2/3 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 1/4 tbsp oil
For the outer covering cup besan (Bengal gram flour)
1/3 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
a pinch of baking soda
1 1/4 tsp oil
salt to taste
Other ingredients oil for deep-frying
Method
For the vada fillling
For the outer covering
How to proceed
For the vada fillling
- Pound the green chillies, ginger and garlic using a mortar and pestle.
- Heat the oil and add the mustard seeds. When they crackle, add the asafoetida and curry leaves and sauté for a few seconds.
- Add the pounded mixture and sauté again for a few seconds.
- Add the potatoes, turmeric powder and salt and mix well.
- Remove from the fire and cool.
- Divide into 8 equal portions. Shape into rounds.
For the outer covering
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and make a batter using approximately 1/3 cup of water.
- Dip each round of the vada filling into the batter and allow it to coat the mixture well .
- Deep fry in hot oil, till golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.
How to proceed
- Slice each pav into half and spread some dry garlic chutney inside.
- Place one vada in each pav and serve immediately.
Tips
- Laddi pavs are small square shaped white bread rolls which are available at local bakeries.
- You can also use bread roll or slices if the pav is not available.
Shree Siddhivinayak
The idol of Shree Siddhivinayak was carved out of a single black
stone and is 2'6" (750mm) high and 2' (600mm) wide with the trunk on the
right. This is rather unusual appearance of Lord Ganesh. The upper
right and left hands hold a lotus and an axe respectively while the
lower right and left hands hold a rosary (japmala) and bowl full of
"Modak" respectively. As it resembles the sacred thread, a snake appears
on the left shoulder to right side belly. On the forehead of deity is
an eye, which almost looks like the third eye of Lord Shiva. On both
sides of the Lord Ganesh idol, are placed one idol each of Riddhi and
Siddhi goddesses who are appearing like peeping out of the Ganesh idol
from behind. Because of these two deities along with Lord Ganesh, this
temple is known as the Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple. These goddesses
signify sanctity, success, wealth and prosperity.
Around 125 years ago, Shri Akkalkot Swami Samarth's great disciple, Late Ramakrishna Jambhekar Maharaj, who was also ardent devotee of Lord Ganesh and Gayatri Mantra was blessed with Assyssinian ( Siddhi ). One day Swami Samarth asked Shri Jambhekar to bring divine idols. Out of the idols, except two idols, Swami Samarth told to bury in the front courtyard of the house of Swami Samarth's another disciple Shri Cholappa, where Swami Samarth used to temporarily reside. Shri Jambhekar was also told to inhume remaining two idols in front of Lord Ganesh that he usually worshipped. During his attendance with Swami Samarth, Shri Jambhekar foretold that a Mandaar tree would grow on the place after 21 years, Swayambhu ( Swayambhu ) Ganesh would appear on the sacred place. From that onward people's devotion would grow in leaps and beyond.
After few years, Jambhekar Maharaj whose Math is near sea-shore at Dadar, Mumbai, asked Late Priest Govind Chintaman Phatak to look after, perform regular religious pooja etc. of Shree Siddhivinayak Temple. The predecessor of Priest Phatak, there was Late Namdev Kelkar performing priest-wood job in the temple.
From the available information and records, the land of the temple complex was around 2550 sq.mtrs. There was a lake towards eastern and southern side of temple admeasuring approx. 30 x 40 sq.mtrs. This lake was built by Nardulla in early 19th century, to overcome the scarcity of the water, faced by the area. The lake was, later on, filled up, and now it is playground and a part of Kakasaheb Gadgil Marg.
There was also a rest house, sought of Dharmashala and a pair of beautiful 3.6 in high, stone masonry "Deepmalas". There was also a dwelling unit for the owner of this complex. In the earlier days when there were not many structures of residential and commercial type in its neighborhood area. The devotees in large numbers started visiting the temple only after 1952 and the long standing Q's were seen in 1965 onwards.
Since the owner had divided the original plot and subleased it to different parties and naturally the space available around this old temple reduced and became quite small. After 1975, the number of devotees visiting the temple started growing by real sense of Geometrical Progression. It became difficult to enter the temple or even to have "Darshan" of Lord Ganesh, the devotees were finding it quite troublesome to enter through the two small doors
Around 125 years ago, Shri Akkalkot Swami Samarth's great disciple, Late Ramakrishna Jambhekar Maharaj, who was also ardent devotee of Lord Ganesh and Gayatri Mantra was blessed with Assyssinian ( Siddhi ). One day Swami Samarth asked Shri Jambhekar to bring divine idols. Out of the idols, except two idols, Swami Samarth told to bury in the front courtyard of the house of Swami Samarth's another disciple Shri Cholappa, where Swami Samarth used to temporarily reside. Shri Jambhekar was also told to inhume remaining two idols in front of Lord Ganesh that he usually worshipped. During his attendance with Swami Samarth, Shri Jambhekar foretold that a Mandaar tree would grow on the place after 21 years, Swayambhu ( Swayambhu ) Ganesh would appear on the sacred place. From that onward people's devotion would grow in leaps and beyond.
After few years, Jambhekar Maharaj whose Math is near sea-shore at Dadar, Mumbai, asked Late Priest Govind Chintaman Phatak to look after, perform regular religious pooja etc. of Shree Siddhivinayak Temple. The predecessor of Priest Phatak, there was Late Namdev Kelkar performing priest-wood job in the temple.
From the available information and records, the land of the temple complex was around 2550 sq.mtrs. There was a lake towards eastern and southern side of temple admeasuring approx. 30 x 40 sq.mtrs. This lake was built by Nardulla in early 19th century, to overcome the scarcity of the water, faced by the area. The lake was, later on, filled up, and now it is playground and a part of Kakasaheb Gadgil Marg.
There was also a rest house, sought of Dharmashala and a pair of beautiful 3.6 in high, stone masonry "Deepmalas". There was also a dwelling unit for the owner of this complex. In the earlier days when there were not many structures of residential and commercial type in its neighborhood area. The devotees in large numbers started visiting the temple only after 1952 and the long standing Q's were seen in 1965 onwards.
Since the owner had divided the original plot and subleased it to different parties and naturally the space available around this old temple reduced and became quite small. After 1975, the number of devotees visiting the temple started growing by real sense of Geometrical Progression. It became difficult to enter the temple or even to have "Darshan" of Lord Ganesh, the devotees were finding it quite troublesome to enter through the two small doors
Scheme For Self-Employed
LIC Housing is
planning to roll out a new housing loan scheme for selfemployed people.
"Other than the EMIs system (meant for service class), we are planning
to have an arrangement for self employed category in such a manner that
where money (housing loan installment) can be deposited (by borrower) on
daily basis or quarterly basis," LIC HF CEO V K Sharma said.
PAN must for gold loan
Customers planning to
opt for gold loans of more than Rs 5 lakh will soon have to furnish
their PAN numbers, the working group of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
recommended to the gold loan companies. “The working group recommends
that gold loan NBFCs may obtain a copy of PAN card in all the loan
proposals exceeding R5 lakh to strengthen the mechanism of KYC (Know
Your Customer),” said the RBI report.
Tips to Make Money
Google Adsense is the first and simplest method for making money online for most bloggers. But the amount of money you can earn can vary greatly across the board.
While popular bloggers do have great success stories with Adsense, many
small blogs are frustrated with it. Due to this continuous discrepancy,
many bloggers now believe that you can only earn through Google Adsense
if you have lots of traffic.
While that's not exactly wrong — your site's traffic has a great impact on how much you can earn from it — it's not the whole truth either. Most importantly, you should not give up on AdSense because of this, because, as famous bloggers themselves have proven: when it works, it works like a charm!
In order to make money with AdSense, you first need to understand how it works. AdSense is a simple ad-publishing tool that can be incorporated into different online mediums and displays ads based on the keywords within the existing text on the page. Every time a visitor to your site clicks on an ad published in your data, you are paid some money. Hence it is called PPC or Pay-Per-Click Advertising. This is usually a figure in cents or pennies, and the exact figure depends most of all on how competitive and profitable your keywords are.
Types of AdSense
AdSense is available for web content (on blogs and web sites), for search (as when you add a Google search bar to your blog and visitors click on a sponsored search result), for mobile content (for mobile-version web sites and pages), for feeds (so that you can display ads even within your RSS and Atom feeds), and for video, parked domains and mobile applications.
How to Make Money With AdSense
1. Understand how AdSense Works
In order to make good profit from AdSense, it's not enough to just sign up and start publishing ads. First you must know its rules - so that you don't break them - and its payout method - so that you can develop your strategy accordingly. Take a look at Google's AdSense center to begin learning.
2. Choose profitable keywords
Even if you already have an existing web site, in order to make money with AdSense you need to choose the most profitable keywords within your niche. If you want to write your own content (opposite to hiring freelancers or copywriters), it is important that you are aware on the subjects of your keywords and can research and write useful material on them.
3. Create useful, keyword-rich content
Once you have chosen your keywords, you can actively start creating content while keeping those keywords in mind. Don't start keyword-spamming, because users will not find your site useful, and while they might click on an ad just to get away from your page, that's not a profitable or traffic-building strategy. If your content doesn't make sense, you also risk getting banned by Google — not just the AdSense program but the search engine too!
4. Place your ads strategically.
The placement of your ads within your content really matters. The optimum placement will of course depend on your design and how your text are placed. You also have the choice between image, text and video-based ads, and how well one works for you will depend on your readership, the type of your content and primarily your existing web design. Many wordpress themes and the like come already enabled for displaying ads, but don't let that stop you from trying different options and deciding for yourself which one has the best ROI.
5. Build traffic
The more traffic your site has, the more users will click on your ads - it's that simple. Traffic building is a whole another blog post, but remember that it goes hand in hand with creating useful, keyword-oriented content!
Making money with AdSense is easy - once you understand the program and follow some simple strategies for maximizing your profits, it's truly a program you can "set and forget"
While that's not exactly wrong — your site's traffic has a great impact on how much you can earn from it — it's not the whole truth either. Most importantly, you should not give up on AdSense because of this, because, as famous bloggers themselves have proven: when it works, it works like a charm!
In order to make money with AdSense, you first need to understand how it works. AdSense is a simple ad-publishing tool that can be incorporated into different online mediums and displays ads based on the keywords within the existing text on the page. Every time a visitor to your site clicks on an ad published in your data, you are paid some money. Hence it is called PPC or Pay-Per-Click Advertising. This is usually a figure in cents or pennies, and the exact figure depends most of all on how competitive and profitable your keywords are.
Types of AdSense
AdSense is available for web content (on blogs and web sites), for search (as when you add a Google search bar to your blog and visitors click on a sponsored search result), for mobile content (for mobile-version web sites and pages), for feeds (so that you can display ads even within your RSS and Atom feeds), and for video, parked domains and mobile applications.
How to Make Money With AdSense
1. Understand how AdSense Works
In order to make good profit from AdSense, it's not enough to just sign up and start publishing ads. First you must know its rules - so that you don't break them - and its payout method - so that you can develop your strategy accordingly. Take a look at Google's AdSense center to begin learning.
2. Choose profitable keywords
Even if you already have an existing web site, in order to make money with AdSense you need to choose the most profitable keywords within your niche. If you want to write your own content (opposite to hiring freelancers or copywriters), it is important that you are aware on the subjects of your keywords and can research and write useful material on them.
3. Create useful, keyword-rich content
Once you have chosen your keywords, you can actively start creating content while keeping those keywords in mind. Don't start keyword-spamming, because users will not find your site useful, and while they might click on an ad just to get away from your page, that's not a profitable or traffic-building strategy. If your content doesn't make sense, you also risk getting banned by Google — not just the AdSense program but the search engine too!
4. Place your ads strategically.
The placement of your ads within your content really matters. The optimum placement will of course depend on your design and how your text are placed. You also have the choice between image, text and video-based ads, and how well one works for you will depend on your readership, the type of your content and primarily your existing web design. Many wordpress themes and the like come already enabled for displaying ads, but don't let that stop you from trying different options and deciding for yourself which one has the best ROI.
5. Build traffic
The more traffic your site has, the more users will click on your ads - it's that simple. Traffic building is a whole another blog post, but remember that it goes hand in hand with creating useful, keyword-oriented content!
Making money with AdSense is easy - once you understand the program and follow some simple strategies for maximizing your profits, it's truly a program you can "set and forget"
What Are the Different Types of Trekking Equipment?
The type of trekking equipment one will bring on a trip will depend
on what kind of trekking is being done. The equipment necessary for a
bicycle trek, for example, will be different than the equipment
necessary for a backpacking trek, or for a guided trek. Most people think of trekking poles
when they think of trekking equipment, and while this is certainly a
very common choice of equipment, it is by no means the most important.
Some vital pieces of trekking equipment include sleeping bags,
backpacks, water filtration systems, cooking equipment, maps or Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and proper clothing for the climate.
Moisture wicking clothing is perhaps the most important trekking equipment one will need for any type of trek. People will sweat while they hike or bike, and if the weather cools, that sweat can cause one's body temperature to drop. Moisture wicking clothing keeps sweat and other moisture away from the skin, keeping it dry and allowing the body to regulate its temperature more easily. Such clothing is made from synthetic materials, and tends to be more expensive than other materials such as cotton, but the investment will prove itself well worth it in inclement conditions.
Water filtration systems allow a trekker to purify water for drinking. Naturally occurring water sources can be a breeding ground for bacteria, particularly giardia, an organism that can infect the intestines. Water filtration systems allow a trekker to pump water directly from naturally occurring water sources into water bottles after the water has passed through several filters meant to kill most bacteria. It is an indispensable piece of trekking equipment, since regular, filtered water sources are rarely available to people on treks.
Backpacks or other storage units are vital pieces of trekking equipment for anyone. Bike trekkers will use specially designed pannier packs that mount onto racks affixed to bicycles, while backpackers will carry the backpack on their backs. In either case, the packs should be made from rugged materials that are water resistant or waterproof to protect the contents of the pack. Many packs are made from ripstop nylon that helps prevent tearing during adverse conditions. Backpackers should choose packs that fit their bodies properly, and the packs should feature internal frames made from lightweight aluminum or plastic that helps support the weight of the pack while it is being transported. Many backpacks also feature bladder systems for hydration; the bladders are filled with water and connected to a hose that can be used to deliver water for drinking.
Moisture wicking clothing is perhaps the most important trekking equipment one will need for any type of trek. People will sweat while they hike or bike, and if the weather cools, that sweat can cause one's body temperature to drop. Moisture wicking clothing keeps sweat and other moisture away from the skin, keeping it dry and allowing the body to regulate its temperature more easily. Such clothing is made from synthetic materials, and tends to be more expensive than other materials such as cotton, but the investment will prove itself well worth it in inclement conditions.
Water filtration systems allow a trekker to purify water for drinking. Naturally occurring water sources can be a breeding ground for bacteria, particularly giardia, an organism that can infect the intestines. Water filtration systems allow a trekker to pump water directly from naturally occurring water sources into water bottles after the water has passed through several filters meant to kill most bacteria. It is an indispensable piece of trekking equipment, since regular, filtered water sources are rarely available to people on treks.
Backpacks or other storage units are vital pieces of trekking equipment for anyone. Bike trekkers will use specially designed pannier packs that mount onto racks affixed to bicycles, while backpackers will carry the backpack on their backs. In either case, the packs should be made from rugged materials that are water resistant or waterproof to protect the contents of the pack. Many packs are made from ripstop nylon that helps prevent tearing during adverse conditions. Backpackers should choose packs that fit their bodies properly, and the packs should feature internal frames made from lightweight aluminum or plastic that helps support the weight of the pack while it is being transported. Many backpacks also feature bladder systems for hydration; the bladders are filled with water and connected to a hose that can be used to deliver water for drinking.
How Do I Choose the Best Trekking Boots?
When shopping for trekking boots, the most important thing to
remember is that there is no such thing as a perfect pair of boots.
Personal comfort and fit must be considered. Boots should be matched to
the conditions in which they will be used, with allowances made for
warmer or colder climates and greater and lesser degrees of humidity.
Quality of construction is a crucial factor when shopping for trekking
boots, and personal preference and aesthetics need to be factored in
when making a decision.
Trekking boots are heavy hiking boots, intended for long periods of strenuous hiking. As such, they offer excellent support and protection for the foot but are not as flexible or forgiving as lighter boots. This means that the fit of the boots is extremely important, and this type of boot will take a very long time to stretch out to fit a foot, if it ever does. Many hikers prefer to buy this boot at least half a size larger than normal, to allow for a more comfortable fit and to permit the use of thick socks for insulation, as this style of boot is normally not insulated. In any event, a pair of trekking boots must fit comfortably.
Hiking conditions should factor into a purchasing decision. Hikers planning to spend most of their time in damp conditions should probably consider boots with venting material that allows moisture to escape from the boot. Synthetic waterproofing materials are a good choice if boots are likely to come into contact with water very frequently. Solid leather construction may be more durable, as leather is very rugged and solid construction requires fewer seams. This type of construction should be chosen when boots will not need to vent or resist moisture on a regular basis.
All trekking boots should be very sturdily constructed. An experienced hiker will usually develop a preference for a particular brand, but most name-brand trekking boots are quite durable. Both local hikers and the Internet can be useful resources for finding out more about a brand of boots before purchasing them.
This type of boot is usually made of either smooth or nubuck-finish leather. Both types of leather work well, although the former, if properly maintained, has a slight edge in repelling water. In any case, the stitching on a boot should be strong and tight.
Aesthetics also matter when shopping for trekking boots. Personal taste and preference are important, since a hiker will typically be spending a great deal of time in a pair of boots, and nobody likes to wear footgear that makes them blush with shame at the thought of meeting another hiker.
Trekking boots are heavy hiking boots, intended for long periods of strenuous hiking. As such, they offer excellent support and protection for the foot but are not as flexible or forgiving as lighter boots. This means that the fit of the boots is extremely important, and this type of boot will take a very long time to stretch out to fit a foot, if it ever does. Many hikers prefer to buy this boot at least half a size larger than normal, to allow for a more comfortable fit and to permit the use of thick socks for insulation, as this style of boot is normally not insulated. In any event, a pair of trekking boots must fit comfortably.
Hiking conditions should factor into a purchasing decision. Hikers planning to spend most of their time in damp conditions should probably consider boots with venting material that allows moisture to escape from the boot. Synthetic waterproofing materials are a good choice if boots are likely to come into contact with water very frequently. Solid leather construction may be more durable, as leather is very rugged and solid construction requires fewer seams. This type of construction should be chosen when boots will not need to vent or resist moisture on a regular basis.
All trekking boots should be very sturdily constructed. An experienced hiker will usually develop a preference for a particular brand, but most name-brand trekking boots are quite durable. Both local hikers and the Internet can be useful resources for finding out more about a brand of boots before purchasing them.
This type of boot is usually made of either smooth or nubuck-finish leather. Both types of leather work well, although the former, if properly maintained, has a slight edge in repelling water. In any case, the stitching on a boot should be strong and tight.
Aesthetics also matter when shopping for trekking boots. Personal taste and preference are important, since a hiker will typically be spending a great deal of time in a pair of boots, and nobody likes to wear footgear that makes them blush with shame at the thought of meeting another hiker.
How Do I Choose the Best Trekking Pants?
The best trekking pants will depend on the type of trekking you will
be doing. You will need to consider the conditions in which you are
likely to trek, as well as the general temperature of the region or
regions through which you will trek. In just about all cases, you will
want to choose trekking pants that are waterproof or water-resistant,
and breathable to allow sweat to escape the pants. Lightweight trekking
pants are a good choice if you will be hauling your own gear, though in
snowy conditions, you will want to consider a high quality pair of snow
pants.
Trekking can be a highly physical activity, which means the body is likely to sweat, sometimes profusely, during the trek. A good pair of trekking pants will be breathable, or able to allow moisture from sweat to escape the fabric used to make the pants. This keeps the skin dry, which means the skin will stay warmer in cold weather and more comfortable in warm weather. Synthetic materials specifically designed to wick moisture away from the skin may cost more than natural materials, though the investment will be well worth the extra comfort and body heat regulation.
Be sure the trekking pants you are considering are made from waterproof or water resistant materials that are fast-drying. In some regions, you will be likely to get wet, so choosing pants that can keep that moisture away from the skin can enhance comfort and your ability to regulate body temperature. If the pants do get wet, make sure you have chosen synthetic materials that will dry out quickly, or natural materials that will be warm even when wet. Most trekkers will wear the trekking pants for several days in a row, so it is important to be able to dry them out and stay warm and dry for several days.
Consider trekking pants with zip-off legs. These pants allow you to remove the lower portion of the pant legs, thereby making the pants into shorts. This is handy for trekkers who will be going through regions with temperature fluctuations, or for trekkers who tend to have large swings in body temperature during different levels of physical exertion. The lower pant legs can be stowed in a backpack and zipped back on should the weather change again, and in some cases, the pants will feature large cargo pockets in which the lower pant legs can be stored when not in use.
Trekking can be a highly physical activity, which means the body is likely to sweat, sometimes profusely, during the trek. A good pair of trekking pants will be breathable, or able to allow moisture from sweat to escape the fabric used to make the pants. This keeps the skin dry, which means the skin will stay warmer in cold weather and more comfortable in warm weather. Synthetic materials specifically designed to wick moisture away from the skin may cost more than natural materials, though the investment will be well worth the extra comfort and body heat regulation.
Be sure the trekking pants you are considering are made from waterproof or water resistant materials that are fast-drying. In some regions, you will be likely to get wet, so choosing pants that can keep that moisture away from the skin can enhance comfort and your ability to regulate body temperature. If the pants do get wet, make sure you have chosen synthetic materials that will dry out quickly, or natural materials that will be warm even when wet. Most trekkers will wear the trekking pants for several days in a row, so it is important to be able to dry them out and stay warm and dry for several days.
Consider trekking pants with zip-off legs. These pants allow you to remove the lower portion of the pant legs, thereby making the pants into shorts. This is handy for trekkers who will be going through regions with temperature fluctuations, or for trekkers who tend to have large swings in body temperature during different levels of physical exertion. The lower pant legs can be stowed in a backpack and zipped back on should the weather change again, and in some cases, the pants will feature large cargo pockets in which the lower pant legs can be stored when not in use.
What Is the Difference between Hiking and Trekking?
In terms of physical movement, there really is no difference between
hiking and trekking, but the activities do differ rather significantly
in other ways. Both hiking and trekking are activities in which one
walks or hikes through the woods, but hiking is done more for leisure on
man-made roads or trails, while trekking is done over a variety of
terrain as a means of transportation, adventure, or challenge to the
body and mind. Both hiking and trekking can be done over short distances
in a day or two, or over a longer distance over the course of several
days, weeks, or even months, but the day to day routines and activity
associated with hiking will be different from that of trekking.
The biggest difference between hiking and trekking is the intensity. Hiking is generally easy to moderately paced activity, though some backpackers would argue that hiking is just as strenuous and difficult as trekking. Trekking, however, takes place over varied terrain; a trekker may travel on roads and trails for part of his journey, but he may also bushwhack through undeveloped terrain. He will often have to use maps and orienteering skills to find his way, and he must have first aid and survival skills at the ready for his trip. Hikers generally stick to established trails and do not travel over unmarked terrain.
When trekking is defined as a long-distance trip supported by porters or pack animals, the difference between hiking and trekking becomes even more vast. Trek adventures often feature people specifically hired to carry equipment, cook meals, set up tents, and so on over the course of a multi-day trip through a challenging terrain. A trekker in this case does not have to carry his or her own gear, and the activity is much less strenuous on the trekker. Compare that situation to a backpacker on a multi-day trip who has to carry his own food, clothing, safety gear, and shelter, and the difference between hiking and trekking becomes apparent.
The equipment one will need for hiking and trekking will vary according to the activity, as well as according to what type of trekking is being done. Trekkers who travel via unmarked paths will need durable equipment, and they will often need skills necessary to find or build shelter. Hikers and backpackers will need a sturdy backpack and hydration system and the physical fitness to travel the distances they have planned out beforehand.
The biggest difference between hiking and trekking is the intensity. Hiking is generally easy to moderately paced activity, though some backpackers would argue that hiking is just as strenuous and difficult as trekking. Trekking, however, takes place over varied terrain; a trekker may travel on roads and trails for part of his journey, but he may also bushwhack through undeveloped terrain. He will often have to use maps and orienteering skills to find his way, and he must have first aid and survival skills at the ready for his trip. Hikers generally stick to established trails and do not travel over unmarked terrain.
When trekking is defined as a long-distance trip supported by porters or pack animals, the difference between hiking and trekking becomes even more vast. Trek adventures often feature people specifically hired to carry equipment, cook meals, set up tents, and so on over the course of a multi-day trip through a challenging terrain. A trekker in this case does not have to carry his or her own gear, and the activity is much less strenuous on the trekker. Compare that situation to a backpacker on a multi-day trip who has to carry his own food, clothing, safety gear, and shelter, and the difference between hiking and trekking becomes apparent.
The equipment one will need for hiking and trekking will vary according to the activity, as well as according to what type of trekking is being done. Trekkers who travel via unmarked paths will need durable equipment, and they will often need skills necessary to find or build shelter. Hikers and backpackers will need a sturdy backpack and hydration system and the physical fitness to travel the distances they have planned out beforehand.
Quotes
William Shakespeare
A wretched soul, bruised with adversity,We bid be quiet when we hear it cry; But were we burdened with like weight of pain,As much or more we should ourselves complain.
Action is eloquence.
And since you know you cannot see yourself,so well as by reflection, I, your glass,will modestly discover to yourself,that of yourself which you yet know not of.
And thus I clothe my naked villainyWith old odd ends, stol'n forth of holy writ;And seem a saint, when most I play the devil.
Assume a virtue, if you have it not.
Be great in act, as you have been in thought.
Blow, blow, thou winter windThou art not so unkind,As man's ingratitude.
Conversation should be pleasant without scurrility, witty without affectation, free without indecency, learned without conceitedness, novel without falsehood.
For they are yet ear-kissing arguments.
Free from gross passion or of mirth or angerconstant in spirit, not swerving with the blood,garnish'd and deck'd in modest compliment,not working with the eye without the ear,and but in purged judgement trusting neither?Such and so finely bolted didst thou seem.
Glory is like a circle in the water,Which never ceaseth to enlarge itself,Till by broad spreading it disperses to naught.
God bless thee; and put meekness in thy mind, love, charity, obedience, and true duty!
He who has injured thee was either stronger or weaker than thee. If weaker, spare him; if stronger, spare thyself.
His life was gentle; and the elementsSo mixed in him, that Nature might stand up,And say to all the world, THIS WAS A MAN!
How poor are they who have not patience! What wound did ever heal but by degrees.
How use doth breed a habit in a man.
I am not bound to please thee with my answers.
I did never know so full a voice issue from so empty a heart: but the saying is true 'The empty vessel makes the greatest sound'.
I dote on his very absence.
I feel within me a peace above all earthly dignities, a still and quiet conscience.
I hate ingratitude more in a manthan lying, vainness, babbling, drunkenness,or any taint of vice whose strong corruptioninhabits our frail blood.
I must be cruel only to be kind;Thus bad begins, and worse remains behind.
I pray thee cease thy counsel,Which falls into mine ears as profitlessas water in a sieve.
I pray you bear me henceforth from the noise and rumour of the field, where I may think the remnant of my thoughts in peace, and part of this body and my soul with contemplation and devout desires.
I wasted time, and now doth time waste me.
I wish you well and so I take my leave,I Pray you know me when we meet again.
Ill deeds are doubled with an evil word.
In a false quarrel there is no true valour.
In peace there's nothing so becomes a man as modest stillness and humility.
In time we hate that which we often fear.
A wretched soul, bruised with adversity,We bid be quiet when we hear it cry; But were we burdened with like weight of pain,As much or more we should ourselves complain.
Action is eloquence.
And since you know you cannot see yourself,so well as by reflection, I, your glass,will modestly discover to yourself,that of yourself which you yet know not of.
And thus I clothe my naked villainyWith old odd ends, stol'n forth of holy writ;And seem a saint, when most I play the devil.
Assume a virtue, if you have it not.
Be great in act, as you have been in thought.
Blow, blow, thou winter windThou art not so unkind,As man's ingratitude.
Conversation should be pleasant without scurrility, witty without affectation, free without indecency, learned without conceitedness, novel without falsehood.
For they are yet ear-kissing arguments.
Free from gross passion or of mirth or angerconstant in spirit, not swerving with the blood,garnish'd and deck'd in modest compliment,not working with the eye without the ear,and but in purged judgement trusting neither?Such and so finely bolted didst thou seem.
Glory is like a circle in the water,Which never ceaseth to enlarge itself,Till by broad spreading it disperses to naught.
God bless thee; and put meekness in thy mind, love, charity, obedience, and true duty!
He who has injured thee was either stronger or weaker than thee. If weaker, spare him; if stronger, spare thyself.
His life was gentle; and the elementsSo mixed in him, that Nature might stand up,And say to all the world, THIS WAS A MAN!
How poor are they who have not patience! What wound did ever heal but by degrees.
How use doth breed a habit in a man.
I am not bound to please thee with my answers.
I did never know so full a voice issue from so empty a heart: but the saying is true 'The empty vessel makes the greatest sound'.
I dote on his very absence.
I feel within me a peace above all earthly dignities, a still and quiet conscience.
I hate ingratitude more in a manthan lying, vainness, babbling, drunkenness,or any taint of vice whose strong corruptioninhabits our frail blood.
I must be cruel only to be kind;Thus bad begins, and worse remains behind.
I pray thee cease thy counsel,Which falls into mine ears as profitlessas water in a sieve.
I pray you bear me henceforth from the noise and rumour of the field, where I may think the remnant of my thoughts in peace, and part of this body and my soul with contemplation and devout desires.
I wasted time, and now doth time waste me.
I wish you well and so I take my leave,I Pray you know me when we meet again.
Ill deeds are doubled with an evil word.
In a false quarrel there is no true valour.
In peace there's nothing so becomes a man as modest stillness and humility.
In time we hate that which we often fear.
Tech Talk
-- Cannot find REALITY.SYS. Universe halted.
-- My software never has bugs. It just develops random features.
-- Definition of an upgrade: old bugs out, new ones in.
-- C:\> Bad command or file name! Go stand in the corner.
-- Why doesn't it ever say "EXCELLENT command or filename"?
-- As a computer, I find your faith in technology amusing.
-- Southern DOS: Y'all reckon? (Yep/Nope)
-- E Pluribus Modem
-- >File not found. Should I fake it? (Y/N)
-- Ethernet (n): something used to catch the Etherbunny.
-- A mainframe: the biggest PC peripheral available.
-- A computer's attention span is as long as it's power cord.
-- Disinformation is not as good as datinformation.
-- Windows: just another pane in the glass.
-- Ultimate office automation: networked coffee.
-- All computers wait at the same speed.
-- Go ahead, make my data.
-- Smash forehead on keyboard to continue.
-- Enter any 11-digit prime number to continue.
-- ASCII stupid question, get a stupid ANSI.
-- Press any key to continue or any other key to quit.
Jokes
Why did the Gujjus think the man who acted as Gandhi in the film was a woman?
Because his name was ‘Ben’ Kingsley.
Why does the Gujju go to London?
To see his Big Ben.
Q: What does one penny say to the other penny?
A: Let's get together and make some cents. Because his name was ‘Ben’ Kingsley.
Why does the Gujju go to London?
To see his Big Ben.
Q: What does one penny say to the other penny?
Q: What's the difference between a woman and a computer?
A: Woman doesn't accept 3 1/2 inch floppies.
Laloo Prasad was hosting a Japanese Delegation for Business Development to Bihar. The Japanese Emissary was quite impressed with Bihar and he stated, "Bihar is an excellent state. Give us three years and we will turn it into an economic superpower like Japan." Laloo was very surprised. "You Japanese are very ineficient," he stated. "Give me three days and I will turn Japan into the next Bihar!"
SETTING UP A LANGUAGE ARTS PROGRAM FOR SPECIAL ED STUDENTS
GRADES 1-8
When putting together an academic program for Special Education students, the first thing one must keep in mind is to follow the IEP (individualized education program) for each student. Although teachers often feel pressure to follow the Course of Study for their particular school district, following the IEP is extremely important. Most learning disabled students need strong Language Arts and Math programs. On the IEPs, goals will usually be listed in these areas. Therefore, the major concern of a teacher setting up a program of this type the first time should be in establishing a strong Language Arts program.
Here are some basic ideas to keep in mind when establishing a Language Arts program for Special Ed students:
READING
The best thing one can do with special ed students in Language Arts is to establish a phonics program. As old as the idea may seem, teaching phonics to our students is valuable to the majority (but take care...it is NOT appropriate for all). I use Hooked on Phonics, but the Renee Herman is also good, especially for younger children.
If you use Hooked on Phonics, be sure that an adult works one on one with students. It's much more effective in the classroom than having the students work independently with the tapes!
SIGHT WORD VOCABULARY
A sight word approach is especially important for those students who do not appear to respond well to the phonics approach. This method may easily be worked into spelling, history, math, science, and of course, literature.
READ GRADE LEVEL BOOKS
One should read grade level books to the students--even if they do not have the decoding skills necessary to read them independently. By reading to them, the students can still enjoy, comprehend, compare and contrast these books! Special Education students have a right to be exposed to literature that those without special needs are reading!
When putting together an academic program for Special Education students, the first thing one must keep in mind is to follow the IEP (individualized education program) for each student. Although teachers often feel pressure to follow the Course of Study for their particular school district, following the IEP is extremely important. Most learning disabled students need strong Language Arts and Math programs. On the IEPs, goals will usually be listed in these areas. Therefore, the major concern of a teacher setting up a program of this type the first time should be in establishing a strong Language Arts program.
Here are some basic ideas to keep in mind when establishing a Language Arts program for Special Ed students:
READING
The best thing one can do with special ed students in Language Arts is to establish a phonics program. As old as the idea may seem, teaching phonics to our students is valuable to the majority (but take care...it is NOT appropriate for all). I use Hooked on Phonics, but the Renee Herman is also good, especially for younger children.
If you use Hooked on Phonics, be sure that an adult works one on one with students. It's much more effective in the classroom than having the students work independently with the tapes!
SIGHT WORD VOCABULARY
A sight word approach is especially important for those students who do not appear to respond well to the phonics approach. This method may easily be worked into spelling, history, math, science, and of course, literature.
READ GRADE LEVEL BOOKS
One should read grade level books to the students--even if they do not have the decoding skills necessary to read them independently. By reading to them, the students can still enjoy, comprehend, compare and contrast these books! Special Education students have a right to be exposed to literature that those without special needs are reading!
Schools for Children with Autism
1)ADIDaily 4-hour sessions every day called ADI (autistic dynamic Intervention)
Dr. Nair Hospital, Mumbai Central
2)Ashiana Institute forChildren with Autism
Phone : (22) 2684-5062
Nityanand Marg, Municipal School,Sahar Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400069
3)Dakshinya Sp. Education Centre & School for Autism
Phone: Jyotsna Waghmare 98190-23790
A-32/250,Old Siddharth Nagar,Road No-10,Behind Adarsha Vidyalaya, Goregaon
(W), Mumbai-4000062
4)Khushi
Phone :+91 (0) 98195-61468, 022 28321661
E-mail: info@khushi.net.inWebsite: www.khushi.net.in
A/1,Raj Mahal Apartments,Service Road,Jogeshwari (East)Near Rajaram garden (BMC
garden)Mumbai -400060
5)Little Angels School (By Human Development Centre)
Phone : 604-6642
Dr. Ambedkar Road, Pali Naka, Bandra (W), Mumbai - 400050
6)M. B. Barwalia FoundationSchool for Autism
Naidu Colony, Ghatkopar (E), Mumbai
7)Prerna Centre for Autism & Related Disorders
Phone : (22) 2216-4110
29,Ground Floor, Meherzin CHS LTD. 109, A Woodhouse Road, Near Thompsons General
Store, Colaba, Mumbai-400005
8)Priyanj
Phone : 844-1193
Goregaon, Mumbai
9)Sairam Autism Centre
Phone : 413-0285
C/o Jaivakeel School, Sewri, Mumbai - 400038
10)S. P. J. Sadhana School
Phone : 364-7913
Sophia Campus, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai - 400026
11)Support for Autistic Individuals (SAI)
Phone : +91–22–26611237 / 26612059
Units 304-308, Dheeraj Heritage Building , Santacruz (West),Mumbai, 400054.
Email: saischool@ymail.com Website: http://www.SAISchool.IN
12)Umang Centre for Autistic & Slow learners
Tel: (22) 2866-0317, 2808-7080.
Kandivali (W), Mumbai-4000067
Dr. Nair Hospital, Mumbai Central
2)Ashiana Institute forChildren with Autism
Phone : (22) 2684-5062
Nityanand Marg, Municipal School,Sahar Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400069
3)Dakshinya Sp. Education Centre & School for Autism
Phone: Jyotsna Waghmare 98190-23790
A-32/250,Old Siddharth Nagar,Road No-10,Behind Adarsha Vidyalaya, Goregaon
(W), Mumbai-4000062
4)Khushi
Phone :+91 (0) 98195-61468, 022 28321661
E-mail: info@khushi.net.inWebsite: www.khushi.net.in
A/1,Raj Mahal Apartments,Service Road,Jogeshwari (East)Near Rajaram garden (BMC
garden)Mumbai -400060
5)Little Angels School (By Human Development Centre)
Phone : 604-6642
Dr. Ambedkar Road, Pali Naka, Bandra (W), Mumbai - 400050
6)M. B. Barwalia FoundationSchool for Autism
Naidu Colony, Ghatkopar (E), Mumbai
7)Prerna Centre for Autism & Related Disorders
Phone : (22) 2216-4110
29,Ground Floor, Meherzin CHS LTD. 109, A Woodhouse Road, Near Thompsons General
Store, Colaba, Mumbai-400005
8)Priyanj
Phone : 844-1193
Goregaon, Mumbai
9)Sairam Autism Centre
Phone : 413-0285
C/o Jaivakeel School, Sewri, Mumbai - 400038
10)S. P. J. Sadhana School
Phone : 364-7913
Sophia Campus, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai - 400026
11)Support for Autistic Individuals (SAI)
Phone : +91–22–26611237 / 26612059
Units 304-308, Dheeraj Heritage Building , Santacruz (West),Mumbai, 400054.
Email: saischool@ymail.com Website: http://www.SAISchool.IN
12)Umang Centre for Autistic & Slow learners
Tel: (22) 2866-0317, 2808-7080.
Kandivali (W), Mumbai-4000067
Treking
Interacting with Nature
This activity is different from other types of travel for several reasons. It tends to be less structured than other sorts of travel, because weather conditions and topography can influence trekkers' travel plans more than plane flights or hotel availability. As travelers move on foot through often-rural areas, trekking gives them an up-close view of the scenery. Many trekkers travel through isolated areas and get a travel experience that is much different from that of people who travel in organized groups to popular destinations. This often allows trekkers to interact with nature while doing things such as climbing a rock wall or navigating through a mountain range.
Trekking can be done anywhere in the world. Certain areas are
particularly popular with trekkers, including mountainous regions such
as the Himalayas in Asia and the Andes in South America. Treks also have been organized in other less-visited areas on almost every continent.
This type of trip can be as long or as short as participants decide,
from a few days of hiking to an expedition that lasts more than a year.
It also can be as athletic and adventurous as the participants decide.
The less-structured nature of this activity and a world of possible
destinations help attract a wide variety of participants.
Equipment
Several pieces of gear help make trekking more enjoyable for many people. One is a comfortably fitting backpack. Many trekkers travel for extended periods of time and need to carry all of their belongings with them. A sturdy backpack can comfortably fit at least 20 to 40 pounds (about 9 to 18 kg) of clothing and gear.Another item that is considered important is a high-quality pair of hiking boots. When covering long distances, wearing the right pair of boots can make the difference between enjoying a trip and being in pain. Survival equipment such as warm clothing, a first aid kit and an emergency supply of food and water also are essential for trekkers.
Getting Started
Trekking experts recommend that a beginning trekker should go with someone who has experience or in a professionally led group. This can help introduce them to the special skills that are required to complete an overland journey of significant length. Many outdoor stores and organizations offer classes and plan trips that can help give someone an idea of the gear and physical ability that are required for trekking.
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