Tim McCullagh🇦🇫
@timonther6
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Retired Royal Navy Officer, focused on helping Afghans get to safety, develop my political knowledge, Build an app to help refugees and Migrants into NI
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Need a clean. But I promised I’d never wear these again.
I’ll defend the mosque in belfast tomorrow with these on show.
Hate is not welcome in our big city.
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@U_Unionist1690
Any evidence of that? Also - I served my country for all not just 1 race.
There was a chap called Hitler, and he was a twat.
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Belfast / NI stood together to say no thanks to the very few thugs.
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So today the BBC will show a hurling game (BBC2 1500)
I’ve only ever watched about 20 mins of a game. It’s frantic, fast, and bloody lethal.
I don’t know the rules, but I know I’ll love it.
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My feet are bloody busting. Stood all day supporting those against racism in Belfast. So a wee treat in Robinsons
So grateful to see love heavily outweighed the mainly bused in hate.
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Why do people fear another language being accepted? Irish being learnt isn’t a threat to me or others.
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It’s done. Today I asked permission to be released from the Royal Navy after 24 years service. I cannot commit to a Gov service that won’t look after those who we ask so much of. Afghanistan is the biggest betrayal and dereliction of duty to human life I’ve witnessed
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Northern Ireland says no thanks to facism. ❤️
Belfast is out to say no to islamophobia and fascism ✊
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I got a few more messages than I expected.
This one hit home.
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Carl,
@RealCFrampton
, you may not have won the fight in Manchester and are debating your future; but let’s be clear, you’ve won the people of Northern Ireland. You’re OUR legend, OUR winner, OUR champion, OUR undisputed integrator of the divided. OUR HERO
#TheJackal
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Well Armagh…. That was some craic.
McNally family….this one is coming home for you.
#RememberNatalie
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@UnionistCentri1
I left the military with a sour note.
After all I did, they fucked me.
They fucked my interpreter and his family.
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Some wonder why I’m not a Royalist? Harry saved more lives than you will ever know in Afghanistan, Andrew (stripped of his titles) destroyed more than we are allowed to know.
🤷♂️
Couple ‘stunned’ as disgraced Duke is offered keys to Frogmore Cottage
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Needed some headspace, so took myself off to Derry / Londonderry for the first time properly.
What Twitter tells me = place full of hatred and antagonism
What I actually saw= lots of amazing cool people who just want to make it even better.
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#ThingsKarenBradleyNeverKnew
Maze prison was actually a Maze and once prisoners found the exit they were allowed to leave.
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@AlisonW37619617
I want to stand with. But some are twisted and want to not welcome those that made us.
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Huge thanks to
@StephenFarryMP
who has been fighting my argument to help the family of my interpreter escape from Afghanistan before they are slaughtered. He may not spread it on his timeline, but he is doing what is right, not for a few political tabloid points.
#ThankYou
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A certain someone is ‘furious’ that I talked with Sinn Fein at part of the anti-facist rally in Belfast.
A British Military Officer (retired) engaged with a party that can help save lives (the irony isn’t lost on me)
Engagement is the minimum we do to move on.
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GrwN mams. ❤️
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@ClarkeyNUM1
I normally don’t respond to non photos. But Griffin is a win. 😂
I swore and promised I’d never touch the medals of my history. I was quite happy to never see them again.
A person questioned my integrity - and it triggered me sadly.
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They made it!!! The family are safe. 🇦🇫
Soon to be in 🇮🇪
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I was blown away by the hurling- a huge fan now.
Is GAA worth watching? Will it live up to that other psycho sport?
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Why are so many outraged that a world class stadium is going to be built in Belfast?
Casement is long overdue, and will be more than some nationalist cauldron of hate some profess
It should help us learn to realise that sport has no religion. It can bring us together
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Good morning Belfast.
Today is a good day to not be a racist.
Life that way and the sun shines nicer.
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A load of months ago I came close to committing suicide.
I broke. My head was screwed up.
I spoke to
@BeattieDoug
and
@StephenFarryND
- along with
@GarethBurns18
I disagree with all of them often. I also love that I can message them and ask for help.
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Heading up to Belfast Pride shortly with the missus.
Being heterosexual doesn’t exclude you from this event, but being bigoted does. I’m glad we aren’t the later.
Love is love.
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Border Poll: 'My dad was in the Orange Order, but I'd probably vote for a United Ireland'
I spoke to
@EmmaCDeSouza
recently about a United Ireland. This is what I currently feel. 👇
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This was the day I signed a contract with the village elders / politicians to build the first ever girls school in Nad-E-Ali. It was 2012. It remained open until last week. The Taliban had it knocked down. Why do they fear women being educated?
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Why, just why, isn’t the murderer of Natalie in a cell? Some people know who it is, so just tell the police. It’s the least she and family deserve.
#NatalieMcNally
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@SkyNewsBreak
Waow- a whole six in a country of 68 million people. Six people who want a better life. They’ll pay more tax than Facebook will.
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I don’t agree with MLA’s not being paid for Stormont not being formed. I believe those that REFUSE to form should have their salary stopped.
Don’t punish those who want to work. Punish those who won’t work.
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Whoever took this pic needs huge thanks and credit. Can we make sure they are recognised if anyone knows who it was please.
Love on the right, hate on the left (almost ironic)
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Culture…. This isn’t my culture. H/t to UDA man Dee Stitt for the pic
In Bangor, the vast majority don’t support this hatred. My Irish friends are the frickin best.
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My last time in Uniform yesterday. 😢
But now onto some new challenges- whatever they may be.
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What drives people to be triggered by someone else’s colour? What made them so bitter?
A former refugee coming to NI to make things better for everyone else - that should be a matter of pride for those who live here
SDLP councillor due to become Northern Ireland’s first black mayor faces `targeted abuse’
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I saw a GAA map of the island of Ireland earlier by lights.
I find it a little sad that in Bangor we don’t have one here.
It’s just a sport, so surely why not?
Why don’t our schools support this?
@cgilroy14
was a rugby legend for
@UlsterRugby
@IrishRugby
and played this
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Unfortunately the crowd have moved on from a relatively peaceful protest to now try and attack the Islamic Centre on Universty Avenue in Belfast. TSG deployed. Hatred isn’t welcome
#BACunderAtrack
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Absolutely phenomenal work and support by
@StephenFarryMP
supporting my former interpreters family in Afghanistan. So much progress made, and final push now on for the family to get to safety.
#Elated
#AfghanEvac
#ThankYou
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One thing I’ve learnt from my time on Twitter (through error) is that it is best to research the facts before making statements as ‘true’
Khelif is a biological female
The murderer in Southport wasn’t an asylum seeker
Also, it’s okay to admit when you are wrong 😊
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Today is a day of all days unexpected
I did not expect so much of a response to a tweet.
To have the leader of
@sinnfeinireland
(
@MaryLouMcDonald
) like my tweet has blown my mind.
A Brit just enthralled by a sport.
Our difference but togetherness is our strength.
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10 years ago I was performing magic tricks and handing out pens and books to Afghan kids who wanted to learn. Some in my own country don’t try this hard to learn. We must learn to support those learning.
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Brought a stack of coats up to the Wall of Kindness in Belfast and was blown away by how many great quality items are there for those who need it. It’s not a bad wee place this Northern Ireland.
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Just over 11 years since I saw my interpreter in Afghanistan. Yesterday in Dublin I got to catch up with him.
Also in attendance were
@StephenFarryMP
and
@_NiamhMcCourt
who were key in rescuing his family
To say emotional is an understatement
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Brexit win…..
Partner goes though with Irish passport in seconds. 45 mins later I’m still in queue and might miss flight. Brexit win
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It’s election time so we’ll attack migrants.
I via
@StephenFarryND
rescued my Afghan interpreter’s family.
1 of 9 spoke English on arrival. Now 6 earn more than £60k a year.
But damn migrants
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I know life isn’t perfect
@MatthewTaylorNI
Just a few weeks ago
@StephenFarryMP
and
@BeattieDoug
talked me out of suicide.
I’m so grateful they did.
Let’s grab a coffee and chat.
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And I wonder how some would react if the DUP scupper Casement Park, NI qualify for Euro’s and end up using Dublin as their ‘home’ stadium……
But Jeffery is all for the people of NI 🤔
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Seeing the respect on here for
@BeattieDoug
tells me how highly he is thought of across all political spectrums.
Think the party officers have messed up on this one.
A defining moment for
@uuponline
- this won’t be an easy change.
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I grew up in a Protestant background, spent my huge career (24 years) in the Royal Navy in war zones most won’t understand , but here I find myself as a huge fan of
@MatthewOToole2
His values are on point.
I’ve respect for so many other politicians and parties too.
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Good to see
@columeastwood
recognise
@RobinSwannMoH
‘s outstanding delivery during the
#covid
crisis. A job I’m sure most would have ran to the hills from which he brilliantly embraced.
#UtvDebate
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@UpAndGeorgia
@ElaineYoung94
Do you know how much Foie Gras and caviar costs?! Jeez, give the rich ones a break. Actually a break and a tax break. 😉
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This is the man that just a year ago was threatened by the Taliban with execution. Now living in Ireland due to brilliant work by
@StephenFarryMP
. He has now just got engaged.
Just need Irish Gov to move him & family to their forever homes now.
@rodericogorman
@simoncoveney
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@ClarkeyNUM1
I didn’t realise it such a thing. How about racists don’t go the mosque and I won’t wear my medals.
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It happened! The first lot of Afghans have arrived today safely and are in Ireland! I am indebted to
@StephenFarryMP
@_NiamhMcCourt
Sarah and some others who I can’t reveal for making this happen.Thank you
@jimfitznews
for following this and giving me a chance to share this story
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A load of weeks back I didn’t feel so mentally good and planned to commit suicide. (Before I broke my bloody back!)
Two politicians
@BeattieDoug
and
@StephenFarryMP
, basically talked me down and were quite stern and honest with me.
A bollocking I didn’t know I needed.
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Also got to finally catch up with a man I’ll respect forever for what he did for Afghans.
@StephenFarryMP
thank you Sir
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Hi Twitter. A young Ukrainian couple are coming to live with me next month after their visa was approved.
They are due into Belfast City airport on 26th March. I don’t drive, but was wondering if somebody could help me get them from the airport and bring them to Bangor?
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My MP
@StephenFarryND
took on A job almost every party said no to. Rescue my interpreters family in Afghanistan.
It’s complex to say the least. He knew it, I knew it.
BBC SPOTLIGHT. Covered this.Story?
Well- all are safe. My MP actually delivered.
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Hi Twitter,
Gonna abuse the fact I’ve a few connections.
The McNally brothers walked from Armagh to Croke Park raising money in remembrance of their beautiful sister Natalie.
They are a bit sore, do you reckon we can help the lads out in recovery?
#RemeberNatalie
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Disappointing to see in
#Bangor
a large Irish tricolour adorns top of the Bonfire in Bloomfield estate.
British Military parades don’t have German, Argentinian, or the likes flags burning.
Dignity, humility and most importantly Respect would go a long way to growing together
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Just over 11 years ago I worked with this wonderful human in Afghanistan. Tomorrow I get to see him for the first time since then.
Seeing him and his family again is my greatest ever Xmas present
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You don’t need to be Afghan to stand up for Afghanistan,
You only need to be human.
#ReleaseTheVisasNow
#WakeUpUKGov
#AfghanistanDisaster
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Today I was Informed that one of the men that
@StephenFarryMP
and
@_NiamhMcCourt
of
@allianceparty
did to rescue from Afghanistan had just got engaged in Ireland. A year ago his life was at risk, now he’s getting married. I’m so overjoyed. Thank you all.
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@GarethBurns18
This one is for Armagh. In honour of Natalie, and how her brothers are raising huge funds for charities in her name.
#RememberNatalie
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Let’s not forget this.
The Queen approved her head being on this coin.
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Absolute waffle. I work in logistics, clearly Jamie doesn’t.
You don’t need authorisation. You simply need to be VAT & TSS registered.
No it doesn’t; stop telling lies.
In order to even trade solely within the UK internal market GB-NI, you must obtain “authorisation” with information provided for “customs purposes”.
That a Gov department would engage in such blatant lying is incredible.
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Will absolutely come out and say that if
#Johnson
is thankfully removed and a GE called, I’ll give my full support to
@StephenFarryMP
to be re-elected. He’s helped me out so much, and is true to his word. The simple things that we should demand.
@allianceparty
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Crime stoppers are offering £20k for info about the person(s) who took this lovely person from us.
They shouldn’t need to do so. Anyone connected should just tell all. Natalie was such a lovely lady. She and her family don’t deserve this.
I’ll miss her mocking of my wine
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What he doesn’t write is that very recently he helped me whilst I was struggling
Turned up at my house. Supported me recovering.
He just helped me when I needed it.
I’m so grateful
No guarantees of a vote though. I expect him to deliver for all
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This is such a wonderful message to get just now! Another amazing Afghan given a chance to rebuild their life in the UK.
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Todays drinking game - Every time JB mentions Subjugation or any of its derivatives, you take a shot.
If he calls Alliance a nationalist party you have to do two.
If he says the UK Gov are selling out the Union you have to pour a whole bag of (Northern) Tayto in your mouth
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Slipped on stairs at home &ended up
In hospital with damage to my ribs & vertebrae it seems
Waited 21 hours for Ct scan. Currently on a bed in the corridor.
I’ve nothing but positive things to say for how hard working our amazing NHS teams are though they deserve the resources
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I got challenged on calling the word Thug.
The Prime Minister just said it.
The door knocks are going to be uncomfortable tomorrow.
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Update on my Ukrainian guests.
The young lady has 2 job interviews on Monday! Out-bloody-standing.
Damn foreigners coming here to work and grow the economy.
😊
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As the Windsor Framework isn’t actually able to be approved at a Devolved Level, why haven’t
@duponline
walked out of Westminster in protest?
Perhaps the Stormont walkout is something else…
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Sometimes Twitter is so horrible with the messages you get. Then you get one that is just amazing. Unfortunately I can’t show details, but a widow of a Special Forces Interpreter has just arrived in the UK. She’s in tears knowing she is safe. ❤️
That’s todays heart made happy.
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I’m sorry I wasn’t informed about some eejits ranting outside a hotel in my home of Bangor about people legally asking for refuge.
Had I been, I’d been there telling them that racism or hatred has no place in my city.
Love to all those who have to flee their homeland. ❤️
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What an inspiration!!
Nadia Nadim fled Afghanistan when she was 11 after her father was killed. She has scored 200 goals. Played for PSG and Man City. Represented Denmark 99 times. Speaks 11 languages.
This week she qualified as a doctor after 5 years of studying whilst playing football.
Wow 👏
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I see a whole bunch of eejits are attacking Carl Frampton for a compassionate post. The guy is worth a bloody fortune and could easily make a lot of us feel inadequate.
Instead, he reminds of us the importance of humility. Let’s all try and be a bit more humble.
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Imagine if
@elonmusk
put as much money into food poverty in
#Afghanistan
as he did into going to the Moon, there wouldn’t be an international food and humanitarian crisis going on.
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To add context, I was brought up as a prod. I was made to attend a Presbyterian church. I’m no fan of religion, but I enjoy having conversations with
@KarenSethuraman
despite our disagreements and viewpoints. Engagement is how we deliver better- decisiveness helps no one
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Remember the first Afghan refugees I supported in getting to Ireland- well some of them now work for a major employer and are contributing to the economy massively.
But sure, they only want to be there for benefits 🙄
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What a start to the New Year!!! So many things to say- but to hear that another Afghan brother got his visa approved yesterday for the UK makes my heart smile. A brilliant bloke with young kids has a chance to live a life without persecution
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My neighbour was skipping some old decking.
This is what my Ukrainian guest made having no training and a very simple brief by me. He’s got skills!
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The Ukrainians who lived in my house taught me a few things. So let me say
Donaghadee Mouth Piece, Go fuck yourself.
(The original was Russian Warship go fuck your self, but same vibes. )
Today was extraordinary. I’ve never seen such a spontaneous & unorganised uprising of ordinary decent people in Bangor.
These people aren’t “far right thugs” or “racists”. They are the salt of the earth. Hardworking, kind people from good families.
They’ve just had enough🇬🇧
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Just off call with
@StephenFarryMP
who has been so supportive in my fight to get support to my interpreters family. really interesting to note that if you need help in Afghanistan you have to ring a number in london
How the hell can a refugee family afford an international call
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Sent on ‘leave’ and now told that my discharge will be complex because I spoke out about the Government and their lies, also told I will be disciplined for speaking out as I am a crown servant. Truth and integrity clearly isn’t allowed
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