Sheraton Towers Singapore Hotel

Hi kat22,

Yup, I signed the contract last evening. I asked abt waiter ratio, & a few other things, but Alvin didn't put them in the contract. Dunno whether I shd feel insecure or not. I mean, he did say he'll try to get one-for-one but it's not in black & white lor. So dunno how... Hmm...

What's a reno permit? U mean we need a permit from HDB to start any reno at all, regardless of major or minor issit?

I'm staying at Fernvale, the flats near Jln Kayu. Gd, now can eat roti prata everyday! *haha* Well, if I can't catch my neighbour, I'll just wait till I get my keys in Jul. Not very far off, so I don't feel too bad abt that.

I got 3 nites stay in Exec suite. Dunno if Alvin is willing to exchange them for 2 nites in Deluxe suite?
 


Hi Jul_04,

As for waiter ratio, frankly speaking, it's not easy for them to get one-for-one if your wedding day doesn't fall on school holidays. My coordinator Yan was frank with me in this aspect. But she did gave me 2 waiters to 3 tables, what she agreed with me.

Rest assured, ST will definitely do their best to accomodate to your request.
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You are in safe hands.

Kat22 was right. Staying one night at ST was not enough. I signed mine with ST during their bridal show. I was given two nights stay. Can't recall if it's a exec or deluxe suite. But it's one of the 17 designer suites. Is this the exec suite? My advice, go for the 3 nites stay in Exec suite, if it's under the 17 designer suites. The suite is very nice. You have one dinning and resting room and it link to your bedroom. Hence, your relatives and friends can actually rest in the other room without disturbing you and your hubby in the next room.
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As for renovation, if you do not need to hack down any wall, or do not need to change any major wiring, then you do not need to get a HDB permit. I didn't get mine, hence my contractor started work immediately after our designs were settled. Have you found your contractor? If not, you may like to consider mine. Let me know, I can drop you an email
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Hi Kat22, do you stay in Anchorvale area? I am staying there.
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Hi hi

Jul_04 - I am doing some hacking of walls so I need to get a HDB permit. Think if you are only doing carpentry then no need to get a HDB permit. Otherwise, if your reno include doing wetworks (eg hacking, doing flooring, etc), need to get permit. Think so lah..better check with your contractor. Must make sure he is a HDB-licenced one hor.

wah, you manage to get 3 days...so gd! You can get Alvin to bring you to see the Deluxe room. For me, the Exec suite is good enuff. In fact, even though we have 2 nites stay, we were so busy running errands like returning gowns, bank in hongbao money and packing luggage for HM that we were hardly in the hotel room! The only nice thing is waking up in the morning and hv a nice breakfast at ST
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SO shiok! heehee

Joy2003 - Me staying in P21
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Oso very near to Sengkang. It is my fren that is staying in Anchorvale. I hv been to his place, very nice location with a great view!
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You are oso renovating your place?

Hey gals, any recommendation for aircon? Read through the various aircon threads but got so many diff views leh. Now thinking of Sanyo System 3 but dunno gd or not.
 
Morning kat22 & joy2003,

Joy2003, I think on reason why we signed with ST is that they are a 'reputable' hotel. I mean, there are 5-star hotels that are cheaper, & give more perks like free flow beer etc, but I feel safer with them, coz they have a reputation to maintain. Less chances of them messing up my wedding w/ bad memories.

Wah, so you're staying in Anchorvale, so we're Sengkang neighbours
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Hi kat22, I think I heard someone in my neighbourhood thread recommend Daikin / Mitsubishi Starmex. They also said something abt piping must be lower than or same level as blower, or will have leakage. His neighbour's parquet floor all spoilt. I'm not very sure also, but u can check out Sengkang Premium flas series 400s, something like that!

Yeah yeah, that's why I'm very happy with 3 nites stay. Of course gotta give up other things in exchange lor. I'm quite mountain-tortoise, never been to suite b4, so quite looking forward to pretending to be rich & pampered. Waking up in posh surroundings, eating breakfast in bed, wah... really very shiok!
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Hi Kat22 & Jul_04,

For aircon, I am using Mitsubishi Starmex Inventor. Yes, I did heard about leaking issue and checked out with my contractor. It's actually all about the kind of aircon pipe that you are using. To prevent leaking, you need to install the black colour insulated aircon pipe. This is also more expensive than the grey colour insulated pipe that is normally used. So, please ensure your aircon guy will install the black one for you. I hope my info is correct as this was also what i was told. Just sharing.
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Another reason why I used Mitsubishi inverter cos' it helped to save quite a fair bit of electricity bill in the long run. Actually did a few surveys with friends who install this system...they were the one who adviced me to go ahead with Mitsubishi.
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BTW, what fridge did you get, Kat22? I am thinking of getting the latest Hitachi brand, but it's manufactured in M'ysia..not sure how's the quality.. Any advice? Thanks
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Hello Jul_04 and joy2003

Thanks for your inputs!
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My frens have been recommending me Mitsubishi Starmex and Daikin too. I like Mitsubishi Starmex
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but dunno if i sud get the starmex 'cos my hubby and I hardly use the aircon. We are planning to install aircon for living/dining and study room only. Hence, was planning to buy the non-invertor kind. Hmm..maybe can checkout if Starmex fits our budget. Heard that most invertor aircon are made in Japan whereas the non-invertor kind are made in SE Asia region. Dunno how true. Nevermind, I will check it out tom
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I am planning to get the Stainless Steel Mitsubishi Baby Folio. Like it alot and suitable for my small kitchen
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It is also made in Japan so kinda assured of the quality. Now praying hard that the prices will come down as the cheapest quote i got was 1.58k! Are you refering to the new Hitachi Solfege Fridge? Thot it is oso made in Japan? It looks like the Baby Folio
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Nice !! I was thinking of that too but the capacity is slightly smaller than Baby Folio. I guess nowadays most of these manufacturers are making their products in cheaper locations. Not sure if the quality will be good. Sud be ok lah. Hw, my personal preference will be to get Made in Japan products for big items like Fridge which we hardly change. For smaller items like DVD player, etc, I am ok if the product is not made in Japan as long as the brand is reputable and i hv warranty for it.
 
Any idea if we signed up last yr during the bridal show, are the suites excutive suites or deluxe suites?
Anyone saw the new stage backdrop alreadi?
Is it nice as compared to the previous one with the gold ribbon?
 
Hi Sheraton Brides

Would like to find out from u gals... am thinking of having my Tea Ceremony (for bride's side) in the designer suites. Will it be too cramp for ard 20 ppl?
 
Hi, SJ

Yes, I think it will be too cramp for 20 pple. Think it is just nice for ard 8 to 10 pple. The suite is not very big lor. Hv you check out the suite? Maybe your coordinator can suggest another place for you to hold your tea ceremony? One of the function rooms maybe?
 
Hi Kat22

Aiyo, that small har...I've not view the suite yet... din get a chance to view cos it was fully occupied during the time i went. Okie will check them. Thks
 
Hi Kat22, Joy2003 and Jul_04,

Can share share with me what your contracts have? Sob Sob I only got a night stay at the exec suite. How come u gals so good, got at least 2 nights? We haven't sign the contract, only make tentative booking. Our coodinator allowed us to change some dishes (all from the ala-carte menu) but there's one which she couldn't change it for me, unless we top up money, and that adds up to more than $600 top-up.

May I know whether u gals used the LCD projector from the hotel? How was it? Dunno want to rent from them or from ext source.

My colleague said that the sound system of Sheraton not good, coz during the wedding dinner of my colleague, the guests at the end of the "L" couldn't hear properly. Me so worried now cos I would have 2 emcees on stage and also a video montage.

If u dun mind, can drop me a mail at junshi78@hotmail to share with me what u are getting for the package. Thanks in anticipation!


SJ,

U can book the function room for the tea ceremony. The suite is simply too small. Not much space to accomodate so many at the small living room. ME having my tea ceremony at the function room too!
 
Hi sept03,

If u signed up during the bridal show in April, that's the exec suite which is smaller than the deluxe suite.

The new backup we personally feel is nicer looking than the gold theme. Perhaps we are more traditional, so would like to have some red in the setup. I think I took a picture of the backdrop, if u want I can send u. Let me know your email add.

Kat22,

I'm using Mitsubishi Starmex Invertor, very good. We did a comparison, it actually saves more electricity.

Joy2003,

Wah...got baby folio ah? We are using the big Folio, Ivory n grey in color. I like Mitsubishi folio, in comparison, it consumes less energy if u look at the specs, than the other brands of smaller capacity fridge. I like the UV anti-bacteria deodouriser. I think that time when we bought still dun have Baby Folio, guess it should be as good as the Big Folio. Where u getting the fridge? Issit at the superstores? I do not know whether 1.58K is ex or not for Baby Folio, but I got the big one at 2.2K and $300 Robinson voucher complimentary. I think one setback abt the Folio which we are using is the angle the door can be opened up to. We calculated out the angle and I think it's only around 120degrees. The 2 doors opening angle is diff. That's something which is no good lor, maybe difficult to take things on the shelf if the door is in the way.
 
Hi Mimosa,

I don't think you need to worry too much abt the perks. I might have a couple more nites stay, but that's b/c I gave up on some other things. Like, I don't have free flow of beer, or corkage waiver for wine etc. Also, for luncheon (if yours is), the perks are slightly lesser, I believe. Cheer up!
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Sorry, I didn't ask abt the projector yet, coz I'll prob not use it.

Were you at the wedding show on 13 Apr? Can you pls send me the pics that you took? If convenient, not just the backdrop, but other decor & flowers & even the Emannuel B gowns too! Thks! [email protected]

Hi SJ,

I think the suite is definitely too small! I'm exploring having a small church ceremony prior to the dinner in a function room. Haven't sorted out the details, but my coordinator promised to charge a token sum for the use of the room. They'll set up seats w/ proper sound system, but don't expect to have much decor, unless u want to 'borrow' the flowers from your ballroom.

Hi kat22 & joy2003,

How do you gals think I shd go abt getting ideas for my reno? I'm as mountain tortoise abt reno as I am abt wedding preps. Just finished my project hotel, now it's time for project reno already. How hard can it be for a gal to get married anyway? *grrr*
 
Hi Mimosa,

I actually signed up last yr, i think August 2002. SO are those rooms that come with the package exec or deluxe suites?

I'll like to see the backdrop... can you send me the photo that you took? Thanks!

Pls send to [email protected]
 
Hi Mimosa, can u kindly post the backdrop picture here? As I am using company's account, I can't post my email address...but I want very much to see the new backdrop compared to the previous one.

Would appreciate your time. Tks a lot.
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Jul_04,

I didn't have free flow of beer, but was given 30L of beer FOC for my luncheon. We asked for corkage waiver for wine otherwise with the corkage added, it's gonna be very ex. Are you going to serve wine during your banquet? May I know how much is the token sum for the use of function room? How long would the usage be? Oh, U are moving on to Project Reno? Need any help? I had done my house, so if need contacts or advices, I hope I can be of some help.

Sept03,

I'm not sure if u signed up last year, the package is deluxe or exec suites. I suppose they usually give the smaller ones, which is the exec suites with the 17 themes.

SJ,

They did not charge me for using the function room as the room is available in the morning. It would be subjected to availability and whether you want food like pastries to be served to the guests. If so, it's definitely chargeable. Likewise for sound system setup etc.
 
Hi Mimosa,

I think 30L of beer & waiver of wine corkage is very good. I'm going to serve wine for dinner, but only got 25 bottles waived. Looks like u 've much better bargaining skills than me!

My coordinator was saying they'll charge me $400+++ for 1 - 2 hrs for the function room. It's actually the last ballroom, which I won't be using. U mean u got it for free? Not fair! Not fair! I must try to bargain for free too! Money is getting tighter, coz I think the reno will cost more than I budgeted for.

Yes, pls. Can u send me the contact for the ID/contractor? Also, how shd I begin the research for reno & what shd I be careful of?
 
Hi Mimosa,

would also like to check with u, for this new set-up, do they have candles around in the ballroom?
e.g. like a candlelight theme?
 
Hi Winnie,

Sorry for the late reply. I had been busy for the past few days in the office, so didn't get back to you.

There is only one setup which is the red and white backdrop. No candlelight theme like in MM or Hyatt. But I'm sure if you want candles, they can arrange with the florist at additional charges.

You can use own CDs for your banquet, no problem, but must give your CDs to them for trial run and coodinate with the technician.

Jul_04,

Yours is a Sat dinner, that's why it's more ex when it comes to function room charges. Sat is their peak mah. If it's a weekday, it would be complimentary too. We did give up on other things like the trip and free wine to get the function room. So it's actually give and take. Actually it all boils down to how many tables you got. If you have more tables eg. 40 tables you sure have better bargaining power.

In fact for my luncheon, it has less value for money considering the fact that we have less courses, less choices to choose from, no in-room dining before the banquet, no trip, shorter hotel stay, less cards, less parking etc, it's actually more worth to take the dinner package instead. Looking at how much we need to top up to add more courses, and select dishes from the dinner menu, it's actually far more than taking the dinner in the first place. But due to some reasons like auspicious date and time etc, we can't hold a dinner, that's why we took up the more "bo hua" lunch. But we are already contented with the package, our coordinator has been very kind to extend to us these perks partly becoz my hubby could be a frequent hotel guest with their group of hotels.

BTW, your corkage waiver of 25 bottles is the most I've heard. We have spoken to the sales director before, he said it's not their policy to give corkage waiver unlike other hotels. So in fact, you have got yourself a very good deal! Plus the free wine and the trip and the 3 nights stay, it's really very worth! The air ticket which they give is actually not cheap coz it's open-dated and no blockout dates.
 
Hi Mimosa,

Actually mine's a Sun dinner. We gave up the trip to get the extra 2 nites' stay, if not, it'll only be 1 nite. And it's not 25 bottles waiver, it's the 25 free bottles of wine that I got during the wedding show.

Actually, I'm just insecure cause I can't think of anything else I wanna bargain for. And now that the contract is signed, feel more insecure. But it's ok. Maybe when the time comes, they'll loan me the projector for free or something? *haha*

Thanks for your ID contact. I'll check me mail later
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Jul_04,

Huh? I didn't send u ah? Oops, Mimosa blur. I sent to everyone who requested. Did the others like winnie, SJ, sept03 and zuki got the pics? I must have missed u out. I just came back from the salon, did treatment for hair. So busy these days and my hair lost its shine, not enuff rest and regular aqua activities make it worse. I just sent u, check your mail later.

When did u sign the contract huh? During the show issit? So good, then only need to pay $800 deposit, unlike me. But never mind lah, anyway got to pay one, sooner or later only. They sent me a draft contract for my perusal. Some things which are indeed not stated in the contract like the ratio of waiters to table. My coordinator promised at least 2 waiters to 3 tables, and if they can get more part-timers then would be 1:1. If not, think it would be 2:3. Wanted very much a dinner, but our geomancer gave some pointers, so got to forgo a dinner. Somemore the following day guests need to work so a lunch is also better for them. I have some overseas guests who may need to fly back on that night, so lunch is still the best option for us.

How's your prep? The ID contact I sent u if cannot get him, must let me know coz dunno he got change number or not. He still keep in touch with my hubby so if number invalid, let me know.

Where is your new house? Hmm...think first u must think of what concept u want your house to be. Issit comtemporary? country? Minimalist? Tropical? Then next need to get an ID to do space planning for you. Usually space planning is free. You need to tell the ID the concept u want, then they would do space planning (plane view drawing) and draw up some 3D diagrams for u. But these drawings cannot take back, unless u pay a sum to buy the designs. After looking at the drawings and getting a draft quotation, u then take the quote to compare with other ID.

When getting a quote, must ask them to give a detailed breakdown, like doors got include price of doorframe etc? or door knobs inclusive? Things like that sometimes they would leave out, and when it comes to final signing of contract or worse, after that they charge these hidden costs to you. We bought many items ourselves so that we have better control of the price and quality. Can buy ourselves then give them to install. =) Ok, good luck in your Project Reno!
 
Hi Mimosa,

I think winnie & the others got the pics, except me
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No lah, kist kidding. Thks for the pics
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Wah, u went for hair treatment? Where? I'll have to start spending money on such things early next yr too. The hair is dry & brittle! Eeecks!

Nope, I paid initial deposit of $800 during the show, then paid another $2200 upon signing contract. The contract was signed 2 weeks after the show. I asked my coordinator abt the waiter ratio, he said it might be hard to get 1:1 when it's not sch hols. But he said he'll do his best, & will at least get 2:3, so I'm ok with that. I didn't ask any geomancer, also I prefer dinner cause I'm a nite person. I'll prob not wake up by 12pm, as my wedding's on 2 days
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My new place is in Sengkang. Didn't know there's so much to do for reno *panic* I haven't even thought abt what kind of concept I want. What's space planning?
 
Hi Mimosa...eh...I think I didn't receive the pics leh...did u miss me out? Dunno is there anything wrong with my server then...
 
Hi sept03

Just kpo-ing. Why do you want the pics of the old stage decor? Do u wanna request for it, instead of the new red theme?
 
Hi Jul_04
Me wants to compare see which one nicer?
I had not seen the red one yet. Only saw it on photo.
Have u seen both? Which one is nicer?
 
Hi sept03

Nope, I've only seen the red one in real life. Haven't seen the old white & gold theme at all. Personally, I think the red one looks quite nice & posh. I like red, but of course not the Chinese New Yr obiang kind of red. It's more like pinkish red, like bricks.
 
Hi Mimosa & Jul_04,

Sorry for the late reply.

Mimosa, I didn't get the latest Mitsubishi fridge although I liked it very much. I liked the big folio, the one you had, but it's too pricy.. hence, have to forgo the idea. Instead, settled for Hitachi's new fridge.
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Jul_04, don't panic about Project_Reno. Initially I had the same worry as well.. Perhaps you may like to start with browsing through reno magazines to get a feel of the different home designs. I did that too. Currently, renovating my house. Oh ya, my place is also at Seng Kang. So, we are neighbours.
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I got my ID through my colleague's recommendation. I actually sourced about 6 ID/Contractors and end up selecting my current one, cos' price is reasonable, good worksmanship, no hidden cost, etc. If you are interested, I can email you the contact details
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Hi joy2003,

So you're a Sengkang neighbout too! Yes, pls send me ur ID's contacts. The more the merrier. I think this sort of thing gotta go by recommendations, coz we have no idea whether their workmanship is gd till we see it right?

I guess it's really time to start browsing thru magazines. Seems like there's so much to do to get married. *sigh*
 
Winnie,

Paiseh, thot I did send out to you. It's a mail addressed to Sept03 and all others. Strange. Anyway, send u again.

Wah...good that Jul_04 and Joy2003 are neighbours! Then you 2 can visit each other. =)

Joy2003,

Nvm abt the fridge, as long as u like the Hitachi fridge can liao. Aiyah, me is like that, very spoilt, once I set eyes on something, hubby has to buy it for me. Heehee. No lah, actually we like the functions, especially the tempered glass shelves of which the height can be easily adjusted by the lever and kept neatly tucked in when a bigger space (eg. a whole watermelon) is required. We also like the ice making compartment. Dun like the ice trays type coz we always forgot to top up or spill all over when refilling the trays. So that auto-ice making function is good, just need to pour water and press button can already. The UV anti-bacteria function is also good. Under such wavelength, bacteria sure die. But of course such technology and functions come with a price. I agree that it's slightly more ex compared to other fridge, that's why the baby Folio could be a better buy. How much is the baby Folio huh? In fact, if we get it from Best Denki, it's gonna be ex at $2600. We got ours at only $2200. A savings of $400! We do not have a fridge base, as our cabinets are the suspended kind, no base. So can accomodate a smaller or bigger one in case we change our fridge in future. =) Happy that u have found your fridge. I think all Jap fridges are quite good, my Mum likes Sanyo fridge and has been using this brand for a long time.
 
Hi Everyone,

There is quite a wide variety of dishes to chose from the wedding dinner menu....I am in a fixed on what to chose.

So did anyone have tasted any dishes that is captivating and will like to share.

Personally i enjoy the Pan Fried cod fish very much...yum yum...

Any others????


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Hi searcher,

I liked the herbal soup a lot. But my relatives are old-fashioned, so I'll prob stick w/ the sharks' fins soup. The jasmine chicken is also very good. You're right, the pan fried cod fish is very yummy!

Btw didn't you go for the trial dinner? Just curious, when's your wedding?
 
hi,

just like to check, is the printing of the wedding cards included in the package?
How much do we need to pay for the printing if it's not included?
How many cards are we entitled to??
 
Hi sept03

Printing of cards is your own cost.

Prices vary, depending on which printer you go to. Also depends on how elaborate is the design & what type of printing you use.

Usually ard 60 - 70% of guaranteed attendance. i.e., if you booked for 400 guests, u'll get abt 240 - 280 cards.
 
hi all,

just join this thread...
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just fyi...for those who have the intention to book but hv yet to view de actual backdrop/set-up, u can go down this wkend (sat & sun) coz this 2 days u will be able to view the 2 different backdrop...the white & gold & white & red...6.30pm wld be a good time to view....
 
Hi Happy,

How do u know we can view the 2 different backdrop this weekend?
There are no wedding dinner there if we go at 6.30pm?

DO we have to let our coordinator know if we are going down??
 
sept03,

there gonna be weddings this wkend and by 630 they shld hv set up everything...if u go there later, the guest wld prob be starting to arrive and it's difficult for u to pop in n take a look....

no, it's nt necessary to let ur coordinator know..
 
Hi happy,

R u the same happy in the Wedding in Jul04 thread?

So u mean I can get to see both the white & gold theme & white & red theme this weekend? Yippee! Thanks for the info!
 
Heard that AWT printing is very ex. Anyone of you selected your cards already? I'm looking forward to it coz I like their cards a lot but my wedding wouldn't happen in the near future.

Besides the printing cost, think AWT does not provide the inserts and the whatever string or ribbon that is needed to tie the inserts to the cards, so got to add all these together and it can be quite substantial right? How many different designs of the cards can we choose?
 


Hi jul04,

yup, i m de same happy in de wedding in jul04 thread...
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i will most probably be going down n hv a look as well.
 
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