Bikepacking Berlin
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Queer after-work bike ride
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00 PM**Let's catch the last bits of the summer sunlight on a bike ;)** As the beautiful Berlin summer slowly fades away, I'm inviting everyone to join me for a nice sunset after-work ride in East Berlin along the Spree. We're gonna bike for 11.5 km from Ostkreuz through Rummelsburger See and Treptower Park, down to the Insel der Jugend, then over to Kreuzberg and down the canal into Neukölln. We'll finish our ride at Silverfuture for some socializing and drinks around 19:15. I'm planning for about a 1-hour ride. Flat, mostly car-free, with an easy pace of 15–18 km/h. You are welcome with any bike you have: city bike, Swapfiets, etc. :) This is my very first event, so I'm a bit scared and excited, but I'm pretty sure we're gonna have a great time!!! * **Meeting point**: Ostkreuz, [Sonntagstraße side, under the railway bridge](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ostkreuz/@52.5031469,13.4692067,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47a84ef0a0f0b9b9:0x5f322a788486640a!8m2!3d52.5031469!4d13.4692067!16s%2Fm%2F025_x61?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). We start at 18:10 * **Route**: [View the Google Maps link](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Ostkreuz,+Bezirk+Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg,+10245+Berlin/Rummelsburger+See,+Berlin/Insel+der+Jugend,+Treptow-K%C3%B6penick,+12435+Berlin/Schlesisches+Tor,+10997+Berlin-Bezirk+Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg/Kottbusser+Br%C3%BCcke,+Berlin-Bezirk+Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg/Silverfuture,+Weserstr.+206,+12047+Berlin-Bezirk+Neuk%C3%B6lln/@52.4907059,13.4539831,15z/data=!3m1!5s0x47a84fb0da772f95:0x16249b5b1fd55cba!4m63!4m62!1m5!1m1!1s0x47a84ef0a0f0b9b9:0x5f322a788486640a!2m2!1d13.4692067!2d52.5031469!1m30!1m1!1s0x47a84ee39293de99:0xe8e0aa6223bf4e4e!2m2!1d13.4755489!2d52.497572!3m4!1m2!1d13.475241!2d52.4957305!3s0x47a84ee3730de01d:0xabcf788cb53017d9!3m4!1m2!1d13.4740096!2d52.4908044!3s0x47a84f1d9a18ae23:0x3cf8fbdcb592ddb8!3m4!1m2!1d13.4756533!2d52.4899969!3s0x47a84f1ddc59674b:0xb16347f29a2b8254!3m4!1m2!1d13.4767764!2d52.4892251!3s0x47a84f1e7a1d7bd1:0x59726331a9d9fd5c!3m4!1m2!1d13.477364!2d52.4887188!3s0x47a84f1e6211ccf3:0x6f23ee0b4fe06a48!1m5!1m1!1s0x47a84f1f115ef22d:0x7e1c145eb641cb36!2m2!1d13.480556!2d52.487222!1m5!1m1!1s0x47a84e4e0bf68155:0x677059d58acfc7e0!2m2!1d13.4412855!2d52.5009746!1m5!1m1!1s0x47a84fcb13d639ef:0xb388944cfd7752f9!2m2!1d13.4200936!2d52.4960513!1m5!1m1!1s0x47a84fb0da82f1e5:0xd8de4ac17519ff14!2m2!1d13.4302179!2d52.4880615!3e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) * **Don't forget:** Water, Bicycle lights, jacket * **In case of bad weather:** If it's raining at 16:00, I'll post an update here. Let me know if you have any questions! Looking forward to the ride!!!
Cinematic sunset ride
Wed, Sep 30, 4:00 PM**Let's embrace the early sunset and the glowing city lights for our second queer bike ride!!!** We'll take an easy ride straight into the heart of the city. We'll meet on Frankfurter Allee (near Samariterstr.), then cruise straight down the massive, well-lit bike lanes of Karl-Marx-Allee. With good weather, we should get a nice view of the TV tower, then do a loop around Museum Island to catch the beautifully floodlit Berliner Dom. Aaaaand at the end of our sunset adventure, we'll stop at TheCoven Bar for some drinks and socializing. It's gonna be roughly 45–50 minutes of riding on flat, very wide, separated bike lanes. Chill and easy pace of 15–18 km/h. And ofc you are welcome with any bike you have :) **Bring lights!** Since sunset is around 18:45, it will get dark during the ride. We want to be super visible and safe riding as a group. A jacket is also a must, as the evenings are getting quite crisp now. Whether you made it to the first ride or are joining us for the very first time, you are incredibly welcome. Can't wait to ride with you all again! * **Meeting point**: Frankfurter Allee / Proskauer Str. (We will meet right on the wide pedestrian corner at [this point](https://www.google.com/maps/place/52%C2%B030'56.4%22N+13%C2%B027'36.4%22E/@52.5156613,13.4601154,17z/?utm_source=gemini)). We start at 18:10 * **Route**: [View the Google Maps link](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/52.5156612,13.4601154/Karl-Marx-Allee,+Berlin/Berlin+Cathedral,+Am+Lustgarten,+10178+Berlin/TheCoven+Bar,+Kleine+Pr%C3%A4sidentenstra%C3%9Fe+3,+10178+Berlin/@52.5191259,13.3980544,14z/data=!3m1!5s0x47a851def7ef9763:0xfa6f9f3631793267!4m20!4m19!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x47a84e17d1be7ad3:0x1b7c0e8c94225407!2m2!1d13.4244489!2d52.5194614!1m5!1m1!1s0x47a851def3c2d14b:0x780e68d5b02f8afc!2m2!1d13.401078!2d52.5190608!1m5!1m1!1s0x47a851e0b3dbcfb5:0x44af4a0ac695a5c7!2m2!1d13.4003294!2d52.5227086?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) * **Don't forget:** Water, **bicycle lights** **(front and rear!)**, jacket * **In case of bad weather:** If it's raining at 16:00, I'll post an update here.
Borsig! – Berlin's Locomotive King by Bike
Sun, Sep 27, 10:00 AM**Borsig! – Berlin's Locomotive King by Bike** **Time:** 12:00 - Midday **Start:** Hamburger Bahnhof – Main Entrance **Distance:** 30 km **Suggested contribution:** €5 This week we'll be following the story of **August Borsig**, one of the men who helped turn Berlin into an industrial powerhouse—and the company that became Europe's largest locomotive manufacturer. We'll cycle across Berlin following Borsig's remarkable journey from a small factory outside the old city walls, through the industrial landscape of Moabit, to the enormous works in Tegel. Along the way we'll see how the requirements of heavy industry pushed factories further and further away from the city centre, and how each move created new industrial landscapes, transport connections and workers' housing. We'll finish at the magnificent **Borsigwerke in Tegel**, beneath the famous Borsigturm. **The Tour** We will follow the story of Borsig through **three generations of factories**. We'll begin near the former Borsig works on **Chausseestraße**, where August Borsig established his factory in 1837. Just four years later, the first Borsig locomotive left the works. The company rapidly expanded, becoming one of Europe's leading locomotive manufacturers. But there was a problem: the factory was becoming trapped inside a rapidly growing city. We'll cycle north and west towards **Moabit**, where Borsig began expanding in the 1840s. Here the company established an ironworks, boiler works and machine factory beside the Spree, taking advantage of the waterway and the growing railway network. By the middle of the nineteenth century, much of Borsig's production had moved here. This gives us the opportunity to explore one of the great stories of Berlin's industrial development: **why did factories leave the city centre?** We'll look at the relationship between industry, transport, land prices, workers and the waterways that allowed heavy materials to move around the city. Finally we'll continue north to **Tegel**, where Borsig built a completely new factory from the 1890s onwards. Production began here in 1898, on a huge site designed specifically for modern industrial production. The factory even had its own harbour for bringing in raw materials. Here we'll explore the surviving **Borsigtor, factory halls and Borsigturm**, the extraordinary 65-metre tower built in 1922–24 and Berlin's first office high-rise. We'll then finish by exploring **Borsigwalde**, the workers' settlement created alongside the new factory. Borsig needed thousands of workers, but there wasn't enough housing in Tegel, so the company helped create an entirely new neighbourhood. Its surviving streets provide a fascinating glimpse into the social side of industrialisation. We'll finish with a well-earned beer together in Tegel. I am an accredited tour guide in Berlin, specialising in telling stories about the city's industrial heritage. I ask for a contribution of **€5** to organise the tour and share my knowledge. **Disclaimer:** Please note that all participants attend as group members, not as customers, and are responsible for their own safety. Please read the group description in full for an explanation of the terms and liabilities. **The Cycling** This is a gentle-paced sightseeing ride rather than a sporting event. 🚲 We'll cover around **25–30 kilometres**, with frequent stops for stories, photographs and discussion. Anyone with a decent bicycle and experience cycling around Berlin should be comfortable on this route. The route is predominantly on normal Berlin streets and cycle paths, with plenty of opportunities to stop and explore. **What to Bring** 🚲 Spare inner tube suitable for your bike 💶 Cash for drinks or snacks 🌧️ Waterproofs (just in case!) ☀️ Suncream 🥪 Water and snacks 😊 Curiosity and a sense of adventure **Highlights** 🚂 Discover the story of **August Borsig**, Berlin's "Locomotive King" 🏭 Visit the site of Borsig's original factory on Chausseestraße and discover the industrial district once known as **Feuerland** 🔥 Learn how Berlin's first generation of heavy industry transformed the area outside the old city walls 🌊 Explore Borsig's move to **Moabit** and discover why access to the Spree was so important for heavy industry ⚙️ See where Borsig produced the machinery, boilers and components that made its locomotive production possible 🚆 Follow the story of how Borsig became one of Europe's largest locomotive manufacturers 🏗️ Discover why Borsig eventually abandoned both its central Berlin and Moabit factories and moved to the outskirts 🏭 Explore the enormous surviving **Borsigwerke in Tegel** 🚪 Admire the spectacular **Borsigtor**, designed to make the factory look like a monumental medieval gateway 🗼 See the **Borsigturm**, Berlin's first office high-rise and one of the great symbols of the city's industrial heritage 🏘️ Explore **Borsigwalde**, the workers' neighbourhood built alongside the factory 📖 Discover how factories created entire communities of workers, housing and infrastructure 📸 Fantastic photography opportunities among some of Berlin's finest industrial architecture 🍺 Finish with a relaxed drink together in Tegel I estimate the cycle tour will take around **3 hours**, including plenty of stops for stories and discussion. Hope to see you there! **Simon**
Cycle & dine - Harvest festival in Kuhhorst
Sat, Sep 26, 7:06 AM========== FACTS ========== ROUTE: Paulinenaue > Kuhhorst > Nauen LEVEL: Easy peasy DISTANCE: 38ish kms MEETING POINT: 08:50 - Berlin Südkreuz ========== FACTS ========== ========= DETAILS ========= **ROUTE:** Autumn is knocking on the door and harvesting is more or less done. So this is the time to thank whomever is responsible for the crop by celebrating Harvest festivals. This time we visit [Kuhhorst](https://diekuhhorster.de/erntedankfest/), an inclusive Farm north east of Berlin. Some of you may know them from their organic products which are sold in Berlin as well. Starting in Paulinenaue we will also pass a very lovely former railroad embankment with (hopefully) very colorful trees around. Arrived in Kuhhorst after about 20km we enjoy the animals (alive and on the plate) and all the activities offered there ([see website](https://diekuhhorster.de/erntedankfest/)). To avoid cycling in too much darkness we head back the remaining 15km at around 16:30 at a relaxed speed. **SPEED:** Leisurely around 16km/h, at least if the wind doesn't come from the front. This is like "Being able to see the details on the side of the road and enjoying the view in general… and have a chat." **DISTANCE AND TERRAIN:** This is an about 38ish km ride, with mainly mixed but also some solid or soft ground. In general: Bikes with thin tyres (Race bikes, Road bikes, Fixies), rented bikes (Uber, Swapfiets) or any special bikes (Folding bikes, BMX etc.) are not suitable! You won't have fun, trust me! And if you want to bring Kids or Animals please get in touch before! **MEETING POINT:** 08:50 - Berlin Südkreuz, at the ticket machine right after the NORTHERN moving staircase (facing the TV-Tower. I have a blue Villiger Trekking bike. But you can hop in at any other station if you want (and dare). **TICKET:** It is 6,30 way out / person and the same way back, so it doesn't make much sense to organise a BBT. The Deutschlandticket is valid. And don't forget your "[24-hour bicycle VBB network](https://www.vbb.de/en/tickets/tickets-for-your-bicycle/24-hour-ticket-bicycle/)"-ticket which is about 7,50 EUR. **WAY OUT:** 09:06 - dep. Berlin Südkreuz, RE8 from platform 8, 10:08 - arr. Paulinenaue **WAY BACK:** 17:59 - dep. Nauen, taking RE8 18:51 - arr. Südkreuz **RECOMMENDATIONS:** Check the train schedule in the morning! The DB loves to stir up the plans by changing trains on short notice! If anything happens the Meeting point is the starting point of the cycling. While we'll stop somewhere for a lunch and/or coffee please always bring your snacks but especially some drinks along! And, PLEASE make sure your bike is in a proper state! Check your tyre pressure and oil the chain! Does your light work? Having a toolset is highly recommended and a spare inner tube to fix a flat tyre a big plus! While we might be able to help in some circumstances please think about what happens if we can't! Thank you! Bringing special equipment (Helmet, safety vest etc.) is NOT required but welcome if you feel more safe using it. ========= DETAILS =========
Okupljanje ex-Yu tech stručnjaka i preduzetnika u Nemačkoj #9
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00 PM# Inside Venture Capital: How VC Funds Work and Decide Who Gets Funded Two investors. Two sides of venture capital. One evening to understand how the money actually moves. No fluff. === Please see the English version below === Vraćamo se sa **9\. okupljanjem ljudi iz sveta tehnologije\, startapa i preduzetništva iz bivše Jugoslavije \(ex\-YU\)**, u organizaciji [Nemačkog kutka](https://nemackikutak.com/) i [Serbian Entrepreneurs](https://www.serbianentrepreneurs.com/). Događaj se održava na **engleskom jeziku** i otvoren je za sve - bilo da dolazite iz regiona ili ste deo šire startup i tech zajednice. ## Datum i lokacija * **Sreda, 23. septembar 2026** * **[LVL World of Gaming](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=c828aacda31190d4&sxsrf=APpeQnvx9kITsqeqOxSES2WM6qd2xuUuuA:1788428569971&q=LVL+World+of+Gaming+-+Berlin&si=APenkKmVGdgpMPDQZoEWS8RIAhsqXAKlNLP0B8DNkkiU9KPI0X--3c4dLBaZW5axno4ufRA0h3UUgCguVhaEOLKDzfTPAWK7CsWzqwiJ3dUxtk2o3WWwFmdrbiNgNrPJ8FRiQaq98DEL&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjJ1_nMj9KWAxXdQvEDHXIHGCQQ_coHegQINBAB)** \- Schützenstraße 73\, 10117 Berlin * Lokacija se nalazi odmah kod **Checkpoint Charlie-a** * **Početak: 18:00** ## Predavači i teme Dva predavanja. Dve perspektive. Od toga kako fond rizičnog kapitala funkcioniše iznutra, do pitanja koje verovatno najviše zanima svakog foundera koji razgovara sa investitorima: **kako VC zapravo odlučuje u koga će investirati?** ### Dr. Luka Nićin Dr. Luka Nićin je investitor i rukovodilac za bio i zdravstvene tehnologije u **Pace Ventures**, sa fokusom na kompanije na preseku nauke, zdravstva i tehnologije. U svom predavanju, Luka će otvoriti crnu kutiju VC fonda: odakle dolazi novac, kako je fond strukturiran, kako investitori razmišljaju o riziku i povratu i šta se zapravo dešava iza kulisa pre nego što fond uopšte može da investira u startup. * **Tema: Iza kulisa: Kako fondovi rizičnog kapitala zaista funkcionišu** ### Miloš Matić Miloš Matić je partner osnivač u **Omorika Ventures**, VC fondu fokusiranom na pre-seed i seed kompanije iz Srbije i šireg regiona. Nadovezujući se na Lukino predavanje, Miloš će objasniti šta se dešava kada konkretan startup dođe pred investitora. Kako VC procenjuje priliku? Šta je zaista važno prilikom donošenja investicione odluke? Kako izgleda interni proces odlučivanja? I šta na kraju pravi razliku između "ne" i odluke da se investira? * **Tema: Kako fondovi rizičnog kapitala odlučuju u koga investiraju** Drugim rečima: **Kako VC fond zapravo funkcioniše?** A kada to razumemo: **Kako VC odlučuje u koji startup će investirati?** ## Program događaja * **18:00 - 18:30** Ulaz i upoznavanje * **18:30 - 18:40** Uvodna reč * **18:40 - 19:00** **Dr. Luka Nićin: Iza kulisa: Kako fondovi rizičnog kapitala zaista funkcionišu** * **19:00 - 19:15** Pitanja i odgovori * **19:15 - 20:00** Umrežavanje uz hranu i piće * **20:00 - 20:20** **Miloš Matić: Kako fondovi rizičnog kapitala odlučuju u koga investiraju** * **20:20 - 20:35** Pitanja i odgovori * **20:35 - 20:45** Završna reč * **20:45 - 21:30** Druženje i umrežavanje * **Od 21:30 Nastavljamo druženje u baru i restoranu LVL World of Gaming** Na prethodnim okupljanjima smo se oko 21:30 selili u neki od okolnih kafića kako bismo nastavili druženje. Ovog puta za tim nema potrebe - **LVL World of Gaming ima svoj bar i restoran**, tako da nakon zvaničnog dela možemo jednostavno da ostanemo na istom mestu i nastavimo veče zajedno. ## Podrška događaju Ovaj događaj podržali su [LVL World of Gaming](https://lvl.global/), prostor za arkadne igre, PC gejming, esport i različite vrste događaja u Berlinu, i [Rubik's Code](https://rubikscode.net/), platforma za učenje softverskog razvoja, veštačke inteligencije, mašinskog učenja i analize podataka. ## Registracija Učešće je **besplatno**, ali je broj mesta ograničen. Molimo vas da potvrdite dolazak kako bismo mogli da isplaniramo prostor, hranu i piće. Gradimo, delimo i podržavamo jedni druge. **Vidimo se u LVL World of Gaming!** *** # ENGLISH VERSION We’re back with the **9th gathering of builders, founders, investors, and tech professionals from the former Yugoslavia (ex-YU)**, organized by [Nemački kutak](https://nemackikutak.com/) and [Serbian Entrepreneurs](https://www.serbianentrepreneurs.com/). The event will be held in **English** and is open to everyone - whether you’re from the region or simply part of the broader startup and tech community. ## Date and Location * **Wednesday, September 23, 2026** * **LVL World of Gaming** \- Schützenstraße 73\, 10117 Berlin * Right next to **Checkpoint Charlie** * **Start: 18:00** ## Speakers and topics Two talks. Two perspectives. From understanding how a venture capital fund actually works behind the scenes to the question probably on every founder’s mind when talking to investors: **how does a VC actually decide who gets funded?** ### Dr. Luka Nićin Dr. Luka Nićin is an investor and Head of Bio & Health Technologies at **Pace Ventures**, focused on companies at the intersection of science, healthcare, and technology. In his talk, Luka will open up the black box of a venture capital fund: where the money comes from, how funds are structured, how investors think about risk and returns, and what actually happens behind the scenes before a fund can even invest in a startup. * **Talk: Inside Venture Capital: How VC Funds Really Work** ### Miloš Matić Miloš Matić is the founding partner of **Omorika Ventures**, a VC fund investing in pre-seed and seed startups from Serbia and the wider region. Building on Luka’s talk, Miloš will take us to the next step: what happens when an actual startup lands in front of an investor. How do VCs evaluate an opportunity? What really matters when making an investment decision? How does the internal decision-making process work? And ultimately, what separates a "no" from a decision to invest? * **Talk: How VCs Decie To Write a Term Sheet** In other words: **How does a VC fund actually work?** And once you understand that: **How does a VC decide which startup to invest in?** ## Timetable * **18:00 - 18:30** Entry & networking * **18:30 - 18:40** Opening note * **18:40 - 19:00** **Dr. Luka Nićin: Inside Venture Capital: How VC Funds Really Work** * **19:00 - 19:15 Q&A** * **19:15 - 20:00** Networking with food and drinks * **20:00 - 20:20** **Miloš Matić: How Venture Capital Funds Decide Who to Invest In** * **20:20 - 20:35** Q&A * **20:35 - 20:45** Closing note * **20:45 - 21:30** Networking * **From 21:30 onwards** We’ll continue at the LVL World of Gaming bar and restaurant At our previous events, we usually wrapped up around 21:30 and moved to a nearby bar to continue the evening. This time, there’s no need to go anywhere - **LVL World of Gaming has its own bar and restaurant**, so after the official part of the event we can simply stay at the venue and keep the conversations going. ### Event Support This event is supported by [LVL World of Gaming](https://lvl.global/), a Berlin venue for arcade games, PC gaming, esports, and various types of events, and [Rubik's Code](https://rubikscode.net/), a learning platform for software development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics. ## Registration Admission is **free**, but spots are limited. Please confirm your attendance so we can plan the space, food, and drinks accordingly. Let’s keep building, sharing, and supporting each other. **See you at LVL World of Gaming!**
Bulgaria 🇧🇬 - Seven Rila lakes Hike
Fri, Sep 25, 1:00 PMSeven Rila lakes hike in Bulgaria ✅ The lakes are just amazing and the place we stay is unimaginable. We're going to stay in forest on top of mountains, eat local Bulgarian food, shower in waterfalls and many more. It’s a unique experience in life, want to know why ? Check our previous trip on Instagram and then decide :) https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ce6Xl56jB0t/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng%3D%3D Trip Highlights * We hike 7 Rila lakes * Stay in huts on top of mountains (No network, Only Nature, Barbecue etc) * Visit A monastery on the way 📅 Friday, 25th Sep * **18:00** – Arrive at Sofia Airport * Stay in the city * Have a dinner at an authentic bulgarian restaurant (based on the arrival time) *** ### 📅 Saturday, 26th Sep – Seven Rila Lakes Hike * Early breakfast * Do groceries for 2 nights and next day ( the huts have limited food options - we need to pack food items) * Drive towards the Rila Mountains (around 2 hours) * On the visit a monastery. * Hike approximately **2 km uphill** to reach our mountain huts *(PLEASE avoid large suitcases)* * Check in, enjoy authentic Bulgarian dinner, relax around the bonfire ( based on availability), and spend the night surrounded by nature. *** ### 📅 Sunday, 27th Sep * Full-day hike to the famous **Seven Rila Lakes** * Approx. **16-20km hike (900 m elevation gain)** or cable car option for those who prefer * Explore all seven lakes and enjoy one of Bulgaria's most beautiful landscapes * Return to the huts for dinner and another peaceful mountain evening. ### 📅 Monday, 28th Sep * Start early from huts ( 6:00 AM) * Hike down where the cab will pick us up * Reach sofia airport by \~9:00 ( trip ends here) * If you want to stay back or have late flights - the cab stops at city centre too Important: * We stay in local huts in the mountains, these are real huts (we stay in the wild) and will be only one washroom(old style). If all stay in sharing dorms in these huts, if you want individual room, please let us know before. There won't be any Wi-Fi too :) - it is a very basic Hut at the top **Estimated Cost to the trip:** * Flights - 80 Euro (early bird) * Accommodation - 120 euros/3 -Nights * Airport transfers & Car rental - \~80 Euro (3 days) Approx. Depends on number of participants * Organising expense - 75 Euro * Food extra & miscellaneous Please join only if you are serious about the trip- send a message Unfortunately Meetup RSVPs cannot be considered, please join the group and confirm your flight bookings for final confirmation, first come first serve :)) Attending to this trip also means accepting terms and conditions here: https://meetbytravel.com/privacy#terms-conditions
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