Sound of the Day Podcast - September 28 2006
Next to hums, buzzes and wind, the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is the bane of everyone trying to record audio. Even when you're careful, this Sound will occasionally pop up. Any idea what could make this Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 27, 2006, as correctly guessed by Frungi, is a packet of sugar being shaken, opened, and emptied.
Friday, September 29, 2006
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 27 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 27 2006
Coffee not sweet enough? If not, there's a good chance you'll be making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. Take it from us, that white packet tastes worlds better than the blue and yellow alternatives. What do you think?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 26, 2006 is an egg shaker. If you have no idea what we're talking about, check out the pair of Egg Shakers selling over at Amazon.
Coffee not sweet enough? If not, there's a good chance you'll be making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. Take it from us, that white packet tastes worlds better than the blue and yellow alternatives. What do you think?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 26, 2006 is an egg shaker. If you have no idea what we're talking about, check out the pair of Egg Shakers selling over at Amazon.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 26 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 26 2006
There is actually a specific musical instrument that makes the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. We know there must be many similar sources for this Sound, but see if you can guess correctly what musical instrument makes this Sound.
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 25, 2006 is the noisemaker from a squeak toy being squeezed a few times.
There is actually a specific musical instrument that makes the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. We know there must be many similar sources for this Sound, but see if you can guess correctly what musical instrument makes this Sound.
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 25, 2006 is the noisemaker from a squeak toy being squeezed a few times.
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 25 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 25 2006
All kinds of things could make the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. This one came from a friendly source... one familiar to many pets around the world. Any idea what might make this Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 24, 2006 is an electric typewriter.
All kinds of things could make the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. This one came from a friendly source... one familiar to many pets around the world. Any idea what might make this Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 24, 2006 is an electric typewriter.
Monday, September 25, 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 24 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 24 2006
The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is SO 20th century. Many of you might not have ever seen the device that makes this Sound, so we have to wonder if you will be able to guess what it is. As you type in your guess, a hint is at your fingertips.
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 23, 2006 is a set of plastic roller feet for a chair (or other moveable object) rolling back and forth.
The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is SO 20th century. Many of you might not have ever seen the device that makes this Sound, so we have to wonder if you will be able to guess what it is. As you type in your guess, a hint is at your fingertips.
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 23, 2006 is a set of plastic roller feet for a chair (or other moveable object) rolling back and forth.
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 23 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 23 2006
The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is kind of generalized, so anything similar will be accepted as accurate. What would get you from one side of the room to another with little or no effort... as long as the floor is smooth and hard and free from debris? Any idea what makes this Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 22, 2006 is the needle of an old phonograph being pulled across the grooves of a record.
The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is kind of generalized, so anything similar will be accepted as accurate. What would get you from one side of the room to another with little or no effort... as long as the floor is smooth and hard and free from debris? Any idea what makes this Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 22, 2006 is the needle of an old phonograph being pulled across the grooves of a record.
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 22 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 22 2006
What's that awful Sound? The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today would send chills up any old audiophile's spine. What destructive process is making that kind of Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 21, 2006 is a triangle being played like a chowbell calling in the cowboys for dinner.
What's that awful Sound? The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today would send chills up any old audiophile's spine. What destructive process is making that kind of Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 21, 2006 is a triangle being played like a chowbell calling in the cowboys for dinner.
Friday, September 22, 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 21 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 21 2006
Time to eat! If you're running for grub, you might be hearing the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. This instrument is also used in symphonies and often played during quiet passages. Wow! What a musical instrument. Any idea what makes this Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 20, 2006 is a reverb spring in a long tube being shaken and struck to make this Sound.
Time to eat! If you're running for grub, you might be hearing the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. This instrument is also used in symphonies and often played during quiet passages. Wow! What a musical instrument. Any idea what makes this Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 20, 2006 is a reverb spring in a long tube being shaken and struck to make this Sound.
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 20 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 20 2006
Science Fiction. The final frontier for Sound. What kind of device, often used for making sound effects for Sci-Fi shows, makes the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 19, 2006 is a large piece of flat plastic being waved back and forth.
Science Fiction. The final frontier for Sound. What kind of device, often used for making sound effects for Sci-Fi shows, makes the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 19, 2006 is a large piece of flat plastic being waved back and forth.
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 19 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 19 2006
Well, the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is a strange one indeed. We can't even expect someone to guess exactly what it is... but we'd still like to know what you think it could be. Sometimes Sounds are just supposed to be silly. What could that be?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
An excellent guess for yesterday's Sound was given by Monkeypants - and in his best pirate voice too (which was quite appropriate for yesterday), but the Sound of the Day for September 18, 2006 is someone thumbing through a magazine, having trouble separating a couple of pages, but ultimately arriving at the desired article. Great idea for a future Sound, Monkeypants!
Well, the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is a strange one indeed. We can't even expect someone to guess exactly what it is... but we'd still like to know what you think it could be. Sometimes Sounds are just supposed to be silly. What could that be?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
An excellent guess for yesterday's Sound was given by Monkeypants - and in his best pirate voice too (which was quite appropriate for yesterday), but the Sound of the Day for September 18, 2006 is someone thumbing through a magazine, having trouble separating a couple of pages, but ultimately arriving at the desired article. Great idea for a future Sound, Monkeypants!
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 18 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 18 2006
We here at Sound of the Day get our news online, but if we didn't we would certainly be making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today every morning. How can the process of informing yourself about local and world events be associated with such a Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 17, 2006, as pretty much exactly guessed by Frungi, is the wheels on a pair of skates (in this case, high-speed inline skates) being rolled repeatedly.
We here at Sound of the Day get our news online, but if we didn't we would certainly be making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today every morning. How can the process of informing yourself about local and world events be associated with such a Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 17, 2006, as pretty much exactly guessed by Frungi, is the wheels on a pair of skates (in this case, high-speed inline skates) being rolled repeatedly.
Monday, September 18, 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 17 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 17 2006
If you need to get going more quickly than your bare feet can go, you might want to consider making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. There are no motors in today's Sound... unless you want to consider the human motor. What sports equipment could be making this Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 16, 2006 is a hailing rainstorm falling onto a wooden deck.
If you need to get going more quickly than your bare feet can go, you might want to consider making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. There are no motors in today's Sound... unless you want to consider the human motor. What sports equipment could be making this Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 16, 2006 is a hailing rainstorm falling onto a wooden deck.
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 16 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 16 2006
'Round these parts, the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today would be very welcome. Maybe not quite a severe as this Sound, but something like it. We're in a drought! So what Sound would be most appreciated under those circumstances?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 15, 2006 is someone pumping up a tire using a manual bicycle pump.
'Round these parts, the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today would be very welcome. Maybe not quite a severe as this Sound, but something like it. We're in a drought! So what Sound would be most appreciated under those circumstances?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 15, 2006 is someone pumping up a tire using a manual bicycle pump.
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 15 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 15 2006
The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today sounds like it could be heavy breathing, but it's a bit too mechanical. What the heck could be making this Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 14, 2006 is a box of small pieces of glass being carefully shaken around.
The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today sounds like it could be heavy breathing, but it's a bit too mechanical. What the heck could be making this Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 14, 2006 is a box of small pieces of glass being carefully shaken around.
Friday, September 15, 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 14 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 14 2006
What is that sliding around? It sounds really irregular and too noisy to be something soft. The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today might be obvious to people who enjoy arts and crafts. You may have to be sharp to guess today's Sound.
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 13, 2006 is someone grinding pepper in a wooden pepper mill.
What is that sliding around? It sounds really irregular and too noisy to be something soft. The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today might be obvious to people who enjoy arts and crafts. You may have to be sharp to guess today's Sound.
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 13, 2006 is someone grinding pepper in a wooden pepper mill.
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 13 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 13 2006
What other condiment gets this kind of special treatment? The only one we know of is the one making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. If you have trouble guessing, stick around until the end of the Sound for an additional clue. Do you know what makes this Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 12, 2006 is a bell being rung outside a department store prompting people to give change for charity. Often in the US, the charity is the Salvation Army.
What other condiment gets this kind of special treatment? The only one we know of is the one making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. If you have trouble guessing, stick around until the end of the Sound for an additional clue. Do you know what makes this Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 12, 2006 is a bell being rung outside a department store prompting people to give change for charity. Often in the US, the charity is the Salvation Army.
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 12 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 12 2006
The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is familiar to many around the end of December. Being generous comes easier to people during that time of year, so that would account for it. Any idea what might make this Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 11, 2006 is someone greedily devouring an apple.
The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is familiar to many around the end of December. Being generous comes easier to people during that time of year, so that would account for it. Any idea what might make this Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 11, 2006 is someone greedily devouring an apple.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 11 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 11 2006
Someone's really hungry... or maybe he's just desperate to keep the doctor away. If you feel the same way, maybe you'll make the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. Sounds delicious!
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 10, 2006 is a collection of birds in cages at a local pet store. One has obviously decided to be the head noisemaker, but the rest seem content to chime in.
Someone's really hungry... or maybe he's just desperate to keep the doctor away. If you feel the same way, maybe you'll make the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. Sounds delicious!
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 10, 2006 is a collection of birds in cages at a local pet store. One has obviously decided to be the head noisemaker, but the rest seem content to chime in.
Monday, September 11, 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 10 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 10 2006
What a caged cacophony! Any idea what kind of creature and what kind of environment produces the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 9, 2006 is a cuica. If you're unfamilar with this instrument, check out the Wikipedia entry on Cuica.
What a caged cacophony! Any idea what kind of creature and what kind of environment produces the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 9, 2006 is a cuica. If you're unfamilar with this instrument, check out the Wikipedia entry on Cuica.
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 9 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 9 2006
The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is strange indeed although it is found in more popular music than you might think. What kind of unique percussive/tonal instrument makes this Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 8, 2006 is an electric razor being turned on, shaken around, and turned back off.
The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today is strange indeed although it is found in more popular music than you might think. What kind of unique percussive/tonal instrument makes this Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 8, 2006 is an electric razor being turned on, shaken around, and turned back off.
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 8 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 8 2006
Getting fuzzy, are we? Then you'll need to make something akin to the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today to change that fact. What did we all do before electricity?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 7, 2006 is an FM radio with an analogue dial being tuned back and forth across various radio stations.
Getting fuzzy, are we? Then you'll need to make something akin to the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today to change that fact. What did we all do before electricity?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 7, 2006 is an FM radio with an analogue dial being tuned back and forth across various radio stations.
Friday, September 08, 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 7 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 7 2006
Looking for aural entertainment between episodes of the Sound of the Day? Well, you might be making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. There are many variations on this Sound... in fact it's probably safe to say it would be impossible to exactly duplicate this Sound in the wild. Any idea what wildly varying source could cause this Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 6, 2006 is ratcheted tool (in this case, a screwdriver) being rotated so you can hear the ratcheting mechanism click.
Looking for aural entertainment between episodes of the Sound of the Day? Well, you might be making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today. There are many variations on this Sound... in fact it's probably safe to say it would be impossible to exactly duplicate this Sound in the wild. Any idea what wildly varying source could cause this Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 6, 2006 is ratcheted tool (in this case, a screwdriver) being rotated so you can hear the ratcheting mechanism click.
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 6 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 6 2006
The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today would be heard when making small improvements around the house or working on various types of machinery. It's an industrial sound that has become commonplace in the home when making repairs and performing installations. Any idea what kind of tool makes this Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 5, 2006 is a tambourine being shaken and hit.
The Sound of the Day podcast sound for today would be heard when making small improvements around the house or working on various types of machinery. It's an industrial sound that has become commonplace in the home when making repairs and performing installations. Any idea what kind of tool makes this Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 5, 2006 is a tambourine being shaken and hit.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 5 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 5 2006
This instrument is considered percussive, but almost every one has a different pitch. What instrument could be making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today? Hint: Laurie Partridge used to be well-known for playing it with her hip.
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 4, 2006 is someone sending a text message using a cellphone... an action usually referred to as texting.
This instrument is considered percussive, but almost every one has a different pitch. What instrument could be making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today? Hint: Laurie Partridge used to be well-known for playing it with her hip.
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 4, 2006 is someone sending a text message using a cellphone... an action usually referred to as texting.
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 4 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 4 2006
Phones are everywhere, but not everyone is making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today with them. What is this person doing to their phone to make this Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 3, 2006 is someone driving a car over a bridge... it could have been any segmented section of highway.
Phones are everywhere, but not everyone is making the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today with them. What is this person doing to their phone to make this Sound?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 3, 2006 is someone driving a car over a bridge... it could have been any segmented section of highway.
Monday, September 04, 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 3 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 3 2006
Driving cars and other vehicles is an ubiquitous sound these days, but can you tell what is special about the driving sounds presented in the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today? Exactly what kind of surface is that?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 2, 2006 is a rainstick. If you have no idea what a rainstick is, check out the Wikipedia entry for Rainstick.
Driving cars and other vehicles is an ubiquitous sound these days, but can you tell what is special about the driving sounds presented in the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today? Exactly what kind of surface is that?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 2, 2006 is a rainstick. If you have no idea what a rainstick is, check out the Wikipedia entry for Rainstick.
Sunday, September 03, 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 2 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 2 2006
It's not getting wet, but it sure sound like it is. What kind of psuedo-natural sound is being produced for the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today? Don't let the answer stick in your head... take a guess and let us know what you think makes today's Sound.
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 1, 2006 is a bass guitar with no frets (i.e. fretless). This just means that the small pieces of metal that would otherwise separate notes on the instrument are not present. This allows the player to produce tones of any frequency without segmenting them into individual notes. This produces the sliding up and down quality you hear in this Sound.
It's not getting wet, but it sure sound like it is. What kind of psuedo-natural sound is being produced for the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today? Don't let the answer stick in your head... take a guess and let us know what you think makes today's Sound.
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for September 1, 2006 is a bass guitar with no frets (i.e. fretless). This just means that the small pieces of metal that would otherwise separate notes on the instrument are not present. This allows the player to produce tones of any frequency without segmenting them into individual notes. This produces the sliding up and down quality you hear in this Sound.
Saturday, September 02, 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 1 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - September 1 2006
What kind of low-end instrument makes the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today? We've heard form this kind of instrument, but there's something special and very basic in this Sound that sets it apart. Can you tell what the difference is?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for August 31, 2006 is a lamp with an old-fashioned three-way twisting switch being turned on and off repeatedly.
What kind of low-end instrument makes the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today? We've heard form this kind of instrument, but there's something special and very basic in this Sound that sets it apart. Can you tell what the difference is?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for August 31, 2006 is a lamp with an old-fashioned three-way twisting switch being turned on and off repeatedly.
Friday, September 01, 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - August 31 2006
Sound of the Day Podcast - August 31 2006
According to the Bible, what are the first recorded words of God? Whatever they are, maybe (just maybe) He made the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today at the same time. Nobody knows for sure. Do you know what this Sound is?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for August 30, 2006 is someone looking through a cup full of writing instruments, and finally finding, a functioning ball-point pen.
According to the Bible, what are the first recorded words of God? Whatever they are, maybe (just maybe) He made the Sound of the Day podcast sound for today at the same time. Nobody knows for sure. Do you know what this Sound is?
If you think you know what makes today's Sound, drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
The Sound of the Day for August 30, 2006 is someone looking through a cup full of writing instruments, and finally finding, a functioning ball-point pen.
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