UFPA Foreign Student Guide (English version)
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UFPA Foreign Student Guide (English version)
Universidade Federal do Pará foreign students Guide 2008.2009 SPONSERED BY Ministério da Educação – MEC Secretaria de Ensino Superior – SESu ADMINISTRATION OF UFPA Rector Alex Bolonha Fiúza de Mello Vice Rector Regina Fátima Feio Barroso ARNI – Assessoria de Relações Nacionais e Internacionais Coordinator Norbert Fenzl Contents 5 Before departure 5 Documents 6 Accommodations 6 Visa 9 Arrival procedures Studying and living in Belém The city Access The university 10 10 12 12 14 Student facilities 14 Accommodations 16 Meals 18 Health 19 Safety 21 Leisure and Entertainment Sector (Vadião) 22 Transportation 24 Cultural aspects 24 Public holidays 26 Consulates 27 Tourist and entertainment information 30 Contacts 35 Other useful information 4 Welcome to the Federal University of Pará! The Office of International Relations (ARNI) of the Federal University of Pará (UFPA) produced this guide to help you during your stay in Belém and in our university. Welcome UFPA Main Gate - Mácio Ferreira We hope your stay meets your expectations and that your goals will be reached here. You are now our partner in this great center of knowledge in the Amazon region. 5 Before departure Documents Documents to be previously forwarded to UFPA: • Foreign Student Application Form • Copy of the following pages of your passport: personal data, photo, and visa • Presentation Letter from your home institution, duly signed by the person in charge of the international office • A statement declaring that you have enough financial means to pay for your studies and other living expenses for the intended period of studies at UFPA Documents must reach UFPA either in January or in June, depending on when you plan to start your studies. The first semester is normally from March to June and the second is from August to December. Documents to bring with you • Passport • Student visa • Official transcript of your university or college • Personal health insurance • Two passport size photos • Acceptance letter from UFPA • Presentation letter from your university advisor (graduate programs only) Before departure 6 Accommodations UFPA does not offer room and board for students. However, the International Office staff can help you to look for suitable accommodation. Since there is a very limited offer of student residences in the city, we strongly recommend that you make reservation for temporary accommodation at one of the suggested boarding houses or hostels, at least two months before arrival. Then you can look for a place to live while you're here. More details on the “Accommodations” section of this guide. Paperwork for getting a visa To get your documentation for a temporary stay - essential during your stay in Brazil - there are two steps to follow: the first step begins in your country. In your country At the Brazilian Embassy or Consulate, in your country, you must ask for a Student Visa Type 4. In order to do that you must have your Acceptance Letter (Carta de Aceite), sent by UFPA. You will receive the Visa Application Form (Pedido de Visto Consular) to be shown to the Federal Police when you arrive in Brazil. Warning: When arriving in Brazil, your passport must not expire within, at least, one year. vi sa acco mmo da tion s 7 In Brazil The document for temporary stay in Brazil is called Registro Nacional de Estrangeiros (RNE). You must have this document to open a bank account, buy student passes, or whenever you need a proof of your legal stay in Brazil. After arriving in Brazil, you must go to the Federal Police office, within 30 days of your entrance date, in order to get your RNE. Before doing that, please follow these previous steps: 1.Access the Brazilian Federal Police website and fill in the “Guia de Recolhimento da União - GRU” at: http://www2.dpf.gov.br/gru/gru?nac=1 a.Fill out your personal data: Name, etc. b.In the field “Unidade Arrecadadora” select “PA - (016-7) SUPERINTENDÊNCIA REGIONAL NO ESTADO DO PARÁ”. c.In the field “Código da Receita” select “140082 – Registro de Estrangeiro”. d.Then click on “Gerar Guia” and print it. 2.After that, you must fill in again the same form. It's almost the same thing as in item 1 with a minor difference: a.In the field “Código da Receita STN” select “140120 – Carteira de Estrangeiro de 1ª via”. b.Then click on “Gerar Guia” and print it. 3.Pay the two printed papers in any bank (be careful with the expiration date). You may use the banks in the university. a.140082 – Registro de Estrangeiro – R$ 64,58 (in September 2008) b.140120 – Carteira de Estrangeiro 1º Via – R$ 124,23 (in September 2008) vi sa 8 After paying these two papers, go to the following address: Delegacia da Polícia Federal - Delegacia de Imigração DELEMIG/SR/DPF/PA Travessa Mariz e Barros, 2220 – Bairro do Marco Office hours: From 10 am to 4pm. Phone: (91) 3246 1800 / 3226 3625 There, you must present the following documents: Valid Passport and a copy, certified in Notary Public Office (except blank pages). Be sure to have a certified copy of the page with your name and photo, the page with the Brazilian visa and the stamp with your arrival date; 1.Letter issued by the Federal University of Pará; 2.Original Visa Application Form issued in your home country. It cannot be a copy. 3.Two recent 3x4 color photos, front face, with a white background, no date; and 4.Duly paid GRU forms. Only after all the above mentioned procedures your temporary stay in Brazil is considered official. vi sa Arrival procedures arrival 9 After arriving in Belém, go to ARNI (International Office), located at Travessa Três de Maio number 1573, phone (91) 3249 4442, São Brás, between 9 am and 5 pm. The Division of Student Mobility will provide assistance for filling out the required forms. The Coordination of Student Support (CADIS), at the Undergraduate Program Office (PROEG) is another point of reference where you can get academic directions and information about the structure and functioning of the university. The PROEG office is located in the second floor of the main administration building of the Federal University of Pará. Phone number: 3201 7641. Belem City - Manoel Neto 10 The city Studying and living in Belem Belém is the capital city of the State of Pará, one of the seven states of the North region of Brazil. The state occupies a flat area surrounded by a complex watershed, where many inhabited islands can be found. The city was founded by Portuguese colonizers in the 17th century and has a mixed Portuguese, Indian and African heritage, easily seen in the city architecture, food and culture. 11 Today, approximately 1.5 million people live in Belém and the city offers all facilities found in other big Brazilian cities, such as hotels, banks, shopping areas and many other urban services. Beside all modern facilities found in a cosmopolitan city, Belém preserves its historical heritage, with old buildings, mansions, manors, and churches. Here are a few examples of the city's landmarks: the fortress called Forte do Castelo, the jewelry center (Pólo Joalheiro), the iron market, and the two-century old opera theater Teatro da Paz. On the second Sunday of the month of October, the city hosts a major festival called Círio de Nazaré, one of the most important religious manifestations of the country. It is a catholic procession joined by millions of followers on the main streets of the city. For other information about the city, please check the official city and state websites: http://servicos.belem.pa.gov.br e www.paratur.gov.br . Access the Culture website http://portalcultura.com.br to find cultural tours offered all over the state. The city Belém is also known as “The City of Mango Trees” because of the great number of mango trees that offer their shade to cool down the hot and humid equatorial climate. Average temperature is 28º Celsius (approx. 82° Fahrenheit), with heavy rainfall. 12 Access You may arrive in Belém by river, by road or by air. The International Airport of Val-de-Cans is the main gateway for those who want to get here quickly. Other city gateways are the Bus Terminal and the Boat Passenger Terminal, where people arrive and departure to and from all cities in the region and country. The university The Federal University of Pará – UFPA is a federal higher education institution, located in the Amazon Region, northern Brazil. It was founded in July 1957, and since then has been the leading university center of the North region of Brazil. UFPA has several campuses spread all over the State of Pará. The campus of Belém hosts around 20,000 undergraduate students, attending 52 courses offered by 11 institutes. The university also offers 86 graduate programs (specialization, master and doctorate courses). The university 13 The university Prof. José da Silveira Netto Campus - Ascom UFPA The main campus in Belém is called Cidade Universitária Prof. José da Silveira Netto and occupies 450 ha, divided in four sectors: Sector 1: Basic; Sector II: Professional; Sector III: Leisure & Sports; and Sector IV: Health. For detailed information about the campus facilities, access the internet: http://www.portal.ufpa.br . For maps and location of the sectors, check: http://www.portal.ufpa.br/mapas.php. 14 Student facilitie s Accommodations The Federal University of Pará does not have in-campus student accommodations. However, there are several accommodation options in the city, such as hostels, hotels and boarding houses, with attractive prices and convenient location. Hostels Amazônia Hostel Av. Governador José Malcher, 592. Nazaré. + 55 91 4008 4800 www.amazoniahostel.com.br Boarding houses República Universitária Travessa Apinagés, 1476. Cremação + 55 91 3271 1635 or 8155 9545 (Mrs. Luanna or Mr. Ian) Reservations by e-mail: [email protected] Pensionato Nossa Casa Av. Governador José Malcher, 744. Nazaré. + 55 91 9918 6362 (Ms. Cláudia) 15 Hotels Beira Rio Hotel Av. Bernardo Sayão, 4804. Guamá. + 55 91 4008 9000/ 4008 9003 www.beirariohotel.com.br Hotel Formule 1 Av. José Bonifácio, 244. São Brás. + 55 91 3202 7600 www.accorhotels.com.br Hotel Ipê Av. Governador José Malcher, 592. São Brás. + 55 91 3204 4100/3228 2121 www.hotelipe.com.br Icamiaba Hotel Rua Ó de Almeida, 476. Campina. + 55 91 3223 3341/3230 11 50 www.icamiabahotel.com.br Student facilitie s Hotel Ferrador Rua Aristides Lobo, 485. Campina + 55 91 4009 0409 www.hotelferrador.com.br 16 Meal s At UFPA, there are several restaurants and cafeterias, with a wide range of prices and facilities in the main campus. University Restaurant Since 1990 is the best price restaurant, serving only university students and staff. In order to get inexpensive meals, at a fixed price of R$ 1.00 (one real), students must present their student number and ID. The restaurant is located at the Basic Sector I (close to the university bookshop), opening from Monday thru Friday, from 11 am to 2 pm. Gullas Restaurant University Restaurant - Manoel Neto Self-service; meals are charged according to their weight. Located at the Professional Sector II (near the NAEA building), opening from Monday thru Friday, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. 17 Vadião Cafeteria self-service meals charged by weight; meat, pasta and salads. Also serves breakfast and snacks. Open from Monday thru Friday, from 7:30 am to 4 pm, at the Leisure Area (Vadião), Basic Sector I. Meal s (other option s) Outside campus, you will find many supermarkets (some of them open 24 hours), coffee shops, bakery shops, fast food outlets, regional and international restaurants ranging from very informal to very sophisticated ones. Tip: look for Belém gastronomic guides in the newsstands. The “Best of the City Guide 2008/2009” is also available online: http://vejabrasil.abril.com.br/belem 18 Health Health Foreign students arriving at UFPA must have an international health insurance coverage, issued at the country of origin prior to departure. Health insurance agents in your country will inform how to proceed to get medical care abroad, and particularly in Brazil. In Belém, several hospitals and hospital clinics are listed in international health insurance plans and can be contacted for emergencies or any other health problems. There are also private hospitals that can be contacted in case of emergencies. The following hospitals are prepared to assist foreigners: Hospital Adventista de Belém Av. Almirante Barroso, 1758. Marco 3084 8486 Hospital Amazônia Travessa Nove de Janeiro, 1189. São Brás 3084 5422/ 3084 5433 Hospital Porto Dias Av. Almirante Barroso, 1454. Marco 3084 3000 Safety 19 Safety The University Community and Property Security Service takes care of students and staff security within the university premises. Security agents patrol classroom and administration buildings within the campus and can help university users regarding safe & security issues. In order to walk around the campus, please follow the following safe & security tips: • Do not leave personal belongings such as wallets, bags, books and documents unattended. In case of loss or theft, please contact the security office (details below). • Avoid using electronic devices (notebooks, palmtops, cell phones, CD players, etc.) or expensive accessories such as jewels, watches, etc. while walking around the campus or its vicinity. Such items might draw attention. • Try to walk in groups as much as possible and avoid dark and desert places, where it is difficult to get help in case of need. 20 • If you feel you're being followed, try to get inside some place where you can see other people. Try to get a phone booth and call one of the following numbers: 3201-7390; 3201-8220; 3201-8213. • Do not engage or try to fight the person who might be following you. Contact any security agent located in several points in the campus and tell what has happened. • Avoid contact with strangers, particularly around banks and ATM's. • Please cooperate with security agents whenever they approach you and ask you to show you ID. To report any felony or ask for help, contact the University Community and Property Security office, located at the Basic Sector I (next to CEPS office). Mr. Paulo Sette Câmara Filho (Chief Security Officer) and Mr. Luiz Sérgio Souza (chief security agent) are the head officers of the Security Office. Phone numbers: 3201 7390 and 3201 8220. Safety 21 Lei sure and Entertainment Sector (Vadiao) The leisure and entertainment space at the university is called “Vadião”. It is a traditional in-campus meeting point, where cultural and leisure activities for students and staff take place. It is located at Basic Sector I and the building has a beautiful vista of the Guamá River. Art exhibitions, literary events, music shows and student parties are frequently held at Vadião. Leisure Center - Mari Chiba There you will also find banks, post office and a food court. 22 Transportation Free buses ride inside the campus for the use of students and staff. The buses ride all over the campus stopping at bus stops along the road. Next to the campus, you will find a bus terminal for the paid urban transportation service (called CTBEL). There are 17 bus lines serving UFPA and the metropolitan region routes. 317 • Guamá/Iguatemi 320 • Tamoios 321 • UFPA/C. Nova VI 417 • A. Cacela/J.Malcher 768 • Satélite/UFPA 860 • Tapanã/UFPA 914 • Marituba/UFPA 999 • Curuçambá/UFPA Campus bus - Mácio Ferreira 305 • UFPA/Icoaraci 306 • UFPA/Pedreira 307 • UFPA/Pe. Eutíquio 308 • UFPA/Alcindo Cacela 309 • UFPA/Ver-o-Peso 310 • UFPA/Pte.Vargas 311 • Guamá/Conselheiro 312 • Guamá/Montepio 316 • Guamá/Pte.Vargas 23 Bus fare is one of the lowest in the country and students are entitled to pay half the price, provided they are officially enrolled in any education institution registered at the city transport service. UFPA students are entitled to this service, called “Passe Fácil”. The Coordenadoria de Apoio ao Discente – CADIS, located on the second floor of the main administration building (student help service) will instruct foreign students on how to get all necessary documents in order to have the right to use the special bus fare service (student pass). Tran sportation 24 Cultural aspects Costumes Other U seful Information One of the most readily observed local customs is to greet all with “bom dia” (good morning), “boa tarde” (good afternoon) or “boa noite” (good evening), shaking hands with all present. Same courtesy is expected of saying good bye (até logo) before leaving. Hugs The embrace or hug, usually given after handshake, may vary in intensity from a tap with the hand on the other person's shoulder to an enfolding movement with arm and hands that is reciprocated. Friendly abraços (hugs) between men and women in public are quite appropriate in Brazil. Women usually exchange kisses on both cheeks. Until this widespread custom is thoroughly mastered, newcomers are advised to limit themselves to the traditional handshake. Children Children are the delight of the country and it is customary upon greeting to ask for them or greet them personally if they are present. Water consumption Tap (faucet) water is chemically treated against germs and bacteria in general. However, we strongly encourage you to prefer bottled mineral water when you want to drink water. 25 Other U seful Information Acceptable social distance The usual distance for North-Americans and foreigners in general is about three feet apart (approx. 90 cm) for a comfortable conversation. For Brazilians it is much shorter, especially between the same sexes. Gestures and signals Brazilian Portuguese language is heavily accented by hand and body gestures. One of the first things a foreigner learns is the “thumbs up”, which means OK. Also, one hisses to catch people's attention, e.g., the waiter or clerk is called by a prolonged “ssst” or “psiu”. The American gesture meaning OK does not have the same meaning in Brazil. Actually, it is a sign that should be avoided, since it can be misinterpreted as an improper gesture. Music A keen sense of rhythm seems to be born in Brazilians. One of the most outstanding features of many private parties is the gathering of a number of guests to spontaneous demonstrations of songs and dance, etc. Personal traits Brazilians admire “tranquility”. It is a high compliment to be referred to as a very calm person. Regional traces Brazil is a very diverse regional country. Although there are of course national traits, regional characteristics are also well distinguished. People are frequently referred to by the State or city of their birth. Paraense is thus a native of the State of Pará. 26 Public holiday s Public holidays Jan 1st • New Year's Day Movable feast • Carnival Movable feast • Holy Friday April 21 • Tiradentes Day May 1st • Labour Day Movable feast • Corpus Christi Day Aug 15 • Pará Day for the Independence of Brazil Sep 7 •Brazil Independence Day Oct 12 • Our Lady of Brazil Círio • Second Sunday of October Recírio • Fourth Monday of October Nov 2nd • Memorial Day of the Dead Nov 15 • Proclamation of the Republic Dec 8 • Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Dec 25 • Christmas 27 Con sulate s Consulates U.S Consular Agency Consular Agent – Christine Moore Serrão Av. Conselheiro Furtado, 2865 - Edifício Síntese 21 (91) 3259 4566 Consulate of France Consul - Patrícia Nasser Arouca de Souza Rua Aristides Lobo, 651 (91) 3224 6818 [email protected] Consulate of Great Britain Acy Marcos Santos Av. Governador José Malcher, 815 - SL 410 (91) 3222 0762 Consulate of Venezuela Consul: Dr. José Gilberto Quintero Torres Rua Presidente Pernambuco, 270 (91) 3222 6396 [email protected] Consulate of Portugal Consul: Maria Hortência Pereira Gomes Av. Generalíssimo Deodoro, 1683 , salas 401/403. (91) 3241 6666 www.consportbelem.org.br General Consulate of Japan Consul: Tetsuo Miura Av. Magalhães Barata, 651, Ed. Belém Office Center, 7° andar. (91) 3249 3344 28 Honorary Consulate of Germany Consul: Paul Steffen Rua Tiradentes, 67, sala 204. Reduto (91) 3212 8366/ 3212 5896 Honorary Consulate of Colombia Consul: lvaro Adolfo Garzon Morales Av. Almirante Barroso, 71, aptº 601, bloco B, Ed. Narciso Braga. (91) 3246 5662 Honorary Consulate of Sweden Consul: Joaquim Borges Gomes Av. Senador Lemos, 529. Umarizal (91) 3222 0148 Honorary Consulate of Trinidad and Tobago Consul: Mário Antônio Valente Martins Rodovia do Coqueiro Km 01 s/n (attached building to Empresa Brasileira de Distribuição) (91) 3245 1515 [email protected] Honorary Consulate of Chile Consul: Lutfala Bitar Rod. Augusto Montenegro, 4400 (Estacon) (91) 4005 5202 [email protected] Honorary Consulate of Mexico Consul: Paulo Brito Chermont Av. Conselheiro Furtado, 585, Casa "A". Batista Campos (91) 3223 8967 Con sulate s Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic Consul: Luiz Eduardo Santos Silva Rua João Balby, 441, Nazaré 91) 3222 3432 29 Honorary Consulate of Peru Consul: Rui Nobre de Brito Av. José Bonifácio, 2432 (91) 3229 7278 Honorary Consulate of Surinam Consul: Emile Arnoldus Jansen Rua Gaspar Viana, 488 (91) 3212 7144 Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands Consul: Willeke Van Der Struijk Rua 13 de Maio, 469, Ed. Mercúrio, 16o andar. Comércio (91) 3224 5811 Royal Consulate of Norway and Denmark Consul: Arne Hvidbo Rua Senador Manoel Barata, 704 - Sala 1503 (91) 3241 1588 [email protected] Honorary Vice-Consulate of Italy Vice-Consul: Roberta Maiorana Rua Gaspar Viana, 253. Comércio. (91) 3241 6489/ 3216 1142 [email protected] Con sulate s 30 touri st and entertainment information Catholic churches Basilica Sanctuary of Nazareth One of the most important places in Pará, it houses the effigy of the Virgin of Nazareth,the patron saint of the paraenses (people of Pará). The construction of the sanctuary started in 1910 and it was inspired in Basilica of Saint Peter, in Rome. Praça Justo Chermont, s/n. Nazaré. 4009 8400 Metropolitan Cathedral / See Church The Metropolitan Cathedral was the first catholic chapel in Belém. It was built in Forte do Presépio (Nativity Fortress, later called Forte do Castelo), in 1616, and was dedicated to Our Lady of Grace. Praça Frei Caetano Brandão, 01. Cidade Velha 3223 2362 / 3241 6282 Our Lady of Mount Carmo Church Built in the 17th Century (1627) by the Carmelite Order and rebuilt in 1716. Rua Dom Bosco, s/n. Praça do Carmo. Cidade Velha 3225 2718 / 3223 2362 Saint Alexander Church Located in the heart of the Old Town (Cidade Velha), its construction started in the 17th century, in 1635, by the religious order of the Jesus Company. In the beginning, 31 it was just a simple stucco chapel with a tailed roof and named Saint Francisco Xavier Church. Today, it is not a church anymore and now hosts the Sacred Art Museum. Rua Padre Champanhat, s/n. Praça Frei Caetano Brandão. Cidade Velha 4009 8805 / 4009 8812 City markets Ver-o-Peso Market At this huge outdoor street market, one can find a public scale dating from the beginning of the 20th century, where shoppers were invited to indeed “see the weight”, i.e., ver o peso of the goods. At the market, there is a great and rich variety of fish, fruit and vegetables from the region. Boulevard Castilhos França. Feira do Ver-o-Peso. São Bras Market Located in a district also called São Brás, it was inaugurated in 1911 by the State Governor Antônio Lemos, to meet the growing city demand for food supply. Av. José Bonifácio, 802. São Brás. Museums University Museum Av. Governador José Malcher, 1192. Nazaré 3224 0871 Art Museum of Belém Praça Dom Pedro II, N° S/N esquina da Rua 16 de novembroPalácio Antônio Lemos - Campina - 66015900 3241 1398 32 Sacred Art Museum Located in the premises of Saint Alexander Church (see above). Rua Padre Champagnat. Praça Frei Caetano Brandão. Cidade Velha. 4009 8805 State of Pará Museum (MEP) Praça D. Pedro II, s/n. Cidade Velha 4009 8838 Botanic and zoo parks Rodrigues Alves Botanic Gardens The green area of this park occupies the totality of a large block. It hosts 2,500 Amazon rainforest species, artificial lakes with regional fishes, sensory tracks and an orchid house. Av. Almirante Barroso, 2305. Marco 3276 2308 Emilio Goeldi Museum Biologic and agricultural research center, located within an area of 52,000 square meters (approximately 170,600 square feet), hosting more than 2,000 species of plants and around 600 animals. Av. Governador Magalhães Barata, 376. Nazaré. 3219 3300 / 3242 1302 Theaters Teatro da Paz Av. da Paz, s/n. Praça da República. Campina 4009 8750 Estação Gasômetro Theater Av. Governador Magalhães Barata, 830. São Brás 4009 8721/ 4009 8720 33 Margarida Schiwazappa Theater Av. Gentil Bittencourt, 650. Batista Campos 4009 8700 Maria Sylvia Nunes Theater Boulevard Castilhos França, Complexo da Estação das Docas. Campina 3212 5660 Waldemar Henrique Theater Av. Presidente Vargas, 645. Praça da República. Campina 3222 4762 Movie theaters Moviecom Belém Shopping R. Pe. Eutíquio, 1.078 loja 421 - Batista Campos Neighborhood [email protected] Moviecom Belém - Castanheira Rod. BR 316, Km 01 Lojas 289/290 - Castanheira Neighborhood 3250 4447 Moviecom movie theaters web site: http://www.moviecom.com.br/ Entertainment and sports Art schools Fundação Curro Velho 3244 5925 / 3224 5840 www.currovelho.pa.gov.br Portoarte Av. Gov José Malcher, 815 lj 11 3222 2875 34 Dance schools EMUFPA – UFPA Music School Av. Conselheiro Furtado, 2007 3242 6233 Ana Unger Dance School Location: Rua João Balbi, 618 3241 4130 Theater school Escola de Teatro e Dança da UFPA (ETDUFPA) Trav. D. Romualdo de Seixas, 820 3212 5050 Photograph school Associação Fotoativa Praça das Mercês, 19. Comércio 3225 2754 www.fotoativa.blogger.com.br Sport schools Carepa Swimming School Travessa Apinagés, 536 3222 4382 Flamengo Soccer School Av Roberto Camelier, 337 3272 4583 Top Tennis Center Av. Alm Wandenkolk, 939 3241 7287 35 Contacts In order to get help from the UFPA International Office (ARNI), please contact: Assessoria de Relações Nacionais e Internacionais (ARNI) Division of Student Mobility ARNI Headquarters - Mácio Ferreira Travessa Três de Maio, 1573. São Brás. 9 am to 5 pm (91) 3249 4442 www.ufpa.br/arni [email protected]