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"This is an easy case in my view and wholly without merit, both factually and legally."
"This case is wholly without merit, both factually and legally," Judge Denny Chin scoffed.
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The tech-laced Nasdaq Composite Index gained 2.90 points, or 0.18 percent, to 1,606.87.
At 12:10 p.m. EDT, Canada's benchmark S&P/TSX composite index was up 6.87 points or 0.1 per cent to 6,979.29.
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The weather service reported maximum sustained winds of nearly 105 miles an hour with stronger gusts.
Maximum sustained winds were around 40 mph, with stronger gusts.
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The WiFi potties were to be unveiled this summer, at music festivals in Britain.
The world's first portal potty was soon to be rolled out at summer festivals in Great Britain.
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The benchmark 10-year Treasury note yield <US10YT=RR> dipped below 4.20 percent on Tuesday.
Prices for Treasury securities also rose, with the yield on the benchmark 10-year note falling to 4.19 percent.
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MEN who drink tea, particularly green tea, can greatly reduce their risk of prostate cancer, a landmark WA study has found.
DRINKING green tea can dramatically reduce the risk of men contracting prostate cancer, a study by Australian researchers has discovered.
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So was Edie Falco, the critically praised co-star of "Frankie and Johnny."
Edie Falco was not nominated for "Frankie and Johnny."
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John Hickenlooper had 65 percent of the vote to 35 percent for City Auditor Don Mares.
Hickenlooper clobbered city Auditor Don Mares, 46, in the Tuesday runoff.
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Forecasters said warnings might go up for Cuba later Thursday.
Watches or warnings could be issued for eastern Cuba later on Thursday.
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Shiites make up 20 percent of the country's population.
Sunnis make up 77 percent of Pakistan's population, Shiites 20 percent.
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The CWA, which represents more than 2,300 Comcast employees, called that excessive when a typical union employee makes about $27,000 a year.
The Communications Workers Union, which represents more than 2,300 Comcast employees, called the executive pay package excessive when a typical union employee makes about $27,000 annually.
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The consumer group generated $4.47 billion of profit and $20 billion of revenue from January to June, 53% of Citigroup's profit and revenue.
It generated $4.47 billion of profit and $20 billion of revenue in the year's first half, 53 percent of Citigroup's totals.
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GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. Annika Sorenstam drew the crowds, Michelle Wie got the publicity but Angela Stanford took her first LPGA victory.
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. >> Annika Sorenstam and Michelle Wie drew the crowds, but Angela Stanford took her first LPGA victory.
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"Saddam is gone, but we want the (U.S.) occupation to end," said Hit resident Abu Qasim.
"Saddam is gone, but we want the (U.S.) occupation to end."
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Young has 28 days to file a response and ask the NASD for a hearing.
Under NASD regulations, Mr. Young can file a response and request a hearing before an NASD panel.
3.5
British Airways' New York-to-London runs will end in October.
British Airways plans to retire its seven Concordes at the end of October.
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The new policy gives greatest weight to grades, test scores and a student's high school curriculum.
Academic achievement -- including grades, test scores and high school curriculum -- are given the highest priority.
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The new version, W32/Sobig.C-mm, had already reached a "high level" outbreak status by Monday, according to security analysts.
Security analysts said the new version, W32/Sobig.C-mm, had already reached a "high level" outbreak status by mid-afternoon on Monday.
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The only other person who had not been accounted for Sunday was a man from Fort Worth, Texas.
Another person, a man from Fort Worth, Texas, also was missing.
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Stocks dipped lower Tuesday as investors opted to cash in profits from Monday's big rally despite a trio of reports suggesting modest improvement in the economy.
Wall Street moved tentatively higher Tuesday as investors weighed a trio of reports showing modest economic improvement against an urge to cash in profits from Monday's big rally.
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From the start, however, the United States' declared goal was not just to topple Saddam but to stabilize Iraq and install a friendly government.
But the United States' ultimate goal was not just to topple Mr. Hussein but to stabilize the country and install a friendly government.
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The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> gave up 11.91 points, or 1.19 percent, at 986.60.
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC declined 16.68 points, or 1.01 percent, at 1,636.94.
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AFTRA members approved the merger by a vote of 75.88% to 24.12%.
AFTRA, on the other hand, approved the merger by a whopping 75 percent.
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The currency briefly weakened slightly on Monday to trade at 55.34/39, not far from its record low of 55.75.
The currency briefly weakened on Monday morning but rebounded to trade at 55.25/29, little changed from Friday.
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While some other parts of Africa have been used as staging grounds for the terror group, Malawi previously had not been a major focus of investigations into al-Qaida.
While some other parts of Africa have been used as Al Qaeda staging grounds, Malawi had previously not been a major focus of investigations into the group.
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On Sunday, a U.S. soldier was killed and another injured in southern Iraq when a munitions dump exploded.
On Sunday, a U.S. soldier was killed and another injured when a munitions dump they were guarding exploded in southern Iraq.
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"I'm real excited to be a Cleveland Cavalier," James said.
"I'm really excited about going to Cleveland," James told ESPN.com.
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According to law enforcement officials, the person arrested was a known sophisticated hacker.
According to law enforcement officials, the individual decrypted passwords on the server.
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Excluding litigation charges, RIM's loss narrowed even further to 1 cent a share.
Excluding patent litigation, RIM's loss for the quarter was $700,000, or 1 cent per share.
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The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX gained 19.72 points, or 1.98 percent, to 1,015.69.
The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI jumped 2.09 percent, while the Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX leapt 2.23 percent.
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It will also help reform the Royal Solomon Islands Police, strengthen the courts and prisons system and protect key institutions such as the Finance Ministry from intimidation.
The intervention force will confiscate weapons, reform the police, strengthen the courts and prison system and protect key institutions such as the Finance Ministry.
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Mr Alibek said: "Our outcomes are very encouraging.
"Our outcomes are very encouraging," George Mason researcher Ken Alibek said.
3.8
Selenski descended down the wall and used the mattress to climb over razor wire.
Selenski used the mattress to scale a 10-foot razor wire, Fischi said.
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A jury convicted rapper C-Murder, also known as Corey Miller, of second-degree murder Tuesday night in the shooting death of a 16-year-old in a Jefferson Parish nightclub.
Rapper C-Murder has been convicted of second-degree murder, a crime that carries an automatic life sentence, in the shooting death of a 16-year-old inside a Jefferson Parish nightclub.
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Joe Kernan, who had been lieutenant governor for the past seven years, was sworn in as governor after O'Bannon died Saturday.
Kernan, who was O'Bannon's lieutenant governor, friend and political partner, was sworn in six hours after O'Bannon died Saturday.
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Wells’ other series include NBC’s ER and Third Watch.
Wells' other series include NBC's "ER" and "Third Watch."
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Thirty-three of the 42 men had been arrested by Wednesday evening, said Daniel Bogden, U.S. attorney in Nevada.
Thirty-four of the men have been arrested and the others are being sought, US Attorney Daniel Bogden said yesterday.
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Advanced Micro Devices said Fujitsu Siemens Computers is offering a high-end workstation based on AMD's Opteron 200 Series.
Fujitsu Siemens Computers on Tuesday made good on a promise to offer a workstation based on Advanced Micro Devices' Opteron processor.
3.25
Five-time Tour de France winner and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong had a few words of advice for other cancer survivors in Denver on Friday.
Five-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is in Denver today for a meeting about surviving cancer.
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She survives him as do their four children -- sons Anthony and Kelly, daughters Linda Hope and Nora Somers -- and four grandchildren.
Hope is survived by his wife; sons Anthony and Kelly; daughters Linda and Nora Somers; and four grandchildren.
3.8
Police using pepper spray arrested 12 people Monday night at a march and rally by about 400 activists protesting an annual training seminar of the Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit.
Police used pepper spray and rubber bullets to disperse a downtown march and rally last night by activists protesting an annual police intelligence-training seminar.
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Common side effects include nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat and cough, the FDA said.
The most common side effects after getting the nasal spray were nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat and cough.
3.4
The department ordered an 18.2 percent reduction for Allstate Texas Lloyds and a 12 percent reduction for State Farm Lloyds.
The department ordered a 12 percent reduction for State Farm Lloyds, the state's largest insurer, and an 18.2 percent reduction for Allstate Texas Lloyds, the third-largest.
3.6
Kodak expects earnings of 5 cents to 25 cents a share in the quarter.
Analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call had expected Kodak to earn 68 cents a share for the quarter.
2.4
Colgate shares closed Monday at $56.30 on the New York Stock Exchange.
Colgate shares were down 30 cents at $56 in morning trade on the New York Stock Exchange.
2.4
Several shots rang out in the darkness, but only one gator had been killed by 11 p.m.
Several shots rang out Wednesday night, but no gators were killed then.
2.4
Shares of Corixa fell 12 cents to $6.88 on the Nasdaq stock market.
Corixa's stock barely flinched on the news, dipping 12 cents to close at $6.88.
4.5
The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> was 0.46 points lower, or 0.05 percent, at 997.02.
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was up 7.42 points, or 0.45 percent, at 1,653.44.
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Announcing the selection, Kmart CEO Julian Day said Grey will help the retailer "find creative ways to communicate the unique strengths of Kmart to the new America consumer."
Together, we will find creative ways to communicate the unique strengths of Kmart to the 'new America' consumer."
3.25
Republicans had pledged to complete a Medicare drug package by August, then extended the deadline to Oct. 17, and they are still working on it.
Republicans had pledged to complete a Medicare drug package by August, then extended it to Oct. 17.
4.75
Supermarket chains facing a possible grocery clerk strike this week accused union leaders Monday of breaking off contract talks prematurely over the weekend.
Supermarket chains are accusing union leaders of breaking off contract talks prematurely over the weekend as grocery clerks gear up for a possible strike.
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He was referring to John S. Reed, the former Citicorp chief executive who became interim chairman and chief executive of the exchange last Sunday .
Next week, John S. Reed, the former Citicorp chief executive who Sunday became interim chairman and chief executive of the exchange, will take up his position.
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The index, which measures activity in the service sector, climbed to 50.7 last month from 47.9 in March.
The Arizona-based ISM reported Monday that its non-manufacturing index rose to 50.7 last month, from 47.9 in March.
3.5
Bush plans to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and the new Palestinian prime minister, Mahmoud Abbas, in the Jordanian port of Aqaba on Wednesday.
On Wednesday next week, Mr Bush will meet Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and new Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in Aqaba, Jordan.
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"Unlike many early-stage Internet firms, Google is believed to be profitable.
The privately held Google is believed to be profitable.
3.6
"It is safe to assume the Senate is prepared to pass some form of cap," King said.
Its safe to assume the Senate is prepared to pass some form of a cap....The level of it is to be debated.
3
And when asked if he felt regret or guilt about the attack his answer was an adamant "no".
Asked if he felt any regret about theOctober 12 attack, the answer was an adamant "no".
3.8
Another big gainer was Rambus Inc. (nasdaq: RMBS - news - people), which shot 32 percent higher.
Rambus Inc. (nasdaq: RMBS - news - people) shot up 38 percent, making it the biggest percentage gainer on the Nasdaq.
3
Russ Britt is the Los Angeles Bureau Chief for CBS.MarketWatch.com.
Emily Church is London bureau chief of CBS.MarketWatch.com.
1.8
"If you pass this bill, Big Brother will be watching you," said Rep. John Mabry, D-Waco.
"If you pass this bill," Rep. John Mabry Jr., D-Waco, told colleagues, "Big Brother will be watching you."
4.8
Douglas Robinson, a senior vice president of finance, will take over as chief financial officer on an interim basis.
Douglas Robinson, CA senior vice president, finance, will fill the position in the interim.
3.8
INTEL TODAY disclosed details of its next-generation XScale processor for mobile phones and handheld devices here in San Jose.
Intel on Wednesday unveiled its next-generation processor for cell phones, PDAs, and other wireless devices.
3.6
Several states and the federal government later passed similar or more strict bans.
Following California's lead, several states and the federal government passed similar or tougher bans.
4
Still, he noted Miami must decide whether to seek ACC membership for the next school year by June 30 to adhere to Big East guidelines.
Still, he noted that Miami must decide whether to seek A.C.C. membership by June 30 to adhere to Big East guidelines.
4.6
He refused to reveal what percentage of flights carried sky marshals, or whether they would be increased.
He refused to say what percentage of domestic flights had security officers on board.
3.8
Revenues for "The Hulk" came in well below those of last month's Marvel Comics adaptation, "X2: X-Men United," which grossed $85.6 million in its opening weekend.
The Hulk trailed last month's Marvel Comics adaptation, X2: X-Men United, which grossed $85.6-million in its opening weekend.
4.8
Shares of Littleton, Colorado-based EchoStar rose $1.63, or 5.3 percent, to $32.26 at 10:55 a.m.
On Monday, EchoStar (DISH: news, chart, profile) shares shrank $1.40, or 4.4 percent, to $30.63.
2
The valid signatures of 897,158 registered California voters must be collected and turned in to county election officials by Sept. 2.
To force a recall election of Davis, the valid signatures of 897,158 registered California voters must be turned in to election officials.
3.2
The benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR lost 11/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.21 percent from 3.17 percent late on Monday.
Further out the curve, the benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR shed 18/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.24 percent from 3.17 percent.
2.2
The MDC called the strike to force Mr Mugabe to either resign or negotiate a settlement of the Zimbabwe crisis.
The MDC called the week-long protest to urge Mugabe either to resign or to negotiate a settlement of the crisis gripping the country.
4
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled that an Ohio law banning a controversial late-term abortion method passes constitutional muster and the state can enforce it.
An Ohio law that bans a controversial late-term abortion procedure is constitutionally acceptable and the state can enforce it, a federal appeals court ruled yesterday.
4.2
The Nasdaq composite index advanced 20.59, or 1.3 percent, to 1,616.50, after gaining 5.7 percent last week.
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> climbed 19.11 points, or 1.2 percent, to 1,615.02.
2
Revenue rose 3.9 percent, to $1.63 billion from $1.57 billion.
The McLean, Virginia-based company said newspaper revenue increased 5 percent to $1.46 billion.
1.2
In January 2000, notebooks represented less than 25 percent of sales volume.
That compares with January 2000, when laptops represented less than 25 percent of sales volume, NPD said.
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Argentine Guillermo Coria and Netherlander Martin Verkerk are in the other half.
The other semifinal between Guillermo Coria of Argentina and Martin Verkerk of the Netherlands is also compelling.
3
The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 19.67, or 1.3 percent, to 1523.71, its highest since June 18.
The S&P 500 had climbed 16 percent since its March low and yesterday closed at its highest since Dec. 2.
0.8
"What can I say to you?" he told a crowd at a cemetery with a thousand headstones, many of them marking the graves of entire families.
Mr. Powell told a crowd at a cemetery with a thousand headstones, many of them marking the graves of entire families.
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They said they had concluded that the film failed "to present a balanced portrayal" of the Reagans.
CBS said the show "does not present a balanced portrayal of the Reagans for CBS and its audience.
3
"We're going to do everything in our power to get money back to ratepayers as quickly as possible," Kennedy said.
"There's very strong interest in getting money back to the ratepayers as quickly as possible," Commissioner Susan Kennedy said.
3.8
She had only a single condition, that the book not be published until her death.
She insisted, though, that it not be published until after her death.
4.4
The findings are published in the November 6 edition of the journal Nature.
Both studies are published on Thursday in Nature, the British weekly science journal.
2.6
Median household income declined 1.1 percent between 2001 and 2002 to $42,409, after accounting for inflation.
The same survey found the median household income rose by $51, when accounting for inflation, to $43,057.
1.4
U.S. and European leaders pledged on Wednesday to work together to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons, presenting a united front after months of bitter acrimony over Iraq.
Bush said U.S. and European Union leaders, at an annual Washington summit, agreed on the need to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
3.2
The company said it would cut the wholesale price of most top-line CDs to $9.09 from $12.02.
The company also said it would cut wholesale prices on cassettes and change the suggested retail price to $8.98.
1.6
He left the army for Syria where he received religious training.
He moved to Syria, where he underwent further religious training in traditional Islamic beliefs.
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The meeting was scheduled to end Wednesday night, with attendees approving resolutions that express the denomination's view on issues but that are not binding on churches.
On Wednesday, attendees will vote on resolutions that express the Southern Baptist view on issues, but are not binding on individual churches.
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But the inadequate performance of students in various subgroups tagged the state as deficient under the federal No Child Left Behind act.
But the inadequate performance of students in various subgroups, such as race, pushed the state onto the needs-improvement list under the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
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This led to the recovery of the 270-kilogram Cancuen altar, announced on Wednesday by the Vanderbilt University in Nashville and the National Geographic Society.
This led last month to the recovery of the 600-pound Cancun altar, Vanderbilt University in Nashville and the National Geographic Society announced Wednesday.
3.25
Shares of Allergan fell 14 cents to close at $78.12 on the New York Stock Exchange (news - web sites).
Shares of Allergan were up 14 cents at $78.40 in late trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
3.25
The upcoming second-quarter earnings season will be particularly important in offering investors guidance, they say.
They say second-quarter earnings reports will be key in giving investors that guidance.
5
In a not-too-subtle swipe at Dean, he predicted Americans would not elect a Democrat "who sounds an uncertain trumpet in these dangerous times."
They will not elect as president a Democrat who sounds an uncertain trumpet in these dangerous times."
3.5
That took the benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR down 9/32, its yield rising to 3.37 percent from 3.34 percent late on Thursday.
That saw the benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR slip 5/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.36 percent from 3.34 percent late on Thursday.
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The report forecasts there will be 71,079 hot spots worldwide this year, up from just 14,752 in 2002 and 1,214 in 2001.
The report also claims that there will be up to 9.3 million visitors to hot spots this year, up again from the meagre 2.5 million in 2002.
1.75
A new study, conducted in Europe, found the medicine worked just as well as an earlier disputed study, sponsored by ImClone Systems, said it did.
Doctors concluded Erbitux, the cancer drug that enmeshed ImClone Systems in an insider trading scandal, worked just as well as an earlier company-sponsored study said it did.
2.7
The bank's shares fell 45 cents in trading yesterday to $91.51 per share.
Shares of M&T, which is based in Buffalo, fell 41 cents, to $91.51.
2.75
Her lawyer Donald Levine told The Telegraph she had been offered $US250,000 to tell her story exclusively to Australian TV.
Mr Levine said she had been offered $400,000 to tell her story to an Australian TV network.
3.75
Perry has called lawmakers into two special sessions to address congressional redistricting.
Perry has since called two special legislative sessions to try force the redistricting plan through.
3.75
In the latest violence, insurgents threw a bomb at a U.S. convoy in northern Baghdad, killing one soldier.
Early Monday, insurgents threw a homemade bomb at a U.S. convoy in northern Baghdad, killing an American soldier.
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Consumer groups are against the changes, saying they hurt individuality in markets.
Consumer groups oppose the changes, saying they would concentrate too many outlets in too few media empires.
3.6
AirTran officials and a Boeing official declined to comment yesterday.
Trish York, a spokeswoman for Boeing, declined to comment on the deal.
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