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-Thursday, Nov. 24th. Thanksgiving.
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The Bahia Band: Fri, 18 Nov 10pm at Robert’s Top
Pop, Rock, Blues & Ibiza Chill
c/ Livry Gargan,1, Almuñécar. Contact by FB
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Performance by Rosario La Tremendita: Sat, Nov 19, 7pm
Villa de Torrox Theater
Singer born in the Triana neighborhood of Seville, she is considered “the protagonist of the last great revolution of cante jondo”.
Villa de Torrox Municipal Theater, Av. Isaac Albéniz 3, Torrox 29793
Info & Tix: https://www.mientrada.net/evento/la-tremendita
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Tu Punto de Encuentro Asador Coming Events:
– This Friday 18th of November from 20:00 hours come to Tu Punto de Encuentro Asador and experience the live music of Líquid Lunch while you enjoy the best grilled meats of the Axarquía.
– This Saturday 19th of November come and show your talent in our traditional Karaoke, 6-9pm
– Sunday 20th November. Fresh off the boat from Ireland, Albert will be live. 2:30pm so please come and enjoy a treat of Irish, Folk Ballad, Country, pop & rock music, book your tables early.
Calle Buena Vista, Alcaucín. +34 646 13 31 23. FB
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Concert by flamenco group from the ‘Antonio de Canillas’ Flamenco Provincial School: Sat, Nov 19, 5pm, at the ‘Francisco Hernández’ Contemporary Art Center, Vélez-Málaga. FB
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Historical-Theatrical walking Tour: Vélez-Málaga
Saturdays- 19 & 26 Nov + 17 Dec. all 10:30am
Travel in time with us to the AndalusÍ past of Balish Vélez-Málaga, interact with its historical characters and discover the great beauty and importance of its monuments as you walk through the medieval town! If you want to join the tour, please contact us via email: sharqandalus@gmail.com including your full name, phone number and the subject “TOURBALISH “. You can also contact us by phone or whatsapp: 628 66 56 70 Price: 13€ early booking/ 15€ the same day / Under 17 years: free (accompanied) More information:
https://sites.google.com/view/sharq-alandalus/p%C3%A1gina-principal
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Malaga Botanical Gardens Christmas light show info:
Millions of glowing bulbs will illuminate this imaginative 2.2-kilometre route as visitors pass through more than 20 different innovative light installations allowing them to view such historic sites such as Persia, Babylon and Bethlehem.
The show will run from Monday to Sunday until January 8 with access from 6.30pm to 9pm and the park closes at 11pm although it may also be closed on public holidays, so check when booking.
Depending on the day chosen, tickets will cost between €12 and €14 and can be purchased exclusively at (English) https://laslucesdelbotanicomalaga.com/en/entradas/ which offers discounts for the elderly, young, disabled and groups. Photo: Luces de Malaga Facebook
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La Ruta de la Tapa in Rincón de la Victoria: 30 restaurants!
On now, and thru Sunday 20th November.
Each restaurant will offer a tapa with prices between 1.80 and 3 euros including beer, soft drink or water.
Participation “passports” will be available as an app (with maps, menues and other info), or the standard paper style. Passport holders who complete the tour are entered into draws for prizes.
See a guide to the participating restaurants click this Google Maps link.
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Fermentation Workshop At Casa Arts:
We will be organizing a workshop that encompasses the science behind the benefits of probiotics and fermented products and is filled with hands-on workshops in the making of yogurt, kombucha (fermented tea), and fermenting of vegetables.
When? 15:00-16:30, Thursday 17 November 2022
Where? Casa Arts, 13 Carril de las Alberquillas 29711 Alcaucín
Itinerary: You will learn about gut health and the potential benefits of probiotics and fermented products. You will have the chance to make and taste a variety of fermented foods and drinks and take home your fermented vegetables to continue making them at home!
Registration: Only 16 euro per person
krisarts132@gmail.com or 0032 484668499 (phone or WhatsApp)
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For Sale: Motor Home Cover. Brand new Kampa motorhome cover. Fits vehicles or caravans between 5.7-6.1m long. Still in its storage bag. 100 euros. Jenny, Torrox. Buyer collects or can deliver for fuel. Tel. 622067357
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For Sale, 2 items:
– Washing Machine. Ecron LEV 1005. Nearly new washing machine. Good condition. Very economical and lightly used by a single lady. Selling as I m downsizing. 5 kg drum so very good for singles or couples. It needs removing by Friday and I can not help. 50€
– White 3 door Ikea Wardrobe. Brimnes model with 3 doors. 2 white and central mirrored door. 117cm by 190 cm. Clothes Rail and shelving inside. 50€. 2 strong people needed to move it before Friday.
judyannspain@yahoo.com ; Judy, Torrox Costa
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SPAIN
The price of electricity falls by 23.4% this Tuesday- these are the cheapest hours: {Translation, summary} 14/11/2022, 20:26
– The average price of electricity for regulated tariff customers linked to the wholesale market will fall on Tuesday by 23.38% compared to Monday, to 112.19 euros per megawatt hour (MWh).
– In the auction, the average price of electricity in the wholesale market – the so-called ‘pool’ – will stand on Tuesday at 109.66 euros/MWh.
– The maximum price will be between 21:00 and 22:00 hours, at 154.8 euros/MWh, while the minimum for the day, 87 euros/MWh, will be between 05:00 and 07:00 hours.
– In addition to this pool price, there is compensation to gas companies of 2.53 euros/MWh, which must be paid by consumers who benefit from the measure, consumers on the regulated tariff (PVPC) or those who, despite being on the free market, have an indexed tariff or have to renew their contract. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/economia/precio-martes-horas-baratas-20221114202539-nts.html
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More New Traffic Signs Released: A number of new Spanish road signs have been announced for 2023 according to driving site N332.
According to a Facebook post by the organisation on Monday, November 14 the new signage will be rolled out during 2023.
N332 say that the meaning of the majority of the signs should be obvious, however, they have advised everyone to familiarise themselves with the changes. Some are said to be merely updates like the replacement of the steam locomotive on the level crossing sign, with a modern engine. See all the new signs and read the full article here: https://euroweeklynews.com/2022/11/14/new-spanish-road-signs-for-2023-announced/
ANDALUCIA
These are all the bonuses available to large families in Andalusia: {Translation} 14/11/2022. 14:49h.
– Large families, who have a significant amount of expenses associated with raising children, have a number of rights and benefits aimed at facilitating this work. This group will increase in 2023, as single-parent families with two dependent children will be considered large families under the new Families Act agreed by the Spanish Government.
– To accredit the status of large family there is an individual card, which is issued to all members of the family unit who are beneficiaries and are over 14 years of age. It can also be obtained by minors under this age who request it. This document is valid throughout the national territory, accompanied by the DNI, NIE or other document that identifies the holder. However, it must be recognised, processed and renewed at the administration of the Autonomous Community.
***Public sector subsidies***
– The Junta de Andalucía lists the different areas of public administration in which large families can obtain exemptions or price reductions in the autonomous community. They are the following:
– Nursery schools and canteens. The services of socio-educational attention will have benefits for those families with three or more schooled minors enjoying these services. In the case of families with three children, the third child will receive a 30% discount on the corresponding amount. Those with more than three children, the fourth and subsequent children will not have to pay anything.
– University fees. A student who starts studying at a public university will pay only half the registration fee if he/she belongs to a large family in the general category, and will be exempt from any payment if he/she belongs to a large family in the special category.
– Fees for registration or examination in competitive examinations and other selective tests for access to public employment. Members of large families in the special category are exempt from payment, while members of large families in the general category are eligible for a 50% discount.
– Subsidised housing. In VPOs, large families with an income of less than 2.5 IPREM have a reduction in the quota of 50 euros for every 10,000 euros of loan.
– Tax deductions, for example, when filing income tax returns.
– Electricity social voucher. This category of families has a 25% reduction on total electricity consumption.
– Consortium buses. The large family card entitles large families to a 50% discount on the price of travel on Andalusian public transport in the case of large families under the special scheme, and 20% for those under the general scheme. This entitlement is applied through discounts on top-ups made by holders of these personal and non-transferable cards.
– Access to museums and cultural centres. The discount for admission to these types of venues is 50 % for large families.
***Discounts in the private sector***
– There are also different companies and shops that, from the private sector, also offer discounts and promotions for large families who buy on their platforms. Among them are some of the most important ones, such as the following:
– Carrefour. The French multinational company has the “Superfamilias” card, which allows large families to deduct VAT on all fresh products from butchers, delicatessen, fishmongers, greengrocers, bakers, cooked dishes, cheeses, eggs and pastries directly on their receipt. In addition, they will have access to all the advantages of Club Carrefour. To obtain the card, the official large family card must be shown in any of the company’s establishments.
– El Corte Inglés, Hipercor and Supercor. This Spanish chain of shopping centres and supermarkets offers a ten euro voucher redeemable on purchases over 60 euros in the food, cleaning and perfumery departments of its shops, either in the physical shops or online. You must register to be able to use and consult this family plan at any time.
– Renfe. Discounts on transport are available to members of large families travelling on AVE, long-distance, Avant, medium-distance, Cercanías and Feve trains of this railway company. Members of large families in the general category can get discounts of up to 20 %, while those in special category families can get up to 50 %.
– Airlines, whether low-cost or not. Air Europa, Iberia, Ryanair and Vueling all offer various discounts for large families on their flights. Specifically, the first three airlines offer a 5 % discount for general scheme and 10 % for special scheme flights. Vueling, on the other hand, offers a 5 % discount on the base fare for families with three children, while those with more than three children can get a 10 % discount.
– IKEA. The Swedish home furnishing multinational has its own card for families, “IKEA Family”. If it is shown in the company’s shops together with the large family card, it is possible to access promotions of 5 % on purchases over 100 euros. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/bonificaciones-familias-numerosas-andalucia-20221114130955-nts.html
MALAGA
A ‘train of weather fronts’ could bring rain to the south of Spain this week: The Aemet weather agency forecasts showers arriving in Malaga province from Tuesday onwards. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/weather-forecast-rain-20221114125133-nt.html
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World’s largest Lego aircraft lands in Malaga as Europe’s biggest exhibition returns to city: The biggest Lego exhibition in Europe is now in Malaga, and will remain at Malaga Factory until 8 October 2023. It consists of nearly 100 models containing over five million pieces and covers an area of 1,500 square metres. There is also a fun park and 3D Trick Gallery, with the largest exhibition of interactive 3D photos in Spain.
– The exhibition is open from Mondays to Fridays between 12 noon and 8pm and at weekends from 10am to 8pm. Tickets are 7.90 euros on weekdays (or 11.85 euros to include the two sections) or a family pack for two adults and two children for 6.90 euros each or 10.35 euros for the two sections.
– On weekends entry is 8.90 euros per person for one exhibition and 13.35 euros for both, or 7.90 and 11.85 euros respectively per person in the family pack. Photo: SUR. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/europes-biggest-lego-exhibition-20221114180522-nt.html
TORROX
The PP regrets that the PSOE is once again denying Torrox an exit from the motorway at El Morche and a second breakwater at Ferrara: {Translation, summary}
– The spokesperson of the PP of Torrox, María de los Ángeles Ruiz, has regretted that the Government of Pedro Sánchez has rejected the amendments to the General State Budget proposed by her party, denying the municipality both a new exit of the A-7 motorway proposed at the height of Güi, in El Morche, and a second breakwater in Ferrara, initiatives that the municipality has been proposing in recent years.
– María de los Ángeles Ruiz said she hopes that “between favours for the pro-independence supporters, the socialists will have time for Torrox, because they cannot put a brake on the growth that our municipality is experiencing. These are works that a municipality that looks to the future needs, that wants to put sustainable growth before the pollution generated by traffic jams and tourist quality before the loss of the beach when the storms arrive”. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-pp-lamenta-que-el-psoe-vuelva-a-negarle-a-torrox-una-salida-de-la-autovia-en-el-morche-y-un-segundo-espigon-en-ferrara/
RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA
Rincón de la Victoria organises the 1st Sustainable Greencana with the planting of a hundred trees and a circuit of activities: {Translation}
– The initiative will be held on Sunday 20th November from 10:00 am in the Benagalbón stream area.
– The councillor for the area, Borja Ortiz (PP), has indicated that “the initiative, in collaboration with Málaga Respira, is open to the participation of the public, especially families, with the planting of a hundred native trees such as olive trees, carob trees, mulberry trees, poplars and elms in the Benagalbón stream, near the La Marina de Torre de Benagalbón educational centre”.
– During the day, which will begin at 10:00 am, there will be a circuit of activities, competitions, planting and workshops for all ages with prizes for the winners, live music to liven up the morning, among other surprises.
– In addition to the planting, eco-sphere workshops will be given “by professors from the UMA who will remind us of the importance of having more green areas in urban environments,” explains the mayor. There will also be fun team competitions between the different workshops and activities with prizes, and environmental basketball.
– Those interested in participating should complete the online registration form on the website: https://malagarespira.org/greencana-plantacion-arboles-malaga-respira-rincon-de-la-victoria, indicating the number of people attending. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/rincon-de-la-victoria-organiza-la-i-greencana-sostenible-con-la-plantacion-de-un-centenar-de-arboles-y-un-circuito-de-actividades/
UK
Former BBC Top Gear presenter Sue Baker dies:
The ex-BBC star passed away “at home this morning (Monday, November 14) with family around her” following a battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Photo: DailyMail. Full article: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/former-bbc-top-gear-presenter-25515548
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Will King Charles III have two birthdays like the Queen? Royal tradition explained: King Charles III looks set to follow in his mother’s footsteps and celebrate his birthday not once but twice throughout the year – and the tradition is all down to the weather. During her reign, the Queen would celebrate two birthdays a year – one on her actual birthday, which was 21 April, and another on the second Saturday in June each year. Her second birthday would normally be celebrated with a special parade known as Trooping the Colour. Photo: Getty. Full article: https://www.ok.co.uk/lifestyle/king-charles-two-birthdays-tradition-28486110
ENERGY CRISIS
Repsol increases the discount in the price of gasoline and diesel to 39 cents per litre, how to get the discount: {Translation}
– Refuelling is still considerably more expensive than a year ago, at around 50 or 70 cents more per litre of petrol or diesel, respectively. To mitigate the effects of inflation, the government launched in spring the 20 cents discount, applicable to all fuels, which expires on 31 December 2022.
– Will this aid be extended? The executive has not revealed what will happen after that date. Repsol has unveiled its next move, offering from now on a discount of up to 39 cents per litre, if a series of requirements are met.
– In parallel to the government’s aid, the oil companies have also launched a series of promotions to try to build consumer loyalty.
– In this sense, Repsol offers a discount of 25 cents per litre to those customers who refuel at its service stations. This discount is increased by 30 cents if payment is made using the Waylet application or the Solred card. It is now launching a higher discount to attract more citizens.
Requirements to obtain the discount of up to 39 cents from Repsol
– The Spanish company has sent a communication to its customers to explain how they can get a discount of up to 39 cents per litre when they pass by the pumps at its service stations.
– Here’s the small print: To qualify, several conditions must be met, including paying with the Waylet application and having an electricity and gas contract with Repsol.
– Firstly, and for six months, Repsol includes an additional discount of 3 cents per litre refuelled, regardless of the number of contracts the user has in force.
– In addition, an extra 2 cents can be added if the customer has one contract; 3 cents if they have two contracts; or 4 cents if they have contracted three services. If drivers fill up at the e10 diesel or 98 petrol pumps, they will be able to benefit from the last 2 cents extra until they reach the 39 cents announced.
– The benefit of 39 cents per litre will only be possible for half a year. This is because the 3 cents promotion will only be active for six months. After this time, the additional discount will be a maximum of 4 or 6 cents. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/economia/repsol-sube-centimos-litro-descuento-precio-gasolina-20221114133852-nts.html
SPORTS
Tennis News- ATP Finals 2022:
– Novak Djokovic wins opener against Stefanos Tsitsipas: Former world number one Novak Djokovic beat second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in two tight sets in his opening match of the ATP Finals in Turin. The 35-year-old Serb overcame Tsitsipas of Greece 6-4 7-6 (7-4). Djokovic is seeking to equal Roger Federer’s record of six victories in the season-ending tournament.
– Earlier in the same group, Russian Andrey Rublev came from a set down to beat compatriot Daniil Medvedev 6-7 (7-9) 6-3 7-6 (9-7).
– Meanwhile, Great Britain’s Neal Skupski and Dutch partner Wes Koolhof won their first men’s doubles match 7-6 (7-3) 4-6 10-5 against Australian duo Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis. Photo: Getty. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/63630760
TECH
UK Pirate TV Box & Kodi Wizard Seller Who Made £2.3m Gets Nearly 30 Months in Prison:
– Starting in the early part of the last decade, large numbers of technically-minded individuals began selling piracy-configured set-top boxes to the public.
– Unlike many of their cohorts running torrent and streaming websites, many pirate box sellers conducted business in person and in broad daylight.
– So-called ‘fully-loaded’ Android boxes were openly sold on eBay, Amazon, and other online platforms, while local markets, car boot sales, and dedicated retail units offered a same-day service. By mid-2015 it was common knowledge that the UK’s Police Intellectual Property Unit, Trading Standards, and Sky were teaming up to take sellers down yet a surprising number of sellers carried on regardless.
– On November 11, 2022, at Southwark Crown Court, Powell (44) pleaded guilty to supplying articles for use in a fraud. According to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), he was sentenced to two years and four-and-a-half months imprisonment.
– “Powell attempted to hide the illegitimate nature of his business by concealing evidence that he was selling products pre-configured to stream Sky Sports and Sky Cinema. However, PIPCU officers were able to prove he was aware the set-top boxes were being used for this purpose by thousands of customers,” says Detective Sergeant Peter Gartland from PIPCU. Full article: https://torrentfreak.com/pirate-tv-box-kodi-wizard-seller-who-made-2-3m-gets-30-months-in-prison-221114/
SCIENCE
Nuclear Fusion Experiment Just Made Something Very Strange Happen: In a recent study, charged atoms, also known as ions, have been found to behave strangely during nuclear fusion reactions, in ways that scientists did not expect. According to a paper published on November 14 in the journal Nature Physics, researchers at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory discovered that when deuterium and tritium ions, which are isotopes of hydrogen with one and two neutrons, respectively—are heated using lasers during laser-fusion experiments, there are more ions with higher energies than expected when a thermonuclear burn starts. Full article: https://www.newsweek.com/nuclear-fusion-ions-discovered-behaving-strangely-1759380
OTHER
When Did Cooking Food Begin? Evidence of fish cooked 780,000 years ago: {Translation}
– Examination of the remains of a huge 2-metre carp marks the earliest signs of cooking by prehistoric humans 780,000 years ago, predating available data by some 600,000 years.
– The remains were recovered from the Gesher Benot Ya’aqov (GBY) archaeological site in Israel and show that the fish was cooked approximately 780,000 years ago. Cooking is defined as the ability to process food by controlling the temperature at which it is heated and includes a wide range of methods.
– So far, the earliest evidence of cooking dates back to about 170,000 years ago. The question of when early humans began using fire for cooking has been the subject of much scientific discussion for more than a century. These findings shed new light on the issue and are published in Nature Ecology and Evolution.
– Dr Irit Zohar of Tel Aviv University and Dr Marion Prevost of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, lead authors of the research, say: “This study demonstrates the great importance of fish in the lives of prehistoric humans, for their diet and economic stability. In addition, by studying the fish remains found at Gesher Benot Ya’aqob we were able to reconstruct, for the first time, the fish population of ancient Lake Hula and show that the lake was home to fish species that became extinct over time.”
– “These species included giant barbs (carp like fish) that were up to 2 metres long. The large quantity of fish remains found at the site demonstrates their frequent consumption by early humans, who developed special cooking techniques. These new findings demonstrate not only the importance of freshwater habitats and the fish they contained to prehistoric human sustenance, but also illustrate the ability of prehistoric humans to control fire for cooking food, and their understanding of the benefits of cooking fish before eating them.
– In the study, the researchers focused on pharyngeal teeth (used for grinding hard foods such as shells) belonging to fish of the carp family. These teeth were found in large quantities in different archaeological strata at the site. By studying the structure of the crystals that form the enamel of the teeth (whose size increases with exposure to heat), the researchers were able to prove that the fish caught in ancient Lake Hula, adjacent to the site, were exposed to temperatures suitable for cooking, and were not simply burned by a spontaneous fire.
– Until now, evidence of the use of fire for cooking has been limited to sites that began to be used much later than the GBY site, around 600,000 years ago, and most are associated with the emergence of our own species, homo sapiens.
– Another author, Professor Naama Goren-Inbar of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, added: “The fact that fish cooking is evident over such a long and uninterrupted period of settlement at the site indicates a continuous tradition of cooking food. This is another in a series of discoveries related to high levels of cognitive ability of the Acheulean hunter-gatherers who were active in the ancient Hula Valley region.”
– “These groups were deeply familiar with their environment and the various resources it offered them. Furthermore, it shows that they had extensive knowledge of the life cycles of different plant and animal species. Acquiring the ability to cook food marks a significant evolutionary advance, as it provided an additional means of making optimal use of available food resources. It is even possible that cooking was not limited to fish, but also included various types of animals and plants”.
– The authors point out that the transition from eating raw food to eating cooked food had dramatic implications for human development and behaviour. Eating cooked food reduces the body energy required to break down and digest food, allowing other physical systems to develop. It also leads to changes in the structure of the human jaw and skull.
– This change freed humans from the daily, labour-intensive work of foraging and digesting raw food, giving them free time to develop new social and behavioural systems. Some scientists see fish consumption as a milestone in the quantum leap in human life. Photo is a recovered ancient carp skull.
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/ciencia/ruinas-y-fosiles/noticia-pruebas-pescado-cocinado-hace-780000-anos-20221114175749.html
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Petrol Prices – Updated daily: These are the fuel stations in Malaga province with the lowest prices. The price data for 95 and 98-octane petrol and diesel fuel is updated every day. See it here:
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Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
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National Police: 091
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Ambulance: 061
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Local Police
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