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ave you always wanted to join the Master Gardener Volunteer training classes in the Coachella Valley but were unable to because you work during the day? Here’s your opportunity to gain a weatlth of knowledge, have fun learning about horticulture in the desert, and give back to your community. Evening Master Gardener Volunteer training classes are Wednesdays from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Register for an information session today. Sign up to attend one of the information class held on September 11, 25 or October 11. Certified Master Gardeners receive more than 50 hours of instruction from University of California Cooperative Extension specialists. In return, Master Gardeners volunteer 50 hours during the first year within the community and continue their garden-
ing education. The program is open to individuals who wish to increase their knowledge and horticultural skills and share them with the community. How to apply? Attend one of three information sessions* to learn more about the Master Gardener certification program and fill out an application for the October 2019 through March 2020 volunteer training class. For additional information call 951-683-6491 ext 230 or email rmolaiz@ucanr.edu. Information Sessions will be held at UCR Palm Desert from 6 to 8 p.m. 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm Desert. *Attendance at an information session is a requirement for the Master Gardener program application. ucanr.edu/sites/RiversideMG
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Another Daring Young Man An unidentified daredevil appears to be the first to climb the tallest building in the U.K. recently, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. He used no ropes or harnesses, just a couple of suction cups to make his way up the side of the 95-story tower known as the Shard. The
British tabloid, the Mirror, says that police detained him briefly, but let him go. The Association of Mature American Citizens provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.
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WORD SEARCH It’s Not Too Late to Start Moving
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Ambitious Tech-Tinkerers The potentials of 21st Century technology apparently have no limits. Consider that tech-tinkerers are already able to make musical instruments and prosthetic body parts using their computers and 3D printers, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. Enterprising tech-savvy parents can even turn their children’s make-believe crayon drawings into real toys. But, Sterling Backus’s kid was not interested in simple novel-
ties. The boy asked his dad to use his 3D printing system to make a full-size, functional Lamborghini Aventador-- a luxury sports car that can sell for more than $400,000. And, Backus is well on his way to making his son’s epic challenge a reality and it has cost him just $20,000 so far.
If we’ve been inactive for many years, it’s easy to just assume that there’s nothing we can do at our age to increase our health and longevity. Not so, according to a new study. A large University of Cambridge study of 14,000 participants over nearly 13 years assessed diet, alcohol consumption, body mass index, occupation -- and physical activity levels -– and compared those with mortality risk from any condition. Here’s what researchers discovered: Those who were sedentary and remained sedentary had a higher risk of mortality. However, those who started with low activity levels but increased them had additional longevity benefits. Specifically, the risk of death decreased 24% for a low increase in activity, 38% for a medium increase, and 42% for a high increase in activity. In other words, even if we’ve been very sedentary, becoming more active now lowers our mortality risk.
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• One or both puppies will initiate play with a little “bow” -- front paws out and shoulders down, and back end up in the air. They may hop around a little and repeat this move or act silly. • Continuous snarling & growling. • Taking turns chasing each other, wrestling or falling down on their backs to expose their bellies.
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Many researchers (and the World Health Organization) still say that 150 minutes per week of moderateintensity exercise is what we all need. They even break it down into minutes of activities like dog walking or gardening, all the way up to running and playing tennis. But that doesn’t mean we should all do 150 minutes of cycling or jogging per week, especially without medical advice. Yes, we can gain longevity if we become more active, but it shouldn’t be at the risk of our current health. Get your doctor’s opinion. Ask for a plan to gradually increase your activity level. How many minutes of which activity should you do each week? If you’re going to walk, where will you do that? If you want at-home exercise equipment, what kind? If your doctor’s office has a sports medicine department, ask about being assessed on its equipment. Seriously consider upping your activity level, but do it safely.
Dear Paw’s Corner: My friend and I each have a new puppy, and we try to get together once a week to socialize them. One thing that worries me is my puppy, “Tex,” and my friend’s puppy “Geno” sniff each other and then almost immediately start fighting. Is this normal behavior? -- New Puppy Mom in Chicago Dear Puppy Mom: There are some clear signals that dogs (and puppies) instinctively make to indicate whether they’re play-fighting or actually fighting. Check these out, courtesy of the American Kennel Club. Play-fighting: • They’ll approach each other with open mouths that are relaxed or even seem like a grin.
• Continual fighting and playing. Actual fighting: • Stiff bodies; a grown dog’s hackles (the hair on his upper back) may stand up. Ears pinned back, a threatened dog will get very tense. • Closed mouth and a curled lip. • A low, warning growl. • A fight that doesn’t last very long, with one dog running away, tail tucked. • Puppies often will simply tuck their tail and leave the area without engaging. If your puppies are just playfighting, everything is good, and they’re getting along fine. Avoid jealousy-based disagreements by keeping toys out of the area and not giving food or treats until after the play session. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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DesertMobileHomeNews.com • Medical experts say that coconut water has the same pH and electrolyte balance as human blood. In fact, during World War II, doctors who were running low on supplies used coconut water in plasma transfusions.
1. TELEVISION: What was the name of the robot maid on the animated series “The Jetsons”? 2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Greenland? 3. MUSIC: Who composed the 18th-century “Messiah”? 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What was the purpose of the Berne Convention of 1886? 5. GAMES: What is the goal in the board game “Risk”? 6. MOVIES: In which Martin Scorsese film did a group called The Dead Rabbits appear?
• It was 19th-century British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli who made the following observation: “My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me.” • When the movie “Grizzly Adams” was filmed, the grizzly bear that played the title role was paid $9,000 a day, plus an extra $15,000 for performing its own stunts. I wonder if it went out on a shopping spree after payday?
7. HISTORY: Who was the longest-reigning king in European history? 8. ANATOMY: What part of the human body is affected by a temporary paralysis called Bell’s palsy? 9. DISCOVERIES: Who is credited with discovering sickle cell anemia? 10. ASTRONOMY: How many times does the moon orbit the Earth in a calendar year? © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 8
• To test the seals on your refrigerator and freezer, close a piece of paper in the door. If you can pull it out easily, it’s likely that your seal is loose. Clean or replace door gaskets for a better seal.
• The next time you’re eating an Oreo cookie, consider this: It takes 90 minutes to make each cookie, and each one has precisely 90 ridges on the rim. • From the Yes, There Is a Word for It file: A crith is a unit of measure denoting the weight of a liter of hydrogen.
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elk, which became extinct more than 7,000 years ago. Though it stood a remarkable 7 feet tall at the shoulders, the creature’s most amazing characteristic was its antlers, which could stretch 12 feet from tip to tip and weigh up to 90 pounds. Imagine that rack hanging on your living room wall! • If you’re like the average American, you will eat approximately 22 pounds of tomatoes this year. And half of that amount will come in the form of ketchup and tomato sauce. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
• Hunters, take note: The largest deer that ever lived was the Irish
• To clean the microwave, try adding the juice of half a lemon to a cup of water and setting to boil (four minutes) in the microwave. Let the steam circulate for an additional four minutes, then remove the cup and wipe down all sides of interior. Use the cut lemon to clean a wooden cutting board. Sprinkle with salt and scrub, then rinse and dry. • Use a seam ripper, meant for sewing, to remove hair that is wrapped around the beater bar of your vacuum.
• “To keep plywood or thin materials from splitting, I tape my cut line with low-tack masking tape. It keeps my cut sharp, reduces the fraying and it’s easy to remove when I’m done.” -- G.S. • Packing small jewelry for a trip? Consider using a pill minder -the plastic storage bins with seven days or more that are used to organize medicine. These work very well. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Across 1. Partner to “oohed” 6. Frying dishes 10. Turncoats 14. Tropical fruit 15. Combinations of ideas 17. Sick 19. Consumed 20. Is in possession of 21. Zodiac sign 22. Hem and __ 23. Small country along the Arabian Peninsula 24. Petty quarrel 26. Scold 29. Volcanic crater
10. Layer at the back of the eyeball 11. Tennis great Arthur 12. Where golf games begin 13. Soviet Socialist Republic 16. Capital of Zimbabwe 18. This and __ 22. Laugh 23. Adhere to the rules 24. He comes each December 25. Before 27. Hindu cymbals 28. __ and flows 29. Personal computer 30. Semite 31. “Star Wars” hero Solo Answer to Puzzle on page 8 33. Data executive 35. Hybrid fruits 31. Present 57. Rocky bodies 36. Capital of Latvia orbiting the sun 32. TV network 37. Moved swiftly 58. Horse-drawn 34. “Rule Britannia” 39. Troublemaker vehicle composer 42. Averts 35. Some hold lunches 59. Soaks 43. Garment worn by 60. Cunning 37. Spring harvest S. Asian women 61. The underworld in South Asia 1. Water (Spanish) 44. It cools your house 38. Feline 46. Homes to bachelors 39. Precipitation down 47. Besides 40. In addition 48. Cowboys 2. Your parent’s sister 41. Using as a great Leon 3. Incline from vertical foundation 49. Griffith or Rooney 4. The night before 43. Without 50. Province of 5. Female 45. Ancient Roman Pakistan descendants garment 51. Part of a book from American 46. Political action revolutionaries 52. Gasteyer and committee 6. Exclamation Ivanovic are two 47. A way to excite of disgust 53. Automobile 49. Swiss river 7. Affirmative votes 54. Afflict 8. Midway between 50. A place to relax 55. To the __ degree north & northwest 53. NE Ohio 56. Arrived extinct 9. Soft-shell clams ballplayer
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Answer to SUDOKU on page 8
Brain Teaser What has a tongue but cannot talk and gets around a lot but cannot walk? See Answer on page 8
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Caribbean Cobb Salad Mango and shredded rotisserie chicken take center stage in this lime-infused Caribbean Cobb Salad.
American Cheese Meatloaf • 16 ounces extra-lean ground turkey or beef • 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon dried fine breadcrumbs • 1 cup finely chopped onion • 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper • 1 (10) can reduced-fat tomato soup • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper • 3 slices reduced-fat American cheese 1. Heat oven to 350 F. Spray loaf pan with cooking spray. 2. In a large bowl, combine meat, breadcrumbs, onion, green pepper and 1/3 cup tomato soup. Mix well to combine. Pat mixture into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45 minutes. 3. Stir mustard, parsley flakes and black pepper into remaining tomato soup. Spread mixture evenly over partially baked loaf. Evenly arrange cheese slices over top. Bake for an additional 15 min. (c) 2019 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
• 1 small (2 to 2 1/2 pounds) rotisserie chicken • 1/3 cup mango chutney • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice • 1 bag (10 ounces) romaine salad mix • 1 large red pepper, cut into strips • 2 (ripe) mangoes, peeled, pitted and cut into thin strips • 2 cups packaged shredded carrots 1. Remove skin and bones from chicken; coarsely shred meat. 2. Make mango dressing: In small bowl, stir chutney and lime juice until blended, breaking up any large pieces of fruit with side of spoon. Set aside. 3. Place romaine on platter; arrange pepper strips, mangoes, chicken and carrots on top. Serve with dressing. Serves 6. (c) 2019 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved
Any New Treatments for Essential Tremor? Dear Dr. Roach: About five years ago, I came down with essential tremor. I have tried many medicines. Currently, I’m taking propranolol and primidone, but nothing seems to help. The only thing that stops the shaking is a glass of wine. I have inquired about a laser procedure, but I found out that it’s risky. An MRI was normal. I am 82 and in excellent health. I would like to know if there is anything new to help me. -- J.M. Answer: A lot of people have essential tremor -- 5 percent of people worldwide. It causes a noticeable tremor, usually of the hands and arms, but also may affect the head or other body parts. The severity is variable. Some people will be annoyed by symptoms, while others have real difficulty eating or writing. An expert sometimes is needed to confirm the diagnosis, as it can
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appear to be similar to Parkinson’s disease or other neurological conditions. However, improvement with alcohol is suggestive of essential tremor. Unfortunately, alcohol is not a good long-term treatment, as people build tolerance. Propranolol is a beta blocker, and primidone is an anti-epilepsy drug. They are the most common pharmacologic treatments for essential tremor. You probably have tried gabapentin and topiramate, two other anti-epilepsy drugs that work for some people but may have significant side effects. My first patient to go through ultrasound treatment for essential tremor did so a few months ago. This uses many focused ultrasound beams to heat an area of the brain called the thalamus, destroying the cells responsible for the tremor. This procedure is effective for most people, but it can have side effects, including weakness, gait disturbance and numbness. It is not clear how long the relief will last. It is an option for people whose symptoms are significantly interfering with their quality of life and who have not gotten good relief from medications. Medicare is starting to approve payment for the procedure, but it is not yet covered by most insurances. You can read more about ultrasound treatment for essential tremor at http:// bit.ly/2FPFlf9. (c) 2019 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Hocus-Focus Answers Differences: 1. Fence has been added. 2. Boy’s shirt is black. 3. Bushes are lower. 4. Golf ball has moved. 5. Boy’s club is missing. 6. Border around putting green is black.
Trivia Answers 1. Rosie 2. Nuuk 3. George Frideric Handel 4. Agreement for international recognition of copyrigh
Honor Flights Needs Our Help The number of World War II veterans topped 16 million during the war. Now there are fewer than half a million still alive, all in their 80s and 90s. We’re losing over 300 WWII veterans each day. Most of them have never seen the memorial in Washington, D.C., that was built in their honor. Honor Flights Network, a nonprofit, works to change that. Since 2010, it has escorted 222,133 veterans to see the memorial, at no cost to the veteran. Last year HFN took 21,000 veterans to Washington. The one-day trips leave from a “hub” in most states and fly to Washington, where they visit the memorial dedicated to them, as well as the Vietnam and Korean memorials. These trips are scheduled multiple times a year. But it takes money and volun-
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teers (guardian escorts) to pull it off, and there are over 38,000 veterans on a wait list. We’re running out of time to get all the vets to Washington who want to go. There are programs to help more veterans get there. The Solo program is for those who have friends and family who can fund the air trip and hotel for one to three days. The Lone Eagle program is for veterans who are not near an airport hub. Once in Washington, the veteran and his escort will join the main group for all their activities. In addition, Honor Flights has expanded to include Korean War and Vietnam War veterans. If you can send money, please do. The address is Honor Flight, Inc., 175 South Tuttle Road, Springfield, OH 45505, or donate at www.honorflight.org. (Don’t miss the video on the website). If you want information or can serve as an escort, call Honor Flight at 937-521-2400, or Jane Julian at 614-558-6220. If you have any medical experience, that’s a bonus, but there are many roles you can fill. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
Tazza Celadon There are many unfamiliar names for antiques and even vintage collectibles. What is a collectible “dumbwaiter,” a “finger vase” or a “swift”? And what is a “tazza” and how was it used? The tazza originally was a large basin for bathing. But the meaning changed and by the 17th century -- perhaps earlier -- it became the name of a piece often used at a dinner party. It is a shallow bowl or platter that is on a stem or footed base. It was used to display or to serve small foods or even for drinking. In other words, it is a dish on a pedestal. The dish was decorated, and the pedestal was an elaborate and shapely piece of metal. Cakebread Auctions sold a tazza that was a celadon, a Chinese export porcelain dish, on a gilt-metal mount with scroll-shaped legs. The tazza sold for $1,615. If you’re wondering, the dumbwaiter is a wooden stand with round trays of graduated sizes held by a center pole. It has been in use since the 1720s. The finger vase is a Dutch
This tazza, 10 3/4 inches in diameter, is decorated with flowers and is marked with a late-19th or early 20th-century character mark. It sold for $1,875.
Delft vase with five tube-like holders for flowers arranged like the fingers on a hand. And a swift is an adjustable reel for winding yarn made of wood or ivory. TIP: Be sure copies of lists of valuables, photographs and other information can be found in case of an insurance loss. Give copies, make digital copies and tell a trusted friend how to find them. Do not keep them in the house. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
Brain Teaser Answer: A Shoe
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in Melbourne, will be available to American viewers beginning Monday, Aug. 5. Lawless plays Alexa Crowe, “a fearless private investigator and ex-homicide detective who solves the most baffling crimes as well as coping with the frustrations of everyday life.” To learn more about this and other programs on Acorn, visit https://acorn.tv. Q: Who is Halle Bailey, the actress who will star in “The Little Mermaid”? I had never heard of her before, and to be honest, when I first read her name I misread it as Halle Berry. -- C.D.
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Q: Whatever happened to the actress who played Xena on TV? Is she still acting? -- D.Z. A: Actress Lucy Lawless has actually had a busy career since her days as the raven-haired “Xena: Warrior Princess” in the hit syndicated series in the late 1990s. Her credits are too numerous to list here, but in addition to gueststarring on numerous prime-time shows, she played D’Anna Biers on TV’s “Battlestar Galactica,” Lucretia on “Spartacus” and Ron Swanson’s girlfriend Diane on “Parks and Recreation.” Now, the New Zealand native is set to star in the new mystery series “My Life Is Murder” on the streaming service Acorn TV. The Aussie series, which is set
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A: Halle Bailey is a young actress and singer originally from Atlanta. She stars on the Freeform channel series “Grown-ish” along with her real-life sister Chloe. The siblings also make up the singing duo of Chloe x Halle. Halle just landed the role of Ariel in the live-action plus CGI feature film remake of “The Little Mermaid,” which is being directed by Rob Marshall, who recently directed “Mary Poppins Returns.” Alan Menken, the animated film’s original composer, will be writing new music for this installment, with producer Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton”) providing the lyrics. As for Oscar-winner Halle Berry, she congratulated the 19-year-old Halle via social media on landing the role of Ariel. Melissa McCarthy (“Bridesmaids”) is in talks to play villainess Ursula, and Awkwafina (“Crazy Rich Asians”) has just been cast as Scuttle the seagull. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
• On Aug. 6, 1945, an American B-29 bomber, the Enola Gay, drops the world’s first atom bomb over the city of Hiroshima, Japan.
• On Aug. 11, 1806, explorer Meriwether Lewis is shot in the hip, probably by one of his own men. Private Cruzatte, who was blind in one eye and nearsighted in the other, insisted he had not shot his captain. Lewis, however, had the offending bullet: A .54 caliber slug from a modern U.S. Army rifle, identical to the one carried by Cruzatte. • On Aug. 8, 1863, after his defeat at Gettysburg, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee sends a letter of resignation to Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Davis refused the request. • On Aug. 10, 1937, the electric guitar is recognized by the United States Patent Office with the award of Patent No. 2,089.171 for the Rickenbacker Frying Pan. The guitar used a heavy electromagnet that surrounded the base of the steel strings like a bracelet.
• On Aug. 7, 1959, the American satellite Explorer 6 is launched into Earth orbit. The 142-pound spacecraft featured a photocell scanner that transmitted a crude picture of the Earth’s surface from a distance of 17,000 miles. The photo, received in Hawaii, took nearly 40 minutes to transmit. • On Aug. 9, 1974, Richard Nixon officially resigns as president of the United States, departing in a helicopter from the White House lawn. Minutes later, Vice President Gerald Ford was sworn in. Ford spoke in a television address, declaring, “My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over.” • On Aug. 5, 1981, President Ronald Reagan begins firing 11,359 air-traffic controllers striking in violation of his order to return to work. Two days earlier almost 13,000 air-traffic controllers went on strike over negotiations to raise their pay. (c) 2019 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Pot Luck? It’s all in the pronunciation. For example, the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC] says Kensli Davis of Milledgeville, GA blames her mother’s deep South drawl for the mix-up when she ordered her birthday cake. Mom asked for Kensli’s cake to feature icing with a theme based on her favorite Disney character, Moana. But when the cake was delivered, it featured a marijuana
leaf and a horse smoking a joint, as they say. Kensli says, “I think they thought that she said ‘marijuana’ because we are from south Georgia and kind of have an accent. So, ‘Moana,’ marijuana?” The Association of Mature American Citizens provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.
A message from the Cathedral City Senior Center After an extensive search, the Cathedral City Senior Center Board of Directors is excited to announce that Geoff Corbin has accepted the position of Executive Director. His appointment began on July 17, 2019. The announcement was made on July 1, 2019 by Board President Gillian Cross. Corbin will replace retiring leader Robert “Bob” McKechnie. McKechnie is currently working with Corbin on a leadership transition that represents another milestone in a proud organizational history, and signals a dedication to the growth of senior services in Cathedral City. Cathedral City Senior Center Board of Directors, volunteers and members will join in celebration of McKechnie’s leadership and tenure at events throughout July and August. Geoff Corbin’s professional and personal achievements re-
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veal a visionary, yet humble leader with a commitment to community-led social transformation. Corbin, 52, relocated his family to Palm Desert in January of this year. Prior to that, Corbin served as President and CEO of Sawtooth School for Visual Art, a regional community arts and
crafts school and visual arts center in Winston-Salem, N.C. During his time at Sawtooth, Corbin repositioned the school to embark on its 75th year with a renewed sense of community engagement and bold artistic vision. He crafted donor-centric messaging and communications to support development and revenue functions to meet the community’s rapidly shifting philanthropic and competitive entertainment and educational landscapes. Corbin has served in consulting and employment roles with nonprofits from Seattle to Miami, including the Washington State Historical Society, Community Mental Health Foundation of Puget Sound, among others. Born and raised in Seattle, Corbin attained a master’s degree in nonprofit leadership from Seattle University. He resides with
his husband, a retired executive of major performing arts venues, and their son, a filmmaker and College of the Desert freshman, and their Boxer, Bo, in Palm Desert. Corbin brings a passion for developing stronger communities through their nonprofit assets. “We are confident that Geoff’s talents, leadership skills, and experience will continue our success and give shape to the Senior Center’s bold vision for growth,” says Gillian Cross, President of Cathedral City Senior Center’s Board of Directors. “Geoff will build on what Bob, and a fantastic volunteer and donor community, have started. Geoff’s expertise in creating financial sustainability, capacity building and achieving breakthroughs will be key to our future success,” adds Cross.
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