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From Me To You...

I have been watching our robotic vacuum cleaner a lot recently, we named him Gary after the snail in SpongeBob SquarePants. Now that the kids are away at college I moved him upstairs to give my carpets a regular cleaning without worrying about it. (Also there is much less chance that he will get caught on the detritus of teenage life now that the kids are away.)

The vacuum is supposed to clean on a somewhat random pattern and send himself home when he needs to recharge or empty his bin. The thing is, Gary seems to spend most of his time trying to get home, circling the same area over and over, bumping into walls and furniture. The more he circles, the more I am tempted to pick Gary up and place him on his base to cut out the hours of mindless meandering. It wont help though, if I return Gary to his base without letting him find his own way there then he will not learn how to get home next time.

The parallels to raising children are remarkable. You watch them grow and make mistakes, trying

to find their way in life, turning on the same axis over and over again. As tempting as it is to just tell them how to achieve their goals, or even worse, find the solution for them, that teaches them nothing. I take that back, it teaches them that someone will always be there to pick up the slack and solve their problems. The trick to successful parenting, in my mind, is to allow your children to find their own solutions. I am not saying that you can’t help them or guide them, but the value lies in learning that things can be done by yourself, and the pride in knowing you can do things for yourself is immeasurable.

Having said that, I just found my vacuum in the master closet, he ran out of power trying to get back to his base by himself. Just like kids, if they really fail, we will always place them gently back on their base with a reassuring pat and some encouraging words. “You’ll get it next time, kid.”

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Wine Club

Burgundy Wines

We start our journey through the Burgundy (aka Bourgogne) wine region in the eastern France city of Dijon. Among France’s many wine regions, and despite being relatively small, Burgundy boasts some of the most precious wines in the world. The red wines are predominately Pinot Noir, and the white wines are mostly from Chardonnay.

Burgundy is known as the most terroir-oriented wine region in France. In short, they pay inordinate attention to the soil, underlying rock, altitude of the vineyards, slope, sun orientation and microclimate. The attention to detail, including soil type and enrichment, wine stock, pruning, grape-picking, wine making and labeling dates back to the Ordinance of 1396. Burgundy wines are classified, in ascending order, regional appellations, village appellations, Premier Cru and the famous Grand Cru. Unlike Bordeaux wines, which receive their classification based on the chateaux or house, Burgundy wines are classified based on their location in the region.

The Burgundy region is divided into four main parts, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Côte

Chalonnaise, and Mâconnais. Two additional sub-regions of Burgundy include Beaujolais and Chablis. The first two sections of Burgundy, Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune are often referred to as Côte d’Or. The Côte d’Or is home to some of the world’s most expensive wines among its 33 Grand Cru vineyards. A large majority of the wines produced in this region are from Pinot Noir grapes. The Premier and Grand Cru wines have moderate tannins, with flavors of dried cranberry, vanilla, and candied hibiscus. The Chardonnays of the Côte d’Or are generally oaked and have hints of yellow apple, vanilla, and hazelnut.

Moving further south to the Côte Chalonnaise we find Pinot Noirs with earthier notes. The Mâconnais region, including Pouilly-Fuissé and Saint-Véran, make a wonderful lighter unoaked style Chardonnay.

There are many ways to enjoy Burgundy wines. If given the opportunity, take a trip to Beaune, home of the famous Hotel-Dieu where wine is auctioned off each November for local and national causes. It is in Beaune where you can find wine cellars as high as churches, storing millions of bottles of Burgundy wines. Of course, our local wine stores also have a good assortment of high-quality Burgundy Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays.

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Cutest Pet Contest

Do you have the cutest pet in town? Would you love to see them on the front cover of CB Living to show all your friends and relatives? Well now is your chance!

Send in a high resolution photo of your dog or cat or parakeet (there is no restriction, if it is your pet it can be included) to info@ estrellapublishing.com and the winner will be featured on a future cover of CB Living. The winner will get extra copies to share with family and friends, PLUS two tickets for A Day In The West, Go-Easy Jeep & Winery Combo.

Now for the rules:

• One entry per household

• Winner will be chosen by a member of our editiorial staff

• Entry grants Estrella Publishing legal printing rights

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Furry Friends

The Corte Bella Canine Club had it’s 1st Quarter event with a Potluck for all members. Saturday, March 25th a wonderful meal was shared with members, along with engaging conversation.

We are starting to prepare for our 2nd Quarter event with a possible fun visit to the Sun City Bowling alley.

And you don’t want to miss our 3rd Quarter event with a repeat of the popular, “Puppies, Pizza Pool Party”! Yes, the member’s pool is enjoyed by both members and their furry friends. Pizza again will be supplied by the gracious Mollman’s (Sannia & Mike) and the Messmon’s (Larry & Lavonne) are graciously donating dessert.

If you are interested in learning more about our club, please join us on at our daily “Yappy Hour”. Our mission is to provide a social opportunity for our canine friends. Please join us daily (weather permitting) informal social hour of dog owners and their pets from 3:30 pm until 4:30 pm in the grassy area adjacent to the pickle ball court lanai. Or contact Chris Hanson, CB Canine Club President at chrishanson204@gmail.com

by Chris

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Stress

When It Comes to Heart Disease, Don’t Underestimate Chronic Stress

High cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, physical inactivity and obesity. Most of us are familiar with these as major risk factors for heart disease. But what about stress? Is there a connection between stress and heart disease?

Not all stress is bad but chronic stress associated with a medical condition or feeling pressured over a long period of time can be, explains Dr. Mark Callesen, Chief Medical Officer for Jewish Family & Children’s Service.

“Chronic stress can lead to impaired cognitive function, increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. It can also impair the body’s immune system and exacerbate any existing illnesses,” says Callesen

Research shows that chronic stress can increase inflammation, and inflammation is linked to high blood pressure and lower HDL cholesterol (the “good” cholesterol) which can harm the heart. Chronic stress can also increase the risk for heart disease in more subtle ways.

“When you’re constantly stressed, you tend to not sleep well,” adds Dr. Callesen. “You’re also more likely to eat high-fat, high-cholesterol foods or engage in other heart-damaging behaviors such as smoking, drinking too much alcohol or using drugs. By both defusing stress and managing the unhealthy behaviors it triggers, we can break the connection and help minimize our body’s heart-damaging reactions to it.”

5 Ways to Manage Stress and Protect Your Heart

Want to turn your chronic stress around and help protect your heart in the process? Dr. Callesen recommends these five simple tips:

Focus on the things you can control: This helps us to stay positive and laugh more. Laughter has been found to help reduce artery inflammation and increase “good” HDL cholesterol.

Exercise: One of the best ways to melt away stress and lower your blood pressure is through regular physical activity.

Practice mind-body techniques: Meditation, yoga and tai chi activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which calms the brain and body.

Strengthen and maintain relationships: Having a strong support network can reduce your stress level and help you take better care of yourself, too.

Take a break from electronics: You can’t escape from stress when it follows you everywhere. Unplug from your phone, computer and TV, even if it’s just for 15 minutes.

If you’re struggling with stress, Dr. Callesen suggests talking to your primary care provider to discuss treatment options — including medication, if necessary — for treating high blood pressure or sleep issues or getting a referral to a mental health professional. Most importantly, realize that stress is a normal human reaction that happens to everyone¾even the experts.

“I absolutely get stressed, but doing something active helps me to relax,” says Dr. Callesen. “I find walking my two dogs, Emmett and Stella, helps me to decompress. It forces me to get outdoors and all three of us sleep better at night.”

For more information about treating heart disease or to find a healthcare provider, visit https://www.jfcsaz.org/.

This article was submitted by Jewish Family & Children’s Service.

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Legal Advice

NON-STRESS PAY ON DEATH DESIGNATIONS

To avoid probate, beneficiary designations work well for accounts and real estate, if you are leaving assets to a few people or charities.

Without a beneficiary designation or trust, you can avoid probate only if the assets do not exceed $100,000 of real property, $75,000 in personal property (cash, accounts and tangible personal property), or you do not expect more than $5,000 in wages in the year after your death.

For accounts, there several terms used: pay on death pay on death (or “POD”) or transfer on death (or “TOD”). For IRAs and 401ks, the terms “designated beneficiary” is used.

Financial institutions do not use the terms POD and TOD interchangeably. If you use one of the terms and are told that the bank does not have that type of designation, then ask for the other type of designation, or even ask whether any beneficiary designation is available.

Remember never to list a minor on a designation for POD, TOD or IRA type account. A minor cannot receive more than $10,000 in a year without a court conservatorship; which is more costly than a probate and distributes the funds when the child reaches 18. In such cases, a revocable trust and Will are more effective and less expensive.

Sharon Ravenscroft, Esq., The Cavanagh Law Firm, PA, Sun City and Phoenix offices, (623) 815-7451 or Sravenscroft@CavanaghLaw. com. Sharon’s practice focuses on Wills, trusts, probate and trust administration. For more information www.sharonravenscroft. com.

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Trouble Sleeping?

The transition to spring means warmer and longer days, and the emergence of spring allergies while we begin the annual ritual of spring cleaning. This variable weather and increasing daylight can be disruptive to your daily routine and nighttime slumber. This spring, try these tips to refresh your sleep routine.

1. Get consistent with when you go to sleep and wake up.

Sleep experts agree that children and adults benefit from consistent bedtimes and wakeup times, including over the weekends. If your routine is irregular, start by establishing target bedtime and wake-up windows and try sticking to them for a full week. Eventually, they will become routine.

2. Use transitional bedding that works with fluctuating temps.

Warming temps mean it’s time to put away your heavy bedding in favor of more breathable, cooling options like bamboo sheets and waffle blankets. Moisture-wicking, they help to naturally regulate body temperature so you won’t wake up too hot or cold, even when the outside temperatures are unpredictable.

3. Wash bedding to avoid allergens. Planet warming trends are making spring allergy season longer and more intense, and more adults are starting to suffer from allergy symptoms as a result. Allergens like pollen and dander love to collect in plush surfaces like your bedding and could be causing conditions like itchy nose, scratchy throat and congestion that are disruptive to sleep quality. Washing your bedding weekly in hot water can help to prevent a buildup of sleep-stealing allergens.

4. Manage your light intake.

Between the season’s increasingly early sunrise and digital screen overload, we are constantly exposed to light sources that may impact our brain’s perception of daytime, making it more difficult to fall asleep. Try tools like blackout curtains and sleep eye masks to block out excessive light sources and update the blue light or dark mode features on your screens and mobile devices to limit your intake of blue light before bed.

5. Refresh your bedroom style. Make sure your bedroom is an inviting place for sleeping. Minimize clutter and look for bedding that incorporates soothing patterns and calming colors like neutral tones, grays, greens and blues.

Don’t let the arrival of spring get in the way of quality sleep. With the right bedding and a few tweaks to your daily routine, you’ll be waking up with a proverbial spring in your step in no time, ready to conquer the day.

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Spring Cleaning

As you’re doing your spring cleaning, how about taking inventory of your family’s prescription medications: Do you have expired prescriptions you no longer need? Many fire and police stations will accept medications for safe disposal.

It’s also a good time to organize a list of the medications in your family’s medicine cabinet, in case there’s a medical emergency, according to Danelle Readinger, Emergency Services Director at Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear.

“What if you or a family member were rushed to the hospital, would a loved one be able to provide a current list of your medications to first responders or the Emergency Department? What if it was your child or parent? Would you know the names and dosages of their prescriptions? How about any non-prescription medications?” she asks.

“It’s important to know, because not having this information may cause a delay in care, as paramedics or hospital staff try to confirm current medications before providing that information to the physician. A lack of up-todate medical information may lead to avoidable medication errors or adverse drug reactions,” said Readinger.

Health care professionals from Abrazo hospitals throughout the Valley say that keeping your list of medications and health history up to date can help patients avoid adverse effects from dosing errors, omissions, duplications and drug interactions. This applies to you, along with your spouse and children, and it’s a good idea to ask your parents to do the same, especially if you may be called to assist them with a health crisis.

Some of the important things to keep track of include:

· Medications, including name, dosage and whether it was completed or is ongoing.

· Medical history. This may include chronic conditions or recent illnesses.

· Allergies to medications and foods and the type of reaction.

· Vitamins, supplements, and other overthe-counter items, and dosage.

· Other pertinent health information, including immunizations.

There are some common sense ways to help keep this information: Each time you make a change, note the date. Ask your pharmacy (or pharmacies) to print out a list of medications filled in the last year. And make sure someone in your family or circle of friends knows where you keep your medications list.

Submitted by Abrazo Health

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Yum Yum

To help ring in spring and celebrate the possibilities of citrus, try this standout Lemon Loaf starring Sunkist lemon juice and zest, ideal for brunch, dessert or an afternoon treat.

Ingredients

Loaf

1/2 cup butter, room temperature

1 1/2 cups sugar

3 eggs, room temperature

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups cake flour

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 cup sour cream

2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Zest from 2 Sunkist lemons

Glaze

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Zest from 1 Sunkist lemon

Directions

* Preheat oven to 350F and line your 8 x 4” loaf

pan with parchment paper.

* Cream butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add in your eggs one at a time and vanilla extract. Into a smaller bowl mix together your flour, salt and baking soda. Alternate adding your dry ingredients with your sour cream. Fold in fresh lemon juice and zest and mix until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.

* Bake in oven about 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Meanwhile, prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest together until smooth.

* Remove loaf from oven and let cool completely before topping with glaze.

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Teen Lifeline

Staff and volunteers at suicide prevention nonprofit Teen Lifeline are urging anyone who knows a teen to Connect with Care on National Telephone Day, Tuesday, April 25, through a phone call or text. Each year, the free, confidential Teen Lifeline crisis hotline, which is staffed by volunteer teen peer counselors, experiences an average 10% increase in calls during the months between Spring Break and the end of the school year.

“Connection, family support and community support are all preventive factors that decrease the risk of suicide for our youth,” says Nikki Kontz, clinical director at Teen Lifeline.

Research indicates that suicides by people of all ages, including teens, tend to increase during the spring months. Teen Lifeline received more than 43,000 calls and texts messages from teens in crisis in 2022. One in three calls and texts was from a teen with suicidal thoughts.

“Any teen death by suicide is one too many,” says Kontz. “The reality is that the entire community needs to get involved if we’re going to stop teen suicide in Arizona.”

According to Kontz, reaching out on National Telephone Day can be as simple as sending a message like this:

• Just checking in. How are you doing?

• Thinking about you today – how’s it going?

• Doing OK at school? Feeling good about finals or do you need some support?

• Haven’t talked in a while and wanted to say hi!

• I hope you’re having a great week!

Adults who suspect a teen may be considering suicide should ask the teen about it directly. Asking the question will not plant the idea of suicide in a teenager’s head and can give them permission to open up, says Kontz.

If a teen replies that they have been thinking about suicide, Kontz recommends thanking them for their honesty and then asking questions about how they’ve been feeling and why.

Experts recommend validating the teen’s feelings while being careful not to be dismissive, pass judgement or act like the teen is being dramatic.

If a teen is in immediate danger of self-inflicted harm or of acting on suicidal thoughts, call 911 or take the child to an emergency room.

If the teen is not in immediate danger, create a plan to get help by calling Teen Lifeline or seeking a referral to mental health services or counseling. While waiting for services, be sure to minimize suicide risks by locking up all medications, sharp objects and poisonous chemicals and securing all firearms, including storing ammunition separately.

For more information, visit TeenLifeline.org.

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Home Reno

Balancing beauty with practicality is a common challenge when renovating and upgrading a home. This desire to marry personal style with purpose was evident at the 2023 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show. Popular trends especially cater to tech-savvy homeowners looking for innovative products that can make their home lives more convenient. If you want to create a home that combines personal style with practicality, check out five top home trends for 2023 and beyond.

1. Wide open spaces

Homeowners are looking for ways to create more space in their homes to increase their square footage and functionality. According to the NKBA, 74 percent of homeowners want to tear down walls to open up the kitchen to other areas of the home.

2. Design and function

There’s no need to choose between beauty and practicality. Today’s modern appliance brands are finding the intersection of design and function for homeowners who want the best of both worlds. The latest counter depth refrigerators

are great examples of how you don’t have to sacrifice space for design or vice versa.

3. Sustainability matters

Like many other industries, sustainability is a popular trend for kitchens. From LED lights to water-efficient fixtures and Energy Star certified appliances, homeowners are looking for ways to make more environmentally friendly choices in their homes.

4. Steam power

Many appliances showcased at KBIS 2023 harness the power of steam. From steam ovens to steam closets, companies are innovating appliances to make a homeowner’s day-to-day life cleaner and tidier with minimal fuss.

5. Space and versatility

Space and versatility are top of mind to homeowners. According to a recent survey, homeowners 50 percent of respondents saying they were specifically looking for an extra-large refrigerator.

Are you ready to start on your kitchen upgrades?

You’ll be ahead of the curve in style and functionality by incorporating a couple of these trends into your home renovations.

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The Bug Guy

Termites are every homeowner’s nightmare. They not only eat through the wood in walls they are difficult to detect. However, there is much more to termites than you may think. Here are just a few fascinating facts about these saw-toothed, silent property destroyers.

Insatiable Hunger

It is not recommended to follow the typical diet of a termite colony. They consume wood, flooring, and even wallpaper non-stop, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To better put this in perspective, it is estimated that an established subterranean termite colony, here in the valley, needs approximately a board foot of 2X12 wood to survive for a year. Just imagine the damage that could be done over time if left undetected.

Mob Mentality

Although termite colonies can be made up of millions of individuals, termites do not work alone. Termites are social insects, and the activity of a colony is dictated by swarm intelligence. With this system, colonies can take advantage

of resources one termite couldn’t by itself. It helps termite colonies be very efficient at establishing themselves in a house they have infested.

Colony Cliques

Termites have specialized jobs within the colony. These different groups have specific features that help them perform their job so the colony can grow. A typical termite colony consists of workers, soldiers, nymphs, and reproductive individuals.

Workers make up most of the colony. They are responsible for foraging as well as maintaining the nest and the colony’s eggs. Worker termites are most likely to be found in infested wood. Other individuals serve as soldiers who protect the rest of the colony. These soldiers have enlarged jaws that can block tunnels in case of an attack by ants. Interestingly, many soldiers have jaws so large that they cannot feed themselves.

Nymphs are young termites and, in some species, take on the duties of worker termites. One way in which termites differ from other social insects is that a colony has a primary queen and king who mate for life. However, a colony will also have a class of winged reproductive individuals that can leave to start other colonies.

If you think you have a termite infestation or to learn how to protect your home from termites, be sure to contact a licensed pest professional.

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Submitted by Larry Cash, of Estrella Mountain Pest Control

Money Matters

During your working years, you generally know how much money you’re bringing in, so you can budget accordingly. But once you’re retired, it’s a different story. However, with some diligence, you can put together a “paycheck” that can help you meet your income needs.

Where will this paycheck come from? Social Security benefits should replace about 40% of one’s pre-retirement earnings, according to the Social Security Administration, but this figure varies widely based on an individual’s circumstances. Typically, the higher your income before you retire, the lower the percentage will be replaced by Social Security. Private pensions have become much rarer in recent decades, though you might receive one if you worked for a government agency or a large company. But in any case, to fill out your retirement paycheck, you may need to draw heavily on your investment portfolio.

Your portfolio can provide you with income in these ways:

• Dividends – When you were working, and you didn’t have to depend on your portfolio for income to the extent you will when you’re retired, you may have reinvested the dividends you received from stocks and stock-based mutual funds, increasing the number of shares you own in these investments. And that was a good move, because increased share ownership is a great way to help build wealth. But once you’re retired, you may need to start accepting the dividends to boost your cash flow.

• Interest payments – The interest payments from bonds and other fixed-income investments, such as certificates of deposit (CDs), can also

add to your retirement income. In the years immediately preceding their retirement, some investors increase the presence of these interest-paying investments in their portfolio. (But even during retirement, you’ll need some growth potential in your investments to help keep you ahead of inflation.)

• Proceeds from selling investments – While you will likely need to begin selling investments once you’re retired, you’ll need to be careful not to liquidate your portfolio too quickly. How much can you sell each year? The answer depends on several factors — your age, the size of your portfolio, the amount of income you receive from other sources, your spouse’s income, your retirement lifestyle, and so on. A financial professional can help you determine the amount and type of investment sales that are appropriate for your needs while considering the needs of your portfolio over your lifetime.

When tapping into your investments as part of your retirement paycheck, you’ll also want to pay special attention to the amount of cash in your portfolio. It’s a good idea to have enough cash available to cover a year’s worth of your living expenses, even after accounting for other sources of income, such as Social Security or pensions. In addition, you may want to set aside sufficient cash for emergencies. Not only will these cash cushions help you with the cost of living and unexpected costs, but they might also enable you to avoid digging deeper into your long-term investments than you might like.

You may be retired for a long time — so take the steps necessary to build a consistent retirement paycheck.

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Door Safety

Did you know that your garage door is typically the biggest moving object in your home? Inspecting your garage door to identify any potential issues can go a long way toward ensuring a safe environment for your family. Garage doors are subject to normal wear and tear, and regular maintenance is important to ensure it is operating properly and safely. You could have a hazard on your hands, but the good news is you can make a difference by learning more about how your door works, and what to look for.

Homeowners looking to ensure a safe garage door should take the following steps:

* Look:* Give your garage door a visual inspection by looking at the garage door, the springs, rollers and the door cables to see if you

can find any obvious signs of damage or even normal wear and tear.

* Listen:* A noisy garage door can mean there is a problem, especially if you haven’t heard anything before. Listen to your door while it’s in operation, without your vehicle running, to hear any scraping or grinding sounds.

* Learn: * Garage door and opener manufacturers provide specific safety instructions and maintenance requirements. Learning about your particular door and opener is an important part of safety planning. Learning about simple steps you can take to avoid injury is also important. For example, keep your fingers away from moving parts, especially from in between door sections that can pinch fingers. Keeping garage door remote controls out of the reach of children is another way to keep them safe and keeping the remotes out of sight can also help deter theft. Most important, do not try to repair or service your own door. This is not a DIY project and can be dangerous, so make sure to call a professional.

* Remember:* If anything seems out of place, remember to call in a trained service professional. Garage door technicians are trained to safely work on garage doors and openers.

Take a few minutes to look, listen, learn and remember. If anything needs attention, always contact a trained professional garage door service company. For information on how to find a qualified garage door professional near you visit www.doors.org/garage-door-care/find-aqualified-professional.

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Samurai Sudoku

This samurai sudoku puzzle is a great way to engage the brain and help develop logic skills. To solve this Samurai puzzle use standard sudoku rules for every 9x9 grid: each digit from 1 to 9 can only appear once in every row, column and 3x3 box. Good Luck!

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