Monday, November 30, 2020


#hasarrived? ?‍⚕️ ?get headlines https://thecherrycreeknews.comThe predicted fall/winter resurgence of COVID-19 has arrived in Colorado. As an ER nurse who faces the realities of the pandemic with every shift, I can tell you that we ALL need to fight this health care crisis together with all the tools available and not let down our guards. No one should get a free pass. In my role as state legislator now in a special legislative session to consider public policies to help guide us thr [...]
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#asone? ? ⚛ ?‍?‍?‍?get headlines https://thecherrycreeknews.comCongratulations to John Hickenlooper for his recent election to represent Colorado in the U.S. Senate.  As one of the many people in Colorado and the United States concerned with the increasingly visible effects of climate change, I welcome his expertise. As a geologist, Hickenlooper understands the science and the urgency to transition to a 100% renewable-energy economy with net-zero emissions by 2050. I am thrille [...]
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#muchneeded? ? ? ?more news https://northdenvernews.comThe unemployment checks for Englewood resident Dana John and her husband ended in July, and the $1,200 federal stimulus money is long gone. One small hope on the horizon is the $375 check Colorado is sending as a stimulus to lower-income unemployed workers. It’s not much, but John said it’s much needed. “I don’t know if we will be getting the $375 or not,” John wrote in an email. “I am so scared that we are gonna be living o [...]
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#lonetree? ?Colorado NewsIt’s a picturesque and remarkable feat of preservation. Meandering plains, mountains and meadows reflect a decades-long effort to link massive, contiguous public and private parcels along a miles-wide corridor that runs roughly from Monument Hill north to Lone Tree. It features land wrapped in expansive conservation easements, protected habitat and, to the west, Pike National Forest. It also teems with wildlife. There’s a herd of elk on billionaire John Malone? [...]
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#stayopen? ? ?‍?‍?‍? ? ?more news https://northdenvernews.comThis story was originally published by Chalkbeat Colorado. More at chalkbeat.org.New Colorado state guidance could mean fewer teachers have to quarantine at home after a positive case of COVID-19 at their school, allowing more classrooms to stay open.The guidance, released Wednesday, comes after district superintendents advocated for increased flexibility on who to send home when students or staff members test positive. The [...]
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RT @AlKapDC: QAnon influencers are already baselessly claiming Biden having to wear a cast due to a foot injury means he's going...


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#aswell?️‍? ?Colorado NewsDespite two weeks of a harsh cough and feeling achy and awful while she was sick with COVID-19, as well as lingering shortness of breath weeks later, contracting the coronavirus in late October is not the worst thing that has happened to Mireya Marquez this year.Marquez, 39, a transgender woman living in Denver, was evicted from her apartment at the end of May. Marquez is a house painter by training, but has found those jobs hard to come by after transitioning sever [...]
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#speedboost? ?? ? ? ?Colorado NewsA national low-income broadband program will get a speed boost on Tuesday as new federal requirements go into effect for the Lifeline service.But not all Lifeline customers will automatically see the upgrade to 25 megabits per second from 20 mbps for fixed broadband service, or an increase to 11.75 gigabytes of data for wireless customers. Over at CenturyLink, customers must upgrade to the faster and likely more costly 25 mbps speed or otherwise lose their [...]
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Sunday, November 29, 2020


#onmonday? ? ? ? ? ?get headlines https://thecherrycreeknews.comThe NFL has ordered its teams to shut down all in-person team activities on Monday and Tuesday in a memo from league commissioner Roger Goodell, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported on Friday evening.Get more news at newshub247.comA memo from the NFL to teams lists concerns about an increasing COVID-19 positivity rate across the country and an understanding that many players and staff members celebrated Thanksgiving with guests fr [...]
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#firststate? ? ?? ?Colorado NewsBy Bente Birkeland, Colorado Public RadioSoon Colorado will get its first state lawmaker known to use a wheelchair. Democrat David Ortiz was elected by voters in south Metro Denver and will be sworn into office in January. But the Capitol building, where he’ll work and where he’s supposed to interact with his colleagues and the people he serves, is not fully accessible to him.His election has jumpstarted some changes to the 130-year-old building that some say [...]
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#saturdaynight? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?‍?‍?‍?Colorado NewsColorado Gov. Jared Polis and his husband, Marlon Reis, have tested positive for COVID-19.The pair announced their diagnosis on Saturday night. The governor’s office says both are asymptomatic and isolating in their home.“Marlon and I are feeling well so far, and are in good spirits,” the governor said in a written statement. “No person or family is immune to this virus.”This evening I learned that First Gentleman Marlon Reis and I [...]
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#theyhave? ⏩ ? ? ? ? ?‍?‍?more news https://northdenvernews.comThis evening, Governor Polis and First Gentleman Reis learned that they have tested positive for COVID-19. They are both asymptomatic, feeling well, and will continue to isolate in their home. The Governor will continue to be closely monitored. Gov. Polis will continue to fulfill his duties and responsibilities and continue to work remotely.Polis:Earlier this evening, Marlon and I found out that we have both tested positive for [...]
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#childcare?‍⚖️ ? ? ? ? ?‍? ?get headlines https://thecherrycreeknews.comStatehouse Democrats on Sunday unveiled eight coronavirus relief bills they will prioritize during Colorado’s special legislative session, which begins Monday and will run at least three days. The legislation, much of it bipartisan, includes direct payments to small businesses, tax forgiveness, grants for child care centers and money to expand broadband access. The aid, which is constrained by the state? [...]
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#santafe? ?more news https://northdenvernews.comBy Cedar Attanasio and Julie Carr Smyth, The Associated PressSANTA FE, N.M. — Faulting inaction in Washington, governors and state lawmakers are racing to get pandemic relief to small-business owners, the unemployed, renters and others whose livelihoods have been upended by the widening coronavirus outbreak.In some cases, elected officials are spending the last of a federal relief package passed in the spring as an end-of-year deadline approaches [...]
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RT @walterolson: Trump has done this again and again. Here's how he cried fraud and demanded the result be overturned after Ted ...


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#saturdaynight? ? ? ♻️ ? ? ?Colorado NewsLooking back on the disaster that was Denver Mayor Michael Hancock’s hypocritical Thanksgiving travel decision and the resultant trashing of his credibility …And then comes the news Saturday night that Gov. Jared Polis and his husband, Marlon Reis, have tested positive for COVID-19. Polis was already in quarantine for having come in contact with someone who had tested positive. If anyone still questions how serious the crisis is we’re facing — [...]
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RT @gtconway3d: Article II, § 1 does not allow the legislature to change the rules after the election is held. To the contrary, ...


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Saturday, November 28, 2020

RT @OrinKerr: And don’t miss the conclusion. https://t.co/BTJ9AIZ8Ry


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#unemploymentbenefits❓ ? ? ❓more news https://northdenvernews.comSeveral questions came in this week asking about why a program offering an extra 13 weeks of unemployment benefits is ending four weeks early. Stop reading if you’re on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) because this doesn’t impact you (although, don’t forget, PUA benefits end Dec. 26).But read on if you’re on regular unemployment, Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) or State Extended Benefits ( [...]
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RT @OrinKerr: Pitch-perfect from Judge Bibas. In the finest tradition of Article III. https://t.co/Ed1qknImac https://t.co/iiT3B...


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Friday, November 27, 2020

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#thewalls?? ? ?‍♂️ ? ? ?more news https://northdenvernews.comEvery four to eight years, we hear the shrieking of one side of the American political spectrum as they warn of egregious abuses of power from within the walls of the White House – actions that will further decay our democratic republic and dismantle our system of checks and balances.In 2016, Democrats predicted that Donald Trump’s presidency would bring death and despair upon any American who wasn’t white, straight, and li [...]
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Thursday, November 26, 2020


#coronaviruscases? ? ?more news https://northdenvernews.comColorado’s surge of coronavirus cases has reached the governor’s doorstep.COVID-19 IN COLORADOThe latest from the coronavirus outbreak in Colorado:LIVE BLOG: The latest on closures, restrictions and other major updates.MAP: Cases and deaths in Colorado.TESTING: Here’s where to find a community testing site. The state is now encouraging anyone with symptoms to get tested.STORY: Colorado researchers are gathering data on coronavirus [...]
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How to develop film at home: The essential guide

In the last few years, at-home processing has experienced a renaissance, prompting major brands to release DIY kits and products for the modern film enthusiast. Between the LAB-BOX “daylight-loading film tank,” which rose €656,903 from 4,791 backers on Kickstarter, and Ilford Photo’s SIMPLICITY range of film processing sachets, it’s never been easier to process film from the comfort of your own home.

According to a survey from Ilford, the main reasons why people don’t process their own film boil down to a lack of knowledge and lack of equipment, but what many don’t realize is that you don’t need tons of experience or expensive materials to get started. In fact, investing in some home processing equipment can save you money in the long run, as opposed to going to a lab. Plus, you’ll get insights into your creative process that you couldn’t get through outsourcing.

Film is far from dead; it’s thriving, as evidenced by the 60,000+ images that surface when you search “film photography” on 500px. In this quick guide on how to develop film, we’ll cover the basics of processing black and white negative film at home. Of course, you can also develop color negative or slide film at home, but many find it easier (and more affordable) to start with black and white.

What you’ll need

Paterson Super System 4 Developing Tanks

Pictured: Paterson Super System 4 Developing Tanks

Developing tank

Developing tanks come in different sizes, depending on how many reels you want to develop at a time; these will allow you to pour the chemistry in and out without exposing your film to light. Paterson has fantastic darkroom equipment.

Film reels

You’ll use these to load your film before developing. We recommend getting plastic reels, as opposed to metal ones, since they’re easier to load—though if you’ve purchased a metal tank, you’ll need to stick with metal for the reels too. Plastic goes with plastic, and metal goes with metal. You can grab a plastic tank and reel online from B&H for under $30.

 Ilford Photo SIMPLICITY film processing sachets

Pictured: Ilford Photo SIMPLICITY film processing sachets

Developer, stop bath, and fixer

This is the chemistry you’ll need. You’ll also need a faucet at home with hot and cold water. The developer you choose will vary based on the film you use, so double check to make sure it’s a good fit; they also come in liquid and powder forms, depending on your preference.

A wetting agent

This solution will protect your film from watermarks and streaks.

Graduates

These are for measuring your chemistry.

Rubber gloves

Grab some of these to protect your hands.

Storage bottles

Here’s where you’ll keep your chemistry when you’re not using it.

Timers

You’ll need these to time the process accurately.

Thermometers

Regular thermometers will do the trick. Obviously, these thermometers should be dedicated to film development and not used for anything else.

Kalt Large Changing Bag Double Zipper on B&H

Pictured: Kalt Large Changing Bag Double Zipper on B&H

Changing bag

You’ll only need this if you don’t have a pitch-dark room at home where you can load your film.

Bottle opener and scissors

You’ll use the first to pry your 35mm film canister open and the second to snip your film leader.

Film clips

You’ll use these at the end to dry your film.

Developing your film

Developing your film at home is easy once you get the hang of it. Get your gloves on, and prepare your chemistry in a well-ventilated space. Follow the instructions on the bottles to mix your developer, stop bath, and fixer; it’ll specify what dilution to use. Use your thermometer to make sure you have the right temperature (typically, you’ll want it close to room temperature).

The next step will be loading your film, and this can take some practice, especially if you’re using metal reels. This process must be done either in a completely dark room (no windows) or a changing bag, so it can be worth using a practice film roll to get a feel for the process without having to look at what you’re doing.

To start, lay out your developing tank, center column, funnel and lid, reels, and film canister, in your dark room (or bag), and ensure you know where everything is. Once you pry open your canister (35mm), you’ll cut the film leader to create a straight line. From there, load your film onto the reels, place them on the center column, lock the funnel into place (you should hear a ‘click’), and put the lid on. Again, all of these must be done in the dark, but you can practice using a spare roll of film.

Now, it’s time for the fun part. Set up by the sink (again, in a well-ventilated location) with your prepared developer, stop bath, and fixer separated into clearly marked containers, and your gloves back on. Before adding any chemistry, you’ll want to wet your film with (room temperature) water and let it soak for about 60 to 120 seconds.

When your timer beeps, pour out the water and carefully pour the prepared, room temperature developer solution into the tank. Your film will come with a starting time for development, but as you go, you can finesse based on your own preferences. Set your timer again, and gently agitate your film continuously for 30 seconds. After the initial 30 seconds, you can agitate for ten seconds for every 30-60 seconds following.

Next, you’ll stop development by pouring out your developer and pouring in your prepared stop bath solution. When you’ve used that solution for the recommended time (at least 10 seconds, maybe longer), pour it out and pour your fixer solution into your tank. Set your stopwatch one more time for whatever is recommended, usually around three to five minutes, agitating continuously for 30 seconds and then for 10 seconds every 30-60 seconds following.

Lastly, take off the lid, place your tank under the tap, and let the water run for a rinse (10 minutes will do the trick). When you’re done, open up your reel and unfurl your film for one final rinse with a wetting agent, gripping the edges to avoid touching the negatives themselves. Add film clips to the top and bottom of your roll, and hang them up to dry in a clean place without dust (many photographers use the bathroom for this). Finally, cut your film and store it in a binder with plastic sleeves.

That’s it—you’ve successfully developed your film at home. Keep track of what you did so you can finesse the process next time; if your negatives are too thin, for instance, that’s a sign you’ve either underexposed in-camera or need to develop your film for a longer time. The more you practice developing, the better you’ll understand the entire photography process, from shooting onward.

What you do with your negatives is up to you; if you have access to a darkroom and enlarger, the next step might be learning how to print. If not, you can easily scan your photos and print them digitally.

Quick tips for developing film at home

Dispose of your chemistry properly

Avoid pouring any chemicals with a pH of 2 or less or 12.5 or more down the drain. Once your chemistry is spent, dispose of it safely; contact your local authorities or photo lab if you have any questions. Fixer poses the most problems, as it contains heavy metals, so find a silver recovery unit via your local lab or darkroom or contact your local chemical waste center for instructions.

Try a few developers

Black and white film developers can produce varying results in terms of grain, texture, and contrast, so once you get the hang of developing at home, try out a few options. You might like the look of one more than another.

Embrace mistakes

As we mentioned, your first few rolls might come out thin due to underexposure or even low-temperature solutions, so approach your first several rolls with an open mind. If they aren’t perfect, take note of what you can change going forward. Developing film is as much an art form as it is a science, and over time, you’ll develop preferences in terms of developer solution brands, development times, and more.

Go eco-friendly

It is possible to develop film at home without the usual chemistry; many innovative photographers used caffenol in place of liquid and power developer. Not only is it safer for you, but it’s also better for the environment. You can find tons of recipes online, and you’ll just need instant coffee, vitamin C, and washing soda—much better than ammonia and formaldehyde. Another bonus is that you can safely wash these solutions down the drain.

Cook up some film soup

This one isn’t for everyone, but it’s a lot of fun. “Film soup” is an experimental technique that involves soaking or “cooking” your film in various liquids and chemicals before developing. We’ve seen people use everything from coffee to lemon juice to wine to “cook” their film. You can even incorporate food coloring.

The results are often unpredictable, and you always run the risk of ruining your photos, but you can also end up with dreamy, magical effects. It’s also an experience that’s often unique to developing at home, as most labs won’t accept “souped” film.

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020


#jaredpolis? ©️ ? ? ?Colorado NewsBy Patty Nieberg, Associated Press/Report for AmericaGov. Jared Polis warned Tuesday that some Colorado restaurant owners who defy or ignore strict state health orders to stem spread of the coronavirus could lose their licenses to operate.Colorado’s restaurant sector has been hit hard during the pandemic, with many forced to close and thousands of workers laid off.In recent days, restaurants in counties designated “red” by the state in a color-coded sch [...]
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Tuesday, November 24, 2020


#denvermayor? ? ?more news https://northdenvernews.comThis story was originally published by Chalkbeat Colorado. More at chalkbeat.org.Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and former Mayor Federico Peรฑa weighed into education politics Monday with a statement sharply criticizing the Denver school board for “undermining” outgoing Superintendent Susana Cordova, who recently announced her resignation.The mayors said the board should abdicate what is arguably its most important duty — hiring a su [...]
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Snow Ends This Morning



Watch Meteorologist Ashton Altieri's forecast.

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Title: Snow Ends This Morning
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Monday, November 23, 2020

Frisco Town Council Has Launched A New campaign To Support Local Businesses



The “Love Frisco, Winter Frisco” program works by having customers buy e-gift cards at lovefriscoco.com.

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Title: Frisco Town Council Has Launched A New campaign To Support Local Businesses
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SPOTTED: Gray Wolf Pack Treks Across Northwest Colorado



Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers say they spotted a gray wolf pack in Moffat County sometime last week. Officers shared new pictures of tracks.

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Title: SPOTTED: Gray Wolf Pack Treks Across Northwest Colorado
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Denver Mayor Hancock Will Take Part In A Virtual Meeting With President-elect Biden This Afternoon



The meeting is part of the United States Conference of Mayors organization, which includes 1,400 mayors from across the country.

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Title: Denver Mayor Hancock Will Take Part In A Virtual Meeting With President-elect Biden This Afternoon
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Mount Evans Is One Of Colorado's Most Recognizable 14ers But It Could Get A Name Change



Some are calling for a change to the name due to John Evans connection with the Sand Creek Massacre of November 29, 1864.

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Title: Mount Evans Is One Of Colorado's Most Recognizable 14ers But It Could Get A Name Change
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Denver Opened A New COVID-19 Testing Site At Ruby Hill Today



The city of Denver has opened a new testing site to help with the overwhelming amount of people wanting to be be tested.

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Title: Denver Opened A New COVID-19 Testing Site At Ruby Hill Today
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A Temporary Donation Center Is Open At The Outlet Mall In Loveland For Victims Of The Cameron Peak F



Small appliances, personal care items, clothing, and food are the items that are needed the most.

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Title: A Temporary Donation Center Is Open At The Outlet Mall In Loveland For Victims Of The Cameron Peak F
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A 75-Year-Old Woman Was Killed Sunday Night On Colfax After Being Hit By A Car



The woman was not using a crosswalk and the driver did stay on the scene.

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Title: A 75-Year-Old Woman Was Killed Sunday Night On Colfax After Being Hit By A Car
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Veterans Suicide Rate Higher In Colorado Than National Average



Former service members are dying at a significantly higher rate in Colorado by suicide than the national average.

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Title: Veterans Suicide Rate Higher In Colorado Than National Average
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#healthnews? ? ?‍?‍? ✅ ? ⚠️ ? ?Colorado NewsBy Rae Ellen Bichell, Kaiser Health NewsThe app builders had planned for pranksters, ensuring that only people with verified COVID-19 cases could trigger an alert. They’d planned for heavy criticism about privacy, in many cases making the features as bare-bones as possible. But, as more states roll out smartphone contact-tracing technology, other challenges are emerging. Namely, human nature.The problem starts with downloads. Stefano T [...]
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Food Bank Of The Rockies Meets Growing Demand



Food Bank Of The Rockies meets growing demand for help during coronavirus pandemic.

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#americanboy? ? ? ? ? ? ?Colorado NewsWhat happens when world events interrupt scholastic achievement? Severe disruptions such as COVID-19 are rare, but not unprecedented.  An American boy named Felix Sparks, born Aug. 2, 1917, was a superb sportsman and student at his Miami, Arizona, high school when the Great Depression hit. His copper mining town got crushed. There were no jobs.Felix’s parents could barely feed his four younger siblings. Felix was lovingly sent packing to a better [...]
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Denver Health Launches New Mobile COVID Testing Lab



The mobile health center is parked at Lowry for now but it will be hitting the road soon for coronavirus testing.

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#setaside❓ ? ☑️ ? ? ? ? ?get headlines https://thecherrycreeknews.comIt may be time to amend the old adage, “Whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting.” On three different ballot questions in the 2019 and 2020 elections, Colorado voters set aside differences and chose to tax themselves to invest in the state’s water future. It’s clear that water wins in Colorado, and it wins because diverse coalitions unite against our significant and growing water challenges to face them [...]
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