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Xianzai Guangdong
Issue 91 | Dec 27, 2004

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Travel Information

Charming Ho Chi Minh City, now at equally charming prices.
From December 10, 2004, United will be launching a daily flight from Hong Kong to Ho Chi Minh City. To celebrate the launch, you can fly roundtrip from Hong Kong to this enchanting city from just RMB2400* for Economy Class, from RMB4410* for Business Class and from RMB5130* for First Class through February 28, 2005. What's more you'll get triple miles if you're a Mileage Plus member when you register here. So book your ticket by December 31, 2004 and take this chance to enjoy exotic Vietnam. For reservations or more information, contact your travel agent or call United Airlines at (020) 8365-2345. * Terms and Conditions apply. Prices do not include taxes and surcharge.

Trekking at the top of the world
The Everest Base Camp trek can be completed in 12 to 22 days depending on the itinerary. It starts with a flight to Lukla, the gateway to the Solu Khumbu Region and, from there, trekkers will discover all the highlights of the Everest National Park including Namche Bazaar, Khumbu (nicknamed the Sherpa capital) and unmatched views over many peaks such as Kala Patthar (5545m). The Everest Base Camp, Buddhist monasteries at Pangboche and Thyangboche, with the impressive backdrop of Mount Everest, and Ama Dablam are other highlights that make this trek truly memorable and provide an insight into Himalayan beauty and culture. For more information, go to www.welcomenepal.com or call our representative in China at (010) 8526 1228/9.

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Rates from as low as USD 60. Complimentary breakfast. Late check-out until 4 pm. And free dinner for the kids! Our Great Asia Deals gives you a host of reasons to book your room today at 5 locations all over China from 01 December 2004 to 28 February 2005. There's never been a better time to stay at Hilton. Hilton Beijing from USD 109, Hilton Chongqing from USD 60, Hilton Nanjing from RMB 530, Hilton Shanghai from USD 129, Hilton Shenzhen from RMB 688. Book now. Visit www.hilton.com/AsiaDeals or call toll-free and request Plan Code AJ. PR China - 800 820 0600 Hong Kong - 800 96 8391.

New Year Package for Holiday Inn Yalong Bay Sanya RMB2658
Two nights stay for two persons / Two nights accommodation in Superior Scenic View room / Daily buffet breakfast for two person at the Cafe / New Year Gala Dinner for two person at Banquet Hall on 31 Dec, 04 / Lucky draw / Welcome Fruit Basket / One bottle of Red Wine set up in room upon arrival / One way Airport Pick Up From Sanya Phoenix Airport To Hotel. Remark: 1. Above room rate is inclusive of 15% service charge, but subject to Rmb11 per person per night for government tax. 2. Two nights Minimum Stay. 3. Plus Rmb200 can be upgraded to hotel Superior Sea View Room. 4. Validity Date: Dec 31, 2004 to January 01, 2005 Please call (0898) 8856 5666-7103 for detail. E-mail: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com

Tropical Winter in Sheraton Sanya
Rates starting from Deluxe Seaview Room at USD 201/night. Be different and enjoy the sunny days during this winter with your friends and family. White sandy beaches, warm sun on your face, plam trees gently swaying in the breeze while enjoying an ice cold drink will guarantee you an unusual Tropical Winter Experience with Blue Seaview. Please visit www.sheraton.com/sanya and view Special Offers for reservation, phone (86) (898) 8855 8239 or email: sanya.res@sheraton.com For Full Package details please click here

St. Regis Suite Experience
November,15th 2004 to February, 28th 2005. USD275 per night in the elegant Statesman Suite* Rate includes daily buffet breakfast for two, airport round trip transfer, free laundry & broadband*. *Minimum length of stay is 3 nights. Above rate is excluding 15% service charge and subject to room availability. *Laundry is limited to 4 pieces per room per day. For Reservations, please call (8610) 6460 6688.

Rosedale Hotel & Suites Beijing - Winter Package
A 4-star hotel is fully owned and managed by Rosedale Hotel Management Limited. Within 15 - 20 minutes drive to China International Exhibition Center, city center and Beijing International Airport, adjourning to Lido Shopping and Entertainment Center. 428-guest room with full garden view; Superior room at USD 75 including one person buffet breakfast, subject to 15% service charge, free use of Board Brand Internet access. Please call our Reservation Hotline Number (86 10) 6436 1805 or e-mail: resv@rosedalebj.com for room reservation. Hotel website: www.rosedalebj.com

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Predictable Quality in an Unpredictable World. International, domestic, local, office moves, relocation & orientation services, record storage management, pet service, storage. Please visit our local websites at: www.alliedpickfords.com.cn; email: renata.inokomis@alliedpickfords.com.cn (Beijing) Tel: (8610) 8561 8759/60 (Beijing)

Health & Fitness

Shenzhen
Aerobics Lesson at Jingshan Gym
Four days a week (M, T, TH, F). RMB50 per class. Contact Julie at 138 23507671 for time details.

Yoga Classes
Every Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Private home lessons also available. For details, please contact Amy at 138 02295479.

Physical Club
The largest health club in Shenzhen. The Citic City Club is now open, located at Citic Plaza, Shennan Rd., Futian District. For details, call (755) 25988861.

Maillen Club
Located in 1st Guishan Road, Shekou Industrial Zone. Tel: (755) 26687777

Sunhope Health Club
Located at Sunhope Town Garden, OCT, Nanshan District. Tel: (755) 26938198

Guangzhou
Yoga Lessons
Every Monday and Wednesday. Fee of RMB 250 (members) and RMB 400 (non-members) for eight classes. Venue at the Luhu Golf Club, Guangzhou. For details call Miss Ho at (20) 83507777 ext 389.

Total Fitness
Located at 8F, China Plaza, 33, Zhong Shan San Lu. Tel: (20) 83729977

Guidebook Contributors Wanted
Guidebook contributors wanted for the overhaul of a set of existing China travel information and the update the printed version of a major China guide. Payment for updating is always modest, and this work will typically suit foreigners already in China who are able to spend at least four to six weeks on the road early next year. Submission deadlines for different sections of the work range from early March to early June 2005. Applicants MUST be native English speakers with some command of written and spoken Mandarin. At least several months of residence in China and experience of China travel preferred. Specialist knowledge of any aspect of China a plus. Please write promptly to Peter Neville-Hadley at "pnhpublic at shaw dot ca" (subject line: CHINA UPDATE) with details of residence and employment in China, travel experience, Mandarin language ability, other specialist knowledge, and previous experience of writing for publication (if any).

Interactive, student centered Mandarin training
Offering the best Mandarin tuition rates in Shenzhen, the Shenzhen Interactive Language Center (SILC) integrates the Taipei Language Institute's (TLI) world renowned Mandarin training program with modern, interactive teaching methods to get the best results. With 16 centers worldwide, 48 years experience and over 120 000 alumni, the TLI program taught at SILC has proved to be one of the best. Tel: (0755) 2681 8970 Web:www.tliilc.com Email: info@tliilc.com

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Community Announcements

Shenzhen
Love wines? Crazy about cheese? Or do you just simply enjoy good conversation in a relaxed atmosphere. Join the Shenzhen Cheese and Wine club. For details about our monthly events, please call 138 27400823 or email graceozaeta@hotmail.com

SZ Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7-9pm. For the venue, please call Mark Pixley at 138 25200514.

SZ Mandarin Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 7pm. For details, please call Karen at 135 60774706.

New Experience Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 7pm. For details, call Nina at 130 66960377.

New Expat in Shenzhen?
Join the International Women's Club (SWIC) if you are looking to make new friends and people who know Shekou and Shenzhen very well. Visit www.swiconline.com for details.

Guangzhou
The French Connection
Nov 5-Apr 8. Seminars, cooking classes and more. World Trade Centre Club Guangzhou, 3-4F Goldlion Digital Network Building, 138 Tiyu Dong L. For more details, call (20) 38780168.

Kid's Club
Mondays-Fridays, 10am-8pm, various activities for kids, RMB30 (half hour), membership required. Cangaroo Stop, Rm 104, 90 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu. Call (20) 85513838 for more details.

Modern Dance Classes
Please contact Ms Huang at (20) 87049512, 87047009, at Tip-top Modern Arts Studio, 13 Shui Yin Heng Lu, Sha He Ding.

Flower Art Lesson
Every Mondays and Tuesdays, RMB 480 (members), RMB 560 (non-members) per four classes. Venue at Guangzhou Luhu Golf and Country Club. For details call Miss Ho at (20) 83507777 ext 389.

DIY Cooking Lesson with Chef Andrew Mok
RMB 900 (non-members), RMB 750 (members), includes tuition and ingredients. Call: Kelly Ho at (20) 81300638 for more information.

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

Shenzhen
4th International Ink Painting Biennial, Dec 13-Jan 10
Shenzhen Art Museum, Shenzhen Fine Art Institute, Guan Shanyue Art Museum. For details, visit www.inkpainting.org

5th China International Landscape and Flora Exposition
RMB50, until Mar 13, 2005, Zhuzilin, Shennan Rd., Futian District.

Shenzhen
Shahrazad Arabian Nights Restaurant
B Block 25, Wenjin Hua Yuan,2004 Wenjin Nan Rd., Luohu District. Tel: (755) 25101603

Silicon Valley Cafe
South China Harbour View Hotel, 18 Nanxin Rd., Nanshan District. Tel: (755) 26088736

Ying Ting Restaurant
Japanese theme. 1F Haijing Square, 18 Taizi Lu, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26811031

Guangzhou
Qinghai Muslim Restaurant
Muslim food. 71 Guanghua Dadao, San Yuan Li. Tel: (20) 86570920

Matsubaya
Japanese food. 5F GITIC, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu. Tel: (20) 83311888 ext. 70518

Macau Street Restaurant
Portuguese cuisine. 2F Pearl River Bldg., 360 Huanshi Dong Lu. Tel: (20) 83889703

Dongguan
Kansas City Bar and Grill
2F, Grand Noble Hotel, Gankou Rd., Humen Town. Tel: (769) 5117888

Botanica Brasserie
International cuisine. GF Sheraton Hotel Dongguan, 107 Highway, Houjie Town. Tel: (769) 5988888

Rhine Castle
European cuisine. 1F, Dongguan Hotel, 11 Dongzheng Rd. Dongguan City. Tel: (769) 2222222

Shenzhen Happy Hours
Take time after work to relax with friends and meet new acquaintances at ShenzhenParty.com networking happy hours. Check the website for times and locations. Events, Nightlife, Restaurants, Jobs, Classifieds at ShenzhenParty.com or email xianzai@shenzhenparty.com for more info.

Shenzhen
Zen Bar
Shop 32-33, Sea World complex, Shekou. Tel: 138 02278409

Sunflower Rock & Roll Pub
1F, Seaview Square, Taizi Rd., Shekou. Tel: (755) 26835449

Sea Pearl KTV
Seaworld Square, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26868488

Guangzhou
Gypsy King
BF West Tower, Zhujiang Bldg., 360 Huanshi Dong Lu. Tel: (20) 83675177

Focus
5F GITIC Riverside, 298 Yanjiang Zhong Lu. Tel: (20) 83283333

Club Tang
1 Jianshe Liu Ma Lu. Tel: (20) 83841638

December 27, Monday
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Shenzhen
Hi and Low Aerobics Class
9:30-10:30am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

Mad Cow Monday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day Hamburgers and Chunky Chips for only RMB 45. Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26684496

Ladies Day at Yes Bar
Free drink for ladies all day. Located at Shizheng Design Building, 3001 Sungang Road West. Tel: (755) 83617612, 83255116

Dinner's Delight
20% 0ff on all wines. Soho Club, 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Guangzhou
Christmas Organ Recital
8pm, RMB 30-150, Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall. Call (20) 87352222 ext 886, 312 for more details (English).

Children's Art Courses
4:30-6pm, every Monday, RMB 90 per hour, at the Insight Cafe, GF, Booth 3, 230 Long Kou Xi Lu. For details, call (20) 38215002

Hongkong
The 5th Hong Kong Special Administrative Region International Handball Invitation Tournament
HK$20-$30, Kowloon Park, for more details, call (852) 25048119.

Eraserhead by HKIFF Society Ltd.,
9:30pm, HK$40-$50, Hong Kong Arts Centre Agnes b! Cinema. For more details, call (852) 31288288.

The Holy Mountain by HKIFF Society Ltd.,
7pm, Hk$40-$50, Hong Kong Arts Centre Agnes b! Cinema. For more details, call (852) 31288288.

Cheers! Series: Theatre of Illusion - The Spencers
8pm, HK$100-$150, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre Auditorium. For more details, call (852) 27349009.

December 28, Tuesday
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Shenzhen
Cardio Funk Aerobics Class
9:30-10:30am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

Mahjong for ladies
Every Tuesday afternoon at 2pm. For details, please contact Ms. Heidi Wong on (755) 26676020.

Mexican Night at Soho club
Margaritas for RMB 25 each. Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Two for Tuesday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
6-8pm, order one main meal and receive a FREE second main. 6-8pm. Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26684496

Guangzhou
Taiji Lesson
Fee at RMB 200 (members) and RMB 320 (non-members) for eight lessons. Venue will be at the Luhu Golf and Country Club. Call Miss Ho at (020) 83507777 ext 389.

Hongkong
Rabid - by HKIFF Society Ltd.
7:30pm, HK$40-$50, Hong Kong Arts Centre Agnes b! Cinema, for more details, call (852) 31288288

Cheers! Series: Theatre of Illusion - The Spencers
8pm, HK$90-$150, Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium, for more details, call (852) 27349009

December 29, Wednesday
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Shenzhen
AquaAerobics
9:30-10:30pm, Maillen Club, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

T-Bone Wednesdays @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26684496

Cardio Funk Aerobics Class
6:30-7:30pm, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

Jia Zhichao's Concert
8pm, RMB100-380, Shenzhen Auditorium, Shangbu Rd., Futian District

HipHop Night at Soho Club
Pool Competition. Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Touch Rugby in Shekou
8pm. At the Soccer field on Taizi Rd. Shekou, Nanshan District.

Ladies Night at True Color Guoqi
9pm to 2am, 25F Section A Guoqi Daxia Shangbunan Lu. Contact (755) 8230 1833 for details.

Guangzhou
Members' Day
Special fee of RMB 435 per round (incl. green fee, caddie fee and others). The Master Golf and Country Club, 8 Long Xi Zhong Lu, Dong Jiao Twon, Fang Cun District. For more information, call (20) 81414888.

Ladies Night At Bar City-B Boss Club
8pm. Loud Fashion statement for ladies to get a free cocktail. GF, Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu. Tel: (20) 83862888

Hongkong
Tales from the Crypt - by HKIFF Society Ltd.
7:20pm, Hk$40-$50, Hong Kong Arts Centre Agnes b! Cinema. For more details, call (852) 31288288.

Kelly Lost in Paradise 2004
8:15pm, HK$100-$400, Hong Kong Coliseum, 8:15pm, for more details, call (852) 27349009.

The Phoenix - by the Chung Ying Theatre Company
7:30pm, Hk$100-$160, Hong Kong Cultural Centre Studio Theatre. For more details, please call (852) 27349009

December 30, Thursday
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Shenzhen
Ladies' Golf day
8am. Every Thursday. For more information, please call Isabelle at (755) 26810062.

Hi and Low Aerobics Class
9:30-10:30am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

Jia Zhichao's Concert
8pm, RMB100-380, Shenzhen Auditorium, Shangbu Rd., Futian District

Ladies Night at McCawley's
9pm. 50% off on all consumption. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26684496

Guangzhou
Golf Social Night
Food, drinks and golf tips. Favorview Golf and Country Club, Favorview Palace, Tianhe District. For more details, call (20) 38980098.

Guangzhou Map Reading
Coffee and maps available. Cangaroo Stop, Rm 104, 90 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu. For more details, call (20) 85513838

Happy New Year! Cinderella
Concert, 8pm, RMB 40-80, Chamber Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, for more details, call (20) 87352222 ext 886, 312 (for English)

Hongkong
Mizuno Hong Kong Half-Marathon Championships 2005 - Entry deadline
Jan 23 (actual event date), Hk$90-$110, Tai Mei Tuk Heliport, Tai Po. For more details, visit www.hkaaa.com

Whirlwind Dating - Cantonese event
Wine tasting included. 8-10pm, HK$350-$380, Club-NU, 1 Elgin Street, Soho, Central, for registration and more details, please contact (852) 28669180, or email signup@whirlwinddate.com, or visit www.whirlwinddate.com

Welcome 2005 - A Juicy Ladies Nite Party
11pm till late, free entry and drinks for ladies all night, HK$100 (men), Club Nu, for more details, please call (852) 25498386, 93493134 (Nick)

HKPO - New Year's Gala
Featuring the HK Philharmonic Orchestra, 8pm, HK$140-$480, Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall. For more details, call (852) 27349009.

December 31, Friday
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Shenzhen
AquaAerobics
9:30-10:30pm, Maillen Club, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

Cardio Funk Aerobics Class
9:30-10:30am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

New Year Concert - China Central Opera Theatre
8pm, RMB 180-880, Shenzhen TV Center, Shennan Rd., Futian District

Hogmanay
All night at McCawley's. GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26684496

Mexican Drinking Fiesta at Beatles Music Bar
9:30pm - 1:30am. All Tequila Shots for only 20rmb. With the Gone Johnson Review band. Hai Bin Commercial Bldg., Seaworld Complex, Shekou

Dance Night at Soho Club
All night long, located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Hongkong
Uphill Walker 2005 - entry deadline
Jan 16 (actual event date), HK$500/person, Big Wave Bay to The Peak, for more details, visit http://all.at/uphillwalker

Opera in 3 Acts: La Traviata
7:30pm, Hk$120-$540, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, for more details, call (852) 2734 9009

DJ Godwine New Years Eve Swing
11pm till late, Hk$180 (w/2drinks), Session 5, 5F One Capital Place, 18 Luard Road, Wan Chai. For more details, call (852) 31029355

Welcome 2005 at HITEC
11pm-6am, HK$360-$400, HITEC Hall B. For more details, please contact (852) 97535318, 61844768, 65547777, or visit www.hkclubbing.com / www.gabrielanddresden.com / www.bloomcd.com / www.djhyper.com / www.nettwerklabel.com

January 1, Saturday
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Shenzhen
Shekou Hash
2:30pm. Meet at the Snake Pit, located at Yin Hui Bldg., Tai Zi Road, Shekou, Shenzhen. For more information, please contact: ShekouHashHouseHarriers@groups.msn.com

Club Night at Soho Club
Club music. Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

New Year Concert - China Central Opera Theatre
8pm, RMB180-880, Shenzhen TV Center, Shennan Rd., Futian District

Guangzhou
Russian National Ballet Theatre Concert
Until Jan 3. Friendship Theater, 698 Ren Min Bei Lu. For more details on schedules and ticket prices, call (20) 86668991

Daya Bay
Aotou Hash
3:30pm. Meet at Sunrise Cafe, Aotou. For details, please contact Malcolm at 139 27370501.

Hongkong
New Year's Day Party
11pm-6am, HK$120 (w/1drink), Club Nu, 1-5 Elgin St, Soho, central. For more details, please call (852) 25498386, 93493134

Redemption
11pm-5am, Hk$200-$240 (w/1 drink), Les Visages, 1F Jubilee Centre, 42-46 Gloucester Road, Wanchai. For more details, please visit www.hkclubbing.com.

January 2, Sunday
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Shenzhen
Ploughman's Lunch
11am, Snake Pit, located at Yin Fe Bldg., Tai Zi Road, Shekou, Shenzhen. For inquiries, please contact: barry.godfrey@selectassetmanagement.com

New Year Concert - China Central Opera Theatre
8pm, RMB 180-880, Shenzhen TV Center, Shennan Rd., Futian District

Guangzhou
Russian National Ballet Theatre Concert, until Jan 3
Friendship Theater, 698 Ren Min Bei Lu. For more details on schedules and ticket prices, call (20) 86668991

Brazil Feeling
RMB 80-280, Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall. Please call (20) 38680010 for more details and 3868 0493 for booking tickets.

Hongkong
Hong Kong 30km Pre-Marathon cum Shek Kong 10km
HK$130-$160, Tai Lam Country Park. For more details, visit http://run.to/hkmp

King of the Hills - Lantau Mountain Marathon Race Course
Hk$100-$150, Nam Shan Pavilion, Lantau, for more details, contact keith@seyonasia.com

HKPO - New Year's Gala
8pm, HK$140-$480, Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall. For more details, call (852) 27349009

Opera in 3 Acts: La Traviata
7:30pm, Hk$120-$540, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre. For more details, call (852) 2734 9009

Guangzhou
Experience Modern Dance, Jan 3-31 (Mon & Thu only)
7:30-9pm, Studio of Guangdong Modern Dance Company, 34 Shui Yin Si Heng Lu. For more details, call (20) 87047657.

Hongkong
Watson's Water Challenge - Tennis Tournament, Jan 5-8
Featuring 8 of the world's best women players. For details, visit www.watsonswaterchallenge.com

Uphill Walker 2005, Jan 16
December 31 entry deadline, HK$500/person, Big Wave Bay to The Peak. For more details, visit http://all.at/uphillwalker

Mizuno Hong Kong Half-Marathon Championships 2005, Jan 23
December 30 entry deadline, Hk$90-$110, Tai Mei Tuk Heliport, Tai Po. For more details, visit www.hkaaa.com

Sting - Sacred Love Tour, Jan 26, 2005
Hk$458-$998. For more details, call (852) 31288288.

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