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Nevada is a state located in the western United States, best known for its widespread legalization of gambling, the gaming industry and prostitution, which itself is legal in no other state. The capital is Carson City.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 28: In this handout photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, British recording artist Matt Goss performs in front of Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip during the announcement of his new show at the resort January 28, 2010. Goss will appear in the Gossy Room (formerly Cleopatra's Barge) twice a week starting March 12. Las Vegas
Republican members of the Legislature stand up and clap after listening to Gov. Ed Rendell criticize the length of time it took to pass last year's 101-day-late state budget as Rendell delivers his executive budget address for the fiscal year 2010-2011 to a joint session of the Pennsylvania House and Senate in Harrisburg, Pa., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. U.S. Republican Party
House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio, second from left, listens to President Barack Obama, right, during a meeting of House and Senate bipartisan leaders to discuss the economy and jobs, Tuesday, Feb. 2010, in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Washington. From left are, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Md., Boehner, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. and the president. Barack Obama
House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio, right, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., walk past the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, following their meeting with President Barack Obama and bipartisan leaders of the House and Senate to discuss the economy and jobs. U.S. Senate
Graphic shows change in weekly jobless claims. Unemployment
California forward Jamal Boykin (10) keeps UCLA forward Reeves Nelson (11) from scoring during a fast break during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Los Angeles. California won 72-58. California
Alexi Giannoulias speaks with reporters while campaigning for the Democrat party U.S. Senate seat prior to the primary election in Springfield, Ill., Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. U.S. Democratic Party
Chairman of Las Vegas Sands Corp Sheldon Adelson visits the Marina Bay Sands construction site on Wednesday July 8, 2009, in Singapore. Adelson said the US$5.5 billion Marina Bay Sands hotel and casino project is now expected to open in January or February, instead of December as the company forecasted earlier this year. Las Vegas Sands Corp.
LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 01: Fireworks explode over the Aria Resort & Casino at CityCenter as part of a New Year's Eve celebration January 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CityCenter
WASHINGTON - JANUARY 29: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) (L) sits with Lilly Ledbetter during a meeting on Capitol Hill on January 29, 2010 in Washington, DC. Senator Reid met with members of several women advocacy groups on the one year anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. Harry Reid
Senate Finance Committee member Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah listens as Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, before the Senate Finance Committee hearing on President Barack Obama's fiscal 2011 federal budget. Utah
FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2007 file photo, newly-elected Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons, right, and his wife Dawn are introduced at the Nevada Inaugural Ball at the Venetian Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. In a normal year, Gov. Jim Gibbons would have time to spend the final week of 2009 plotting out his re-election run, looking to boost his dismal approval numbers and dealing with a gigantic budget deficit. Gibbons will instead be in a Reno courtroom for a divorce trial opposite first lady Dawn Gibbons _ the woman he evicted from the governor's mansion. Jim Gibbons, Jnr
GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 26: Members of the public carry shopping bags in Buchanan Street on January 26, 2010 in Glasgow, Scotland. Experts declared that recent figures showed the economy grew by 0.1 per cent in the final quarter of last year. Economists expect the country to emerge from the worst recession since the Second World War with millions losing their jobs during the global credit crunch. Economic Recession
Miss New Mexico Nicole Miner, left and Miss Hawaii Raeceen Anuenue Woolford, right, watch as Miss Virginia Caressa Cameron reacts after being named Miss America Saturday Jan. 30, 2010 at The Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Hawaii
Red Rock hotel and casino sports book director Jason McCormick poses for a photograph in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007. Station Casinos Inc., the fifth-largest sports book in the country, was to become the first to release a betting line and start taking wagers based on players' projected fantasy statistics. McCormick, director of race and sports for Station's 14 sports books, said consumer demand led to the fantasy-based betting. Station Casinos, Inc.
Xavier head coach Kevin McGuff reacts against Dayton in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 in Cincinnati. Xavier won 74-49. Dayton
Virginia Tech's Jeff Allen celebrates as the last seconds tick off the clock in the team's 74-70 victory over North Carolina in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, in Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech

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This image provided Thursday Feb. 4, 2010 by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department shows Walter McGie, 70, who has been charged with two felony charges of reckless driving causing death. Authorities say his speeding vehicle crashed into a Nevada casino on Wednesday, killing two people and injuring seven.

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This image provided Thursday Feb. 4, 2010 by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department shows Walter McGie, 70, who has been charged with two felony charges of reckless driving causing death. Authorities say his speeding vehicle crashed into a Nevada casino on Wednesday, killing two people and injuring seven.

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This image provided by TV-2 KLBC, Sam Medrano shows a police vehicle outside the Edgewater Hotel and Casino, the site of a crash where two casino patrons were killed and at least eight people were hurt Wednesday Feb. 3, 2010, when a speeding vehicle crashed through the entrance of this hotel in the southern Nevada resort town of Laughlin, authorites said.

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This image provided by TV-2 KLBC, Sam Medrano shows a police vehicle outside the Edgewater Hotel and Casino, the site of a crash where two casino patrons were killed and at least eight people were hurt Wednesday Feb. 3, 2010, when a speeding vehicle crashed through the entrance of this hotel in the southern Nevada resort town of Laughlin, authorites said.

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This picture provided by the Bullhead City Fire Department shows damaged slot machines after a speeding car, right, crashed through the entrance of the Edgewater Hotel & Casino Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 in the southern Nevada resort town of Laughlin.

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This picture provided by the Bullhead City Fire Department shows damaged slot machines after a speeding car, right, crashed through the entrance of the Edgewater Hotel & Casino Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 in the southern Nevada resort town of Laughlin.

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This picture provided by the Bullhead City Fire Department shows damaged slot machines after a speeding car, right, crashed through the entrance of the Edgewater Hotel & Casino Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 in the southern Nevada resort town of Laughlin.

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This picture provided by the Bullhead City Fire Department shows damaged slot machines after a speeding car, right, crashed through the entrance of the Edgewater Hotel & Casino Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 in the southern Nevada resort town of Laughlin.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 31: Entertainer Bette Midler (C) and cast members take a curtain call at the end of the final performance of her show, 'The Showgirl Must Go On' at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace January 31, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 31: Entertainer Bette Midler (C) and cast members take a curtain call at the end of the final performance of her show, 'The Showgirl Must Go On' at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace January 31, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 31: Entertainer Marie Osmond (L) surprises entertainer Bette Midler on stage during the final performance of her show, 'The Showgirl Must Go On' at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace January 31, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 31: Entertainer Marie Osmond (L) surprises entertainer Bette Midler on stage during the final performance of her show, 'The Showgirl Must Go On' at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace January 31, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 31: Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro (L) and entertainer Bette Midler perform during the final performance of her show, 'The Showgirl Must Go On' at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace January 31, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 31: Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro (L) and entertainer Bette Midler perform during the final performance of her show, 'The Showgirl Must Go On' at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace January 31, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 31: Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro (L) and entertainer Bette Midler perform during the final performance of her show, 'The Showgirl Must Go On' at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace January 31, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 31: Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro (L) and entertainer Bette Midler perform during the final performance of her show, 'The Showgirl Must Go On' at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace January 31, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 31: Entertainer Bette Midler (L) is joined on stage by singer Gladys Knight during the final performance of Midler's show, 'The Showgirl Must Go On' at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace January 31, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 31: Entertainer Bette Midler (L) is joined on stage by singer Gladys Knight during the final performance of Midler's show, 'The Showgirl Must Go On' at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace January 31, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 30: Caressa Cameron, Miss Virginia, competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2010 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino January 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cameron went on to be crowned the new Miss America.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 30: Caressa Cameron, Miss Virginia, competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2010 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino January 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cameron went on to be crowned the new Miss America.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 30: Caressa Cameron, Miss Virginia, competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2010 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino January 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cameron went on to be crowned the new Miss America.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 30: Caressa Cameron, Miss Virginia, competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2010 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino January 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cameron went on to be crowned the new Miss America.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 30: Caressa Cameron, Miss Virginia, sings in the talent competition during the 2010 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino January 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cameron went on to be crowned the new Miss America.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 30: Caressa Cameron, Miss Virginia, sings in the talent competition during the 2010 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino January 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cameron went on to be crowned the new Miss America.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 30: Caressa Cameron, Miss Virginia, sings in the talent competition during the 2010 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino January 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cameron went on to be crowned the new Miss America.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 30: Caressa Cameron, Miss Virginia, sings in the talent competition during the 2010 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino January 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cameron went on to be crowned the new Miss America.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 30: Caressa Cameron, Miss Virginia, competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2010 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino January 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cameron went on to be crowned the new Miss America.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 30: Caressa Cameron, Miss Virginia, competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2010 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino January 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cameron went on to be crowned the new Miss America.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 30: Kristy Cavinder, Miss California, competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2010 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino January 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cavinder went on to be the first runner-up.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 30: Kristy Cavinder, Miss California, competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2010 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino January 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cavinder went on to be the first runner-up.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 30: Caressa Cameron, Miss Virginia, competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2010 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino January 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cameron went on to be crowned the new Miss America.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 30: Caressa Cameron, Miss Virginia, competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2010 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino January 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cameron went on to be crowned the new Miss America.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 30: Caressa Cameron, Miss Virginia, sings in the talent competition during the 2010 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino January 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cameron went on to be crowned the new Miss America.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 30: Caressa Cameron, Miss Virginia, sings in the talent competition during the 2010 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino January 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cameron went on to be crowned the new Miss America.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 30: Kristy Cavinder, Miss California, competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2010 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino January 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cavinder went on to be the first runner-up.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 30: Kristy Cavinder, Miss California, competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2010 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino January 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cavinder went on to be the first runner-up.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 30: Caressa Cameron, Miss Virginia, waves after being crowned Miss America during the 2010 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino January 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 30: Caressa Cameron, Miss Virginia, waves after being crowned Miss America during the 2010 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino January 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 30: Caressa Cameron, Miss Virginia, sings in the talent competition during the 2010 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino January 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cameron went on to be crowned the new Miss America.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 30: Caressa Cameron, Miss Virginia, sings in the talent competition during the 2010 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino January 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cameron went on to be crowned the new Miss America.

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"I never heard a woman scream like that ... It sounded like she was screaming for her life."


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"I think he needs to work on the footwork, getting comfortable around the bag when he's playing back ... The bag becomes a part of you. ... There's a comfort zone with the bag, and that's what he needs to get."


Keith Hernandez Feb 10 2010 7:02 AM from Times Herald-Record

"I have one of the best first basemen of all time that have played the position there. It's my job to get as much information out of him as I can ... I want to be as athletic over there as Keith was. I want to be the guy that, you..."


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"Sometimes she'd go up for a block and just catch the ball while it was in the air"


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"If our guards ever got beat on a play, it was a soothing relief for them to know that Big A was behind them ... She had this uncanny ability to block a shot and keep the ball in play, which led to so many fast breaks."


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This image provided Thursday Feb. 4, 2010 by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department shows Walter McGie, 70, who has been charged with two felony charges of reckless driving causing death. Authorities say his speeding vehicle crashed into a Nevada casino on Wednesday, killing two people and injuring seven.

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This image provided Thursday Feb. 4, 2010 by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department shows Walter McGie, 70, who has been charged with two felony charges of reckless driving causing death. Authorities say his speeding vehicle crashed into a Nevada casino on Wednesday, killing two people and injuring seven.

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This image provided by TV-2 KLBC, Sam Medrano shows a police vehicle outside the Edgewater Hotel and Casino, the site of a crash where two casino patrons were killed and at least eight people were hurt Wednesday Feb. 3, 2010, when a speeding vehicle crashed through the entrance of this hotel in the southern Nevada resort town of Laughlin, authorites said.

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This image provided by TV-2 KLBC, Sam Medrano shows a police vehicle outside the Edgewater Hotel and Casino, the site of a crash where two casino patrons were killed and at least eight people were hurt Wednesday Feb. 3, 2010, when a speeding vehicle crashed through the entrance of this hotel in the southern Nevada resort town of Laughlin, authorites said.

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This picture provided by the Bullhead City Fire Department shows damaged slot machines after a speeding car, right, crashed through the entrance of the Edgewater Hotel & Casino Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 in the southern Nevada resort town of Laughlin.

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This picture provided by the Bullhead City Fire Department shows damaged slot machines after a speeding car, right, crashed through the entrance of the Edgewater Hotel & Casino Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 in the southern Nevada resort town of Laughlin.

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This picture provided by the Bullhead City Fire Department shows damaged slot machines after a speeding car, right, crashed through the entrance of the Edgewater Hotel & Casino Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 in the southern Nevada resort town of Laughlin.

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This picture provided by the Bullhead City Fire Department shows damaged slot machines after a speeding car, right, crashed through the entrance of the Edgewater Hotel & Casino Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 in the southern Nevada resort town of Laughlin.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 31: Entertainer Bette Midler (C) and cast members take a curtain call at the end of the final performance of her show, 'The Showgirl Must Go On' at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace January 31, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 31: Entertainer Bette Midler (C) and cast members take a curtain call at the end of the final performance of her show, 'The Showgirl Must Go On' at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace January 31, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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