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Missouri health officials say South African variant of COVID-19 found in Jackson County

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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said it has identified the state’s first case of the South African variant of COVID-19.Health officials said the variant was identified in a sample from the patient, identified only as an adult living in Jackson County.The B.1.351 COVID-19 variant, was first identified in South Africa in December and began being reported in the United States in late January.The DHSS said this variant is not known to cause more severe disease and it is not clear whether it spreads more readily than other strains.“We continue to encourage prevention measures to be in place as we identify more positive cases of these variants,” said Dr. Randall Williams, director of DHSS. “We also continue to ask that individuals consider getting vaccinated when they are able. The vaccines that are currently available in the United States appear to be effective against these variant viruses.”The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows 374 cases have been reported to the CDC in the United States as of April 5. At least 34 states have identified cases thus far.Another variant, B.1.1.7, also known as the UK variant, was first identified in Missouri in February this year.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. —

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said it has identified the state’s first case of the South African variant of COVID-19.

Health officials said the variant was identified in a sample from the patient, identified only as an adult living in Jackson County.

The B.1.351 COVID-19 variant, was first identified in South Africa in December and began being reported in the United States in late January.

The DHSS said this variant is not known to cause more severe disease and it is not clear whether it spreads more readily than other strains.

“We continue to encourage prevention measures to be in place as we identify more positive cases of these variants,” said Dr. Randall Williams, director of DHSS. “We also continue to ask that individuals consider getting vaccinated when they are able. The vaccines that are currently available in the United States appear to be effective against these variant viruses.”

The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows 374 cases have been reported to the CDC in the United States as of April 5. At least 34 states have identified cases thus far.

Another variant, B.1.1.7, also known as the UK variant, was first identified in Missouri in February this year.

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Prince Jackson shares sweet snaps with sister Paris to mark her 23rd birthday  

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‘I couldn’t be prouder of the woman you are’: Prince Jackson shares sweet snaps with sister Paris to mark her 23rd birthday

By Nicole Conner For Mailonline

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Prince Jackson has shared sweet snaps with his sister Paris to mark her 23rd birthday and said he ‘couldn’t be prouder’ of her. 

The 24-year-old took to Instagram on Saturday to pen a heartfelt post for his younger sister’s big day.   

Prince, who is the son of pop legend Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe, shared a sweet snap of the pair hugging.

Siblings: Prince Jackson has shared sweet snaps with his sister Paris to mark her 23rd birthday as he gushes he ‘couldn’t be prouder’ of her on Instagram on Saturday 

Paris sported an colourful ensemble, wearing unusual navy trousers with yellow and pink patterns on them.

She added a khaki vest and a burgundy crocheted vest over the top for an effortless boho vibe. 

The beauty’s face was hidden by her caramel tresses as she reached a tattooed arm round her brother’s middle.  

Family: The 24-year-old shared a heartfelt post of the siblings including a snap where they look glamorous in formal wear as they posed on a balcony

Prince looked smart in a dark blue checked shirt and kept his look casual with some jeans as he beamed for the camera.     

In a second snap, the pair looked glamorous in formal wear as they posed on a balcony. 

Paris looks beautiful as she models a nude tulle gown with a silver embellished bodice. 

She fixed the camera with a pout and wore her locks in loose waves which she swept over to the side. 

Rare insight: Last month, Paris has shed light on her childhood with her ‘King of Pop’ dad Michael Jackson

Looking suave, Prince stands by her side sporting a black suit with silver embellishment on the lapels.  

He penned: ‘It’s crazy to think that you’re my lil sister @parisjackson. You’ve grown and learned so much and I couldn’t be prouder of the woman you are and the path you’re going down.

‘I like these photos cause I think it shows our duality, the yin and the yang, I love you yabyab HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Keep doin what you’re doin you’re so awesome and I hope you have a great day!!❤️❤️❤️’

Family: She said how while she grew up in a life of privilege, Michael instilled a strong work ethic (pictured with Michael and mum Debbie Rowe in a Photoshopped image) 

Although he is mostly a private person, last month, Prince Jackson gave a rare interview to an outlet.

Last month, Paris, who was only 11-years-old when her father died, shared a rare insight on her childhood with him. 

She spoke to Naomi Campbell’s YouTube video No Filter and said, while she grew up in a life of privilege Michael instilled a strong work ethic and ensured they didn’t take things for granted.    

‘My dad was really good about making sure we were cultured, making sure we were educated, and not just showing us like the glitz and glam, like hotel hopping, five-star places,’ Paris said.  

‘It was also like, we saw everything. We saw third world countries. We saw every part of the spectrum.’

Naomi said how important it is to see ‘how the other half live’.

Paris was only 11-years-old when she her father and music icon Michael died. She has an older brother, Prince, 24, and a younger half-brother, Prince Michael Jackson II (Blanket). 

RIP: Paris was only 11 when she her father and music icon Michael died (pictured with Prince and younger younger half-brother, Prince Michael Jackson II in 2009)

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Hue Jackson: Browns “Lied” To Me

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The Browns moved on from Hue Jackson nearly three years ago. Jackson, who is planning to release a book about his run in Cleveland, has not moved on entirely from his rocky tenure.

“There is no doubt I was lied to by ownership and the executive team,” Jackson said (via Tom Withers of the Associated Press). “They were going to be football plus analytics, but they intentionally made it football versus analytics. They were going to take two years and they were going to find a way to use us as an experiment to make sure that they got the data that they needed for it to get better — at the expense of whoever — and that’s not right.”

At one point in time, Jackson was regarded as one of the NFL’s top offensive gurus. Then, a 3-36-1 record across two-and-a-half Browns seasons sank his stock. Jackson has been out of the NFL picture ever since, save for a brief return to the Bengals as an assistant in late 2018.

“I want to make sure everybody knows and understands exactly what went on in Cleveland,” said Jackson. “The truth needs to come out. I am tired of being the brunt of jokes and memes and things that people say when they don’t know.”

Jackson, 55, interviewed for the Steelers’ OC job earlier this year, but Pittsburgh promoted Matt Canada instead. Jackson’s latest comments (and forthcoming book) could be an attempt to get back into the coaching mix.

Photo courtesy of USA Today Sports Images.



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Ranking Giants’ Dave Gettleman’s biggest remaining free agency, NFL Draft needs after signing Kenny Golladay, Adoree’ Jackson

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Now that the Giants have signed wide receiver Kenny Golladay and cornerback Adoree’ Jackson — and re-signed defensive lineman Leonard Williams — let’s rank general manager Dave Gettleman’s biggest remaining needs to address in free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft.

These rankings go from most important to least important.

1. Edge rusher: Yes, Williams will help the pass rush. But the Giants don’t have a lot of answers at outside linebacker, with Oshane Ximines and Lorenzo Carter leading that group. Gettleman isn’t going to find an elite outside linebacker in free agency right now, but he certainly could address the position in the draft. Ximines had 4.5 sacks as a rookie in 2019, but had zero last season, when he was limited to four games. Carter had one sack last year in five games. He needs to finally take the next step, as he enters the final year of his rookie contract.

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2. Offensive guard: At left guard, the Giants have Shane Lemieux and Will Hernandez. Neither is a great option. At right guard, they no longer have Kevin Zeitler, who was released for salary cap reasons, even though he’s still productive. Gettleman hasn’t signed a single offensive lineman in free agency so far this offseason. The right guard spot is a major concern. Starting Lemieux at left guard and Hernandez at right guard (or vice versa) is a possibility — albeit a scary one for quarterback Daniel Jones. Gettleman should address his interior offensive line high in the draft. Remember, center Nick Gates can slide to guard, if Gettleman drafts a center.

3. Defensive line depth: Dalvin Tomlinson is gone, off to the Vikings. The Giants couldn’t afford to keep both Tomlinson and Williams. Between Dexter Lawrence and Williams, the Giants still have a very solid duo on their defensive line, if Williams can play like he did last season. Austin Johnson figures to be the third starting lineman in the Giants’ 3-4 front. (He’s no Tomlinson, though.) Beyond those guys, coordinator Patrick Graham will be searching. B.J. Hill figures to take on a bigger role in 2021, with Tomlinson gone.

4. Linebacker depth: Middle linebacker Blake Martinez was a nice free agent signing last year. But the Giants still need to solidify the inside linebacker role next to Martinez — and also need to sort out depth at the position. This season could offer a much bigger opportunity for Tae Crowder, last year’s Mr. Irrelevant, if he can beat out Reggie Ragland, who just arrived on a one-year contract. The Giants let Devante Downs walk in free agency, so he’s no longer a depth option. It’s possible Graham could rely heavily on defensive backs — instead of playing Ragland and/or Crowder a bunch — because his safeties, Jabrill Peppers and Xavier McKinney, can handle linebacker-type duties, to a degree.

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Seahawks Acquire Guard Gabe Jackson In Trade With Raiders

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In his end-of-season press conference, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll singled out the interior offensive line as an area where the team can “grow and get better,” and following the start of the new league year, Seattle wasted little time in taking a step to get better there, acquiring guard Gabe Jackson in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders that became official over the weekend with all trade conditions being satisfied. 

To acquire Jackson, the Seahawks are sending their fifth-round pick in this year’s draft to Las Vegas.

Jackson, 29, has started 99 of 100 games played over his seven-year career with the Raiders, including all 16 games last season. He played left guard his first two seasons, then moved to right guard for the past five years.

With Mike Iupati, Seattle’s starting left guard the past two seasons, retiring earlier this offseason, Jackson would seem a likely candidate to take over that job unless the Seahawks think the better guard combination involves moving Damien Lewis from right guard to left guard in order to keep Jackson at the position he has played more recently in his career.

Jackson figures to help bolster Seattle’s pass protection in particular, having not allowed a sack in 2020, according to Pro Football Focus. In four of Jackson’s seven seasons, the Raiders have finished in the top 10 in the NFL for fewest sacks allowed, including a 2016 season in which the Raiders gave up a league-low 18 sacks, with Jackson being named a Pro-Bowl alternate.

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Baltimore Ravens GM — Lamar Jackson contract talks won’t be impacted by Dak Prescott’s deal with Dallas Cowboys

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OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens’ contract talks with Lamar Jackson won’t be impacted by Dak Prescott’s record-breaking deal with the Dallas Cowboys, general manager Eric DeCosta said Tuesday.

“If you got to the Bentley dealership or the Range Rover dealership, you know what the cars are going to cost. You’re not going to get much of a discount,” DeCosta said. “They all cost about the same, and you go in there with the idea that you’re either going to buy the car or you’re not going to buy the car. … In the end, they’re all very big contracts. They’re outstanding players. They’re quarterback deals. They’re marquee players and you know you’re going to pay a lot, but you’re going to get a lot in return.”

On Monday, Prescott agreed to a four-year, $160 million contract with the Cowboys that includes a $66 million signing bonus, the highest in NFL history, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Prescott’s average of $40 million per year ranks behind only that of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes ($45 million per season).

DeCosta said he has had recent one-on-one conversations with Jackson around the framework of a long-term deal. But the sides haven’t begun formal negotiations and no contract proposals have been exchanged.

“We’re confident and committed to trying to get a long-term deal done, and hopefully we can get that done at some point in the near future,” DeCosta said. “It might take a little time, but we’re willing to try.”

Jackson, 24, is entering the final year of his four-year, $9.5 million rookie contract. He’s scheduled to earn $1.771 million in 2021 — which currently ranks 23rd among quarterbacks — after leading the Ravens to the playoffs in each of his three seasons and capturing the NFL MVP award in 2019.

Baltimore technically can keep Jackson from being a free agent through at least the 2023 season if it exercises his fifth-year option and uses the franchise tag. The process to sign franchise quarterbacks can be a long one. It took three years for the Cowboys and Prescott to strike a deal.

But DeCosta said his approach with Jackson won’t change by watching how talks unfolded in Dallas with Prescott.

“Every negotiation is different. Every player is different. Every GM is different,” DeCosta said. “We have a strategy, and we have a relationship. Lamar has played three years, and you know what, he’s a good player. We really feel good about him. I think he really feels good about us. It’s up to us to get a deal done.”

DeCosta indicated that he doesn’t know whether Jackson will continue to represent himself or will hire an agent.

According to DeCosta, he has had a couple of talks with Jackson since the season ended and spent time with him a few weeks ago. DeCosta said they talked about the team and about Jackson’s family as well as his goals and dreams for the future.

“We laughed a lot,” DeCosta said. “It’s been really healthy and really, really good. We started to talk about what a contract might look like, but we really haven’t necessarily gotten into all the weeds and the nuances of all those types of things, but that will be coming at some point soon.”

DeCosta added, “We will be as transparent as possible with Lamar. He’ll be as transparent as possible with us. Certainly, it’s going to be a good relationship and partnership.”

DeCosta touched on other topics during his 36-minute news conference:

  • The Ravens have started preliminary contract talks with Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews, who also is entering the final year of his rookie contract. “I love everything about Mark — his personality, his ability, his work ethic, demeanor, competitiveness,” DeCosta said. “He’s the type of guy we want to keep.”

  • DeCosta said there is no deadline on a possible trade of Pro Bowl offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr., who expressed his desire to play left tackle on social media. “He’s under contract, and he understands that,” DeCosta said. “We’ll do what’s best for Orlando and we’ll do what’s best for the Ravens.”

  • The grievance with safety Earl Thomas is ongoing and won’t be resolved soon. Thomas was cut last August after he punched teammate Chuck Clark in practice. If the Ravens win the grievance, they will get an additional $5 million in cap space. If Baltimore loses, that will take away $5 million of cap room.

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Deion Sanders victorious in Jackson State coaching debut as postgame theft confusion overshadows win

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Deion Sanders won his college head coaching debut on Sunday as Jackson State trounced Edward Waters of the NAIA level 53-0. But the game was quickly overshadowed by confusion over whether Sanders was robbed during the game, and it turned out he was not even though he was convinced otherwise immediately after the game.

Sanders ranted to reporters in his postgame press conference about someone he believed stole his belongings out of the coaches office during the game, alleging his credit card, wallet, watches and phone were all taken. He used the incident to illustrate how “when I talk about quality and raising the standards, that goes for everyone, man, not just the people on the field, not just the coaches, not just the teachers, not just the faculty. But that’s everybody. Security and everybody.”

News of the allegation spread quickly, and Sanders claimed it was the second time he’s been robbed since taking the FCS job in Jackson, Mississippi. Within an hour of Sanders’ long-winded rant about the matter, however, Jackson State officials told Sports Illustrated’s Ross Dellenger that his belongings were not stolen and had only been misplaced after being moved for safekeeping. Noah Newman of WJTV in Jackson reported that all of Sanders’ stuff was found in his locker/office.

The bizarre incident capped off the beginning to what figures to be a fascinating tenure for Sanders at the HBCU which competes in the SWAC of the FCS level. The FCS season moved to the spring this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Tigers are scheduled to play a seven-game regular season slate. Sanders, who has drawn attention to the Jackson State program with his status as a former NFL and MLB superstar, will need to put Sunday’s misunderstanding behind him quickly. The Tigers are set to host in-state rival Mississippi Valley State on Saturday, and it should be a much tougher game than Sunday’s romp against an overmatched foe from one of the sport’s lowest tiers.

“How do you think it feels?” Sanders said before the incident was resolved. “Coming back after just teary-eyed because the guys presented me with the game ball. One of the best moments I’ve ever had in my professional sports career emotionally. Then you go into your locker room and your coaches office … and you notice that you don’t even have a phone to call your momma, to call your girl, to call your kids because it’s been stolen.”

Sanders eventually said “let’s flush that” and began to talk about the game. But before that, he made clear that “we’re going to find out who did it.” Iff Sanders wanted more attention on the beginning of his rebuilding job at Jackson State, Sunday’s bizarre postgame mixup certainly brought some, and he left the incident with some element of mystery still surrounding it by posting the following to Twitter on Sunday night.

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Eagles release WR DeSean Jackson

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The final two seasons shouldn’t take away from what Jackson brought to the table in his first six seasons as an Eagle. An electrifying talent with natural ball-catching abilities, breathtaking speed, and the skills to track a deep pass like few receivers in the game, Jackson was an integral part of the Eagles’ offense from the jump. He caught 62 passes for 910 yards and a pair of scores as a rookie, adding a punt return for a touchdown in that first season. In 2009, Jackson made the first of his three Pro Bowls as an Eagle, catching 62 passes for 1,156 yards and nine touchdowns, and adding another pair of scores on punt returns, averaging a whopping 15.2 yards per punt return. He scored at least one touchdown in five straight games, the second-longest streak in franchise history in that category.

Jackson’s 65-yard punt return on the final play of the game to beat the Giants in 2010 was, of course, one of the greatest plays in the history of the franchise – the play was the first in NFL history to end with a punt return for a winning touchdown and it was awarded an ESPY for Best Game of the Year – and it demonstrated his flair for the dramatic and the danger Jackson posed every time he had the ball in his hands.

His 376 receptions as an Eagle rank sixth in franchise history, and he’s third in the record books with 6,512 receiving yards, tied for fourth with an average of 17.2 yards per reception, and Jackson ranks ninth in team history with 35 receiving touchdowns. Jackson had eight games in his Eagles career with at least 150 receiving yards, a team record. Jackson’s four punt returns for touchdowns are tied with Darren Sproles in the Eagles’ record books.

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Eagles to release DeSean Jackson after two seasons; WR wants to play in 2021

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The 34-year-old receiver was entering the final year of his deal (which included voided years in 2022 and 2023) with the Eagles, and his release will save Philadelphia roughly $4.8 million in cap space. With the Eagles still significantly over the salary cap, moves like these should be expected to come in the weeks ahead.

Jackson closes his second stint with the Eagles with just eight games played in two seasons. The veteran couldn’t stay healthy enough to make the impact envisioned when he returned to Philadelphia, catching 23 passes for 395 yards and three touchdowns combined between 2019 and 2020.

At 34, he still has something left in him, but he’ll need to stay healthy first and foremost. We’ll learn in the weeks and month ahead which teams might be interested.

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Janet Jackson speaks out for first time following Justin Timberlake’s apology to her, Britney Spears

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Janet Jackson is thanking her fans for their support of her music career, just one day after Justin Timberlake made a public apology to her and Britney Spears.

Jackson took to her Twitter on Saturday afternoon to share her appreciation for her fans along with the revelation that her 1986 song “Control” has peaked at a No. 1 spot once again. 

“I was at home just the other day by myself and I began to cry. I was crying because I was so thankful for all that God has blessed me with, all that he has given me. And I’m so thankful for him being in my life and I’m so thankful for all of you being in my life. You’re so special to me. And I want to thank all of you for making ‘Control’ No. 1 once again after 35 years,” Jackson said.

She added: “I never, never in a million years, I would never think thought this would happen. I really appreciate you and I love you so, so much.”

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE APOLOGIZES TO BRITNEY SPEARS, JANET JACKSON AMID BACKLASH: ‘I AM DEEPLY SORRY’

It’s unclear what music chart the hit resurfaced on. The song was first released 35 years ago on Feb. 4.

 Jackson, who is relatively private about her personal life, appears mostly covered up in the video as she’s wearing oversized sunglasses, a face covering, black hat and black coat.

Jackson’s statement is also significant in that it makes no mention of Timberlake despite the fact that the 40-year-old singer issued an apology to her and Spears one day prior. 

Timberlake made the apology amid intense backlash he received this week following the release of the “Framing Britney Spears” documentary. The program analyzed Timberlake’s breakup from Spears, and given that it was released over Super Bowl LV weekend, it also sparked renewed interest in Timberlake and Jackson’s infamous 2004 Super Bowl Halftime Show performance in which he pulled back Jackson’s outfit and exposed her breast.

BRITNEY SPEARS FANS SLAM JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE AFTER RELEASE OF NEW DOCUMENTARY

Inductee Janet Jackson, left, holds her trophy as she poses in the press room with Janelle Monae at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Barclays Center on Friday, March 29, 2019, in New York.
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Fans slammed Timberlake as they recalled the incident severely impacting Jackson’s musical career and boosting his own. The “wardrobe malfunction” led to an investigation by the Federal Communications Commission and Jackson’s music being pulled from Viacom channels and radio stations.

Reports this week also recalled Jackson’s Grammys performance getting nixed shortly after the 2004 Super Bowl scandal, while Timberlake’s remained.

On Friday, the “Suit and Tie” singer took to his Instagram to communicate his remorse.

“I’ve seen the messages, tags, comments, and concerns and I want to respond. I am deeply sorry for the times in my life where my actions contributed to the problem, where I spoke out of turn, or did not speak up for what was right. I understand that I fell short in these moments and in many others and benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism,” Timberlake’s statement begins.

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Britney Spears’ fans have come to her defense amid renewed interest in her split from Justin Timberlake sparked by the documentary ‘Frming Britney Spears.’ On Friday, the ‘Cry Me a River’ singer took to his Instagram with an apology.
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“I specifically want to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson both individually, because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed. I also feel compelled to respond, in part, because everyone involved deserves better and most importantly, because this is a larger conversation that I wholeheartedly want to be part of and grow from…,” it continues.

Timberlake went on to call the industry “flawed” for setting “men, especially white men, up for success.”

“It’s designed this way. As a man in a privileged position I have to be vocal about this. Because of my ignorance, I didn’t recognize it for all that it was while it was happening in my own life but I do not want to ever benefit from others being pulled down again,” he wrote, adding that the apology is a “first step and doesn’t absolve the past.”

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“I want to take accountability for my own missteps in all of this as well as be part of a world that uplifts and supports. I care deeply about the wellbeing of the people I love and have loved. I can do better and I will do better,” Timberlake’s statement concludes.



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