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<description>News and Events from Jackson Community College, Jackson MI.</description>
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<webMaster>webmaster@jccmi.edu (Web Master)</webMaster>
<managingEditor>fryermarilynt@jccmi.edu (Marilynn Fryer)</managingEditor>
<item month="May" type="event">
	<title>Juneteenth Celebration tribute artist thrills with well-known vocals</title>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 11:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-06-13</eventDate>
	<month>June</month>
	<day>15</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr051513a.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College’s Juneteenth Community Celebration will be held Saturday, June 15 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Jackson’s Downtown Riverwalk Amphitheater.</description>
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<item month="May" type="event">
	<title>Front Porch concert Series features great music in outdoor setting</title>
	<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 11:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-06-13</eventDate>
	<month>June</month>
	<day>13</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr050913a.htm</link>
	<description>This year’s 2013 Front Porch Concert Series has music for all band lovers!</description>
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<item month="May" type="event">
	<title>Boys baseball camp set for June</title>
	<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2013 11:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-06-17</eventDate>
	<month>June</month>
	<day>17</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr042613a.htm</link>
	<description>Sports camps are available for youth to help build and refine skills in a given sport, and improve the overall fitness of participants while having fun with other young people. </description>
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<item month="May" type="event">
	<title>Summer band camp planned for young musicians</title>
	<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 11:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-06-17</eventDate>
	<month>June</month>
	<day>17</day>
	<link>/News/images/Band Camp 2013.pdf</link>
	<description>Students may have fun learning new music and improving their playing technique while meeting others.</description>
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<item month="May" type="news">
	<title>Concord volleyball players sign with JCC</title>
	<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 11:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr050313a.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College recently signed two Concord High School seniors to play for the Jets during the 2013-14 season.</description>
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<item month="April" type="news">
	<title>JPEC opening now planned for 2014</title>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 April 2013 10:02:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr043013a.htm</link>
	<description>After much discussion, officials for the Jackson Preparatory and Early College have announced their timeline for opening the new public school academy will be fall of 2014.</description>
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<item month="April" type="news">
	<title>Phelan to serve on national AACC Board of Directors</title>
	<pubDate>Mon, 29 April 2013 16:40:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr042913a.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College President Dr. Daniel J. Phelan has been elected from among his national peers to serve a second time on the national Board of Directors for the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) starting July 1.</description>
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<item month="April" type="news">
	<title>Young people invited to JCC campus for summer camps, Kids College</title>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 April 2013 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr042613a.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College will welcome young people to Central Campus this summer for a variety of summer camp experiences, including the fun and informational sessions of Kids College, band camp and sports camps.</description>
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<item month="April" type="event">
	<title>Math and Science Saturday features astronauts, fun and informative sessions!</title>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 April 2013 10:19:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-05-11</eventDate>
	<month>May</month>
	<day>11</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr041913a.htm</link>
	<description>Explore new frontiers with Jackson Community College’s Math and Science Saturday, on May 11 at JCC’s Central Campus! </description>
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<item month="April" type="event">
	<title>Spring job fair planned</title>
	<pubDate>Thu, 11 April 2013 16:35:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-04-19</eventDate>
	<month>Apr</month>
	<day>19</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr041113b.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College will host a Spring Job Fair for JCC graduates and recent alumni on Friday, April 19 from 9 a.m. to noon and 2-6 p.m. in the Robert Snyder Dining Commons, Potter Center.</description>
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<item month="April" type="event">
	<title>Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® to raise awareness of violence against women</title>
	<pubDate>Thu, 11 April 2013 16:03:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-04-19</eventDate>
	<month>Apr</month>
	<day>19</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr041113a.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College is asking men to “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” in an effort to stop violence against women, with an event scheduled at 11 a.m. Friday, April 19 at JCC’s North Campus, 3000 Blake Road, Jackson.</description>
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<item month="April" type="event">
	<title>Commencement activities set; honorees named</title>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 April 2013 13:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-04-27</eventDate>
	<month>Apr</month>
	<day>27</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr041013a.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College will host commencement exercises for graduates at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27 in the Harold Sheffer Music Hall, Potter Center.</description>
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<item month="April" type="event">
	<title>The Magic of Bill Blagg Live set to entertain &amp; amaze!</title>
	<pubDate>Tue, 09 April 2013 16:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-04-19</eventDate>
	<month>Apr</month>
	<day>19</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr040913a.htm</link>
	<description>Thrill to entertaining magic and illusions as Jackson Community College’s Potter Center welcomes The Magic of Bill Blagg Live at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 19 in the Harold Sheffer Music Hall.</description>
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<item month="April" type="event">
	<title>Sweet Expressions an appetizing event to celebrate languages</title>
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 April 2013 15:01:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-04-10</eventDate>
	<month>Apr</month>
	<day>10</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr040513a.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College will commemorate World Language Day with a taste-tempting celebration, Sweet Expressions, from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 in the Potter Center Robert Snyder Dining Commons.</description>
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<item month="April" type="event">
	<title>Court to Schools program coming to JCC</title>
	<pubDate>Mon, 01 April 2013 15:48:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-04-11</eventDate>
	<month>Apr</month>
	<day>11</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr040113b.htm</link>
	<description>The courtroom will come to campus as Jackson Community College will host Judge Joe Filip of Jackson’s 12th Judicial District Court as part of their Court-to-School program.</description>
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<item month="April" type="event">
	<title>The Texas Tenors bring the sounds of country, classical &amp; more to stage</title>
	<pubDate>Fri, 29 March 2013 15:40:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-04-13</eventDate>
	<month>Apr</month>
	<day>13</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr040113a.htm</link>
	<description>Don’t miss your chance to hear The Texas Tenors when they take the stage at Jackson Community College’s Potter Center at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 13.</description>
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<item month="April" type="event">
	<title>Student art, graphic design talents on display</title>
	<pubDate>Fri, 29 March 2013 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-04-05</eventDate>
	<month>Apr</month>
	<day>5</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr032913a.htm</link>
	<description>Enjoy the creative talents of Jackson Community College art and graphic design students at the 2013 Student Art Show, being presented April 5-27 in the Potter Center Gallery, located on the second floor of the Potter Center.</description>
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<item month="March" type="event">
	<title>Celebration of Student Writing highlights student works in creative setting</title>
	<pubDate>Mon, 25 March 2013 09:42:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-04-17</eventDate>
	<month>Apr</month>
	<day>17</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr032513a.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College writing students will showcase their work in an interactive, creative, multimedia event, the Celebration of Student Writing, set for 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 in the Robert Snyder Commons, Potter Center. This event is open to the public.</description>
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<item month="March" type="event">
	<title>Student Government asks fellow students to take a stand against bullying</title>
	<pubDate>Tue, 13 March 2013 13:35:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-03-26</eventDate>
	<month>Mar</month>
	<day>26</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr031913a.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College’s Student Government is taking a stand against bullying.</description>
</item>
<item month="March" type="event">
	<title>Chorale joins Concert Band for spring concert</title>
	<pubDate>Tue, 13 March 2013 13:54:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-03-24</eventDate>
	<month>Mar</month>
	<day>24</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr031313b.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community Concert Band will team up with the Jackson Community Chorale to present a spring concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 2013. </description>
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<item month="March" type="event">
	<title>Enriching math and science sessions sought for May conference</title>
	<pubDate>Tue, 13 March 2013 13:40:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-04-12</eventDate>
	<month>Apr</month>
	<day>12</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr031313a.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College will host a math and science conference on Saturday, May 11 for local area middle, secondary and college students and community, and presenters are welcome. </description>
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<item month="March" type="event">
	<title>Country music’s Kellie Pickler coming to Potter Center</title>
	<pubDate>Mon, 04 March 2013 14:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-03-22</eventDate>
	<month>Mar</month>
	<day>22</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr030413c.htm</link>
	<description>Get set for one of country music’s rising superstars, Kellie Pickler, who will bring her powerful vocals to the Potter Center stage for one show only, 8 p.m. March 22 in the Harold Sheffer Music Hall. </description>
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<item month="March" type="news">
	<title>Free weatherization and energy efficiency classes offered</title>
	<pubDate>Mon, 04 March 2013 13:54:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr030413b.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College will offer free weatherization and energy efficiency classes this spring on campus and around the community.</description>
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<item month="March" type="event">
	<title>JCC to open new International Student Institute</title>
	<pubDate>Mon, 04 March 2013 11:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-03-11</eventDate>
	<month>Mar</month>
	<day>11</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr030413a.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College will host a grand opening ceremony for its new International Student Institute at 5 p.m. Monday, March 11 in Bert Walker Hall, Room 108. </description>
</item>
<item month="February" type="news">
	<title>JCC, Concordia University partner together to offer courses at Central Campus</title>
	<pubDate>Tue, 26 February 2013 11:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr022613a.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College students now have another university option to choose from on the Central Campus. Concordia University will now offer bachelor’s degree completion programs on the JCC campus.</description>
</item>
<item month="February" type="event">
	<title>Registration for spring semester begins soon</title>
	<pubDate>Mon, 25 February 2013 02:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-03-20</eventDate>
	<month>Mar</month>
	<day>20</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr022513a.htm</link>
	<description>Get ahead with spring semester classes at Jackson Community College. Registration for spring 2013 semester at JCC begins in March at all locations.</description>
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<item month="February" type="event">
	<title>Sister’s Easter Catechism takes humorous look at holiday</title>
	<pubDate>Thu, 21 February 2013 09:46:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-03-09</eventDate>
	<month>Mar</month>
	<day>9</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr022113a.htm</link>
	<description>Laugh with a humorous take on the Easter season when Jackson Community College’s Potter Center welcomes Sister’s Easter Catechism, Will My Bunny Go to Heaven, at 7:30 p.m. March 9.</description>
</item>
<item month="February" type="event">
	<title>JCC Hillsdale-area students may meet with career coach</title>
	<pubDate>Fri, 08 February 2013 14:42:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-02-13</eventDate>
	<month>Feb</month>
	<day>13</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr020813a.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College students in the Hillsdale area are invited to meet with Dr. Michelle Shields, certified career coach, anytime from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the Clyde LeTarte Center.</description>
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<item month="February" type="event">
	<title>Genetics Update Conference highlights latest research</title>
	<pubDate>Thu, 07 February 2013 11:16:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-03-12</eventDate>
	<month>Mar</month>
	<day>12</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr020713a.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College will welcome noted speaker and educator Sam Rhine to campus for a Genetics Update Conference on Tuesday, March 12 in the Potter Center, JCC Central Campus.</description>
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<item month="January" type="event">
	<title>Cirque Ziva brings visually stunning stage show to Potter Center</title>
	<pubDate>Thu, 31 January 2013 16:18:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-02-15</eventDate>
	<month>Feb</month>
	<day>15</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr013113d.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College will welcome the exciting stage production Cirque Ziva to the Potter Center for one performance only, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15.</description>
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<item month="January" type="event">
	<title>Black History Month Celebration planned</title>
	<pubDate>Thu, 31 January 2013 16:18:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-02-14</eventDate>
	<month>Feb</month>
	<day>14</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr013113c.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College will celebrate Black History Month with a lunchtime celebration from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 in the Robert Snyder Dining Commons, Potter Center.</description>
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<item month="January" type="event">
	<title>JCC presents a unique look at classic 'Oedipus' tale</title>
	<pubDate>Thu, 31 January 2013 15:56:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-02-14</eventDate>
	<month>Feb</month>
	<day>14</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr013113b.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College will present a unique and exciting dramatization of the classic tale “Oedipus,” using hand-built Japanese style puppets. “Oedipus” will be presented at 8 p.m. Feb. 14, 15 and 16 and 2 p.m. Feb. 17 in the Michael Baughman Theatre, Potter Center.</description>
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<item month="January" type="news">
	<title>Tax assistance available to students</title>
	<pubDate>Thu, 31 January 2013 14:46:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr013113a.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College is hosting a self-help website to allow free filing of income taxes.</description>
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<item month="January" type="news">
	<title>JCC signs student athletes </title>
	<pubDate>Fri, 25 January 2013 14:21:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr012513a.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College recently signed several baseball, softball and volleyball players for the 2014 season.</description>
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<item month="January" type="event">
	<title>MI College Goal at JCC's North Campus guides students through financial aid process</title>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 January 2013 11:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-02-10</eventDate>
	<month>Feb</month>
	<day>10</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr012313b.htm</link>
	<description>Learn more about paying for college at MI College Goal, a special event to help all potential college students learn about financial aid opportunities available.</description>
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<item month="January" type="news">
	<title>Winter Film Series continues at Michigan Theatre</title>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 January 2013 11:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr012313a.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College’s 37th Annual Winter Film Series continues Jan. 28, exploring the art of filmmaking with works ranging from classic to contemporary in a variety of genres.</description>
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<item month="January" type="event">
	<title>Outdoor enthusiasts invited to Sportsman’s Banquet</title>
	<pubDate>Fri, 18 January 2013 10:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-02-09</eventDate>
	<month>Feb</month>
	<day>9</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr011813b.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College will host a sportsman’s banquet at 5 p.m. on Feb. 9 in the Community Events Center, Central Campus.</description>
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<item month="January" type="event">
	<title>Mary Wilson of The Supremes brings Motown sound to today's stage</title>
	<pubDate>Fri, 18 January 2013 10:22:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-02-09</eventDate>
	<month>Feb</month>
	<day>9</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr011813a.htm</link>
	<description>Part of one of the most successful female singing groups in musical history, Mary Wilson of The Supremes is still going strong. Hear her perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Harold Sheffer Music Hall, Potter Center.</description>
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<item month="January" type="news">
	<title>JCC women's soccer signs four</title>
	<pubDate>Wed, 02 January 2013 16:52:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr010213a.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College recently signed four women’s soccer players to the 2013 team.</description>
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<item month="January" type="event">
	<title>Special Saturday registration hours Jan. 5</title>
	<pubDate>Thu, 05 January 2013 10:05:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-01-05</eventDate>
	<month>Jan</month>
	<day>5</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2013/pr010313a.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College will host special Saturday registration hours this Saturday for winter 2013 semester.</description>
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<item month="December" type="event">
	<title>Etta May and The Southern Fried chicks bring their unique comedy to Potter Center stage</title>
	<pubDate>Fri, 14 December 2012 08:58:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-01-26</eventDate>
	<month>Jan</month>
	<day>26</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2012/pr121412a.htm</link>
	<description>Get ready for an evening of comedy and sass, Southern style, when Jackson Community College’s Potter Center welcomes Etta May and the Southern Fried Chicks at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013.</description>
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<item month="December" type="news">
	<title>JCC recognizes Sheila Patterson with King Medal of Service Award</title>
	<pubDate>Mon, 03 December 2012 14:47:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2012/pr120312b.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College is pleased to announce that the winner of the 2013 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Service Award recipient is Sheila Patterson, member of the Board of Trustees of JCC, Jackson Public Schools Board of Education, and a supervisor at Consumers Energy.</description>
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<item month="December" type="event">
	<title>‘Good Times’ TV star to speak at JCC King Celebration in January</title>
	<pubDate>Mon, 03 December 2012 14:44:00 EDT</pubDate>
	<eventDate>2013-01-19</eventDate>
	<month>Jan</month>
	<day>19</day>
	<link>/News/PressReleases/2012/pr120312a.htm</link>
	<description>Jackson Community College invites the community to the 2013 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 in the Robert Snyder Dining Commons, Potter Center.</description>
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