Hi guys :) This is the podcast program for Japanese learners. We want to give you Japanese real conversations! Please have fun learning Japanese :) Twitter: @smalltalkinJP Email: [email protected] Vocabulary List: https://smalltalkinjapanese.hatenablog.com/ We would appreciate informing us of any questions, comments or requests you may have. We are really looking forward to hearing from you 😊✨
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Learn Japanese Pod is a podcast to help you speak natural fluent Japanese
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This is a weekly English podcast about all things Japan! If you want to learn English or about Japanese culture, news life, and other fun things, give us a listen.
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This is a podcast for those who are learning Japanese. I’ll talk about an article of News Web Easy per episode for about 20 mins. 🔶The first 5-min for small talk and reading aloud an article for "beginner learners" 🔶The next 15-min for an explanation of the article for "N4-level le" 🔶After 20-min for providing deep background or information for "intermediate learners" Here is my listener's thought why they think we should listen to this podcast even if we cannot understand it well.⇨https://w ...
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Join Ash and Ante as they listen and talk about the heavy metal band, IRON MAIDEN! from the comfort of a small room in Japan.
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StoneWater Zen Talks is a series of dharma talks by David Keizan Scott Roshi of the StoneWater Zen Sangha in Liverpool, UK. Rev Dr David Keizan Shoji Scott is the founder and leader of the StoneWater Zen Sangha. He is an ordained Buddhist priest and lineage holder in the Soto Zen school, having received Shiho (Dharma transmission) from Tenshin Fletcher Roshi in October 2009 and Inka (final seal of approval) in 2019. Keizan Roshi is also a widely published writer on Japan, Zen Buddhism, compa ...
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Welcome to the self-proclaimed top podcast in the Dirt World (totally made up)! Listen weekly as host Aaron talks Dirt World issues, answers listener questions, and interviews some of our favorite people, from executives to operators we've met along our travels.
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Every other week, tune into 8-4 Play for talk about Japan, video games, and Japanese video games, straight from the 8-4 offices in beautiful downtown Tokyo.
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Start your week off on a positive note with us as we share insights and strategies that can make a difference. Each week one of us will share something we have watched, listened to or read that we found inspiring, motivational, interesting, or thought-provoking with each other and you. Our hope is that some of these ideas will inspire you to give them a try in your own lives or incorporate into your mindset to boost your mood and wellbeing - maybe even to change your life!
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Arts Muster is a new school of arts and crafts for adults. Our first workshops are 5-7 October 2019, including ceramics, screen printing, book binding, felting, art quilts, plant dyeing, hand embroidery, spoon whittling, sustainable fashion and small 3D collage. In this podcast, Arts Muster organiser Samantha Tannous interviews the tutors coming up in October, to find out more about their personal art practice, what inspires them, and what students can expect in their workshops.
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I am Dave Lee. Pro Snowboarder, turned entrepreneur. I've been part of a kick ass team that has built a successful snowboard brand, factory and subscription/media company. This podcast gives you insight into the how and why we do what we do. Small business, mountain culture, friends and family and a life-long dedication to a snowboard world that like many things in life has the ability to kick you in the teeth. Signal_Life is all about finding your own line in an often tracked out scene.
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The Denim and Boots Podcast is the show for blue bloods and denimheads. On this podcast, we talk to maker, retailers and influencers to about recent and relevant topics in the world of raw denim, boots and heritage-style menswear. The show is co-hosted by Jake from Almost Vintage Style and Thomas from Denimhunters. This podcast is brought to you by Denimhunters, the platform Thomas started as a blog in 2011 that has become a voice for the denim industry and community. You'll find show notes ...
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8-4 Play 5/2/2025: GOLDEN OBSCUR: EXPEDITION 84
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1:00:24Golden Week? This year it's more of a Golden Weekend, sadly, but that hasn't stopped us from putting our vacations on pause to share impressions of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Mario Kart World, and our Switch 2 preorder experiences. Plus news! Time — Topic Discussed 01:00 – Nicknames 05:54 – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 28:39 – Mario Kart World 39:…
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From Antique Tractors to Modern Innovation w/ Phil Rausch of MTS – DT 334
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2:00:35Phil’s the Sales Manager for Mobile Track Solutions, an earthmoving OEM based in Elkader, Iowa. Built upon the earthmoving pedigree of CJ Moyna and Sons, the company has created some of the most innovative earthmoving tools of the modern age. Learn more about the Earthmoving Legacy Center (open to the public) and MTS at the link below! https://www.…
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Podcast 59: How to understand Japanese in Japanese
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19:49In this episode, you’ll learn how to understand Japanese vocabulary — using only Japanese. Specifically, we’ll focus on how to ask for the meaning of words in Japanese and try to understand the explanations you hear. Mastering this skill not only boosts your vocabulary but also deepens your understanding of how words are naturally used in context. …
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The Japanese-only audio drills for podcast 59 have moved to our new Patreon page. Please click the link below for access: Learn Japanese Pod PatreonBy Alex Brooke
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Aaron's back to answer your questions. Send us your questions — [email protected]! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor! They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great a…
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Episode #256 This week, Daisy shares a new (to her) podcast called Strangers on a Bench in which the host, Tom Rosenthal, talks to “random bench-dwellers” in various London parks. Episode 17 - Cold Water and The Edge https://youtu.be/UXVlwA_6u70?si=Ndqo9lSBLjnXDlsj YouTube video telling you about the podcast: https://youtu.be/Qkx9iTSm1Kw?si=J5r1VF3…
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Small Family Business to National Brand w/ Brian and Tony Dietz – DT 332
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1:59:59Brian and Tony run Bob Dietz and Sons Inc., a site contracting company in New Paltz, New York. They discuss the lessons they’ve learned while transforming the company from a traditional family construction company to a growing operation tackling bigger work than ever. You can follow them online at @bob_dietz_and_sons_inc on Instagram and learn more…
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Episode #255 In this week’s episode, Terri shares a few tips and thoughts based on her listening to TED Talk Shorts: 3 ways to make better decisions - by thinking like a computer | Tom Griffiths. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mLQFm3wEfw Please consider helping us make more episodes by supporting Daisy on Patreon. https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetPatr…
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Aaron's back to answer your questions. Send us your questions — [email protected]! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor! They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great a…
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Grab your journal and get ready to scribble extensive notes on Blue Prince, the new Vampire Survivors DLC, the latest Switch 2 news, and Gabe’s turf burns in this very special pre-Golden Week Tight 55™︎ episode! Time — Topic Discussed 00:54 – Nicknames 08:50 – Blue Prince 25:24 – Vampire Survivors: Emerald Diorama 27:22 – News: Switch 2, PS5 prices…
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From Trucking to Paving to Shoring w/ Michael Baer – DT 330
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1:21:06Michael Baer leads TRENCH-ADE, an Arizona and Texas trench shoring rental company. He originally started in the Dirt World with a trucking business, leading to a hugely successful stint in paving. Now, he’s applying all his lessons learned to an entirely new kind of business. Learn more about TRENCH-ADE at https://trench-ade.com/ Questions or feedb…
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Aaron explores how disaster cleanup works based on two recent experiences. The first was with Branch Civil cleaning up Northern Carolina after Hurricane Helene. And the second was Anvil Builders cleaning up following the Southern California fires. It’s vital but very misunderstood work. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Sta…
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What We Could Learn From the Japanese Way of Eating
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30:30Episode #254 This week, Daisy shares some takeaways from a book called Magic Pill by Johann Hari, in particular the chapter about Japan and what we could learn from their approach to food, diet, and lifestyle. The podcast episode Daisy mentioned was from Steven Bartlett’s podcast, The Diary of a CEO. https://youtu.be/0YMnHNIuK3M?si=cTHlIpTAdRvlQPSp…
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Talks from the Spring Sesshin 02 - Kogan Sensei April 2025
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46:24Welcome to StoneWater Zen Talks. This talk was recorded during the annual StoneWater Zen Spring Sesshin at Crosby Hall, Merseyside. Simon Kogan Heale Sensei received Dharma Transmission from Keizan Roshi, founder and Abbot of StoneWater Zen Sangha. For more information about StoneWater Zen, our weekly schedule (in person and on zoom) and retreats, …
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Talks from the Spring Sesshin 03 - Ryokan Sensei April 2025
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47:11Welcome to StoneWater Zen Talks. This talk was recorded during the annual StoneWater Zen Spring Sesshin at Crosby Hall, Merseyside. Jeremy Ryokan Woodcock Sensei received Shukke Tokudo and Denkai from Keizan Roshi, founder and Abbot of StoneWater Zen Sangha. For more information about StoneWater Zen, our weekly schedule (in person and on zoom) and …
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Talks from the Spring Sesshin 01 - Shinro Sensei April 2025
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50:11Welcome to StoneWater Zen Talks. This talk was recorded during the annual StoneWater Zen Spring Sesshin at Crosby Hall, Merseyside. Tony Shinro Doubleday Sensei received Dharma Transmission from Keizan Roshi, founder and Abbot of StoneWater Zen Sangha. For more information about StoneWater Zen, our weekly schedule (in person and on zoom) and retrea…
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The Small Self - Keizan Roshi, March 2025
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26:27Welcome to StoneWater Zen Talks. In this episode, Keizan Roshi discusses the delusion of small self. This talk was recorded in March 2025 at the StoneWater Zen Centre in Liverpool. For more information about StoneWater Zen, our weekly schedule (in person and on zoom) and retreats, please visit our website https://www.stonewaterzen.org/ If you find …
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From Small Town MS to Building the Southeast w/ Aaron Gregory – DT 328
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1:58:22Aaron Gregory is President of Gregory Construction, a site development contractor based in Mississippi, but working in eight states across the Southeast and beyond. After growing up around his father’s local site work business, he started in business himself before he could legally drink. Learn more about Gregory Construction at https://gregorycons…
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Nintendo Reveals Two-Tier Switch Pricing | STJ 277
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Aaron's back to answer your questions. Send us your questions — [email protected]! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor! They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great a…
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What Else We’ve Been Listening To: Part 2!
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23:34Episode #253 This week, Terri and Daisy continue the conversation they started last week. This time Daisy shares a music video and Terri shares another book. Terri’s book is Finish by Jon Acuff Daisy’s video is Neurologist Reacts to Disturbed’s 'Sound of Silence’ https://youtu.be/0HgaTCwA5kY?si=wMllLYCfhods3tZr Please consider helping us make more …
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SMAAAAAAASH that C-Button and join our chat all about (what else) Switch 2. Mario Kart! Donkey Kong! The Duskbloods! Pricing! Region-locking! Jorts!
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The Veit Contracting Story w/ Kelly and Vaughn Veit – DT 326
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1:15:02In all my travels, one company comes up in conversation more than any other — Veit Contracting. And for good reason. Their history, combined with an incredible array of services from waste to foundations, makes for a spectacular story. And to capture some of the story from the past and where Veit's headed, I was lucky enough to sit down with Kelly …
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Aaron, Jack, and TJ recap their recent trip to Japan to visit Hitachi factories and customers. Kon'nichiwa! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor! They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks…
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Episode #252 This week, Terri and Daisy share some things they have been listening to or watching outside their usual research for Monday Mindset. Daisy’s two podcast episodes with guest Dr Vonda Wright: The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett The Healthy Ageing Doctor: Doing This For 30s Will Burn More Fat Than A Long Run! Dr Vonda Wright https://…
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Sure, we may have recorded before yesterday's Nintendo Direct, but that just means we had more time to talk Xenoblade Chronicles X: DE, read up on the latest Monster Hunter Wilds news, and get a 10-minute two-minute history lesson on the origins of the Metal Max franchise. Time — Topic Discussed 01:57 — Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition 35…
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The Nature of Suffering - Keizan Roshi, February 2025
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25:58Welcome to StoneWaterZen Talks. Keizan Roshi discusses the nature of suffering and negative thought patterns. This talk was recorded in February 2025 at the StoneWater Zen Centre in Liverpool. For more information about StoneWater Zen, our weekly schedule (in person and on zoom) and retreats, please visit our website https://www.stonewaterzen.org/ …
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Destigmatizing Mental Health in Construction W/ Rich Jones – DT 324
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2:04:50Rich is a behavioral therapist, Co-founder of YouTurn health and leader at Buildwell health. As a former addict Rich gives a unique perspective on the subject of mental health in the work force. His practical approach helps numerous companies and individuals in construction get the help they need. To learn more visit https://www.buildwellhealth.com…
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Azumi’s Easy Japanese Small Talk #564 裁判所が「旧統一教会」に解散命令:Tokyo court orders former Unification Church to disband
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21:05🔗裁判所が「旧統一教会」に解散命令 https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/ne2025032512177/ne2025032512177.html 🔗Tokyo court orders former Unification Church to disband https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250325_13/🔗Why don't you join my Group lesson?https://www.italki.com/en/group-class/6605894/japanese 🔗App: Hellotalk, you can visit my profile and check my str…
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Episode #251 In this week’s episode, Terri shares some insights and tips about how to approach small talk with greater ease. She talks about The Jefferson Fisher Podcast: Never Struggle with Small-Talk Again. https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/podcast/never-struggle-with-small-talk-again-easy-tips-for-better-conversations Please consider helping us ma…
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Aaron's back to answer your questions. Send us your questions — [email protected]! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor! They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great a…
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Excavation Business Lessons w/ Matt Bachtel — DT 322
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2:03:17Matt started Bachtel Excavating over twenty years ago and has since left his mark across Northeast Ohio. He's learned many lessons along the way and is now focusing on developing the next generation. Visit https://www.bachtelexcavating.com/ to learn more! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! We’re thrilled to have …
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The Importance of Reading for a Restful Life
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33:46Episode #250 This week, Daisy shares an episode from Kwik Brain about the importance of reading for a restful life. Listening to audio books is one of her favourite things to do, so she was thrilled to find out how great it is for her health and wellbeing! How Reading Emerged as the Most Effective Way for Restorative Rest with Claudia Hammond https…
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Once I understood the importance of habits, life improved big time. I walk through how I initially formed positive habits and what my habits look like today. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor! They make world-class footwear and workwear that …
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Pull up a slab of cheese nan and dig in to a full episode of (what else?) Monster Hunter Wilds, as the team Gears-of-War-slow-walks you through our first few days with the game. Time — Topic Discussed 01:50 — Nicknames 04:33 — Monster Hunter Wilds 58:05 — News: Monster Hunter Wilds breaks records, Clovers, and Death Stranding 2…
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Paving Chicagoland w/ Ryan Gandy of Builders Asphalt – DT 320
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1:46:01Ryan Gandy is President of Builders Asphalt, a paving and materials company serving the Chicago, Illinois, area. Aaron and Ryan dive deep into the intricacies of roadbuilding and creating one of America's most widely-used building materials. To learn more, visit https://thebuildersco.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! S…
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Azumi’s Easy Japanese Small Talk #561 リスナーと話そう!Podcastの歴史を語ろう
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24:56今回は、ずっと聞いてくれているリスナーを、ポドキャストによんで、いっしょにはなしました。このポドキャストもとても長くなりました。みなさん本当にありがとう! 最近、PCをかえたので、ストリーミングの設定がうまくできなくて、あまりポドキャストがつくれていません。If you are good at StreamLab and kind enough to help me out, please message me! I am not sure how have I been managing these technical matters so far.... lt068028[a]gmail.com…
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Episode #249 In this week’s episode, Terri shares thoughts from a new theory she has been exploring in listening to several episodes of the Let Them Theory/The Messy Podcast. https://open.spotify.com/show/5WdkITmckzxsc1ypKzJaap Please consider helping us make more episodes by supporting Daisy on Patreon. https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetPatreon If you h…
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One of the most famous infrastructure projects in American history. Aaron delves into the amazing construction techniques used to build this engineering marvel. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class foo…
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Trump Picks a Fight with Japan? | STJ 275
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100% Employee-Owned w/ Herb Sargent of Sargent Corporation – DT 318
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2:13:01Sargent's built infrastructure and moved dirt in Maine and on the East Coast for nearly a century. Now, as an entirely employee-owned business, the company is moving to the next generation, and the future looks bright. To learn more about Sargent, check out their website here: https://sargent.us/ Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwit…
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