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TERC lecture: Supporting Youth in Challenging Times

Event Date: 
February 11, 2021 - 11:00am

Join UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) for their Winter Science Speaks lecture on Thursday, February 11, at 12 noon. This next lecture, Supporting Youth in Challenging Times, will feature Peter Mayfield, executive director of Gateway Mountain Center, and Dana Adams, school psychologist of Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, in a discussion about supporting youth during a pandemic.

Virtual UC Davis lecture: Impacts of Wildfire Smoke on Human Health

Event Date: 
October 29, 2020 - 12:00pm

Join UC Davis for a virtual lecture on the Impacts of Wildfire Smoke on Human Health with Kent Pinkerton, Ph.D. on Thursday, October 29 at 12:00 p.m.

Coronavirus concerns change LTCC physical education classes and gym use

Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) took additional steps on Friday to help curb the spread of the Novel Coronavirus related to fitness classes. They sent out an email to staff and students, letting them know of closures but some do affect community members who use the gym and facilities.

For up-to-the-minute news on LTCC closures and events, visit http://www.ltcc.edu/campusresources/health-and-safety/coronavirus.php. They will be updating them as things change.

Managing Cholesterol Through Your Diet - A free heart health talk

Event Date: 
February 27, 2020 - 6:00pm

Learn how a plant-based diet approach can help manage your cholesterol and improve heart health during then next free community wellness lecture hosted by Barton Health on Thursday, February 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Do a little self-care during National Heart Health Month, and hear from cardiologist Dr. David Young at the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, 2170B South Ave., South Lake Tahoe on the Second Floor.

Attend four or more lectures in a year and be entered to win a $150 gift certificate to a South Lake Tahoe business of your choice.

Diversity and Culture in Trauma Informed Care

Event Date: 
January 14, 2020 - 6:00pm

The next evening of the Community Lecture Series hosted by the Foster and Kinship Care Education Program at LTCC will focus on trauma. Learn about different types of trauma and how trauma impacts individuals and entire groups. Participants will exam various case studies and conduct activities to increase self-awareness and unpack 'isms in order to increase cultural competence from a trauma-informed care perspective.

The lecture will be in room A-206 at Lake Tahoe Community College from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Climate Change: Science and Solutions next TERC lecture in Incline Village

Event Date: 
January 23, 2020 - 5:30pm

Weather update from UC Davis - Due to winter storm warnings, and in a effort to accommodate as many attendees as possible, TERC will be moving tomorrow's (January 16th) lecture to next week on Thursday, January 23, 2020. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you will be able to join us next week when John Henry Beyer, Ph.D., Geophysicist and retired Research Program Manager at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, explains the science behind climate change in a way that is engaging and understandable.

Risks of Vaping: Parent Education Lecture offered in South Lake Tahoe by Barton Health

Event Date: 
September 12, 2019 - 6:00pm

Join Barton Family Medicine's Kelly Vial, FNPc for parent education about the 'Risks of Vaping' on Thursday, September 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness.

With vaping on the rise this free wellness lecture will provide background on what vaping is and the potential dangers, especially with adolescents.

Find out the following:

What is "vaping" and what are the risks?
What do vaping devices look like and what's really inside?
What is vaping on the rise, especially in teens?

Incline Village presentation: How safe are we?

Event Date: 
July 25, 2019 (All day)

Janet Napolitano, Former Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, President of the University of California, and Advisory Board Member of Classical Tahoe, offers an insightful analysis of American security at home and a prescription for the future.

Her new book, “How Safe Are We?” is a clear-eyed, rational examination of a government office that plays a key and often misunderstood role in the lives of all Americans.

Classical Tahoe and Tahoe Environmental Research Center Co-Present A Conversation with Janet Napolitano on Thursday, July 25.

Holocaust Survivor & Author Leon Malmed to Speak

Event Date: 
July 28, 2019 - 7:00pm

The Chabad at Lake Tahoe will welcome author and Holocaust survivor Leon Malmed for a special presentation and accompanying book signing of his memoir “We Survived … At Last I Speak”

In 1942, Malmed and his sister were separated from their parents in occupied France when Malmed was 5-years-old. His parents ultimately perished at the now infamous death camps of Auschwitz-Birkenau, and he and his sister never saw them again. Malmed eventually immigrated to the United States in 1964, and went on to live in New York for the next 18 years.

WNC lecture - Climate Change: Lake Tahoe and Northern Nevada Threats and Opportunities

Event Date: 
June 27, 2019 - 5:30pm

Learn about all of the impacts from droughts, flooding, fires and warming temperatures on Lake Tahoe and the regional economy during the “Climate Change: Lake Tahoe and Northern Nevada Threats and Opportunities” presentation on Thursday, June 27 at Western Nevada College in Carson City.

The free presentation will take place in Reynolds Center for Technology Room 103 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Access the Reynolds Center parking lot from Combs Canyon Road.

Lecture at LTCC: The impacts of grief and loss on the family

Event Date: 
May 28, 2019 - 5:30pm

Grief impacts everyone and sometimes it can feel isolating. The best thing to know is you are not alone.

Join the Lake Tahoe Foster Care and Kinship free community lecture on Tuesday, May 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the school's Creekside Room. Everyone is welcome and the event is free.

Naloxone saving lives locally and across the country

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Naloxone, a medication designed to rapidly reverse opioid and heroin overdoses, is carried on police and deputy vehicles, ambulances and fire engines, giving first responders the chance to save lives. The problem of these overdoses is so widespread most medics and ambulances have administered the medication dozens of times, even in South Lake Tahoe and the surrounding counties.

1982 Mt. Rose murder solved through genetic genealogy

On July 17, 1982, the body of a woman was found off of a hiking trail in the Sheep's Flat area near Mt. Rose just a few miles above Incline Village, was found. There was no identification or jewelry on the victim and investigators could tell by her clothing she may have been headed to Lake Tahoe when she was murdered.

And there was no suspect.

For over three decades, both her and her killer's identity have been unknown but with new DNA technologies, hard work by a team of law enforcement investigators and genealogists, the case has been solved.

Free lecture at LTCC: Raising Resilient Kids

Event Date: 
May 7, 2019 - 5:30pm

Learn how trauma affects the brain and tips for improving mental health for adults and their children at the next free community training series at Lake Tahoe Community College on Tuesday, May 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

You will leave with tools that build resiliency.

UC Davis TERC presents "Mountain Lakes and Climate Change"

Event Date: 
April 25, 2019 - 5:30pm

Join UC Davis TERC for an evening science lecture on Mountain Lakes and Climate Change on Thursday, April 25 in Incline Village.

Between 12,000 and 14,000 small lakes are scattered throughout the Sierra Nevada. How is climate change affecting these remote mountain lakes? Recent research provides insight into the climate sensitivity of these water bodies and the influence of warming temperatures and a shrinking spring snowpack. Join Dr. Adrianne Smits as she discusses how lakes across the Sierra Nevada are expected to change and what that change could mean for the surrounding ecosystems.

UC Davis TERC lecture on Mountain Lakes and Climate Change

Event Date: 
April 25, 2019 - 5:30pm

Between 12,000 and 14,000 small lakes are scattered throughout the Sierra Nevada. How is climate change affecting these remote mountain lakes?

Recent research provides insight into the climate sensitivity of these water bodies and the influence of warming temperatures and a shrinking spring snowpack. Join Dr. Adrianne Smits on Thursday, April 25 as she discusses how lakes across the Sierra Nevada are expected to change and what that change could mean for the surrounding ecosystems.

Barton Wellness Lecture: The Opioid Epidemic and help that is available

Event Date: 
February 28, 2019 - 6:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Understand more about the opioid epidemic at the next Barton Health Wellness Lecture on Thursday, February 28 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, 2170B South Avenue, South Lake Tahoe.

Dr. Matthew Wonnacott will lead the lecture and cover topics including how opioids became an epidemic and what kind of help is available locally for those fighting an addiction to the drug.

Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour returns to South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
January 22, 2019 - 7:00pm

Tibetan monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastery will be returning to South Lake Tahoe at the end of their two year tour of the United States. During their visit to South Lake Tahoe they will be sharing a variety of presentations, focussing on Green Tara the female Buddha of Compassionate Action. Events will include a Buddhist Philosophy Lecture by Venerable Geshe Wangyal, a Healing Ritual, an Empowerment/Blessing of Green Tara, a Meditation and Tibetan Calligraphy Workshop.

Location

Blue Angel Cafe
1132 Ski Run Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States

Living the New Reality: What You Should Know About Climate Change & Wildland Fires

Event Date: 
January 30, 2019 - 8:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As part of Operation Sierra Storm, the National Television Meteorologists' Conference held annually in Lake Tahoe, the public is invited to attend a lecture and panel discussion on living with climate change and wildland fires.

On Wednesday, January 30, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Living the New Reality: What You Should Know About Climate Change & Wildland Fires will be held at Harveys in the Cabaret Theater. It is free to the public and offers free validated parking in Harveys parking garage.

Before getting back to it: Precautions to consider when returning to play

With the weather getting colder and the snow falling, it’s time to break out the winter gear, get outside, and start enjoying some frozen nature. However, if you have recently suffered an injury and are looking to get back to outdoor activities, here are a few precautions you may benefit from before charging the backcountry or joining the kids in the terrain park.

Reading this could save your life: The dangers of high blood pressure

Event Date: 
November 8, 2018 - 6:00pm

High blood pressure is very common. The Centers for Disease Control states that it affects one in three American adults and more than 50 percent of people over 55 years of age.

High blood pressure is also a major cause of premature death. It leads to heart failure, stroke, heart attack, and chronic kidney disease. Worldwide, the World Health Organization estimates it is responsible for 9.4 million deaths per year.

"A Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy" topic of next TERC talk

Event Date: 
August 30, 2018 - 5:30pm

Join UC Davis TERC in Incline Village for a special summer feature lecture on Thursday, August 30, with Jared Blumenfeld, former EPA Regional Administrator.

For Jared, walking from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail opened up new ways of thinking about our relationship with nature. Jared's talk will combine his amazing hiking photographs, stories of adventure and insights about the current state of environmental politics.

Lisa Maloff University Center at LTCC opens in August

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local philanthropist Lisa Maloff, the "Angel of Tahoe," donated $5.8 million to Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) back in November of 2014 for the creation of a University Center that would make four-year degrees a reality on the South Shore. The first shovels hit the dirt one year ago, in June 2017.

Two classic movies focus of talks at Western Nevada College

Fifty years have elapsed since the release of “2001: A Space Odyssey,” which creatively tried to make sense of the past and speculated about the future.

Northern Nevada lecturer Mike Thomas will review that 1968 blockbuster film and its impact on a generation during his presentation on Saturday, April 14 at Western Nevada College’s Jack C. Davis Observatory in Carson City. Thomas will also provide a lecture on “Old West Lawmen” on Friday, April 13 at the observatory.

History talk at Camp Richardson

Join the Lake Tahoe Historical Society on Tuesday, March 13 at in the lobby of the historic Camp Richardson Lodge for their monthly "Fireside Chat."

A Brief History of Underwear- LTHS Talk at Camp Rich

Event Date: 
March 13, 2018 - 7:00pm

Join the Lake Tahoe Historical Society for an interesting and engaging lecture about our most intimate attire….underwear! This lecture looks at the history of various forms and styles of undergarments worn by our ancestors. Starting with the Egyptians and going through the millennia, this power point program reveals fascinating facts about corsetry, drawers (panties and undershorts), petticoats, bustles, farthingales, and other undergarments people have worn throughout western civilization. We all wear undies…..come find out the WEAR and WHY of underwear.

Location

Camp Richardson Historic Lodge
1900 Jameson Beach Rd. South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 4.0596" N, 120° 2' 26.9376" W

Wanderlust unveils lineup for events from Canada to Squaw Valley

Event Date: 
July 19, 2018 (All day)

Wanderlust, producer of the largest yoga lifestyle events in the world, reveals its epic talent lineup for the 2018 summer season. Bringing together thousands of people from myriad backgrounds, Wanderlust provides the opportunity to enjoy the spirit of adventure and the freedom of live music in a spectacular mountain setting. They will be in Squaw Valley from July 19-22.

Full month of activities at WNC Observatory

Event Date: 
January 13, 2018 - 6:00pm

January is a busy month for the Jack C. Davis Observatory.

The first blue moon total lunar eclipse in 150 years. A Western Nevada College grad returning to campus to give a lecture on Stellar Archaeology. Separating facts and fiction about Atlantis.

Saturday, Jan. 13: Mike Thomas Lecture on Atlantis

Is hip pain keeping you down? Wellness lecture Wednesday

Event Date: 
November 1, 2017 - 6:00pm

When medications and other treatments don't help your hip pain, you may have hip arthritis. Surgery to replace the hip joint may be the answer. An orthopedic surgeon who has experience with hip arthritis will understand your frustration with the pain and be able to help you get back to living your daily life.

What is hip arthritis?

LTCC lecture to feature South Lake Tahoe artist

Event Date: 
November 3, 2017 - 5:30pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local artist Malcolm Tibbetts will be giving a lecture to members of the public as part of the Lake Tahoe Community College Art Club's Visiting Artist Series on Friday, November 3 at 5:30 p.m. in the school's room F101.

Tibbetts primarily works with wood and has been featured during the Tahoe Art League's annual Studio Tour. He has donated several large sculptures to LTCC that can be found around campus.

Women’s Health: What are we screening for?

One important component to living a long and healthy life is to get preventive health screening for serious diseases. If your doctor finds a disease early, it’s often easier to treat and may cause less damage.

In addition to celebrating milestone birthdays as celebrations, consider them reminders for important health checks. Here's a timeline for health screenings through the decades:

Concussions the topic of next lecture from Barton Wellness Series

Event Date: 
September 13, 2017 - 6:00pm

Join a panel of speakers from Barton Health for a discussion on concussions on Wednesday, September 13 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Community College Board room.

Dr. Terry Orr, Dr. Jeremy Vanderhurst and Dr. Tracy Protell will be joined on the panel by speech therapist Susanne Bull and Traci Fogliani.

Learn about:

- Facts, symptoms, research and statistics on concussions
- What to expect when being seen in the primary care office for treatment
- How speech therapy is involved
- ADL modifications and returning to work

After a Concussion: Returning to School and Sports

During the past decade, it’s become clear that many young athletes take much longer than 10 days to clinically recover after a concussion. The majority of athletes recover within the first month of injury.

A concussion can occur when there is a significant blow to the head. Some signs of a more severe concussion are the presence and increased severity of nausea, dizziness, balance problems, sensitivity to light and noise, feeling “slowed down,” pressure in the head, confusion, concentration problems, and difficulty falling asleep.

Barton Wellness Lecture: Signs of Suicide

Event Date: 
September 6, 2017 - 6:00pm

Barton Health is holding a free lecture, The Signs of Suicide, on Wednesday, September 6 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College Board Room in South Lake Tahoe.

Alisa Merino of the Suicide Prevention Network will be presenting this important subject during Suicide Prevention Month.

Learn how to identify people who may have thoughts of suicide. Be able to ask directly about the possibility of suicide. Connect people to life-saving resources.

This lecture is free and open to the public.

Keep Your Cool: How to avoid heat-related illnesses

It’s that time of year where heat-related illnesses are on the rise for locals and visitors alike. Heat illnesses include dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. It is important to understand the differences, especially when exercising in an area like Lake Tahoe with higher altitudes and higher temperatures.

Plastic, light and sound pollution focus of movie screening in Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
July 13, 2017 - 5:30pm

Light and sound affect people and wildlife. Find out more when the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science hosts the next TERC talk and movie screening in Lake Tahoe on Thursday, July 13 at 5:30 p.m.

"The Smog of the Sea" will be shown. It is a short film that chronicles a one-week journey through the remote waters of the Sargasso Sea to assess the fate of plastics in the world's oceans. As the crew sieves the water they find a fog of microplastics permeating the world's oceans.

Medical adventure race returns to South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Wilderness enthusiasts, healthcare professionals, first responders, outdoor educators, and medical students are encouraged to put their emergency medical knowledge to the test and sign up for the second annual Tahoe MedWAR Challenge on Saturday, September 9.

Artist Erin Whitman to visit LTCC; Holding hands-on demonstration and lecture

Event Date: 
June 8, 2017 - 6:00pm

The community is invited to meet artist Erin Whitman when she visits Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) June 8-9. The school's Art Department welcomes the visiting artist for two days of events, including lecture about her work and artistic inspirations on Thursday, June 8 at 6 p.m. in LTCC’s Board Room. Whitman is also hosting a hands-on demonstration of her work on Friday, June 9 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Room F101, located in the Fine Arts building. These events, sponsored by the LTCC Foundation and the LTCC Art Club, are free and open to the public.

Autism is focus of next TERC talk in Incline Village

Event Date: 
May 18, 2017 - 5:30pm

What is Autism? What Causes Autism? Can Autism be Treated? is the next lecture at the U.C. Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) in Incline Village on May 18. This is presented by the UC Davis Mind Institute featuring David Amaral Ph.D., distinguished professor from the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Full schedule of events in South Lake Tahoe this weekend

There is a full slate of events in South Lake Tahoe and the surrounding area this weekend. On Al Tahoe Boulevard, one can hit the Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show, Earth Day, and Ladies' Morning Out on Saturday.

Barton's February wellness lecture: Understanding palliative care

Event Date: 
February 1, 2017 - 6:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Palliative Care is a new medical specialty focusing more broadly on improving life and providing comfort to people of all ages with serious, chronic and life-threatening illnesses.

Learn more about it during the next Barton Health lecture on February 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Community College Board Room located at One College Drive in South Lake Tahoe.

UCD lecture at Incline: Political Polarization and Policymaking

Aggravated Divisions: Political Polarization and Policymaking after the 2016 Election with Dr. Christopher Hare from the UC Davis Department of Political Science is the next topic at the Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) lecture in Incline Village on February 2 at 5:30 p.m.

UCD lecture at Incline: Climate change and lake temperature in the Sierra Nevada

Event Date: 
February 9, 2017 - 5:30pm

While climate can be an important factor controlling lake temperatures, in many lakes, water temperatures are responding differently than air temperatures. Through decades of climate and water temperature data from Sierra Nevada, Dr. Steve Sadro was able to illustrate the magnitude of warming taking place and demonstrate the role of winter snow-pack in regulating lake temperatures. Sadro and his findings will be featured at the next UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) discussion on February 9. The program will begin at 6:00 p.m. with refreshments and no-host bar from 5:30 p.m.

Author presents "Gold Rush Stories: 49 Tales of Seekers, Scoundrels, Loss and Luck" at library

Event Date: 
April 29, 2017 - 3:00pm

Author and Sierra Nevada native, Gary Noy, returns to South Lake Tahoe to present an illustrated lecture on historical material from his newest book "Gold Rush Stories: 49 Tales of Seekers, Scoundrels, Loss and Luck" on Saturday, April 29 at 3:00 p.m.

His book features forty-nine unique, interesting and sometimes hard to believe, stories from the California Gold Rush.

Not only is he a great author, Gary is a phenomenal storyteller. You won't want to miss this history lesson. A book sale and signing will follow the program.

Location

South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd. South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W

Barton Wellness Lecture: A sneak peek at the Robert Maloff Center of Excellence

Event Date: 
January 25, 2017 - 6:00pm

Barton Health's Chris Proctor, MPT will fill in the public on how the Robert Maloff Center of Excellence is changing the face of healthcare in the South Lake Tahoe community at the next Wellness Lecture on January 25 at 6:00 p.m. Proctor will discuss how they're moving from a reactive healthcare model based on treating illness/ injury, to a proactive model using prevention and education.

Barton Wellness lecture: Shoulder replacement surgery, the good, the bad, the ugly

Event Date: 
December 8, 2016 - 6:00pm

Join Kyle Swanson, MD, of the Tahoe Center for Orthopedics, and learn more about shoulder replacement surgery; the good, the bad and the ugly during Barton Health's next wellness lecture on Thursday, December 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College.

The lecture will cover several topics including:

What is arthritis?
Types of shoulder replacements
What to expect as a patient going through shoulder replacement surgery

This lecture will be held in the LTCC Board room located at One College Drive in South Lake Tahoe.

Barton Wellness Lecture: Maximizing on hill performance

Event Date: 
November 1, 2016 - 6:00pm

Have you best season on the snow! Obtain injury prevention tips, concussion recognition and care, Strength training to maximize your season, and the importance of wellness and fitness.

Tuesday, November 1, 6-7pm
Presented by: Terrence Orr, MD; Jeremy Vandehurst, ATC; Jeff Brown, ATC; Nick Ward, Performance Coach; and Beachy Orr, PhD, Anatomy
Lake Tahoe Community College, Board Room
One College Ave, South Lake Tahoe

Location

Lake Tahoe Community College, Board Room
One College Ave, South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 55' 36.2568" N, 119° 58' 21.4284" W

The "pope of foam" to talk about beer at next UC Davis lecture in Incline Village

Event Date: 
October 13, 2016 - 6:00pm

One of the most globally acclaimed scientists of the brewing industry will share his knowledge at the next UC Davis lecture in Incline Village.

Barton presents women's health lecture during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Event Date: 
October 4, 2016 - 6:00pm

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Barton Women's Health will be hosting 'For Women, By Women,' a women's health lecture presented by Dr. Clare Rudolph on Tuesday, October 4 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Dr. Rudolph, the newest physician at Barton Women's Health, will be speaking on both women's health and breast cancer in the Lake Tahoe Community College Board Room.

This is a free lecture.

Attend four lectures in 2016 and be entered to win a $150 gift certificate to a South Lake Tahoe business of your choice.

Future Wellness Lecture Series:

"Lake Tahoe’s Rustic Architecture" by Dr. Peter Mires at SLT Library

Event Date: 
October 15, 2016 - 10:00am

Join us as Dr. Peter Mires, historical geographer and Carson City resident, presents an illustrated lecture on the rustic architecture of the Lake Tahoe region. Material for the talk comes from his recently published book "Lake Tahoe’s Rustic Architecture". As most Tahoeites know, rustic has become Tahoe’s brand; its expression extends beyond homes and resorts to include myriad forms―churches, stores, restaurants, and a host of ancillary structures among them. Although Dr.

Location

South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
United States
38° 56' 43.5084" N, 119° 58' 22.296" W
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