26 Jan 2015

MALLARDS SIGN DEFENSEMAN SCHNEIDER

By Brian Lavelle

MOLINE, Ill. (January 23, 2015) - The Quad City Mallards have signed defenseman Bennett Schneider, the Mallards announced today.

Schneider, 25, played 28 games in the Southern Professional Hockey League for the Pensacola Ice Flyers and Mississippi Surge last season after starting the 2013-14 campaign at Hamilton College.  The 6' 3", 205-pound Fort Meyers, Florida native played seven games for Hamilton before turning professional with the Ice Flyers, for whom he collected four assists in 26 games.  Schneider then moved on to skate for the Surge in a pair of games at the end of the season.

Schneider recorded six assists while playing a total of 73 games over three plus seasons at Hamilton.  As a freshman Schneider helped the Continentals to the 2010-11 New England Small College Athletic Conference regular season title.  Schneider was a college teammate of Mallards forward Evan Haney.

Before heading to Hamilton, Schneider played three seasons in the junior ranks, taking the ice for the North American Hockey League's Southern Minnesota Express and Motor City Machine and the Eastern Junior Hockey League's New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs.
26 Jan 2015

5 Reasons Kids Should Play Organized Sports

By Ginny Grimsley
Entrepreneurs & Former Pro Athlete Explain Life-long Lessons Learned in Youth Competition

In the past 30 years, obesity has more than doubled in young children and quadrupled in adolescents, potentially leading to a host of chronic diseases later in life, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Conversely, the CDC reports that regular physical activity provides a long list of physical benefits for children, but that's not all. Daily exercise also promotes mental and emotional well-being that includes self-esteem.

"By now, I don't think anyone is surprised that regular exercise is good for children and inactivity is places them at risk for illnesses later in life, but when you take a moment to consider the data in-depth for children who exercise and play organized sports, the details of a child's future come to life," says Danyel Surrency Jones, president of Power To Give and co-founder of Powerhandz Inc., (powerhandz.com), a company specializing in athletic training products to improve performance in baseball, basketball and football.

Danyel and her business partner and husband, Darnell Jones, a former professional basketball player who also co-founded Powerhandz, want kids in their community and beyond to benefit from the values learned from youth sports. That's why they created the Power To Give program, which promotes positive development.

"We believe in the power of sports to change a kid's life for the better," says Darnell, who lists five significant benefits of youth sports.

•  Cultivates a positive attitude: Sports are demanding. Come game time, a young athlete wouldn't last long with a negative mindset. "Practice is no cakewalk either," Darnell says. "As adults, we understand the need to hype ourselves before hitting the gym. The rewarding feeling we get walking out from the gym is similar to what young people feel after a game or tough practice."

•  Offers a sense of accomplishment, confidence and self-esteem: As the CDC noted, simply being physically active builds self-esteem. We are physical beings who are not meant to sit in front of a videogame for several consecutive hours. "Again, if you're a physically active adult, you feel that sense of accomplishment in outdoing your last performance at the gym," Danyel says. "Kids feel a similar way learning new skills and succeeding in a game, except more so."

•  Builds better peer relationships: Kids want to fit in, but it's not always easy. Organized sports hurdles the high wall of social awkwardness so many children feel. Team sports such as baseball, basketball and football demand participants to work together for a common goal, which is a valuable lesson some adults still haven't learned while interacting at work.

•  More restraint in avoiding risky behavior: Ideally, parents can get their children engaged - in anything that's productive, really. Bored or disengaged children have a way of getting into trouble. A student is less likely to misbehave in class or break the law if it means getting kicked off the team of a sport they love.

•  Greater family attachment and frequent interactions with parents: Famous athletes say it all the time, "Thanks Mom. Thanks for driving me to and from practice, and thanks for showing up at the games." And that doesn't even count helping a child with actual practice - playing catch, squaring off one-on-one, etc.

About Danyel Surrency Jones and Darnell Jones

Danyel Surrency Jones is COO and Co-Founder of Powerhandz Inc., (powerhandz.com), which specializes in performance-enhancing training products for athletes. Danyel is a business leader who led sales and marketing departments for over 17 years, sat on non-for-profit boards and invested in early stage companies. Darnell Jones is an entrepreneur and investor, athlete and sales professional. Before cofounding Powerhandz, he was a team captain and academic all-conference basketball player at Mesa State College before he went on to play for the Utah Eagles of the former Continental Basketball Association. Danyel and Darnell created the Power To Give- Building Character Through Athletics, which help fund athletic programs in financially challenged communities.

26 Jan 2015

Bandits and Genesis Community Day and Job Fair

By River Bandits
The Quad Cities River Bandits and Genesis Health System are inviting the Quad Cities community to join their team to protect the community from seasonal influenza, and to build a lineup that will make another memorable season for guests at Modern Woodmen Park. Community Day on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 31, will include 500 free vaccinations to protect against seasonal influenza, the River Bandits' annual job fair, and auditions for national anthem singers and talent performers. More »
23 Jan 2015

THE QUEEN CONTEST RETURNS FOR THE 2015 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY FAIR

By Phil Roberts
Davenport, Iowa (Jan. 22, 2015) -- The Mississippi Valley Fair Board of Directors is pleased to announce that a fair queen will reign over the 2015 Mississippi Valley Fair, scheduled for Tuesday through Sunday, Aug. 4-9, here at the fairgrounds.
The board is sponsoring a $500 scholarship that will go to the winner of an upcoming Mississippi Valley Fair queen contest.
In addition to being involved in fair activities, the queen will represent the Mississippi Valley Fair and Scott County at the Iowa State Fair's queen competition during the summer of 2015.
Candidates must be residents of Scott County and a member of a local service organization, such as a church group, Girl Scouts, 4-H or FFA. Contestants will be judged on leadership, community service, poise and personality.
Queen contest applications may be obtained in person at the Mississippi Valley Fair office, 2815 W. Locust St., Davenport, Iowa, or by calling the office at (563) 326-5338.
For more information about the queen contest, call the fair office at (563) 326-5338. Information also will be posted on the Mississippi Valley Fair Queen Contest Facebook page. That can be found on the Internet at facebook.com/MississippiValleyFairQueenContest.
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23 Jan 2015

RASCAL DELIVERS VALENTINES WITH SWEETHEART SPECIAL

By Marco LaNave

First 25 fans to place orders can have the River Bandits mascot deliver a Valentine on February 11, 12, or 13

DAVENPORT, Iowa (Jan. 22, 2015) - With another baseball spring training just a few short weeks away, Rascal the River Bandit, the friendliest raccoon in baseball, is warming up for his annual set of Valentine deliveries to spread joy around the Quad Cities. For the sixth year in a row, the River Bandits mascot will once again deliver Valentines for the first 25 people to order one of Rascal's Sweetheart Special packages that celebrate Valentine's Day the River Bandits way.

For just $35, Rascal will paw-deliver a personalized card and any of three unique packages between 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, Thursday, Feb. 12, or Friday, Feb. 13, to the workplace or residence of a special someone within a 25-mile radius from Modern Woodmen Park.

"Rascal's Sweetheart Special brings a smile and surprise to a loved one's Valentine's Day, and Rascal's delivery will make it memorable!" said River Bandits co-owner Dave Heller. "Along with a great Valentine's Day gift, you also get to look forward to the excitement of a River Bandits game come summer."

The Sweetheart Special comes in the following three packages, each of which is $35:

River Bandits Romeo: A River Bandits logo baseball, pennant and two Lower Box Seat Vouchers to any 2015 River Bandits home game.

Bandit Beauty: A box of chocolates and two Lower Box Seat Vouchers to any 2015 River Bandits home game.

Lil' Cupid: A package of candy and a 2015 Kids Club membership, including a free ticket for a child 14 or younger to all 2015 River Bandits home games.

"These packages are unique ways to show those special people how much they mean to you," said River Bandits General Manager Andrew Chesser. "Rascal will have a fun and full schedule to celebrate Valentine's Day, so this opportunity is not one to miss!"

To reserve one of Rascal's Sweetheart Special packages, call Denise Clark at 563-333-2736. Only the first 25 orders will be accepted.

UP NEXT: Call today to reserve a Valentine's Day dinner at Modern Woodmen Park for Friday, Feb. 13, or Saturday, Feb. 14. Couples can enjoy a gourmet four-course dinner in a private luxury suite or take in the spectacular views of the ballpark, its Ferris wheel, the Centennial Bridge, Mississippi River and downtown Davenport from a table in the glass-enclosed, climate-controlled Budweiser Champions Club. Reservations are due Monday, Feb. 9, by calling 563-324-3000.

ABOUT THE BANDITS: The River Bandits ownership in 2014 made one of the biggest improvements to Modern Woodmen Park since the ballpark was first built back in 1931! A new Ferris wheel, standing 105 feet over the playing field, opened May 24, Space Camp opened June 20; the new Drop'N Twist debuted in July; and the newly expanded 300-foot long zip line also reopened.

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23 Jan 2015

THIS WEEKEND! Go Out West at The iWireless Center with the World's Toughest Rodeo

By Lindsey Lobur
Moline, IL -Are you ready for this! World's Toughest Rodeo returns this weekend to the iWireless Center, this Friday & Saturday. Prepare to take a ride on the wild side as the iWireless Center goes out west for two nights featuring bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, and women's barrel racing ... all of the fan favorites.

World's Toughest Rodeo, the premiere national rough stock only tour, presents this two and a half hour event starring professional cowboys and cowgirls from across the nation. Fans will once again get the opportunity to cheer on the world of rodeo's top bucking horses and bulls as well as enjoy some of the nation's most talented entertainment acts.

Want to see a little local talent? World's Toughest Rodeo invites some of the toughest little buckaroos to hold on tight in the "Mutton Bustin!"   These little buckaroos will spice up the show with the fan favorite event of sheep riding. Who knows, you may be witnessing a new future World Champion in action!

Fans will be served up an exciting slate of competition but only at World's Toughest Rodeo will the top two in each event return in our feature event of the night, the Showdown Bonus Round. The toughest cowboys will be matched with the rankest bucking horses and bulls in our supercharged finale event. It's edge of your seat action, 8 seconds at a time.

Fun is on the menu whether you are 6 or 66. World's Toughest offers a plate of hospitality served up with a western experience fans of all ages will never forget. The arena opens from 6 - 7 p.m. nightly so fans can get "down in the dirt" with World's Toughest Rodeo.  Both educational and entertaining... fans can meet cowboys, cowgirls and entertainers for autographs.  Pony rides for kids are free!!! Have you ever wanted to sit on a live bull? Midnight, the 2000lb bull and the World's Toughest Rodeo's superstar, will be in the chutes for an experience you can only get at World's Toughest Rodeo. Don't forget your camera. Take a behind the chutes tour and meet and visit with the World's Toughest Rodeo staff and see the beautiful animal athletes up close and personal.

Tickets are $18.00, $25.00, 35.00 or 57.00 for Gold Buckle Seating and kids are half price(excluding Gold Buckle seating). For additional savings LIKE them on Facebook www.facebook.com/worldstoughestrodeo and save $5 with code WTRFB. Don't miss an exclusive opportunity to purchase a Gold Buckle package (limited number) which includes chute side seats, a World's Toughest Rodeo Tour t-shirt and VIP meet and greet from 5:45 - 6:00 each night... all for just $57. Make it a night you won't forget at World's Toughest Rodeo.

Get you tickets for World's Toughest Rodeo at the iWireless Center, located at 1201 River Drive in Moline. For ticket information please see iwirelesscenter.com or ticketmaster.com, order by phone at (800) 359-2525. For group rates and information,call Lindsey at 309.277.1356 or email llobur@iwirelesscenter.com.

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21 Jan 2015

AHL CALL-UP FOR MALLARDS LAMOUREUX

By Brian Lavelle

MOLINE, Ill. (January 20, 2015) - Quad City Mallards forward Mario Lamoureux has been signed to a professional tryout agreement by the American Hockey League's Bridgeport Sound Tigers, the Mallards announced today.

Lamoureux, 26, is tied for fourth in the ECHL in assists (25) and tied for eighth in points (39).  Lamoureux, who has played 34 games since joining the Mallards in a trade with the Ontario Reign just after the start of the season, ranks second on the team in goals (14) and plus/minus rating (+7).  The 5' 9", 185-pound Grand Forks, North Dakota, native leads the Mallards in power play points (11) and last Friday against the Rapid City Rush scored Quad City's first shorthanded goal of the season.

Lamoureux has entered the ECHL's All-Star break on a four-game point scoring streak (3-4-7) and has recorded 13 points (seven goals and six assists) in his last ten games.  Lamoureux has notched two or more points in a game 13 times this season including in each of his last two outings and in three of his last four games.

Lamoureux returns to the AHL with the Sound Tigers after picking up an assist in three American League games with the Oklahoma City Barons last season.  Lamoureux's is the ninth AHL call-up for a Mallard this season.  Defenseman Nicholas Rioux returned to the Mallards from the AHL's Iowa Wild yesterday.

Lamoureux scored 20 goals and totaled 40 points in 46 games with Ontario last season.  He also played four games in Austria with Villacher SV, for whom he produced one goal and one assist.

Lamoureux was named to the 2012-13 ECHL All-Rookie Team after scoring 25 times and notching 65 points in 71 games for the Reign.  He broke into the professional ranks at the tail end of the 2011-12 season when he skated in two games with the Gwinnett Gladiators.

Lamoureux played college hockey in his home town for perennial power North Dakota.  UND qualified for the NCAA tournament each of Lamoureux's four seasons and in 2011 reached the Frozen Four.  He also helped North Dakota to three consecutive Western Collegiate Hockey Association tournament titles and a pair of conference regular season crowns.  Lamoureux scored 17 goals and produced 46 points in 157 career collegiate games.
21 Jan 2015

2015 Modern Woodmen Park Job Fair

By Marco LaNave
The Quad Cities River Bandits, Main Street Amusements and Professional Sports Catering, the food and beverage provider at Modern Woodmen Park, are seeking outgoing, hard-working, fun-loving, friendly people to assist fans and be a part of the team that will help make another memorable season for guests at the ballpark.

The River Bandits, Main Street Amusements and Professional Sports Catering will host a job fair on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 9 a.m. to noon at Modern Woodmen Park to fill the ballpark's game day staff and food and beverage positions. Interested individuals can fill out an application and be interviewed on the suite level during the job fair.

Listed below are the positions that the River Bandits, Main Street Amusements and Professional Sports Catering need filled:

Amusements

  • Amusements and kids zone workers (includes work on non-game days)

Box Office & Ticketing

  • Box Office Intern

  • Box Office Employees

  • Ticket Takers

Ballpark Hospitality

  • Ushers

  • Parking Attendant

Concessions

  • Kitchen Staff

  • Gameday supervisors

  • Warehouse Employees

  • Seat Vendors

  • Attendants

  • Cooks

  • Cashiers

  • Bartenders

Field/Stadium Maintenance

  • Field/Grounds Crew

  • Custodial Host (Mornings)

  • Custodial Host (Game Ops)

Merchandise

  • Retail Store Employees

Promotions

  • "Street Team" in-game entertainment staff

Video Production

  • Video production interns

The River Bandits, Main Street Amusements and Professional Sports Catering are equal opportunity employers; women, minorities and U.S. veterans are encouraged to apply.

20 Jan 2015

MALLARDS WEEKLY UPDATE: JANUARY 19, 2015

By Brian Lavelle
Rioux Returns to Mallards

MOLINE, Ill. (January 19, 2015) - Defenseman Nicholas Rioux has returned to the Quad City Mallards from the American Hockey League's Iowa Wild, the Mallards announced today.  

Rioux, 28, rejoins the Mallards after last Friday signing a professional tryout agreement with Iowa for the second time this season and playing for the Wild in a 4-0 loss to the Rockford IceHogs last Friday night and in a 4-1 victory over the Lake Erie Monsters the following evening.  The 6' 1", 205-pound Riviere-du-Loup, Quebec, native has now played a total of five AHL games this season during which he has recorded a plus/minus rating of +1 without registering a point.  Over the last two seasons Rioux has skated in 13 games for Iowa.


Rioux has scored two goals and added twelve assists for 14 points while posting a plus/minus rating of +3 in 31 games with the Mallards this year.  His was the eighth AHL call-up for a Mallard this season.  Rioux played alongside defenseman Benjamin Dieude-Fauvel, who was promoted from the Mallards last month, in Des Moines.  Goaltender Parker Milner returned to the Mallards from Iowa last Thursday.

MALLARDS WEEKLY UPDATE: JANUARY 19, 2015

 

THIS WEEK
Saturday, January 24, 7:05 p.m.

Independence Events Center
Quad City Mallards vs. Missouri Mavericks

 

LAST WEEK
Friday, January 16
Rapid City 4 Quad City 3 (OT)


Sunday, January 18

Quad City 3 Rapid City 1

 

Quad City
18-13-6, 42 points
tied 2nd place, Central Division
Coach: Terry Ruskowski

Missouri
14-18-4, 32 points
6th place, Central Division
Coach: Richard Matvichuk

QUACK TRACKS
Last Weekend
The Mallards earned three of four available points from two games against Rapid City last weekend, rebounding from last Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to defeat the Rush 3-1 yesterday.

Deadlock
With yesterday's win the Mallards moved into a three-way tie with the Tulsa Oilers and Wichita Thunder for second place in the ECHL's Central Division.  The Mallards have four games in hand on Tulsa and one game in hand on Wichita.

 

Home Sweet Home

The Mallards yesterday finished a four-game homestand with a record of 2-1-1.

All-Star Break
The Mallards have reached the All-Star break of their first ECHL campaign after yesterday kicking off the second half of their 72-game regular season schedule.  The Mallards are just behind the pace they set through 37 games last year.  They notched 46 points over the first 37 games of their final Central Hockey League season.

Workin' Overtime
With last Friday's setback the Mallards fell to 1-4 in games settled in overtime this season.

Red Light District
The Mallards rank in the top ten in the ECHL in both goals scored and goals allowed per game.  They are seventh in goals against per game (2.8) and tenth in goals scored per outing (3.1).

Special Teams
After surviving 18 of their foes' last 19 power plays, the Mallards are now tied for ninth in the ECHL in penalty killing (84.5 percent).  The Mallards have gone 1-for-21 on the man advantage over their last four games and rank eighteenth in the league in power play efficiency (15.5 percent).

Shorty
Mario Lamoureux last Friday against Rapid City scored the Mallards' first shorthanded goal of the season.

Super Mario
Lamoureux has collected two points in each of his last two games (two goals and two assists) and in three of his last four games, is on a four-game point scoring streak (3-4-7) and has 13 points (seven goals and six assists) in his last ten games.  Lamoureux is now tied for fourth in the ECHL in assists (25) and tied for seventh in points (39).

 

Foxy
Justin Fox has 13 points (three goals and ten assists) in his last 12 games. 

Between the Pipes
Parker Milner ranks fifth in the ECHL in save percentage (.919) and eighth in goals against average (2.39).  Evan Mosher ranks sixth in save percentage (.918).

Milestones
With an assist last Friday against Rapid City Darren McMillan reached 197 career points.

Head to Head
Saturday night's game will be the sixth of 15 this season between the Mallards and Mavericks.  The Mallards have gone 1-2-2 against the Mavs this year and 0-1-1 against Missouri on home ice.  All-time, the Mallards have posted a 17-22-2 overall record against the Mavericks and have gone 7-10-1 at home against Missouri.

Ins and Outs
Nicholas Rioux returned to the Mallards today after last Friday signing a professional tryout agreement with the AHL's Iowa Wild...Paxton Leroux (upper body injury) has missed the Mallards' last five games...Kevin Baker returned to the Mallard lineup last Friday against Rapid City after missing the Mallards' previous eight games (upper body injury)... Parker Milner returned from Iowa last Thursday.

NEXT HOME GAME
Wednesday, January 28, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Wichita Thunder
4 Tickets for $20; T.G.I. Friday's Postgame Party

Fans can get four tickets for just $20 for each Wednesday home game.  After each Wednesday home tilt fans can join the Mallards at T.G.I. Friday's on River Drive in Moline for a postgame party.

ON THE AIR
Fox Sports Radio 1230 is the radio home of Mallards Hockey Presented by Genesis Power Sports Performance.  Mallards games broadcast on AM 1230 also stream live online at www.wfxn.net.  A limited number of Mallards games will not air on Fox Sports Radio 1230 due to conflicts with University of Illinois basketball and football and Green Bay Packer football.  ECHL-TV pay-per-view video webcasts and free audio webcasts of all Mallards games are also available at myqcmallards.net.

TICKETS
Single Game Tickets
Single game tickets for all Mallards regular season contests are now available.  Fans can contact the Mallards at (309) 277-1364 or info@myqcmallards.com for more information about tickets.  Single game tickets are also available at the iWireless Center box office, at Ticketmaster outlets, through www.ticketmaster.com or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free.  The box office is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on game days from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the second period.

Group Tickets
Groups of at least ten receive savings off the walk-up price and a host of group benefits.  Mallards group tickets are a great fit for youth organizations, friends, co-workers, family groups, religious groups, school functions and business events.  For more group ticket information, fans can contact the Mallards at (309) 277-1364 or info@myqcmallards.com.

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20 Jan 2015

World's Toughest Rodeo Dirt Dump

By Ashley Sturgell

One of the most obvious and important parts of a rodeo is something fans rarely consider - the dirt. Transforming an ice hockey arena into a rodeo arena without damaging the ice is a top priority for the crew of the World's Toughest Rodeo. An ice coverage system applied over the ice provides protection for the ice to insure rapid turnaround from a dirt event back to an ice event.

A lot of dirt will be trucked into the iWireless Center for the World's Toughest Rodeo, a whole lot, in fact. Close to 1,200 yards of dirt at 12 yards per dump-truck load, that's over 100 dump trucks worth of dirt equally approximately 2,000,000 lbs. of dry dirt. Just hauling in the dirt once the floor is prepared can take up to 6 hours. Once leveled it is worked over and over to allow it to dry. When finished, the dirt is 8 - 10 inches in depth and special finishing equipment is required to level and smooth out the dirt. The preparation doesn't end with dirt installation, as once the dirt is installed a portable rodeo arena arrives and the bucking chutes and arena set up is completed in another 2 hours. Requiring daily maintenance, the dirt needs to be groomed daily to continue to facilitate drying and improve the consistency.   Final touches are completed prior to the rodeo Preshow each day as well. But once the Preshow is finished it again needs to be reworked as it packs down from the foot traffic.

Another consideration of utmost importance is where you find dry, unfrozen dirt in January, in Moline, Illinois. Special arrangements for winter in arena events requiring dirt must be made well in advance. Appropriate dirt is stored in conditions that make it suitable to be trucked in and provide suitable dryness to provide stable footing for both bucking horses and barrel racing horses. How well a competitor does in a rodeo depends partially on how well the animal is able to perform, and good dirt for stable footing is a necessity for animal performance.

The World's Toughest Rodeo stage will be set for performances on January 23 and 24th at 7:30 p.m. each night. Fans are invited into the arena nightly from 6 - 7 for a fan favorite preshow including autographs with cowboys and entertainers, free pony rides for kids, or a chance of a lifetime to sit on Midnight, a 2,000 lb. bull in the bucking chutes.   Top professional competitors, John Payne, the One Armed Bandit (13 time Professional Rodeo's Specialty Entertainer of the Year, and top rodeo announcer, Roger Mooney will headline the show. Tickets are family friendly starting at $20 and kids are always half price. $5 discount coupons are available at all Casey's General Stores locations. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or at iWireless Center Box Office.

What: 100 truckloads of dirt will be dumped on the floor of the iWireless Center Wednesday morning in preparation for this weekend's World's Toughest Rodeo!

Where: iWireless Center, 1201 River Dr. Moline, IL

Media report to back entrance

 

When: Wednesday, January 21-- Photo and broadcast opportunities are available
throughout the day.  Dirt dump begins 9 am, recommend coming around 11 am for best photo opportunity.

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