Business Leaders of America
Jay Lillie
May 11, 2011
Entrepreneurial leaders do not have a mindset that adapts to
failure. Things go wrong, of course, but entrepreneurs don´t
call them "failures" they call them "glitches, mistakes,
bungles, setbacks", but not failing.
When one such entrepreneur was asked about the hardest decision
he ever had to make, he answered that he didn´t know what a hard
decision was. An entrepreneur will approach decision-making with
the idea that there´s a strong likelihood that he/she will be
wrong. This doesn´t dissuade them to the contrary they just
do the best they can and worry about handling obstacles as they
arise.
Here are a few top entrepreneurs in the U.S.
Tropicana Entertainment Inc.
Tropicana Entertainment Inc. announced today that Anthony Rodio has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Tropicana Atlantic City Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tropicana Entertainment and Executive Vice President of Tropicana Entertainment. Mr. Rodio is expected to start in his new positions on June 1, 2011, subject to receiving all required gaming approvals. Mr. Rodio has been the Vice President and General Manager of Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg, Indiana since October 2008. Mr. Rodio will report to the Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Tropicana Entertainment, Daniel Ninivaggi.
Virginia SPQA
"12 to Watch" is an initiative of the United States Senate Productivity and Quality Award Program for Virginia (Virginia SPQA) to promote the participation of twelve selected small businesses in the Virginia SPQA Discovery Program and provide related performance excellence technical assistance at no cost. Small businesses selected to be one of the twelve are considered to be those poised for positive and sustainable job growth in the Commonwealth and will be recognized at the 28th annual Virginia Forum for Excellence on September 8, 2011.
Jennifer Lee and JNL Worldwide, Inc
In Jennifer Nicole Lee's, "Busy Mom Fitness Plan," she shows that there are no excuses for achieving fitness goals. JNL shows how to be a mother, wife, business woman, and still have a hard rocking body, with, "kiss me abs," and, "glutes that salute," all due to her innovative lifestyle approach all captured in this concise and catchy online webisode series produced by the number one online fitness website, BodyBuilding.com.Jennifer Nicole Lee has become a household name in over 110 countries in just less than six short years. Everyone has their own 'thing', fitness happens to be JNL's, and she shares it with these four videos.
DuPont
DuPont today announced its sponsorship of a new BBC series Horizons. The television program will examine the future of business by looking at companies around the world that are making the greatest progress in their sectors and influencing the way people will live in the future. Horizons begins airing today around the globe on the BBC World News networks. "Horizons will offer a glimpse of what the future holds for all of us, by looking at the businesses that are testing the boundaries of science and technology," said BBC Global News Senior Commissioner Paul Gibbs. "It´s a global series, and we´ll be visiting companies across the world to uncover the ones with the most interesting, intriguing and advanced ideas and products."
The Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau
The Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau, a division of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, continues its aggressive outreach to the Montreal market by exhibiting at the Travel and Outdoor Festival in Parc Jean-Drapeau from May 13-15. This is the third consecutive year the Visitors Bureau has attended the show which attracts more than 30,000 outdoor enthusiasts. This year, the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau will be joined by Whiteface/Lake Placid, doubling the booth space and its presence at the show. "I´m excited to showcase all the outdoor activities our area has to offer. Having Whiteface join us at the show makes our message all the more powerful," stated Michele Powers, Vice President of Marketing for the North Country Chamber of Commerce. "People attending the show are most interested in biking, paddling and hiking so it is a great opportunity to remind them of all the outdoor activities available on the Adirondack Coast – just 100 km to their south."
BDI Pharma, Inc.
BDI Pharma, Inc., the nation´s fastest growing distributor of biotech therapies, announced continued growth in its expansion into the animal health market. 4legPharma, the Animal Health Division of BDI Pharma, was launched in October, 2010 to provide veterinarians and veterinary specialists a safe and reliable resource for those specialty biopharmaceuticals used to treat pets suffering from many of the same chronic, life-threatening conditions affecting humans. Building on a successful launch last fall, the company´s recorded sales revenue and units sold for this unique market segment is trending well over 25% in monthly growth year to date. The veterinary customer base has grown by 127% and, though less than six months old, the division´s website, http://www.4legpharma.com, attracts a daily average of over 2,000 hits.
PainePR for Cee Lo Green and Duracell
Cee Lo Green may be best-known for his break-up anthem ´Forget You,´ which earned him a 2011 Grammy Award, but the entertainer today will change his tune to reveal a softer, more vulnerable side with the ´Thank You´ charity track. Cee Lo will continue to tell his little-known personal rescue stories through original lyrics he created in tribute to the one million volunteer firefighters across the country. It´s his way of partnering with Duracell and the National Volunteer Fire Council for the Power Those Who Protect Us program, designed to donate batteries while supporting and raising awareness for our nation´s volunteer firefighters.
RealPage, Inc.
RealPage, Inc. (NASDAQ: RP), today announced that a wholly-owned subsidiary has acquired the assets and selected liabilities of Compliance Depot, a leading provider of vendor risk management (referred to as "credentialing") and compliance services to the multifamily housing industry. "The acquisition of Compliance Depot is consistent with our strategy of adding new products and services to sell to the rental housing industry and once fully integrated will contribute to achieving our target operating model," said Steve Winn, Chairman and CEO of RealPage. "Compliance Depot is the only brand name vendor risk management company in the multifamily industry. We see a tremendous opportunity to integrate the services of Compliance Depot and its 32,000+ unique vendors with RealPage´s offering."
Topical BioMedics, Inc. and Healthy Child Healthy World
Topical BioMedics, Inc., headquartered in Rhinebeck, NY, announces that Topricin Junior® pain relief and healing cream for children has been designated a Trusted Partner with Healthy Child Healthy World in its continued effort to empower parents in creating healthier, safer environments for children. As the nation´s nonprofit leader in educating the public about preventing children´s exposure to harmful chemicals, Healthy Child Healthy World only partners with companies offering superior products that meet their high quality standards and demonstrate a long-term commitment to their mission by contributing financially and endorsing the Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies (CERES) principles of corporate environmental conduct.
ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP (ENTA)
In an effort to ensure that the patients who benefit from the American Cancer Society´s Hope Lodge receive all the support they deserve, ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP (ENTA)-the largest ear, nose, throat, allergy and audiology practice in the NY/NJ area-has stepped up its efforts to generate contributions from its associates, colleagues, patients and friends for Hope Lodge´s June 10th Magic of Hope luncheon. And, when ENTA´s $175,000 is added to its prior commitment, the total donation from the Practice and its affiliates will approach $500,000. "While we are extremely pleased to have been selected as this year´s honoree at the American Cancer Society´s annual Hope Lodge ´Magic of Hope´ luncheon" commented Dr. Wayne Eisman, President of ENTA, "the true glory is being able to help deliver as many donations as possible for this worthy cause".
Azamara Club Cruises
A fine book, like fine wine, is best served in a wondrous setting. Now, guests aboard an Azamara Club Cruises voyage can immerse themselves in spectacular destinations through the exquisitely crafted books by Assouline. Through an exclusive partnership between Azamara and Assouline, Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest now feature the Drawing Room by Assouline, where guests can find more than 200 titles of the publisher´s fine illustrated books, luxury editions and gift line dedicated to fashion, photography, art, travel and design. Assouline´s exquisitely crafted books complement the cruise line´s unique offering of more overnights and longer stays in port to provide guests with an unforgettable, destination-immersive travel experience. Assouline´s extensive collection of books also will be available for guests to purchase, with some titles immediately available on board.
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard delivered remarks titled "U.S. Monetary Policy and Commodity Prices" at the Arkansas State Banking Department´s "A Day with the Bank Commissioner" event today. Bullard said that, based on leading economic research on oil shocks, the current surge in oil prices does not seem to qualify as an important macroeconomic shock. In addition, he discussed headline and core inflation and stressed that the key policy goal with respect to prices is headline inflation rather than core. With respect to monetary policy, Bullard said that "higher inflation expectations in conjunction with a zero policy rate amount to an easing of financial conditions" and that "going on hold allows more time to assess the strength of the recovery." Finally, Bullard briefly discussed the merits of commodity standards and inflation targeting, concluding that "inflation targeting is a better choice in the current environment."
Jostens
Jostens today announced on Facebook® the winners of the nationally acclaimed 2011 Photo Contest. The annual competition, co-sponsored by Jostens and Wolfe´s Camera™, celebrates the creative and innovative talents of student photographers from schools across the country. This competition empowers students to positively capture their school experiences and share the stories of their entire school communities through photography. Many of the award-winning photos will also appear in school yearbooks.
YOU Got Challenged! Inc.
Chrisanna Northrup, CEO of YOU Got Challenged! Inc., Dr. Pepper Schwartz, a Professor of Sociology at the University of Washington, and Dr. James Witte, Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for Social Science Research at George Mason University announced today the launch of their international survey to uncover what is "normal" in relationships and dating around the world. Called The Normal Bar Survey, this precedent-setting study will shed light on common behavioral patterns and, by casting light on how others behave, help people decide if "their normal" should stay the same or be nudged by various methods toward what is more typical. The complete survey results will be unveiled in THE NORMAL BAR: Where Does Your Relationship Fall? which Crown Archetype will publish in summer 2012.
CarShield
Consumers watching this Sunday´s "The Celebrity Apprentice" on NBC will see promotions for OnStar FMV, an aftermarket vehicle safety, security and connectivity device that´s a mere apprentice to CarShield, a more feature-rich alternative. "We´re tickled that Mr. Trump and ´The Celebrity Apprentice´ are featuring OnStar FMV this Sunday, which will help educate consumers about these important vehicle safety and security products and services," said Scott Nesbit, VP of Business Development at CarShield.
SOMAmetrics
If you are a software company struggling to meet your revenue objectives, then you might be interested in learning about a small startup called SOMAmetrics that might have the answer you are looking for. Launched May 2010, SOMAmetrics has focused exclusively on small to medium sized software companies to help them meet and exceed their revenue objectives. Living up to its oft-repeated mantra of "Numbers Matter", SOMAmetrics has increasingly built its own business base to pass the million dollar mark in April 2011 within one year of its launch.
Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau (AOCVCB)
The U.S. Travel Association is holding National Travel and Tourism Week from May 7-15, 2011. It includes five days of activities designed to highlight the importance of travel to both national and local economy. In recognition of this week, the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau has created a two-minute video spotlighting the Orange County travel industry. In this casual and fun film you´ll see the faces of the OC tourism industry from sword fighting knights to golfers and pilots expressing why Travel Matters to them. Anaheim and Orange County´s visitor industry impacts millions of people annually. More than 42 million people traveled to Anaheim and Orange County in 2010 and spent $7.4 billion on goods and services throughout the county.
Hondo Group for StollerUSA
StollerUSA, the leader in plant performance technology, recently released an educational video to explain the scientific technology behind their signature yield-enhancing formulation, Bio-Forge®. Taking crop yields to the next level, StollerUSA´s Bio-Forge maximizes genetic expression by up-regulating key genes associated with stress to control ethylene levels and genes associated with root development to enhance nutrient uptake. The new video offers an in-depth understanding of Bio-Forge and how plants can reach full genetic potential by using the unique product. Plants are under stress from the moment they are planted and Bio-Forge helps to maintain adequate hormone balance for proper plant functioning.
Cymphonix
With mobile computing becoming the norm in both education and business, enforcing network policies has become a significant challenge for network administrators. Educational institutions in particular are facing mounting pressures to keep students safe and networks secure as more and more students are issued mobile devices. In response to the trend, today Cymphonix announced the release of the Cymphonix Mobile ClientTM to help schools and businesses effectively manage off-network users and enforce compliance with existing policies for mobile users.
HelloLife, LLC
Today, HelloLife, LLC, an Applied Life Science and Technology company doing business in the health and wellness field, announced the release of their updated product, Licenex, to US retailers. Licenex brings FDA approved ingredients together in a comprehensive lice management solution for families. The kit now contains both a nit comb and a plastic cap to help target and effectively eliminate the infestation.
failure. Things go wrong, of course, but entrepreneurs don´t
call them "failures" they call them "glitches, mistakes,
bungles, setbacks", but not failing.
When one such entrepreneur was asked about the hardest decision
he ever had to make, he answered that he didn´t know what a hard
decision was. An entrepreneur will approach decision-making with
the idea that there´s a strong likelihood that he/she will be
wrong. This doesn´t dissuade them to the contrary they just
do the best they can and worry about handling obstacles as they
arise.
Here are a few top entrepreneurs in the U.S.
Tropicana Entertainment Inc.
Tropicana Entertainment Inc. announced today that Anthony Rodio has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Tropicana Atlantic City Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tropicana Entertainment and Executive Vice President of Tropicana Entertainment. Mr. Rodio is expected to start in his new positions on June 1, 2011, subject to receiving all required gaming approvals. Mr. Rodio has been the Vice President and General Manager of Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg, Indiana since October 2008. Mr. Rodio will report to the Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Tropicana Entertainment, Daniel Ninivaggi.
Virginia SPQA
"12 to Watch" is an initiative of the United States Senate Productivity and Quality Award Program for Virginia (Virginia SPQA) to promote the participation of twelve selected small businesses in the Virginia SPQA Discovery Program and provide related performance excellence technical assistance at no cost. Small businesses selected to be one of the twelve are considered to be those poised for positive and sustainable job growth in the Commonwealth and will be recognized at the 28th annual Virginia Forum for Excellence on September 8, 2011.
Jennifer Lee and JNL Worldwide, Inc
In Jennifer Nicole Lee's, "Busy Mom Fitness Plan," she shows that there are no excuses for achieving fitness goals. JNL shows how to be a mother, wife, business woman, and still have a hard rocking body, with, "kiss me abs," and, "glutes that salute," all due to her innovative lifestyle approach all captured in this concise and catchy online webisode series produced by the number one online fitness website, BodyBuilding.com.Jennifer Nicole Lee has become a household name in over 110 countries in just less than six short years. Everyone has their own 'thing', fitness happens to be JNL's, and she shares it with these four videos.
DuPont
DuPont today announced its sponsorship of a new BBC series Horizons. The television program will examine the future of business by looking at companies around the world that are making the greatest progress in their sectors and influencing the way people will live in the future. Horizons begins airing today around the globe on the BBC World News networks. "Horizons will offer a glimpse of what the future holds for all of us, by looking at the businesses that are testing the boundaries of science and technology," said BBC Global News Senior Commissioner Paul Gibbs. "It´s a global series, and we´ll be visiting companies across the world to uncover the ones with the most interesting, intriguing and advanced ideas and products."
The Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau
The Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau, a division of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, continues its aggressive outreach to the Montreal market by exhibiting at the Travel and Outdoor Festival in Parc Jean-Drapeau from May 13-15. This is the third consecutive year the Visitors Bureau has attended the show which attracts more than 30,000 outdoor enthusiasts. This year, the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau will be joined by Whiteface/Lake Placid, doubling the booth space and its presence at the show. "I´m excited to showcase all the outdoor activities our area has to offer. Having Whiteface join us at the show makes our message all the more powerful," stated Michele Powers, Vice President of Marketing for the North Country Chamber of Commerce. "People attending the show are most interested in biking, paddling and hiking so it is a great opportunity to remind them of all the outdoor activities available on the Adirondack Coast – just 100 km to their south."
BDI Pharma, Inc.
BDI Pharma, Inc., the nation´s fastest growing distributor of biotech therapies, announced continued growth in its expansion into the animal health market. 4legPharma, the Animal Health Division of BDI Pharma, was launched in October, 2010 to provide veterinarians and veterinary specialists a safe and reliable resource for those specialty biopharmaceuticals used to treat pets suffering from many of the same chronic, life-threatening conditions affecting humans. Building on a successful launch last fall, the company´s recorded sales revenue and units sold for this unique market segment is trending well over 25% in monthly growth year to date. The veterinary customer base has grown by 127% and, though less than six months old, the division´s website, http://www.4legpharma.com, attracts a daily average of over 2,000 hits.
PainePR for Cee Lo Green and Duracell
Cee Lo Green may be best-known for his break-up anthem ´Forget You,´ which earned him a 2011 Grammy Award, but the entertainer today will change his tune to reveal a softer, more vulnerable side with the ´Thank You´ charity track. Cee Lo will continue to tell his little-known personal rescue stories through original lyrics he created in tribute to the one million volunteer firefighters across the country. It´s his way of partnering with Duracell and the National Volunteer Fire Council for the Power Those Who Protect Us program, designed to donate batteries while supporting and raising awareness for our nation´s volunteer firefighters.
RealPage, Inc.
RealPage, Inc. (NASDAQ: RP), today announced that a wholly-owned subsidiary has acquired the assets and selected liabilities of Compliance Depot, a leading provider of vendor risk management (referred to as "credentialing") and compliance services to the multifamily housing industry. "The acquisition of Compliance Depot is consistent with our strategy of adding new products and services to sell to the rental housing industry and once fully integrated will contribute to achieving our target operating model," said Steve Winn, Chairman and CEO of RealPage. "Compliance Depot is the only brand name vendor risk management company in the multifamily industry. We see a tremendous opportunity to integrate the services of Compliance Depot and its 32,000+ unique vendors with RealPage´s offering."
Topical BioMedics, Inc. and Healthy Child Healthy World
Topical BioMedics, Inc., headquartered in Rhinebeck, NY, announces that Topricin Junior® pain relief and healing cream for children has been designated a Trusted Partner with Healthy Child Healthy World in its continued effort to empower parents in creating healthier, safer environments for children. As the nation´s nonprofit leader in educating the public about preventing children´s exposure to harmful chemicals, Healthy Child Healthy World only partners with companies offering superior products that meet their high quality standards and demonstrate a long-term commitment to their mission by contributing financially and endorsing the Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies (CERES) principles of corporate environmental conduct.
ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP (ENTA)
In an effort to ensure that the patients who benefit from the American Cancer Society´s Hope Lodge receive all the support they deserve, ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP (ENTA)-the largest ear, nose, throat, allergy and audiology practice in the NY/NJ area-has stepped up its efforts to generate contributions from its associates, colleagues, patients and friends for Hope Lodge´s June 10th Magic of Hope luncheon. And, when ENTA´s $175,000 is added to its prior commitment, the total donation from the Practice and its affiliates will approach $500,000. "While we are extremely pleased to have been selected as this year´s honoree at the American Cancer Society´s annual Hope Lodge ´Magic of Hope´ luncheon" commented Dr. Wayne Eisman, President of ENTA, "the true glory is being able to help deliver as many donations as possible for this worthy cause".
Azamara Club Cruises
A fine book, like fine wine, is best served in a wondrous setting. Now, guests aboard an Azamara Club Cruises voyage can immerse themselves in spectacular destinations through the exquisitely crafted books by Assouline. Through an exclusive partnership between Azamara and Assouline, Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest now feature the Drawing Room by Assouline, where guests can find more than 200 titles of the publisher´s fine illustrated books, luxury editions and gift line dedicated to fashion, photography, art, travel and design. Assouline´s exquisitely crafted books complement the cruise line´s unique offering of more overnights and longer stays in port to provide guests with an unforgettable, destination-immersive travel experience. Assouline´s extensive collection of books also will be available for guests to purchase, with some titles immediately available on board.
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard delivered remarks titled "U.S. Monetary Policy and Commodity Prices" at the Arkansas State Banking Department´s "A Day with the Bank Commissioner" event today. Bullard said that, based on leading economic research on oil shocks, the current surge in oil prices does not seem to qualify as an important macroeconomic shock. In addition, he discussed headline and core inflation and stressed that the key policy goal with respect to prices is headline inflation rather than core. With respect to monetary policy, Bullard said that "higher inflation expectations in conjunction with a zero policy rate amount to an easing of financial conditions" and that "going on hold allows more time to assess the strength of the recovery." Finally, Bullard briefly discussed the merits of commodity standards and inflation targeting, concluding that "inflation targeting is a better choice in the current environment."
Jostens
Jostens today announced on Facebook® the winners of the nationally acclaimed 2011 Photo Contest. The annual competition, co-sponsored by Jostens and Wolfe´s Camera™, celebrates the creative and innovative talents of student photographers from schools across the country. This competition empowers students to positively capture their school experiences and share the stories of their entire school communities through photography. Many of the award-winning photos will also appear in school yearbooks.
YOU Got Challenged! Inc.
Chrisanna Northrup, CEO of YOU Got Challenged! Inc., Dr. Pepper Schwartz, a Professor of Sociology at the University of Washington, and Dr. James Witte, Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for Social Science Research at George Mason University announced today the launch of their international survey to uncover what is "normal" in relationships and dating around the world. Called The Normal Bar Survey, this precedent-setting study will shed light on common behavioral patterns and, by casting light on how others behave, help people decide if "their normal" should stay the same or be nudged by various methods toward what is more typical. The complete survey results will be unveiled in THE NORMAL BAR: Where Does Your Relationship Fall? which Crown Archetype will publish in summer 2012.
CarShield
Consumers watching this Sunday´s "The Celebrity Apprentice" on NBC will see promotions for OnStar FMV, an aftermarket vehicle safety, security and connectivity device that´s a mere apprentice to CarShield, a more feature-rich alternative. "We´re tickled that Mr. Trump and ´The Celebrity Apprentice´ are featuring OnStar FMV this Sunday, which will help educate consumers about these important vehicle safety and security products and services," said Scott Nesbit, VP of Business Development at CarShield.
SOMAmetrics
If you are a software company struggling to meet your revenue objectives, then you might be interested in learning about a small startup called SOMAmetrics that might have the answer you are looking for. Launched May 2010, SOMAmetrics has focused exclusively on small to medium sized software companies to help them meet and exceed their revenue objectives. Living up to its oft-repeated mantra of "Numbers Matter", SOMAmetrics has increasingly built its own business base to pass the million dollar mark in April 2011 within one year of its launch.
Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau (AOCVCB)
The U.S. Travel Association is holding National Travel and Tourism Week from May 7-15, 2011. It includes five days of activities designed to highlight the importance of travel to both national and local economy. In recognition of this week, the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau has created a two-minute video spotlighting the Orange County travel industry. In this casual and fun film you´ll see the faces of the OC tourism industry from sword fighting knights to golfers and pilots expressing why Travel Matters to them. Anaheim and Orange County´s visitor industry impacts millions of people annually. More than 42 million people traveled to Anaheim and Orange County in 2010 and spent $7.4 billion on goods and services throughout the county.
Hondo Group for StollerUSA
StollerUSA, the leader in plant performance technology, recently released an educational video to explain the scientific technology behind their signature yield-enhancing formulation, Bio-Forge®. Taking crop yields to the next level, StollerUSA´s Bio-Forge maximizes genetic expression by up-regulating key genes associated with stress to control ethylene levels and genes associated with root development to enhance nutrient uptake. The new video offers an in-depth understanding of Bio-Forge and how plants can reach full genetic potential by using the unique product. Plants are under stress from the moment they are planted and Bio-Forge helps to maintain adequate hormone balance for proper plant functioning.
Cymphonix
With mobile computing becoming the norm in both education and business, enforcing network policies has become a significant challenge for network administrators. Educational institutions in particular are facing mounting pressures to keep students safe and networks secure as more and more students are issued mobile devices. In response to the trend, today Cymphonix announced the release of the Cymphonix Mobile ClientTM to help schools and businesses effectively manage off-network users and enforce compliance with existing policies for mobile users.
HelloLife, LLC
Today, HelloLife, LLC, an Applied Life Science and Technology company doing business in the health and wellness field, announced the release of their updated product, Licenex, to US retailers. Licenex brings FDA approved ingredients together in a comprehensive lice management solution for families. The kit now contains both a nit comb and a plastic cap to help target and effectively eliminate the infestation.
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