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Robbie Burns birthday a spirited celebration of life Robert Burns, celebrated Scottish poet and lyricist, is widely regarded as the Scotland’s national poet. The farmer and father of 12 was a writer at the forefront of the Romantic movement. In addition to original compositions that are regarded as poetry for the common man, Burns also revised and adapted folk songs from across Scotland; Scots Wha Hae was long considered Scotland’s unofficial national anthem and Auld Lang Syne is a New Year’s Eve staple. Perhaps even more famous than his creative offerings, Burns’ birthday is celebrated across the globe.

Burn’s life was cut short, dying at the age of 37. On the fifth anniversary of his untimely death friends gathered to celebrate his life and works. Following an evening centered around “a fine fat haggis”, attendees sang, recited Burns’ poetry and toasted to his memory. The party proved to be such a delight, that the group all agreed to reconvene for a Burns’ birthday the following January. The group unknowingly sparked an annual event that has now withstood well over two centuries.

Two hundred and twenty-one years after his passing, the Burns legend lives on. DJ Clarke, Kamloops Highland Games Society member relishes in this yearly gathering. The organizer of the Robbie Burns Supper and Dance, has celebrated Burn’s birthday for over 50 years, “since she was a wee girl.”

“Growing up, Robbie Burns was always held in great reverence. His poetry speaks to the common man, it has a flavour of history to it.”

As far as yearly celebrations, there’s no skipping Burn’s birthday, DJ says with chuckle, “we’re Scottish, it’s what we do.”

The evening promises to be an extravaganza with a Scottish imprint upon it, “a lovely dinner, Highland dancing, pipe band performance, followed by dancing …with haggis and poetry of course.”

Photo courtesy Kamloops Highland Games Society

Funds raised from next week’s Robbie Burns Supper and Dance will support the Kamloops Highland Games later this year. Inset: Celebrated poet and lyricist Robert Burns.

The poem Address to a Haggis will be recited to accompany the delivery of the savory meat dish. “Haggis gets a bad rep,” DJ laments, “but it’s absolutely delicious. It tastes like sausage, and is worth experiencing.” In fact, you can’t get more authentic, as the haggis is coming straight from expert culinary artists in Scotland.

“This is a time for anyone with a Celtic bend to slap on a kilt and spend the evening in the company of great entertainment and good friends, what could be better?”

The funds raised from the event support the Kamloops Highland Games Society, which will be hosted later in the year. The annual festival

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offers a wide variety of Scottish-themed activities such as Scottish heavy athletics, Highland dancing, solo piping, drumming, competitions and clan genealogy information. Last year offered a scotch tasting as well, which heightened the experience of the traditional event.

The Robbie Burns Supper and Dance is on Saturday, January 28 at Colombo Hall, 814 Lorne Street. Cocktails at 5pm. The piping begins at 6pm. Tickets available at Overland Press, Kamloops Florist, and Highland Dance Studio.

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Fundraising for Choices This beautiful Star quilt was handmade by Mary Cowley of the Hollow Water First Nation. With the purchase of a $5 raffle ticket you have a chance to win the quilt valued at $1000. There is also a $400 Air Canada voucher and a $100 gift certificate to Eagle Eye Gifts to win. Funds raised will go toward sending Jocelyn Thompsett to the Choices selfempowerment program.

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Draw will be made January 21. Pictured is Julie John and Justin Young.

Interior Health to apply for mobile supervised consumption services This past Friday, Interior Health met with community stakeholders in Kamloops and Kelowna to discuss its decision to submit an application to Health Canada for mobile supervised consumption services to operate in both Kamloops and Kelowna. The decision comes following extensive stakeholder consultation in both communities.

“Kamloops and Kelowna continue to experience the highest number of overdose deaths in Interior Health,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “Kamloops had well over four times as many overdose deaths last year than in 2015 and in Kelowna the numbers have doubled. Supervised consumption services are one of a number of tools we are employing in the prov-

Over $500,000 in bursaries unclaimed For the fourth year in a row, Interior Savings is proudly continuing its commitment to award up to one million dollars in bursaries annually. That is one thousand $1000 bursaries in 2017!

The goal of the Million Dollar Bursary program is to support young people in realizing their full potential. And with over $500,000 still available for students to access, Interior Savings wants to ensure this funding doesn’t go untapped.

According to Kathy Conway, Interior Savings’ CEO, “There’s still time for students to become an Interior Savings member to qualify for a $1000 bursary.”

To be eligible for a bursary this year, students have until February 1 to become an Interior Savings member. With that deadline just two weeks away, Interior Savings is making one final push to get the word out to local students who may need a little help with their tuition.

The bursary program is intended for students between the ages of 17 and 24, who are entering or returning to full-time study towards a degree, diploma or trade certification program at a designated post-secondary institution, with classes starting between September 2017 and August 2018. The deadline for members to submit a bursary application is May 1.

In the past three years, all those who applied and met eligibility criteria received a $1000 bursary.

That’s great news for students, and very bankable odds!

For more information or to submit your bursary application go to www.milliondollarbursary.com.

ince to help address this crisis, and Interior Health’s application to Health Canada puts us one step closer to implementing this important service that can help save lives in the two hardest-hit communities in the Interior.”

The decision to submit an application was based on the outcome of meetings with key stakeholders, public feedback, data on where overdoses are occurring in the two cities, and operational considerations.

The proposed mobile units would allow supervised consumption services, support, and other health-care services to be provided in an outreach model to more than one area of each community.

“Our data shows that in Kamloops overdoses are occurring most often in both the North Shore and downtown areas. In Kelowna, our data also shows two hot-spots – one being in the downtown core “It is important that we continue to and the other in Rutland,” said Dr. Trevor Corneil, work together to come up with a Chief Medical Health Officer with Interior Health. plan that will allow the service “A mobile service is the best way to make supervised to be easily accessible for people consumption services accessible in the areas where who use drugs, while also addressing any potential concerns our it is needed most.”

A mobile unit would offer supervised consump- stakeholders may have.”

Interior Health is in the midst of tion services from a small bus, RV, or van that has been retrofitted with the necessary equipment. The compiling all the required matemobile unit would park at pre-determined locations rial for the application. Once the throughout the day. The specific hours of operation application is submitted, it is and locations where a mobile unit would stop have unknown how long it will take for Health Canada to make a decision. not been finalized.

If approved by Health Canada, “Through our conversations with people who use From L-R: MLA for Kamloops-South Thompson Todd mobile supervised consumption Stone, IH Chief Medical Health Officer Trevor Corneil, drugs and other community stakeholders, we know services in Interior Health would that selecting the right time and place to offer this and Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar. service will be crucial to its success,” said Dr. Corneil. be among the first in Canada.

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MP McLeod demands financial accountability Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops Thompson Cariboo says the looming fiscal crisis is extremely alarming with a predicted culminated federal debt of $1 trillion in the next 15 years and $1.5 trillion by 2050.

“It was shocking to learn over the Christmas break that the Finance department quietly released a report stating we will now have annual budget deficits for the next quarter century,” said Cathy. “Analysts are predicting that bigger deficits could lead to the collapse of our economy.”

“The gravity of the Liberals mismanagement of our economy can’t be minimized. We are now facing generations of debt, and their plan to stimulate the economy by spending more has failed,” stated Cathy. “So much for their prom-

ise to balance the budget before the next election.”

In addition it was learned from the Parliamentary Budget Office that the stimulus measures from infrastructure spending will likely be delayed. The government committed $186 billion over 11 years in last fall’s fiscal update.

The economic impact of this is now projected for later 2017 and into 2018.

“Canadians need to realize that this is a perfect storm - full-time job growth is non-existent, the economy has stalled and the Department of Finance has stated if the Liberals spend any more money, they will be putting at risk the fiscal sustainability of the federal government,” stated MP McLeod. “I think we deserve better and should be demanding financial accountability.”

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Professional snowboarder Jake Kuzyk from Vancouver is making a snowboard movie for Vans. Him and his crew have been traveling all over including international locations collecting footage for the production. The Echo caught up with him at the cenotaph downtown. Hopefully the Kamloops footage makes the cut. The movie is slated to come out December 2017.

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Create a magical scene with Painting with Light artist Kamloops artist Ken Farrar presents are exposed to during the day, and artist workshop on Saturday, January Painting with Light a special exhibi- slowly release this glowing energy 28 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm to cretion of glow in the dark phosphores- during the night for up to twelve ate a magical scene with Ken where cent landscapes and wildlife from hours. Using these colours, Ken he will be sharing his knowledge and Wednesday, January 25 to Saturday, paints magical night time landscapes expertise with the use of phosphoresFebruary 18 in the KAC Main and featuring the splendor of the Northern cent paints. Phone 250-374-7323 to Hallway Galleries at the Old Court- Lights, Night Skies, and Wildlife. register. Ages 8 and up. house. Located at 7 Seymour Street In celebration of Unplug and Play For more information visit kamWest the gallery’s hours are Tuesday for Literacy Week, register for a free loopsarts.ca and kenfarrar.ca. to Friday from 10am to 5pm and Saturdays 10am to 4pm. An Artist’s Reception is slated for Saturday JanuThe Kamloops Youth Soccer Association (KYSA) has announced the hiring ary 28 from 2:00 to 8:00 pm. of a new full-time Senior Staff Coach.

“To take a quote from Vincent Van Thirty-eight-year-old Mark Bell will take up his new position in February, Gogh, ‘I often think the night is more moving from Langley where he currently resides. alive and more richly coloured than Mark is a Canadian Soccer National B Licence coach. He also holds a the day.’ If only he had known how National Soccer Coaches Association of America Advanced National Coaching true this is for me and the paint I use Diploma. He most recently served as an assistant coach of the Douglas College today,” says Ken. Women’s Soccer Team in New Westminster.

Ken Farrar’s paintings have rich, “We are delighted to welcome Mark to Kamloops and to our association,” vibrant daytime colours that truly says KYSA President Candace Dodson-Willis. “He will be a big help to our come to life when the lights go out. Technical Director (Ciaran McMahon), who is stretched to the limit trying to This is achieved by using a unique service a membership of 3,500 players, 400 coaches and a myriad of coach and blend of acrylic paint and naturally player development programs. occurring non-toxic rare earth phosBell was selected from 60 applicants with resumes being received from all phorescent minerals. These pigments four corners of the globe. will store the light energy, which they Bell, who gained valuable experience working in the Arsenal Football Club’s summer programs in England in 2000, before moving on to start his professional coaching career a year later with Total Soccer Systems in Richmond, says, “I have worked in some great environments that include youth clubs, high New Life Community Kamloops schools, private academies, and most recently at the college level, but to now needs kitchen volunteers to prepare veg- have this opportunity with KYSA is a dream come true! I am very excited and etables, cut up desserts, organize, sort honoured to work alongside Ciaran and the rest of the KYSA board and staff bread and more. Janitorial assistance is who have done an amazing job turning this soccer club into what it is today also needed. 16+ to volunteer. For more and I’m hoping my passionate, positive, patient style of coaching helps impact all the players and coaches in Kamloops for years to come!” information call 250-434-9898.

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New Year’s resolutions and the junk food junkie New Year’s resolutions are fabulous to make—once you’ve had your third glass of champagne on December 31. It’s like when you’re all tucked into bed, thinking about getting up early to jog. I’m going to get up at 5am, I’m going to run 10k, have a smoothie for breakfast, and just be a better person. Then the alarm goes off, and it’s as if those intentions belonged to another person. Following the brouhaha of the holidays, those resolutions were made by a different person, all boozy and jacked up on butter tarts and boxes of chocolates. Sure, it’s a great idea…but I’m not actually going to do it. Come January 2, all you want to do is slip into a monthlong turkey coma. Better yet, send me away on a cruise ship so that I may return when it’s spring.

Once all semblance of the holiday season has passed, all that remains is the carb bloat that gives you a fat Elvis glow—or whatever the opposite of glow is. Kind of like when a cheese platter is left out too long and it gets kind of… sweaty. That’s the one good news about the recent cold snap, layers, layers, aaaaall the layers. I’m like Oprah over here: YOU GET A LAYER, YOU GET A LAYER, EVERYBODY GETS A LAYER! Of all the resolutions going, “Dry January” just feels like punishment.

When the scale is higher and the bank account is lower than you’d prefer—a glass of wine is absolutely in order. Of course, to each their own with the resolutions and best of luck to those setting and maintaining intentions. I’ve always loved the notion that we can reset our internal clocks and try our hand at being healthier, happier human beings.

Why try to tackle these changes during a dull and blah time? On

the other hand, what entire pizza, dipping slic- head like I was a cartoon character. else is there to do? es mercilessly in ranch Yowza, that got out of hand quickly.

What better way to batdressing. I simply can’t That’s the thing about indulgtle the misery of Januhave just one French ing—it’s Christmas—it’s the time ary by implementing fry—I want aaaaaaall to do it, relaaaaax, enjoy yourself. small improvements the French fries. If I go Except, now you’ve got a taste that will set you up for down that route, you’ll for that melted cheese dripping in success for the rest of find me lurking around gravy, it makes a crisp salad on a the year. Although, are food courts and fast food frosty January evening look like a PERFECTLY these goals like civilirestaurant parking lots total chump. But—there’s someFABULOUS zations that crumble by hustling customers for thing about your underwear hugAlicia Ashcroft the time we get back to deep fried goodies like ging you a little closer than normal December—and then a panhandler looking for to make you think: Wait. What? does it become a vicious cycle? change. Got a fry to spare? I just But I had salad that time…as a Are we stuck on the futile ham- need a taste man. starter…for all that poutine. I may ster wheel of gain and loss?

My Kiwi sister-in-law’s visit real- have gone off the rails a wee bit.

For me, food and weight man- ly knocked me off the clean eating It’s a balancing act. Lose track? agement is the albatross around pedestal. Our Sun Peaks holiday Reset the intention. Yoga classes my neck. I’m a steadfast foodie, was not a ski vacation, but more and the 60-day Barre Kamloops and am quite passionate about all an arctic eating tour. Sure, there challenge will be keeping me off things yummy; and those yummy were salads, but they were swiftly the couch for January and Februthings are equally as passionate trumped by other caloric delights. ary. The fabulous gals at Herbal about lingering in my fat cells. As There was a day that included One are always willing to pick me much as I detest the expression, pulled pork poutine, movie theatre up from the food court and deliver “a moment on the lips, forever on popcorn and a plethora of curry. I me to poutine rehab so I can get the hips” is painfully apt. Linger stepped on the scale the next day through my gravy detox, and over the flavour my friends, there’s and my eyes bugged out of my learn to love salads once again. about a 1000 burpees worth of calorie burning coming your way.

Throughout the holiday season, I The Laughing Stock Theatre Society is holding auditions for was an active participant in healthy choices. I was hydrated, eating Let’s Murder Marsha! by Monk Ferris. It will be performed at the balanced meals, walking briskly Kamloops Convention Centre Theatre from April 20 to 22. This and taking yoga classes. Bolstered is a terrific show for family audiences who like their comedy fast by the Herbal One’s Little Black and nonstop.

Auditions will be held on January 27 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Dress challenge, I was cruising through holiday parties unscathed. January 28 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Kamloops Convention I did attend one function with a Centre Theatre, 1250 Rogers Way. Actors will be seen on a firstmammoth cream puff buffet, part- come, first served basis and are asked to bring a résumé and headshot nered with a vast ocean of delicious to the audition, if possible. The audition will be a cold read from the options. You could really give those script. No previous experience is required and everyone is welcome, cream puffs some personality. I did ages 16 and up for this non-equity production. All cast and crew will not partake, but admittedly, stared at be required to become paid members of The Laughing Stock Theatre a co-worker the same way my dog Society by first rehearsal. Membership forms will be available at watches me eat. It was captivating. first rehearsal.

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■■ Visual Journeys from Jan. 12 to 21 at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 7 W Seymour St. Featuring samples of art featured over the last year. Water colours, jewelry, photography and much more. Tues. to Sat. from 10am to 5pm.

■■ High Country Achievers Open House on Jan. 19 at 6:45pm at Mohave Room, Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St. Fun, shared, learning of Communications and Leadership skills. FMI: Lesley at 250-374-8225.

■■ Winter Wildlife Day! Fri. Jan. 20, 9:30am to 4pm at BC Wildlife Park . Animal encounters, indoor scavenger hunt, colouring and matching activity, and the Wildlife Rangers Pin Collectors Club. FMI go to bcwildlife.org ■■ Open mic night at Padlock Studios on Jan. 20 from 7pm to 12am. Checkout some talented local

TALK performers, enjoy local beers and wine, and support a space dedicated solely to the Kamloops arts scene.

All ages event. All performers welcome. Some instruments provided.

1st Floor, 175 2nd Ave. ■■ Barnhartvale Coffee House All Open Mic Night on Sat. Jan. 21 Doors 7pm. Music 7:30pm. Free for performers. FMI call Chrisy at 250573-0025 or www.barnhartvalecoffeehouse.com ■■“Jesus Fatwah, Love your (Muslim) Neighbour As Yourself” video/discussion series at 7pm on Jan. 24, 31, Feb 7 and 14 at 421 St Paul St. Reading material will be sent in advance by email. By donation. Pre-registration: kuchurch@ shaw.ca or 250-372-3020.

■■ You’ve Got the Talent... Now What? on Jan. 24 from 5:30 to 8:30pm at KAC at Lansdowne

Interior Savings Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week downtown events Sat, Jan 21 • Art of Felting (Ages 12+) 2-4pm, Kamloops Museum, 207 Seymour St. Register at 250-8283576.

Sun, Jan 22 • Family Storytime 1-1:30pm, Kamloops Library, 100-465 Victoria St. • Free Public Swim, 2-5pm, Kamloops YMCA-YWCA, 499 Battle St Mon, Jan 23 • Generation Z (ages 13-18), 3:30-5pm, Kamloops Art Gallery, 101-465 Victoria St Tues, Jan 24 • Ladies’ Afternoon Drawing Club (Ages 16+), 3-5pm, Kamloops Art Gallery

Wed, Jan 25 • Art and Coffee Klatch, 10am12pm, Kamloops Art Gallery Studios. Register at www.kals.ca • Explore the Kamloops Museum, 10am-4pm.

• Logograph (Ages 12-24) 3:305pm, Kamloops Art Gallery Thurs, Jan 26 • Family Storytime/Baby & Me, 10:30-11:45am, Kam. Art Gallery • Free Range Kids: Independent, Smart, and Ready to Lead with Lenore Skenazy, 6:30-8pm, Sandman Centre, 300 Lorne St. Free registration at eventbrite.ca • Board Games (Ages 18+) 10am-12pm, Kamloops Library • Bingo Night (Ages 18+) 7-8:30pm, Kamloops Library.

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The Kamloops Film Society Winter Series will begin January 19 with Measure of a Man. Directed by Stéphane Brizé, 91min, French with English subtitles. Visit www.kamloopsfilmseries.ca for more information and tickets. Showtime is at 7:00 pm at the Paramount Theatre, 503 Victoria Street.

Village (unit 204). Are you a musician, a thespian, a dancer, a writer, a filmmaker or a visual artist? Join Kamloops Arts Council staff and local artists for a FREE interactive evening of marketing tips and tricks.

■■ Kamloops Chamber of Commerce Coffee Mob - 10am on Jan. 24 at Caffe Motivo, 229 Victoria St. Meet for spectacular coffee and even better conversation!

RSVP at www.kamloopschamber. ca/events or email: events@kamloopschamber.ca.

■■ The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place at Heritage House in Riverside Park the fourth Thursday of the month from 7 to 9pm. Next meeting Jan. 26.

■■ Open Mic Night the first and third Thurs. of the month from 9pm to 12am at the Central Station Pub, 126 4th Ave. Free.

■■ The Kamloops Ostomy Support Group is a group for ostomates and their support persons. Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy. FMI re meeting dates and venues please call: Edie at 250-8190945 or Nightingale Medical at 250-

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■■ Bottle fundraiser for Children’s Circle Daycare Society. Drop off your empty bottles to General Grants, 1395B Battle St. No clutter, or fuss for you. Drop them off in the bag and let them know they are for the society.

■■ Society for Creative Anachronism - Shire of Ramsgaard weekly practice/gathering on Tuesdays at 6:30pm at 150 Wilson St. (in back).

FMI call Raynagh at 250-376-6676.

■■ Drink and Draw on second Wed. of each month from 6 to 8pm at Red Collar Brewing, 355 Lansdowne St. Minors welcome with an adult. Free event. Supplies provided.

FMI call 250-377-2400.

■■ Volunteers Needed at the RIH Thrift Seller. Put your great customer service skills to a good cause.

FMI stop by 146 Victoria St. or call 250-374-0487.

■■ The Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers - Whether you like to learn and play music, dance or just listen and socialize, new members are always welcome. FMI call 250-376-2330.

■■ Kamloops Kidney Support Group meets at 10am on the second

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echo stargazer Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Networking leads to professional success. You’re in the public spotlight and fans require attention but there is a lot of busy work that has to be completed before the fun can begin. Love encourages you to work the phones.

Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) It’s a great week for a behind the scenes adventure! Get out and have fun but let discretion be your guide. Money is well aspected but don’t bet the bank.

Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) You’re going through an energy rebirth that will place your image on a larger stage. Think carefully about which of your gifts you’d like to share the most. Double check joint finances.

Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Mend fences with those closest to your heart. A bumpy start to 2017 has you running around behind the scenes causing mischief that your goals don’t have time for. Love urges you to refocus your efforts.

Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Your break was fun and it did wonders to recharge your emotional batteries but it’s now time to return to work. Paperwork is mounting and messages have to be returned. Love will understand.

Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Creative projects lead to financial rewards greater than expected. Keep pushing the envelope and explore beyond what you think is possible. You’re playing with house money so go big.

Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) Your current struggle to find a higher life purpose and upgrade your overall game will lead you on a romantic adventure you hadn’t expected. In the meantime, stay close to home and let the world unfold as it desires. Love is looking from more experienced eyes.

Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) It might feel like there’s never enough time for fun with constant schedule changes and interruptions messing up plans for love. On the bright side, you’re extra busy making new contacts and signing big deals! It’s money time, true love will wait.

Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Although you’re half way through a love cycle, this week you’ll want to double check your finances. You’re attracting money in a big way but you can never be too careful. Expenses surprise at home.

Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Hitting the snooze button might give you an extra couple of winks but at what expense? Paperwork is mounting with offers that will lead to more offers if you’re up for the adventure. Children are about to enter your story.

Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You’re all cylinders go in a fun and playful romantic cycle. Enjoy the adventure with your usual grace and dark humour. You have more support than you realize.

Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Attention continues to be required at home but your adventurous spirit wants to get out and play. You could call some friends and check in on the action but love wants you to spend time with someone special.

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