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By Bob Watt, Jefferson County Treasurer Question: I cannot pay my taxes before the tax sale. Does this mean I am going to lose my property??
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Answer: Not right away. It is a lengthy process that takes a minimum of two and a half years, and could take three to five years to be completed. You will be This time of year life is always busy. The days are finally getting longer, which means able to “redeem” your taxes it's time to get busy on spring projects, inside and out. It's the perfect time for easy, at any time after the tax sale one dish meals. Served along with a salad, your meal is complete. by going to the County Clerk’s office to pay your Shortcut Lasagna back taxes, and secure your ownership of the property. Please allow the County 1-1/2 lbs. ground beef 2 cans (12 oz. each) vegetable juice Clerk’s Office one week 1 can (28 oz.) tomatoes with juice, cut up 9 uncooked lasagna noodles 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce 1 carton (16 oz.) cottage cheese 2 envelopes (1.5 oz. each) spaghetti 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded mozzarella sauce mix cheese
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In a skillet, brown ground beef; drain. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce mix and vegetable juice. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover the bottom of a lightly greased 13"x9"x2" baking dish with a thin layer of meat sauce. On top of that, layer three lasagna noodles, one-third of the cottage cheese, one-third of the mozzarella cheese and one third of the remaining meat sauce. Repeat layers twice. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until heated through. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Yield: 12 servings.
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Crosswalk Community Action Agency is still setting up appointments and taking applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which began October 2017. The LIHEAP Program provides financial assistance to eligible households to help pay a portion of their winter heating bills. Households who have not applied since October 2, 2017 are encouraged to apply. Crosswalk will continue to take applications until May 31, 2018 or until f u nd s are d e pl e te d. Crosswalk receives State and Federal Grant money from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to help low
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try.....in the electronic games, television programs, and the music.  Their concern should be asking the question:  Why do people think it is okay to kill? Maybe adults should also be focused on that question. Maybe the Bibles and Bible study groups that used to be in the schools should return to the schools.   I don't remember if it was in the 1970s or 1980s when Godly pastors were warning about the government's attacks against Christian  schools, and the removal of Bibles and Bible study groups from the public schools... that a pastor said that when Bibles were removed from schools that there would be bullets in the schools.   Christians know that murder is in the heart and that Christ changes hearts. Is having Bibles in the schools worse than having bullets in the schools? Yes, it is worse to communists, atheists, humanists, and their ilk in Congress. Sound the battle cry... see the foe is nigh.... raise the standard high... to the Lord. Joan Cobb _________________ Send your letters to the editor to: Shopper’s WeeklySpeak Out, P.O. Box 1223, Centralia, IL 62801 or e-mail us at info@theshoppersweekly.com. The Shopper’s Weekly reserves the right to edit content of any published letter. Your letters must have your signature and an address and phone number where you can be reached before publication. The Shopper’s Weekly reserves the right to not publish any letter. The views expressed here are not necessarily the opinions of this publication.
Pizza BeneďŹ t Supper A Pizza Benefit Supper for Alvin and Malinda Mast will be held at 4 p.m. on March 7 in the Opdyke Ruritan Building. The menu will include homemade pizza (supreme, meat lovers and cheese), garlic bread, cheese bread, a salad bar, homemade ice cream and homemade pie. There will also be a bake sale featuring pies, breads, doughnuts, etc. Malinda had a brain tumor in 2016 and is still struggling to pay hospital bills.
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Did you Know? • That the firearms industry pays $129,920,700 in taxes in Illinois. • That the firearms industry provides $639,604,000 in wages to Illinois workers. • That there are 194 manufacturers of firearms and firearm parts in Illinois. • T hat the re are 2,261,593 Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) card holders in Illinois, as of February 14, 2018. • That each FOID card holder goes through 360 background checks per year ? T hat i s ove r 814,173,480 background checks per year (there are no checks done on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, Easter, and the Fourth of July). • That there are 279,955 Illinois Concealed Carry License holders in Illinois? Each one of those goes through an enhanced background check in addition to their FOID background check. That's another 100,789,200 background checks. That is over 914,971,680 background
Have we come to a tipping point when it comes to gun control? Possibly, especially when it comes to assault weapons. I have said in the past I'm 100% for protecting the Second Amendment. In last week's column, I also went so far as to point out some of the problems that I felt were contributing to the gun violence in our country. The issue of banning assault weapons was not among those things. I also firmly believe these suggestions need to be addressed before any changes can or will happen. So with that said, we need to address the real i s s u e s c au s i n g t h e problem, and that's not done by banning guns and making it harder for lawabiding citizens to own a gun. But in the meantime, our State Representative of the 107th District, John Cavaletto, sent me the following information from the Illinois State Rifle Association, and I felt it was worth sharing.
checks on law-abiding gun owners, as of February 14, 2018. It goes up each month because there are more FOID card holders and ICCL licenses. • That in the United States, firearms are used in self-defense approximately 2,500,000 times per year, or 6,850 times a day. • That every time a firearm is legally purchased in Illinois, whether it is from a dealer, gun show or a private sale, there are background checks performed. In closing on the subject, I'll say it again, no kid needs an AR-15 or any assault weapon. However, a pocket knife could be dangerous in some hands. We can't fix the problem until the real reasons are addressed. On to the media trade war, and yes, I think the liberal media is one-sided on Trump's recent suggested tariff on steel and aluminum. All this talk about hurting America's economy and costing jobs is mind-boggling to me. To start with, the steel, aluminum and iron indus-
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27,550
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MSRP
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SALE
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12,999
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SALE $
20,400
$
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14,999
209/Mo. 72 Mo./4.5% 2018 Chevrolet Colorado
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28,925
$
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2017 Buick“Loaded” Encore Essence
Discount Rebate
SALE
26,575
-1,076 -2,500
22,999
$
325/Mo. 72 Mo./4.5%
$
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2016 BUICK ENCLAVE LEATHER GROUP ...............28,473 ... 409 ....72 .....4.5 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE LEATHER GROUP ...............11,473 ... 179 ....63 .....3.9 2014 BUICK ENCLAVE PREMIUM .............................27,973 ... 399 ....72 .....4.5 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE PREMIUM .............................20,473 ... 295 ....72 .....4.5 2015 BUICK ENCORE CONVENIENCE .....................16,973 ... 269 ....63 .....3.9 2013 BUICK LACROSSE LEATHER GROUP ............14,473 ... 229 ....63 .....3.9 2013 BUICK LACROSSE PREMIUM I ........................17,973 ... 259 ....72 .....4.5 2012 BUICK LACROSSE PREMIUM II .......................12,973 ... 209 ....63 .....3.9 2003 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM ................................4,973 ..... 99 ....48 .....3.9 2013 BUICK REGAL GRAND SPORT ........................18,473 ... 265 ....72 .....4.5 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO LT ........................................4,973 ..... 99 ....48 .....3.9 2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO 2LT RS ........................18,473 ... 265 ....72 .....4.5 2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO 2SS RS .......................22,973 ... 329 ....72 .....4.5 2017 CHEVY COLORADO CREW LT LUXURY 4X4 ..33,973 ... 432 ....84 .....5.5 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE 2LT ..................................13,973 ... 219 ....63 .....3.9 2017 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT ....................................15,973 ... 255 ....63 .....3.9 2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT LIMITED ....................14,473 ... 229 ....63 .....3.9 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE LTZ..................................16,473 ... 259 ....63 .....3.9 2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS ...............................18,973 ... 269 ....72 .....4.5 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT................................14,473 ... 229 ....63 .....3.9 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT................................10,973 ... 175 ....63 .....3.9 2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT ................................11,973 ... 189 ....63 .....3.9 2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LTZ..............................11,973 ... 189 ....63 .....3.9 2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT ...................................20,973 ... 299 ....72 .....4.5 2016 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT ...................................17,973 ... 259 ....72 .....4.5
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SALE $
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MSRP Discount Rebate
SALE
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2018 Chevrolet Silverado LT
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2018 Chevrolet Silverado
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-5,000 72 Mo./4.5%
2018 018 Chevrolet Equinox LS L
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$
25,790 $389/Mo.
MSRP
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VEHICLE
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50,810
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2018 Buick Encore Preferred
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MSRP
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57,530
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28,990
$
Crew, 4x4
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$
36,990
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Discount Rebate
SALE
$
379/Mo.
36,790 $
MSRP
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SALE $
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$
2018 Buick Envision Preferred
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SALE
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29,865
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2018 Chevrolet Traverse LS “All New”
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Discount Rebate Conquest
SALE
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28,999
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365/Mo. 84 Mo./4.9%
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2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Crew, 4x4
MSRP
Discount Rebate Conquest GM Down Pymt Asst.
SALE
$
46,415
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2007 DODGE DAKOTA CREW SLT 4X4 ......................7,973 ... 129 ....63 .....3.9 2006 DODGE DAKOTA CREW SLT 4X4 ......................5,973 ... 119 ....48 .....3.9 2016 DODGE DURANGO LIMITED 4X4 .....................29,473 ... 419 ....72 .....4.5 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT .......................21,973 ... 315 ....72 .....4.5 2016 DODGE JOURNEY SXT .....................................15,973 ... 255 ....63 .....3.9 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 SPORT 4X4 ..........................4,973 ... 133 ....36 .....3.9 2016 FORD EXPLORER SPORT ................................34,973 ... 445 ....84 .....5.5 2010 FORD F-150 LT CREW 4X4 ...............................12,973 ... 205 ....63 .....3.9 2010 FORD FUSION SEL ............................................11,473 ... 179 ....63 .....3.9 2017 GMC ACADIA DENALI .......................................38,973 ... 499 ....84 .....5.5 2017 GMC CANYON CREW SLT DIESEL 4X4...........35,973 ... 459 ....84 .....5.5 2005 GMC SIERRA C1500 SLT CREW.......................10,973 ... 175 ....63 .....3.9 2017 GMC SIERRA K1500 SLT CREW.......................43,473 ... 549 ....84 .....5.5 2014 GMC SIERRA K1500 SLT CREW.......................35,473 ... 449 ....84 .....5.5 2014 GMC TERRAIN SLT............................................15,973 ... 255 ....63 .....3.9 2013 HYUNDIA ELANTRA GLS ....................................6,973 ... 139 ....48 .....3.9 2016 HYUNDIA ELANTRA SEL ..................................14,473 ... 229 ....63 .....3.9 2013 HYUNDIA SONATA GLS ......................................8,973 ... 145 ....63 .....3.9 2012 KIA FORTE EX .....................................................3,973 ... 109 ....36 .....3.9 2013 LINCOLN MKX ELITE ........................................17,973 ... 259 ....72 .....4.5 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR SIGNATUTE ....................4,473 ... 119 ....36 .....4.5 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE S TOURING ............................6,473 ... 135 ....48 .....4.5 2014 NISSAN ROGUE SL ...........................................19,973 ... 285 ....72 .....4.5 2014 RAM 1500 QUAD BIG HORN 4X4 .....................25,973 ... 369 ....72 .....4.5 2017 RAM 2500 DIESEL SLT CREW ..........................41,973 ... 535 ....84 .....5.5
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Belly Fat Is No Mere Cosmetic Concern
Brain-Healthy Habits To Embrace Cognitive decline is a condition that is often associated with aging, but even middleaged people can experience memory loss or cognition issues. The Alzheimer’s Association says that more than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. By 2050, that number could rise to as high as 16 million people. Although there is no definitive way to prevent dementia, living a long, vibrant life may be possible by encouraging some healthy habits for the brain. It is never too late or too early to begin health and lifestyle changes.
neurons in the hippocampus, an area of the brain involved with learning and memory. The Harvard Medical School says aerobic exercise may help improve brain tissue by improving blood flow and reducing the chances of injury to the brain from cholesterol buildup in blood vessels.
Exercise
Foods that are good for the heart and blood vessels also are good for the brain. These include fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish-based proteins, unsaturated fats, and foods containing omega-3 fatty acids. Neurologists state that, while research on diet and cognitive function is limited, diets, such as Mediterranean and Mediterranean-DASH (Dietary Appro a c h e s t o St op Hypertension), may contribute
Quit Smoking
The Alzheimer’s Association indicates that evidence shows smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline. Smoking can impair blood flow to the brain and cause small strokes that may damage blood vessels.
Eat Healthy Foods
Becoming more active can improve brain volume, reduce risk for dementia and improve thinking and memory skills. The journal Neurology found that older people who vigorously exercise performed better on cognitive tests than others of the same age, placing them at the equivalent of 10 years younger. Increased blood flow that occurs with physical activity may help generate new
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to a lower risk of cognitive issues.
Consume Caffeine
Caffeine may help boost memory performance and brain health. A Journal of Nutrition study found people ages 70 and older who consumed more caffeine scored better on tests of mental function than those who consumed less caffeine. Caffeine may help improve attention span, cognitive function and feelings of well-being. Information from Psychology Today also indicates caffeine may help in the storage of dopamine, which can reduce feelings of depression and anxiety. In addition, compounds in cocoa and coffee beans may improve vascular health and help repair cellular damage due to high antioxidant levels.
Work The Brain
Engaging in mentally stimulating activities can create new brain connections and more backup circuits. Working the brain through puzzles, reading and participating in social situations can stimulate the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a molecule essential for repairing brain cells and creating connections between them. A good way to combine these lifestyle factors is to take an exercise class with friends, mixing the social, stimulation and exercise recommendations together.
Men with belly fat may see their growing stomachs as a chiefly cosmetic concern that affects their appearance but not their overall health. But researchers are learning a lot about belly fat, including just how dangerous it can be. According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of C ardiolog y, incre asing stomach fat is associated with worsening heart disease risk factors, including high blood pressure. Research into fat and its connection to heart disease is ongoing, but evidence suggests that fat in the abdominal cavity is particularly dangerous.
Why Is Belly Fat So Dangerous?
Belly fat does not include just subcutaneous fat, or the layer of padding just below the skin. One of the biggest threats posed by belly fat is that it also includes visceral fat that surrounds the internal organs. Harvard Medical School notes that visceral fat lies deep inside the abdominal cavity, padding the space between a person’s abdominal organs. This type of fat has been linked to metabolic disturbances and increased risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
What Contributes To Belly Fat?
The term “beer belly” might
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Men concerned about belly fat can measure their bellies and discuss belly size with their physicians. The Mayo Clinic offers the following guidelines to measure belly size: • Stand and place a tape measure around your bare stomach, just above your hip bone. • Pull the tape measure until it fits snugly around you, but doesn’t push into your skin. Make sure the tape measure is level all the way around. • Relax, exhale and measure your waist. Do not suck in your stomach. A waist measurement greater than 40 inches indicates an unhealthy amount of belly fat that can increase a man’s risk for heart disease. Belly fat might mistakenly be viewed as a cosmetic concern, but the consequences of excess belly fat affect far more than a man’s appearance.
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suggest that only men who drink excessive amounts of beer are at risk of developing unhealthy amounts of belly fat. While drinking too much beer is unhealthy and will result in more belly fat, beer is not the only culprit. The Mayo Clinic notes that aging can play a role in the development of belly fat. Men, especially those who are not physically active, naturally lose muscle as their bodies age. That loss of muscle mass decreases the rate at which the body uses calories, which can make it more difficult to maintain healthy weights and prevent belly fat from developing. That’s one reason why the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion advises men in their 50s to consume roughly 200 fewer calories per day than they did when they were in their 30s. A poor diet also can contribute to belly fat. When choosing protein sources, men should forgo red meat, which can be high in saturated fat, in favor of fish and low-fat dairy products. Harvard Medical School notes that other healthful sources of protein include chicken, turkey, nuts, beans, and whole grains. But even the healthiest diets won’t do much to reduce or prevent belly fat if men also don’t control their portion sizes. When dining out, men can share plates or decide in
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The undersigned person(s) does (do) hereby certify that my (our) business is or is to be conducted or transacted under the name of Whiteys Barber Shop, that its location is or will be at the address of 312 N. Main St., Sandoval, IL, 62882, in the County of Marion, State of Illinois, and that the true or real full name(s) of the person(s) owning, conducting or transacting the same, with the post office or address(es) of said person(s) is shown as below.
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“An extra yawn one morning in the springtime, an extra snooze one night in the autumn is all that we ask in return for dazzling gifts. We borrow an hour one night in April; we pay it back with golden interest five months later.”
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The King’s Wedding Banquet
— Winston Churchill
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Jesus taught many parables concerning the kingdom of heaven. It is vital that you be prepared to meet the sovereign king of heaven. In Matthew 22 Jesus gives us a parable of a king who prepares a lavish wedding dinner for his son. The invitations are sent out by his servants, but most are unwilling to come. They rejected the king and his son and abused and killed his servants. The king sent his armies to destroy those murderers. Then he sent his servants out into the highways, hedges, and street corners to invite as many as would come. As we dive deeper into this parable ask yourself where you fit in. Consider these aspects of the King’s Wedding Dinner. “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his servants to those who had been invited . . . but they refused to come.” (Matthew 22:1-3) THE SOVEREIGN KING. The king, of course, is God the Father. “For God so loved the world that he gave his
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songwriter Ira Stanphill in our church. He sang a moving song, “Come home, come home it’s suppertime. The shadows lengthen fast.” By faith and repentance feast on the living bread — Jesus. THE SERVANTS. Every child of God has the privilege and assignment to go out to the h i g hw ay s , by w ay s , hedges, and street corners to invite the “bad as well as the good, as many as would come.” (Matthew 22:10) One evangelist said, “I’m just a hungry beggar inviting other hungry beggars to come to the feast.” The last book in the Bible closes with this appeal, “And the Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ And let him who hears say, ‘Come!’ And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take, the water of life freely.” (Revelation 22:17) Leonard Ravenhill said, “In revival, God is not concerned about filling empty churches, He is concerned about filling empty hearts.” THE SAD CONSEQUENCES OF REJECTING THE KING’S INVITATION. Those who rejected the king and his son and killed his servants were destroyed by
the king’s armies. God showers us with grace, but his holiness demands justice and judgement on sin. (Matthew 22:5-7) When the king visited his wedding guests, he saw a man who was not wearing the provided wedding attire. When the man was asked why, he was without an excuse. He was what I refer to as “some other way people.” The king commanded that he be tied up hand and foot and be thrown into outer darkness “where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” (Matthew 22:13) The king has provided priceless wedding garments. “These are the ones who come out of great tribulation and washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.” (Revelation 7:14) Jesus concludes the parable of the King’s Wedding Invitation. “For many are invited, but few are chosen.” (Matthew 22:14) Friend, “Come and dine, the master calls.” Only he can satisfy your soul. Shalom, Cliff Sanders Eagle Life Ministries eagleslife8@gmail.com
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