DailyLifestyles OnlineMag issue#1 [2008-04] by Wee Khai KUAH

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The Team

Introduction

What is DailyLifestyles.com

DailyLifestyles.com is created with the goal of providing a chill-out place for today's urban professionals to kick back and relax, and share their passions & hobbies with other like-minded people. It is our hope that everyone of you contribute and in return, foster and gain invaluable friendship and networks as well as further indulge more on what you love doing. For a start, the founding members are passionate about a few things in life - good food, great places, even greater people, not to mention great sense of humour and having a good time. We are about fun. We are about Lifestyles - your lifestyles. We hope to add value to your lives, as much as you add value to ours - by sharing with everyone here your passions in life, and what drives you.

Editor’s Note Our Team Publisher Tommy tommy.yap@onlinemag.dailylifestyles.com Editor Khai wkhai.kuah@onlinemag.dailylifestyles.com Creative Director Eric Wong eric.wong@onlinemag.dailylifestyles.com Art Director Kim kim.choo@onlinemag.dailylifestyles.com Chief Editorial John Ling john.ling@onlinemag.dailylifestyles.com IT Engineer Khong fk.khong@onlinemag.dailylifestyles.com

Welcome to the inaugural issue of DailyLifestyles.com Online-Magazine. We are all very excited here to bring to you an extension to our forum, where passion for food, travel and photography fuels the many discussions and outings we have over time. In this issue, we bring to you two distinctively different cuisine – New Heong Kee’s beggar’s chicken, a very Chinese delicacy revered for its preparation methods; and Eurodeli’s authentic Swiss-German pork dishes and sausages. In the travel department, we offer you an insight into a getaway destination off the beaten track – a stay at a Kelong, where a simplistic lifestyle soothes the need to escape from the daily clamour of city life. Moving along similar train of thoughts, there’s also an account on the alternative mode of travel to our neighbour across the border up north – a train ride to Hatyai and the alternative to airport check-ins and baggage claims.

Coming back to reality, we have a review on the Honda Civic Type-R, tips on first time home ownership, as well other tidbits which I’ll let you discover on your own. Enjoy your read! And if you’re hankering for more to fuel you appetite (be it for food or other information) while waiting for our next issue, we invite you to drop by our forum to mingle, interact, and share in your daily lifestyles experiences.

cheers, wkhai @ cheekyboy

Online Magazine Team

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Publisher panda aka Tommy

Editor cheekyboy aka Khai

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Creative Director erwcw aka Eric Wong

Chief Photographer jasonw aka Jason

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Senior Photographer alan aka Alan Lim

Art Director kim aka Kim

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Contents

The Giant Panda’s Statement What is in online magazine GLOSSARY

Chap fan – An economical meal consisting of a plate of plain white rice with mixed dishes of vegetables and meat dishes. Usually dishes are all pre-prepared and laid out like a buffet spread for you to choose from.

Yumcha – literally translated as ‘drink tea’ but means a unique Malaysian culture of having a round of drinks like tea, coffee or milo with a group of friends. Yumcha sessions are usually held at mamak stalls by the roadside which is more authentic. Mamak An Indian Muslim. Also commonly used to refer to an Indian Muslim owned coffee shop, but is now generally being referred to as a place where you can yumcha.

1 Day, 24 hours, 1440 minutes, 86,400 seconds What's in a day? Time just passes by... 3 months have passed since our online forum started and now we are launching our DailyLifestyles.com Online Magazine. It’s another milestone achieved with a dedicated team from various fields. It made me realize that everything is possible, it’s just how bad we want it. Work as a team and we shall achieve more. All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. - Walt Disney DailyLifestyles.com Online Magazine will be our monthly project to bring readers a good entertaining read, available for download 1,440 minutes a day, 365 days a year (or rather, 366 days this year). We hope to see things in a different perspective and from different angles. Enjoy our first issue, do give us feedback in the forum or through e-mails to help us improve Dailylifestyles.com Online Magazine. Till then let our Online Team crack our heads till the wee hours of the morning for another exciting 2nd issue.

Giant Panda munching bamboo, Tommy@Pan8a

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Tung-Sui – Literally meaning sweet water, it is the Asian version of desserts. Usually a concoction of naturally available seeds, fruits or nuts, boiled or cooked in liquid. Popular tung suis include barley, red bean, sweet potato and black bean. Bubur Cha Cha – a kind of tung sui made from a coconut milk with sweet potato and carrots.

Beggar Chicken 18 Hatyai by Train

Euro Deli

10 Kelong, Pulau Sibu

Tang Hun – Looks like vermicelli but transparents. Also known as glass noodles. BeeHoon – Vermicelli Noodles. Mahjong – A game typically for four players which originated in China. It involves skills, strategy, calculation and to a certain degree, luck.

13 White Hot

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Food Outing

Inaugural Food Outing -

Beggar Chicken Having to have the same old ‘chap fan’ daily will bore your tummy. So we decided to head to a nearby restaurant to have something different, Beggar’s Chicken. I have heard numerous versions of the origins of beggar’s chicken so let’s not dwell on it. So one nice and clear day, we headed down to New Heong Kee’s Restaurant located near Zoo Negara along Jalan Ulu Kelang. Parking is rather limited, but it is alright. The friendly owner cum parking attendant will find you a parking spot. Their specialties include • Beggar’s Chicken and duck • Pig’s stomach and trotters • Oyster rice • Black Chicken Herbal Soup • Grilled debone mackerel • Steamed ﬁsh tail • Melon Soup

You have to pre-order the chicken one day in advance. We did, and so they were already preparing our chicken as more people arrive. You can watch the entire process of making the chicken, from the wrapping to how they slap on the clay, stuffing it into the pit and finally cracking it open to be served on a dish. Like tourists visiting a tourist spot, we whipped out our cameras and started photographing the process. It was quite interesting to watch as most of us have not seen how beggar’s chicken is prepared. Most of us also have not seen a pot so big, it could fit a kid. The pot was used to prepare our Melon Soup. And when they served our dishes, we had to wait until the photographers finished photographing the dishes artistically.

We were a big group. There were about 30 of us so we had to split into three tables. But that did not stop us from running from one table to the other to introduce ourselves to our new friends as well as to poke fun at old friends. New friends are spared the serious poking… until later. All in all, we spent about RM25 each. The inaugural DailyLifeStyles trip was a good start. We had loads of fun and laughter, not forgetting great food.

Staff were friendly and we were attended to immediately. Even when I mistakenly reached the restaurant a 30 minutes before they open, I was still served and they whipped out a nice fried ‘tang-hun’ just to fill tummy first. Soon the rest of the gang arrived and the once lonely and quiet place became boisterous. Quite normal whenever there is a gang of DailyLifeStyles members around.

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Food Outing

An Original Swiss-

German Gourmet

Euro Deli

Craving for some mouth-watering Swiss-German gourmet food? Then look no further than Eurodeli. They first started back in 1991 not as a restaurant but as a food processing and manufacturing company. But as their tantalizing offerings became more and more well known, Eurodeli opened restaurants to cater for the growing demand of authentic Swiss-German gourmet prepared in the traditional style. Having heard raves about how tasty the food is, I decided to head down to one of their restaurants located along Jalan Yap Kwan Seng. It is located behind some buildings and restaurants. Blink and you will miss it. As dining alone is not fun, I roped in some friends with big appetites.

warm and comfortable with even lighting. In the middle is their bar, serving anything from local beers to liquor to exotic imported beer. Since all of us drove, we shall have a go at the bar some other time. We ordered what the friendly staff recommended: their signature pork knuckle dish, as well as stuffed pork belly and their 5-sausage platter. It was a good thing that they served bread and butter while you wait for your dish as we were getting hungrier by the minute. Our dishes each came with mashed potato, sauerkraut and their infamous brown sauce. Both the pork knuckle and pork belly came

out just right, with the skin being crispy and the meat tender. The sausagesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; skin was tight. Bite on it and the outer skin breaks with a snap and your teeth will sink into the succulent meat inside. Just be careful that the juices do not squirt! Their delicious brown sauce with onion complemented the meaty dishes very well. The average cost per person for a meal in Eurodeli is about RM20-30 depending on what you order. People with a healthy appetite and a craving for meat will chalk up a fatter bill. All in all, a very good place for a meal with friends.

We were running late, and our appetites were off the charts by the time we reached the restaurant. Good thing we had no problem parking as there were ample parking around the restaurant which seems to be a remodeled bungalow. The restaurant also has a great view of the twin towers and you may choose to take in this view by dining outside on the patio. There is a large open-air parking next to the restaurant as well should the ample parking space be taken up on a busy night. We walked in and immediately got a whiff of what awaits us. That does not help our famished condition. The ambience inside is

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Outing It was 4am. I was standing outside a petrol station and waiting. I am usually fast asleep at this time. But on this morning I was wide awake. Excited actually, as I am going to experience a very unique holiday destination available only in Malaysia, Indonesia and same parts of Singapore. I am going to stay at a Kelong. A Kelong is an offshore platform built predominantly with wood and is primarily used for fishing purposes. That is the origins of a Kelong. The Kelong we went to is a little more family oriented and more of a holiday destination than an angler’s paradise. We pushed off in the wee hours of the morning, all 20 of us in 6 cars. By the time the sun started to rise, we were halfway to Tg. Leman in Johor. We made several stops along the way to stretch our legs, refresh ourselves and made trips to the toilet. But mainly we missed poking fun at each other. The trip down is a nice and pleasant one. There was very little traffic and we made good time to the jetty. Being the city slicker we were, we all wanted to sit at the front of the boat. Little did we realize that the boat driver had his windows closed. Soon we were making the last mile to the Kelong, most of us being splashed with water kicked up by waves. We were rather famished by the time we reached the Kelong. Fortunately lunch was immediately served after we settled into our bunks. Food was standard Chinese cuisine. There were tables for 10 around with our group’s name on the table. Dishes were laid out by the Kelong staff as we dished out and served our own rice and cutleries.

Life on Kelong is rather simple; do what you want, come back and eat if you want and relax at your own pace. For us, we took a trip to the nearby beach on Pulau Sibu. Transfer boat can be arranged with the Kelong owners. Once on the beach, some of us took in the sights and relaxed by the beach, some took photos while the rest practically did nothing but just relaxed and de-stressed. The boat who brought us to the island returned at the stipulated time and we headed back to the Kelong just in time for dinner.

By the way, you do not need a watch on the Kelong. Once food is ready, they will ring the bell. Much like when in school when it comes to recess time. The Kelong never sleeps. You sleep at your own time. We were rather sleepy from the lack of sleep. One by one we retired to bed, but others pushed on. Some fishing, others playing mahjong and some watching ASTRO. Yes, they have ASTRO, even karaoke and Playstation.

After dinner was our own time. Actually, come to think of it, all the time at the Kelong is our own time. They have drinking water for you, as well as hot coffee or tea and biscuits. They too have ice for you. So if you want to chill on the open patio at night with the sea breeze blowing with a cold beer, bring an ice box to chill your booze. Now the good thing about life on the Kelong is that you will never get hungry. After dinner, they brought out the BBQ pit and spread out the chicken wings and sausages. At the same time, they also serve ‘dai-chow’ and ‘tong sui’. This time around, we got fried ‘beehoon’ and ‘bubur chacha’. You take your own share and you BBQ your own stuff. Very relaxing. Then you sit by the patio enjoying your ‘beehoon’ and ‘tong sui’ with chicken wings and sausages with the sea breeze. Aaahh... I feel relaxed just writing about it.

A Unique Lifestyle -

Kelong, Pulau Sibu 10

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Outing

We woke up to the sound of the breakfast bell and the smell of freshly brewed coffee and ‘nasi lemak’. While some of us grabbed our breakfast, I went to have a bath. They ship fresh water to the Kelong daily and store them in tanks. Although sufficient, visitors to the Kelong are encouraged to save water. It was over all too soon when the lunch bell rang. I only remember vaguely us taking photos of each other and the ‘sifus’ showing a trick or two on photography with multiple flashes. After lunch we packed and soon later, after a quick group photo, we were on the way back to the jetty. A trip to a Kelong is one all of us should experience at least once. Getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life and staying out in the middle of the sea is an unique experience, where you are in the middle of nowhere, and the only care you have is filling digging in on scrumptious food when your stomach calls.

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Motoring

White Hot! Honda Civic Type-R It’s been several months since the Honda Civic Type-R was launched in Malaysia. All the superlatives uttered about this car have made me anxious to try out the car. The Honda Civic Type-R (FD2) is only available in a few countries and we are fortunate that Malaysia is one of the few in the list. This is also the very first Type-R being sold locally under Honda Malaysia. There are limited units available and should you want one, you should be ready to fork out RM199,800 (OTR) and be quick about it. The Civic Type-R, although looking very much like the standard Civic 2.0s, looks much more aggressive. Probably due to the subtle difference in the skirtings, lower

stance and larger alloys wrapped with 225 low profile tyres. Other unseen differences include higher rigidity which is 50% more than the Integra Type-R. The car has also been lightened to increase agility. Inside, it looks very much like a standard Civic, except for the Recaro bucket seats and the titanium gear shift knob plus the very racey red themed dash meters. The red engine start button beckons to you the moment you get into the car. Pushing it brings this Honda beast to live. It roars and then settles down to a purr. Prod lightly on the loud pedal and the RPM shoots up ever so willingly. Floor the pedal and the beast lunges forward. Keep your foot planted until the RPM passes 5,000, when the VTEC kicks in and all hell breaks loose as it

unleashes horses after horses until all 225 of them breaks out. The switch of engine note from ‘standard growl’ to the VTEC growl is intoxicating. But be wary of the rev limiter which will slap you on the face should you push pass 8,600RPM. As you make your way through all 6 gears, the Limited Slip Differential (LSD) works it magic and transfers power to the tarmac. Rumor has it that this car has a launch control similar to those used in Formula 1 cars, which might shave precious milliseconds off your dash to your local 7-eleven for a bottle of coke. The 4-pot Brembo calipers coupled with large brake discs all round are fitted for you to tame the beast.

The Honda Civic Type-R is one car you can buy and tell the missus that it is a family car. The only negative side is that the Type-R is a little too rigid for your everyday driving. Every bump on the road is transmitted into the cabin. So you would be doing the jiggy with your kids all the way to soccer practice, but with the car breathing enough fire to get you and your kids there in record time.

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Personality

Little Chili Padi Traveler

It’s amazing how much energy is stored into one neat little package like Stefanie. Always smiling and always willing to contribute in any ‘yumcha’ session, Stefanie seems to draw energy from an unlimited source. Born and raised here in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, she is currently undertaking Marketing at a local college.

Stefanie

Judging by her photoshoot with the Honda Civic Type-R, at the tender age of 22 she is considered a veteran in photoshoots in my books. She described that shoot to be a fun shoot with our photographers in their usual comical selves, although it was rather hot. Her very first photoshoot was when she was still a little baby because her dad is an avid photographer. Going by that, she has 22 years experience being in front of the camera. During her free time, she either catches up on her sleep or is busy blogging and going online. Besides that, she has a pet cat to keep her busy. Stefanie is also very keen in traveling. Bangkok and Koh Samui are among her international destinations while locally she has made her presence known in Port Dickson, Pangkor, Langkawi, Penang and the historical town of Malacca. Her dream destinations are Hawaii for its beaches, Paris for its romantic electricity and South Africa because she just likes it there. However, after being told of the natural beauty of Mataking and being shown its photos, she has now added Mataking as one of her must go destinations. Mention cheese and Stefanie will sit up and pay attention. Cheese – her all time favourite. Any food served with cheese will be in her good books – Baked Pasta, pizza and even the Double Cheese Burger. Although cheese goes well with wine, she is not much of a wine person. But please keep the more ‘elegant’ cheese away from her. Blue cheese does not go well with her, especially her nose. Cheesedale singles would do fine with her thanks. Thanks to Stefanie for having us and for your patience and tolerance towards our antics.

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Travel

Lifestyles

Hatyai by Train TIPS FOR

I had this chance of choosing different modes of transport to be in Hatyai for one night. I decided to take the train, so it was off to KL Sentral to purchase my tickets and I bought myself a sleeping berth. I have not been on the train for a good number of years, so it's exciting to go on a journey like this again. The moment I stepped on board ... wow... the same setting. I remember when I was a kid my parents used to take me to Singapore via train. 20 years later, I see the same outlook except it has air-conditioned coach. KTM must have done a good job in maintaining these coaches. Anyway, I just put my bags on my upper sleeping berth and climbed on. Guess what, either the bed had shrunk or I had grown in size, as I remembered not too long ago when traveling with my parent, I used to have so much space to sleep in on the upper berth. errr, wait, wait... reality hit me.... hey it's 20 years later... duh! There were backpackers, foreign tourists and locals in the same coach. A foreign tourist asked me where can she store her backpack… good question... well I just said up on our beds I guess. Do be careful with your belongings and do not leave them unattended. It is fairly safe but take any personal and valuable items with you if you are intending to explore the train.

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Onward with my journey, 2045 hrs it says on the ticket. We pushed off at about 2050 and about 15mins later I saw a station coming up. When I viewed through the window, aiks!!! Dejavu! I'm seeing Sentral Station.... errr... okok it's only 2105hrs, I'm not dreaming yet, am I?? Oh, we traveled the opposite way and came back, I wondered why???? I slept ok, waking up at almost every stop the train made. Morning came and it was sunrise. I picked up my camera and took a few shots of the sunrise, waiting and waiting to arrive at my destination. I went to the bathroom... aiyeeeee... I don't think you wanna go if it's not really necessary. After various announcements, you really have to pay attention because the announcer shouts into the microphone, and it's kind of hard to make out what he says at times!! We have arrived at Padang Besar, the border between Thailand and Malaysia. The interesting part is there are no proper announcements of what to do, just some mumbling over the speakers. The foreign tourists were talking amongst themselves such as "are we taking our bags down? changing trains?" Most were just clueless including myself. I just took my wallet, passport & my camera bag and walked of out the train. It is the border checkpoint, we have to stamp our passports here at this station. It would have

been a better experience if there were proper announcements and information provided to the passengers of the train. Proceeded to get my passport stamped, had everything cleared and was ready to board the train. We had to wait 30mins before we can get back on board. The reason: they need to refuel and change coaches. I was worried that my backpack is still in there and so were the other passengers. The train then chugged along in reverse, and I was just anxious to see my backpack again. The train arrived back at the station looking a lot shorter – the engine, 2 coaches and a generator coach. The passengers scrambled back into the coach, looking like we found an oasis in the dessert. I was very relieved that our bags were still intact. Waiting anxiously again as to when the train is going to move out to get to my final destination. By the time we arrived at Hatyai station it was 15½ hours from Kuala Lumpur to Hatyai..... phew!! Conclusion: It is definitely a good experience for a scenic ride to view our Malaysian countryside. Make sure you bring a good book to read or a writing pad to put down your experience on a train. Note: This entry is solely the traveler’s personal experience and point of view.

FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS Are you among the thousands of people who pay rent each month, knowing full well that you will never see that money again? For many, this need not be the case. Instead, why not take that money and build it into an investment that can last a lifetime? Right now there are excellent opportunities for first-time buyers. Mortgage rates are attractive and there are plenty of reasonably priced homes on the market. What kind of home do you need and want? Buying a home is a balance of many requirements such as family size, location, income and lifestyle. Real Estate Agents are excellent sources of advice and help in these matters. Not only do they have the experience and knowledge to make sure the choice you make will be the right one but with regular updates and proximity to the current market they can seek out suitable properties for you and provide you with a customized list of homes that meet your needs, wants and budget. Ask yourself exactly what you need in a home. How many bedrooms? How close to schools or shopping centres? Is public transportation necessary? Do you plan to

have more children? New homes offer extensive warranties and pristine conditions but may not have mature trees or landscaping. Older homes often include improvements such as external extension and internal renovations with fixtures and fittings. Be sure to have any resale home inspected for needed repairs or upgrading. Next decide on a preferred location. Living in the city means you will be close to amenities such as entertainment, food and beverages and shopping malls. If you prefer a more rural lifestyle, make sure the extra time spent driving each day won't detract from your enjoyment of the property. Townhouses, condominiums and apartments are obviously suited to particular lifestyles or budgets. Townhouses, condominium and apartment living offers convenience and often means sharing common areas such as parking, hallways and landscaping. Security in the neighborhood is also one of the priority concerns of most house buyers.

Next decide on a preferred location. Once you have determined what it is you want and need, you'll have to find out what you can afford. The first tip is to set a maximum price range instead of just an upper price. It's not always wise to buy the most expensive home you can afford but better to aim lower in anticipation of extra costs or fluctuations in your income. A Real Estate Agent or your financial institution can help you determine the amount of the mortgage you can carry by calculating your debt-service ratio. The rule of thumb is that the sum of all your current loan payments (car, personal, credit card, etc.) plus your mortgage should not exceed one third of your gross income. Buying your first home may seem intimidating in the beginning, but with careful planning, a clear idea of what you want and the help of a Real Estate Agent, home ownership can become a joyful and rewarding reality for you and your family. Article courtesy of Property Network pnw11@streamyx.com

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Gadgets & Toys

Sony Ericsson marks the launch of its new brand XPERIA™ with the unveiling of the

XPERIA™ X1

Barcelona, Spain – 10th February 2008 marked the launch of XPERIA™ and a new era in mobile communications with the announcement of the XPERIA™ X1, a stand-out, arc slider phone from Sony Ericsson designed to address the growing need for a premium, converged mobile experience. The XPERIA™ X1 combines a 3-inch clear wide VGA display and a full QWERTY keyboard within a quality metal-finish body. With Windows Mobile® inside, the XPERIA™ X1 lets you choose from a dynamic range of activities at anytime and anywhere; from enjoying your favourite entertainment content to working efficiently on-the-move. Access a world of experiences simply by touching the XPERIA™ panel on the screen. Sony Ericsson XPERIATM X1 – energised communication, the premium experience. * Convergence of multimedia entertainment and mobile Web communication * Unique arc slider with wide pitch easy-to-use QWERTY keyboard * XPERIA™ panels - arrange as you want for easy access * Enjoy multimedia entertainment on bright wide VGA display * Windows Mobile® capabilities XPERIA™ panel interface – experiences just the way you want them Enjoy access to different experiences – Web, multimedia, applications – from your desktop. Navigate with the tip of your finger. Configure and have your XPERIA™ panels just the way you want them. Multiple navigation – the choice is yours XPERIA™ X1 lets you interact with your phone in different ways. Touch, full QWERTY keyboard, 4-way key and optical joystick navigation. Switch seamlessly between operation modes. Arc slider design – makes it stand out The arc design gives a distinct and unique feel. Slide the screen upwards to reveal the wide pitch QWERTY keyboard. Ample distance between keys makes writing fast and easy. Ultimate mobile experience – performance on the move With Windows Mobile®, the highest data transfer rate (HSDPA/HSUPA) and WiFi™ support, you can enjoy your favourite entertainment and work efficiently on the move. Mobile access to everything that is important to you. aGPS gives you the freedom to explore the world. XPERIA™ X1 is a premium mobile experience. The Sony Ericsson XPERIA™ X1 will be available in selected markets from the second half of 2008. Exerpt from: http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/corporate/press/pressreleases/pressreleasedetails/globalx1-20080210

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