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New, Forgotten, Unknown 11/11/16 New Music Friday

On By roberthansen1317In Christian life, music, new music, new music Friday4 Comments

A few days late is better than being  two weeks late. I at least put one video from each artists on this time, unlike last time.  ( By the way I skipped 11/4, no time to do it)

Five new musician followers this week.  Take a listen, find some new music to listen to.  Please feel free to share/purchase the song I wrote the lyrics to,  Lily Messer is the voice and Ceylon Wise is the producer. I have many more songs I would like to get out there but can not financially afford to record them. If interested in teaming up together, feel free to contact me.

Amazing Grace by Summer Franklin – she is an actress/singer  in this movie

Commercial by Schri –  Love what he stands for, watch the commercial.  

Life Of Luxury by Christian Vind – 

Bullet by Sunrise – 

Revival by Tim White – 

 

Thanks for all the follows, musicians and non-musicians.

Some other music from non-followers I have listened to recently.  Pick out a few you haven’t heard and take a listen.

Battlesby The Afters
Sunrise by The Afters
Time Of My Life by The Afters
Eyes Of A Believer by The Afters
Survivors by The Afters
Legends by The Afters
When You’re With Me by The Afters                                                                                                    Live On Forever by The Afters – 

My champion by Alter Bridge
Cradle to the grave by Alter Bridge
You will be remembered by Alter Bridge
The last hero by Alter Bridge                                                                                                                Show me a leader by Alter Bridge – 
Off She Goes by Bad Suns – 
Home Truth Song by Barry Gibb – 
I’ve Been Dead All Day by Bayside
Enemy Lines by Bayside
Not Fair by Bayside
It Doesn’t Make It True by Bayside
It’s Not As Depressing As It Sounds by Bayside                                                                           Pretty Vacant by Bayside – 
It Was Enough by Blind Pilot – 
One More River To Cross by Bob Weir  – 
Better by Britt Nicole
All Day by Britt Nicole
No Filter by Britt Nicole
After You by Britt Nicole                                                                                                                  Through Your Eyes by Britt Nicole – 
Let There Be Light by Bryan & Katie Torwalt
World Of Grace by Bryan & Katie Torwalt
High Above by Bryan & Katie Torwalt
Mountain by Bryan & Katie Torwalt
Praise Will Be My Song by Bryan & Katie Torwalt                                                                Champion by Bryan & Katie Torwalt –  

Good Thing by Colbie Caillat
Runnin by Colbie Caillat
Now by Colbie Caillat                                                                                                                                     In Love Again by Colbie Caillat                                                                                                              Like Tomorrow Never Comes by Colbie Caillat – 

Perfect Strangers by The Color Morale
Broken Vessel by The Color Morale                                                                                                    Walls by The Color Morale – 
The Rain Follows The Plow by Conor Oberst
A Little Uncanny by Conor Oberst
You All Loved Him Once by Conor Oberst                                                                                         Next Of Kin by Conor Oberst – 
Keep Me by Crowder
My Victory by Crowder
All You Burdens by Crowder
Forgiven by Crowder
Promised Land (Glory, Hallelujah) by Crowder
All My Hope by Crowder
Shouting Grounds by Crowder                                                                                                                Run Devil Run by Crowder – 
Drop A Tailgate by Cypress Spring – 
Hide Away by Daya
Talk by Daya
Back to Me by Daya
We Are by Daya                                                                                                                                              Sit Still, Look Pretty by Daya – 
Greyhounds by De La Soul Feat. Usher – 
Give ‘Em Hell by Demun Jones Feat. The Lacs & Danny Boone – 
Things Fall Apart by Derek Minor
Live by Derek Minor
Greatness 2.0 by Derek Minor
Good Enough by Derek Minor Feat. Camille Faulkner
I’m Good  by Derek Minor Feat. Janice Gaines                                                                           Change The World by Derek Minor Feat. Hollyn – 
My Town by Dylan Scott
Passenger Seat by Dylan Scott
Crazy Over Me by Dylan Scott
Ball Cap by Dylan Scott
Beer Buddies by Dylan Scott
Freak Show by Dylan Scott
I Lost You by Dylan Scott                                                                                                                            My Girl by Dylan Scott – 
Call On The Name Of The Lord by Fred Hammond                                                                         Take Care Of You by Fred Hammond – 
I Could Be Stronger (But Only For You) by Gareth Emery
Hands by Gareth Emery Feat. Alastor & London Thor
Lost by Gareth Emery Feat. Janet Devlin
Make It Happen by Gareth Emery Feat. Lawson                                                                                 We Were Young by Gareth Emery Feat. Alex & Sierra – 
Today’s The Day by Garry Tallent – 
A 1000 Times by Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam – 

Walk Two by Hoppers
Before The Sun Goes Down by Hoppers                                                                                               Life Is Good by Hoppers – 
It’s Always Gonna Rain by Jack Ingram –
I Feel Like Drinking Tonight by Jack Ingram
Blaine’s Ferris Wheel by Jack Ingram                                                                                                   I’m Drinkin’ Through It by Jack Ingram – 
Get Right by Jimmy Eat World                                                                                                                 The End Is Beautiful by Jimmy Eat World  – 
With This Heart by Kansas
Refugee by Kansas                                                                                                                                       The Unsung Heroes by Kansas – 
Trip Around The Sun by Kenny Chesney
Noise by Kenny Chesney                                                                                                                               Bucket by Kenny Chesney
Bar At The End Of The World by Kenny Chesney
Some Town Somewhere by Kenny Chesney
Jesus And Elvis by Kenny Chesney
Winnebago by Kenny Chesney
Setting The World On Fire by Kenny Chesney Feat. P!nk                                                          Coach by Kenny Chesney – 
My Story by Kevin Archie – 
Conversation Piece by Kings Of Leon
Eyes On You by Kings Of Leon  –                                                                                                         Walls by Kings Of Leon – 
Black Is The Soul by Korn
Next In Line by Korn                                                                                                                    Everything Falls Apart by Korn – 
Floating by The Lacs Feat. Ziggy Pockets – 
Million Reasons by Lady Gaga
Angel Down by Lady Gaga
Hey Girl by Lady Gaga Feat. Florence Welch                                                                                Perfect Illusion by Lady Gaga – 
Light Of The World (Behold Version) by Lauren Daigle – 

and our song:

I Question You by Lily Messer – 

On Itunes :  https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-question-you-single/id1018588943

My Name Is Legend

On By roberthansen1317In Battkes, Christian life, Short story, Warriors12 Comments

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My name is Legend. I am a warrior. I fight the demons of this world. I fight your demons. Ones you never saw attacking you, ones that you fight each day. I stand with you.

 

I have to admit one thing that tears at the very depth of all that I am is loving my enemies. The same enemies I fight every day. I pray they will change. I pray they will find love instead of hate. The devil has them in a stranglehold.  Another dies as their blood drips from the end of my sword. As their lifeless body lays at my feet I pray for them. I do not gloat or take pride in what I have done. It pains me greatly. It scars me more on the inside than the scars visible to you.

I have a confession to make. I am tired. More than that, I am worn out. Darkness is everywhere. I am only one man. I only have so much fight in me. I have more scars than freckles. I am on my knees begging God for help. Send me help God! Help me get off my knees and pick up my sword to fight again. 

God’s answer was to go to His people. Here is my plea:

As I mentioned before, I am worn out. Yet, I pick myself up, grab my sword and head into the night to fight another battle.  I fight your battles. It’s time for you to stand up. As I have prayed to God, I will ask of you the same.  I need help. I need your help!

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Make no mistake the devil knows your name. He keeps track of all the demons you let in. He knows when to send more. You have to put on your armor and  you have draw you sword. Even then the devil will not stop. You have to be tenacious. You have to never give up.

The devil tells you to yell at your husband for forgetting to go to the store on his way home from work. Knock that demon on his butt and smile at your husband, be thankful he arrived home safe.

The devil tempts you with that new attractive coworker who is flirting with you. Take your sword and cut that demon in half.  Look at that picture of you spouse and children on your desk. Be thankful for your family.

The devil tells you to yell at your child for spilling her milk at the dinner table. Destroy that demon with kind words and forgiveness. It take only a few seconds to clean up the milk, harsh words will be remembered forever. Be thankful you have a child. Many want one who can’t have one. Look in her eyes and tell her it’s okay. Tell her how much you love her.

These are just a few examples where you can help me. These are what I call the front line demons.  The little ones that try to ruin your life. The little ones that open the doors to the big ones. The generals, the lieutenants, the corporals.  You can not give in to them. You can not give in to the addictions, the temptations, the struggles that will rip your life to pieces. The ones that once they sink their teeth in are hard to defeat.

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To paraphrase John F. Kennedy ask not what God can do for you but what can you do for God. Ask not what people can do for you, ask what can you do for people. You can help me, you can help others fight the demons. Will you be God’s light in this dark world. Will you fight with me? Will you help me destroy these demons that attack you and other people?

I will fight them with you. I will stand by your side, sword drawn, ready to attack. Are you with me?

Tonight, as you get ready to sleep, drop to your knees and thank God for getting you through another day. Thank God for helping you defeat some demons today. Look deep into your heart and tell God everything you are thankful for. Then I want you to raise your head, lift your hands to God and let God hold your hands for this next thing. I then want you to look the devil in the eye and tell him to leave your life.  He has no place in your life. I want you to say devil, do you not know who I am?  I am a child of God. My name is —— and I am a warrior.

I am worn out but I will not quit. I see a light at the end of the darkness.  I see hope. I see you. I see you picking up your sword. I see the demons on the ground, laying at your feet. I see me on your left. I see God on your right. We will win this fight!

My name is Legend. I am a warrior. I have renewed strength. I will never give up fighting the darkness of this world.

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Psalms 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him.

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Legends by The Afters – 

Centuries by Fall Out Boy – 

Warrior by Steven Curtis Chapman – 

Warriors by Papa Roach – 

Run Devil Run by Crowder – 

Live Like Legends by Ruelle – 

Strength by Jonathan and Melissa Helser – 

Move by TobyMac – 

Battles by The Afters – 

Live Like A Warrior by Matisyahu – 

The Lord Is A Warrior by Matt Papa – 

Happy Veterans Day

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In honor of my dad and all that have served so that we can be free.

happy veterans day to all who served to keep America free and what She is today. God bless you all: veterans day pictures | Happy Veterans Day - Cooking In Stilettos™: Veterans Day - A Declaration of Thanks - dayspring.com:

The Flag by Carman – 

Eagle Cried by Jason Billington – 

Somebody Who Would Die For You by Tracy Lawrence – 

Some Gave All by Billy Cyrus – 

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New, Forgotten, Unknown 10/28/16 New Music Friday

On By roberthansen1317In Christian life, music, new music, new music Friday3 Comments

Ok, so I am behind a couple weeks.  Trying to get the time to add videos but life has been too busy so I am going to release as is and you can check out the songs if you like. I know it is harder for you but…

 

No new musician followers this week.  Take a listen, find some new music to listen to.  Please feel free to share/purchase the song I wrote the lyrics to,  Lily Messer is the voice and Ceylon Wise is the producer. I have many more songs I would like to get out there but can not financially afford to record them. If interested in teaming up together, feel free to contact me.

Thanks for all the follows, musicians and non-musicians.

Some other music from non-followers I have listened to recently.  Pick out a few you haven’t heard and take a listen.

Story Of My Life by Aaron Lewis – 

Church At Gaylor Creek by Cody Jinks – 

Same About You by A Day To Remember – 

How Lucky Can A Man Get by Gavin Degraw – 

Small World by Idina Menzel – 

Keep Breathing by The Isaacs – 

Two Hands Up by O.A.R. –  

Potter by Tamela Mann –  

 

Songs I like that I haven’t had time to put videos to:

An Act Of Kindness Bastille
Power by Bastille
Fake It by  Bastille
Winter Of Our Youth by  Bastille
Southern Native by Blackfoot
Everyman by Blackfoot
Take Me Home by Blackfoot
Satisfied Man by Blackfoot
Love This Town by Blackfoot
St. Veronica by Cane Hill
You’re So Wonderful by Cane Hill
Country Song by Casey Donahew
What Cowboys Do by Casey Donahew
That Got The Girl by Casey Donahew
Josie Escalido by Casey Donahew
Going Down Tonight by Casey Donahew
Where Will You Be by Chely Wright
What About Your Heart by Chely Wright
Mexico by Chely Wright
Next To Me by Chely Wright                                                                                                                   Pain by Chely Wright Feat. Emmylou Harris
Guns Of Umpqua by Drive-By Truckers
What I Don’t Know by Dwight Yoakam
Purple Rain by Dwight Yoakam
Sunshine by Eric Benet
Home by Eric Benet
That Day by Eric Benet
Never Be The Same by Eric Benet
Adapt Or Die by Giraffe Tongue Orchestra
All We Have Is Now by Giraffe Tongue Orchestra
Everyone Gets Everything They Really Want by Giraffe Tongue Orchestra
Just You, Not Now (Love Theme) by Grace
Somewhere Now by Green Day
Still Breathing by Green Day
Troubled Times by Green Day
Forever Now by Green Day
Ordinary World 3:03 Green Day
Love Your Life by Hilary Weeks
Faith In The Middle by Hilary Weeks
The Waiting Place by Hilary Weeks
Win The Day by Hilary Weeks
Every Good Thing by Hilary Weeks
Blessed Hope And His Love by Hilary Weeks
June In December by Hilary Weeks
This Isn’t Goodbye by Hilary Weeks
My Last Song by Hilary Weeks
Just Waitin’ by John Prine
Storms Never Last by John Prine & Lee Ann Womack
Look At Us by John Prine & Morgane Stapleton
A House Is Not A Home by Kristin Chenoweth
Smile by Kristin Chenoweth
You’re My Saving Grace… by Kristin Chenoweth
Hard Girls by KT Tunstall
Turned A Light On by KT Tunstall
It Took Me So Long To Get Here, But Here I Am by KT Tunstall
KIN by KT Tunstall
Strangers by Love & The Outcome
The God I Know by Love & The Outcome
Good Life by Love & The Outcome
If I Dont Have You by Love & The Outcome
Gates by Love & The Outcome
Palaces by Love & The Outcome
These Are The Days by Love & The Outcome
Louder Closer Deeper by Love & The Outcome
Paradise by Love & The Outcome
Seek & Find by Love & The Outcome
Hold On, I’m Coming by Melissa Etheridge
I Forgot To Be Your Lover by Melissa Etheridge
I’ve Got Dreams To Remember by Melissa Etheridge
Everything by Passenger
When We Were Young by Passenger
Anywhere by Passenger
The Long Road by Passenger
Fool’s Gold by Passenger
Home by Passenger
Beautiful Birds by Passenger Feat. Birdy
Gold by Penny & Sparrow
Ruin by Shawn Mendes
Three Empty Words by Shawn Mendes
Don’t Be A Fool by Shawn Mendes
Like This by Shawn Mendes
Honest by Shawn Mendes
Understand by Shawn Mendes
Is The Doctor In Today by Shel
Lost As Anyone by Shel
Stronger Than My Fears by Shel
Every Time I See A River by Van Morrison
Memory Lane by Van Morrison
Share Your Love With Me by Van Morrison

and our song:

I Question You by Lily Messer – 

On Itunes :  https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-question-you-single/id1018588943

I Loved Our Time Together (When You Were On A Sedative)

On By roberthansen1317In Christian life, marriage, poems, Poetry3 Comments

 

Trying to be funny but…my sense of humor can be warped at times.

 

I loved our time together when you were on a sedative

In the moment was all we had to live

No hurts, no regrets, the past was the past

It had been ages since we laughed like that

Even though the doctor was two and a half hours late

I can honestly say I didn’t mind the wait

No kids, no outside pulls, no tv

Just you and me ( and that constant beep)

We made jokes the entire time

Reminded me of when you were first mine

Before life got in the way

But we can start anew today

It was good to hear you laugh

If you did now it would tear you in half

You will heal and so will we

Marriage definitely is not easy

I can’t wait until my knee is done

So we can have some more fun

And love our time together when I am on a sedative

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When You’re With Me by The Afters – 

Let It Be Tonight by Rick Astley- 

Love You All The Way by Sean McNeill – 

In Love Again by Colbie Caillat – 

God Only Knows by Michael Buble – 

Goodbye 

On By roberthansen1317In Christian life, poems, Poetry4 Comments

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When the leaves are falling

And the steps of death are calling

Remember me like the beauty in the changing colors of leaves

Remember where I’ll be because of what I believe

When the cold winter winds blow

Think of the spring when things start to grow

When you see the branches bare

Remember that a part of me is always there

In the heat of summer when the days seem to last forever

When you see the beauty in a sunset remember my love leaves you never

When the snow is on the ground

And life can’t be found

Remember me in the new colors of spring

In the red, gold, yellow leaves fall brings

This season of mourning will pass

Just like the years have gone fast

The nights I slept little to feed you in the middle of the night

The nights you couldn’t sleep because of fright

The nights I stayed up late

Waiting until you came home from a date

The days you said you hated me

The days we agreed to disagree

The times I should’ve listened instead of yelled

The times I let you go when I should of held

All of them made us who we are

All moments shared under the same stars

My love for you has no bounds

But it doesn’t compare to God’s love found

When you need someone to hold your hand

Think of me and that’s where I am

When you need someone to wipe a tear

Know that I am always near

When you see the beauty of this world

You will always be my little girl

This is goodbye but it’s not the end

When the leaves fall remember when

When the cold wind blows

That’s just me pulling you close

When you feel the suns rays warming your bones

That’ll be me calling you from home

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You Will Be Remembered by Alter Bridge – 

When I’m Gone by Joey & Rory – 

You All Loved Him Once by Conor Oberst – 

I Have This Hope by Tenth Avenue North – 

Help From Heaven by Matt Redman – 

 

A Dallas Home Game In Cleveland

On By roberthansen1317In Christian life, Dallas Cowboys, Fathers-Daughters, Football5 Comments

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My favorite NFL team since I was little has always been the Dallas Cowboys. I don’t know why since I am from Ohio and no one I knew liked them. I have brainwashed my daughter into them being her favorite team also.

We went to Cleveland to see them play November 6th.  It was a good daddy-daughter day.  There were so many Dallas fans walking to the stadium that it felt like we were in Dallas. I would have to say it was at least 1/2, if not more filled with Cowboys fans inside. It was also 60 degrees. Something to be thankful for in November in Cleveland.

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At one point in the 3rd quarter the crowd was chanting Let’s Go Cowboys and it was loud. A lot of Browns fans were leaving by this point.

Kylie got to see her favorite players, Jason Witten and Zeke, score touchdowns. She likes Dak but her favorite player is Tony Romo and he still was not able to play this week.

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Jason Witten and Tony Romo

 

Yes they were playing Cleveland but the Cowboys were very impressive.  Zeke, Dak, Witten and the defense ruled the day.  If you haven’t heard the Cowboys won 35-10.

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Today by Brad Paisley – 

It’s A Good Day by Hilary Weeks –  

At The Corner Of Unicorn Lane

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Happy Halloween

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At the corner of Unicorn Lane

Right before you get to Leprechaun Street

There lives a…. I don’t want to tell you it’s name

It’s not something most would want to meet

Some say it’s small, like an elf, fairy or pixie

Some say it’s big, like a Sasquatch, an ogre, or a Nephilim

I have seen it and to talk about it is quite risky

What I will say  is that it doesn’t look like any of them

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Some say it’s a hybrid, like a griffin, a Minotaur or a mermaid

Others say it’s a shapeshifter, a werewolf, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

I have seen it and trust me, don’t get in its way

The last person that did has disappeared, perhaps has died

I’ve heard some says it’s a Kirin or a dragon

I’ve heard some say it’s a Chupacabra or a vampire

I have seen it and…

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Ghosts And Goblins

On By roberthansen1317In Christian life3 Comments

 

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This didn’t turn out like I wanted but you can get the drift.

 

Ghosts and goblins don’t scare me.

Werewolves?  Nah.

Vampires don’t either.

What about bears and lions you ask? Not in the least. Most of the time if they attack they are only protecting their territory or their young.  Now I must say I have never been in front of a ten foot tall, mad mama bear but sitting here in the comfort of my home I am not afraid.

What about snakes? I will admit they get my heart going but not really afraid of them. Again, I have never come face to face with a black mamba or a king cobra but, for now, I can say I am not afraid.

Spiders? Not at all.

Most animals are the same. They wake up, they search for food and water, they sleep. Add breeding when it’s that time.

Monsters don’t scare me either. I mean if you can’t outrun Frankenstein or the Blob then shame on you.  Yes, I know there are faster monsters out there but I am not scared.

You want to know what really scares me?

People.

People scare me more than anything else in this world.

They are unpredictable.

They can look you in the eye and lie to you.

They can say they will never let you down and two seconds later they let you down.

They can be your best friend one minute and your worst enemy the next.

They can take you for granted.

They can say they will love you til death parts you and then leave for someone else six months later.

They can do unimaginable things when they feel desperate. Back then into a corner and they can be worse than a king cobra.

They can hate you for no other reason than the way you look.

Yes people scare me more than ghosts and goblins. Yes they scare me more than any other thing in this world. But I have seen some hope.

I have seen people jump in front of a bullet to save a total stranger.

I have seen people spend hours in a hospital room holding a loved ones hand.

I have seen people give so much of their time to help the least of them.

People scare me. But I have hope. I have a dream that people will love more than they hate.  That they will stand by their word. That when they commit they understand what that truly means.

People can be more unpredictable than any animal I know. But, unlike animals they can also do more good than they can imagine.

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People Are People by Depeche Mode – 

Who Am I  by Michael Sweet – 

People Are Crazy by Billy Currington – 

People Change by For King & Country – 

The People I Know by Eric Hutchinson – 

People Loving People by Garth Brooks – 

 

Where Are You?

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Not originally a Halloween post but scary just the same. Because it is true.

roberthansen1317's avatarMy God, My Music, My Life

I walked through this town I love so much and couldn’t believe my eyes. Everywhere I looked the city was in ruins. Every corner had something else wrong. Every block I walked all I saw was confusion. I went into my favorite store and had to take a step back. Something wasn’t right.

The buildings were still there. The architecture as beautiful as ever. It was the people. They were all walking around like robots. No one smiled. They all had the same blank stare. What happened to them? It’s like they were all….lost.

I smiled at a child. She smiled back. The mom looked at me like I was trying to kidnap her child. I smiled at her also but only received a glare in return.

I pulled out my phone to see if I missed some news on what is going on. I looked on Facebook, Twitter and…

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