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The Taste of Blue Ash program is a yearlypublication organized by the Specialty Publications

Department of The Community Press/The Community Recorder.

Questions and comments can be sent to EditorMelissa Stewart c/o The Community Press/394

Wards Corner/Loveland, OH 45140 or e-mail mhayden@communitypress.com.

or call 248-7121.For advertising call 687-4614.

Welcome letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Sample treats at a discount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Chief Navy Reserve Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Spotlight on event partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4New restaurants introduced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5What you need to know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Rockin’ the stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Great tastes, great times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72011 Best of Taste winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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Dear Community Press Reader:The City of Blue Ash would like to

extend a warm invitation to attend the2011 Taste of Blue Ash in the heart ofdowntown Blue Ash (Aug. 26, 27, and28). This year marks the 26th year of theannual event.

We are proud that the Taste of BlueAsh has grown to become a qualityevent that is eagerly anticipated by BlueAsh citizens and visitors throughout theTristate region. We believe that family-oriented events like the Taste contributeto Blue Ash being nationally recognizedas a “fabulous” place to live, work, andplay.

Here are a few examples of what isplanned for this year’s Taste:

• Great food from 23 area restaurantsserving a variety of American, Chinese,French, German, Indian, Irish, Jewish,

Mexican, and Thai dishes - completemenus are included in this booklet.

• A tremendous lineup of FREEentertainment, including national-levelartists: Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo,REO Speedwagon, and CreedenceClearwater Revisited. Local artists willprovide additional entertainment.

• Free shuttle bus service – see pagefour for details.

• A Family Fun Area to keep every-one in your family entertained - activi-ties include: festival rides, carnivalgames, clowns and more!

• A “Teen Area” sponsored by theNECC Youth Coalition featuring fungames and activities for teens.

We would like to thank our eventpartners and all the restaurants partici-pating in this year’s Taste of Blue Ash… we couldn’t do it without you!

We wish all Taste visitors an enjoy-able weekend of “Tunes, Treats, andTerrific Times.” We hope you have theopportunity to discover some of theother amenities that make Blue Ash oneof the top cities of its size in theMidwest. Best wishes to you all.

Sincerely,

Welcome to the Taste of Blue Ash

Mark F. Weber |MayorDavid M. Waltz | City ManagerChuck Funk | Parks & Recreation Director

Cincinnati Navy Week-Aug. 28 through Sept. 2

As Chief of NavyReserve, he is responsiblefor more than 66,000 NavyReserve sailors worldwide.

Today, more than 6,500of these sailors are mobi-lized to active duty andserving abroad in Iraq,Afghanistan and else-where, living up to theNavy Reserve motto:“Ready Now. Anytime,Anywhere.”

Vice Admiral Debbinkwill be attending the Tasteof Blue Ash and he will beaddressing the crowdbefore the CCR concert onSunday evening.

Chief NavyReserve Officerattending Taste

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Back by popular demand“Smaller Bites for SmallerPrice.” Join us on Saturdayand Sunday from Noon to3PM at the Taste to enjoyselect menu items from thefollowing restaurants for $1!!Discounted items will behighlighted in the guidegiven out at the event. Stopby the information booth formore details!

Participating restaurants…• Cincinnati Grill• Qdoba Mexican Grill• InCahoots• Melting Pot of Cincinnati• Symmes Tavern on the

Green• Servatii Pastry Shop• White House Inn• La Petite France• Bangkok Terrace• El Pueblo• Sammy's Gourmet Burgers

& Beers• Firehouse Grill• Azad Indian Restaurant• Graeter's Ice Cream• Rascal's NY Deli• City BBQ

Sample treats at a discount

Call 687-4614to advertise

in next year’s Taste of Blue Ash

guide.

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JJSS GGoolldd && CCooiinnWinners of the Tri-

State Award forExcellence and membersof the Better BusinessBureau, JS Gold & Coinwill outbid any competitor.

JS Gold & Coin is the only true one-stop shop in Cincinnati. They have theknowledge and experience you wantwhen you’re selling precious metals,coins, or paper money.

JS Gold & Coin - now with four loca-tions, it’s the only place you need to go -in Kenwood, Florence, West Chester,and Anderson.

JS Gold & Coin, their name’s as goodas gold!

TTooyyoottaaToyota is proud to be once again

sponsoring the Taste of Blue Ash, con-tinuing its long-standing tradition ofcommunity involvement. Being a spon-sor provides a great opportunity tointeract with the public and obtain inputon their transportation needs anddesires.

Toyota’s fuel-efficient lineup of cars,trucks and SUVs will be featured promi-nently throughout this year’s event.And as the number one retail brand inAmerica, their vehicles are featuredprominently all over the Tristate area,including the Cincinnati PoliceDepartment, which now boasts eightHighlander Hybrids in its vehicle fleet.And Toyota’s efficiency extends wellbeyond its vehicles. The CincinnatiRegional Sales Office and the PartsDistribution Center have both achievedzero-waste-to-landfill status. They recy-cle more than 85 percent of their waste,and the remainder is used to produceenergy. This facility joins other U.S.Toyota locations in reaching zero-waste-to-landfill standing, including the U.S.Toyota headquarters in Torrance,California and all 13 U.S. Toyota manu-facturing facilities.

UUnniioonn IInnssttiittuuttee && UUnniivveerrssiittyyUnion Institute & University chal-

lenges minds, touches hearts, and trans-forms the lives of adults who view

learning as a lifetime adventure andcommitment to be shared with theworld around them.

Roger H. Sublett, Ph.D., PresidentHeadquartered in Cincinnati, Union

Institute & University is a private, non-profit, accredited university founded in1964. About 2,000 students take onlinecourses, study independently with closefaculty support, and participate in briefface-to-face residencies with onlinecourse work. Union graduates commu-nicate effectively, articulate a global per-spective, think creatively and critically,and express the ethical and social impli-cations of their scholarship.

Programs include:• Bachelor’s (Arts, Writing, &

Literature; EnvironmentalStudies/Sustainability; BusinessManagement; Criminal Justice Studies;Social Work; Maternal Child Health:Lactation Consulting; and more)

• Master’s (Education; Health &Wellness; Literature & Writing;Leadership, Public Policy & SocialIssues, Counseling Psychology)

• Doctoral: Ph.D. in InterdisciplinaryStudies; Doctor of Education; Doctor ofPsychology with a concentration inClinical Psychology

• Lifelong Learning (Non-degree orcourse work leading to college credit)

Union’s alumni are change agents,workingto make adifferencein theirown livesand theworld.Alumniinclude 15 college presidents and thou-sands of professors and teachers at alllevels, authors and artists, executivesand nonprofit leaders, health care andwellness experts, psychologists andcounselors, human resource profession-als, multicultural scholars and clergy,law enforcement officers, and electedofficials.

OOhhiioo LLootttteerryyMake sure you stop by the Ohio

Lottery booth at the Taste of Blue Ash topurchase lottery tickets. If your lotteryticket is a winner, you have the opportu-nity to tell your winning lottery story oncamera!

The Ohio Lottery and the City of

Blue Ash havehad a “WIN-NING” partner-ship at the Tasteof Blue Ashsince 2003! TheLottery is proudto support vari-ous statewide events, like the Taste ofBlue Ash, that help the surroundingcommunities and continue to putmoney back into the State of Ohio. Someof the other programs that the Lotterysupports are as follows:

BBeesstt ooff TThhee CCllaassssEvery month the Ohio Lottery

accepts nominations for outstandingstudents and teachers from each of ournine regions across the state. As part ofthe Lottery’s continued support of pub-lic education, we give special acknowl-edgment to these selected recipients fortheir work as role models for education-al excellence.

“Best of the Class” is a Lottery pro-gram that recognizes outstanding highschool graduates throughout Ohio byfeaturing them on television stationsthat carry the “Cash Explosion “ showand nightly drawings.

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Through the state-run charitable cam-paign, state employees have the oppor-tunity to support their favorite cause.

The campaign encourages givingthrough payroll deduction to 11Federations representing more than2,500 agencies. Campaign runs fromSeptember through the end of October.

OOppeerraattiioonn FFeeeedd CCaammppaaiiggnn This statewide food drive supports

various food banks throughout Ohio.Employees donate non-perishable fooditems to regional food banks. Campaignruns throughout the months ofNovember and December.

HHaarrvveesstt ffoorr HHuunnggeerr This regional based hunger drive

supports various hunger centers andfood pantries throughout NorthernOhio. Employees donate non-perishablefood items and money through variousagency run fundraisers. Campaign runsthe entire month of March.

Spotlight on Taste event partners

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LLooccaattiioonnBlue Ash Towne Square (Hunt and

Cooper roads)

DDaatteess && TTiimmeessFriday, Aug. 26 - 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 27 - Noon - 11 p.m.Sunday, Aug. 28 - Noon - 9 p.m.

PPrriicceessFree admissionFree concertsFree games$1.25/ticket for festival rides - Rides

require one to three tickets

DDiirreeccttiioonnssFrom Interstate-71 north or south:

exit at Ronald Reagan Highway west.Exit at Kenwood Road. See generaldirections.

From Interstate-75 south (downtownCincinnati area): exit at Ronald ReaganHighway east. Exit at Kenwood Road.See general directions.

From I-75 north(Middletown/Dayton area): exit atInterstate-275 east; take I-71 south toRonald Reagan Highway west. Exit atKenwood Road. See general directions.

From I-275: take I-71 south to RonaldReagan Highway west. Exit at KenwoodRoad. See general directions.

SShhuuttttllee SSeerrvviiccee(buses are handicapped accessible)Friday, 6 p.m. - midnightSaturday, 6 p.m. - midnightSunday, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

SShhuuttttllee LLooccaattiioonnssWWeesstt RRoouutteeRaymond Walters College University

of Cincinnati in Blue Ash, 9555Plainfield Road

To Kenwood Road and Towne SquareAvenue.

NNoorrtthh RRoouutteeUrsuline Academy - 5535 Pfeiffer Road.Pfeiffer Woods - 5151 Pfeiffer Road.to Kenwood Road and Fairview

Avene. (Three blocks north of CooperRoad.)

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Within the downtown area• Cooper Road at Blue Ash Road

(just west of the railroad tracks)• U.S. Bank (limited - no parking in

front of stores: CVS, Blockbuster, etc.)• Sycamore Junior High - 5700

Cooper Road (Saturday and SundayONLY)

• Kenwood Professional Building -9403 Kenwood Road (behind Donatos)

OOuuttssiiddee ooff tthhee ddoowwnnttoowwnn aarreeaa• Bethesda Medical Building - 4360

Cooper Road (across from the MunicipalBuilding)

• Blue Ash Municipal & SafetyCenter, 4343 Cooper & RecreationCenter, 4433 Cooper

• Crane - 4444 Cooper (across fromthe Recreation Center)

• E. H. Greene School - 5200 Aldine

EEvveenntt RRuulleess• No coolers, glass containers, alco-

hol, or pets permitted• National artists prohibit photo-

graphs, audio or video recording oftheir concerts

• Backpacks and oversized pursessubject to search

• Personal items may not be setupprior to 7:30 a.m. on Friday, Saturday,and Sunday

• Personal items may have to bemoved to complete event setup

• Personal items must be removednightly to facilitate clean up

• Items not removed will be placedon the grass and left unattended

• City of Blue Ash is not responsiblefor property lost, stolen, damaged, orleft unattended

For more information:www.blueash.com - 745-6259

What you need to know to enjoy your day in Blue Ash

AAzzaadd IInnddiiaa RReessttaauurraanntt4762 Cornell Road, BlueAsh, 530-9999

India has been known forits exotic cuisine preparedwith a gentle blending ofherbs and spices. Azad Indiaprovides its guests withIndian Cuisine which isfamous for Tandoori ovendishes and exotic curries.Azad India is the only restau-rant in Cincinnati featuringNorth Indian, South Indianand Indo-Chinese food.

CCiittyy BBaarrbbeeqquuee Kenwood Road andGlendale-Milford Road,Blue Ash

Although City Barbequeisn’t new to the GreaterCincinnati area, it is new in

Blue Ash and a first time par-ticipant in the Taste of BlueAsh. The restaurant offers thebest regional barbeque stylesAmerica has to offer. Hugesmokers are loaded daily toguarantee the very best hick-ory smoked, juicy, tendermeat anywhere. Get anauthentic barbeque experi-ence where the owners stillhonor quality and traditionand employees provide trueservice.

FFiirreehhoouussee GGrriillll4785 Lake Forest Drive,Blue Ash, 733-FIRE

The Firehouse Grill beganwith a spark - the desire torevive the memories of goodtimes and good food in thislocale years ago. As the idea

began to smolder, Bob Davis,Blue Ash resident and formerfirefighter, remembered whathad made this place great:unparalleled patio views,lunch hour wraps, privatemeeting space, and warmsummer nights with livemusic. This ignited his pas-sion to develop this commu-nity hangout to accentuatethe things that made it great;nightlife comes alive with anew bar, and the upgradedpatio outshines its formerglory!

Locally owned, TheFirehouse Grill is your placeto drop in for lunch. It is theaccelerant you need to planyour next happy hour afterwork or your next privateparty. Sit by the glow of the

outdoor fireplace or fire up agame on a flat screen TV.Come experience good timesthat can’t be extinguished.

RRaassccaallss9525 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, 429-4567

If you love real New York-style delis, this may be yournew favorite place. Rascalsspecializes in traditional,Jewish deli offerings like pas-trami, corned beef, brisket,chopped liver, schnitzel, andsweet and sour turkey balls.They offer homemadedesserts such as rugelach,halvah, Russian chocolatebabkah, and New York stylecheesecake. Breakfast such asblintzes and the SalamiScrambler is served all day.

New restaurants intoduced at Taste

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PPaatt BBeennaattaarr && NNeeiill GGiirraallddooPat Benatar has been breaking the

rules and blazing a trail for female rockstars for more than 30 years. In the 80s,she was nominated eight times and wonfour Grammy awards for Best FemaleRock Performance. She also receivedthree American Music Awards. Amongher two multi-platinum, five platinum,and three gold albums, Pat had 19 Top40 hits including “Hit Me With YourBest Shot,” which was her first top 10.In 1978, Pat began working with NeilGiraldo, a talented musician andarranger. Neil had previously workedwith several groups included RickDerringer’s band. Pat and Neil workedwell together and developed a rapporton and off stage. Ironically, the first songNeil wrote for Pat was “We Live ForLove.” He has produced all but one ofher albums. Neil has also producedalbums for John Waite and the Del-Lords, and contributed to RickSpringfield’s no. 1 hit “Jesse’s Girl” and“Don’t Fight It” by Kenny Loggins.

Pat and Neil married in 1982, andbetween 1985 and 1988, Pat took timeoff to raise their daughter. Since then,Pat has been appearing in cameo rolesin several TV shows. She also workedon her autobiography “Between a Heartand a Rock Place.” Neil remains busyworking on various projects, such as,writing the score for the movie“Nailed,” and compiling songs for aBruce Springsteen Tribute album.

RREEOO SSppeeeeddwwaaggoonnYou may call the members of REO

Speedwagon rock stars, but they prefer:Working musicians. REO (famouslynamed after a flat-bed truck and fireengine) formed in 1967 and vocalistKevin Cronin has directed the band’scourse since 1971. For decades the bandhas blended consistency and change.

Initially, members rode in stationwagons, going from small gigs to evensmaller gigs, just to get the REO nameout. Later REO consistently reached thetop of the charts with 22 million albumssold in the U.S. and 40 million aroundthe world. The band has a string of goldand platinum records and internationalhit singles. Members have that Midwestwork ethic, and other rock bands haveaspired to reach their success.

REO members have always kept theireyes on the future and on the road –they have never missed a year perform-ing live, thrilling fans with hits like“Keep On Loving You” and “Can’t FightThis Feeling.” With the many currentchanges in the music industry, the bandmembers recorded “Find Your OwnWay Home” in 2007 and released itthrough Wal-Mart. REO drove to radiostations across the country to promotethe album, and that proved more suc-cessful than if they had released itthrough a record company.

Kevin Cronin provides lead vocals,guitar, and keyboards. Other bandmembers include Bruce Hall (bass),Neal Doughty (keyboards), Dave Amato(lead guitar) and Bryan Hitt (drums).

CCrreeeeddeennccee CClleeaarrwwaatteerr RReevviissiitteeddMembers include Doug “Cosmo”

Clifford, Stu Cook, John Tristao, SteveGunner, and Kurt Griffey.

Only a handful of drummers in therock world can be identified by onename, such as, Ringo and Bonzo. Cosmois a member of that elite club. He pro-vided the groove for all the great songsCCR recorded in the 60s and 70s. Cosmoalways takes time to chat with or posefor pictures with fans. He has beeninducted into the Rock and Roll Hall ofFame. Best pal Stu Cook helped Cosmosupply the groove for the songs andprovided the groundwork for classicAmerican rock ‘n’ roll. He’s an electricbassist who helped define the genre. Hehas also been inducted into the Rockand Roll Hall of Fame. In the ’60s, JohnTristao was lead singer with the bandPeople whose hit “I Love You” reachedthe Top 10. Steve Gunner has worked inthe deep South, the San Francisco Bayarea, and, since 1982, in Los Angeles. Hesings and plays keyboards, acoustic gui-tar, harmonica, and percussion. He mayeven toss out a churrango solo whenneeded. Kurt Griffey is one of the pre-mier musicians of today. As a guitarist,songwriter, producer, and performer, hehas recorded and toured with some ofthe greatest musicians of all time includ-ing members of the Eagles, Toto,Foreigner, Santana, Journey, and theMoody Blues.

Years after CCR disbanded, Cook andClifford decided to put together theirown band. CCR fans are reaping thebenefit of that collaboration.

Rockin’ the stage

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MMaaiinn SSttaaggeeFriday, Aug. 266:30 p.m. - The

Devonshires9 p.m. - Pat Benatar/Neil

Giraldo

Saturday, Aug. 276:30 p.m. - Hotel

California (Eagles Tribute)8 p.m. - Blue Ash Idol

Winner9 p.m. - REO

Speedwagon

Sunday, Aug. 285 p.m. - Hollywood

Nights (Bob Seger Tribute)

7:30 p.m. - CreedenceClearwater Revisited

TThhee KKrrooggeerr SSttaaggee Friday, Aug. 268 p.m. - Fire Light

Saturday, Aug. 27Noon - Brothers of

Navada4 p.m. - Blue Ash IdolRunners-up

5 p.m. - Tracy Walker

Sunday, Aug. 28Noon - Stormy Weather2:30 p.m. - Six Pac5:30 p.m. - TBD

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GGrraaeetteerr’’ss Big Scoop of Ice CreamStrawberry ShortcakeChip WheeliesMini Pie

SSyymmmmeess TTaavveerrnn oonn tthhee GGrreeeenn

BBQ Baby Back Ribs Blackened Bacon

Wrapped ScallopsCheesecake

TThhee CCiinncciinnnnaattii GGrriillllSauerkraut BallsBavarian MettBratwurstGerman Egg RollPotato Pancake

TThhee WWhhiittee HHoouussee IInnnnPrime Rib SandwichCajun ShrimpWatermelon SorbetCaramel Gelato

AAzzaadd IInnddiiaa RReessttaauurraannttChicken Curry RiceChicken Sixty FiveChana Masala (chickpeas,

sauce, rice)Aloo TikkiVeggie NoodlesMango ice cream cups

BBaannggkkookk TTeerrrraacceeSpring RollChicken SatayPad ThaiChicken Red CurryChicken Basil

TThhee BBiissttrroo @@ DDoouubblleettrreeeeDoubletree CookieJumbo Lump Crab Cake

Three Bean ChiliThe Bistro Grilled Steak

(with Chop House Salad)

CCiittyy BBBBQQPulled PorkRibsFried Pickles with chipo-

tle ranchVinegar slaw

CCllaaddddaagghh IIrriisshh PPuubbFish ‘n ChipsJameson BurgerIrish NachosBread PuddingCorned Beef Rolls

EEll PPuueebblloo AAuutthheennttiiccMMeexxiiccaann GGrriillll

TacosQuesadillasNachos

TThhee FFiirreehhoouussee GGrriillllBuffalo Chicken RollFried PicklesPretzel SticksFireman’s ChiliKey Lime Pie

IInnccaahhoooottssDiStasi’ s LasagnaEggplant ParmesanInCahoots SaladGarlic BreadCookie

PPaarrkkeerrss BBlluuee AAsshh TTaavveerrnnBBQ ChipsBBQ Pork SandwichApple Cherry Bread

Pudding

PPllaanneett SSmmooootthhiiee

22 oz Smoothie 12 oz Smoothie

QQddoobbaa MMeexxiiccaann GGrriillll

VegetarianBurrito

ChickenQueso Burrito

NachosQuesadillaChips and

Queso

RRaassccaallss NNYY DDeelliiCorned Beef Sandwich

on ryePastrami SliderRugelachNoodle KugelDill Pickle

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Sammy’s SlidersHawaiian SlidersFriesGarlic Fries

SSiillvveerr WWookkChicken Fried RiceFried Cream CheeseEggrollSkewed Chicken

SSeerrvvaattiiii PPaassttrryy SShhooppSuper Cream PuffsCheese/Chocolate SauceKey Lime PieBavarian Salt PretzelGiant Cookie

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Filet Mignon

PulledSmoked Pork Sandwich

Gourmet Super BurgerSeasoned Potato WedgesCorn on the Cob

MMeellttiinngg PPoottStrawberry w/ Pound

CakeTeriyaki SirloinCajun Chicken

Potstickers

TTaannddoooorr RReessttaauurraannttVeg SamosaMix VegetableChicken KormeGround Lam Curry Chef’s ChoiceMediterranean Shrimp

SaladPoblano Pulled Pork Taco

LLaa PPeettiittee FFrraanncceeMushroom EscargotGoat Cheese Crepe w/

saladCrepe-Yogart & FruitSugar Crepe

Great tastes, great times

Taste of Blue Ash “Best of Taste”Competition – Winners and HonorableMentions

The Best of Taste Competition washeld at the DoubleTree Guest Suites onMonday, Aug. 8, 2010. Thirteen Taste ofBlue Ash restaurants participated in thecompetition. The winners are as follows:

BBeesstt ooff TTaassttee WWiinnnneerrss• BBeesstt AAppppeettiizzeerrJumbo Lump Crabcake - The Bistro @

DoubleTree• Best EntréeFilet Signature Steak Oil & Chop

House Salad - The Bistro @ DoubleTree• Best DessertChess Pie - Graeter’s• Mayor’s Choice

Chess Pie- Graeter’s• HHoonnoorraabbllee MMeennttiioonn AAwwaarrddssAppetizer - Mediterranean Shrimp

Salad - Chef’s Choice CateringEntrée- Jameson Steak Burger -

Claddagh’s Irish PubDessert - Yogurt & Fruit Crepe-

LaPetite FranceMayor’s Choice - Buffalo Chicken

Roll - Firehouse Grill

2011 Best of Taste of Blue Ash winners

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