The big city small town podcast, hosted by Bob Rivard, is dedicated to telling the stories of San Antonians working to make the city a more sustainable, better educated, equitable and prosperous city. We want San Antonio to become a destination city for talented and creative people, and a city where young people born or raised here want to build their futures here. We embrace diversity, multiculturalism, and every individual’s right to realize their full potential without fear of oppression. ...
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Unafraid of the big moment… unafraid to take the big shot… and unafraid to ask the big questions. A 7-time NBA champion, Robert Horry performed his best when the stakes were the highest. Now he’s taking a look into greatness from all walks of life, from athletes and celebrities to the families in our neighborhoods. Learning who superstars are behind their celebrity from all cross sections of sports and culture. And find out who inspires greatness amongst their family and community.
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Most people never give themselves permission or know how to chase their big ambitions. Our framework helps you discover, declare, and realize yours so you can have a fulfilling life and impact the world for good. If you've noticed we haven't been posting an episode every week here, that's because we just launched a new podcast called the Writing Room with my friend, Kimberly Stuart. Check it out here. We'll be alternating each week!
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The Big Brown Gadfly is hosted by Dr Bobby Lopez. This show approaches difficult issues from many different professional perspectives and religious viewpoints. thegk.substack.com
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59. Dr. Belinda Román on Bringing Humanity to Economics
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Belinda Román, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Economics at St. Mary’s University. Locally, Dr. Román is also Secretary/Treasurer of the San Antonio Business and Economics Society, and has conducted impact studies for the SABÉR Research Institute, an economic development think tank dedicated to researching regional economies and their developme…
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Big Shot Bob – Shoot Around Ep 50 – Horry vs Armadillo
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This week’s audio of the week leads off the Shoot Around as a Wheel of Fortune contest went viral for guessing “Right in the Butt” on a toss-up. That spirals us into our all-time favorite viral videos, from “Sum Ting Wong” to the bug-in-the-mouth reporter. We also get Rob’s inside take on the Lakers coaching search and why it’s taking so long to hi…
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Reshaping Hearts and Lives with Jose Arellano
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In this episode, my friend, Jose Arellano, shares his journey from joining a gang and experiencing incarceration to finding hope and purpose at Homeboy Industries. He discusses the impact of gang culture and the violence that comes with it. Jose also reflects on the death of his mother and how it led to a shift in his perspective. He highlights the…
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Big Shot Bob – Ep 166 – Wolverine Bear
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Just like we all predicted, we’re on the verge of TWO series sweeps, as the Celtics sweep the Pacers out of the Eastern Conference Finals and punch their ticket to the Finals. Rob has coaching questions about how the Pacers chose not to foul down the line, and how that played out in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. And with the Gobert misma…
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58. Jim Reed and the Expansion of the South Texas Medical Center
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How did the South Texas Medical Center become San Antonio's leading smart jobs engine over the last 25 years? This week’s guest is Jim Reed, the recently retired longtime chief executive of the San Antonio Medical Foundation, which led that extraordinary growth in the medical, health care and biscoences sectors. During his tenure managing the devel…
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Big Shot Bob - Shoot Around Ep 49 - Traditional White Guy Sports
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We open the bonus show this week with a question on the minds of many Cleveland basketball fans... if you could choose, do you want to keep Darius Garland or Donovan Mitchell? We also debate the theory that an NBA team might draft Bronny as bait to get LeBron, and ask Rob what that would do for his future in the league if it didn't work out. Plus, …
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Big Shot Bob – Ep 165 – If The Numbers Are Right
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Here we go! Rob and the guys go deep into the Timberwolves pulling out a huge Game 7 victory in Denver, with amazing audio from Anthony Edwards and Karl Anthony-Towns. Rob takes a look at all the things the Wolves did right, how impressive Ant Man is at such a young age, and how that compares to when he felt comfortable in the NBA. And after Dallas…
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57. Mary Thorsby, CEO of ABODE Contemplative Care for the Dying
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This week’s guest is Mary Thorsby, the CEO of the nonprofit ABODE, whose mantra is contemplative care for the dying. ABODE operates end-of-life care in a single home on San Antonio’s near-Northside, caring for terminally ill individuals in the last weeks and months of life. It’s one of only three such programs in Texas. As it prepares to celebrate …
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Big Shot Bob – Shoot Around Ep 48 – Now That’s a Foul
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Reggie Miller made headlines this week and opens up our bonus show, as we debate who he was taking shots at when he talked about a “Mount Rushmore guy” who points fingers. We also try to figure out why the Knicks fans still hate Reggie 30 years later and where that comes from. A listener asks Rob what has happened to Jrue Holiday (after his lack of…
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Finding Hope in the Dark with Kevin Kelly
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Kevin Kelly shares his journey from a life of crime and incarceration to finding faith and serving the poor and marginalized. He emphasizes the importance of meeting and learning from people in difficult circumstances, as they can be our teachers. Kevin and his wife Molly run Basic Ministry, a nonprofit that feeds and supports the homeless in Los A…
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Big Shot Bob – Ep 164 – Don’t Ding Me
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After Rob’s trip to Atlanta last week, we go over the stuff that happened while he was on the road – and how surprised some of us were that Jamal Murray didn’t get suspended for his heat-pad toss. It’s also wild to see the Timberwolves playing with way less effort and enthusiasm with Rudy Gobert in the line-up, proving to Rob and B-Dog that he shou…
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56. Jenna Saucedo-Herrera and Emily Royall: Innovation in San Antonio
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This week, two perspectives on innovation in San Antonio. We revisit our conversations with Jenna Saucedo-Herrera of Greater: SATX as she discusses how San Antonio is winning on workforce development, and Emily Royall of Smart Cities San Antonio on how her team is using data to improve the quality of life for San Antonians. Listen in full to both c…
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Big Shot Bob – Shoot Around Ep 47 – Pregnant Bikini Contest
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A really fun bonus show kicks off the weekend with the amazing Brady roast – which Tom Brady immediately regretted – Rob tells us the story about getting committed to judging a pregnant bikini contest. And after a member of the Padres AAA affiliate found out he was getting traded while standing on second base, we ask Rob where he was when he found …
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Big Shot Bob – Ep 163 – Like Bin Laden Breaking Down Game Film
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There is SO much to get into on this week’s show – and we start with the Timberwolves, as Minnesota shocks the world by taking the first two games in Denver… but not Robert Horry! Rob aw the flaws in the Denver bench during the Lakers series. And somehow the Timberwolves were better without Rudy Gobert, Trae Young saying Ant Man should have been an…
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55. Garrett T. Capps: Honky-Tonk in San Antone and Beyond
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We have Garrett T. Capps in the studio this week with guest hosts Kory Cook of KRTU 91.7 and Nicholas Frank of the San Antonio Report. Garrett T. Capps tours internationally with his band, Nasa Country, and has been a longtime curator of unique musical events in our city. Listen as we discuss how Capps has created space for other touring musicians …
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Big Shot Bob - Shoot Around Ep 46 - The Credit Card Swipe
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As we look back on the NFL Draft, a listener takes a look at Rob's NBA Draft outfit from 1992 and asks why Rob chose to roll with that tie! And after Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch tore his knee after a sideline collision, we want to know if Rob ever suffered a strange/stupid injury during his playing days. MLB is rolling out their City Connec…
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Embracing Uncomfortable Conversations with Emmanuel Acho
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Today I’m with my new friend, Emmanuel Acho. Emmanuel is a former NFL linebacker, modern thought leader and New York Times bestselling author. We chat about his background, faith journey, and his work in embracing uncomfortable conversations. He talks about the pressure to conform and the importance of leading with delight. Emmanuel emphasizes the …
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Big Shot Bob – Ep 162 – Shop Like My Momma
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We roll into this week’s show with LeBron flinching on a woman in the front row of the Nuggets-Lakers Game 5, and how Rob felt about the Lakers performance as they were eliminated in the first round. Rob thinks Denver is vulnerable as they prepare to take on the high-powered Timberwolves, and while Rob picks Minnesota to win and advance, B-Dog thin…
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54. Liz Tullis and Dr. Peter Fox on the Conrad Smiles Foundation
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Liz Tullis never gave up advocating for her son Conrad after his near-drowning and anoxic brain injury as an infant. Neither did Dr. Peter Fox, the founder and head of the University of Texas Health Science Center's Research Imaging Institute in San Antonio; and they are this week's guests. Listen as they discuss their unlikely journey to change ho…
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Big Shot Bob – Shoot Around Ep 45 – His Shoes Weren’t Even Tied
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The NBA Playoffs always bring back memories for Rob as we kick off this week’s bonus show. We also get into Jim Harbough’s Michigan tattoo, and ask Rob if there was ever a tattoo promise on any team he played for… and he says if the Lakers had gone 16-0 in the playoffs they probably would have gotten a tattoo. We also kick around the anonymous poll…
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Optimism and Leadership with Carey Nieuwhof
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Today I get to sit down with a longtime friend of mine, Carey Nieuwhof. Listen in with us as we discuss the importance of optimism and how we might rebuild our optimism after having experienced burnout. We chat about the value of friendship, curiosity, and the intentional pursuit of shared experiences. We also talk about the role of leaders in empo…
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Big Shot Bob – Ep 161 – I Played With Robert Horry
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We go BIG on the NBA Playoffs this week, especially after Rob had to work the Lakers-Nuggets Game 2 where the Lakers blew a 20-point lead. Rob says Jamal Murray is going to continue to be a problem for the Lakers, as his averages against LA are way up from the regular season, and we all question the game plan down the stretch and how the team menta…
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53. Bonnie Prosser Elder and David Zammiello, San Antonio Charter Review Commission
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Today's guests are Bonnie Prosser Elder and David Zammiello, the volunteer co-chairs of Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s 15-member Charter Review Commission, formed last November to explore amendments to the city charter for voters to consider on the Nov. 5 ballot.על ידי Bob Rivard
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Making A Difference with Edgar Sandoval
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Edgar Sandoval, President and CEO of World Vision, joins me for a bonus episode of the Dream Big podcast and shares insights to the challenges and successes of leading a global humanitarian organization. He emphasizes the importance of local ownership and government support in achieving sustainable change. I hope this conversation encourages you to…
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Big Shot Bob – Shoot Around Ep 44 – Don’t Look Under the Blanket
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The bonus show opens with the Allen Iverson statue controversy coming out of Philadelphia, after the Internet turned on the 76ers for unveiling a very small statue for Allen Iverson… but context matters, because every Philly legend has the same small statue outside the practice facility. Plus Kevin Durant talks about staying healthy this season by …
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Rediscovering Grace with Kimberly Stuart
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Today I get to sit down with my dear friend and fellow writer, Kimberly Stuart. We chat a bit about the role grace plays in our faith and how it's sometimes misused. Be sure to grab a copy of Kim's newest book, "Star for Jesus (And Other Jobs I Quit): Rediscovering the Grace That Sets Us Free." Connect with Kim: @kimberly.stuart.writes Connect with…
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Big Shot Bob – Ep 160 – Man of the People
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It’s a full NBA Playoff Preview on this week’s show, and we open things up with Mike Greenberg’s comments about the Lakers “tanking” the play-in game so they can try to get the #8 seed to face OKC instead of taking the #7 seed and facing Denver… and Rob AGREES with him! We debate the merit of playing the tougher teams early instead of late, and div…
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52. Joe Holley on Power: How the Electric Co-Op Movement Energized the Lone Star State
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This week’s guest is Joe Holley, a longtime Texas journalist and the author of a new book titled “Power: How the Electric Co-Op Movement Energized the Lone Star State.” Power is a book that anyone who cares about Texas history and the state’s development will want to read, and Joe will be a featured author at this year’s San Antonio Book Festival a…
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Big Shot Bob – Shoot Around Ep 43 – About to Move Some Furniture
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We are loaded for the bonus show this week, and we start with former Warriors GM Bob Myers who somehow couldn’t find the leak of the Draymond Green vs Jordan Poole fight. Even though the team keeps track of everyone in and out of practice, Rob thinks it must have been hacked or buried on purpose. We also dive into some listener questions about whet…
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Big Shot Bob – Ep 159 – Don’t Use the Same Tube
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We’re a day late this week because Rob had to have a colonoscopy, which leads to some weird and funny observations about going to the doctor. We also ask Rob if he thinks the Lakers have turned their back on Darvin Ham, and Rob says seeing guys walk out of the huddle is very normal in the NBA because guys know the play that the coach is drawing up.…
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51. Cat Dizon at the Helm of San Antonio’s Accredited Investor Community
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San Antonio entrepreneurs and startups often find themselves meeting with Cat Dizon, the chief operating officer at venture capital firm Active Capital and the chairwoman of the Geekdom board. The former senior Rackspace executive is the gatekeeper to San Antonio's leading seed fund, and is always on the lookout for young, promising businesses.…
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Every Day A Miracle with Matt Brown
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This month we have some fun Friday bonus episodes lined up for you! In today’s episode you’ll hear from my friend, Matt Brown, who is the founding and lead pastor of Sandals Church. From unexpected healing to divine interventions, Matt's new book, "Every Day a Miracle," sheds light on the extraordinary moments that often go unnoticed. As you listen…
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Big Shot Bob - Shoot Around Ep 42 - Squatters Rights
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We open up the bonus show this week by looking at the sale of Kobe's championship ring at auction, which set a record, and Jenners did not realize that they gave every winner two rings for winning a title. And a listener question asks if the Lakers need a third star this offseason and Rob jokes that if the guys, they have plays to their potential t…
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In this episode, the brilliant Arthur Brooks shares with us the science that drives happiness and how we might lead a happier life. He explains the difference between pleasure and enjoyment. He also shares the four habits of the happiest people: faith, family, friends, and work that serves others. Arthur also highlights the significance of authenti…
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Big Shot Bob – Episode 158 – The State Flag Has Wrinkles
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Rob was in the building to see Alabama knock off North Carolina and advance to the Final Four, and the crew talks about the DJ Burns phenomenon at NC State, the Iowa-LSU game on the women’s side, and Zach Edey’s controversial comments after Purdue advanced to the Final Four. We also get into the LeBron James comments that his career is reaching its…
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50. Asia Ciaravino: Rediscovering the San Pedro Playhouse
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Innovative interpretations of theatrical classics are creating a buzz in San Antonio at the San Pedro Playhouse under this week's guest, returning CEO Asia Ciaravino, who continues to re-energize the city's oldest performing arts organization. April's performances of "A Midsummer's Night Sueño" suggest this will not be a traditional performance of …
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Big Shot Bob – Shoot Around Ep 41 – Shaq Broke That Rule
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Rob wants to know how B-Dog treats his beard as we open the bonus show this week. We also take a minute to recognize Opening Day as the national holiday it deserves to be, and we ask Rob how important it really is for players to play in a city they love as we reflect on the failure of the Nets to attract star players. Plus Rob reminds Mike Greenber…
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Big Shot Bob – Ep 157 – Too Many Bathrooms
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Rob is going to see Alabama take on North Carolina in the Sweet Sixteen in LA this week, as Rob hopes to see his Tide avenge his last college basketball loss which came at the hands of UNC. Plus the tournament talk launches us into a debate about the merits of the transfer portal, in both basketball and football, and how bad the NCAA has been about…
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49. Mark Carmona Addresses San Antonio’s Housing Affordability Needs
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Why is affordable housing in San Antonio everyone's problem? This week’s guest is Mark Carmona, the city of San Antonio’s first Chief Housing Officer, a position created by City Council in 2018 when council members first approved Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s housing initiative. Carmona overees the city’s Strategic Housing Implementation Plan (SHIP), and p…
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Big Shot Bob – Shoot Around Ep 40 – Evade the Obvious
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Lots of great topics in this week’s bonus show, including Jalen Rose saying the #23 should be retired across the NBA in honor of Michael Jordan… and Rob and B-Dog strongly disagree on this one. We also have a debate about the players with the highest peaks in their careers, which leads to even more disagreement amongst the group. Plus Steph Curry m…
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Big Shot Bob – Ep 156 – A Kardashian Showed Up
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Robert Horry opens the show this week by talking about his dislike for coffee, the cool special needs event he was privileged to attend this week, and the upcoming interview he has with his son Christian now that he’s committed to UCLA. We also talk about the Jalen Johnson dunk on Austin Reaves, and the dunk of the year, as Anthony Edwards postered…
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Courage and Creativity with Randall Wallace
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Today Bob is joined by his new friend Randall Wallace. As a screenwriter and film director, Randall shares some insights into his journey in the movie industry and the roles of faith and creativity in his life. He shares the inspiration behind his iconic film Braveheart and the importance of facing setbacks with courage. One of his latest projects …
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