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<date>Sun, 19 May 2013 14:45:01 +0100</date>
<description>Latest news from the GBIF Secretariat</description>
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<title>GBIF enables global study of climate impact on species </title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/gbif-enables-global-study-of-climate-impact-on-species</link>
<description><![CDATA[Research in Nature Climate Change uses data on 50,000 common plants and animals to predict worldwide range losses without urgent action to limit emissions]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 06:18:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Israel joins GBIF</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/israel-joins-gbif</link>
<description><![CDATA[Decision aims to enhance collaboration on nature conservation and research]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:40:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>US launches new biodiversity data system</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/us-launches-new-biodiversity-data-system</link>
<description><![CDATA[BISON project from GBIF national node offers access to more than 100 million mapped species records]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Brazil surveys data holdings and informatics capacity</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/brazil-surveys-data-holdings-and-informatics-capacity</link>
<description><![CDATA[Review of national institutions will help mobilize biodiversity data for new GBIF national node]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:50:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>New portal on Colombia’s biodiversity</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/new-portal-on-colombias-biodiversity</link>
<description><![CDATA[Information on Colombia’s biological diversity is now available at http://www.sibcolombia.net. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:08:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Support for projects to promote ‘data paper’ publication</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/support-for-projects-to-promote-data-paper-publication</link>
<description><![CDATA[GBIF nodes in Spain, Colombia and India plan to enable more than 40 publications describing biodiversity datasets.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:34:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>GBIF ready to support new science-policy platform</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/gbif-ready-to-support-new-science-policy-platform</link>
<description><![CDATA[Briefing sets out GBIF role ahead of first IPBES plenary meeting]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:10:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Call for proposals for the 2013 Young Researchers Award</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/call-for-proposals-for-the-2013-young-researchers-award</link>
<description><![CDATA[GBIF invites proposals from graduate students for the 2013 Young Researchers Award. This prize intends to foster innovative research and discovery in biodiversity informatics. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:24:51 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Call for nominations for the 2013 Ebbe Nielsen Prize</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/call-for-nominations-for-the-2013-ebbe-nielsen-prize</link>
<description><![CDATA[GBIF invites nominations for the 2013 Ebbe Nielsen Prize, awarded annually to a person or team who demonstrates excellence in combining biodiversity informatics and biosystematics research. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Brazil joins global initiative for biodiversity data access</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/brazil-joins-global-initiative-for-biodiversity-data-access</link>
<description><![CDATA[Entry of mega-diverse country into network ’very exciting’, says GBIF chair]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:10:30 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Peer review option proposed for biodiversity data</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/peer-review-option-proposed-for-biodiversity-data</link>
<description><![CDATA[Discussion paper suggests new quality control procedures to promote data publishing and use]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:11:15 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>New guide for compiling national species checklists</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/new-guide-for-compiling-national-species-checklists</link>
<description><![CDATA[Step-by-step advice on developing species inventories aims to help countries improve management of biodiversity.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:06:19 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>National biodiversity information ‘grid’ proposed for India</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/national-biodiversity-information-grid-proposed-for-india</link>
<description><![CDATA[Senior government advisers back plan involving Indian GBIF node ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:04:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>GBIF signs invasive species information partnership</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/gbif-signs-invasive-species-information-partnership</link>
<description><![CDATA[Collaboration aims to help countries reduce threat to biodiversity from alien species]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:26:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>GBIF committed to provide CBD data foundations – Hobern</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/gbif-committed-to-provide-cbd-data-foundations-hobern</link>
<description><![CDATA[Executive Secretary statement to biodiversity convention’s conference in India]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:02:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>GBIF promotes shared data culture at India conference</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/gbif-promotes-shared-data-culture-at-india-conference</link>
<description><![CDATA[Events at CBD Conference of Parties (COP11) outline data mobilization projects, better information on invasive species, and a shared vision for ‘biodiversity intelligence’
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:58:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Plant data helps climate models - GBIF award winner</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/plant-data-helps-climate-models-gbif-award-winner</link>
<description><![CDATA[Availability of large volumes of data through GBIF helps refine predictions of climate impact, says Ebbe Nielsen Prize winner]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:48:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Symposium showcases use of open-access biodiversity data </title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/symposium-to-showcase-use-of-open-access-biodiversity-data-in-science</link>
<description><![CDATA[Presentations highlight research on climate change impacts, Arctic biodiversity]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>New guide for developing marine species checklists</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/new-guide-for-developing-marine-species-checklists</link>
<description><![CDATA[Document highlights resources specific to marine regions for eventual publishing through GBIF]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:19:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Sharing expertise to manage data for science and society</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/sharing-expertise-to-manage-data-for-science-and-society</link>
<description><![CDATA[Mentoring among GBIF Participants will support network-building and publication of biodiversity data from Indonesia, Costa Rica and cities worldwide.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 09:33:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>New GBIF reference guide for verifying zoological names</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/new-gbif-reference-guide-for-verifying-zoological-names</link>
<description><![CDATA[Manual also gives recommendations on publishing new names.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:42:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Building global collaboration for biodiversity intelligence </title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/building-global-collaboration-for-biodiversity-intelligence</link>
<description><![CDATA[Public to play major role in mobilizing expanded range of data needed to preserve vital functions of life on Earth, conference concludes.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>A new vision for harnessing data about life on Earth</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/a-new-vision-for-harnessing-data-about-life-on-earth</link>
<description><![CDATA[Conference will develop strategy to prioritize investment in biodiversity informatics.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:07:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Registration for GB19 is now available online</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/registration-for-gb19-is-now-available-online</link>
<description><![CDATA[The online registration site for the 19th GBIF Governing Board meeting (GB19) is now open. GB19 will be held in Lillehammer, Norway, on 18 and 20  September 2012 with associated events taking place in the days before and after.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:34:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Awards target novel research on species distributions </title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/awards-target-novel-research-on-species-distributions</link>
<description><![CDATA[GBIF Ebbe Nielsen prize and Young Researchers Award honour scientists exploring interactions between climate, ecology and evolution]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:58:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Managing biodiversity data from local government</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/managing-biodiversity-data-from-local-government</link>
<description><![CDATA[Guidance for local authorities on publishing through the GBIF network, helping preserve knowledge about biodiversity.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 10:20:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>New GBIF guide for citing biodiversity data</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/new-gbif-guide-for-citing-biodiversity-data</link>
<description><![CDATA[Recommended practice will credit all involved in making datasets freely accessible]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>GBIF Annual Report for 2011 published</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/gbif-annual-report-for-2011-published</link>
<description><![CDATA[Details a decade of achievement in providing free and open access to biodiversity data]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:44:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>New GBIF videos on improving biodiversity data quality </title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/new-gbif-videos-on-improving-biodiversity-data-quality</link>
<description><![CDATA[Training videos provide information on sources of error and fitness for use]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:28:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Conference to chart way ahead for biodiversity informatics</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/conference-to-chart-way-ahead-for-biodiversity-informatics</link>
<description><![CDATA[Copenhagen event aims to unite diverse communities to address key policy and science challenges.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:50:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Genomic data in GBIF moves a step closer</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/genomic-data-in-gbif-moves-a-step-closer</link>
<description><![CDATA[Aligning standards will help share information on biodiversity yet to be discovered.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:51:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Results of GBIF regional training call announced</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/results-of-gbif-regional-training-call-announced</link>
<description><![CDATA[Events to be held in Taipei, Kampala, Kathmandu and Bogotá will benefit from the support.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:48:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>New Executive Secretary: exciting time ahead for GBIF</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/new-executive-secretary-exciting-time-ahead-for-gbif</link>
<description><![CDATA[Donald Hobern sees data mobilized by network increasingly relevant for policy, science]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:16:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Call for applications for regional training support</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/call-for-applications-for-regional-training-support</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:18:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Call for proposals for the 2012 Young Researchers Award</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/call-for-proposals-for-the-2012-young-researchers-award</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:41:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Call for nominations for the 2012 Ebbe Nielsen Prize</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/call-for-nominations-for-the-2012-ebbe-nielsen-prize</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:35:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>German research team targets ‘at risk’ data on biodiversity</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/german-research-team-targets-at-risk-data-on-biodiversity</link>
<description><![CDATA[Project example of data hosting infrastructure promoted by GBIF]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:10:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>New biodiversity data publishing framework proposed</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/new-biodiversity-data-publishing-framework-proposed</link>
<description><![CDATA[Recommendations target social, cultural, technical, policy, legal, economic components to promote data sharing.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Biodiversity knowledge vital to combat climate change - King</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/biodiversity-knowledge-vital-to-combat-climate-change-nick-king</link>
<description><![CDATA[During intervention in Durban Climate Change Conference, GBIF Executive Secretary Nick King calls for wider participation.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:25:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Plans take shape to digitize camera trap data from India</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/plans-take-shape-to-digitize-camera-trap-data-from-indian-wildlife</link>
<description><![CDATA[Indo-Norwegian pilot project for new science-policy platform targets conservation strategies for large mammals ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:29:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>First database-derived ‘Data Paper’ published in journal</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/first-database-derived-data-paper-published-in-journal</link>
<description><![CDATA[Peer-reviewed description of Indian bird dataset published through GBIF sets precedent for data-sharing incentives.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Training opportunity: course on Persistent Identifiers</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/training-opportunity-course-on-persistent-identifiers</link>
<description><![CDATA[Nominations are invited for the course to be held from 8 to 10 February 2012, in Madrid, Spain.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:36:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Action plan for information on invasive alien species</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/action-plan-for-information-on-invasive-alien-species</link>
<description><![CDATA[Implementation ‘roadmap’ commits key partners to harmonize data needed to tackle threat to biodiversity from invasives]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Use of GBIF helps clarify environment-species links</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/use-of-gbif-helps-clarify-environment-species-links</link>
<description><![CDATA[Study used over 300,000 mammal records from US to assess importance of climate, land cover on species presence at various scales]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:08:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Important quality boost for GBIF Data Portal</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/important-quality-boost-for-gbif-data-portal</link>
<description><![CDATA[Improvements speed processing, “clean” name and location data, enable checklist publishing.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:55:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Danish scientist accepts €30,000 Ebbe Nielsen Prize</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/danish-scientist-accepts-EUR30000-ebbe-nielsen-prize</link>
<description><![CDATA[Jens-Christian Svenning uses GBIF-enabled data to study how biodiversity responds to climate change.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>New Executive Secretary announced</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/new-executive-secretary-announced</link>
<description><![CDATA[Donald Hobern will head GBIF Secretariat from end-January 2012. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>International collaboration for sharing of biodiversity data</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/international-collaboration-enables-greater-access-to-biodiversity-information</link>
<description><![CDATA[Species-level data, occurrence maps, now reach a wide spectrum of users thanks to standardized data, improved system interoperability]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Call for proposals: best practices related to species checklists</title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/call-for-proposals-to-draft-best-practices-in-the-development-and-maintenance-of-national-species-c</link>
<description><![CDATA[The GBIF Secretariat invites proposals to develop a document entitled Best Practice Guidelines in the Development and Maintenance of National Species Checklists. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:44:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Preserving biodiversity knowledge from impact assessment </title>
<link>http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/preserving-biodiversity-knowledge-from-impact-assessment-activities-globally</link>
<description><![CDATA[Professionals assessing the environmental impact of proposed large projects are being urged to share the biodiversity data they generate.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:18:00 +0100</pubDate>
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