Help save the Tim Dasilva BMX Track

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Apr 29, 2008

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A short video about Tim DaSilva, his life as a Bmx racer, and the track that is dedicated in his name. Please visit the face book group page here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=11682499559 and Sign the petition to help save the track here: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/timdasilvabmxtrack/ Music was created by www.marlongibbons.com

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darylbrown (Apr 30, 2008 at 13:34)

they sucks man i will sign it

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ryan16 (Aug 27, 2008 at 16:00)

PINKBIKE HEAD PEOPLE! please make this video of the day!

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schulzmike (Feb 8, 2009 at 14:34)

this will be vod on february 13th thanks to radek i asked him to make this vod

i hope the park stays up sorry to hear about your brother also.

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jezzah (Feb 13, 2009 at 3:44)

Sad thing is, they said 60 days.. the first comment on this was almost a year ago. So signing the petition now wont make a difference.

crazy-canuck (Feb 13, 2009 at 4:11)

Yeah I signed when it was still going... but I think the track was torn down Frown

xt-shreder (Feb 13, 2009 at 10:26)

I remeber hearing about this when it first happend, such a tragic loss, now lets not lose the track

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MungoElms (Feb 13, 2009 at 12:48) (Below Threshold) show comment

congratulations guys youve actualy made a VOD without any riding in it at all.

WELL DONE!!

dh-sam24 (Feb 13, 2009 at 12:53)

Im in. i cant belive people can do somthing like rip down a memorial in this case the track!

jimmyrecard (Feb 13, 2009 at 14:00)

Is the track down now. Or did they save it because this is an old vid.

kickasscactus (Feb 13, 2009 at 14:22)

Wow, I am really sorry to hear about this. Ironically all of our local dirt jumps were destroyed today. I am devastated and am very sympathetic to anyone in a similar situation. My friends and I spent hundreds of hours on those jumps. We thought they were perfectly legal, but someone bulldozed them flat. I do not know what I am going to do because there are no other good jumps anyway near here. I guess what I want to say is be thankful if you have sick riding near you and pin it a little extra hard for me because I will be sitting at home.

bighiters (Feb 13, 2009 at 15:17)

those FACKIN dicks better not touch that boys track!! wat there prob?!?!?!

bighiters (Feb 13, 2009 at 15:20)

whats a "over turned roller" though?

bunkey (Feb 13, 2009 at 18:02)

are you seriously dense? a big steam-roller type construction vehicle overturned and crushed him

whiteboy250 (Feb 13, 2009 at 20:49)

that f*cking sucks man i hope u can keep the track

twigme (Feb 13, 2009 at 22:59)

Im sorry but what the f*ck is everyones problem with biking and jumps. People always destroy are work that we put all of our time and effort into when we do nothing that hurts anyone else. The skaters get there parks, why can we just have a few mounds of dirt?

MungoElms (Feb 14, 2009 at 13:34)

no im sorry, for you what you seamed to have missed out here 'twigme' is that this is a video about bmxers. bmxers too have parks as well as scaters, whereas mtbers have nothing with out djs.

bunkey (Feb 15, 2009 at 12:03)

wondering why i got neg 5 props? oh well.

whiteboy250 (Feb 15, 2009 at 17:31)

i dont know its not bad

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mattyfreerider20 (May 11, 2008 at 19:10)

i dont evan bmx and ill sign it

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P2Dj (May 21, 2008 at 17:00)

i joined the group!

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dhdude101 (May 28, 2008 at 7:26)

dude ill sign it

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jenner (Jun 27, 2008 at 3:00)

i odnt ride bmx but you got my signing

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jamesmjg (Jul 14, 2008 at 10:01)

i dont bmx and you have defo got my signing

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diebel7 (Jul 23, 2008 at 15:11)

same here man

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hardhead (Jul 25, 2008 at 11:50)

is it to late to still sign????

BMX-ICAN (Nov 2, 2009 at 16:26)

yes

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monster4orks (Oct 9, 2008 at 13:02)

vod dude

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kyman09 (Oct 14, 2008 at 17:48)

YES please like Ryan16 said, can you please make this VOD, for the track, for the DaSilva Family, and most of all for Tim DaSilva himself. and please can anybody out there, no matter what you ride or where in the world you live, can you please sign to help out Tims family Smile

schulzmike (Feb 8, 2009 at 17:02)

i talked to someone that works with the vods and stuff for pinkbike he said it`ll be vod on the 13th of february 2009

konakid7 (Feb 13, 2009 at 5:41)

i'll sign it.. but f*ck the was really sad Frown

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MTB35 (Oct 15, 2008 at 15:06)

vod for sure

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purplepimpchimp (Oct 31, 2008 at 14:43)

I don't even live in america and I have signed it.

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jakk-b17 (Jan 16, 2009 at 10:04) (Below Threshold) show comment

u got my signature but bmxers are still less than mtbers

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sxste (Feb 13, 2009 at 3:44) (Below Threshold) show comment

cock

Gritstone (Feb 13, 2009 at 5:06)

whu would you write something negative? you cock

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sxste (Feb 13, 2009 at 12:43)

i was calling jakk a cock for being negative no disrespect to bmxer or the chap who died

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El-Huberto (Feb 13, 2009 at 3:19)

I have signed it.

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bxxer-rider (Feb 13, 2009 at 3:22)

i personally hate bmx's but for tim and his family i will sign any way. its sad to hear that his memory would be torn down.

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dirtyhabbit (Feb 13, 2009 at 3:25)

Definatly voting!

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royalrider (Feb 13, 2009 at 3:26)

i signed it as well tim was a legend Smile

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hardtaildh08 (Feb 13, 2009 at 3:33)

il vote towards it

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rokizxbiker (Feb 13, 2009 at 3:46)

just signed it
gd to see it as a VOD

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danisk-dh (Feb 13, 2009 at 4:01) (Below Threshold) show comment

i didn't understand how did tim die.....can somebody tell me????

davbrow4 (Feb 13, 2009 at 5:27)

http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/421408

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andreko (Feb 13, 2009 at 4:11)

I'm from brazil, and still signed it!

I think sports are the way to go, no matter what kind!
And in this case, this track doesn't only help the community, but also makes Tim's family feel a part of him alive!

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downhillscotty (Feb 13, 2009 at 5:30)

wooooow whats up bro saw your clip and hell yes i would love to sigin just to keep a track from not being riped apart. and my god take your friend to a better place in life dont worry everything works out i live in santacruz cali hit me up RIP. TIM NEVER FORGET

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Dartmoor92 (Feb 13, 2009 at 10:23)

It's the best vod i've ever seen, He was absolutly pro.
Forever in my memory.

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nige (Feb 13, 2009 at 10:25)

give us something new. but RIP Tim thanks for everything you have done forever remembered.

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KMC189 (Feb 13, 2009 at 10:30)

Damn, that is a harsh vid. RIP Tim.

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greg4all2 (Feb 13, 2009 at 10:32)

im signing both, o hope its kept open looks like an awesome ride =)

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oliefr (Feb 13, 2009 at 10:34)

Signed

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z1bomber12 (Feb 13, 2009 at 11:11)

signed

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bikenut33 (Feb 13, 2009 at 11:16)

ill sign

any day just for Tim Smile

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aslfgb (Feb 13, 2009 at 11:25)

thats just not right, im not a bmxer but put my name down

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mikecrosby44 (Feb 13, 2009 at 11:27)

signed

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hytrus93 (Feb 13, 2009 at 12:41)

we're hard bikers but that storry can touch everyone and everyone must do everything to save this track

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sgsrider (Feb 13, 2009 at 12:46)

i've already signed the petition months ago, as well as joined the facebook group. good luck guys, tim's track truly was an awesome place for the community and i hope tims legacy is not destroyed by some idiot politicians and torn down. tim was a good man, and im sure the track did great things for the community. good luck!

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mtbflow135 (Feb 13, 2009 at 12:56) (Below Threshold) show comment

WTF YOU GUYS FAIL THERE WAS NO RIDING IN THAT VID

sgsrider (Feb 13, 2009 at 12:58)

dude, i will gladly be the first one to neg prop you for that comment!! Tim was a great rider, and hsi track is something beautiful that the guy put his soul into, and now it's getting torn down for BullSh** reasons! Tim's track took a long time, and a lot of effort for those guys to build, and you would be lucky to have a track like it in your area! shut up and sign the petition! Damn!

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mtbflow135 (Feb 13, 2009 at 13:02) (Below Threshold) show comment

I never said i wouldnt sign the petition that just shouldnt be the VOD

sgsrider (Feb 13, 2009 at 13:06)

It SHOULD be VOD, and if you knew who Tim DaSilva was, you would have a LOT more respect for the dead! Tim wass an awesome rider and hsi legacy to the sport of BMX will not be forgotten! this video is one of the most deserving VOD's I've seen, and that's coming from a guy who's friends and teammates combined have five of 'em and also have some POD's too! RIP TIM! and to Brian Hunt, nice interview and Video dude!

bumek (Feb 13, 2009 at 19:04)

mtbflow is 100% right. It'd better if this sort of stuff was put in form of an article on the main site with vid and petition links. And as a VOD it's just lame.

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norcoforever1234 (Feb 13, 2009 at 13:04)

I tried to sign the petition but it said

The requested URL /missing-petition.html was not found on this server.

did the track already get torn down???

If so F**k those politicians!!!

sgsrider (Feb 13, 2009 at 13:11)

im not sure on that onw dude, but technically the deadline was the end of april 2k8, so it may have been. i sent his sister an e-mail though, and will hopefully know the answer soon. I really hope it didn't get torn down though!

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Slaine666 (Feb 13, 2009 at 13:07)

Dude Im trying to re-build a track near Barnstaple North Devon UK and its hard work all my own work so far and i nee help, i Really feel for you mail me ill sign no worries and i Really wish more people would take this seriously instead of oih anrnt you to old for that.. bloody sods...Go Dude

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dirtjumpmat (Feb 13, 2009 at 13:31)

that sucks kinda sad too

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dirtjumpmat (Feb 13, 2009 at 13:36)

it wouldnt let me sign the petition whats up with that?

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leavenamehere (Feb 13, 2009 at 13:45)

thank you for making this VOD i personally know the family !!

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hoptothe180 (Feb 13, 2009 at 13:59)

I WANT TO COME AND RIDE IT

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giantstpSS (Feb 13, 2009 at 14:36)

thats so f*cked up. he didnt even get to ride the track

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HolyHandGranade (Feb 13, 2009 at 14:54)

yeah, i mean, our community of DH,BMX riders just spent 1 million dollars on a bike park that you can see from my house! and i am supposed to ride my spoiled A$$ around it knowing that this one is going to be torn down!
ALL BIKERS GET YOUR PITCH FORKS AND TORCHES. THIS IS MADNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: ;(

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HolyHandGranade (Feb 13, 2009 at 14:55)

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HolyHandGranade (Feb 13, 2009 at 14:57)

sorry about your brother Frown

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mattb (Feb 13, 2009 at 15:04)

Great video Brian

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flozza (Feb 13, 2009 at 15:07)

i vote thats a shame seem like a nice place

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macdanglers (Feb 13, 2009 at 15:15)

i love bmx racing

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trentj (Feb 13, 2009 at 15:18)

RIP tim

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billypopo (Feb 13, 2009 at 15:22)

I'm signing right away, good luck!

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macdanglers (Feb 13, 2009 at 15:23)

omg thats so sad dont make it a friking vod

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superMHrider (Feb 13, 2009 at 15:27)

dude big props on the track and to you guys for having the bottle and time for this vid,I happily signed that just for you guys,It braught a tear to my eye.
(Max Halcomb) many people would of loved to Tim and family also Tim is now my new idle.

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CrazyKB (Feb 13, 2009 at 15:28)

Signed

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b4life (Feb 13, 2009 at 15:54)

Im an MTB'er but scru it
i wanna keep this place up, and keep tims dream alive!

where do i sign?

spiritofthewolf (Feb 13, 2009 at 16:20)

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=11682499559

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lefaivre (Feb 13, 2009 at 16:13)

i hope that it doesnt get bulldozed and it gets best track in canada in honour of tim

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spiritofthewolf (Feb 13, 2009 at 16:20)

His dream came a reality and lets keep it that way. =)

I will sign sign it

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pro08hardrock (Feb 13, 2009 at 16:29)

ooooo like a staem roller thingy i thought he was riding a roller on his bike and crashe

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pro08hardrock (Feb 13, 2009 at 16:30)

steam,,crashed my bad

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bleakers (Feb 13, 2009 at 17:50)

great dude, but unfortunately the 8 month warning was april 08 so since then they have wonthe petition or it got torn down Frown

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Freeriderf4rlife (Feb 13, 2009 at 18:12)

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Freeriderf4rlife (Feb 13, 2009 at 18:12)

that's horrible they would do that

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Freeriderf4rlife (Feb 13, 2009 at 18:13)

that's like tearing down the statue of liberty and i dont even ride bmx

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smeckma (Feb 13, 2009 at 18:36)

The petition´s link seems to be broken. It is not too late now?

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bumek (Feb 13, 2009 at 18:50)

It's sad and all but a VOD?????? Wouldn't just a simply news on the main site be enough? The only VOD I can think of which was actually worse was the one with some concept bike which was to be used to filter the water in some regions or whatever.

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dirtboarder (Feb 13, 2009 at 18:57)

i will sine it i feel so sory for you ♥♥ sory man

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ethanfeltz (Feb 13, 2009 at 19:17)

great video, ill sign it but the link doesnt work...

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d-bax (Feb 13, 2009 at 19:40)

hey people the movie was made in 2006 so its kinda too late...

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ajlariviere (Feb 13, 2009 at 20:11)

I signed it

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ajlariviere (Feb 13, 2009 at 20:11)

it should be open!

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ajlariviere (Feb 13, 2009 at 20:11)

go tim

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ajlariviere (Feb 13, 2009 at 20:12)

tim wouldnt whant it to go!

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ajlariviere (Feb 13, 2009 at 20:12)

who ever says tare it down i say FU

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shanewoodworth (Feb 13, 2009 at 21:02)

signed, i really hope it stays

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redfordtrails (Feb 13, 2009 at 21:07)

Signed. Anyone who rides dirt probably has a plowed or torn down story to tell. I sure as hell have a few, but no one in our crew ever died on a build... THIS TRACK DESERVES TO STAY!!!!

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crash44 (Feb 13, 2009 at 21:12)

wow, very touching. sad that he wouldnt ride the it he would've shred that up so much and did they tare it down?? or whats happening? im confused about it

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super-t9999 (Feb 13, 2009 at 21:18)

you have my signature

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mtblover12 (Feb 13, 2009 at 22:04)

you got mine. keep this track alive

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twigme (Feb 13, 2009 at 23:00)

just signed the potition, hope it helps

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chaseDHmtb (Feb 13, 2009 at 23:06)

im signing it.
gosh thats heart braking. one of my best friends nolan just passed away a couple of weeks ago, so i know how it feels..
im signing right now!!!!!

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brokentapedeck (Feb 13, 2009 at 23:56)

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/save-tim-dasilvas-bmx-track-2008.html

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DrewGartery (Feb 14, 2009 at 0:14)

ill defenetly sighn it

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gabriel-m (Feb 14, 2009 at 1:43)

hello
please support this track and the many people that ride it. we need places like this for the kids and adults alike. its a great thing to have in the community and to tear it down would be a real shame..... people work really hard to make a good thing happen and there is always some one who wants to screw it up. as i said before please be sympathetic about this track and the many people who love it. support our sport and other sports.
many thanks and love to the family.
peace gabriel martin

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Smiley1994 (Feb 19, 2009 at 7:50)

wat video editing softwear did you use m8 thanks

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evan99biker (Apr 15, 2009 at 16:40)

I will definitely sign it.

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superdood9 (Apr 15, 2009 at 16:57)

i live near this, they flattened it, sucks Frown

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