Group Sports and Adventure!

Group Sports and Adventure!
Imbiah Lookout in Singapore

Friday, December 10, 2010

Forest Adventure- Tree Top Courses at Bedok Reservoir

We have heard of the exciting Cable-Skiing, Fun-loving thrill Rides, Risk- taking Bungee Jumping and the adrenaline rushing sport of Paint Ball, and now.. We are introducing the ever height challenging and nature-loving Forest Adventure Tree Top Courses!

Located in the far east of the island, this adventure sport is bound to give you a whole new perspective of what Singapore, this tiny island has to offer!

So, a lot of you must be wondering what is Forest Adventure? What do they have in there that attracts so many people and allowing most of the customers leaving the course wanting to do it again?
Forest Adventure at Bedok Reservoir is an exciting aerial course built through the trees, comprising of height challenging courses that includes ladders, swings, bridges, nets, trapezes and the most exciting GIANT ZIP LINE! Equipped with a harness and a helmet and attached to a safety line, participants get to swing from tree to tree and zip across the Bedok Reservoir. Be ready for a real adrenaline rush with 4 giant zip lines – including the longest at 200 metres!

As a modern metropolis, many may think that Singapore might have many exciting and new rides that consists of only machines and machines, but Forest Adventure is the best adventure sport you can ever try out, to explore the closest of nature in Singapore! Despite being a country full of hustle and bustle, Singapore definitely has everything all balanced up! So come on down to this peaceful but exciting place of adventure, that definitely hones your confidence and character when you are trying to overcome each challenging obstacle!

Here is a short video about Forest Adventure!


However, Forest Adventure definitely has strict rules to adhere to maintain safety at all times in the park.

Who can participate:

On the Grand Course
Minimum height: Strictly 1.4m.
Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult (aged 21 and above) who is responsible for ensuring they are attached to the safety system at all times.
One adult can only supervise 1 participant under 14 years old and 2 participants aged between 14 to 18. Alternatively 2 adults can supervise 3 youths between them.
Maximum weight: 130kg

On the Kids Course
Minimum height: 1.10m – Maximum height: 1.45m
Recommended age: 5 years old
The Kid’s Course has a continuous safety line to which children are connected to at the start of the activity by an instructor. This means that they can go through the course by themselves while Mum and Dad guide and encourage them from the path below. Their will be no instructor following the children on the course.

Also, from the site itself,
Here are few tips to make your visit at Forest Adventure a memorable one!

Measure your children
For safety reason, we will not allow on the courses children that do not meet the height requirement. To avoid disappointment, we recommend that you measure your children and ensure they are between 1.1m and 1.45m for the Kids Course and 1.4m for the Grand Course.
Ensure you have sufficient adult supervision on the Grand Course
Participants under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult. 1 adult can supervise 1 youth under 14 and 2 youths if at least one of them is 14 and over. Alternatively 2 adults can supervise 3 youths between them.

Dress adequately
Sport shoes are a MUST. Participants wearing sandals or lose fitted shoes will not be able to go on the course. We also recommend that you wear bermudas or trousers and generally clothes that you do not mind getting a bit dirty. You will be wearing a helmet; we suggest you bring a bandana as you may find it more comfortable. Some customers also like to have bicycle gloves to protect their hands.

Bring as little as you need
For safety reason, you will be asked to empty your pockets prior to going on the course. Please note that mobile phone are strictly not allowed. Coin lockers are available.
Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your booking time
The time you have been given is the start of your compulsory safety briefing. Prior to departing on the course you will need to register, sign your disclaimer form and make payment. On the Grand Course, briefings are at 30 minute intervals, if you miss the start of the brief, we will move your booking to the next available slots.

Opening Hours:
Grand Course
The Grand Course is open every day from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm
The last departure is at 4.30 pm to end before dark
Kids Course
The Kids Course is open on weekends, school and public holidays from 10am to 6pm. The last departure is at 5.00pm

*Please also take note that Forest Adventure is closed on Mondays! Booking is also essential as to ensure availability for an enjoyable experience!

Call (65) 8100 7420 to book now!!!!

Forest Adventure is situated inside Bedok Reservoir Park on Bedok Reservoir Road.
Nearest MRT : Bedok
Bus: 5, 18, 21, 22 ,28, 59, 65, 67, 69, 168
If you are driving take the PIE to Changi Exit 6, Bedok North Avenue 3

Here is the image of the map location provided at the site!


Delicious Food Nearby!

Today, we will be introducing our very own Singapore Hawker Centre! A hawker centre consists of many food stalls placed side by side in a small sheltered food court. Each food stall has their very own history on their recipes on local dishes such as Chicken Rice, Bak Chor Mee(Minced Meat Noodle) and even refreshing dessert stalls to cool yourself in a country with warm temperatures almost throughout the year! Singapore has a hundred over hawker centers all over the island, although they are homogeneous, be it in the atmosphere or the food, each place definitely has one or two stall that stands out to be famous for their delicious food resulting in large crowds patronizing them each day.

Here is the address!
Bedok Reservoir Road Block 630 Market And Food Centre
630 Bedok Reservoir Road
SINGAPORE 470630

Here is a food review on some of the food stalls there!



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Saturday, December 4, 2010

Red Dynasty Paintball Park

Hey there, ever wondered if you are able to shoot and aim well? Well, here's the one great opportunity you would never want to miss when you are in Singapore! Today we are going to introduce to you the Singapore's largest paint ball arena - Red Dynasty Paintball Park!



Red Dynasty Paintball Park, located in the north of Singapore in Bottle Tree Park, is the newest and largest paintball arena in Singapore. It can be comparable to the size of a soccer field and accommodates a 20m shooting gallery with a 2 scenario-based field and 1 standard sized speedball field respectively.

Fancy hearing 'Paintball' but have exactly no idea what it is? It is actually a vigorous sporting activity which involves one's aiming skills and strategic shooting right at the handful of venue scenarios which the park offers its users. Agility and alertness skills are the most important skills required in this exciting game. One has to be fast enough since it is known to be an adrenaline rushing sport. However, fret not if you think that it is dangerous and rough. This is because it is shown reportedly that it is a way safer sport compared to those contact sports like Touch Rugby. You do not have to worry if you might get injured or physically hurt even though you are inexperienced or a novice since it is assured that there will be less injuries incurred. Also, it is a 'friendly' sport which takes in people regardless of their gender, experience and stamina as long as there is an interest in the participants.

Paintball is a fun and exciting sport which encompasses team-spirit, team-building, strategic planning, and promotes friendships, and fosters harmony in a team. It also enhances the skills of aiming and shooting. Additionally, it will also boost individuals' self-esteem and confidence.

By visiting Red Dynasty Paintball Park, participants can get to experience the challenging levels of Paintball shooting from the novice explorer all the way advancing to the expert level. This is done so when you are provided with several different game scenarios ranging from the practice and knowledge of Paintball by spending time in the shooting gallery which progresses on to playing in a beginner's field, followed by a 20 men scenario field and then gradually enhancing to towards the speedball tournament field to train and sharpen your skills with the 35 inflatable speedball bunkers available there.

It is a mid-teenager and an all adults game. Teenagers who are above 14 years old will already be allowed into the premises for the game. Therefore, it shows that the game is suitable for young people as well and it does not harm as much as what people usually think.

Besides, the amazing fact about this activity is that players can actually decide to play either in the day or at night as the sport will be available at night too. So working adults or young people who prefer the breeze and the cooling weather and atmosphere at night can make their way down to the park which is easily accessible by transport to have a night of leisure under the stars. For those who prefer the day's beauty and love the outdoor nature, they can visit the park to have a game or two and practise their skills over there.

You seldom see these kind of activities anywhere else but here in Singapore, do count yourself lucky that you will be able to experience the 'feel' of shooting and aiming by playing Paintball games in this park which is exclusive to Singapore only. It is definitely a 'must-go' sport arena if you have never played Paintball before. It is a chance you must grab and it might also be a 'once-in-your-lifetime' memory to be able to experience playing Paintball since it is a relatively rare sport in many countries. You will not regret after trying it and you might even feel like playing it again after you attempted your first try!

Personally, I feel that it is a really rich experience and interesting insight to be able to take up this sport activity and try it out myself to have the first-hand experience and observation on how Paintball is exactly like or how does it exactly work. During my first attempt at shooting, it was tough, but yet challenging and motivating enough to compel me to take up a second, third and fourth attempt and so on. As the saying goes, 'Practice makes perfect.' Hence, it is guaranteed worth it to give it a try!

More details of the park are as follows:

Operating Hours

Monday - Friday
9am - 9am

Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays
9am - 7pm

Advance booking required

Packages
A- The Shooting Gallery (30 paintballs per pax) - $10.00 per pax

B- James Bond (50 paintballs per pax) - $25.90 per pax

C- The Godfather (100 paintballs per pax) - $35.90 per pax

D- Rambo (250 paintballs per pax) - $49.90 per pax

* All prices as indicated above are NETT. Additional paintballs can be purchased at $25.00 for 100 paintballs.
* All above packages include equipment rental such as paintball marker, chest protector and safety mask.
* All game duration as indicated above are estimated based on 8 pax.
* Package B, C and D must have a minimum of 6 pax to play.
* Groups can mix-&-match packages according to your preference.
* All participants must be 14 years old and above. Participants between 14 - 17 years old will require parental consent

Office Number: +65 6755 7537

For Booking/ Quotation/ Enquiries / Feedback, you can email to info@weplaypaintball.com

For more information, you can visit their website: http://www.weplaypaintball.com/





20 meters shooting gallery













Field 1 - Novice Field












Field 2 - Scenario Field












Field 3 - Speedball Field







How to get there
Address: Bottle Tree Park, 81 Lorong Chencharu (Yishun), Singapore 769198

By Car - Enter along Sembawang Road into Lorong Chencharu and follow the road signs.

By MRT - Alight at Khatib MRT and walk along Yishun Road, we are located opposite Yishun Stadium. 10 minutes walk from the MRT.

By Bus - Bus stops directly outside The Bottle Tree Park, alight at Yishun Ave 2. Services 39, 85, 851, 852, 853, 854, 855, 857, 858, 965 and 969.

Food Nearby

Botoru Ki Japanese Restaurant & Bar can be found at the Bottle Tree Park. It is a newly formed Japanese Restaurant by Bottle Tree Park Pte Ltd. This is to ensure that customer and Japanese food lover that patronize Bottle Tree Park will have more food choices.

Some of the popular dishes that customer will order in the restaurant are Sashimi, Sushi and Grilled item because the restaurant uses the freshest seafood and the best ingredient.

Another popular order that customer order is the bento set which are planned by the experience chef and the customer will only have to pay one price and they get to taste a few items.


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Sunday, November 28, 2010

G-MAX REVERSE BUNGEE SINGAPORE





For all the adventurous and sporty tourists out there! Have you encountered any exciting and thrilling experience in Singapore yet? Are you willing to try the hard and extreme types of adventure here in Singapore? If your answer is yes, then this is definitely the appropriate site to discover about the adventure which might appeal to you and which you could try it out! :)

Ever heard of the exhilarating reverse bungee rides coming from the other end of the world and wondered how it feels like to something similar to a rocket ride? Wondering if you will get the fastest shock in your entire life? Well, with the modern technology in Singapore, these amazing bungee rides have been installed here ever since New Zealand invented this idea of a 360 degrees reverse bungee jumping ride just for this purpose. Basically, it makes use of gravity as the basic concept for the mechanics of this ride. It is a thrilling, heart-stopping ride which lasts for about 5 minutes. You will be sitting on a 3-seater metal 'cage' and secured tightly to your seats with the seatbelts fastened to you, and the outrageously wild journey begins once your feet starts to pull away from the ground. In this ride, you will be thrown up 60 metres in the air and at the speed of lightning of about 200km/h. You will be soaring up the skyline and that is when you will be screaming your heads off and before you know it, you would have already been completely reversed and brought back to the starting point. People who seek entertainment and fulfilment in a short and yet fun way would prefer to take this ride if they have never tried it before since it is a 'must-go' if you visit Singapore.


There are two kinds of rides which you can choose from the official GMax station. They are the G-Max Reverse Bungee and GX-5 Extreme Swing. Both rides are similar, however the only difference in the both of the rides is that the reverse bungee G-max is a more thrilling ride compared to the GX-5 Extreme Swing ride. This is because the reverse bungee takes riders off at the speed of 200kph and 60 metres high with a gravitational force of 5 but the Extreme Swing only takes them up to the height of 50metres and the maximum speed of 120kph. Both rides are strongly recommended to try since you will be able to feel the 100% Pure New Zealand Adrenaline Rush and it might be your once in a lifetime chance to do so if you have yet to do so.

Additionally, with the professionally designed and crafted machine for these rides, for example the premium rubberised G-max Bungee cords and the ability and duarbility of the bungee itself which is able to withstand about 10 000 kg of weight, you will never have the need to feel worried about your safety and miss your chance to ride on these fantastic and fabulous short rides. Also, with the additional assurance according to statistics and past records and experiences, it is a 100% guaranteed safe ride and it has definitely
been experiemented with real life people and there is zero defects. Therefore, you can fully trust the skilled workers who have an expertise for this and are working there. It is also impossible to find these amazing reverse bungee rides and extreme swing rides from any countries except for the 7 countries which has this built-in enhanced extreme adventure. So, it is a very rare opportunity for you to experience this if you have missed it during your visit to Singapore.

There are several ride packages for all of you who are interested in trying out the rides. If you want to experience the complete 2-in-1 package, then it is recommended to take up the Super-Christmas Combo which includes both the reverse bungee and extreme swing rides and the bungee video and swing photograph. Also, since Christmas is nearing, for just $70 per person, it will definitely be a great place for an utmost entertainment! Besides, it is also value-for-money treat to pamper your loved ones and yourself. There is also another type of ticket pricing for the two respective rides. It costs $45 per person for the regular G-max reverse bungee and regular GX-5 Extreme Swing rides respectively. However, it will be cheaper if you get the Max-Combo consisting of GX-5 and G-max for $60 per individual. There is also another Supermax-combo for both the rides plus the photo and a cap capped at just $100 per person. If I were to suggest for the most worth it package, I would take either the Christmas combo or the Max-Combo since what I look for is the extra thrill element in this activity and
I could actually save up quite a big sum of money at the same time.


However, it is important for everyone to adhere to the terms and conditions at the station itself in order to maintain safety within the compounds. For instance, people who are intoxicated before taking the ride are not allowed to take the rides. Riders have to be at a minimum of 1.2 metres tall and should be 12 years old and above.


The rides operate from 2pm to 1am every Mondays to Thursdays, 2pm to 3am on every Fridays, 1pm to 3am on Saturdays and 1pm to 1am on Sundays. Practically it is safe to say that the rides are opened throughout the week, and if you are the type who loves to drink and likes nightlife entertainment, you can actually take a trip down to Clarke Quay and take this ride and aftermath enjoy yourself at the popular pubs, bars and clubs nearby. The time slots are also suitable and ideal for night owls, and especially great for those who love visiting Clarke Quay in the night.

This attractive ride is located at Clarke Quay, 3E River Valley Road. A clearer representation is shown in the map below:

View Larger Map

It is accessible by taxis, MRTs and buses. If you are taking an Mrt ride down, alight at the Clarke Quay station through the Purple Line, also known as the Northeast Line and exit from Eu Tong Sen Street. Through the exit, walk over to the Coleman Bridge heading towards MITA building and turn left to the River Valley Road. G-Max Bungee is just located near the river. Those travelling there by buses or taxis, remember to spot the five
huge white towers or you can either walk back through Clarke Quay or walk towards MITA building towards River Valley Road for about 150metres in order to reach.

Alternatively, if you would like to book tickets in advance
instead, you can call them at 65 63381766 to make a reservati on too.



Good food and entertainment spot nearby!




The Pump Room, located at Clarke Quay- The Foundry, 3B River Valley Road #01-09/10
Singapore 179021
is rated to be an excellent restaurant and at the same time consisting of the entertainment concept. It is first launched in December 2006 and seats up to 240 diners. Their innovative dining concept is a blend of the modern Australian dining with their freshly brewed beer. It is actually one of the most ideal place for adults and tourists to chill out and relax after a day of hard work since there are live bands like the Jive Talkin' playing a mix of Jazz, Pop and Rock music depending on customers' requests to live up your spirits and rejuvenate you. The added advantage of the cozy ambience within the premises makes you think twice whether to visit this special concept restaurant for another time.

Also, The Pump Room offers a wide selection and variety of totally authentic Australian cuisines ranging from the Crispy Blueswimmer Crab Cake on Mango and waterchestnut salsa to the Sticky Date Pudding with toffee anglaise. These are well selected mouth watering dishes which can never be missed if you are in Singapore and if you enjoy the nightlife here. With the ever pleasing service oriented staff here, you can now have a whale of your time relaxing while savouring and indulging in delicious and tantalizing heavenly food.

The prices are quoted at a reasonable price in a contemporary restaurant like this. Hence, it is strongly recommended that you visit this restaurant after you had taken your exciting ride at the G-Max station. With all these wonderful treats, wouldn't you be tempted to take a look for yourself and come back for more? Remember do not stop at one!

REFERENCES:
The Pump Room
GMAX SINGAPORE
The Pump Room Pictures
GOOGLE MAPS FOR GMAX LOCATION
BUNGEE VIDEO
CREDITS FOR BUNGEE VIDEO



Saturday, November 20, 2010

3 attractions on Sentosa.

Sentosa, an island off Singapore, which can be accessed by car, bus, cable car and monorail, is full of attractions that are bound to attract the tourist!


Some of the attractions include Resorts World Sentosa, Underwater World. In this post, we will introduce 3 attractions that are fun and yet adventurous to some!

The first attraction is the Luge. It offers a truly unique outdoor experience suitable for all ages that is not found anywhere else in Singapore or Southeast Asia. Even though it might seem to be scary while waiting for our turn, it turned out to be really fun and just like the slogan for the Luge, "once is never enough!"
The second attraction is the skyride, which is near to the Luge, and is usually taken together, is a ride that takes you up to the hill, and allows the passenger take a breathtaking view of Singapore as the city skyline and harbour transform into a dazzling city of lights at night. During the day, it displays yet another side to Singapore and Sentosa. For those that have acrophobia (the fear of heights), need not worry! As this attraction is safe and goes at a relatively slow speed, the phobia of heights would soon be forgotten!







How to get there?

Link:http://www.hg.sg/sentosa/luge/map.html This a picture of the map. The Skyline and Luge are both at Imbiah Lookout. Monorail: Imbiah Lookout or Beach station.

Car: Imbiah Lookout carpark and Beach carpark.

Sentosa bus: Blue Line and Red Line bus.

Bus: Orange Sentosa bus from Habourfront bus interchange to Beach Station.

For the Luge and Skyride, both of them operate from 10am to 9.30pm.

The third attraction is the Sentosa 4D Magix. There are 3 types of shows that are available there, "Desperados", "Pirates" and "Extreme Log Rides". Desperados is an interactive game where you can sit on a "horse" and get your guns to shoot at the targets! The "horse" will move when the targets appear, and thus making it challenging. Pirates is a 4D movie that has gotten 3 times in a row the Asian Attractions award. It is a really amazing experience inside the theatre whereby the Pirates Of The Carribean abstract was played. 3D Glasses were provided for all of us who are going to catch the 4D movie. Therefore, everything felt so real, hilarious and unbelievable in the sense that it felt like you are in the movie scene itself since all the graphics are popped up like real objects. There are certain scenes which are like a 'dream-come-true' feeling and it acts up immediately at that instant. For example, real water will be sprayed onto the audiences when the pirate in the movie starts spitting water out. And there are effects of crab claws clawing on audiences' legs when the crabs in the movie are clawing the specific man. This is actually a great experience to begin with because not many people even Singapore citizens, have been there and done that before. It makes use of the latest and advanced technology to give off fascinating effects and impress thousands of people. It is considered as a type of more relaxed and casual activity, more towards the leisure entertainment adventure. Extreme Log Rides brings the audience to the Himalamazon which is a place to grow super trees! The audience will feel that this is their bumpiest ride ever, while safely kept in the seats! With the extremely exhilarating ride on the artificial log with 3D glasses kept on, audiences will have to resist and hold on to their fear as they embark through the rough and rugged whole-course journey throughout the 10-15 minutes of the ride. Remember, it is not for the weak-hearted as the ride is going to be just a snap of the fingers.

In my opinion, I recommend adolescents and maybe leisure-seeking adults to go and take on these 3 rides. It is assured that you will get the best out of these rides and be able to enjoy and appreciate the art of adventure in the cyber world. It is most suitable for people who seeks entertainment and soft adventure but prefers enjoying indoors instead of the outdoor hard adventure. It is completely indoors and equipped with air-conditioning around the premises. You will be taken into another world during these shows and rides and after you complete all of them, you will definitely be enthralled by the wonders of technology and the beauty of indoor adventure and leisure. So why not, give it a try now? :)




The location of the 4D magix is near also the Imbiah Lookout.

It operates from 10am to 9pm. The last show starts at 8.45pm.




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Tuesday, November 9, 2010

CABLE WAKEBOARDING / CABLE SKIING

The purpose of this blog is to introduce the various sports and adventures you can find in Singapore. As Singapore is a small island, we have limited space for adventure and sports that requires large venue, for example baseball. Most Singaporeans are clueless about what kind of sports can be found on this tiny island.

Recently, Singapore has begun making use of its abundant water resources surrounding the island for water recreational activities. Water sports like Windsurfing and Sailing is becoming more popular among Singaporeans.

For this post, the sport we are introducing is
CABLE-WAKEBOARDING/SKIING!!


Cable-Wakeboarding or Cable-Skiing is the same as wakeboarding and skiing. The only difference is that Cable-Wakeboarding and Cable-Skiing uses the pull of a cable system instead of a speedboat.

Now, we will be introducing... Singapore's FIRST Cable-Ski Park!!!

SKI360°
Operating Hours:
Monday - Thursday
10am - 9:45pm

Friday & Eve of Public Holidays
10am - 11:45pm

Saturday
9am - 11:45pm

Sunday & Public Holidays
9am - 9:45pm


Phone: +65 6442 7318

It is located at East Coast Park, one of the popular beaches in Singapore.
The lagoon can take up to 8 riders at one time. There is also a large variety of different obstacles such as kickers, funbox, tabletop, wallrides for riders to hit as well.
SKI360° is also open in the night, so if you do not like to stay out in the scorching sun, you can try it in the night, it will be a whole new experience!
For more information, you can visit their website:


Here is an Exciting Video of SKI360°!

However, if you prefer wakeboarding, there are a few places in Singapore for you to enjoy the sport.
1. Maxout Hydrosports ( at Raffles Marina )
2. Extreme Sports ( at Kallang Riverside)
3. Launch Wakeboard School ( at Marina Country Club)

How to get there:
1206A East Coast Parkway Singapore 449891

SKI360 is located between the East Coast Seafood Centre and the East Coast Food Court

By Bus :
Take Bus number 401* from Bedok Bus Interchange
(Take the MRT to Bedok Station and walk to Bedok Bus Interchange)
*Only operates on Saturdays & Sundays

Bus 197 from Bedok Interchange and alight when you see laguna park condominium alight and walk through underpass.

By Car :
Via ECP, Exit 7A

Car Park : Paid parking at E1 & E2, Free parking at D5

Need a Place to Stay?

SKI360 is conveniently located in between the City and the Changi Airport along the East Coast Parkway, so we're about 10 mins from either directions. There are plenty of hotels available in the city, but the closer hotels are located along Marine Parade and Joo Chiat.

Or, if you are looking to stay somewhere really close by, check out the GOLDKIST BEACH RESORT. They are also located within the East Coast Park and a 10 minute walk from SKI360.

Delicious Food Nearby!
Introducing Singapore's very own East Coast Seafood Centre!

The East Coast Seafood Centre (Chinese: 东海岸海鲜中心) is a tri-block food centre in East Coast Park, Singapore, best known for co-locating several major local seafood restaurants, including Jumbo Seafood and Long Beach Seafood Restaurant. Jumbo Seafood established its first and flagship oulet at the Centre in 1987, with the ability to seat up to 1,200 diners at a go. Some signature local dishes are served there amongst the various restaurants, in particular the chilli crab and the black pepper crab, the later of which is claimed to be invented by Long Beach Seafood Restaurant. Some of the restaurants even offer seaview dining!

Here are some of the Reviews by the patrons themselves!



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