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49 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, July 11, 2009

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Park Walk | Fitness Walking in the Park


Hour-long classes with a 10-minute warm up, 30-minute fitness walk, and 20 minutes of strengthening, more stretching, and cool-down. less
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8:30 am
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Hike | “Harriman State Park: Sloatsburg to Tuxedo” Hike


7 miles on varied trails, moderate pace, alongside running brooks and panoramic climbs. On the PM, Blue more Disc, TMI trails and over the Dater Mountain range. Return is from Claudius Smith Rock and Cave. Bring lunch and water. less
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8:30 am
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Hike | Jersey Shore on the Hudson Hike


10 miles, moderate pace. Varied scenery along the rapidly changing Jersey side of the Hudson River from more Hoboken to the GW Bridge. less
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9:30 am
$3

Other | Chess in the Park with Chess Masters


A day of "Cross-Generation Chess." Players of all skill levels (with or without a rating) are invited more to participate in numerous chess games between Senior Citizens and kids. International Master Alex Lenderman, 19, will also conduct a “Simul” (simultaneous chess play wherein he will move from board to board, making one move at a time) with the first 25 registered participants who have a U.S. Chess Federation rating of 1000 or better. Violinist Christina Sunnerstam will perform classical music during play. Many respected chess personalities including Grandmaster Lev Alburt, as well as renowned chess teacher Bruce Pandolofini and World Chess Federation Master Asa Hoffman will also attend. less
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10:00 am
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Other | Immigration Law Open House


Free 15 minute consultations will be provided and complimentary refreshments will be served.
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Kayaking on the Hudson


Join 20-minute instructional paddles, and explore the Hudson River first hand. Please wear a bathing more suit or shorts and a t-shirt, and know how to swim. less
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10:00 am
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Lesson | Drawing in the Park


Sketch and paint the Hudson River and neighboring parks with a professional artist/educator. Materials more provided or bring your own. less
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10:30 am
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Other | Fishing in the Hudson River


Catch-and-release fishing gives anyone and everyone the chance to fish. It’s an appropriate and fun more activity for those as young as five. All of the necessary supplies including rods, reels and bait, as well as complete instructions, are provided. Fishing poles are provided on a first come, first served basis, with a half-hour limit when others are waiting. less
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10:30 am
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Other | Fishing in the Hudson River


Catch-and-release fishing gives anyone and everyone the chance to fish. It’s an appropriate and fun more activity for those as young as five. All of the necessary supplies including rods, reels and bait, as well as complete instructions, are provided. Fishing poles are provided on a first come, first served basis, with a half-hour limit when others are waiting. less
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10:30 am
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history more of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present. less
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11:00 am
$5

City Walk | DUMBO Walk


Approx. 3 miles but can be extended over Brooklyn Bridge. Artists' galleries, arts center, a waterside more park, bakery, famous chocolate, and much more. Bring sun hat, sun lotion, and liquids. Hard rain cancels. less
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11:00 am
$3

Tour | Garden Tour


This tour highlights the history, design and unique plantings of the 70-year-old Garden. Led by Garden more Staff. less
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11:00 am
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City Walk | Greenwich Village Park Tour


Explore the rich cultural history of the park's Greenwich Village section by taking a one-hour walking more tour conducted by a knowledgeable volunteer. Discover everything from how Herman Melville’s work as a Gansevoort custom agent influenced his writing of Moby Dick to the ill-fated journey of the Titanic, which was scheduled to dock at Pier 54. You will also have a chance to learn more about the Park and its current development. less
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11:00 am
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Other | Skate Boarding and Roller Blading


The Skate Park is open to all skate boarders and roller bladers willing to sign a waiver and wear proper more protective gear. Individuals under 18 years of age must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. less
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11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


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Fair | Street Fair


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Fair | Street Fair


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Tour | Greenwich Village Tour


Discover the Village with a free walking tour that weaves together the highlights of history with delicious more inside stories. The free walking tours of St. Marks Place & 8th Street are led by Arthur Marks. less
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11:30 am
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Dance Lesson | Capoeira in the Park


Capoeira is a lively martial art that originated in Brazil over 450 years ago. Self-defense techniques more are concealed by graceful dance moves and spectacular acrobatics set to music. Taught by Professor Abará, classes are designed for all experience levels. Participants should wear comfortable clothing. less
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Mansion Tour


One of the knowledgeable and friendly docent will lead you on a one-hour tour. You will hear the history more of the house as well as interesting stories about the people who lived there. less
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Wall Street and Downtown Tour


Weaves together history, events, architecture, and people of birthplace of NY, financial capital of the more world, and hottest new neighborhood in the city. Stops include U.S. Custom House, Trinity Church, Wall Street, NY Stock Exchange, other architectural and cultural sites. Rain or shine. less
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12:00 pm
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Tour | “Manhattan Adirondacks”


Olmsted and Vaux designed the North Woods to replicate the forests of the Adirondack Mountains with its more crystal streams, calming cascades, and rustic bridges. This scenic and meditative walk is right in New York City's backyard. Tour will be approximately one hour. less
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12:00 pm
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Lecture | “Composting in the City? Yes We Can!”


Carey Pulverman speaks. The average New York City household discards two pounds of organic waste each more day—more than a million tons of organic material a year! Composting is one of the most direct, accessible ways to reduce the amount of garbage you produce and we’ll even teach you how you can do it in your apartment. less
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12:30 pm
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history more of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present. less
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1:00 pm
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Lecture | Introduction to Creative Nonfiction


This two-hour seminar explores the history and successes of creative nonfiction, as well as critical more issues, from ethics to viability. Resources for reading, writing, and learning more about this sometimes controversial aspect of nonfiction are also covered. less
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1:00 pm
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Tour | “Seneca Village”


Seneca Village was Manhattan's first known community of African-American property owners, on land that more would become Central Park. Tour covers the history of the village, the property owners, and what New York City was like at the time. Tour is approximately one hour. less
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Discussion | “Teaching Rhythm Tap Across the Globe”


Moderated by Barbara Duffy. An open discussion with Tap City faculty and all Tap City participants on more important issues for Rhythm Tap Teachers. Possible panel includes available teachers: Michelle Dorrance, Jason Samuels Smith, Dormeshia Sumbry Edwards, Lynn Schwab, Germaine Salsberg and Harold Cromer. less
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1:00 pm
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Performance | Brief Shorts, a Program of Dance and Literature


Xoregos Performing Co. presents this program of spoken and danced plays and poems by Eugene Ionesco, more Ade Ademola, Rick Foster, Adam Kraar and Curtis Zahn. These innovative and entertaining works will be seamlessly knit together by combining clear and dramatic articulation of the texts with exciting choreographed dance and movement. The overall effect of the one hour presentation will be akin to a contemporary vaudeville show. Commissioned music by James Barry. Costumed by Yuliya Bogdanova. Directed and choreographed by Shela Xoregos. less
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2:00 pm
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Film | Japanese Animation: Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete (2005)


An ex-mercenary is forced out of isolation when three mysterious men kidnap and brainwash the city's more children afflicted with the Geostigma disease. Animated and directed by Tetsuya Nomura and Takeshi Nozue. 101 min. less
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2:00 pm
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Jazz | Jazz Potpourri: George Gee /Arturo O'Farrill / Akiko Tsuruga


George Gee (pictured) is a Chinese-American swing big-band leader. He founded the 17-piece George Gee more Swing Orchestra in 1980 and the ten-piece Jump, Jive, and Wailers in 1998. Gee is a favorite bandleader of many lindy hoppers worldwide, including legendary Savoy Ballroom dancers Frankie Manning and Dawn Hampton. Arturo O'Farrill, son of big band leader "Chico" O'Farrill, is a pianist who formed the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, which played at Lincoln Center. Under his direction the group recorded the Noche Involvidable in 2005 and Song for Chico in 2008. Akiko Tsuruga is a jazz composer, Hammond B-3 organist and pianist from Osaka, Japan. A graduate of the Osaka College of Music, she has resided in New York City since 2001. In addition to her solo work, she plays as a sideman in various groups in NYC. less
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Union Square: Crossroads of New York


The tour explores the social and political history of the Union Square neighborhood through discussions more of the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped this community. You’ll hear how Union Square got its name, see where the legendary Tiffany & Co. once stood, and learn how to read the clock (yes, it’s a clock!) on “The Metronome” sculpture and so much more! less
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Basic Internet E-Mail


Hands on using wireless laptops. An introduction to electronic mail, including how to sign up for your more own e-mail account. less
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2:30 pm
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Film | George Cukor's The Philadelphia Story (1940), Winner of 2 Oscars


With Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and James Stewart. When a rich woman's ex-husband and a tabloid more reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself. 112 min. less
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2:30 pm
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Festival | 4th Annual NYC Main Squeeze Accordion Festival


The squeeze box masters are back. Don’t forget your dancing shoes for this all day festival of traditional more and eclectic music from around the globe. Kids can get in on the act too, at the Accordion Kids Corner. Browse the Accordion Flea Market and dance, dance, dance. less
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Grammy winners Los Fabulosos Cadillacs/Eric Bobo, hip-hop-Latin rock music


Formed in 1985, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs (pictured) is a Latin rock band from Buenos Aires, Argentina. more With a unique sound that is a mix of rock, ska, jazz, folk, reggae, funk, and big band, the group is one of the most influential and referenced bands of the Latin rock world. The Cadillacs received a 1998 Grammy Award for Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album and were nominated in 2000 for two Latin Grammy Awards for Best Band and Best Music Video for "La Vida.” La Luz del Ritmo is their sixteenth full-length album. Throughout his career Eric Bobo has been known for recording and performing with a large variety of leading artists including The Black Crowes, 311, Gnarls Barkley, Rage Against The Machine, Smashing Pumpkins, Soulfly, Ella Fitzgerald, and Psycho Realm. In 2008 Bobo released his debut album, Meeting of the Minds. less
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3:00 pm
Free

Tour | “Waterways and Vistas”


Walk from the Dairy to Belvedere Castle, and learn about the intricate design of Central Park's web of more pastoral landscapes and formal romantic vistas. less
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra/Ingrid Lucia and the Flying Neutrinos, New Orleans bands


Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra (pictured) is a new act that in its short more history has already shared the stage with New Orleans stalwarts such as Trombone Shorty, the New Orleans Klezmer All-Stars and Eric Lindell. The band is a family-friendly act with a broad range of appeal. The Washington Post writes of Ingrid Lucia and the Flying Neutrinos: "There are times when their album I'd Rather Be in New Orleans is enticing enough to make even a staunch New Yorker feel homesick for the Big Easy. A sultry, behind-the-beat voice, a combination of sometimes languid, sometimes syncopated rhythms, and lots of evocative brass all conspire to make this a picture postcard of an album." less
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Screening | Switzerland's A Crude Awakening (2006)


Produced and directed by award-winning European journalists and filmmakers Basil Gelpke and Ray McCormack, more this documentary tells the story of how our civilization’s addiction to oil puts it on a collision course with geology. Compelling, intelligent, and highly entertaining, the film visits with the world’s top experts and comes to a startling, but logical conclusion – our industrial society, built on cheap and readily available oil, must be completely re-imagined and overhauled. less
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4:00 pm
$5 suggested donation

Theater | Life On A Desert Island, a One-man Play


An interactive guide to surviving the wilderness and respecting the environment, based on Daniel Defoe’s more 1719 classic story of Robison Crusoe, will be performed as a one-man outdoor spectacle play. The role of Robinson Crusoe will be played by either Samuel Kirk and Jason Vance. less
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4:30 pm
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Other | Swing-a-Ring Night


Come down to the traveling rings. There will be free demonstrations and individual instruction in ring more swinging, unicycling, juggling, hula-hooping, slacklining, acroyoga, and sand sculpting by accomplished artists and performers. This week, Kyle Petersen will be demonstrating and teaching unicycling and juggling. less
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5:00 pm
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Dancing | Dance the Tango in the Park


Beginner lessons at 7 pm. Donations of beverages or snacks are greatly appreciated)
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6:00 pm
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Theater | William Shakespeare's Hamlet


The Bard's classic tragedy, probably the most famous play ever, is set in Denmark and recounts how Prince more Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered his father, the King, and then taken the throne and married his mother. less
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6:30 pm
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Concert | Steve Tarshis, folk music


Trashis' numerous studio and live performances have been with artists ranging from Bo Diddley to the more Joffrey Ballet, John Sebastian, Chico Hamilton, Carl Wilson, Robert Lamm, Mamas and the Papas, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Nora York, Bucktooth Johnson. He has authored over fifteen books including The Complete Rock Guitarist, Original Hendrix, and Teach Yourself Rock Theory. less
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Grace, an New Play about Idealism and Reality


Written by Sanjit De Silva and Deepa Purohit. Directed by Nandita Shenoy. A young law student travels more to Africa in hopes of saving the world. But in his quest to help one young woman, he finds his own sense of purpose challenged in the crossfire of western idealism, the grim realities of working on the ground, and an emerging hero from Africa itself. Based on real events and interviews, Grace asks the question where does idealism end and reality begin?? The show is fully booked at this point. less
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Theater | Academy Award Nominee Anne Hathaway in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night


This one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies. Hathaway (Brokeback Mountain) plays Viola, one of more the canon’s most charming heroines. The story follows the romantic adventures of Viola and her identical twin Sebastian, both shipwrecked in the enchanted dukedom of Illyria. At the helm of this time-honored story of cross-dressing and mistaken identity, all in the name of love, is Tony Award-winning Director Daniel Sullivan. Also with Charles Borland, Michael Cumpsty, Clifton Duncan, Raúl Esparza, Herb Foster, Leslie Harrison, Slate Holmgren, Kevin Kelly, David Kenner, Hamish Linklater, Dorien Makhloghi, Audra McDonald, David Pittu, Ray Rizzo, Jay O. Sanders, Julie Sharbutt, Stark Sands, Baylen Thomas, Zach Villa, Jon Patrick Walker, and Julie White. less
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8:00 pm
Free

Theater | Peter Nickowitz' Songs & Statues


The play is about an assimilated Jewish family in 1958, suburban Connecticut whose lives are turned upside more down when the father is passed over for a promotion because of their Judaism. Directed by Tom Oppenheim with Steve Cook. With Chase Fein, Tom Oppenheim, Betsy Parrish, Ben Rathbun, Elizabeth Shepherd and Angela Vitale less
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8:00 pm
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Theater | William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream


An outdoor presentation of the Bard's romantic comedy about the adventures of four young Athenian lovers more and a group of amateur actors, their interactions with the Duke of Athens, Theseus, the Queen of the Amazons, Hippolyta, and with the fairies who inhabit a moonlit forest. The play is one of Shakespeare's most popular works and is widely performed across the world. less
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Other | The Inwood Astronomy Project: Look at the Stars through a Telescope


THIS WILL OCCUR ONLY ON CLEAR NIGHTS, SO PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM. Come look through a telescope more at the stars. The Inwood Astronomy Project is the largest public outreach program in New York City, hoping to get 5000 New Yorkers to come look through a telescope for the first time. They will be giving away posters, postcards, and other doodads. There is always a telescope to look through, and a knowledgeable astronomer to answer questions. Bring a flashlight for the climb to the hilltop. Call for details. less
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8:30 pm
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Concert | Alex Alexander's Electric Percussion: Improvisational Music with Visuals


With special guests classical/jazz guitarist Spiros Exaras and Amanda Homi on vocals. The visuals are more provided by Z Collective. Don’t miss this excellent meeting of improvised soundtrack and beautiful images. Raindate: July 12th. less
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9:00 pm
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