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Cartier Intersects High Grade Values on Globex’s Nordeau West Royalty Claims(The Center Square) – Billionaire and advisor to President-elect Donald Trump Elon Musk was denied by a judge this week a $56 billion compensation package for his work as CEO of Tesla, the successful electric automaker that pioneered EV technology in the U.S. The package had been approved by more than 70% of Tesla's board of directors. A Tesla shareholder who owned just nine shares of stock in the company sued to block the 2018 compensation agreement. In addition to blocking the package this week, the judge in the case, Delaware Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick, awarded the plaintiff's attorneys $345 million, which Reuters reported is “one of the largest fee awards ever in securities litigation.” The Associated Press reported that “the fee award amounts to almost exactly half the current record $688 million in legal fees awarded in 2008 in litigation stemming from the collapse of Enron.” The ruling was widely criticized as government overreach into the private sector. Cathie Wood, founder and CEO of ARKinvest, called the ruling a "mockery." "Adding judicial insult to injury, Delaware Judge McCormick has ordered #Tesla shareholders to pay the plaintiff’s lawyers $345 million! The plaintiff owned 9 shares of $TSLA," Wood wrote on X. "McCormick is making a mockery of the sense of fairness essential to our American judicial system." Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman wrote: "This decision and the payola for lawyers is absurd. We are going to see a migration of Corporate America from Delaware." The unique compensation package was high risk, high reward. If Musk hit all of his target goals to make the company hugely successful, as he did, then he would be awarded the compensation package. If he did not hit those marks, he would receive zero dollars. Musk and Tesla vowed to appeal. McCormick first voided the pay agreement in January, saying it was unfair and that the Tesla board did not negotiate well enough with Musk. In response, a supermajority of more than 70% of Tesla shareholders voted to approve the payment package for Musk earlier this year, but again McCormick sided this week against Musk and Tesla shareholders. Musk called the ruling a form of “lawfare.” “Shareholders should control company votes, not judges,” Musk wrote on X. Many other Tesla shareholders blasted the decision and the attorney fee decision. "The lawyers, judges, and attorneys did not create net-positive shareholder value from this clownery," Alex Guichet, who said he is a Tesla employee, wrote on X. "They do not deserve a single dollar. We employees did. We supported the shareholder vote with our own yes votes too. This is wrong on so many levels." Shareholder Jeremy Goldman wrote: "The majority of the owners of the company have made their desires known and it's just crazy that a single judge can basically say haha, no. I don't really care what you want. Also pay a few hundred million for the privilege of being ignored." The plaintiff's attorneys praised the ruling. “We are pleased with Chancellor McCormick’s ruling, which declined Tesla’s invitation to inject continued uncertainty into Court proceedings and thank the Chancellor and her staff for their extraordinary hard work in overseeing this complex case,” attorneys from Bernstein, Litowitz, Berger & Grossmann, the firm representing Musk’s opponents, said in a statement. A November 2024 study published by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform found tort costs amounted to $529 billion in 2022, or 2.1 percent of U.S. GDP. The study found that excessive tort costs hurt the economy. "In addition to having a substantial aggregate cost on the economy, a large portion of the total tort-related expenditures go toward litigating and defending claims and lawsuits rather than compensating claimants,” authors of the study wrote.
I'll never get tired of praising dividend stocks as the market's unsung heroes. While they aren't as sexy as high-flying growth stocks, they can be just as effective at making investors money. The steady income from dividend stocks can also help cushion investors against the inevitable volatility of the stock market . Whether prices are up, down, or stagnant, you can count on receiving your monthly or quarterly payouts (in most cases). As we head into 2025, it's never too early to begin thinking about which dividend stocks could make sense for your portfolio, especially those with attractive dividend yields . Below are the S&P 500's highest-yielding stocks: Company Dividend Yield Walgreens Boots Alliance ( WBA 1.06% ) 11.8% Altria Group ( MO 0.72% ) 7% Pfizer ( PFE 0.12% ) 6.6% Source: . Dividend yields as of Dec. 6. Despite the high dividend yields, not all these companies are worth investing in heading into the new year. Let's take a look at where each stands. 1. Walgreens Boots Alliance On paper, an 11.8% dividend yield seems like an income investor's dream. However, when you look at why Walgreens Boots Alliance's yield is that high, you'll see where the problem lies -- especially considering the company cut its quarterly payouts by 48% to $0.25 early this year. Through Dec. 6, the stock price of Walgreens Boots Alliance has dropped by more than 68% in 2024. There hasn't been much encouraging news coming from the company lately. Its operating loss in its fiscal 2024 was $14.1 billion, it plans to close around 1,200 stores in the next couple of years, and competition from the likes of Amazon and Walmart is steadily increasing. Needless to say, none of those facts are sparking optimism among investors. The investment thesis gets even worse when you consider the appeal of the stock has been its dividend, and even that seems to be in jeopardy. Walgreens Boots Alliance distributed $1.3 billion in dividends in fiscal 2024 while being leagues away from making a profit. That's a recipe for another dividend cut to be on the horizon. WBA Total Dividends Paid (Annual) data by YCharts . Negative numbers represent payouts. Whether Walgreens Boots Alliance will dial back its dividend again or even suspend it entirely remains to be seen, but it's not a stock I'd feel comfortable investing in heading into 2025. 2. Altria Group Tobacco giant Altria has routinely been one of the S&P 500's highest-yielding dividend stocks. The stock is up by close to 37% this year (as of Dec. 6), which makes its yield of around 7% -- more than five times the S&P 500's average -- even more impressive. Some of Altria's stock success this year can be attributed to its progress in its non-cigarette categories such as vapor, with its recently acquired product, NJOY. That is important because adult smoking rates in the U.S. have steadily declined. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2021, the percentage of U.S. cigarette smokers had dropped to around 11.5% (it was 20% in 2005). Altria is by far the country's largest cigarette producer, so this decline in smoking rates has a tangible effect on its business. However, it has offset the impact of declining cigarette sales volumes by raising its prices per pack. (Cigarette costs typically aren't the chief reason why people quit smoking.) That's far from a long-term solution, but it has kept the company's financials relatively stable. MO Revenue (Annual) data by YCharts. Altria is a stock you can feel comfortable buying going into 2025, but it will be important for shareholders to monitor its progress (or lack thereof) in its non-cigarette categories. How those businesses fare will be key to its long-term success. 3. Pfizer Pfizer's stock is down quite a bit since its late 2021 high of just over $61, but it's not time to ring the alarm bells yet. Much of Pfizer's recent financial success came from its COVID-19 vaccine and antiviral drugs, but the company has been continuing to diversify its lineup and expand its operations. Through the first three months of 2024, it spent $7.8 billion on internal research and development projects. When Pfizer hiked its dividend in December 2023, that marked its 15th consecutive year of increases, and there's no reason to believe it won't keep the streak going. Over the past decade, it has increased its payouts by 50%. PFE Dividend data by YCharts. Pfizer has a lot of long-term potential, especially as it continues to expand its business and become less reliant on a handful of products for revenue. If you're looking to get exposure to the healthcare sector, Pfizer is a stock with a lot of upside potential and relatively low downside risk. And its above-average yield should help investors practice a bit of patience as management works to find new sources for growth after the sharp sales rise and subsequent decline connected to its COVID-related products.Student Loan: Borno Govt Establishes Desk Officer For NELFUND
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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has rubbished suggestions of a rift with Kevin De Bruyne, insisting he is “desperate” to have the playmaker back at his best. A number of prominent pundits, including former City defender and club ambassador Micah Richards, have questioned why the Belgium international has not been starting games amid the champions’ dramatic slump. City have not won in seven outings in all competitions – their worst run since 2008 – with De Bruyne featuring only as a substitute in the last five of those matches after recovering from a pelvic injury. The latest came with a 12-minute run-out in Sunday’s demoralising 2-0 defeat at Premier League leaders Liverpool, a result which left City 11 points off the pace and fifth in the table. Richards said on The Rest is Football podcast it appeared “there’s some sort of rift going on” between De Bruyne and Guardiola while former England striker Gary Lineker added: “It seems like all’s not well.” Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher said he felt “something isn’t right” and fellow Sky Sports analyst Gary Neville, the ex-Manchester United right-back, described the situation as “unusual, bizarre, strange”. Guardiola, speaking at a press conference to preview his side’s clash with Nottingham Forest, responded on Tuesday. The Spaniard said: “People say I’ve got a problem with Kevin. Do you think I like to not play with Kevin? No, I don’t want Kevin to play? “The guy who has the most talent in the final third, I don’t want it? I have a personal problem with him after nine years together? “He’s delivered to me the biggest success to this club, but he’s been five months injured (last season) and two months injured (this year). “He’s 33 years old. He needs time to find his best, like last season, step by step. He’ll try to do it and feel better. I’m desperate to have his best.” De Bruyne has not started since being forced off at half-time of City’s Champions League clash with Inter Milan on September 18, having picked up an injury in the previous game. Both the player and manager have spoken since of the pain he was in and the need to ease back into action, but his spell on the bench has been unexpectedly long. The resulting speculation has then been exacerbated because De Bruyne is in the final year of his contract but Guardiola maintains nothing untoward has occurred. He said: “I’d love to have the Kevin in his prime, 26 or 27. He would love it to – but he is not 26 or 27 any more. “He had injuries in the past, important and long ones. He is a guy who needs to be physically fit for his space and energy. You think I’m complaining? It’s normal, it’s nature. “He’s played in 10 or 11 seasons a lot of games and I know he is desperate to help us. He gives glimpses of brilliance that only he can have. “But, always I said, he himself will not solve our problems, like Erling (Haaland) won’t solve it himself. We attack and defend together. “We want the best players back. Hopefully step by step the confidence will come back and we’ll get the best of all of us.” We do not moderate comments, but we expect readers to adhere to certain rules in the interests of open and accountable debate.Aries : Today, you are fully in charge of your work; you can easily check tasks off your list and meet deadlines. This will make you feel empowered to work, and you will be able to focus. But it’s important to be cautious of your words – don’t complicate things, just say what you need to say. To manage your conflict with others, especially colleagues or clients, be clear and avoid assuming things about them. Taurus : Come out and socialise. It is a great time to make new professional contacts. Your charm and confidence will impress people around you. However, be prepared for some stiff competition on the way. Rather than be threatened by their presence, let them challenge you. It is a good day to work with the employers and exchange ideas because your associates may help you find solutions. Don’t underestimate the wisdom of people around you. Gemini : The next few days will be filled with increased energy in your interactions with coworkers and colleagues. Other people are likely to have a strong negative reaction to your ideas. It’s a good chance to work on the vision and solidify your arguments. In workplace relations, do not lose your temper when you disagree. Remaining open-minded and taking time to listen to the other side and then respond politely. Cancer : Today, you may be experiencing stress as your work schedule looks like a mountain that you have to climb. And when you think you are done for the day, more work might come your way. As this may seem daunting, the stars encourage you to consider the list and go step by step. The important thing is to try to stay as organised as possible and work consistently. Take short breaks in between to avoid getting drained out. Leo : This day requires a realistic approach to dealing with issues. Emotional outbursts will act against your best interest in handling work-related matters. Instead, get perspective and then start thinking of a plan that can be both methodical and adaptive. If one works in a team, then he or she will need to collaborate and listen to other people’s opinions. Do not let your feelings take control over you; stay calm to handle the subtle politics. Virgo : Do not worry—your rational attitude is your strongest asset today. No matter what kind of difficulties are put up before you, believe in your capacity to reason and solve them. Each challenge is a lesson and an invitation to be better. Your analytical abilities will be particularly noticed when solving assignments and conflicts at work. For job seekers, use your heads to develop the best applications or answer those tricky questions during an interview. Libra : Your leadership skills will shine brighter today. This will come out in how you naturally lead the projects and the people you’re in charge of. Your organisational skills and your ability to focus will determine your outcome, making you popular and well-appreciated by your colleagues and seniors. Go with this momentum, because everything you are doing is preparing the way for things to go right. Scorpio : The stars indicate that you could provoke unnecessary tension in your relations with the people you work with if you keep having rough or cold contact with them. This will enable leaders to be more assertive while being kind to their subordinates so that they can work together. Having their messages or interview responses written in warmer tones will be preferred for job seekers. This is a good chance to improve your interpersonal skills. Sagittarius : Today, you may experience higher competition in your work sphere. These feelings are not bad because they can be the driving force to go that extra mile. Rather than leaning on these comparisons to bring you down, use this energy to improve yourself and hone your strengths. When directly competing, it is important to know sometimes it is more beneficial to work together than against each other. Capricorn : The right plan will assist you in avoiding feeling overwhelmed and making work more manageable today. It is better to remain specific and focus on those critical tasks. However, there can be some unexpected outcomes. In the case when something does not go the way it was expected, then think rationally. Step back, reflect on your strategies, and find ways to solve problems rationally. Aquarius : Today, you may have a tendency to take risks or immerse yourself in new initiatives at the deep end. However, the stars are warning us against this enthusiasm. It is important to assess the situation and to take a somewhat cautious approach before making the final choices. This may prove disastrous, especially when one is strategising in a hurry. Let your thinking mind reign on your free-spirited heart. Be moderate in your approach. Pisces : You’re good to go, and all your efforts are starting to reap rewards. If you continue to do the right things in the right way, your progress in your career will remain constant. This is a day to keep to your normal schedule, work efficiently, and go with your gut. Your consistent method is gaining trust and opening the door for the next step. 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The difference between Jan. 6 and Dec. 3(The Center Square) – Billionaire and advisor to President-elect Donald Trump Elon Musk was denied by a judge this week a $56 billion compensation package for his work as CEO of Tesla, the successful electric automaker that pioneered EV technology in the U.S. The package had been approved by more than 70% of Tesla's board of directors. A Tesla shareholder who owned just nine shares of stock in the company sued to block the 2018 compensation agreement. In addition to blocking the package this week, the judge in the case, Delaware Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick, awarded the plaintiff's attorneys $345 million, which Reuters reported is “one of the largest fee awards ever in securities litigation.” The Associated Press reported that “the fee award amounts to almost exactly half the current record $688 million in legal fees awarded in 2008 in litigation stemming from the collapse of Enron.” The ruling was widely criticized as government overreach into the private sector. Cathie Wood, founder and CEO of ARKinvest, called the ruling a "mockery." "Adding judicial insult to injury, Delaware Judge McCormick has ordered #Tesla shareholders to pay the plaintiff’s lawyers $345 million! The plaintiff owned 9 shares of $TSLA," Wood wrote on X. "McCormick is making a mockery of the sense of fairness essential to our American judicial system." Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman wrote: "This decision and the payola for lawyers is absurd. We are going to see a migration of Corporate America from Delaware." The unique compensation package was high risk, high reward. If Musk hit all of his target goals to make the company hugely successful, as he did, then he would be awarded the compensation package. If he did not hit those marks, he would receive zero dollars. Musk and Tesla vowed to appeal. McCormick first voided the pay agreement in January, saying it was unfair and that the Tesla board did not negotiate well enough with Musk. In response, a supermajority of more than 70% of Tesla shareholders voted to approve the payment package for Musk earlier this year, but again McCormick sided this week against Musk and Tesla shareholders. Musk called the ruling a form of “lawfare.” “Shareholders should control company votes, not judges,” Musk wrote on X. Many other Tesla shareholders blasted the decision and the attorney fee decision. "The lawyers, judges, and attorneys did not create net-positive shareholder value from this clownery," Alex Guichet, who said he is a Tesla employee, wrote on X. "They do not deserve a single dollar. We employees did. We supported the shareholder vote with our own yes votes too. This is wrong on so many levels." Shareholder Jeremy Goldman wrote: "The majority of the owners of the company have made their desires known and it's just crazy that a single judge can basically say haha, no. I don't really care what you want. Also pay a few hundred million for the privilege of being ignored." The plaintiff's attorneys praised the ruling. “We are pleased with Chancellor McCormick’s ruling, which declined Tesla’s invitation to inject continued uncertainty into Court proceedings and thank the Chancellor and her staff for their extraordinary hard work in overseeing this complex case,” attorneys from Bernstein, Litowitz, Berger & Grossmann, the firm representing Musk’s opponents, said in a statement. A November 2024 study published by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform found tort costs amounted to $529 billion in 2022, or 2.1 percent of U.S. GDP. The study found that excessive tort costs hurt the economy. "In addition to having a substantial aggregate cost on the economy, a large portion of the total tort-related expenditures go toward litigating and defending claims and lawsuits rather than compensating claimants,” authors of the study wrote.
Michael Villella , the actor known for his roles in horror and thriller films such as The Slumber Party Massacre , has died. He was 84. Villella died on Saturday, Nov. 23, after suffering multiple organ failure following several weeks spent in a hospital, his daughter Chloe told TMZ . Further information regarding why he was initially hospitalized was not immediately available. 🤩🤩 SIGN UP for Parade's Trending News newsletter & we'll keep you in the know on the viral pop culture moments & celebrity news everyone is talking about 🗞️🗞️ Villella’s daughter shared a tribute to her father on Facebook following his death. A photo that she posted on the social media platform showed a picture of her late father resting on a countertop beside a lit candle. “May you rest in peace daddy ❤️💋♈️,” she wrote to caption the post, according to a screenshot published by TMZ . Though Villella was known for a handful of characters he played in the 1980s and early 1990s, his most famous role was as serial killer Russ Thorn in 1982’s The Slumber Party Massacre . He also appeared in 1983’s Love Letters , 1988’s Gotham and 1989’s Wild Orchid , among others. Fans of the horror and thriller genres reacted with sadness to the news of Villella’s passing on social media. Several mentioned his role as Thorn as a particularly memorable performance. “Russ Thorn is no doubt one of the scariest slashers who doesn't even need a mask or getup, and that's thanks to Michael's awesomely disturbing portrayal of him. RIP. 💔,” one fan wrote on X , formerly Twitter. Russ Thorn is no doubt one of the scariest slashers who doesn't even need a mask or getup, and that's thanks to Michael's awesomely disturbing portrayal of him. RIP. 💔 “A PHENOMENAL performance,” another fan agreed. “One of the all time greats. To be an iconic slasher villain without a mask or Halloween costume etc is just incredible. Dude was incredible.” “RIP Michael you will be missed you were such an incredible actor and an amazing person!” an X user tweeted. “Damn RIP, Michael. Slumber Party Massacre is one of my favorites 😞,” another fan wrote. Next: Remembering the Stars and Legends We've Lost in 2024WASHINGTON — As she checked into a recent flight to Mexico for vacation, Teja Smith chuckled at the idea of joining another Women’s March on Washington . As a Black woman, she just couldn’t see herself helping to replicate the largest act of resistance against then-President Donald Trump’s first term in January 2017. Even in an election this year where Trump questioned his opponent’s race , held rallies featuring racist insults and falsely claimed Black migrants in Ohio were eating residents’ pets , he didn't just win a second term. He became the first Republican in two decades to clinch the popular vote, although by a small margin. “It’s like the people have spoken and this is what America looks like,” said Smith, the Los Angeles-based founder of the advocacy social media agency, Get Social. “And there’s not too much more fighting that you’re going to be able to do without losing your own sanity.” After Trump was declared the winner over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris , many politically engaged Black women said they were so dismayed by the outcome that they were reassessing — but not completely abandoning — their enthusiasm for electoral politics and movement organizing. Black women often carry much of the work of getting out the vote in their communities. They had vigorously supported the historic candidacy of Harris, who would have been the first woman of Black and South Asian descent to win the presidency. Harris' loss spurred a wave of Black women across social media resolving to prioritize themselves, before giving so much to a country that over and over has shown its indifference to their concerns. AP VoteCast , a survey of more than 120,000 voters, found that 6 in 10 Black women said the future of democracy in the United States was the single most important factor for their vote this year, a higher share than for other demographic groups. But now, with Trump set to return to office in two months, some Black women are renewing calls to emphasize rest, focus on mental health and become more selective about what fight they lend their organizing power to. “America is going to have to save herself,” said LaTosha Brown, the co-founder of the national voting rights group Black Voters Matter. She compared Black women’s presence in social justice movements as “core strategists and core organizers” to the North Star, known as the most consistent and dependable star in the galaxy because of its seemingly fixed position in the sky. People can rely on Black women to lead change, Brown said, but the next four years will look different. “That’s not a herculean task that’s for us. We don’t want that title. ... I have no goals to be a martyr for a nation that cares nothing about me,” she said. AP VoteCast paints a clear picture of Black women's concerns. Black female voters were most likely to say that democracy was the single most important factor for their vote, compared to other motivators such as high prices or abortion. More than 7 in 10 Black female voters said they were “very concerned” that electing Trump would lead the nation toward authoritarianism, while only about 2 in 10 said this about Harris. About 9 in 10 Black female voters supported Harris in 2024, according to AP VoteCast, similar to the share that backed Democrat Joe Biden in 2020. Trump received support from more than half of white voters, who made up the vast majority of his coalition in both years. Like voters overall, Black women were most likely to say the economy and jobs were the most important issues facing the country, with about one-third saying that. But they were more likely than many other groups to say that abortion and racism were the top issues, and much less likely than other groups to say immigration was the top issue. Despite those concerns, which were well-voiced by Black women throughout the campaign, increased support from young men of color and white women helped expand Trump’s lead and secured his victory. Politically engaged Black women said they don’t plan to continue positioning themselves in the vertebrae of the “backbone” of America’s democracy. The growing movement prompting Black women to withdraw is a shift from history, where they are often present and at the forefront of political and social change. One of the earliest examples is the women’s suffrage movement that led to ratification in 1920 of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution , which gave women the right to vote. Black women, however, were prevented from voting for decades afterward because of Jim Crow-era literacy tests, poll taxes and laws that blocked the grandchildren of slaves from voting. Most Black women couldn’t vote until the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Black women were among the organizers and counted among the marchers brutalized on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Alabama, during the historic march in 1965 from Selma to Montgomery that preceded federal legislation. Decades later, Black women were prominent organizers of the Black Lives Matter movement in response to the deaths of Black Americans at the hands of police and vigilantes. In his 2024 campaign, Trump called for leveraging federal money to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in government programs and discussions of race, gender or sexual orientation in schools. His rhetoric on immigration, including false claims that Black Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating cats and dogs, drove support for his plan to deport millions of people . Tenita Taylor, a Black resident of Atlanta who supported Trump this year, said she was initially excited about Harris’ candidacy. But after thinking about how high her grocery bills have been, she feels that voting for Trump in hopes of finally getting lower prices was a form of self-prioritization. “People say, ‘Well, that’s selfish, it was gonna be better for the greater good,''' she said. “I’m a mother of five kids. ... The things that (Democrats) do either affect the rich or the poor.” Some of Trump’s plans affect people in Olivia Gordon’s immediate community, which is why she struggled to get behind the “Black women rest” wave. Gordon, a New York-based lawyer who supported the Party for Socialism and Liberation’s presidential nominee, Claudia de la Cruz, worries about who may be left behind if the 92% of Black women voters who backed Harris simply stopped advocating. “We’re talking millions of Black women here. If millions of Black women take a step back, it absolutely leaves holes, but for other Black women,” she said. “I think we sometimes are in the bubble of if it’s not in your immediate circle, maybe it doesn’t apply to you. And I truly implore people to understand that it does.” Nicole Lewis, an Alabama-based therapist who specializes in treating Black women’s stress, said she’s aware that Black women withdrawing from social impact movements could have a fallout. But she also hopes that it forces a reckoning for the nation to understand the consequences of not standing in solidarity with Black women. “It could impact things negatively because there isn’t that voice from the most empathetic group,” she said. “I also think it’s going to give other groups an opportunity to step up. ... My hope is that they do show up for themselves and everyone else.” Brown said a reckoning might be exactly what the country needs, but it’s a reckoning for everyone else. Black women, she said, did their job when they supported Harris in droves in hopes they could thwart the massive changes expected under Trump. “This ain’t our reckoning,” she said. “I don’t feel no guilt.” ____ AP polling editor Amelia Thomson DeVeaux and Associated Press writer Linley Sanders in Washington contributed to this report.
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