Best Multnomah County Podcasts (2024)

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Multnomah County Commissioner District 1 debate: Vadim Mozyrsky and Meghan Moyer 26:41

1h ago26:41

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Administrative law judge Vadim Mozyrsky and public policy director Meghan Moyer rose to the top of a five-person primary race this spring for the District 1 seat on the Multnomah County Commission. Neither, however, received at least 50% of the vote to avoid a runoff for the general election in November. We’ll hear from both candidates about how th…

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Multnomah county opens its long awaited deflection center this week 5:09

23m ago5:09

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Multnomah county opens its long awaited deflection center this weekBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Elections Issue #1: Multnomah County, PDX Mayor & City Council Districts 1 & 2 25:50

1d ago25:50

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To get a physical copy of the issue released each Wednesday, locate your nearest vendor here or read more online at streetroots.org. More information: Street Roots' breakdown on how Portland's Ranked Choice Voting System works XRAY's Know Your Candidate Video Interviews & Podcast Feed Portland is Possible Initiative [XRAY Election Coverage Partners…

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Portland mayoral candidates share why voters should support them 52:08

2h ago52:08

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In 2022, Portland residents voted to drastically change their form of government. This included using ranked choice voting and a 12-person city council. With the change in government, the mayor will work closely with the new city administrator to oversee the everyday functions of the city and help craft the budget, but will no longer have a vote on…

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A look at Washington's 3rd CD rematch 4:42

6m ago4:42

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A look at Washington's 3rd CD rematchBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Northwest researchers fight plastics pollution with sugar 4:33

21m ago4:33

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Northwest researchers fight plastics pollution with sugarBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Pac-12 needs one more school to be recognized as a conference 5:10

1h ago5:10

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In college sports, conference realignment continues to be a major topic for schools. The Pac-12 is in the middle of a lawsuit as it continues to restructure its conference.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland City Council District 3 candidates forum 52:31

1h ago52:31

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In 2022, Portland residents voted to drastically change the city’s form of government. That includes using ranked-choice voting to expand the city council from five seats to 12. Another change is the creation of four geographic districts, with voters in each district electing three candidates to represent them on the new council. “Think Out Loud” i…

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Devin Coleman on Parent Leadership 18:19

10h ago18:19

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Welcome back to the New Neighborhood! In this episode, Sanaa and Cailin introduce the new season, which will focus exclusively on parent leadership. Then Sanaa kicks off her new solo-hosting role, interviewing Devin D. Coleman of Jacksonville, Florida, about his parent leadership journey and his advice for other parents, especially dads. Listen and…

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Oregon’s giant pumpkin growers and racers reflect on a busy season 18:53

18m ago18:53

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At the annual West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta, boaters attempt to cross a watercourse in Tualatin using only a giant pumpkin as their vessel. The regatta will happen on Sunday. Jim Sherwood is an extreme gardener and one of the founders of the festival. He recently won the National Pumpkin Weigh Off in California by growing a nearly 2,500-pound pu…

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Tigard transforms its downtown 13:35

18m ago13:35

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For more than a decade, Tigard has been working on revitalizing its downtown. City leaders, small business owners and the nonprofit Tigard Downtown Alliance have worked together to bring more foot traffic to the city’s core. We hear more about the effort and the work that’s still to come from Kevin Bates, an owner of Symposium Coffee and the presid…

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From governor’s race to statewide initiatives, big choices await Washington voters in general election 20:33

18m ago20:33

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Voters in Washington will soon get their ballots in the mail for the general election, with voting opening on Friday. About half of the statewide races in Washington are open contests this year. That includes the governor’s race where Democratic candidate and Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson is facing Dave Reichert, a former U.S. Repr…

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Stop Requested Episode 1: The Dalles to Lincoln City 6:50

30m ago6:50

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Lillian Karabaic goes on a journey around Oregon via rural public transit.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland youth tries to reach the International Space Station -- via ham radio 4:36

18m ago4:36

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Portland youth tries to reach the International Space Station -- via ham radioBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Drug laws are back in Oregon. How they are enforced depends on the county. 4:37

27m ago4:37

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Counties will approach enforcement differently, providing yet another large-scale experiment in drug policy.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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‘Accidental’ release of records reveals Deschutes County sheriff candidate’s troubles in La Mesa 6:00

13m ago6:00

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Records show La Mesa police officials recommended firing Kent Vander Kamp for “serious incidents of misconduct,” but he said they ultimately did not.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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M 117 would bring ranked choice voting to Oregon by 2028 26:23

1h ago26:23

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Measure 117 on the Oregon ballot would implement a system of ranked choice voting for all federal and statewide races in Oregon by 2028. The Yes campaign says it’s an idea whose time has come. Portland voters passed a new system of government which includes electing the mayor and city council members using RCV. And Multnomah county will soon be cho…

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Two Oregon counties, two different approaches to drug defflection 4:36

12m ago4:36

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Two Oregon counties, two different approaches to drug defflectionBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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After years in the minority, Rep. Cliff Bentz tries to give agriculture the advantage in Congress 5:16

11m ago5:16

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The representative for Oregon’s sprawling 2nd District seeks to become key player in canyonland negotiations.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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As heir apparent in Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District, Maxine Dexter has more on her mind than campaigning 5:45

26m ago5:45

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Some Oregon congressional races this fall could prove nail-bitingly close. The contest to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer is not one of them. Former state Rep. Maxine Dexter virtually punched her ticket to become the state’s newest congresswoman by winning the Democratic primary in May. In Oregon’s ultra-blue 3rd Congressional District, …

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Debating Measure 118, which would create new business tax to give $1600 to every Oregonian 16:32

16m ago16:32

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Oregon voters will decide the fate of five statewide ballot measures this November, including Measure 118. Also known as the “Oregon Rebate,” it would impose a 3% tax on a company’s sales above $25 million in Oregon. That money would then be distributed evenly to every Oregonian – roughly $1600 per person – regardless of age or income, starting in …

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Democratic incumbent Val Hoyle and Republican challenger Monique DeSpain on why they want to represent Oregon's 4th Congressional District 35:49

16m ago35:49

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While the fate of the nation seems to ride on which of the major party presidential candidates will win the November election, the stakes are arguably as high for Congressional races around the country. The result of a couple dozen of them - including a few in Oregon - will determine whether Republicans or Democrats control the House. In the 4th Di…

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Oregon Department of Education head shares more on the state’s struggling test results 22:41

3h ago22:41

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New data from the Oregon Department of Education show that students in the state are still struggling with reading, math and science as they still have not bounced back to pre-pandemic levels. Test results show that less than half of students tested are proficient in English language arts and less than a third are proficient in math. Charlene Willi…

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Health agencies investigate tropical mosquito found in Jackson County 7:22

3h ago7:22

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For the first time, Aedes aegypti mosquitoes have been found in Oregon. Emilio DeBess is the state public health veterinarian based at the Oregon Health Authority’s Public Health Division. He says the insects are a national concern ”because they can carry and transmit various diseases that can have serious health consequences such as Zika virus, ch…

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Treasurer Tobias Read and state Sen. Dennis Linthicum want to be Oregon’s next secretary of state 22:35

3h ago22:35

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It’s an open race this fall for Oregon Secretary of State. The office oversees elections and audits of state agencies, among other responsibilities. Interest in the race has been ignited recently by the discovery that the Oregon DMV accidentally registered hundreds of noncitizens to vote through an error in the state’s Motor Voter system. If voters…

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Oregon Motor Voter Error 5:50

1h ago5:50

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At the latest count, nearly 13-hundred people who are not citizens have mistakenly been added to the voter rolls.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon Ducks take on Ohio State Buckeyes at Autzen Stadium 4:53

10m ago4:53

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The University of Oregon takes on Ohio State this Saturday in one of the biggest games in Ducks football history.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland City Council District 1 candidates forum 53:03

2h ago53:03

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In 2022, Portland residents voted to drastically change the city’s form of government. That includes using ranked choice voting to expand the city council from five seats to 12. Another change is the creation of four geographic districts, with voters in each district electing three candidates to represent them on the new council. District 1 is in t…

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Oregon Gov. calls for DMV to pause automatic voter registration as number of people mistakenly added to voter rolls grows 4:48

7m ago4:48

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Election officials have found hundreds more people in Oregon who may have been improperly registered to vote. That's on top of the more than 1200 people officials found who didn't give proof of citizenship when they were registered.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Author Amy Tan finds drama in her backyard 51:44

36m ago51:44

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Amy Tan might be best known for her fiction, including "The Joy Luck Club" and "The Kitchen God’s Wife," but her latest book takes its drama from her backyard bird feeder. In 2019, Tan began drawing birds she saw in nature, particularly the ones who visited her tree-filled backyard in Northern California. The result is a book of reflections, observ…

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Racist incidents have plagued David Douglass football 5:49

21m ago5:49

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Racist incidents have plagued David Douglass footballBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Three music businesses combine to create new ‘MLK Music Mall’ 17:09

14h ago17:09

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Rhythm Traders, a Northeast Portland drum shop that has been open for over 30 years, is welcoming two other music businesses into its building. Together, the three businesses hope to create a sort of living room for Portland musicians, and long term stability for their own stores. Ryan Lynn, owner of Eastside Guitar Repair, and Hank Failing, owner …

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Family of therapists launch mental health urgent care clinic in Vancouver 20:54

14h ago20:54

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As first reported in The Columbian, a family of therapists has opened a new mental health urgent care clinic in Vancouver. Birchstone Mental Health Urgent Care aims to fill a gap between the emergency room where people experiencing mental health crises often end up and weekly therapy sessions. The clinic does not accept insurance, though it does of…

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Predatory towing harmed residents of low-income apartments in Portland’s Cully neighborhood, ombudsman investigation finds 14:33

14h ago14:33

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An ombudsman investigation in Portland found evidence of predatory towing at a group of apartment complexes in the Cully neighborhood. The report says towing practices financially and emotionally harmed residents, most of whom identify as low-income and Latino. It also found that the influx of towing impacted clients and staff at a nearby county-ru…

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Here’s who is running for Portland mayor in November 3:46

3d ago3:46

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Portland is entering a new chapter of city government in 2025, and many want a seat at the top. In all, 19 people have filed to run for mayor.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Correctional health care provider again destroys evidence in a wrongful death case 11:09

1d ago11:09

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For a third time, a federal judge has ruled that Wellpath — one of the nation’s largest for-profit providers of health care to people in prisons and jails — wrongfully deleted emails connected to in-custody deaths. Wellpath operates in at least 10 correctional facilities in Oregon and Washington, and has purged email evidence in at least three wron…

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Exposure to radon may raise risk of childhood leukemia, OSU study finds 13:10

1d ago13:10

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Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible and odorless gas released from the decay of radioactive metals like uranium found in soil, rocks and groundwater. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, it’s also the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., and claims more than 20,000 lives annually. Homes are a major source of radon exp…

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US Rep. Andrea Salinas and GOP challenger Mike Erickson debate in Oregon’s 6th Congressional District race 28:18

9d ago28:18

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Among the U.S. Congressional races that are being closely watched in this year’s general election is Oregon’s 6th Congressional District. It stretches from the suburbs southwest of Portland down into Salem, and includes all of Yamhill and Polk counties, along with portions of Marion, Washington and Clackamas counties. Voters cast their ballots for …

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At Work With A Burlesque Dancer 6:52

3d ago6:52

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Behind the scenes with a burlesque dancerBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland Fermentation Festival celebrates second year back after pandemic hiatus 18:39

5d ago18:39

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The Portland Fermentation Festival – also known as “Stinkfest” – is a celebration of all things fermented, from kimchi and kombucha to pickles and miso. Started in 2009, the festival returned last year after taking a three-year hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. Once attendees pay admission, all of the featured fermented products are free to samp…

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How architecture could help save Portland’s downtown 16:12

5d ago16:12

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As buildings like the Keller Auditorium and iconic Portland sights such as the Burnside Bridge are approaching a remodel, could a fresh new look save Portland’s downtown? As argued in The New York Times, cities across the country and world are finding hope in new architecture. Tim Eddy is the founding principal architect and president of Henneberry…

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Checking in on Salem’s downtown 9:05

5d ago9:05

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Salem’s downtown has seen some local businesses shut their doors in recent years, but the Salem Reporter found that the economy is still strong there. Currently the vacancy rate for store fronts stands at 3.8%, and about half of the available spaces have new tenants within 6 months. Abbey McDonald is the homelessness and housing reporter for the pu…

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jess great divide QA intro 5:11

5d ago5:11

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jess great divide QA introBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Apsáalooke artist based in Portland awarded MacArthur Fellowship 5:25

6d ago5:25

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The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced Tuesday its 2024 class of fellows - often known as recipients of the “genius grant.” The list includes Wendy Red Star, an Apsáalooke artist based in Portland. Red Star’s work seeks to reclaim images of Native Americans from history by creating, beading, sewing, building, configuring and th…

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Exhibit in Beaverton features traditional kapa art 11:20

11d ago11:20

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Native Hawaiian and former Oregonian Lehuauakea has created 10 kapa paintings and digital art posters that will be on display this weekend at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton. Kapa is a textile made from the bark of certain trees after going through a process involving soaking and beating to create the fabric. Lehuauakea’s work f…

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the Oregonians helping archive the history of Portland wrestling 15:59

10d ago15:59

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Names like Lonnie Mayne, Buddy Rose and Dutch Savage may not be familiar to some today, but for fans of Portland’s professional wrestling scene of the 1960s to early '90s, these were some of the headliners that sold out the old Portland Sports Arena. As first reported in Slam Wrestling, two Portlanders have been working to preserve the history of t…

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How Multnomah County overdose deaths are trending amid nationwide decrease 16:20

6d ago16:20

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After years of steep increases, overdose death rates appear to be dropping nationwide. Data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show a 10% decrease in the number of deaths from drug overdoses across the country from April 2023 to April 2024. That number varies significantly by state — while many Eastern states saw double-digi…

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Week Without Driving challenges driver-centric culture in Portland metro area and beyond 21:43

7d ago21:43

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The fourth annual Week Without Driving challenge kicked off on Monday. The event was created in 2021 by Disability Rights Washington to highlight the barriers nondrivers face, including those who have disabilities, with using public transit or sidewalks and bike lanes to get around. This year the challenge has expanded to all 50 states with the hel…

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Director of Oregon Water Resources Department has a big job ahead 8:17

7d ago8:17

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Last month, the Oregon Water Resources Commission voted to change the state’s groundwater rules. The new rules would require new water users to prove the water is available before the state will issue permits for wells. Ivan Gall was appointed to head the Water Resources Department last spring. He joins us to talk about the new rules and other chal…

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