Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Glenn Beck's Rally to 'Restore Honor' Gathers Half a Million Americans, Makes History - U.s. - Catholic Online
"WASHINGTON, DC (Catholic Online) - On Saturday, August 28, 2010, a crystal clear, sunny day in Washington D.C. a massive crowd of people gathered for a 'Restoring Honor' Rally. The Rally was called by Glenn Beck, the popular radio and television personality". Catholic Online reported the crowd size as 500,000. Visit:Glenn Beck's Rally to 'Restore Honor' Gathers Half a Million Americans, Makes History - U.s. - Catholic Online:
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Arial Photo of Restoring Honor Rally
I disagree with this estimate, but here is an arial photo.
"An estimated 87,000 people attended a rally organized by talk-radio host and Fox News commentator Glenn Beck Saturday in Washington, according to a crowd estimate commissioned by CBS News." Story continues here: Rally Photo
"An estimated 87,000 people attended a rally organized by talk-radio host and Fox News commentator Glenn Beck Saturday in Washington, according to a crowd estimate commissioned by CBS News." Story continues here: Rally Photo
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Palin: Reject Calls to 'Fundamentally' Change US
"Sarah Palin says the way to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is to honor those men and women in the military who protect the United States.
The potential 2012 presidential candidate says those who fought at Bunker Hill and Gettysburg protected the freedoms that allowed thousands of people gather on the National Mall in Washington " Visit:
His rally's marquee speaker, Sarah Palin, praised "patriots" in the audience for "knowing never to retreat." Visit:Washington Times
The potential 2012 presidential candidate says those who fought at Bunker Hill and Gettysburg protected the freedoms that allowed thousands of people gather on the National Mall in Washington " Visit:
 — From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, conservative broadcaster Glenn Beck told a crowd of tens of thousands of people Saturday that the U.S. has too long ){kind=link}
His rally's marquee speaker, Sarah Palin, praised "patriots" in the audience for "knowing never to retreat." Visit:Washington Times
Glenn Beck Restoring Honor rally
WASHINGTON, D.C. – People of every race and color in red, white and blue T-shirts gathered in the nation's capital today for Glenn Beck's Restoring Honor rally only to receive a heavy dose, not of the radio host, but of Jesus Christ. Glenn Beck Restoring Honor Rally>
Sarah Palin at Restoring Honor Rally
Sarah Palin told the stories of and introduced several Medal of Honor winners including Colonel Thomas Kirk, a Vietnam Veteran who endured years of imprisonment at the Hanoi Hilton along with John McCain and many others. One critic posted on Facebook, that she had said nothing. It just shows you what we are up against on the left, people who have no appreciation for the sacrifices of those who have defended this country. S. Cirba
Glen Beck Restoring Honor Rally is on Facebook and C-Span
While watching on Facebook it is clear there are hundred's of thousands of people there. Watching online were 33.501 by quarter to ten and 72.624 by quarter after ten.
The rally began with the most beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner I can remember. A moving appeal by the mother of a fallen special operations officer is one I hope Glen Beck will repeat on his show and next, Sarah Palin. S.C.
The rally began with the most beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner I can remember. A moving appeal by the mother of a fallen special operations officer is one I hope Glen Beck will repeat on his show and next, Sarah Palin. S.C.
Will Today's Restoring Honor Rally Be as Big as 9/12/2009?
Dear Readers,
I posted this footage of Glen Beck's 9/12/09 rally for comparison. Early reports from the Mall indicate the "Restoring Honor Rally" will be huge. David Madiera, talk show host from 94.3 radio in Scranton had his wife call in from the Restoring Honor Rally. Mrs. Madiera said there was "a sea of people" headed toward the Mall. Sue Cirba
Video of 9/12/09 Rally follows:
I posted this footage of Glen Beck's 9/12/09 rally for comparison. Early reports from the Mall indicate the "Restoring Honor Rally" will be huge. David Madiera, talk show host from 94.3 radio in Scranton had his wife call in from the Restoring Honor Rally. Mrs. Madiera said there was "a sea of people" headed toward the Mall. Sue Cirba
Video of 9/12/09 Rally follows:
Friday, August 27, 2010
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA STUDENT HEALTH PLAN INCLUDES ABORTION: Bishops Urge Catholics to Oppose Decision.
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Raleigh and Bishop Peter Jugis of Charlotte are urging North Carolina’s Catholics to oppose a decision by the University of North Carolina system to include abortion coverage in its student health insurance plan. Visit: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HEALTH PLAN INCLUDES ABORTION
SIRIUS XM Patriot to Broadcast Glenn Beck's 'Restoring Honor' Rally Live
SIRIUS XM Patriot to Broadcast Glenn Beck's 'Restoring Honor' Rally Live: "NEW YORK, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SIRIUS XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) today announced that it will air Glenn Beck's 'Restoring Honor' rally live in its entirety from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. The August 28th event begins at 10:00 am ET on SIRIUS XM Patriot (SIRIUS channel 144/XM channel 166), the conservative talk channel that airs Beck's daily radio show The Glenn Beck Program."
Focus on the Family Donates 500th Ultrasound, Saving 81K Babies From Abortion
SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE!
Colorado Springs, CO (LifeNews.com) -- "Focus on the Family recently donated to a local pregnancy center the 500th ultrasound machine designed to help women contemplating abortion see an image of their unborn baby. The program is credited with saving as many as 81,000 children from abortions across the United States." Visit: Focus on the Family Donates 500th Ultrasound, Saving 81K Babies From Abortion
Colorado Springs, CO (LifeNews.com) -- "Focus on the Family recently donated to a local pregnancy center the 500th ultrasound machine designed to help women contemplating abortion see an image of their unborn baby. The program is credited with saving as many as 81,000 children from abortions across the United States." Visit: Focus on the Family Donates 500th Ultrasound, Saving 81K Babies From Abortion
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Alaska Voters Pass Measure for Parental Notification Before Teen Abortions
"Alaska voters easily passed Measure 2, a ballot proposal to allow parents in the state the right to know when their teenage daughter is considering an abortion." Visit: Alaska Voters Pass Measure for Parental Notification Before Teen Abortions
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Dan Quayle's Son Ben Wins Primary in Arizona
Ben Quayle wins AZ Primary: "The 33-year-old attorney and son of former Vice President Dan Quayle had been raked over the coals for weeks leading up to the Republican primary in Arizona's 3rd Congressional District, and conventional wisdom said he'd fallen from the front runner's perch." Visit:Ben Quayle Wins AZ Primary
Alaska election results: Upset in the making for Sen. Lisa Murkowski? - CSMonitor.com
"In Alaska election results, Sen. Lisa Murkowski's GOP primary race with 'tea party' insurgent Joe Miller is too close to call. Elsewhere, Arizona's Sen. John McCain (R) is in, and establishment candidate Bill McCollum (R) is out in Florida." Visit: Alaska election results: Upset in the making for Sen. Lisa Murkowski? - CSMonitor.com
Monday, August 23, 2010
Virginia Politics Blog - Cuccinelli: State can regulate abortion clinics
"Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli II, who is anti-abortion, has issued a legal opinion allowing greater restrictions on abortion clinics, drawing swift criticism from providers who say it could cause some of the facilities to close." Visit:Virginia Politics Blog - Cuccinelli: State can regulate abortion clinics:
Saturday, August 21, 2010
A Killer Named Ella: FDA Approves New Embryocidal Drug - U.s. - Catholic Online
Ella is chemically very similar to the abortion drug, RU-486 (mifepristone). Everyone familiar with how human life gets its start also understands that progesterone is needed to sustain a newly implanted, developing embryo. Cut off the progesterone and the new life will die. This is how RU-486 works, and since ella operates the same way, it could act as an abortifacient. In fact, the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians & Gynecologists calls ella an embryocidal drug. Visit:A Killer Named Ella: FDA Approves New Embryocidal Drug - U.s. - Catholic Online
Friday, August 20, 2010
Scranton police find pregnant alleged prostitute high, in labor - News - The Times-Tribune
"A pregnant prostitute had been in labor for four hours without seeking medical help on Saturday when police found her lying on a couch in a North Scranton garage using narcotics, authorities said.
Jennifer L. Pasco, 33, of 13 Alpha St., was charged with recklessly endangering her unborn child," The story continues here:Scranton police find pregnant alleged prostitute high, in labor - News - The Times-Tribune:
Jennifer L. Pasco, 33, of 13 Alpha St., was charged with recklessly endangering her unborn child," The story continues here:Scranton police find pregnant alleged prostitute high, in labor - News - The Times-Tribune:
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Plan on Attending the Restoring Honor 8/28 Rally at the Lincoln Memorial? Information and rules to follow:
Where is the Restoring Honor event located??
The event stage will be located on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. Several video screens and sound towers will be placed along the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and on the grounds of the Washington Monument. Remember that these monuments are located in a National Park and are open to the public as well as attendees of our event. Safety for all is our primary concern so please follow all rules posted and be respectful of all in attendance.
What are the hours of the Rally?
Official hours are 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 28, 2010.
For further information visit: 8/28 Rally
The event stage will be located on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. Several video screens and sound towers will be placed along the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and on the grounds of the Washington Monument. Remember that these monuments are located in a National Park and are open to the public as well as attendees of our event. Safety for all is our primary concern so please follow all rules posted and be respectful of all in attendance.
What are the hours of the Rally?
Official hours are 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 28, 2010.
For further information visit: 8/28 Rally
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
U.S. INSPECTOR GENERAL AUDIT REPORTS SHOW IMPROPER BILLING OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES IN NJ - A Press Release from N.J. Right to Life
New Jersey Right to Life
Contact: Marie Tasy, Executive Director, 732 562 0562
PRESS RELEASE � August 13, 2010
U.S. INSPECTOR GENERAL AUDIT REPORTS SHOW IMPROPER BILLING OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES IN NJ
Audits performed by the U.S. Inspector General for the Department of HHS uncovered a consistent problem with NJ family planning clinics improperly billing Medicaid for services that did not qualify as family planning. State officials were sent letters in July 2007, June 2008 and August 2008 notifying them of the problems and requesting action to correct the errors. The three reports covered the period from February 1, 2001 through January 31, 2005. The first audit identified that the state of New Jersey improperly received federal reimbursement at the enhanced 90% rate for 160,955 prescriptions drug claims that were billed as family planning, but did not qualify as family planning services. In the letter and accompanying report to Commissioner Velez, the Inspector General recommended that NJ repay $2,219,746 to the Federal Government.
The second audit by the U. S. Inspector General for the Department of HHS found that family planning clinics improperly received the enhanced 90% rate for outpatient services which did not qualify as family planning services. Of the 107 claims, 64 were for family planning services eligible for Federal Medicaid reimbursement at the 90 percent rate and 43 claims did not qualify as family planning services, and were therefore ineligible for Federal Medicaid reimbursement at the 90% rate. The report specifically cites Planned Parenthood Providers who told investigators that they billed all claims to Medicaid as �family planning� and �populated the family planning indicator field on Medicaid claims even though the service provided did not meet the criteria for 90 percent Federal funding.� As a result, a letter and the report was sent to the Commissioner of Human Services on June 17, 2008, by the Office of Inspector General recommending that the state refund $597,496 to the Federal Government and amend their procedures to prevent improper billing in the future.
The third audit found that the state of NJ received Federal Medicaid reimbursement for 111 of the 161 claims for inpatient services which were improperly billed as family planning at the enhanced 90 percent rate. As a result, the OIG recommended that the state of NJ reimburse $162,548 to the federal Government and determine the amount of federal Medicaid funds improperly reimbursed at the 90% rate for inpatient hospital services following the audit period and refund that amount to the Federal Government.
The facts cannot be denied. These audits show a systematic abuse of improper billing of Medicaid for family planning services to the federal government to obtain 90% reimbursement. Planned Parenthood has been cited specifically as one of the principal agents of these improper billing practices by the OIG. Page five of the 2008 report entitled, �Review of Outpatient Medicaid Claims Billed As Family Planning by New Jersey" says, �During our visits to family planning clinics throughout the State, many providers (especially Planned Parenthood providers) stated that they billed all claims to Medicaid as �family planning.� Therefore, officials at these clinics often populated the family planning indicator filed on Medicaid claims even though the service provided did not meet the criteria for 90 percent Federal funding. By populating this field, the MMIS designated the claim as eligible for 90 percent Federal funding.� The Office of Inspector General recommending that the state refund $597,496 to the Federal Government.
Planned Parenthood�s supporters not only want to use $7.5M in taxpayer dollars to fund these family planning clinics, they also want the state of NJ to permanently apply for a federal waiver to reimburse family planning clinics 90% for every Medicaid service they provide despite the clinics� history of improperly billing Medicaid and contributing to the nearly $3M in fees which had to be refunded to the Federal Government. Taxpayers should be outraged. These facts should give every legislator who voted for Bill S2139 a good reason to now oppose any misguided effort to override Governor Christie�s veto.
Reports can be found here:
http://oig.hhs.gov/oas/reports/region2/20501019.pdf
http://oig.hhs.gov/oas/reports/region2/20601010.pdf
http://oig.hhs.gov/oas/reports/region2/20601020.pdf
Contact: Marie Tasy, Executive Director, 732 562 0562
PRESS RELEASE � August 13, 2010
U.S. INSPECTOR GENERAL AUDIT REPORTS SHOW IMPROPER BILLING OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES IN NJ
Audits performed by the U.S. Inspector General for the Department of HHS uncovered a consistent problem with NJ family planning clinics improperly billing Medicaid for services that did not qualify as family planning. State officials were sent letters in July 2007, June 2008 and August 2008 notifying them of the problems and requesting action to correct the errors. The three reports covered the period from February 1, 2001 through January 31, 2005. The first audit identified that the state of New Jersey improperly received federal reimbursement at the enhanced 90% rate for 160,955 prescriptions drug claims that were billed as family planning, but did not qualify as family planning services. In the letter and accompanying report to Commissioner Velez, the Inspector General recommended that NJ repay $2,219,746 to the Federal Government.
The second audit by the U. S. Inspector General for the Department of HHS found that family planning clinics improperly received the enhanced 90% rate for outpatient services which did not qualify as family planning services. Of the 107 claims, 64 were for family planning services eligible for Federal Medicaid reimbursement at the 90 percent rate and 43 claims did not qualify as family planning services, and were therefore ineligible for Federal Medicaid reimbursement at the 90% rate. The report specifically cites Planned Parenthood Providers who told investigators that they billed all claims to Medicaid as �family planning� and �populated the family planning indicator field on Medicaid claims even though the service provided did not meet the criteria for 90 percent Federal funding.� As a result, a letter and the report was sent to the Commissioner of Human Services on June 17, 2008, by the Office of Inspector General recommending that the state refund $597,496 to the Federal Government and amend their procedures to prevent improper billing in the future.
The third audit found that the state of NJ received Federal Medicaid reimbursement for 111 of the 161 claims for inpatient services which were improperly billed as family planning at the enhanced 90 percent rate. As a result, the OIG recommended that the state of NJ reimburse $162,548 to the federal Government and determine the amount of federal Medicaid funds improperly reimbursed at the 90% rate for inpatient hospital services following the audit period and refund that amount to the Federal Government.
The facts cannot be denied. These audits show a systematic abuse of improper billing of Medicaid for family planning services to the federal government to obtain 90% reimbursement. Planned Parenthood has been cited specifically as one of the principal agents of these improper billing practices by the OIG. Page five of the 2008 report entitled, �Review of Outpatient Medicaid Claims Billed As Family Planning by New Jersey" says, �During our visits to family planning clinics throughout the State, many providers (especially Planned Parenthood providers) stated that they billed all claims to Medicaid as �family planning.� Therefore, officials at these clinics often populated the family planning indicator filed on Medicaid claims even though the service provided did not meet the criteria for 90 percent Federal funding. By populating this field, the MMIS designated the claim as eligible for 90 percent Federal funding.� The Office of Inspector General recommending that the state refund $597,496 to the Federal Government.
Planned Parenthood�s supporters not only want to use $7.5M in taxpayer dollars to fund these family planning clinics, they also want the state of NJ to permanently apply for a federal waiver to reimburse family planning clinics 90% for every Medicaid service they provide despite the clinics� history of improperly billing Medicaid and contributing to the nearly $3M in fees which had to be refunded to the Federal Government. Taxpayers should be outraged. These facts should give every legislator who voted for Bill S2139 a good reason to now oppose any misguided effort to override Governor Christie�s veto.
Reports can be found here:
http://oig.hhs.gov/oas/reports/region2/20501019.pdf
http://oig.hhs.gov/oas/reports/region2/20601010.pdf
http://oig.hhs.gov/oas/reports/region2/20601020.pdf
Medical Journal Confirms Abortion Associated With Increased Premature Birth
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new report in a prestigious medical journal confirms what previous studies have shown: abortion is associated with an increased risk of premature birth in subsequent pregnancies. Although the link is well-established, women are not normally informed of the risk when they are counseled at abortion centers.
Visit:Medical Journal Confirms Abortion Associated With Increased Premature Birth
Visit:Medical Journal Confirms Abortion Associated With Increased Premature Birth
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Documents Show Botched Abortions Hurt Women More Frequently Than Believed
Columbus, OH (LifeNews.com) -- A pro-life group released new documents today from a former abortion facility staffer showing two women injured medically by botched abortions in Columbus, Ohio in the last two months. The organization says it and other documents show women are injured more frequently than most people understand.
Visit: Documents Show Botched Abortions Hurt Women More Frequently Than Believed
Visit: Documents Show Botched Abortions Hurt Women More Frequently Than Believed
Saturday, August 14, 2010
A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE MADISON CENTER
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE MADISON CENTER
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Contact: James Bopp, Jr.
jboppjr@aol.com
Court Prohibits Release of Referendum Petitions; Will Consider Harassment Exception
Today, a federal judge entered an order preventing Washington from releasing the names and addresses of individuals that signed a referendum petition to repeal Washington’s “everything but marriage” domestic partnership law. Several opposition groups threatened to post the names of the petition signers on the Internet in an effort to encourage uncomfortable conversations with petition signers. Similar efforts around the country have resulted in death threats, property damage, and other harassment directed at supporters of traditional marriage.
Protect Marriage Washington, the sponsor of the petition, obtained a ruling last year preventing Washington from releasing the names and addresses of the petition signers. Earlier this summer, the Supreme Court reversed that decision, and held that disclosure of referendum petitions generally does not violate the U.S. Constitution. However, the Supreme Court sent the case back to Washington to consider whether disclosure of the identities of the petition signers is unconstitutional in light of the widespread harassment directed at supporters of traditional marriage. Today’s ruling will allow the Court to consider Protect Marriage Washington’s case.
James Bopp, Jr., lead counsel for Protect Marriage Washington, is pleased with the Court’s ruling. “Supporters of traditional marriage have received death threats and have had their personal property destroyed after standing up to protect the institution of marriage. No one should have to endure the harassment that these individuals have endured in their personal and professional lives for standing up for what they believe in. I am confident that when the judge considers all of the evidence, copies of the petitions will not be released to the public.”
Today’s ruling will remain in effect until the Court can consider Protect Marriage Washington’s arguments that disclosure of the petitions will expose petition signers to a reasonable probability of threats, harassment, and reprisals. The Court has asked the parties to agree to an accelerated schedule. No further hearings in the case are scheduled at this time.
More information about the case is available on the Madison Center website, http://www.jamesmadisoncenter.org, under “Doe v. Reed.”
James Bopp, Jr. has a national federal and state election law practice. He is General Counsel for the James Madison Center for Free Speech and former Co-Chairman of the Election Law Subcommittee of the Federalist Society
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Contact: James Bopp, Jr.
jboppjr@aol.com
Court Prohibits Release of Referendum Petitions; Will Consider Harassment Exception
Today, a federal judge entered an order preventing Washington from releasing the names and addresses of individuals that signed a referendum petition to repeal Washington’s “everything but marriage” domestic partnership law. Several opposition groups threatened to post the names of the petition signers on the Internet in an effort to encourage uncomfortable conversations with petition signers. Similar efforts around the country have resulted in death threats, property damage, and other harassment directed at supporters of traditional marriage.
Protect Marriage Washington, the sponsor of the petition, obtained a ruling last year preventing Washington from releasing the names and addresses of the petition signers. Earlier this summer, the Supreme Court reversed that decision, and held that disclosure of referendum petitions generally does not violate the U.S. Constitution. However, the Supreme Court sent the case back to Washington to consider whether disclosure of the identities of the petition signers is unconstitutional in light of the widespread harassment directed at supporters of traditional marriage. Today’s ruling will allow the Court to consider Protect Marriage Washington’s case.
James Bopp, Jr., lead counsel for Protect Marriage Washington, is pleased with the Court’s ruling. “Supporters of traditional marriage have received death threats and have had their personal property destroyed after standing up to protect the institution of marriage. No one should have to endure the harassment that these individuals have endured in their personal and professional lives for standing up for what they believe in. I am confident that when the judge considers all of the evidence, copies of the petitions will not be released to the public.”
Today’s ruling will remain in effect until the Court can consider Protect Marriage Washington’s arguments that disclosure of the petitions will expose petition signers to a reasonable probability of threats, harassment, and reprisals. The Court has asked the parties to agree to an accelerated schedule. No further hearings in the case are scheduled at this time.
More information about the case is available on the Madison Center website, http://www.jamesmadisoncenter.org, under “Doe v. Reed.”
James Bopp, Jr. has a national federal and state election law practice. He is General Counsel for the James Madison Center for Free Speech and former Co-Chairman of the Election Law Subcommittee of the Federalist Society
Monday, August 09, 2010
Dutch Woman Arrested for Infanticide - Wesley J. Smith
Doctors commit infanticide in Netherlands and don’t face arrest. Instead, they write learned articles about their infanticide practice in medical journals extolling the bureaucratic baby killing check list known as the Groningen Protocol. But when a Dutch mother allegedly does the same thing–and only four times as opposed to the at least fifteen admittedly killed under the GP–she is arrested. Visit: Woman Arrested for Infanticide
Sunday, August 08, 2010
Saturday, August 07, 2010
Tenth Amendment - State's Rights
With Obama's government interfering with states rights in the Arizona illegal immigration case, Obama's health care mandates, etc., I wondered how states were reacting in response. I came across this 2009 article: "At least 35 states have introduced legislation this year (2009) asserting their power under the Tenth Amendment to regulate all matters not specifically delegated to the federal government by the Constitution." VISIT:net right nation
Thursday, August 05, 2010
Planned Parenthood unaccountable to Government Accountability Office
From a July 30 Washington Times piece by Rita Diller of American Life League:
Where’s the money? That’s the question on everyone’s mind after reading the recently released Government Accountability Office report. The GAO numbers on money paid out to Planned Parenthood between 2002 and 2008 reveal an unaccounted-for $1.3B.
No answers have been forthcomingPlanned Parenthood unaccountable to Government Accountability Office
Where’s the money? That’s the question on everyone’s mind after reading the recently released Government Accountability Office report. The GAO numbers on money paid out to Planned Parenthood between 2002 and 2008 reveal an unaccounted-for $1.3B.
No answers have been forthcomingPlanned Parenthood unaccountable to Government Accountability Office
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Taking Away the Perceived Need for Abortion
"Abortion providers are not in the business of providing abortions because they are magnanimous and want to help women. They charge high fees for their “services.” This is why they desire taxpayer funds to perform abortions. With subsidies, more clients could afford abortions. Planned Parenthood is not interested in helping women with the life issues that bring them to the clinic." Visit: Taking Away the Perceived Need for Abortion:
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