JA Banks in Action Update

2010

Monday, June 28 - New York, NY     Update

     After the first round of competition,  VJC Bank is number two in their Industry and in third place overall.  The second round of competition begins after lunch at 1 p.m.

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2010 JA Banks in Action North American Competition

June 27-30, 2010—New York, New York

 

Sunday, June 27

 

11:45 a.m. – Depart Wilmington Train Station for NYC

3:00 p.m. – Check-in –Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel

 

·         6:00 - 6:30 p.m.  Official welcome by JA Worldwide associates in the Empire Room located on the penthouse floor. Distribution of Student Welcome Packets and giveaways will be done at this time.

·         6:30 - 7:10 p.m. Icebreaker evening event.

·          7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Dinner at Outback Steakhouse. Casual attire suggested.

o    After dinner, groups are free to explore the city at their own discretion. They are encouraged to consult the Welcome Packet tourist information for activity ideas.

·         10:30 p.m. Lights out. All participants are expected to be in their rooms by this time.

 

Monday, June 28 ─ Preliminary Rounds of Competition

 

·         7:00 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast

·         9:15 - 11:30 a.m. Competition held in the Empire Room. Competition starts with a review of rules, and runs until 2:30 p.m. Official shirts must be worn the entire day.

o    Welcome address from Citi Foundation.

o    A  JA Worldwide associate will present a brief review of the decision rules and strategy that the students will need to consider for the competition. Round One of competition starts after an orientation and explanation of rules and team placement.

·         Competition starts at approximately 9:30-9:45 a.m.

·         10:15 a.m. Mid-morning snack arrives.

·         11:30 - 12:00 p.m. Free time, students will need to be available for interviews.

·         12:00 - 12:45 p.m. Lunch  

·         1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Round Two of competition held in the Empire Room starts with a review of rules. Students need to come prepared for departure directly from competition to Citi bank for a tour. Students must bring personal ID for entry to Citi location. There will be no time available for students to return to rooms before departure.

·         2:40 p.m. Depart for Citi Center, 601 Lexington Avenue, between 53rd and 54th streets.

·         2:55 p.m. Citi representative will meet group in lobby.

·         3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Citi employee will provide an overview of Citi and talk about careers in banking and the keys to career success.

·         3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Official from Citi will address the current economic situation and what it means for the financial services industry and banks like Citi.

·         4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Free time.

·         6:15 p.m. Depart the hotel lobby to walk 1 mile to Dave & Buster’s, located at 234 West 42nd Street, 3rd Floor. 646.495.2011

·         6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Dinner and activities at Dave & Buster’s. Casual attire suggested.

·         10:30 p.m. Lights out. All participants are expected to be in their rooms by this time.

 

 Tuesday, June 29 ─ Final Round of Competition and Free Evening

 

·         7:00 - 9:00 a.m.  Breakfast

·         9:15 - 11:30 a.m. Competition will continue in the Empire Room. Business attire required.

·         10:00 a.m. Mid-morning snack arrives.

·         11:45 - 1:20 p.m. Lunch at Dos Caminos, 825 3rd Ave.

·         1:45 p.m. Depart for CNBC visit at 90 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood, New Jersey.

·         3:00 – 4:30 p.m. CNBC Tour.

·         5:30 p.m. Free time.

·         6:30 p.m.  Private tour of NBC Studios and Newsroom

·         10:30 p.m. Lights out. All participants are expected to be in their rooms by this time.

 

Wednesday, June 30 ─ Awards Breakfast with Tyler Mathisen

 

·        8:30 - 8:45 a.m. Official group photo of 2010 JA Banks in Action North American Competition in Chrysler I & II - Competition participants (students, chaperones, and competition staff at this time). Business attire required.

·         8:45 - 10:15 a.m. Awards breakfast. Tyler Mathisen, co-anchor of CNBC’s “Power Lunch” and Vice President for Strategic Editorial Initiatives, is special guest and master of ceremonies. Business attire required. Detailed breakfast agenda provided separately.

·         10:15 – 11:30 a.m. Scheduled time for filming and interviews with Students and VIP’s.

·         12:00 p.m.  Sightseeing and Shopping




May 9, 2010

Mr. Smith and his students do it again.  They are going to New York City to participated in the 2010 JA Banks in Action North American Competition virtual elimination rounds, sponsored by the Citi Foundation. There were a total of 45 teams representing every region in the United States and Canada.  

This year’s ten JA Banks in Action qualifying teams are:

 

 

Team Bank Name

High School

JA Office

Ranking

Marc Garneau Bank

Marc Garneau C.I.

JA of Central Ontario

1

St. Augustine Bank

St. Augustine High School

JA of Central Ontario

2

The Green Knight Bank

Mandarin High School

JA of North Florida

1

Sharks Bank

Ponte Vedra

JA of North Florida

2

Bowie Bank

Bowie High School

JA of Central Texas

1

GPA Bank

O’Connor High School

JA of South Texas

2

Cardinal Bank

Northridge High School

JA of Utah

1

United Bank of Banta

Northridge High School

JA of Utah

2

VJC Bank

Glasgow High School

JA of Delaware

1

Team Echo Bank

Doss High School

JA of Kentuckiana

2

 

April 28, 2010


Manager Student Events

JA Worldwide®

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Colorado Springs, CO 80906

The following teams will be continuing to the Round 2 elimination.

 

Team Bank Name

High School

JA Office

Marc Garneau Bank

Marc Garneau C. I.

JA of Central Ontario

St. Augustine Bank

St. Augustine Bank

JA of Central Ontario

St. Joseph SS Bank

St. Joseph Secondary School

JA of Central Ontario

Armwood AOF Tampa TA Bank

Armwood High School

JA of West Central Florida

Brandon High Tampa Bank

Brandon High School

JA of West Central Florida

The Green Knight Bank

Mandarin High School

JA of North Florida

Sharks Bank

Ponte Vedra High School

JA of North Florida

United Bank of Banta

Northridge High School

Junior Achievement of Utah

Cardinal Bank

Northridge High School

Junior Achievement of Utah

The Economic 3 Bank

Vail High School

JA of Arizona, Southern District

The Bank of Roo Bank

Vail High School

JA of Arizona, Southern District

Roosevelt 1 Bank

Roosevelt High School

JA of South Dakota

Ca$h in Bank

West Central High School

JA of South Dakota

Athletes Bank

Joel E. Ferris High School

JA of the Inland Northwest

LC2 Bank

Lewis and Clark High School

JA of the Inland Northwest

GPA Bank

O’ Connor High School

JA of South Texas

Bowie Banks Bank

Bowie High School

JA  of Central Texas

VJC Bank

Glasgow High School

JA of Delaware

VJC Trust Bank

Glasgow High School

JA of Delaware

Team Echo Bank

Doss High School

JA of Kentuckiana

LPW Enterprises Bank

Doss High School

JA of Kentuckiana

 

Congratulations to everyone, and thank you for participating in the JA Banks in Action 2010 N. American Competition.

Best of luck!

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2009
 
 
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - New York, New York
 
Glasgow High School's Trust Bank finishes 8th in the JA Banks in Action North American Finals!
 
In the Consolation Bracket,Glasgow High School's Trust Bank team of ShayQuana Abrams, Shamara Brummell, Chantisse Teel.  After a breakfast board meeting, the team regroup and changed their strategies after the hard battle, in the Championship Bracket, from the previous day.
 
During the Consolation Bracket competition, they maintained a first place position until the last two quarters.  Comments and interviews will be posted on the Banks in Action Blog later tonight.
 
Congratulations to the team for their hard work and being Ranked the 8th High School in North America !!
 
 
 
Pictured (left to right)-ShayQuana Abrams, Shamara Brummell, Ed Smith (teacher), Chantisse Teel
 
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The Results are in and the overall winners will be announced at the luncheon on Wednesday, July 1st.
 
Results of the 2009 JA Banks in Action North American Competition. Teams competing for the top three prizes are: Jacksonville, FL/Epic Win, Las Vegas, NV/Grizzly 1, Austin, TX/Team JA Centex 1, Salt Lake City, UT/JA02, and Louisville, FL/AI Financial.

Teams competing for first prize in the consolation round are: Canada/Team 1 Jones, Tucson, AZ/The Bailouts, Wilmington, DE/Trust Bank, South Dakota/WCHS Team 1, and Tampa, FL/Team Blue.
 
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      Day 1 Competition - Glasgow's Trust Bank is on the left front table.
 
 
 
 
 
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The Banks in Action Blog has been activated. Here is where you can read about the highs and lows of the Trust Bank's trip to New York City to compete in the final rounds of the JA North America Championship.
 
The team and chaperones will be leaving on Sunday, June 28th by train at the Wilmignton train station.
 
 
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Here is your practice schedule for this week.  Try different things on games 1,2,3. On games 4, 5, 6 use your best strategy
 
Call or email me with any questions or problems.
 
- Finish Games 1 & 2 by Monday
 
- Finish Games 3 & 4 on Tuesday
 
- Game 5 on Wednesday
  
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Mandatory Meeting for All Participants, Parents, and Chaperones

Wednesday, June 24, 2009  -  starting at 5:15 pm
AT
JA OF DELAWARE OFFICES
522 S. WALNUT STREET
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
(Offices are right off of U.S. 13-Northbound into Wilmington)
  
Monday, June 9th
 
The Christina School Board honored students ShayQuana Abrams, Shamara Brummell, Chantisse Teel and teacher Ed Smith with the Board Honor Roll Award. The award is to recognize the outstanding achievements by students, staff, and schools in the District.  Each student received their plaque and took pictures at the beginning of the Board Meeting recognizing their accomplishment of being one of the Top 10 High School Junior Achievement Banking Teams in North America.
 
The Championship competition is June 28th through July 1st in New York City.
  
Friday, May 15, 2009
 
Mr. Smith and his students do it again.  They are going to New York City to participated in the 2009 JA Banks in Action North American Competition virtual elimination rounds, sponsored by the Citi Foundation. There were a total of 50 teams representing every region in the United States and 5 teams from Canada.  

This year’s ten JA Banks in Action qualifying teams are:

JA Member Office

Region

Group

Team Name

Team High School Name

Central Ontario

Canada

1

Team 1 Jones

St. Joseph C.S.S.

Louisville, KY

Central

2

Al Financial

Doss High School

Jacksonville, FL

Eastern

3

Epic Win

Bartram Trail High School

Tampa, FL

Eastern

4

Team Blue

 Northeast High

Wilmington, DE

Eastern

5

Trust Bank

Glasgow High School

Las Vegas, NV

Western

6

Grizzly 1

Spring Valley High School

Salt Lake City, UT

Western

7

JA02

Northridge High School

Austin, TX

Western

8

Team JA Centex 1

Bowie High School

South Dakota

Western

9

WCHS Team 1

West Central High School

Tucson, AZ

Western

10

The Bailouts

Vail High School

 These teams will compete for the chance to win first place. The competition will commence June 28-July 1, 2009, in New York City, with three student representatives from these ten teams meeting on the financial field for the final round of competition. This face-to-face challenge will give the qualifying teams an opportunity to compete in a multi-round elimination event. The final round will determine the first-, second-, and third-place teams. We are very excited to be hosting the event at the Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel, as its location in the heart of New York City near the Citi Headquarters will only enhance the students’ experience.

You can register to receive continual updates at the JA Banks in Action-NewsFlash link on this web site.
 
Congratulations to ShayQuana Abrams, Shamara Brummell, and Chantisse Teel!
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
 
ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE MADE THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009
 
Glasgow High School has one Junior Achievement banking team is one of the Top 10 banks in North America.  They will be competiting in the final rounds this summer in New York City.
 
Details to follow on Thursday.
 
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Monday, May 11, 2009
 
The five Glasgow Banks continued their competion against 55 other high schools in two rounds of virtural competition that started April 20th.  The 55 high schools where from the United States and Canada.  Round Two ended on May 7th.  JA Worldwide will be making an announcement the week of  May 11th as to the top 10 banks that will meet in New York City for the final competition.  The final competition is scheduled to begin on June 29th.
 
Stay tune for more details!!!  Go Glasgow!!!
 
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This year's Delaware competition consisted of the 9 banks from the Business Finance class at Glasgow High School in Newark, Delaware.  Therefore, the winners out of these banks will enter the next phase of competition.  The next phase consists of two round against high schools in the United States.  Round Two will begin right after spring break on April 20th.  The top high school teams in the United States will be selected by JA Worldwide to compete in New York.
 
Use this link to read the guidelines from JA Worldwide and the timetables: http://www.ja.org/involved/involved_students_comp_bia.shtml
 
The names of the Delaware Bank Teams to compete in the U.S. Round One will be named sometime after April 15th.  All Glasgow Banks need to check the web site to see if they move on to the next level.
 
ANNOUNCING THE GLASGOW HIGH SCHOOL - JA BANK WINNERS
 
The following banks have qualified to compete in Round One against other U.S. high schools.  The competition begins April 20th with one decision to be made before the daily time deadline.  All students on the advancing banks need to see me on Monday morning for their Competition Hall Pass.  You will need to have a company board meeting to decide your strategies for the competition and schedule your CFO or designate to enter in your data at school.  CONGRATS to the following banks:
 
MFJ Bank
JEM Bank
Trust Bank
Washington Trust
GMB Bank
 
 
 
 

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2008

The PROS BANK is going to New York to defend Newark High School's title!!!

Congrats to Dana Pinder, David Hampton, and Stephanie Schneck.

Check the article on Thursday, June 5th in the Wilmington News Journal or Delaware Online

http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200880605025

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2008 TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

YES!!!! YES!!! We are going to travel by Amtrak's Acela Express. The US's fastest passenger rail transportion.  Go to Business Law Forms icon on the Home Page and print the information.  Make sure you adhere to the arrival time for Sunday, June 29th.

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PRACTICE GAME CHALLENGE

Practice game #1 is up and running. Email me if you are having problems logging in.  Practice, practice, practice......

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Mandatory Meeting for All Participants, Parents, and Chaperones

MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2008  -  5:30 PM TO 7:00 PM

AT
JA OF DELAWARE OFFICES
522 S. WALNUT STREET
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
(Offices are right off of U.S. 13-Northbound into Wilmington)

The following is the dress code at the events for Students.

Students will be given an NHS Business Technology Team Shirt and is to be worn on Sunday and other designated times. On Monday, June 30th, students will be given event shirts to be worn for all events on Monday. For the awards luncheon, all attendees are to wear business attire. For gentlemen that is defined as shirts with ties and jackets with slacks. For ladies that is defined as jackets with skirts or dress slacks with sleeved blouses. Camisoles, spaghetti tops, or strapless tops are inappropriate. The jacket and skirts/dress slacks need not match or appear as suit.

Please dress as the future bank leaders you aspire to be! Dress to impress!!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION WITH A DEADLINE

Newark High Bankers, I need you to email to me a brief paragraph about yourself, activities, clubs, sports in or out of school. Identify five 3 to 5 interesting facts about yourself. This could be hobbies, favorite games, favorite food(s), etc. Please email me by no later than 12 noon on June 10th at the following email address: esmith3492@aol.com.

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Newark High Bankers, please go to the Business Law Forms tab and download the permission slip that needs signatures from you and your parents. The forms need to be turned at the Newark High School main office or faxed by June 6th. You can fax the form in; however, I will need the original before we leave for New York City.

Continue to check the web site for updates and the travel arrangements.

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WE ARE WAITING FOR THE RESULTS.

Newark's other four teams need to compete in a 3rd and final round starting May 18th. More information is to follow. There are 6 more spots available for the 2008 North American Championship.

This year's elimination competition included teams from Canada, United States, and Guam.

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URGENT UPDATE May 6, 2008 - 4 p.m.

Rerun of the Virtual Elimination Round Structure

The JA Banks in Action North American Competition rerun will begin Wednesday, May 7, 12:00 noon EDT. The same usernames/passwords submitted at registration will used for access for this round. This access has been verified by JA Worldwide® Headquarters. We ask that you please login at least 10 minutes prior to the start to make sure you have proper access.

JA Worldwide had technical difficulties. Therefore, the Virtual game will be redone tomorrow, Wednesday. Come by to get your new pass for tomorrow.

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The US competition will be on May 6th and 7th. There are currently five (5) spots available for the Delaware High Schools. Let us continue on with the Newark Tradition and take as many spots as necessary. GO NEWARK!!

BLOCK 2B

King Bank - Eric Kremer, Felicial Penn, Jordin Scheetz

Imperial Bank - Matt Talmo, Matt Kerezsi, Alex Szewczk

In-House Competition, April 21st to April 25th! Selection Sunday - April 27th!

BLOCK 5A

Cha-Ching Bank -

Pros Bank -

Chillums Bank -

Also, anyone can practice the online game. Use a different log-in than your current bank name.

Banks in Action Game Link: http://banks.ja.org/site/dispatch.php/home

Bank Stratergy Link: http://banks.ja.org/site/dispatch.php/help-strategy_guide

Quick Start Guide: http://banks.ja.org/site/dispatch.php/help-quick_start

 

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2007

Miracle Bank is the first Junior Achievement North American Bankers of the Year!!!

Achievers Bank finished 5th!!

GO NEWARK !! The Best in the US and Canada!!

Miracle Bank and Achievers Bank are ranked 5th and 7th place in North America, respectively. These students are representing the United States in competition to be the best JA Banker in North America this July 16-17, 2007 in New York City. GO Yellow Jackets!!

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Also, THANK YOU to the CitiGroup bankers, the Citi Foundation, Wilmington Trust, and Junior Achievement for making this opportunity available and providing support to our students at Newark High School!

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After two rounds, our teams are still in the running for North America Banker of the Year!

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Remember, be at the Wilmington Train Station by 12 noon, Sunday, July 15th. Also, check the weather forcast for New York City and plan accordingly.

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Newark BIA participants, please review the website daily for any possible updates from June 24th until we leave on July 15th!

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MAKE SURE YOU GET A COPY OF THE NEWS JOURNAL FOR THURSDAY, JULY 12TH. GREAT ARTICLE WITH PICTURES!!

Look in the Crossroads Section of the paper.

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Mandatory Meeting for All Participants, Parents, and Chaperones

Sunday, July 8, 2007 - Beginning 4 p.m. in the Community Room at the Newark Free Library, 750 Library Avenue. Newark , Delaware 19711. Phone: 302-731-7550. We will go over the schedule and receive important information regarding the trip. Please be on time. We will also take a group picture at this time.

The following is the dress code at the events for Students.

Students will be given an NHS Business Technology Team Shirt, courtesy of Wilmington Trust, to be worn on Sunday and other designated times. On Monday, July 16, 2007, students will be given event shirts to be worn for all events on Monday. For the awards luncheon, all attendees are to wear business casual attire. For gentlemen that is defined as shirts with ties and jackets with slacks. The jacket and slacks need not match or appear as a suit. For ladies that is defined as jackets with skirts or dress slacks with sleeved blouses. Camisoles, spaghetti tops, or strapless tops are inappropriate. The jacket and skirts/dress slacks need not match or appear as suit. Please dress as the future bank leaders you aspire to be! Dress to impress!!

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TENTATIVE COMPETITION AGENDA

Day 1

Team Arrival/Hotel Check-In

Official Welcome, Dinner, and Ice Breaker begins at 6:30 p.m.

Day 2

Breakfast Buffet 8-9 am

Competitors Meeting and Orientation 9 am

Elimination Round #1 9:15-11:30 am

Lunch Buffet 12-12:45pm

Elimination Round #2 1-2:30 pm

Tour of Sales and Trading Floor 2:30-5pm

South Street Port Museum Visit

and Pier Visit 5-9 pm

Day 3

Breakfast Buffet 8:30-9 am

Final Championship Round 9-11:30 am

Award Luncheon 12-1:30 pm

Event conclusion and Departures 2 pm

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION WITH A DEADLINE

Newark High Bankers, I need you to email to me a brief paragraph about you. Identify five (5) interesting facts about yourself. This could be hobbies, favorite games, favorite food(s), etc. Please email me by no later than Friday before 12 noon on June 22nd at esmith3492@aol.com.

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TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

YES!!!! YES!!! We are going to travel by the Acela Express. The US's fastest rail transportion. I will email to you our travel itinerary as soon as I receive your paragraph about yourself.

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PRACTICE GAME CHALLENGE

John L. wants a challenge. As soon as I get your paragraph about yourself, I will forward you the information. Remember, the more you practice the better you can prepare yourself!

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Newark High Bankers, please go to the Business Law Forms tab and download the permission slip that needs signatures from you and your parents. This form needs to be turned in to me at the Newark High School main office by June 20th. You can fax the form in; however, I will need the original before we leave for New York City.

Continue to check the web site for updates and the travel arrangements.

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Winners in the Banks in Action Game, below are the links for you to set-up a practice account and play/practice, at least, six quarters. Additionally, review your workbook or study the glossary on the Junior Acheivement Banks in Action web site.

Also, anyone can play the online game.

Banks in Action Game Link: http://banks.ja.org/site/dispatch.php/home

Bank Stratergy Link: http://banks.ja.org/site/dispatch.php/help-strategy_guide

Quick Start Guide: http://banks.ja.org/site/dispatch.php/help-quick_start
 
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