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This plan shows current densities for the area north of the proposed Herndon-Monroe Metrorail sta- tion. A financial study using these densities was presented to the Town of Herndon Plan- by Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection Photo (Back row, from left) are Joe Philipoom, Mike Cash, ning Commis- Michael Clendenin and Taylor Young; (In middle, sion Monday from left) are Madeline DeFreece, Chaz Coffin, night. Amanda Mason, Cathy Arnold and Ellen Woodstock; Photo Contributed and (Front row, from left) are Cole Smith, Brittany Washington and Taylin Frame. Metro Development Takes Next Step ‘You Can’t Stop the Beat’ Economic study for Metro portunities, so we’re hoping [Herndon] will take the lead with Oak Hill woman To Go redevelopment approved by the Herndon-Monroe station in terms of creating a real place.” Performances are Friday, July 29, plays the lead in at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 30, at 4 Herndon Planning Commission. The current area plan is esti- p.m.; Sunday, July 31, at 2 p.m.; mated to cost $79.7 billion in in- ‘Hairspray.’ Monday, Aug. 1, at 7:30 p.m.; Thurs- frastructure over the two phases day-Friday-Saturday, Aug. 4-5-6, at By Alex McVeigh mediately north of Herndon Park- of construction 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 7, at 2 p.m. The Connection By Bonnie Hobbs way would have an average FAR The study goes on to say that by Tickets are $16, adults; $14, chil- of 2.5. This would also include a using the current area plan public The Connection dren 12 and under; and senior he Town of Herndon buffer zone set at a maximum 0.7 expenditures would be covered by citizens, $14. Order online at Planning Commis- FAR for the properties closest to public revenues and would create cast of more than 90 www.TheAllianceTheatre.org. Chantilly High is at 4201 Stringfellow T sion approved the re- existing residences. a $10.7 million surplus over the A people will burst upon Road in Chantilly. sults of an economic Kay Robertson, senior project two phases of redevelopment. the stage in The Alliance study conducted by BBP and As- planner for the Town of Herndon, As currently zoned in the exist- Theatre’s Summer Stars produc- sociates at their Monday, July 18 said the purpose of the study was ing Comprehensive Plan, the pub- tion of “Hairspray.” It’ll run two her down.” meeting. This means that the ap- to ascertain whether the public lic expenditures would still be cov- weekends at Chantilly High, and Calling it a “dream role” she’s proval of a final plan for the 110 expenditures for redevelopment ered by public revenues, but with Director Annie Ermlick is thrilled always wanted to play, Washing- acres north of the proposed would exceed public revenues. a $990,000 cumulative surplus. with the caliber of the actors. ton said it’s an amazing oppor- Herndon-Monroe Metrorail sta- The study was done by BBP and Ralph Basile, an associate at BBP, “They’re super-talented — the tunity for her. “Tracy’s such a tion could finish ahead of sched- Associates, an economics and real said the project “could almost be leads are fierce,” she said. “We strong person, especially for a ule, since time was built in to ac- estate development advisory firm viewed as self-supporting in a lot auditioned 200 people, so we got high-school student,” she said. commodate a second iteration of based in Annapolis, Md. It was of ways,” through various means. the cream of the crop. It’s an up- “It’s a character you can look up the study if requested by the Plan- done to forecast development in “Proffers could be a good source beat, fun-spirited musical where to.” ning Commission. both 2025 and 2035 for the land [of funding], you’d rather use de- audiences will tap their feet and Her favorite song is “Without The acreage north of the Dulles use types currently preferred by veloper money to build on a cash walk away singing.” Love,” done by Tracy and her Toll Road will eventually be re- the town. basis your public costs so you don’t It’s 1960s Baltimore and friends. “It’s got really nice har- zoned as an addition to the Town’s On March 22 the Town Council have to incur interest and float change is in the air. When plus- monies at the end, and I love lis- Comprehensive Plan as a result of approved the following ultimate bonds. There’s a good chance, de- sized Tracy Turnblad wins a spot tening to Cole [Smith, who plays expected growth that will come land use mix for when all devel- pending on the timing of that, that on a local TV dance program, Link] sing,” said Washington. with the station. opment is completed in the 110- you’ve got a way to cover most of she’s transformed overnight to Sporting a dress, heels, black “Our objective at the end of this acre study area: 50 percent office, your costs,” he said. “If not, you teen celebrity. But her hopes and wig and curlers, Joe Philipoom exercise is to come out with a 41 percent residential, 6 percent have the tax revenues that come dreams extend far beyond the plays Tracy’s mother, Edna. greatly expanded chapter of the hotel and 3 percent retail. off these properties being applied dance floor. “She’s middle-aged and her Comprehensive Plan,” said Kevin According to the study, the to pay your debt service on those “She’s uplifting to everyone dreams of designing queen-sized East, chair of the Planning Com- growth of redeveloped properties bonds. It doesn’t cover it all, but it and promotes integration on the clothes passed her by,” he said. mission. is likely to be uneven. It projects would cover something like 87 TV show,” said Ermlick. “The “So she works as a laundress out The study area is divided into that five of the 14 properties in the percent.” message of the story is to not of her home and hasn’t left the four different parcels, each having study area would be likely to re- judge a book by its cover — house in 10 years. Her husband limits on the allowed Floor Area develop by 2025, with “more de- MOST OF the commission mem- whether it’s appearances, race or adores her, but she fears her Ratio (FAR) for redevelopment. velopment closer to station by bers said they were comfortable class level.” daughter’s dreams will be broken Floor Area Ratio is a measure of 2025, with more office.” with the outcome of the study, like hers were, so she’s protec- the floor area of a building to the The additional properties are which will result in the consultants PORTRAYING TRACY is Brit- tive of Tracy.” area of the lot it sits on. For ex- likely to redevelop by 2035, ac- drawing up a version of the plan tany Washington of Oak Hill. “It’s ample, a 1.0 FAR would be a one- cording to the study. that will eventually be presented my first show with Alliance and AS AN ACTOR, Philipoom’s floor building covering an entire Patty Nicoson, president of the to the public and the Town Coun- it’s really exciting,” she said. okay with wearing a dress, but lot, a two-floor building covering Dulles Corridor Rail Association, cil over the next few months. “Tracy’s a vibrant and bodacious he’s not thrilled about showing half of a lot or a four-floor build- says options are limited on the Planning Commission member high-school student who knows his legs and is still working on ing covering a quarter of the lot. Reston side of the toll road. George Burke said he wasn’t en- what she wants in life and isn’t making more-feminine hand “At Herndon-Monroe, that com- tirely comfortable with the picture afraid to go after it. She has a movements. “I have to be con- THE STUDY was conducted as- mittee staff is using 2.0 FAR on the painted by the study results. strong sense of right and wrong scious of ‘being’ a woman and I’ll suming the area south of Herndon south side [of the Dulles Toll “I’m skeptical of rosy financial and will fight for what she be- speak in a higher voice with a Parkway and immediately north of Road,]” she said. “We’ve got the scenarios, I’ve learned to be that lieves in. She’s not particularly the Dulles Toll Road would aver- parking garage, we’ve got the wet- popular, but she doesn’t let it get See Hairspray, Page 5 age a 4.5 FAR, while the area im- lands, there aren’t too many op- See Metro, Page 5 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ July 20-26, 2011 ❖ 3 ‘Finale of Childhoods’ in Herndon OMMUNITIES F ORSHIP By Andrea Worker C O W The Connection

Andrea Worker/The Connection etrificus Totalus! For those Pwho have not been follow- ing either the literary or the theatrical exploits of a certain boy wizard from Little Whinging 1133 Reston Avenue, Herndon, VA 20170 in Surrey, England, that’s a magi- cal command meant to tempo- Summer Worship Hours: 8:30 am and 10:30 am rarily render someone immobile. Rev. Dr. William H. Flammann, Pastor Thankfully, at 12:01 am, Friday, Church Office: 703.437.5020 July 15, no magical incantations Preschool: 703.437.4511 were required to hold the audi- www.gslcva.org ences spellbound in their seats as Livia Sauvage, Michael Apsley and Chiara Sauvage of the final installment of the Harry Herndon arrive early for the midnight showing. Potter series, Harry Potter and the Progressive & Welcoming Deathly Hallows - Part 2, came to cinematic life. ST. ANNE’S The midnight opening took EPISCOPAL b place at some 4,375 theaters CHURCH • Reston across the U.S. and Canada, in- 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I cluding eight of the nine screens at the Phoenix Worldgate Theater 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II b Children’s Chapel July 10 through Aug 28 in Herndon, where the crowds began arriving hours before 5:00 p.m. Come as You Are Contemporary Service showtime. Nursery care provided at 10:00 a.m. Service Ralph Reichle, General Manager of the theater, described the event The Rev. James Papile, Rector The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson as the best of the nine midnight The Rev. Denise Trogdon openings they’ve had. “It’s cer- 703-437-6530 tainly the biggest attendance. The www.stannes-reston.org b crowd was really enthusiastic,” he Lauren Petrecca, Caroline Matranga and Eleanor 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston said. “Lots more people in costume Jacobson, students at Crossfield Elementary in Herndon, for this movie,” he added. wore their Hogwarts robes. There were too many Harrys, of laughter and anticipation, there from their hometown of Hamilton, Rons and Hermiones to count, were some expressions of sadness N. J., and Kaitlin driving up from along with scores of robed at the ending of an era. Kaitlin and Blacksburg where she is enrolled LivingFaithb A.M.E. Church Hogwarts “students,” but Kelly Heather Heenehan especially in a Master’s Program at Virginia “Serving the People of God” Verdon of Oak Hill really stood identified with the characters from Tech. out, dressed as Professor author J.K. Rowling’s wizarding The adventures of Harry Potter SHERATON RESTON HOTEL Trelawney. Her brother, Michael, world. “This is the finale of our may well have ended, but judging SUNDAY SCHOOL 9 A.M. made an impressive showing as childhoods. When we started read- by the reaction of the audience, as Hagrid. Janie Yurechko and Ariana SUNDAY WORSHIP 10 A.M. ing the books, we were about the they cheered, clapped, booed, Gover-Chamlou wore their same age as Harry and the gang. chuckled and even sniffled here LET US WORSHIP GOD TOGETHER Hogwarts school ties. Both sang It’s like we grew up with them,” and there throughout the film, the the praises of Langley High School Rev. Dr. Peter G. Taylor, Pastor said Kaitlin. Posing in front of the event could be described using a in their hometown of McLean, but movie poster, Heather read the literary title from another famous 703-899-8378 LivingFaith4U.org Ariana admitted that they had first caption aloud. “It All Ends July English author: “All’s Well That applied to the School of Witchcraft 15th.” End’s Well.” Or to give it a more and Wizardry. “We waited, but we The sisters knew they had to local spin, as Alexia Poe, who mo- never got our Owl Post letters,” she share this experience, so they met torcycled over from Clifton for the said. in the middle, Heather traveling showing said, “It’s been a fun Herndon While the mood was mostly one United Methodist Church ride.” www.HerndonUMC.org Sundays Audience Reaction: A Good Job of Finishing Things Off 8:30 AM Sanctuary, Traditional Worship Service 10:00 AM Garden, Traditional Worship Service Natalie Kelly 11:00 AM Connection, Contemporary Worship Service Whitton, Verdon, other weekly services Reston, Student Oak Hill 5:30 PM Saturdays: Relax & Renew, Casual Worship Service at University of “Actually, I Texas, Austin didn’t really like 701 Bennett St., Herndon, VA “This is the dark- the book, but I 703-707-6271 est and most dra- did like the matic movie of the movie. I was try- series. Mostly true ing to decide to the book — even which I liked the cheesy epi- better, Part 1 or logue. I’m not sure Part 2. I thought b To Highlight your outsiders who have stylistically Part not read the books understood the significance of 1 was better, but Faith Community, certain scenes, like Snape telling Dumbledore he the actors really b has always cared for Harry. One of the best things came into their was the architecture of the Hogwarts castle. What own in this one. Call Karen at 703-917-6468 cooler way to experience it than to see it being I want to mull it defended by enchanted medieval knights in an all over a bit more, but I did like this one. Except for out battle with the Dark Lord?” the Epilogue. That not so much.”

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ind out what the audi- of Elden Str courtesy Photo Michael Clendenin of “ ence wants and give it to Back Row, from left: Lolita Marie, Jeremy Austin, Paige Franklin Glen portrays Corny • Superb Value them” is a line from Grayson; Front row: Michelle Harmon, Christopher Collins, host of a popular, • Same Location F Prince, Rikki Howie, and Patrick Doneghy. “Ain’t Misbehavin’: The teen-age dance show on TV. Fats Waller Musical Show” the mu- His son Connor, 13, is one of for 45 Years sical revue next for the Elden together to recreate Waller’s cap- Where and When the TV show’s dancers, and Street Players. With some 30 mu- tivating musical stylization of the Clendenin’s delighted to Oriental Rugs sical numbers recreating the magic 1930s Harlem Renaissance and Industrial Strength Theater, 269 Sun- work with him. As Collins, his set Park Drive, Sunset Business Park, and atmospherics of legendary early World War II period that Herndon. Performances July 29-Aug. show’s on the cusp of going pianist, composer and comic en- swept America. 20, 2011. Friday-Saturday at 8 p.m., nationwide. REPAIR & tertainer Thomas “Fats” Waller, Ain’t Misbehavin’ was based Sunday, July 31 & Aug. 7 at 3 p.m., “He now wants to break RESTORATION director Richelle “Rikki” Howie is upon the idea of Washington, D.C. Sunday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. and Thurs- out and do something impor- day, Aug. 11 & 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets: • Weavers on staff focused on making sure the audi- local Murray Horwitz along with $19-$22. Call 703-481-5930 or log on: tant,” said Clendenin. “And ence “has a fun, carefree evening Richard Malby, Jr. The show had a eldenstreetplayers.thundertix.com he sees Tracy coming to the full of good natured attitude.” long Broadway run with more show — plus the integration CLEANING J. Michael Eric d’Haviland, mu- than 1600 performances, receiv- issue — as a catalyst to some- • All cleaning done sical director for the evening, said ing multiple 1978 Tony Awards The production will include a thing else.” in our on-premises the Waller music has “songs with including for Best Musical. visible seven-piece band with pi- Clendenin’s favorite song is cleaning plant timeless appeal. They are about Howie was “fortunate to speak ano, drums, reeds, bass and brass. “Hairspray” because “it’s a love, longing, and respect. They directly with Horwitz as she de- Choreography will showcase the beautiful, grand, production depict the need to belong and be veloped her vision for the produc- syncopated hip rhythms of the number and the lyrics are so 20% OFF loved; messages that are univer- tion.” While usually the cast is five, period whether smooth or bouncy, much fun to sing.” Actually, Expires 7/27/11 sal that an audience will relate to.” she has added an ensemble of four such as swing, lindy hop, black he said, “I’m blown away by • Wall-to-Wall Carpet The musical numbers range actors so as “to really show the bottom, and even a waltz. the breadth of talent on in your home, office from sultry to sassy, comic to world as it was then; a world of In a recent interview, the cast as stage, and I think audiences heartfelt, powerful to bawdy, in- diversity as people ventured from one nodded in agreement when will be, too. They’ll be or high-rise cluding standards such as Ain’t downtown to uptown and Harlem Jade Jones said “the production is amazed by the size and com- Misbehavin’, Honeysuckle Rose, to take in the music and entertain- high energy fun.” Lolita Marie plexity of this show, and the Two Sleepy People, I’m Gonna Sit ment.” She added that “the show added that there are many visual kids’ singing and dancing is Wall-to-Wall Right Down and Write Myself a is a biographical piece so I wanted delights for the audience includ- remarkable.” Carpet Letter, Mean to Me, The Joint is audiences to become reacquainted ing “some sassy vixens with atti- Jumpin’ and Black and Blue to with the magic of Fats Waller and tude, attired in wonderfully pro- name just a few. They are woven the times.” vocative period costumes.” Big Sale On ‘Rosy Scenarios’ Questioned Karastan From Page 3 Shaw where that might be inaccurate?” “We were asked to tell you what ment doesn’t happen, then you’ve way over the last couple of Basile responded by saying the market will be in 10 to 15 got something else.” Mohawk years,” he said, getting a laugh “there are no guarantees,” but that years, and how the numbers More information on future from the commission. “So it’s he believed if the development would respond,” he said. “It’s meetings and plans for the study $10.7 million in phases one and follows the current plan, than the based on that much development area can be found at Hardwood two. Can you envision a scenario study would prove true. happening. If that much develop- www.herndon-va.gov. 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You’re still going to be in Mexican host family and attend- going to school in Mexico. ing high school classes conducted high school?’…It was strange for entirely in Spanish. most students. At TJ, life is all After graduating from McLean about getting ahead,” he said. High School in 2010, Hunt de- Yet Kevin Pujanauski grew a lot ferred her acceptance to James Gap Year Resources as a person during his year in Ger- Madison University for a year so Is your child considering taking a year many, where he was the only off between high school and college? she could live abroad through an American in his high school. It al- Here are some helpful websites and lowed him to experience the free- exchange program sponsored by books with information on gap years. 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8 ❖ Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ July 20-26, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-224-3031 or [email protected] Sports Roundups Summertime Football Thrills Oakton High Golfer For Prep School Fans Wins State Amateur manda Steinhagen, a Mel Kiper ALongwood Univer- sity sophomore from football passing Oak Hill, won her second straight Virginia Women’s Ama-

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Rich Sanders “It’s a huge thrill to win two in a row,” said Steinhagen, 19. By Rich Sanders She won the title by beating Michael K. Bohn The Connection another teenager in the final, Ju Hee Bae, 16, from Chantilly. o, it is not yet high Steinhagen closed out the school football sea- Oakton High linebacker C.J. match on the 14th hole, win- Nson in Northern Vir- Reimann made the game- ning 5 and 4. Bae is a rising ginia or around the Mel Kiper, Jr. was on hand clinching interception sophomore at Chantilly High country. But last week, some of the at Poplar Tree Park last which helped advance the School and was the runner-up Amanda Steinhagen, a top high school gridiron players, Friday, July 15. Cougars to Saturday’s final in the 2010 Virginia interscho- resident of the Oak Hill both locally and across the nation, day action. lastic girls championship. section of Oakton, won converged in Chantilly to take part in the Mel Kiper, Two rounds of stroke play cut the 2011 Virginia Jr. 7 on 7 University National Championship Tour- waiting for a venue. the field to 32 on July 12, and Women’s Amateur at nament. One of the biggest off-season events any- “You have two turf fields here, concessions in be- the players shifted to match Belle Haven Country Club where, the non-contact, passing event is meant to tween the fields and trees in the background,” said play. After fairly easy wins in the on July 15. upgrade teams’ aerial attacks as well as individual Kiper. “The atmosphere is great and you have every- first two rounds, Steinhagen fundamentals in a highly competitive setting. thing you could want. Poplar tree is a special site had two tight matches, with the “She amazes us,” said her fa- Poplar Tree Park, located off of Stringfellow Road and they have been accommodating.” first in the quarterfinals when ther Bob after the final round. in Chantilly and under the jurisdiction of the Fairfax she beat Amanda He and his wife Bev beamed County Park Authority, was the venue of the 32-team LOCAL TEAMS OAKTON AND LAKE Hollandsworth from Floyd, Va., as their daughter accepted the spectacle from Thursday, July 14, through Saturday, BRADDOCK both went as far as the tournament 1-up. In the semifinals, she championship trophy. July 16. Fast-moving games, played in less than 45 quarterfinals before losing. The Cougars reached the needed an extra hole to beat her Nancy Duncan, who repre- minutes, took place over the three days on the park’s quarters by defeating Warwick High (N.Y.), 45-21, long-time rival Lauren sented the Virginia State Golf two 100-yard turf fields. On one field alone, two on Saturday morning. Their run to a championship Greenlief, also from Oakton. Association at the tournament, games could be played at once with each game uti- then ended with a loss to Calvert Hall, which ulti- “Beating Lauren was a big said that half of the tournament lizing 50 yards of real estate. mately reached the title game where it fell to Pulaski confidence booster for me,” field was under 21 years of age. Local participating teams from the Northern Re- (Ark.), 30-26. Steinhagen said after the finals. The youngest player in the gion, along with two-time defending Div. 6 region Oakton qualified for Saturday’s final day action as Steinhagen remarked that the match play portion was 13- champion Lake Braddock, were Oakton (Concorde a result of a dramatic 36-34 Friday afternoon win past year of college golf helped year-old Shannon Brooks from District), Lee (Patriot District), and Yorktown (Na- over Linganore High (Frederick, Md.). Oakton line- her game mature, especially the Vienna, who lost in the tional District). backer C.J. Reimann, a rising senior, clinched the mental side and handling quarterfinals to Bae. victory with an interception late in the game just af- nerves. That experience helped THE EVENT’S STAR POWER came from Mel ter the Cougars had taken the lead for good on a her in the finals. — Michael K. Bohn Kiper, Jr., the well known ESPN college football and touchdown pass thrown by lefty quarterback Tuck “It was one of those days NFL pro draft analyst who, along with his wife, was Masker. when I had to keep myself calm The Vienna Babe Ruth on hand for the entire three days. Kiper kept tabs on On the clinching interception, Oakton’s Chris and collected,” said Steinhagen. 15-U All-Stars baseball all the games but paid special attention to the school Larkin, a safety, deflected the thrown ball, which was She led the Longwood team captured a district title where he graduated, Calvert Hall out of Baltimore. then caught by Reimann, who made a long return women’s golf team with the last week with a 15-3 win over The popular, energetic Kiper was immediately rec- before ultimately making a lateral of the ball to team- lowest stroke average and won Arlington. As a result, the locals ognized by players, coaches, and football fans alike mate and cornerback Andy Boone, who picked up a the award for school’s freshman have qualified for the state tour- and spent much of his time talking football with folks. few more yards. female athlete of the year. nament. Several months ago, Kiper, who has directed and “Chris came up on the play and deflected the ball,” led his own 7 on 7 University Series for several years, said Reimann, a First Team All-Region linebacker last contacted D.C. area pass league organizers, includ- fall for an Oakton team which competed at the Div. ing Oakton High football coach Joe Thompson, to 6 playoffs. “I was in the right spot at the right time.” talk about combining forces and creating a national Reimann said it was neat that Oakton, from its own tournament. Last week’s showcase at Poplar Tree was back yard, was vying in a tournament against some the result of those talks. of the top high school teams in the country. “Mel Kiper came on board with his group, so we “We talked about that,” he said, with a laugh. were able to put his name on it,” said Thompson, “We’re 15 minutes down the road from Oakton and who teamed with friend Jim Boone in recent years we’re playing these teams like Arkansas, Florida, and to run both Northern Region and metro area passing New York. We’ve meshed together pretty good as a league tournaments. “He’s been instrumental in get- team and played together.” ting teams here.” Oakton, at the passing tournament, was under the Kiper said the arrangements to hold the tourna- coaching of siblings Sean Packey and Purcell Packey. ment at Poplar Tree Park were made late but that he School season head coaches were allowed to be on was thrilled with the site. hand but not allowed to coach their squads. So Th- “I can’t thank these people enough,” he said of the ompson, the Oakton head coach during the school county park officials and Thompson’s group. “It’s a year, simply took in the action. He had to like what great atmosphere and everything you want in a foot- he saw. ball setting. We couldn’t be happier with this. We “This has definitely been a lot of fun,” said Masker, were in the position late in the [organizing] process the Oakton QB. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ July 20-26, 2011 ❖ 9 703-917-6464 703-917-6400 Zone 1: • Reston Employment Zone 1 Ad Deadline: Zone 1: • Reston Classified Zone 1 Ad Deadline: • Herndon • Loudoun Tuesday 4 p.m. • Herndon • Loudoun Monday Noon

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