Hate it or Love It (including the artist behind the creation) - H-town Art Cars are part of the urban landscape. Usually loved by few, and hated by many. PROUD ONE-PERCENTER PRIDE OF H-TOWN AND PROUD 100% OUTSIDER
Dirty Harry (1971 incl. sequels - anything Clint Eastwood), Shaft (1971 and 2000 remake),
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James Bond 007 flix
70s Blaxploitation
Television
This is why a WASP puppet executive from Viacom would own a TV network started by African Americans where real issues (HIV/AIDS, crime, poverty, affordable housing) are tossed in a recycler. BET is not a sock puppet network, much like the Houston City Council At-Large Position Five, which was once a BLACK seat with an African American officeholder. Anyone can download hip-hop videos from U Tube which are uncensored.
Heroes
The Wall of Fame
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Ice-T
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Dirty Harry Callahan
Clint Eastwood's Man With No Name,
Brad "Scarface" Jordan,
DJ Paul Wall
David Best (known art car artist/sculptor),
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Mark Bradford (a.k.a. Scrap Daddy, Scrappy, or Brad), 2Pac (Tupac Shakur),
Snake and Gypsy
Donna "R U Game" Dommel
(Houston City Controller/former councilmember) Annise Parker
Mikki Chernoff a.k.a. Mikki the Intern
Elisa Prevot (former Miss Darque Tan 2004)
Sarah Lampe (fitness instructor)
Gelusa Zaripova
Cindy Sheehan
Kim Coyne (Houston Queen of Clubs)
Lisa Nigro a.k.a. Dragon Mistress
Dune-Micheli Patten (as seen with Allen "Big Al' Bartell, 5.12.07 during Art Car Weekend 2007)
Former Houston City Councilmember Gordon Quan,
Allen "Big Al" Bartell
W.T. Burge
Isaac Cohen
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filmmaker/documentarian Erik Kolflat (known for his art car films/documentaries
usually covering modeling shoots since February 2005, on and off (considered as 100% outsider by all of H-town's modeling community, usually unloved with a brick of $2 bills from C&D Scrap Metal these days.
mistreated photojournalist (noncommissioned; considered as the Dirty Harry of photojournalists. Was mistreated frequently by HIMC Central earning the title 'Out in Bad Standings' to which failed inroads with the Free Press Houston led to my f
Montrose Patriot's Companies
Houston Indymedia Houston, TX US none (contributing photographer since the 1st day) none (was never part of the collective, only a contributor from the first day and excluded; currently 'Out in Bad Standings')
2002-04 (years active); adjunct status
Montrose Patriot Photography & Promotions Houston, TX US art car artist/photographer/promoter art car promotions, nightlife, modeling shoots (usually unbookable for photoshoots; if anyone has inquired that if I was still with HIMC Central - this is where I am today - fencin' derelict hubcaps from the freeway shoulder on eBay for $$$)
self-employed since January 2005
Tony Sanchez Governor Campaign 2002 Houston, TX US canvasser/blockwalker SE TX region (this was considered a second shot besides the Ada Edwards for Houston City Council Campaign in 2001; because of a controversy in response to bandit yard signs, I was terminated at-will and deemed an Individual of No Second Chance.
7.29.02 - 9.23.02 (see above for current status)
Houston Art Car Klub! Houston, TX US art car artist/resident photographer Since the alleged controversies with Houston Indymedia c. 10.04 along with a 'retirement in lieu of an investigation' from a local newspaper, H.A.C.K. is deemed a sanctuary for abandoned photojournalists.
April 2005 - present
Sophisticated Bitch-King Dick Clothing Houston, Texas US contributing photographer Out in Bad Standings since November 2008
2.25.07 - 11.26.08
The Scene/Bay Area Media Services NASA/Clear Lake, Texas US contributing photographer noncomissioned
6.2008 - present
retirement Houston, TX US retiree from photography none
7.3.09 - present
Montrose Patriot is a proud Out In Bad Standings photographer who uses the Seawall as a sanctuary. Posted at 1:36 AM Aug 29 view more
I am a Str8-But-Not-Narrow Houston-area photographer/art car artist/ex-photojournalist (retired from Houston Indymedia since 9.16.05 with no benefits). Usually considered as 100% outsider and/or raw talent, nothing fake and/or pretentious. Past photo assignments include the following:
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art car events
Houston Art Car Parade
a few informal modeling shoots
political coverage
My services are available upon request; I am a real-life starving artist/photographer in need of paid assignments or TFP shoots; since my mom's passing after 6.24.06, I am raising funds in response to probate matters. Since Fall 2006, I have done nightlife shoots @ a few Houston-area niteclubs (e.g. modeling shoots, live bands - have covered Sky Blue 72's live acts).
I also have profiles on Facebook and Model Mayhem since 8.07:
http://www.facebook.com/montrosepatriot
Feel free to contact via e-mail: montrose.patriot@yahoo.com or VM/txt 832.472.2647 for service inquiries and consultations:
Portfolios on CD (TFCD footage): $25+ (effective 10.28.08, overdue CD footage over 30 days after the shoot will include a $20 late fee per month).
Event coverage (live fashion shows et.al): $100/hr; inquire within
Photoshoot on location: $100/hr (first 4 hrs); email first since I only give my # to clients that I know well
Half Day (up to 12 hours max) Shoot (either studio or location): $500/job (BYOMUA - bring your own makeup artist or wardrobe; I have some wardrobe in my collection which I would score from HoustonFreeCycle.com)
Full Day (beyond 12 hours) Shoot (either studio or location): $1000/job (BYOMUA)
Work # available on request (if booking in advance - contact ASAP since I am booked for other events e.g. niteclubs, art car events, political coverage, and/or live performances - runway, live music, stage shows).
Will consider travel outside the Houston, TX Metro area if needed (a gallon of 87 octane is averaging $4.00/gal where I am using a hooptie SUV as a work vehicle instead of my art rig)...
Current vitae of photo assignments:
Houston Art Car Klub (since 2004)
events for Nurturing Dreams Foundation
Sky Blue 72 (live performances)
Mikki and Her Mates (10.29.06 - present)
Miss Envy Houston Finals (11.22.06)
Premiere Swimwear Calendar Release (12.8.06)
Swishahouse NYE (12.29.06)
Bikini-USA Calendar Release (1.5.07)
Miss Grand Prix Model Search (1.26.07 - 3.23.07 exc. 3.15.07)
Sophisticated Bitch/King Dick Clothing (2.25.07 - 11.26.08)
Official Fight Girl, Inc. Fashion Show (4.6.07)
Miss Golden Nugget Bikini Contest (4.15.07)
Gelusa Zaripova's Farewell (4.21.07)
Fashion Faceoff #2 @ Deco (4.25.07)
Premiere Swimwear Fashion Show @ FOX Sports Bar (5.23.07)
Gelusa Zaripova's Penthouse Swimwear photo shoot (5.24.07)
Bikini USA preliminary round, 6.9.07
Concrete Rose Cabaret live performance, 6.15.07
Official Fight Girl, Inc. Calendar Model Search (7.7.07)
Miss Clear Lake Finals (7.8.07)
Julin CD Release (7.12.07)
Presidential Rides Calendar Model Search (7.14.07)
Rogue photoshoot w/Carol Kirby (stylist) outside Scrap Daddy Studios, 7.14.07
Fashion Faceoff III @ Deco (7.18.07)
Hawaiian Tropic Preliminaries 7.20.07, 7.27.07, 8.1.07, 8.12.07, 8.19.07
Rod Ryan's Hottie Posse (poster signing), 7.26.07
TikiGlam Fashion Expo, 8.5.07
Carol Newinn's farewell fiesta, 8.25.07
Black Train 72 Fashion Shoot, 8.27.07
Carol Newinn rogue photoshoot, 8.29.07
Concrete Rose live performance, 8.31.07
Bikini USA final preliminary round, 9.7.07
Theresa Lara's b-day bash @ Buddha Lounge, 9.8.07
Planet Beach preliminary round, 9.15.07
Black Train 72 Fashion Shoot #2, 9.30.07
Terrie Barr's b-day bash, 10.6.07
Rod Ryan's Hottie Posse Fashion Show @ Zone D'Erotica (Galleria location), 10.12.07
Concrete Rose Cabaret live performance @ #'s during WestFest, 10.13.07
Planet Beach State Finals @ Crome Lounge, 10.14.07
Survivor Meet and Greet (Palau alumni with Houston City Council Candidate Jolanda Jones for At Large #5) @ Buddha Lounge, 10.19.07
Fight Girl, Inc. Calendar Release @ Crome Lounge, 10.20.07
Photoshoot with The Drop Spot @ Scene Lounge, 10.27.07
Rogue photoshoot w/AnnaFaye Schoephoester @ Scene Lounge, 10.31.07
Rogue photoshoot w/Gelusa Zaripova outside Sullivan's Steakhouse in the Galleria District, 11.3.07
Photoshoot with James Felton Body Art @ Truant Studios, 11.17.07
Masquerade Ball with AZAC Designs @ #s, 11.17.07
Ink Houston Model Search @ Drillers, 12.21.07
Charlotte Kemp signing/Houston Hotties event @ Pashaa Ultra Lounge, 1.4.08
High Fashion Meets Street Couture live runway show @ Next, 1.11.08
Monkey Bar Swimsuit Calendar Release (Kemah, TX), 1.19.08
Erotic Cabaret Meet/Greet (hosted by the Houston Queen of Clubs), 1.31.08
Couture by Nydia Fashion Expo @ Zeppelin, 1.31.08
Jaded By Love Fashion Show @ Bond Lounge (hosted by Torrie Wilson), 1.31.08
Bikini Bowl @ Rookie's Sports Bar Woodlands, 2.3.08
Miss Houston Rodeo Preliminary @ Stetson's Nightlife (Humble, TX), 2.8.08
Miss Houston Rodeo Preliminary @ Wild West, 2.13.08
Planet Beach Bikini Expo @ the Corvette/Chevy Expo (George R. Brown Convention Center), 2.17.08
Bootlegged photoshoot w/Julia Marantidi, Trinna New, and Brooke Michalcik (post-Planet Beach modeling shoot on several C5 and C6 Vettes @ the Vette Expo), 2.17.08
Miss Houston Rodeo Finals @ Stetson's Humble, TX, 2.22.08
Kill Bill Fashion Shoot off 19th Street Houston Heights, 2.25.08
Malibu Tan Preliminary @ Scene Lounge, 3.6.08
Jaded by Love Fashion Show @ Zeppelin, 3.13.08
Swim n'Sport Bikini Fashion Show @ Crome Lounge, 3.15.08
Jose Eber Runway Expo @ Status Lounge, 4.10.08
Photoshoot w/Jennifer Alose @ DTOX (portraiture and lifestyles theme f/Cristal Houston, Brooke Michalcik), 4.13.08
Miss Envy Model Search 2008 Round One @ Crome Lounge, 4.27.08
Miss Vito's Model Search Round One (Vito's Clear Lake), 5.29.08
NguyenNation Fashion Show (Project Runway) @ Roxy, 5.31.08
NguyenNation Fashion Show @ Fame, 6.6.08
Planet Beach Preliminaries 6.12.08, 7.10.08, 7.17.08, 7.26.08, 8.1.08
Miss Vito's Model Search Round Two (Vito's Clear Lake), 6.26.08
Hawaiian Tropic Preliminaries 7.24.08, 8.7.08, 8.14.08, 8.21.08, 9.6.08
Bikini USA Preliminaries 8.3.08, 8.10.08, 9.28.08, 10.5.08, 10.10.08, 10.17.08
Rookies Sports Bar Bikini Contest Prelims 8.9.08 (withdrew from the remainder of the preliminaries and finals)
Beaushion Runway Expo f/Lizzie London @ Bar Rio, 8.15.08
Erotic Cabaret Halloween Fashion Expo (hosted by the Houston Queen of Clubs), 10.3.08
Planet Beach State Finals @ Buck's Bar (Webster, TX), 10.11.08* (was made official photographer by Kathy W from Elite Productions since the staff shutterbug was not available; only milestone accomplished by a one-percenter shutterbug/100% outsider)
Bikini USA State Finals @ All-Stars Clear Lake, 10.18.08
Miss Envy Model Search 2008 Round 3 @ House of Blues Houston, 10.23.08
Bootlegged photoshoot w/Stephanie and Morgan W (Playboy Golf model) - promotion for Rent-N-Roll @ the Los Magnificos Car Show, 11.23.08
Miss Envy Finals @ Rich's Houston, 11.26.08
Health & Fitness Calendar Release @ BamBou, 12.3.08
Visible Changes Fashion Show @ Baja Party Bar, 12.20.08
Jacob Joseph Fashion Show (Fashion Faceoff) @ Zeppelin, 12.26.08
"THE PREVIEW" Runway Fashion Show @ Blvd 610, 1.9.09
Mr and Ms Hardbody Contest @ Baja Clear Lake, 1.10.09, 1.17.09, 1.24.09, 2.7.09 (in conjunction with the Zone D'Erotica fashion show), 2.14.09, 2.21.09, 3.17.09
Lot 8 Fashion Preview 2.7.09
Juliet & Romeo Couture fashion expo @ Saez & Zouk, 2.13.09
Miss Houston Rodeo Finals @ Stetsons Humble, 3.6.09
Hawaiian Tropic 2009 Inaugaural Round @ the Vette Expo, 3.8.09 (also "Mike Jones" photoshoot with T. Bastion).
Bikini contest @ Shadow Bar, 3.21.09
Punk Wear Bikini Contest @ Palapa's, 5.3.09
Hooters TX Model Search @ Hooters Pasadena, 5.3.09
TX Bikini Team prelim @ Maggie Mae's Austin, TX, 5.24.09
Some of my portfolio shots can be viewed on my Model Mayhem and OTS profiles:
Mikki and Her Mates (10.29.06 - present)
Gelusa Zaripova (MM #208754)
Bikini USA (1.5.07 - present)
Jessie Rohmfeld (1.26.07 - present)
AnnaFaye Schoephoester (3.15.07 - 3.26.08; 6.12.08 - present; both modeling and club footage)
Fight Girl, Inc. (4.6.07 - present)
Fashion Faceoff w/the Houston Queen of Clubs (4.25.07, 7.18.07)
Elite Productions (Miss Hawaiian Tropic International Model Search, Planet Beach, 7.20.07 - present)
Rod Ryan's Hottie Posse (7.26.07 - present)
TikiGlam (8.5.07)
AZAC Designs (11.17.07)
MarcFromTheDark Media (9.07 - 8.15.08)
Bay Area Media Services (includes The Scene, Houston Sport and Scene, 6.08 - present)
Savanna Smith (2.25.08 - present)
Photo equipment used (current and departed)
Canon Powershot S110 (8.01 - 8.04)
Canon Powershot S230 (9.04 - 3.07; CCD failure - replaced with a refurbished Powershot SD600, currently unused)
Minolta DiMAGE A1 (5.06 - 7.07; sold 10.8.07)
Canon Powershot SD600 #2223009432 (1.07 - 4.26.08; lost in the line of duty)
Canon EOS 350D/Rebel XT (6.07 - present; currently retired)
Canon Speedlite 550EX (12.14.07 - 6.26.08; current backup flash)
Canon EOS 400D/Rebel XTi (2.19.08 - present; current backup body since 9.27.08)
Canon Powershot SD1000 #5224638383 (4.28.08 - present)
Canon Speedlite 580EXII (6.27.08 - present)
Canon EOS 40D (9.27.08 - present)
Canon EF 28-135 IS 3.5 - 5.6 (9.29.08 - present)
DISCLAIMER - Those who I consider as flake models - these catz are the usual suspects who do not provide their # or e-mail address when it comes to CD archives.
From time to time, I have known models who vent their aggravation @ my photo services for PICS DIRECTLY E-MAILED IN THE ORIGINAL 10MP SIZE. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGED COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND/OR SERVICING AND 50+ OUT-TAKES OVER 30MB IS BAD NEWS FOR HARD DRIVES. I DO NOT CARE IF SOMEONE IS MAKING YOURS TRULY TESTING MY LIMITATIONS TO BEING WORKED OVER. I usually burn CD archives with the following criteria - valid e-mail address (no ***@myspace.com e-mail addresses since pics cannot be attached directly; this gets on my nerves more often where I have fired models who have done this. I know several, including those who have smeared my rep; these h*ez and/or flakes are served the Oxford Rule - see below.
Some models that I have known have vented where I do not provide their out-takes; since my PC is a 2005 Compaq Presario without Windows Vista, hi-rez out-takes cannot be e-mailed at once without the compression software.
In my photo business, I ENFORCE THE OXFORD RULE (AS DEPICTED FROM THE FILM OXFORD BLUES WITH ROB LOWE) WHERE NO SECOND CHANCES ARE GRANTED (UNLESS IN RARE CIRCUMSTANCES). I HAVE FIRED SEVERAL MODELS FROM MY ENTOURAGE FOR VENTING ABOUT OUT-TAKE FOOTAGE (WHICH INCLUDES REPEATED E-MAILS FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT PROVIDE THEIR #) OR THOSE WHO ARE RECEIVING ONE OF MY CD COLLECTIONS (I HAVE DESTROYED SEVERAL FILES OF PROSPECTIVE CLIENTELE WHO DELETED MY MYSPACE OR FACEBOOK AS IF THE DELETION WAS CONSIDERED RETALIATION). I DO NOT RUN A 100% FREE SERVICE AND BLANK CD-Rs COST $$$; IF U ARE A MODEL OR CLIENT WHO IS REQUESTING CD ARCHIVES, DO NOT ASK ME HOW TO TO MY JOB OR WORK YOURS TRULY OVER; I HAVE DEALT WITH THIS WITH THE HOUSTON INDEPENDENT MEDIA CENTER YEARS AGO WHERE I DISASSOCIATED MYSELF FROM A FELLOW ACTIVIST.
THOSE WHO RUB YOURS TRULY WRONG OR ABUSE MY PHOTO SERVICES:
FIRST OFFENSE - THOSE IN MY MYSPACE T40 WILL HAVE THEIR PROFILE REMOVED AND SERVED A COPY OF MY COMPANY POLICY TITLED 'RELATIONSHIPS WITH MONTROSE PATRIOT PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS AND PERSONAL'
SECOND OFFENSE - SAME AS FIRST OFFENSE WHERE MYSELF AND SUSPECTS WILL STAND MUTE FOR A INDEFINITE TIME PERIOD UNTIL TIME SERVED
THIRD OFFENSE - BANNED FOR LIFE FROM MONTROSE PATRIOT PHOTOGRAPHY & PROMOTIONS - NO HARD FEELINGS AND NO SECOND CHANCES - THIS MEANS ALL JUNKIE BITCHEZ, HOEZ, BIGOTS, CONSERVATIVES, AND PLAYA-HATAZ - THAT MEANS LEAVE ME THE F*** ALONE, PERIOD.
Former clientele (DISCLAIMER - THEY HAVE BEEN SERVED WITH ONE OF MY PRESS RELEASES OR FLAKED; PARTIAL LIST):
Crystal Elizabeth (2.7.07 - 3.17.07)
Playboy Models (too many to list especially playa-hataz)
Wild West Houston (terminated 2.21.08 - owner/manager E.T was rude)
Leisha Renee Tartamella RIP 1972-2008 (4.10.08 Jose Eber Fashion Show)
Kristen L (7.27.08 - 9.11.08)
Vito's Clear Lake (5.08 - 6.11.09 - management consider unfriendly and rude)
Inversion Finale, 9.05
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Who I'd like to meet: a tall Blonde hair/Blue eyed bikini model who would pose on an art car.
This was one of my final out-takes with my best friend Cazz right before leaving for NYC c. September 2006. She will always be in my past memories knowing that she responded to a blog post back in May 2006 where I was forced to withdraw from the Main Street Drag during Art Car Weekend 2006 to which she wanted to drive my mom to and from the Museum District Dialysis Center off Blodgett in Third Ward. Myself and Cazz had a short time together only that I am more depressed these days.
Cazz was not the only friend that I have lost to a suicide; I lost my first godfather back in 1984 where he took his own life with a loaded Smith & Wesson.
Rev. T. Mitchell Jones (1956 - 2008)
Since 2004 when decompressing inside the Art Car Museum, Rev. Tom Jones usually mans the front desk when viewing vintage video clips of past art car parades and photographing exhibits inside. He has been an influence in my photography, from hooptie cameras to DSLRs; his legacy and spirit is irreplaceable.
I was one of his best friends and his photography exhibitions always influenced my modeling shoots.
LONG LIVE REV. T. MITCHELL JONES - ALWAYS LOVED
The following music videos are dedicated in Memoriam for Cazz and her best friends (and Rev. Tom Jones, who is always loved)...
"When the people you think are your friends really ain't your friends..." ...Bushwick Bill
I Miss U (UGK f/Pimp C and Bun B)
Hate It of Love It (The Game f/50 Cent)
Six Feet Deep (Geto Boys c. 1993)
Swang - Tribute to Fat Pat and Big Hawk (Trae)
If You Leave Me Now (Chicago - from the album Chicago X, 1976)
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Somewhere In My Broken Heart (Billy Dean, 1991 album Young Man)
I'll Be Missing You - Tribute to the Notorious B.I.G (P Diddy/Faith Evans/112, 1997)
Location: NCI Ripley House, 4410 Navigation, Houston, TX 77011 Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009 Time: Dinner & Art open at 6:00 pm. Show starts at 7:00 p.m. One Night Only!! PRESALE Tickets: $12 Adults, $10 Students Box Office: 713/526-1049 or www.dancehouston.org
BUY NOW 713-526-1049
Featuring Above All House of Dance Argentine Tango Club Compania Alegria Folklorica Mexicana Fuego's Choreography Dance Team Kucheza Ngoma Dance Company Liza Hernandez Mexico en Danzas Grupo Folklorico (MEDGF) Mirror Image Choreography & Dance Studio Solero Flamenco Studio 8 Sue Therrell & Alejandro Mamontoff Striclty Street Salsa Sweft Feet Dance
Stopping by to wish you a fantastic week!!! Hope all is going great with you!!! Check out my newest single Whipping Post on Texas radio NOW!!! I also hope to see you out at Armadillo Palace Wednesday November 11th @ 12:00pm for my interview and acoustic performance with 740 KTRH's Michael Berry (Texas Music Show) See you there!!! Love, ~Susan Hickman www.susanhickman.com www.reverbnation.com/susanhickman www.twitter.com/susanhickman
ree party at "UH student center" this saturday 24 starting at 4pm to 1am ITS FREE FREE CATERED FOOD jus take xsomethin to share if you can (drinks chips napkins)!!!! SEE YOU THERE THIS PARTY WILL BE MASSIVE !!! DONT SAY I DIDNT TELL YOU !!!
Hey there! We just finished new songs with the producer of Incubus, Jack's Mannequin, and Hoobastank. Let us know what you think about "Restless" and "Dark Day Afternoon" when you get a sec. :-) Thanks for being our friend!
We are getting geared up for the 6th St Smokeout, and it's now less than 3 weeks away!
We'll have plenty of pizza, from the Mellow Mushroom, to take care of your munchies, and we'll also have a psychedellic multimedia light show for your viewing pleasure!!
Also, if you have just a couple minutes to spare, go by Do512 and vote "I Like" on the event page there; it'll keep the Smokeout near the top of the list of events for that day, and the "Higher" we are on the list the better!!!! The Do512 event page is here: http://do512.com/event/2009/10/17/texas-normls-4th-annual-6th-street-smokeout
yo, what up. im still hittin you up cuz you don't visit on a regular basis. anyway, these are the shirts from that "I'M ON IT" video that we have for sell. we got colors to match your school, organizations, new jays, whatever. we got limited quantities of each so hit us up ASAP. and if you don't see the colors that you want, hit us up with those colors and we will see what we can do.
Available Colors:
5th Flow - "I'M ON IT" is available on iTunes, Amazon, and wherever MP3s are sold. Holla at us.
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