Sitemap - 2011 - Straight Up
Obama: I’ll break the laws I sign to keep violating the Constitutition
SOPA is the end of us, say bloggers
SOPA is the end of us, say bloggers
Analyst rates Oklahoma City best in the nation for economic security
Clarke flies Oilers over Americans
The voice of Supertramp coming to Tulsa
The voice of Supertramp coming to Tulsa
Steele outlines process to allow Oklahoma taxpayers to keep “money that rightfully belongs to them”
Is Iraq's Maliki becoming a new Saddam?
Is Iraq's Maliki becoming a new Saddam?
The national Christmas Tree debate
Saudi text books teach annihilation of Jews & Gays
New report on wasteful government
State Education department spokesman: Barresi anticipates low costs for implementing “Common Core”
Third Educare site construction begins in Tulsa
Conflict over teacher evaluation system emerges in Barresi-Ballard exchange
Obama administration rebuffs Oklahoma's early childhood education grant submission
Congress overturns incandescent ban
NDAA passes Senate, goes to President
Answers demanded on Tulsa postal center
Sen. David to head Health and Human Services Subcommittee
Rep. Lankford on tax relief and job creation
Don’t dumb it down to snag a guy
Grand River Dam Authority audit points to major problems during Easley era
Indictments by Federal Grand Jury announced
Henke files for Oklahoma House District 71
Puscifer brings Arizona desert to Brady
Muslim Brotherhood takes elections
“Let’s Get It On”-- Laffer outlines plan for phased in elimination of Oklahoma state income tax
Size Matters: Analysts argue for state income tax phaseout to trigger economic growth
Commentary: In New Hampshire, Gingrich gets a big boost, but Romney has a big lead
Cheyenne & Arapaho leader fights BIA “usurpation” of tribal authority
Why parade for Christmas: A personal view
Beck addresses "Restoration Weekend"
Football showdown in T-town Friday
Anticipating Board of Equalization meeting, Fallin predicts another tight budget year
At food drive celebration, Fallin encourages “that Oklahoma spirit – a giving spirit”
Debt Committee fails miserably
Fisherman forced to give up 800-pound tuna
Broker shuts firm with chilling letter about the market
Analyzing patterns: How, and for whom, the NEA PAC spends members’ money
For the Legislature at mid-cycle, the times, they are a-changin'
Kaiser Family Foundation boosts early childhood education programs
Rice and Reynolds contribute alternative views in tax credit task force deliberations
Chickasaw and Choctaw assert rights to city water pipeline; competing parties ignore Caddo rights
Oklahoma State Conference NAACP Announces New State Officers
General Revenue grows in all categories, including oil, Doerflinger says
Queensryche…30 years and just getting started
David Crowder Band bows out at Cain’s
European crisis: You haven't seen anything yet
European crisis: You haven't seen anything yet
Dr. Coburn exposing billions for millionaires
"An Affair of the Heart” a huge success
Inhofe supports adding National Guard to Joint Chiefs
Federal Grand Jury indictments announced
Supporting the military AND the Oklahoma economy
Occupy the imagination: Judy Eason-McIntyre takes aim
As Boren departs Oklahoma’s Second District seat, competitive race anticipated
Schlafly rallies Eagle Forum to support conservative goals, oppose President Obama's re-election
Speaker Kris Steele sketches Texas results, works to advance “justice reinvestment” model
Miller: With revenue gap fading and a bright economic picture, Oklahoma is in an enviable place
Oklahoma rises above worldwide chaos
Rep. Sullivan town halls upcoming
Tulsa Christmas Parade announced
Muslim implores Christians: Be ‘proud’
Muslim implores Christians: Be ‘proud’
Obamas' campaigning concepts or lack thereof
Recent tremors should prompt policy review
OPI report on Medicaid growth projections under Obamacare less than enlightening
Author to sign biography of famous Wild Wild West actor, Michael Dunn
Balanced Budget Amendment is the parent in the room
Governor, legislative leaders applaud T.W. Shannon as speaker-designate
Rep. Al McAffrey enters race to replace Sen. Andrew Rice in District 46
'Misery Index' highest since 1983
'Misery Index' highest since 1983
Oceans of water found in space
CareerTech receives $1 million to go 'green'
Board elects Governor Fallin as chairman
Obama spoke about "Fast & Furious" before Holder claimed he knew
Obama spoke about "Fast & Furious" before Holder claimed he knew
State Supt. Janet Barresi names Deputy Superintendent, Indian Education director
Heritage Foundation analyst warns of risks in taking federal education grant dollars
District judge slaps down Sen. Wilson’s challenge to Senate reapportionment
Workers comp lawyer Richard Bell assails tax credit transferability
Chief Elect urges reconciliation
Virtual basketball guide available
Federal Reserve national assessment: Things will be fine, unless they’re not
Buddy Walk for down syndrome Sunday
Is Jr.’s pen mightier than broadcast?
The 6th Annual Cherokee Art Market winners
Tulsa Volleyball sweeps Southern Miss
Domestic Violence Awareness month observed in Capitol ceremonies
Rose State College President earned $212,000 in Fiscal Year 2010
Fallin names appointments to Judicial Nominating Commission
Indiana’s Mitch Daniels highlights Liberty Gala in Tulsa
Palin-affiliated firm inquires on race
Fallin Unveils Plan to Revamp State Bridge System
In Oklahoma, improper unemployment benefits rate among the lowest – but still cost $67 million
State Democrats organize to oppose Labor Commissioner Mark Costello
Many credits, exemptions, abatements and other tax breaks extend beyond business interests
“Green Eggs and Ham” Mary Fallin reads -- and advocates for state children’s needs
Seminole State President James Utterback was paid $211,416 in Fiscal Year 2010
Twenty state government employees at Tulsa Community College earned over $100,000 a year
New Fast and Furious docs released by White House
Team collection for George Clinkscale Family
Spacecraft begins new mapping orbit
New grants to help Oklahoma small businesses compete
Senator wants citizens to vote on Pardon & Parole Board
War of the words intensifies as superintendents try to kill special needs scholarships
Senators urge focus on waste, fraud, abuse
Obamacare arrives in the Supreme Court
New name, site for autism support
OK Safe Room rebate program announced
OK Safe Room rebate program announced
Brenda Jolly finds help and hope!
Twenty employees at Tulsa Community College earned over $100,000 a year
ZZ Top brings blues to The Joint
Cotillion expansion includes Creek County
U.S. Government used taxes to buy, sell guns to gangs
U.S. Government used taxes to buy, sell guns to gangs
College degree completion plan unveiled
Fallin, Barresi seek $60 million early childhood learning grant from Obama administration
Ready, Set, Go! Oklahoma wildfire initiative announced
Queensryche: 30 Years just getting started
Fundraising figures questioned
Carnival of Madness plays to full house
Lawmaker website studies health care
Lawmaker website studies health care
Birthday parties go back to basics
Sen. Inhofe introduces storm shelter bill
Sen. Inhofe introduces storm shelter bill
Nobel physicist resigns over global warming
Fleet Foxes with Walkmen at Cains
Back to the future for OSU-Tulsa and Langston-Tulsa
Black Stone Cherry, Carnival of Madness coming to Tulsa
Raise a toast - down the hatch arrives
David Cook and Gavin DeGraw at Cains
Tulsa City Council endorsements
Dr. Coburn on President Obama’s plan
Government job creation not always good
Ready your home exterior for winter
White House knew about "Fast and Furious"
Verizon deploys emergency tower to wildfire area
Time to remember, time to prepare
Gary Allan wows sold-out crowd
Johne Richardson exhibit, “Brim Down”
Former attorney sentenced for fraud and embezzlement
Inhofe endorses Rick Perry for President
Higher Education dominates Oklahoma’s high-end public salaries
Commissioner Mark Costello brings business-friendly agenda to the Labor Department job
Investment procedures and process scrutinized at Capitol hearing of Dank Committee
Efficiency and Effectiveness of Oklahoma Higher Education under study
Rock Allegiance Tour rocks Miami
NLRB overreach with punitive rule
NLRB overreach with punitive rule
Is Michelle Obama a vacation junkie?
Echoes The Fall Tulsa debut with Drowning Pool
Obamacare secret meetings access
School readiness partnership plans to make recommendations to Governor Mary Fallin
Travel pros dispute Obama slam
Happy birthday President Clinton
Editor’s notebook: Disasters, a watchdog, manufacturing impact
Matisyahu makes playground of Cain’s
Senate is only thing blocking reform
Tulsa Tower Guy returns to ground
Fallin asks legislators to replenish state emergency fund
Fallin asks legislators to replenish state emergency fund
We know it's unconstitutional, but thank you
Did media cover up Sen. Durbin's confrontation
Filter and Saliva shake the Elm
Hearing on residential energy efficiency draws crowd to state House chamber
Oklahoma Higher Education exemption subject of legislative interim study
Disturbed and Godsmack save the day at Mayhem Festival
Center presents ‘Under the Cherokee Moon in Indian Territory’
Commissioners consider redistricting
Dr. Coburn to host town hall meetings
U.S. Rep. James Lankford of Oklahoma summarizes reasons for “yes” vote on debt ceiling
Treasurer Ken Miller surveys positive momentum for state government after first few months in office
Legislative leaders name Joint Legislative Water Committee, with diverse group of 16 members
Tulsa football mini-packs on sale
Editor’s Notebook: legislators study health mandates, Lamb’s a treasurer, Dorman’s melons
Commission urges electric conservation
Federal Grand Jury Indictments August
Spacecraft data suggest water flowing on Mars
Manufacturing growth lowest level in 2 years
Verizon hosts wireless innovation awards
Dow’s losing streak unmatched since 1978
Why I voted against the debt deal
Lankford defends debt debate vote
Charges filed against Eagle Actuary Corp
NASA data disputes global warming
Subpoena demands Obama birth record
Subpoena demands Obama birth record
Transportation Board public meetings set
Transportation Federalism -- and flexibility -- proposed in new bill from Coburn, Lankford
Pruitt announces pension probe, Steele and McDaniel press additional reforms
Perryman arrested on federal charges
OKGOP Facebook Town Hall Series
Nebraska quarterback transfers to Tulsa
Tulsa no nightmare for Atlanta Dream.
Bill to allow states to manage highway revenue
Tulsa Players named by Conference USA Team
Fast and Furious info shared with White House
Fast and Furious info shared with White House
Gov. Fallin expresses deep concern over “huge impact” of possible federal default
Fallin hopeful of future investments in Oklahoma economy
CURL: Is Obama a pathological liar?
The Beach Boys play Tulsa Sept. 30
Tulsa well represented at 2011 WNBA All Star Game.
Governor Fallin eases rules to save livestock
Miller time: Federal default happened once before, and it was not good
Rep West says NO tanks to Egypt
Dr. Coburn on Cut, Cap and Balance
No celebrations for the Dodd-Frank birthday
Native students to attend National Intertribal Summit
Music legend exhibit and seminar series
Becki Hardy returns from Washington internship
Former TU coach Kathy McConnell-Miller joins Tulsa Shock coaching staff
First impact of U.S. default would be on state’s health care authority, federal employees
The dutiful servant: City finance director ponders a federal default
Legislative leaders approve important interim studies, including education policy questions
Oklahoma’s primary care physician shortage provokes contrasting analysis
Serving 'the first master' – Tax incentives under legislative microscope
Texas joins Missouri, Oklahoma and Georgia in historic health care compact
Tulsa’s Zach Nulisch receives award
Spacecraft returns close-up image of Vesta
Appointments announced to OK Science & Tech Council
Nation’s economic woes can be fixed
Online notaries are illegal in Oklahoma
Ben Folds bring Lonely Avenue Tour
Coach Nolan Richardson steps down
Mayor Bartlett ouster petition declined
Tulsa plans world’s largest kilt
Internal Revenue Service list shows varied state groups losing tax-exempt status
Study: Oklahoma’s adjusted judicial compensation falls in the upper middle of states
Miller describes “up and up” state economy, but worries about U.S. default
Barresi bashing, benefits boost, farm friends, friendly gift
KIPP Reach Academy Students reflect on their experience at the college prep school
Oklahoma City state Rep. Sally Kern describes book writing process
Bocephus rowdy as ever at The Joint
DEA agents threatened with beheading
Dr. Coburn’s local meetings cancelled
Iran testing nuclear-capable missiles
Balanced federal budget amendment proposed
The Eyes of the Beholders: Is Oklahoma a rich state, or a poor state?
The Eyes of the Beholders: Is Oklahoma a rich state, or a poor state?
The Eyes of the Beholders: Is Oklahoma a rich state, or a poor state?
The Eyes of the Beholders: Is Oklahoma a rich state, or a poor state?
Education funding priorities criticized, alleged “conflict of interest” assailed
Gov Fallin leads delegation to biosciences conference
Senate unanimously "deplores" China force
Kelly Dyer Fry named editor of The Oklahoman
Tulsa Tech superintendent explains large fund carry-overs
Barresi, Board of Education approves portions of common education budget
Auditor & Inspector Gary Jones: “rapid progress” in closing audit backlog
Bill to restore Constitutional limitations
Oklahoma's largest teachers' union losing members
School Districts to unions: It’s your choice
Vital Impact Aid funding in NDAA
This, that, and a free country
Shock wins big over Washington 77-59.
“Smile, 'though your heart is breaking” – Tulsans, Immaculate Conception, Wayman Tisdale
Jenks woman hits $1.3 million jackpot
Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony
Tulsa teens compete nationally
Senatorial incompetence and dysfunction
Governor Fallin welcomes manufacturing
Governor Fallin welcomes manufacturing
Free fraud prevention training
Wilson's Creek Civil War Reenactment
No connection between Higher Education funding and economic growth
Federal Grand Jury indictments
Dr. Coburn on upcoming ethanol vote
San Antonio slams Shock 93-62.
Republican national chairman slams President Obama, exults over Boren vacancy
Ed Kelley named editor of The Washington Times
You had to know Clara Luper back in the day to get it
Councilor Westcott not running again
Inverness Village internship program shaping leaders
Elimination of Fairness Doctrine praised
Contrasting Rep. Boren and Rep. Weiner
Laughing Matter Improv June 17
Analysis: Oklahoma ranked twelfth in freedom among the 50 states
Analysis: National concern over debt intensifies, some analysts encourage spending changes
OCPA, OCU Law to hold lecture on Magna Carta Day
University of Oklahoma students honored for pro-Israel activism
Rep Boren not returning to Congress
Rocklahoma, the offical report
Job creation and government reform
God, civil disobedience and revolution
Shock falls in season opener 93-73
Off the Hook Roadshow with Guy Fieri
Tulsa Shock plugged in for season two.
Educators attending Aerospace Alliance Summit in record numbers
California public pension ruling could have broader implications
Election Board secretary announces governor’s decision on timing of Senate District 43 election
Fallin gets “quick action closing” mechanism, but no new funding
Pruitt slams federal EPA, files lawsuit
Constitutional charge to defend America
Tulsa author releases new mystery
Justice to be served: Trial of Ned Christie
Rocklahoma 2011 comes to a close
Fifth annual Rocklahoma Festival begins
Like her predecessors, Fallin impacts policy through appointment power
Waters Resources board spokesman defends water plan process
White House hires disinformation specialist
White House hires disinformation specialist
Oklahoman named National Advisor of the Year
Governor Fallin appoints Greg Grodhaus to GRDA Board
Dr. Coburn exposes waste, mismanagement at the National Science Foundation
Bruce Ramsay to return to Oilers
Olympians launch free Champions Festival
Quote analysis: Speaker Steele, Treasurer Miller speak up and speak out
TulsaTech superintendent assails Senator Judy Eason McIntyre
Student from School for the Blind pages at State Capitol
Foo Fighters open tour in Tulsa
Medicaid expansion forces $11 billion increase in spending
Powerful lobbyist confronts Democratic senator over her support for Republican bill
Hank Williams Jr. returns July 2
Rocklahoma performance times announced
EPA smokin’ overreach opposed in bill
Record-breaking education funding
Tulsa student to study at Bolshoi Ballet Academy
Sen. Inhofe honored by Club for Growth
Stop gasoline fires to children
Friday the 13th a lucky day for the Talons.
Health care compact heads to Governor Fallin
Twan Jones, Candidate for City Council Dist. 1
Transportation intergovernmental cooperative
Steele looks at future policy challenges as Fallin signs major corrections reform
U.S. Gold Standard within 5 years?
U.S. Gold Standard within 5 years?
Proposal would bring more mature students in pre-K, Kindergarten
Is pension reform the crowning achievement of the 2011 Legislature?
Legislative leaders and Governor Fallin announce budget outline
Not Kumbaya, but close: House reapportionment headed to a peaceful end
Air Force training decision questioned
Air Force training decision questioned
Gas prices and the need for more American-made energy
Tulsa Shock winds down an active off season.
Talons Rush past Chicago 64-45.
The literal A to Z Of Rock And Roll
How to solve Oklahoma's college affordability problem
Senate Review by Senator Kim David
Muskogee ranks 6th least expensive city
Governor Fallin signs bills Superintendent Barresi strongly pushed
Health Care Authority on exchange: 'all grant activities have ceased'
Republican convention considerations
Senators move to eliminate ethanol subsidy and tariff
Senators move to eliminate ethanol subsidy and tariff
Two more Barresi priorities head to Governor Fallin for consideration
CapitolBeatOK wins honors from Society of Professional Journalists
Opposite of Presidential promises
Kern controversy: comments draw minority leader’s condemnation
Health care compact passes Oklahoma House, moves back to Senate
Samuel Adams recognizes Tulsa blizzard
Seger's 'Old Time Rock and Roll' soothes Tulsa's soul
Education system inadequate not funding
Humanity's Farthest Spacecraft: Expect the Unexpected
Rep. Lankford to deliver national Republican address
Fishing league heads to Ft. Gibson
Fiscal accountability in reducing size of government
High School Baseball Showcase starts tonight
Cherokee Youth Choir performs with Oak Ridge Boys
Gravestone conservation workshops planned
Pensions for Pols: The retirement benefits of 16 Oklahomans
Talons notch first home win over Iowa 61-60.
Oilers season ends in the semi finals with two losses.
Progress for process reforms, on a difficult day for Murphey’s Law
Mr. Ryan, we'll see you, and raise you $2 Trillion
Pension problems coming home to roost
Heritage Center plans exhibit updates
Pub opens at 5 am to host "Royal-Wedding Week"
Oilers and Mudbugs playoff series tied 1-1..
Dr. Ritze opposes “new exchange proposal;” House Democrats chide Governor Fallin for “flip-flop”
Scrutiny of S.J.R. 37, initiative limiting bill, intensifies
Fallin signs repeal of “trial de novo,” discusses issues with reporters
Teacher accountability advanced
HEART brings Red Velvet Car to The Joint
Oilers advance to second round.
Tulsa Oilers face make or break game 5 on Saturday.
Pro Tem Brian Bingman analyzes conservative progress in Senate, including Tea Party role
Tulsa evens playoff series in Mississippi with 4-1 win.
H.B. 2128 -- 'hard cap' on non-economic damages – goes to governor
Labor unions and allies rally at Oklahoma state Capitol
Oilers rally to win in Mississippi 4-3.
Behind the 8-ball: Oilers start playoffs 0-2 against Mississippi.
Senator Bingman says health care exchange (H.B. 2130) won’t be heard; Fallin and Steele react
Senate leaders comment on Mike Morgan indictment
Senator Ivester says Democrats will back Fallin in limiting budget cuts
Jeb Bush credits school grades, educational choice for Florida Renaissance
5-4 overtime loss ends Oilers regular season.
Republican Convention questions remain
Republican Convention questions remain
Jack Combs hat trick lifts Tulsa over Wichita 4-2.
Jack Combs hat trick lifts Tulsa over Wichita 4-2.
Foo Fighters start world tour in Tulsa
Graduates bring light to Blue Room graduation for Women in Recovery
Cherokee National Historical Society's four-star rating
Fallin endorses health care exchange measure, House Bill 2130
At 'Right on Crime' unveiling, Steele says time is right for reform, predicts broad support
Senator Jim Reynolds advances property tax limitation, S.J.R. 5
Oilers Week: Tulsa wraps home ice advantage and cruises towards playoffs.
Opportunity Scholarship Act passes Oklahoma state Senate
We will need honesty to solve debt problem
We Will Need Honesty to Solve Debt Problem
Collaborative employee health clinics
Affidavit asserts Terrill cursed Speaker, threatened to 'break his other' leg
Randy Travis delivers 25 years of hits at The Joint
Senate review; arbitration, benefits, and bad teachers
Oilers split weekend road trip
Oklahoma structural pension problems remain
Workers Comp approval in Senate
For Spring Break consider insurance
Governors, you can say no to the Feds!
Impeachable ideologue, President Obama
Oilers lose, but make CHL Playoffs.
Time to modernize our government
Education spending inefficiency: Outlining the challenge
Diverse state legislators affirm respect, support for U.S. soldiers, veterans
Diverse state legislators affirm respect, support for U.S. soldiers, veterans
Tulsa splits weekend series with Odessa.
Gems shine over dull Oilers 8-2.
Conference on Effective Criminal Justice Strategies enlightens, challenges participants
Tulsa rushes to victory over Rapid City 4-2
Dr. Coburn on GAO report of widespread wast
Lawsuit reform passes OK Senate
Oilers sweep Mississippi over the weekend.
CareerTech Learn, Lead, Succeed Conferences
What Wisconsin Predicts For Healthcare Reform
Gingrich on Obama impeachment considerations
Gingrich on Obama impeachment considerations
Convention Center March events
Transportation committee hearing in OKC
Montgomery Gentry to perform Feb. 26
Governor Fallin on State Revenue Certification
ORU's Kevi Luper on the verge of NCAA first
Senate approves Board of Education reform
Red-hot 66ers set sights on NBA D-League Playoffs
Tulsa Shock sign Marion Jones and Andrea Riley.
Oilers nab two wins over weekend.
Tom Lee appointed DA for Logan and Payne Counties
Services Tuition Fairness Act approved
David Barton highlights forgotten history
John Bryant: Tribute to a friend
Committee on redistricting sets public hearings
Inhofe on Obama budget & Help Act
Inhofe on Obama budget & Help Act
Police disperse Iranian protesters
John Bryant: Tribute to a friend
Combs' clutch goal lifts Oilers over Mississippi in OT.
Tulsa to host LGBTQ conference
‘Original Urban Cowboy’ to play free show in Claremore
Analysis: As Obama and Coburn clash over judicial nominee Arvo Mikkanen, supporters defend him
Drillers ink deal with Clear Channel
Americans hand Oilers a 7-5 loss.
Senator Rice, Democrats warily supportive of Fallin’s initial approach
Governor Fallin's State of the State
Governor Fallin's State of the State
Senate Education Committee votes to make Education accountable
Oilers split weekend series with Mississippi.
Garrett ordered e-mail deleted
Garrett ordered e-mail deleted
Bill to rescind "Orphaned Earmarks" introduced
Ozzy Osbourne with SLASH to fire up Tulsa
Oilers steamroll into second place.
Nelson encourages rebukes of Rozell, Gilpin, controversy won’t abate
Reporter describes "war" at Education Board meeting
Watchdog reporter describes war at Education Board meeting
Colorado gives the Oilers a reality check.
Civil discourse and political fire
No Bull: Oilers beat Brahmas in shootout 2-1.
Tulsa bags a big deer against Laredo 6-1.
Health care debate reintensifies in competing state Capitol press conferences
Jolley: Oklahoma 'not alone' in focus on Medicaid issues
Vet Board pulls rules, seeks fresh start in disputes over animal husbandry
Rep. Morgan’s text ban, amid evidence of unintended consequences
Inhofe, Lucas on plant closure
Unemployment increasing in Tulsa
Muskogee Reserve Center completed
Blankenship Names Three Assistant Coaches
Junior Achievement stock trading challenge
Red Dirt Rangers sign with Luna Chica
Hard work pays off for the Tulsa Oilers
In Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Healthcare reform and pre-existing conditions
Tulsa Oilers rout Arizona 9-3.
Governor Fallin may have a legislative honeymoon, OCU analyst believes
Graham Resigns as TU Head Football Coach
Governor Mary Fallin’s Inaugural Address
Coney Island celebrates 85 years
Coney Island celebrates 85 years
RSU holds contest for new fight song lyrics
TU Athletic Hall of Fame to feature Seals, Sember, and Cooper
Oilers have an up and down weekend
Kris Steele elected speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
Lankford joins historic reading of entire U.S. Constitution
Lankford joins historic reading of entire U.S. Constitution
Bingman announces remainder of staff
Fallin Names Dr. Stephen McKeever as Secretary of Science and Technology
Fannie Mae video to help homeowners
Glenn Coffee named Secretary of State
Ok Senate committee assignments
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