What brings me back to program once again ?

[codegurugeek]

Guys,

if you all ever compete.. and lose.. how do you feel ? if that project matters to you a lot more than you can think of.. ? and it just trash all your hopes in the end... and you got stunt and numb.. and dont even feel your soul within you any more...

What would you do ?

[Siddhartha]

Start anew...

[codegurugeek]

if the impact is not what just "start anew" can do ... what more can you figure?

[Siddhartha]

if the impact is not what just "start anew" can do ... what more can you figure? This is a difficult question because different people are affected differently.

First and foremost, the basic assumption that "it just trash all your hopes in the end" is negative.
One must get out of this frame of mind.

One does not necessarily feel so only when a project is doomed. One can also feel it when one loses a girlfriend (or boyfriend), or when someone trusted fails one, etc. So, one must remember that whilst terrible things happen, worse things could have potentially happened instead.

I would concentrate on keeping myself busy to keep negative thoughts out of my mind.
In doing so, I would eventually - "start anew".

[codegurugeek]

yes.. i guess that is the way to do it... or else.. doomed....

thanks dude.. for the advise.. just busy focus on rebuilding the foundation once again .. and go go go ................

[Siddhartha]

You are welcome... :)

BTW, this is a nice poem on similar lines...
The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep....Which also means that one must not stop...

[Kheun]

Although it is normal to feel bad after lossing in a competitions, please don't be dishearten. Looking at the bright side, comparing to others who had not taken part in the competition, you have already gain quite alot. Going through the entire process, it has given you a chance to understand what works and what don't. Where's your weakness and others' strength. Taking these feedbacks positively, you could improve yourself to better position yourself in future competition.

[Xeon]

From Khuen:
Guys,if you all ever compete.. and lose.. how do you feel ? if that project matters to you a lot more than you can think of.. ? and it just trash all your hopes in the end... and you got stunt and numb.. and dont even feel your soul within you any more...
What would you do?
What would I do? Real simple. Quit programming altogether and dabble in non-IT related stuff. I'm going into a marketing course soon and maybe start a gift shop in future.

In fact, I'm proud to say that I'm the only guy here posting on CodeGuru when I'm not even doing any IT-related job. The thing that makes me come back here is the CG blood that flows in me. :thumb:

Good day,
Xeon.

[Arjay]

In fact, I'm proud to say that I'm the only guy here posting on CodeGuru when I'm not even doing any IT-related job.How do you know that? I work at Arby's (http://www.arbys.com/arb01.html).

Arjay

[Xeon]

From Ajax:
How do you know that? I work at Arby's.
Yes, yes......but you are programming in one way or another, right?
All people except me come to CodeGuru because they're doing some IT-related stuff, be it personal, for leisure/hobby or commercial/work.

U can't expect the man on the street selling chicken chop to register in CodeGuru outta the blue, right? :thumb:

Good try, kid.
Xeon. :cool:

[codegurugeek]

pretty much much true about it..

in fact.. after 2 years of "The Total Untouch" in any Programming Projects and not even sniff at it ... i am feeling pretty much left out like a junk in the backyard..


One of Xeon's comment :-

"Quit programming altogether and dabble in non-IT related stuff."


I did and taken that decision 2 years ago.. and until now.. i have been lying to myself.. saying that i hate and program no more.. however, within is still a loving passion for it.. :-)

Well, to come back for a new start although is hard as i have forgotten almost all the commands except the programming concept but.. i guess i am ready and pretty agree with "Xeon" comment


"The thing that makes me come back here is the CG blood that flows in me"


It is what that is in my soul right now.. it might be funny to others.. but still i am kind of like wanting to reborn in this field and proceed with greater stamina and sharper than before.

What is there to lose to make a comeback with the "ROCK YOU" music tuned on LOUD? hahaha.. some might even started to laugh hard and rolling on the floor.. (even i cant stand it too :-D)...

Well, a very important thing must be remembered..
"when you dare to take it up.. you must be ready to put it down and let it go if by all means the result is not yours"...


NoHero, Kheun, Arjay, Xeon, Siddhartha... Thank you guys soo much for the +ve advises and experiences shared here.. i truly appreciate it.. At first i thought that my title is going to be too lame to appear in CG.. well... i guess i think too much ..

Hope that others who experiences the same situation read this up and get you Initial D Revving for another bigger WAVE.... ROCK YOU

[Deniz]

Who needs sanity when u got CG? :thumb: :D

[codegurugeek]

ha ha ha ...

[Arjay]

From Ajax:Who's Ajax?

Arjay

[Xeon]

From Ajax:
Who's Ajax?
U, of course! Don't call yourself Arjay. Should be Ajax.
In Greek legend, Ajax is a very strong and big weaty warrior, friend of Archilles.

If I ever visit you in future, I expect you to sign your signature on my butt, my t-shirt, my back, my palms, my tummy and my cheeks. :wave:

Good day,
Xeon.

[Siddhartha]

Who's Ajax?This (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AJAX)

[Deniz]

My dear friends,

THIS (http://www.cleansweepsupply.com/pages/skugroup1068.html) is AJAX.

[Xeon]

Blithering little funny idiots....all wrong!
I told you fools already.....Ajax is a very muscular, tall and big warrior who's friend of Archilles.
It's at : http://www.waltm.net/ajax.jpg

That's the real Ajax, not some silly web program or software or whatever IT-related crap, and definetly not some detergent! :thumbd:
Have you guys gone dumb ever since I was not your daddy? :thumbd:

Now I can say, "My name is Xeon; I always know more". :thumb:

Good day,
Xeon. :cool:

[Deniz]

Blithering little funny idiots....all wrong!
I told you fools already.....Ajax is a very muscular, tall and big warrior who's friend of Archilles.
It's at : http://www.waltm.net/ajax.jpg

That's the real Ajax, not some silly web program or software or whatever IT-related crap, and definetly not some detergent! :thumbd:
Have you guys gone dumb ever since I was not your daddy? :thumbd:

Now I can say, "My name is Xeon; I always know more". :thumb:

Good day,
Xeon. :cool:

Calm down Xena, we all know you fought and won the great battle against Ajax the mithological creature and his army of half-man half-donkeys. Didn't mean any disrespect. :ehh:

[Xeon]

From H. Dennis:
Calm down Xena, we all know you fought and won the great battle against Ajax the mithological creature and his army of half-man half-donkeys. Didn't mean any disrespect.
Thank you. I'll relay that message to my Xena. I am Xeon, on the other hand.
So now, you know who's boss, eh? That's the right way, kid! U don't mess with the big boss, right? Good for you! :wave::wave::wave:

Good day,
Xeon.

[Deniz]

From H. Dennis:

Thank you. I'll relay that message to my Xena. I am Xeon, on the other hand.
So now, you know who's boss, eh? That's the right way, kid! U don't mess with the big boss, right? Good for you! :wave::wave::wave:

Good day,
Xeon.


Sure, your da boss! Your da man! Your in charge! Your da king! :wave: :o

[Xeon]

From Dennis:
Sure, your da boss! Your da man! Your in charge! Your da king!
See? Dennis has finally submitted himself to me, just like he did many years ago, before I abdicated my god-mode throne in CodeGuru.

Because of your kindness and your efforts for super-inflating my ego, I'll stop calling you H. Dennis. I acknowledge that u address me as the Man and the King. Call me your god next, and I hope that's not too much for you.

For your reward, I'll start sending the following to you :

1) 5 McDonald's voucher + 2 free coupons for the latest McKangaroo burger
2) My 20" by 40" posters
3) A mug and 3 t-shirts with my signature on it
4) A copy of the Microsoft Xeon OS
5) A copy of the Mozilla Xeon internet browser
6) Free 2-year membership to use the XeonMail web-based e-mail

and best of all....what every man wants.....

7) A PDF document containing links to all the porn sites on the web, classified into Free, AVS and Membership
8) 5 hot videos in DVD format : hours long of non-stop excitment
9) 1-month supply of viagra and cialis
10) 30 girls from 15 countries, delivered to your beloved continent, Australia

Thanks for having faith in me. Who's next?
Xeon.

[bijuabrahamp]

4) A copy of the Microsoft Xeon OS
5) A copy of the Mozilla Xeon internet browser
6) Free 2-year membership to use the XeonMail web-based e-mail


Can I have a screenshot of those?? :confused:

EDIT: And I also don't mind a screenshot of these also :D : 8) 5 hot videos in DVD format : hours long of non-stop excitment
10) 30 girls from 15 countries, delivered to your beloved continent, Australia

[Siddhartha]

It is interesting to note that Xeon has chosen to promote Mozilla Browser over MSIE... :D
(which proves that he really does know a good browser when he sees one!)

[Deniz]

From Dennis:
See? Dennis has finally submitted himself to me, just like he did many years ago, before I abdicated my god-mode throne in CodeGuru.


No, your psychiatrist emailed me and told me to say those things when you get into one of "those" moods.


From Dennis:
Because of your kindness and your efforts for super-inflating my ego, I'll stop calling you H. Dennis. I acknowledge that u address me as the Man and the King. Call me your god next, and I hope that's not too much for you.


Yes it is too much to ask for, you can keep your cheap novelty items.

[Xeon]

From Siddhartha:
It is interesting to note that Xeon has chosen to promote Mozilla Browser over MSIE...
(which proves that he really does know a good browser when he sees one!)
Of course, Siddhartha Buddha! The first time I read about FireFox's feature on the newspaper, I knew at once that this is the web browser created by God, for humans.

The first time I laid eyes on the FireFox website, my entire room was swarmed with sparkling flames all abound. I thought I was about to die when the shriek of a blazing fox could be heard. Never in my whole life have I felt so enriched.
I tried to tell myself I was dreaming, and continue with the download.

Once the download completed, there was a total blackout in my home for 5 seconds before the PC resumed again. I told myself I was dreaming again, and I installed the THING. The moment the installation started, my entire PC went black with nothing but real crimson flames burning inside the monitor.
I thought, "Oh Lord,.....the Lord must be in MY computer now!"
At that time, I felt as though I could crush the entire US military with 1 palm. That power is.....so......wow.

After installation, I opened the FireFox browser to try it. Then...the biggest shock of my life came. I discovered who I am, what my purpose on earth is, who I belong to and what is me within.
The moment the browser pop-up, everything.....just changed. The computer vanished, my computer desk disappeared, my bed was....just gone and my whole room was replaced by some unknown dimension or place.

The skies was a non-chalant blue and the fields.....yes. There was a field, lush with extreme greenery and some lakes with mists as well. It was more than the Garden of Eden.....more than the Elysian Fields.
I could see and hear, feel and touch all the news and happenings in the world. FireFox.....that Beast gave me all these godly powers.

After several hours trying it, I closed it and all was back to normal. The ethereal flames, the sparkling magic and the undying shrieks of the Fox was all gone.....that is......until the next time I unleashed it's power once again.

Compare this kinda untamable beast with Internet Explorer, which is just a piece of software junk with nothing but zeroes and ones.

Xeon. FireFox.
Xeon God-Mode!

[codegurugeek]

lol... its still needed.. cause without sanity in place.. CG wont be here anyway... ;-D

[Siddhartha]

The skies was a non-chalant blue and the fields.....yes. There was a field, lush with extreme greenery and some lakes with mists as well. It was more than the Garden of Eden.....more than the Elysian Fields.
I could see and hear, feel and touch all the news and happenings in the world. FireFox.....that Beast gave me all these godly powers.

After several hours trying it, I closed it and all was back to normal.Wow, that was some creative imagination at work... :)

True that FF has changed lives aplenty...

[exterminator]

I am not back to program.. I am here for the first time..but hope i dont continue doing it long.. :( ... :ehh:

[Xeon]

Oh yes, by the way, I heard that Netscape has already released Netscape 8.0, that web browser which is claimed to be the best of both worlds?(FireFox + IE + even better modifications)

Thanks,
Xeon.

[bijuabrahamp]

Oh yes, by the way, I heard that Netscape has already released Netscape 8.0, that web browser which is claimed to be the best of both worlds?(FireFox + IE + even better modifications)

Thanks,
Xeon.
I have tried that, but its not as good as Fox, it crashes in the middle .. some pages won't even work with netscape!
Opera is also a good option - especially with those mouse gestures, which really captivated me... but one day I saw that I had 497MB left in my RAM .. and I went away and returned after an hour.. I saw that, my free RAM reduced a redline 109MB!! and all consumed by Opera!
I got mad and switched back to my old Firefox which better than the best

[Xeon]

Thank you for your testimonial, Bijua. FireFox needs more geniuses like you. One Xeon isn't enough. However, at least folks like you and me knows a good browser when we see one. I assume that you know a unique and beauitful girl when you see one too? :thumb:

FireF0x Chief Developer and Founder,
Xeon WaterWolf.

[bijuabrahamp]

I assume that you know a unique and beauitful girl when you see one too? :thumb:Oh, yes I do! :D

[Xeon]

From Bijua:
Oh, yes I do!
That's it! My analysis is confirmed. U're one of those folks who is as wise and grand as me. Hi Bijua......welcome.......to the club!
Club Med, I mean. The place where guys and girls really get to know each other. ;):cool:

We need more cool people like you here,
Xeon. :wave:

[bijuabrahamp]

Club Med, I mean. The place where guys and girls really get to know each other. ;):cool:Thanx... btw, next time call me Biju or Biju Abraham

[Xeon]

From Biju:
Thanx... btw, next time call me Biju or Biju Abraham
My.....yes. Biju is more natural than Bijua. Biju Abraham? Bijuabraham? Why did you separate the name with an underscore?
U need to attend Nanny Kim's lessons on choosing a nice user ID. :thumbd:

Good day, A. Lincoln.
Xeon.

[bijuabrahamp]

From Biju:

My.....yes. Biju is more natural than Bijua. Biju Abraham? Bijuabraham? Why did you separate the name with an underscore?
U need to attend Nanny Kim's lessons on choosing a nice user ID. :thumbd:

Good day, A. Lincoln.
Xeon.
You're right.. but when I registered at CG, I was quite in a hurry.. i have the tendency to use bijuabraham or bijuabrahamp as usernames other than biju_abraham or biju_abraham_p because it will simply make it long

Anyway thanx, next time i'll take care.. I don't think I can rename usernames in CG

[exterminator]

I don't think I can rename usernames in CGThat is what is called GOD-MODE !!! :cool:

[Xeon]

From Biju:
I don't think I can rename usernames in CG
Maybe you could get Brad to change it for you. Brad is not in God-Mode.....he's God. :D:thumb:

Anyway, since your reputation is a mere 1-box and you've just 41 posts to your name, you can just create a cooler ID like Biju or Mr. Abraham. :cool:
Your post count might be zero, but you can always ask Brad to reset it back to where you left off. :wave:

Good day,
Xeon.

[bijuabrahamp]

Your post count might be zero, but you can always ask Brad to reset it back to where you left off.
Do Admins have permission for that?
or Brad will have to change things directly from the database... anyway, i'm waiting for his reply

btw, Xeon, did you notice?? We're hijacking the thread! :D

[codegurugeek]

btw, Xeon, did you notice?? We're hijacking the thread!


lol... indeed very close to... but still requires an admin permission "Brad" to do that for you .. so the conclusion is still not hijack... but just trying luck for that...

[Xeon]

From Abraham BJ Lincoln:
Do Admins have permission for that?
or Brad will have to change things directly from the database... anyway, i'm waiting for his reply
Nah......Admins is not the same as Moderators/SuperModerators. Admins refer to those like Brad. They control not just the forums, but the entire CodeGuru. There's a few more CodeGuru members on Brad's level, meaning that they work alongside the Chief(Chief == Brad), equal in rank.
They never post here, but a long time ago in the past under the old forums, I saw their IDs and how they were listed alongside the Chief.

From what I know, the Admins can tweak the database easily and set certain rules for each indivivual, so you can guess how flexible it is. Like I said, Brad even said that he can reset my post count to 0, so it's more than possible to achieve what u want. This vBulletin forum software is the best, most powerful and flexible in the way. You can even tell the forum software to sing a birthday song to you if the Chief allows it, although it's gonna waste lots of bandwidth. ;)

btw, Xeon, did you notice?? We're hijacking the thread!
Indeed we're. Also, I officially and hereby declare the two of us as blood-brothers, for you actually helped me to defeat NoHero and taunt him in the "Most funny poster" thread. I thank you indeed. :D
From now on, you can boss your way here, and if anything happens, your back-up is......mention the name......XEON. :cool:

From CG Geek:
lol... indeed very close to... but still requires an admin permission "Brad" to do that for you .. so the conclusion is still not hijack... but just trying luck for that
Nah pal! Chief won't care much about us unless someone reports me or us.
He has a job and he gotta follow the rules. If he does nothing despite complaints, he will get fired. Thus, as long as no wimps complains, he will pretend to shut one eye and ignore everything. :D

[bijuabrahamp]

Like I said, Brad even said that he can reset my post count to 0, so it's more than possible to achieve what u want. Seems like Brad is quite busy... I didn't get any reply for my PM. Anyway, I'm more used to this username coz I go registering myself around like this.

From now on, you can boss your way here, and if anything happens, your back-up is......mention the name......XEON. :cool: Cool.. thanx for that :)

[codegurugeek]

LOL... Alright.... That's Coooll Xeon !!!!

[Xeon]

From Biju:
Seems like Brad is quite busy... I didn't get any reply for my PM. Anyway, I'm more used to this username coz I go registering myself around like this.
Nah, I think it's the Sat - Mon period where he's having the weekends. Maybe during Tue - Fri he'll respond. Anyway, don't feel bad if he doesn't respond.
The Chief is a real busy person, with so many high company appointments, titles, jobs, careers and books under his belt, and he may not have the time for little things, although he has the time to ban me and warn me when some wimps complain. Dunno why. I really wish I could use profanity and foul words here. :rolleyes:

By the way, Chief.....does CodeGuru offer any kind of Platinum/Premium Membership whereby if we pay US$9.90 per month, we can have special rights/privileges and use profanity and post dirty pictures here? If not, then I think CodeGuru should start now, before CodeProject and other rivals steal this idea.

From CG Geek:
LOL... Alright.... That's Coooll Xeon !!!!
The way u talk....is like a 16 year old kid! How old are you this year?
Anyway, I've decided to take you under my wing, for you seem sincere and respectful to me, and you're wise enough to know who's king here.
Compared to the likes of Gurley_Girl and H. Dennis who dunno who they're dealing with, you've got a real luminous future ahead of you.
Do ask me any question you've regarding CodeGuru while you're on my 3-day orientation tour.

Good day,
CodeGuru's back-alley big daddy
Xeon.

[codegurugeek]

First of all : sincerely Thanking you Xeon


Do ask me any question you've regarding CodeGuru while you're on my 3-day orientation tour.



2ndly :

The way u talk....is like a 16 year old kid! How old are you this year?


haha... Do i really sound like 16 yrs old? god..

i think the way i put it may sound 16 yrs old.. but at present i am already a decade more than the figure you guess..

gosh this really shocks me to the max.. i guess i must do a paradigm switch in the way i converse..

[Xeon]

From CG GeeK:
i think the way i put it may sound 16 yrs old.. but at present i am already a decade more than the figure you guess
Oh I see.

gosh this really shocks me to the max.. i guess i must do a paradigm switch in the way i converse..
Nah, it's because u're a MAN, and you use LOL. Besides, you used lots of unprofessional and inappropriate punctucation(..... and !!!!). Besides, you mention "cool" and put it in a hip, exciting tone.
Only young folks have the energy to do that, but.....

it's good for you, though. Just look at the bunch of these old men here. Deniz, Ree, Tom......they're barely 50 years old and most of them ain't even 30 years old, and they're already talking like 85 year old grandpas who've seen WWII and seen enough of life etc. :cool:

While a grown man behaving like a teen boy don't appeal to most older girls/women, it's alright as long as you can turn them on sexually and emotionally, and as long as you're God-Mode in bed. See?

Good day,
Xeon. :D:cool:

[codegurugeek]

Nah, it's because u're a MAN, and you use LOL. Besides, you used lots of unprofessional and inappropriate punctucation(..... and !!!!). Besides, you mention "cool" and put it in a hip, exciting tone.


Well, i appreciate your comment there, Xeon. I will try not to be that kiddy in the chatroom forum, if you insist on MAN TALK.


Just look at the bunch of these old men here. Deniz, Ree, Tom......they're barely 50 years old and most of them ain't even 30 years old, and they're already talking like 85 year old grandpas who've seen WWII and seen enough of life etc.


Well, i would say guys are like them are really in Professional-Mode all time high. (too used to it)



While a grown man behaving like a teen boy don't appeal to most older girls/women, it's alright as long as you can turn them on sexually and emotionally, and as long as you're God-Mode in bed. See?


Haha.. that situation wont happen in reality .. trust me

[Xeon]

From CG Geek:
Well, i appreciate your comment there, Xeon. I will try not to be that kiddy in the chatroom forum, if you insist on MAN TALK.
Nah, since when have I insist that you MAN TALK?! Please, no. MAN TALK is really hypocritical and I'm against that. U should be like me, young, energetic, little-boy type.....but still so quiet-within, mature, stable and seen-enough-of-this-world type of hunk.

Well, i would say guys are like them are really in Professional-Mode all time high. (too used to it)
Are you a programmer too, CG Geek? If so, maybe you understand why they all behave in this kinda Professional-Mode? This is what they mean by "men-in-ties".

Haha.. that situation wont happen in reality .. trust me
Actually, it does. :)
Even 41-year old girls will get attracted to you on a high-level if you know what to do and say. The only thing is that although she'll be very fascinated with you, 99.9% of chances are that she won't marry you, because of the unspoken social laws. :)
On the other hand, she'll be like your shadow, so mesmerized and captured by you. :wave:

Good day,
Xeon. :cool:

[codegurugeek]

MAN TALK is really hypocritical and I'm against that


True true, i agree. lol.



Are you a programmer too, CG Geek? If so, maybe you understand why they all behave in this kinda Professional-Mode? This is what they mean by "men-in-ties".


Yes, i am a programmer. i am back this time and high in programming mode and ready to make a big wave no matter what it takes, just to claim back what i had lost in the past.



Actually, it does.
Even 41-year old girls will get attracted to you on a high-level if you know what to do and say. The only thing is that although she'll be very fascinated with you, 99.9% of chances are that she won't marry you, because of the unspoken social laws.
On the other hand, she'll be like your shadow, so mesmerized and captured by you.


Well, i guess that haven't happen to me yet .. lol..
hhmm.. i guess that is why you are the big daddy guru here to have experience all sorts of happening juniors dont. haha.. (that claims it)

[Siddhartha]

LOL! 41 Year Old "Girls"Now, thats a real oxymoron (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=oxymoron)!

[Xeon]

From CG Geek:
hhmm.. i guess that is why you are the big daddy guru here to have experience all sorts of happening juniors dont. haha.. (that claims it)
Once again, you made my day. Big daddies love to be respected. :thumb:

Now, thats a real oxymoron!
Nah. When I say "41 year old girls", it means that they may be old, but very pretty still. I've seen cute and gorgeous 40+ year old women too. It's not very uncommon.
If it's a 40+ year old woman who's fugly, then I would not say "41 year old girl". I would say "41 year old woman".

That was elementary, my dear Watson! :cool:

Good day,
Xeon. :D

[Siddhartha]

Nah. When I say "41 year old girls", it means that they may be old, but very pretty still. I've seen cute and gorgeous 40+ year old women too. It's not very uncommon. LOL!

I am pretty certain that every pretty 41 year old woman wants to be called a "woman" and not a "girl".

Can we have a poll on this... ? ;)

[Xeon]

From S. Buddha:
LOL! I am pretty certain that every pretty 41 year old woman wants to be called a "woman" and not a "girl".
Yes, you're right. A pretty 41-year old woman will get offended if she's called a girl by some guy. But......it depends, though. If you know her well already and call her a girl, it's merely flirting and she'll get turned on, assuming you do it right. That's why. :cool::)

Can we have a poll on this... ?
Poll what poll? There's no 40++ year old woman/girl here. Not even close!
The only girl we've here is Cherish, and she's barely 18, so she needs parental consent etc. As for GG, I'm not sure. Can't comment too much, cos' I called him/her last night and it was a guy who picked up the phone. I told him/her I was NoHero, and she/he said that she/he love me, which means that NoHero and GG are both guys and they're another version of Elton John and his homo-partner? :eek::eek::eek:

Good day,
Xeon.

[codegurugeek]

I told him/her I was NoHero, and she/he said that she/he love me, which means that NoHero and GG are both guys and they're another version of Elton John and his homo-partner?

haha. NoHero doesn't mean that but the TrueHero indeed. lol

[Mick]

Mick is Love...
Free Mick...

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