Episodes
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Viral video brings up equity in marriage, the pressure women are under, male female differences, and why women leave the marriage. Devin Schadt founder of the Fathers of St. Joseph joins Trending with Timmerie. (1:45) Reasons God lets you suffer. (39:28)
Resources mentioned:
https://fathersofstjoseph.org/
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Navigating comparison with children. (1:22) Children’s books Easter basket recommendations. (17:28) Overcoming comparison for adults. (25:20) Gentleness – Fruit of the Holy Spirit. (41:34)
Resources mentioned :Children’s Books:
“God’s Little Flower”
https://amzn.to/3R5qxMq
“Blueberries for Sal”
https://amzn.to/4cl6zqy
“The Chaste Heart of St. Joseph”
https://amzn.to/3YlSbIQ
“The Adventures of Stacy and Tracy”
https://amzn.to/444nc8b
“Illustrated Bible”
https://amzn.to/4csV2Wz
“Read Aloud Book of Bible Stories”
https://amzn.to/4jpf2vp
Lindsey Schlegel’s website: https://lindsayschlegel.com/
The Four Levels of Happiness Book
https://amzn.to/3G0OD8M
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The Bold Premise
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, president of the Ruth Institute and Catholic truth-teller extraordinaire, came on the show to call out a major myth:
🚫 “People are born gay.”
She’s not just throwing opinions around. She’s got the science receipts, the philosophical chops, and the Catholic anthropology to back it all up.
Science Says... Nope.
Let’s talk DNA and identical twins for a sec:
-The 2019 Human Genome Study found no “gay gene.” Not even a combo of genes that would reliably predict same-sex attraction.
-Identical twins: If being gay were genetic, you'd expect both twins to be gay nearly every time. It's only about 30%, which basically screams: Not born that way.
So... science has entered the chat.
Thoughts, Feelings, Behavior... It’s Complicated
Dr. Morse explains that “being gay” isn’t even one clearly defined thing. Researchers ask:
-How do you feel?
-What do you do?
-How do you identify?
Surprise! Those answers don’t always match up. So, when someone says, “I’m gay,” that could mean a LOT of different things. It’s not like having blue eyes or being left-handed (despite what the memes say).
Therapy Bans: What’s Really Going On?
There's a big push to ban conversion therapy. Dr. Morse points out:
That’s basically the government telling your therapist what they can and can’t say to you in a private room.
Yeah. Let that sink in.
The argument is that therapy like this is “harmful”, but the data doesn’t support that. What we do have is a bunch of ideologically driven fearmongering.
Meanwhile in the Self-Help Aisle...
Timmerie made a good point here...
In a culture OBSESSED with self-improvement:
"Top 5 Hacks to a Better You!"
"Change your habits, change your life!"... somehow the one thing you can’t change... is your sexuality?
Make it make sense.
You Are Not Your Feelings
At the heart of this conversation is truth:
You are a rational being with free will.
You are not just a bundle of feelings or attractions.
You were created, body and soul, for a purpose.YES, you can change. People do. All the time.
But What About My Friends?
Timmerie brought it home emotionally, too. She’s had close friends identify as gay. She gets the tension: especially for Gen Z, who crave authentic friendship but confuse love with approval.
Loving someone doesn’t mean you have to agree with every choice they make.
Sometimes the most loving thing you can do... is gently share the truth.And to anyone personally struggling with same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria:
“This is not the final word on your identity.”
You are more than your feelings. And you are deeply, deeply loved.So, What’s the Takeaway?
-No, you're not born gay. The science doesn't support it.
-Conversion Therapy isn’t harmful. In fact, people can and do change.
-Catholic teaching is both true and compassionate.
-You are not alone. You are loved. You are seen. And there is hope.
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Former feminist leader Sarah Huff dives into changing our attitudes about motherhood and deprogramming feminism on Trending with Timmerie. (1:54) Spending years dating the same person doing nothing? What changes that? (26:06) Chastity — Fruits of the Holy Spirit (39:52)
Resources mentioned:Listen to Sarah’s story: how she became a feminist
https://relevantradio.com/2024/08/the-most-influential-feminists-in-brazil-interview/
Sara’s book in Spanish
https://www.amazon.com/C%C3%B3mo-fabricar-una-feminista-rescatarla/dp/1400336988
Episode on Why Mom’s Matter:
https://relevantradio.com/2022/10/why-moms-matter-how-to-be-present-to-your-child-2/
On the Science of Motherhood:
https://relevantradio.com/2023/06/science-of-motherhood/
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The significance of Palm Sunday with Tik Tok priest Father Simon Esshaki. (2:46) Off social media? The battle for virtue that comes with social media to overcome sin. ( 22:00) Massive cultural correction – Rachel Zegler backlash – ruining more than Snow White. (41:03)
Resources mentioned :Father Simon Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/father_simon/
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How carnivore is treating ADHD (1:55) The positive impact of carnivore on autism. Dr. Anthony Chaffee – medical doctor and neurosurgical expert joins Trending with Timmerie.(22:26) Despite Having Kids Together, soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo won’t marry his girlfriend of 9 years despite having kids together until he feels a “click”. (42:05)
Resources mentioned :Dr. Chaffee
https://www.howtocarnivore.com/
Harvard study on Carnivore/Ketosis and depression
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.951376/full
Dr. Chaffee’s social media: @anthony_chaffee
Story on how Carnivore diet helped ADHD and depression:
https://www.eatingmyselfhealthy.co.uk/articles/carnivore-diet-fixes-adhd-depression
The book, “Change your Diet Change Your Mind: A Powerful Plan to Improve Mood, Overcome Anxiety, and Protect Memory for a Lifetime of Optimal Health”
https://www.amazon.com/Change-Your-Diet-Mind-Powerful/dp/1538739070
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The risk of eastern spirituality (Hindu and Buddhist ideologies) along with yoga pulling women out of faith filled family values. Christine Flynn former spiritual not religious millennial convert joins Trending with Timmerie. (4:13) Pray for Father Matthew Spencer from St. Joseph’s workshop. (26:22) Shifting your perspective on death to a Catholic one. (27:38) Faithfulness – Fruit of the Holy Spirit (44:00)
Resources mentioned :Book from our guest Christine : Not Just Spiritual
https://shop.catholic.com/not-just-spiritual/
Pietra Fitness – alternative to Yoga
https://www.pietrafitness.com/
Christine Flynn’s Conversion to Catholicism
https://omny.fm/shows/trending-with-timmerie-catholic-principles-applied/spiritual-not-religious
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Dr. Michelle Cretella is a distinguished pediatrician, researcher, and former executive director of the American College of Pediatricians joining Trending with Timmerie. With changing gender policies — are schools, bathrooms, libraries, and sports venues safe for kids? (2:31) If despite best efforts a child succumbs to gender ideology what can parents do? (26:26) Debunking the myth that people are genetically in the wrong body or can choose their own sex or sexual orientation.(40:57)
Resources mentioned :
Children's: "I Don't Have to Choose" by Ellie Klipp about how to talk to children about gender identity: s
https://amzn.to/4jb9Vyy
American College of Pediatricians:
https://biologicalintegrity.org
Advocates Protecting Children: https://www.advocatesprotectingchildren.org
A book about a girl loving herself as a girl again, “Always Erin” https://www.amazon.com/Always-Erin-Brewer/dp/B095F2RC97
Screenstrong: https://screenstrong.org/
Gabb Wireless, Phones for kids: https://gabb.com/
EXCELLENT resources to "porn-proof" and "abuse-proof" children of all ages.
https://www.defendyoungminds.com
FOR PARENTS WITH CHILDREN WHO BELIEVE THEY ARE TRANS (HOW TO PARENT):
https://www.advocatesprotectingchildren.org/commonsense-care-videos
https://sophiainstitute.com/product/desist-detrans-detox/
Podcast on – Born Gay Myth and Conversion Therapy https://relevantradio.com/2025/03/born-gay-myth-conversion-therapy/
No one is born gay. There is no gay gene
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aat7693
More people are formerly gay than gay in the US & UK
https://ruthinstitute.org/press-releases/celebrate-ex-gay-visibility-day/
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Planned Parenthood killed an 18-year-old girl via an untreated abortion complication during the abortion. (2:36) The double standard in abortion “care” vs medical standards. (21:51) How do I defend the Eucharist? Satanic leader detained after punching multiple men who intervened. (39:59)
Resources mentioned :
Bombshell Testimony Revealing Planned Parenthood Transferred a Dying 18-year-old “too late”:
https://rumble.com/v6qk0j4-planned-parenthood-transferred-a-dying-18-year-old-too-late.html
Former Planned Parenthood Director Mayra Rodriguez shares how Planned Parenthood deceives women:
https://adflegal.org/article/deceiving-women-is-what-their-business-is-all-about-former-planned-parenthood-director/
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Timmerie addresses a show that you might want to steer clear of: Netflix’s new series Adolescence, which explores the crisis of boys today. It’s based on a story of a 13-year-old boy, Jamie, who murders a classmate after being rejected. Yes, that’s the plot, and the show tries to explore why he did it: including his deep hurt from bullying, the isolation of modern boys, and impurity.
Some of the content, while important to talk about, may not be appropriate for sensitive ears.
Timmerie’s big takeaway is that this show is part of the problem, not the solution. We’ve become so desensitized to disturbing content that we keep craving something more shocking. But what’s really chilling is that the show nails one thing: Boys are very much hurting. Badly. And the culture is not making it any better.
The Crisis of Boys:
Jamie’s character reveals a lot about the struggles young boys face today: isolation, lack of real relationships, confusion over identity, and being glued to screens. Pornography comes up in the third episode, and it’s clear it has wrecked his ability to form healthy relationships or even see himself properly.What’s Making This Worse:
-The "Incel" culture: radicalized online communities of isolated men.
-A society where boys are constantly told they’re “toxic” just for being themselves.
-A school system that’s not built for them (sit still, be quiet, don’t move... yeah, no).
-Being over-medicated and told their natural energy is a “problem.”
What Parents Can Do (According to Timmerie):
-Tech Lockdown: Cut down on screen time. Seriously. Let kids be bored, climb trees, get dirty, and create stories with their imagination.
-Real Interaction: Kids need real FaceTime: like playing outside, talking with adults, hanging out with friends... not just scrolling through TikTok.
-Empathy and Faith: The number one thing that keeps kids away from porn is developing empathy. Guess what builds empathy? Faith and good moral values.
-More Time with Parents: Kids can't just get the leftover part of your time. They need the real deal, every single day. And yes, that’s exhausting, but it matters.
-Parent Watchfulness: You have to be there to notice the little things. A lot of the damage happens when kids are left alone with screens.
Timmerie raves about the work of Erica Komisar: particularly her books about raising resilient children by being there for them. No shortcuts. No outsourcing. Just being present.
The Faith Angle:
Timmerie explains why sending your children to Catholic school and going to Mass on Sundays is just the bare minimum. It’s about living the faith daily, praying with your kids, and building a strong foundation of grace and virtue.The popularity of this Netflix show is just another warning sign. We’re addicted to the messed-up stuff because we’ve let it seep into our culture. The solution? Get your kids off screens, outside, and surrounded by loving, intentional parenting.
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Johnny Kuplack joins guest host Brooke Taylor to share his amazing story of running 100 ultra marathons in 100 days to fight for young Catholic men and authentic brotherhood.
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Increasing Eucharistic devotion during Lent. (2:58) Where women find value, feeling, and purpose in the body determines their attitude about their body and sexual freedom. (21:54) A quick way to holiness is through The Fruits of the Holy Spirit starting with charity and joy. (39:44)
Resources mentioned:Book “How to get more out of Holy Communion” by St. Peter Julian Eymard
https://amzn.to/4iC7zsm
Bree’s conversion and past episodes
https://relevantradio.com/?cat=23210&s=bree+solstad
Book: “Cheap Sex”: The Transformation of Men, Marriage and Monogamy
https://amzn.to/3DLh0a5
Bree’s Twitter
https://x.com/BreeSolstad
Bree’s Catholic rosaries and jewelry
https://www.etsy.com/shop/avemariaeveryday/?etsrc=sdt
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Incorporating Biblical prayer into fasting with triple board certified OB-GYN and functional medicine Dr. Tabatha Barber joining Trending with Timmerie. (1:19) Dr. Barber answers questions on: fasting while nursing and pregnancy and carnivore. (16:42) The boys crisis – “Adolescence” ranked number one in the US and Globally right now on Netflix. (29:41)
Resources mentioned :Book: Fast to Faith
https://amzn.to/41Fj3G4
Intermittent Fasting Guide: https://fasttofaith.com/intermittent-fasting-guide/#
Previous episode with Dr. Tabatha Barber about fasting:
https://omny.fm/shows/trending-with-timmerie-catholic-principles-applied/fasting-health-benefits-faith
Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Years Matter:
https://www.amazon.com/Being-There-Prioritizing-Motherhood-Matters/dp/0143109294
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We have to be willing to tell the truth that people aren’t born gay. (1:52) Supreme Court on “conversion therapy” – Is conversion therapy helping or hurting people with same sex attraction and gender dysphoria? (25:08) The Annunciation and Incarnation. (40:54)
Resources mentioned :Dr. Morse’s Website
https://ruthinstitute.org/
Reintegrative Therapy, for those struggling with Homosexuality:
https://www.reintegrativetherapy.com/
Research on Counseling Freedom for All
https://ruthinstitute.org/counseling-freedom-for-all/
No one is born gay. There is no gay gene
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aat7693
More people are formerly gay than gay in the US & UK
https://ruthinstitute.org/press-releases/celebrate-ex-gay-visibility-day/
Parents Guide to Preventing Homosexuality:
https://www.josephnicolosi.com/books/parents-guide-to-preventing-homosexuality/
1 in 5 straight men look at gay porn:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-016-0837-9?wt_mc=Affiliate.CommissionJunction.3.EPR1089.DeepLink&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=commission_junction&utm_campaign=3_nsn6445_deeplink&utm_content=deeplink
Supreme Court Case will hear case on Colorado Conversion Therapy Ban on Minors: https://www.ncregister.com/cna/supreme-court-will-hear-case-challenging-colorado-ban-on-conversion-therapy-for-minors
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Spiritual Not Religious-creating your own religion – millennial Christine Flynn shares her journey from new age to atheist to Catholic. (1:43) What inspired Christine to become Catholic? (22:22) Saints Perpetua and Felicity ahead of International Women’s Day. (41:01)
Resources mentioned:Book from our guest Christine: Not Just Spiritual
https://shop.catholic.com/not-just-spiritual/
Saints Perpetua and Felicity – The Saints Podcast
https://www.themerrybeggars.com/episodes/ts35-1-perpetua-and-felicity-episode-one
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St. Joseph's chastity, obedience, and humility with Norbertine Father Sebastian Walshe. (2:28) St. Joseph was a financial failure. How did he find self value and patience with himself? (24:47) Almsgiving as a Lenten practice (28:31) Why did an abortion business close in one of the highest volume abortion locations in the country? (41:19)
Resources mentioned :
Norbertines of St. Michael’s Abbey:
https://theabbotscircle.com/
Book Saint Joseph: The Man Closest to Christhttps://amzn.to/4bQvsu8
Learn more about chastity, a Fruit of the Holy Spirit (39:52 mark):
https://omny.fm/shows/trending-with-timmerie-catholic-principles-applied/deprogramming-feminism
Planned Parenthood expose in the New York Times:
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/us/planned-parenthood-clinics.html
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Why does everyone love the Netflix “reality” show “Temptation Island”? (0:42) Why actress Emma Watson won’t do drugs or nude scenes. (25:36) Stop the black Mass. (36:49) Self control – Fruits of the Holy Spirit (41:12)
Resources mentioned :Overcome Pornography
https://integrityrestored.com/
Canopy phone service:
https://canopy.us
To sign petition to stop black mass in Kansas: https://lp.catholicvote.org/stop-the-desecration/
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Life can be stressful, and maybe you feel like you're at the end of your rope. Now is the time to lean on help from the Holy Spirit!
Timmerie shared some solid wisdom about the Fruits of the Holy Spirit, specifically Peace and Patience, and she talked about why these two are basically must-haves if you want to keep your sanity and grow in holiness.
Timmere's Take on Peace:
-What It Is: Peace is way more than just stress relief. It's this deep sense of security in God.
-Fr. Robert Spitzer's Definition: He describes it as feeling truly “at home,” which makes sense because, in God, we’re back where we belong.
-The Problem: Our culture is all about being out of kilter: identity crises, constant distractions, and relationships that are out of whack. No wonder we’re restless!
-The Solution: Peace comes from trusting God and growing closer to Him. Prayer, the sacraments, staying in a state of grace... all those basics matter. Timmerie reminds you that this peace is a gift of the Holy Spirit, so don’t be shy about straight-up asking God for it.
Patience
-The Dangerous Gift: Ever pray for patience and suddenly everyone’s cutting you off in traffic and every store line is like a mile long? Yep, God answers by giving you opportunities to practice patience.
-What It Actually Is: Patience is about not losing your cool when life feels unfair or people are being difficult to deal with. It’s mercy and compassion for both others and yourself.
-St. Thomas Aquinas’ Wisdom: True patience isn’t just surviving annoyances; it’s staying unbothered by them. It’s like building resilience against suffering and not letting it mess up your commitment to virtue.
-Freedom in Patience: Timmerie points out that patience makes us free because it helps us stay grounded in doing what’s right, even when life feels like one big dumpster fire.
-Connection to Charity: Patience and love go together. The more you love God and others, the easier it is to be patient.
Takeaway Tips:
-Pray for these gifts: they’re from the Holy Spirit... not a DIY project.
-Lean into the sacraments and keep your prayer life strong.
-Keep perspective: What we see as evil or annoying might just be an opportunity to grow.
-Love first; patience will follow.
Now, go forth and practice being peaceful and patient; just, you know, try not to lose it if your coffee order’s wrong today.
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Former feminist leader Sarah Huff dives into changing our attitudes about motherhood and deprogramming feminism on Trending with Timmerie. (1:55) Spending years dating the same person doing nothing? What changes that? (26:06) Chastity — Fruits of the Holy Spirit (39:52)
Resources mentioned :Listen to Sarah’s story: how she became a feminist
https://relevantradio.com/2024/08/the-most-influential-feminists-in-brazil-interview/
Sara’s book in Spanish
https://www.amazon.com/C%C3%B3mo-fabricar-una-feminista-rescatarla/dp/1400336988
Episode on Why Mom’s Matter:
https://relevantradio.com/2022/10/why-moms-matter-how-to-be-present-to-your-child-2/
On the Science of Motherhood:
https://relevantradio.com/2023/06/science-of-motherhood/
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The Life of Saint Patrick and the Easter fire. The rise in the occult, witchcraft, and crystals (1:44). The Lorica Prayer – Saint Patrick’s Breastplate Prayer (19:13). Why you should pray the rosary (34:12).
Resources mentioned:
Energy & Crystals – Can Catholics use them?
https://relevantradio.com/2023/10/energy-crystals-can-catholics-use-them/
The Saints Podcast
https://www.themerrybeggars.com/shows/the-saints
The 15 Promises of Our Lady to Those Who Pray the Rosary
https://marian.org/13th/the-fifteen-promises-of-our-lady
The Secret of the Rosary by St. Louis DeMontfort
https://tanbooks.com/products/the-secret-of-the-rosary/?gc_id=17487855346&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjY64BhCaARIsAIfc7YYG6_E6EXx4WBlLGIgDw7HmS-g2LdOuiKBykZ8mpZ4P2YS70Q1oBvQaAqgJEALw_wcB
Scripture Rosary
https://amzn.to/3XXJiEt
The Lorica Prayer – Saint Patrick’s Breast Plate Prayer
I arise today
Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,
Through a belief in the Threeness,
Through confession of the Oneness
Of the Creator of creation.
I arise today
Through the strength of Christ's birth and His baptism,
Through the strength of His crucifixion and His burial,
Through the strength of His resurrection and His ascension,
Through the strength of His descent for the judgment of doom.
I arise today
Through the strength of the love of cherubim,
In obedience of angels,
In service of archangels,
In the hope of resurrection to meet with reward,
In the prayers of patriarchs,
In preachings of the apostles,
In faiths of confessors,
In innocence of virgins,
In deeds of righteous men.
I arise today
Through the strength of heaven;
Light of the sun,
Splendor of fire,
Speed of lightning,
Swiftness of the wind,
Depth of the sea,
Stability of the earth,
Firmness of the rock.
I arise today
Through God's strength to pilot me;
God's might to uphold me,
God's wisdom to guide me,
God's eye to look before me,
God's ear to hear me,
God's word to speak for me,
God's hand to guard me,
God's way to lie before me,
God's shield to protect me,
God's hosts to save me
From snares of the devil,
From temptations of vices,
From every one who desires me ill,
Afar and anear,
Alone or in a multitude.
I summon today all these powers between me and evil,
Against every cruel merciless power that opposes my body and soul,
Against incantations of false prophets,
Against black laws of pagandom,
Against false laws of heretics,
Against craft of idolatry,
Against spells of women and smiths and wizards,
Against every knowledge that corrupts man's body and soul.
Christ shield me today
Against poison, against burning,
Against drowning, against wounding,
So that reward may come to me in abundance.
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,
Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down,
Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of every man who speaks of me,
Christ in the eye that sees me,
Christ in the ear that hears me.
I arise today
Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,
Through a belief in the Threeness,
Through a confession of the Oneness
Of the Creator of creation
St. Patrick (ca. 377)
Catechism of the Catholic Church 115-117
“God can reveal the future to his prophets or to other saints. Still, a sound Christian attitude consists in putting oneself confidently into the hands of Providence for whatever concerns the future and giving up all unhealthy curiosity about it. Improvidence, however, can constitute a lack of responsibility.
All forms of divination are to be rejected: recourse to Satan or demons, conjuring up the dead or other practices falsely supposed to “unveil” the future. Consulting horoscopes, astrology, palm reading, interpretation of omens and lots, the phenomena of clairvoyance, and recourse to mediums all conceal a desire for power over time, history, and, in the last analysis, other human beings, as well as a wish to conciliate hidden powers.
They contradict the honor, respect, and loving fear that we owe to God alone”
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