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SUMMARY:Open Shop - Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-saturdays/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20211224T185132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T185132Z
UID:18561-1770458400-1770465600@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Youth Section
DESCRIPTION:Participants must be minimum age 5 to attend meetings and be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times when at the clubhouse. Particpants must be active HGMS Youth Members or included in an active HGMS Family membership. \nMasks REQUIRED for all participants and observers. \nSee HGMS Events for additional program details.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/youth-section-9-2022-02-05/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20220805T220835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T220835Z
UID:18557-1770364800-1770379200@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Clubhouse Cleaning
DESCRIPTION:Our cleaning service comes every Friday between 8 am and 5 pm. Please avoid scheduling any activities (committee activities\, section meetings and classes) in the Club’s Main Meeting area.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/clubhouse-cleaning/2026-02-06/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20250319T145607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T145607Z
UID:23308-1770285600-1770303600@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-thursday/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20211224T193453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T020420Z
UID:23831-1770206400-1770217200@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Day Light Section
DESCRIPTION:See the HGMS Events page for monthly topics and additional details.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/day-light-section/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20250319T145714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T150150Z
UID:22881-1770199200-1770235200@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-wednesday/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20211224T184140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T184140Z
UID:18519-1770147000-1770152400@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is virtual.  Members who wish to observe the meeting may email president@hgms.org to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/board-meeting-5/2026-02-03/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20250319T145402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T145402Z
UID:23012-1769943600-1769961600@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-sundays/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20250319T145518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T145518Z
UID:23089-1769853600-1769871600@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-saturdays/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20260102T183819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T203427Z
UID:26095-1769781600-1769796000@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Cabochon 101 (Jan 30\, 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Class:  CABS 101  \nDate: Tues\, January 30th\, 2:00PM – 6:00PM \nLocation:  HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Drive\, Houston\, TX 77099\, Center Classroom/Lapidary Shop\nInstructor:  Sharon Halton\nCost:  Member Cost $65.00; Non-Member Cost $85.00\nMinimum: 3-students; Maximum: 5-students\nNOTE:  Students must be at least 15 years old (special arrangements for children 12-14\, exception with approval of instructor ONLY) \nAll participants must wear closed toed shoes \n  \nThis class includes a discussion of how to create cabochons and examples of cabs in various stages of development.  Sharon Halton\, Shop Manager\, will provide each student with a pre-cut\, preformed\, and dopped cabochon to shape while their chosen slab is curing from the dopping process.  Students will select a slab and learn how to use a template to outline the cab shape and use the trim saw to roughly shape the cabochon outline.  Each student will leave with 2-cabochons and the knowledge to finish them\, if they have not completed them in class.  Students will learn the best way to use the equipment in the Lapidary Shop so that they can work semi-independently and confidently in the shop afterwards with oversight from Shop Managers. This class is highly recommended for those wishing to utilize the Lapidary Shop.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/cabochon-101-jan-30-2026/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20220805T220835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T220835Z
UID:18374-1769760000-1769774400@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Clubhouse Cleaning
DESCRIPTION:Our cleaning service comes every Friday between 8 am and 5 pm. Please avoid scheduling any activities (committee activities\, section meetings and classes) in the Club’s Main Meeting area.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/clubhouse-cleaning/2026-01-30/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20250319T145607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T145607Z
UID:23306-1769680800-1769698800@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-thursday/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20250319T145714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T150150Z
UID:22880-1769594400-1769630400@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-wednesday/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20211224T182359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T182359Z
UID:18336-1769542200-1769547600@hgms.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is open to members and visitors.  It occurs the 4th Tuesday of each month.  Check our Events page for monthly topics. \nHGMS Events \n 
URL:https://hgms.org/event/general-meeting-4/2026-01-27/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20250319T145402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T145402Z
UID:23011-1769338800-1769356800@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-sundays/2026-01-25/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20250319T145518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T145518Z
UID:23086-1769248800-1769266800@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-saturdays/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20220805T220835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T220835Z
UID:18329-1769155200-1769169600@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Clubhouse Cleaning
DESCRIPTION:Our cleaning service comes every Friday between 8 am and 5 pm. Please avoid scheduling any activities (committee activities\, section meetings and classes) in the Club’s Main Meeting area.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/clubhouse-cleaning/2026-01-23/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20250319T145607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T145607Z
UID:23305-1769076000-1769094000@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-thursday/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20211224T192728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T020740Z
UID:18325-1769023800-1769029200@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Mineral Section
DESCRIPTION:January 15th Meeting is Cancelled. \nMeetings are on the third Wednesday of the month and are hybrid\, in person and via Zoom. To join Zoom Meeting\, use link\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/4517997588?pwd=SnZjckZBTnRMbHRxZitScE9WU3RWUT09 \nMeeting ID: 451 799 7588\nPasscode: 623955 \nSee the HGMS Events page for meeting topic.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/mineral-section/2026-01-21/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20250319T145714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T150150Z
UID:22879-1768989600-1769025600@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-wednesday/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20211224T193622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T193622Z
UID:18319-1768937400-1768942800@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Paleo Section
DESCRIPTION:See the HGMS Events page for monthly topics and additional details.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/paleo-section/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20250319T145402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T145402Z
UID:23009-1768734000-1768752000@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-sundays/2026-01-18/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20250319T145518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T145518Z
UID:23084-1768644000-1768662000@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-saturdays/2026-01-17/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20260102T204539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T054737Z
UID:26099-1768644000-1768660200@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Small Cabochon Wire-Wrapped Ring (Jan 17\, 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Small Cabochon Wire-Wrapped Ring Class \nInstructor: Susan Burch \nIntermediate Level (Due to size of stone) \nThis is a very adaptable design\, swirls are not necessary for your finished project in class. For your future design\, you can add more wires and change the size/shape of the stone. \nDate: January 17th\, 10:00AM – 2:30PM \nTools and Supplies needed: \n\nChain-nose pliers\nFlat-nose pliers (small\, narrow nose needed)\nRound-nose pliers\nFlush wire cutter\n6” or 12” ruler\nFile or sandpaper\nPolishing cloth\nPen and paper (for notes and designing)\nMetal sized ring mandrel\n8 mm round stone (provided\, or you can bring your own stone in a similar shape/size)\n22 ga. square copper wire. (21-24” provided)\n22 ga. 1/2 round copper wire. (32” provided)\n1/4” masking tape (provided)\n~Magnifying lenses (Suggested if you have difficulty seeing small things)\n\nMember Cost: $52 \, $57 with tool rental \nNon-Member Cost: $60 \, $65 with tool rental \n  \nClasses will be held in the small classroom at the HGMS clubhouse unless another location is needed.  \n\n*If you don’t have your own tools\, you may rent a set when booking the class\, or at the time of the class for $5 from the instructor. There are also some tools available for purchase at the class location. \n*Wires and stones are small\, if finger dexterity or eyesight cause you difficulty with very small things\, please take that into account when booking your spot. \n*All materials are included in cost. \nMaximum is 6 students
URL:https://hgms.org/event/small-cabochon-wire-wrapped-ring-jan-17-2026/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="HGMS Education":MAILTO:classes@hgms.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20211224T185336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T185336Z
UID:18312-1768644000-1768651200@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Youth Section
DESCRIPTION:Participants must be minimum age 5 to attend meetings and be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times when at the clubhouse. Particpants must be active HGMS Youth Members or included in an active HGMS Family membership. \nMasks REQUIRED for all participants and observers. \nSee HGMS Events for additional program details.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/youth-section-10/2026-01-17/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20220805T220835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T220835Z
UID:18306-1768550400-1768564800@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Clubhouse Cleaning
DESCRIPTION:Our cleaning service comes every Friday between 8 am and 5 pm. Please avoid scheduling any activities (committee activities\, section meetings and classes) in the Club’s Main Meeting area.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/clubhouse-cleaning/2026-01-16/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20211224T193300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T014955Z
UID:24477-1768500000-1768507200@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Faceting Section
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is currently virtual.  Please email faceting@hgms.org for Zoom link. \nSee the HGMS Events page for monthly topic and additional details.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/faceting-section-2022-04-13/2026-01-15/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20250319T145607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T145607Z
UID:23303-1768471200-1768489200@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-thursday/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20250319T145714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T150150Z
UID:22878-1768384800-1768420800@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-wednesday/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174225
CREATED:20251129T011228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T011228Z
UID:25909-1768298400-1768312800@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Cabochon 101 (Jan 13\, 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Class:  CABS 101  \nDate: Tues\, January 13th\, 10:00AM – 2:00PM \nLocation:  HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Drive\, Houston\, TX 77099\, Center Classroom/Lapidary Shop\nInstructor:  Sharon Halton\nCost:  Member Cost $65.00; Non-Member Cost $85.00\nMinimum: 3-students; Maximum: 5-students\nNOTE:  Students must be at least 15 years old (special arrangements for children 12-14\, exception with approval of instructor ONLY) \nAll participants must wear closed toed shoes \n  \nThis class includes a discussion of how to create cabochons and examples of cabs in various stages of development.  Sharon Halton\, Shop Manager\, will provide each student with a pre-cut\, preformed\, and dopped cabochon to shape while their chosen slab is curing from the dopping process.  Students will select a slab and learn how to use a template to outline the cab shape and use the trim saw to roughly shape the cabochon outline.  Each student will leave with 2-cabochons and the knowledge to finish them\, if they have not completed them in class.  Students will learn the best way to use the equipment in the Lapidary Shop so that they can work semi-independently and confidently in the shop afterwards with oversight from Shop Managers. This class is highly recommended for those wishing to utilize the Lapidary Shop.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/cabochon-101-jan-13-2026/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="HGMS Education":MAILTO:classes@hgms.org
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