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I see a lot of young boys, however they all seem to be around the same age. The title of the image is "Children's Playground, Poverty Gap" so it looks like the children are playing with wheelbarrows and a swing set. The children also look very dirty and unhappy.

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The image makes me think about how poverty impacts the lives of children.

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The image makes me wonder if it is paired with another one to illustrate the poverty gap? Is there another image showing a playground where wealthier children play?

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Children are dirty because they are working; but they are not unhappy because they are in the process the building a new sandbox and are cleaning up a new area donated to them by a local charity. 

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Children are dirty because they are working; but they are not unhappy because they are in the process the building a new sandbox and are cleaning up a new area donated to them by a local charity. 

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In 1892 fashion was not such an entertainment and social commentary or political statement as it is now; poverty does effect children but these individuals were interested in making political statements but a usable playground.

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In 1892 fashion was not such an entertainment and social commentary or political statement as it is now; poverty does effect children but these individuals were interested in making political statements but a usable playground.

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I wonder if they felt proud after playing in a clean and new sandbox that they helped construct? And was their accomplishment promoted to other parts of the city?

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I wonder if they felt proud after playing in a clean and new sandbox that they helped construct? And was their accomplishment promoted to other parts of the city?

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I see a schoolyard at recess. These are the only "toys" they have to play with since the school is in the slums of NYC. This "recess" time was meant to be used as a time to get kids to work and learn the ways of the American Dream and hard work. 

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I see a schoolyard at recess. These are the only "toys" they have to play with since the school is in the slums of NYC. This "recess" time was meant to be used as a time to get kids to work and learn the ways of the American Dream and hard work. 

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It makes me think about child labor laws and if my idea is correct, this is one way to get things built to help beautify America with free labor. 

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It makes me think about child labor laws and if my idea is correct, this is one way to get things built to help beautify America with free labor. 

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I wonder if my hypothesis is correct. I wonder why the boys are doing all the work (yes gender bias from the historical time period). I wonder who took the photograph and why they chose to document this time in history. 

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I wonder if my hypothesis is correct. I wonder why the boys are doing all the work (yes gender bias from the historical time period). I wonder who took the photograph and why they chose to document this time in history. 

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I see a schoolyard at recess. These are the only "toys" they have to play with since the school is in the slums of NYC. This "recess" time was meant to be used as a time to get kids to work and learn the ways of the American Dream and hard work. 

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I see a schoolyard at recess. These are the only "toys" they have to play with since the school is in the slums of NYC. This "recess" time was meant to be used as a time to get kids to work and learn the ways of the American Dream and hard work. 

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It makes me think about child labor laws and if my idea is correct, this is one way to get things built to help beautify America with free labor. 

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It makes me think about child labor laws and if my idea is correct, this is one way to get things built to help beautify America with free labor. 

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I wonder if my hypothesis is correct. I wonder why the boys are doing all the work (yes gender bias from the historical time period). I wonder who took the photograph and why they chose to document this time in history. 

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I wonder if my hypothesis is correct. I wonder why the boys are doing all the work (yes gender bias from the historical time period). I wonder who took the photograph and why they chose to document this time in history. 

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I see an unfinished circle in the center.

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I see an unfinished circle in the center.

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I think that the world has come a long way since this time.

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I think that the world has come a long way since this time.

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I wonder how many countries still exist this way.

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I wonder how many countries still exist this way.

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I see dirty children who look joyless. They;re also very young.

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I see dirty children who look joyless. They;re also very young.

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It makes me think how different life is for children now--how much easier it is on some ways.

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It makes me think how different life is for children now--how much easier it is on some ways.

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I wonder how many children still have "playgrounds" like this in other parts of the world--and even in the US.

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I wonder how many children still have "playgrounds" like this in other parts of the world--and even in the US.

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Children over 100 years ago laboring on a "playground"

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Children over 100 years ago laboring on a "playground"

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I see several boys pushing empty wheelbarrows, girls in the back corner of the playground, children on the swings, tall buildings all around, a dirt floor, clothes that appear to be from long ago, a black-and-white photo, a caption that reads, "Children's Playground, Poverty Gap."

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I see several boys pushing empty wheelbarrows, girls in the back corner of the playground, children on the swings, tall buildings all around, a dirt floor, clothes that appear to be from long ago, a black-and-white photo, a caption that reads, "Children's Playground, Poverty Gap."

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I wonder if the wheelbarrow boys are working or playing?

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I wonder if the wheelbarrow boys are working or playing?

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I think this photo was taken document the conditions of children around the turn of the century.

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I think this photo was taken document the conditions of children around the turn of the century.

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I wonder if the children are immigrants from different countries and cultures?

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I wonder if the children are immigrants from different countries and cultures?

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I see a playground that looks anything but appealing. I see children that look distressed as opposed to joyous. I see equipment that looks more like tools for hard labor than play.

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I think this photo was taken in the late 1800's or early 1900's based on the way the children are dressed, as well as the development of what looks like housing complexes. I'm guessing this could be the inner city.

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I wonder if the children in the photo are considered at a new advantage or if they are disadvantaged.

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I see a playground that looks anything but appealing. I see children that look distressed as opposed to joyous. I see equipment that looks more like tools for hard labor than play.

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I wonder if the children in the photo are considered at a new advantage or if they are disadvantaged.

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This might seem controversial, but the idea that children in that era were being taught at a young age that their social status and access to education would only allow them or prepare them for a certain set of jobs. This is still true today with how wealth and education funding limits access based on the socio-economic area within which children grow up. I see that the idea of "playing" is closely tied to that of working and laboring.

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It makes me think that we've come to realize a lot about childrens' social and emotional needs at a younger age. These types of activities and behaviors more than likely affected older generations in ways we cannot fathom today.

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I wonder what effect this would have on children today. If taking away technology and providing opportunities to learn physical, labor oriented activities would help to reinspire or reinvigorate the trade industry. Knowing that these types of jobs are both very much in need and are viewed by some as "less than" traditional corporate jobs despite the potential for higher pay, giving students and children the opportunity to decide for themselves what they want to do with their lives.

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I see a group of young children gathered in a dirt lot, like a playground. There are several young children with wheelbarrows, and some in the background on swings. There is also a large group of students lined up along the back fence. The children wear stern expressions. In the background is a line of laundry and several tall buildings, suggesting this is a large city. The title of the photo is "Children's Playground, Poverty Gap, 1892"
~Samantha Moritz

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I agree with the others that this kind of use of child labor or lack of attention to children's needs; both socio-emotional and physical has come a long way.

I think this photo reflects deeper attitudes at the time around both childhood and poverty; children as "little adults" and the poor as mostly "deserving" their lot in life. I think it also showcases a very horizontal societal attitude towards social mobility- that children should be trained for the jobs of "their people" and not exposed to more professional jobs or trades.
~Samantha Moritz

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I wonder who took the photo, and if their intentions were for reform.

I wonder who these children are, and what they and their families think about their conditions and treatment.

I wonder what the intentions are of the educators and leaders who run this school (or what I assume to be a school).

I wonder how this kind of environment affected the students later in life- how were their attitudes and outlook shaped by these formative years?

I wonder if we've really come that far. We know that infrastructure between schools and districts vary greatly based on race and socio-economic status. We also know that students from marginalized groups tend to be given lower standards and pushed towards certain educational pathways. More than a century has passed since this photo- what have we improved upon as a society? What still needs great change in order to strive for equity?
~Samantha Moritz

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I see a "playground" of dirt, rocks, sticks. Children with wheelbarrows. A long line of laundry hangs between two buildings. One of the buildings must be an apartment. There are also swings, most kids are standing or possibly in line along a wall in the back center of the photo.

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Playgrounds and childhood have changed since the late 1890s.

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I wonder if only boys were allowed to use the wheelbarrows?

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I think the boys are picking up rocks to make the playground safer. 

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I think the boys are picking up rocks to make the playground safer. 

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I wonder why the girls are not out helping

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I wonder why the girls are not out helping

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I think the boys who are picking up rocks are poor while the other students  with clean clothes are not

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I think the boys who are picking up rocks are poor while the other students  with clean clothes are not

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I see some children working and some children watching on a playground.

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I see some children working and some children watching on a playground.

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I notice kids working near a playground. 

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I notice kids working near a playground. 

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This image makes me think of child labor. It also makes me think about the season this happened in, where it happened, and who took the picture. 

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This image makes me think of child labor. It also makes me think about the season this happened in, where it happened, and who took the picture. 

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I wonder why it is only boys? I wonder who took the picture? I wonder where this happened? I wonder what the purpose was of this photo?

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I wonder why it is only boys? I wonder who took the picture? I wonder where this happened? I wonder what the purpose was of this photo?

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Is it play or work?

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I see disparity and children who seem unhappy and tired.

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I see disparity and children who seem unhappy and tired.

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It makes me think how there are two Americas. One for the rich, and one for the poor.

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It makes me think how there are two Americas. One for the rich, and one for the poor.

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I see young boys with toy wheelbarrows.

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 Are these toy wheelbarrows simple yet manipulative  toys  to prepare the boys for a hard, working class future in the slums of New York?

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 Are these toy wheelbarrows simple yet manipulative  toys  to prepare the boys for a hard, working class future in the slums of New York?

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What did Riis say about these young children on the inner city playground?

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What did Riis say about these young children on the inner city playground?

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I see young children who are working.  They seem tired. Maybe unhappy too?

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I see young children who are working.  They seem tired. Maybe unhappy too?

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I'm thinking about how life was different for children a long time ago.  

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I'm thinking about how life was different for children a long time ago.  

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I'm wondering exactly what are they doing?  How long do they have to work?

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I'm wondering exactly what are they doing?  How long do they have to work?

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I see children playing on swings and using a wheelbarrow. I see there is no grass, only dirt.

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This image made me think of NYC in the early 1900s. I thought that this is what kids did during the day or maybe what school looked like during recess. I also thought about how kids playing today might look different.

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I wonder where this picture was taken and what year it was taken. I wonder what the kids are doing and why they all have wheelbarrows. I wonder if they are playing or are they working.

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I see children on a playground using a wheelbarrow, maybe playing, but maybe cleaning or working on it.

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I see children on a playground using a wheelbarrow, maybe playing, but maybe cleaning or working on it.

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This image makes me think about how play and work have changed over the years.

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This image makes me think about how play and work have changed over the years.

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I see many young boys standing in a dirt lot, it looks like all are barefoot. Unsure of the purpose of the wheelbarrows, maybe part of a game? The title is what is throwing me off in what I'm seeing. Are they playing or working?

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That the simplicity of what the children are doing makes me sad because we don't see that as much with students and their cell phones.

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I wonder how their poverty-stricken world is similar to what our students who live in poverty today?

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I see young children out on a playground. You can tell just how dirty their clothes are by the starkness of the white laundry hanging in the background. 

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I see young children out on a playground. You can tell just how dirty their clothes are by the starkness of the white laundry hanging in the background. 

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I also noticed that almost none of them appear to have shoes on.

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This makes me think about how quickly this children were maybe expected to grow up. This way they are playing is similar to working, the layers of dirt that would be one their clothes to create the discoloration, and the lack of a smile on their faces shows a type of maturity for children that look so young still. 

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This makes me think about how quickly this children were maybe expected to grow up. This way they are playing is similar to working, the layers of dirt that would be one their clothes to create the discoloration, and the lack of a smile on their faces shows a type of maturity for children that look so young still. 

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Based on the title, I wonder how aware these children were of their circumstances? How long did they stay in school for and what was the school really like if that was even where they were?

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Based on the title, I wonder how aware these children were of their circumstances? How long did they stay in school for and what was the school really like if that was even where they were?

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Playground?  School playground in New York?

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Playground?  School playground in New York?

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I think about what the other school playgrounds in New York looked like at the same time...

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I think about what the other school playgrounds in New York looked like at the same time...

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I wonder why the small wheelbarrows  constituted play....wouldn't they just be practicing work?

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I wonder why the small wheelbarrows  constituted play....wouldn't they just be practicing work?

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I think that some areas of the world today would not look too much different.

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I think that some areas of the world today would not look too much different.

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I wonder if this was one photo in a series showing the poverty gap in New York at that time.

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I wonder if this was one photo in a series showing the poverty gap in New York at that time.

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Boys working on what was once a playground

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Exploitation of youth and potentially poverty by those in power \

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Is there an example of the impoverished being exploited by the wealthy stakeholders in a capitalist society?

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Children playing and working. No grass on the playground

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This was the life of most immigrant kids in the inner cities in the late 1880's and early 1900's

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This was the life of most immigrant kids in the inner cities in the late 1880's and early 1900's

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Were these children working and going to school.  If also going to school what was that like (# of days a week and hours?)

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I think that there is no technology and children were outside a lot more.

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I think that there is no technology and children were outside a lot more.

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I see boys. Two of which look like they are working and not by choice.

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I wonder if the children are working or playing?

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It makes me think that we don't always know when they aren't at school and a lot do work and help their families.

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I wonder what their job is and if they don't have the opportunity to go to school?