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Stonewall
Weekend Wrap-Up |
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Stonewall Weekend
started on Saturday with the comedy show the
3 Jokers
at the
War Memorial
Auditorium,
then
continued with the
Care
Resource
benefit at
Rosie’s,
and
 the
official pre-party at
Coliseum
which was jumping.
Sunday morning
Wilton Drive was happening by 8am, as everyone was setting up their booths. The
Parade at
11am
was by far the busiest parade ever, and the whole day was packed with crowds of
people walking up and down the drive. The after party at
Babylon T
at
Voodoo Lounge
was also a
HOT party that featured Erotic Film Super star
Robert Van
Damme.
The weekend was a HUGE success!!! |
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National HIV Testing Day |
National HIV
Testing Day:
Wednesday,
June
27, 2007
An estimated 250,000
people in the United States are HIV positive and don’t even know it.
Today there are an
estimated 1.039 million to 1.185 million HIV-positive individuals living in the
United States, the largest number ever according to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. Of these between 252,000 and 315,000 do not know
they are infected, and thus are suffering from a lack of treatment, while at the
same time may be unknowingly spreading the virus. About 225,000 more who do know
their status are not getting the care they need. These numbers will continue to
grow unless everyone takes decisive action against the disease.
According to the CDC, women are accounting for 29% of
the estimated HIV/AIDS cases diagnosed from 2001 through 2004, among these,
African-American and Hispanic women account for 82% of diagnoses. Among men,
during the same time period, African-American men account for 64% of HIV/AIDS
diagnoses and persons between the ages of 13 and 24 account for 11% of the new
cases with 38% of these cased being female. National HIV Testing Day is
critical to the fight against HIV/AIDS because it presents an opportunity for
people nationwide to learn their HIV status, and to gain the knowledge they need
to take control of their health and their lives. National HIV Testing Day also
provides an invaluable opportunity to dispel the myths and stigma associated
with HIV testing, and to reach those who
 have
never been tested or who have engaged in high-risk behavior since their last
test. WHAT CAN YOU DO? Learn about HIV/AIDS and its impact on your
community, Protect yourself against HIV infection, Get tested, its important to
know your HIV status and protect yourself and others, Get medical care and
support if you’re living with HIV, Educate others about HIV/AIDS, Volunteer at
a local HIV/AIDS organization, Help someone with HIV/AIDS by being a friend,
Help end the Stigma associated with HIV/AIDS, Say the words HIV and/or AIDS in a
conversation with someone once a day. Care Resource will have several
locations people can get
FREE rapid
(20 minute result) testing
on National HIV Testing day including: Broward County Care
Resource office, 830 E. Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 –
954-567-7141, 9:00 am – 5:45 pm, Shoppes of Wilton Manors, (Poverello &
Georgies Alibi), Mobile Van – 2226 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, 10:00 am – 8:00
pm. Miami-Dade County
Care Resource office,
3510 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 300, Miami, FL 33137 – 305-576-1234, 9:00 am – 5:45
pm, MOVERS and
Care Resource 10 am - 4 PM at 6112 NW 7
avenue, Miami, Fl 33150, Dept. of Health, New Birth Missionary Baptist
Church, WMBM and Care Resource 10 am - 2 PM, 132 Street and 7th
Ave, Miami, Mandarin Hotel and Care Resource 10 am - 2 PM, at 500
Brickell Key Dr. Miami, FL 33131. For further information and more testing sites
visit the Care Resource web site at
Http://www.CareResource.org |
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Books & Books
Presents
Armistead Maupin |
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Books & Books
presents Armistead
Maupin
(author of Tales of the City) reading
and signing Michael Tolliver Lives
on
Thursday, June 28,
at
7:30pm
at
the
Coral Gables
Congregational Church
3010 De Soto Boulevard
(Across the street from The Biltmore Hotel). Michael Tolliver, the
sweet-spirited Southerner in Armistead Maupin's classic
Tales of the City series,
is arguably one of the most widely loved characters in contemporary fiction.
Now, almost twenty years after ending his ground-breaking saga of San Francisco
life, Maupin revisits his all-too-human hero, letting the fifty-five-year-old
gardener tell
 his
story in his own voice. Having survived the plague that took so many of his
friends and lovers, Michael has learned to embrace the random pleasures of life,
the tender alliances that sustain him in the hardest of times.
Michael Tolliver Lives
follows its protagonist as he finds love with a younger man, attends to his
dying fundamentalist mother in
Florida,
and finally reaffirms his allegiance to a wise octogenarian who was once his
landlady. Though this is a stand-alone novel—accessible to fans of Tales of the
City and new readers alike—a reassuring number of familiar faces appear along
the way. As usual, the author's mordant wit and ear for pitch-perfect dialogue
serve every aspect of the story—from the bawdy to the bittersweet.
Michael Tolliver Lives is a novel
about the act of growing older joyfully and the everyday miracles that somehow
make that possible. About the
Author: Armistead Maupin is the author of
Tales of the City, More Tales of the City,
Further Tales of the City, Babycakes, Significant Others, Sure of You, Maybe the
Moon, and The Night
Listener. Three television miniseries starring Olympia
Dukakis and Laura Linney were made from the first three Tales novels.
The Night Listener
became a feature film starring Robin Williams and Toni Collette.
Maupin lives in San Francisco with his husband, Christopher Turner.
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Party
Groove: Pride 07 Celebrating 10 years Of Pride
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It is truly
an exciting month for Centaur as they celebrate 10 fantastic years of Gay Pride
with a new Pride CD that carries on the annual tradition of fun filled classics,
all infused with a dance vibe and endless energy. The newest mix features 12
songs that will take you on a journey through time, criss-crossing genres and
eras with familiar lyrics and melodies, while offering a new perspective on
songs that we know and love. Party Groove: Pride 07 has arrived
just in time for summer and will be in stores nationwide on June 26. "Centaur's
Pride CD series is the l ongest
running annual series in our catalog," says Centaur's Jamie Baxter.
"The great tradition was started with DJ Julian Marsh in 1998 and it is now
in the loving and caring hands of DJ Max Rodriguez, who shares our vision to
make the CD fun and to put a smile on the face of many." Rodriguez calls New
York's Chelsea establishment Splash Bar (SBNY) his DJ home base, where he
has held residency since it opened in 1991. Since arriving in the city from his
native New Orleans, Rodriguez has been the featured DJ at New York City Pride
several times, played at legendary nightclubs including Palladium, Limelight
and Roxy, and he has also been a musical consultant for the VH1
Fashion & Music Awards. Party Groove: Pride 07 once again
offers plenty for everyone, providing updated dance remixes of some of the
biggest songs to come from
Cher, Shania
Twain, Laura Branigan, Bonnie Tyler, Sister Sledge
and
Alphaville. Also included are new mixes of past Billboard #1 hits "Above
The Clouds" by Amber and "Stand Up," as well as
Thelma Houston's Grammy Award winning song "Don't Leave Me This Way."
Rodriguez has brought back the group Liquid360 (featured on last years
CD) with their new single "Tell Me Right Now (Shout)," and found a
2007 mix of Gina G's classic uber hit "Ohh Ahh Just A Little Bit"
to mix alongside Pride anthems "We Are Family" and "Forever
Young." Party Groove: Pride 07 will be available in stores
nationwide on June 26 including Virgin Megastore, Best Buy and
online at www.centaurmusic.com where
visitors can listen to samples of every track on the album. |
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“Gay Days & Nights Las
Vegas™” Campaign to Celebrate 7-7-07 |
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Gay-welcoming businesses and community organizations will host Gay Days &
Nights Las Vegas, a year-round welcoming campaign for LGBT visitors from
around the world. The promotion launches in July with 24/7 activities and
entertainment. Everyone knows, Cirque du Soleil is the main event
in
Las Vegas.
In fact, it is the #1 reason gays and lesbians go to Las Vegas! Maybe you have
seen a traveling show in your hometown. Maybe you have even seen one (or all?)
of the five shows in
Las Vegas.
But you have never experienced Cirque du Soleil like this! By exclusive
invitation, the management of Cirque du Soleil has literally rolled out
the rainbow carpet for the gay and lesbian community during Gay Days & Nights
Las Vegas. Each show features an extremely rare opportunity to meet and mingle
with cast members, get photos taken, or enjoy Q&A. Each special Gay Days &
Nights reception includes refreshments, and are available with your show ticket
at no extra charge. Plus, if you book now, you’ll enjoy preferred seating with
other Gay Days & Nights attendees! Schedule of hosted events, presented by
Cirque du Soleil: - Mystère™ at Treasure Island - Wednesday,
July 4, Gay Days & Nights
Las Vegas
attendees will be given a private presentation about the show and photos with
Mystère artists. - “O™” at Bellagio – Thursday, July 5, Gay
Days & Nights Las Vegas guests join a guest speaker for a special presentation
and Q&A session about the show. - ZUMANITY™ The Sensual Side of Cirque
du Soleil at
New York-New
York
– Friday, July 6, Gay Days & Nights Las Vegas guests enjoy
cocktails with some of your favorite artists from the show. - KÀ™ at
MGM Grand
– Saturday, July 7. The Gay Days & Nights Las Vegas Main Event
will be held in the KÀ Theatre Lobby prior to the show. Celebrate and
reflect on the entire week, while enjoying the dynamic KÀ. - LOVE™ at The
Mirage – Sunday, July 8, Gay Days & Nights Las Vegas guests
will get in the mood for LOVE at a pre-show reception in The Beatles™
REVOLUTION Lounge, created by Cirque du Soleil. To book tickets to
the shows (and get preferred seating in the Gay Days & Nights block, and your
special events invitation) call Cirque du Soleil’s Gay Days & Nights Las
Vegas show line at 1-888-352-0179 or (702) 352-0100 or email
gaydaysandnights@cirquedusoleil.com |
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Featured Events |
  Up
all night entertainment
presents the Grand opening of 2 new venues this week. On
Thursday
June 28th
they present “Foreplay”
with a gay pride celebration at the
Bricks
(66 SW 6th Street). With 3 rooms the night will feature DJ’s
George
Ferrero
and
Official,
as well as performances by
Tiffany
Fantasia Phillips
and
TP Lords
and percussion by
Mandy Romao.
Then on
Sunday July
1st
they present “Machos”
at
Flavour Nightclub
(2895
McFarlane Road, Coconut Grove). The night will star DJ George Ferrero and
the percussion of Mandy Romao, as well as “Candela” (sexy male
dancers) and Rebecca Glasscock hostessing “Take it off” a hot
amateur strip contest. They will also feature ½ off drinks from 10-12. For more
information about either of these 2 parties, use this link
Bricks and Flavour.
After 7 years as one of
the most famous all nude male strip clubs in the country, Cupids Cabaret
will be changing into Lifestylez. They invite everyone to go party with them on
their last night, June 30, as they will be featuring local and
national celebrities, and some of the famous porn stars that have graced the
Cupids stage. They will be auctioning off Cupids Memorabilia to benefit
the Poverello
Center in
Wilton Manors. Doors open at 10pm with open bar from 10to 11pm. Cupids will be
re-opening at Lifestyles Night Club
on July 3rd……I
spoke to Brandy (owner of Cupids, AKA Cupids Queen B) directly and she
said “Tell the entire community to head up to Cupids for our closing night,
because it is going to be a party that everyone will be talking about for a long
time to come.”
LIFESTYLEZ Grand Opening will be Tuesday, July
3, with Pride Radio 99.5 broadcasting live from the club. They
will be showing off their new light and sound system, new dance floor, video
lounge, VIP sitting area, etc. LIFESTYLEZ will operate Wednesday thru Sunday
from 10PM- 5AM with
the following lineup: Wednesday-18-21 Party -
They are currently in negotiations to become the official after hours party to a
very successful party at another club. Hip Hop, R&B and Top 40 music all night
long No Cover for over 21...Bring 4 or more people and the night is free for
you...Thursday-$1 Night....$1 Cover, $1 well &
domestic drinks, $1 entry for pool tournament for $50 cash prize, before
Midnight...at 12 AM everything changes to $2 until 3 AM then everything changes
to $3. It will also be an open to all dance party with random games and prizes
and giveaways all night long. Friday-Dance all night with hot
sounds and great drink specials $5 Cover. Saturday-Latin
Night with DJ’s spinning Merengue, Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton music with
monthly live bands and national and international Latin artists. The Dress Code
is Dress to
 impress...Women
Free/Men $12 Cover. No
Cover Sunday’s
features
Misty Eyez will host a rising star drag talent contest along with
performances by her as well as her female impersonator sisters. Brandy went on
to tell me “I am planning on bringing
Palm Beach a fabulous Gay Club that they can enjoy 5
days a week with their friends, gay or straight.”
On
Friday July 6th Jordan Bailey, and Mike Mazer
of GLBT Productions present the return of Fagtabulous Friday’s at
Uncles (1000 State Road 84). Doors open at 10pm and the club stars DJ
Chaos and ever changing entertainment. Admission is $5 and get you a free
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Upcoming Events |
Twist
celebrates
14 years
on
Wednesday, June 27
and they invite everyone to come out to their 14th
Anniversary Celebration. South's Beach longest
established gay bar will offer complimentary cocktails
and hors d'oeuvres from
9pm
to
11pm for this special event.
www.twistsobe.com
 Noche
Latina Fridays
presents their Annual Puerto Rican Pride
celebration on June 29th. Noche Latina Fridays
features house Diva’s Erika Norell, Alyssa
Kartiar (Miss Noche Latina 2007) and special
guests. On the 22nd the special guests will
be direct from Esquelita in New York Harmonica
Sunbeam, as well as Puerto Rican diva La Jivi.
In Addition in association with Enrique Cruz they
present the
DVD
release of “Aprende 2” with over 50
FREE
copies of the movie and some of the hottest Enrique Cruz
Stars for your viewing pleasure (Enriquecruz.com). Noche
Latina Fridays also features 2 DJ’s- DJ Lannier
(formerly of O’Zone) spinning the best mix of Latin
sounds (Raggaeton, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, and
Samba) and some Top 40 on the main floor and DJ
Surreal spinning Hip-Hop and dance in the Video
Lounge with performances by Misty Eyez. Admission
is still ONLY $6 all night long, and parking is
FREE!!
Doors open at 9pm, and they feature
FREE WELL, DOMESTIC & DRAFT
from 9 till 11pm, and the Hottest Latin Go Go Papi’s
from
11pm
till close. Noche Latina Fridays is now held at
Steel Multiplex Nightclub which is located at
1951 NW 9th Avenue (powerline).
For more information go to
www.nochelatinafridays.com
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Florida Dance Association
and VSA
Arts of Florida
in conjunction with Miami
Dade College
cultural affairs department present “di-verse-ability”
on Friday,
June 29
from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Miami Dade College Wolfson
campus Etcota Auditorium room 7128, building
(7500 NE 2nd avenue downtown Miami). Admission
is free for the general public but pre-registration is
recommended by calling Tigertail at
305 324 4337.
Advance registration includes a free pass for parking
directly at the Etcota auditorium building (quantities
limited). Registration at the door on the day of the
event on a first-come first-served basis.
Evolution
at Score presents DJ Tracy Young on
Friday June 29th
in the main room, with free give-a-ways of her new CD.
In addition they feature DJ Ruben in the Crème
Lounge and
Asia
at the door. Then on
Saturday June 30
they feature “Exposed” starring Erotic Film
Superstars Matt Cole and Romario with free
DVD’s and signed posters. Then on
Tuesday July 3rd
Planeta Macho presents
Mexico’s most acclaimed Deejay Oscar Velasquez in
the main room and DJ George Ferrero in the Crème
Lounge.
On
Saturday June 30th
Circuit Saturdays at Steel presents back
by popular demand New York DJ Eddie Baez.
Join many of Miami’s finest for a Meet &
Greet/Fundraiser for Miami Beach Commissioner
Michael Gongora
& “sneak preview” of Miami’s new hot spot ‘Halo’
(1625 Michigan Ave. Miami Beach) on
Saturday June 30,
from 7-9pm. Complimentary Absolut Vodka cocktails
RSVP: events@m3events.net Hosts:
Bill Kelly, Dan Sehres, Elaine Lancaster, Joel Stedman,
Michael Tronn, Mykel Stevens
and
Omar Gonzalez.
Endorsements: State Senator Gwen Margolis, County
Commissioner Bruno Barreiro, County Commissioner,
Sally Heyman, City of MB Commissioner Jerry
Libbin, Former Miami Beach Mayor Neisen Kasdin.
He
is
also proudly endorsed by: Equality
Florida, SAVE Dade, Unity Coalition, Blue Green Network
and the Victory Fund.
Contributions to the campaign will be appreciated. For
those wishing to contribute, please make checks
payable to the “Michael
Gongora Re-election Campaign Fund.”
Contributions up to $500 per person and / or per entity
will be accepted.
 www.MichaelGongora.com
Scandal’s
invites everyone to come support their softball team
The Maulers on Sunday July 1st, as
they have a benefit to send them to the World Series.
The event starts at 7pm and features a team member Jock
Strap Auction, and all the boys selling shots all
evening.
Fourth of July Weekend "Tea Cruise" Sunday,
July1st… Call Peter 954-649-1107.
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Sundays
presents “Red, White and Billy Blue” this
Sunday July 1st at Dek23 (655
Washington Avenue). The night will star DJ’s Bill
Kelly, Kidd Madonny and T-Promix, with door
by Alan T., and performances by Adora, Chyna
Girl and Elaine Lancaster.
Babylon T
and
Noche Latina T
at
Voodoo Lounge
present
“Red, White and You”
a 4th of July
Holiday
week kick off event starring
DJ Bill Hallquist
in the main room.
There is
FREE DRINKS
(call brands) from 4-6pm. The night will also feature
DJ
Miik
on the Patio playing classic disco and
DJ
Roque
spinning the hottest Latin sounds in the Noche Latina
Room, with special shows by
Vegas Dion,
and
Amanda West.
And as Always don’t forget the
Best Butt Contest
at
8:30pm
in the
Noche Latina Room.
On
Sunday July 1, Mike Mazer of
GLBT Productions (of Halo) present the opening of
Side Door Sally at Dream (1532 Washington
Avenue). The night will feature DJ’s Alyson Calagna
and Pride battling it out in the main room, and
DJ Chaos spinning in the French room. From
10-11pm they will feature a reduced cover of $10 and
free well drinks.
Tuesday July 3rd
the Boulevard presents an
Independence Celebration starring DJ
Bill Hallquist starting at 10pm with muscle boys
& fully nude strippers. There wil also be a special
appearance by hot house exclusive video star CJ
Knight. The Wednesday morning (after-hours) 4th
of July starting at 2am
stars DJ’s Vidal & Lazaro Leon.
Also on Tuesday July 3rd the
Coliseum presents “INDEPENDANCE” starring
DJ Kidd Madonny, Mizz Cori and Glitz Glamour
with no cover before
11pm, and only $5 for members thereafter.
The
Florida Storm Soccer team
will have their next pool party fundraiser on Wednesday
July 4th from 12 noon to 4pm at Villa
Venice Guest House on Fort Lauderdale
beach. Tickets are only $10 and includes a free drink.
You can buy your tickets at the door or can purchase
them in advance at Java Boys café. For more info
go to
www.floridastormsoccer.com
 Chris
and Russ of Steel Jackhammer present a
special Independence T on Wednesday July 4th
from 5pm to 2am with DJ Lydia Prim. As usual T
Dance at Steel features no cover, $3.50 well and Dom
beers (bud & Bud light), Beer Bust, and plenty of FREE
Parking!!
Join the Miami Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
and Pandora/Ultra events at Chamber Member
Cafe Con Leche in Coral Gables for an evening of
networking and community On Thursday July 5th.
Located at 94 Miracle Mile in the heart of the Gables,
this "hotspot" will play host to one of the Chamber's
favorite monthly events. They begin promptly at 6:30
pm; light fare will be provided. The cost is $5 for
Chamber members; $10 for potential members! Bring your
business cards and, bring a friend.
Edison Farrow’s Buck Thursdays
at Buck 15 Lounge (707
Lincoln Lane) presents Daisy Deadpetals Princess
Birthday Bash on Thursday July 5th.
Starting Friday July 6th the
Coliseum presents their summer special entitled
“College Night Summer Break” where they feature
Free Drinks from 12 till
2am.
In addition throughout the summer they will be featuring
the Mainstreet Gym 2008 Calendar Model Search Contest
every week at
2am hosted by Daisy D and Glitz Glamour.
Weekly winners receive 3 month gym membership and
calendar photo shoot. The night also stars DJ’s Miik
and T-Pro in the main room, and Daisy
Deadpetals in the White Lounge with Mizz
Cori Hostesing. In addition they have shows by TP
Lords and alternating cast members Vegas Dion
and Gina D’Angelo. Then on Saturday July 7th
(7-7-7) Hilton Wolman and Gary Santis
present the CD release gala of Tony Moran’s new
CD “The Event.” The night will star Tony and
shows by TP Lords and Erika Norell.
On
Saturday July 7th Ultra
Events presents their 8th anniversary
Party……KISS (for women who love women and
their gay male friends) being held at Sessions
Nightclub (formerly Tabu…2674 East Oakland Park
Blvd). The night will star DJ AD and their sexy
female Go-Go dancers. Doors open at 9pm with reduced
admission until 10pm. They will feature drink specials
all night including $3 bud/bud lights, $4 Corona’s and
$4 Jagerbombs. For more information call 305-467-6372 or
954-
288-8691
or check their website at pandoraultra.com.
Loeshian
presents Miss Florida Universo Latina USA
(official Prelim to Miss Universo Latina USA) on
Monday July 9th at Southern Nights
in Orlando. The night will star Erika Norell
(Miss Universo Latina 2007), Jasmine International
(2004), Lorena Saint Cartier (2003), Sassy
Devine, Angelique Ali, Tasha Long, Natasha Richards,
Danielle Hunter, Ray Matthews, Maya Andrews, Lola Lush,
Tweeka Weed, and many more. There will be over
$1000 in cash and prizes. Registration is at
3pm,
Interview at
7pm, and the rest of the categories are Presentation
(Glamorous n Baby Blue), Swim suit, Talent, Evening
Gown, and Q&A. For more info call Joeshian at
407-373-4785.
Rentboy.com
in association with Fabscout Entertainment and
the Windamar Beach Resort present “The Rentboy
Pool Party” a benefit for the Pet Project on
Saturday July 14 from 2 till
11pm
at the Windamar Beach Resort (543
Breakers Avenue). Admission is $30 in advance and $40 at
the door.
VIP
Passes are $75 in advance and $80 at the door and
includes welcome drink, gift bag,
VIP Lounge, admission to the party and all 3 club
parties (Fri & Sat at Boardwalk and Sunday at Voodoo),
and a free shuttle service to all parties. The event
will star Barrett Long, Brandon Baker, Jordan
Michaels, Trevor Knight, Andy Kirra, Zach Rockwood,
Jeremy Hall, Tory Mason, Rusty, Lars Svenson, Jason
Maxwell, Dak Ramsey, Hans Ebson, Jason Reynolds, Ryan
Newcomb, Tyler Mason, Vin Nolan, Chad Leigh, Frederik
Berlin, The sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and many
more!! Sponsors include, Voodoo Lounge, The Rimmer,
Gaaayhotmovies.com, Justusboys.com, the Boardwalk, and
Mark's List.
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